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1 GREENBOOK Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction 2009 Edition Written And Promulgated By Public Works Standards, Inc. Published By Division of BNi Publications, Inc. 990 Park Center Drive, Suite E Vista, CA 92081 1-760-734-1113 Greenbook 2009 II BNi PUBLICATIONS, INC. 990 Park Center Drive, Suite E Vista, CA 92081 LOS ANGELES ANAHEIM 10801 National Blvd., Ste. 100 Los Angeles, CA 90064 1612 S. Clementine St. Anaheim, CA 92802 NEW ENGLAND WASHINGTON, PO Box 14527 East Providence, RI 02914 PO Box 1218 Herndon, VA 20172 Copyright 2008 by BNi Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Printed in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a data base or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher.

2 While diligent effort is made to provide reliable, accurate and up-to-date information, neither BNi Publications Inc., nor its authors or editors, can place a guarantee on the correctness of the data or information contained in this book. BNi Publications Inc., and its authors and editors, do hereby disclaim any responsibility or liability in connection with the use of this book or of any data or other information contained therein. Cover photographs provided by and ISBN 978-1-55701-640-9 Greenbook 2009 By Way Of Explanation The Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, popularly known as the Greenbook , was originally published in 1967. The 2009 Edition is the 15th edition of this book, which is updated and republished every three years.

3 The original edition of the Greenbook was the product of almost four years of intensive work by a 400-person task force which then comprised the Joint Cooperative Committee. The City and County of Los Angeles were major contributors to this effort and these two agencies were the first to adopt the Greenbook. To date, more than 200 other cities, counties, and agencies in the area have also adopted it as their standard for public works construction specifications. Interest in the Greenbook has been worldwide, with copies being acquired and studied by public works officials throughout the United States, Canada, and many countries overseas. Immediately after publication of the Greenbook, a permanent Joint Committee, comprised of representatives from cities, counties, utility companies, and contractors throughout Southern California, was established to carry on the work.

4 The function of this committee is to study and update the provisions of these specifications to reflect the constantly changing technology and advanced thinking of the construction industry. The first 10 editions of the Greenbook were the product of the Joint Cooperative Committee of the Southern California Chapter of the American Public Works Association, and the Southern California Districts of the Associated General Contractors of California. In December 1995, the Joint Committee formally ceased operations. In January 1996, Public Works Standards, Inc., a mutual benefit corporation, began producing the Greenbook. The Corporation s Board of Directors is comprised of nine members five representing the American Public Works Association, and the other four from the Associated General Contractors of California, the Engineering Contractors Association, the Southern California Contractors Association, and BNi Publications, Inc.

5 The Board appoints a 25-member Greenbook Committee which carries on the tradition and function of the original Joint Committee. This committee convenes regularly on each month to consider new changes. In each of the two years between publication of a new Greenbook edition, the changes which have been researched and approved by the committee during the preceding year, are published in pamphlet form as amendments to the current edition. This program maintains a living document in public works specifications. Stripes in the margin of each new edition point out significant changes in the text adopted since the preceding edition. The original edition of the Greenbook consisted of three parts: General Provisions, Construction Materials, and Construction Methods. In 1970, 1991, and 1994, Parts 4, 5 and 6 were added to provide specifications for alternate aggregate materials, pipeline system rehabilitation, and modified asphalt products, respectively.

6 Greenbook 2009 IV The Greenbook is designed to aid in furthering uniformity of plans and specifications accepted and used by those involved in public works construction and to take such other steps as are designed to promote more competitive bidding by private contractors. The Greenbook provides specifications that have general applicability to public works projects. The Greenbook does NOT test or approve products. It is the function of public agencies and private project owners that utilize the Greenbook to determine whether products proposed by a contractor satisfy the Greenbook specifications or the Special Provisions. Interested parties who wish to suggest changes or amendments to this book may communicate with Public Works Standards, Inc., c/o Associated General Contractors of California, 1906 W.

