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RAMP (Project No. 06-0049-MA)
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require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate
holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
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INDEX
SECTION ARTICLE PAGE
I ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS & 1
NOTICE TO CONTRAC'T'ORS
II INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS 1 1
QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS 2 1
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT 3 1&2
DOCUMENT AND SITE
INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA 4 2&3
BID SECURITY OR BID BOND 5 3
CONTRACT TIME 6 3
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES 7 3
SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT 8 3
SUBCONTRACTORS 9 3 & 4
BID/PROPOSAL FORM 10 4
SUBMISSION OF BIDS 11 4
MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWL OF BIDS 12 5
REJECTION OF BIDS 13 5
DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER 14 5
OPENING OF BIDS 15 5
LICENSES, PERMITS, ROYALTY FEES AND TAXES 16 5 & 6
IDENTICAL TIE BIDS / VENDOR 17 6 & 7
DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
AWARD OF CONTRACT 18 7
BID PROTEST 19 7 & 8
TRENCH SAFETY ACT 20 9
CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT 21 9
CONTROL MANAGEMENT MEASURES
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III GENERAL CONDITIONS
DEFINITIONS I 1 THRU 5
PRELIMINARY MATTERS 2 5 & 6
DELIVERY OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE 2.1
COPIES OF DOCUMENTS 2.2
COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT TIME/ 2.3
NOTICE TO PROCEED; STARTING THE PROJECT
BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION 2.4
PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE 2.5
PROGRESS MEETINGS 2.6
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INTENT 3 6 & 7
INTENT 3.1
REPORTING & RESOLVING DISCREPANCIES 3.2
AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE 4 7 THRU 9
AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
AVAILABILITY OF LANDS 4.1
INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS 4.2
PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; UNDERGROUND FACILITIES 4.3
REFERENCE POINTS 4.4
BOND AND INSURANCE 5 9 THRU 12
PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT 5.1
BOND/CONTRACT BOND
INSURANCE 5.2
Workmen's Compensation Insurance
Public Liability & Property Damage
Longshore & Harbor Worker's Compensation
WAIVER OF RIGHTS 5.3
CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES 6 12 THRU 24
SUPERVISION AND SUPERINTENDENCE 6.1
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LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 6.2
SUBSTITUTES AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS 6.3
RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBCONTRACTORS, 6.4
SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS
USE OF PREMISES 6.5
Staging Areas
Restoration Time Limits
LICENSE AND PATENT FEES, ROYALTIES AND TAXES 6.6
LAWS AND REGULATIONS 6.7
PERMITS 6.8
SAFETY AND PROTECTION 69
EMERGENCIES 6.10
DRAWINGS 6.11
Shop Drawings, Samples, RFIs, and Submittal Review
As-Built Drawings
General
Sanitary and Storm Sewer Piping Systems
Pressure Pipe Construction (Water, Reclaimed Water, Forcem ain)
Electrical and Control Wiring
Horizontal and Vertical Control
Standards
Other
CAD Standards
Layer Naming
Prefixes and Suffixes
Layer Naming Definitions
Layer Properties
Text Styles
Deliverables
CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE 6.12
CONTINUING THE WORK 6.13
INDEMNIFICATION 6.14
OTHER WORK 7
RELATED WORK AT SITE 7.1
COORDINATION 7.2
OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY 8
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OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S STATUS
DURING CONSTRUCTION
OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE
CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
REJECTING OF DEFECTIVE WORK
SHOP DRAWINGS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PAYMENTS
DECISIONS ON DISPUTES
LIMITATIONS ON OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
CHANGES IN THE WORK
CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
ALLOWANCES AND FINAL CONTRACT
PRICE ADJUSTMENT
UNIT PRICE WORK
CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT TIME
TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, CORRECTION,
REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
TESTS AND INSPECTION
UNCOVERING THE WORK
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY STOP THE WORK
CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE WORK
WARRANTY/CORRECTION PERIOD
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
OWNER MAY CORRECT DEFECTIVE WORK
PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
APPLICATION FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT
CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTY OF TITLE
ARTICLE
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9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
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11.1
11.2
11.3
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13
13.1
13.2
13.3
13.4
13.5
13.6
13.7
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14.1
14.2
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27 & 28
28 THRU 30
30&31
31 THRU 34
34 THRU 37
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REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS 14.3
PARTIAL UTILIZATION 14.4
FINAL INSPECTION 14.5
FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT 14.6
' FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE 14.7
WAIVER OF CLAIMS 14.$
SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION 15 37 THRU 39
OWNER MAY SUSPEND THE WORK 15.1
OWNER MAY TERMINATE 15.2
CONTRACTOR MAY STOP WORK OR TERMINATE 15.3
DISPUTE RESOLUTION 16 39
MISCELLANEOUS 17 40
SUBMITTAL AND DOCUMENT FORMS 17.1
GIVING NOTICE 17.2
NOTICE OF CLAIM 17.3
PROFESSIONAL FEES & COURT COSTS INCLUDED 17.4
ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT 17.5
RENEWAL OPTION 17.6
ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK 18 40
MATERIAL USED 19 41
CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 20 41
OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE (ODP) OPTION 21 41
RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION 22 41 & 42
GENERAL 22.1
EXAMPLE 22.2
PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS 23 42 THRU 44
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SCOPE AND PURPOSE 23.1
TYPE OF PROJECT SIGN, FIXED OR PORTABLE 23.2
FIXED SIGN 23.3
PORTABLE SIGNS 23.4
SIGN COLORING 23.5
SIGN PLACEMENT 23.6
SIGN MAINTENANCE 23.7
TYPICAL PROJECT SIGN 23.8
AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCEHDULE 24 44 & 45
AND GUARANTEE
llla SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS
CONTROL OF MATERIALS
BUY AMERICA
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
WAGE RATES FOR FEDERAL-AID PROJECTS
FHWA -1273 REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS
FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
IV TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE OF THE WORK 1 1 THRU 3
FIELD ENGINEERING 2 4
DEFINITION OF TERMS 3 4 THRU 6
ORDER AND LOCATION OF WORK 4 6
EXCAVATION FOR UNDERGROUND WORK 5 6 & 7
CONCRETE 6 7
EXCAVATION & FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORK 7 8
REINFORCEMENT 8 8
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OBSTRUCTIONS 9 8
RESTORATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAYS, 10 8&9
CURBS, SIDEWALKS, AND STREET PAVEMENT
WORK IN EASEMENTS OR PARKWAYS 11 9
DEWATERING 12 10 THRU 12
SANITARY MANHOLES 13 13 & 14
BACKFILL 14 14
STREET CROSSINGS, ETC, 15 15
RAISING OR LOWERING OF SNAITARY 16 15
SEWER, STORM DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
UNSUITABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL 17 15
UNDERDRAINS 18 15 & 16
STORM SEWERS 19 16 & 17
SANITARY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS 20 17 THRU 19
DRAINAGE 21 20
ROADWAY BASE AND SUBGRADE 22 20 THRU 22
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS 23 22 THRU 27
ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT BID PRICE FOR ASPHALT 24 27
GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS 25 28 THRU 51
HDPE DEFORMED - REFORMED PIPE LINING 26 51 THRU 54
PLANT MIX DRIVEWAYS 27 54
REPORTING OF TONNAGE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS 28 54
CONCRETE CURBS 29 54 & 55
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS & DRIVEWAYS 30 55
SODDING 31 56
SEEDING 32 56
STORM MANHOLES, INLETS, CATCH BASINS, OR 33 56 & 57
OTHER STORM STRUCTURES
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MATERIAL USED 34 57
CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS & SPECIFICATIONS 35 57
STREET SIGNS 36 57 & 58
AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF WORK AREAS 37 58 THRU 60
EROSION & SILTATION CONTROL 38 60 THRU 63
UTILITY TIE IN LOCATION MARKING 39 64
AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE & GUARANTEE 40 64
POTABLE WATERMAINS, RECLAIMED 41 64 THRU 75
WATERMAINS AND APPURTENANCES
GAS SYTEM SPECIFICATIONS 42 75
TENNIS COURTS 43 76 THRU 85
WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL 44 85 THRU 87
CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE LINING 45 87 THRU 89
SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYETHYLENE SLIPLI'NING 46 90 THRU 93
SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYVINYL CHLORIDE 47 93 & 94
RIBBED PIPE
GUNITE SPECIFICATIONS 48 94 THRU 98
SNAITARY AND STORM MANHOLE LINER RESTORATION 49 99 THRU 108
PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS 50 108
IN-LINE SKATING SURFACING SYSTEM 51 108 THRU 111
RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START 52 111
OF CONSTRUCTION
GABIONS AND MATTRESSES 53 111 THRU 115
LAWN MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 54 115 THRU 119
MILLING OPERATIONS 55 119 THRU 121
CLEARING & GRUBBING 56 121
RIPRAP 57 121
TREATMENT PLANT SAFETY 58 122
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 59 122 & 123
SIGNING & MARKING 60 123
ROADWAY LIGHTING 61 123
TREE PROTECTION 62 123 THRU 126
PROJECT WEB PAGES 63 126 & 127
APPENDIX
PERMITS
V CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
CONTRACT BOND I THRU 3
CONTRACT 4 THRU 6
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT FOR FINAL PAYMENT 7
PROPOSAL BOND 8
AFFIDAVIT 9
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 10
PROPOSAL 1 I THRU 15
BIDDER'S PROPOSAL 16
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ADVERTISEMENT
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SECTION I
ADVERTISEMENT OF BIDS & NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP
06-0049-MA
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
Copies of the Contract Documents and Plans for this Project are available for inspection and/or
purchase by prospective bidders at the City of Clearwater's Plan Room - website address:
www.myClearwater.com/cilyprojects, on WEDNESDAY, APRIL 7, 2010, until no later than close
of business three (3) days preceding the bid opening. Price of Contract Documents and Plans, as
indicated on the website, reflects reproduction cost only.
The work for which proposals are invited consists of the renlacement_of an existing boat ramp
with a new ramp with anchored, bi-directional articulating concrete block mattresses.
MANDATORY Pre-Bid Conference for all prospective bidders will be held on
WEDNESDAY MAY 12, 2010. Representatives of the Owner and Consulting Engineer will be
present to discuss this Project.
Sealed proposals will be received by the Purchasing Manager, at the Purchasing Office, located
at the Municipal Services Bldg., 100 South Myrtle Ave., 3rd Floor, Clearwater, Florida 33756-
5520, until 1:30 P.M. on THURSDAY, MAY 27, 2010, and publicly opened and read at that hour
and place for CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP 06-0049-MA.
A complete bidders package containing plans, specifications, bond forms, contract form, affidavits
and proposal form is available to the general public (Contractors, Sub-contractors, suppliers,
vendors, etc.) for review and purchase. However, sealed proposals will only be accepted from
those Contractors that are currently City pre-qualified Contractors in the construction
category of Marine Construction with a minimum pre-qualification amount of S 500,000.00.
Contractors wanting to pre-qualify to bid this project must do so two (2) weeks/ten (10)
workdays prior to the bid opening date.
A 10% bid bond is required for all City of Clearwater projects.
The right is reserved by the City Manager of the City of Clearwater, Florida to reject any or all bids.
The City of Clearwater, Florida
George McKibben, Purchasing Manager
(727) 562-4634
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SECTION II
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Table of Contents:
SECTION II ................................................................................................................................... i
1 COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS .......................................................................... 1
2 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS .................................................................................. 1
3 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE ................................. 1
4 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA ....................................................................... 2
5 BID SECURITY OR BID BOND .................................................................................... 3
6 CONTRACT TIME .......................................................................................................... 3
7 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES ............................................................................................. 3
8 SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT ......................................................... 3
9 SUBCONTRACTORS ...................................................................................................... 3
10 BID/PROPOSAL FORM ................................................................................................. 4
11 SUBMISSION OF BIDS .................................................................................................. 4
12 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS .................................................... 5
13 REJECTION OF BIDS .................................................................................................... 5
14 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER ....................................................•......................... 5
15 OPENING OF BIDS ..............................................................................................•.......... 5
16 LICENSES, PERMITS, ROYALTY FEES AND TAXES ........................................... 5
17 IDENTICAL TIE BIDS/VENDOR DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ............................. 6
18 AWARD OF CONTRACT .........................••.................................................................... 7
19 BID PROTEST .........................................................................................
20 TRENCH SAFETY ACT ........................................................................
21 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
MANAGEMENT MEASURES ..............................................................
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1 COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
' 1.1 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents are available at the City of Clearwater's Plan
Room - website address: www.myclearwater.com/eityproiects. Price of Contract
Documents and Plans, as indicated on the City's Website, reflects reproduction costs only,
which is non-refundable. A complete bidders package containing plans, specifications,
bond forms, contract form, affidavits and bid/proposal form is available only to pre-qualified
' bidders. Contractors, suppliers, or others who are not pre-qualified but who may be a
possible subcontractor, supplier, or other interested person may purchase a "Subcontractor"
package consisting of plans, specifications, and list of pay items.
1.2 Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing bids. Neither the City nor
the Engineer shall be liable for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of
incomplete sets of Bidding Documents, by Bidders, sub-bidders or others.
1.3 The City, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, does so
only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and does not confer a license or grant
any other permission to use the documents for any other purpose.
2 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
' 2.1 Each prospective Bidder must pre-qualify to demonstrate, to the complete satisfaction of the
City of Clearwater, that the Bidder has the necessary facilities, equipment, ability, financial
resources and experience to perform the work in a satisfactory manner before obtaining
drawings, specifications and contract documents. An application package for pre-
qualification may be obtained by contacting the City of Clearwater, Engineering
Department, Engineering Services Division at P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758-
4748 (mailing address); 100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520 (street
' address only) or by phone at (727) 562-4750. All qualification data must be completed and
delivered to the Director of Engineering at the above address not later than fourteen (14)
days prior to the time set for the receipt of bids. Bidders currently pre-qualified by the City
do not have to make reapplication.
3 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE
' 3.1 It is the responsibility of each Bidder, before submitting a Bid, to (a) examine the Contract
Documents thoroughly; (b) visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may in
any manner affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the work; (c) consider and
abide by all applicable federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations; and
(d) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents, and
notify Engineer of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents.
3.2 In reference to the Technical Specifications and/or the Scope of the Work for identification
of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site which have
been utilized by the Engineer in the preparation of the Contract Documents, bidder may rely
upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in such reports but not upon non-technical
data, interpretations or opinions contained therein or for the completeness thereof for the
purposes of bidding or construction. In reference to those drawings relating to physical
conditions of existing surface and subsurface conditions (except Underground Facilities)
which are at or contiguous to the site and which have been utilized by the Engineer in
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preparation of the Contract Documents, bidder may rely upon the accuracy of the technical
data contained in such drawings but not upon the completeness thereof for the purposes of
bidding or construction.
3.3 Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to Underground
Facilities at or contiguous to the site are based upon information and data furnished to the
City and Engineer by owners of such Underground Facilities or others, and the City does not
assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof unless expressly provided in
the Contract Documents.
3.4 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective
Bidders on subsurface conditions, Underground Facilities, other physical conditions,
possible conditions, and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to differing
conditions appear in the General Conditions.
3.5 Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder shall, at Bidder's own expense, make or obtain any
additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies and obtain any
additional information and data which pertain to the physical conditions (surface, subsurface
and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which may affect cost,
progress, performance or furnishing the work in accordance with the time, price and other
terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
3.6 On request in advance, City will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct such
explorations and tests at Bidder's own expense as each Bidder deems necessary for
submission of a Bid. Bidder shall fill all holes and clean up and restore the site to its former
condition upon completion of such explorations and tests.
3.7 The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for access
thereto and other lands designated for use by the Contractor in performing the Work are
identified in the Contract Documents. All additional lands and access thereto required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment are to be provided by
the Contractor. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing
structures are to be obtained and paid for by the City unless otherwise provided in the
Contract Documents.
3.8 The submission of a Bid will constitute an unequivocal representation by the Bidder that the
Bidder has complied with every requirement of these Instructions to Bidders and that,
without exception, the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required
by the Contract Documents by such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures
of construction as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the
Contract Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding
of all terms and conditions of performance and furnishing of the work.
4 INTERPRETATIONS AND ADDENDA
4.1 All questions as to the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the
Engineer. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Engineer in response
to such questions will be issued by Addenda, either by mail or facsimile transmission, to all
parties recorded by the Purchasing Manager as having received the Bidding Documents.
Questions received less than ten (10) days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be
answered. Only information provided by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and
other interpretations of clarifications will be without legal effect.
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4.2 Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by the
City or Engineer.
5 BID SECURITY OR BID BOND
5.1 Each Bid must be accompanied by Bid Security made payable to the City of Clearwater in
an amount equal to ten percent (10%) of the Bidder's maximum Bid price and in the form of
a certified or cashiers check or a Bid Bond (on form attached) issued by a surety meeting the
requirements of the General Conditions. A cash bid bond will not be accepted.
5.2 The Bid Security of the Successful Bidder will be retained until such Bidder has executed
the Agreement and furnished the required Payment and Performance bonds, whereupon the
Bid Security will be returned. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute, deliver the
Agreement and furnish the required Bonds within ten (10) days after the award of contract
by the City Council, the City may annul the bid and the Bid Security of the Bidder will be
forfeited. The Bid Security of any Bidder whom the City believes to have a reasonable
chance of receiving the award may be retained by the City until the successful execution of
the agreement with the successful Bidder or for a period up to ninety (90) days following bid
opening. Security of other Bidders will be returned approximately fourteen (14) days after
the Bid opening.
5.3 The Bid Bond shall be issued in the favor of the City of Clearwater by a surety company
qualified to do business in, and having a registered agent in the State of.Plorida.
6 CONTRACT TIME
6.1 The number of consecutive calendar days within which the work is to be completed is set
forth in the Technical Specifications.
7 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
7.1 Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Contract Agreement.
8 SUBSTITUTE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT
8.1 The contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of material and equipment described in the
Drawings or specified in the Specifications without consideration of possible substitute or
"or equal" items. Whenever it is indicated in the Drawings or specified in the Specifications
that a substitute or "or equal" item may be furnished or used, application for its acceptance
will not be considered by the Engineer until after the effective date of the Contract
Agreement. The procedure for submittal of any such application is described in the General
Conditions and as supplemented in the Technical Specifications.
9 SUBCONTRACTORS
9.1 If requested by the City or Engineer, the Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so
requested, shall, within seven (7) days after the date of the request, submit to the Engineer
an experience statement with pertinent information as to similar projects and other evidence
of qualification for each Subcontractor, supplier, person and organization to be used by the
Contractor in the completion of the Work. The amount of subcontract work shall not exceed
fifty percent (50%) of the Work except as may be specifically approved by the Engineer. If
the Engineer, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed
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Subcontractor, supplier, other person or organization, he may, before recommending award
of the Contract to the City Council, request the Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable
substitute without an increase in Contract Price or Contract Time. If the Successful Bidder
declines to make any such substitution, the City may award the contract to the next lowest
and most responsive Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors, Suppliers, and
other persons and organizations. Declining to make requested substitutions will not
constitute grounds for sacrificing the Bid security to the City of any Bidder. Any
Subcontractor, supplier, other person or organization listed by the Contractor and to whom
the Engineer does not make written objection prior to the recommendation of award to the
City Council will be deemed acceptable to the City subject to revocation of such acceptance
after the Effective Date of the Contract Agreement as provided in the General Conditions.
9.2 No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor, supplier, person or
organization against whom be has reasonable objection.
10 BID/PROPOSAL FORM
10.1 The Bid/Proposal Form is included with the Contract Documents and shall be completed in
ink or by typewriter. All blanks on the Bid/Proposal Forms must be completed. The Bidder
must state in the Bid/Proposal Form in words and numerals without delineation's, alterations
or erasures, the price for which he will perform the work as required by the Contract
Documents. Bidders are required to bid on all items in the Bid/Proposal form. The lump
sum for each section or item shall be for furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor for
completing the section or item as per the plans and contract specifications. Should it be
found that quantities or amounts shown on the plans or in the proposal, for any part of the
work, are exceeded or should they be found to be less after the actual construction of the
work, the amount bid for each section or item will be increased or decreased in direct
proportion to the unit prices bid for the listed individual items.
10.2 Bids by corporations shall be executed in the corporate name by the president or a vice-
president (or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to sign) and the
corporate seal shall be affixed. The corporate address and state of incorporation shall be
shown below the Signature. If requested, the person signing a Bid for a corporation or
partnership shall produce evidence satisfactory to the City of the person's authority to bind
the corporation or partnership.
10.3 Bids by partnerships shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a general
partner, whose title shall appear under the signature and the official address of the
partnership shall be shown below the signature.
10.4 All names shall be typed or printed below the signature.
11 SUBMISSION OF BIDS
11.1 Sealed Bids shall be submitted at or before the time and at the place indicated in the
Advertisement for Bids and shall be submitted in a 8.5"xl1" manila envelope with the
project name and number on the bottom left hand corner. If forwarded by mail, the Bid
shall be enclosed in another envelope with the notation "Bid Enclosed" on the face thereof
and addressed to the City of Clearwater, attention Purchasing Manager. Bids will be
received at the office indicated in the Advertisement until the time and date specified.
Telegraphic or facsimile bids received by the Purchasing Manager will not be accepted.
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12 MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS
12.1 Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the
manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered as described in the Advertisement of
Bids. A request for withdrawal or a modification shall be in writing and signed by a person
duly authorized to do so. Withdrawal of a Bid will not prejudice the rights of a Bidder to
submit a new Bid prior to the Bid Date and Time. After expiration of the period for
receiving Bids, no Bid may be withdrawn or modified.
12.2 After a bid is received by the City, the bidder may request to modify the bid for
typographical or scrivener's errors only. The bidder must state in writing to the City that a
typographical or scrivener's error has been made by the bidder, the nature of the error, the
requested correction of the error, and what the adjusted bid amount will be if the correction
is accepted by the City. The City reserves the right at its sole discretion to accept, reject, or
modify any bid.
13 REJECTION OF BIDS
13.1 To the extent permitted by applicable State and Federal laws and regulations, the City
reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, and to waive any and all informalities. Grounds
for the rejection of a bid include but are not limited to a material omission, unauthorized
alteration of form, unauthorized alternate bids, incomplete or unbalanced unit prices, or
irregularities of any kind. Also, the City reserves the right to reject any Bid if the City
believes that it would not be in the best interest of the public to make an award to that
Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the Bidder is unqualified or of doubtful
financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent standard or criteria established by the
City.
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14.1 Any or all bids will be rejected if there is any reason for believing that collusion exists
among the bidders, the participants in such collusion will not be considered in future
proposals for the same work. Each bidder shall execute the Non-Collusion Affidavit
contained in the Contract Documents.
' 15 OPENING OF BIDS
15.1 Bids will be opened and read publicly at the location and time stated in the Advertisement
' for Bids. Bidders are invited to be present at the opening of bids.
16 LICENSES, PERMITS, ROYALTY FEES AND TAXES
16.1 The Contractor shall secure all licenses and permits (and shall pay all permit fees) except as
specifically stated otherwise in the Technical Specifications. The Contractor shall comply
with all Federal and State Laws, County and Municipal Ordinances and regulations, which
' in any manner effect the prosecution of the work. City of Clearwater building permit fees
and impact fees will be waived except as specifically stated otherwise in the Technical
Specifications.
' 16.2 The Contractor shall assume all liability for the payment of royalty fees due to the use of any
construction or operation process, which is protected by patent rights except as specifically
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stated otherwise in the Technical Specifications. The amount of royalty fee, if any, shall be
stated by the Contractor.
16.3 The Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use and other taxes required by law.
The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the pertinent State Statutes involving the sales
tax and sales tax exemptions and complying with all requirements.
16.4 The City of Clearwater is exempt from state sales tax on materials incorporated into the
WORK. The City of Clearwater reserves the right to implement the Owner Direct Purchase
(ODP) Option, if indicated in the Scope of Work Description in Section IV - Technical
Specifications and as defined in Section III -- General Conditions.
17 IDENTICAL TIE BIDSIVENDOR DRUG FREE WORKPLACE
17.1 In accordance with the requirements of Section 287.087 Florida Statutes regarding a Vendor
Drug Free Workplace, in the event of identical tie bids, preference shall be given to bidders
with drug-free workplace programs. Whenever two or more bids which are equal with
respect to price, quality, and service are received by the City for the procurement of
commodities or contractual services, a bid received from a business that certifies that it has
implemented a drug-free workplace program shall be given preference in the award process.
Established procedures for processing tie bids will be followed if none or all of the tied
bidders have a drug-free workplace program. In order to have a drug-free workplace
program, a contractor shall supply the City with a certificate containing the following six
statements and the accompanying certification statement:
(1) Publish a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace and
specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such
prohibition.
(2) Inform employees as to the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's policy
of maintaining a drug-free workplace, any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and
employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for
drug abuse violations.
(3) Give each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services that
are under bid a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
(4) In the statement specified in subsection (1), notify the employees that, as a condition of
working on the commodities or contractual services that are under bid, the employee will
abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any conviction of, or
plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of chapter 893, or of any controlled
substance law, of the United States, or of any state, for a violation occurring in the
workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.
(5) Impose a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse assistance
or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, by any employee
who is so convicted.
(6) Make a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug-free workplace through
implementation of this section.
I certify that this firm does/does not (select only one) fully comply with the above
requirements.
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The following procedure is established for processing tie bids if none or all of the tied
bidders have a drug-free workplace program; the contract will be awarded to a minority
(first) or disadvantaged bidder (second) that maintain an office inside the city limits of
Clearwater. When no minority or disadvantaged bidder maintains an office within the City,
an office maintained within Pinellas County will be the determining factor. In the absence
' of minority or disadvantaged bidders, award will be made using the same within Clearwater
City limits or Pinellas County priority noted above. When none of these conditions exist,
bids for identical amounts will be determined by flip of a coin in public by the Purchasing
' Manager.
i certify that this firm is/is not (select only one) a minority bidder.
I certify that this firm is/is not (select only one) a disadvantaged bidder.
I certify that this firm does/does not (select only one) maintain an office within the city
limits of Clearwater.
I certify that this firm does/does not (select only one) maintain an office within the limits of
Pinellas County.
18 AWARD OF CONTRACT
18.1 Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in favor of words.
Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of work and unit prices will be resolved in
favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of
figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
18.2 In evaluating the Bids, the City will consider the qualifications of the Bidders, whether or
not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, unit prices, and other data as may
be requested in the Bid/Proposal form. The City may consider the qualifications and
' experience of Subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed by
the Contractor for the Work. The City may conduct such investigations as the City
deems necessary to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility,
qualifications and financial ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and
other persons, and organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents to the City's satisfaction within the prescribed time.
' 18.3 If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest responsible, responsive
Bidder whose evaluation by the City indicates to the City that the award will be in the
best interest of the City.
18.4 Award of contract will be made for that combination of base bid and alternate bid items
in the best interest of the City, however, unless otherwise specified all work awarded will
be awarded to only one Contractor.
19 BID PROTEST
' 19.1 RIGHT TO PROTEST: Any actual bidder who is aggrieved in connection with the
solicitation or award of a contract may seek resolution of his/her complaints initially with
the Purchasing Manager, and if not satisfied, with the City Manager, in accordance with
' protest procedures set forth in this section.
19.2 PROTEST PROCEDURE:
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A. A protest with respect to the specifications of an invitation for bid or request for
proposal shall be submitted in writing a minimum of five (5) work days prior to the
opening of the bid or due date of the request for proposals, unless the aggrieved
person could not have been reasonably expected to have knowledge of the facts
giving rise to such protest prior to the bid opening or the closing date for proposals.
Opening dates for bids or due dates for requests for proposal will be printed on the
bid/request document itself.
B. Protests in respect to award of contract shall be submitted in writing a maximum of
five (5) work days after notice of intent to award is posted, or is mailed to each
bidder, which ever is earlier. Notice of intent to award will be forwarded to bidders
upon telephonic or written request. Protests of recommended award should cite
specific portions of the City of Clearwater Code of Ordinances that have allegedly
been violated.
C. Exceptions to the five (5) day requirements noted in both A and B above may be
granted if the aggrieved person could have not been reasonably expected to have
knowledge of the facts giving rise to such protest prior to the bid opening, posting of
intent to award, or due date for requests for proposals. Request for exceptions
should be made in writing, stating reasons for the exception.
D. The Purchasing Manager shall respond to the formal written protest within five (5)
work days of receipt. The Purchasing Manager's response will be fully coordinated
with the appropriate Department Director and the Assistant City Manager.
E. If the protestor is not satisfied with the response from the Purchasing Manager,
he/she may then submit in writing within five (5) work days of receipt of that
response his/her reason for dissatisfaction, along with copies of his/her original
formal protest letter and the response from the Purchasing Manager, to the City
Manager.
F. The City Manager as Purchasing Agent for the City has the final authority in the
matter of protests. The City Manager will respond to the protestor within ten (10)
work days of receipt of the appeal.
19.3 PROTEST FEE:
When filing a formal protest, the protesting vendor must include a fee in the amount of 5%
of the selected vendor's total bid to offset the City's additional expenses related to the
protest. This fee shall not exceed $2,500 nor be less than $50. If either the Purchasing
Manager or the City Manager upholds the protest, the City will refund 100% of the fee paid.
19.4 STAY OF PROCUREMENT DURING PROTEST: In the event of a timely protest, the
Purchasing Manager shall not proceed with the solicitation or award of contract until all
administrative remedies have been exhausted or until the City Manager makes written
determination that the award of contract without delay is necessary to protect the best
interest of the City.
20 TRENCH SAFETY ACT
20.1 The Bidder shall comply with the provisions of the City of Clearwater's Ordinance
related to trench digging (Ordinance No. 7918-08) along with the Florida Trench Safety
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Act (Sections 553.60-553.64, Florida Statutes) and the provisions of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration's (OSHA) excavation safety standards, 29 C.F.R.s
1926.650 Subparagraph P, or current revisions of these laws.
21 CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
MANAGEMENT MEASURES
' 21.1 The Bidder shall comply with the provisions of the Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) stormwater permit
and implement stormwater pollution prevention plans (SWPPP's) or stormwater
' management programs (both using best management practices (BMPs) that effectively
reduce or prevent the discharge of pollutants into receiving waters.
A. The control of construction-related sediment loadings is critical to maintaining
water quality. The implementation of proper erosion and sediment control
practices during the construction stage can significantly reduce sediment
loadings to surface waters.
B. Prior to land disturbance, prepare and implement an approved erosion and
sediment control plan or similar administrative document that contains erosion
and sediment control provisions.
' NPDES Management Measures available at City ofClearwater Engineering
Environmental Division and EPA websites to help address construction-related Best
Management Practices.
References EPA website
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1 DEFINITIONS....
SECTION III
GENERAL CONDITIONS
............................................................................................. 1
2 PRELIMINARY MATTERS ........................................................................................... 5
2.1 DELIVERY OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE ............................ 5
2.2 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS ........................................................................ ............. 5
2.3 COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT TIME/NOTICE TO PROCEED; STARTING
THE PROJECT .........................................................................................................•...... 5
2.4 BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................... 5
2.5. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ........................................................................ 6
2.6 PROGRESS MEETINGS ................................................................................................ 6
3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INTENT ......................................................................... 6
3.1 INTENT ........................................................................................................................... 6
3.2 REPORTING AND RESOLVING DISCREPANCIES .................................................. 7
4 AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS;
REFERENCE POINTS ....................................................•............................................... 7
4.1 AVAILABILITY OF LANDS ......................................................................................... 7
4.2 INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS ............................................................................ 8
4.3 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, UNDERGROUND FACILITIES ..................................... 8
4.4 REFERENCE POINTS .................................................................................................... 8
5 BONDS AND INSURANCE ..................................................................... ................ 9
5.1 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND/CONTRACT BOND ............................... 9
5.2 INSURANCE .............................................................................................................. .. 9
5.2.1 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE ......................................................... 10
5.2.2 PUBLIC LIABILITYAND PROPERTYDAMAGE COVERAGE ............................ 10
5.2.3 COMPREHENSIVE AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY... ............................................ -.- 11
5.3 WAIVER OF RIGHTS .................................................................................................. 11
6 CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES .....................................................................12
6.1 SUPERVISION AND SUPERINTENDENCE ............................................................. 12
6.2 LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT ............................................................... 13
6.3 SUBSTITUTES AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS .............................................................. 13
6.4 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS........ 14
6.5 USE OF PREMISES ...................................................................................................... 14
65.1 STAGING AREAS .................................................................................................... 15
6. 5.2 RESTORATION TIME LIMITS ................................................................................ 15
6.6 LICENSE AND PATENT FEES, ROYALTIES AND TAXES ................................... 15
6.7 LAWS AND REGULATIONS ...................................................................................... 16
6.8 PERMITS .............•...................................................................................... ...............16
6.9 SAFETY AND PROTECTION ..................................................................................... 16
6.10 EMERGENCIES ............................................................................................................17
6.11 DRAWINGS ..................................................................................................................17
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6.11.1 SHOP DRAWINGS, SAMPLES, RFIs, and SUBMITTAL REVIEW ........................ 17
6.11.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS ............................................................................................ 19
611.3 CAD STANDARDS ......... ................................................................................... 21
6.11.4 DELIVERABLES: ............. .................................... ................................................. 22
6.12 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE ........................... 22
6.13 CONTINUING THE WORK ........................................................................................ 23
6.14 INDEMNIFICATION .................................................................................................... 23
7 OTHER WORK .............................................................................................................. 24
7.1 RELATED WORK AT SITE ........................................................................................ 24
7.2 COORDINATION ......................................................................................................... 24
8 OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY ...........................................................•.......................... 24
9 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION .............. 25
9.1 OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE ................................................................................... 25
9.2 CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS ........................................................ 25
9.3 REJECTING OF DEFECTIVE WORK ........................................................................ 25
9.4 SHOP DRAWINGS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PAYMENTS .................................. 25
9.5 DECISIONS ON DISPUTES ........................................................................................ 26
9.6 LIMITATIONS ON OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITIES ............. 26
10 CHANGES IN THE WORK .......................................................................................... 27
11 CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE ................................................................... 28
11.1 . CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE .................................................................... 28
11.2 ALLOWANCES AND FINAL CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENT ....................... 29
11.3 UNIT PRICE WORK .................................................................................................... 29
12 CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT TIME .................................................................... 30
13 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE
OF DEFECTIVE WORK .............................................................................................. 31
13.1 TESTS AND INSPECTION .......................................................................................... 31
13.2 UNCOVERING THE WORK ....................................................................................... 31
13.3 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY STOP THE WORK ....................................... 32
13.4 CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE WORK ......................................... 32
13.5 WARRANTY/CORRECTION PERIOD ...................................................................... 32
13.6 ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK ................................................................... 33
13.7 OWNER MAY CORRECT DEFECTIVE WORK ....................................................... 33
14 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION ......................................... 34
14.1 APPLICATION FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT ........................................................... 34
14.2 CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTY OF TITLE ............................................................... 34
14.3 REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS ................................ 35
14.4 PARTIAL UTILIZATION ............................................................................................ 35
14.5 FINAL INSPECTION ................................................................................................... 36
14.6 FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT ................................................................... 36
14.7 FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE ................................................................... 37
14.8 WAIVER OF CLAIMS ................................................................................................. 37
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15 SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION .................................................... 37
15.1 OWNER MAY SUSPEND THE WORK .................
..................................................... 37
15.2 OWNER MAY TERMINATE ...................................................................................... 38
15.3 CONTRACTOR MAY STOP WORK OR TERMINATE ........................................... 39
16 DISPUTE RESOLUTION ............................................................................................. 39
17 MISCELLANEOUS ....................................................................................................... 40
17.1 SUBMITTAL AND DOCUMENT FORMS ................................................................. 40
17.2 GIVING NOTICE .......................................................................................................... 40
17.3 NOTICE OF CLAIM ..................................................................................................... 40
17.4 PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COURT COSTS INCLUDED ..................................... 40
17.5 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT ................................................................................. 40
17.6 RENEWAL OPTION .................................................................................................... 40
18 ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK .............................................................. 40
19 MATERIAL USED ......................................................................................................... 41
20 CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ..................................... 41
21 OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE (ODP) OPTION ....................................................... 41
22 RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION .......................... 41
22.1 GENERAL ..................................................................................................................... 41
22.2 EXAMPLE ..................................................................................................................... 42
23 PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS ............................................................................ 42
23.1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE ............................................................................................... 42
23.2 TYPE OF PROJECT SIGN, FIXED OR PORTABLE ................................................. 43
23.3 FIXED SIGN ................................................................................................................. 43
23.4 PORTABLE SIGNS ...................................................................................................... 43
23.5 SIGN COLORING ......................................................................................................... 43
23.6 SIGN PLACEMENT ..................................................................................................... 43
23.7 SIGN MAINTENANCE ........................................
23.8 TYPICAL PROJECT SIGN .......................................................................................... 44
24 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE AND GUARANTEE .................. 44
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1 DEFINITIONS
Addenda
Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids which clarify, correct
or change the Bidding Requirements or the contract documents.
Agreement
The written contract between Owner and Contractor covering the Work to be performed;
other Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made a part thereof as
provided therein.
Application for Payment
1 The form accepted by Engineer which is to be used by Contractor in requesting progress
or final payments and which is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as
is required by the Contract Documents.
Approve
The word approve is defined to mean satisfactory review of the material, equipment or
methods for general compliance with the design concepts and with the information given
1 in the Contract Documents. It does not imply a responsibility on the part of the Engineer
to verify in every detail conformance with the Drawings and Specifications.
Bid
The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the
prices for the work to be performed.
Bidding Documents
The advertisement or invitation to Bid, instructions to bidders, the Bid form, and the
proposed Contact Documents (including all Addenda issued prior to receipt of Bids).
-, Bonds
Performance and payment bonds and other instruments of security.
Change Order
A written order to Contractor signed by Owner and Contractor authorizing an addition,
deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract
1 Time issued on or after the effective date of the Agreement.
city
The City of Clearwater, Pinellas County, Florida.
Construction.Inspector
A person who is the authorized representative of the Construction Manager and inspects
City construction projects in order to insure the Contractor's work complies with the
1 intent of the Contract Documents.
Construction Manager
The person who is typically in responsible charge of City construction projects. The
Construction Manager assumes responsibility for the management of construction
contracts at the Preconstruction Conference. The Construction Manager chairs the
Preconstruction Conference and is the authority on any disputes or decisions regarding
contract administration and performance. The Construction Manager typically acts as the
Owner's Representative during construction.
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Contract Documents
The Agreement, Addenda (which pertain to the Contract Documents), Contractor's Bid
(including documentation accompanying the bid and any post-Bid documentation
submitted prior to the execution of the Agreement) when attached as an exhibit to the
Agreement, the Bonds, Instructions to Bidders, these General Conditions, any
Supplementary Conditions, the Specifications and the Drawings, any other exhibits
identified in the Agreement, together with all Modifications issued after the execution of
the Agreement.
Contract Price
The Contract price constitutes the total compensation (subject to authorized adjustments)
payable by Owner to Contractor for performing the Work.
Contract Time
The number of days or the date stated in the Agreement for the completion of the Work.
Contractor
The Person with whom the Owner has entered into the Agreement. For the purposes of
this contract, the person, firm or corporation with whom this contract or agreement has
been made by the City of Clearwater or its duly authorized representative.
Critical Path Method Construction Schedule----CPM
A graphic format construction schedule that displays construction activities as they relate
to one another for the purpose of identifying the most efficient way to perform the work
in a timely manner. The critical path identifies which activity is critical to the execution
of the schedule.
Day
A calendar day of twenty-four (24) hours measured from midnight to the next midnight.
Defective
An adjective which when modifying the word Work refers to Work that is unsatisfactory,
faulty or deficient, or does not conform to the Contract Documents or does not meet the
requirements of any inspection, reference standard, test or approval referred to in the
Contract Documents, or has been damaged prior to Engineers recommendation of final
payment.
Drawings
The drawings, which will be identified in Technical Specifications or the Agreement,
which show the character and scope of the Work to be performed and which have been
prepared or approved by Engineer and are referred to in the contract documents. Shop
drawings are not Drawings as so defined.
Engineer
The duly appointed representative of the City Manager of the City of Clearwater. For the
purposes of this contract, the City Engineer of the City of Clearwater, Pinellas County,
Florida, or his authorized representative. For certain projects, the Engineer may serve as
the Owner's Representative during construction.
Engineer's Consultant
A Person having a contract with Engineer to furnish services as Engineer's independent
professional associate or consultant with respect to the Project and who is identified as
such in the Supplementary Conditions.
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F.D.O.T Specifications
' The Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction as issued by the Florida
Department of Transportation (latest English edition).
Furnish
The words "furnish", "furnish and install", "install", and "provide" or words of similar
meaning shall be interpreted, unless otherwise specifically stated, to mean "furnish and
install complete in place and ready for service".
Inspection
The term "inspection" and the act of inspecting means examination of construction to
ensure that it conforms to the design concept expressed in the Drawings and
Specifications. These terms shall not be construed to mean supervision, superintending or
overseeing.
Laws and Regulations
Any and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and orders of any kind
of governmental bodies, agencies, authorities and courts having jurisdiction.
Liens
Liens, charges, security interests or encumbrances upon real property or personal
property.
Milestone
A principal event specified in the contract Documents relating to an intermediate
completion date or time prior to the final completion date.
Notice to Proceed (NTP)
A written notice given by the Owner to the Contractor fixing the date on which the
Contract Time will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start to perform his
i obligations under the Contract Documents.
Owner
The City of Clearwater, Florida. For the purposes of this contract, the person who is the
City's authorized representative from the City's Department with whom will be
responsible for the maintenance and operation of the Work once the Work is completed.
For certain projects, a designee of the Owner may serve as the Owner's Representative
during construction.
Person
1 A natural person or a corporation, partnership, firm, organization, or other artificial
entity.
Project
The total construction of which the Work to be provided under the Contract Documents
may be the whole or a part as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Partial Utilization
Use by Owner of a substantially completed part of the Work for the purpose for which is
intended (or a related purpose) prior to Final Completion of all the Work.
Representative of Contractor
The Contractor shall assign a responsible person or persons, one of whom shall be at the
construction site at all times that work is progressing. The names and positions of these
persons shall be submitted to the City Engineer at the time of the pre-construction
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conference. This person or persons shall not be changed without written approval of City
Engineer.
Request for Information (RFI)
An official written request for clarification of the intent of the contract documents from
the Contractor to the Engineer.
Shop Drawing
All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically
prepared by or for Contractor to illustrate some portion of the Work and all illustrations,
brochures, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams and other
information prepared by a supplier and submitted by Contractor to illustrate material or
equipment for some portion of the Work.
Specifications
Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of
materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the
Work and certain administrative details applicable thereto.
Subcontractor
A person having a direct contract with Contractor or with any other Subcontractor for the
performance of a part of the Work at the site.
Substantial Completion
The Work (or a specified part thereof) which has progressed to the point where, in the
opinion of Engineer, as evidenced by Engineer's definitive certificate of Substantial
Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract documents, so
that the Work (or specified part) can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended;
or if no such certificate is issued, when the Work is complete and ready for final payment
as evidenced by the Engineer's recommendation of final payment. The terms
"substantially complete" and "substantially completed" as applied to all or part of the
Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
Supplementary Conditions
The part of the Contract which amends or supplements these General Conditions.
Supplier
A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, material man or vendor having a direct
contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish materials or equipment to
be incorporated in the Work by the Contractor.
Surety
Any person, firm or corporation which is bound with Contractor and which engages to be
responsible for Contractor and his acceptable performance of the Work by a Bid,
Performance or Payment Bond.
Underground Facilities
All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other such
facilities or attachments, and any encasements containing such facilities which have been
installed underground to furnish any of the following services or materials: electricity,
gases, steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable
television, sewage and drainage removal or treatment, traffic or other control systems or
water.
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Unit Price Work
Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
Work
The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof
required to be furnished under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the result
of performing or furnishing labor and incorporating materials and equipment into the
construction, and performing or furnishing services and furnishing documents, all as
required by the Contract Documents.
Work Change Directive
A written directive to Contractor, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement
' and signed by the Engineer, ordering an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work, or
responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under which the Work is to be
performed or emergencies. Work Change Directive will not change the Contract Price or
Contract Time, but is evidence that the parties expect that the change directed or
documented by a Work Change Directive will be incorporated in a subsequently issued
Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if any, on the Contract
Price or Contract Times.
2 PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.1 DELIVERY OF BONDS AND CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE
When Contractor delivers the executed Agreements to the Owner, Contractor shall also deliver to
the Owner such Bonds and Certificates of Insurance as Contractor may be required to furnish by
this contract.
2.2 COPIES OF DOCUMENTS
Engineer shall furnish to Contractor two (2) copies of Contract Documents for execution.
Additional copies will be furnished, upon request, at the cost of reproduction.
¦ 2.3 COMMENCEMENT OF CONTRACT TIME/NOTICE TO
PROCEED; STARTING THE PROJECT
The Contract Time will commence on the day indicated in the Notice to Proceed. Contractor
shall start to perform the work on the date the Contract Time commences to run. No work shall
be done at the site prior to the date that the Contract Time commences to run.
2.4 BEFORE STARTING CONSTRUCTION
Before undertaking each part of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study and compare the
Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and all applicable
field measurements. Contractor shall promptly report in writing to Engineer any conflict, error or
' discrepancy which Contractor may discover; and shall obtain a written interpretation or
clarification from Engineer before proceeding with any work effected thereby; however,
Contractor shall not be liable to the Owner for failure to report any conflict, error or discrepancy
in the Drawings or Specifications, unless Contractor had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably have known thereof.
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No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner or
Engineer's Consultant, either before or after the execution of this Contract, shall affect or modify
any of the terms or obligations herein contained. Contractor shall not commence any work at any
time without approved insurance required by these General Conditions. Failure to obtain this
insurance will be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
2.5 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE
Within twenty (20) days of Award of Contract and before the start of the Work, the Owner's
Representative shall schedule a preconstruction conference to be attended by Contractor,
Engineer, Owner and others as appropriate to establish a working understanding among the
parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedule of the Work and general Contract procedures.
Typically, oversight of the project officially passes from the Engineering Department to the
Construction Department at the preconstruction conference. In these cases, the preconstruction
conference is run by the Construction Department and chaired by the City's Construction
Manager.
The Contractor shall deliver to the Owner's Representative at the Preconstruction Conference a
color Critical Path Method (CPM) Construction Schedule. This is to be a sequence of events
including submittal review and procurement. Notice to Proceed is usually established at this
conference and such date can be inserted into the schedule at that time. The Contractor shall also
bring a Submittal Schedule for review by the Engineer. This is to make sure that the list is
complete and this schedule shall be the basis of a Submittal Log.
The Contractor shall deliver to the Owner's Representative at the preconstruction conference a
completed Emergency Call List and a completed Authorized Signature .List.
The Owner's Representative shall deliver to the Contractor at the preconstruction conference a
project disk that has all of the necessary data and survey control points for the purpose of
construction stakeout and as-built survey.
The Owner's Representative shall deliver to the Contractor at the preconstruction conference a
Contractor evaluation package. This is for the purpose of rating the Contractor's performance for
reference when considering future contracts and bid prequalification.
2.6 PROGRESS MEETINGS
The Contractor is required to attend Progress Meetings. These meetings will be scheduled on a
weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly basis depending on the needs of the project. The Contractor shall
bring to each meeting an updated submittal log, an updated request for information (RFI) log, a
look-ahead schedule to cover the project activity from the current meeting to the next meeting,
and all material test reports generated in the same time period.
3 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, INTENT
3.1 INTENT
The Contract Documents comprise the entire Agreement between Owner and the Contractor
concerning the Work. They may be altered only by written agreement. The Contract Documents
are complementary; what is called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. It is the intent of
the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project (or part thereof) to be
constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or equipment
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which may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or from prevailing custom or
from trade usage as being required to produce the intended result will be furnished and
performed whether or not specifically called for. When words or phrases, which have a well-
known technical or construction industry or trade meaning, are used to describe Work, materials
or equipment, such words or phrases shall be interpreted in accordance with that meaning.
Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued by the Owner's
Representative. Reference to standards, specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society,
organization or association, or to the code, Laws or Regulation of any governmental authority,
whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard specification,
manual or code, or Laws or Regulations in effect at the time of opening of Bids except as may be
otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents. However, no provision of any
referenced standard specification, manual or code, whether or not specially incorporated by
reference in the responsibilities of Owner or Contractor as set forth in the Contract Documents,
shall change the duties and responsibilities of Owner, Contractor, Engineer or Owner's
Representative, or any of their agents or employees from those set forth in the Contract
Documents. Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract shall be issued by the Owner's
Representative. Each and every provision of law and clause required by law to be inserted in
these Contract documents shall be deemed to be inserted herein, and they shall be read and
enforced as through it were included herein, and if through mistake or otherwise, any such
provision is not inserted, or if not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party, the
Contract Documents shall forthwith be physically amended to make such insertion.
3.2 REPORTING AND RESOLVING DISCREPANCIES
If, during the performance of the Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity or
discrepancy within the Contract Documents or between the Contract Documents and any
provision of any such Law or Regulation applicable to the performance of the Work or of any
such standard, specification, manual or code or of any instruction of any Supplier, Contractor
shall report it to the Owner's Representative in writing at once, and Contractor shall not proceed
with the Work affected thereby (except in an emergency) until an amendment or supplement to
Contract Documents has been issued by one of the methods provided in these General
Specifications, provided however, that Contractor shall not be liable to Owner, or Owner's
Representative for failure to report any such conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy unless
Contractor knew or reasonably should have known thereof.
4 AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
4.1 AVAILABILITY OF LANDS
The Owner shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the
Work is to be Performed, rights-of-way, easements for access thereto, and such other lands
which are designated for the use of contractor. The Owner shall identify any encumbrances or
restrictions not of general application but specifically related to use of lands so furnished with
which contractor will have to comply in performing the Work. Easements for permanent
structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be obtained and paid for by the Owner,
unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.
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4.2 INVESTIGATIONS AND REPORTS
Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions and Technical Specifications for
identification of those reports of investigations and tests of subsurface and latent physical
conditions at the site or otherwise affecting cost, progress or performance of the Work which
have been relied upon by Engineer in preparation of the Drawings and Specifications. Such
reports are not guaranteed as to accuracy or completeness and are not part of the Contract
Documents. Contractor shall promptly notify the Owner's Representative in writing of any
subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site, or in an existing structure, differing materially
from those indicated or referred to in the Contract Documents. Engineer will promptly review
those conditions and advise if further investigation or tests are necessary. Owner or Engineer
shall obtain the necessary additional investigations and tests and furnish copies to the Engineer
and Contractor. If Engineer finds that the results of such investigations or tests indicate that there
are subsurface or latent physical conditions, which differ materially from those, indicated in the
contract Documents, and which could not reasonably have been anticipated by Contractor, a
work change or Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions.
4.3 PHYSICAL CONDITIONS, UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect to existing
Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on information and data furnished to
Owner or Engineer by the owners of such Underground Facilities or by others. Unless otherwise
expressly provided in the Contract Documents, Owner and Engineer shall not be responsible for
the accuracy or completeness of any such information or data; and the cost of all the following
will be included in the Contract Price and contractor shall have full responsibility for: (i)
reviewing and checking all such information and data, (ii) locating all Underground Facilities
shown or indicated in the Contract Documents, (iii) coordination of the Work with the owners of
such Underground Facilities during construction, and (iv) the safety and protection of all such
Underground Facilities and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work. The
Contractor is required to call the LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER
prior to any excavation per State regulations and to notify any utility owners who are not a
member of the LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER prior to any
excavation. The LOCAL PUBLIC UTILITY NOTIFICATION CENTER is an agency for the
protection and location of utilities prior to any excavation and contact number is available in
local telephone directory.
4.4 REFERENCE POINTS
Engineer shall provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction, which
in Engineer's judgment are necessary to enable Contractor to proceed with the Work. Contractor
shall be responsible for laying out the Work, shall protect and preserve the established reference
points and shall make no changes or relocations without the prior written approval of the Owner
and Engineer. Contractor shall report to Engineer whenever any reference point is lost or
destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be
responsible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such reference points by a surveyor
licensed in the State of Florida. The Contractor is referred to the Technical Specifications for
more specific information regarding the provision of construction surveys. If a City survey crew
is assigned to the project and there is excessive stake replacement caused by negligence of
Contractor's forces after initial line and grade have been set, as determined by the Engineer, the
Contractor will be charged at the rate of $100.00 per hour. Time shall be computed for actual
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time on the project. All time shall be computed in one-hour increments with a minimum charge
of one hour.
5 BONDS AND INSURANCE
5.1 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND/CONTRACT BOND
Contractor shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond in an amount at least equal to the
Contract Price as security for the faithful performance and payment of all Contractor's
obligations under the Contract Documents. This bond shall remain in effect at least one year after
the date when final payment becomes due, unless a longer period of time is prescribed by laws
and regulations or by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall also furnish such other Bonds as
are required by the Supplementary Conditions. All Bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the
Contract Documents and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in the current list of
"Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as
Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit Staff,
Bureau of Government Financial Operations, U.S. Treasury Department. All bonds signed by an
agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of such agents' authority to act. All bonds shall
be deemed to contain all of the Conditions of Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, even if such
language is not directly contained within the bond and the Surety shall be licensed and qualified
to do business in the State of Florida. Owner reserves the right to reject any surety. If the Surety
on any Bond furnished by the Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right to
do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it ceases to meet
the requirements of these Contract Documents, the Contractor shall within five days after notice
thereof substitute another Bond and surety, both of which must be acceptable to Owner.
5.2 INSURANCE
Contractor shall purchase and maintain such liability and other insurance as is appropriate for the
Work being performed and furnished and as will provide protection from claims set forth below
which may arise out of or result from Contractor's performance and furnishing of the Work and
Contractor's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed or
furnished by Contractor, and Subcontractor or Supplier, or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable for the following: (i) Claims under worker's compensation, disability
benefits and other similar employee benefit acts; (ii) Claims for damages because of bodily
injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of Contractor's employees; (iii) Claims for
damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person other than
Contractor's employees; (iv) Claims for damages insured by customary personal injury liability
coverage which are sustained by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related
to the employment of such person by Contractor, or by any other person for any other reason; (v)
Claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of tangible
property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom; and (vi) Claims for
damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage arising out of the
ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle. The Contractor shall deliver to the Owner,
with copies to each additional insured identified in the Supplementary Conditions, certificates of
insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by the Owner or any other additional
insured) which Contractor is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with this
paragraph. The policies of insurance so required by this paragraph to be purchased and
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maintained shall: (i) include as additional insured (subject to any customary exclusion in respect
of professional liability) Owner of Clearwater and any other persons or entities identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, all of whom shall be listed as additional insured, and include
coverage for the respective officers and employees of all such additional insures; (ii) include
completed operations insurance; (iii) include contractual liability insurance covering Contractor's
indemnity obligations in Article for Contractor's Responsibilities; (iv) contain a provision or
endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled, materially changed or renewal
refused until at least thirty days prior written notice has been given to the Owner, and Contractor
and to each other additional insured identified in the Supplemental Conditions to whom a
certificate of insurance has been issued (and the certificates of insurance furnished by the
Contractor as described in this paragraph); (v) remain in effect at least until final payment and at
all times thereafter when Contractor may be correcting, removing or replacing defective Work in
accordance with Article for Correction of Defective Work; (vi) with respect to completed
operations insurance, and any insurance coverage written on a claims-made basis, shall remain in
effect for at least two years after final payment. Contractor shall furnish the Owner and each
other additional insured identified in the Supplementary Conditions to whom a certificate of
insurance has been issued evidence satisfactory to the Owner and any such additional insured, of
continuation of such insurance at final payment and one year thereafter and (vii) Name and
telephone number of the authorized insurance agent for the Insurer.
The limits of liability for the insurance required shall provide coverage for not less than the
following amounts or greater where required by laws and regulations:
5.2.1 WORKER'S COMPENSATION INSURANCE
Contract Award Amount
Under $1,000,000. Contract Award Amount
$1,000,000. and Over
(1) Workers' Compensation Statutory Statutory
(2) Employer's Liability $500,000. $1,000,000.
5.2.2 PUBLIC LIABILITY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE COVERAGE
Comprehensive General Liability including Premise/Operations; Explosion, Collapse and
Underground Property Damage; Products/Completed Operations, Broad Form Contractual,
Independent Contractors; Broad Form Property Damage; and Personal Injury liabilities:
Contract Award Amount
Under $1,000,000. Contract Award Amount
$1,000,000. and Over
(1) Bodily Injury: $500,000. Each $1,000,000. Each
Occurrence Occurrence
$1,000,000. Annual $1,000,000. Annual
Aggregate Aggregate
(2) Property Damage: $500,000. Each $1,000,000. Each
Occurrence Occurrence
$1,000,000. Annual $1,000,000. Annual
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(3) Personal Injury, with
employment exclusion deleted $1,000,000. Annual
Aggregate $1,000,000. Annual
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Contract Award Amount
Under $1,000,000. Contract Award Amount
$1,000,000. and Over
(1) Bodily Injury $500,000. Each Person $1,000,000. Each Person
$500,000. Each Accident $1,000,000. Each Accident
(2) Property Damage $500,000. Each $1,000,000. Each
Occurrence Occurrence
Receipt and acceptance by Owner of the Contractor's Certificate of Insurance, or other similar
document does not constitute acceptance or approval of amounts or types of coverages, which
may be less than required by these Contract Documents. The Owner shall not be responsible for
purchasing and maintaining any property insurance to protect the interests of Contractor,
Subcontractors or others in the Work. Owner may at its option require a copy of the Contractor's
Insurance Policy(s). All insurance policies required within this Contract Document shall provide
full coverage from the first dollar of exposure unless otherwise stipulated. No deductibles will be
accepted without prior approval from Owner.
LonFshore and Harbor Worker's Compensation Act: Section 32 of the Act, 33 U.S.C. 932,
requires an employer, with employees in maritime employment, to secure the payment of
benefits under the Act either by insuring with an insurance carrier authorized by the U.S.
Department of Labor, or to be authorized by the U.S. Department of Labor as a self-insurer.
For General Contractors: Section 4(a) of the Act provides that every employer shall be liable
for and shall secure the payment to his employees of the compensation payable under Sections 7,
8, and 9 of the Act. In the case of an employer who is a subcontractor, only if such subcontractor
fails to secure the payment of compensation shall the contractor be liable for and be required to
secure the payment of compensation.
5.3 WAIVER OF RIGHTS
The Owner and Contractor intend that all policies purchased in accordance with Article on
Insurance will protect the Owner, Contractor, Subcontractors, Engineer, Engineer's Consultants
and all other persons or entities identified in the Supplementary Conditions to be listed as insured
or additional insured in such policies and will provide primary coverage for all losses and
damages caused by the perils covered thereby. All such policies shall contain provisions to the
effect that in the event of payment of any loss or damage the insurers will have no rights of
recovery against any of the insured or additional insured thereunder, the Owner and Contractor
waive all rights against each other and their respective officers, directors, employees and agents
for all losses and damages caused by, arising out of or resulting from any of the perils covered by
such policies and any other property insurance applicable to the work; and, in addition, waive all
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such rights against Sub-contractors, Engineer, Engineer's Consultants and all other persons or
entities identified in the Supplementary Conditions to be listed as insured or additional insured
under such policies for losses and damages so caused. None of the above waivers shall extend to
the rights that any party making such waiver may have to the proceeds of insurance otherwise
payable under any policy so issued. In addition, the Owner waives all rights against Contractor,
Subcontractors, Engineer, Engineer's Consultant and the officers, directors, employees and
agents of any of them for: (i) loss due to business interruption, loss of use or other consequential
loss extending beyond direct physical loss or damage to the Owner property or the Work caused
by, arising out of or resulting from fire or other peril, whether or not insured by the Owner and;
(ii) loss or damage to the completed Project or part thereof caused by, arising out of or resulting
from fire or other insured peril covered by any property insurance maintained on the completed
Project or part thereof by the Owner during partial utilization, after substantial completion or
after final payment.
6 CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1 SUPERVISION AND SUPERINTENDENCE
Contractor shall supervise, inspect and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting
such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the
means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. Contractor shall not be
responsible for the negligence of others in the design or specification of a specific means,
method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction which is shown or indicated in and
expressly required by the Contract Documents.
Contractor shall be responsible to see that the completed work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents. Contractor shall keep on the work at all times during its progress a
competent resident superintendent, who shall not be replaced without notice to the Owner's
Representative except under extraordinary circumstances. The superintendent will be
Contractor's representative at the site and shall have authority to act on behalf of Contractor. All
communications to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given to Contractor. The
Contractor's superintendent shall keep a mobile cell phone on his person so he can be contacted
whenever necessary.
Contractor shall employ only competent persons to do the work and whenever the Owner's
Representative shall notify Contractor, in writing, that any person on the work appears to be
incompetent, unfaithful, disorderly, or otherwise unsatisfactory, such person shall be removed
from the project and shall not again be employed on it except with the written consent of the
Owner's Representative.
Contractor shall reimburse Owner for additional engineering and inspection costs incurred as a
result of overtime work in excess of the regular working hours or on the Owner normally
approved holidays. At such times when Inspector overtime is required, the Contractor shall sign
an overtime slip documenting such hours and the Contractor shall be provided a copy for his
records. At the end of the project and prior to payment of withheld retainage funds, the
Contractor shall deliver to the Owner a check made out to the Owner of Clearwater for full
reimbursement of all Inspector overtime hours. Withheld retainage shall not be released until the
Owner has received this check. Minimum number of chargeable hours for inspection costs on
weekends or holidays shall be four hours. The cost of overtime inspection per hour shall be
$100.00 per hour.
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Contractor shall provide and maintain in a neat and sanitary condition, such sanitary
accommodations for the use of Contractor's employees as may be necessary to comply with the
requirements of Laws and Regulations and the Engineer.
6.2 LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey, lay out and construct
the work as required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall at all times maintain good
discipline and order at the site. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of
persons or the work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicated
in the Contract Documents, all work at the site shall be performed during regular working hours
and Contractor will not permit overtime work or the performance of work on Saturday, Sunday,
or any legal holiday without the Owner consent given after prior notice to Engineer.
Unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements, Contractor shall furnish and assume full
responsibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and
machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities,
temporary facilities, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the furnishing,
performance, testing, start-up and completion of the Work.
All materials and equipment installed in the Work shall be of good quality and new, except as
otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. If required by Engineer, Contractors shall furnish
satisfactory evidence (including reports of required tests) as to the quality of materials and
equipment. The Contractor shall provide suitable and secure storage for all materials to be used
in the Work so that their quality shall not be impaired or injured. Materials that are improperly
stored, may be rejected by the Engineer without testing.
All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and
conditioned in accordance with the instructions of the applicable manufacturer, fabricator,
supplier, or distributor, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents.
The City of Clearwater, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to purchase major equipment to
be incorporated into the WORK under the Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) Option, if indicated in
the Contract Documents. In such event, the Contractor shall cooperate and assist the Owner of
Clearwater, at no additional cost, to implement the ODP documents and procedures.
6.3 SUBSTITUTES AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS
Whenever an item of material or equipment is specified or described in the Contract Documents
by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the specification or
description is intended to establish the type, function and quality required. Unless the
specification or description contains or is followed by words reading that no like, equivalent or
"or equal" item or no substitution is permitted, other items of material or equipment or material
or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted by Engineer. If in Engineer's sole discretion an
item of material or equipment proposed by Contractor is functionally equal to that named and
sufficiently similar so that no change in related Work will be required, it may be considered by
Engineer for approval. If in the Engineer's sole discretion an item of material or equipment
proposed by Contractor does not qualify as an "or equal" item, it may be considered as a
proposed substitute item. Contractor shall submit sufficient information as required by the
Engineer to allow the Engineer to determine that the item of material or equipment proposed is
essentially equivalent to that named and is an acceptable substitute therefore. Request for review
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of proposed substitute and "or equal" will be not be accepted by Engineer from anyone other
than Contractor.
Request for substitute and "or equal" items by Contractor must be submitted in writing to
Owner's Representative and will contain all information as Engineer deems necessary to make a
determination. All data provided by Contractor in support of any proposed substitute or "or
equal" item will be at Contractor's expense. Engineer will be allowed a reasonable time to
evaluate each proposal or submittal made per this paragraph. Engineer will be sole judge of
acceptability.
6.4 RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND
OTHERS
Contractor shall be fully responsible to Owner and Engineer for all acts and omissions of the
Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons performing or furnishing any of the work under a
direct or indirect contract with Contractor just as Contractor is responsible for Contractor's own
acts and omissions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create for the benefit of any such
Subcontractor, Supplier or other person any contractual relationship between Owner or Engineer
and any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of
Owner or Engineer to pay or to see to the payment of any moneys due any such Subcontractor,
Supplier or other person. Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling and coordinating
the work of Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons performing or furnishing any of the
work under a direct or indirect contract with Contractor. Contractor shall require all
Subcontractors, Suppliers and such other persons performing or furnishing any of the work to
communicate with the Engineer through Contractor.
The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings shall not
control Contractor in dividing the work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or delineating the
work to be performed by any specific trade.
All work performed for Contractor by a Subcontractor or Supplier will be pursuant to an
appropriate agreement between Contractor and the Subcontractor or Supplier which specifically
binds the Subcontractor or Supplier to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents for the benefit of Owner and Engineer.
Contractor shall not pay or employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or organization
whether initially or as a substitute, against whom Owner or Engineer may have reasonable
objection. Contractor shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person
or organization to furnish or perform any of the work against whom Contractor has reasonable
objection.
Owner or Engineer will not undertake to settle any differences between Contractor and his
Subcontractors or between Subcontractors.
6.5 USE OF PREMISES
Contractor shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment and the
operations of works to the site and land areas identified in and permitted by the Contract
Documents on other land areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, right-of-way, permits and
easements, and shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with construction equipment or
other materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any
such land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereof or of any adjacent land or areas, resulting
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from the performance of the Work. Should any claim be made by any such owner or occupant
because of the performance of the Work, Contractor shall promptly settle with such other party
by negotiation or otherwise resolve the claim by arbitration or other dispute resolution proceed in
or at law. Contractor shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify
and hold harmless Owner, Engineer, Engineer's Consultant and their officials, directors,
employees and agents from and against all claims, costs, losses and damages arising out of or
resulting from any claim or action, legal or equitable, brought by any such owner or occupant
against Owner, Engineer or any other party indemnified hereunder to the extent caused by or
based upon Contractor's performance of the Work.
During the progress of the Work, Contractor shall keep the premises free from accumulations of
waste materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the Work. At the completion of the
Work or at intervals established by the Engineer, Contractor shall remove all waste materials,
rubbish and debris from and about the premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction
equipment and machinery and surplus materials. Contractor shall restore to original condition all
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6.5.1 STAGING AREAS
The Contactor shall obtain and deliver to the City written permission for the use of all staging
and storage areas outside of the Limits of Construction.
6.5.2 RESTORATION TIME LIMITS
The timely restoration of all impacted areas, especially right-of-ways, is very important to the
Citizens of Clearwater; therefore these time limits are imposed:
• Debris piles shall be removed within five (5) consecutive calendar days.
• Concrete driveways and sidewalks shall be replaced within ten (10) consecutive
calendar days of removal. Resident access shall be maintained at all times.
• All arterial and collector roadways shall be restored ASAP.
• Local streets and asphalt driveways shall be restored as soon as a sufficient quantity is
generated, however, this is never to exceed fifteen (15) consecutive calendar days.
Local and resident access shall be maintained at all times.
• Sod must be restored with ten (10) consecutive calendar days of a successful pipe
pressure test. It must be watered for a period of thirty (30) days after it is placed.
Erosion control and dust control of denuded areas must be maintained at all times.
If the project or a portion of it does not involve right-of ways, then a different schedule of sod
restoration may be considered.
6.6 LICENSE AND PATENT FEES, ROYALTIES AND TAXES
Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in the
performance of the work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process,
product or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. If a particular
invention, design, process, product or device is specified in the Contract Documents for use in
the performance of the work and if to the actual knowledge of Owner or Engineer its use is
subject to patent rights or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to
others, the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by Owner or Engineer in the Contract
Documents.
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To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and hold
harmless Owner, Engineer, Engineer's Consultants and the officers, directors, employees, agents
and other consultants of each and any of them from and against all claims, costs, losses and
damages arising out of or resulting from any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident
to the use in the performance of the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any
invention, design, process, product or device not specified in the Contract Documents, and shall
defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
Contractor shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other taxes required to be paid by Contractor in
accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the State of Florida and other governmental
agencies, which are applicable during the performance of the work.
6.7 LAWS AND REGULATIONS
Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable to
furnishing and performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by
applicable Laws and Regulations, neither Owner nor Owner's Representative shall be
responsible for monitoring Contractor's compliance with any Laws or Regulations. If Contractor
performs any work knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary to Laws or Regulations,
Contractor shall bear all claims, costs, losses and damages caused by or arising out of such work:
however, it shall not be Contractor's primary responsibility to make certain that the
Specifications and Drawings are in accordance with Laws and Regulations, but this shall not
relieve Contractor of Contractor's obligations to the Owner to report and resolve discrepancies as
described above.
6.8 PERMITS
Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, Contractor shall obtain and pay for
all construction permits and licenses. The Owner shall assist Contractor, when necessary, in
obtaining such permits and licenses. Contractor shall pay all governmental charges and
inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work, which are applicable at the time of
opening of Bids. Contractor shall pay all charges of utility owners for connections to the work,
and the Owner shall pay all charges of such utility owners for capital costs related thereto such as
plant investment fees.
Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, Owner of Clearwater Building Permit Fees
will be waived.
6.9 SAFETY AND PROTECTION
Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions
and programs in connection with the Work. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for
the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to: (i)
all persons on the work site or who may be affected by the work, (ii) all the Work and materials
and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site; and (iii) other
property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements,
roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal, relocation
or replacement in the course of construction. In the event of temporary suspension of the work,
or during inclement weather, or whenever Owner's Representative may direct; Contractor shall,
and shall cause Subcontractors, to protect carefully the Work and materials against damage or
injury from the weather. If, in the opinion of the Owner's Representative, any portion of Work or
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materials shall have been damaged or injured by reason of failure on the part of the Contractor or
any Subcontractors to so protect the Work, such Work and materials shall be removed and
replaced at the expense of Contractor. The Contractor shall initiate and maintain an accident
prevention program which shall include, but shall not be limited to the establishment and
supervision of programs for the education and training of employees in the recognition,
avoidance and prevention of unsafe conditions and acts. Contractor shall provide first aid
services and medical care to his employees. The Contractor shall develop and maintain an
effective fire protection and prevention program and good housekeeping practices at the site of
contract performance throughout all phases of construction, repair, alteration or demolition.
Contractor shall require appropriate personal protective equipment in all operations where there
is exposure to hazardous conditions. The Engineer may order that the work stop if a condition of
immediate danger to the Owner's employees, equipment or if property damage exists. This
provision shall not shift responsibility or risk of loss for injuries of damage sustained from the
Contractor to Owner, and the Contractor shall remain solely responsible for compliance with all
safety requirements and for the safety of all persons and property at the site of Contract
performance. The Contractor shall instruct his employees required to handle or use toxic
materials or other harmful substances regarding their safe handling and use. The Contractor shall
take the necessary precautions to protect pedestrians and motorists from harm, and to prevent
disruptions of such traffic due to construction activity.
Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction for safety of persons or property and to protect them from damage, injury or loss;
and shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor
shall notify owners of adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and utility owners when
prosecution of the work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection,
removal, relocation and replacement of their property. All damage, injury or loss to any property
caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor, Supplier or any
other person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish
any of the work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by
Contractor. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and for protection of the Work shall
continue until such time as all the Work is completed and Engineer has issued a notice to Owner
and Contractor that the Work is acceptable.
6.10 EMERGENCIES
In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the site or
adjacent thereto, Contractor, with or without special instruction or authorization from Owner or
the Owner's Representative, is obligated to act to prevent damage, injury or loss. Contractor
shall give Engineer prompt written notice if Contractor believes that any significant changes in
the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If the Owner's
Representative determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required because of the
action taken by Contractor in response to such an emergency, a Work Change Directive or
Change Order will be issued to document the consequences of such action.
6.11 DRAWINGS
6.11.1 SHOP DRAWINGS, SAMPLES, RFIs, and SUBMITTAL REVIEW
Contractor shall submit Shop Drawings to Engineer for review and approval as called for in the
Technical Specifications or required by the Engineer. The data shown on the Shop Drawings will
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be complete with respect to quantities, dimensions, specified performance and design criteria,
materials and similar data to show Engineer the materials and equipment Contractor proposes to
provide and to enable Engineer to review the information. Contractor shall also submit Samples
to Engineer for review and approval. Before submitting each Shop Drawing or Sample,
Contractor shall have determined and verified: (i) all field measurements, quantities, dimensions,
specified performance criteria, installation requirements, materials, catalog numbers and similar
information with respect thereto, (ii) all materials with respect to intended use, fabrication,
shipping, handling, storage, assembly and installation pertaining to the performance of the Work,
and (iii) all information relative to Contractor's sole responsibilities in respect to means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction and safety precautions and
programs incident thereto. Contractor shall also have reviewed and coordinated each Shop
Drawing or Sample with other Shop Drawings and Samples with the requirements of the Work
and the Contract Documents. Each submittal will bear a stamp or specific written indication that
Contractor has satisfied Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents with respect to
Contractor's review and approval of that submittal. At the time of submission, Contractor shall
give Engineer specific written notice of such variations, if any, that the Shop Drawing or Sample
submitted may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents, such notice to be in a
written communication separate from the submittal; and, in addition, shall cause a specific
notation to be made on each Shop Drawing and Sample submitted to Engineer for review and
approval of each such variation.
The Contractor shall maintain a submittal log as mentioned in Article 2.5. The Engineer and
Construction Services Department shall receive updated copies at each progress meeting, and the
:Engineer shall respond to each submittal within twenty-one (21) consecutive calendar days. The
Contractor shall maintain a request for information (RFI) log as mentioned in Article 2.5. The
Engineer and Construction Services Department shall receive updated copies at each progress
meeting, and. the Engineer shall respond to each RFI within twenty-one (21) consecutive
calendar days. The untimely submission of Submittal or RFIs shall not be grounds for a delay
claim from the Contractor.
Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings and Samples will be only to determine if the
items covered by the submittals will, after installation or incorporation in the Work, conform to
the information given in the Contract Documents and be compatible with the design concept of
the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated the Contract Documents. Engineer's
review and approval will not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of
construction (except where a particular means method, technique, sequence or procedure of
construction is specifically and expressly called for by the Contract Documents) or to safety
precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a separate item as such will
not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions. Contractor shall make
corrections required by Engineer, and shall return the required number of corrected copies of
Shop Drawings and submit as required new Samples for review and approval. Contractor shall
direct specific attention in writing to revisions other than the corrections called for by Engineer
on previous submittals.
Engineer's review and approval of Shop Drawings or Samples shall not relieve Contractor from
responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless
Contractor has in writing called Engineer's attention to each such variation at the time of
submission and Engineer has given written approval of each such variation by specific written
notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the Shop Drawing or Sample approval; nor
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will any approval by the Engineer relieve the Contractor from responsibility for complying with
the requirements of paragraph above discussing field measurements by the Contractor.
Contractor shall furnish required submittals with complete information and accuracy in order to
achieve required approval of an item within two (2) submittals. Owner's Representative reserves
the right to backcharge Contractor, for Engineer's costs for resubmittals that account for a
number greater than twenty percent (20%) of the total number of first time submittals. Owner's
Representative reserves the right to backcharge Contractor for all third submittals. The number
of first time submittals shall be equal to the number of submittals agreed to by Engineer and
Contractor. All costs to Engineer involved with subsequent submittal of Shop Drawings,
Samples or other items requiring approval will be backcharged to Contractor at the rate of 3.0
times direct technical labor cost by deducting such costs from payments due Contractor for Work
completed. In the event that Contractor requests a substitution for a previously approved item,
all of Engineer's costs in the reviewing and approval of the substitution will be backcharged to
Contractor, unless the need for such substitution is beyond the control of Contractor.
6.11.2 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall keep and maintain one set of blueprints, As-Built Drawings, in good order
and legible condition to be continuously marked-up at the job site. The Contractor shall mark and
annotate neatly and clearly all project conditions, locations, configurations and any other changes
or deviations which may vary from the details represented on the original Contract Plans,
including revisions made necessary by Addenda, Shop Drawings, and Change Orders during the
construction process. The Contractor shall record the horizontal and vertical locations, in the
plan and profile, of all buried utilities that differ from the locations indicated or which were not
indicated on the Contract Plans and buried (or concealed), construction and utility features which
are revealed during the construction period.
The As-Built Drawings shall be available for inspection by the Engineer, Engineer's Consultant,
and the Owner's Representative at all times during the progress of the Project.
The As-Built Drawings shall be reviewed by the Owner's Representative, or his designee, for
accuracy and compliance with the requirements of "As-Built Drawings" prior to submittal of the
monthly pay requests. The pay requests shall be rejected if the marked-up blueline prints do not
conform to the "As-Built Drawings" requirements. As-Built Drawings shall be submitted to the
Owner Inspector for approval upon completion of the project and prior to acceptance of final pay
request. Final pay request shall not be processed until As-Built Drawings have been reviewed by
the Engineer or the Engineer's Consultant for accuracy and completeness.
Prior to placing new potable water mains in service, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer
intersection drawings, as specified for the water mains.
The Owner's acceptance of the "As-Built Drawings" does not relieve the Contractor of the sole
responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the As-Built Drawings.
6.11.2.1 General
The Contractor shall prepare an "AS-BUILT SURVEY" per chapter 61G17-6, Florida
Administrative Code (see definition below), signed and sealed by a Florida registered land
surveyor. The contractor will deliver to the Owner two hard copies of signed and sealed As-Built
Drawings and an AutoCAD file.
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61G17-6.002 Definition: (10)(a) As-Built Survey: a survey performed to obtain horizontal
and/or vertical dimensional data so that constructed improvements may be located and
delineated: also know as Record Survey.
This survey shall be clearly titled "As-Built Survey" and shall be signed and sealed by a Florida
registered land surveyor. The survey must be delivered to the Owner of Clearwater Construction
Division upon substantial completion of the project. If this condition is not met, the Owner will
procure the services of a Professional Surveyor and Mapper registered in the State of Florida and
will back charge the contractor a fee of $1,800 per day or any portion thereof to provide the
Owner with the required As-Built Survey.
6.11.2.2 Sanitary and Storm Sewer Piping Systems
1. Manholes and inlets shall be located by survey coordinates (northing, casting and elevation)
based on the approved horizontal and vertical datum or utilize the stationing supplied on the
construction plans. New sanitary service connections and replaced sanitary service
connections shall be dimensioned to the nearest downstream manhole. All manholes,
cleanouts and catch basin invert and rim elevations, manhole and catch basin dimensions,
pipe sizes, and pipe material shall also be noted on the plan view and also on the profile if
one exists.
2. Pipe materials and areas of special construction shall be noted.
6.11.2.3 Pressure Pipe construction (Water, Reclaimed Water, Forcemain)
All pipes shall be located by survey coordinates (northing, casting and elevation) based on the
approved horizontal and vertical datum or utilize the stationing supplied on the construction
plans. Coordinates shall be at all pipe bends, tees, valves, reducers, and deflections. Also all new
and replaced service connections for potable and reclaimed water will be located as described
above. Additionally there must be survey coordinates no further than 100 feet apart on linear
type construction and shall denote top of pipe elevation at those points.
6.11.2.4 Electrical and Control Wiring
The as-built drawings shall include all changes to the original Contract Plans. The as-built
drawings shall also include the size, color, and number of wires and conduit. For projects where
this information is too voluminous to be contained on the blueline prints, the Contractor shall
prepare supplemental drawings, on same size sheets as the blueline prints, showing the additional
conduit runs, 1-line diagrams, ladder diagrams, and other information. The wiring schematic
diagrams shall show termination location and wiring identification at each point on the ladder
diagram.
6.11.2.5 Horizontal and Vertical Control
The As-Built survey shall be based on the original datum used for the construction design plans
or if required by the Owner the datum shall be referenced to the North American Datum of
1983/90 (horizontal) and the North American Vertical Datum of 1988. The unit of measurement
shall be the United States Foot. Any deviation or use of any other datum, (horizontal and or
vertical), must be approved by the Owner of Clearwater Engineering Department.
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6.11.2.6 Standards
The As-Built survey shall meet the Minimum Technical Standards per Chapter 61G17 and the
Clearwater CAD STANDARDS set forth below. In addition to locating all improvements that
pertain to the as-built survey it is the requirement of the Owner to have minimum location points
at every change in direction and no more than 100 feet apart on all pressure pipes.
6.11.2.7 Other
The As-Built drawings shall reflect any differences from the original Contract Plans, in the same
level of detail and units of dimensions as the Plans.
6.11.3 CAD STANDARDS
6.11.3.1 Layer Naming
6.11.3.1.1 Prefixes and Suffixes
DI prefix denotes digitized or scanned entities
EP prefix denotes existing points - field collected
EX prefix denotes existing entities - line work and symbols
PR prefix denotes proposed entities - line work and symbols
FU prefix denotes future entities (proposed but not part of this contract) - line
work and symbols
TX suffix denotes text - use for all text, no matter the prefix
6.11.3.1.2 Laver Namina Definitions:
GAS gas lines and appurtenances
ELEC power lines and appurtenances
PHONE telephone lines and appurtenances
CABLE cable TV lines and appurtenances
BOC curbs
WALK sidewalk
WATER water lines and appurtenances, sprinklers
STORM storm lines and appurtenances
TREES trees, bushes, planters
SANITARY sanitary lines and appurtenances
FENCE all fences
BLDG buildings, sheds, finished floor elevation
DRIVE driveways
EOP edge of pavement without curbs
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TRAFFIC signal poles, control boxes
TOPBANK top of bank
TOESLOPE toe of slope
TOPBERM top of berm
TOEBERM toe of berm
SEAWALL seawall
CONCSLAB concrete slabs
WALL walls, except seawall
SHORE shoreline, water elevation
CL centerline of road
CLD centerline of ditch
CLS centerline of Swale
CORNER property corners, monumentation
BENCH benchmark, temporary benchmarks
Other layers may be created as required, using above format.
6.11.3.2 Layer Properties
All layers will use standard AutoCAD linetypes, bylayer.
All layers will use standard AutoCAD colors, bylayer.
All text will use standard AutoCAD fonts.
6.11.3.3 Text Styles
Text style for EX layers will use the simplex font, oblique angle of 0°, and a text height of .008
times the plot scale.
Text style for PR and FU layers will use the simplex font, oblique angle of 22.5°, and a text
height of .010 times the plot scale.
6.11.4 DELIVERABLES:
The as-built survey shall be produced on vellum or bond material, 24" x 36" at a scale of 1 "=20'
unless approved otherwise. The consultant shall deliver all drawing files in digital format.
Acceptable file formats include: DWG, DXF of a shape file.
Please address any questions regarding format to Mr. Tom Mahony, at (727) 562-4762 or e-mail
address Thomas.Mahonygmyclearwater.com.
6.12 CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE
Contractor warrants and guarantees to Owner, Engineer and Engineer's Consultants that all Work
will be in accordance with the Contract Documents and will not be defective. Contractor's
warranty and guarantee hereunder includes defects or damage caused by abuse, vandalism,
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modification or operation by persons other than Contractor, Subcontractors or Suppliers. Until
the acceptance of the Work by the Owner, the Work shall be under the charge and care of the
Contractor, and he shall take every necessary precaution against injury or damage to any part
thereof by action of the elements, or from any other cause whatsoever, arising from the execution
or non-execution of the Work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair and make good, at his own
expense, all injuries or damages to any portion of the Work occasioned by any cause before its
completion and final acceptance by the Owner. In addition, "the Contractor shall remedy any
defects in the work at his own expense and pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom
' which appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance".
Contractor's warranty and guarantee hereunder excludes improper maintenance and operation by
Owner's employees and normal wear and tear under normal usage for any portion of the Work,
which has been partially accepted by the Owner for operation prior to final acceptance by the
Owner. Contractor's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the
' Contract Documents shall be absolute. None of the following will constitute an acceptance of
Work that is not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of Contractor's
obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents: (i) observations by
Owner's Representative, (ii) recommendation of any progress or final payment by Owner's
Representative, (iii) the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion or any payment by
the Owner to contractor under the Contract Documents, (iv) use or occupancy of the Work or
any part thereof by Owner, (v) any acceptance by Owner or any failure to do so, (vi) any review
and approval of a Shop Drawing or Sample submittal or the issuance of a notice of Acceptance
by the Engineer.
6.13 CONTINUING THE WORK
Contractor shall carry on the work and adhere to the progress schedule during all disputes or
disagreements with the Owner. No work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution of any
disputes or disagreements, except as the Owner or Contractor may otherwise agree in writing.
6.14 INDEMNIFICATION
Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner, Engineer, Engineer's Consultants and the
officers, directors, employees, agents and other consultants of each and any of them from and
against all claims, costs, losses and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals and all court or arbitration or other
dispute resolution costs) caused by, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work,
provided that any such claim, cost, loss or damage: (i) is attributable to bodily injury, sickness,
disease or death, or to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the work itself),
including the loss of use resulting therefrom, and (ii) is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent act or omission of Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, any person directly or
indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or anyone for whose
acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not caused in part by any negligence or
omission of a person or entity indemnified hereunder or whether liability is imposed upon such
indemnified party by Laws and Regulations regardless of the negligence of any such person.
If, through acts of neglect on the part of Contractor, any other Contractor or any Subcontractor
shall suffer loss or damage on the work, Contractor shall settle with such other Contractor or
Subcontractor by agreement or arbitration if such other Contractor or Subcontractor will so
settle. If such other Contractor or Subcontractor shall assert any claim against the Owner on such
account of any damage alleged to have been sustained, the Owner shall notify Contractor, who
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shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner against any such claim. In any and all claims
against Owner or Engineer or any of their respective consultants, agents, officers, directors, or
employees by any employee (or the survivor or personal representative of such employee) of
Contractor, any Subcontractor, any
Supplier, any person directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of
the work, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation
under this paragraph shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of
damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for Contractor or any such Sub-contractor,
Supplier or other person or organization under workers' compensation acts, disability benefit acts
or other employee benefit acts. The indemnification obligations of Contractor under this
paragraph shall not extend to the liability of Engineer and Engineer's Consultants, officers,
directors, employees, or agents caused by the professional negligence, errors or omissions of any
of them.
7 OTHER WORK
7.1 RELATED WORK AT SITE
The City reserves the right to have its own forces enter the construction site at any time and
perform work as necessary in order to perform infrastructure repair or maintenance, whether
related to the project or not. The Contractor will allow complete access to all utility owners for
these purposes.
The City may have its own forces perform new work related to the project, however, this work
will be identified in the Contract Scope of Work and coordination will be such that this activity
is denoted in the Contractor's CPM Schedule so as not to cause any delays or interference with
the Contractor's work or schedule.
7.2 COORDINATION
If the Owner contracts with others for the performance of other work on the Project at the site,
the following will be set forth in the Scope of Work: (i) the person who will have authority and
responsibility for coordination of the activities among the various prime contractors will be
identified; (ii) the specific matters to be covered by such authority and responsibility will be
itemized; and (iii) the extent of such authority and responsibilities will be provided. Unless
otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, the Owner shall have sole authority and
responsibility in respect of such coordination.
8 OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY
Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, the Owner shall issue all
communications from the Owner to the Contractor through Owner's Representative.
The Owner shall furnish the data required of the Owner under the Contract Documents promptly
and shall make payments to Contractor promptly when they are due as provided in these General
Conditions.
The Owner is obligated to execute Change Orders as indicated in the Article on Changes In The
Work.
The Owner's responsibility in respect of certain inspections, tests, and approvals is set forth in
the Article on Tests and inspections.
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In connection with the Owner's right to stop work or suspend work, see the Article on Engineer
may Stop the Work. The Article on Suspension of Work and Termination deals with the Owner's
right to terminate services of Contractor under certain circumstances.
Owner shall not supervise, direct or have control or authority over, nor be responsible for,
Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction or the safety
precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws
and Regulations applicable to the furnishing or performance of the Work. The Owner will not be
responsible for Contractor's failure to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
9 OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
' 9.1 OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE
Dependant of the project type, the Owner's Representative during the construction period will
either be the Construction Manager, the Engineer, or a designee of the Project's Owner. The
duties, responsibilities and the limitations of authority of Owner's Representative during
construction are set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended without written
consent of Owner and Engineer.
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Engineer will issue with reasonable promptness such written clarifications or interpretations of
the requirements of the Contract Documents regarding design issues only, in the form of
Submittal responses, RFI responses, Drawings or otherwise, as Engineer may determine
necessary, which shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from Contract
Documents. All other clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued
form the Owner's Representative. Such written clarifications and interpretations will be binding
on the Owner and Contractor. If Contractor believes that a written clarification or interpretation
justifies an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time and the parties are unable to
agree to the amount or extent thereof, if any, Contractor may make a written claim therefore as
provided in the Articles for Change of Work and Change of Contract Time.
9.3 REJECTING OF DEFECTIVE WORK
The Owner's Representative or the Engineer will have authority to disapprove or reject Work
which Owner's Representative or the Engineer believes to be defective, or that Owner's
Representative or the Engineer believes will not produce a completed Project that conforms to
the Contract Documents or that will prejudice the integrity of the design concept of the
completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated by the Contract Documents. The Owner's
Representative or the Engineer will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of
the Work whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.
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Drawings and Samples. In connection with Owner's Representative authority as to Change
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with Owner's Representative authority as to Applications for Payment, see the articles on
Payments to Contractor and Completion.
9.5 DECISIONS ON DISPUTES
The Owner's Representative will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract
Documents and judge of the acceptability of the work thereunder. Claims, disputes and other
matters relating to the acceptability of the work or the interpretation of the requirements of the
Contract Documents pertaining to the performance and furnishing of the work and Claims under
the Articles for Changes of Work, Changes of Contract Time and Changes of Contract Price will
be referred initially to Owner's Representative in writing with a request for a formal decision in
accordance with this paragraph. Written notice of each such claim, dispute or other matter will
be delivered by the claimant to Owner's Representative and the other party to the Agreement
promptly, but in no event later than thirty (30) days, after the start of the occurrence or event
giving rise thereto, and written supporting data will be submitted to Owner's Representative and
the other party within sixty (60) days after the start of such occurrence or event unless Owner's
Representative allows an additional period of time for the submission of additional or more
accurate data in support of such claim, dispute or other matter. The opposing party shall submit
any response to Owner's Representative and the claimant within thirty (30) days after receipt of
the claimant's last submittal, unless Owner's Representative allows additional time. Owner's
Representative will render a formal decision in writing within thirty (30) days after receipt of the
opposing party's submittal, if any, in accordance with this paragraph. Owner Representative's
written decision on such claim, dispute or other matter will be final and binding upon the Owner
and Contractor unless (i) an appeal from Owner Representative's decision is taken within thirty
(30) days of the Owner Representative's decision, or the appeal time which may be stated in a
Dispute Resolution Agreement between Owner and Contractor for the settlement of disputes or
(ii) if no such Dispute Resolution Agreement has been entered into, a written notice of intention
to appeal from Owner Representative's written decision is delivered by the Owner or Contractor
to the other and to Owner's Representative within thirty (30) days after the date of such decision
and a formal proceeding is instituted by the appealing party in a forum of competent jurisdiction
to exercise such rights or remedies as the appealing party may have with respect to such claim,
dispute or other matter in accordance with applicable Laws and Regulations within sixty (60)
days of the date of such decision, unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Owner and
Contractor.
When functioning as interpreter and judge, Owner's Representative will not show partiality to the
Owner or Contractor and will not be liable in connection with any interpretation or decision
rendered in good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by Owner's Representative
with respect to any such claim, dispute or other matter will be a condition precedent to any
exercise by the Owner or Contractor of such rights or remedies as either may otherwise have
under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any such claim, dispute
or other matter pursuant the Article on Dispute Resolution.
9.6 LIMITATIONS ON OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S
RESPONSIBILITIES
Neither Owner Representative's authority or responsibility under this paragraph or under any
other provision of the Contract Documents nor any decision made by Owner's Representative in
good faith either to exercise or not exercise such authority or responsibility or the undertaking,
exercise or performance of any authority or responsibility by Owner's Representative shall
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create, impose or give rise to any duty owed by Owner's Representative to Contractor, any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other person or organization or to any surety for or employee or
agent of any of them.
Owner's Representative will not supervise, direct, control or have authority over or be
responsible for Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of
construction, or the safety precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of
Contractor to comply with Laws and Regulations applicable to the furnishing or performance of
the work. Owner's Representative will not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform or
' furnish the work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Owner's Representative will not be responsible for the acts or omissions of Contractor or of any
Subcontractor, any Supplier, or of any other person or organization performing or furnishing any
of the work.
Owner Representative's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying
documentation and all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds and
certificates of inspection, tests and approvals and other documentation required to be delivered
by the Contractor will only be to determine generally that their content complies with the
requirements of the Contract Documents and, in the case of certificates of inspections, tests and
approvals that the results certified indicate compliance with the Contract Documents.
The limitations upon authority and responsibility set forth in this paragraph shall also apply to
' Owner Representative's CEI, the Engineer's Consultants, and assistants.
10 CHANGES IN THE WORK
Without invalidating the Agreement and without notice to any surety, the Owner may, at any
time or from time to time, order additions, deletions or revisions in the Work. Such additions,
deletions or revisions will be authorized by a Written Amendment, a Change Order, or a Work
Change Directive. Upon receipt of any such document, Contractor shall promptly proceed with
the Work involved which will be performed under the applicable conditions of the Contract
Documents (except as may otherwise be specifically provided).
If the Owner and Contractor are unable to agree as to the extent, if any, of an adjustment in the
Contract Price or an adjustment of the Contract Time that should be allowed as a result of a
Work Change Directive, a claim may be made therefore as provided in these General Conditions.
Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time with respect to any Work performed that is not required by the Contract
Documents as amended, modified and supplemented as provided in these General Conditions
except in the case of an emergency as provided or in the case of uncovering work as provided in
article for Uncovering Work.
The Owner and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders or Written Amendments
recommended by Owner's Representative covering:
changes in the work which are (i) ordered by the Owner (ii) required because of acceptance
of defective work under the article for Acceptance of Defective Work or correcting defective
Work under the article for Owner May Correct Defective Work or (iii) agreed to by the
parties;
changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time which are agreed to by the parties; and
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changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time which embody the substance of any written
decision rendered by Owner's Representative pursuant to the article for Decisions on
Disputes;
provided that, in lieu of executing any such Change Order, an appeal may be taken from any
such decision in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents and applicable
Laws and Regulations, but during any such appeal, Contractor shall carry on the Work and
adhere to the progress schedule as provided in the article for Continuing the Work.
If notice of any change affecting the general scope of the work or the provisions of the Contract
Documents (including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Time) is required by the
provisions of any Bond to be given to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be Contractor's
responsibility, and the amount of each applicable Bond wiII be adjusted accordingly.
11 CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
11.1 CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE
The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation (subject to authorized adjustments)
payable to Contractor for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and obligations
assigned to or undertaken by Contractor shall be at Contractor's expense without change in the
Contract Price. The Contract Price may only be adjusted by a Change Order or by a Written
Amendment. Any claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price shall be based on a written notice
of claim stating the general nature of the claim, to be delivered by the party making the claim to
the other party and to Owner's Representative or promptly (but in no event later than thirty days)
after the start of the occurrence or event giving rise to the claim. Notice of the amount of the
claim with supporting data shall be delivered within sixty (60) days after the start of such
occurrence or event, unless Owner's Representative allows additional time for claimant to
submit additional or more accurate data in support of the claim, and shall be accompanied by
claimant's written statement that the claimed adjustment covers all known amounts to which the
claimant is entitled as a result of said occurrence or event. No claim for an adjustment in the
Contract Price will be valid if not submitted in accordance with this paragraph. The value of any
Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be
determined as follows: (i) where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the
Contract Documents, by application of such unit prices to the quantities of the items involved (ii)
where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents, by
a mutually agreed lump sum (which may include an allowance for overhead and profit), (iii)
where the Work is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents and
agreement is reached to establish unit prices for the Work.
Where the work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents and
where the Owner's Representative, the Owner, the Engineer, the Engineer's Consultant, and
Contractor cannot mutually agree on a lump sum price, the City of Clearwater shall pay for
directed changes in the WORK, on "COST REIMBURSEMENT" basis. The Contractor shall
apply for compensation, detailing Contractors forces, materials, equipment, subcontractors, and
other items of direct costs required for the directed work.
The application for Cost Reimbursement shall be limited to the following items:
1. Labor, including foremen, for those hours associated with the direct work (actual
payroll cost, including wages, fringe benefits, labor insurance and labor taxes
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established by law). Expressly excluded from this item are all costs associated with
negotiating the subject change.
2. Materials associated with the change, including sales tax. The costs of materials shall
be substantiated through vendors' invoices.
3. Rental or equivalent rental costs of equipment, including necessary transportation
costs if specifically used for the WORK. The rental rates shall not exceed the current
rental rates prevailing in the locality or as defined in the rental Rate Blue Book for
Construction Equipment (a.k.a. DataQuest Blue Book). The rental rate is defined as
the full-unadjusted base rental rate for the appropriate item of construction equipment
and shall cover the costs of all fuel, supplies, repairs, insurance, and other costs
associated with supplying the equipment for work ordered. Contractor-owned
equipment will be paid for the duration of time required to complete the work. Utilize
lowest cost combination of hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly rates. Do not exceed
' estimated operating costs given in Blue Book. Operating costs will not be allowed for
equipment on stand-by.
4. Additional costs for Bonds, Insurance if required by the City of Clearwater.
1 The following fixed fees shall be added to the costs of the directed work performed
by the Contractor or Subcontractor.
A. A fixed fee of fifteen percent (15%) shall be added to the costs of Item I above. If
' work is performed by a subcontractor, the Contractor's fee shall not exceed five
percent (5%), and the subcontractor's fee shall not exceed ten percent (10%).
B. A fixed fee often percent (10%) shall be added to the costs of Item 2 above.
C. No markup shall be added to the costs of Items 3 and 4.
The fixed fees shall be considered the full compensation for all cost of general
supervision, overhead, profit, and other general expense.
11.2 ALLOWANCES AND FINAL CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENT
It is understood that Contractor has included in the Contract Price all allowances so named in the
Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be furnished and performed for such
' sums as may be acceptable to Owner and Engineer. Contractor agrees that: (i) the allowances
include the cost to Contractor (less any applicable trade discounts) of materials and equipment
required by the allowances to be delivered at the Site, and all applicable taxes; and (ii)
Contractor's costs for unloading and handling on the site, labor, installation costs, overhead,
profit and other expenses contemplated for the allowances have been included in the Contract
Price and not in the allowances and no demand for additional payment on account of any of the
foregoing will be valid.
Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by Owner's
Representative to reflect actual amounts due Contractor on account of Work covered by
allowances and all the Work actually performed by the Contractor, and the Contract Price shall
be correspondingly adjusted.
11.3 UNIT PRICE WORK
Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price Work,
1 initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to
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the sum of the established unit price for each separately identified item of unit price work times
the estimated quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement. The estimated quantities of
items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of
Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Determinations of the actual quantities and
classifications of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor will be made by Owner's
Representative. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to
be adequate to cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item. The
Owner or Contractor may make a claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price if. (i) the quantity
of any item of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor differs materially and significantly from
the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Contract Documents; and (ii) there is no
corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work; and (iii) if Contractor believes
that Contractor is entitled to an increase in Contract Price as a result of having incurred
additional expense or the Owner believes that the Owner is entitled to a decrease in Contract
Price and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount of any such increase or decrease. On
unit price contracts, Owner endeavors to provide adequate unit quantities to satisfactorily
complete the construction of the project. It is expected that in the normal course of project
construction and completion that not all unit quantities will be used in their entirety and that a
finalizing change order which adjusts contract unit quantities to those unit quantities actually
used in the construction of the project will result in a net decrease from the original Contract
Price. Such reasonable deduction of final Contract Price should be anticipated by the Contractor
in his original bid.
12 CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT TIME
The Contract Time (or Milestones) may only be changed by a Change Order or a Written
Amendment. Any claim for an adjustment of the Contract Time (or Milestones) shall be based on
written notice delivered by the party making the claim to the other party and. to Owner's
Representative promptly, but in no event later than thirty (30) days, after the occurrence of the
event giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature of the claim. Notice of the extent of
the claim with supporting data shall be delivered within sixty (60) days after such occurrence,
unless Owner's Representative allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate
data in support of the claim, and shall be accompanied by the claimant's written statement that
the adjustment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the claimant has reason to believe it is
entitled as a result of the occurrence of said event. All claims for adjustment in the Contract
Time (or Milestones) shall be determined by Owner's Representative. No claim for an
adjustment in the Contract Time (or Milestones) will be valid if not submitted in accordance with
the requirements of this paragraph.
All time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Agreement.
Where Contractor is prevented from completing any part of the work within the Contract Time
(or Milestones) due to delay beyond the control of Contractor, the Contract Time (or Milestones)
may be extended in an amount equal to the time lost due to such delay if a claim is made
therefore as provided in the article for Changes in the
Work. Delays beyond the control of Contractor shall include, but not be limited to, acts by the
Owner, acts of utility owners or other contractors performing other work as contemplated by the
article for Other Work, fires, floods, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions or acts of God.
Delays attributable to and within the control ofa Subcontractor or Supplier shall be deemed to be
delays within the control of Contractor.
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Where Contractor is prevented from completing any part of the Work within the Contract Times
(or Milestones) due to delay beyond the control of both the Owner and Contractor, an extension
of the Contract Time (or Milestones) in an amount equal to the time lost due to such delay shall
be Contractor's sole and exclusive remedy for such delay. In no event shall the Owner be liable
to Contractor, any Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other person, or to any surety for or
employee or agent of any of them, for damages arising out of or resulting from (i) delays caused
by or within the control of Contractor, or (ii) delays beyond the control of both parties including
but not limited to fires, floods, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions, acts of God or acts by
utility owners or other contractors performing other work as contemplated by paragraph for
Other Work.
13 TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
' 13.1 TESTS AND INSPECTION
Contractor shall give Owner's Representative and Engineer timely notice of readiness of the
' Work for all required inspections, tests or approvals, and shall cooperate with inspection and
testing personnel to facilitate required inspections or tests.
Contractor shall employ and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform
all inspections, tests, or approvals required by the Contract Documents. The costs for these
inspections, tests or approvals shall be borne by the Contractor except as otherwise provided in
the Contract Documents.
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If Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction require any Work (or part thereof)
specifically to be inspected, tested or approved by an employee or other representative of such
public body including all Owner Building Departments and Owner Utility Departments,
Contractor shall assume full responsibility for arranging and obtaining such inspections, tests or
approvals, pay all costs in connection therewith, and furnish Owner's Representative the required
certificates of inspection or approval. Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, Owner
permit and impact fees will be waived. Contractor shall also be responsible for arranging and
obtaining and shall pay all costs in connection with any inspections, tests or approvals required
for Owner's and Engineer's acceptance of materials or equipment to be incorporated in the Work,
or of materials, mix designs, or equipment submitted for approval prior to Contractor's purchase
thereof for incorporation of the Work.
If any Work (or the work of others) that is to be inspected tested or approved is covered by
Contractor without written concurrence of Owner's Representative, it must, if requested by
Owner's Representative, be uncovered for observation. Uncovering Work as provided in this
paragraph shall be at Contractor's expense unless Contractor has given Owner's Representative
and Engineer timely notice of Contractor's intention to cover the same and Owner's
Representative has not acted with reasonable promptness in response to such notice.
13.2 UNCOVERING THE WORK
If any Work is covered contrary to the written request of Owner's Representative, it must, if
requested by Owner's Representative, be uncovered for Owner Representative's observation and
replaced at Contractor's expense.
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If Owner's Representative considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by
Owner's Representative or inspected or tested by others, Contractor, at Owner Representative's
request, shall uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing
as Engineer or Owner's Representative may require, that portion of the Work in question,
furnishing all necessary labor, material and equipment. If it is found that such Work is defective,
Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses and damages caused by, arising out of or resulting
from such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory
replacement or reconstruction (including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of
work of others); and the Owner shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price
for the costs of the investigation, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof,
may make a claim therefore as provided in the article for Change in Contract Price. If, however,
such Work is not found to be defective, Contractor shall be allowed an increase in the Contract
Price or an extension of the Contract Time (or Milestones), or both, directly attributable to such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing, replacement and reconstruction; and, if
the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, Contractor may make a claim
therefore as provided the article for Change in Contract Price and Change of Contract Time.
13.3 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY STOP THE WORK
If the Work is defective, or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable
materials or equipment, or fails to furnish or perform the Work in such a way that the completed
Work will conform to the Contract Documents, Engineer or Owner's Representative may order
Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been
eliminated; however, this right of Owner's Representative to stop the Work shall not give rise to
any duty on the part of Owner's Representative or Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of
Contractor or any surety or other party. If the Owner's Representative stops Work under this
paragraph, Contractor shall be entitled to no extension of Contract Time or increase in Contract
Price.
13.4 CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE WORK
If required by Engineer or Owner's Representative, Contractor shall promptly, as directed, either
correct all defective Work, whether or not fabricated, installed or completed, or, if the Work has
been rejected by Engineer or Owner's Representative, remove it from the site and replace it with
Work that is not defective. Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses and damages caused by
or resulting from such correction or removal (including but not limited to all costs of repair or
replacement of work of others).
13.5 WARRANTY/CORRECTION PERIOD
If within one year after the date of Substantial Completion or such longer period of time as may
be prescribed by Laws or Regulations or by the terms of any applicable special guarantee
required by the Contract Documents or by any specific provision of the Contract Documents, any
Work is found to be defective, Contractor shall promptly, without cost to the Owner and in
accordance with the Owner's written instructions; (i) correct such defective Work, or, if it has
been rejected by the Owner, remove it from the site and replace it with Work that is not defective
and (ii) satisfactorily correct or remove and replace any damage to other Work or the work of
others resulting therefrom. If Contractor does not promptly comply with the terms of such
instructions, or in an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of loss or damage, the
Owner may have the defective Work corrected or the rejected. Work removed and replaced, and
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all claims, costs, losses and damages caused by or resulting from such removal and replacement
(including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work of others) will be paid by
Contractor.
In special circumstances where a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous service
before Final Completion of all the Work, the correction period for that item may start to run from
' an earlier date if specifically and expressly so provided in the Specifications or by Written
Amendment.
' Where defective Work (and damage to other Work resulting therefrom) has been corrected,
removed or replaced under this paragraph the correction period hereunder with respect to such
Work will be extended for an additional period of one year after such correction or removal and
replacement has been satisfactorily completed.
13.6 ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
' If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, the Owner
prefers to accept it, the Owner may do so.
Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses and damages attributable to the Owner's evaluation
of and determination to accept such defective Work such costs to be approved by Owner's
Representative as to reasonableness. If any such acceptance occurs prior to Owner
Representative's recommendation of final payment, a Change Order will be issued incorporating
the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work; and the Owner shall
be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree
as to the amount thereof, the Owner may make a claim therefore as provided in article for
Change of Contract Price. If the acceptance occurs after the Owner Representative's
recommendation for final payment an appropriate amount will be paid by Contractor to the
Owner.
13.7 OWNER MAY CORRECT DEFECTIVE WORK
If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from Owner's Representative to
correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by Owner's
Representative in accordance with the article for Correction and Removal of Defective Work or
if Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if
Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents, the Owner may,
after seven days' written notice to Contractor, correct and remedy any such deficiency. In
exercising the rights and remedies under this paragraph the Owner shall proceed expeditiously.
' In connection with such corrective and remedial action, the Owner may exclude Contractor from
all or part of the site, take possession of all or part of the Work, and suspend Contractor's
services related thereto, and incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the
site or for which the Owner has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere. Contractor shall
allow Owner, Owner's Representatives, agents and employees, the Owner's other contractors,
and Owner's Representative, Engineer, and Engineer's Consultants access to the site to enable
' the Owner to exercise the rights and remedies under this paragraph. All claims, costs, losses and
damages incurred or sustained by the Owner in exercising such rights and remedies will be
charged against Contractor and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary
revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work; and the Owner shall be entitled to
an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to the
amount thereof, the Owner may make a claim therefore as provided in the article for Change of
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Contract Price. Such claims, costs, losses and damages will include but not be limited to all costs
of repair or replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal or
replacement of Contractor's defective Work. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the
Contract Time (or Milestones) because of any delay in the performance of the Work attributable
to the exercise by the Owner of the Owner's rights and remedies hereunder.
14 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of units
completed.
14.1 APPLICATION FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT
Contractor shall submit (not more often than once a month) to Owner's Representative for
review an Application for Payment filled out and signed by Contractor covering the Work
completed as of the 25th of each mouth and accompanied by such supporting documentation as
is required by the Owner's Representative and the Contract Documents. Unless otherwise stated
in the Contract Documents, payment will not be made for materials and equipment not
incorporated in the Work. Payment will only be made for that portion of the Work, which is fully
installed including all materials, labor and equipment. A retainage of not less than five (5%) of
the amount of each Application for Payment for the total of all Work, including as-built survey
and Inspector overtime reimbursement, completed to date will be held until final completion and
acceptance of the Work covered in the Contract Documents. No progress payment shall be
construed to be acceptance of any portion of the Work under contract.
The Contractor shall review with the Engineer or the Construction Inspector all quantities and
work for which payment is being applied for and reach agreement prior to submittal of an
Official Pay Request. The Engineer or the Construction Inspector will verify that the on-site
marked up as-built drawings are up to date with the work and are in compliance with the
Contract Documents.
In addition to all other payment provisions set out in this contract, the Owner's Representative
may require the Contractor to produce for Owner, within fifteen (15) days of the approval of any
progress payment, evidence and/or payment affidavit that all subcontractors and suppliers have
been paid any sum or sums then due. A failure on the part of the contractor to provide the report
as required herein shall result in further progress or partial payments being withheld until the
report is provided.
14.2 CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTY OF TITLE
Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment covered by
any Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to the Owner
no later than the time of payment, free and clear of liens. No materials or supplies for the Work
shall be purchased by Contractor or Subcontractor subject to any chattel mortgage or under a
conditional sale contact or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller.
Contractor warrants that he has good title to all materials and supplies used by him in the Work,
free from all liens, claims or encumbrances. Contractor shall indemnify and save the Owner
harmless from all claims growing out of the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers,
workmen, mechanics, materialmen, and furnisher's of machinery and parts thereof, equipment,
power tools, and all supplies incurred in the furtherance of the performance of this Contract.
Contractor shall at the Owenr's request, furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the
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nature hereinabove designated have been paid, discharged, or waived. If Contractor fails to do
so, then the Owner may, after having served written notice on said Contractor either pay unpaid
bills, of which the Owner has written notice, or withhold from the Contractor's unpaid
compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably sufficient to pay any and all such lawful
claims until satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged,
whereupon payment to Contractor shall be resumed in accordance with the terms of this
Contract, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any
obligations upon the Owner to the Contractor or the Surety. In paying any unpaid bills of the
Contractor, the Owner shall be deemed the agent of Contractor and any payment so made by the
Owner shall be considered as payment made under the Contract by the Owner to Contractor, and
the Owner shall not be liable to Contractor for any such payment made in good faith.
14.3 REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS
Owner's Representative will within twenty (20) days after receipt of each Application for
payment, either indicate a recommendation of payment and present Application to the Owner, or
return the Application to Contractor indicating Owner Representative's reasons for refusing to
recommend payment. In the latter case, Contractor may make the necessary corrections and
resubmit the Application. Owner's Representative may refuse to recommend the whole or any
part of any payment to Owner. Owner's Representative may also refuse to recommend any such
payment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or the results of subsequent
inspections or test, nullify any such payment previously recommended, to such extent as may be
necessary in Owner Representative's opinion to protect the Owner from loss because: (i) the
Work is defective, or completed Work has been damaged requiring correction or replacement,
(ii) the Contract Price has been reduced by amendment or Change Order, (iii) the Owner has
been required to correct defective Work or complete Work, or (iv) Owner's Representative has
actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in the article on Suspension
of Work and Termination.
The Owner may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by the Owner's
Representative because: (i) claims have been made against the Owner on account of Contractor's
performance or furnishing of the Work, (ii) Liens have been filed in connection with the Work,
except where Contractor has delivered a specific Bond satisfactory to the Owner to secure the
satisfaction and discharge of such Liens, (iii) there are other items entitling the Owner to a set-
off against the amount recommended, or (iv) the Owner has actual knowledge of any of the
events described in this paragraph. The Owner shall give Contractor immediate notice of refusal
to pay with a copy to the Owner's Representative, stating the reasons for such actions, and
Owner shall promptly pay Contractor the amount so withheld, or any adjustment thereto agreed
to by the Owner and Contractor, when Contractor corrects to the Owner's satisfaction the
reasons for such action.
14.4 PARTIAL UTILIZATION
Use by the Owner at the Owner's option of any substantially completed part of the Work which
' (i) has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents, or (ii) Owner, Engineer, Owner's
Representative, and Contractor agree constitutes a separately functioning and usable part of the
Work that can be used by the Owner for its intended purpose without significant interference
with Contractor's performance of the remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to.Final
Completion of all the Work subject to the following:
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The Owner at any time may request Contractor in writing to permit the Owner to use any such
part of the Work which the Owner believes to be ready for its intended use and substantially
complete. If Contractor agrees that such part of the Work is substantially complete, Contractor
will certify to Owner, Owner's Representative, and Engineer that such part of the Work is
substantially complete and request Owner's Representative to issue a certificate of Substantial
Completion for that part of the Work. Contractor at any time may notify Owner, Owner's
Representative, and Engineer in writing that Contractor considers any such part of the Work
ready for its intended use and substantially complete and request Owner's Representative to
issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. Within a reasonable time
after either such request, Owner, Contractor, Owner's Representative, and Engineer shall make
an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion. If Engineer does not
consider that part of the Work to be substantially complete, Engineer will notify Owner, Owner's
Representative, and Contractor in writing giving the reasons therefore. If Engineer considers that
part of the Work to be substantially complete, the provisions of the articles for Substantial
Completion and Partial Utilization will apply with respect to certification of Substantial
Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility in respect thereof and
access thereto.
14.5 FINAL INSPECTION
Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof is
complete, Owner's Representative will make a final inspection with Engineer, Owner and
Contractor and will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals
that the Work is incomplete or defective. The Owner's Representative will produce a final punch
list and assign a date for this work to be completed. Contractor shall immediately take such
measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies.
14.6 FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
After Contractor has completed all such corrections to the satisfaction of Owner's Representative
and has delivered in accordance with the Contract Documents all maintenance and operating
instructions, As-built/Record Drawings, schedules, guarantees, Bonds, certificates or other
evidence of insurance required by the paragraph for Bonds and Insurance, certificates of
inspection, Inspector overtime reimbursement as required in the Contract Documents and other
documents, Contractor may make application for final payment following the procedure for
progress payments. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as
previously delivered) by: (I) all documentation called for in the Contract Documents, including
but not limited to the evidence of insurance required by paragraph for Bonds and Insurance, (ii)
consent of the surety, if any or if necessary, to final payment, and (iii) complete and legally
effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to the Owner) of all Liens arising out of or filed in
connection with the Work. In lieu of such releases or waivers of Liens and as approved by the
Owner, Contractor may furnish receipts or releases in full and an affidavit of Contractor that: (i)
the releases and receipts include all labor, services, material and equipment for which a Lien
could be filed, and (ii) all payrolls, material and equipment bills and other indebtedness
connected with the Work for which the Owner or the Owner's property might in any way be
responsible have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any Subcontractor or Supplier fails to
furnish such a release or receipt in full, Contractor may furnish a Bond or other collateral
satisfactory to the Owner to indemnify the Owner against any Lien.
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Prior to application for final payment, Contractor shall clean and remove from the premises all
surplus and discarded materials, rubbish, and temporary structures, and shall restore in an
acceptable manner all property, both public and private, which has been damaged during the
prosecution of the Work, and shall leave the Work in a neat and presentable condition.
14.7 FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE
If through no fault of Contractor, final completion of the Work is significantly delayed and if
Owner's Representative so confirms, the Owner shall, upon receipt of Contractor's final
Application for payment and recommendation of Owner's Representative, and without
terminating the Agreement, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully
completed and accepted. If the remaining balance to be held by the Owner for Work not fully
completed or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Agreement, and if Bonds have
been furnished as required in paragraph for Bonds and Insurance, the written consent of the
surety to the payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and
accepted shall be submitted by Contractor to Owner's Representative with the Application for
such payment. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final
payment, except that such payment shall not constitute a waiver of claims.
If on the basis of Owner Representative's observation of the Work during construction and final
inspection, and Owner Representative's review of the final Application for Payment and
accompanying documentation, all as required by the Contract Documents, Owner's
Representative is satisfied that the Work has been completed and Contractor's other obligations
under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, Owner's Representative will indicate in
writing his recommendation of payment and present the Application to Owner for payment.
Thereupon, Owner's Representative will give written notice to Owner and Contractor that the
Work is acceptable subject to the provisions of this article. Otherwise, Engineer will return the
Application to Contractor, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend final
payment, in which case Contractor shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
Application. If the Application and accompanying documentation are appropriate as to form and
substance, the Owner shall, within twenty (20) days after receipt thereof pay contractor the
amount recommended by Owner's Representative.
14.8 WAIVER OF CLAIMS
The making and acceptance of final payment will constitute: a waiver of all claims by the Owner
against Contractor, except claims arising from unsettled Liens, from defective Work appearing
after final inspection, from failure to comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any
special guarantees specified therein, or from Contractor's continuing obligations under the
Contract Documents; and a waiver of all claims by Contractor against the Owner other than
those previously made in writing and still unsettled.
15 SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
' 15.1 OWNER MAY SUSPEND THE WORK
At any time and without cause, Owner's Representative may suspend the Work or any portion
thereof for a period of not more than ninety (90) days by notice in writing to Contractor, which
will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall resume the Work on the date
so fixed. Contractor shall be allowed an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the
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Contract Times, or both, directly attributable to any such suspension if Contractor makes an
approved claim therefore as provided in the articles for Change of Contract Price and Change of
Contract Time.
15.2 OWNER MAY TERMINATE
Upon the occurrence of any one or more of the following events; if Contractor persistently fails
to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to,
failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment or failure to adhere
to the progress schedule as adjusted from time to time);
if Contractor disregards Laws and Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction;
if Contractor disregards the authority of Owner's Representative;
if Contractor otherwise violates in any substantial way any provisions of the Contract
Documents; or if the Work to be done under this Contract is abandoned, or if this
Contract or any part thereof is sublet, without the previous written consent of the
Owner, or if the Contract or any claim thereunder is assigned by Contractor otherwise
than as herein specified, or at any time Owner's Representative certifies in writing to
the Owner that the rate of progress of the Work or any part thereof is unsatisfactory or
that the work or any part thereof is unnecessarily or unreasonably delayed.
The Owner may, after giving Contractor (and the surety, if any), seven days' written notice and,
to the extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services of Contractor, exclude
Contractor from the site and take possession of the Work and of all Contractor's tools,
appliances, construction equipment and machinery at the site and use the same to the full extent
they could be used by Contractor (without liability to Contractor for trespass or conversion),
incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment stored at the site or for which the Owner has
paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere, and finish the Work as the Owner may deem
expedient. In such case Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the
Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds all claims, costs, losses and
damages sustained by the Owner arising out of or resulting from completing the Work such
excess will be paid to Contractor.
If such claims, costs, losses and damages exceed such unpaid balance, Contractor shall pay the
difference to the Owner. Such claims, costs, losses and damages incurred by the Owner will be
reviewed by Owner's Representative as to their reasonableness and when so approved by
Owner's Representative incorporated in a Change Order, provided that when exercising any
rights or remedies under this paragraph the Owner shall not be required to obtain the lowest price
for the Work performed.
Where Contractor's services ha,
affect any rights or remedies c
thereafter accrue. Any retention
release Contractor from liability.
e been so terminated by the Owner, the termination will not
f the Owner against Contractor then existing or which may
or payment of moneys due Contractor by the Owner will not ,
Upon seven (7) days' written notice to Contractor and Owner's Representative, the Owner may,
without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of the Owner, elect to terminate
the Agreement. In such case, Contractor shall be paid (without duplication of any items):
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for completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract
Documents prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable
sums for overhead and profit on such Work;
for expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services
and furnishing labor, materials or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in
connection with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and
profit on such expenses;
for all claims, costs, losses and damages incurred in settlement of tenruinated contracts
with Subcontractors, Suppliers and others; and for reasonable expenses directly
attributable to termination.
Contractor shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other
economic loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.
15.3 CONTRACTOR MAY STOP WORK OR TERMINATE
If, through, no act or fault of Contractor, the Work is suspended for a period of more than ninety
(90) days by the Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or the Owner's
Representative fails to act on any Application for Payment within thirty (30) days after it is
submitted or the Owner fails for thirty (30) days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to
' be due, then Contractor may, upon seven (7) days' written notice to the Owner and Owner's
Representative, and provided the Owner or Owner's Representative does not remedy such
suspension or failure within that time, terminate the Agreement and recover from the Owner
payment on the same terms as provided in the article for the Owner May Terminate. However, if
the Work is suspended under an order of court through no fault of Owner, the Contractor shall
not be entitled to payment except as the Court may direct. In lieu of terminating the Agreement
and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if Owner's Representative has failed to act
on an Application for Payment within thirty (30) days after it is submitted, or the Owner has
failed for thirty (30) days to pay Contractor any sum finally determined to be due, Contractor
may upon seven (7) day's written notice to the Owner and Owner's Representative stop the Work
until payment of all such amounts due Contractor. The provisions of this article are not intended
to preclude Contractor from making claim under paragraphs for Change of Contract Price or
Change of Contract Time or otherwise for expenses or damage directly attributable to
Contractor's stopping Work as permitted by this article.
16 DISPUTE RESOLUTION
If and to the extent that the Owner and Contractor have agreed on the method and procedure for
resolving disputes between them that may arise under this Agreement, such dispute resolution
method and procedure will proceed. If no such agreement on the method and procedure for
' resolving such disputes has been reached, subject to the provisions of the article for Decisions on
Disputes, the Owner and Contractor may exercise such rights or remedies as either may
otherwise have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect of any
dispute provided, however, that nothing herein shall require a dispute to be submitted to binding
arbitration.
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17 MISCELLANEOUS
17.1 SUBMITTAL AND DOCUMENT FORMS
The form of all submittals, notices, change orders, pay applications, logs, schedules and other
documents permitted or required to be used or transmitted under the Contract Documents shall
be determined by the Owner's Representative subject to the approval of Owner.
17.2 GIVING NOTICE
Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, notice
will be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member
of the firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered or sent by
registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business address known to the giver of
the notice.
17.3 NOTICE OF CLAIM
Should the Owner or Contractor sufTer injury or damage to person or property because of any
error, omission or any act of the other party or of any of the other party's officers, employees or
agents or others for whose acts the other party is legally liable, claim will be made in writing to
the other party within a reasonable time of the first observance of such injury or damage. The
provisions of this paragraph shall not be construed as a substitute for or a waiver of the
provisions of any applicable statute of limitations or repose.
17.4 PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COURT COSTS INCLUDED
Whenever reference is made to "claims, costs, losses and damages," the phrase shall include in
each case, but not be limited to, all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other
professionals and all court or other dispute resolution costs.
17.5 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT
The Contractor shall not assign this contract or any part thereof or any rights thereunder without
the approval of Owner, nor without the consent of surety unless the surety has waived its rights
to notice of assignment.
17.6 RENEWAL OPTION
Annual Contracts issued through the Engineering Department may be renewed for up to two (2)
years, upon mutual consent of both the Owner and the ContractorNendor. All terms, conditions
and unit prices shall remain constant unless otherwise specified in the contract specifications or
in the Invitation to bid. Renewals shall be made at the sole discretion of the Owner, and must be
agreed to in writing by both parties. All renewals are contingent upon the availability of funds,
and the satisfactory performance of the Contractor as determined by the Construction
Department.
18 ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK
The City reserves the right to accept and use any portion of the work whenever it is considered to
the public interest to do so. The Engineer shall have the power to direct on what line or street the
Contractor shall work and order thereof.
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19 MATERIAL USED
All material incorporated into the final work shall be new material unless otherwise approved by
the Engineer. If requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish purchase receipts of all
materials.
20 CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
1 The various Contract Documents shall be given precedence, in case of conflict, error or
discrepancy, as follows: Modifications, Contract Agreement, Addenda, Supplementary General
Conditions, General Conditions, Supplementary Technical Specifications, Technical
Specifications, Drawings. In a series of Modifications or Addenda the latest will govern.
' 21 OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE ODP OPTION
The Owner reserves the right, when identified during the bidding process as part of the project's
documents, to contract with the Contractor to purchase certain portions of materials identified in
the project as a sales tax savings option in compliance with Florida Law since the Owner is
exempt from payment of sales tax. The Contract price includes Florida sales and other applicable
taxes for materials, supplies, and equipment, which will be a part of the Contractor's work. The
Owner, being exempt from sales tax, reserves the right to make direct purchases of various
' construction materials included in the Contractor's contract. The Owner purchasing of
construction materials, if selected, will be administered on a deductive Change Order basis.
Additionally, Purchase Orders will include Owner's Certificate of Exemption number. See
' SECTION IV, ARTICLE 1.1 - SCOPE DESCRIPTION for ODP items included in the Contract
Documents and the APPENDIX for ODP Documents.
22 RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION
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22.1 GENERAL
The Contractor shall notify all residents along the construction route or within a 500-foot radius,
unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, with a printed door hanger notice indicating
the following information about the proposed construction work and the Contractor performing
the work: City seal or logo; the scheduled date for the start of construction; the type of
construction; general sequence and scheduling of construction events; possibility of water
service disruption and/or colored water due to construction efforts; Contractor's name, the
' Superintendent's name, Contractor address and telephone number; Contractor's company logo
(optional); requirement for residents to remove landscaping and/or other private appurtenances
which are in conflict with the proposed construction, and other language as appropriate to the
scope of Contract work. Sample door hanger including proposed language shall be approved by
' the City prior to the start of construction. Notification shall be printed on brightly colored and
durable card stock and shall be a minimum of 4-'/4 by 11 inches in size. Notification (door
hanger) shall be posted to residences and businesses directly affected by the Contractor's
activities no later than seven (7) days prior to the start of construction activity. Directly affected
by the Contractor's activities shall mean all Contractor operations including staging areas,
equipment and material storage, principal access routes across private property, etc. Contractor
cannot start without proper seven (7) day notice period to residents. Contractor is required to
maintain sufficient staff to answer citizen inquiries during normal business hours and to maintain
appropriate message recording equipment to receive citizen inquires after business hours.
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Resident notification by the Contractor is a non-specific pay item to be included in the bid items
provided in the contract proposal.
22.2 EXAMPLE
CITY SEAL
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
TODAY'S DATE:
PLEASE EXCUSE US FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
We are the construction contractor performing (state type of contract) for the City of Clearwater
in your area. The work will be performed in the public right-of-way adjacent to your property.
This notice is placed a minimum of seven (7) days in advance of construction to notify property
owners of the pending start of construction.
(Brief description of the construction process to be expected by the property owners)
The construction process may necessitate the removal of certain items from the right-of-way.
Typical items such as sprinklers, grass, and postal approved mailboxes will be replaced by the
contractor within a reasonably short period of time. The replacement of driveways and sidewalks
will be made using standard asphalt or concrete materials. The property owner is responsible for
the expense and coordination to replace driveways and sidewalks which have customized colors,
textures and/or materials. Small trees, shrubs, landscaping materials, unauthorized mailboxes or
structures within the right-of-way which must be removed due to the construction process will
not be replaced. The property owner is responsible to relocate any such items which the property
owner wishes to save prior to the start of construction. Vehicles parked on the streets or within
the right-of.--way may be required to be placed elsewhere.
We are available to answer any questions you may have regarding the construction process or
any particular item that must be relocated. Please contact our Construction Superintendent
at (727)
Construction is anticipated to begin on:
We will be more than happy to assist you.
Company Name
Company Address
Contractor Phone Number
23 PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS
23.1 SCOPE AND PURPOSE
The Owner desires to inform the general public on the Owner's use and expenditure of public
funding for general capital improvement and maintenance projects. To help accomplish this
purpose, the Contractor is required to prepare and display public project information signs during
the full course of the contract period. These signs will be displayed at all location(s) of active
work. Payment to Contractor for the preparation, installation and management of project sign(s)
shall be included in the cost of the work. The number of and type of signs will be stated in
SECTION IV, ARTICLE 1.1 -SCOPE DESCRIPTION.
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23.2 TYPE OF PROJECT SIGN, FIXED OR PORTABLE
Sign type shall be "fixed" on stationary projects and "portable" on projects which have extended
locations or various locations. The particular wording to be used on the signs will be determined
after contract award has been approved. Contractor will be provided the wording to be used on
sign at the preconstruction conference.
23.3 FIXED SIGN
Fixed sign shall be 4-foot by 6-foot (4'x6') in size and painted on a sheet of exterior grade
plywood of the same size and a minimum thickness of 1/2-inches. Sign shall be attached to a
minimum of two (2) 4-inch by 4-inch (4"x4") below grade pressure treated (P.T.) wooden posts
and braced as necessary for high winds. Posts shall be long enough to provide secure anchoring
in the ground. Bottom of sign must be a minimum of 24-inches above the ground. Alternate
mounting system or attachment to fencing or other fixed structure can be considered for
approval. Sign shall be painted white on both sides with exterior rated paint.
23.4 PORTABLE SIGNS
' Portable sign shall be a minimum of 24-inches by 30-inches (24"00") in size and will be
attached to a standard sized portable traffic barricade. Sign material shall be aluminum, 0.080-
inches or thicker, background of white reflective sheeting, and shall be silkscreen or vinyl
' lettering. Portable sign shall be two signs located and attached to each side of the traffic
barricade.
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23.5 SIGN COLORING
Background shall be white. Project Descriptive Name shall be in blue lettering. All other
lettering shall be black. Basic lettering on sign shall be in all capital letters, of size proportional
to the sign itself.. Each sign shall depict the City's sun and waves logo. The color of the sun shall
be pantone yellow; the wave shall be process blue; and the text shall be black.
23.6 SIGN PLACEMENT
Signs shall be placed where they are readily visible by the general public which pass by the
project site. Signs are not to be placed where they may become a hazard or impediment to either
pedestrian or vehicular traffic. For construction projects outside of the Owner's right-of-way, the
signs will be placed on the project site. For projects constructed inside of the Owner's right-of-
way, the signs will be placed in the right-of.--way. Portable signs are to be moved to the locations
of active work on the project. Multiple portable signs will be necessary where work is ongoing in
several locations at the same time. Fixed signs are to be placed at the start of construction and
will remain in place until the request for final payment.
23.7 SIGN MAINTENANCE
The Contractor is responsible for preparation, installation, movement, maintenance, replacement,
removal and disposal of all project signs during the full course of the contract period. The
Contractor will place and secure portable signs from dislocation by wind or other actions. Signs
are to be cleaned as necessary to maintain legibility and immediately replaced if defaced.
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23.8 TYPICAL PROJECT SIGN
. F- PROJECT NAME
(CONTRACT NUMBER)
DEPARTMENT NAME) PROJECT
CONTRACTOR:
f COMPLETION DATE:
FUNDING:
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24 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE AND
GUARANTEE
It will be required that the work will commence not later than five (5) calendar days after the
Engineer gives written notice to proceed (NTP), which notice shall be given as outlined in
Article 2 of these General Conditions.
It is further required that all work within this contract be completed within the indicated number
of consecutive calendar days as determined in SECTION IV, ARTICLE 1.1 - SCOPE
DESCRIPTION. Contract date to commence at issuance of notice to proceed. If the Contractor
fails to complete the work within the stipulated time, the City will retain the amount stated in the
Contract, per calendar day, for each day that the contract remains incomplete. The work shall be
discontinued on Saturdays, Sundays, and approved Holidays. If it becomes necessary for the
Contractor to perform work on Saturdays, Sundays, and approved City of Clearwater Employee
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Holidays, that in the opinion of the Engineer, will require the presence of Inspectors, the
Contractor shall pay the City of Clearwater, Florida, the amount of Four Hundred Eighty Dollars
($480.00) per each eight-hour (8) day for each Inspector given such assignment.
The Contractor shall remedy any defects in the work at his own expense and pay for any damage
to other work resulting therefrom which appear within a period of one (1) year from the date of
final acceptance.
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These supplemental general conditions are required for federal-aid construction projects:
This is a federally funded project. Comply with all federal-aid requirements.
1-1 Control of Materials
2-1 Buy America
3-1 Legal Requirements and Responsibility to the Public
4-1 Wage Rates for Federal-Aid Projects
Attachments:
- FHWA - 1273 Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts,
Revised on 08/01/2005
- Certification Regarding Lobbying
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1-1 CONTROL OFMATERIALS
1-1.1 Products and Source of Supply
1-1.1.1 Source of Supply-Convict Labor (Federal-Aid Contracts Only): Do not
use materials that were produced after July 1, 1.991, by convict labor for Federal-aid highway
construction projects unless the prison facility has been producing convict-made materials for
Federal-aid highway construction projects before July 1, 1987.
Use materials that were produced prior to July 2, 1991, by convicts on Federal-aid
highway construction projects free from the restrictions placed on the use of these materials by
23 U.S.C. 114. The Department will limit the use of materials produced by convict labor for use
in Federal-aid highway construction projects to.,
(1) materials produced by convicts on parole, supervised release,
or probation from a prison or,
(2) materials produced in a qualified prison facility.
The amount of such materials produced for Federal-aid highway construction
during any 12-month period shall not exceed the amount produced in such facility for use in
such construction during the 12-month period ending July 1, 1987.
2-1 BUYAMERICA
2-1.1 Source of Supply-Steel (Federal-Aid Contracts Only): For Federal-aid
Contracts, only use steel and iron produced in the United States, in accordance with the Buy
America provisions of 23 CFR 635.410, as amended. Ensure that all manufacturing processes for
this material occur in the United States. As used in this specification, a manufacturing process is
any process that modifies the chemical content, physical shape or size, or final finish of a
product, beginning with the initial melding and mixing and continuing through the bending and
coating stages. A manufactured steel or iron product is complete only when all grinding, drilling,
welding, finishing and coating have been completed. If a domestic product is taken outside the
United States for any process, it becomes foreign source material. When using steel and iron as a
component of any manufactured product incorporated into the project (e.g., concrete pipe,
prestressed beams, corrugated steel pipe, etc.), these same provisions apply, except that the
manufacturer may use minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron when the cost of such foreign
materials does not exceed 0.1% of the total Contract amount or $2,500, whichever is greater.
These requirements are applicable to all steel and iron materials incorporated into the finished
work, but are not applicable to steel and iron items that the Contractor uses but does not
incorporate into the finished work. Provide a certification from the producer of steel or iron, or
any product containing steel or iron as a component, stating that all steel or iron furnished or
incorporated into the furnished product was manufactured in the United States in accordance
with the requirements of this specification and the Buy America provisions of 23 CFR 635.410,
as amended. Such certification shall also include (1) a statement that the product was produced
entirely within the United States, or (2) a statement that the product was produced within the
United States except for minimal quantities of foreign steel and iron valued at $ (actual value).
Furnish each such certification to the Engineer prior to incorporating the material into the
project. When FHWA allows the use of foreign steel on a project, furnish invoices to document
the cost of such material, and obtain the Engineer's written approval prior to incorporating the
material into the project.
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3-1 LEGAL REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
3-1.1 Compliance with Federal Endangered Species Act and other Wildlife
Regulations: The Federal Endangered Species Act requires that the Department investigate the
potential impact to a threatened or endangered species prior to initiating an activity performed in
conjunction with a highway construction project. If the Department's investigation determines
that there is a potential impact to a protected, threatened or an endangered species, the
Department will conduct an evaluation to determine what measures may be necessary to
mitigate such impact. When mitigation measures and/or special conditions are necessary, these
measures and conditions will be addressed on the plans or in permits.
In addition, in cases where certain protected, threatened or endangered species
may unexpectedly be found or appear within close proximity to the project boundaries, the
Department has established guidelines that will apply when interaction with certain species
occurs, absent of any special mitigation measures or permit conditions otherwise identified for
the project.
These guidelines are posted at the following URL address:
www2.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsestimates/federal/endangeredwildlifeguidelines.pdf .
Take responsibility to obtain this information and take all actions and precautions
necessary to comply with the conditions of these guidelines during all project activities.
Prior to establishing any off-project activity in conjunction with a project, notify
the Engineer of the proposed activity. Covered activities include but are not necessarily limited
to borrow pits, concrete or asphalt plant sites, disposal sites, field offices, and material or
equipment storage sites. Include in the notification the Financial Project ID, a description of the
activity, the location of the site by township, range, section, county, and. city, a site location map
including the access route, the name of the property owner, and a person to contact to arrange a
site inspection. Provide this notification sufficiently in advance of planned commencement of the
off-site activity, to allow a reasonable period of time for the Engineer to conduct an investigation
without delaying job progress.
Do not perform any off-project activity without obtaining written clearance from
the Engineer. In the event the Department's investigation determines a potential impact to a
protected, threatened or endangered species and mitigation measures or permits are necessary,
coordinate with the appropriate resource agencies for clearance, obtain permits and perform
mitigation measures as necessary. Immediately notify the Engineer in writing of the results of
this coordination with the appropriate resource agencies. Additional compensation or time will
not be allowed for permitting or mitigation, associated with Contractor initiated off-project
activities.
3-1.1.1 Insecticides and Herbicides: Use products found on the following website,
www.flpesticide.us/, approved by the Florida Department of Agriculture for the State of
Florida. The use of restricted products is prohibited. Do not use any products in the sulfonylurea
family of chemicals. Herbicide application by broadcast spraying is not allowed.
' Procure any necessary licenses, pay all charges and fees, and give all notices
necessary for lawful performance of the work.
Ensure that all employees applying insecticides and herbicides possess a current
Florida Department of Agriculture Commercial Applicator license with the categories of
licensure in Right-of-Way Pest Control and Aquatic Pest Control. Provide a copy of current
certificates upon request, to the Engineer.
Ensure that employees who work with herbicides comply with all applicable
Federal, State, and local regulations.
Comply with all regulations and permits issued by any regulatory agency within
whose jurisdiction work is being performed. Post all permit placards in a protected, conspicuous
location at the work site.
Acquire any permits required for work performed on the rights-of-way within the
jurisdiction of National Forests in Florida. Contact the Local National Forest Ranger District, or
the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) office for the proper permits and
subsequent approval.
Acquire all permits required for aquatic plant control as outlined in Chapter 62C-
20, Florida Administrative Code, Rules of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Contact the Regional Field Office of Bureau of Invasive Plant Management of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection for proper permits and subsequent approval. If
application of synthetic organo-auxin herbicides is necessary, meet the requirements of Chapter
5E-2, Florida Administrative Code.
4-I WAGE RATES FOR FEDERAL AID PROJECTS
4-1.1 Wage Rates: For all projects that include Federal-aid participation, the Special
Provisions contain requirements with regard to payment of predetermined minimum wages.
Predetermined Wage Rate Decisions (U.S. Department of Labor provided Wage Rate Tables)
exist for Heavy, Highway, and Building Construction Projects. '
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FHWA 1273, MEMORANDUM AND CFR CHANGE
January 19, 2009
REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS, FEDERAL-AID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (FHWA 1273)
shall apply to this contract as well as the following:
• FHWA memorandum with the subiect titled "THE DISCONTINUANCE OF THE FHWA-45
FHWA-47 & FHWA-810". In accordance with this memorandum the Contractor shall be governed by
the following:
The submission of Form C-50 (FHWA 47) which is used to fulfill the reporting requirements of
Section VI, Record of Materials, Supplies, and Labor of FHWA 1273-Required Contract
Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts is no longer required on Federal Aid
Construction Contracts. Only that part of Section VI of FHWA 1273 is thus eliminated. All the
other parts remain in effect.
• CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) chanqe regarding Employee Social Security Numbers and
Addresses on Payrolls. In accordance with the US Department of Labor regulations change in 29
CFR Parts 3 and 5 the Contractor shall be governed by the following:
Section V, Paragraph 2b of FHWA 1273-Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid
Construction Contracts is replaced with the following:
The payroll records shall contain the name, and the last four digits of the social security
number of each such employee, his or her correct classification; hourly rates of wages paid
(including rates of contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or cash
equivalent thereof the types described in Section 1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis Bacon Act); daily
and weekly number of hours worked; deductions made; and actual wages paid.
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Attached is Form FHWA 1273 titled Required Contract Provisions Federal-Aid Construction Contracts. As '
described in Section I. General, the provisions of Form FHWA 1273 apply to all work performed under the
Contract and are to be included in all subcontracts.
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REQUIRED CONTRACT PROVISIONS
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6. Selection of Labor: During the performance of this con-
Page tract, the contractor shall not:
1. General .........................................................1
II. Nondiscrimination ......................................... ...1
III. Nonsegrated Facilities ......................................3
IV. Payment of Predetermined Minimum Wage ....... ... 3
V. Statements and Payrolls ................................ ...6
VI. Record of Materials, Supplies, and Labor .......... ...6
VII. GeneralSubletting or Assigning the Contract ...... ... 7
VIII. Safety: Accident Prevention ............................ ...7
IX. False Statements Concerning Highway Projects. ..7
X. Implementation of Clean Air Act and Federal
Water Pollution Control Act ............................. ...8
XI. Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension. .....
Ineligibility, and Voluntary Exclusion ............... ...8
XII. Certification Regarding Use of Contract Funds for...
Lobbying..... .... _........................................ ...9
ATTACHMENTS
A. Employment Preference for Appalachian Contracts
(included in Appalachian contracts only)
1. GENERAL
1. These contract provisions shall apply to all work performed
on the contract by the contractor's own organization and with the
assistance of workers under the contractor's immediate superin-
tendence and to all work performed on the contract by piecework,
station work, or by subcontract.
2. Except as otherwise provided for in each section, the
contractor shall insert in each subcontract all of the stipulations
contained in these Required Contract Provisions, and further
require their inclusion in any lower tier subcontract or purchase
order that may in turn be made. The Required Contract Provisions
shall not be incorporated by reference in any case. The prime
contractor shall be responsible for compliance by any subcontrac-
tor or lower tier subcontractor with these Required Contract
Provisions.
3. A breach of any of the stipulations contained in these
Required Contract Provisions shall be sufficient grounds for
termination of the contract.
4. A breach of the following clauses of the Required Contract
Provisions may also be grounds for debarment as provided in 29
CFR 5.12:
Section I, paragraph 2;
Section IV, paragraphs 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7;
Section V, paragraphs 1 and 2a through 29.
5. Disputes arising out of the labor standards provisions of
Section IV (except paragraph 5) and Section V of these Required
Contract Provisions shall not be subject to the general disputes
clause of this contract. Such disputes shall be resolved in accor-
dance with the procedures of the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL)
as set forth in 29 CFR 5, 6, and 7. Disputes within the meaning of
this clause include disputes between the contractor (or any of its
subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the DOL, or the
contractor's employees or their representatives.
a. discriminate against labor from any other State, posses-
sion, or territory of the United States (except for employment
preference for Appalachian contracts, when applicable, as
specified in Attachment A), or
b. employ convict labor for any purpose within the limits of
the project unless it is labor performed by convicts who are on
parole, supervised release, or probation.
It. NONDISCRIMINATION
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all
related subcontracts of $10,000 or more.)
1. Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal employment
opportunity (EEO) requirements not to discriminate and to take
affirmative action to assure equal opportunity as set forth under
laws, executive orders, rules, regulations (28 CFR 35, 29 CFR
1630 and 41 CFR 60) and orders of the Secretary of Labor as
modified by the provisions prescribed herein, and imposed
pursuant to 23 U.S.C. 140 shall constitute the EEO and specific
affirmative action standards for the contractor's project activities
under this contract. The Equal Opportunity Construction Contract
Specifications set forth under 41 CFR 60-4.3 and the provisions of
the American Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 U.S.C. 12101 et sec.) set
forth under 28 CFR 35 and 29 CFR 1630 are incorporated by
reference in this contract. In the execution of this contract, the
contractor agrees to comply with the following minimum specific
requirement activities of EEO:
a. The contractor will work with the State highway agency
(SHA) and the Federal Government in carrying out EEO obliga-
tions and in their review of his/her activities under the contract.
b. The contractor will accept as his operating policy the
following statement:
"It is the policy of this Company to assure that applicants
are employed, and that employees are treated during
employment, without regard to their race, religion, sex,
color, national origin, age or disability. Such action shall
include: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer;
recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation;
and selection for training, including apprenticeship,
preapprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training."
2. EEO Officer: The contractor will designate and make known
to the SHA contracting officers an EEO Officer who will have the
responsibility for and must be capable of effectively administering
and promoting an active contractor program of EEO and who must
be assigned adequate authority and responsibility to do so.
3. Dissemination of Policy: All members of the contractor's
staff who are authorized to hire, supervise, promote, and discharge
employees, or who recommend such action, or who are
substantially involved in such action, will be made fully cognizant
of, and will implement, the contractor's EEO policy and contractual
responsibilities to provide EEO in each grade and classification of
employment. To ensure that the above agreement will be met, the
following actions will be taken as a minimum:
a. Periodic meetings of supervisory and personnel office
employees will be conducted before the start of work and then not
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less often than once every six months, at which time the contract-
or's EEO policy and its implementation will be reviewed and
explained. The meetings will be conducted by the EEO Officer.
b. All new supervisory or personnel office employees will be
given a thorough indoctrination by the EEO Officer, covering all
major aspects of the contractor's EEO obligations within thirty days
following their reporting for duty with the contractor.
c. All personnel who are engaged in direct recruitment for
the project will be instructed by the EEO Officer in the contractor's
procedures for locating and hiring minority group employees.
d. Notices and posters setting forth the contractor's EEO
policy will be placed in areas readily accessible to employees,
applicants for employment and potential employees.
e. The contractor's EEO policy and the procedures to
implement such policy will be brought to the attention of employ-
ees by means of meetings, employee handbooks, or other
appropriate means.
4. Recruitment: When advertising for employees, the contrac-
tor will include in all advertisements for employees the notation:
"An Equal Opportunity Employer." All such advertisements will be
placed in publications having a large circulation among minority
groups in the area from which the project work force would
normally be derived.
a. The contractor will, unless precluded by a valid bargain-
ing agreement, conduct systematic and direct recruitment through
public and private employee referral sources likely to yield qualified
minority group applicants. To meet this requirement, the contrac-
tor will identify sources of potential minority group employees, and
establish with such identified sources procedures whereby minority
group applicants may be referred to the contractor for employment
consideration.
b. In the event the contractor has a valid bargaining agree-
ment providing for exclusive hiring hall referrals, he is expected to
observe the provisions of that agreement to the extent that the
system permits the contractor's compliance with EEO contract
provisions. (The DOL has held that where implementation of such
agreements have the effect of discriminating against minorities or
women, or obligates the contractor to do the same, such imple-
mentation violates Executive Order 11246, as amended.)
c. The contractor will encourage his present employees to
refer minority group applicants for employment. Information and
procedures with regard to referring minority group applicants will
be discussed with employees.
