KYPEL Product Details

This product has been reviewed by Division of Materials, Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. As date of Jun 09, 2020, its status is phase 4.

Notes:

Product has been sent to the New Products Review Committee (4/21/2020) - BSMITH. Product has been moved to Phase 4,Experimental. It will be the Vendors responsibility to locate a Contractor with an appropriate project for the evaluation. Please review the Phase 4 definition and notify Buan Smith with project information for documentation purposes. (6/9/2020) - BSMITH

Trade Name: OmegaPost

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Division	Reviewer	Recommendation	Comment	Date	Delete
Recommendations and Comments

KYTC	903 Gary Newton Agency	U Undecided		Aug 23, 2021	2981
KYTC	567 Brandi Mitchell Agency	U Undecided	I cannot determine if the reflective bands are 3’ above the surface. Also, it does not appear this product went through traditional NTPEP testing with 5 summer and 5 winter hits. It appears that all of the hits occurred in the summer with a temperature of 81F.	Nov 13, 2020	2817
KyTC Traffic	1087 Joe Thompson Agency	U Undecided	Not my product. Not my product.	Sep 30, 2020	2758
KYTC	405 Ted Swansegar Agency	U Undecided	not my decision not my decision	Sep 30, 2020	2756
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve	I agree it is worth a try. I agree it is worth a try.	May 04, 2020	2680
KyTC Construction	1092 Matt Simpson Agency	Y Approve	I agree it is worth a try. I agree it is worth a try.	May 04, 2020	2679
KYTC	904 Kevin Rust Agency	Y Approve	Worth trying. Worth trying.	Apr 21, 2020	2676
KYTC	592 Tim Tharpe Agency	U Undecided	This product appears to have relevant use, provided it conforms to KYTC specifications for tubular markers. Information on MASH compliance, if required, would be a benefit. It should be compared to other similar products that have been approved for use on our highways.	Apr 21, 2020	2675

NEW PRODUCTS EXPLANATION OF PHASES
Phase 1		Product has been submitted and is pending initial review by the chairman of the committee.
Phase 2		The product is under preliminary review by appropriate sections(s)/Division(s) and awaiting recommendations(s) to the chair from the appropriate section(s)/division(s). Minimal study of available literature is necessary at this stage.
Phase 3		Product is under detailed laboratory and/or literature review by the New Product Review Committee.
Phase 4		Product has been approved for experimental use by the New Product Review Committee. The product may be used on a limited basis; however, change orders must be submitted and approved prior to use of the product. The product will be monitored for performance for two years, but the performance period may be changed depending on the type of product and susceptibility to weathering. If the product performs poorly and poses a safety risk, the product may be removed before scheduled replacement.
Phase 5		The product has been approved for use by the New Products Review Committee. The contractor must have the product approved by the KYTC and the Federal Highway Administration (if applicable) prior to use of the product on a project. Standard Specifications or Special Notes are being developed for this type of material/product.
Phase 6		Current specifications exist for this type of product. It may be requested that the manufacturer submit samples, NTPEP test data, and/or provide requested information to have the product approved and placed on the List of Approved Materials (if applicable).
Phase 7		Product has been sent the New Product Review Committee for final approval consideration.
Phase 8		Not a product to be evaluated by the New Products Review Committee.
Phase 9		Specifications exist for product however, there is no List of Approved Materials for this type of product at this time. Product may be used provided it meets the required specification or special condition(s) listed.
Phase 10		Product has been approved and specifications or special note exists.
Phase 11		Product is approved for use however there is no KYTC specification or special note. Product must meet manufacturer specifications and must have KYTC approval before use.
Phase 12		Product has been experimentally approved previously and is currently under evaluation on select projects. Not permitted on future projects until field evaluations are complete.
Phase 13		Product not approved for use in Kentucky highway or bridge construction.


Generic Name:
This product is Not Patented

Manufacturer: Manufactuer
Address: 4955 Stout Drive
	San Antonio, TX 78219

Background description of company and its products:
	With safety as our mission, we have expanded our scope to include products that not only decrease replacement costs but also supply a higher level of safety and security for roads, highways, train platforms, work zones, parking lots and pedestrian areas.
Recommended Uses-Primary: Temporary Traffic Control Devices*
Recommended Uses-Alternate: Please Select ...
Outstanding Features or Advantages Claimed:
	During NTPEP Testing, product withstood 200 bumper and tire impacts at 70 mph.
General Composition of Material:
	Proprietary Thermoplastic.
Date introduced on Market: 2019-05-01
Alternate for Following Existing Product: City Post
Cost Per Unit Material (F.O.B.):
Royalty Cost:
Cost Per Unit in Place:

Material Specifications Furnished by Manufacturer? Yes
Product Availability: Non-Seasonal , Delivery at Site Within Days after Receipt of Order
Can Samples Be Provided? Yes. Samples can be provided
Free for Laboratory Testing
Free for Field Testing

This product meets requirements of following specifications:
	AASHTO: ASTM: Fed. Spec.: KY: 838 Others:
This product has/is being evaluated by following Highway authorities or agencies:

This product is approved for use by other highway authorities or other agencies:

No office of the Kentucky Department of Highways has been contacted yet.
	Contacted Office: Contact Date:

Product Web Page: http://www.impactrecovery.com

This information is filed by Tim Lang on Apr 21, 2020
Contact Information:
	Impact Recovery Systems
	4955 Stout Drive
	San Antonio, TEXAS 78219
	Phone: 210-736-4477
	Email: qpladmin@impactrecovery.com


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