7 Garvey Avenue South, Suite 100, West Covina, CA 91790. In 1984, a companion to the Greenbook entitled the Standard Plans for Public Works Construction was adopted by the joint committee. Both books are available from BNi Publications, Inc., or other technical bookstores. Greenbook 2009 V TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS .. 1 SECTION 1 Terms, Definitions, Abbreviations, Units of Measure and Symbols SECTION 2 Scope and Control of Work SECTION 3 Changes in Work SECTION 4 Control of Materials SECTION 5 Utilities SECTION 6 Prosecution, Progress, and Acceptance of the Work SECTION 7 Responsibilities of the Contractor SECTION 8 Facilities for Agency Personnel SECTION 9 Measurement and Payment PART 2 CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS .. 41 SECTION 200 Rock Materials SECTION 201 Concrete, Mortar and Related Materials SECTION 202 Masonry Materials SECTION 203 Bituminous Materials SECTION 204 Lumber and Treatment with Preservatives SECTION 205 Piles SECTION 206 Miscellaneous Metal Items SECTION 207 Pipe SECTION 208 Pipe Joint Types and Materials SECTION 209 Electrical Components SECTION 210 Paint and Protective Coatings SECTION 211 Material Tests SECTION 212 Landscape and Irrigation Materials SECTION 213 Engineering Fabrics SECTION 214 Pavement Markers Greenbook 2009 VI PART 3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS.

8 251 SECTION 300 Earthwork SECTION 301 Treated Soil, Subgrade Preparation and Placement of Base Materials SECTION 302 Roadway Surfacing SECTION 303 Concrete and Masonry Construction SECTION 304 Metal Fabrication and Construction SECTION 305 Pile Driving and Timber Construction SECTION 306 Underground Conduit Construction SECTION 307 Street Lighting and Traffic Signals SECTION 308 Landscaping and Irrigation Installation SECTION 309 Monuments SECTION 310 Painting SECTION 311 Special Protective Materials SECTION 312 Pavement Marker Placement and Removal PART 4 .. 461 SECTION 400 Rock Products PART 5 .. 467 SECTION 500 System Rehabilitation PART 6 .. 501 SECTION 600 Modified Asphalts APPENDIX .. 505 INDEX .. 509 Greenbook 2009 1 PART 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS SECTION 1 TERMS, DEFINITIONS, ABBREVIATIONS, UNITS OF MEASURE, AND SYMBOLS 1-1 GENERAL Unless otherwise stated, the words directed, required, permitted, ordered, instructed, designated, considered necessary, prescribed, approved, acceptable, satisfactory, or words of like meaning, refer to actions, expressions, and prerogatives of the Engineer.

9 1-2 TERMS AND DEFINITIONS. Addendum Written or graphic instrument issued prior to the opening of Bids which clarifies, corrects, or changes the Contract Documents. The term Addendum shall include bulletins and all other types of written notices issued to potential bidders prior to opening of the Bids. Agency The legal entity for which the Work is being performed. Agreed Price The cost for new or unforeseen work, or for adjustments in the Contract Unit Price for changes in the character of the work as specified in , established by mutual agreement between the Contractor and the Agency. Agreement See Contract. Assessment Act Contract A Contract financed by special assessments authorized under a State Act or procedural ordinance of a City or County. Base A layer of specified material of planned thickness placed immediately below the pavement or surfacing.

10 Bid The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work. Bidder Any individual, firm, partnership, corporation, or combination thereof, submitting a Bid for the Work, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative. Board The officer or body constituting the awarding authority of the Agency. Bond Bid, performance, or payment bond or other instrument of security. Caltrans The State of California Department of Transportation. Cash Contract A Contract financed by means other than special assessments. Change Order A written order to the Contractor signed by the Agency directing an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract time issued after the effective date of the Contract. A Change Order may or may not also be signed by the Contractor.