5. Personnel Actions: Wages, working conditions, and
employee benefits shall be established and administered, and
personnel actions of every type, including hiring, upgrading,
promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, and termination, shall be
taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
age or disability. The following procedures shall be followed:
a. The contractor will conduct periodic inspections of project
sites to insure that working conditions and employee facilities do
not indicate discriminatory treatment of project site personnel.
b. The contractor will periodically evaluate the spread of
wages paid within each classification to determine any evidence of
discriminatory wage practices.
c. The contractor will periodically review selected personnel
actions in depth to determine whether there is evidence of
discrimination. Where evidence is found, the contractor will
promptly take corrective action. If the review indicates that the
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discrimination may extend beyond the actions reviewed, such
corrective action shall include all affected persons.
d. The contractor will promptly investigate all complaints of
alleged discrimination made to the contractor in connection with
his obligations under this contract, will attempt to resolve such
complaints, and will take appropriate corrective action within a
reasonable time. If the investigation indicates that the discrimina-
tion may affect persons other than the complainant, such correc-
tive action shall include such other persons. Upon completion of
each investigation, the contractor will inform every complainant of
all of his avenues of appeal.
6. Training and Promotion:
a. The contractor will assist in locating, qualifying, and
increasing the skills of minority group and women employees, and
applicants for employment.
b. Consistent with the contractor's work force requirements
and as permissible under Federal and State regulations, the
contractor shall make full use of training programs, i.e., appren-
ticeship, and on-the-job training programs for the geographical
area of contract performance. Where feasible, 25 percent of
apprentices or trainees in each occupation shall be in their first
year of apprenticeship or training. In the event a special provision
for training is provided under this contract, this subparagraph will
be superseded as indicated in the special provision.
c. The contractor will advise employees and applicants for
employment of available training programs and entrance require-
ments for each.
d. The contractor will periodically review the training and
promotion potential of minority group and women employees and
will encourage eligible employees to apply for such training and
promotion.
7. Unions: If the contractor relies in whole or in part upon
unions as a source of employees, the contractor will use his/her
best efforts to obtain the cooperation of such unions to increase
opportunities for minority groups and women within the unions,
and to effect referrals by such unions of minority and female
employees. Actions by the contractor either directly or through a
contractor's association acting as agent will include the procedures
set forth below:
a. The contractor will use best efforts to develop, in
cooperation with the unions, joint training programs aimed toward
qualifying more minority group members and women for member-
ship in the unions and increasing the skills of minority group
employees and women so that they may qualify for higher paying
employment-
b. The contractor will use best efforts to incorporate an EEO
clause into each union agreement to the end that such union will
be contractually bound to refer applicants without regard to their
race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or disability.
c. The contractor is to obtain information as to the referral
practices and policies of the labor union except that to the extent
such information is within the exclusive possession of the labor
union and such labor union refuses to furnish such information to
the contractor, the contractor shall so certify to the SHA and shall
set forth what efforts have been made to obtain such information.
d. In the event the union is unable to provide the contractor
with a reasonable flow of minority and women referrals within the
time limit set forth in the collective bargaining agreement, the
contractor will, through independent recruitment efforts, fill the
employment vacancies without regard to race, color, religion, sex,
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national origin, age or disability; making full efforts to obtain
qualified and/or qualifiable minority group persons and women.
(The DOL has held that it shall be no excuse that the union with
which the contractor has a collective bargaining agreement provid-
ing for exclusive referral failed to refer minority employees.) In the
event the union referral practice prevents the contractor from
meeting the obligations pursuant to Executive Order 11246, as
amended, and these special provisions, such contractor shall
immediately notify the SHA.
8. Selection of Subcontractors, Procurement of Materials
and Leasing of Equipment: The contractor shall not discriminate
on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age or
disability in the selection and retention of subcontractors, including
procurement of materials and leases of equipment.
a. The contractor shall notify all potential subcontractors
and suppliers of his/her EEO obligations under this contract.
b. Disadvantaged business enterprises (DBE), as defined in
49 CFR 23, shall have equal opportunity to compete for and
perform subcontracts which the contractor enters into pursuant to
this contract. The contractor will use his best efforts to solicit bids
from and to utilize DBE subcontractors or subcontractors with
meaningful minority group and female representation among their
employees. Contractors shall obtain lists of DBE construction
firms from SHA personnel.
c. The contractor will use his best efforts to ensure subcon-
tractor compliance with their EEO obligations.
9. Records and Reports: The contractor shall keep such
records as necessary to document compliance with the EEO
requirements. Such records shall be retained for a period of three
years following completion of the contract work and shall be
available at reasonable times and places for inspection by autho-
rized representatives of the SHA and the FHWA.
a. The records kept by the contractor shall document the
following:
(1) The number of minority and non-minority group
members and women employed in each work classification on the
project;
(2) The progress and efforts being made in cooperation
with unions, when applicable, to increase employment opportuni-
ties for minorities and women;
(3) The progress and efforts being made in locating,
hiring, training, qualifying, and upgrading minority and female
employees; and
(4) The progress and efforts being made in securing the
services of DBE subcontractors or subcontractors with meaningful
minority and female representation among their employees.
b. The contractors will submit an annual report to the SHA
each July for the duration of the project, indicating the number of
minority, women, and non-minority group employees currently
engaged in each work classification required by the contract work.
This information is to be reported on Form FHWA-1391. If on-the -
job training is being required by special provision, the contractor
will be required to collect and report training data.
III. NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all
related subcontracts of $10,000 or more.)
a. By submission of this bid, the execution of this contract or
subcontract, or the consummation of this material supply agree-
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ment or purchase order, as appropriate, the bidder, Federal-aid
construction contractor, subcontractor, material supplier, or
vendor, as appropriate, certifies that the firm does not maintain or
provide for its employees any segregated facilities at any of its
establishments, and that the firm does not permit its employees to
perform their services at any location, under its control, where
segregated facilities are maintained. The firm agrees that a
breach of this certification is a violation of the EEO provisions of
this contract. The firm further certifies that no employee will be
denied access to adequate facilities on the basis of sex or
disability.
b. As used in this certification, the term "segregated facilities"
means any waiting rooms, work areas, restrooms and washrooms,
restaurants and other eating areas, timeclocks, locker rooms, and
other storage or dressing areas, parking lots, drinking fountains,
recreation or entertainment areas, transportation, and housing
facilities provided for employees which are segregated by explicit
directive, or are, in fact, segregated on the basis of race, color,
religion, national origin, age or disability, because of habit, local
custom, or otherwise. The only exception will be for the disabled
when the demands for accessibility override (e.g. disabled
parking).
c. The contractor agrees that it has obtained or will obtain
identical certification from proposed subcontractors or material
suppliers prior to award of subcontracts or consummation of
material supply agreements of $10,000 or more and that it will
retain such certifications in its files.
IV. PAYMENT OF PREDETERMINED MINIMUM WAGE
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts exceeding
$2,000 and to all related subcontracts, except for projects located
on roadways classified as local roads or rural minor collectors,
which are exempt.)
1 _ General:
a. All mechanics and laborers employed or working upon
the site of the work will be paid unconditionally and not less often
than once a week and without subsequent deduction or rebate on
any account [except such payroll deductions as are permitted by
regulations (29 CFR 3) issued by the Secretary of Labor under the
Copeland Act (40 U.S.C. 276c)] the full amounts of wages and
bona fide fringe benefits (or cash equivalents thereof) due at time
of payment. The payment shall be computed at wage rates not
less than those contained in the wage determination of the
Secretary of Labor (hereinafter "the wage determination") which is
attached hereto and made a part hereof, regardless of any
contractual relationship which may be alleged to exist between the
contractor or its subcontractors and such laborers and mechanics.
The wage determination (including any additional classifications
and wage rates conformed under paragraph 2 of this Section IV
and the DOL poster (WH-1321) or Form FHWA-1495) shall be
posted at all times by the contractor and its subcontractors at the
site of the work in a prominent and accessible place where it can
be easily seen by the workers. For the purpose of this Section,
contributions made or costs reasonably anticipated for bona fide
fringe benefits under Section 1(b)(2) of the Davis-Bacon Act (40
U.S.C. 276a) on behalf of laborers or mechanics are considered
wages paid to such laborers or mechanics, subject to the provi-
sions of Section IV, paragraph 3b, hereof. Also, for the purpose of
this Section, regular contributions made or costs incurred for more
than a weekly period (but not less often than quarterly) under
plans, funds, or programs, which cover the particular weekly
period, are deemed to be constructively made or incurred during
such weekly period. Such laborers and mechanics shall be paid
the appropriate wage rate and fringe benefits on the wage
determination for the classification of work actually performed,
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without regard to skill, except as provided in paragraphs 4 and 5 of
this Section IV.
b. Laborers or mechanics performing work in more than one
classification may be compensated at the rate specified for each
classification for the time actually worked therein, provided, that
the employer's payroll records accurately set forth the time spent
in each classification in which work is performed.
c. All rulings and interpretations of the Davis-Bacon Act and
related acts contained in 29 CFR 1, 3, and 5 are herein incorpo-
rated by reference in this contract.
2. Classification:
a. The SHA contracting officer shall require that any class of
laborers or mechanics employed under the contract, which is not
listed in the wage determination, shall be classified in
conformance with the wage determination.
b. The contracting officer shall approve an additional
classification, wage rate and fringe benefits only when the
following criteria have been met:
(1) the work to be performed by the additional classifi-
cation requested is not performed by a classification in the wage
determination;
(2) the additional classification is utilized in the area by
the construction industry;
(3) the proposed wage rate, including any bona fide
fringe benefits, bears a reasonable relationship to the wage rates
contained in the wage determination; and
(4) with respect to helpers, when such a classification
prevails in the area in which the work is performed.
c. If the contractor or subcontractors, as appropriate, the
laborers and mechanics (if known) to be employed in the addition-
al classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer
agree on the classification and wage rate (including the amount
designated for fringe benefits where appropriate), a report of the
action taken shall be sent by the contracting officer to the DOL,
Administrator of the Wage and Hour Division, Employment Stan-
dards Administration, Washington, D.C. 20210. The Wage and
Hour Administrator, or an authorized representative, will approve,
modify, or disapprove every additional classification action within
30 days of receipt and so advise the contracting officer or will
notify the contracting officer within the 30-day period that additional
time is necessary.
d. In the event the contractor or subcontractors, as appro-
priate, the laborers or mechanics to be employed in the additional
classification or their representatives, and the contracting officer
do not agree on the proposed classification and wage rate
(including the amount designated for fringe benefits, where
appropriate), the contracting officer shall refer the questions,
including the views of all interested parties and the recommenda-
tion of the contracting officer, to the Wage and Hour Administrator
for determination. Said Administrator, or an authorized represen-
tative, will issue a determination within 30 days of receipt and so
advise the contracting officer or will notify the contracting officer
within the 30-day period that additional time is necessary
e. The wage rate (including fringe benefits where appropri-
ate) determined pursuant to paragraph 2c or 2d of this Section IV
shall be paid to all workers performing work in the additional
classification from the first day on which work is performed in the
classification.
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3_ Payment of Fringe Benefits:
a. Whenever the minimum wage rate prescribed in the
contract for a class of laborers or mechanics includes a fringe
benefit which is not expressed as an hourly rate, the contractor or
subcontractors, as appropriate, shall either pay the benefit as
stated in the wage determination or shall pay another bona fide
fringe benefit or an hourly case equivalent thereof.
b. If the contractor or subcontractor, as appropriate, does
not make payments to a trustee or other third person, he/she may
consider as a part of the wages of any laborer or mechanic the
amount of any costs reasonably anticipated in providing bona fide
fringe benefits under a plan or program, provided, that the Secre-
tary of Labor has found, upon the written request of the contractor,
that the applicable standards of the Davis-Bacon Act have been
met. The Secretary of Labor may require the contractor to set
aside in a separate account assets for the meeting of obligations
under the plan or program.
4. Apprentices and Trainees (Programs of the U.S. DOL)
and Helpers:
a. Apprentices:
(1) Apprentices will be permitted to work at less than
the predetermined rate for the work they performed when they are
employed pursuant to and individually registered in a bona fide
apprenticeship program registered with the DOL, Employment and
Training Administration, Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training, or
with a State apprenticeship agency recognized by the Bureau, or if
a person is employed in his/her first 90 days of probationary
employment as an apprentice in such an apprenticeship program,
who is not individually registered in the program, but who has been
certified by the Bureau of Apprenticeship and Training or a State
apprenticeship agency (where appropriate) to be eligible for
probationary employment as an apprentice.
(2) The allowable ratio of apprentices to journeyman-
level employees on the job site in any craft classification shall not
be greater than the ratio permitted to the contractor as to the entire
work force under the registered program. Any employee listed on
a payroll at an apprentice wage rate, who is not registered or
otherwise employed as stated above, shall be paid not less than
the applicable wage rate listed in the wage determination for the
classification of work actually performed. In addition, any appren-
tice performing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted
under the registered program shall be paid not less than the
applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the work
actually performed. Where a contractor or subcontractor is
performing construction on a project in a locality other than that in
which its program is registered, the ratios and wage rates (ex-
pressed in percentages of the journeyman-level hourly rate)
specified in the contractor's or subcontractor's registered program
shall be observed.
(3) Every apprentice must be paid at not less than the
rate specified in the registered program for the apprentice's level of
progress, expressed as a percentage of the journeyman-level
hourly rate specified in the applicable wage determination.
Apprentices shall be paid fringe benefits in accordance with the
provisions of the apprenticeship program. If the apprenticeship
program does not specify fringe benefits, apprentices must be paid
the full amount of fringe benefits listed on the wage determination
for the applicable classification. If the Administrator for the Wage
and Hour Division determines that a different practice prevails for
the applicable apprentice classification, fringes shall be paid in
accordance with that determination.
(4) In the event the Bureau of Apprenticeship and
Training, or a State apprenticeship agency recognized by the
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Bureau, withdraws approval of an apprenticeship program, the
contractor or subcontractor will no longer be permitted to utilize
apprentices at less than the applicable predetermined rate for the
comparable work performed by regular employees until an accept-
able program is approved.
b. Trainees:
(1) Except as provided in 29 CFR 5.16, trainees will not
be permitted to work at less than the predetermined rate for the
work performed unless they are employed pursuant to and
individually registered in a program which has received prior
approval, evidenced by formal certification by the DOL, Employ-
ment and Training Administration.
(2) The ratio of trainees to journeyman-level employees
on the job site shall not be greater than permitted under the plan
approved by the Employment and Training Administration. Any
employee listed on the payroll at a trainee rate who is not regis-
tered and participating in a training plan approved by the Employ-
ment and Training Administration shall be paid not less than the
applicable wage rate on the wage determination for the classifica-
tion of work actually performed. In addition, any trainee perform-
ing work on the job site in excess of the ratio permitted under the
registered program shall be paid not less than the applicable wage
rate on the wage determination for the work actually performed.
(3) Every trainee must be paid at not less than the rate
specified in the approved program for his/her level of progress,
expressed as a percentage of the journeyman-level hourly rate
specified in the applicable wage determination. Trainees shall be
paid fringe benefits in accordance with the provisions of the trainee
program. If the trainee program does not mention fringe benefits,
trainees shall be paid the full amount of fringe benefits listed on
the wage determination unless the Administrator of the Wage and
Hour Division determines that there is an apprenticeship program
associated with the corresponding journeyman-level wage rate on
the wage determination which provides for less than full fringe
benefits for apprentices, in which case such trainees shall receive
the same fringe benefits as apprentices.
(4) In the event the Employment and Training Adminis-
tration withdraws approval of a training program, the contractor or
subcontractor will no longer be permitted to utilize trainees at less
than the applicable predetermined rate for the work performed until
an acceptable program is approved.
c. Helpers:
Helpers will be permitted to work on a project if the
helper classification is specified and defined on the applicable
wage determination or is approved pursuant to the conformance
procedure set forth in Section IV.2. Any worker listed on a payroll
at a helper wage rate, who is not a helper under a approved defini-
tion, shall be paid not less than the applicable wage rate on the
wage determination for the classification of work actually per-
formed.
5. Apprentices and Trainees (Programs of the U.S. DOT):
Apprentices and trainees working under apprenticeship and
skill training programs which have been certified by the Secretary
of Transportation as promoting EEO in connection with Federal-
aid highway construction programs are not subject to the require-
ments of paragraph 4 of this Section IV. The straight time hourly
wage rates for apprentices and trainees under such programs will
be established by the particular programs. The ratio of apprentic-
es and trainees to journeymen shall not be greater than permitted
by the terms of the particular program.
6. Withholding:
August-1,2005
The SHA shall upon its own action or upon written request
of an authorized representative of the DOL withhold, or cause to
be withheld, from the contractor or subcontractor under this
contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime
contractor, or any other Federally-assisted contract subject to
Davis-Bacon prevailing wage requirements which is held by the
same prime contractor, as much of the accrued payments or
advances as may be considered necessary to pay laborers and
mechanics, including apprentices, trainees, and helpers, employed
by the contractor or any subcontractor the full amount of wages
required by the contract. In the event of failure to pay any laborer
or mechanic, including any apprentice, trainee, or helper, em-
ployed or working on the site of the work, all or part of the wages
required by the contract, the SHA contracting officer may, after
written notice to the contractor, take such action as may be
necessary to cause the suspension of any further payment,
advance, or guarantee of funds until such violations have ceased.
7. Overtime Requirements:
No contractor or subcontractor contracting for any part of
the contract work which may require or involve the employment of
laborers, mechanics, watchmen, or guards (including apprentices,
trainees, and helpers described in paragraphs 4 and 5 above) shall
require or permit any laborer, mechanic, watchman, or guard in
any workweek in which he/she is employed on such work, to work
in excess of 40 hours in such workweek unless such laborer,
mechanic, watchman, or guard receives compensation at a rate
not less than one-and-one-half times his/her basic rate of pay for
all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in such workweek.
8. Violation:
Liability for Unpaid Wages; Liquidated Damages: In the
event of any violation of the clause set forth In paragraph 7 above,
the contractor and any subcontractor responsible thereof shall be
liable to the affected employee for his/her unpaid wages. In
addition, such contractor and subcontractor shall be liable to the
United States (in the case of work done under contract for the
District of Columbia or a territory, to such District or to such
territory) for liquidated damages. Such liquidated damages shall
be computed with respect to each individual laborer, mechanic,
watchman, or guard employed in violation of the clause set forth in
paragraph 7, in the sum of $10 for each calendar day on which
such employee was required or permitted to work in excess of the
standard work week of 40 hours without payment of the overtime
wages required by the clause set forth in paragraph 7.
9. Withholding for Unpaid Wages and Liquidated Damages:
The SHA shall upon its own action or upon written request
of any authorized representative of the DOL withhold, or cause to
be withheld, from any monies payable on account of work
performed by the contractor or subcontractor under any such
contract or any other Federal contract with the same prime
contractor, or any other Federally-assisted contract subject to the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, which is held by
the same prime contractor, such sums as may be determined to
be necessary to satisfy any liabilities of such contractor or
subcontractor for unpaid wages and liquidated damages as
provided in the clause set forth in paragraph 8 above.
V. STATEMENTS AND PAYROLLS
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts exceeding
$2,000 and to all related subcontracts, except for projects located
on roadways classified as local roads or rural collectors, which are
exempt.)
1. Compliance with Copeland Regulations (29 CPR 3):
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The contractor shall comply with the Copeland Regulations of
the Secretary of Labor which are herein incorporated by reference.
2. Payrolls and Payroll Records:
a. Payrolls and basic records relating thereto shall be
maintained by the contractor and each subcontractor during the
course of the work and preserved for a period of 3 years from the
date of completion of the contract for all laborers, mechanics,
apprentices, trainees, watchmen, helpers, and guards working at
the site of the work.
b. The payroll records shall contain the name, social
security number, and address of each such employee; his or her
correct classification; hourly rates of wages paid (including rates of
contributions or costs anticipated for bona fide fringe benefits or
cash equivalent thereof the types described in Section 1(b)(2)(B)
of the Davis Bacon Act); daily and weekly number of hours
worked; deductions made; and actual wages paid. In addition, for
Appalachian contracts, the payroll records shall contain a notation
indicating whether the employee does, or does not, normally
reside in the labor area as defined in Attachment A, paragraph 1.
Whenever the Secretary of Labor, pursuant to Section IV,
paragraph 3b, has found that the wages of any laborer or
mechanic include the amount of any costs reasonably anticipated
in providing benefits under a plan or program described in Section
1(b)(2)(B) of the Davis Bacon Act, the contractor and each
subcontractor shall maintain records which show that the commit-
ment to provide such benefits is enforceable, that the plan or
program is financially responsible, that the plan or program has
been communicated in writing to the laborers or mechanics
affected, and show the cost anticipated or the actual cost incurred
in providing benefits. Contractors or subcontractors employing
apprentices or trainees under approved programs shall maintain
written evidence of the registration of apprentices and trainees,
and ratios and wage rates prescribed in the applicable programs.
c. Each contractor and subcontractor shall furnish, each
week in which any contract work is performed, to the SHA resident
engineer a payroll of wages paid each of its employees (including
apprentices, trainees, and helpers, described in Section IV, para-
graphs 4 and 5, and watchmen and guards engaged on work
during the preceding weekly payroll period). The payroll submitted
shall set out accurately and completely all of the information
required to be maintained under paragraph 2b of this Section V.
This information may be submitted in any form desired. Optional
Form WH-347 is available for this purpose and may be purchased
from the Superintendent of Documents (Federal stock number
029-005-0014-1), U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington,
D.C. 20402. The prime contractor is responsible for the submis-
sion of copies of payrolls by all subcontractors,
d. Each payroll submitted shall be accompanied by a
"Statement of Compliance," signed by the contractor or subcon-
tractor or his/her agent who pays or supervises the payment of the
persons employed under the contract and shall certify the follow-
ing:
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(3) that each laborer or mechanic has been paid not less
that the applicable wage rate and fringe benefits or cash equiva-
lent for the classification of worked performed, as specified in the
applicable wage determination incorporated into the contract.
a. The weekly submission of a properly executed certifica-
tion set forth on the reverse side of Optional Form WH-347 shall
satisfy the requirement for submission of the "Statement of
Compliance" required by paragraph 2d of this Section V.
f. The falsification of any of the above certifications may
subject the contractor to civil or criminal prosecution under 18
U.S.C. 1001 and 31 U.S.C. 231.
g. The contractor or subcontractor shall make the records
required under paragraph 2b of this Section V available for inspec-
tion, copying, or transcription by authorized representatives of the
SHA, the FHWA, or the DOL, and shall permit such repre-
sentatives to interview employees during working hours on the job.
If the contractor or subcontractor fails to submit the required
records or to make them available, the SHA, the FHWA, the DOL,
or all may, after written notice to the contractor, sponsor, applicant,
or owner, take such actions as may be necessary to cause the
suspension of any further payment, advance, or guarantee of
funds. Furthermore, failure to submit the required records upon
request or to make such records available may be grounds for
debarment action pursuant to 29 CFR 5.12.
VI. RECORD OF MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, AND LABOR
1. On all Federal-aid contracts on the National Highway
System, except those which provide solely for the installation of
protective devices at railroad grade crossings, those which are
constructed on a force account or direct labor basis, highway
beautification contracts, and contracts for which the total final
construction cost for roadway and bridge is less than $1,000,000
(23 CFR 635) the contractor shall:
a. Become familiar with the list of specific materials and
supplies contained in Form FHWA-47, "Statement of Materials and
Labor Used by Contractor of Highway Construction Involving
Federal Funds," prior to the commencement of work under this
contract.
b. Maintain a record of the total cost of all materials and
supplies purchased for and incorporated in the work, and also of
the quantities of those specific materials and supplies listed on
Form FHWA-47. and in the units shown on Form FHWA-47.
c. Furnish, upon the completion of the contract, to the SHA
resident engineer on Form FHWA-47 together with the data
required in paragraph 1b relative to materials and supplies, a final
labor summary of all contract work indicating the total hours
worked and the total amount earned.
2. At the prime contractor's option, either a single report
covering all contract work or separate reports for the contractor
and for each subcontract shall be submitted-
(1) that the payroll for the payroll period contains the
information required to be maintained under paragraph 2b of this
Section V and that such information is correct and complete;
(2) that such laborer or mechanic (including each helper,
apprentice, and trainee) employed on the contract during the
payroll period has been paid the full weekly wages earned, without
rebate, either directly or indirectly, and that no deductions have
been made either directly or indirectly from the full wages earned,
other than permissible deductions as set forth in the Regulations,
29 CFR 3;
VII. SUBLETTING OR ASSIGNING THE CONTRACT
1. The contractor shall perform with its own organization
contract work amounting to not less than 30 percent (or a greater
percentage if specified elsewhere in the contract) of the total
original contract price, excluding any specialty items designated by
the State. Specialty items may be performed by subcontract and
the amount of any such specialty items performed may be
deducted from the total original contract price before computing
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the amount of work required to be performed by the contractor's
own organization (23 CFR 635).
a. "Its own organization" shall be construed to include only
workers employed and paid directly by the prime contractor and
equipment owned or rented by the prime contractor, with or without
operators. Such term does not include employees or equipment of
a subcontractor, assignee, or agent of the prime contractor.
b. "Specialty Items" shall be construed to be limited to work
that requires highly specialized knowledge, abilities, or equipment
not ordinarily available in the type of contracting organizations
qualified and expected to bid on the contract as a whole and in
general are to be limited to minor components of the overall
contract.
2. The contract amount upon which the requirements set forth
in paragraph 1 of Section VII is computed includes the cost of
material and manufactured products which are to be purchased or
produced by the contractor under the contract provisions.
3. The contractor shall furnish (a) a competent superintendent
or supervisor who is employed by the firm, has full authority to
direct performance of the work in accordance with the contract
requirements, and is in charge of all construction operations
(regardless of who performs the work) and (b) such other of its
own organizational resources (supervision, management, and
engineering services) as the SHA contracting officer determines is
necessary to assure the performance of the contract.
4. No portion of the contract shall be sublet, assigned or
otherwise disposed of except with the written consent of the SHA
contracting officer, or authorized representative, and such consent
when given shall not be construed to relieve the contractor of any
responsibility for the fulfillment of the contract. Written consent will
be given only after the SHA has assured that each subcontract is
evidenced in writing and that it contains all pertinent provisions and
requirements of the prime contract.
VIII. SAFETY: ACCIDENT PREVENTION
1. In the performance of this contract the contractor shall
comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws governing
safety, health, and sanitation (23 CFR 635). The contractor shall
provide all safeguards, safety devices and protective equipment
and take any other needed actions as it determines, or as the SHA
contracting officer may determine, to be reasonably necessary to
protect the life and health of employees on the job and the safety
of the public and to protect property in connection with the
performance of the work covered by the contract.
2. It is a condition of this contract, and shall be made a
condition of each subcontract, which the contractor enters into
pursuant to this contract, that the contractor and any subcontractor
shall not permit any employee, in performance of the contract, to
work in surroundings or under conditions which are unsanitary,
hazardous or dangerous to his/her health or safety, as determined
under construction safety and health standards (29 CFR 1926)
promulgated by the Secretary of Labor, in accordance with Section
107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act
(40 U.S.C. 333).
3. Pursuant to 29 CFR 1926.3, it is a condition of this contract
that the Secretary of Labor or authorized representative thereof,
shall have right of entry to any site of contract performance to
inspect or investigate the matter of compliance with the construc-
tion safety and health standards and to carry out the duties of the
Secretary under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and
Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 333).
IX. FALSE STATEMENTS CONCERNING HIGHWAY
PROJECTS
August 1, 2005
In order to assure high quality and durable construction in
conformity with approved plans and specifications and a high
degree of reliability on statements and representations made by
engineers, contractors, suppliers, and workers on Federal-aid
highway projects, it is essential that all persons concerned with the
project perform their functions as carefully, thoroughly, and
honestly as possible. Willful falsification, distortion, or misrepre-
sentation with respect to any facts related to the project is a
violation of Federal law. To prevent any misunderstanding
regarding the seriousness of these and similar acts, the following
notice shall be posted on each Federal-aid highway project (23
CFR 635) in one or more places where it is readily available to all
persons concerned with the project:
NOTICE TO ALL PERSONNEL ENGAGED ON FEDERAL-AID
HIGHWAY PROJECTS
18 U.S.C. 1020 reads as follows:
"Whoever, being an officer, agent, or employee of the United
States, or of any State or Territory, or whoever, whether a person,
association, firm, or corporation, knowingly makes any false
statement, false representation, or false report as to the character,
quality, quantity, or cost of the material used or to be used, or the
quantity or quality of the work performed or to be performed, or the
cost thereof in connection with the submission of plans, maps,
specifications, contracts, or costs of construction on any highway
or related project submitted for approval to the Secretary of
Transportation; or
Whoever knowingly makes any false statement, false represen-
tation, false report or false claim with respect to the character,
quality, quantity, or cost of any work performed or to be performed,
or materials furnished or to be furnished, in connection with the
construction of any highway or related project approved by the
Secretary of Transportation; or
Whoever knowingly makes any false statement or false repre-
sentation as to material fact in any statement, certificate, or report
submitted pursuant to provisions of the Federal-aid Roads Act
approved July 21, 1916, (39 Stat. 355), as amended and supple-
mented;
Shall be fined not more that $10,000 or imprisoned not more
than 5 years or both. "
X. IMPLEMENTATION OF CLEAN AIR ACT AND FEDERAL
WATER POLLUTION CONTROL ACT
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all
related subcontracts of $100,000 or more.)
By submission of this bid or the execution of this contract, or
subcontract, as appropriate, the bidder, Federal-aid construction
contractor, or subcontractor, as appropriate, will be deemed to
have stipulated as follows:
1. That any facility that is or will be utilized in the performance of
this contract, unless such contract is exempt under the Clean Air
Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 1857 gi M., as amended by Pub.L.
91-604), and under the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as
amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 et sec., as amended by Pub.L. 92-500),
Executive Order 11738, and regulations in implementation thereof
(40 CFR 15) is not listed, on the date of contract award, on the
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) List of Violating
Facilities pursuant to 40 CFR 15.20.
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2. That the firm agrees to comply and remain in compliance with
all the requirements of Section 114 of the Clean Air Act and
Section 308 of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act and all
regulations and guidelines listed thereunder.
3. That the firm shall promptly notify the SHA of the receipt of any
communication from the Director, Office of Federal Activities, EPA,
indicating that a facility that is or will be utilized for the contract is
under consideration to be listed on the EPA List of Violating
Facilities.
4. That the firm agrees to include or cause to be included the
requirements of paragraph 1 through 4 of this Section X in every
nonexempt subcontract, and further agrees to take such action as
the government may direct as a means of enforcing such require-
ments.
XI. CERTIFICATION REGARDING DEBARMENT, SUSPENSION,
INELIGIBILITY AND VOLUNTARY EXCLUSION
1. Instructions for Certification - Primary Covered Transac-
tions:
(Applicable to all Federal-aid contracts - 49 CFR 29)
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective
primary participant is providing the certification set out below.
b. The inability of a person to provide the certification set
out below will not necessarily result in denial of participation in this
covered transaction. The prospective participant shall submit an
explanation of why it cannot provide the certification set out below.
The certification or explanation will be considered in connection
with the department or agency's determination whether to enter
into this transaction. However, failure of the prospective primary
participant to furnish a certification or an explanation shall disquali-
fy such a person from participation in this transaction.
c. The certification in this clause is a material representation
of fact upon which reliance was placed when the department or
agency determined to enter into this transaction. If it is later
determined that the prospective primary participant knowingly
rendered an erroneous certification, in addition to other remedies
available to the Federal Government, the department or agency
may terminate this transaction for cause of default.
d. The prospective primary participant shall provide immedi-
ate written notice to the department or agency to whom this
proposal is submitted if any time the prospective primary partici-
pant learns that its certification was erroneous when submitted or
has become erroneous by reason of changed circumstances.
e. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspend-
ed," "ineligible," "lower tier covered transaction," "participant,"
"person," "primary covered transaction," "principal," "proposal,"
and "voluntarily excluded," as used in this clause, have the
meanings set out in the Definitions and Coverage sections of rules
implementing Executive Order 12549. You may contact the
department or agency to which this proposal is submitted for
assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
f. The prospective primary participant agrees by submitting
this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be
entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency
entering into this transaction.
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tary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," provided by the
department or agency entering into this covered transaction,
without modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
h. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered
transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or volun-
tarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that
the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the
method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the
nonprocurement portion of the "Lists of Parties Excluded From
Federal Procurement or Nonprocurement Programs" (Nonprocure-
ment List) which is compiled by the General Services Administra-
tion.
1. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge
and information of participant is not required to exceed that which
is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course
of business dealings.
j. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph f of
these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or
agency may terminate this transaction for cause or default.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion--Primary Covered Transactions
1. The prospective primary participant certifies to the best of its
knowledge and belief, that it and its principals:
a. Are not presently debarred, suspended, proposed for
debarment, declared ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from
covered transactions by any Federal department or agency;
b. Have not within a 3-year period preceding this proposal
been convicted of or had a civil judgement rendered against them
for commission of fraud or a criminal offense in connection with
obtaining, attempting to obtain, or performing a public (Federal,
State or local) transaction or contract under a public transaction;
violation of Federal or State antitrust statutes or commission of
embezzlement, theft, forgery, bribery, falsification or destruction of
records, making false statements, or receiving stolen property;
c. Are not presently indicted for or otherwise criminally or
civilly charged by a governmental entity (Federal, State or local)
with commission of any of the offenses enumerated in paragraph
1 b of this certification; and
d. Have not within a 3-year period preceding this applica-
tion/proposal had one or more public transactions (Federal, State
or local) terminated for cause or default.
2. Where the prospective primary participant is unable to certify
to any of the statements in this certification, such prospective
participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
g. The prospective primary participant further agrees by
submitting this proposal that it will include the clause titled "Certifi-
cation Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and Volun-
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2. Instructions for Certification - Lower Tier Covered
Transactions:
August 1, 2005
agency with which this transaction originated may pursue available
remedies, including suspension and/or debarment.
(Applicable to all subcontracts, purchase orders and other lower
tier transactions of $25,000 or more - 49 CFR 29)
a. By signing and submitting this proposal, the prospective
lower tier is providing the certification set out below,
b. The certification in this clause is a material representation
of fact upon which reliance was placed when this transaction was
entered into. If it is later determined that the prospective lower tier
participant knowingly rendered an erroneous certification, in
addition to other remedies available to the Federal Government,
the department, or agency with which this transaction originated
may pursue available remedies, including suspension and/or
debarment.
c. The prospective lower tier participant shall provide
immediate written notice to the person to which this proposal is
submitted if at any time the prospective lower tier participant learns
that its certification was erroneous by reason of changed circum-
stances.
Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility
and Voluntary Exclusion--Lower Tier Covered Transactions:
1. The prospective lower tier participant certifies, by submission
of this proposal, that neither it nor its principals is presently
debarred, suspended, proposed for debarment, declared ineligible,
or voluntarily excluded from participation in this transaction by any
Federal department or agency.
2. Where the prospective lower tier participant is unable to
certify to any of the statements in this certification, such prospec-
tive participant shall attach an explanation to this proposal.
XII. CERTIFICATION REGARDING USE OF CONTRACT FUNDS
FOR LOBBYING
d. The terms "covered transaction," "debarred," "suspend-
ed," "ineligible," "primary covered transaction," "participant,"
"person," "principal," "proposal," and "voluntarily excluded," as
used in this clause, have the meanings set out in the Definitions
and Coverage sections of rules implementing Executive Order
12549. You may contact the person to which this proposal is
submitted for assistance in obtaining a copy of those regulations.
e. The prospective lower tier participant agrees by submit-
ting this proposal that, should the proposed covered transaction be
entered into, it shall not knowingly enter into any lower tier covered
transaction with a person who is debarred, suspended, declared
ineligible, or voluntarily excluded from participation in this covered
transaction, unless authorized by the department or agency with
which this transaction originated.
f. The prospective lower tier participant further agrees by
submitting this proposal that it will include this clause titled
"Certification Regarding Debarment, Suspension, Ineligibility and
Voluntary Exclusion-Lower Tier Covered Transaction," without
modification, in all lower tier covered transactions and in all
solicitations for lower tier covered transactions.
g. A participant in a covered transaction may rely upon a
certification of a prospective participant in a lower tier covered
transaction that is not debarred, suspended, ineligible, or volun-
tarily excluded from the covered transaction, unless it knows that
the certification is erroneous. A participant may decide the
method and frequency by which it determines the eligibility of its
principals. Each participant may, but is not required to, check the
Nonprocurement List.
h. Nothing contained in the foregoing shall be construed to
require establishment of a system of records in order to render in
good faith the certification required by this clause. The knowledge
and information of participant is not required to exceed that which
is normally possessed by a prudent person in the ordinary course
of business dealings.
1. Except for transactions authorized under paragraph a of
these instructions, if a participant in a covered transaction
knowingly enters into a lower tier covered transaction with a
person who is suspended, debarred, ineligible, or voluntarily
excluded from participation in this transaction, in addition to other
remedies available to the Federal Government, the department or
(Applicable to all Federal-aid construction contracts and to all
related subcontracts which exceed $100,000 - 49 CFR 20)
1. The prospective participant certifies, by signing and submit-
ting this bid or proposal, to the best of his or her knowledge and
belief, that:
a. No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be
paid, by or on behalf of the undersigned, to any person for
influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any
Federal agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of
Congress, or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection
with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making of any
Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of
any cooperative agreement, and the extension, continuation,
renewal, amendment, or modification of any Federal contract,
grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
b. If any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have
been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempt-
ing to influence an officer or employee of any Federal agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an
employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL,
"Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its
instructions.
2. This certification is a material representation of fact upon
which reliance was placed when this transaction was made or
entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for
making or entering into this transaction imposed by 31 U.S.C.
1352. Any person who fails to file the required certification shall
be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
3. The prospective participant also agrees by submitting his or
her bid or proposal that he or she shall require that the language of
this certification be included in all lower tier subcontracts, which
exceed $100,000 and that all such recipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
49 CFR Part 20 - Appendix A
CERTIFICATION REGARDING LOBBYING
Certification For Contracts, Grants, Loans, And Cooperative Agreements
' The undersigned certifies, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
(1) No Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid, by or on behalf of the
' undersigned, to any person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee
of an agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of
a Member of Congress in connection with the awarding of any Federal contract, the making
' of any Federal grant, the making of any Federal loan, the entering into of any cooperative
agreement, and the extension, continuation, renewal, amendment, or modification of any
Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement.
(2) if any funds other than Federal appropriated funds have been paid or will be paid to any
person for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a
Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a Member of
Congress in connection with this Federal contract, grant, loan, or cooperative agreement, the
undersigned shall complete and submit Standard Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report
Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions.
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(3) The undersigned shall require that the language of this certification be included in the award
' documents for all subawards at all tiers (including subcontracts, subgrants, and contracts
under grants, loans, and cooperative agreements) and that all subrecipients shall certify and
disclose accordingly.
This certification is a material representation of fact upon which reliance was placed when this
transaction was made or entered into. Submission of this certification is a prerequisite for making or
entering into this transaction imposed by section 1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to
file the required certification shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more
than $100,000 for each such failure.
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Signature/Authorized Certifying Official
Typed Name and Title
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Applicant/Organization
Date Signed
Statement for Loan Guarantees and Loan Insurance
The undersigned states, to the best of his or her knowledge and belief, that:
If any funds have been paid or will be paid to any person for influencing or attempting to influence
an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress,
or an employee of a Member of Congress in connection with this commitment providing for the
United States to insure or guarantee a loan, the undersigned shall complete and submit Standard
Form-LLL, "Disclosure Form to Report Lobbying," in accordance with its instructions. Submission
of this statement is a prerequisite for making or entering into this transaction imposed by section
1352, title 31, U.S. Code. Any person who fails to file the required statement shall be subject to a
civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.
Signature/Authorized Certifying Official
Applicant/Organization
Typed Name and Title
Date Signed
? SECTION IV
TECHNICAL
? SPECIFICATIONS
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' TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table of Contents:
' 1 SCOPE OF WORK ........................................................................................................... 1
1.1 SCOPE DESCRIPTION ............................................................................................... .. I
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK CHECKLIST ................................................................................ 1.7
2 FIELD ENGINEERING ................................................................................................ .. 3
2.1
2. LINE AND GRADE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR ............... 3
1.1 GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS ............................................................................. 4
2. 1.2 LAYOUT DATA ..................................................................... .. 4
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2.2
3 LINE AND GRADE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY ...............................
DEFINITION OF TERMS .. 4
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3.1 REFERENCE STANDARDS ....................................................................................... .. 4
' 3.2 ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS ......................................................................... .. 4
4 ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK ................................................................ 6
5 EXCAVATION FOR UNDERGROUND WORK .......................................................... 6
6 CONCRETE ......................................................................................................................7
7 EXCAVATION AND FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORK .......................................... 7
7.1 EXCAVATION .............................................................................................................. ..7
7.2 FORMS ...................................................
8 REINFORCEMENT .........................................................................................................8
8.1 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................... 8
9 OBSTRUCTIONS .............................................................................................................8
10 RESTORATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAYS, CURBS, SIDEWALKS
11 AND STREET PAVEMENT ............................................................................................ 8
WORK IN EASEMENTS OR PARKWAYS
................................................................. . 9
12 DEWATERING .................................................................................................................9
' 12.1 GENERAL .....................................................................................
12.2 PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ........................................................................................ 10
' 12.2.1 DEWATERING CONTROL ...................................................................................
12.2.2 GENERIC PERMIT FOR THE DISCHARGE OF PRODUCED GROUND 10
WATER FROMANYNON-CONTAMINATED SITE ACTIVITY ........................... 10
13 SANITARY MANHOLES .............................................................................................. 12
13.1 BUILT UP TYPE .......................................................................................................... 12
13.2 PRECAST TYPE .......................................................................................................... 13
' 13.2.1 MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT RINGS (GRADE RINGS) ........................................ 13
13.3 DROP MANHOLES ..................................................................................................... 14
13.4 FRAMES AND COVERS ............................................................................................ 14
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13.5 MANHOLE COATINGS .............................................................................................. 14
13.6 CONNECTIONS TO MANHOLES ............................................................................. 14
BACKFILL ...................................................................................................................... 14
STREET CROSSINGS, ETC ........................................................................................ 14
RAISING OR LOWERING OF SANITARY SEWER, STORM DRAINAGE
STRUCTURES ................................................................................................................ 15
16.1 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 15
UNSUITABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL ..................................................................... 15
17.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 15
17.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 15
UNDERDRAINS ....... • ..................................................................................................... 15
18.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 16
18.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 16
STORM SEWERS ..................................................................................................•....... 16
19.1 AS BUILT INFORMATION ......................................................................................... 16
19.2 TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 16
19.3 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 17
SANITARY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS .............................................................. 17
20.1 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 17
20.1.1 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE ........................................................................................ 17
20.1.2 FORCE MAIN PIPE ............................................................................................. 17
20.2 INSTALLATION .......................................................................................................... 18
20.2.1 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE ........................................................................................ 18
20.2.2 FORCEMAINPIPE ............................................................................................. 18
20.3 AS BUILT DRAWINGS ............................................................................................... 18
20.4 TESTING ...................................................................................................................... 18
20.4.1 TESTING OF GRAVITY SEWERS ........................................................................ 18
20.4.2 TESTING OF FORCE MAINS .............................................................................. 19
20.5 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 19
20.5.1 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE ........................................................................................ 19
20.5.2 FORCE MAIN PIPE ............................................................................................. 19
DRAINAGE .................... •...................................................•............................................ 19
ROADWAY BASE AND SUBGRADE ..........................................................•............... 19
22.1 BASE ............................................................................................................................ 19
22.1.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT FOR BASE AND REWORKED BASE ................... 21
22.1.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT FOR BASE AND REWORKED BASE ............................... 21
22.2 SUBGRADE ................................................................................................................. 21
22.2.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ................................................................................ 22
22.2.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ............................................................................................ 22
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS ................................................................... 22
23.1 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE ........................................................................................... 2
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23. 1.1 AGGREGATE ........................................................................................................ 22
23.1.2 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS ................................................................................. 22
23.2 HOT BITUMINOUS MIXTURES - PLANT, METHODS, EQUIPMENT &
QUALITY ASSURANCE ............................................................................................ 22
23.3 ASPHALT MIX DESIGNS AND TYPES .................................................................... 23
23.4 ASPHALT PAVEMENT DESIGNS AND LAYER THICKNESS ............................... 23
23.5 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS .................................................... 24
23.6 CRACKS AND POTHOLE PREPARATION .............................................................. 24
23.61 CRACKS ................................................................................................................ 24
23.62 POTHOLES ........................................................................................................... 24
23.7 ADJUSTMENT OF MANHOLES ............................................................................... 25
23.8 ADDITIONAL ASPHALT REQUIREMENTS ............................................................ 25
23.9 SUPERPAVE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE .................................................................... 26
23.10 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 26
23.11 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 26
24 ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT BID PRICE FOR ASPHALT .................................. 27
25 GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS .............................................................. 27
25.1 IRRIGATION ................................................................................................................ 27
25.1.1 DESCRIPTION ..................................................................................................... 27
25.1.2 PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................... 29
25.1.3 EXECUTION ......................................................................................................... 33
25.2 LANDSCAPE ............................................................................................................... 36
25.2.1 GENERAL ............................................................................................................. 36
25.2.2 PRODUCTS .......................................................................................................... 41
25.2.3 EXECUTION ......................................................................................................... 44
26 HDPE DEFORMED - REFORMED PIPE LINING ................................................... 51
26.1 INTENT ........................................................................................................................ 51
26.2 PRODUCT AND CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER ACCEPTABILITY ........................ 51
26.3 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 51
26.4 CLEANING/SURFACE PREPARATION .................................................................... 52
26.5 TELEVISION INSPECTION ....................................................................................... 52
26.6 LINER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 53
26.7 LATERAL RECONNECTION ..................................................................................... 53
26.8 TIME OF CONSTRUCTION ....................................................................................... 53
26.9 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................... 53
27 PLANT MIX DRIVEWAYS ........................................................................................... 53
27.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 54
27.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 54
28 REPORTING OF TONNAGE OF RECYCLED MATERIALS ................................ 54
29 CONCRETE CURBS ..................................................................................................... 54
29.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 54
29.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT .............................••.................................................................. 54
30 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS ......................................................... 54
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30.1 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS .......................................................................................... 54
30.2 CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS ......................................................................................... 55
30.3 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ...................................................................................... 55
30.4 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 55
31 SODDING ........................................................................................................................ 55
32 SEEDING ......................................................................................................................... 56
33 STORM MANHOLES, INLETS, CATCH BASINS OR OTHER STORM
STRUCTURES ................................................................................................................ 56
33.1 BUILT UP TYPE STRUCTURES ................................................................................ 56
33.2 PRECAST TYPE .......................................................................................................... 56
33.3 BASIS OF PAYMENT ................................................................................................. 57
34 MATERIAL USED ......................................................................................................... 57
35 CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ...................................... 57
36 STREET SIGNS .............................................................................................................. 57
37 AUDIONIDEO RECORDING OF WORK AREAS .................................................. 57
37.1 CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING ................................ 57
37.2 SCHEDULING OF AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING ................................................... 57
37.3 PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS ....................................................................... 57
37.4 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................... 58
37.5 RECORDED INFORMATION, AUDIO ...................................................................... 58
37.6 RECORDED INFORMATION VIDEO ....................................................................... 58
37.7 VIEWER ORIENTATION ............................................................................................ 58
37.8 LIGHTING ................................................................................................................... 58
37.9 SPEED OF TRAVEL .................................................................................................... 59
37.10 VIDEO LOG/INDEX ................................................................................................... 59
37.1 1 AREA OF COVERAGE ............................................................................................... 59
37.12 COSTS OF VIDEO SERVICES ................................................................................... 59
38 EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL ................................................................... 59
38.1 STABILIZATION OF DENUDED AREAS ................................................................. 59
38.2 PROTECTION AND STABILIZATION OF SOIL STOCKPILES ............................. 59
38.3 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STORM SEWER SYSTEMS .................................... 59
38.4 SEDIMENT TRAPPING MEASURES ........................................................................ 60
38.5 SEDIMENTATION BASINS ....................................................................................... 60
38.6 WORKING IN OR CROSSING WATERWAYS OR WATERBODIES ...................... 60
38.7 SWALES, DITCHES AND CHANNELS .................................................................... 60
38.8 UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION ....................................................... 61
38.9 MAINTENANCE ......................................................................................................... 61
38.1 0 COMPLIANCE .............................................................................................................61
39 UTILITY TIE IN LOCATION MARKING ................................................................. 64
40 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE AND GUARANTEE .................... 64
41 POTABLE WATERMAINS, RECLAIMED WATERMAINS AND
APPURTENANCES ....................................................................................................... 64
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41.1 SCOPE ..................... ......................................................................... ............................ 64
41.2 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 65
41.2.1 GENERAL .......................................................................... ................................... 65
41.2.2 PIPE MATERIALS AND FITTINGS .................................. ................................... 65
41.2.3 GATE VALVES ................................................................... ................................... 67
41.2.4 CALVE BOXES ................................................................... ................................... 67
41.2.5 HYDRANTS ........................................................................ ...................................67
41.2.6 SERVICE SADDLES .......................................................... ................................... 69
41.2.7 TESTS, INSPECTION AND REPAIRS ............................... ................................... 69
41.2.8 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS ............................................. ................................... 69
41.2.9 TAPPING SLEEVES .......................................................... ...................................70
41.2.10 BLOW OFF HYDRANTS ................................................... ................................... 70
41.3 CONSTRUCTION ........................................................................................................70
41.3.1 MATERIAL HANDLING .................................................... ................................... 70
41.3.2 PIPE LAYING .................................................................... ................................... 70
41.3.3 SETTING OF VALVES, HYDRANTS AND FITTINGS ...... ................................... 71
41.3.4 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING LINES ............................ ................................... 72
41.4 TESTS ...........................................................................................................................73
41.4.1 HYDROSTATIC TESTS ...................................................... ................................... 73
41.4.2 NOTICE OF TEST ............................................................. ................................... 73
41.5 STERILIZATION ......................................................................................................... 73
41.5.1 STERILIZING AGENT ....................................................... ................................... 73
41.5.2 FLUSHING SYSTEM ......................................................... ................................... 73
41.5.3 STERILIZATION PROCEDURE .......................................................................... 73
41.5.4 RESIDUAL CHLORINE TESTS ......................................... ................................... 73
41.5.5 BACTERIAL TESTS ........................................................... ................................... 74
41.6 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ....................................... .................................... 74
41.61 GENERAL .......................................................................... ................................... 74
41.6.2 FURNISHAND INSTALL WATER MAINS ........................ ................................... 74
41.63 FURNISHAND INSTALL FITTINGS ................................ ................................... 75
41.6.4 FURNISHAND INSTALL GATE VALVES COMPLETE WITHBOXESAND
COVERS ................................................................................................................ 75
41.6.5 FURNISHAND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS ................... .................................... 75
42 GAS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS .......................................... .................................... 75
43 TENNIS COURTS ...................................................................... .................................... 76
43.1 PAVED TENNIS COURTS ...................................................... .................................... 76
43.1.1 SOIL TREATMENTS ......................................................... .................................... 76
43.1.2 BASE COURSE ................................................................. .................................... 76
43.1.3 PRIME COAT ................................................................... .................................... 76
43.1.4 LEVELING COURSE ........................................................ ..
43.1.5 SURFACE COURSE ......................................................... .................................... 76
43.1.6 COLOR COAT .................................................................. .................................... 77
43.2 CLAY TENNIS COURTS ........................................................ .................................... 78
43.2.1 GENERAL ......................................................................... .................................... 78
43.2.2 SITE PREPARATION ........................................................ .................................... 79
43.2.3 SLOPE ............................................................................... ....................................79
43.2.4 BASE CONSTRUCTION ................................................... .................................... 80
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43.2.5 PERIMETER CURBING ................................................................................ ....... 80
43.2.6 SURFACE COURSE ...................................................................................... ....... 80
43.2.7 ROOT BARRIER ............................................................................................ ....... 80
43.2.8 FENCING ...................................................................................................... ....... 81
43.2.9 WINDSCREENS ............................................................................................. .......81
43.2.10 CO URT EQ UIPMENT ................................................................................... ....... 81
43.2.11 SHADE STRUCTURE .................................................................................... ....... 83
43.2.12 WATER SOURCE (Potable) ........................................................................... ....... 83
43.2.13 CONCRETE ................................................................................................... ....... 83
43.2.14 EXISTING SPORT TENNIS COURT LIGHTING ......................................... ....... 83
43.2.15 WATER COOLER .......................................................................................... ....... 84
43.2. 16 DEMONSTRATION ....................................................................................... .......84
43.2.17 WARRANTY .................................................................................................... .......84
44 WOR K ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL .................................................................. ....... 85
44.1 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL .. ....... 85
44.2 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN ....................................................... ....... 85
44.2.1 WORK ZONE SAFETY .................................................................................. ....... 85
44.3 RO ADWAY CLOSURE GUIDELINES ................................................................ ....... 86
44.3.1 ALL ROADWAYS ................................ ........................................ ....... 86
44.3.2 MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS, LOCAL COLLECTORS .......... ....... 86
44.3.3 MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS. .... ............................................ ....... 86
44.3.4 MAJOR ARTERIALS ...................................................................................... ....... 86
44.4 APPROVAL OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN ............................ ....... 86
44.5 INSPECTION OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATION ............. ....... 87
44.6 PAYMENT FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL ...................................... ....... 87
44.7 CERTIFICATION OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR..... ....... 87
45 CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE LINING .....................................•........................................ 87
45.1 INTENT ........................................................................................................................ 87
45.2 PRODUCT AND CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER ACCEPTABILITY ........................ 88
45.3 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 88
45.4 CLEANING/SURFACE PREPARATION ................................ 88
45.5 TELEVISION INSPECTION ....................................................................................... 89
45.6 LINER INSTALLATION ............................................................................................. 89
45.7 LATERAL RECONNECTION ..................................................................................... 89
45.8 TIME OF CONSTRUCTION ...............................•....................................................... 89
459 PAYMENT 89
46 SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYETHYLENE SLIPLINING ..........................
46.1 MATERIALS .....................................................................................................
461.1 PIPE AND FITTINGS ................................................................................
46.1.2 QUALITYCONTROL ................................................................................
461.3 SAMPLES ...................................................................................................
46.1.4 RE.IECTION ...............................................................................................
46.2 PIPE DIMENSIONS ..........................................................................................
46.3 CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES ......................................................................
46.3.1 HANDLING OF PIPE ................................................................................
463.2 REPAIR OF DAMAGED SECTIONS.. ... ............. .....................................
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46.3.3 PIPE.IOINING ..................................................................................................... 91
46.3.4 HANDLING OF FUSED PIPE ............................................................................. 91
46.4 SLIPLINING PROCEDURE ........................................................................................ 91
46.4.1 PIPE REQUIREMENTS AND DIMENSIONS ...................................................... 91
46.4.2 CLEANING AND INSPECTION. . ........................ ........................................... __ 91
46.4.3 INSERTION SHAFT AND EXCAVATIONS .......................................................... 92
464.4 INSERTION OF THE LINER ................................................................................ 92
46.4.5 CONFIRMATION OF PIPE SIZES ...................................................................... 92
464.6 UNDERDRAIN CONNECTIONS IF REQUIRED ................................................ 92
464.7 BACK-FILLING ..................................................................................................... 93
464.8 POINT REPAIR ..................................................................................................... 93
464.9 CLEAN UP OPERATIONS .................. ............................................................... 93
SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYVINYL CHLORIDE RIBBED PIPE ...................... 93
47.1 SCOPE .......................................................................................................................... 93
47.2 MATERIALS ................................................................................................................ 93
47.3 PIPE ..........................................................................................•--......................------..... 93
47.4 JOINING SYSTEM ...................................................................................................... 94
47.5 FITTINGS ..................................................................................................................... 94
GUNITE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................................................ 94
48.1 PRESSURE INJECTED GROUT .......................................................................•----..-- 94
48.2 REHABILITATION OF CORRUGATED METAL PIPE WITH GUNITE ................. 94
48.3 COMPOSITION ................•--..................................................................------................ 94
48.4 STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS ....................................•--............................--..----....... 95
48.5 MATERIALS ..........................................•--•-•--................................------........................ 95
48.6 WATER ..........................................................•---...............................-----....................... 95
48.7 REINFORCEMENT ...... 95
48.8 STORAGE OF MATERIALS ....................................................................................... 95
48.9 SURFACE PREPARATION ...............................................................•---...................... 96
48.10 PROPORTIONING ................................................................•-----•---............................. 96
48.11 MIXING ........................................................................................................................ 96
48.12 APPLICATION ............................................................................................................. 96
48.13 CONSTRUCTION JOINTS ......................................................................................... 97
48.14 SURFACE FINISH. ..........................................•--..................................----.................... 97
48.15 CURING ....................................................................................................................... 97
48.16 ADJACENT SURFACE PROTECTION ..................................................................... 97
48.1.7 INSPECTION ..................................................................•-............................---............ 98
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49.1 SCOPE AND INTENT ...---•--• ....................................................................................... 99
49.2 PAYMENT .................................................................................................................... 99
49.3 FIBERGLASS LINER PRODUCTS ............................................................................ 99
49.3.1 MATERIALS........... ................................ ......................................................... 99
49.3.2 INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION... ............. .......................... ...................... 100
49.4 STRONG SEAL MS-2 LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM .............................................. 100
49.4.1 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................101
49.5 INFILTRATION CONTROL ..........................................................................•........... 101
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49.6 GROUTING MIX ....................................................................................................... 101
49.7 LINER MIX .............................................................................................•----.............. 101
49.8 WATER ........................................................•.............................................................. 102
49.9 OTHER MATERIALS ................................................................................................ 102
49.10 EQUIPMENT ............................................................................................................. 102
49.11 INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION ....................................................................... 102
49.11.1 PREPARATION ................................................................................................... 102
49.11.2 MIXING ............................................................................................................... 103
49.11.3 SPRAYING .......................................................................................................... 103
49.11.4 PRODUCT TESTING ......................................................................................... 103
49.11.5 CURING ............................................................................................................. 103
49.11.6 MANHOLE TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE ...................................................... 104
49.12 INNERLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM ....... 1.04
49.12.1 SCOPE ................................................................................................................ 104
49.12.2 MATERIALS ........................................................................................................ 104
49.12.3 INSTALLATIONAND EXECUTION .................................................................. 106
50 PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS .......................................................................... 108
51 IN-LINE SKATING SURFACING SYSTEM ............................................................ 108
51.1 SCOPE ............................................................................................................... --- 108
51.2 SURFACE PREPARATIONS ..................................................................................... 109
51.2.1 ASPHALT ............................................................................................................ 109
51.2.2 CONCRETE ........................................................................................................ 10.9
51.2.3 COURT PATCHBINDER MIX ........................................................................... 109
51.3 APPLICATION OF ACRYLIC FILLER COAT ......................................................... 109
51.4 APPLICATION OF FORTIFIED PLEXIPAVE .......................................................... 110
51.5 PLEXIF.LOR APPLICATION .................................................................................... 110
51.6 PLAYING LINES ....................................................................................................... 110
51.7 GENERAL .................................................................................................................. 110
51.8 LIMITATIONS ........................................................................................................... 110
52 RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION .......................... 111
53 GABIONS AND MATTRESSES .................................................................................. 111
53.1 MATERIAL ................................................................................................................. 111
53.1.1 GABIONAND RENO MATTRESS MATERIAL ................................................... 111
53.1.2 GABIONAND MATTRESS FILLER MATERIAL :............................................... 113
53.1.3 MATTRESS WIRE ................................................................................................ 114
53.1.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC ........................................................................................ 114
53.2 PERFORMANCE ....................................................................................................... 114
54 LAWN MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS ........................................................... 115
54.1 SCOPE ........................................................................................................................ 115
54.2 SCHEDULING OF WORK ........................................................................................ 115
54.3 WORK METHODS .................................................................................................... 116
54.3.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING ........................................................................ 116
54.3.2 DUTIES PER SERVICE VISIT ............................................................................ .116
54.4 LITTER ....................................................................................................................... 116
54.5 VISUAL CHECK ....................................................................................................... 116
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PLANT TRIMMING AND PALM PRUNING
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54.8 PHOENIX SPECIES (CANARY DATE, INDIA DATE, PYGMY DATE, ETC.).....
DEBRIS REMOVAL .................................................................................................. 116
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54.9 TRAFFIC CONTROL ................................................................................................ 117
54.10 PEDESTRIAN SAFETY ............................................................................................ 117
54.11 PLANT FERTILIZATION .......................................................................................... 1.1.7
54.12 WEED REMOVAL IN LANDSCAPED AREA ......................................................... 117
54.13 MULCH CONDITION ............................................................................................... 117
' 54.14 REPAIR .................................................................... 117
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54.16 PALM FERTILIZATION ............................................................................................ 117
' 54.17 FREEZE PROTECTION ...................................................................... 117
54.18 LEVEL OF SERVICE ................................................................................................. 118
54.19 COMPLETION OF WORK ....................................................................................... 118
54.20 INSPECTION AND APPROVAL .............................................................................. 118
' 54.21 SPECIAL CONDITIONS ........................................................................................... 118
55 MILLING OPERATIONS ............................................................................................119
55.1 EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION & MILLED SURFACE ...................................... 119
55.2 ADDITIONAL MILLING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 119
' 55.3
55.4 SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS .................•--...........................---...............................
DISPOSABLE MATERIALS ..................................................................................... 1.20
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55.5 ADJUSTMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES .................. 120
55.6
55.7 ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY MANHOLES ............................................................
TYPES OF MILLING ................................................................................................ 120
120
55.8 MILLING OF INTERSECTIONS .............................................................................. 120
55.9 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT .................................................................................... 120
' 55.10 BASIS OF PAYMENT ............................................................................................... 121
56 CLEARING AND GRUBBING ................................................................................... 121
56.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT .................................................................................... 121
56.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ............................................................................................... 121
57 RIPRAP .........................................................................................................................
57.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT .................................................................................... 121
121
57.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT ............................................................................................... 121
' 58 TREATMENT PLANT SAFETY ................................................................................ 122
58.1 HAZARD POTENTIAL ............................................................................................. 122
' 58.2 REQUIRED CONTRACTOR TRAINING ................................................................
59 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS ........................................... 122
122
59.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENTT ....................................................... 123
' 60 SIGNING AND MARKING ......................................................................................... 123
60.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT ....................................................... 123
61 ROADWAY LIGHTING .............................................................................................. 123
61.1
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62.1 TREE BARRICADES .................................................................... ............... 123
62.2 ROOT PRUNING ......................................•------------...........................----------............... 124
62.3 PROPER TREE PRUNING ........................................................................................ 125
63 PROJECT WEB PAGES ..............................................................................................126
63.1 WEB PAGES DESIGN ..................................................•-------...............................--•--- 126
63.2 WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES ..................................................................... 126
63.3 THE SUN AND WAVES LOGO AND ITS USE ............................ ....................... 126
63.4 MAPS AND GRAPHICS ......................... ........ ........................................................... 126
63.5 INTERACTIVE FORMS ............................................................................................ 127
63.6 POSTING ....................................................................................................................127
63.7 WEB PAGES UPDATES ........................•---------...................................----................... 127
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1 SCOPE OF WORK
1.1 SCOPE DESCRIPTION
Project Name: CLEAR WATER BEACH BOAT RAMP
Project Number: 06-0049-MA
GENERAL:
The purpose of this project is to construct a new boat ramp at the east end of Bay Esplanade
Drive in Clearwater Beach. The work for this project consists of furnishing all site and plant labor,
equipment, materials, and all operations performed in connection with the construction of a new
reinforced concrete ramp combined with the installation of an articulating block mat system, in
accordance with the lines, grades, and dimensions shown on the construction plans and details. The
existing concrete ramp shall be removed in its entirety and disposed of. The lower portion of the
new boat ramp shall be installed using Articulating Concrete Block (ACB) revetment
systems/mattresses or approved equal. The Contractor shall acquire six (6) Shoreblock BD-600 CC
(bi-directional closed cell blocks) mattresses pre-assembled to the sizes and types specified in the
construction plans and details, or approved equal. Closed cell blocks are 6" x 15.875" x 15.875".
All six (6) ACB revetment mattresses shall be placed over a well-compacted base oferushed granite
in dry conditions. Replacement of a 20 feet long section of the existing seawall cap and adjacent
concrete sidewalk next to the existing floating dock, installation of a new small aluminum handrail
section and other miscellaneous work (barnacle removal, resealing existing seawall cap expansion
joints, etc.), are also included as a Lump Sum. All construction plans and details are numbered
2008057. Based on the field conditions encountered, any proposal of additional work, changes and
improvements of the construction details shall be reviewed and approved by the engineer of record
(EOR) and City Project Manager.
' Since the required work is inside Mandalay Channel, the Contractor shall contact the City
Harbormaster at 727-462-6954, and meet all marine safety requirements by developing a work
method to prevent any debris from falling into the State waters. Also, the Contractor shall use
' double floating turbidity barriers around the work area at all times, and shall comply with all
standards and requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection regarding water
quality.
' The Contractor shall take every action necessary to protect his work and workers, and the general
public from any harm during all phases of the work. Properties damaged or disrupted by
construction equipment will be restored to their original conditions at the Contractor's expense. All
' bidders shall pay attention to existing floating dock, asphalt road, curbs, sidewalks, pile caps,
utilities, existing landscaping and associated underground utility lines in the area of construction.
.PERMITS:
All environmental permits for the construction of the new boat ramp have been obtained. The
Contractor is responsible for obtaining any necessary National Pollutant and Discharge
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Elimination System (NPDES) permits from the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection/EPA. Furthermore, the Contractor shall obtain City of Clearwater "no fee" Building
and Clearing & Grubbing permits prior to any work activity. Sealed plans will be provided for
this purpose. The Contractor shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
pertinent to the work involved. As mentioned above, permit fees from the City of Clearwater
will be waived.
All permits are provided in Appendix at the end of Section IV - Technical Specifications. The
listed permits are as follows:
• Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Noticed General Permit,
File No. 52-0257722-001, issued 10/28/2008, expires 7/24/2011.
Dredge and Fill Permit No. DF1992-08, by Pinellas County Water and Navigation
Control Authority, issued 11/21/2008, expires 11/21/2011.
AS-BUILT CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS:
The Contractor is to provide "as-built drawings" per Section III, Article 2.11.
CLEARING & GRUBBING.
A Lump Sum is included in the proposal for areas that will need clearing & grubbing. Clearing
& grubbing shall include removal and disposal of the existing concrete ramp, necessary saw cuts,
and pavement restoration. It also includes removal of 20 linear feet of seawall cap and adjacent
sidewalk. These items are in addition to any other clearing & grubbing work that is covered in
Section IV, Article 56, and as necessary to construct the project.
GENERAL PUBLIC SAFETY.
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to take any and every necessary precautions and efforts
to protect the work, existing facilities, its workers/employees and the general public from any
harm until completion of the work. It should be noted that the project area is intensely used by
pedestrians, bicyclist, and motorists. The Contactor under Marine & Aviation and Parks &
Recreation Departments guidance shall install signs in advance at proper locations to inform
and direct pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorists. When the public requests information, the
Contractor shall answer professionally and courteously to all citizens. Questions that the
Contractor cannot answer or are of a controversial nature should be directed to the engineer of
record or City of Clearwater.
MAINTENANCE OFMARINE & VEHICULAR TRAFFIC (MOT):
A Lump Sum is included in the proposal for maintenance of marine & vehicular tra#ic at the job
site. The Contractor shall provide a MOT plan at the pre-construction conference with all necessary
precautions and measures for the protection of its work & workers, and the safety of the general
public. The MOT shall consist of providing, installing and maintaining pedestrian, vehicular,
and boar traffic control devices and signs. The Contractor shall maintain vehicular and
pedestrian access to the Recreation Center & Library, as well as access on Bay Esplanade Drive.
The Contractor shall notify Mr. William D. Morris, City Harbormaster, at telephone 727-462-
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6954, minimum 48 hours prior to any construction affecting marine/boat traffic in the Mandalay
Channel. Furthermore, all boat & vehicular traffzc control devices utilized during construction
' shall be provided by the Contractor and shall meet U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT) and City of Clearwater requirements. The Contractor
shall also coordinate with the USCG for issuance of a "Notice to Mariners " for the ongoing boat
ramp construction within Mandalay Channel.
• Furthermore, the Contractor shall notify City Harbormaster a minimum of one (1) week prior to
starting any construction affecting the existing floating dock area for work by others.
EXISTING UTILITIES & FACILITIES:
The Contractor shall locate all existing utilities and structures whether or not shown on the
construction plans. In order to locate all existing underground utility lines, the Contractor shall
contact "Locates" at 1-800-432-4770, a minimum of 5 business days prior to commencing any
work. Special attention is required for the Progress Energy sub-aqueous cable located
approximately 14 feet to the north of the boat ramp in the parking lot area.
• Furthermore, existing adjacent utilities and/or facilities such as the Recreation Center,
basketball court, parking lots to the west and north of the boat ramp, and seawalls on the
north and south sides, shall not be affected or endangered by any work done under this
contract. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to take whatever steps are
' necessary to protect them during the mobilization and entire construction work period.
The Contractor is responsible for any damages to the existing asphalt road, curbs,
' sidewalks, fences or any other City public or private facilities that are to remain in place.
Street pavement destroyed or damaged shall be replaced with the same type of material or
as per existing City, County or State standards.
' • Driveways, sidewalks and curbs destroyed or damaged during construction shall be
replaced and shall be of the same type of material as previous or as per existing City
and/or County standards, whichever provides the stronger and better repair.
In case that some facility and/or utility damages are identified during construction period,
the Contractor shall promptly provide replacements or repairs solely at his own expenses,
' to the satisfaction of the City and at no extra cost to the City and/or others.
' CONSTR UCTION ENGINEERING & INSPECTION CEI
City of Clearwater will perform the construction engineering & inspection services assisted by
the Ayres CEI representative. Mrs. Tara Kivett, City's Engineering Representative, at telephone
727-562-4750, will be the full-time City employee in responsible charge of the project. Ayres
Associates will provide post-design construction assistance as needed. As an essential part of the
CEI tasks, continuous control of materials shall be conducted and a Quality Control Plan (QCP)
' shall be provided by the Contractor. Furthermore, the Contractor shall submit the CP to the
FOR and the City for approval within 14 calendar days after the contract award. The Contractor
shall be responsible for the implementation of the QCP during the entire work period as to avoid
any construction deficiencies. The City and Ayres will provide the following CEI professional
services during entire construction period:
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• Administration - Assure that the Contractor's QCP is effectively and accurately
implemented and that the project is constructed in conformity with the approved permits,
construction plans, specifications and contract provisions. The Ayres CEI representative
will advise the City of any omissions, substitutions, defects and deficiencies noted in the
work of the Contractor and the corrective action taken. Work provided by the Ayres CEI
representative shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the satisfactory
execution of the construction contract.
• Survey Control -- The Ayres CEI representative with City's survey crew will use the
survey control baseline points and benchmarks established by the Contractor to make &
record measurements necessary to calculate and document quantities for pay items, make
& record pre-construction and final cross section surveys in areas where earthwork is
performed, and er orm engineering anal surve s as to veri the to sloped lane
sur ace o the 18-inch #57 compacted crushed granite prior to revetment mattresses
installation.
• On-site Inspection - City of Clearwater assisted by the Ayres CEI representative will
monitor the Contractor's on-site construction and Quality Control operations, inspect
materials entering the work area, and keep records of the Contractor's daily operations
and significant events during the entire work period. Presence of City & CEI staff shall
not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility in any way including site safety. The
Ayres CEI representative shall have authority to stop work for reasons related to quality
control and conformance to approved construction plans and specifications, but not for
safety violations (will notify the Contractor and Ciry if violations are observed).
• SamPhag & Testing - City of'Clearwater assisted by the Ayres CEI representative will be
responsible for the Quality Assurance (QA) sampling, testing, and verification of
certification of all materials & products delivered to the job site. The City and CEI
representative will perform QA to monitor the Contractor's Quality Control including for
production of concrete at the respective source. The staff will coordinate together the
sampling, testing, and verification by others of the materials & products. The above
procedures are to determine the acceptability of materials and completed work items.
• En ineerin Services - Shall include documenting significant project changes,
interpreting and reading plans, technical specifications and construction contract
provisions, making recommendations to the City to resolve construction contract
disputes, and maintaining an adequate level of surveillance of Contractor activities.
Engineer of record shall resolve conflicts during construction period that require a
decision. The Contractor shall submit a written request for clarification or conflict
resolution prior to starting the affected phase of construction. The project shall be
monitored by the CEI representative to determine whether construction activities violate
the conditions of any permits, including NPDES requirements, whereupon the Contractor
and the City will be notified for immediate resolution of the problem(s). The Contractor
shall be responsible for complying with the conditions of the permits, including any
sampling and documentation, and shall follow the conditions of all permits issued to the
City of Clearwater as if they were issued to the Contractor. The Ayres CEI representative
will analyze any changes and extra work that appear to be necessary and within the scope
and intent of the original construction contract (all recommended changes and/or extra
work must be approved by the City). Furthermore, for any work that will increase the
contract price, the Contractor shall obtain written direction and approval from the City
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prior to commencing. The Ayres CEI representative will assist the City in public
information services, if required, including newsletters and advice on responses to
inquiries from the public, public officials, and the news media. Ayres will maintain a
digital photo log throughout the construction period.
A schedule of Ayres CEI personnel, their respective areas of'responsibility, the phases of
' construction where their presence is required, and certification requirements will be provided
to the Contractor at the project's pre-construction conference.
CONTRACTOR'S MINIMUM UALITY CONTROL TASKS.
' The Contractor shall inspect for compliance with contract requirements and record the inspection of
all operations, including at least among others the following:
• Bedding compaction.
' • Placement of the filter fabric on the prepared & compacted bedding surface.
• Fracture verification of individual concrete blocks and filter fabric soundness for lack of defects
in these two materials.
• Cables and fittings with breaking strength.
• Assembly of cellular concrete blocks bound by stainless steel cables to form cellular concrete
mattresses.
' • Preparation o the to sloped lane sur ace to install cellular concrete mattresses, and grouting
connections between mats.
• Embedment of mattresses in the peripheral anchoring trenches.
BOAT RAMP HYDRA ULIC DESIGN.
Boat ram hydraulic design conforms to the FHWA H draulic En ineerin Circular LEE) 18,
"Evaluatin Scour at Brid es ".
SHOP DRAWINGS:
The shop drawings shall include mat layout details, mat anchoring details in termination trenches,
grout joint connection between mats using cable clamps, mat helical anchor connection details, and
other details as necessary. The Contractor is required to submit shop drawings and samples as
indicated in the plans and/or technical specifications, for review and approval by Ayres and/or
City Project Manager. All shop drawings shall be signed & sealed by a Professional Engineer
registered in the State of Florida. At least 14 calendar days prior to the start of shop assembly of
the cellular concrete mats, the Contractor shall submit seven (7) copies of each shop drawing
directly to Ayres Associates and one (1) copy to the City Project Manager. Allow for 14
calendar days for review from the time they are received. For all work requiring Contractor's
engineering services, the Contractor shall provide signed & sealed calculations and drawings by
a Professional Engineer licensed in the State of .Florida (Specialty Engineer). However, Ayres'
review and approval of the shop drawings & samples will only be to determine if the items
covered by the submittals will - after installation and incorporation into the work - conform to
the information given in the contract documents and be compatible with the design concept of
the completed project as a functioning whole required in the contract documents. Furthermore,
for the newly proposed boat ramp and in accordance with the technical specifications and drawings,
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the Contractor shall submit Producer's catalog cuts, materials and products data, concrete mix
designs with test results attesting the required strength, and any other information necessary to
complete the work and carry out all requirements specified in various sections throughout the
project.
MISCELLANEOUS WORK:
• An existing 20" x 15" x 20- feet long southeastern sheet pile cap at the floating dock
shall be replaced in accordance with details on Sheet 5-12.
• A new handrail located as shown on Sheet 5-12, shall be installed in accordance with
FDOT Standard, Index 870, matching the dimensions and height of the existing adjacent
railing system.
• After removal of the existing 20 feet long concrete sidewalk adjacent to the newly
proposed sheet pile cap (Sheet 5-12), a new 5 -feet wide concrete sidewalk shall be
poured-in-place in accordance with the City of Clearwater standard details, Index No.
109, Sheet I of 3, attached to Appendix.
• Seawall cap expansion joints shall be sealed with preformed joint .filler. All joints
between the sheet piles within the construction limits shall be sealed with SIKAFLEX-1 a
or approved equal and shall be installed in accordance with Sika guidelines, methods,
procedures and specifications. Remove all seawall barnacles within construction limits.
A Lump Sum item is included in the proposal for all miscellaneous work.
MANATEE PROTECTION.•
The Contractor shall. a) be held responsible for any manatees harmed, harassed, or killed as a
result of project construction; b) post signs in the waterway to safeguard manatees in the
project area (specific warning sign and design placement is a condition of the Water
Management District); c) post the manatee hotline number, 1-888-400-FWCC, on-site for
information with manatee problems; d) conduct a visual survey of the affected areas prior to
demolition activity to determine if any manatees are present (if manatees are present, cease
work until they are safely out of the area); e) operate all vessels associated with the project at
"no wakefidle" speed at all times; and fJ cease all construction activity in open water when a
manatee is sighted within 300 feet of the project area (construction may not resume until the
manatee has departed the area).
• Telephone reports must be made immediately by the Contractor to the FWCC & US
Fish & Wildlife Service, 1-352-563-2088, in the event of any injury, collision with, or
killing of manatees, and no construction debris shall be disposed into the water.
SEDIMENT & EROSION CONTROL:
A Lump Sum is included in the proposal for areas that will need sediment & erosion control. The
CONTRACTOR shall control turbidity resulting from construction activities and shall place
double floating turbidity barriers to encompass the construction zone. The Contractor shall
prevent the flow and movement of dirt/sand into adjacent storm systems. Sediment traps such as
rock bags and double silt fences shall be placed around all existing storm structures and
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maintained until the work is completed. The Contractor is to perform his work in accordance
with the City standards and specifications (Section IV, Article 38). All storm structures shall be
located and identified both by the City and Contractor prior to commencing any work activity.
The Contractor shall place filter material under the grates of all identified inlets. Furthermore,
all erosion and siltation control devices shall be checked regularly especially after each rainfall,
shall be cleaned out thereafter, and repaired if required.
• As to protect the existing seagrass, the Contractor shall carefully place the double
.floatim, turbidity harriers around the proposed boat ramp without disrupting the
seagrass area.
Water turbidi shall be measured and controlled outside the work area throughout the
construction period, in accordance to the conditions contained in the project
Environmental Resource Permit.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE & PROGRESS MEETINGS:
A pre-construction conference will be held to discuss project coordination, traffic control,
' maintenance of boat traffic, and other items of direct interest to the progress of this project. Pre-
construction meeting will be held after contract award with all parties' representatives, so as to
discuss the details of the work. All parties are required to have their supervisors attending that
' meeting. After commencement of construction, the Contractor may ask for a progress meeting at
any time to discuss the project or to work out problems that may arise during the course of the
work. The City may also request regular progress meetings (e.g. weekly or bi-weekly) during the
1 construction period.
RECYCLED MATERIALS:
' A recycled material is any material reused in any manner by diverting it from disposal at public
landfills, incinerators, or solid waste facilities. The Contractor shall report the tonnage of all
' recycled materials such as concrete and asphalt. Clean earth that is not disposed of to a landfill
or incineration shall not be considered a recyclable material. The Contractor is responsible to
attach to the monthly request for progress payments a report with the approximate tonnage of
any recyclable debris and materials removed from the job site. The City uses this information for
reporting recycling tonnage to the State of Florida.
' CONSTRUCTION INSPECTION & OVERTIME:
For construction work inspection, the Contractor shall take directions only from the City
Inspector, Ayres CEI representative or City Project Manager. Furthermore, the City of
Clearwater does not have sufficient funding to allow for overtime construction inspection.
• The Contractor is encouraged to perform all work that may require immediate inspection
' during normal working hours, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM,
excluding weekends and holidays. Should overtime inspection be required, a charge of
$100.001hour will be applied. The Contractor may perform work that does not require
1 immediate inspection at his discretion.
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WORKACCEPTANCE:
The Contractor is responsible for all work until final acceptance by the City. Any new work
damaged after completion or damages to the existing structures shall be the responsibility of the
Contractor to repair/replace respective parts to the satisfaction of the Ayres CEI representative,
City Project Manager or "others ", at no extra cost to the City or "others ".
SITE MAINTENACE & RESTORATION SOLID WASTE REPORTING:
Because of very special job location conditions, the Contractor shall keep the premises daily free of
any accumulated waste materials or rubbish caused by his work. The Contractor shall make sure
that his activity will not interfere in any way with the Recreation Center personnel, daily ongoing
activities, events, and programs. Debris removal and disposal of will be the responsibility of the
Contractor, and shall be done in accordance with all requirements of the regulatory agencies. After
completion and before the final payment, the Contractor shall restore all work areas to the
original conditions to the satisfaction of the Parking System Manager, Marine & Aviation
Department, and Parks & Recreation Department. This shall include general clean up of the job
site, removal of any temporary facilities, and work adjustments to match previous conditions or
better.
The Contractor is required to attach to the monthly invoice for progress payments, a report with
the approximate tonnage of any debris and materials removed from the site and diverted from
delivery to the solid waste facilities or land disposal areas, to recycle usage. This information is
to be included in the City of Clearwater recycle tonnage report to the State of Florida.
B UILDERS RISK.•
The City does not assume any builders risk for the Contractor's work. The Contractor is
responsible for the work product until final acceptance of the work.
SITE LOCATION & ACCESS.
For the site location of the proposed work area, please see Location Map on Sheet S-2. Access to
the work sites shall be over public streets and highways. Any damages to existing pavement surface
and base, or other surface improvements outside the contract pay limits attributable to the
Contractor's activities, shall be restored to like-new conditions by the Contractor at his own expense.
SITE INSPECTION & PRE-BID CONFERENCE:
The Contractor is required to visit the project site prior to the bid submittal in order to get
familiarized with the existing conditions. Furthermore, during this inspection the Contractor shall
determine if the existing conditions and access to the job site are appropriate for all equipment
necessary to do the work. Furthermore, attendance to the pre-bid conference is mandatou to
bid on this project.
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CONTACT PERSONS:
Any questions regarding the engineering design and proposal, permitting, etc., should be directed
to Mr. Hisham Sunna, Ayres Associates, at telephone number 813-978-8688, Mrs. Tara Kivett,
City's Engineering Representative at telephone number 727- 562-4750.
+ For public information services, Ayres Associates Inc. will assist the City as needed,
however, Ayres shall direct all requests from the media to Mr. Michael Quillen, City
Engineer, at telephone 727-562-4750, or Mrs. Joelle Wiley Castelli, Public
Communications Director, at telephone 727-562-4881.
REPRESENTATIVE OF CONTRACTOR:
The Contractor shall assign responsible person(s) who shall be at the construction site at all times
that work is progressing. The name(s) and position(s) shall be submitted to Ayres and City
1 Project Manager at the time of the pre-construction conference. The Contractor shall not change
the person(s) without written approval by the City.
I PROPOSAL & BID ITEMS:
The Proposal includes mobilization, maintenance of traffic, erosion control, clearing & grubbing,
miscellaneous work and a 10% contingency as Lump Sums. The rest of the items have estimated
quantities and are provided as separate items with respective Unit Prices. The Contractor's
attention is called to the fact that the quantities included in the proposal are approximate and are
1 given only as a basis of calculation upon which the award of the contract is to be made. The City
does not assume any responsibility that the final quantities will remain in strict accordance with
estimated quantities, nor shall the Contractor plead misunderstanding or deception because of
such estimate of quantities. As such, the Contractor shall only be paid for the actual work
performed in the field. The bid prices shall include all materials, labor and equipment required
to complete the work according to technical specifications and approved construction drawings.
PAYMENTS.
' Progress payments on account of unit price work will be based on the number of units
completed. The Contractor shall submit (not more often than once a month) to Ayres and the
City of Clearwater for review an invoice or payment filled out and signed by the Contractor,
covering the work completed as of the 25` of each month and accompanied by such supporting
documentation as is required by Ayres and/or the City based on the contract documents. Unless
otherwise stated in the contract documents, payment will not be made for material and
' equipment not incorporated in the work. Payment will only be made for that portion of the work
that is fully installed including all materials, labor and equipment. No ro ress a ment shall be
construed to be acceptance o an portion o the work under contract.
+ The estimated quantities of items of unit price work are not guaranteed and are solely for
the purpose of comparison of bids and determining an initial contract cost.
Determinations of the actual quantities and classifications of unit price work performed
by the Contractor will be made by Ayres and the City of Clearwater. Each unit price will
be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be adequate to cover
Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item. Prior to final
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payment, a Change Order will be issued as recommended by Ayres and the City of
Clearwater to reflect actual amounts owed to the Contractor on account of all work
actually performed, and the contract cost shall be correspondingly adjusted.
MOBILIZATION:
Mobilization shall include all preparatory work and operations such as moving personnel,
equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site, performing audio/video taping, safety
equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary and other facilities, and the costs of bonds, required
insurance, and any other pre-construction expense necessary for the start of the work except the
cost of construction materials.
PRODUCT & MATERIAL SAMPLES.
The sources from which the Contractor proposes to obtain materials shall be selected well in
advance of the time when the materials will be required in the work. Product literature and suitable
samples of the concrete closed cell blocks, stainless steel cables, washers, crimped buttons and
clams aluminum sleeves galvanized anchors and alter fabric, shall be submitted to the Ci or
a roval prior to delive o an such material to the iob site. Furthermore #57 crushed
granite/stone, rubble stone, and clean fill material samples are required as well. All samples shall
be provided by the Contractor and delivered at his expense to a point designated by the City at least
14 calendar days in advance of the time when the placing of the concrete mattresses is expected to
begin.
DELIVERY. STORAGE & HANDLING:
ACB revetment mattresses shall be handled in such a manner as to ensure delivery to the site in
sound, undamaged condition. Furthermore, all materials referenced above and delivered to the lob
site shall be ins ecsed or damage, unloaded and stored ro erl .
• Mattresses shall not be stored directly on the ground without a fabric or plastic liner beneath,
and shall be kept free of dirt and debris. Synthetic geotextiles that are not to be installed
immediately shall be protected from the direct sunlight.
CELLULAR CONCRETE BLOCKS.
Concrete shall conform to ACI requirements for normal weight concrete with calcium nitrite
corrosion inhibitor and shall have a minimum compressive strength of 5,500 PSI at 28 days
when tested in accordance with ASTM C 140-96B. Aggregate shall meet the requirements of
ASTM C 33. Grading shall be reasonably consistent and well graded from the maximum size,
which can be conveniently handled with available equipment. The blocks shall be either wet cast
using concrete as specified herein, or formed by a vibratory block-forming machine. Cellular
concrete blocks shall be interlocking with penetrations for revetment cables necessary to bind the
individual blocks into mattresses in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. Cable
penetrations shall prevent any exposure of cables to potential UV degradation within the
dimensions of the individual blocks. All blocks shall be 6" x 15.875" x 15.875" with bi-
directional closed cells capable of articulation when formed into mattresses. The weight of the
blocks shall be 101 - 108 lbs.
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STAINLESS STEEL CABLES & FITTINGS:
The concrete blocks shall be bound into mats by the use of stainless steel cables and fittings.
Revetment cables shall be placed in both the longitudinal and transverse directions. Individual
blocks shall be interconnected in two (2) directions. Fittings such as sleeves, washers and crimped
buttons, etc., shall be in accordance with the Manufacturer's recommendations.
• Cables and fittings shall exhibit well to excellent resistance to most concentrated acids,
alkalis and solvents. They shall be impervious to rot, mildew and degradation associated
with marine organisms. Cables shall be the same size in both the longitudinal and transverse
directions. The materials used in the construction o the cables & attin s shall not be
adversel a ected b continuous immersion in salt waters.
MATANCHORS & ANCHORING:
Anchoring cable concrete mats offers additional stability and durability, protection and safety.
Cellular concrete mattresses shall be anchored on perimeter by fastening the exposed revetment
cables to the anchors driven into the trenches as shown on the plans. A peripheral portion of the
assembled mattresses shall be buried in anchor trenches as shown on Sheet S-7. Anchors shall be of
the helical type and shall be installed at locations and intervals as shown on the plans (including
corners) and per the approved shop drawings. The anchors shall be screw type helix anchors and
shall conform to ASTM A36-08 and analvized. Anchor helix shall be pitch-controlled to ensure
' maximum holding capacity. All anchors shall have a minimum pull resistance of 2,000 pounds, a
minimum embedment depth of 5 -feet and shall be attached to the cellular concrete block revetment
system in a manner that will achieve little or no slack in the revetment cable. Material options for
the cellular concrete mattress anchors shall be as per Manufacturer's recommendation when used in
salt waters. Contractors without previous experience installing this production shall secure job-site
technical assistance by the Manufacturer to help successful Bidder/Contractor follow
Manufacturer's recommendations and instructions in order to implement correct construction
procedures. After the final installation of the flexible mat and when anchorage system is complete,
the two 6-inch reinforced eastern triangular corners shall be covered with cast-in-place 5,500 PSI
Class Iv concrete. Three (3) days after concrete placement, all trenches shall be filled with #57
compacted crushed granite bedding and topped with stone rubble riprap (Detail C, Sheet S-9).
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GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC:
The geotextile filter is used as a permeable separator to prevent inter-mixing of dissimilar materials
such as bedding & base. The falter fabric shall meet the minimum physical requirements and
performance when tested in accordance with ASTM D-4873, Guide for Identification, Storage,_ and
Handling o Geotextiles. The filter fabric shall be composed of synthetic fibers formed into a woven
or nonwoven fabric. Fibers used in the manufacture of the geotextile shal I be composed of (at least
85% by weight) polyolefins, polyesters, or polyamides. The fabric shall be free of defects or flaws
that significantly may affect its physical properties. The geotextile rolls shall be furnished with
?. suitable wrapping for protection against moisture and extended ultraviolet exposure prior to
placement. Rolls shall be stored in a manner that protects them from the elements. If stored
outdoors, rolls shall be elevated and protected with a waterproof cover.
• At the time of installation, the filter fabric shall be rejected if it has been removed from its
protective cover for over 72 hours or has defects such as tears, punctures, or any other
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damages incurred during manufacture, transportation or storage. Only Ayres and/or City,'s
authorized personnel including City Project Manager can approve a torn or punctured
section of fabric to be repaired by placing a filter fabric patch over the damaged area prior to
placing the granite base layers or the mats. The patch shall be large enough to overlap a
minimum of three (3) feet in all directions.
ACB REVETMENT M4T SYSTEM.•
In recent years ACB revetment systems have provided innovative and cost-effective solutions for a
diversified range of engineering projects, among those being cable stayed articulating concrete
block revetment systems used for boat ramps.
ACB mats have been successfully used by the City of Clearwater in similar applications and proven
in the laboratory and the field as a technical solution against effects of boat wakes, wave energy, and
boat scouring in shallow waters, which all are main damage producers for this type of structure.
The mat systems shall be built based on shop drawings signed & sealed by a Professional
Engineer registered in the State of Florida. A job-site inspection by each Contractor/Bidder is
recommended prior to the bid submittal.
+ A square footage is included in the proposal for areas using ACB mat systems. A mat
system completely installed, includes mattresses fabrication & delivery, lay down over
geotextile fabric, cable end connections, helical anchors installation, peripheral trench
anchoring, concrete closures and all 6-inch wide grouting joints between mats.
CONTRACTOR'S PRE-QUALIFICATION:
The City of Clearwater standard pre-qualification is required for this project. Qualification
applications for new Contractors are available at request from Mrs. Alice Eckman at telephone 727-
562-4509. Qualified and approved Contractors by the City in the construction category of Marine
Construction - who have had previous experience with similar jobs - are encouraged to bid.
However, other City qualified Contractors in the construction categories work may bid too,
provided they could demonstrate that they have secured job-site technical assistance from the
Manufacturer to help implement correct construction procedures contained in the project.
CELLULAR CONCRETE MATTRESSES:
The ACB mattresses type, number and dimensions shall be as shown on Sheet S-8, shall be
fabricated at the Manufacturer's plant or another approved location, and shall be capable of being
transported without special permitting. The mattresses shall be Shoreblock BD-600 CC type or
approved equal. Cellular concrete mattresses shall be pre-manufactured as an assembly of concrete
blocks when connected by the use of revetment stainless steel cables. Two (2) inte rag l longitudinal
cables as well as one 1 inte al transverse cable per block are required. No partial or hal blocks
will be allowed. The final revetment system must be tied continuously throughout with cables in
both directions. Proposed equals other than Shoreblock BD-600 CC type must be approved by
Ayres and the City Project Manager a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior to bid opening
date. Ayres and the City Project Manager reserve the right to accept or reject any proposed equal
cellular concrete mattress system for reasons including but not limited to previous performance
record, appropriate and applicable testing, bi-directional strength of mat, hydraulic performance
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characteristics, and qualified technical support. For information that must be included for approval,
?. see Documentation of Testing & Performance below.
DOCUMENTATION OF TESTING & PERFORMANCE:
The following information must be included in the submittal to be considered for approval:
The Contractor shall provide to Ayres & the City all test results documenting that the
revetment system has been tested under controlled flow conditions for hydraulic performance
characteristics in accordance with FHWA-RD-89-199.
a All stainless steel and/or aluminum/galvanized hardware and fittings (cables, clamps, sleeves,
helical anchors, etc), shall be accompanied by mill's certification.
+ The Contractor shall provide to Ayres & the City documentation (with contact names and phone
numbers) that the revetment system has been successfully utilized on three similar projects of
greater area than the present project.
The Contractor shall submit Manufacturer's certification that the cellular concrete revetment
mattresses and its components meet the requirements of these technical specifications.
MANUFACTURER:
Shoreblock BD cellular concrete block mattresses can be obtained from SHORETEC, L.L. C. at 510
O'Neal Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70819, telephone 225-408-1444, or ACF Environmental, Inc. at
1500 Dolgner Place, Sanford, FL 32771, telephone 321-604-0868. Shoreblock BD concrete cells
are manufactured with tapered sides and a notch & key interlock system. For this reason, the
units are made with high strength precision molded concrete. Perpendicular cable ducts run
through the concrete blocks permitting cables to be threaded through in order to obtain a cabled
I mattress shop assembled that is delivered to the job site thereafter.
MAT SHOP-FABRICATION:
Six (6) mats, with dimensions as given on Sheet S-8 are required for the boat ramp. All mattresses
shall be pre-assembled using closed cellblocks. Stainless steel cables shall be used two ways
through the concrete blocks to form the mats. Once assembled, the mats are ready for transportation
to the job site. The interlocking blocks and two-way stainless steel cables allow the mat to articulate
and to follow the bedding. Lateral cable connections between adjacent mattresses with crimped
sleeves over both cables, shall ensure continuous strength throughout the entire revetment system
(see details on Sheet 5-10).
SITE EXCAVATION & PREPARATION:
A cubic yardage is included in the proposal for areas that will need excavation. Excavation shall
include removal and disposal of any soil, concrete, rocks and other debris that are excavated
beneath the bedding elevation or beyond what is considered Clearing & Grubbing. The existing
concrete ramp shall be removed in its entirety. The Contractor shall excavate to the lines &
elevations according to Section A-A, Sheet S-6. All excavation operations shall be performed in
accordance with all applicable permit provisions. Soil material resulting from excavation shall
be hauled and disposed of by the Contractor in designated disposal sites. The excavation shall be
done with mechanical equipment, and shall include removal and disposal of any obstructions
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encountered during the work. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of any existing structures
or portions of structures, unsuitable material, and possible rocks. Boulders or any unforeseen
obstacles shall be removed, and no additional compensation will be allowed because of
difficulties met in removing such obstructions. Excavation and preparation for perimeter
anchoring trenches shall be done in accordance to the lines, grades, and dimensions shown on the
plans.
BACKFILLING:
Backfilling shall be done with clean all material. When material for the backfill is selected from
the excavated material or from other sources, such material shall be granular, free from organic
matters or debris, containing no rocks or other hard fragments greater than 1-inch in the largest
dimension, and shall be an all together uniform mass of material. Ramp/articulating block mat
backfill shall be compacted on the full depth from the existing grade upward to a minimum of
98% compaction of AASHTO T-180 Standard Density Test. The Contractor shall be paid for the
actual quantities and work done to accomplish the backfilling and grading.
ACB MAT & CONCRETE RAMP BEDDING COMPACTION:
The whole bedding area shall be prepared by clearing all obstructions that may damage the
geotextile fabric. The 9:1 sloped bedding shall be graded to a smooth plane surface to avoid any
punctures through the filter fabric and to ensure that intimate contact is achieved between the
bottom ground face and the geotextile filter fabric. Area on which filter fabric is to be placed shall
be constructed to the lines and grades as shown.
• The stabilized bedding surface for the geotextile filter fabric installation shall be free of
depressions, or low-density pockets. However, in case the sloped bedding is soft, mucky,
or deep voids/holes are encountered, the Contractor shall continue the excavation to a
greater depth and bring the surface back to the required grades by backfilling with well
compacted clean fill material. As such, any unsuitable material must be removed and
replaced with clean fall material compacted to 98% of the maximum density as determined
by AASHTO T-180. All other obstructions such as projecting stones larger than 1-inch
remaining on the surface shall also be removed.
GEOTEXTILE FILTER FABRIC INSTALLTION:
Mattresses shall be installed on geotextile fabric that provides permeability through the revetment
system. Immediately prior to placing the filter fabric, the prepared bedding surface shall be
inspected by the Ayres CEI representative and City Inspector for approval. The geotextile fabric
shall be unrolled as smoothly as possible on the prepared bedding. The filterabric_shall not be
dra ed across the beddin area. It is required the geotexti le to be held in place with '/z " x 12 "
U-shaped staples, or small piles of crushed granite/stone prior to 18-inch aggregate base
placement. Furthermore, the fabric shall have 3 -feet minimum overlaps as shown on Details A &
B, Sheet 5-11, installed such that up-slope strips overlap down-slope strips. Damaged fabric
margins shall be fixed immediately by overlapping the damaged section plus an additional 3 -feet
in all directions around it, all repairs at no extra cost to the City.
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GRANITE/STONE PLACEMENT & COMPACTION:
Separate tonnages are included in the proposal for areas that will need beddings and crushed
granite/stone bases placement & compaction to 98% of the maximum density as determined by
AASHTO T-180. The required work includes all labor, materials and necessary equipment, and
shall consist of placement of a stabilized 18-inch crushed granite/stone base for the lower &
upper ramp. After the geotextile fabric is laid down, three (3) lifts each of 6-inch of crushed
granite/stone are placed and uniformly compacted in order to avoid any punctures through the filter
fabric. The crushed granite/stone shall be of size 457 in accordance with the table contained in the
2007 Edition - FDOT Standard Specification Section 901, Articles 901-1, and Article 901-2 as well.
Each lift shall be compacted to 98% maximum density as determined by AASHTO T-180 (the
Contractor shall obtain the Modified Proctor). No traffic shall be permitted directly on the
geotextile filter fabric. The Contractor shall continually advance the base material from the lowest
bottom and across the entire ramp width, placing the crushed granite/stone in sequences of not less
than 10 feet along the proposed boat ramp. Sudden stops or turns by equipment operating on
aggregate placed over the geotextile shall be avoided. A smooth drum roller shall be used to
achieve a proper compaction and density. Vibratory compaction shall not be used on the initial lift
over the geotextile. Proper compaction shall be achieved for all three (3) lifts, in order to prevent
settlement of the ramps due to vehicular use and wave energy action. The Contractor shall be aware
that an failure to meet these requirements will result in ramp deterioration that is unacceptable by
the City under any circumstances.
Same aggregate placement procedure shall be used for #57 crushed stone under the cast-in-
place concrete slab, after complete installation of the ACB mat system.
INSTALLATION OF CELLULAR CONCRETE MATTRESSES.
The Contractor shall make sure the _ installation occurs in dry conditions. Taking into
consideration that the work is located in a tidally influenced area, the Contractor shall have
i previous experience with similar work. Excavation shall be at 9:1 slope (11.1%) and respective
elevations as shown on Section A-A, Sheet S-6. The Contractor shall be exclusively responsible
for the successful construction of the proposed boat ramp system.
• Cellular concrete mattresses shall be placed within the limits shown on the drawings and on the
filter fabric in such a manner as to produce a relatively planar surface. Any fabric installed
longer than 2 days shall be lifted and the surface of the slope inspected for any slope defects.
0 Filter fabric for the cellular concrete mattresses shall be installed in accordance with the
Manufacturer s instructions and specifications. Adjacent layers of filter fabric shall have a
minimum of 3 -feet of overlap. Fabric shall be secured with % " x 12 " steel U-shaped pins prior
to placement of cellular concrete mattresses.
• Ayres and/or City's authorized personnel including City Project Manager may require any
uncovered fabric to be lifted after heavy rainfalls to inspect for slope damage. Ayres and/or
City's authorized personnel including City Project Manager will make final acceptance and
approval of the installation. The Contractor shall save the City harmless from liability of any
kind arising from the use of any patented or unpatented invention used in the performance of
this work.
+ The Contractor will arrange for the Manufacturer to deliver to the job site Shoreblock BD
revetment mattresses - or approved similar types, together with a spreader bar. Placement of
prefabricated mattresses shall be done with the spreader bar attached to a crane to aid in the
lifting and placing of the mats in their proper position. The mats shall be placed side by side so
that the mats abut each other. No overlapping of mats will be accepted, and no any given block
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shall protrude vertically more than %2-inches. All mat placements shall be in accordance with
the Manufacturer's recommendations and Contractor's approved shop drawings. After the
adjacent mats are placed, they shall he secured to each other by_fastenigg the protruding cable
connections and end cable loops together along each side of the mats. The fastening shall be
done as shown on connection details with approved aluminum sleeves or stainless„ steel cable
clamps.
Prior to installation of mat anchors as shown on the plans, the geotextile filter fabric shall be cut
to allow for the penetration of the anchor.
PERIMETER ANCHORING TRENCH:
• At all three sides of the articulating block mattress that are in the channel, stone rubble
riprap shall be utilized to stabilize the triangular trench. This shall consist of placement
& compaction of #57 compacted crushed granite - meeting the requirements of FDOT
Specifications - to fill the bottom 25% by volume of the toe of the U-shaped triangular
trench around the articulating block mats.
Stone rubble riprap trench shall be used around the articulating block mats to reduce
wave action against the mattress. Stone rubble riprap (broken concrete is not allowed)
with a bulk specific gravity of at least 2.3, and meeting the requirements of FDOT
Standard Specifications Section 530, Article 530-2.2.1, shall be placed on top of the #57
compacted crushed granite used as bedding to fill the remainder of the trench, protruding
approximately 6 inches above the edge of the 9:1 slope of the ramp but not more than .12-
inches (Detail C, Sheet S-9).
STRUCTURAL GROUTING:
Grouting shall be required where gaps in the concrete mats occur. Any surface where the clear span
between mats is 2-inches or greater shall be grouted. All cable ties and anchoring shall be
completed prior to placing-,grout. The grout shall be coarse and proportioned in accordance with
ASTMC 476. The quantity of the mixing water shall be the minimum necessary to obtain a uniform
mixture and to permit placing. Grout shall be thoroughly compacted in place and struck off to
adjacent surface.
FINAL INSPECTION.
Final inspection and approval by Ayres and/or City Project Manager is mandatory. Furthermore,
prior to grouting the City Inspector shall also inspect the installed ACB cellular concrete
mattresses to detect any defects and/or damages. Individual blocks that are cracked or fi:actured
shall be replaced or grouted.
WARRANTY:
The Contractor shall provide the City with a 3-Year Warranty that the installed revetment mats will
be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use during the warranty period.
This warranty is mandatory and shall be an integral part ofthe contract documents.
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REINFORCED CONCRETE RAMP:
A cubic yardage is included in the proposal for the new reinforced concrete ramp. The
reinforced concrete ramp shall consist of a poured-in-place 6-inch 5,500 PSI Class IV concrete
slab as shown on construction drawings and details. The existing concrete ramp shall be
removed and replaced with the newly proposed concrete ramp. The new ramp shall have a 9:1
slope.
STAGINGAREA:
Space on the City property proposed to be used by the Contractor as staging area for storage,
temporary structures or field office, etc., shall be approved by the City prior to any site activity.
Staging area will be determined at the pre-construction conference. The Contractor's operations
shall not cause any damage within that area. All structures for use by the Contractor shall be
temporary, and shall be furnished, installed, and maintained during construction at his own expense.
Permanent facilities shall not be used for field office or for material and equipment storage.
• Before the final payment, the Contractor shall clean up the staging area, remove any
temporary facilities, finish the grade, and restore the area to the original conditions.
Unloading area with temporary storage for materials and equipment, Contractor's parking
spaces and access to the boat ramp site, shall be determined and approved by all the City
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
Prior to bid submittal, the Contractor shall consider the following general requirements:
• All Contractors submitting a bid for this project shall a) be licensed for business in the
State of Florida, b) be experienced in construction over water, c) be a City of ' Clearwater
pre-qualified Contractor in the construction category of Concrete Flatwork and/or Marine
Construction with a minimum pre-qualification amount of $500,000.00, and d) have had
previous experience with similar applications and jobs.
• Videotape shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Professionally videotape of the
work area(s) prior to the start of construction is required.
• Videotaping by the City: The Contractor shall allow the City to videotape the construction
during its entire duration for documentation or other purposes, for its use at the City's
discretion, through fixed or handheld imaging devices. The images thus obtained shall be
the property of the City.
• Notice to proceed with the work will be scheduled after the pre-construction meeting, and as
soon as the Contractor has obtained all regulatory permits required, including Building, and
Clearing & Grubbing permits.
• The Contractor shall install one faxed project sign as described in Section III, Article 18 of
the Contract Documents, and one additional sign at the discretion of the City. However,
the final number of project signs will be determined at the beginning of the project.
Fixed project signs shall be provided at the start of construction, and shall be used until the
Contractor's request for final payment. The Contractor shall place the fixed signs where
they are most visible. The Contractor is responsible for preparation, installation,
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maintenance, removal and disposal of the project signs at the end of the contract period.
The signs shall be clean to maintain legibility at all times, and immediately replaced if
defaced.
• Construction duration for this contract is 90 calendar days.
1.2 SCOPE OF WORK CHECKLIST
Project Name: CLEARWATER .BEACH BOAT RAMP
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Project Number: 06-0049-MA
The following Articles of the Technical Specifications will apply to this contract if marked ".X"
as shown below:
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2.1 ® Line and Grade Shall Be Performed B The Contractor
2.2 Line and Grade Shall Be Performed S The Cit
3 ® Definition Of Terms
4 ® Order And Location Of The Work
5 Excavation For Under round Work
6 Concrete
7 ® Excavation And Forms For Concrete Work
8 ® Reinforcement
9 ® Obstructions
10 ® Restoration Or Replacement Of Driveways, Curbs, Sidewalks And Street Pavement
11 ® Work In Easements Or Parkways
12 Dewaterin
13 Sanitary Manholes
14 ® Backfill
15 ® Street Crossings, Etc.
16 ? Raisin Or Lowering Of Sanitary Sewer, Storm Drainage Structures
17 ® Unsuitable Material Removal
18 Underdrains
19 ? Storm Sewers
20 Sanitary Sewers And Force Mains
21 ? Drainage
22 ® Roadway Base And Sub grade
23 ? Asphaltic Concrete Materials
24 ? Adjustment To The Unit Bid Price For Asphalt
25 ? General Planting Specifications
26 ? Hd e Deformed - Reformed Pipe Lining
27 Plant Mix Driveways
28 ® Reporting Of Tonnage Of Recycled Materials
29 ? Concrete Curbs
30 ® Concrete Sidewalks And Driveways
31 Sodding
32 Seeding
33 Storm Manholes, Inlets, Catch Basins Or Other Storm Structures
34 Material Used
35 T S I Conflict Between Plans And Specifications
36 Street Signs
37 AudioNideo Recording Of Work Areas
38 Erosion And Siltation Control
39 ? Utility Tie In Location Markin
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40 Award Of Contract, Work Schedule And Guarantee
41 Potable Water Mains, Reclaimed Water Mains and Appurtenances
42 ? Gas System Specifications
43 ? Tennis Courts
44 ® Work Zone Traffic Control
45 ? Cured-In-Place Pipe Lining
46 E] I Specifications for Polyethylene Sli linin
47 Specifications for Polyvinyl Chloride Ribbed Pipe
48 ? Gunite Specifications
49 ? Sanitary and Storm Manhole Liner Restoration
50 ® Project Information Signs
51 ? In-Line Skating Surfacing System
52 ® Resident Notification of Start of Construction
53 ? Gabions and Mattresses
54 ? Lawn Maintenance Specifications
55 ? Milling Operations
56 ® Clearing and Grubbing
57 Ri ra
58 Treatment Plant Safe
59 Traffic Signal Equipment and Materials
60 ® Signing And Markin
61 Roadway Lighting
62 Tree Protection
63 ? Project Web Pages
2 FIELD ENGINEERING
LINE AND GRADE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR
The Contractor shall provide and pay for field engineering service required for the project. Such
work shall include survey work to establish lines and levels and to locate and lay out site
improvements, structures, and controlling lines and levels required for the construction of the
work. Also included are such Engineering services as are specified or required to execute the
Contractor's construction methods. Engineers and Surveyors shall be licensed professionals
under the laws of the state of Florida. The Contractor shall provide three (3) complete sets of As-
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built Survey to the Engineer prior to final payment being made as outlined in Section III
(General Conditions), Article 6.11.2 of these Contract Documents.
2.1.1 GRADES, LINES AND LEVELS
Existing basic horizontal and vertical control points for the project are those designated on the
Drawings or provided by the City. Control points (for alignment only) shall be established by the
Engineer. The Contractor shall locate and protect control points prior to starting site work and
shall preserve all permanent reference points during construction. In working near any
permanent property corners or reference markers, the Contractor shall use care not to remove or
disturb any such markets. In the event that markers must be removed or are disturbed due to the
proximity of construction work, the Contractor shall have them referenced and reset by a Land
Surveyor qualified under the laws of the state of Florida.
2.1.2 LAYOUT DATA
The Contractor shall layout the work at the location and to the lines and grades shown on the
Drawings. Survey notes indicating the information and measurements used in establishing
locations and grades shall be kept in notebooks and furnished to the Engineer with the record
drawings for the project.
LINE AND GRADE SHALL BE PERFORMED BY THE CITY
At the completion of all work the contractor shall be responsible to have fiirnished to the project
inspector a replacement of the wooden lath and stakes used in the construction of this project.
Excessive stake replacement caused by negligence of Contractor's forces, after initial line and
grade have been set, as determined by the City Engineer, will be charged to the Contractor at the
rate of $100.00 per hour. Time shall be computed for actual time on the project. All time shall be
computed in one-hour increments. Minimum charge is $100.00. The City will generate the
project Record construction drawings.
3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the purpose of these Technical Specifications, the definition of terms from SECTION III,
ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS of these Contract Documents shall apply.
For the purpose of the Estimated Quantities, the Contractor's attention is called to the fact that
the estimate of quantities as shown on the Proposal Sheet is approximate and is given only as a
basis of calculation upon which the award of the contract is to be made. The City does not
assume any responsibility that the final quantities will remain in strict accordance with estimated
quantities nor shall the contractor plead misunderstandings or deception because of such estimate
of quantities or of the character or location of the work or of other conditions or situations
pertaining thereto.
REFERENCE STANDARDS
Reference to the standards of any technical society, organization, or associate, or to codes of
local or state authorities, shall mean the latest standard, code, specification, or tentative standard
adopted and published at the date of receipt of bids, unless specifically stated otherwise.
A BBRE VIA TIONS A ND SYMBOLS
Abbreviations used in the Contract Documents are defined as follows:
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AA Aluminum Association, Inc.
AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers' Association
AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation
Officials
ACI American Concrete Institute
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute
AMA Acoustical Materials Association
AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association, Inc.
ANSI American National Standards Institute
APA American Plywood Association
ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers
ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers
ASHRAE American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air
Conditioning
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers
ASSE American Society of Sanitary Engineering
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials
AWG American Wire Gauge
AWMA Aluminum Window Manufacturer's Association
AWS American Welding Society
AWWA American Water Works Association
CFR Code of Federal Regulations
CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute
CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
CS Commercial Standards and National Bureau of Standards
DEP Department of Environmental Protection (Florida)
DOT Department of Transportation (Florida)
EPA Environmental Protection Agency
FAC Florida Administrative Code
FBC Florida Building Code
FFPC Florida Fire Prevention Code
FGC Florida Gas Code
FMC Florida Mechanical Code
FPC Florida Plumbing Code
FedSpec Federal Specifications
HI Standards of Hydraulic Institute
IBBM Iron Body, Bronzed Mounted
IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
IPS Iron Pipe Size
MIL Military Specification
NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers
NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters
NEC National Electrical Code
NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association
NFPA National Fire Protection Association
NPT National Pipe Thread
NWMA National Woodwork Manufacturers' Association
PCA Portland Cement Association
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PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute
SBC Standard Building Code (SBCCI)
SBCCI Southern Building Code Congress International, inc.
SDI Steel Door Institute
SFPC Standard Fire Prevention Code (SBCCI)
SGC Standard Gas Code (SBCCI)
SJI Steel Joist Institute
SMACCNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National
Association
SMC Standard Mechanical Code (SBCCI)
SPC Standard Plumbing Code (SBCCI)
SPIB Southern Pine Inspection Bureau
SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council
TCA Title Council of America
UL Underwriters' Laboratories
4 ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK
This article deleted. See SECTION III, ARTICLE 18 - ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE
WORK.
5 EXCAVATION FOR UNDERGROUND WORK
The contractor is responsible to take all necessary steps to conduct all excavation in a manner
which provides for the successful completion of the proposed work while at all times
maintaining the safety of the workmen, the general public and both public and private property.
The contractor's methods of work will be consistent with the standard practices and requirements
of all appropriate Safety Regulatory Agencies, particularly the Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA) requirements for excavation. Unless otherwise specifically stated in
these plans and specifications, the methods of safety control and compliance with regulatory
agency safety requirements are the full and complete responsibility of the contractor.
For the purposes of the Contractor's safety planning in the bidding process, the contractor is to
consider all excavation to be done in the performance of this contract to be in soil classified as
OSHA "Type C". The Contractor's attention is called to specific requirements of OSHA for
excavation shoring, employee entry, location of excavated material adjacent to excavation, the
removal of water from the excavation, surface encumbrances and in particular the requirement of
a "Competent Person" to control safety operations. The Contractor will identify his Competent
Person to City staff at the start of construction.
City staff are required from time to time to perform inspections, tests, survey location work, or
other similar activity in an excavation prepared by the contractor. City staff in conformance with
the OSHA Excavation Safety Requirements are to only enter an excavation in compliance with
these OSHA standards. The City's staff reserve the option to refuse entry into the Contractor's
excavation if, in the opinion of the City's staff, the entry into the Contractor's excavation is
unsafe or does not conform OSHA requirements. If this circumstance occurs, the contractor must
either provide the necessary safety requirements or provide alternate means for the
accomplishment of the City's work at the Contractor's expense.
The restoration quantities, if any, contained in the bid proposal for this contract to not contain
sufficient quantities to allow the contractor to perform excavation work using strictly the "open
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cut" method whereby no shoring systems are used and trench side slopes are cut to conform to
OSHA safety requirements without a shoring system. In addition to safety reasons, the
Contractor is required to use excavation and trench-shoring methods in compliance with all
safety requirements which allow the Contractor to control the amount of restoration work
necessary to complete the project.
Not more than one hundred (100) feet of trench shall be opened at one time in advance of the
completed work unless written permission is received from the Engineer for the distance
specified. For pipe installation projects, the trench shall be six (6) inches wider on each side than
the greatest external horizontal width of the pipe or conduit, including hubs, intended to be laid
in them. The bottom of the trench under each pipe joint shall be slightly hollowed, to allow the
body of the pipe to rest throughout its length. In case a trench is excavated at any place,
excepting at joints, below the grade of its bottom as given, or directed by the Engineer, the filling
and compaction to grade shall be done in such manner as the Engineer shall direct, without
compensation.
6 CONCRETE
Unless otherwise directed, all concrete work shall be performed in accordance with the latest
editions of the Design and Control of Concrete Mixtures by the Portland Cement Association, the
American Concrete Institute, and FDOT's Standard Specifications. All appropriate testing shall
be performed according to the American Society of Testing Materials.
Unless otherwise specified, all concrete shall have fiber mesh reinforcing and have a minimum
compressive strength of 3000 p.s.i. at 28 days. The cement type shall be Type I and shall
conform to AASHTO M-85. The aggregate shall conform to ASTM C-33. Al I ready mix concrete
shall conform to ASTM C-94. The slump for all concrete shall be in the range of 3" to 5", except
when admixtures or special placement considerations are required.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of all
concrete placement.
All concrete shall be tested in the following manner:
Placement of less than 5 cubic yards (cy) shall be tested at the Engineer's discretion. Otherwise,
for each class, for each day, for every 50 cy or part thereof exceeding 5 cy, one set of 3
compressive strength cylinders will be required (1 at 7 days and 2 at 28 days). At the discretion
of the Engineer, unacceptable test results may require the Contractor to provide further tests, as
determined by the Engineer, to determine product acceptability, or need for removal, and
compensation or denial thereof.
7 EXCAVATION AND FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORK
EXCA VATION
Excavating for concrete work shall be made to the required depth of the subgrade or base upon
which the concrete is to be placed. The base or subgrade shall be thoroughly compacted to a
point 6" outside said concrete work before the forms are placed. Concrete shall be poured "in the
dry".
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Forms for concrete work shall be either wood or metal (except curbs, metal only, unless by
written permission from Engineer). They shall be free from warps or bends, shall have a depth
equal to the dimensions required for the depth of the concrete deposited against them and shall
be of sufficient strength when staked to resist the pressure of concrete without moving or
springing.
8 REINFORCEMENT
When required, reinforcement shall be placed in the concrete work. Bar reinforcement shall be
deformed: AST,MA-A 615, steel shall be billet Intermediate or Hard Grade: Rail Steel
A.A.S.H.T.O. M42. Twisted Bars shall not be used, Fabric Reinforcement shall conform to the
requirements ofAASHTO M55 (ASTM A185). Welded deformed steel wire fabric for Concrete
reinforcement shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 221 (ASTM A497). Epoxy coated
reinforcing Steel Bars shall meet ASTM 775/A77 M-86 requirements.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Reinforcement shall not be paid for separately. The cost of such work shall be included in the
contract unit price for the item of work specified.
9 OBSTRUCTIONS
Any pipes, conduits, wires, mains, footings, driveways, or other structures encountered shall be
carefully protected from injury or displacement. Any damage thereto shall be fully, promptly, and
properly repaired by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer and the owner thereof.
Should it become necessary to change the position of water or gas or other pipes, sewer drains,
or poles, the Engineer shall be at once notified of the locality and circumstances, and no claims
for damages arising from the delay in adjusting the pipe, sewer drains or poles shall be made.
Failure of the plans to show the location, nature or extent of any existing structures or
obstructions shall not be the basis of a claim for extra work. Any survey monument or
benchmark which must be disturbed shall be carefully referenced before removal, and unless
otherwise provided for, shall be replaced upon completion of the work by a registered land
surveyor. Any concrete removed due to construction requirements shall be removed to the
nearest expansion joint or by saw cut. Contractor shall consult Inspector for the approved means.
10 RESTORATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAYS,
CURBS, SIDEWALKS AND STREET PAVEMENT
Driveways, sidewalks, and curbs destroyed or damaged during construction shall be replaced and
shall be the same type of material as destroyed or damaged, or to existing City Standards,
r whichever provides the stronger repair. All street pavement destroyed or damaged shall be
replaced with the same type of material, to existing City Standards, unless the existing base is
unsuitable as determined by the Engineer, then the base shall be replaced with City approved
material. All replaced base shall be a minimum 8" compacted thickness, or same thickness as
base destroyed plus 2", if over 6", and compacted to 98% of maximum density per AASHTO T-
180.
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Unless called for in the proposal as separate bid items, cost of the above work including labor,
materials and equipment required shall be included in the bid price per lineal foot of main or
square yard of base.
The bid price for street pavement, restoration or replacement when called for in the proposals,
shall include all materials, labor and equipment required to complete the work, and shall be paid
for on a square yard basis. When replacement is over a trench for utilities, the area of
replacement shall be limited to twice the depth of the cut plus twice the inside diameter of the
pipe. All over this will be at the Contractor's expense.
The bid price for restoration or placement of driveways, curbs and sidewalks, when called for in
the proposals, shall include all materials, labor and equipment required to complete the work and
shall be paid for on the basis of the following units: Driveways, plant mix - per square yard:
concrete - per square foot; curbs - per lineal foot; sidewalk 4" or 6" thick - per square foot.
Concrete walks at drives shall be a minimum of 6" thick and be reinforced with 6/6 X 10/10
welded wire mesh (also see Articles 8 and 30).
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of all
driveway, curb, sidewalk and street restoration and replacement work.
11 WORK IN EASEMENTS OR PARKWAYS
Restoration is an important phase of construction, particularly to residents affected by the
construction progress.
The Contractor will be expected to complete restoration Activities within a reasonable time
following primary construction activity. Failure by the Contractor to accomplish restoration
within a reasonable time shall be justification for a temporary stop on primary construction
activity or a delay in approval of partial payment requests.
Reasonable care shall be taken for existing shrubbery. Contractor shall replace all shrubbery
removed or disturbed during construction. No separate payment shall be made for this work.
The contractor shall make provision and be responsible for the supply of all water, if needed, on
any and all phases of the contract work. The contractor shall not obtain water from local
residents or businesses except as the contractor shall obtain written permission.
Reuse water is available for the Contractor's use without charge from the City's wastewater
treatment plants, provided the water is used on City of Clearwater contractual work. Details for
Contractor to obtain and reuse water from the treatment plants will be coordinated at the pre-
construction conference. The Contractor's use of reuse water must conform to all regulatory
requirements.
12 DEWATERING
GENERAL
Unless specifically authorized by the Engineer, all pipe, except subdrains, shall be laid "in the
dry". The contractor shall dewater trench excavation as required for the proper execution of the
work, using one or more of the following approved methods: well point system, trenched gravity
underdrain system, or sumps with pumps.
Well point systems must be efficient enough to lower the water level in advance of the
excavation and maintain it continuously in order that the trench bottom and sides shall remain
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firm and reasonably dry. The well points shall be designed especially for this type of service, and
the pumping unit used shall be capable of maintaining a high vacuum, and at the same time, of
handling large volumes of air as well as of water.
The Contractor shall be responsible for disposing of all water resulting from trench dewatering
operations, and shall dispose of the water without damage or undue inconvenience to the work,
the surrounding area, or the general public. He shall not dam, divert, or cause water to flow in
excess in existing gutters, pavements or other structures: and to do this he may be required to
conduct the water to a suitable place of discharge may be determined by the Engineer.
The cost of dewatering shall be included in the unit price bid per lineal foot of pipe, or, in the
case of other underground structures, in the cost of such structures.
PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
12.1.1 DEWATERING CONTROL
The City of Clearwater will hold the Contractor responsible for obtaining a Generic Permit for
the Discharge of Produced Groundwater from Any Non-Contaminated Site Activity prior to
dewatering or discharging into the City's streets, storm sewers or waterways.
Prior to discharging produced groundwater from any construction site, the contractor must
collect samples and analyze the groundwater, which must meet acceptable discharge limits. The
following document has been incorporated into this section for reference...
12.1.2 GENERIC PERMIT FOR THE DISCHARGE OF PRODUCED
GROUND WATER FROM ANY NON-CONTAMINATED SITE
ACTIVITY
City Notification Procedure - Contractor must provide the City of Clearwater Environmental
Department with the following information prior to beginning dewatering activities:
1) A copy of all groundwater laboratory results
2) A copy of the 1~DEP Notification
It is recommended that the Contractor call or meet with the City Environmental staff if you have
any questions. You may contact the City at 562-4750 for direction or further assistance.
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
GENERIC PERMITOR THE DISCHARGE OF PRODUCED GROUND WATER
FROM ANY NON-CONTAMINATED SITE ACTIVITY
The facility is authorized to discharge produced ground water from any non-contaminated site
activity which discharges by a point source to surface waters of the State, as defined in Chapter 62-
620, F.A.C., only if the reported values for the parameters listed in Table 1 do not exceed any of the
listed screening values. Before discharge of produced ground water can occur from such sites,
analytical tests on samples of the proposed untreated discharge water shall be performed to
determine if contamination exists.
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Minimum reporting requirements for all produced ground water dischargers. The effluent shall be
sampled before the commencement of discharge, again within thirty (30) days after commencement
of discharge, and then once every six (6) months for the life of the project to maintain continued
coverage under this generic permit. Samples taken in compliance with the provisions of this permit
shall be taken prior to actual discharge or mixing with the receiving waters. The effluent shall be
sampled for the parameters listed in Table 1.
TABLE 1
Screening Values for Discharges into:
Parameter Fresh Waters Coastal Waters
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) 10.0 mg/1 10.0 mg/1
PH, standard units 6.0-8.5 6.5-8.5
Total Recoverable Mercury - by Method 1631 E 0.012 µg/l 0.025 µg/l
Total Recoverable Cadmium 9.3 µg/1 9.3 µg/l
Total Recoverable Copper 2.9 µg/l 2.9 yig/I
Total Recoverable Lead 0.03 mg/l 5.6 µg/l
Total Recoverable Zinc 86.0 µg/I 86.0 µg/l
Total Recoverable Chromium (Hex.) 11.0 µg/l 50.0 pg/l
Benzene 1..0 µg/l 1.0 µg/l
Naphthalene 100.0 µg/l 100.0 µg/I
If any of the analytical test results exceed the screening values listed in Table 1, except TOC, the
discharge is not authorized by this permit or by the City of Clearwater.
(a) For initial TOC values that exceed the screening values listed in Table 1, which
may be caused by naturally occurring, high molecular weight organic
compounds, the permittee may request to be exempted from the TOC
requirement. To request this exemption, the permittee shall submit additional
information with a Notice of Intent (NOI), described below, which describes the
method used to determine that these compounds are naturally occurring. The
Department shall grant the exemption if the permittee affirmatively demonstrates
that the TOC values are caused by naturally occurring, high molecular weight
organic compounds.
(b) The NOI shall be submitted to the appropriate Department district office thirty
(30) days prior to discharge, and contain the following information:
1. the name and address of the person that the permit coverage will be issued
to;
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2. the name and address of the facility, including county location;
3. any applicable individual wastewater permit number(s);
4. a map showing the facility and discharge location (including latitude and
longitude);
5. the name of the receiving water; and
6. the additional information required by paragraph (3)(a) of this permit.
(c) Discharge shall not commence until notification of coverage is received from the
Department.
For fresh waters and coastal waters, the pH of the effluent shall not be lowered to less than 6.0
units for fresh waters, or less than 6.5 units for coastal waters, or raised above 8.5 units, unless
the permittee submits natural background data confirming a natural background pH outside of
this range. If natural background of the receiving water is determined to be less than 6.0 units
for fresh waters, or less than 6.5 units in coastal waters, the pH shall not vary below natural
background or vary more than one (1) unit above natural background for fresh and coastal
waters. If natural background of the receiving water is determined to be higher than 8.5 units,
the pH. shall not vary above natural background or vary more than one (1) unit below natural
background of fresh and coastal waters. The permittee shall include the natural background pH
of the receiving waters with the results of the analyses required under paragraph (2) of this
permit. For purposes of this section only, fresh waters are those having a chloride concentration
of less than 1500 mg/l, and coastal waters are those having a chloride concentration equal to or
greater than 1500 mg/l.
In accordance with Rule 62-302.500(1)(a-c), F.A.C., the discharge shall at all times be free from
floating solids, visible foam, turbidity, or visible oil in such amounts as to form nuisances on
surface waters.
If contamination exists, as indicated by the results of the analytical tests required by paragraph
(2), the discharge cannot be covered by this Generic Permit. The facility shall apply for an
individual wastewater permit at least ninety (90) days prior to the date discharge to surface
waters of the State is expected, or, if applicable, the facility may seek coverage under any other
applicable Department generic permit. No discharge is permissible without an effective permit.
If the analytical tests required by paragraph (2) reveal that no contamination exists from any
source, the facility can begin discharge immediately and is covered by this permit without having
to submit an NOI request for coverage to the Department. A short summary of the proposed
activity and copy of the analytical tests shall be sent to the applicable Department district office
within one (1) week after discharge begins. These analytical tests shall be kept on site during
discharge and made available to the Department if requested. Additionally, no Discharge
Monitoring Report forms are required to be submitted to the Department.
All of the general conditions listed in Rule 62-621.250, F.A.C., are applicable to this Generic
Permit. There are no annual fees associated with the use of this Generic Permit.
13 SANITARY MANHOLES
BUILT UP TYPE
Manholes shall be constructed of brick with cast iron frames and covers as shown on the
drawings. Invert channels shall be constructed smooth and semicircular in shape conforming to
inside of adjacent sewer section. Changes in direction of flow shall be made in a smooth curve of
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as large a radius as possible. Changes in size and grade of channels shall be made gradually and
evenly. Invert channels shall be formed by one of the following methods: form directly into
concrete manhole base, build up with brick and mortar, lay half tile in concrete, or lay full
section of sewer pipe through manhole and break out top half of pipe.
The manhole floor outside of channels shall be made smooth and sloped toward channels.
Free drop in manholes from inlet pipe invert to top of floor outside the channels shall not exceed
twenty four inches.
Standard Drop Manholes shall be constructed wherever free drop exceeds twenty four inches.
Manhole steps shall not be provided. Joints shall be completely filled and the mortar shall be
smoothed from inside of manholes.
The entire exterior of brick manholes shall be plastered with one half inch of mortar.
Brick used may be solid only. Brick shall be laid radially with every sixth course being a
stretcher course.
PRECAST TYPE
Precast Sanitary Manholes shall conform to this specification unless otherwise approved by the
City Engineer.
AASHTO M 85 Type II cement shall be used throughout with a minimum wall thickness of 5
inches. The precast sections shall conform to ASTM C 478 latest revision. Section joints shall be
a tongue and groove with "ram neck" gasket or "O" ring to provide a watertight joint. Minimu n
concrete strength shall be 4000 psi at 28 days.
Three sets of shop drawings and location inventory shall be submitted to the City Engineer for
approval. Approval of shop drawings does not relieve contractor of responsibility for compliance
to these specifications unless letter from contractor requesting specific variance is approved by
the City Engineer.
Location inventory submitted with shop drawing shall detail parts of manhole per manhole as
numbered on the construction plans. All manhole parts shall be numbered or lettered before
being sent to the job site to permit proper construction placement. A plan or list of the numbering
system shall be present on the job site when manhole components are delivered.
Precast manhole dimensions, drop entry, grout flow of channel, etc., shall be as shown on City of
Clearwater Engineering Detail #302 Sheet 2 of 3.
Manhole sections shall be rejected if abused during shipping or placement and if pipe openings
are not properly aligned. The "break in" to precast manholes for pipe entry will not be allowed.
The manhole base shall be set on a pad of A 1 or A 2 Classification soil approximately five (5)
inches thick to secure proper seating and bearing.
13.1.1 MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT RINGS (GRADE RINGS)
Between the top of the manhole cone and the manhole cover frame, a manhole adjustment ring
shall be installed. The intent of the manhole adjustment ring is to accommodate future grade
changes without disturbing the manhole. See Section IV, Article 23.7 - Asphaltic Concrete -
Adjustment of Manholes.
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DROP MANHOLES
Standard drop inlets to manholes shall be constructed of commercial pipe, fittings and specials as
detailed on the drawings.
FRAMES AND COVERS
Manhole frames and covers shall be set in a full bed of mortar with the top of the cover flush
with or higher than finished grade as directed. Refer to Detail 301.
ATINGS
MANHOLE CO
The exterior and interior of all built up manholes shall be coated with two (2) coats of Type II
Asphalt emulsion, moisture and damp proof (Specification AST.M D 1227 Type 11 Class 1) as
manufactured by W.R. Meadows Sealtite or approved equal. Interior of built up manholes which
have sewers entering with a free drop or which receive discharge from a force main shall have
the inside plastered with 1/2-inch of grout and coated as precast manholes below.
The exterior and interior of all precast manholes shall be coated with at least 15 mils dry
thickness of Type 11 Asphalt emulsion, moisture and damp proof (Specification ASTM D 1227
Type II Class 1) as manufactured by W.R. Meadows Sealtite.
CONNECTIONS TO MANHOLES
Connections to existing sanitary manholes using approved PVC sewer main shall be made with a
manhole adapter coupling by Flo Control, Inc., or approved water stop coupling.
14 BACKFILL
Material for backfill shall be carefully selected from the excavated material or from other sources
as may be required by the Engineer. Such material shall be granular, free from organic matter or
debris, contain no rocks or other hard fragments greater than 3" in the largest dimension and all
fill shall be similar material.
Backfill placed around pipes shall be carefully placed around the sides and top of pipe by hand
shovels and thoroughly compacted to 12" above the pipe by tamping or other suitable means.
Backfill under all types of paving shall be compacted in layers not to exceed 12" in thickness
unless alternate method is approved by the Engineer. Backfill shall be a minimum of 98%
compaction as determined by the modified Proctor Density Test to the bottom of pavement.
Backfill outside of pavement areas shall be compacted the full depth to the ground surface to a
minimum of 95% compaction ofAA.SHTO T 180 Standard Density Test.
The cost of backfill shall be included in the unit price bid per lineal foot of the pipe, or, in the
case of other underground structures, in the cost of such structure.
15 STREET CROSSINGS, ETC.
I At such crossings, and other points as may be directed by the Engineer, the trenches shall be
bridged in an open and secure manner, so as to prevent any serious interruption of travel upon
the roadway or sidewalk, and also to afford necessary access to public or private premises. The
material used, and the mode of constructing said bridges, and the approaches, thereto, must be
satisfactory to the Engineer.
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The cost of all such work must be included in the cost of the trench excavation.
16 RAISING OR LOWERING OF SANITARY SEWER STORM
DRAINAGE STRUCTURES
Sanitary Sewer or Storm Drainage Structures shall be raised or lowered as indicated on the plans
or as indicated by the Engineer.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment, unless covered by a bid item, shall be included in the cost of the work.
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17 UNSUITABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL
All unsuitable material, such as muck, clay, rock, etc., shall be excavated and removed from the
site. All material removed is property of the Contractor, who shall dispose of said material off-
site at his expense. The limits of the excavation shall either be shown on the plans, or determined
in the field by the Engineer in conjunction with the City's Materials Tester.
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT ,
The basis of measurement shall be the amount of cubic yards of unsuitable material excavated
and replaced with suitable material as determined by either cross sections of the excavation,
truck measure, or lump sum as specified in the Scope of Work and Contract Proposal. ,
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price for the removal of unsuitable material shall include: all materials, equipment,
tools, labor, disposal, hauling, excavating, dredging, placing, compaction, dressing surface and
incidentals necessary to complete the work. If no pay item is given, the removal of unsuitable
material shall be included in the most appropriate bid item.
18 UNDERDRAINS
The Contractor shall construct sub-surface drainage pipe as directed in the Contract Scope of
Work and detail drawings contained in the Project construction plans. In general, underdrain pipe
shall be embedded in a bed of #6 FDOT crushed aggregate, located behind the back of curb and
aggregate surface covered with a non-degradable fibrous type filter material. A #57 aggregate
may be used in lieu of 46 if it is washed and screened to remove fines. The aggregate may be
stone, slag or crushed gravel. Unless otherwise noted on the plans, underdrain pipe shall be 8"
diameter, polyvinyl chloride pipe, in conformance with ASTM F-758 "Standard Specification
For Smooth Wall PVC Underdrain Systems for Highways" latest revision, minimum stiffness of
46 in conformance with ASTM D2412, perforations in conformance with AASHTO M-189
described in FDOT Section 948-4.5 or latest revision and in conformance with ASTM D3034 -
SDR 35.
Alternate acceptable underdrain pipe material is Contech A-2000 which is a rigid PVC pipe
exceeds ASTM Specifications D1784, minimum cell classification of 124545 or 12454C,
manufactured per ASTM F949-93a, minimum pipe stiffness of 50 psi, with no evidence of
splitting, cracking or breaking when pipe is tested in accordance with ASTM D2412 at 60%
flatting and with a double gasket joint.
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Underdrain pipe placed beneath existing driveways and roadways shall be non-perforated pipe
with compacted backfill. All poly-chloride pipe which has become deteriorated due to exposure
to ultra violet radiation shall be rejected. Where ductile iron pipe is specified, pipe material shall
be the same as specified for potable water pipe in these technical specifications. All underdrain
aggregate shall be fully encased in a polyester filter fabric "sock" (Mirafi 140-N or approved
equal) per the construction detail drawings.
BASIS OFMEASUREMENT
Measurement shall be the number of lineal feet of S" Sub-drain in place and accepted.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
' Payment shall be based upon the unit price per lineal foot for underdrain as measured above,
which shall be full compensation for all work described in this section of the specifications and
shall include all materials, equipment, and labor necessary to construct the underdrain
(specifically underdrain pipe, aggregate and filter fabric). Underdrain clean-outs, sod, driveway,
road and sidewalk restoration shall be paid by a separate bid item.
19 STORM SEWERS
All storm drain pipe installed within the City of Clearwater shall be reinforced concrete unless
otherwise specified or approved by the City Engineer. Said pipe shall comply with Section 941
of the current FDOT Specifications.
All reinforced concrete pipe joints shall be wrapped with Mirafi 140N filter fabric or equivalent
(as approved by the City Engineer). The cost for all pipe joint wraps shall be included in the unit
price for the pipe.
All pipe, just before being lowered into a trench, is to be inspected and cleaned. If any difficulty
is found in the fitting the pieces together, this fitting is to be done on the surface of the street
before laying the pipe, and the tops plainly marked in the order in which they are to be laid. No
pipe is to be trimmed or chipped to fit. Each piece of pipe is to be solidly and evenly bedded, and
not simply wedged up. Before finishing each joint, some suitable device is to be used to find that
the inverts coincide and pipe is clear throughout.
AS BUILT INFORMATION
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer the stations and left or right offsets of all manholes,
inlet structures and terminals ends of subdrains, as measured from the nearest downstream
manhole along the centerline of the sewer along with the elevations of the north edge of manhole
cover, inverts of all pipe in structures, and the flow line of inlets. (Gutter)
TESTING
The Contractor shall take all precautions to secure a perfectly watertight sewer under all
conditions. At the discretion of the City Engineer or his designee, the watertightness of a sewer
' which has a crown lying below groundwater level may be tested by measuring the infiltration.
The watertightness of sewers having crowns lying above groundwater level may be tested by
filling the pipe with water so as to produce a hydrostatic head of two feet or more above the
crown of the sewer at the upper end of the test section of the water table outside of the sewer,
whichever is higher, and then measuring the exfiltration. In no case shall the infiltration or
exfiltration exceed 150 gallon per inch of diameter per mile per day. The Contractor shall furnish
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all labor, materials and equipment to test the amount of infiltration or exfiltration under the
Engineer's direction. Where the infiltration or exfiltration is excessive the Contractor at his own
expense shall take the necessary steps to remedy such conditions by uncovering the sewer,
remaking the joints or by replacing the entire length of sewer as required by the Engineer. No
trench made joints may be backfilled until after they have been tested and found to be
acceptable. Care shall be taken to avoid flotation.
The above tests shall be performed at the discretion of the Engineer on any or all sections of the
line.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per lineal foot for storm sewer pipe in place and accepted,
measured along the centerline of the storm sewer pipe to the inside face of exterior walls of
storm manholes or drainage structures and to the outside face of endwalls. Said unit price
includes all work required to install the pipe (i.e. all materials, equipment, filter fabric wrap,
labor and incidentals, etc.).
20 SANITARY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS
MATERIALS
20.1.1 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE
GRAVITY SEWER PIPE SHALL BE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE OR DUCTILE IRON.
Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings shall conform with ASTM specification D 3034 for S.D.R.
35. Sewer pipe with more than 10 feet of cover shall be SDR 26. The pipe shall be plainly
marked with the above ASTM designation. The bell end of joints and fittings shall have a rubber
sealing ring to provide a tight flexible seal in conformance with ASTM D 3212 76. The laying
length of pipe joints shall be a maximum of 20-feet.
Unless otherwise noted in these specifications or construction plans, Ductile Iron pipe and
fittings for gravity sewer shall conform to Section 41 of these Technical Specifications for DIP
water main except pipe shall be interior "polylined" in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations. Where sanitary sewer main is to be placed between building lots in a sideline
easement, the sewer main shall, insofar as possible, be constructed without manholes or lateral
connections within the side easement. The pipe material in the side easement between streets
shall be C 900, SDR 18 polyvinyl chloride water main pipe as described in Technical Section 41.
A two-way cleanout shall be installed on each lateral at the property line.
20.1.2 FORCE MAIN PIPE
FORCE MAIN PIPE SHALL BE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE OR DUCTILE IRON. Unless
otherwise noted in the specifications or construction plans, both polyvinyl chloride and ductile
iron force main pipe and fittings shall conform to Section 41 of these Technical Specifications
for water main pipe except that DIP shall be "polylined" in accordance with manufactures
recommendations.
All polyvinyl chloride pipe which has become deteriorated due to exposure to ultra violet
radiation shall be rejected.
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20.1.3 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE
Installation of gravity sewer pipe shall be in conformance with recommended practices contained
in ASTM D 2321 and Unibell UNI B 5.
The bottom trench width in an unsupported trench shall be limited to the minimum practicable
width (typically pipe OD plus 8 to 12-inch on each side) allowing working space to place and
compact the haunching material. The use of trench boxes and movable sheeting shall be
performed in such a manner that removal, backfill and compaction will not disturb compacted
haunching material or pipe alignment.
Dewatering of the trench bottom shall be accomplished using adequate means to allow
preparation of bedding, placement of the haunching material and pipe in the trench without
standing water. Dewatering shall continue until sufficient backfill is placed above the pipe to .
prevent flotation or misalignment.
Where pipe bedding is insufficient to adequately support pipe, the contractor will be required to
remove unsuitable material and bed pipe in Class I material (1/2" Dia. aggregate) to provide firm
support of pipe.
Connections to manholes with sanitary pipe shall use a joint 2 feet in length and shall use an
approved water stop around pipe joint entry.
The laterals shown on the plans do not necessarily reflect exact locations. The contractor is
required to locate all existing laterals for reconnection and to coordinate with the construction
inspector the location of all new laterals.
20.1.4 FORCE MAIN PIPE
Installation of force main pipe shall be in conformance with Section 41 of these Technical
Specifications for water main pipe.
AS BUILT DRAWINGS
The contractor shall submit to the Engineer a marked set of "As Built" construction drawings
describing both the stations and left or right offset of all lateral terminal ends as measured from
the nearest downstream manhole along the center line of the sewer main. The as built drawings
will also describe elevations of the north edge of the manhole cover rings and inverts of all main
pipes in manholes.
TESTING
20.1.5 TESTING OF GRAVITY SEWERS
The Contractor shall take all precautions to secure a perfectly water tight sewer under all
conditions. The water tightness of a sewer which has a crown lying below groundwater level
may be tested by measuring infiltration. The water tightness of sewers having crowns lying
above groundwater level may be tested by filling the pipe with water so as to produce a
hydrostatic head of two feet or more above the crown of the sewer at the upper end of the test
section or the water table outside of the sewer, whichever is higher, and then measuring the
exfiltra- tion. In no case shall the infiltration or exfrltration exceed 50 gallon per inch of diameter
per mile per day. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment to test the
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amount of infiltration or exfiltration under the Engineer's direction. Where the infiltration or
exfiltration is excessive, the Contractor at his own expense shall take the necessary steps to
remedy such conditions by uncovering the sewer, remaking the joints or by replacing the entire
length of sewer as required by the Engineer. No such repaired joints may be backfilled until after
they have been tested and found to be acceptable. Care shall be taken to avoid flotation. The
Contractor shall TV inspect all mains to verify the true and uniform grade and the absence of
bellies or dropped joints prior to acceptance. Any infiltration, dips or sags of more than 1/4-
inches shall be cause for rejection.
The above tests shall be performed at the discretion of the Engineer on any or all sections of the
line.
20.1.6 TESTING OF FORCE MAINS
Force mains shall be tested under a hydrostatic pressure of 150 P.S.I. for two (2) hours, as
described in Section 41.04 of these Technical Specifications for the testing of water mains.
BASIS OF PA YMENT
20.1.7 GRAVITY SEWER PIPE
Payment for in place sanitary sewer gravity main pipe shall be the unit price per lineal foot per
appropriate range of depth of cut as contained in the contract proposal. Measurement for
payment shall be along the centerline of the sewer main from center to center of manholes.
Payment for laterals shall be the unit price per lineal foot of pipe as measured from the centerline
of the sewer main pipe to the terminal end of the lateral pipe including a two-way cleanout at the
property line.
Payment for sewer pipe shall include all labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete
the installation. This shall include clearing and grubbing, excavation, shoring and dewatering,
backfill and grading.
20.1.8 FORCE MAIN PIPE
Payment and measurement of force main pipe shall be the same as described in Section 41 of
these Technical Specifications for water main pipe.
21 DRAINAGE
The Contractor shall provide proper outlet for all water courses and drains interrupted during the
progress of the work and replace them in as good condition as he found them.
22 ROADWAY BASE AND SUBGRADE
BASE
This specification describes the construction of roadway base and subgrade. The Contractor shall
refer to Section IV, Article I "Scope of Work" of the city's Contract Specifications for additional
roadway base and subgrade items.
Roadway base shall be 8" compacted minimum thickness unless otherwise noted on the plans or
directed by the Engineer. The subgrade shall be 12" compacted minimum thickness with a
minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) of 40 unless otherwise noted on the plans or directed
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by the Engineer. The Contractor shall obtain from an independent testing laboratory a Proctor
and an LBR for each type material. The Contractor shall also have an independent testing
laboratory perform all required density testing. Where unsuitable material is found within the
limits of the base, Section IV, Article 1.7 (Unsuitable Material Removal) of the city's Contract
Specifications will apply.
Once the roadway base is completed, it shall be primed that same day (unless otherwise directed
by the Engineer) per Section 300 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition). Repairs
' required to the base that result from a failure to place the prime in a timely manner shall be done
to the City's satisfaction, and at the Contractor's expense. No paving of the exposed base can
commence until the City approves the repaired base. The cost for placement of prime material
shall be included in the bid item for base.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of all base
and subgrade placement or reworking.
The following base materials are acceptable:
1. SHELL BASE: Shell base shall be constructed in accordance with Sections 200 and 913
of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition), and shall have a minimum compacted
thickness as shown on the plans. The shell shall be FDOT approved. The cost of the
prime coat shall be included in the bid item price for base.
2. LIMEROCK BASE: Limerock base shall be constructed in accordance with Sections
200 and 911 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition), and shall have a
minimum compacted thickness as shown on the plans. The limerock shall be from a
FDOT approved certified pit. The cost of the prime coat shall be included in the bid item
price for base.
3. CRUSHED CONCRETE BASE: Crushed concrete base shall be constructed in
accordance with Sections 204 and 901 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition),
and shall have a minimum compacted thickness as shown on the plans. The crushed
concrete material shall be FDOT approved. The Contractor shall provide certified
laboratory tests on gradation to confirm that the crushed concrete base material conforms
to the above specifications. The LBR shall be a minimum of 185. LBR and gradation
tests shall be provided to the city by the Contractor once a week for continuous
operations, or every 1000 tons of material, unless requested more frequently by the City
Engineer or designee. The cost of the prime coat shall be included in the bid item price
for base.
4. SOIL CEMENT BASE: Unless otherwise noted, soil cement base shall be constructed
in accordance with Section 270 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications, and shall have
a minimum compacted thickness as shown on the plans. An Asphalt Rubber Membrane
Interlayer (ARM1) shall be included in the pavement design per Section 341 of FDOT's
Standard Specifications (latest edition) to minimize reflective cracking unless otherwise
noted in the project plans and specifications. The ARMI layer shall be overlaid with
asphalt on the same day it is placed for the Contractor to receive full compensation for
the work.
The soil cement base design shall be by a certified lot under the direction of a Registered
Florida Professional Engineer, and must be approved by the City Engineer. Said design
shall provide for a minimum of 300 P.S.I. in seven days. All plant mixed soil cement shall
be certified by a registered laboratory that has been approved by the Engineer.
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The only approved method for spreading the cement is the use of a spreader box. The use
of a spreader bar for spreading cement will not be allowed. The applying of the cement
shall not be allowed when the wind velocity is sufficient to jeopardize material interests
(i.e. vehicles, etc.) from airborne cement particles. The density testing frequency shall be
at the discretion of the registered Florida Professional Engineer responsible for the soil
cement design.
ASPHALT BASE: Full depth asphalt base shall be constructed in accordance with
Section 280 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications, and shall have a minimum
compacted thickness as shown on the plans. The cost for preparation, placement and
compaction shall be included in the per ton unit cost for asphalt unless otherwise noted in
the project scope and plans. The cost of the tack coat shall be included in the bid item
price for asphalt or base.
6, REWORKED BASE: When the plans call for the working of the existing base, the
finished reworked base shall have a minimum compacted thickness of 8" unless
otherwise shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer, and be constructed in
accordance with the applicable FDOT requirements for the type of material used. The
density requirements (except for asphalt and soil cement base) shall be per Section 200 6
of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition). For asphalt, the density requirements
are per Section 330-11, and for soil cement per Section 270-5 of FDOT's 2000 Standard
Specifications.
22.1.1 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT FOR BASE AND REWORKED BASE
The basis of measurement shall be the number of square yards of base in place and accepted as
called for on the plans. The maximum allowable deficiency shall be a half-inch (1/2"). Areas
deficient in thickness shall either be fixed by the Contractor to within acceptable tolerance, or if
so approved in writing by the City Engineer, may be left in place. No payment, however, will be
made for such deficient areas that are left in place.
22.1.2 BASIS OF PAYMENT FOR BASE AND REWORKED BASE
The unit price for base shall include: all materials, roadbed preparation, placement, spreading,
compaction, finishing, prime, base, subgrade (unless the plans specify a separate pay item),
stabilization, mixing, testing, equipment, tools, hauling, labor, and all incidentals necessary to
complete the work. Payment for asphalt base shall be included in the per ton unit cost for asphalt
unless otherwise noted in the project scope and plans.
SUBGRADE
All subgrade shall be stabilized and constructed in accordance with Sections 160 and 914 of
FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition) unless otherwise noted herein. All subgrade shall
have a minimum compacted thickness of 12" unless otherwise shown on the plans or directed by
the Engineer. If limerock is used, it shall also meet the requirements of Section 911 of FDOT's
Standard Specifications (latest edition). Where unsuitable material is found within the limits of
the subgrade, Section IV, Article 17 (Unsuitable Material ,Removal) of the city's Contract
Specifications will apply. The extent of said removal shall be determined by the Engineer in
accordance with accepted construction practices. The Contractor is responsible for clearing,
grading, filling, and removing any trees or vegetation in the roadbed below the subgrade to
prepare it per the plans. The cost of this work shall be included in the unit price for base or
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subgrade. The Contractor shall obtain from an independent testing laboratory the bearing value
after the mixing of materials for the stabilized subgrade.
22.1.3 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be the number of square yards of stabilized subgrade in place
and accepted as called for on the plans. The maximum allowable deficiency for mixing depth
shall be per Section 161-6.4 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications. Acceptable bearing values
shall be per FDOT Section 160-7.2. Areas deficient in thickness or bearing values shall either be
corrected by the Contractor to within acceptable tolerance, or if so approved in writing by the
City Engineer, may be left in place. No payment, however, will be made for such deficient areas
that are left in place (latest edition).
22.1.4 BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price for subgrade shall include: roadbed preparation, placement, spreading,
compaction, finishing, testing, stabilizing, mixing, materials, hauling, labor, equipment and all
incidentals necessary to complete the work. If no pay item is given, subgrade shall be included in
the bid item for base.
23 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS
This specification is for the preparation and application of all S-Type Marshall Mix Design
asphaltic concrete materials on roadway surfaces unless otherwise noted.
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
23.1.1 AGGREGATE
All aggregates shall be obtained from an approved FDOT source and shall conform to Sections
901 through 919 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
23.1.2 BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
All bituminous materials shall conform to Section 916 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
HOT BITUMINOUS MIXTURES - PLANT. METHODS. EQUIPMENT & QUALITY
ANNTIRAM-F.
The plant and methods of operation used to prepare all asphaltic concrete and bituminous
materials shall conform to the requirements of Section 320 of FDOT's Standard Specifications
(latest edition). Unless otherwise noted, all acceptance procedures and quality control/assurance
procedures shall conform to the requirements of Section 330 of FDOT's 2000 Standard
Specifications.
The Contractor shall note that the City shall have the right to have an independent testing
laboratory select, test, and analyze, at the expense of the City, test specimens of any or all
materials to be used. Tests to be performed by the independent testing laboratory every 1000 tons
include, but are not limited to, Marshall stability and flow, extraction/gradation and cores to
determine density and thickness. The results of such tests and analyses shall be considered, along
with the tests or analyses made by the Contractor, to determine compliance with the applicable
specifications for the materials so tested or analyzed. The Contractor hereby understands and
accepts that wherever any portion of the work is discovered, as a result of such independent
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testing or investigation by the City, which fails to meet the requirements of the Contract
documents, all costs of such independent inspection and investigation as well as all costs of
removal, correction, reconstruction, or repair of any such work shall be borne solely by the
Contractor.
Payment reductions for asphalt related items shall be determined by the following:
Density per Section 330-11 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
2. Final surface or friction course tolerances per Section 330-13 of FDOT's 2000 Standard
Specifications.
3. Thickness will be determined from core borings. Deficiencies of '/4" or greater shall be
corrected by the Contractor, without compensation, by either replacing the full thickness
for a length extending at least 25' from each end of the deficient area, or when the
Engineer allows for an overlay per Section 330-1.5.2.3 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (2000 edition). In addition, for excesses of 1/4" or greater, the Engineer will
determine if the excess area shall be removed and replaced at no compensation, or if the
pavement in question can remain with paynnent to be made based on the thickness
specified in the contract.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the
placement of all asphalt.
ASPHALT MIX DESIGNS AND TYPES
All asphalt mix designs shall conform to the requirements of Sections 331 and 337 of FDOT's
2000 Standard Specifications. All asphalt mix designs shall be approved by the Engineer PRIOR
to the commencement of the paving operation. NO RECLAIMED ASPHALT PAVEMENT
(RAP) MATERIAL SHALL BE ALLOWED IN THE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MIXES.
ASPHALT PAVEMENT DESIGNS AND LAYER THICKNESS
All asphalt pavement designs shall conform to the following requirements:
Table 1: Layer Thickness for Asphalt (Layers Are Listed in Sequence of Construction)
COURSE LAYER THICKNESS (Inches)
THICKNESS
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* At the Engineer's discretion, 2" of S-111 is acceptable for use on residential streets
Additional Notes:
1. Type S---I1I shall be limited to the final (top) structural layer (one layer only).
2. All asphalt pavement designs shall conform to the requirements of sections 331 and 337
of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
3. All pavement designs shall include a minimum of two inches of asphalt.
r 4. The Contractor shall be responsible to review the project plans for complete pavement
design detail.
5. Unless otherwise specified on the plans, Type S-111 per Section 331 of FDOT's 2000
Standard Specifications shall be used as final riding surface on streets with the speed
limit of less than 35 mph, streets with an average daily traffic (ADT) of less than 3000,
and all residential streets.
6. An FC-3 friction course per section 337 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications shall
be used on streets with a speed limit of 35 mph or greater, and streets with an ADT of
3000 or greater.
GENERAL CONSTR UCTION RE UIREMENTS
The general construction requirements for all hot bituminous pavements (including limitations of
operations, preparation of mixture, preparation of surface, placement and compaction of mixture,
surface requirements, correction of unacceptable pavement, etc.) shall be in accordance with
Section 330 of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
CRACKS AND POTHOLE PREPARATION
23.1.3 CRACKS
Cracks in roadway pavement shall be repaired prior to the application of asphaltic concrete by
the following steps:
1. All debris to be removed from cracks by compressed air or other suitable method.
2. Apply a multiple layered application of bituminous binder and fine aggregate, as
appropriate to the depth of the crack until the void of the crack is completely filled to the
level of the surrounding roadway surface.
3. If application of asphaltic concrete is not to begin immediately after crack repair, cracks
are to be sanded to prevent vehicular tracking.
4. Payment for crack filling shall be included in the unit price for asphaltic concrete.
23.1.4 POTHOLES
Potholes shall be repaired prior to the application of asphaltic concrete by the following steps:
I . All debris is to be removed from potholes by hand, sweeping, or other suitable method.
2. A tack coat is to be applied to the interior surface of the pothole.
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ADJUSTMENT OF MANHOLES
The necessary adjustments of sanitary sewer and storm drain manholes and appurtenances shall
be accomplished by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be paid on a per unit basis for each
item.
The use of manhole adjustment risers is acceptable under the following conditions:
The riser shall meet or exceed all FDOT material, weld, and construction requirements.
The riser shall consist of an A-36 hot rolled steel meeting or exceeding the minimum
requirements of A.S.T.M. A-36. The riser shall be a single piece with a stainless steel
adjustment stud and shall have a rust resistant finish. The use of cast iron, plastic, or
fiberglass risers is not permitted. In addition, the installation of each riser shall be per
manufacturers specifications. Each manhole shall be individually measured, and each
riser shall be physically marked to ensure that the proper riser is used. Also, the ring
section shall be cleaned, and a bead of chemically resistant epoxy applied to the original
casting, prior to installation of the riser. It is the Contractors responsibility to ensure that
the manholes are measured, the risers are physically marked, the ring sections are
thoroughly cleaned, and that the epoxy is properly applied prior to installation of each
riser.
If risers are not used, the adjustment of manholes shall be accomplished by the removal of
pavement around manhole, grade adjustment of ring and cover, and acceptable replacement and
compaction of roadway materials prior to paving. A full depth backfill using asphalt is
acceptable. The use of Portland cement for backfill is not acceptable.
All manhole and valve adjustments shall be accomplished prior to the application of final
asphaltic concrete surface. Unless otherwise noted in the specs or on the plans, the paving
operation shall occur within seven (7) calendar days from the completion of the adjustment. On
arterial roadways, the rims manholes are to be ramped with asphalt during the time period
between initial adjustment and final resurfacing. Water and gas valves, sewer cleanouts, valve
boxes, tree aeration vents, etc. will be adjusted by the Contractor with the cost for this work to be
included in the unit cost of the asphalt. Care must be taken around said appurtenances to ensure
that they are not paved over, It is the Contractor's responsibility to inform the owners of all
utilities of impending work and coordinate their adjustments so they are completed prior to the
scheduled paving.
ADDITIONAL ASPHALT REQUIREMENTS
1. All impacted radius returns within project limits shall be paved unless otherwise directed
by the Engineer or Project Inspector, with payment to be included in the per ton bid item
for asphalt.
2. All pavement markings impacted by placement of asphalt shall be replaced prior to the
road being open to traffic unless otherwise noted in the contract scope and plans.
3. All project related debris shall be hauled off the job site by the Contractor in a timely
manner and at their own expense in conformance with all regulatory requirements.
4. The Contractor shall pay particular attention to sweeping when paving. The Broom
Tractor way of sweeping will not be permitted. Prior to paving, all construction areas
shall be swept with a Municipal type sweeper (either vacuum or mechanical type) that
picks up and hauls off, dust and dirt. The sweeper must be equipped with its own water
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supply for pre-wetting to minimize dust. Moreover, the Contractor shall sweep debris off
of sidewalks, driveways, curbs and roadways each day before leaving the job site.
5. The application of tack and prime coats (either required or placed at the Engineer's
discretion) shall be placed per Section 300 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest
edition). Tack shall also be applied to the face of all curbs and driveways. The cost
(including heating, hauling and applying) shall be included in the per ton bid item for
asphalt, unless otherwise noted in the project scope and plans.
6. Leveling course and spot patching shall be applied to sections of the road as noted on the
plans, or as directed by the Engineer, per Section 330 of FDOT's 2000 Standard
Specifications. The cost shall be included in the per ton unit cost for asphalt, unless
otherwise noted in the project scope and plans.
7. If an asphalt rubber binder is required, it shall conform to the requirements of Section 336
of FDOT's 2000 Standard Specifications.
8. On all streets with curb and gutter, the final compacted asphalt shall be 1/4" above the lip
or face of said curb per City Index 101.
¦ SUPERPA VE ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
1. Unless otherwise noted in this section, all of the asphaltic concrete specifications in
Sections A through H above shall apply to superpave asphaltic concrete. All asphaltic
concrete pavement shall be designed and placed in accordance with the FDOT Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (latest edition).
2. All aggregate shall be obtained from an approved FDOT source and shall conform to
Sections 901 and 902 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition).
3. All bituminous materials shall conform to Section 916 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (latest edition). Asphaltic binder shall be Grade PG 67-22 unless otherwise
specified in the Scope of Work.
4. All superpave mix designs shall conform to Sections 320 and 334 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (latest edition).
5. All general construction requirements shall conform to Section 330 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (latest edition).
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
Basis of measurement will be the number of tons of asphaltic concrete completed, in place and
accepted. Truck scale weights will be required for all asphaltic concrete used.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be made at the contract unit price for asphaltic concrete surface as specified and
measured above. This price shall include all materials, preparation, hauling, placement, tack
and/or prime coat either required or placed at Engineer's discretion, leveling, spot patching,
filling of cracks, pothole repair, sweeping, debris removal, labor, equipment, tools, and
incidentals necessary to complete the asphalt work in accordance with the plans and
' specifications.
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24 ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT BID PRICE FOR ASPHALT
When this Article applies to the contract, the unit bid price for asphalt will be adjusted in
accordance with the following provisions:
1. Price adjustment for asphalt shall only be made when the current FDOT Asphalt Price
Index varies more than 10% from the bid price at the time of the bid opening.
2. The Bituminous Material Payment Adjustment Index published monthly by the FDOT
shall be used for the adjustment of unit prices. This report is available on FDOT's internet
site. The address is: http://wwwl l.myflorida.com. It is under the section "Doing Business
with FDOT" in the "Contracts Administration" section under "Asphalt Index". For
additional information, call FDOT @ 850-414-4000.
3. The FDOT Payment Adjustment Index in effect at the time of the bid opening will be
used for the initial determination of the asphalt price.
4. The FDOT Payment Adjustment Index in effect at the time of placement of the asphalt
will be used for payment calculation.
5. The monthly billing period for contract payment will be the same as the monthly period
for the FDOT Payment Adjustment Index.
6. No adjustment in bid prices will be made for either tack coat or prime coat.
7. No price adjustment reflecting any further increases in the cost of asphalt will be made
for any month after the expiration of the allowable contract time.
8. The City reserves the right to make adjustments for decreases in the cost of asphalt.
25 GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
IRRIGATION
25.1.1 DESCRIPTION
A. The work specified in this Section consists of the installation of an automatic
underground irrigation system as shown or noted in the plans. Provide all labor, materials,
equipment, services and facilities required to perform all work in connection with the
underground sprinkler irrigation system, complete, as indicated on the drawings and/or
specified. Work noted as "NIC", "existing", or "by others" is not included in this pay
item.
B. The irrigation plans are schematic in nature. Valves and pipes shall be located in the
turf/landscape areas except at road/paving crossings. All piping under paving shall be
sleeved. Changes in the irrigation system layout shall be modified with the approval of
the Engineer.
25.1.1.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. The irrigation work shall be installed by qualified personnel or a qualified irrigation
subcontracting company that has experience in irrigation systems of similar size, scope,
mainline, system pressure, controls, etc.
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B. All applicable ANSI, ASTM, FED.SPEC. Standards and Specifications, and all
applicable building codes and other public agencies having jurisdiction upon the work
shall apply.
C. Workmanship: All work shall be installed in a neat, orderly and responsible manner with
the recognized standards of workmanship. The Engineer reserves the right to reject
material or work which does not conform to the contract documents. Rejected work shall
be removed or corrected at the earliest possible time at the contractor's expense.
D. Operation and Maintenance Manuals: The contractor shall prepare and deliver to the
Engineer within ten (10) calendar days prior to completion of construction a minimum of
three (3) hard cover binders with three rings containing the following information:
I. Index sheet stating the contractor's address and business telephone number, 24 hour
emergency phone number, person to contact, list of equipment with name(s) and
address(es) of local manufacturer's representative(s) and local supplier where
replacement equipment can be purchased.
2. Catalog and part sheet on every material and equipment installed under this contract.
3. Complete operating and maintenance instructions on all major equipment.
4. Provide the Engineer and the City of Clearwater maintenance staff with written and
"hands on" instructions for major equipment and show evidence in writing to the
Engineer at the conclusion of the project that this service has been rendered.
a. Four-hour instruction (minimum) for the Drip Emitter equipment operation and
maintenance.
b. Two-hour instruction (minimum) for automatic control valve operation and
maintenance.
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A. The Irrigation Contractor shall coordinate the work with all other trades, all underground
' improvements, the location and planting of trees and all other planting. Verify planting
requiring excavation 24 in. diameter and larger with the Engineer prior to installation of
main lines.
B. Provide temporary irrigation at all times to maintain plant materials.
C. The Irrigation Contractor is responsible to maintain the work area and equipment until
final acceptance by the Engineer. Repairs and replacement of equipment broken, stolen,
or missing as well as regular maintenance operations shall be the obligation of the
contractor.
D. The Irrigation Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan (per FDOT specifications) to
the Engineer prior to initiating construction on the site. The Contractor shall be
responsible for the maintenance of traffic signs, barriers, and any additional equipment to
comply with the FDOT standards and to ensure the safety of its employees and the
public.
25.1.1.3 WARRANTY
A. The Manufacturer(s) shall warrant the irrigation system components to give satisfactory
service for one (1) year period from the date of acceptance by the Engineer and the City
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of Clearwater. Should any problems develop within the warranty period due to inferior or
faulty materials, they shall be corrected at no expense to the City of Clearwater or FDOT.
25.1.2 PRODUCTS
25.1.2.1 GENERAL
A. All materials throughout the system shall be new and in perfect condition. No deviations
from the specifications shall be allowed except as noted.
25.1.2.2 PIPING
A. The irrigation system pipe shall be as stated herein and shall be furnished, installed and
tested in accordance with these specifications.
B. All pipe is herein specified to be Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe, 1.120, Schedule 40,
conforming to ASTM D2665 and D1785.
C. All nipples, pipe connections, bushings, swing joints, connecting equipment to the
mainline is required to be threaded Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe, Schedule 80.
25.1.2.3 PIPE FITTINGS
A. All pipe fittings for Schedule 40 PVC pipe shall be as follows: Fittings shall conform to
the requirements of ASTM D2466, Standard Specification for Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)
Plastic Pipe Fittings, Schedule 80. All fittings shall bear the manufacturer's name or
trademark, material designation, size, applicable 1PS schedule and NSF seal of approval.
The connection of mainline pipe to the automatic control valve shall be assembled with
threaded Schedule 80 fittings and threaded Schedule 80 nipples.
25.1.2.4 PVC PIPE CEMENT AND PRIMER
A. Provide solvent cement and primer for PVC solvent weld pipe and fittings as
recommended by the manufacturer. Pipe joints for solvent weld pipe to be belled end.
B. Purple primer shall be applied after the pipe and fittings has been cut and cleaned. The
Primer shall be of contrasting color and be easily recognizable against PVC pipe.
25.1.2.5 THREADED CONNECTIONS
A. Threaded PVC connections shall be made using Teflon tape or Teflon pipe sealant.
25.1.2.6 GATE VALVES
25.1.2.6.1 MANUAL GATE VALVES 2 IN. AND SMALLER
A. Provide the following, unless otherwise noted on Drawings:
1. 200-250 psi Ball Valve
2. PVC body - with Teflon Ball Seals
3. Threaded-Dual end Union Connectors
4. Non-Shock Safe-T-Shear Stern
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5. Safe-T Shear True Union Ball Valve as manufactured by Spears Manufacturing
Company, Sylmer, California, or approved equal.
25.1.2.6.2 GATE VALVES 2%" IN. AND LARGER
A. Provide the following, unless otherwise noted on Drawings:
1. AWWA-C-509
2. 200 lb. O.W.G.
3. Cast Iron body - ASTM A 126 Class B
4. Deep socket joints
5. Rising stem
6. Bolted bonnet
7. Double disc
8. Equipped with 2" square operating key with tee handle
' B. Provide two (2) operating keys for gate valve 3" and larger. The "street key" shall be 5'
long with a 2" square operating nut.
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25.1.2.7 SLEEVES
A. Sleeves: (Existing by City of Clearwater)
25.1.2.8 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES
A. The remote control valve shall be a solenoid actuated, balance-pressure across-the
diaphragm type capable of having a flow rate of 25-30 gallons per minute (GPM) with a
pressure loss not to exceed 6.1 pounds per square inch (PSI). The valve pressure rating
shall not be less than 150 psi.
B. The valve body and bonnent shall be constructed of high impact weather resistant plastic,
stainless steel and other chemical/UV resistant materials. The valve's one-piece
diaphragm shall be of durable santoprene material with a clog resistant metering orifice.
C. The valve body shall have a I" inch (FNPT) inlet and outlet or a one inch slip by slip
inlet and outlet for solvent weld pipe connections.
D. The valve construction shall be as such to provide for all internal parts to be removable
from the top of the valve without disturbing the valve installation.
E. The valve shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp., Glendora,
California, or approved equal.
F. Identify all control valves using metal I.D. tags numbered to match drawings.
25.1.2.9 VALVE BOXES
A. For remote control drip valve assembly and UNIK control timer use a Brooks #36
concrete value box with #36-T cast iron traffic bearing cover, or approved equal.
B. For flush valve assembly use an Ametek #181014 (10") circular valve box with #181015
cover comparable to Brooks, or approved equal.
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C. For air relief assembly use an Ametek #182001 (6") economy turf box with #182002
cover comparable to Brooks, or approved equal.
25.1.2.10 DRIP IRRIGATION
25.1.2.10.1 CONSTRUCTION
A. Techline shall consist of nominal sized one-half inch (1/2") low-density linear
polyethylene tubing with internal pressure compensating, continuously self-cleaning,
integral drippers at a specified spacing, (12", 18", or 24" centers). The tubing shall be '
brown in color and conform to an outside diameter (O.D.) of 0.67 inches and an inside
diameter (I.D.) of 0.57 inches. Individual pressure compensating drippers shall be welded
to the inside wall of the tubing as an integral part of the tubing assembly. These drippers
shall be constructed of plastic with a hard plastic diaphragm retainer and a self-
flushing/cleaning elastomer diaphragm extending the full length of the dripper.
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A. The drippers shall have the ability to independently regulate discharge rates, with an inlet
pressure of seven to seventy (7-70) pounds per square inch (PSI), at a constant flow and
with a manufacturer's coefficient of variability (Cv) of 0.03. Recommended operating
pressure shall be between 15-45 PSI. The dripper discharge rate shall be 0.4, 0.6, or 0.9
gallons per hour (GPH) utilizing a combination turbulent flow/reduced pressure '
compensation cell mechanism and a diaphragm to maintain uniform discharge rates. The
drippers shall continuously clean themselves while in operation. The dripperline shall be
available in 12", 18" and 24" spacing between drippers unless otherwise specified.
Techline pipe depth shall be under mulch unless otherwise specified on Plans. Maximum
system pressure shall be 45 PSC. Filtration shall be 120 mesh or finer. Bending radius
shall be 7".
B. For on-surface or under mulch installations, 6" metal wire staples (TLS6) shall be
installed 3'-5' on center, and two staples installed at every change of direction.
25.1.2.10.3 LINE FLUSHING VALVES
A. The sub-surface system shall utilize Automatic Line Flush Valves at the end of each
independent zone area. This valve shall be capable of flushing one gallon at the beginning '
of each irrigation cycle. The valves shall match the dripline manufacturer and connect
directly to the dripline.
25.1.2.10.4 AIRNACUUM RELIEF VALVE
A. Each independent irrigation zone shall utilize an Air/Vacuum Relief Valve at its high
point(s). The air and vacuum relief valve shall seal effectively from 2 to 110 psi.
25.1.2.10.5 PRESSURE REGULATORS
A. The pressure regulator shall be designed to handle steady inlet pressures over 150 pounds ,
per square inch (psi) and maintain a constant outlet pressures of 25 psi. Regulating
accuracy shall be within =/-6%. The pressure regulator shall be manufactured from high- '
impact engineering grade thermoplastics. Regulation shall be accomplished by a fixed
stainless steel compression spring which shall be enclosed in a chamber separate from the
water passage.
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25.1.2.10.6 FILTERS
' A. The filter shall be a multiple disc type filter with notation indicating the minimum partial
size to travel through or the mesh size of the element being used. The discs shall be
constructed of chemical resistant thermoplastic for corrosion resistance.
r 25.1.2.10.7 FITTINGS
A. All connections shall be made with barb or compression type fitting connections. Fittings
' and dripline shall be as manufactured by the manufacturer of the dripline to ensure the
integrity of the subsurface irrigation system.
' 25.1.2.11 AUTOMATIC CONTROL TIMER
A. The irrigation controller (control module) shall be programmable by a separate
transmitter device only. The program shall be communicated to the Control Module from
the Field Transmitter via an infrared connection. The controller shall be of a module type
which may be installed in a valve box underground. The controller shall function
normally if submerged in water and the communication from the transmitter shall
function if submerged in water.
B. The control module shall be housed in an ABS plastic cabinet and shall be potted to
insure waterproof operation. The control module shall have two mounting slots for
' screws allowing the module to be securely mounted inside a valve box.
C. The controller shall operate on one nine volt alkaline battery for one full year regardless
of the number of stations utilized. The controller shall operate 1, 2, or 4 stations either
sequentially or independently.
D. The controller shall have three independent programs with eight start times each, station
run time capability from one minute to twelve hours in one minute increments, and a
seven day calendar. The controller shall turn on stations via latching solenoids installed
on the valves. Manual operations shall be initiated by attaching the Field Transmitter to
the Control Module and programming a manual start. The controller shall be capable of
manual single station or manual program operation.
E. The controller shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp., Glendora,
California USA.
25.1.2.12 FIELD TRANSMITTER
A. The irrigation controller shall be programmable by a separate transmitter device (Field
Transmitter) only. The Field Transmitter shall communicate to the Control Module via an
infrared connection. The Field Transmitter shall be water resistant and housed in ABS
plastic and have a removable, reversible protective sheath. The Field Transmitter shall
operate on one 9V alkaline battery.
' B. The Field Transmitter shall have a large LCD screen and a seven-key programming pad.
A beep sound shall confirm every key stroke. The screen shall automatically turn off after
one minute when not in use.
C. The Field Transmitter shall be capable of programming an unlimited number of UNIK
' Control Modules.
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D. The Field Transmitter shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.,
Glendora, California USA.
25.1.2.13 LATCHING SOLENOID
A. The Latching Solenoid shall be supplied with an installed, filtered adapter allowing
installation of the solenoid onto any Rain Bird DV, PGA, PEB, PES-B, GB, of EFB series
valve.
B. The Latching Solenoid shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.,
Glendora, California USA.
25.1.3 EXECUTION
25.1.3.1 GENERAL INSTALLATION REQUIREMENTS
A. Before work is commenced, hold a conference with the Engineer to discuss general
details of the work.
B. Verify dimensions and grades at job site before work is commenced.
C. During the progress of the work, a competent superintendent and any assistants necessary
shall be on site, all satisfactory to the Engineer. This superintendent shall not be changed,
except with the consent of the Engineer. The superintendent shall represent the Contractor
in his absence and all directions given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given
to the Contractor.
D. Obtain and pay for all irrigation and plumbing permits and all inspections required by
outside authorities.
E. All work indicated or notes on the Drawings shall be provided whether or not specifically
mentioned in these Technical Special Provisions.
F. If there are ambiguities between the Drawings and Specifications, and specific
interpretation or clarification is not issued prior to bidding, the interpretation or
clarification will be made only by the Engineer, and the Contractor shall comply with the
decisions. In event the installation contradicts the directions given, the installation shall
be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost.
G. Layout of sprinkler lines shown on the Drawing is diagrammatic only. Location of
sprinkler equipment is contingent upon and subject to integration with all other
underground utilities. Contractor shall employ all data contained in the contract
Documents and shall verify this information at the construction site to confirm the
manner by which it relates to the installation.
H. Do not proceed with the installation of the sprinkler system when it is apparent that
obstructions or grade differences exist or if conflicts in construction details, legend, or
specific notes are discovered. All such obstructions, conflicts, or discrepancies shall be
brought to the attention of the Engineer.
1. The disturbance of existing paving will not be permitted. Install all required sleeving
prior to roadway base.
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25.1.3.2 EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING
25.1.3.2.1 TRENCHING - GENERAL
A. Dig sides of trenches straight. Provide continuous support for pipe on bottom of trenches.
Lay pipe to uniform grade. Trenching excavation shall follow layout indicated on
Drawings.
B. Maintain 6 in. horizontal and minimum clearance between sprinkler lines and between all
lines of other trades.
C. Do not install sprinkler lines directly above another line of any kind.
D. Maintain 6 in. vertical minimum between sprinkler lines which cross at angles of 45
degrees to 90 degrees.
E. Exercise care when excavating, trenching and working near existing utilities.
25.1.3.2.2 BACKFILLING
A. All pressure supply lines (mainline) shall have 18" of fill placed over the pipe.
' B. Initial backfill on all lines shall be of a fine granular material with no foreign matter
larger than '/z in.
C. Compact backfill according to Section 125 of FDOT Specification Book, 1996 Edition.
D. Do not, under any circumstances, use equipment or vehicle wheels for compacting soil.
1 E. Restore grades and repair damages where settling occurs.
F. Compact each layer of fill with approved equipment to achieve a maximum density per
AASHTO T 180 - latest edition. Under landscaped area, compaction shall not exceed
' 95% of maximum density.
G. Compaction shall be obtained by the use of mechanical tampers or approved hand
' tampers. When hand tampers are used, the materials shall be deposited in layers not more
than six (6") inches thick. The hand tampers shall be suitable for this purpose and shall
have a face area of not more than 100 square inches. Special precautions shall be taken to
prevent damage to the irrigation system piping and adjacent utilities.
' 25.1.3.2.3 ROUTING OF PIPING:
A. Routing of pressure and non-pressure piping lines are indicated diagrammatically on
Drawings.
B. Coordinate specimen trees and shrubs with routing of lines.
1. Planting locations shall take precedence over sprinkler and piping locations.
2. Report to Owner any major deviation from routing indicated.
' C. Conform to Drawings layout without offsetting the various assemblies from the pressure
supply line.
D. Layout drip tube and make any minor adjustments required due to differences between
' site and Drawings. Any such deviations in layout shall be within the intent of the original
Drawings, and without additional cost.
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E. Layout all systems using an approved staking method, and maintain the staking of
approved layout.
25.1.3.3 INSTALLATION
25.1.3.3.1 WATER SUPPLY
A. Connections to the water sources shall be at the approximate locations indicated on the
Drawings. Make minor changes caused by actual site conditions without additional cost
to the Owner.
25.1.3.3.2 ASSEMBLIES
A. Routing or pressure supply lines as indicated on Drawings is diagrammatic only. Install
lines and required assemblies in accordance with details on Drawings.
B. Do not install multiple assemblies on plastic lines. Provide each assembly with its own
outlet. When used, the pressure relief valve shall be the last assembly.
C. Install all assemblies in accord with the respective detail Drawings and these Technical
Special Provisions.
D. Plastic pipe and threaded fittings shall be assembled using Teflon tape, applied to the
male threads only.
25.1.3.3.3 SLEEVES: (EXISTING BY CITY OF CLEARWATER)
A. The contractor shall verify the location of all existing sleeves as shown on the roadway,
utility and/or irrigation plans and notify the Engineer of any discrepancies.
25.1.3.3.4 PLASTIC PIPE
A. Install plastic pipe in accord with manufacturer's recommendations.
S. Prepare all welded joints with manufacturer's cleaner prior to applying solvent.
1. Allow welded joints as least 15 minutes setup/curing time before moving or handling.
2. Partially center load pipe in trenches to prevent arching and shifting when water
pressure is on.
3. Do not permit water in pipe until a period of at least four hours has elapsed for
solvent weld setting and curing, unless recommended otherwise by solvent
manufacturer.
C. Curing
1. When the temperature is above 80 degrees F., allow soluble weld joints at least 24
hours curing time before water is introduced under pressure.
D. Flushing the system:
1. After all sprinkler pipe lines and risers are in place and connected, open the control
valves and flush out the system with a full head of water.
E. Installing piping under existing pavement:
1. Piping under existing pavement maybe installed by jacking & boring.
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2. Secure permission from the Engineer before cutting or breaking any existing
' pavement. All repairs and replacements shall be approved by Engineer and shall be
lished at no additional cost
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25.1.3.3.5 CONTROLLERS
A. Install all automatic controllers as shown in the plans.
1. The location of all controllers shall be approved by the Engineers representative prior
' to installation.
25.1.3.3.6 REMOTE CONTROL VALVES
' A. Install at sufficient depth to provide not more than 6 in., nor less than 4 in. cover from the
top of the valve to finish grade.
B. Install valves in a plumb position with 24 in. minimum maintenance clearance from other
equipment, 3 feet minimum from edges of sidewalks, buildings, and walls, and no closer
than 7 feet from the back of curb or edge of pavement along roadways.
C. Contractor shall adjust the valve to provide the proper flow rate or operating pressure for
' each sprinkler zone.
25.1.3.3.7 GATE VALVES
A. Install where indicated and with sufficient clearance from other materials for proper
maintenance.
B. Check and tighten valve bonnet packing before backfill.
LANDSCAPE
25.1.4 GENERAL
25.1.4.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. The Contract Documents shall include the Plans, Details, Specifications, Bid Proposal,
Contract Agreement, including Installation Schedule, all Addenda, and Contractual and
' Special Conditions when required.
25.1.4.2 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES
' A. Comply with Federal, State, Local, and other duly constituted authorities and regulatory
agencies, without additional cost to the Owner in matters pertaining to codes, safety, and
environmental matters.
' B. Any permits for the installation or construction of any of the work included under the
contract, which are required by any of the legally constituted authorities having
jurisdiction, shall be arranged for by the Contractor and paid for directly by the
' Contractor, unless otherwise agreed upon in writing.
25.1.4.3 SCOPE OF WORK
A. All provisions of Contract, including General and Special Provisions and Plans, apply to
the work specified in this Section. The Scope of Work includes everything for and
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incidental to executing and completing all landscape work shown on the Plans,
Schedules, Notes and as specified herein.
B. Furnish and provide all labor, plants and materials tools and equipment necessary to
prepare the soil for plantings, to install and care for all plant materials (including finish
grading if necessary); to remove and/or transplant existing plants if indicated; to furnish,
plant, fertilize, guy and brace, water, mulch and prune all new plant materials; and to
execute all other Work as described herein or indicated on the Plans.
C. Work under this Section shall include labor and materials for final grading and raking to
prepare the site for sodding, sprigging, or seeding, so finished lawn or playing field will
appear even and uniform, will drain adequately, and will comply with the intent of the
landscape drawings.
D. Initial maintenance of landscape materials as specified in this document.
25.1.4.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Landscape work shall be contracted to a single firm specializing in landscape work, who
shall in turn subcontract no more than 40% of the work specified. All subcontractors
under the control of the Contractor involved in the completion of the landscape work,
shall be made known to the Owner and the Landscape Architect prior to their
commencement of work on the project.
B. All work of this Section shall conform to the highest standard of landscape practices.
C. The Plant Material Schedule included with these Plans is provided only for the
Contractor's convenience; it shall not be construed as to conflict or predominate over the
Plans. If conflict between the Plans and Specifications exists, the Plan shall predominate
and be considered the controlling document.
D. During this work, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining safety among
persons in his employ in accordance with the standards set by The Occupational Safety
and Health Act of 1970 (and all subsequent amendments). Owner and Landscape
Architect shall be held harmless from any accident, injury or any other incident resulting
from compliance or non-compliance with these standards.
E. The Contractor shall cooperate with and coordinate with all other trades whose work is
built into or affects the work in this Section.
F. All appropriate utility companies and agencies shall be contacted 72 hours prior to
excavation. Call "One Call" at 1-800-432-4770.
G. The Contractor shall carefully examine the site and all existing conditions affecting the
work, such as: soil, obstructions, existing trees, utilities, etc. Report any conditions in
conflict with the work to the Landscape Architect.
25.1.4.5 SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor is required to submit prior to the expiration of the required maintenance
period, two copies of typewritten instructions recommending procedures to be established
by the Owner for maintenance of landscape work for a period of one year.
B. Furnish unit prices for all plant materials and inert materials, including labor for all
specified work.
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25.1.4.6 ALTERNATES, ADDITIONS, DELETIONS, SUBSTITUTIONS
A. If there are additions/alternates included in these Plans and Specifications, the Contractor
must propose prices to accomplish the work stated as additions/alternates at the time of
bidding.
B. The Owner, through his Project Representative, reserves the right to add or deduct any of
the work stated herein without rendering the Contract void.
C. The Contractor must have written approval by the Project Representative for any
substitutions not previously agreed to in the purchase agreement: installation without
approval is entirely at the Contractor's risk.
D. All material acquired through additions or substitutions shall be subject to all conditions
and warranties stated herein.
25.1.4.7 ABBREVIATIONS/DEFINITIONS
O.A. or HT.:
The over-all height of the plant measured from the ground to the natural, untied state of
the majority of the foliage, not including extreme leaves, branches or fronds.
C. T.:
Clear trunk is measured from the ground to the bottom of the first leaf or frond stem with
' no foliage from ground to specified height. For example, on Canary Island Date Palms or
similar, the clear trunk measurement includes the "nut" at the base of the fronds.
C. W.:
Clear wood is measured from the ground to the bottom of the base of the lowest leaf
sheath or boot, trimmed in a natural manner. For example, on Canary Island Date Palms
or similar, the clear wood measurement does not include the "nut" at the base of the
fronds.
SPR..
Spread, branches measured in natural untied position to the average crown diameter, not
including extreme leaves, branches or fronds.
ST. TR.:
Straight trunk.
MIN.:
Minimum.
GAL.:
O. C.:
DIA.:
LVY :
Gallon container size, i.e., 1 gallon, 3 gallon, 7 gallon, etc.
On center, distance between plant centers.
Diameter.
Leaves.
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D.B.H.:
Diameter or caliper of main trunk of tree as measured at breast height at 44/2 feet above
grade.
CAL.:
B&B:
PPP:
FG:
STD.:
Caliper, the outside diameter of up to a four inch tree is measured six inches above grade,
larger trees are measured at 12 inches above grade.
Balled and burlapped in accordance with horticultural standards of the American
Association of Nurserymen.
Plants per pot.
Field grown.
Standard, single, straight trunk.
Owner:
To be known as that entity which holds title or control to the premises on which the work
is performed.
Owner's Representative:
Owner's on-site representative shall be responsible for approval of quantity and quality of
materials specified and execution of installation.
Contractor:
Shall refer to that person or enterprise commonly known as the Landscape Contractor.
Landscape Architect:
This person or firm is the responsible representative of the Owner who produces the
landscape Plans and Specifications.
25.1.4.8 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
25.1.4.8.1 PLANT MATERIALS
A. Provide container grown or, if appropriate, freshly dug trees and shrubs. Do not prune
prior to delivery. Do not bend or bind trees or shrubs in such a manner as to damage bark,
break branches or destroy natural shape. Provide protective covering during delivery. If
plant delivery is made in open vehicles, the entire load shall be suitably covered.
B. All plants are to be handled at all times so that roots or root balls are adequately protected
from sun, cold, or drying winds. No root balls for trees and container plants that have
been cracked or broken shall be planted except upon special approval. Plants shall not be
pulled by the tops or stems, nor handled in a rough or careless manner at any time.
C. Balled and burlapped plants shall be moved with firm, natural, balls of soil, not less than
1 foot diameter of ball to every 1 inch caliper of trunk; root ball depth shall not be less
than 2/3 of root ball diameter. B & B plants which cannot be planted upon delivery shall
have their root balls covered with moist soil or mulch.
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D. Trees shall be dug with adequate balls, burlapped, and wire bound if needed. Root
pruning to be done a minimum of 4 weeks before removal from the field and planting at
' the site. Root balls may not be encased in "grow bags" or other synthetic material, except
plastic shrink wrap for transport only.
' E. Remove all fronds form sabal palms prior to planting, but leave a minimum of 12 inches
of new frond growth above the bud. Do not damage bud. On all other palms, only a
minimum of palm fronds shall be removed from crown to facilitate moving and handling.
' Clear trunk shall be determined after minimum fronds have been removed. Boots shall be
removed from trunk unless otherwise specified. Palms shall be planted within 24 hours of
delivery.
F. Deliver trees and shrubs after preparations for planting have been completed and plant
immediately. If planting is delayed more than 6 hours after delivery, set trees and shrubs
in shade, protect from weather and mechanical damage, and cover to keep the roots
moist.
G. Label at least one tree and one shrub of each variety with a securely attached waterproof
tag bearing legible designation of botanical and common name.
' H. Sod: Time delivery so that sod will be placed within twenty-four (24) hours after
stripping. Protect sod against drying and breaking by covering palettes of sod or placing
in a shaded area.
25.1.4.9 JOB CONDITIONS
25.1.4.9.1 ACCEPTANCE OF JOB CONDITIONS.
A. The Contractor shall examine the sub-grade, verify elevations, observe the conditions
' under which work is to be performed and notify the Landscape Architect or Project
Representative in writing of unsatisfactory conditions prior to beginning work. Do not
proceed with the work until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected in a manner
acceptable to the Landscape Architect. Start of work shall indicate acceptance of
conditions and full responsibility for the completed work.
B. Proceed with and complete the landscape work as rapidly as portions of the site become
available, working within the seasonal limitations for each kind of landscape work and
following the approved schedule. If seasonal limitations apply, notify the Landscape
Architect for adjustments to the Schedule.
C. Determine locations of all underground utilities and review for conflicts with planting
' procedures.
D. When adverse conditions to plant growth are encountered, such as rubble fill, drainage
conditions or obstruction, the Contractor shall notify the Landscape Architect in writing
prior to planting.
' E. Plant trees and shrubs after final grades are established and prior to the planting of lawns,
protecting lawn trees and promptly repairing damages from planting operations
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25.1.4.9.2 SCHEDULING OF WORK
' A. The work shall be carried out to completion with the utmost speed. Immediately upon
award of contract, the Contractor shall prepare a construction schedule and furnish a copy
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to the Owner's Representative and/or the Landscape Architect for approval. The
Contractor shall carry out the work in accordance with the approved schedule.
B. If the Contractor incurs unforeseen costs, such as overtime hours, holidays, etc. in order
to complete the work within the time stated in the Contract, and/or to maintain the
progress schedule, all said costs shall be borne by the Contractor at no additional cost to
the Owner.
C. The Owner's Representative's may request in writing work stoppage. Upon written
request from the Owner's Representative, the Landscape Contractor shall suspend
delivery of material and stop all work for such a period as deemed necessary by the
Owner, the Owner's Representative, or the General Contractor with respect to any
additional costs which may result from work stoppage.
25.1.4.9.3 UTILITIES
A. The Contractor shall perform work in a manner which will avoid conflicts with utilities.
Hand excavate, as required, to minimize possibility of damage to underground utilities.
Maintain grade stakes set by others until removal is mutually agreed upon by all parties
concerned.
25.1.5 PRODUCTS
25.1.5.1 MATERIALS
25.1.5.1.1 PLANT MATERIALS: NOMENCLATURE
A. Plant species, sizes, etc. shall be per Plans and Specifications on Plant Material
Scheduled. Nomenclature is per Manual of Cultivated Plant, Standard Encyclopedia of
Horticulture, L.H. Bailey, or Standardized Plant Names Dictionary, American Joint
Committee on Horticultural Nomenclature (latest editions), or conforms with names
accepted in the nursery trade.
25.1.5.1.2 PLANT MATERIALS: QUALITY ASSURANCE
A. Provide healthy, vigorous stock grown under climatic conditions similar to conditions in
the locality of the project. Plants shall have a habit of growth that is normal for the
species and be sound, healthy, vigorous and free from insect pests or their eggs, plant
diseases, defects and injuries. Plants shall be well branched and densely foliated when in
leaf and shall have healthy, well-developed root systems.
B. Trees shall be heavily branched or, in the case of palms, be heavily leafed. Some plant
materials may be collected stock with the approval of the Landscape Architect. Provided
tree species that have a single main trunk (central leader), unless otherwise stated. Trees
that have the main trunk forming a "Y" shape or parallel branching are not acceptable.
C. Plant materials shall be specified and shall be Florida #1 or better as to shape and quality
for the species as outlined in Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants Part I and 11,
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (latest edition).
D. The Owner or Landscape Architect reserves the right to inspect plant materials either at
the place of growth or at the project site prior to planting for compliance with
requirements for name variety, size quality, or designated area.
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E. Landscape materials shall be shipped with certificates of inspection as required by
governmental authorities. The Contractor shall comply with all governing regulations that
are applicable to landscape materials.
F. Do not make substitutions. If specified landscape material is not available, submit
Landscape Architect proof of it being non-available. In such event, if the Landscape
Architect designates an available source, such shall be acquired from designated source.
When authorized, a written change order for substitute material will be made by
adjustment to Contract amount.
G. Height and/or width of trees shall be measured from ground up; width measurement shall
be normal crown spread of branches with plants in the normal position. This
measurement shall not include immediate terminal growth. All measurements shall be
taken after pruning for specified sizes. All trees and shrubs shall conform to
measurements specified in the plant material schedule, except that plant material larger
than specified may be used with the approval of the Owner or Landscape Architect; with
no increase to the Contract price. Plant materials shall not be pruned prior to delivery.
H. Plant Material shall be symmetrical, typical for variety and species. Plants used where
symmetry is required shall be matched as nearly as possible.
1. Balled and burlapped plants shall have firm, natural balls of earth of sufficient diameter
and depth to encompass the feeding root system necessary for full development of the
plant and to conform with the standards of the American Association of Nurserymen.
Root balls and tree trunks shall not be damaged by improper binding and B & B
procedures.
J. Container-grown plants may be substituted for balled and burlapped plants or vice-versa
provided the quality is equal or better than specified and the Landscape Architect
approves the substitution.
K. Container grown stock shall have been grown in containers for at least four months, but
not over two years. If requested, samples must be shown to prove no root bound
condition exists.
25.1.5.1.3 GRASSES: SOD OR SEED
A. Sod or seed (as/if specified) shall be a species as stated on the Plan. Solid sod shall be of
even thickness and with a good root structure, 95% free of noxious week, freshly mowed
before cutting, and in healthy condition when laid. It must not be stacked more than 24
' hours before laying and it must be grown in soil compatible to that in which it will be
installed. Sod must be kept moist prior to and after installation.
B. Seed shall be delivered to the site in unopened bags with certification tags in place.
Purity, germination and weed content shall be as certification requirements.
25.1.5.1.4 MULCH
A. Mulch shall be 100% Grade "B" shredded cypress bark mulch, thoroughly mixed with a
pre-emergence weed killer according to the label directions as specified on the plan.
B. Install mulch to an even depth of 3" before compaction.
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25.1.5.1.5 FERTILIZER
A. Granular fertilizer shall be uniform in composition; free flowing and suitable for
application with approved equipment; received at the site in full, labeled, unopened bags
bearing the name, trade name or trademark and warranty of the producer; fully
conforming to State of Florida fertilizer laws.
B. All fertilizer shall bear the manufacturer's statement of analysis and shall contain the
appropriate minimum amounts of elements for the type of use specified herein.
C. Agriform 20-10-5 fertilizer tablets or approved equal, shall be placed in planting pit for
all plant materials at time of installation and prior to completion of pit backfilling.
D. Ground cover and annual areas shall receive fertilization with Osmocote Time Release
Fertilizer according to product instructions and rate.
E. For sod and seeded areas, fertilize with a complete granular fertilizer on Bahia and St.
Augustine grass at the rate of one (1) pound of nitrogen per one thousand (1,000) square
feet. Fertilizer shall be commercial grade, mixed granules, with 30% - 50% of the
nitrogen being in slow or controlled release form. The ratio of nitrogen to potash will be
1:1 or 2:1 for complete fertilizer formulations. Phosphorus shall be no more than '/4 the
nitrogen level. They shall also contain magnesium and micronutrients (i.e. manganese,
iron, zinc, copper, etc.).
25.1.5.1.6 STAKES AND GUYS
A. For trees, approved plastic or rubber guys shall be used between the stakes and the tree
trunk. Galvanized steel guy wire shall not be used.
B. Stakes shall be cut from 2" x 4" pressure treated (p.t.) stock for trees over 2" caliper.
Stakes shall be 2" x 2" pressure treated (p.t.) stock for trees 2" caliper and under. A
minimum of 2 stakes per tree or an optional 3 stakes per tree shall be used.
C. For single trunk palms, stakes shall be cut from 2" x 4" pressure treated (p.t.) stock, with
a minimum of 3 stakes per palm. Batten consisting of 5 layers of burlap and 5 - 2" x 4"
by 16" wood connected with two - 3/4" steel bands shall be used around the palm trunk.
D. Other tree staking systems may be acceptable if approved.
25.1.5.1.7 PLANTING SOIL
A. Unless stated on the plans or in the specifications, install plant material in tilled and
loosened native soil backfill. It is the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to test,
prior to planting and at no additional cost to the Contract, any soils which may be
unsuitable for the vigorous growth of plants. Unsuitable conditions shall be reported to
the Landscape Architect immediately in writing.
B. When required, planting soil media shall be provided by the Contractor and shall consist
of 1 /3 peat and 2/3 sandy loam, with no lumps over I".
C. Backfill and clean fill dirt provided by the Contractor shall be in a loose, friable soil.
There must be slight acid reaction to the soil (about 6.0 - 6.5 pH) with no excess of
calcium or carbonate, and it shall be free from excess weeds, clay lumps, stones, stumps,
roots and toxic substances or any other materials that might be harmful to plant growth or
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a hindrance to grading, planting, and maintenance procedures and operations. No heavily
organic soil, such as muck or peat shall be used as fill dirt.
D. Bed preparation for annual beds under l gallon container size shall consist of 3" of
Florida peat or other approved organic soil amendment spread over full length and width
of planting area. Rototil organic layer 6 inches to 8 inches into native soil.
25.1.5.1.8 SOIL AMENDMENTS
A. Terra-Sorb AG or approved equal, soil amendment shall be mixed with native or planting
soil for all trees, shrubs, ground cover, and annuals according to manufacturer's
recommended application rates and methods, if specified on the Plans.
25.1.5.1.9 TREE PROTECTION
A. Wood fencing shall be 2" x 4" pressure treated (p.t.) stock with flagging on horizontal
members. Space vertical members 6 feet to 8 feet on center. The barricade shall be placed
so as to protect the critical protection zone area, which is the area surrounding a tree
within a circle described by a radius of one foot for each inch of the tree's diameter at
breast height DBH at 4 - %2 feet above grade.
25.1.5.1.10 ROOT BARRIER SYSTEM
' A. Root barrier fabric shall be installed when specified in the plans and/or specifications for
protection of adjacent paved surfaces according to specific product name or equal. Install
as directed by the manufacturer.
25.1.5.1.11 PACKAGED MATERIALS
A. Deliver packaged materials in containers showing weight, analysis and name of
' manufacturer. Protect materials from deterioration during delivery and while stored at the
site.
' 25.1.5.1.12 PESTICIDES
A. Pesticides shall be only approved, safe brands applied according to manufacturer's
directions.
25.1.6 EXECUTION
25.1.6.1 PREPARATION
25.1.6.1.1 OBSTRUCTIONS BELOW GROUND
' A. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to locate and mark all underground utilities,
irrigation lines and wiring prior to commencement of the work.
' B. If underground construction, utilities or other obstructions are encountered in excavation
of planting areas or pits, the Landscape Architect shall be immediately notified to select a
relocated position for any materials necessary.
' 25.1.6.1.2 GRADING AND PREPARATION FOR PLANT MATERIALS
A. All proposed landscape areas containing existing turf grass or weeds shall be treated with
' Monsanto's "Round-Up" per manufacturer's specifications. All proposed landscape areas
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adjacent to water bodies shall be treated with "Rodeo" per the manufacturer's
specifications.
B. New plant materials will not be installed until a 98% weed/turf eradication has been
achieved. More than one application may be required to produce an acceptable planting
bed.
C. Pre-emergent herbicides are not a substitute for spray treatment of "Round-Up" or
"Rodeo", and may be used only with the written approval of the Landscape Architect.
D. Should any plant material in the same, or adjacent beds be damaged by these chemicals,
the same size, quantity and quality of plants shall be immediately replaced by the
Contractor at no cost to the Owner.
E. Any necessary corrections or repairs to the finish grades shall be accomplished by the
Contractor. All planting areas shall be carefully graded and raked to smooth, even finish
grade, free from depressions, lumps, stones, sticks or other debris and such that they will
conform to the required finish grades and provide uniform and satisfactory surface
drainage without puddling.
F. The Contractor shall remove debris (sticks, stones, rubbish) over 1 - '/2 inches in any
dimension form individual tree, shrub and hedge pits and dispose of the excavated
material off the site.
25.1.6.1.3 PREPARATION FOR ANNUAL BED PLANTING
A. Prepare native subgrade by rototilling or loosening by hand methods. Spread 3 inches of
Florida peat (1/3), sandy loam (1/3), or other approved organic soil amendment over the
full length and width of planting area for annuals. Rototill organic layer 6 inches to 8
inches into the native soil. Grade the planting bed by "crowning' to insure that surface
drainage, percolation, and aeration occur at rapid rates. Add Osmocote time release
fertilizer according to product instructions and rate.
25.1.6.1.4 PREPARATION FOR SEEDING AND SOD AREAS
A. All proposed sod areas containing existing turf grass or weeds shall be treated with
Monsanto's "Round-Up" per manufacturer's specifications. All proposed sod areas
adjacent to water bodies shall be treated with "Rodeo" per the Manufacturer's
Specifications.
B. Limit preparation to areas which will be planted promptly after preparation. Loosen sub-
grade of seed and sod areas to a minimum depth of 4 inches.
C. Immediately prior to any turf work, the Contractor shall finish grade the soil to a smooth,
even surface assuring positive drainage away from buildings and the subsequent turf
flush to the tops of adjacent curbs and sidewalks. The surface shall be sloped to existing
yard drains.
D. A complete fertilizer shall be applied to St. Augustine or Bahia grass at a rate of one (1)
pound of nitrogen per 1.000 square feet. Fertilizer shall be commercial grade, mixed
granules, with 30% - 505 of the nitrogen being in slow or controlled release form.
Thoroughly work fertilizer into the top 4 inches of soil.
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E. Moisten prepared seed and sod areas before planting if soil is dry. Water thoroughly and
allow surface moisture to dry before planting lawns. Do not create a muddy soil
condition.
25.1.6.2 INSTALLATION
25.1.6.2.1 BERM CONSTRUCTION (IF SPECIFIED)
A. Install berms at location and design shown on Plans and at the height and slope indicated.
Height stated is for finished berm with soil at natural compaction.
B. Exact location and configuration of berms may require modification to allow proper
drainage; such changes will be coordinated with the Landscape Architect.
C. If shown on the Plan, construct berms using clean sandy loam fill dirt which is well-
drained, free of rocks, roots, or other debris, with a soil pH of an acid Nature (about 6.0 -
6.5). No heavily organic soil, such as muck or peat shall be used in berm construction.
25.1.6.2.2 LAYOUT OF PLANT MATERIALS
A. Unless otherwise stipulated, plant materials shall be approximately located per the plans
by scale measurements using established building, columns, curbs, screen walls, etc. as
the measuring reference point. Slight shifting may be required to clear wires, prevent
blockage of signage, etc.
B. Shrubs and ground covers shall be located and spaced as noted on the plant material
schedule (if provided), otherwise plants will be placed in the planting beds at the
normally accepted spacing for each species.
C. Leave an 18 inch (450 millimeters) border of mulched space between outer leaves of
' installed plant material and the bed line, curb, or building foundation wall for all plant
sizes.
D. Any necessary "minor" adjustments in the layout of planting shall be made by the
Contractor with the approval of the Landscape Architect in order to conform as nearly as
possible to the intent of the plans.
' 25.1.6.2.3 PLANTING PROCEDURES
A. All shrubs, trees and ground covers or vines shall be planted in pits having vertical sides
and being circular in outline. Planting pit shall be 3 to 5 times the width of the root ball.
' B. Plants shall be set straight or plumb, in the locations shown, at such level that after
settlement normal or natural relationship of the top of the root ball with the ground
surface will be established. With regards to proper nursery practices, plants under certain
conditions (i.e. low and wet areas) will benefit from being planted "high" with the root
ball about I inch higher than the surrounding grade.
' C. All plant materials shall be fertilized with Agriform 20-10-5 planting tablets, or approved
equal, at time of installation and prior to completion of pit backfilling. Agriform planting
tablets shall be placed uniformly around the root mass at a depth that is between the
' middle and the bottom of the root mass.
Application rate:
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1 gallon 1 - 21 gram tablet
3 gallon 2 - 21 gram tablet
5 gallon 3 - 21 gram tablet
7 gallon 4 - 21 gram tablet
Trees 3 tablets each 1/2" (12 millimeters) caliper
Palms 7- 21 gram tablets
D. Native soil shall be used in back-filling plant pits or as specified. The Contractor shall be
responsible for providing additional soil for building tree saucers.
E. When balled and burlapped plants are set, undisturbed native soil shall be left under the
base of the root ball to prevent voids. Backfxll tilled and loosened native soil around the
sides of the root ball. Remove the top 4 inches (100 millimeters) of burlap wire, and all
tie-down material from the root ball. Do not remove these materials from the bottom of
the root ball. Thoroughly water-in before bringing the back-fill up to the proper grade
Roots of bare plants shall be properly spread out, and planting soil carefully worked in
among them. Failure to comply is cause for rejection.
F. Containerized plants shall be installed with undisturbed native soil left under the base of
the root ball to prevent voids. Planting pit shall be 3 to 5 times the width of the root ball.
Backfill tilled and loosened native soil around the sides of the root ball. Thoroughly
water-in before bringing the backf ll up to the proper grade.
G. Plant spacing shall be "on center" and varies with the different plant species. Space each
variety of plant equally in the planting areas. Shrubs and ground covers adjacent to
straight or curved edges shall be triangular - spaced in rows parallel to those edges. Plant
a minimum of 18 inches from the back of the curb to the outside edge of the plant.
H. All azaleas shall be placed into a prepared bed of amended soil containing 50% weed-free
Florida peat or approved equivalent. Root balls shall be scarified vertically at 120 degree
angles in a triangular pattern.
I. Sabal palms may be planted deeper than normal if conditions warrant and if approved.
25.1.6.2.4 SODDING
A. During periods of drought, sod shall be watered sufficiently at its origin to moisten the
soil adequately to the depth to which it is to be cut.
B. An application of 6-6-6, 40% organic, slow or controlled release fertilizer shall be made
to all lawn areas just prior to the laying of the sod at a rate of one (1) pound of nitrogen
per 1,000 square feet. The ground shall be wet down before the sod is laid in place.
C. Solid sod shall be laid tightly with closely abutting staggered joints with an even surface
edge and sod edge, in a neat and clean manner to the edge of all the paving and shrub
areas. Cut down soil level to 1 inch to 1-1/2 inches below top of walks prior to laying
sod.
D. Within 2 hours after installing sod and prior to rolling, irrigate the sod. Sufficient water
shall be applied to wet the sod thoroughly and to wet the sod to a depth of 2 inches (50
millimeters). Watering shall be done in a manner that will avoid erosion due to the
application of excessive quantities, and the watering equipment shall be a type that will
prevent damage to the finished sod surface. Watering shall be repeated as necessary to
keep sod moist until rooted to subgrade.
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E. The sod shall be pressed firmly into contact with the sod bed using a turf roller or other
approved equipment so as to eliminate air pockets, provide a true and even surface and
insure knitting without any displacement of the sod or deformation of the surfaces of
sodded areas. After the sodding operation has been completed, the edges of the area shall
be smooth and shall conform to the grades indicated.
' F. If, in the opinion of the Landscape Architect, top dressing is necessary after rolling, clean
silica sand shall be used to fill voids. Evenly apply sand over the entire surface to be
' leveled, filling-in dips and voids and thoroughly washing into the sod areas.
G. On slopes steeper than 2:1 and as required, the sod shall be fastened in place with suitable
wooden pins or by other approved method.
SEEDING
25.1.6 .2.5
A. Seed shall be installed per the specifications of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation. See plan for type of seed.
25.1.6.2.6 TREE GUYING, BRACING AND STAKING
A. Tree guying, staking and bracing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor per sound
nursery practices, and shall be done per details shown on the Plans. For trees, a minimum
of 2 stakes per tree or an optional 3 stakes per tree at 120 degree spacing shall be used.
' Stakes shall be driven in at an angle, then tightened to vertical supported by approved
plastic or rubber guys. Trees shall be staked with a minimum of 4 feet height of stake
above grade and a minimum of 30 inches of stake below grade.
B. For single trunk palms, a minimum of 3 stakes per palm at 1.20 degree spacing shall be
used. Toenail the stakes to batten consisting of 5 layers of burlap and 5- 2 inch x 4 inch x
16 inch wood connected with two 3/4 inch steel bands. Palms shall be staked with a
1 minimum of 5 feet of stake above grade.
C. Contractor shall remove all tree guying, staking, and bracing from trees six (6) months
after the date of final acceptance of the landscape work.
D. Stake only trees that require support to maintain a plumb position or are in potentially
hazardous areas.
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A. All planting beds shall be weed-free prior to mulching.
' B. All curb, roadway, and bed line edges will be "trenched" to help contain the applied
mulch.
C. All plant beds and tree rings shall be mulched evenly with a 3 inch layer (before
' compaction) of 100% Grade B recycled cypress bark mulch, or other mulch as specified
on the Plans or General Notes.
D. Mulch shall not be placed against the trunks of plant materials or foundations of
buildings. Maintain a minimum 3 inch clearance for trees and shrub trunks and a
minimum 6 inch clearance for the walls of buildings.
E. For beds of annual flowers, a 12 inch wide x 3 inch deep band of mulch shall be installed
in front of the first row of annuals. Maintain a minimum 6 inches of non-mulched
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25.1.6.2.8 PRUNING
A. Pruning shall be done by an experienced certified Arborist to maintain the natural shape
and form of the plant.
B. Upon acceptance by the Owner, prune any broken branches, remove crossed branches,
and branches hanging below the clear trunk of the tree.
25.1.6.2.9 CLEAN-UP
A. During landscape work, store materials and equipment where directed by the Owner.
B. The Contractor shall promptly remove any materials and equipment used on the job,
keeping the area neat at all times. Upon completion of all planting, dispose of all excess
soil and debris leaving pavements and work areas in safe and orderly condition.
C. The clean-up of the site shall include the removal and proper disposal of the tree guying,
staking, and bracing materials as described in specifications.
25.1.6.2.10 PROTECTION
A. The Contractor shall provide safeguards for the protection of workmen and others on,
about, or adjacent to the work, as required under the parameters of the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration (0.S.H.A.) standards.
B. The Contractor shall protect the Owner's and adjacent property from damage.
C. the Contractor shall protect the landscape work and materials from damage due to
landscape operations. Maintain protection during installation and maintenance periods.
D. The Contractor shall provide protection (tree barricades) for all existing trees and palms
as specified.
25.1.6.2.11 REPAIR OF DAMAGES
E. The Contractor shall repair all damage caused by his operations to other materials,
property, or trades to a level equal in quality to the existing condition prior to damage.
F. The Contractor shall be held responsible for all damage done by his work or employees
to other materials or trades' work. Patching and replacement of damaged work may be
done by others, at the Owner's direction, but the cost of same shall be paid by the
Contractor who is responsible for the damage.
25.1.6.3 MAINTENANCE
A. The Contractor shall maintain all plant materials in a first class condition from the
beginning of landscape construction until Final Acceptance.
B. Operations:
1. Maintenance shall include, but not be limited to, watering of turf and planting beds,
mowing, fertilizing, cultivation, weeding, pruning, disease and pest control,
replacement of dead materials, straightening, turf or planter settlement corrections,
replacement of rejected materials, staking and guying repair and tightening, wash-out
repairs and regrading, and any other procedures consistent with the good horticultural
practice necessary to insure normal, vigorous and healthy growth of all work under
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the Contract. Mowing shall be consistent with the recommended height per the
University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service.
2. Within the warranty period, the Contractor shall notify the Owner of any maintenance
practices being followed or omitted which would be detrimental to the healthy,
' vigorous growth of the landscape.
3. The Contractor shall be responsible for the final watering of not less than one inch of
water for all planted materials before leaving the site.
25.1.6.4 INSPECTION, REJECTION, AND ACCEPTANCE
25.1.6.4.1 INSPECTION
A. Upon completion of the installation, the Contractor will notify the Owner or the Owner's
Representative that the job is ready for inspection. Within 15 days of notifications, the
installation will be inspected by the Landscape Architect. A written and/or graphic
inspection report will be sent to the Owner and/or Landscape Contractor.
25.1.6.4.2 REJECTION AND REPLACEMENT
' A. The Landscape Architect shall be final judge as to the suitability and acceptability of any
part of the work. Plant material will be rejected if it does not meet the requirements set
forth in Plans and Specifications.
B. Replace any rejected materials immediately or within 15 days and notify the Landscape
Architect that the correction has been made.
25.1.6.4.3 ACCEPTANCE
A. After replacement of rejected plant material (if any) have been made, and completion of
' all other correction items, the Owner or Project Representative will accept the project in
writing.
B. Upon Final Acceptance, the Owner assumes responsibility for maintenance within the
terms of the Contract. Acceptance will in no way invalidate the Contractor's warranty
period.
' C. The Contractor's warranty period will begin after final acceptance of the project by the
Owner.
' I. If evidence exists of any lien or claim arising out of or in connection with default in
performance of this Contract, the Owner shall have the right to retain any payment
sufficient to discharge such claim and all costs in connection with discharging such
' claim.
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in words to that effect, the Contractor shall indicate the price of the type and species
specified in the proposal, giving the price to be added or deducted from his Contract
price. The final selection rests with the Owner or his representative.
3. Where plants installed do not meet specifications, the Owner reserves the right to
request plant replacement or an appropriate deduction from the Contract amount to
compensate for the value not received from the under-specified plant materials. No
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additional compensation will be made to the Contractor for plants installed that
exceed specifications.
25.1.6.5 WARRANTY
A. The Contractor shall warranty all palms and trees furnished under this contract for a
period of one (1) year and all shrubs for a period of six (6) months. Material which is
either dead or in poor health during this period or at completion will be replaced at no
charge to the Owner. Should any of the plant materials show 50% or more defoliation
during the warranty period, due to the Contractor's use of poor quality or improper
materials or workmanship, the Contractor upon notice, shall replace without delay same
with no additional cost to the Owner. Should any plant require replacing, the new plant
shall be given the equal amount of warranty.
26 HDPE DEFORMED - REFORMED PIPE LINING
INTENT
It is the intention of this specification to provide for the trenchless restoration of 8" to 12"
sanitary sewers by the installation of a high density polyethylene, jointless, continuous, fold and
form pipe liner which is watertight and chemically resistant to withstand exposure to domestic
sewage including all labor, materials and equipment to provide for a complete, fully restored and
functioning installation.
PRODUCT AND CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER ACCEPTABILITY
The City requires that all contractors be prequalified. See General Conditions regarding
contractor prequalification. In addition, the City requires a proven extensive tract record for the
fold and form liner system to be used in this project. All contractors submitting for
prequalification approval for this project must exhibit extensive satisfactory experience in the
installation of the proposed liner system and satisfactory evidence that the proposed liner system
has been extensively and successfully installed in the Unites States and the State of Florida. The
installer must be certified by the liner system manufacturer for installation of the liner system.
The City reserves full and complete authority to approve the satisfactory nature of the both the
liner system and the installer.
MATERIALS
Pipe shall be made from P. E. 3408 polyethylene resins complying with ASTM D 3350, cell
classification: P.E. 345434 D for High Density. It shall be Type 3, Grade 4, Class D, according to
ASTM D 1248. The Contractor shall provide certified test results for review by the Engineer,
from the manufacturer, that the material conforms with the applicable requirements. Material
shall have a minimum thickness of SDR 32.5. Pipe specimens shall comply with the minimum
property values shown below with the applicable ASTM requirements:
Material Property ASTM Method Value
HDPE Tensile Strength D 638 3,300 psi
Elasticity Modulus E=113,000 psi
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HDPE Impact Strength D 256 A 3.0 ft-lb/in
Flexure Modulus E=136,000 psi
Expansion Coeff. c=0.009 in/in/deg F
At the time of manufacture, each lot of liner shall be reviewed for defects and tested in
accordance with ASTM D 2837 and D 1693. At the time of delivery, the liner shall be
homogeneous throughout, uniform in color, free of cracks, holes, foreign materials, blisters, or
deleterious faults. The Contractor shall provide, as requested, certified test results for review by
the Engineer, from the manufacturer, that the material conforms with the applicable
requirements. The Engineer may at any time request the Contractor provide test results from field
samples to the above requirements.
Liner shall be marked at 5-foot intervals or less with a coded number, which identifies the
manufacturer, SDR, size, material, date, and shift on which the liner was extruded.
Lining manufacturer shall submit to the Engineer for approval as requested, complete design
calculations for the liner thickness. The criteria for liner design shall be HS-20 traffic loading,
water table to the ground surface, minimum expected lifetime of 50 years, and no structural
strength retained from the existing pipe. Liner materials shall meet manufactures specifications
of Pipe Liners, Inc. 3421 N. Causeway, Suite 321, New Orleans, LA 70002, 1.-800-344-3744 or
approved equal. Any approved equal liner system must be approved by the Engineer as an equal
system prior to receiving bids. Request for contractor prequalification and/or equal liner system
approval must be received by the Engineer no later than 14 days prior to the date for receiving
bids.
CLEANING/SURFACE PREPARATION
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to clean and prepare the existing pipes for
rehabilitation. The Contractor will thoroughly clean the interior of the sewers to produce a clean
interior surface free of all coatings, sand, rock, roots, sludge, or other deleterious materials prior
to liner insertion. Bypass pumping will be provided by the Contractor as part of the unit cost of
restoration. Bypass operations are to be so arranged as to cause minimum disruptions to local
' traffic, residents and particularly to commercial facilities. During the cleaning and preparation
operations all necessary precautions shall be taken to protect the public, all property and the
sewer from damage.
All material removed from the sewers shall be the Contractor's responsibility for prompt disposal
' in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. The Contractor may be required to
control the rate of sewer cleaning in the sanitary system to avoid heavy pollution loads at the
City's treatment plants.
TELEVISION INSPECTION
After cleaning, and again after the rehabilitation work on each section of the project is
completed, all pipe sections shall be visually inspected by means of closed-circuit color
television, and recorded on VHS format tapes provided to the project engineer. The television
system used shall be designed for the purpose and suitably lighted to provide a clear picture of
the entire periphery of the pipe.
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LINER INSTALLATION
Liner shall be sized to field measurements obtained by the Contractor to provide a tight fit to the
full interior circumference of the existing sanitary sewer and shall be a continuous, jointless liner
product from inside of manhole to inside of manhole. Contractor shall use installation methods
approved by the liner manufacturer including liner placement, reforming to fit existing pipe,
pressure and heat requirements and reconnection of laterals. The Contractor shall immediately
notify the Engineer of any construction delays taking place during the insertion operation.
Contractor shall maintain a reasonable backup system for bypass pumping should delays or
problems with pumping systems develop. Liner entries at manholes shall be smooth, free of
irregularities, and watertight. No pinholes, tears, cracks, thin spots, or other defects in the liner
shall be permitted. Such defects shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
OSHA requirements for installation procedures, in particular, confined spaces are to be met.
LATERAL RECONNECTION
Sanitary laterals shall be reconnected as soon as possible to renew service. Laterals are to be
reconnected by means of robotics, by internally cutting out the liner to 100% of the area of the
original opening. All lateral reconnections are to be grouted to prevent leakage. Grouting method
and material is to be approved by the Engineer.
Any reconnections to laterals and connections to manholes which are observed to leak shall be
resealed by the Contractor. All laterals discovered during the lining process are to be reconnected
unless specifically directed otherwise by the City. The Contractor will be requested to reconnect
any laterals discovered to not be reconnected at a later date. Contractor shall notify all local
system users when the sanitary system will not be available for normal usage by the delivery of
door hangers with appropriate information regarding the construction project.
TIME OF CONSTRUCTION
Construction schedules will be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. At no
time will any sanitary sewer service connection remain inoperative for more than a eight hour
period without a service bypass being operated by the Contractor. In the event that sewage
backup occurs and enters buildings, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup, repair and
property damage costs and claims.
PAYMENT I
Payment for sanitary sewer restoration shall be made per lineal foot including all preparation,
bypass pumping, equipment, labor, materials, operations, restoration, etc, to provide a fully ,
completed and operational sewer. Payment shall be measured from center of manhole to center
of manhole for the sanitary systems and from end of pipe to end of pipe for storm systems.
27 PLANT MIX DRIVEWAYS ,
New driveways or existing black top driveways that must be broken back in widening the
pavement (remove only enough to allow adequate grade for access to the street) shall be
constructed or replaced in accordance with the specifications for paving the street with the
exception that the base shall be six (b) inches. Use Section 23 G Asphaltic Concrete as specified
for the street paving.
When finished surface of existing drive is gravel, replace ment shall be of like material. Payment
shall be the same as Plant Mix Driveways.
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BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
Measurement shall be the number of square yard of Plant Mix Driveways in place and accepted.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
I Payment shall be the unit price per square yard for Plant Mix Driveways as measured above,
which price shall be full compensation for all work described in this section of the specifications
and shall include all materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the
work.
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This Article deleted.
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Unless otherwise noted, all concrete curbs shall have fiber mesh reinforcement and have a
minimum strength of 3000 p.s.i. at 28 days. Expansion joints shall be placed at intervals not to
exceed 100 feet, and scored joints shall be placed at intervals not to exceed 10 feet. In addition,
all the requirements of City Articles 6, 7, and 8 shall also apply. The Contractor shall notify the
Project inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the placement of all concrete curbs.
BASIS OFMEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be lineal feet of curb in place and accepted.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
' Payment shall be the unit price per lineal foot of curb, which price shall be full compensation for
all work described in this and other applicable parts of the specifications and shall include all
materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
30 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
CONCRETE SIDEWALKS
Concrete sidewalks shall be constructed to the line, grade and dimensions as shown on the plans
or herein specified. Unless otherwise noted, all concrete sidewalks shall have fiber mesh
reinforcement and have a minimum strength of 3000 p.s.i. at 28 days. Unless otherwise
specified, all concrete sidewalks shall have a minimum width of four feet (4'). Concrete
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where a minimum thickness of six inches (6") is required. Also, 6/6 X 10/10 welded wire mesh
reinforcement is required for all sidewalk that crosses driveways. The welded wire mesh shall be
positioned in the middle to upper third of the placement. No compensation shall be given if the
welded wire mesh is not properly placed. Expansion joints shall be placed at intervals of not
more than 100 hundred feet, and scoring marks shall be made every 5 feet. Concrete shall be
poured only on compacted subgrade. In addition, all the requirements of City Articles 6, 7, and 8
shall also apply.
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CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS
Concrete driveways, whether new construction or replacement, shall be a minimum of six (6)
inches in thickness with 6/6 x 10/10 welded wire mesh reinforcement and a minimum horizontal
distance between expansion joints of no less than four (4) feet measured in any direction. The
welded wire mesh shall be positioned in the middle to upper third of the placement. No
compensation shall be given if the welded wire mesh is not properly placed. Concrete shall be
poured only on compacted subgrade. In addition, all the requirements of City Articles 6, 7, and 8
shall also apply.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of the
placement of all concrete sidewalks and driveways.
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be the number of square feet of 4" concrete sidewalk, 6" concrete
sidewalk, and 6" concrete driveways in place and accepted.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per square foot for each item as measured above, which price
shall be full compensation for all work described in this section and other applicable parts of the
specifications and shall include all materials, equipment, tools, welded wire mesh where
required, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
31 SODDING
Unless otherwise noted herein, the contractor shall place all sod, either shown on the plans or at
the direction of the Engineer, in conformance with Sections 575, 981, 982 and 983 of FDOT's
Standard Specifications (latest edition). The area for sod application shall be loosened and
excavated to a suitable depth and finished to a grade compatible with existing grass and
structures. Sod shall be placed with edges in close contact and shall be compacted to uniform
finished grade with a sod roller immediately after placement. In sloped areas, the sod shall be
graded and placed so as to prohibit erosion and undermining of the adjacent sidewalk. No sod
that has been cut for more than 72 hours can be used unless authorized by the Engineer in
advance. The sod shall be thoroughly watered immediately after placement. The Contractor shall
continue to water sod as needed and/or directed by the.Engineer as indicated by sun exposure,
soil, heat and rain conditions, to establish and assure growth, until termination of the contract.
Dead sod, or sod not acceptable to the Engineer, shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor
at no additional compensation. Any questions concerning the type of existing sod shall be
determined by the Engineer.
Unless otherwise noted on the plans, payment for sod (including labor, equipment, materials,
placement, rolling, watering, etc.) shall be included in other bid items. Payment for these
associated bid items may be withheld until the Contractor provides the City a healthy, properly
placed stand of grass. When this work is given as a separate bid item, it shall cover all labor,
equipment and materials, (including water) required for this work and shall be paid for on the
basis of each square foot in place and accepted. No payment for sod shall be made until the
Contractor provides the City a healthy, properly placed stand of grass.
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32 SEEDING
Seed, or seed and mulch, shall only be used when specified for certain demolition projects. The
seed and/or mulch shall be placed as called for on the plans in the following manner. The area to
be seeded shall be brought to the required line and grade, fertilized and seeded in basic
conformance with the latest edition of FDOT's Standard Specifications Sections 570, 981, 982
and 983. However, no wildflower seed shall be used, and Argentine Bahia Seed shall be used
instead of Pensacola Bahia. No sprigging will be required. Also, the addition of 20 lb. of Rye
Seed (to total 60 lb. of seed per acre) will be required during the stated periods. It is also required
that the Contractor maintain said seed until growth is assured.
When this work is given as a bid item, the item shall cover all labor, material, equipment
(including water), required for this work, and shall be paid for on the basis of each square yard in
place and accepted. If called for on the plans, but not shown as a bid item, then the cost of such
work as stated above shall be included in the cost of other work.
33 STORM MANHOLES INLETS CATCH BASINS OR OTHER
STORM STRUCTURES
For details on specific design of a type of storm structure refer to Part B Index Numbers 200 to
235.
When required, inlets, catch basins or other structures shall be constructed according to the plans
and applicable parts of the specifications, Section Numbers 7, 8, & 9, and as approved by the
Engineer. Said structures shall be protected and saved from damage by the elements or other
causes until acceptance of the work.
BUILT UP TYPE STRUCTURES
Manholes shall be constructed of brick with cast iron frames and covers as shown on the Index
Numbers 201 and 202. Invert channels shall be constructed smooth and semi circular in shape
conforming to inside of adjacent sewer section. Changes in direction of flow shall be made in a
smooth curve of as large a radius as possible. Changes in size and grade of channels shall be
made gradually and evenly. Invert channels shall be built up with brick and mortar on top of
concrete base.
The storm structure floor outside of channels shall be made smooth and sloped toward channels.
Manhole steps shall not be provided. Joints shall be completely filled and the mortar shall be
r smoothed from inside of the manholes.
The entire exterior of brick manholes shall be plastered with one half inch of mortar.
Brick shall be laid radially with every sixth course being a stretcher course.
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concrete saw and shall not be removed with a sledge hammer.
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The manhole base shall be set on a pad of dry native sand approximately five inches thick to
secure proper seating and bearing.
Precast Manholes and Junction Boxes: The Contractor may substitute precast manholes and
r junction boxes in lieu of cast in place units unless otherwise shown on the plans. Precast Inlets
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will not be acceptable. When precast units are substituted, the construction of such units must be
in accordance with ASTM C 478, or the standard specifications at the manufacturers option.
Precast structures must also meet the requirement that on the lateral faces, either inside or
outside, the distance between precast openings for pipe or precast opening and top edge of
precast structure be no less than wall thickness. A minimum of four courses of brick will be
provided under manhole ring so that future adjustment of manhole lid can be accommodated.
Manhole steps shall not be provided. Manhole using O ring between precast sections will not be
acceptable for storm structures.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment for Junction Boxes, Manholes or other structures shall be on a unit basis.
34 MATERIAL USED
This article deleted. See SECTION III, ARTICLE 19 - MATERIAL USED.
35 CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
This article deleted. See SECTION III, ARTICLE 20 - CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS.
36 STREET SIGNS
The removal, covering or relocation of street signs by the Contractor is PROHIBITED.
All street signs shall be removed, covered or relocated by the City's Traffic Engineering Division
in accordance with Sections 700, 994, 995, and 996 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest
edition).
The Contractor shall notify the City's Traffic Engineering Division a minimum of 24 hours in
advance of the proposed sign relocation, covering or removal.
37 AUDIOIVIDEO RECORDING OF WORK AREAS
CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE A UDIO/VIDEO RECORDING
Prior to commencing work, the Contractor shall have a continuous color audio/video recording
taken along the entire length of the Project including all affected project areas. Streets,
easements, rights-of-way, lots or construction sites within the Project must be recorded to serve
as a record of a pre-construction conditions.
SCHEDULING OFA UD101VIDE0 RECORDING
The video recordings shall not be made more than twenty-one (21) days prior to construction in
any area.
PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
The Contractor shall engage the services of a professional videographer. The color audio
videotapes shall be prepared by a responsible commercial firm known to be skilled and regularly
engaged in the business of pre-construction color audio-video recording documentation.
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Contractor. The total audio video system shall reproduce bright, sharp, clear pictures with
accurate colors and shall be free from distortion, tearing, rolls or any other form of imperfection.
The audio portion of the recording shall reproduce the commentary of the camera operator with
proper volume, clarity and be free from distortion and interruptions. In some instances, audio
video coverage may be required in areas not accessible by conventional wheeled vehicles. Such
coverage shall be obtained by walking.
RECORDED INFORMATION, AUDIO
Each recording shall begin with the current date, project name and be followed by the general
location, i.e., viewing side and direction of progress. Accompanying the video recording of each
video shall be a corresponding and simultaneously recorded audio recording. This audio
recording, exclusively containing the commentary of the camera operator or aide, shall assist in
viewer orientation and in any needed identification, differentiation, clarification, or objective
description of the features being shown in the video portion of the recording. The audio
recording shall also be free from any conversations.
RECORDED INFORMATION VIDEO
All video recordings must continuously display transparent digital information to include the
date and time of recording. The date information shall contain the month, day and year. The time
information shall contain the hour, minutes and seconds. Additional information shall be
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contract number, direction of travel and the viewing side. This transparent information shall
appear on the extreme upper left hand third of the screen. Camera pan, tilt, zoom-in and zoom
out rates shall be sufficiently controlled such that recorded objects will be clearly viewed during
videotape playback. In addition, all other camera and recording system controls, such as lens
focus and aperture, video level, pedestal, chrome, white balance, and electrical focus shall be
properly controlled or adjusted to maximize picture quality. The construction documentation
shall be recorded in SP mode.
VIEWER ORIENTATION
The audio and video portions of the recording shall maintain viewer orientation. To this end,
overall establishing views of all visible house and business addresses shall be utilized. In areas
where the proposed construction location will not be readily apparent to the videotape viewer,
highly visible yellow flags shall be placed, by the Contractor, in such a fashion as to clearly
indicate the proposed centerline of construction. When conventional wheeled vehicles are used
as conveyances for the recording system, the vertical distance between the camera lens and the
ground shall not exceed 10 feet. The camera shall be firmly mounted such that transport of the
camera during the recording process will not cause an unsteady picture.
LIGHTING
All recording shall be done during time of good visibility. No taping shall be done during
precipitation, mist or fog. The recording shall only be done when sufficient sunlight is present to
properly illuminate the subjects of recording and to produce bright, sharp video recordings of
those subjects.
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SPEED OF TRA VEL
The average rate of travel during a particular segment of coverage shall be directly proportional
to the number, size and value of the surface features within that construction areas zone of
influence. The rate of speed in the general direction of travel of the vehicle used during taping
shall not exceed forty-four (44) feet per minute.
VIDEO LOG/INDEX
All videotapes shall be permanently labeled and shall be properly identified by videotape number
and project title. Each videotape shall have a log of that videotape's contents. The log shall
describe the various segments of coverage contained on the video tape in terms of the names of
the streets or location of easements, coverage beginning and end, directions of coverage, video
unit counter numbers, engineering survey or coordinate values (if reasonably available) and the
date.
AREA OF COVERAGE
Tape coverage shall include all surface features located within the zone of influence of
construction supported by appropriate audio coverage. Such coverage shall include, but not be
limited to, existing driveways, sidewalks, curbs, pavements, drainage system features,
mailboxes, landscaping, culverts, fences, signs, Contractor staging areas, adjacent structures, etc.
within the area covered by the project. Of particular concern shall be the existence of any faults,
fractures, or defects. Taped coverage shall be limited to one side of the Site, street, easement or
right of way at any one time.
COSTS OF VIDEO SERVICES
The cost to complete the requirements under this section shall be included in the contract items
provided in the proposal sheet. There is no separate pay item for this work.
38 EROSION AND SILTATION CONTROL
STABILIZATION OF DENUDED AREAS
No disturbed area may be denuded for more than thirty (30) calendar days unless otherwise
authorized by the City Engineer. During construction, denuded areas shall be covered by
mulches such as straw, hay, filter fabric, seed and mulch, sod, or some other permanent
vegetation. Within sixty (60) calendar days after final grade is established on any portion of a
project site, that portion of the site shall be provided with established permanent soil stabilization
measures per the original site plan, whether by impervious surface or landscaping.
PROTECTIONAND STABILIZATION OF SOIL STOCKPILES
Fill material stockpiles shall be protected at all times by on-site drainage controls which prevent
erosion of the stockpiled material. Control of dust from such stockpiles may be required,
depending upon their location and the expected length of time the stockpiles will be present. In
no case shall an unstabilized stockpile remain after thirty (30) calendar days.
PROTECTION OF EXISTING STORM SEWER SYSTEMS
During construction, all storm sewer inlets in the vicinity of the project shall be protected by
sediment traps such as secured hay bales, sod, stone, etc., which shall be maintained and
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modified as required by construction progress, and which must be approved by the City Engineer
before installation.
SEDIMENT TRAPPING MEASURES
' Sediment basins and traps, perimeter berms, filter fences, berms, sediment barriers, vegetative
buffers and other measures intended to trap sediment and/or prevent the transport of sediment
onto adjacent properties, or into existing water bodies; must be installed, constructed, or, in the
case of vegetative buffers, protected from disturbance, as a first step in the land alteration
process. Such systems shall be fully operative and inspected by the City before any other
disturbance of the site begins. Earthen structures including but not limited to berms, earth filters,
dams or dikes shall be stabilized and protected from drainage damage or erosion within one
week of installation.
SEDIMENTATION BASINS
Areas of 3 acres or more shall be required to have temporary sedimentation basins as a positive
remedy against downstream siltation and will be shown and detailed on construction plans.
During development, permanent detention areas may be used in place of silt basins, provided
' they are maintained to the satisfaction of the City.
The Contractor will be required to prohibit discharge of silt through the outfall structure during
construction of any detention area and will be required to clean out the detention area before
installing any permanent subdrain pipe. In addition, permanent detention areas must be totally
cleaned out and operating properly at final inspection and at the end of the one year warranty
' period. When temporary sedimentation basins are used, they shall be capable at all times of
contain-ing at least one (1) cubic foot of sediment for each one hundred (100) square feet of area
tributary to the basin. Such capacity shall be maintained throughout the project by regular
removal of sediment from the basin.
WORKING IN OR CROSSING WATERWAYS OR WATERBODIES
Land alteration and construction shall be minimized in both permanent and intermittent
waterways and the immediately adjacent buffer of 25 feet from top of bank of the waterways and
the buffer area whenever possible, and barriers shall be used to prevent access. Where in channel
work cannot be avoided, precautions must be taken to stabilize the work area during land
alteration, development and/or construction to minimize erosion. If the channel and buffer area
are disturbed during land alteration, they must be stabilized within three (3) calendar days after
the in channel work is completed.
Silt curtains or other filter/siltation reduction devices must be installed on the downstream side of
the in channel alteration activity to eliminate impacts due to increased turbidity. Wherever stream
crossings are required, properly sized temporary culverts shall be provided by the contractor and
removed when construction is completed. The area of the crossing shall be restored to a
condition as nearly as possible equal to that which existed prior to any construction activity.
' SWALES DITCHES AND CHANNELS
All swales, ditches and channels leading from the site shall be sodded within three (3) days of
excavation. AU other interior swales, etc., including detention areas will be sodded prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
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UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
The construction of underground utility lines and other structures shall be done in accordance
with the following standards:
a. No more than 400 lineal feet of trench shall be open at any one time;
b. Wherever consistent with safety and space consideration, excavated material shall be cast
to the uphill side of trenches. Trench material shall not be cast into or onto the slope of
any stream, channel, road ditch or waterway.
MAINTENANCE
All erosion and siltation control devices shall be checked regularly, especially after each rainfall
and will be cleaned out and/or repaired as required.
COMPLIANCE
Failure to comply with the aforementioned requirements may result in a fine and/or more
stringent enforcement procedures such as (but not limited to) issuance of a "Stop Work Order".
City of Clearwater Standard Detail Drawings No. 601 and 607 are examples of accepted methods
that may be used or required to control erosion and siltation.
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City of Clearwater - Erosion Control
This notice is to inform the prime contractor that the City of Clearwater holds them responsible
for soil erosion control on their site.
The City of Clearwater Engineering Department has the responsibility to minimize the amount of
soil erosion into the City's streets, storm sewers and waterways.
The construction of a new residence or commercial site and major remodeling of an existing site
creates a potential for soil erosion. These instances are usually the result of contractors and
subcontractors accessing the property with equipment or construction materials. Then rain storms
redistribute the eroded soil into the adjacent streets, storm systems and waterways.
When erosion takes place, a City Inspector will place a correction notice at the site. The
procedure will be as follows:
1 st occurrence - Warning
2nd occurrence - $32 reinspection fee
3rd occurrence - $80 reinspecion fee
4th occurrence - Stop work order
Dependent on the severity of the erosion, the City's Engineering Department may elect to rectify
the erosion problem and charge the contractor accordingly.
The attached drawings and details are recommendations for the contractor to use as means to
support the site from eroding. The contractor may elect to shovel and sweep the street daily or on
an as needed basis. However, erosion must be held in check.
If the contractor would like to meet with a City inspector on any particular site, please contact
Construction Services at 462-6126 or Planning & Development Services at 562-4741.
Erosion Control Required - City of Clearwater's Code of Ordinances requires erosion control on
all land development projects.
Erosion control must be in place and maintained throughout the job. Failure to do so may result
in additional costs and time delays to the permit holder.
Contact Engineering Department with specific questions at 562-4750.
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39 UTILITY TIE IN LOCATION MARKING
The tie in locations for utility laterals of water, sanitary sewer, and gas shall be plainly marked on
the back of the curb. Marking placed on the curb shall be perpendicular with respect to the curb
of the tie in location on the utility lateral. Marks shall not be placed on the curb where laterals
cross diagonally under the curb. The tie in location shall be the end of the utility lateral prior to
service connection.
Markings shall be uniform in size and shape and colors in conformance with the code adopted by
the American Public Works Association as follows:
SAFETY RED Electric power, distribution & transmission
Municipal Electric Systems
HIGH VISIBILITY SAFETY YELLOW Gas Distribution and Transmission
Oil Distribution and Transmission
Dangerous Materials, Produce Lines, Steam Lines
SAFETY ALERT ORANGE Telephone and Telegraph Systems
Police and Fire Communications
Cable Television
SAFETY PRECAUTION BLUE Water Systems Slurry Pipe Lines
SAFETY GREEN Sewer Systems
LAVENDER RECLAIMED WATER
WHITE PROPOSED EXCAVATION
Marks placed on curbs shall be rectangular in shape and placed with the long dimension
perpendicular to the flow line of the curb. Marks placed on valley gutter and modified curb shall
be 6-inch x 3-inch and placed at the back of the curb. Marks placed on State Road and vertical
curb shall be 4-inch X 2-inch and be placed on the curb face.
40 AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE AND
GUARANTEE
This article not used. See SECTION Ili, ARTICLE 24 - AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK
SCHEDULE AND GUARANTEE.
41 POTABLE WATERMAINS. RECLAIMED WATERMAINS AND
APPURTENANCES
SCOPE
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials and equipment to perform all operations in
connection with the construction of potable water mains, reclaimed water mains and
appurtenances including clearing, excavation, trenching, backf lling and clean up.
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MATERIALS
41.1.1 GENERAL
Materials, equipment and supplies furnished and permanently incorporated into the project shall
be of first quality in every respect and shall be constructed and finished to high standards of
workmanship. Materials shall be suitable for service intended, shall reflect modern design and
engineering and shall be fabricated in a first class workmanlike manner. All materials, equipment
and supplies shall be new and shall have not been in service at any time previous to installation,
except as required in tests or incident to installation. Machined metal surfaces, exposed bearings
and glands shall be protected against grit, dirt, chemical corrosion and other damaging effects
during shipment and construction.
41.1.2 PIPE MATERIALS AND FITTINGS
41.1.2.1 DUCTILE IRON PIPE
Ductile Iron Pipe shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 81 or latest revision.
Pipe thickness class, wall thickness and working pressure shall conform to the following table:
Size Class Thickness
(In.) Rated Water Working Pressure
(PSI)
4" 51 0.26 350
6" 50 0.25 350
8" 50 0.27 350
12" 50 0.31 350
The trench laying condition shall be Type 2, Flat bottom trench backfill lightly consolidated to
centerline of pipe.
Pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C151/A21.51 81 or latest revision.
Pipe shall be asphalt coated on the outside and standard cement lined and sealed coated with
approved bituminous seal coat in accordance with ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4 80 or latest
revision.
41.1.2.2 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe 4-inch through 8-inch shall be in accordance with ANSI/AWWA
C900 or latest revision and the American Society for Testing Materials (ASTM) Standard D 2241
and PVC Resin Compound conforming to ASTM Specification D 1784.
Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe shall have the same O.D. as Cast and Ductile Iron Pipe and be
compatible for use without special adapters with Cast Iron Fittings.
Pipe dimension ratio, working pressure and laying length shall conform to the following table:
Size Dimension Ratio Rated Water Working Pressure Laying Length
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(OD/Thick.) (PSI) (Ft)
4 18 150 20
6 18 150 20
8 18 150 20
Pipe larger than 8-inch shall be ductile iron. The City Engineer reserves the right to require the
use of ductile iron in sizes 4-inch through 8-inch when needed due to laying conditions or usage.
The bell of 4-inch and larger PVC pipe shall consist of an integral wall section with a solid cross
section elastomeric ring which meets the requirements ofASTM D 1869.
Each length of pipe shall bear identification that will remain legible during normal handling,
storage and installation and so designate the testing agency that verified the suitability of the pipe
material for potable water service.
All polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be laid with two (2) strands of insulated 12 gauge A.W.G. solid
strand copper wire taped to the top of each joint of pipe with about 18-inches between each piece
of tape. It is to be installed at every valve box through a 2-inch PVC pipe to 12-inches minimum
above the top of the concrete slab. The 2-inch PVC pipe shall be the same length as the
adjustable valve box, and the 2-inch PVC pipe shall be plugged with a 2-inch removable brass
plug with recessed nut. This wire is to be continuous with splices made only by direct bury 3M
brand splice kit approved by the Engineer. This wire is to be secured to all valves, tees and
elbows.
41.1.2.3 FITTINGS AND JOINTS
Fitting from 4-inch through 16-inch in size will be compact ductile iron cast in accordance with
ANSI/AWWA C153/A 21.53 with mechanical joint bells. Bolts, nuts and gaskets shall be in
accordance with requirements of ANSI/AWWA C153/A 21.53. The working pressure rating shall
be 350 P.S.I. Ductile iron fittings shall be coated and lined in accordance with require
requirements of ANSI/AWWA C104/A21.4. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile iron in
accordance with ANSI/AWWA C111/A 21.11. When reference is made to ANSI/AWWA
Standards, the latest revisions apply. Only those fittings and accessories that are of domestic
(USA) manufacture will be acceptable.
41.1.2.4 RESTRAINT
Restraint of plugs, caps, tees, bends, etc., shall be accomplished by the use of approved
mechanical restraining rings or glands installed per manufacturers recommendations. Hydrants
shall be restrained by the use of swivel connecting joints. Restraining mechanical joint glands on
hydrants shall be used only where hydrant runout length precludes the use of swivel joint
connectors.
41.1.2.5 PIPE WITHIN CASING
All pipe placed within casings shall be slip joint ductile iron restrained by the use of restraining
gaskets designed for use with the particular joint being installed and have properly sized casing
spacers (Cascade Series) installed on the pipe so that the pipe will be centered within the casing.
Each end of the casing shall be properly sealed to prevent the intrusion of soil, water, or debris
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within the casing itself. It shall be sealed by brick and mortar, cement or any approved method
by the Engineer.
41.1.3 GATE VALVES
Discs of valves shall be operated by methods which will allow operation in any position with
respect to the vertical. Gate valves for interior piping or exposed above grade outside structures,
shall be handwheel operated with rising stems. Valves 4-inches and larger, buried in earth shall
be equipped with 2-inch square operating nuts, valve boxes and covers. Valves shall be fitted
with joints suitable for the pipe with which they are to be used. The direction of opening for all
valves shall be to the left (counter clockwise).
Pressure Rating: Unless otherwise shown or specified, valves for high pressure service shall be
rated at not less than 150 psi cold water, nonshock.
The manufacturer's name and pressure rating shall be cast in raised letters on the valve body.
Installation: Installation shall be in accordance with good standard practice. Exposed pipelines
shall be so supported that their weight is not carried through valves.
Two Inch Diameter and smaller: Not allowed. These should be approved ball valves.
Three Inch Diameter: Not allowed.
Four Inch to Sixteen Inch Diameter: Gate Valves, 4 to 16-inch diameter, inclusive, shall be
resilient seated gate valves encapsulated with EPDM Rubber in conformance with
ANSI/A.W.W.A. Standard Specification C509-515 latest revision. These valves shall include the
following features consistent with 0509-515, full opening unobstructed waterway, zero leakage
at 200 p.s.i. differential pressure, all internal parts removable from bonnet without removing
body from pressure main, corrosion resistent bronze or stainless steel nonrising stem with O ring
bonnet sea] with epoxy coated inside and outside cast iron or ductile iron valve body..
Larger than Sixteen Inch Diameter: Gate valves larger than 16-inch shall be suitable for the
service intended and shall be resilient seated gate valves encapsulated with EPDM rubber in
conformance with ANSI/AWWA. These valves shall include the following features consistent
with C509-80, full opening unobstructed waterway, zero leakage at 200 psi differential pressure.
All valves shall be equipped with steel cut bevel gears, extended type gear case and rollers,
bronze or babbitt tracks and scrapers and valved by-pass.
41.1.4 VALVE BOXES
Valve boxes shall be of standard extension design and manufacture and shall be made of cast
iron. No PVC Risers or Derisers are allowed as part of a valve box assembly. They are to be 3-
piece valve box assembles. The lower part of the assembly can be ordered in various heights to
accommodate different depths. Suitable sizes of valve boxes and extension pieces shall be
provided where shown. The valve box cover shall be of cast iron. Valve boxes and their
installation shall be included in the bid price for valves. Refer to City Index No. 402; Sheet l of
5 & Sheet 2 of 5 for potable water valve pad detail, and City Index No. 502; Sheet 1 of 2 & Sheet
2 of 2 for reclaimed water valve boxes and pad detail.
41.1.5 HYDRANTS
No other hydrants, other than those listed below, may be used in extension to or replacement of
the City of Clearwater potable water system:
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• Kennedy Guardian #K 81D Fire Hydrant,
' + Mueller Super Centurion 25 Fire Hydrant
• AVK Nostalgic 2780.
American Darling B-84-B.
' No substitutions shall be allowed without the approval of the City of Clearwater.
Above hydrants shall be in accordance with the latest revision of the AW WA Specification C 502
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2. Hydrants shall conform to A.W.W.A. Standard C-502 latest revision and must be UL/FM
listed.
3. Hydrants shall be of the compression type, closing with line pressure.
4. The operating threads will be contained in an operating chamber sealed at the top and
bottom with an O-ring seal. The chamber will contain a lubricating grease or oil.
5. Hydrants shall be of the traffic model breakaway type, with the barrel made in two
sections with the break flange located approximately 2-inch above the ground line.
Breakaway bolts not allowed.
6. Operating nut shall be of one-piece bronze or ductile iron construction.
7. A dirt shield shall be provided to protect the operating mechanism from grit buildup and
corrosion due to moisture.
' 8. A thrust washer shall be supplied between the operating nut and stem lock nut to facilitate
operation.
' 9. Operating nut shall be a #7 (1-1/2-inch) pentagon nut.
10. Nozzles shall be of the tamper resistant, 1 /4 turn type with O-ring seals or threaded into
upper barrel. Nozzles shall be retained with a stainless steel locking device.
11. The main valve shall be of EPDM solid rubber.
12. The seat shall be of a bronze ring threaded to a bronze insert in the hydrant shoe, with 0-
rings to seal the barrel from leakage of water in the shoe.
13. The main valve stem will be 304 or higher grade stainless steel and made in two sections
with a breakable coupling.
14. Hydrant shall have a 6-inch Mechanical Joint epoxy lined elbow, less accessories.
15. Hydrant shall have a 5-1/4-inch valve opening, and shall be a left hand operation to open.
16. Hydrant shall be without drains.
17. Hydrant shall have two (2) 2-1/2-inch hose nozzles and one (1) 4-1/2-inch pumper
nozzle. Threads shall be in accordance with the National Standard Hose Coupling Thread
Specifications.
18. Hydrant body shall have a factory finish of yellow paint. All paints shall comply with
' AWWA standard C-502-85 or latest revision.
All hydrants will be shop tested in accordance with the latest AWWA Specification C 502.
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Constrained joint assemblies shall be used which have bolted mechanical and swivel joints from
the hydrant tee through to the hydrant. Constrained joints shall absorb all thrust and prevent
movement of the hydrant.
All hydrants shall be provided with an auxiliary gate valve so that the water to the hydrant may
be shut off without the necessity of closing any other valve in the distribution system.
No hydrants shall be installed on the reclaimed water system unless approved by the City of
Clearwater's Engineering Department.
41.1.6 SERVICE SADDLES
Service saddles shall be used on all service taps to 4-inch P.V.C. water main. The largest service
connection allowable on 4-inch main shall be 1-1/2-inch. Service saddles shall be used on all 2-
inch service connections to 6-inch and larger mains. Service saddles (JCM 406 series or Ford FC
202 series) shall be wide bodied ductile iron with epoxy or nylon coating and shall have stainless
steel straps.
41.1.7 TESTS, INSPECTION AND REPAIRS
1. All materials shall be tested in accordance with the applicable Federal, ASTM or AWWA
Specification and basis of rejection shall be as specified therein. Certified copies of the
tests shall be submitted with each shipment of materials.
2. All materials will be subject to inspection and approved by the Engineer after delivery;
and no broken, cracked, misshapen, imperfectly coated or otherwise damaged or
unsatisfactory material shall be used.
3. All material found during the progress of the work to have cracks, flaws, or other defects
shall be rejected and promptly removed from the site.
4. If damage occurs to any pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants or water main accessories in
handling, the damage shall be immediately brought to the Engineer's attention. The
Engineer shall prescribe corrective repairs or rejection of the damaged items.
41.1.8 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS
The City of Clearwater owns and maintains all backflow prevention devices that
are installed within their system. Therefore, any and all devices must be
purchased from the City and installed by City work forces.
Backflow prevention devices installed on customer's service lines at the point of delivery
(service connection) shall be of a type in accordance with AWWA specification C506 or latest
revision.
Two (2) different types of backflow prevention devices are allowed. Type of device, when
required, is determined by the degree of hazard presented to the municipal water system from
possible backflow of water within the customers private system. The types of devices allowed
are:
1. Double Check Valve Assembly a device composed of two single, independently acting,
approved check valves, including tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the
assembly and suitable connections for testing the watertightness of each check valve.
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2. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device a device containing a minimum
' of two independently acting, approved check valves, together with an automatically
operated pressure differential relief valve located between the two check valves. The unit
must include tightly closing shutoff valves located at each end of the device, and each
device shall be fitted with properly located test cocks.
41.1.9 TAPPING SLEEVES
Steel body tapping sleeves shall be JCM Industries Inc., JCM 412 or Smith-Blair 622. All steel
' body tapping sleeves shall have heavy welded ASTM A 285, Grade C steel body, stainless steel
bolts, manufacturer's epoxy coated body, and 3/4-inch bronze test plug.
r 41.1.10 BLOW OFF HYDRANTS
Blow offs are not allowed.
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41.1.11 MATERIAL HANDLING
1. Pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants and accessories shall be loaded and unloaded by lifting
with hoists or skidding so as to avoid shock or damage. Under no circumstances shall
such materials be dropped. Pipe handled on skidways shall not be skidded rolled against
pipe already on the ground.
2. Pipe shall be so handled that the coating and lining will not be damaged. If, however, any
part of the coating or lining is damaged, the repair shall be made by the Contractor at his
expense in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer.
3. In distributing the material at the site of the work, each piece shall be unloaded opposite
or near the
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41.1.12 PIPE LAYING
41.1.12.1 ALIGNMENT AND GRADE
' The pipe shall be laid and maintained to the required lines and grades with fittings, valves and
hydrants at the required locations, spigots centered in bells; and all valves and hydrant stems
plumb. All pipe installed shall be pigged and properly blown off before any pressure testing and
sterilization of the pipe can be completed.
' The depth of cover over the water main shall be a minimum of 30-inches and a maximum of 42-
inches below finished grade, except where approved by the Engineer to avoid conflicts and
' obstructions. Whenever obstructions not shown on the plans are encountered during the progress
of the work and interfere to such an extent that an alteration of the plans is required, the Engineer
shall have the authority to change the plans and order a deviation from the line and grade or
arrange with the Owners of the structures for the removal, relocation, or reconstruction of the
obstructions.
41.1.12.2 INSTALLATION
' Proper implements, tools, and facilities satisfactory to the Engineer shall be provided and used
by the Contractor for the safe and convenient performance of the work. All pipe, fittings, valves
and hydrants shall be carefully lowered into the trench piece by piece by means of a derrick,
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ropes, or other suitable tools or equipment in such a manner as to prevent damage to materials
and protective coatings and linings. Under no circumstances shall materials be dropped or
dumped in the trench.
If damage occurs to any pipe, fittings, valves, hydrants or accessories in handling, the damage
shall be immediately brought to the Engineer's attention. The Engineer shall prescribe corrective
repairs or rejection of the damaged items.
All pipe and fittings shall be carefully examined for cracks and other defects while suspended
above the trench immediately before installation in final position. Spigot ends shall be examined
with particular care as this area is the most vulnerable to damage from handling. Defective pipe
or fittings shall be laid aside for inspection by the Engineer who will prescribe corrective repairs
or rejection.
All lumps, blisters, and excess coating shall be removed from the bell and spigot end of each
pipe, and the outside of the spigot and the inside of the bell shall be wire brushed and wiped
clean and dry and free from oil and grease before the pipe is laid. Pipe joints shall be made up in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
Every precaution shall be taken to prevent foreign material from entering the pipe while it is
being placed in the line. If the pipe laying crew cannot put the pipe into the trench and in place
without getting earth into it, the Engineer may require that, before lowering the pipe into the
trench, a heavy, woven canvas bag of suitable size shall be placed over each end and left there
until the connection is to be made to the adjacent pipe. During laying operation, no debris, tools,
clothing or other materials shall be placed in the pipe.
As each length of pipe is placed in the trench, the spigot end shall be centered in the bell and the
pipe forced home and brought to correct line and grade. The pipe shall be secured in place with
approved backfill material tamped under it except at the bells. Precautions shall be taken to
prevent dirt from entering the joint space.
At times when pipe laying is not in progress, the open ends of pipe shall be closed by a
watertight plug or other means approved by the Engineer.
The cutting of pipe for inserting valves, fittings, or closure pieces shall be done in a neat and
workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe or cement lining and so as to leave a smooth
end at right angles to the axis of the pipe.
Pipe shall be laid with bell ends facing in the direction of laying unless directed otherwise by the
Engineer. Where pipe is laid on the grade of 10 per cent or greater, the laying shall start at
bottom and shall proceed upward with the bell ends of the pipe upgrade.
Wherever it is necessary to deflect pipe from a straight line, either in the vertical or horizontal
plane to avoid obstructions or to plumb stems; or where long radius curves are permitted, the
amount of deflection allowed shall not exceed that allowed under the latest edition of
ANSI/AWWA C600-82 and C900 81 or latest revisions.
No pipe shall be laid when, in the opinion of the Engineer, trench conditions are unsuitable.
41.1.13 SETTING OF VALVES, HYDRANTS AND FITTINGS
41.1.13.1 GENERAL
Valves, hydrants, fittings, plugs and caps shall be set and joined to pipe in the manner specified
above for installation of pipe.
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Valves in water mains shall, where possible, be located on the street property lines extended
unless shown otherwise on the plans. All valves shall be installed at the tee in all cases, not to
exceed 18-inches from the main line.
The valve box shall not transmit any shock or stress to the valve and shall be centered and plumb
over the wrench nut of the valve, with the box cover flush with the surface of the finished
pavement or such other level as may be directed. Refer to City Index No. 402; Sheet 1 of 5 &
Sheet 2 of 5 for potable water valve pad detail, and City Index No. 502; Sheet 1 of 2 & Sheet 2
of 2 for reclaimed water valve box and pad detail.
41.1.13.3 HYDRANTS
Hydrants shall be located as shown or as directed so as to provide complete accessibility and
minimize the possibility of damage from vehicles or injury to pedestrians. All hydrants located
10-feet of more from the main shall have a gate valve at the main and another gate valve at the
hydrant location. No valve can be located anywhere in the hydrant run to circumvent the use of
two valves. Refer to City Index No. 402; Sheet 5 of 5 for potable water hydrants. No hydrants
shall be installed on the reclaimed water system unless approved by the City of Clearwater's
Engineering Department.
' All hydrants shall stand plumb and shal I have their nozzles parallel with, or at right angles to, the
curb, with the pumper nozzle facing the curb. Hydrants shall be set to the established grade, with
nozzles as shown or as directed by the Engineer.
Each hydrant shall be connected to the main with a 6-inch ductile iron branch controlled by an
independent 6 inch gate valve.
' 41.1.13.4 ANCHORAGE
Movement of all plugs, caps, tees, bends, etc., unless otherwise specified shall be prevented by
attaching approved mechanical restraining rings or glands and installed per manufacturers
recommendations. Hydrants shall be held in place with restrained swivel joints. Restraining
mechanical joint glands on hydrants may be used where hydrant runout length precludes the use
of hydrant connecting swivel joints.
Where special anchorage is required, such anchorage shall be in accordance with details shown
on the plans.
' 41.1.14 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING LINES
Where shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer, the water lines constructed under this
contract shall be connected to the existing lines now in place. No such connection shall be made
until all requirements of the specifications as to tests, flushing, and sterilization have been met
and the plan of the cut in to the existing line has been approved by the Engineer.
' Where connections are made between new work and existing work, the connections shall be
made in a thorough and workmanlike manner using proper materials and fittings to suit the
actual conditions. All fittings shall be properly sterilized and pipe will be properly swabbed
' before connections to existing facilities. All connections to existing facilities will be completed
under the supervision of the City of Clearwater Water Division.
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TESTS
41.1.15 HYDROSTATIC TESTS
After installation of water mains, complete with all associated appurtenances including service
taps, all sections of newly laid main shall be subject to a hydrostatic pressure test of 150 pounds
per square inch for a period of two (2) hours and shall conform to AWWA C600 latest revision.
All mains shall be pigged and flushed to remove all sand and other foreign matter before any
hydrostatic test can or will be performed. The pressure test shall be applied by means of a pump
connected to the pipe in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. The pump, pipe connection and
all necessary apparatus, together with operating personnel, shall be furnished by the Contractor
at his expense.
The Contractor shall make all necessary taps into the pipe line. The Owner will furnish the water
for the test. Before applying the test pressure, all air shall be expelled from the pipe line.
41.1.16 NOTICE OF TEST
The Contractor shall give the City of Clearwater's Owner Representative 48-hours advance
notice of the time when the installation is ready for hydrostatic testing.
STERILIZATION
Before the system is put into operation, all water mains and appurtenances and any item of new
construction with which the water comes in contact, shall be thoroughly sterilized in accordance
with AW WA C651.
41.1.17 STERILIZING AGENT
The sterilizing agent shall be liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution conforming to
Federal Specification 0 S 602B, Grade D, or dry hypochlorite, commonly known as "14TH" or
"Perchloron".
41.1.18 FLUSHING SYSTEM
Prior to the application of the sterilization agent, all mains shall be thoroughly flushed. Flushing
shall continue until a clean, clear stream of water flows from the hydrants. Where hydrants are
not available for flushing, such flushing shall be accomplished at the installed blow off devices
generally at the ends of the lines.
41.1.19 STERILIZATION PROCEDURE
All piping, valves, fittings and all other appurtenances shall be sterilized with water containing a
minimum chlorine concentration of 75 ppm at any point in the system. This solution shall then
remain in the distribution system for a minimum contact period of eight (8) hours and never
more than 24 hours before it is flushed out. All valves in the lines being sterilized shall be
opened and closed several times during the contact period.
41.1.20 RESIDUAL CHLORINE TESTS
After the sterilization outlined above has been accomplished, flushing shall continue until free
residual chlorine tests not less than 0.2 ppm nor more than 3.0 ppm. Residual chlorine test shall
be in accordance with standard methods using a standard DPD test set.
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41.1.21 BACTERIAL TESTS
After the water system has been sterilized and thoroughly flushed as specified herein, City of
Clearwater Water Division or the Owner's Representative personnel shall take samples of water
from remote points of the distribution system in suitable sterilized containers. The City shall
' forward the samples to a laboratory certified by the Florida State Board of Health for bacterial
examination in accordance with AWWA C651. If tests of such samples indicate the presence of
coliform organisms, the sterilization as outlined above shall be repeated until tests indicate the
' absence of such pollution. The bacterial tests shall be satisfactorily completed before the system
is placed in operation and it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to perform the sterilization as
outlined above.
' If methods of sterilization differ materially from those outlined above, such methods shall be in
accordance with directives of the Florida State Board of Health and all methods employed shall
have the approval of that agency. Definite instructions as to the collection and shipment of
samples shall be secured from the laboratory prior to sterilization and shall be followed in all
respects. The City of Clearwater shall secure clearance of the water main from the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection before the water distribution system is put into
operation.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
' 41.1.22 GENERAL
Bids must include all sections and items as specified herein and as listed on the Bid Form.
' Payment for the work of constructing the project will be made at the unit price or lump sum
payment for the items of work as set forth in the Bid, which payment will constitute full
compensation for all labor, equipment, and materials required to complete the work. No separate
payment will be made for the following items and the cost of such work shall be included in the
applicable pay items of work:
• Clearing and grubbing
• Excavation, including necessary pavement removal
• Shoring and/or dewatering
• Structural fill
Backfill
0 Grading
• Tracer wire
' a Refill materials
• Joints materials
Tests and sterilization
' Appurtenant work as required for a complete and operable system.
41.1.23 FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER MAINS
41.1.23.1 MEASUREMENT
' The quantity for payment shall be the actual number of feet of pipe of each size and type
satisfactorily furnished and laid, as measured along the centerline of the completed pipe line,
including the length of valves and fittings.
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41.1.23.2 PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor,
materials and equipment, and constructing the water mains complete and ready for operation.
41.1.24 FURNISH AND INSTALL FITTINGS
41.1.24.1 MEASUREMENT
The quantity for payment will be the number of tons, or decimal part thereof, of ductile iron
fittings satisfactorily furnished and installed. Fitting weights shall be based on weights stamped
on the body of the fitting, provided such weights do not exceed the theoretical weights by more
than the tolerances permitted in ANSI/AWWA C1 10/A 21.10 82, latest revision, in which case,
the weight will be based upon the theoretical weight plus the maximum tolerance.
41.1.24.2 PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor,
materials, and equipment required to furnish and install ductile iron fittings.
41.1.25 FURNISH AND INSTALL GATE VALVES COMPLETE WITH BOXES
AND COVERS
41.1.25.1 MEASUREMENT
The quantity for payment shall be the number of gate valves of each size satisfactorily furnished
and installed.
41.1.25.2 PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price for each size shall be full compensation for furnishing all
plant, labor, material and equipment and installing the valve complete with box and cover.
41.1.26 FURNISH AND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS
41.1.26.1 MEASUREMENT
The quantity for payment shall be the number of fire hydrants satisfactorily furnished and
installed. The only hydrants allowed to be installed in the City of Clearwater utilities system are
listed in Section 41.2.5. No exceptions.
41.1.26.2 PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor,
material and equipment and installing the fire hydrant complete including necessary thrust
anchorage, 6-inch pipe between the main and the hydrant and gate valve and valve box on the
hydrant lead.
42 GAS SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
This article not applicable.
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43.1.1 SOIL TREATMENTS
All soil under courts shall be treated with DSMA 184 at the rate of 2 pounds active ingredient per
1,000 square foot.
Materials shall be brought to the job site in tagged containers. Tags shall be retained and turned
into the Engineer's Office.
43.1.2 BASE COURSE
Base Course shall be Limerock 6" thick after compaction. Specifications for the base shall be the
same as those for Limerock in Section IV - Article 22 of the City of Clearwater Technical
Specifications. Subgrade stabilizing will not be required.
Surface shall be cut to within 1/2" of true grade in preparation of V leveling course. Prior to
applying prime coat, surface shall be approved by the Engineer.
43.1.3 PRIME COAT
' The material used for prime coat shall be cut-back Asphalt Grade RC-70 or RC-250 and shall
conform to Section 300 of the Florida State Department of Transportation's "Standard
Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction".
43.1.4 LEVELING COURSE
A.Leveling Course shall be a minimum of 1" of Type S-11I Asphaltic Concrete as specified in
' Section 331 of FDOT's Standard Specification (latest edition). The Leveling Course shall be
constructed running East and West.
Finish surface of leveling course shall not vary more than 1/4" when checked with a 10 foot
' straight edge. If a deficiency of more than '/4" exists, the Engineer will determine if the surface
should be leveled or removed and replaced. Such remedial work shall be without compensation.
' 43.1.5 SURFACE COURSE
Surface course shall be a minimum of l " of Type S-111 Asphaltic Concrete as specified in Section
331 of FDOT's Standard Specification (latest edition). The Surface Course shall be constructed
' running North and South.
Finish surfaces shall not vary more than 1/4" in 10 feet. Prior to application of color coat, surface
' shall be checked for low areas by flooding the surface with water. Low areas shall be patched as
approved by the Engineer prior to application of the color coat. No areas which retain water will
be approved. If a deficiency of more than '/4' exists, the Engineer will determine if the surface
' should be leveled or removed and replaced. Such remedial work shall be without compensation.
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43.1.6 COLOR COAT
43.1.6.1 MATERIALS
Materials used in the patching and color coating of Tennis Courts shall be manufactured
specifically for Tennis Court Application.
All materials must be approved by the Engineer prior to the start of construction. Request for
approval of coating materials may be submitted prior to the opening of bids. In requests for
approval, the Contractor shall present manufacturer's literature along with the name, address, and
date of three previous Tennis Court applications of the proposed material.
43.1.6.2 CONSTRUCTION
43.1.6.2.1 SURFACE PREPARATION
The surface to be coated must be sound, smooth, and free from loose dirt or oily materials
Prior to the application of surfacing materials, the entire surface should be checked for minor
depressions or irregularities. If it is determined that minor corrections are necessary, the
Contractor shall make repairs using approved tack coat and/or patching mix in accordance with
manufacturer's recommendations for use.
After patching the surface shall not vary more than 1/8" in ten feet in any direction. If a
deficiency of more than 1/8" exists, the Engineer will determine if the surface should be leveled
or removed and replaced. Such remedial work shall be without compensation.
In order to provide a smooth, dense underlayment of the finish course, one or more applications
of resurfacer or patch mix shall be applied to the underlaying surface as deemed necessary by the
Engineer. Asphaltic concrete Surface Course with a smooth tight mix and no ponding, will not
require the resurfacing or patching mix. Asphaltic Concrete Surface Course which is course and
rough or is ponding water will require the use of the resurfacer or patch mix.
No applications shall be covered by a succeeding application until thoroughly cured.
43.1.6.2.2 FINISH COLOR COURSE
The finish course shall be applied to a clean, dry surface in accordance with the manufacturer's
directions. A minimum of two applications of color coat wi II be required.
Texture of cured color coat is to be regulated in accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations to provide a medium speed surface for tennis play.
The color of application shall be dark green for the regulation double's playing area and red for
all other others.
The finished surface shall have a uniform appearance and be free from ridges and tool marks.
43.1.6.3 PLAYING LINES
Forty-eight (48) hours minimum after completion of the resurfacing, 2 inch wide playing lines
shall be accurately located, marked and painted with approved marking paint.
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43.1.6.4 WEATHER LIMITATIONS
No parts of the construction involving Tennis Court surfacing or patching products shall be
conducted during rainfall, or when rainfall is imminent or unless the air temperature is at least 50
Degree's F and rising.
' NOTE: The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum or 24 hours in advance of
all base and asphalt related work.
CLAY TENNIS COURTS
43.1.7 GENERAL
' 43.1.7.1 SCOPE
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment necessary for the installation of
clay tennis court(s) as set forth in these specifications and /or the construction drawings. The
scope of work is indicated on drawings and specified herein. Basis of design for clay courts with
sub-surface irrigation system is Hydrogrid Tennis, Inc. or prior approved equal.
43.1.7.2 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS
The Owner may make such investigation as he deems necessary to determine the ability of the
' Bidder to perform the work and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and
data for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if
the evidence submitted by, or investigations of such Bidders fail to satisfy the owner that such
' Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the Contract and to complete the work
contemplated herein within the time limit agreed upon. Factors to be considered in awarding the
Bid shall include the successful completion of similar sub-surface irrigation clay tennis court
installations of like value, scope, size and quality as this project, with in the last five (5) years.
The Owner desires to award this contract to firms that have been in business for a minimum of
five (5) years. The qualifications and experience of the personnel assigned to the project will be a
determining factor in the award of the Bid.
43.1.7.3 STANDARDS
The Contractor shall perform all work in a thorough, workmanlike manner and conform to
standards for tennis court construction as prescribed or approved by the United States (Lawn)
Tennis Association and the United States Tennis Court and Tract Builders Association. The
' Contractor shall construct the tennis courts with laser guided equipment.
43.1.7.4 BUILDING PERMITS AND TAXES
The Contractor shall secure all construction permits required by law, the City of Clearwater will
waive all permit fees.
43.1.7.5 COURT LAYOUT
The Owner shall establish two horizontal control points and a construction bench mark. The
Contractor shall locate the four corners of each battery and shall layout the courts in
' conformance with the specifications and drawings.
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43.1.7.6 BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
The Owner shall provide and maintain reasonable access to the construction site, as well as an
area adjacent to the site for storage and preparation of materials. Adequate water outlets within
fifty (50) feet of the site shall be provided.
43.1.7.7 SCHEDULE
The Owner desires to award the contract to firms who will complete this project in a reasonable
time schedule. Consideration in awarding this bid will be given to firms who may commence and
complete the project within a reasonable period of time after award of the bid. The Owner, in its
sole discretion, will determine the reasonable schedule standard as it relates to the "Notice to
Proceed."
43.1.8 SITE PREPARATION
43.1.8.1 SUITABILITY
The Contractor shall examine the site to determine its suitability for installation of the courts.
43.1.8.2 DEMOLITION
The contractor shall demo the existing tennis courts, remove the existing ten (10) foot high fence
surrounding the tennis courts and all underground utilities within the limits of the construction
area. Utilities extending outside the construction limits shall be capped and terminated. The
existing tennis courts shall be ground into millings suitable to be mixed into the sub-grade at the
proposed location of the new clay tennis courts. Any sub-grade material beneath the existing
tennis courts not suitable for planting beds shall be removed and also utilized as sub-grade
material beneath the new courts. All demolition materials not utilized in construction of the new
courts shall be removed and disposed from the project site. The Contractor shall provide
documentation of any recycled materials.
43.1.8.3 SUB-GRADE
The sub-grade shall be graded to a tolerance of plus or minus one (1) inch of the final sub-grade
elevation. The sub-grade shall be graded level. A compaction to a density not less than 95% of
the maximum standard density as determined by AASHTO T-180 is required. The Contractor
shall provide documentation of testing to the Owner.
43.1.8.4 FINAL GRADE
The final grades outside the tennis court areas and within the construction limits shall be graded
to a tolerance of plus or minus one (1) inch of the final grade elevations with positive drainage
away from tennis courts and towards drainage swales or outfall structures. A compaction to a
density not less than 95% of the maximum standard density as determined by AASHTO T 180 is
required. The contractor shall provide documentation of testing to the Owner.
43.1.9 SLOPE
43.1.9.1 SLOPE REQUIREMENTS
Rate and direction of slope of the finished surfaces shall be one (1) inch in forty (40) feet, all in
one plane, as indicated on the drawings.
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43.1.10 BASE CONSTRUCTION
' 43.1.10.1 LINER
Two layers of 6 mil construction plastic shall be installed over the sub-grade surface with a
minimum overlap of five (5) feet where pieces are joined. Use only materials that are resistant to
deterioration when tested in accordance with ASTM E 154, as follows:
a. Polyethylene sheet, Construction Grade.
43.1.10.2 BASE COURSE
The base course shall consist of six (6) inches of porous base material as supplied by Quality
Aggregate of Sarasota Florida. The surface of the base course shall be smooth and even, and it
shall be within one-quarter (1/4) inch of the established grade.
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43.1.10.3 IRRIGATION SYSTEM
Perforated pipe shall be installed in trenches in the base course. These trenches shall be in on
four (4) foot centers and shall be run perpendicular to the slope of the court. The pipe shall be
two and one-quarter (2-1/4) inch diameter with a nylon needle punched sock surrounding the
pipe. Six (6) water control canisters shall be installed per court with each canister controlling five
(5) grid pipe trenches. Provide all required controls systems time clocks; float switches, control
wiring and solenoids, etc. for a complete sub-surface irrigation system.
43.1.11 PERIMETER CURBING
43.1.11.1 CURB
Brick curb shall be installed around the entire perimeter of the court area with an elevation of
one-quarter (1/4) to one-half (1/2) inch above the finished screening course elevation.
43.1.12 SURFACE COURSE
43.1.12.1 COURT SURFACE
A surface course of ISP Type 11 Aquablend or Lee Hyroblend tennis court material shall be
installed over the screening course to a compacted depth of one (1) inch. The Aqua/Hydroblend
material shall be watered to its fW1 depth immediately after leveling and then compacted by
rolling with a tandem roller weighing 600 to 1000 pounds. The finished surface shall not vary
from specified grade by more than one-eighth (1/8) inch.
43.1.13 ROOT BARRIER
Root barrier (geo-tech fabric) eighteen (18) inches height shall be placed in a trench on the
outside edge of the perimeter curbing eighteen (18) inches in depth with herbicide coating
buttons to prevent plant root systems in entering the sub-surface base course of the clay tennis
courts.
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43.1.14 FENCING
43.1.14.1 DESIGN
The contractor shall provide a total color coated fencing system as indicated on drawings and
described herein. All components: frames, fabric and fittings shall be black. Basis of Design
Ameristar HT-25 or prior approved equal subject to strict compliance with Ameristar published
specification.
43.1.14.2 POSTS
All posts shall be a minimum 2-1/2" Ameristar HT-25 pipe; top rails 1-5/8" Ameristar HT-25
pipe with manufacturers standard "Permacoat" color system.
43.1.14.3 FENCE FABRIC
Fence Fabric shall be 1-3/4" #6 gauge mesh throughout, manufactures standard galvanized wire
with PVC coating. All fabric to be knuckled on both selvages.
43.1.14.4 GATES
Provide gates at locations indicated. At service gates, provide a keeper that automatically
engages gate life and holds it in the open position until manually released. Provide gate stops for
double gates consisting of a mushroom-type flush plate with anchors, set in concrete, and
designed to engage a center drop rod or plunger-bar. Include a locking device and padlock eyes
as an integral part of the latch, permitting both gate leaves to be locked with a single padlock.
Provide latch, fork type or plunger-bar type to permit operation from either side of gate, with
padlock eye as an integral part of the latch. Gate Hinges -- Size and material to suit gate size,
non-lift-off type, and offset to permit 180-degree gate opening. Provide one and one-half (1-1/2)
pair of hinges for each leaf over six (6) foot nominal height.
43.1.15 WINDSCREENS
The contractor shall provide nine (9) foot high windscreens at all ten (10) foot high fencing.
Basis of design is Durashade plus by Ball Products, Inc. or equal by Putterman. Black high-
density polyethylene, eight (8) oz. per square yard edges hemmed with grommets at twelve (12)
inch on center. Attach to chain link fencing at the top and bottom with 50 LBS plastic ties.
43.1.16 COURT EQUIPMENT
43.1.16.1 POST FOUNDATIONS
Post foundations shall be not less than thirty-six (36) inches in length, eighteen (18) inches in
width and thirty (30) inches in depth. Foundations shall be placed to provide an exact distance
between posts of forty-two (42) feet on a doubles court and thirty-three (33) feet on a singles
court.
43.1.16.2 NET POSTS & SLEEVES
Net posts shall be galvanized steel having an outside diameter of not less than two and seven-
eighths (2 7/8) inches with electrostatically applied enamel finish and shall be equipped with a
reel type net tightening device. Post sleeves and posts shall be set plumb and true so as to support
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the net a height of forty-two (42) inches above the court surface at the posts. Post sleeves shall be
Schedule 40 PVC to be set in concrete per net post manufactures recommendation.
43.1.16.3 CENTER STRAP ANCHOR
A center strap anchor shall be firmly set in accordance with the rules of the USTA.
43.1.16.4 NET
' A tennis net conforming to the USTA regulations shall be installed on each court. The net shall
have black synthetic netting, a headband of white synthetic material in double thickness with the
exterior treated for resistance to mildew and sunlight, and bottom and end tapes of back synthetic
' material treated to prevent deterioration from the sunlight. A vinyl coated, impregnated steel
cable, having a diameter of one quarter (1/4) inch and a length five (5) feet greater than length
between the net post shall hold the net in suspension. The net shall have tie strings of a synthetic
' material at each corner. Basis of Design - Duranet DTS by Ball Products, Inc.
43.1.16.5 CENTER STRAP
' Provide a center strap of white heavy duty polyester webbing with black oxide coated brass slide
buckles and nickel plated double end snap. Center strap shall be placed on the net and attached to
the center strap anchor.
' 43.1.16.6 LINE TAPES
Line tapes shall be 100% nylon and shall be two (2) inches in width. The tapes shall be firmly
' secured by aluminum nails with aluminum length of two and one-half (2 - 1/2) inches.
Positioning shall be in accordance with regulations of the USTA.
' 43.1.16.7 MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT
Deliver the following equipment to the owner:
1. Ride-on Tandem Roller - Brutus AR-I Roller, automatic forward-neutral-reverse
transmission; 24 inch wide drum; 3-horse power Briggs and Stratton engine.
2. Hand drag brooms (4 each) - 7' wide aluminum frame with 4-1/2" synthetic bristles;
' Proline.
3. Tow drag brooms (1 each) - 7' wide aluminum frame 4-1/2" synthetic bristles; Proline.
4. Deluxe Proline Line Sweeper (4 each) - friction-driven rubber sleeves; synthetic bristle
' brush; with fence hook cast aluminum.
5. Scarifier/Lutes (2 each) - 30" wide all aluminum; Proline.
6. Tennis Shoe Cleaners (2 each) - steel frame construction " Scrusher" exact installation
location by Owner.
7. Tennis Two Step (2 each) - polyethylene construction with two rubber panels.
' 8. Court Rake (1 each) - six-foot length aluminum.
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43.1.17 SHADE STRUCTURE
Provide shade structures as indicted on drawings. Basis of design: Suntrends, Inc. "Cabana
Bench 8" - 8'long x 6' wide gable design with standard canvas canopy, direct burial installation.
Provide concrete footing, size and reinforcement as required by shade structure manufacture.
43.1.18 WATER SOURCE (Potable)
The owner shall supply water line to within fifty (50) feet of the courts with 50 pounds per
square inch running pressure at its terminus. This line shall have the capacity to supply 30
gallons of water per minute for each court.
43.1.19 CONCRETE
Provide concrete consisting of portland cement per ASTM C 150, aggregates per ASTM C 33,
and potable water. Mix materials to obtain concrete with a minimum 28-day compressive
strength of 3,500 psi. Use at least four sacks of cement per cu. yd., 1-inch maximum size
aggregate, 3-inch maximum slump.
43.1.20 EXISTING SPORT TENNIS COURT LIGHTING
43.1.20.1 SHOP DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall provide signed and sealed electrical shop drawings by a professional
electrical engineer for approval of the relocation and re-aiming of the existing tennis court sport
lighting fixtures and electrical service to water coolers. The shop drawings shall include all
necessary information according to local electrical codes in providing a complete operating
system from the existing electrical panel. The shop drawings shall provide data showing the
maximum foot candles the existing fixtures will provide at its new locations for tournament play.
Shop drawings shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department for approval.
43.1.20.2 RE-LAMP
The Contractor shall re-lamp and. clean lens of all existing lighting fixtures after relocating the
light pole and fixtures to its new location. The City will provide the new lamps.
43.1.20.3 ELECTRICAL PERMIT
The Contractor shall submit electrical drawings to City of Clearwater Planning and Development
Services to obtain permits for installation of the electrical works.
43.1.20.4 POLES & FIXTURES
The Contractor shall install three (3) new sixty foot (60') poles and fourteen (14) new fixtures.
The City will purchase and provide the new poles and fixtures for the Contractor to install, any
other miscellaneous items required to provide a complete operable system shall be provided by
the Contractor.
Attached with this specification are the photometric lumination charts for the eight-(8) tennis
courts. This information is provided by Musco Sport Lighting, 1838 East Chester Drive, Suite
#104, High Point, NC 27265, phone (336) 887-0770 fax (336) 887-0771. Contact Douglas A.
Stewart.
Contractor shall install the poles and fixtures based on the following information:
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Pole T1 existing 5 fixture pole, remove one fixture and place on pole T5
Pole T2 existing 12 fixture pole, remove six fixtures and place on pole T5
Pole T3 existing 5 fixture pole, remove one fixture and place on pole T5
Pole T4 new pole with new seven fixtures and two circuits
Pole T5 new pole w/existing sixteen fixtures (8 on one side and 8 on the other) and 2
circuits
Pole T6 new pole with new seven fixtures and two circuits
Pole T7 existing 5 fixture pole, remove two fixtures and place on pole T5
' Pole T8 existing 12 fixture pole, remove four fixtures and place on pole T5
Pole T9 existing 5 fixture pole, remove two fixtures and place on pole T5
' Light levels ended up at 58+ footcandles.
Existing poles have concrete footing approximately one foot wide on all sides Contractor shall
plan relocation light poles accordingly.
' 43.1.20.5 ELECTRICAL CONDUITS
Existing electrical conduits are installed individually to the existing light pole, it is suggested the
' Contractor place electrical junction boxes at existing pole locations and utilize existing conduits.
New conduits will be required for the three (3) new light poles and the Contractor shall include
the cost for these electrical conduits in the relocating of the new light poles.
43.1.21 WATER COOLER
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43.1.21.1 SHOP DRAWINGS
The Contractor shall provide shop drawings for the installation of water cooler in the cabana area
of the tennis courts, electrical, water and drainage submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Department for approval.
43.1.21.2 WATER FOUNTAIN
Basis for design: Halsey Taylor HOF Series - water cooler with sealed back panels, or equal.
43.1.22 DEMONSTRATION
Instruct the Owner's personnel on proper operation and maintenance of court and equipment.
43.1.23 WARRANTY
43.1.23.1 EQUIPMENT
The Contractor shall supply warranty cards and operation and maintenance manuals for all
equipment to the Owner upon completion of construction of the project.
43.1.23.2 WARRANTY
The Contractor shall warranty the courts, fencing, sidewalks and court accessories against
defective materials and /or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of
completion.
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43.1.23.3 WARRANTY SUB-SURFACE IRRIGATION SYSTEM
The Contractor shall warranty the sub-surface irrigation of the clay tennis courts for a period of
two years from the day of completion.
44 WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
The Contractor shall be responsible to furnish, operate, maintain and remove all work zone
traffic control associated with the Project, including detours, advance warnings, channelization,
hazard warnings and any other necessary features, both at the immediate work site and as may be
necessary at outlying points.
WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
The Contractor shall prepare a detailed traffic control plan designed to accomplish the level of
performance outlined in the Scope of the Work and/or as may be required by construction
permits issued by Pinellas County and/or the Florida Department of Transportation for the
Project, incorporating the methods and criteria contained in Part VI, Standards and Guides for
Traffic Controls for Street and Highway Construction, Maintenance, Utility and Incident
Management Operations in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices published by the
U.S. Department of Transportation and adopted as amended by the Florida Department of
Transportation, or most recent addition.
44.1.1 WORK ZONE SAFETY
The general objectives of a program of work zone safety is to protect workers, pedestrians,
bicyclists and motorists during construction and maintenance operations. This general objective
may be achieved by meeting the following specific objectives:
• Provide adequate advance warning and information regarding upcoming work zones.
• Provide the driver clear directions to understanding the situation he will be facing as he
proceeds through or around the work zone.
• Reduce the consequences of an out of control vehicle.
• Provide safe access and storage for equipment and material.
• Promote speedy completion of projects (including thorough cleanup of the site).
• Promote use of the appropriate traffic control and protection devices.
• Provide safe passageways for pedestrians through, in, and/or around construction or
maintenance work zones.
The 2004 Design Standards (DS), Index 600
"When an existing pedestrian way or bicycle way is located within a traffic control work zone,
accommodation must be maintained and provision for the disabled must be provided. Only
approved temporary traffic control devices may be used to delineate a temporary traffic control
zone pedestrian walkway. Advanced notification of sidewalk closures and detours marked shall
be provided by appropriate signs".
2004 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction
102-5 Traffic Control: 102-5.1 Standards: FDOT Design Standards (DS) are the minimum
standards for the use in the development of all traffic control plans
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ROADWAY CLOSURE GUIDELINES
Roadway types: Major Arterials, Minor Arterials, Local Collectors, and Local
Following are typical requirements to be accomplished prior to closure. The number of
requirements increase with traffic volume and the importance of access. Road closures affecting
business or sole access routes will increase in process requirements as appropriate. For all but
local streets, no road or lane closures are allowed during the Christmas holiday season and the
designated "Spring Break" season with prior approval by the City Engineer.
44.1.2 ALL ROADWAYS
Obtain permits for Pinellas County and Florida Department of Transportation roadways.
Traffic control devises conform to national and state standards.
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' 44.1.3 MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS, LOCAL COLLECTORS
Consult with City Traffic staff for preliminary traffic control options.
i Develop Formal Traffic Control Plan for Permit Submittal to Regulatory Agency as necessary.
44.1.3.1 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Message Board Display, Minimum of 7-day notice period prior to road closure and maybe longer
for larger highway. The message board is to be provided by the Contractor.
44.1.4 MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS
44.1.4.1 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
C-View Release
' 44.1.5 MAJOR ARTERIALS
44.1.5.1 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
News Release
The Message Board may need to be displayed for a period longer than 7 days.
APPROVAL OF WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN
The Contractor is invited and encouraged to confer in advance of bidding, and is required, as a
specification of the work, to confer in advance of beginning any work on the Project, with the
Traffic Operations Division, Municipal Services Building, 100 South Myrtle Avenue, telephone
562-4750, for the purpose of approval of the Contractor's proposed detailed traffic control plan.
All maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans shall be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer or
i an individual who is certified in the preparation of MOT plans in the State of Florida.
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INSPECTION OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATION
The Traffic Operations Division may inspect and monitor the traffic control plan and traffic
control devices of the Contractor. The City's Construction Inspector assigned to the project, may
make known requirements for any alterations or adjustments to the traffic control devices. The
Contractor shall take direction from the Project Engineer or Project Inspector.
PAYMENT FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
Payment for work zone traffic control is a non-specific pay item to be included in the
construction costs associated with other specific pay items unless specifically stated otherwise in
the Scope of Work in these Technical Specifications and a bid item(s) is included for Work Zone
Traffic Control in the proposal form.
CERTIFICATION OF WORKZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR
The City may require that the Supervisor or Foreman controlling the work for the Contractor on
the Project have a current International Municipal Signal Association, Work Zone Traffic Control
Safety Certification or Worksite Traffic Supervisor Certification from the American Traffic
Safety Association with additional current Certification from the Florida Department of
Transportation. This requirement for Certification will be noted in the Scope of Work and/or
sections of these Technical Specifications. When the certified supervisor is required for the
Project, the supervisor will be on the Project site at all times while work is being conducted.
The Worksite Traffic Supervisor shall be available on a 24-hour per day basis and shall review
the project on a day-to-day basis as well as being involved in all changes to traffic control. The
Worksite Traffic Supervisor shall have access to all equipment and materials needed to maintain
traffic control and handle traffic related situations. The Worksite Traffic Supervisor shall ensure
that routine deficiencies are corrected within a 24-hour period.
The Worksite Traffic Supervisor shall be available on the site within 45 minutes after notification
of an emergency situation, prepared to positively respond to repair the work zone traffic control
or to provide alternate traffic arrangements.
Failure of the Worksite Traffic Supervisor to comply with the provisions of this Subarticle may
be grounds for decertification or removal from the project or both. Failure to maintain a
designated Worksite Traffic Supervisor or failure to comply with these provisions will result in
temporary suspension of all activities except traffic and erosion control and such other activities
deemed to be necessary for project maintenance and safety.
45 CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE LINING
INTENT
It is the intention of this specification to provide for the trenchless restoration of sanitary sewer
and storm pipes by the installation if a cured in place jointless, continuous, thermosetting resin
impregnated polyester flexible felt liner which is watertight and chemically resistant to withstand
exposure to domestic sewage including all labor, materials and equipment to provide for a
complete, fully restored and functioning installation.
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PRODUCT AND CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER ACCEPTABILITY
The City requires that all contractors be prequalified. See General Conditions regarding
contractor prequalification. In addition, the City requires a proven extensive tract record for the
liner system to be used in this project. All contractors submitting for prequalification approval
' for this project must exhibit extensive satisfactory experience in the installation of the proposed
liner system(s) and satisfactory evidence that the proposed liner system has been extensively and
successfully installed in the Unites States and the State of Florida. The installer must be certified
' by the liner system manufacturer for installation of the liner system. The City reserves full and
complete authority to approve the satisfactory nature of the both the liner system and the
installer.
I MATERIALS
The liner shall be polyester fiber felt tubing saturated with a resin prior to insertion. Resin type
and qualities shall be as specified by the manufacturer to obtain a cured liner with the following
properties:
Tensile Strength ASTM D638 3,000 psi
Flexural Strength ASTM D790 4,500 psi
Flexural Modulus of Elasticity ASTM. D790 300,000 psi
Long Term Modulus of Elasticity (50 Years) ASTM D2290 150,000 psi
Liner shall meet strengths as shown in ASTM F1216 unless otherwise submitted and approved
by the Engineer. Lining manufacturer shall submit to the Engineer for approval as requested,
complete design calculations for the liner thickness. The criteria for liner design shall be HS-20
traffic loading, water table to the ground surface, minimum expected lifetime of 50 years, and no
structural strength retained from the existing pipe. Liner materials shall meet manufactures
specifications of Insituform of North America, Inc., 3315 Democrat Road, Post Office Box
' 181071, Memphis, Tennessee 38118; or InLiner USA 1900 N.W. 44th St., Pompano Beach
Florida 33064, 305-979-0802, or an approved equal. Any approved equal liner system must be
approved by the Engineer as an equal system prior to receiving bids. Request for contractor
' prequalification and/or equal liner system approval must be received by the Engineer no later
than 14 days prior to the date for receiving bids.
CLEANING/SURFACE PREPARATION
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to clean and prepare the existing pipes for
rehabilitation. The Contractor will thoroughly clean the interior of the sewers to produce a clean
interior surface free of all coatings, sand, rock, roots, sludge, or other deleterious materials prior
to liner insertion. Bypass pumping will be provided by the Contractor as part of the unit cost of
restoration. Bypass operations are to be so arranged as to cause minimum disruptions to local
traffic, residents and particularly to commercial facilities. During the cleaning and preparation
operations all necessary precautions shall be taken to protect the public, all property and the
sewer from damage. All material removed from the sewers shall be the Contractor's
responsibility for prompt disposal in accordance with all regulatory agency requirements. The
Contractor may be required to control the rate of sewer cleaning in the sanitary system to avoid
heavy pollution loads at the City's treatment plants.
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TELEVISION INSPECTION
After cleaning, and again after the rehabilitation work on each section of the project is
completed, all pipe sections shall be visually inspected by means of closed-circuit color
television, and recorded on DVD, CD VHS format tapes provided to the project engineer. The
television system used shall be designed for the purpose and suitably lighted to provide a clear
picture of the entire periphery of the pipe.
LINER INSTALLATION
Liner shall be sized to field measurements obtained by the Contractor to provide for a tight fit on
the interior of the existing pipe to be lined. Contractor shall use installation methods approved by
the liner manufacturer including operations for inversion, heat curing and reconnection of
laterals.
The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer of any construction delays taking place
during the insertion operation. Contractor shall maintain a reasonable backup system for bypass
pumping should delays or problems with pumping systems develop. Liner entries at manholes
shall be smooth, free of irregularities, and watertight. No pinholes, tears, cracks, thin spots,
excessive wrinkling or other defects in the liner shall be permitted. Such defects shall be
removed and replaced by the Contractor at his expense.
LA TERAL RECONNECTION
Sanitary laterals shall be reconnected as soon as possible to renew service. Laterals are to be
reconnected by means of robotics, by internally cutting out the liner to 95% of the area of the
original opening. All lateral reconnections are to be grouted to prevent leakage. Grouting method
and material is to be approved by the Engineer. Any reconnections to laterals and connections to
manholes which are observed to leak shall be resealed by the Contractor. All laterals discovered
during the lining process are to be reconnected unless specifically directed otherwise by the City.
The Contractor will be requested to reconnect any laterals discovered to not be reconnected at a
later date. Contractor shall notify all local system users when the sanitary system will not be
available for normal usage by the delivery of door hangers with appropriate information
regarding the construction project.
TIME OF CONSTRUCTION
Construction schedules will be submitted by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. At no
time will any sanitary sewer service connection remain inoperative for more than an eight-hour
period without a service bypass being operated by the Contractor. In the event that sewage
backup occurs and enters buildings, the Contractor shall be responsible for cleanup, repair and
property damage costs and claims.
PAYMENT
Payment for sanitary sewer restoration shall be made per lineal foot including all preparation,
bypass pumping, equipment, labor, materials, operations, restoration, lateral reconnection, etc, to
provide a fully completed and operational sewer. Payment shall be measured from center of
manhole to center of manhole for the sanitary systems and from end of pipe to end of pipe for
storm systems.
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46 SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYETHYLENE SLIPLINING
MATERIALS
46.1.1 PIPE AND FITTINGS
The pipe supplied under this specification shall be high performance, high molecular weight,
high density polyethylene pipe (Driscopipe 1000) as manufactured by Phillips Driscopipe, Inc.,
Dallas, Texas and shall conform to ASTM D 1248 (Type 111, Class C, Category 5, Grade P34) or
approved equal. Minimum cell classification values shall be 345434C as referenced in ASTM D
3350 latest edition. If fittings are required, they will be supplied under this specification and shall
be molded or manufactured from a polyethylene compound having a cell classification equal to
or exceeding the compound used in the pipe.
To insure compatibility of polyethylene resins, all fittings supplied under this specification shall
be of the same manufacture as the pipe being supplied.
46.1.2 QUALITY CONTROL
The resin used for manufacturer of the pipe shall be manufactured by the pipe manufacturer, thus
maintaining complete control of the pipe quality. The pipe shall contain no recycled compound
except that generated in the manufacturer's own plant from resin of the same specification from
the same raw material. The pipe shall be homogeneous throughout and free of visible cracks,
holes, foreign inclusions, or other deleterious defects, and shall be identical in color, density,
melt index, and other physical properties.
The polyethylene resin used shall have all ingredients pre compound prior to extrusion of pipe, in
plant blending is not acceptable.
The Engineer may request, as part of the quality control records submittal, certification that the
pipe produced is represented by the quality assurance testing. Additionally, test results from
manufacturer's testing or random sampling by the Engineer that do not meet appropriate ASTM
standards or manufacturer's representation, may be cause for rejection of pipe represented by the
testing. These tests may include density and flow rate measurements from samples taken at
selected locations within the pipe wall and thermal stability determinations according to ASTM
D 3350, 10.1.9.
46.1.3 SAMPLES
The owner or the specifying engineer may request certified lab data to verify the physical
properties of the materials supplied under this specification or may take random samples and
have them tested by an independent laboratory.
46.1.4 REJECTION
Polyethylene pipe and fittings may be rejected for failure to meet any of the requirements of this
specification.
PIPE DIMENSIONS
' Pipe supplied under this specification shall have a nominal 1PS (Iron Pipe Size) O.D. unless
otherwise specified. The SDR (Standard Dimension Ratio) of the pipe supplied shall be as
specified by the Engineer, on the construction plans and/or the scope of work.
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CONSTRUCTION PRACTICES
46.1.5 HANDLING OF PIPE
Pipe shall be stored on clean, level ground to prevent undue scratching or gouging of the pipe. If
the pipe must be stacked for storage, such stacking should be done in accordance with the pipe
manufacturer's recommendations. The handling of the pipe should be done in such a manner that
it is not damaged by dragging over sharp objects or cut by chokers or lifting equipment.
46.1.6 REPAIR OF DAMAGED SECTIONS
Segments of pipe having cuts or gouges in excess of 10% of the wall thickness of the pipe should
be cut out and removed. The undamaged portions of the pipe shall be rejoined using the butt
fusion joining method.
46.1.7 PIPE JOINING
Sections of polyethylene pipe should be joined into continuous lengths on the job site above
ground. The joining method shall be the butt fusion method and shall be performed by the
manufacturer's representative and in strict accordance with the pipe manufacturer's
recommendations. The butt fusion equipment used in the joining procedures should be capable of
meeting all conditions recommended by the pipe manufacturer, including, but not limited to,
temperature requirements, alignment, and fusion pressures.
46.1.8 HANDLING OF FUSED PIPE
Fused segments of pipe shall be handled so to avoid damage to the pipe. When lifting fused
sections of pipe, chains or cable type chokers should be avoided. Nylon slings are preferred.
Spreader bars should be used when lifting long fused sections. Care should be exercised to avoid
cutting or gouging the pipe.
SLIPLINING PROCEDURE
46.1.9 PIPE REQUIREMENTS AND DIMENSIONS
The liner(s) to be slip lined into the existing storm sewer shall have the following sizes:
12-inch diameter liner (SDR 26) into 15-inch existing sewer.
16-inch diameter liner (SDR 26) into 18-inch existing sewer.
18-inch diameter liner (SDR 26) into 21-inch existing sewer.
21'/z-inch diameter liner (SDR 32.5) into 24-inch existing sewer.
28-inch diameter liner (SDR 32.5) into 30-inch existing sewer.
34-inch diameter liner (SDR 32.5) into 36-inch existing sewer.
42-inch diameter liner (SDR 32.5) into 48-inch existing sewer.
46.1.10 CLEANING AND INSPECTION
The existing line shall be cleaned of debris and other obstructions prior to TV inspections or
insertion of the polyethylene liner. Cleaning can be accomplished with a high velocity cleaner, a
bucket and scrapper, root saws, corkscrews, and rodding or balling units. The method used will
be determined by the condition of the existing line. Final cleaning may be required prior to
inserting the liner.
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46.1.11 INSERTION SHAFT AND EXCAVATIONS
All excavations shall conform to OSHA requirements and any additional requirements as set by
the specifying engineer or his representative.
Insertion shaft excavations shall coincide with points requiring removal of obstructions or shall
be determined by the engineer.
An entry slope grade of 2 1/2:1 maximum shall be used to provide a safe bending radius for the
polyethylene. The bottom of the entry pit should provide a straight section for ease of entry of
the liner into the existing pipe. The length of the level excavation should be at least twelve times
the diameter of the liner being inserted. The width of the shaft should be as narrow as possible.
The required width will depend on the location, type of soil, depth of the existing sewer line and
the water table.
46.1.12 INSERTION OF THE LINER
After completion of the access shaft, the top half of the existing sewer shall be broken or cut and
removed for the full length of the access shaft.
A fabricated pulling head shall be connected to the leading end of the liner pipe. A cable shall be
connected to the pulling head so that the liner pipe can be pulled into the existing sewer.
Power winches used for pulling in long lengths of polyethylene liner pipe shall be rated equal to
the project requirements.
Once started, the pulling operation should continue to completion.
Insertion is normally done at about a slow walking speed. After insertion, a minimum of 12 hours
shall be allowed for the liner pipe to reach equilibrium with the sewer temperature and to allow
the liner pipe to stress relieve itself.
The polyethylene liner pipe should protrude at least 6 inches into the manhole where it
terminates.
After the 12-hour equilibrium period, the annular space between the original pipe and the liner
shall be pressure grouted. Said grouting must be from the bottom up to prevent air pockets from
forming. Also the grout must be recommended for underwater application and have elastomeric
properties. Products used shall be approved by the engineer.
The liner shall not be displaced when the annular space is being filled. Spacers, inflatable plugs
or other methods approved by the Engineer must be used to prevent displacement.
The length of fused pipe that can be pulled will vary depending on field conditions, the ease of
access to the area, and the working space available.
46.1.13 CONFIRMATION OF PIPE SIZES
The Contractor shall be solely responsible to confirm all pipe sizes prior to ordering, fusing and
installation of the liner.
46.1.14 UNDERDRAIN CONNECTIONS IF REQUIRED
After the liner has been pulled into place, allowed to recover and sealed at the manholes, pipe
connections okayed by the engineer shall be reconnected to the liner pipe.
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Pipe connections shall be connected by the use of a pre-fabricated polyethylene saddle. A
neoprene gasket shall be installed between the saddle and the liner pipe so that a complete water
seal is accomplished when the saddle is placed on the liner pipe and secured with stainless steel
bands.
46.1.15 BACKFILLING
All excavations shall be backfilled using on site materials or as specified by the engineer. Cost
for backfilling of access shafts and underdrain connections shall be including in the unit price bid
for sliplining and reconnection of service laterals. Before any excavation is done for any purpose,
it will be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the various utility companies and to
determine the locations of their facilities. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to provide
adequate protection for utility facilities. Any temporary construction right of way and/or storage
areas will be arranged for by the contractor.
46.1.16 POINT REPAIR
The engineer or his representative will determine if a point repair is necessary only after it has
been demonstrated that a liner pipe cannot be pulled through the existing pipe. Payment will be
made for each repair.
The contractor will be expected to remove the obstruction and clear the pipe. If removing the top
of the existing pipe will accomplish the removal of the obstruction, the bottom of the existing
pipe should remain in place to form a cradle for the liner.
46.1.17 CLEAN UP OPERATIONS
All materials not used in the backfilling operation shall be disposed of off site by the contractor.
Finish grading shall be required. In locations other than street right-of-ways, the surface shall be
graded smooth and sodded with the same kind of grass as the existing lawn. Excavation points in
street right-of-ways shall be repaired as specified by the engineer.
47 SPECIFICATIONS FOR POLYVINYL CHLORIDE RIBBED PIPE
SCOPE
This specification designates general requirements for unplasticized polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
plastic (spiral wound) pipe with integral wall bell and spigot joints for the conveyance of storm
water.
MATERIALS
All pipe and fittings shall be manufactured and tested in accordance with specification for "Poly
(Vinyl Chloride) (PVC) Large Diameter Ribbed Gravity Storm Sewer Pipe and .Fittings Based on
Controlled Inside Diameter".
The pipe and fittings shall be made of PVC plastic.
PIPE
The bell shall consist of an integral wall section. The solid cross section fiber ring shall be
factory assembled on the spigot. Sizes and dimensions shall be as shown in this specification.
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Standard laying lengths shall be 13 ft. + 1 inch. At manufacturer's option, random lengths of not
more than 15% of total footage may be shipped in lieu of standard lengths.
JOINING SYSTEM
Joints shall be either an integral bell gasketed joint. When the joint is assembled according to
manufactures recommendation it will prevent misalignment of adjacent pipes and form a silt
tight joint.
FITTINGS
All fittings and accessories shall be as manufactured and furnished by the pipe supplier or
approved equal and have bell and/or spigot configurations compatible with that of the pipe.
48 GUNITE SPECIFICATIONS
PRESSURE INJECTED GROUT
Pressure injected grout shall be of cement and water and shall be proportioned generally in the
ratio of 1.5 (one and one half) cubic foot (one and one half bags) of cement to 1 (one) cubic foot
(7.50 gal.) of water. This mix shall be varied as the grouting proceeds as is necessary to provide
penetration in the operator's judgment.
Cement shall be Portland Cement conforming to all of the requirements of the American Society
for Testing Materials Standard Specifications, latest edition serial designation C150 for Portland
Cement, Type I. Portland Cement shall weigh not less than 94 pounds per cubic foot.
Water used in the grout shall be fresh, clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, alkali,
vegetable, sewage and/or organic matter. Water shall be considered as weighing 8.33 pounds per
gallon.
Grout pump shall be of the positive displacement type and shall be capable of producing
adequate pressure to penetrate the area.
All pressure grouting will be at the direction of the Engineer.
REHABILITATION OF CORRUGATED METAL PIPE WITH GUNITE
Guniting shall conform to all requirements of "Specifications for Materials, Proportioning, and
Application of Shotcrete (ACI 506.2 77)" published by the American Concrete Institute, Detroit,
Michigan, except as modified by those specifications.
Steel reinforcement shall be incorporated in the Gunite as required and shall be furnished, bent,
set and placed in accordance with the provisions of these specifications.
The purpose of this specification is to obtain a dense and durable concrete having the specified
strength.
COMPOSITION
Gunite shall be composed of Portland Cement, aggregate and water so proportioned as to
produce a concrete suitable for pneumatic application.
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STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS
Concrete ingredients shall be selected, proportioned in such a manner as will produce concrete
which will be extremely strong, dense and resistant to weathering, and abrasion. Concrete shall
have a minimum 28-day strength of 4,000 psi.
MATERIALS
Portland Cement: Cement shall be Portland cement conforming to all of the requirements of the
American Society for Testing Materials Standard Specifications, Latest Serial Designation C150
for Portland Cement, Type 1. A bag of cement shall be deemed to weigh not less than 94 pounds
per cubic foot.
Fine Aggregate: Fine aggregate shall be natural siliceous sand consisting of hard, clean, strong,
durable and uncoated particles, conforming to the requirements of American Society for Testing
Materials Standard Specifications, Latest Serial Designation C33 for Concrete Aggregates.
Fine aggregate shall not contain less than 3% nor more than 6% of moisture.
Fine aggregate shall be evenly graded from fine to coarse and shall be within the following
limits:
Passing No. 3/8 Sieve
Passing No. 4 Sieve
Passing No. 8 Sieve
Passing No. 16 Sieve
Passing No. 30 Sieve
Passing No. 50 Sieve
Passing No. 100 Sieve
100%
95% to 100%
80% to 100%
50% to 85%
25% to 60%
10% to 30%
2% to 10%
WATER
Water used in mixing, at the nozzle shall be fresh, clean, and free from injurious amounts of oil,
acid, alkali, vegetable, sewage, and/or organic matter. Water shall be considered as weighing
8.33 pounds per gallon.
REINFORCEMENT
Steel mesh reinforcement shall be electrically welded, cold drawn, mild steel fabric conforming
to the latest requirements of ASTM Standard Specifications, Serial Designation A 185 for
Welded Steel Wire Fabric for Concrete Reinforcement. Mesh can be fabricated from cold drawn
steel wire conforming to the requirements of the latest ASTM Standard Specifications, Serial
Designation A 82 and sized as shown on Plans Page 7 of 7.
STORAGE OF MATERIALS
Cement shall be stored with adequate provisions for the prevention of absorption of moisture. It
shall be stored in a manner that will permit easy access for inspection and identification of each
shipment.
Aggregate shall be stockpiled at points selected to provide maximum drainage and to prevent the
inclusion of any foreign material during rehandling.
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SURFACE PREPARATION
Unsound materials of construction and all coated, scaly, or unsound concrete in manholes and
inlets, shall be removed by chipping with pneumatic hammers and chisels to sound surface, all
cracks and cavities shall be chipped to such formation that their sides form approximately a 45
degree angle to the exposed surface for at least one (1) inch in depth. All areas to receive
pneumatic concrete shall be cleaned by flushing or scouring with water and compressed air jets
to assure removal of all loose particles. All areas of existing surfaces that do not require chipping
shall be given a wet sandblasting with the gunite equipment and the air pressure at the cement
gun shall not be less than 50 psi.
Surface preparation of existing metal surface of a corrugated pipe shall be lightly sandblasted to
remove loose material. All sandblasted areas shall then be cleaned by a air/water blast to remove
all particles from the cleaning operation.
To insure perfect bond, the newly sandblasted surface shall be thoroughly moistened with water
prior to application of gunite. In no instance shall gunite be applied in an area where free running
water exists.
PROPORTIONING
Prior to start of guniting the Contractor shall submit to the Owner the recommended mix as a
ratio of cement to aggregate. Recommended mix shall be on the basis of test data from prior
Provided data submitted is adequate no further testing of recommended mix will be
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if required, the Contractor shall provide all equipment necessary to control the actual amounts of
all materials entering into the concrete. The types of equipment and methods used for measuring
materials shall be subject to approval.
MIXING
Gunite shall be thoroughly mixed by machine and then passed through a sieve to remove all
large particles before placing in hopper of the cement gun. The mixture shall not be permitted to
become damp. Each batch should be entirely discharged before recharging is begun. The mixer
should be cleaned thoroughly enough to remove all adherent materials from the mixing vanes
and from the drum at regular intervals.
Water in any amount shall not be added to the mix before it enters the cement gun. Quantities of
water shall be controlled by a valve at the nozzle of the gun. Water content shall be adjusted as
required for proper placement, but shall in no case exceed four gallons of water per sack of
cement, including the water contained in the aggregate.
Remixing or tempering shall not be permitted. Mixed material that has stood 45 minutes without
being used shall be discarded. Rebound materials shall not be reused.
APPLICATION
Gunite shall not be placed on a frozen surface nor during freezing weather. Gunite shall not be
placed when it is anticipated that the temperature during the following 24 hours will drop below
32 degrees, Fahrenheit.
Sequence of application may be from bottom to top or vice versa if rebound is properly removed.
Corners shall be filled first. "Shooting" shall be from an angle as near perpendicular to the
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surface as practicable, with the nozzle held approximately 3 feet from the work (except in
confined control). If the flow of material at the nozzle is not uniform and slugs, sand spots, or
wet sloughs result, the nozzleman shall direct the nozzle away from the work until the faulty
conditions are corrected. Such defects shall be replaced as the work progresses.
Guniting shall be suspended if.
1. Air velocity separates the cement from the sand at the nozzle.
2. Temperature approaches freezing and the newly placed gunite cannot be protected
Gunite shall be applied in one or more layers to such total thickness as required to restore the
area as detailed over the original lines of the adjoining surface, unless other wise specified. All
cavities, depressions, washouts and similar failures shall be rebuilt to original lines by use of
gunite reinforced with wire mesh. Where the cavity exceeds 4 inches in depth a layer of mesh
shall be used for each 3 inches of depth of gunite. In no case shall wire mesh be placed behind
existing reinforcement.
The time interval between successive layers in sloping vertical or overhanging work must be
sufficient to allow initial but not final set to develop. At the time the initial set is developing, the
surface shall be cleaned to remove the thin film of laitance in order to provide a perfect bond
with succeeding applications.
CONSTRUCTION JOINTS
Construction joints or day's work joints shall be sloped off to a thin, clean, regular edge,
preferably at a 45-degree slope. Before placing the adjoining work, the slope portion and
adjacent gunite shall be thoroughly cleaned as necessary, then moistened and scoured with an air
jet.
SURFACE FINISH
Nozzleman shall bring the gunite to an even plane and to well formed corners by working up to
ground wires or other guides, using lower placing velocity than normal.
After the body coat has been placed, the surface shall be trued with a thin edge screed to remove
high areas and expose low areas. Low areas shall be properly filled with concrete to insure a true,
flat surface.
After the concrete surface has been trued, the entire surface shall be given a flashcoat finish
except where a special type finish is specified on the drawings.
CURING
Curing shall be in accordance with either paragraph 3.7.1(d) or paragraph 3.7.5. ofACI 506.2 77
depending upon atmospheric condition.
ADJACENT SURFACE PROTECTION
During progress of the work, where appearance is important, adjacent areas or grounds which
may be permanently discolored, stained, or otherwise damaged by dust and rebound, shall be
adequately protected sensitive areas, when contacted, shall be cleaned by early scraping,
brushing or washing, as the surroundings permit.
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INSPECTION
' Because of the importance of workmanship affecting the quality of the gunite, continual
inspection during placing shall be maintained. Any imperfections discovered shall be cut out and
replaced with sound material.
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Cement Gun: The mixing and delivering equipment shall be either the vertical double chamber
type or rotary type. The upper chamber of the double chamber type shall receive and pressurize
the dry mix and deliver it to the lower chamber. The lower chamber shall force the pressurized
mix into the delivery hose by means of a feed wheel. The type of feeder utilized should be of
sufficient capacity that the lower chamber may continuously furnish all required material to the
delivery hose while the upper chamber receives the recharge. The rotary type cement gun shall
have an enlarged hopper to feed material into a rotating multiported cylinder. Material shall fall
by gravity into a port which shall then be rotated to a position in which the material is expelled
by air into a moving stream of air. All equipment must be kept in good repair. The interior of
drums, feed gearing and valves shall be cleaned as often as necessary (at least once every 8 hour
shift) to prevent material from caking on critical parts.
Nozzle: Nozzle shall be the premixing type with perforated water feed ring inside the nozzle.
The maximum length of material hose for the application of gunite shall be approximately 150
feet although it shall be permissible to use as much as 800 feet of material hose if the supply air
pressure measured at the cement gun is increased to maintain proper velocity. The following
table gives requirements for compressor size, hose size and air pressure using 150 feet of
material hose:
Comp. Cap
(cfm) Max. Hose Dia.
(In.) Max. Size Nozzle
(In.) Min. Air Press.
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365 1 5/8 15/8 60
600 2 2 80
750 2 1/2 2 1/2 90
For each 25 feet of material hose used in excess of 150 feet, the required air pressure shall be
increased by 5 psi.
Air Compressor: Any standard type of compressor shall be satisfactory if it is of sufficient
capacity to provide, without interruption, the pressures and volume of air necessary for the
longest hose delivery. The air compressor capacity determinations shall include allowances made
for the air consumed in blowing rebound, cleaning, reinforcing and for incidental uses.
Compressor equipment shall be of such capacity so as to insure air pressures at the special mixer
capable of producing the required material velocities.
Water Supply: The water pressure at the discharge nozzle should be sufficiently greater than the
operating air pressure to assure the water is intimately mixed with the other materials. If the line
water pressure is inadequate, a water pump or pressurized tank shall be introduced into the line.
The water pressure shall be uniformly steady (nonpulsating).
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49 SANITARY AND STORM MANHOLE LINER RESTORATION
SCOPE AND INTENT
It is the intent of this portion of the specification to provide for the structural rehabilitation of
manhole walls and bases with solid preformed liners and made-in-place liner systems used in
accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and these specifications. In addition to
these specifications, the Contractor shall comply with manufacturer's instructions and
recommendations for work. Purpose of work is to eliminate infiltration, provide corrosion
protection, repair voids and to restore the structural integrity of the manhole. For any particular
system the Contractor will submit manufacturer's technical data and application instructions. All
OSHA regulations shall be met.
PAYMENT
Payment for liners shall be per vertical foot of liner installed from the base to the top of the
installed liner. Liners will generally be installed to the top of existing or new corbels. No separate
payment will be made for the following items and the cost of such work shall be included in the
pay item per linear foot of liner: Bypass pumping; Traffic Control; Debris Disposal; Excavation,
including necessary pavement removal; Shoring and/or dewatering; Structural fill; Backfill and
compaction; Grout and mortar; Brick; Resetting of the manhole ring and cover; Pipe extensions
and connectors necessary to the installation; Replacement of unpaved roadway and grass or
shrubbery plot; Replacement of roadway base and asphalt surface; and Appurtenant work as
required for a complete and operable system.
FIBERGLASS LINER PRODUCTS
49.1.1 MATERIALS
49.1.1.1 LINERS
Liners shall be fiberglass engineered to meet or exceed AASHTO H 20 loading of 16,000 pound
vertical wheel load. Manhole liners are to be of the integral corbel design unless otherwise
stipulated. Manhole liners are to be as large in diameter as will fit into the existing manhole. The
contractor shall measure the existing manhole immediately prior to ordering materials and is
solely responsible for the fitting of the liner. Contractor will be required to submit factory
certification for fiberglass liners. The manhole liner shall meet all requirements of ASTM D
3753.
49.1.1.2 MORTAR
Mortar shall be composed of one part Portland Cement Type I and between two and three parts
clean, well graded sand, 100% of which shall pass a No. 8 sieve.
49.1.1.3 GROUTING
Grouting shall be a concrete slurry of four bags of Portland Cement Type II per cubic yard of
clean, well graded sand.
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49.1.2 INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION
Excavate an area around the top of the existing manhole sufficiently wide and deep for the
removal of the manhole ring and corbel section.
Remove the frame and cover and corbel section without damaging the existing manhole walls.
Care is to be taken not to allow brick or soil to fall into the existing manhole.
Remove or reinsert loose brick which protrude more than one inch from the interior wall of the
manhole and which could interfere with the insertion of the fiberglass liner.
If the shelf of the manhole invert is not level around the perimeter, form a flat shelf with mortar.
Cut the liner to the proper length. Cutouts in the manhole shall be made to accommodate existing
inlet and outlet pipes, drops and cleanouts.
Lower the liner into the existing manhole and set the bottom of the liner into quick setting grout.
Obtain a good bottom seal to prevent the loss of grout from the annular space between the
outside of the liner and the inside wall of the existing manhole. Set the liner as nearly vertically
as possible. Pour six inches of quick setting grout above the initial bottom seal in the annular
void to insure an adequate bottom seal.
Bridge the gap from drops, laterals, force mains, cleanouts and all existing piping between the
existing manhole wall and the new manhole liner with P.V.C. pipe. Use quick setting mortar to
seal the area around the manhole liner and piping.
Fill the annular space between the manhole liner and the existing manhole interior walls with
grout. Care must be taken not to deflect the manhole liner due to head pressure.
Set the existing manhole ring and cover using brick to make elevation adjustments as needed.
Observe watertightness and repair any visible leakage.
Backfill around the new liner and compact the backfill. Sod the disturbed area. Match existing
sod.
Where manholes fall in paved areas, disturbed base shall be replaced twice the original thickness
and compacted in 8" layers. Asphalt shall be replaced with 1 1/2" of Pinellas County Type II
surface.
STRONG SEAL MS-2 LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM
This specification shall govern all work to spray apply a monolithic fiber reinforced cementitious
liner to the wall and bench surfaces of brick, concrete or any other construction material; Strong
Seal MS 2 product.
Described are procedures for manhole preparation, cleaning, application and testing. The
applicator must be approved, trained and certified as having successfully completed factory
training. The applicator/contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment and materials for applying
the Strong Seal MS 2 product directly to the contour of the manhole to form a structural
cementitious liner of a minimum 1/2" thickness using a machine specially designed for the
application. All aspects of the installation shall be in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and with the following specifications which includes:
1. The elimination of active infiltration prior to making the application.
2. The removal of any loose and unsound material.
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3. The spray application of a pre blended cementitious mix to form a monolithic liner in a 2
coat application.
49.1.3 MATERIALS
49.1.3.1 PATCHING MIX
Strong Seal shall be used as a patching mix according to the manufacturer's recommendations
and shall have the following minimum requirements:
1. Compressive Strength (ASTM C-109) 15 min., 200 psi 6 hrs., 1,400 psi
2. Shrinkage (ASTM C-596) 28 days, 150 psi
3. Bond (ASTM C-952) 28 days, 150 psi
4. Cement Sulfate resistant
5. Density, when applied 105 +/- 5 pcf
INFILTRATION CONTROL
Strong Plug shall be used to stop minor water infiltration according to the manufacture's
recommendations and shall have the following minimum requirements:
1. Compressive strength (ASTM C-109) - 600 psi, 1 hr.; 1000 psi 24 hrs.
2. Bond (ASTM C-952) - 30 psi, 1 hr.; 80 psi, 24 hrs.
GROUTING MIX
Strong-Seal Grout shall be used for stopping very active infiltration and filling voids according
to the manufacture's recommendations. The grout shall be volume stable, and have a minimum
28 day compressive strength of 250 psi and a 1 day strength of 50 psi.
T TAIL n AXTV
Strong Seal MS 2 shall be used to form the monolithic liner covering all interior manhole
surfaces and shall have the following minimum requirements at 28 days:
1. Compressive strength (ASTM C 109) 3,000 psi
2. Tensile strength (ASTM C 496) 300 psi
3. Flexural strength (ASTM C 78) 600 psi
4. Shrinkage (ASTM C 596) 0% at 90% R.H.
5. Bond (ASTM C 952) 130 psi
6. Density, when applied 105 + pcf
Product must be factory blended requiring only the addition of water at the Job site. Bag weight
shall be 50 51 pounds and contents shall have dry bulk density of 54 to 56 pounds per cubic foot.
Fiberglass rods which are contained in the product shall be alkaline resistant and shall be 1/2" to
5/8" long with a diameter of 635 to 640 microns. Products shall, in the un mixed state, have a
lead content not greater than two percent (2%) by weight.
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Strong Sea] MS 2C shall be made with Calcium Aluminate Cement and shall be used according
to the manufacturer's recommendations in applications where there is evidence of severe sulfide
conditions.
Product must be factory blended requiring only the addition of water at job site.
Bag weight shall be 50-51 pounds and contents must have a dry bulk density of 50 56 pounds per
cubic foot.
' Cement content must be 65%-75% of total weight of bag.
One bag of product when mixed with correct amount of water must have a wet density of 95 108
pounds per cubic foot and must yield a minimum of .67 cubic foot of volume.
Fiberglass rods must be alkaline resistant with rod lengths not less than 1/2" in length nor greater
than 5/8" in height.
Product shall not include any basic ingredient that exceeds maximum allowable EPA limit for
any heavy metal.
Manufacturer must provide MSDS sheets for product(s) to be used in reconstruction process.
A two coat application of liner material will be required (no exceptions) with the first coat rough
troweled to force materials into cracks and crevices to set the bond. The second coat to be spray
applied to assure minimum 1/2" thickness after troweling or brush finishing to a relatively
smooth finish.
WATER
Shall be clean and potable.
OTHER MATERIALS
' No other material shall be used with the mixes previously described without prior approval or
recommendation from the manufacturer.
EQUIPMENT
A specially designed machine consisting of an optimized progressive cavity pump capable of
producing a minimum of 250 psi pumping pressure, contra blend mixer with twin ribbon paddles
with discharge, and an air system for spray application of product. Equipment must be complete
with water storage and metering system. Mixer and pump is to be hydraulically powered.
Equipment is to be mounted to heavy duty construction tandem axle road worthy trailer complete
with electric brakes and running lights. Internal combustion engine must be included to power
the hydraulic system and air compressor.
INSTALLATIONAND EXECUTION
49.1.4 PREPARATION
1. Place boards over inverts to prevent extraneous material from entering the sewer lines
and to prevent up stream line from flooding the manhole.
2. All foreign material shall be removed from the manhole wall and bench using a high
pressure water spray (minimum 1,200 psi). Loose and protruding brick, mortar and
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concrete shall be removed using a mason's hammer and chisel and/or scraper. Fill any
large voids with quick setting patching mix.
Active leaks shall be stopped using quick setting specially formulated mixes according to
the manufacturer's recommendations. Some leaks may require weep holes to localize the
infiltration during the application after which the weep holes shall be plugged with the
quick setting mix prior to the final liner application. When severe infiltration is present,
drilling may be required in order to pressure grout using a cementitious grout.
Manufacturer's recommendations shall be followed when pressure grouting is required.
4. Any bench, invert or service line repairs shall be made at this time using the quick setting
mix and following the manufacturer's recommendations.
5. After all preparation has been completed, remove all loose material.
49.1.5 MIXING
For each bag of product, use the amount of water specified by the manufacturer and mix using
the Spray Mate Model 35C or 35D equipment for 30 seconds to a minute after all materials have
been placed in the mixing hopper. Place the mix into the holding hopper and prepare another
batch with timing such that the nozzleman can spray in a continuous manner without interruption
until each application is complete.
49.1.6 SPRAYING
The surface, prior to spraying, shall be damp without noticeable free water droplets or running
water. Materials shall be sprayed, applied to a minimum uniform thickness to insure that all
cracks, crevices and voids are filled and a somewhat smooth surface remains after light
troweling. The light troweling is performed to compact the material into voids and to set the
bond. Not before the first application has begun to take an initial set (disappearance of surface
sheen which could be 15 minutes to 1 hour depending upon ambient conditions) is the second
application made to assure a minimum total finished thickness of 1/2 inch. The surface is then
troweled to a smooth finish being careful not to over trowel so as to bring additional water to the
surface and weaken it. A brush finish may be applied to the finished coat to remove trowel
marks. Manufacturer's recommendation shall be followed whenever more than 24 hours have
elapsed between applications. The wooden bench covers shall be removed and the bench is
sprayed such that a gradual slope is produces from the walls to the invert with the thickness at
the edge of the invert being no less than 1/2 inch. The wall bench intersection shall be rounded to
a uniform radius, the full circumference of the intersection. The final application shall have a
minimum of four (4) hours cure time before being subjected to active flow.
49.1.7 PRODUCT TESTING
At some point during the application, at least four (4) 2 inch cubes may be prepared each day or
from every 50 bags of product used, identified and sent, in accordance with the Owner's or
Manufacturer's directions, for compression strength testing as described in ASTM C 109.
49.1.8 CURING
Ambient manhole conditions are adequate for curing so long as the manhole is covered. It is
imperative that the manhole be covered as soon as possible after the application has been
completed.
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49.1.9 MANHOLE TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
Manhole may be vacuum tested from the top of manhole frame to the manhole base. All pipes
entering the manhole shall be plugged, taking care to securely place the plug from being drawn
into the manhole. The test head shall be placed and the seal inflated in accordance with the
manufacturers' recommendations. A vacuum pump of ten (10) inches of mercury shall be drawn
and the vacuum pump shut off. With the valves closed, the time shall be measured for the
vacuum to drop to nine (9) inches. The manhole shall pass if the time is greater than sixty (60)
seconds for forty eight (48) inch diameter, seventy five (75) seconds for sixty (60) inches, and
ninety (90) seconds for seventy two (72) inch diameter manholes. If the manhole fails the initial
test, necessary repairs shall be made. Retesting shall proceed until a satisfactory test is obtained.
Tests shall be performed by the Contractor under the direction of the Project Engineer.
INNERLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM
49.1.10 SCOPE
Materials and application procedures for manhole rehabilitation for the purpose of restoring
structural integrity, providing corrosion resistance, and stopping infiltration by means of:
1. Hydraulic grouting, where required, as a preliminary measure to stop high volume
infiltration
2. Hydrophilic grouting (positive side waterproofing), where required, as follows:
a. Hydrophilic foam-injected through wall of manhole to fill voids and/or
b. Hydrophilic gel-injected through wall of manhole to stop active leaks
3. Cementitious waterproofing with crystallization (negative side waterproofing)
4. Calcium aluminate cement lining, minimum of 1/2 inch
5. Epoxy coating, minimum of 30 dry mils
49.1.11 MATERIALS
49.1.11.1 REPAIRING CEMENT
A quick setting hydraulic cement compound shall be used to plug all visible minor leaks and to
instantly stop major leaks, so that further waterproofing processes may proceed unhindered. The
repairing cement shall be nonshrinking, nonmetallic, and noncorrosive. The compound shall
have the following properties:
Set Time
Tensile Strength
ASTM C 307
Compressive Strength
ASTM -C 109
Flexural Strength ASTM C 78
1-3 minutes
1 day 510 psi
3 days 745 psi
28 days 855 psi
1 day 3,125 psi
7 days 7,808 psi
28 days 9,543 psi
1 day 410 psi
3 days 855 psi
28 days 1,245 psi
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49.1.11.2 HYDROPHILIC GROUTING
Based on conditions found in and around the manhole, the applicator shall pressure inject either
one or both of the following materials:
1. An expansive foam grout shall be used to stop major intrusion of water and fill cracks in
and voids behind the structure's surface. Physical properties are as follows:
Tensile Strength 380 psi ASTM D 3574-86
Elongation 400% ASTM D 3574-86
Bonding Strength 250.300 psi
2. A hydrophilic gel grout shall be used for soil stabilization behind the manhole-to prevent
seepage, to provide a damming effect, and to place a hydrostatic barrier around exterior
of manhole. Physical properties are as follows:
Density 8.75-9.17 lbs/gal ASTM D-3574
Tensile Strength 150 psi ASTM D- 412
Elongation 250% ASTM D-3574
Shrinkage Less than 4% ASTM D-1042
Toxicity Non Toxic
49.1.11.3 WATERPROOFING
A waterproofing component based on the crystallization process shall be applied. The system
combines cementitious and silicate based materials that are applied to negative side surfaces to
seal and stop leakage caused by hydrostatic pressure. A combination of five coats (using three
components-two powders and a special liquid) react with moisture and the constituents of the
substrate to form the crystalline structure. It becomes an integral part of the structure and blocks
the passage of water. With moisture present, the crystallization process will continue for
approximately six months. Upon completion the color will be light grey. Physical properties are
as follows:
Slant/Shear bond Strength to Calcium Aluminate Cement
ASTM (to be given) 1,200 1,800 psi
Tensile Strength
(7 day cure)
ASTM C 190
Permeability
(3 day cure)
CRD 48 55
49.1.11.4 CEMENT LINING
380 psi (2.62 MPa) at 100% R.H
325 psi (2.24 MPa) at 50% :RH
8.1 x10 llcm/sec to
7.6x10 cm/sec
A self bonding calcium aluminate cement shall be applied to restore structural integrity and
provide corrosion resistance qualities. The cement (before adding fibers) shall have the following
properties:
Calcium Aluminate Cement 12 Hrs 24 Mrs 7 Days 28 Days
Astm C 495 Compressive Strength, Psi 7000 11000 12000 13000
Astm C 293 Flexural Strength, Psi 1000 1500 1800 2000
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Astm C 596 Shrinkage At 901/o Humidity - <0.04 <0.06 <0.08
Astm C 666 Freeze-Thaw Aft 300 Cycle No Damage
Astm C 990 Pull - Out Strength 200 - 230 Psi Tensile
Astm C 457 Air Void Content (7 Days) 3%
Astm C 497 Porosity/Adsorption Test 4-5%
Modules of Elasticity: 7.10 X 10 PSI after 24 Hrs moist curing at 68 F.
The calcium alurninate cement shall be reinforced with inert fibers which comply with ASTM C
1116 and ASTM C 1018, added at the rate of one pound per cubic yard of concrete. The mixture
shall be applied to a thickness of at least one half inch, but no greater than two inches. It will
have a dark grey color.
49.1.11.5 EPOXY COATING
A high build, flexible waterproofing epoxy shall be applied to a minimum of 30 dry mils. This
epoxy will sea] structure from moisture and provide protective qualities to the surface, including
excellent resistance to chemical attack and abrasion. The epoxy shall be 100% solids, can be
applied to damp surfaces, cures to a the like finish, is easy to clean, and has no toxic fumes. Its
uses include sewage treatment plants and other sewer structures. The epoxy shall have the
following properties at 75 degrees F:
Mixing Ratio (Parts A:B), by volume 1:1
Color (other colors available on request) Light Gray
Pot Life, hrs I
Tensile Strength, psi, min 2,000
Tensile Elongation, % 10 -20
Water Extractable Substances, mg./sq. in., max 5
Bond Strength to Cement (ASTM 882) psi 1,800
49.1.11.6 CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
Alcohols, Trichloroethylene, Nitric Acid (3%), Jet Fuels, Water, Sulfuric Acid (3% 10%), MEK,
Wine, Butyl Acetate, Beer, Lactic Acid (3%), Gasoline, Corn Oil, Aluminum Sulfate, Paraffin
Oil, Vegetable Juice, Sodium Chloride, Motor Oil, Hydrochloric Acid (3%), and many others.
49.1.12 INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION
49.1.12.1 PROCEDURAL OVERVIEW
Work shall proceed as follows:
1. Remove rungs (steps), if desired by client.
2. Clean manhole and remove debris.
a. Plug lines and/or screen out displaced debris.
b. Apply acid wash, if necessary, to clean and degrease.
c. Hydroblast and/or sand blast structure.
d. Remove debris from work area.
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3. Repair minor defects in walls, benches, and inverts, as required, with repairing cement.
(Note: Major structural repairs, such as rebuilding of benches, will also be made as
required by client.
4. Inject hydrophilic grout through all surfaces, as needed, to eliminate infiltration.
5. Apply cementitious/crystallization waterproofing agents to all surfaces, repeating steps as
needed.
6. Spray and/or hand apply calcium aluminate cement lining to all surfaces.
7. Spray apply epoxy coating to all surfaces.
NOTE: Steps 1-5 shall be executed consecutively with minimal delays; calcium aluminate (Step
6) shall require a cure time of at least twenty-four hours for needed adhesion of epoxy (Step 7) to
cement lining.
49.1.12.2 PREPARATION
An acid wash shall be used (if needed) to clean and degrease. Then, if the client desires, the
rungs shall be removed. Next, the entire structure is thoroughly water and/or sand blasted to
remove any loose or deteriorated material. Care shall be taken to prevent any loose material from
entering lines and other areas by either plugging the lines ( where feasible) or inserting protective
screens.
49.1.12.3 STRUCTURAL REPAIR
Hand place or spray apply hydraulic cement material as necessary to prepared surface to fill
cracks and voids in structure. Allow twenty (20) minutes before applying
waterproofing/crystallization.
49.1.12.4 INFILTRATION CONTROL
Pressure injection of hydrophilic gel and hydrophilic foam.
1. Drill 5/8" holes through active leaking surface.
2. Install all zert fittings, as recommended by manufacturer.
3. Inject material until water flow stops.
4. Remove fittings (if necessary).
49.1.12.5 WATERPROOFING/CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS
1. Apply a slurry coat of powder #1 to moist wall using a stiffbrush, forming an undercoat.
2. Apply dry powder #2 to slurry coat by hand.
3. Brush or spray on sealing liquid during the application to penetrate and initiate the crystal
forming process.
4. Repeat steps 2 and 3, until there are no visible leaks.
5. Apply powder #1 as an overcoat.
6. Allow one (1) hour to cure before applying cement lining.
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49.1.12.6 CEMENT LINING
1. Dampen surface.
2. Mix material in mixer as recommended for spray or hand trowel application.
3. Apply cement until required build up of at least one half inch (and no more than 2 inches)
has been achieved.
4. Trowel to smooth finish, restoring contours of manhole.
' 5. Texture brush surface to prepare for epoxy finish.
6. Allow for a 24-hour cure time prior to epoxy coating.
NOTE : If conditions of heavy humidity prevail, a dry air blower shall be used to facilitate curing
times.
49.1.12.7 EPOXY COATING
Spray apply epoxy coating using airless spraying equipment until surface is visibly covered and a
thickness of at least 30 mils has been achieved. Manhole may be safely entered after six (6)
hours, as epoxy will be hardened. Full cure strength will be achieved at forty eight (48) hours.
49.1.12.8 CLEAN UP
The work crew shall remove all debris and clean work area.
49.1.12.9 MANHOLE TESTING AND ACCEPTANCE
.Manhole may be vacuum tested from the top of manhole frame to the manhole base. All pipes
entering the manhole shall be plugged, taking care to securely place the plug from being drawn
into the manhole. The test head shall be placed and the seal inflated in accordance with the
manufacturers' recommendations. A vacuum pump of ten (10) inches of mercury shall be drawn
and the vacuum pump shut off. With the valves closed, the time shall be measured for the
vacuum to drop to nine (9) inches. The manhole shall pass if the time is greater than sixty (60)
seconds for forty eight (48) inch diameter, seventy five (75) seconds for sixty (60) inches, and
ninety (90) seconds for seventy two (72) inch diameter manholes. If the manhole fails the initial
test, necessary repairs shall be made. Retesting shall proceed until a satisfactory test is obtained.
Tests shall be performed by the Contractor under the direction of the Project Engineer.
49.1.12.10 WARRANTY
All materials and workmanship shall be warranted to the Owner for a period of five (5) years,
provided that all the above mentioned repair steps are used.
50 PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS
This article deleted. See SECTION 111, ARTICLE 23 - PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS.
51 IN-LINE SKATING SURFACING SYSTEM
SCOPE
1. These specifications pertain to the application of the Plexiflor Color Finish System over
recreational areas intended for In-Line Skating activities. The materials specified in the
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site plans shall be of colors indicated and for application over the Plexipave Acrylic Latex
System.
2. The work shall consist of suitable cleaning and preparation of the surface to assure a
satisfactory bond of the system to the existing surface.
3. All coverage rates are calculated prior to dilution.
4. Plexiflor In-line Skating Surfacing System
• 1 Coat of Acrylic Resurfacer
• 2 Coats of Fortified Plexipave
2 Coats of Plexiflor
• Plexicolor Line Paint
SURFACE PREPARATIONS
51.1.1 ASPHALT
Allow new asphalt to cure a minimum of 6 months. The surface must be checked for birdbaths,
cracks and other irregularities and repaired with Court Patch Binder according to California
Specification Section 10.14. (Surfacing prior to six months may make the asphalt subject to
indentation).
51.1.2 CONCRETE
Concrete shall have a wood float or broom finish. DO NOT PROVIDE STEEL TROWEL
FINISH. DO NOT USE CURING AGENTS OR CONCRETE HARDENERS. Allow the
concrete to cure a minimum of 30 days. Acid Etch the entire surface with Concrete Preparer
according to California Specification Section 10.13. Check surface for birdbaths, cracks and
other irregularities and repair with Court Patch Binder according to California Specification
Section 10.14.
51.1.3 COURT PATCH BINDER MIX
Court Patch Binder Mix: 100 Lbs. #80-100 Mesh Silica Sand (dry) 3 gallons Couth Patch Binder
1 to 2 gallons Portland Cement.
APPLICATION OFACRYLIC FILLER COAT
1. Application of the Acrylic Resurfacer Mix shall be applied to the clean, dry,. level
surfaces to receive the Plexiflor Surfacing System. The mix shall be applied according to
California Specification Section 10.8 using the following mix:
Acrylic Resurfacer 55 gallons
Water (Clean and Potable) 20-40 gallons
Sand (60-80 mesh) 600-900 pounds
Liquid Yield 112-138 gallons
2. Over asphalt surfaces, apply the Acrylic Resurfacer Mix in one or two coats (depending
on surface porosity) at a rate of .05 -.07 gallons per square yard per coat.
3. Non-coated concrete surfaces must be neutralized with concrete preparer and primed with
California Ti-Coat according to Specification Section 10.17. The Acrylic Resurfacer Mix
must be applied within 3 hours of the TiCoat application while the primer is dry but still
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tacky to the touch. Apply the Acrylic Resurfacer Mix in one or two applications at a rate
of .05-.07 gallons per square yard per coat.
APPLICATION OF FORTIFIED PLEXIPAVE
After the filler coat application has dried, apply two coats of Fortified Plexipave at an undiluted
rate of .05-.07 gallons per square yard per coat using the following mix:
Plexipave Color Base 30 gallons
Plexichrome 20 gallons
Water 20 gallons
PLEXIFLOR APPLICATION
1. Plexiflor is factory premixed and ready to use from the container. The material may be
diluted with one (1 ) part water to six (b) parts Plexiflor to improve flowability and
provide uniform application.
2. Apply two coats of Plexiflor at a rate of.04-.05 gallons per square yard per coat.
3. Plexiflor is applied (in a similar manner to Plexipave) in windrows on the surface with
sufficient quantity to cover as the squeegee is pulled over the surface. Apply only light
pressure to the squeegee. Do not allow ridges to form between passes of the squeegee.
Ridges existing after material dries should require corrective action.
4. Plexiflor and its preliminary coatings should be allowed to thoroughly dry prior to
application of subsequent coats.
I PLAYING LINES
Four hours minimum after completion of the color resurfacing, playing lines shall be accurately
located, marked and painted with Plexicolor Line Paint as specified by The National In-Line
Hockey Association.
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1. The contractor shall remove all containers, surplus materials and debris upon completion
of work leaving the site in a clean, orderly condition that is acceptable to the owner.
Gates shall be secured and all containers shall be disposed of in accordance with Local,
State and Federal regulations.
2. Materials specified for the Plexiflor System shall tee delivered to the site in sealed,
property labeled arums with California Products Corporation labels that are stenciled
with the proper batch code numbers. Products packaged or labeled in any other manner
will not be accepted. Mixing with clear, fresh water shall only be done at the job site.
Coverage rates are based upon material prior to mixing with water as specified.
LIMITATIONS
1. Do not apply if surface temperature is less than 50°F or more than 1 40°F.
2. Do not apply when rain or high humidity is imminent.
3. Do not apply when surface is damp or has standing water.
4. Plexiflor will not hide surface imperfections of previous coatings.
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5. Keep from freezing. Do not store in the hot sun.
6. Keep containers tightly closed when not in use.
7. Plexiflor will not prevent substrate cracks from occurring.
8. Plexiflor will mark slightly from normal use of some 1.n-line Skates.
9. Coefficient of friction = 0.78
10. Coating Application Drying Time: 30 minutes to 1 hour at 70°F with 60% relative
humidity.
11. Keep court clean. Excess dirt or foreign material can cause the surface to be slippery.
In-Line hockey is a physical sport. Always wear NINA recommended protective gear.
52 RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION
This article deleted. See SECTION 111, ARTICLE 22 - RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START
OF CONSTRUCTION.
53 GABIONS AND MATTRESSES
HATERL4L
53.1.1 GABION AND RENO MATTRESS MATERIAL
53.1.1.1 PVC COATED WIRE MESH GABIONS & MATTRESSES
Gabion & mattress basket units shall be of non-raveling construction and fabricated from a
double twist by twisting each pair of wires through three half turns developing the appearance of
a triple twist. The galvanized wire core shall have a diameter of 0.1063 inches (approx. US gauge
12). All wire used in the fabrication of the gabion shall comply with or exceed Federal
Specifications QQ-W-461H, possess a maximum tensile strength of 70,000 p.s.i. with a Finish 5,
Class 3 zinc coating in accordance with the current ASTM A-641. The weight of zinc coating
shall be determined by ASTM A-90. The grade of zinc used for coating shall be High Grade or
Special High Grade, as prescribed in ASTM B-6, Table 1. Uniformity of coating shall equal or
exceed four 1-minute dips by the Preece test, as determined by ASTM A-239.
The PVC coating shall be extruded and adhere to the wire core prior to weaving. The PVC
coated wire shall be woven into a double twisted hexagonal mesh having uniform openings of 3
1/4 inches by 4 '/2 inches. The overall diameter of the mesh wire (galvanized wire core plus PVC
coating) shall be 0.146 inches. Selvedge and reinforcing wire shall be of heavily galvanized wire
core, 0.1.338 inches in diameter (approx. US gauge 10), coated with PVC and having an overall
diameter (galvanized wire core plus PVC coating) of 0.173 inches. Lacing and connecting wire
shall be of soft tensile strength (75,000 PSI max), heavily galvanized wire core, 0.087 inches in
diameter (approx. US gauge 13 '/z), coated with PVC and having an overall diameter (galvanized
wire core plus PVC coating) of 0.127 inches. The use of alternate wire fasteners shall be
permitted in lieu of tie wire providing the alternate fastener produces a four (4) wire selvedge
joint with a strength of 1200 lbs. per linear foot while remaining in a locked and closed
condition. Properly formed interlocking fasteners shall be spaced from 4 to 6 inches and have a
minimum 3/4 square inch inside area to properly confine the required selvedge wires. Tiger-Tite
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Interlocking Fasteners are an approved alternate joint material. The Interlocking Wire Fastener
shall meet stainless steel material specification ASTM A-313, Type 302, Class 1, or equal.
All of the above wire diameters are subject to tolerance limit of 0.004 inches in accordance with
ASTM A-641.
53.1.1.2 PVC (POLYVINYL CHLORIDE) COATING
The coating shall be gray in color and shall have a nominal thickness of 0.0216 inches but not
' less than 0.015 inches in thickness. The protective PVC plastic shall be suitable to resist
deleterious effects from exposure to light, immersion in salt or polluted water and shall not show
any material difference in its initial compound properties. The PVC compound is also resistant to
attack from acids and resistant to abrasion.
1. Specific Gravity:
a. According to ASTM D-2287 and ASTM D- 792; in the range of 1.30 to 1.34.
2. Tensile Strength:
a. According to ASTM D-142; not less than 2980 psi.
3. Modulus of Elasticity:
a. According to ASTM D-412; not less than 2700 psi at 100% strain.
4. Resistance to Abrasion:
a. According to ASTM 1242; weight loss <12% (Method B).
5. Brittleness Temperature:
a. According to ASTM D-746, Procedure A; shall be at least 8.3 degrees centigrade
below the minimum temperature at which the gabions will be handled or placed but
not lower than -9.4 degrees centigrade.
6. Hardness:
a. According to ASTM D-2240; shall be between 50 and 60 Shore D when tested.
7. Creeping Corrosion:
a. Maximum corrosion penetration to the wire core from a square cut end section shall
not be more than 25mm when the specimen has been immersed for 2000 hours in a
50% SOLUTION HC1 (hydrochloric acid 12 Be).
53.1.1.3 ACCELERATED AGING TESTS
Variation of the initial properties will be allowed, as specified below, when the specimen is
submitted to the following Accelerated Aging Tests:
L Salt Spray Test:
a. According to ASTM B-117
b. Period of test = 3000 hours.
2. Exposure to ultraviolet rays:
a. According to ASTM D-1499 and ASTM G-23 (Apparatus Type E). Period of test =
3000 hours at 63 degrees centigrade.
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3. Exposure to high temperature:
a. Testing period: 240 hours at 105 degrees centigrade, when tested in accordance with
ASTM D- 1203 and ASTM D-2287.
53.1.1.4 PROPERTIES AFTER AGING TESTS
After the above Accelerated Aging Tests have been performed, the PVC compound shall exhibit
the following properties:
1. Appearance:
a. The vinyl coating shall not crack, blister or split and shall not show any remarkable
change in color.
2. Specific Gravity:
a. Shall not show change higher than 6% of its initial value.
3. Durometer Hardness:
a. Shall not show change higher than 10% of its initial value.
4. Tensile Strength:
a. Shall not show change higher than 25% of its initial value.
5. Elongation:
a. Shall not show change higher than 25% of its initial value.
6. Modulus of Elasticity:
a. Shall not show change higher than 25% of its initial value.
7. Resistance to Abrasion:
a. Shall not show change higher than 10% of its initial value.
8. Brittleness Temperature:
a. Cold Bend Temperature - Shall not be lower than -20 degrees centigrade.
b. Cold Flex Temperature -Shall not be higher than +18 degrees centigrade.
53.1.2 GABION AND MATTRESS FILLER MATERIAL:
The filler stone shall be limestone from a source approved by the Engineer before delivery is
started. Representative preliminary samples of the stone shall be submitted by the contractor or
supplier for examination and testing by the Engineer. The stone shall have a minimum specific
gravity of 2.3 and be of a quality and durability sufficient to insure permanency in the structure.
The individual stones shall be free of cracks, seams, and other defects that would tend to promote
deterioration from natural causes, or which might reduce the stones to sizes that could not be
retained in the gabion or mattress baskets.
The stone shall meet the following physical requirements:
• Absorption, maximum 5%
• Los Angeles Abrasion (FM 10T096), maximum loss 45%
• Soundness (Sodium Sulphate), (FM l -T104), maximum loss 12%
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• Flat and elongated pieces, materials with least dimension less than one third of greatest
dimension shall not exceed 5% by weight.
All filler material shall be uniformly graded between 4 inch and 8 inch (equivalent spherical
diameter) and shall be angular in form. Rounded stones shall not exceed 10% of the stone, by
weight and 70% of the stone, by weight, shall exceed the largest dimension of the mesh opening.
53.1.3 MATTRESS WIRE
' Mattress wire shall conform to the same specifications as gabions except as follows:
1. The nominal diameter of the wire used in the fabrication of the netting shall be 0.0866
inches minimum, subject to diameter tolerance in accordance with the current ASTM A
641, Table 3.
2. All wire shall be galvanized according to ASTM A 641, Table 1. The minimum weight of
the zinc coating shall be 0.70 ozs./sq. ft. for the 0.0866 inch wire used for mesh and
lacing and 0.80 ozs./sq. ft. for the 0.106 wire used for selvedge.
3. Adhesion of the zinc coating to the wire shall be capable of being wrapped in a close
helix at a rate not exceeding 15 turns per minute around a cylindrical steel mandrel
having a diameter 3 times the nominal wire diameter being tested. After the wrap test is
completed, the wire shall not exhibit any cracking or flaking of the zinc coating to such
an extent that any zinc can be removed by rubbing with bare fingers.
53.1.4 GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
Fabric shall conform to FDOT Standard Index 199, Type D-2, and FDOT Standard
Specifications, 1996 edition, Section 985.
PERFORMANCE
Gabions and Reno Mattresses shall be installed according to the manufacturer's
recommendations and as shown on the Drawings. Fabrication of gabion baskets shall be in such
a manner that the sides, ends, lid and diaphragms can be assembled at the construction site into
rectangular baskets of the sizes specified and shown on the Drawings. Gabions and mattresses
shall be of single unit construction; the base, lid ends and sides shall be either woven into a
single unit or one edge of these members connected to the base section of the gabion in such a
manner that the strength and flexibility at the connecting point is at least equal to that of the
mesh. Where the length of the gabion and mattress exceeds one and one-half its horizontal width,
they shall be equally divided by diaphragms of the same mesh and gauge as the mattresses shall
be furnished with the necessary diaphragms secured in proper position on the base so that no
additional tying is required at this juncture. The wire mesh is to be fabricated so that it will not
ravel. This is defined as the ability to resist pulling apart at any of the twists or connections
forming the mesh when a single wire strand in a section of mesh is cut.
Each gabion or mattress shall be assembled by tying all untied edges with binding wire. The
binding wire shall be tightly looped around every other mesh opening along seams so that single
and double loops are alternated.
A line of empty gabions shall be placed into position according to the contract drawings and
binding wire shall be used to securely tie each unit to the adjoining one along the vertical
reinforced edges and the top selvedges. The base of the empty gabions placed on top of a filled
line of gabions shall be tightly wire to the latter at front and back.
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To achieve better alignment and finish in retaining walls, gabion stretching is recommended.
Connecting wires shall be inserted during the filling operation in the following manner: Gabions
shall be filled to one third full and one connecting wire in each direction shall be tightly tied to
opposite faces of each cell at one third height. The gabion shall then be filled to two thirds full
and one connecting wire in each direction shall be tightly tied to opposite face of each cell at one
two third height. The cell shall then be filled to the top.
Filler stone shall not be dropped more than 12" into the gabions and mattresses.
Geotextile fabric shall be installed at locations shown in the Drawings. The surface to receive the
cloth shall be prepared to a relatively smooth condition free of obstructions which may tear or
cut the cloth. The panel shall be overlapped a minimum of 30 inches and secured against
movement. Cloth damaged or displaced during installation, gabion work, or backfill shall be
replaced or repaired to the satisfaction of the Engineer at the contractor's expense. The work
shall be scheduled so that the fabric is not exposed to ultraviolet light more than the
manufacturer's recommendations or five days, whichever is less.
54 LAWN MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
SCOPE
To remove trash and debris from landscape and paved area; maintenance and fertilization of
plant beds and landscape materials; maintenance, repair, and operation of irrigation systems;
ornamental pest control; palm pruning; maintenance of traffic; and the cleaning of hard surfaces
at designated areas. The Contractor. is to work with the City in coordinating maintenance
activities and reporting irregularities in the work zone.
The Contractor(s) will provide the labor and materials required to maintain the landscaped street
medians including:
• Traffic safety and Maintenance of Traffic;
• Trash and debris removal from the job site;
• Removal of weeds in landscaped areas and hard surfaces;
• Proper trimming and pruning of landscape plants and palms;
• Proper fertilization and pest control of landscape and palms (may be subcontracted);
• Irrigation service and repair;
• Mulch replacement;
• Cleaning of hard surfaces; and the
• Reporting of irregularities at the job site.
SCHEDULING OF WORK
The Contractor(s) shall accomplish all landscape maintenance required under the contract
between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 7:00. p.m. Monday through Saturday, excluding observed
holidays. The City may grant, on an individual basis, permission to perform contract
maintenance at other hours.
All work shall be completed in a continuous manner, that is the cleanup, weeding, trimming, etc.,
be completed before leaving the job site.
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WORK METHODS
54.1.1 MAINTENANCE SCHEDULING
The Contractor(s) will adhere to a work schedule provided by the City (see Level of Service).
Any variations to that schedule, requested by either party, must be approved, either verbally or in
writing by an authorized representative of the other party.
54.1.2 DUTIES PER SERVICE VISIT
The contractor(s) shall provide the following service at each scheduled visit to the designated
location:
LITTER
Remove trash and debris from the area to be maintained. Proper disposal of collected trash and
debris is a requirement of the contractor. Extraordinary amounts of debris caused by hurricanes,
tornadoes, vandalism, etc., would be the responsibility of the City to clean up. The contractor
should report such accumulations of debris when they are encountered. Bids for the
extraordinary cleanup from the contractor would be considered.
VISUAL CHECK
The site should be checked for irregularities, such as irrigation leaks, vehicle damage, dead or
damaged plant material, vandalism, etc., which should be reported to the City within 24 hours
after providing the service.
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All plant material should be trimmed in a manner that promotes the natural shape and mature
size of the particular specie. Trimming should be performed at intervals that will maintain plants
in a neat appearance. Trimming should be performed to promote fullness of the plants, while
maintaining height restrictions in Clear Sight Zones as established on the landscape plans. Plants
shall be kept trimmed to the back of curb. Brown foliage shall be removed from Liriope.
Palm pruning to be performed at least once per year, preferably in late June or July following
flower formation, according to the following specifications:
PHOENIX SPECIES (CANARY DATE, INDIA DATE, PYGMY DATE, ETC.)
Remove all descending fronds, to the base of the frond; all parallel and ascending fronds are to
remain in order to leave a full, rounded head; seed heads may remain, but remove old faded
heads that are encountered in the pruning process; remove loose frond boots; remove vegetation;
such as strangler figs, Brazilian Pepper, Asparagus fern, etc., growing in the frond boots or on the
trunk. Provide the rounded, classic cut on all Medjool palm boots. No climbing spikes allowed
on palms.
DEBRIS REMOVAL
All debris from pruning process is to be removed from the job site and disposed of by the
contractor. Work sites should be left in a clean and neat appearance upon completion.
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Proper and safe work zones in vehicular traffic areas are to be set up and maintained by the
contractor, according to the attached Maintenance of Traffic specifications.
PEDESTRIAN SAFETY
Contractor is responsible for maintaining safe work zones in areas where pedestrian and park
users are present. The City reserves the right to limit the hours of operation in certain high
pedestrian use areas.
PLANT FERTILIZATION
All tree and plant material should be fertilized with the appropriate amount of 20-6-12 sulfur
coated, slow release, ornamental fertilizer, three times per year. Applications should be made in
mid-February, early June, and mid-September, for the first two years. Fertilizer types and
amounts will change with requirements of maturing landscape materials.
WEED REMOVAL IN LANDSCAPED AREA
Weeds should be removed on a regular basis in order to keep them from being visibly noticeable.
Weed control with the use of appropriate herbicides is allowable, given they are properly applied
by a certified applicator. Herbicide damage to landscape material will be remedied by contractor
at his/her expense.
MULCH CONDITION
Should be maintained at a thickness that will discourage weed growth as well as help retain soil
moisture, usually 3 inches.
IRRIGA TION SER VICE AND REPAIR
Should be performed at each visit to assure the systems proper operation and timing. Drip tubing
should be kept covered with mulch. Timer should be checked for proper time of day and
operating schedule. Leaks or breaks in the system should be repaired before the next scheduled
system running time. All repairs which will be charged at $20.00 or more must be approved in
advance by the city. Minor repairs, less than $20.00, should be billed to the City in addition to
the monthly maintenance fee.
LAWNAND ORNAMENTAL PEST CONTROL
Should be performed by a properly licensed and certified applicator to keep pest populations at a
less than damaging level. Landscape materials lost to or extensively damaged by pests will be
replaced by the contractor at the contractor's expense. Diazinon products are not to be used on
City properties.
PALM FERTILIZATION
Apply three pounds of Magnesium sulfate and one pound of Potassium evenly, per tree, across
the root zone (typically within the dripline), annually in early February.
FREEZE PROTECTION
The City will provide a freeze/frost protection fabric for the Contractor to install over freeze/frost
sensitive plants (Lantana and Pentas). The covering material will be stored at a City facility (yet
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to be determined). Contractor will remove the covering material from storage and install over the
sensitive plants, securely fastening edges of the material to the ground per manufacturer's
directions. The City will furnish metal pins needed for securing fabric to the ground. The City
will notify the Contractor one (1) day or twenty-four (24) hours minimum prior to the need to
protect plant material. After uses, the Contractor will prepare the fabric for storage and return it
to the designated City facility. Protective covering shall be removed the following afternoon or
remain in placed as directed by the City. The City shall notify the Contractor by 11:00 a.m. about
removing the cover or keeping it in place due to continued freezing temperatures. The City may
cancel the freeze protection event at any time prior to the end of the scheduled installation day
(5:00 p.m.) The Contractor will be compensated for the number of hours mobilization or on-site
work at the contracted rate per man-hour unit price. The Contractor shall provide a unit price for
the installation and removal of the covering fabric on a per event basis, as well as an hourly rate
per employee required. The City and contractor will coordinate appropriate irrigation operations
with weather conditions. Should freeze/frost damage occur, the Contractor shall perform
remedial work as per unit basis, as directed by the City.
LEVEL OF SERVICE
This location is to be serviced weekly. Repairs to damage or vandalism to be made within 7
working days of reported irregularity. Weekly visits should occur no closer than six and no
further than ten calendar days apart.
COMPLETION OF WORK
Within 24 hours of completing work the contractor shall notify the supervisor assigned to
monitor the contract either in person or by phone of said completion. It is acceptable to leave a
phone message. However, to make certain the message is received, it is advisable to call between
6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. or 2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
INSPECTIONAND APPROVAL
Upon receiving notification from the Contractor, the City shall inspect the serviced location the
following business day. If, upon inspection, the work specified has not been completed, the City
shall contact the Contractor to indicate the necessary corrective measures. The Contractor will be
given 48 hours from this notification to make appropriate corrections. If the work has been
completed successfully then the City will pay for services billed.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This location will be newly installed and under warranty by the installer for a six month
period on plants and 12 month warranty on palms. Landscape installer will coordinate
irrigation operation with the Maintenance contractor to assure adequate irrigation to the
landscape materials. Installer will also be responsible for the untying of palm
heads/fronds as he feels appropriate.
' 2. All listed acreage or square footage figures are estimates.
3. All maintenance shall be performed in a good and workmanlike manner, consistent with
trade practices and standards which prevail in the industry.
4. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage to any plant material or site feature
caused by the Contractor or his/her employees. The Contractor shall be notified in writing
of the specific nature of the damage and cost of repair. The City shall, at its option,
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invoice the Contractor for the payment, or reduce by the amount of the repairs the next
regular payment to the Contractor.
5. Occasionally circumstances (standing water, prolonged inclement weather, parked
vehicles, etc.) may make all or portions of a location unserviceable during the regular
schedule. The Contractor shall notify the City Supervisor of such occurrences, and shall
schedule to perform the required maintenance to the location as soon as the pertaining
circumstances are relieved.
55 MILLING OPERATIONS '
EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION & MILLED SURFACE
Unless otherwise noted in the specs, plans or this Article, the milling operation shall be
performed in accordance with Section 327 of FDOT's Standard Specifications (latest edition).
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of 24 hours in advance of all
milling.
ADDITIONAL MILLING REQUIREMENTS
1. If the milling machine is equipped with preheating devices, the contractor is responsible '
to secure any necessary permits, and for complying with all local, state and federal
environmental regulations governing operation of this type of equipment.
2. All milled surfaces must be repaved within seven days from the time it was milled, unless
otherwise noted in the contract documents.
3. Prior to paving, all milled areas shall be swept with a Municipal type sweeper either of
the vacuum or the mechanical type, that picks up and hauls off, dust and dirt (the Broom
Tractor way of sweeping is not be permitted). The sweeper must be equipped with its
own water supply for pre-wetting to minimize dust. Moreover, the Contractor shall sweep
debris off of sidewalks, driveways and curbs in addition to the roadways before leaving
the job site.
4. In cases where concrete valley swales are present, the adjoining pavement shall be milled
to allow for the new asphalt grade to be flush with the contract surface.
5. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing any asphalt that remains in the curb line
and/or median curbs after the milling operation of a street is complete. The cost of this
removal shall be included in the bid item for milling.
6. All radius returns on streets to be milled shall also be milled unless otherwise directed by
the Engineer, with payment to be included in the bid item for milling.
7. Any leveling or base replacement required after milling shall be applied to sections of the
road as noted on the plans, or directed by the Engineer, per Section 330 of FDOT's 2000
Standard Specifications for S-Type resurfacing projects or Section 330 (latest edition) for
superpave resurfacing projects. The cost shall be included in the per ton unit cost for
asphalt, unless otherwise noted in the project scope and plans. '
8. Any roadway base material exposed as a result of the milling operation shall be primed
that same day (unless otherwise directed by the Engineer) per Section 300 of FDOT's
Standard Specifications (latest edition). Repairs required to said base that result from a
failure to place the prime in a timely manner shall be done to the City's satisfaction, and
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at the Contractor's expense. No paving of the exposed base can commence until the City
approves the repaired base. The cost of said prime shall be included in the bid item for
milling.
9. Prior to the placement of asphalt, the face of all curbs and driveways shall be tacked after
the milling operation is complete.
SAL VAGEABLE MATERMLS
All surplus existing materials resulting from milling operations shall remain the property of the
City. The transporting and stockpiling of salvageable materials shall be performed by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall contact the Public Services Division at (727) 562-4950 to
schedule delivery of material.
DISPOSABLE MATERLUS
All surplus materials not claimed by the City shall become the property of the Contractor. The
Contractor shall dispose of the material in a timely manner and in accordance with all regulatory
requirements in areas provided by the Contractor at no additional expense to the City.
ADJUSTMENTAND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES
All utilities and related structures requiring adjustment shall be located and adjusted by their
' owners at the owner's expense. The Contractor shall arrange his schedule to allow utility owners
the time required for such adjustments (minimum 48 hours notice per State Statute). All utility
adjustments shall be completed prior to the commencement of milling and resurfacing
operations.
ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY MANHOLES
The necessary adjustments of sanitary sewer and stormwater utility manholes and appurtenances
shall be accomplished by the Contractor in accordance with Section IV, Article 23.7 of the City's
Technical Specifications.
TYPES OFMILL
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There are two types of milling used by the City:
A. Wedge - This will consist of milling a six foot wide strip along the curb line of the
pavement adjacent to the curb so the new asphalt will align with the original curb height
and pavement cross section.
B. Full Width - This will consist of milling the entire roadway (i.e. curb line/edge of
pavement to curb line/edge of pavement). All existing horizontal and vertical geometry
' shall remain unless otherwise indicated or approved by the Engineer.
MILLING OF INTERSECTIONS
Intersections, as well as other areas (including radius returns) are to be milled and repaved to
restore and/or improve the original drainage characteristics. Said work should extend
approximately 50 to 100 feet in both directions from the low point of the existing swale.
BASIS OFMEASUREMENT
The quantity to be paid for will be the area milled, in square yards, completed and accepted.
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BASIS OF PAYMENT
The unit price for milling shall include: all materials, preparation, hauling, transporting and
stockpiling of salvageable materials, disposal of all surplus material, any required milling of
radius returns and intersections, prime and/or tack coat either required or placed at Engineer's
discretion, removal of asphalt from curbs, sweeping, labor, equipment, and all incidentals
necessary to complete the milling in accordance with the plans and specifications.
56 CLEARING AND GRUBBING
The work included in this specification includes the removal and disposal of all structures,
appurtenances, asphalt, concrete, curbs, walls, trees, roots, vegetation, boulders, conduits, poles,
posts, pipes, inlets, brush, stumps, debris and other obstructions resting on or protruding through
the ground surface necessary to prepare the area for construction.
Clearing and grubbing shall be performed in accordance with Section 110 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (latest edition). Unless otherwise specified in the contract documents, the
Contractor shall take ownership of all removed material and dispose of them off-site in
accordance with all Local, State and Federal Requirements.
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be either a lump sum quantity or the number of acres cleared and
grubbed as specified on the plans or directed by the Engineer.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The pay item for clearing and grubbing shall include: all removal and disposal of materials and
structures as well as all materials, hauling, equipment, tools, labor, leveling of terrain, landscape
trimming and all incidentals necessary to complete the work.
57 RIPRAP
The work included in this specification includes the construction of either sand-cement or rubble
riprap as shown on the plans. The riprap shall be constructed per Section 530 of FDOT's
Standard Specifications (lastest edition).
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement for riprap shall be the volume of sand used in cubic yards for sand-
cement, or the dry weight in tons for rubble.
BASIS OF PAYMENT
The pay item for sand-cement riprap shall include: all materials, testing, labor, grout, hauling,
equipment, excavation, backfill, dressing and shaping for placement of sand-cement and all
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
The pay item for rubble riprap shall include: all materials, required bedding stone, dressing and
shaping for placement of bedding stone, filter fabric, testing, hauling, excavating, backf ll,
dressing and shaping for placement of rubble, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work.
No payment will be granted if concrete or stone that exists on-site is used as rubble riprap.
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This article applies to all City projects located at one of the City's Wastewater Treatment Plants
(WWTP) or Potable Water Reservoirs.
HAZARD POTENTIAL
The Contractor shall be aware that hazardous materials are used at the WWTP's and the water
reservoirs. These may include sodium hypochlorite, gaseous chlorine, sulfur dioxide and
ammonia. Potential safety hazards associated with these substances include:
An accidental spill or release can impair respiratory functions and result in severe burns
to the skin and eyes. At the pre-construction conference, the contractor will be provided
with a copy of the City of Clearwater Public Utilities Department Emergency Response
Plan, and a copy of the applicable Material Safety Data Sheets. All employees of the
contractor and sub-contractor assigned to this job shall be familiar with the content of
these documents.
REQUIRED CONTRACTOR TRAINING
Prior to issuance of a notice to proceed, the contractor must submit documentation regarding
employee safety training relating to the items in Section A above. The documentation must
include:
• Verification that all employees assigned to this job have received and understood training
in the proper work practices necessary to safely perform the job while working around
gaseous chlorine and sulfur dioxide gas.
The date of the training, and
• The means used to verify that the employee understood the training.
59 TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
All traffic signal work shall be performed per the latest edition of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (Sections 603 through 699), unless otherwise specified in the contract documents
and plans.
This specification includes, but is not limited to, the following items: all necessary equipment,
materials, guaranties, acceptance procedures, signal timings, field tests, grounding, conduit,
signal and interconnect cable, span wire assemblies, pull and junction boxes, electrical power
service assemblies, poles, signal assemblies, pedestrian assemblies, inductive loop detectors,
pedestrian detectors, traffic controller assemblies, controller cabinets and accessories, removal of
existing traffic signal equipment, and internally illuminated signs.
All traffic signal installations shall be mast arms and conform to the requirements of FDOT's
Mast Arm Assembly standard, and shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer
registered in the state of Florida. All mast arm calculations, as well as the geotechnical report,
shall also be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the state of Florida. All
mast arm colors shall be determined and approved by the City prior to ordering from the
manufacturer.
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All traffic signal indicators for vehicles and pedestrians shall be LED's and, approved by both
the City and FDOT. In addition to this, all pedestrian signal indicators shall utilize countdown
features.
Contractor changes to the operation of an existing signal is PROHIBITED unless directed by the
City's Traffic Engineering Division.
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The basis of measurement and payment shall be specified in the contract documents and/or plans '
and shall include all equipment, preparation, materials, testing and incidentals required to
complete the work per the plans.
60 SIGNING AND MARKING
All signing and marking work shall be performed per the latest edition of FDOT's Standard
Specifications, unless otherwise specified in the contract documents and plans.
This specification includes the following work: RPM's (Section 706), painted traffic stripes and
markings (Section 710), thermoplastic stripes and markings (Section 711) and tubular
delineators/flex posts (Sections 705 and 972).
The Contractor is responsible to ensure that striping is correctly placed. Errors in striping or
markings shall be "blacked-out" with paint, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. No
payment will be made for these incorrect or "blacked-out" areas. Omissions in striping or
markings shall be corrected to the City's satisfaction prior to any payment being made.
BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The basis of measurement and payment shall be specified in the contract documents and/or plans
and shall include all equipment, preparation, materials and incidentals required to complete the
work per the plans.
61 ROADWAY LIGHTING
All roadway lighting shall be constructed per Sections 715 and 992 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications (latest edition), unless otherwise specified in the contract documents and plans.
BASIS OFMEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
The basis of measurement and payment shall be specified in the contract documents and/or plans
and shall include all equipment, materials, testing and incidentals required to complete the work
per the plans.
62 TREE PROTECTION
TREE BARRICADES
A. A protective barrier shall be placed around all protected trees and palms prior to land
preparation or construction activities within or adjacent to the work zone, including all
staging and/or lay down areas. Protective barriers shall be installed as follows:
1. At or greater than the full dripline of all species of Mangroves and Cabbage Palms.
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2. At or greater than the full dripline or all protected native pine trees and other conifer
' species.
3. At or greater than two-thirds of the dripline of all other protected species
' 4. At or greater than the full dripline of trees within a specimen tree stand.
B. Protective barriers are to be constructed using no less than two-inch lumber for upright posts.
Upright posts are to be at least four feet in length with a minimum of one foot anchored in
the ground. Upright posts are to be placed at a maximum distance of eight feet apart.
Horizontal rails are to be constructed using no less than one inch by four-inch lumber and
shall be securely attached to the top of the upright post. The project City's representative
must approve any variation from the above requirements.
C. Whenever a protective barrier is required, it shall be in place until all construction activity is
terminated. The area within the barrier limits shall remain undisturbed by any activity during
construction. Native ground cover and understory vegetation existing within the barriers shall
remain throughout construction. Exotic plant species may only be removed by manual labor
utilizing hand tools or by other means if authorized in writing by the City's representative.
D. Prior to the erection of any required protective barrier, all surface foreign material, trash or
debris shall be removed from the area enclosed by the barrier, and after erection of the barrier
no such material or litter shall be permitted to remain within the protected area. No
' equipment, chemicals, soil deposits or construction materials shall be placed within such
protective barriers.
E. No signs, building permits, wires, or other attachments of any kind shall be attached to any
protected tree or palm.
F. At all times, due care shall be taken to protect the critical root zone of trees protected by this
section, and root pruning requirements shall apply to such trees.
.ROOT PRUNING
A. Where proposed construction improvements involve excavation and/or impacts to the critical
root zone of protected trees, the Contractor shall be required to have an International Society
of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist perform, or directly supervise root pruning to reduce
the impacts of construction. The critical root zone is equivalent to the tree's dripline. Prior to
any clearing, grubbing or excavation activities, the affected roots must be severed by clean
pruning cuts at the point where grubbing or excavation impacts the root system. Roots can be
pruned utilizing specified root pruning equipment designed for that purpose or by hand
digging a trench and pruning roots with a pruning saw, chain saw or other equipment
designed for tree pruning. Root pruning by trenching equipment or excavation equipment is
strictly prohibited. Roots located in the critical root zone that will be impacted by
construction activities shall be pruned to a minimum depth of 18 inches below existing grade
or to the depth of the proposed impact if less than 18 inches from existing grade. Tim Kurtz,
Senior Landscape Architect is the City's Representative on Public Works projects for root
Pruning issues and can be reached at (727) 562-4737, or through the construction inspector
assigned to the project.
B. Root pruning shall only be preformed by or under the direct supervision of an International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.
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C. Any proposed root pruning trenches shall be identified on site (i.e. staked or painted)
inspected and approved by the City's representative prior to actual root pruning.
D. Root pruning shall be preformed as far in advance of other construction activities as is
feasible, but at a minimum shall be performed prior to ANY impacts to the soil. Associated
tree protection measures should be implemented upon completion of said root pruning.
E. If there is a likelihood of excessive wind and/or rain exceptional care shall be taken on any
root pruning activities.
F. Root pruning shall be limited to a minimum of ten inches per one inch of the trunk diameter
from the tree base. Any exception must be approved by the City's representative prior to said
root pruning.
G. Roots shall be cut cleanly, as far from the trunk of the tree as possible. Root pruning shall be
done to a minimum depth of 18" from existing grade, or to the depth of the disturbance if less
than 18".
H. Root pruning shall be performed using a Doscocil Root Cutting Machine or equivalent.
Alternate equipment or techniques must be approved by the City's representative, prior to
any work adjacent to trees to be preserved.
1. Root pruning shall be completed, inspected and accepted prior to the commencement of any
excavation or other impacts to the critical root zones of trees to be protected.
J. Excavations in an area where root are present shall not cause the tearing or ripping of tree
roots. Roots must first be cleanly severed prior to continuing with the excavation, or tunneled
around to prevent damage to the root. .
K. Tree roots shall not be exposed to drying out. Root ends shall be covered with native soil or
burlap and kept moist until final backfill or final grades has been established.
L. When deemed appropriate (e.g., during periods of drought) the City representative may
require a temporary irrigation system be utilized in the remaining critical root zones of root
pruned trees.
M. When underground utility lines are to be installed within the critical root zone, the root
pruning requirement may be waived if the lines are installed via tunneling or directional
boring as opposed to open trenching.
PROPER TREE PRUNING
A. All tree pruning and/or root pruning on existing trees to remain shall only be preformed by or
under the direct supervision of an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified
arborist. Furthermore, all tree work shall conform to the American National Standards
Institute (ANSI) 2001, American National Standard for tree care operations -- Tree, Shrub and
other Woody Plant Maintenance - Standard practices (pruning) ANSI A-300.
B. Proper pruning techniques for all lateral branches of protected trees are required. Flush cuts
(pruning cuts that remove the branch collar) and stub cuts (cuts that leave a stub on the tree)
are improper techniques. Any protected tree that has been improperly pruned will not be
recognized as a tree left on the project in a healthy growing condition, and will require
replacement consistent with the current City Codes and Ordinances.
C. No protected tree shall have more than 30 percent of its foliage removed.
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D. No protected tree shall be topped, hat racked or lion-tailed. Any protected tree that has been
improperly pruned will not be recognized as a tree left on the project in a healthy growing
condition, and will require replacement consistent with the current City Codes and
Ordinances.
E. Tree Trunks and limbs shall be protected. The use of tree spikes or other devices that damage
trunk and bark tissue on protected trees shall be prohibited. Any protected tree that has been
damaged in such a manner will not be recognized as a tree left on the project in a healthy
growing condition, and will require replacement consistent with the current City Codes and
Ordinances.
63 PROJECT WEB PAGES
WEB PAGES DESIGN
If requested by the City, Engineer shall design the Project Web Site in accordance with the
current City Web Site standards and styles. Project Web Site should include general project
information as: Project Name & Number, Scope description, Location, Schedule, and Project
Contacts.
Note: Occasionally City modifies the general design of the City's Web Site, and the Engineer
shall consult the City Webmaster for the current requirements, before designing or updating the
Project Web Pages.
WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES
Project Web Pages should conform to the WX Web Accessibility Guidelines and US Section
508 guidelines whenever possible:
htt://www.w3.or T1 I999/WAI-WEBCONTENT 19990505/
http://www.section508.gov/
In particular, use of variable-width tables, user-adjustable/relative font sizes, ALT text for
images, CSS whenever possible, etc. Accessibility should be a priority over design/aesthetics.
THE SUNAND WAVES LOGO AND ITS USE
The City's Sun and Waves logo should be used for everyday business, on all print and electronic
material. It should be used on all internal correspondence, brochures, advertising, vehicles,
apparel and signage. It should be used only in the manner presented here, in the proportion
shown here, with no alterations. It should not be condensed, lengthened, or otherwise distorted to
fit a space. The logo is approved for use by city departments, and is not to be used by outside
vendors without the permission of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager or Public
Communications office. Electronic versions of the logo should be obtained from the Public
Communications. This is for internal use only.
MAPS AND GRAPHICS
Use of maps and graphics is recommended to illustrate the project; only approved graphics
should be posted to the Project Web Pages.
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INTERACTIVE FORMS
The site should also include an interactive form or other options to allow Public's input sent back
to the City regarding the Project.
POSTING
The site should be presented to the City's Webmaster for review and posting to the City's Web
Server. Posting of the Project Web Pages to a different than City's Web server, if approved,
should be coordinated with the City's Webmaster for resolving all accessibility and conformity
issues.
WEB PAGES UPDATES
Unless otherwise specified and agreed Engineer is responsible for keeping the posted Web Pages
up-to-date, by sending revisions and updates through the City Project Manager to the City's
Webmaster for posting.
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• Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Noticed General Permit,
File No. 52-0257722-001, issued on 10/28/2008.
• Commercial Dock Permit, Application No. DF1992-08, issued by the Pinellas County
Water and Navigation Control Authority.
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Florida Department of
Environmental Protection
Southwest District Office
13051 North Telecom Parkway
Temple Terrace, Florida 33637-0926
City of Clearwater
c/o Hisham Surma
Ayres Associates
8875 Hidden River Parkway, Ste 200
Tampa, Fl 33637
File No. 52-0257722-001; Pinellas County
Dear Sir or Madam:
Charlie Cris[
Governor
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Michael W, Sole
secretary
This is to aclaiowledge receipt of your notice on September 30, 2008, of intent to use a Noticed General
Permit, pursuant to Rule 62-341.417, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) to repair and replace an
existing 20-foot-wide public boat ramp, within Mandalay Channel, a Class Ill Florida Water body
adjacent to the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve , The project is located at 69 Bay Esplanade,
Clearwater, Section 08, Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County.
In addition to regulatory authorization under Rule 62-341.417 F. A. C., this type of activity also requires
both proprietary and federal authorizations. Proprietary authorization is required pursuant to Chapters 253
and 258 Florida Statute (F. S.), to use -state-owned submerged lands for private purposes. Federal
authorization is needed for works in waters of the United States through. the State Programmatic General
Permit (SPGP) program.
Your notice has been reviewed by Department staff for all three types of authorizations: regulatory,
proprietary and federal. The authority for review and the outcomes of the reviews are listed below. Please
read each section carefully. Your project may not have qualified for all three authorizations. If your
project did not qualify for one or more of the authorizations, the specific section dealing with that
authorization will advise you how to obtain it. You may NOT commence your project without all
three authorizations. If you change the project from what you submitted, the authorization(s) granted
may no longer be valid at the time of commencement of the project. Please contact us prior to-beginning
your project if you wish to make any changes.
RF.GUIATORY REVIEW - APPROVED
Based on the forms, drawings, and documents submitted/revised with your notice, it appears that the
project meets the requirements for the Noticed General Permit under Rule 62-341.417, F.A.C.
Please be advised that the construction phase of the noticed general permit must be completed within five
years from the date the notice to use the noticed general permit was received by the Department. If you
wish to continue this noticed general permit beyond the expiration date, you must notify the Department
at least 30 days before its expiration. Any activities performed under a noticed general permit are subject
to general conditions required in Rule 62-341.215, F.A.C. (attached), and the specific conditions of Rule'
62-341.417, F.A.C. (attached). Any deviations from these conditions may subject the permittee to
enforcement action and possible penalties. !)(,T 3 0 %
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Authority for review- Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., Title 62, F.A.C. and in accordance to operating
agreements executed between the Department and the water management districts, as referenced in
Chapter 62-113, F.A.C. .
PROPRIETARY REVIEW - APPROVED
A review of the location of your proposed project indicates that it is not on state-owned submerged lands.
Therefore, your project is exempt from the further requirements of Chapter 253, F.S.
Authority for review - Chapter 253 and Chapter 258, F. S., and Chapter 18-21, F.A.C. and Chapter 18-20,
F.A.C. if located in an aquatic preserve, and Section 62-343.075, F.A.C. as required.
SPGP REVIEW - APPROVED
Your project has been reviewed for compliance with a State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP). Your
proposed activity as outlined on the attached drawings is in compliance with the SPGP program. U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) specific conditions apply to your project, if attached. No further
permitting for this activity is required by the USACOE.
Authority for review - an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Coordination
Agreement between the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection or Duly Authorized Designee, State Programmatic General
Permit," Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
If you revise your project after submitting the initial joint application g above authorization(s) may no
longer be valid. Please contact us rior to construction if you wish to make an changes. Also, if you
have any questions, please contact Tom Glancy at (813) 632-7600, ext. 413. When referring to this
project, please use the file number listed above.
Executed in Temple Terrace, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Albert A. Gagne Jr.
Environmental Manager
Environmental Resource Management
Copies furnished to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
File
Enclosures:
Ch. 62-341.417, F.A.C.
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Ch. 62-341.215, F.A.C.
General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP IV-RI
Standard Manatee Construction Conditions Notice Of Rights Of Substantially Affected Persons
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby ceifies that this determination, including
all copies, was mailed before the close of business on % ?$to the above listed persons.
FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FILED, on this date, pursuant to 120.52(7),
' Florida Statutes, with the designated Department Clerk,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
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62-341.417 General Permit for Construction, Alteration or Maintenance of Boat Ramps and
Associated Accessory Docks
(1) A general permit is hereby granted to any person for construction, alteration or maintenance of a boat
ramp and the associated accessory docks, provided:
(a) The boat ramp is not exempt from permitting pursuant to Chapter 62-330, F.A.C., or Section
403.813(2)(c), F.S.;
(b) The boat ramp is not part of a larger plan of development proposed by the applicant which requires a
standard general or individual environmental resource permit;
(c) The construction of a new boat ramp or the widening of an existing boat ramp which would increase
the number of boat launching lanes does not occur in waters that are accessible to manatees in the
following counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Dade, Dixie, Duval, Flagler,
Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Martin,
Nassau, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sarasota, Seminole, or Volusia, excluding the
portions of waters in these counties that are upstream of water control structures that preclude the passage
of manatees, and inland waterbodies with no connection to coastal waters; however, the limiting
provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to the construction of a new boat ramp at a single family
residence when the residence is not part of a larger plan of development proposed by the applicant;
(d) No ramp or accessory dock shall be constructed under this general permit unless navigationgl access
exists to the ramp and accessory docks which provides a minimum depth of two feet below mean low
water in tidal waters and two feet below mean annual low water in non-tidal waters;
(e) There shall be no filling of wetlands or other surface waters, other than the actual boat ramp surface,
incidental filling associated with recontouring the land under the ramp to create a smooth grade, and
pilings for associated accessory docks;
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(f) Ramps constructed or altered under this general permit shall not exceed a width of 35 feet, including
the side slopes. State agencies, counties, municipalities, and water management districts are authorized to
construct or alter a ramp or widen an existing ramp which does not exceed 50 feet in width;
(g) The construction, alteration or use of the boat ramp and accessory docks shall not significantly
impede navigability in the water body;
(h) The above-water portion of the ramp is landward of the mean high water line (for tidal waters) or the
ordinary high water line (for non-tidal waters);
(i) Dredging shall be limited to that amount of material necessary to construct the boat ramp surface or
restore the ramp to its original configuration and dimension, and the amount of dredged material shall be
less than 100 cubic yards;
0) All spoil material that results from activities authorized by this general permit shall be deposited in an
upland spoil site, which shall be designed and located to prevent the escape of spoil material into wetlands
or other surface waters such that state water quality standards are not violated;
(k) A maximum of two accessory docks, abutting either one or both sides of the boat ramp shall be
authorized, and the total square footage of the accessory docks shall be less than 500 square feet over
wetlands or other surface waters. State agencies, counties, municipalities, and water management districts
are authorized to construct or alter accessory docks such that the total area
of the accessory docks over wetlands or other surface waters does not exceed 1000 square feet and the
accessory docks are not more than six feet wide;
(1) There shall be no dredging or filling of submerged grassbeds or coral communities;
(m) No part of the accessory docks shall be located over submerged grassbeds or coral communities; and
(n) The accessory docks shall not be used for overnight mooring, except for accessory docks at a boat
ramp at a single family residence.
(2) The construction or alteration of a boat ramp or accessory docks does not obligate the Department to
approve any subsequent request to dredge for navigational access.
Specific Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118(1), 373.406(5), 373.414(9), 373.418, 403.805(1) FS.
Law Implemented 373.118(1), 373.406(5), 373.413, 373.414(9), 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS. History—
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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR ALL NOTICED GENERAL PERNUTS
Rule 62-341.215, Florida Administrative Code '
(1) The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this section are general
permit conditions and are.binding upon the permittee for all noticed general permits in this chapter. '
These conditions are enforceable under Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S.
(2) The general permit is valid only for the specific activity indicated. Any deviation from the
specified activity and the conditions for undertaking that activity shall constitute a violation of the
permit. A violation of the permit is a violation of Part IV of Chapter 373, F.S., and may result in
suspension or revocation of the permittee's right to conduct such activity under the general permit.
The Department also may begin legal proceedings seeking penalties or other remedies as provided
by law for any violation of these conditions.
(3) This general permit does not eliminate the necessity to obtain any required federal, state, local and
special district authorizations prior to the start of any construction, alteration, operation,
maintenance, removal or abandonment authorized by this permit. '
(4) This general permit does not convey to the permittee or create in the permittee any property right,
or any interest in real property, nor does it authorize any entrance upon or activities on property
which is not owned or controlled by the permittee, or convey any rights or privileges other than '
those specified in the general permit as provided by Chapter 62-330, F.A.C.
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(5) The general permit does not relieve the permittee from liability and penalties when the permitted
activity causes harm or injury to: human, health or welfare; animal, plant or aquatic life; or property.
It does not allow the permittee to cause pollution in contravention of Florida Statutes and
Department rules.
(6) The permittee is hereby advised that Section 253.77, F.S., states that a person may not commence
any excavation, construction, or other activity involving the use of sovereign or other lands of the
state, the title to which is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund
without obtaining the required is responsible for obtaining any necessary authorizations from the
Board of Trustees prior to commencing activity on sovereignty lands or other state-owned lands.
(7) The authorization to conduct activities pursuant to a general permit may be modified, suspended or
revoked in accordance with Chapter 120, F.S., and Section 373.429, F.S.
(8) This permit shall not be transferred to a third party except pursuant to Section 62-343.130, F.A.C.
The permittee transferring the general permit shall remain liable for any corrective actions that may
be required as a result of any permit violations prior to sale, conveyance, or other transfer of
ownership or control of the permitted system or the real property at which the permitted system is
located.
(9) Upon reasonable notice to the permittee, Department staff with proper identification shall have
permission to enter, inspect, sample and test the permitted system to insure conformity with the
plans and specifications approved by the permit.
(10) The permittee shall maintain any permitted system in accordance with the plans submitted to the
Department and authorized in this general permit.
(11) A permittee's right to conduct a specific noticed activity under this noticed general permit is
authorized for a duration of five years.
(12) Construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, removal and abandonment approved by this
general permit shall be conducted in a manner which does not cause violations of state water
quality standards, including any anti-degradation provisions of Sections 62-4.242(1)(a) and (b), 62-
4.242(2) and (3), and 62-302.300, F.A.C., and any special standards for Outstanding Florida Waters
and Outstanding National Resource Waters. The permittee shall implement best management
practices for erosion, turbidity, and other pollution control to prevent violation of state water quality
standards. Temporary erosion control measures such as sodding, mulching, and seeding shall be
implemented and shall be maintained on all erodible ground areas prior to and during construction.
Permanent erosion control measures such as sodding and planting of wetland species shall be
completed within seven days of any construction activity. Turbidity barriers shall be installed and
maintained at all locations where the possibility of transferring suspended solids into wetlands and
other surface waters exists due to the permitted activity. Turbidity barriers shall remain in place
and shall be maintained in a functional condition at all locations until construction is completed and
soils are stabilized and vegetation has been established. Thereafter the permittee shall be
responsible for the removal of the barriers. The permittee shall correct any erosion or shoaling that
causes adverse impacts to the water resources.
(13) The permittee shall hold and save the Department harmless from any and all damages, claims, or
liabilities, which may arise by reason of the construction, alteration, operation, maintenance,
removal, abandonment or use of any system authorized by the general permit.
(14) The permittee shall immediately notify the Department in writing of any previously submitted
information that is later discovered to be inaccurate. Specific Authority: 373.026, 373.043,
373.044, 373.118, 373.406, 403.813, 403.814, F.S. Law Implemented: 373.026, 373.043, 373.046,
373.118, 373.403, 373.413, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.422, 373.423, 373.426, 403.813,
403.814, F.S. History-New 10-3-95.
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GENERAL CONDMONS-FOR FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SPGP IV-R1
1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on July 24, 2011.
2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with
the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the
permitted activity, although you may snake a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with
General Condition 4 below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity or should you
desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this
office, which may require restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the
activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found. We
will initiate the Federal and State coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery
effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature and mailing address
of the new owner in the space provided below and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate
the transfer of this authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with the
conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit.
6, You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed
necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions
of your permit.
Further Information:
Limits of this authorization.
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, State, or local
authorizations required by law.
b. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges.
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal
projects.
2. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any
liability for the following:
a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted
activities or from natural causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest.
c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpenmitted activities or structures caused
by the activity authorized by this permit.
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d. Design or Construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work.
e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit.
3. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The deter-nination of this office that issuance of this permit is not
contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
4. Reevaluation of Permit Decision: This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time the
circumstances wan-ant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include, but are not limited
to, the following:
a. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.
b. The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false,
incomplete, or inaccurate (see 3 above).
c. Significant new information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original
public interest decision.
5. Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension,
modification, and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such as
those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. The referenced enforcement procedures provide for the
issuance of an administrative order requiring you comply with the terms and conditions of your permit
and for the initiation of legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any corrective
measures ordered by this office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office may in certain
situations (such as those specified in 33 CER 209.170) accomplish the corrective measures by contract or
otherwise and bill you for the cost.
6. When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is
transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the
property. To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance
with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below.
(TRANSFEREE-SIGNATURE) (DATE)
(NAME-PRINTED)
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STANDARD MANATEE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS
1. The permittee shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the potential presence of manatees and the
need to avoid collisions with manatees. All construction personnel are responsible for observing water-related
activities for the presence of manatee(s).
2. The pernzittee shall advise all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming,
harassing, or killing manatees, which are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. The permittee and/or contractor
may be held responsible for any manatee harmed, harassed, or killed as a result of construction activities.
3. Siltation barriers shall be installed and shall be made of material in which manatees cannot become entangled,
shall be properly secured, and shall be monitored regularly to avoid manatee entrapment. Barriers shall not block
manatee entry to or exit from essential habitat.
4. All vessels associated with the project shall operate at "no wake/idle" speeds at all times while in water where the
draft of the vessel provides less than four feet clearance from the bottom and that vessels shall follow routes of deep
water whenever possible.
5. If a manatee is sighted within 100 yards of the project area, all appropriate precautions shall be implemented by
the permittee/contractor to ensure protection of the manatee. These precautions shall include the operation of all
moving equipment no closer than 50 feet of a manatee. Operation of any equipment closer than 50 feet to a manatee
shall necessitate immediate shutdown of that equipment. Activities will not resume until the manatee(s) has departed
the project area of its own volition.
6. Any collision with and/or injury to a manatee shall be reported immediately to the "Manatee Hotline" at 1-888-
404-FWCC (1-800-404-3922). Collision and/or injury should also be reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in Jacksonville (1-904-232-2580) for north Florida or Vero Beach (I-561-562-3909) in south Florida.
7. Temporary signs concerning manatees shall be posted prior to and during construction/dredging activities. All
signs are to be removed by the lessee/grantee upon completion of the project. A sign measuring at least 3 feet by 4
feet which reads Caution: Manatee Area will be posted in a location prominently visible to water related
construction crews. A second sign should be posted if vessels are associated with the construction, and should be
placed visible to the vessel operator. The second sign should be at least 8 1/2 inches by 11 inches, which reads:
Caution: Manatee Habitat. Idle speed is required if operating a vessel in the construction area. All equipment must
be shutdown if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the operation. A collision with and/or injury to a manatee shall be
reported immediately to the Florida Marine Patrol at I-888-404-FWCC (1-800404-3922) and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service at (1-904-232-2580) for north Florida or (1-561-562-3909) for South Florida.
8, No permanent manatee awareness sign(s) shall be installed and maintained at the docking facility. The sign shall
be three feet by four feet, 125 gauge 61TS aluminum, covered with white, engineer grade, reflective sheeting; black,
painted lettering; black screened design; and orange, engineer grade, reflective tape border. The 3 feet wide by 4 feet
long sign shall conform to the Florida Uniform Waterway Marking System in accordance with F.S. 327.40-1. The
installation of the sign shall be made in accordance with DEP specification for such signs.
9. Verification (photos) that signs have been installed at designated locations shall be provided to the FWS and the
Corps before the doctdng facility begins operations. Signs and pilings remain the responsibility of the owner(s) and
are to be maintained for the life of the docking facility in a manner acceptable to the Corps of Engineers.
City of Clearwater
File No.; 52-0257722-001
Page 8 of 10
RIGHTS OF AFFECTED PARTIES
This letter acknowledges that the proposed activity may be conducted under general permit rule 62-
341.417. This determination is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department
unless a sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under sections 120.569 and 120.57
of the F.S. as provided below. If a sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed, this
determination automatically becomes only proposed agency action subject to the result of the
administrative review process. Therefore, on the tiling of a timely and sufficient petition, this action will
not be final and effective until finther order of the Department. Because an administrative hearing may
result in the reversal or substantial modification of this action, the applicant is advised not to commence
construction or other activities until the deadlines noted below for filing a petition for an administrative
hearing or request for an extension of time have expired.
Mediation is not available.
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's action may petition for an
administrative proceeding (hearing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the F.S. The petition must
contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received by the clerk) in. the Office of General
Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3000.
' Under rule 62-110.106(4) of the Florida Administrative Code, a person whose substantial interests are
affected by the Department's action may also request an extension of time to file a petition for an
administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of
' time. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department
at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the
applicable deadline. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for
' filing a petition until the request is acted upon. If a request is filed late, the Department may still grant it
upon a motion by the requesting party showing that the failure to file a request for an extension of time
before the deadline was the result of excusable neglect.
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If a timely and sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is filed, other persons whose substantial
interests will be affected by the outcome of the administrative process have the right to petition to
intervene in the proceeding. Intervention will be permitted only at the discretion of the presiding officer
upon the filing of a motion in compliance with rule 28-106.205 of the Florida Administrative Code.
In accordance with rule 62-110.106(3), Florida Administrative Code, petitions for an administrative
hearing by the applicant must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by
any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under section
120.60(3) of the Florida Statutes must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21
days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under section 120.60(3) of the Florida
Statutes, however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a
petition within 21 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication.
The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time
of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the appropriate
time period shall constitute a waiver of that right.
A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must contain the
following information:
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Page 9of10
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(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification
number, if known;
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and
telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for
service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the
petitioner's substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;
(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so
indicate;
(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the
petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or
modification of the agency's proposed action; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the
petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action.
A petition that does not dispute the material facts on which the Department's action is based shall state
that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as
required by rule 28-106.301.
Under sections 120.569(2)(c) and (d) of the F.S., a petition for administrative hearing must be dismissed
by the agency if the petition does not substantially comply with the above requirements or is untimely
filed.
This determination constitutes an order of the Department. Subject to the provisions of paragraph
120.68(7)(a) of the F.S., which may require a remand for an administrative hearing, the applicant has the
right to seek judicial review of the order under section 120.68 of the Florida Statutes, by the filing of a
notice of appeal under rule 9.110 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure with the Clerk of the
Department in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000; and by filing a copy of the notice of appeal accompanied by the
applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice of appeal must be filed
within 30 days from the date when the final order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. The applicant,
or any party within the meaning of section 373.114(l)(a) or 373.4275 of the F.S., may also seek appellate
review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under section 373.114(1) or
373.4275 of the F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be
filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Department within 20 days from the date
when the final order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. The applicant, or any party within the
meaning of paragraph 20.255(5xa) of the F.S., may also seek appellate review of the order before the
Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under subsection 20.255(5) of the F.S. Requests for review
before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission
and served on the Department within 20 days from the date when the order is filed with the Clerk of the
Department.
City of Clearwater
File No.; 52-0257722-001
Page 10 of 10
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Pinellas County Water & Navigation' ontrol Authority
3,15 Court Street
Clearwater, Florida 33756
CONTACT: HISHAM 'SuNNA)
",,issued To: AYRES ASSOCIATES INC (
FOR CITY OF CLEARWATER-CONTACT CHRIS 'FOCSAN
r . Construction Site: 69 BAY ESP'LANDE,
CEARWATER', FL 33758 APPROVED r
Legal Description: 05--29w-15'00000-330-0100 r ?n
Permit is valid for 3 years "
To report starting date and completion date call: (727) 464-3770
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Notes:
A permit may be required from the CLERK:
following agencies, FL. D.E.P, and U.S. KEN BURKE
Army C.O.E.
The "waters of Pinellas County are located By: / t
within the Pinellas County and Boca Ciega -t? De ut Clerk
Bay Aquatic Preserve. Special regulations p y
exist that govern the construction within an
aquatic preserve. Please contact the
Florida Department of Environmental DATE OF ISSUANCE.
Protection Divisi:bn of State Lands for
information. 1121,108
This permit is subject to a 30 day appeal
period from date of approval - Chapter
s " 31182, Special Acts of Florida, 1955 as
revised.
TO BE POSTED IN
THIS PERMIT IS REQUIRED
A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION AT THE
CONSTRUCTION SITE. ?
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City of Clearwater
SPECIFIC CONDITION;
1. Turbidity control devices must be properly installed prior to commencing
and maintained throughout boat ramp replacement. In the event of
turbidity problems outside of the immediate work area, the applicant or
contractor must take immediate corrective action.
Direct all correspondence to: VI waft 19'
Cleric, Water and Navigation, 5 Flo NOV 0 4 Appli tion # - _?
316 Court Street (OFFICIAL USE ONLY)_
Clearwater, FL 33756
JENVIRONMENTAL MANAGE Iti ` "
DOCK PERMIT APPLICATION
PINELLAS COUNTY WATER AND N VIGATION
1. PROPERTY OWNER INFORMATION:
A. Applicant's Larne: (Contact Chris Focsan, City of Clearwater, Civil Engineer III,
Project Manager)
B. Mailing Address: City of Clearwater Public Works Administration, 100 S. Myrtle Ave., #220
City: -Clearwater State:.-FL__ Zip: _337584748
C. Telephone : 727-562-4758 E-mail Address: Achris.foesan@myclearwater.eom
II. AGENT INFORMATION:
A. Name: _ Ayres Associates Inc (Contact: Hisham Sunna)
B. Address: - 8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 200 -
City: -Tampa State: _FL Zip: 33637
C. 'T'elephone No: _813-978-8688_ E-mail Address: Sunnah@AyresAssociat
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111. SITE INFORMATION:
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A. Construction Site Address: 69 Bay Esplande- NOV " 4 coup
City: Clearwater State: -FLZip: 3375 by thoClark of
Prnegas county waterend
B. Intended Use: Boat Ramp "?- N nControtnutnna,v
C. Parcel ID Number: 05 / 29 / 15 / 00000 / 330 / 0100
D. Incorporated: X Unincorporated:
E. Affected Water Body: Mandalay Channel
F. Previous Permits: N/A
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Date applicant assurned property ownership: May/2006 _ month/year
Obstructions: (Dogs, Fences, etc.) -None
Attach 8 %," X 1 I" vicinity map showing specific project location.
All other information pursuant to Section 166-329 and 166-330, Pinellas County Code, as needed.
Does the project abut residentially zoned property? Yes - No X
For projects requiring a public hearing, attach a copy of the complete legal description.
This project may also require
approvals from the Florida Dept of
Environmental Protection (813.632.7500)
and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(813.769.7060).
Application #
USE ONLY) (OFFICIAL
IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: MULTI-USE -COMMERCIAL
A. Nature and Size of Project: Replacement of deteriorating public boat ramp, approximately SS ft in length and 20 ft in
width
Square Feet: 1,700
B. Variance: Yes No X
Amount in variance: Length
Setbacks: Left:
Other:
Width:
Right:
NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to clearly demonstrate that any requested variances are consistent with
the variance criteria of Section 166-291 of the Pinellas County Code. The applicant must demonstrate that a
literal enforcement of the regulations would result in an extreme hardship due to the unique nature of the project
and the applicant's property. The hardship must not be created by action(s) of the project owner(s). The
granting of the variance must be in harmony with the general intent of the regulations and not infringe upon the
property rights of others. The variance requested must be the minimum possible to allow for the reasonable use
of the applicant's property, Should the applicant fail to demonstrate that any variance request is consistent with
the criteria outlined in the regulations, staff cannot recommend approval of the application.
C. Net Increase in Number of Wetslips: -0
V. CONTRACTOR INFORMATION:
I, , a certified contractor,
state that the dock has not been constructed and that it will be built in compliance with all requirements and
standards set forth in the Pinellas County Code, and in accordance with the attached drawings which accurately
represent all the information required to be furnished. In the event that this dock is not built in accordance with
the permit or the information furnished is not correct, I agree to either remove the dock or correct the deficiency.
Signed:
Company Name:
City:
E-mail Address:
VI. OWNER'S SIGNATURE:
Cert No.
Telephone No:
State: Zip:
I hereby apply for a permit to do the above work and state that the same will be done according to the map or plan
attached hereto and made a part hereof, and agree to abide by the criteria ofthe Pinellas County Code for such
construction and, ifsaid construction is within the corporate limits of a municipality, to first secure approval from
said municipality. 1 further state that said construction will be maintained in a safe condition at all times, should
this application be approved, that I am the Legal owner of the upland from which I herein propose to construct the
improvements, and that the above stated agent/contractor may act as my representative- I understand that 1, not
Pinellas County, am responsible for the accuracy of the information provided as part of this application and that it
is my responsibility to obtain any necessary permits and approvals applicable for the proposed activities on either
private or sovereign owned submerged land.
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8875 Hidden River Parkway, Ste 200
Tampa, Fl 33637
File No. 52-0257722-001; Pinellas County
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is to acknowledge receipt of your notice on September 30, 2008, of intent to use a Noticed General
Permit, pursuant to Rule 62-341.417, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.) to repair and replace an
existing 20-foot-wide public boat ramp, within Mandalay Channel, a Class III Florida Water body
adjacent to the Pinellas County Aquatic Preserve. The project is located at 69 Bay Esplanade,
Clearwater, Section 08 , Township 29 South, Range 15 East, Pinellas County.
In addition to regulatory authorization under Rule 62-341.417 F A. C., this type of activity also requires
both proprietary and federal authorizations. Proprietary authorization is required.pursuant to Chapters 253
and 258 Florida Statute (F.S.), to use.state-owned submerged lands for private purposes. Federal
authorization is needed for works in waters of the United States through the State Programmatic General
Permit (SPGP) progratn.
Your notice has been reviewed by Department staff for all three types of authorizations: regulatory,
proprietary and federal. The authority for review and the outcomes of the reviews are listed below. Please
read each section carefully. Your project may not have qualified for all three authorizations. If your
project did not qualify for one or more of the authorizations, the specific section dealing with that
authorization will advise you how to obtain it. You may NOT commence your project without all
three authorizations. If you change the project from what you submitted, the authorization(s) granted
may no longer be valid at the time of commencement of the project. Please contact us prior to-begmmng
your project if you wish to make any changes.
REGULA-rp Y R r VIEW - APPROVED
Based on the forms, drawings, and documents submitted/revised with your notice, it appears that the
project meets the requirements for the Noticed General Permit under Rule 62-341.417, F.A.C.
Please be advised that the construction phase of the noticed general permit must be completed within five
years from the date-the notice to use the noticed general. pemvt was received by the Department. If you
wish to continue this noticed general permit beyond the, expiration date, you must notify the Department
at least 30 days before its expiration. Any activities performed under a noticed general permit are subject
to general conditions required in Rule 62-341.215, F,A.C_ (attached), and the specific conditions of Rule
62-341.417, F.A.C. (attached.). Any deviations from these conditions may subject the permittee to
enforcement action and possible penalties. 0(;'l 3 0 .,._
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Authority for review- Part IV of Chapter 373, RS., Title 62, F.A.C. and in accordance to operating
agreements executed between the Department and the water management districts, as referenced in
Chapter 62-113, RA.C,
PROPRIETARY REVIEW - APPROVED .
A review of the location of your proposed project indicates that it is not on state-owned submerged lands.
Therefore, your project is exempt from the further requirements of Chapter 253, F.S.
Authority for review - Chapter 253 and Chapter 258, F. S., and Chapter 18-21, F.A.C. and Chapter 18-20,
F.A.C. if located in an aquatic preserve, and Section 62-343.075, F.A.C. as required.
SPGP REVIEW - AEPROVED
Your project has been reviewed for compliance with a State Programmatic General Permit (SPGP). your
proposed activity as outlined on the attached drawings is in compliance with the SPGP program. U.S.
Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) specific conditions apply to your project, if attached. No further
permitting for this activity is required by the USACOE.
Authority for review - an agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers entitled "Coordination
Agreement between the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Jacksonville District) and the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection or Duly Authorized Designee, State Programmatic General
Pennit," Section 10 of the Rivers and Harbor Act of 1899, and Section 404 of the Clean Water Act.
If you revise your project after submitting the initial joint application the above authorizations ma n
longer be valid. Please contact us for to construction if you wish to make anthan es. Also, if you
have any questions, please contact Torn Glancy at (813) 632-7600, ext. 413. When referring to this
project, please use the file number listed above.
Executed in Temple Terrace, Florida.
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT
OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Albert A. Gagne Jr.
Environmental Manager
Environmental Resource Management
Copies furnished to:
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
File
Enclosures:
Ch. 62-341.417, F.A.C.
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Ch. 62-341.215, F.A.C.
General Conditions for Federal Authorization for SPGP IV-R1
Standard Manatee Construction Conditions Notice Of Rights Of Substantially Affected Persons
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The undersigned duly designated deputy clerk hereby ce Mies that this determination, including
all copies, was mailed before the close of business on \ D`t>to the above listed persons.
' FILING AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
FILED, on this date, pursuant to 120.52(7),
Florida Statutes, with the designated Department Clerk,
receipt of which is hereby acknowledged.
1r Date
62-341.417 General Permit for Construction, Alteration or Maintenance of Boat Ramps and
Associated Accessory Docks
(1) A general permit is hereby granted to any person for construction, alteration or maintenance of a boat
ramp and the associated accessory docks, provided:
' (a) The boat ramp is not exempt from permitting pursuant to Chapter 62--330, F.A.C., or Section
403.813(2)(c), F.S.;
(b) The boat ramp is not part of a larger plan of development proposed by the applicant which requires a
standard general or individual environmental resource permit;
' (c) The consttvction of a new boat ramp or the widening of an existing boat ramp which would increase
the number of boat launching lanes does not occur in waters that are accessible to manatees in the
following counties: Brevard, Broward, Charlotte, Citrus, Clay, Collier, Dade, Dixie, Duval, Flagler,
Hernando, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lake, Lee, Levy, Manatee, Martin,
Nassau, Palm Beach, Pinellas, Putnam, St. Johns, St. Lucie, Sarasota, Seminole, or Volusia, excluding the
portions of waters in these counties that are upstream of water control structures that preclude the passage
' of manatees, and inland waterbodies with no connection to coastal waters; however, the limiting
provisions of this paragraph shall not apply to the construction of a new boat ramp at a single family
residence when the residence is not part of a larger plan of development proposed by the applicant;
(d) No ramp or accessory dock shall be constructed under this general permit unless navigational access
exists to the ramp and accessory docks which provides a minimum depth of two feet below mean low
water in tidal waters and two feet below mean annual low water in non-tidal waters;
(e) There shall be no filling of wetlands or other surface waters, other than the actual boat ramp surface,
incidental filling associated with recontouring the land under the ramp to create a smooth grade, and
pilings for associated accessory docks;
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(f) Ramps constructed or altered under this general permit shall not exceed a width of 35 feet, including
the side slopes. State agencies, counties, municipalities, and water management districts are authorized to
construct or alter a ramp or widen an existing ramp which does not exceed 50 feet in width;
(g) The construction, alteration or use of the boat ramp and accessory docks shall not significantly
impede navigability in the water body;
(h) The above-water portion of the ramp is landward of the mean high water line (for tidal waters) or the
ordinary high water line (for non-tidal waters);
(i) Dredging shall be limited to that amount of material necessary to construct the boat ramp surface or
restore the ramp to its original configuration and dimension, and the amount of dredged material shall be
less than 100 cubic yards,
0) All spoil material that results from activities authorized by this general permit shall be deposited in an
upland spoil site, which shall be designed and located to prevent the escape of spoil material into wetlands
or other surface waters such that state water quality standards are not violated;
(k) A maximum of two accessory docks, abutting either one or both sides of the boat ramp shall be
authorized, and the total square footage of the accessory docks shall be less than 500 square feet over
wetlands or other surface waters. State agencies, counties, municipalities, and water management districts
are authorized to construct or alter accessory docks such that the total area -
of the accessory docks over wetlands or other surface waters does not exceed 1000 square feet and the
accessory docks are not more than six feet wide;
(l) There shall be no dredging or filling of submerged grassbeds or coral communities;
(rn) No part of the accessory docks shall be located over submerged grassbeds or coral communities; and
(n) The accessory docks shall not be used for overnight mooring, except for accessory docks at a boat
ramp at a single family residence.
(2) The construction or alteration of a boat ramp or accessory docks does not obligate the Department to
approve any subsequent request to dredge for navigational access.
Specific Authority 373.026(7), 373.043, 373.118(1), 373.406(5), 373.414(9), 373, 418, 403.805(1) FS.
L'awlmplemented 373.118(1), 373.406(5), 373.413, 373.414(9), 373.416, 373.418, 373.426 FS History-
New 10-3-95.
GENERAL CONDITIONS r OR ALL NOTICED GENE A-L PERMITS
Rule 62-341.215, Florida Administrative Code
(1) The terms, conditions, requirements, limitations, and restrictions set forth in this section are general
pen-nit conditions and are binding upon the permittee for all noticed general permits in this chapter.
These conditions are enforceable under Fart 1V of Chapter 373, F.S.
(2) The general permit is valid only for the specific activity indicated. Any deviation from the
specified activity and the conditions for undertaking that activity shall constitute a violation of the
permit. A violation of the permit is a violation of fart 1V of Chapter 373, F.S., and may result in
suspension or revocation of the permittee's right to conduct such activity under the general permit.
The Department also may begin legal proceedings seeking penalties or other remedies as provided
by law for any violation of these conditions.
(3) This general permit does not eliminate the necessity to obtain any required federal, state, local and
special district authorizations prior to the start of any construction, alteration, operation,
maintenance, removal or abandonment authorized by this permit.
(4) This general permit does not convey to the permittee or create in the permittee any property right,
or any interest in real property, nor does it authorize any entrance upon or activities on property
which is not owned or controlled by the permittec, or convey any rights or privileges other than
those specified in the general permit as provided by Chapter 62-330, F.A.C.
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' (5) The general permit does not relieve the permittee from liability and penalties when the permitted
activity causes harm or injury to: human health or welfare; animal, plant or aquatic life; or property.
It does.not allow the permittee to cause pollution in contravention of Florida Statutes and
' Department rules.
(6) The permittee is hereby advised that Section 253.77, F.S., states that a person may not commence
any excavation, construction, or other activity involving the use of sovereign or other lands of the
state, the title to which is vested in the Board of Trustees of the Internal Improvement Trust Fund
without obtaining the required is responsible for obtaining any necessary authorizations from the
Board of Trustees prior to commencing activity on sovereignty lands or other state-owned lands.
(7) The authorization to conduct activities pursuant to a general permit may be modified, suspended or
' revoked in accordance with Chapter 120, F.S., and Section 373.429, F.S.
(8) This permit shall not be transferred to a third party except pursuant to Section 62-343.130, F.A.C.
The permittee transferring the general permit shall remain liable for any corrective actions that may
be required as a result of any permit violations prior to sale, conveyance, or other transfer of
ownership or control of the permitted system or the real property at which the permitted system is
located.
(9) Upon reasonable notice to the permittee, Department staff with proper identification shall have
' permission to enter, inspect, sample and test the permitted system to insure conformity with the
plans and specifications approved by the permit.
(10) The permittee shall maintain any permitted system in accordance with the plans submitted to the
' Department and authorized in this general permit.
(11) A permittee's right to conduct a specific noticed activity under this noticed general permit is
authorized for a duration of five years.
' (12) Construction, alteration, operation, maintenance, removal and abandonment approved by this
general permit shall be conducted in a manner which does not cause violations of state water
quality standards, including any anti-degradation provisions of Sections 62 4.242(1)(a) and (b), 62-
4.242(2) and (3), and 62-302.300, F.A.C., and any special standards for Outstanding Florida Waters
and Outstanding National Resource Waters. The permittee shall implement best management
practices for erosion, turbidity, and other pollution control to prevent violation of state water quality
standards. Temporary erosion control measures such as sodding, mulching, and seeding shall be
implemented and shall be maintained on all erodible ground areas prior to and during construction.
Permanent erosion control measures such as sodding and planting of wetland species shall be
completed within seven days of any construction activity. Turbidity barriers shall be installed and
maintained at all locations where the possibility of transferring suspended solids into wetlands and
other surface waters exists due to the permitted activity. Turbidity barriers shall remain in place
and shall be maintained in a functional condition at all locations until construction is completed and
soils are stabilized and vegetation has been established. Thereafter the permittee shall be
responsible for the removal of the barriers. The permittee shall correct any erosion or shoaling that
causes adverse impacts to the water resources.
(13) The permittee shall hold and save the Department harmless from any and all damages, claims, or
liabilities, which may arise by reason of the construction, alteration, operation, maintenance,
removal, abandonment or use of any system authorized by the general permit.
(14) The permittee shall immediately notify the Department in writing of any previously submitted
information that is later discovered to be inaccurate. Specific Authority: 373.026, 373.043,
373.044, 373.118, 373.406, 403.813, 403.814, F.S. Law Implemented: 373.026, 373.043, 373.046,
373.118, 373.403, 373.413, 373.416, 373.418, 373.419, 373.422, 373.423, 373.426, 403.813,
403.814, F.S. History-New 10-3-95.
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GENERAL CONDITIONS FOR FEDERAL AUTHORIZATION FOR SPGP IV-R1
1. The time limit for completing the work authorized ends on July 24, 2011.
2. You must maintain the activity authorized by this permit in good condition and in conformance with
the terms and conditions of this permit. You are not relieved of this requirement if you abandon the
permitted activity, although you may make a good faith transfer to a third party in compliance with
General Condition 4 below. Should you wish to cease to maintain the authorized activity or should you
desire to abandon it without a good faith transfer, you must obtain a modification of this permit from this
office, which may require restoration of the area.
3. If you discover any previously unknown historic or archeological remains while accomplishing the
activity authorized by this permit, you must immediately notify this office of what you have found. We
will initiate the Federal and State coordination required to determine if the remains warrant a recovery
effort or if the site is eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.
4. If you sell the property associated with this permit, you must obtain the signature and mail Wing address
of the new owner in the space provided below and forward a copy of the permit to this office to validate
the transfer of this authorization.
5. If a conditioned water quality certification has been issued for your project, you must comply with the
conditions specified in the certification as special conditions to this permit.
6. You must allow representatives from this office to inspect the authorized activity at any time deemed
necessary to ensure that it is being or has been accomplished in accordance with the terms and conditions
of your permit.
Further Information:
Limits of this authorization.
a. This permit does not obviate the need to obtain other Federal, State, or local
authorizations required by law.
b. This permit does not grant any property rights or exclusive privileges,
c. This permit does not authorize any injury to the property or rights of others.
d. This permit does not authorize interference with any existing or proposed Federal
projects.
2. Limits of Federal Liability. In issuing this permit, the Federal Government does not assume any
liability for the following:
a. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of other permitted or unpermitted
activities or from natural causes.
b. Damages to the permitted project or uses thereof as a result of current or future activities
undertaken by or on behalf of the United States in the public interest,
c. Damages to persons, property, or to other permitted or unpermitted activities or structures caused
by the activity authorized by this permit.
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d. Design or Construction deficiencies associated with the permitted work-
e. Damage claims associated with any future modification, suspension, or revocation of this permit.
3. Reliance on Applicant's Data: The determination of this office that issuance of this permit is not
contrary to the public interest was made in reliance on the information you provided.
4. Reevaluation of Permit Decision: This office may reevaluate its decision on this permit at any time the
circumstances warrant. Circumstances that could require a reevaluation include, but are not limited
to, the following:
a. You fail to comply with the terms and conditions of this permit.
' b. The information provided by you in support of your permit application proves to have been false,
incomplete, or inaccurate (see 3 above).
' c. Significant new information surfaces which this office did not consider in reaching the original
public interest decision.
' 5. Such a reevaluation may result in a determination that it is appropriate to use the suspension,
modification, and revocation procedures contained in 33 CFR 325.7 or enforcement procedures such as
those contained in 33 CFR 326.4 and 326.5. The referenced enforcement procedures provide for the
issuance of an administrative order requiring you comply with the terms and conditions of your permit
and for the initiation of legal action where appropriate. You will be required to pay for any corrective
measures ordered by this office, and if you fail to comply with such directive, this office may in certain
situations (such as those specified in 33 CER 209.170) accomplish the corrective measures by contract or
' otherwise and bill you for the cost.
6. When the structures or work authorized by this permit are still in existence at the time the property is
transferred, the terms and conditions of this permit will continue to be binding on the new owner(s) of the
property. To validate the transfer of this permit and the associated liabilities associated with compliance
with its terms and conditions, have the transferee sign and date below.
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STANDARD MANATEE CONSTRUCTION CONDITIONS
1. The permittee shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the potential presence of manatees and the
need to avoid collisions with manatees. All construction personnel are responsible for observing water-related
activities for the presence of manatee(s).
2. The permittee shall advise all construction personnel that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming,
harassing, or killing manatees, which are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the
Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act of 1978. The permittee and/or contractor
may be held responsible for any manatee harmed, harassed, or killed as a result of construction activities.
3. Siltation barriers shad] be installed and shall be made of material in which manatees cannot become entangled,
shall be properly secured, and shall be monitored regularly to avoid manatee entrapment. Barriers shall not block
manatee entry to or exit from essential habitat.
4. All vessels associated with the project shall operate at "no wake/idle" speeds at all times while in water where the
draft of the vessel provides less than four feet clearance from the bottom and that vessels shall follow routes of deep
water whenever possible.
5. If a manatee is sighted within 100 yards of the project area, all appropriate precautions shall be implemented by
the permittee/contractor to ensure protection of the manatee. These precautions shall include the operation of all
moving equipment no closer than 50 feet of a manatee. Operation of any equipment closer than 50 feet to a manatee
shall necessitate immediate shutdown of that equipment. Activities will not resume until the manatee(s) has departed
the project area of its own volition.
6. Any collision with and/or injury to a manatee shall be reported immediately to the "Manatee Hotline" at 1-888-
404-FWCC (1-800-404-3922). Collision and/or injury should also be reported to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
in Jacksonville (1-904-232-2580) for north Florida or Vero Beach (1-561-562-3909) in south Florida,
7. Temporary sighs concerning manatees shall be posted prior to and during construction/dredging activitics. All
signs are to be removed by the lessee/grantee upon completion of the project. A sign measuring at least 3 feet by 4
feet which reads Caution- Manatee Area will be posted in a location prominently visible to water related
eonstruption crews. A second sign should be posted if vessels are associated with the construction, and should be
placed visible to the vessel operator. The second sign should be at least 8 1/2 inches by 1 I inches, which reads:
Caution: Manatee Habitat. Idle speed is required if operating a vessel in the construction area, All equipment must
be shutdown if a manatee comes within 50 feet of the operation. A collision with and/or injury to a manatee shall be
reported immediately to the Florida Marine Patrol at 1-888-404-FWCC (1-800-404-3922) and the U.S. Fish and
Wildlife Service at (1-904-232-2580) for north Florida or (1-561-562-3909) for South Florida.
8. No permanent manatee awareness sign(s) shall be installed and maintained at the docking facility. The sign shall
be three feet by four feet, 125 gauge 61TS aluminum, covered with white, engineer grade, reflective sheeting; black,
painted lettering; black screened design; and orange, engineer grade, reflective tape border. The 3 feet wide by 4 feet
long sign shall conform to the Florida Uniform Waterway Marking System in accordance with F.S. 327.40-1 The
installation of the sign shall be made in accordance with DEP specification for such signs.
9. Verification (photos) that signs have been installed at designated locations shall be provided to the FWS and the
Corps before the docking facility begins operations. Signs and pilings remain the responsibility of the owner(s) and
are to be maintained for the life of the docking facility in a manner acceptable to the Carps of Engineers.
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' RIGHTS OF AFFECTED PARTIES
This letter acknowledges that the proposed activity may be conducted under general permit rule 62-
341.417. This determination is final and effective on the date filed with the Clerk of the Department
unless a sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed under sections 120.569 and 120.57
of the F.S. as provided below. If a sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is timely filed, this
determination automatically becomes only proposed agency action subject to the result of the
administrative review process. Therefore, on the filing of a timely and sufficient petition,, this action will
not be final and effective until further order of the Department. Because an administrative hearing may
result in the reversal or substantial modification of this action, the applicant is advised not to commence
construction or other activities until the deadlines noted below for fling a petition for an administrative
heating or request for an extension of time have expired.
Mediation is not available.
A person whose substantial interests are affected by the Department's action may petition for an
administrative proceeding (hearing) under sections 120.569 and 120.57 of the F.S. The petition must
' contain the information set forth below and must be filed (received by the clerk) in, the Office of General
Counsel of the Department at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida
32399-3000.
Under rule 62-110.106(4) of the Florida Administrative Code, a person whose substantial interests are
affected by the Department's actionmay also request an extension of time to file a petition for an
administrative hearing. The Department may, for good cause shown, grant the request for an extension of
tithe. Requests for extension of time must be filed with the Office of General Counsel of the Department
at 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-3000, before the
applicable deadline. A timely request for extension of time shall toll the running of the time period for
' filing a petition until the request is acted upon. If a request is filed late, the Department may still grant it
upon a motion by the requesting party showing that the failure to file a request for an extension of time
before the deadline was the result of excusable neglect.
' If a timely and sufficient petition for an administrative hearing is filed, other persons whose substantial
interests will be affected by the outcome of the administrative process have the right to petition to
intervene in the proceeding. Intervention will be permitted only at the discretion of the presiding officer
' upon the filing of a motion in compliance with rule 28-106.205 of the Florida Administrative Code.
In accordance with rule 62-110.106(3), Florida Administrative Code, petitions for an administrative
hearing by the applicant must be filed within 21 days of receipt of this written notice. Petitions filed by
any persons other than the applicant, and other than those entitled to written notice under section
120.60(3) of the Florida Statutes must be filed within 21 days of publication of the notice or within 21
days of receipt of the written notice, whichever occurs first. Under section 120.60(3) of the Florida
Statutes, however, any person who has asked the Department for notice of agency action may file a
petition within 21 days of receipt of such notice, regardless of the date of publication.
The petitioner shall mail a copy of the petition to the applicant at the address indicated above at the time
of filing. The failure of any person to file a petition for an administrative hearing within the appropriate
time period shall constitute a waiver of that right.
' A petition that disputes the material facts on which the Department's action is based must contain the
following information:
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(a) The name and address of each agency affected and each agency's file or identification
number, if known;
(b) The name, address, and telephone number of the petitioner; the name, address, and
telephone number of the petitioner's representative, if any, which shall be the address for
service purposes during the course of the proceeding; and an explanation of how the
petitioner's substantial interests are or will be affected by the agency determination;
(c) A statement of when and how the petitioner received notice of the agency decision;
(d) A statement of all disputed issues of material fact. If there are none, the petition must so
indicate;
(e) A concise statement of the ultimate facts alleged, including the specific facts that the
petitioner contends warrant reversal or modification of the agency's proposed action;
(f) A statement of the specific rules or statutes that the petitioner contends require reversal or
modification of the agency's proposed action; and
(g) A statement of the relief sought by the petitioner, stating precisely the action that the
petitioner wishes the agency to take with respect to the agency's proposed action.
A petition that does not dispute the material facts on which the Department's action is based shall state
that no such facts are in dispute and otherwise shall contain the same information as set forth above, as
required by rule 28-106.30.1.
Under sections 120.569(2)(c) and (d) of the F.S., a petition .for administrative hearing must be dismissed
by the agency if the petition does not substantially comply with the above requirements or is untimely
filed.
This determination constitutes an order of the Department. Subject to the provisions of paragraph
120.68(7)(a) of the F.S., which may require a remand for an administrative hearing, the applicant has the
-right to seek judicial review of the order under section 120.68 of the Florida Statutes, by the filing of a
notice of appeal under rule 9.110 of the Florida Rules of Appellate Procedure with the Clerk of the
Department in the Office of General Counsel, 3900 Commonwealth Boulevard, Mail Station 35,
Tallahassee, Florida, 32399-3000; and by filing a copy of the notice of appeal accompanied by the
applicable filing fees with the appropriate district court of appeal. The notice of appeal must be filed
within 30 days from the date when the final order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. The applicant,
or any party within the meaning of section 373.114(l)(a) or 373.4275 of the F,S., may also seek appellate
review of this order before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission tinder section 373.114(1) or
373.4275 of the F.S. Requests for review before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be
filed with the Secretary of the Commission and served on the Department within 20 days from the date
when the final order is filed with the Clerk of the Department. The applicant, or any party within the
meaning of paragraph 20.255(5)(a) of the F.S., may also seek appellate review of the order before the
Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission under subsection 20.255(5) of the F.S. Requests for review
before the Land and Water Adjudicatory Commission must be filed with the Secretary of the Commission
and served on the Department within 20 days from the date when the order is filed with the Clerk of the
Department.
City of Clearwater
File No.; 52-0257722-001
Page 10 of 10
FORMk: 62.347.900(1)
FORM TITLE: JOTNT CN VIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE PERWnT APPLICATION
DATE: October 3, 1993
JOINT APPLICATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE .PERMIT/
AUTHORIZATION TO USE
SOVEREIGN SUBMERGED LANDS/
FEDERAL DREDGE AND FILL PERMIT
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION/
WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS/
U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
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FORNW: 62-.343.9oop 1
I'ORM TITLE: JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL
KESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: Oeuobw J, 1995
INTRODUCTION FOR JOINT APPLICATION FOR
ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMIT/AUTHORIZATION TO USE
STATE OWNED SUBMERGED LANDSMEDERAL DREDGE AND
FILL PERMIT
INTRODUCTION
Attached is a joint application for:
1) activities regulated under Pail IV of Chapter 373, F.S.;
2) activities which require authorization to use state owned submerged lands; and
3) activities which require federal dredge and fill permit.
Certain activities may qualify for an exemption. If an activity qualifies for an exemption, an application is not required,
although the use of this application form is the most expeditious way for the agencies to make the determination that the
activity qualifies far an exemption. Attachment 2 list various regulated activities and the type of permit required for each
activity. If you have any questions, please contact the staff of the nearest office of either the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP) or a Water Management District (WMD).
PROCESSING AGENICY/DISTRICI' SERVICE CENTERS
The Department of Environmental Protection ("Department" or "DEP") regulates some types of activities, and the Water
Management Districts (" WMDs") regulate others. Attachment 1, DEP/WMD Permitting Responsibilities, specifies which
activities are regulated by each agency. Environmental Resource Permit Applications shall be made tot he appropriate
DistricYDepartment office serving the area in which the activity is proposed. Attachment 4 designates the appropriate
agency office for each geographic area.
COPIES/APPLICATION FEES
Submit an original signed application form plus four copies of the form, and five complete sets of all the requested
drawings and other information to the appropriate DEP or WMD office. Submit the appropriate fee with your application.
Application fees arc listed in Attachment 3.
DISTRIBUTION TO U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS
When activities are proposed in, on or over wetlands or other surface waters, a portion of the application (Section A and
Section C, with the associated drawings) will be forwarded to the Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) by the reviewing
agency. The ACOE will advise you of any additional information that may be required to complete your federal dredge
and fill permit application. It is not necessary for the applicant to submit a separate application to the ACOE. The
information requested in this application form may be more than required to make a complete application to the ALOE.
However, it is useful and may be essential for subsequent evaluation. Reducing unnecessary paperwork and delays is a
continuing goal of the ACOE.
DISTRIBUTION TO THE DEP FOR STATE LAND APPROVAL
If the application checks the box to request authorization to use sovereign submerged lands, the Department will begin
processing the request for sovereign submerged lands approval. Additionally, if at any time during the processing of the
application, it appears that the proposed activities may take place on sovereign submerged lands, the Department will
initiate it review for the authorization to use such lands. For an explanation of sovereign submerged lands approval see
A ttachment 5.
NOTE: The information listed in Sections B, D, E, and F of this application package is not intended to be all-inclusive.
Additional information may be requested by the reviewing agency in order to complete your application.
PART 1:
Are any of the activities described in this application proposed to occur in, on, or over wetlands or other surface waters?
® yes ? no
is this application being filed by or on behalf of a government entity or drainage district? ®yea ?no
A. Type of Environmental Resource Permit Requested (,check at least one), See Attachment 2 for thresholds and
descriptions.
® Noticed General - include information requested in Section B.
? Standard General (Single Family Dwelling) . include information requested in Sections C
and D.
? Standard General (all other Standard General projects) - include information requested
in Sections C and E.
? Individual (Single Family Dwelling) - include information requested in Sections C and D,
? Individual (all other Individual projects) - include information requested in Sections C and
E.
? Conceptual - include information requested in Sections C and E.
? Mitigation Bank Permit (construction) - include information requested in Sections C and
F. (If the proposed mitigation bank involves the construction of a surface water
management system requiring another permit defined above, check the appropriate box
and submit the information requested by the applicable section.)
? Mitigation Bank (ooneeptual) - Include information requested in Sections C and F.
B. Type of activity for which you are applying (check at least one)
? Construction Or operation of a new system, other than a solid waste facility, including
dredging or filling in, on or over wetlands and other surface waters.
? Construction, expansion or modification of a solid waste facility.
® Alteration or operation of an existing system which was not previously permitted by a
WMD or DEP.
? Modification of a system previously permitted by a WMD or DEP.
Provide previous permit numbers:
? Alteration of a system ? Extension of permit duration
? Abandonment of a system ? Construction of additional phases of a
? Removal of a system system
C. Are you requesting authorization to use Sovereign Submerged Lands?
?yes Ono
(See Section G and Attachment 5 for more information before answering this question.)
D. For activities in, on,or over wetlands or other surface waters, check type of federal dredge and fill permit
requested:
?Individual ?Programrnatic General ?Gencral
®Nationwide ?Not Applicable
E. Are you claiming to qualify for an exemption? ?yes [Ono
If yes, provide rule number if known.
FORMN: 52-343.900(1)
PORMT1TLE; JOINT ENVIRONMCNTAL
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
SECTION A OATS October 3, 1945
FORMA: 62-343.900(1)
FORM TrrL6 rOTW ENVIR0Nm1ZNTAL
RESOURCE PGRMrr APPLICATION
DATE' Databer 3, 1995
PART 3: R. ENTITY TO RECFAVE PERMIT (III OTHER THAN
A. OWNER 5 OF LAND OWNER)
Name Nor=
Ci of Clearwater Same
Title and Company Title and Company
AT N: Cash & Investments Manager
Address Addren
R0, Box 4748
City, state, Zip City, state, Zip
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
Telephone and Fax Telephone and Fax
7,27-562-4759.727-562-4755 PAX
C. AGENT' AUTB.ORIZED TO SECURE PERMIT D. CONSULTANT Ilf DIFFERENT FROM ADEN
Name Nome
Hisham N. Sunna Same
Title and Company Tide and Company
Ayres Associates
Address Address
8875 Hidden River Parkway, Suite 240
City, state, zip City. State, Zip
Tampa, FL 33637-1017
Telephonc and Fax Telephone and Fax
913-978-8686; 813-978-9369 FAX
PART 4: (Please provide metric equivalent for federally funded projects):
A. Name of Project, including phase if applicable: Qlearwokj_9ach 13o Ra
B. Is this application for part of a multi-phase project?
[]yes ®no
C. Total applicant-owned area contiguous to the project?
J.- ac.; ha.
D. Total area served by the system: 4.13 ac.; ha
E. Impervious area for which a permit is sought: No chanee
F, Volume of water that the system is capable of impounding-
0 ac. R.; M
G. What is the total area of work in, on, or over wetlands or other surface waters?
ac.; ha_ 1540.0 sq. ll.; sq. m-
14. Total volume of material to be dredged: LU cu. yd; m
1. Number of new boat slips proposed: 0 wol slips: 0 drv slips
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FORM., 62-34 3.909(1)
POPM TITLE: JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE; Ociober 3, 1995
PART 5:
Project location (use additional sheets if needed):
County(ies) in 1 .
Section(s) 08 Township 29
Section(s) Township
Section(s) Township
Land Grant name, if applicable: NIA
Tax Parcel Identification Number: 05-29-15-00000-330-0100
Street Address, Road, or other location:69 Bay ana
City, Zip Code, if applicable: Clearwate FL 33758.4748
Range 15
Range
Range
PART 6: Describe in general terms the proposed project, system, or activity.
Replace and repair existing boat ram
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FOR A:62-343.900(1)
FORM TITLE- JONT rNVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCC PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: Odaber 3. 1995
PART 7:
A. If there have been any pro-application meetings, including on-site meetings, with regulatory staff, please list the
date(s), location(s), and names of key staff and project representatives.
]June 10 200 vra-s?plicatinn meetiuf; at FDEP 5W District oftiae; atEer>Ided_t Tor?GtancxlFL?BP), Hisha? 5unna
(Avres Associ._ es 13rendon uinto (Ayres Associat d 13r' Winchester Winchester Envi onme Asso ' tes
Tnc•).
13. Please identify by number any MSSW/Wetland Resource/ERP/ACOE Permits pending, issued or denied for
projects at the location, and any related enforcement actions.
Agency Date No_IType of Action Taken
Application
C. Note; The following information is required for projects proposed to occur in, on or over wetlands that need a
federal dredge and fill permit or an authorhatlon to use state owned submerged lands. Please provide the names,
addresses and zip codes of property owners whose property directly adjoins the project (excluding application) and/or (for
proprietary authorizations) is located within a 500 ft. radius of the applicant's land. Please attach a plan view showing the
owner's names and adjoining property lines. Attach additional sheets if necessary.
1. 2.
Florida Power Corp., Tax Dept PEF-131, P.O.Sox 14042,
St Petersburg, FL 33733.4042
3. 4.
5.
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PART B:
A_ By signing this application form, I am applying, or 1 am applying on behalf of the applicant, for the permit and
any proprietary authorizations identified above, according to the supporting data and other incidental information filed
with this application. I am familiar with the information contained In this application and represent that such irltbrmation
is true, complete and accurate. I understand this is an application and not a permit, and that work prior to approval is a
violation. I understand that this application and any permit issued or proprietary authorization issued pursuant thereto,
does not relive ine of any obligation for obtaining any other required federal, state, water management district or local
permit prior to commencement of construction. I agree, or I agree on behalf of the applicant, to operate and maintain the
permitted system unless the permitting agency autharizes transfer of the permit to a responsible operation entity. I
understand that knowingly malting any false statement or representation in this application is a violation of Section
373.430, F.S. and IS U.S.C. Section 1001,
Hisham N. Sunna
Typed/Printed Name of Applicant (If no Agent is used) or Agent (If one is so authorized below)
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Signature of Applicant/Agent -?? Date
Ayres Associates
(Corporate Title if applicable)
AN AGENT MAY SIGN ABOVE ONLY IF THE APPLICANT COMPLETES THE FOLLOWING:
B, [hereby designate and authorize the agent listed above to act on my behalf, or on behalf of my corporation, as
the agent in the processing of this application for the permit and/or proprietary authorization indicated above; and to
furnish, on request, supplemental information in support of the application- In addition, I authorize the above-listed agent
to bind me, or my corporation, to perform any requirements which may be necessary to procure the permit or authorization
indicated above. I understand that knowingly making any false statement or representation in this application is a
violation of Section 373.30, F.S. and 18 U.S.C. Se1tion 1001.
Mike Ouillen. LE, I
Name of Applicant Signature of Applican
City of CLearwa?qK - City Engfn
(Corporate Title if applicable)
Please note: The nnnllanta 91lgiwd ua re hard a convl is reaulred shove.
PERSON AUTHORIZING ACCESS TO THE PROPERTY MUST COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING:
FORMS; 42.347.900(1)
FORM TITLE: rolNr ENVIRORMPNTAL
RWOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: October 3, 1993
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C. I either own the property described in this application or I have legal authority to allow access to the property,
and I consent, after receiving prior notification, to any site visit on the property by agents or personnel from the
Department of Environmental Protection; the Water Management District and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
necessary for the review and inspection of the proposed project specified in this application. I authorize these agents or
personnel to enter the property as many times as may be necessary to make such review and Inspection. Further, I agree to
provide entry to the project site for such agents o; per to mmo. n?itaT, permitted work if a permit is granted.
n r:Ue n..tlre., a F V/?s'" 6r 1
Applicant
Date
Typed/Printed Name of Applicant
Ckty of Clearwater - City Lr gar
(Corporate Title if applicable)
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FORMA: 62.343.900(1)
FOXMTITLE: JOINT ENV1RONTMENTAt.
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
r)ATE: Ddaber 3. 1995
SECTION B
INFORMATION FOR NOTICED
GENERAL ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCE PERMITS
INSTRUCTIONS: To qualify for a Noticed General Permit (NGP) for specific activities, the project must strictly comply
with all of the terms, conditions, requirements, limitations and restrictions applicable to the desired NGP. A summary of
the types of NGP's available is contained in Attachment 2. Carefully review the rule section of the NGP for which you are
applying to ensure that your project meets the requirements of that NGP_ Please complete Section A and submit it along
with the information required in this Section (on 81/2" x 11" paper).
1. Indicate the project boundaries on a USGS quad map, reduced or enlarged as necessary to legibly show the entire
' project. If not apparent from the quad map, provide a location map (in sufficient detail to allow a person unfamiliar with
the site to find it), containing a north arrow and a graphic scale and showing the boundary of the proposed activity and
Section(s),'1'owwhip(s), and Range(s).
' 2. A legible site plan showing the fallowing features:
a) property boundaries and dimensions
b) name and location of any adjoining public streets or roads
c) location and dimensions of al I existing structures
d) label all impervious and pervious area
and Indicate their size (area)
e) the direction of drainage relative to the proposed improvements (using arrows)
1 f) locations of all proposed works
g) permanent and temporary erosion, sedimentation and turbidity controls
h) boundaries of wetlands and other surface waters, identifying open water areas
i) boundary area and volume of all temporary and permanent earthwork, including pre and post construction grades
3. Description of wetland or aquatic habitat. See attached seagrass survey
4, Construction methods and schedule, See attached conshvcdon plans. Coltsn'uotion is altticipated to commence
' in January 2009 and to be completed within 90 days.
5. Additional information that would show that you qualify for the general permit, addressing all the parameters,
thre holds and conditions required in the general permit. Errors and omissions will be identified within 30 days by the
processing agency.
6. Provide the rule section number of the NGP for which you are applying. PAC 62-341.417
7. The construction plans and supporting calculations must be signed, sealed, and dated by an appropriate registered
professional as required by the relevant statutory provisions when the design of the system requires the services of an
appropriate registered professional.
rORMN: 62-743.900(1)
FORM TITLE JOINT ENVIRONMENTAI.
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: Oerober3, 1995
' SECTION G
Application for Authorization to Use Sovereign Submerged Lands
Part 1: Sovereign Submerged Lands title information (see Attachment 5 for an explanation). Please read and answer the
applicable questions listed below;
A. I have a sovereign submerged lands title determination from the Division of State Lands which indicates that the
proposed project is NOT ON sovereign submerged lands (Please attach e copy of the title determination to the
application). Yes[:] No?
If you answered Yes to Question A and you have attached a copy of the Division of State Lands Title
Determination to this application, you do not have to answer any other questions under Pats I or It of Section
G.
D, I have a sovereign submerged lands title determination from the Division of State Lands which indicates that the
' proposed project is ON sovereign submerged lands (Please attach a copy of the title determination to the application).
Yes[] No?
• If you answered yes to question B please provide the information requested in Part Q. Your application will
be deemed incomplete until the requested information Is submitted.
' C. 1 am not sure if the proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands (please check here). ?
• If you have checked this box department staff will request that the Division of State Lands conduct a title
determination. If the title determination indicates that the proposed projector portions of the project are
located on sovereign submerged lands you will be required to submit the information requested in Part 11 of
this application. The application will be deemed incomplete until the requested information is submitted.
' D. I am not sure ifthe proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands and 1 DO NOT WISH to contest the
Department's findings (please check here). ?
' if you have checked this box refer to Part 11 of this application and provide the requested information. The
application will be deemed incomplete until the requested information is submitted.
E. It is my position that the proposed project is NOT on sovereign submerged lands (please check here)®
' If you have evidence that indicates that the proposed project is not on sovereign submerged lands please
attach the documentation to the application. If the Division of State Lands title determination indicates that
your proposed project or portion of your proposed project are on sovereign submerged lands you will be
required to provide the information requested in Part 11 of this application.
F. If you wish to contest the findings of the title determination conducted by the Division of State Lands please
contact the Department of Environmental Protection's Office of General Counsel. Your proposed project will be deemed
incomplete until either the information requested in Pad lI is submitted or a legal ruling indicates that the proposed project
is not on sovereign submerged lands.
Part 11: If you were referred to this section by Part 1, please provide this additional information. Please note that if your
' proposed project is on sovereign submerged lands and the below requested information is not provided, your application
will be considered incomplete.
A. Provide evidence of title to the subject riparian upland property in the form of a recorded deed, title insurance,
legal opinion of title, or a long-term lease which specifically includes riparian rights. Evidence submitted must
demonstrate that the application has sufficient title interest in the riparian upland property.
B. Provide a detailed statement describing the existing and proposed upland uses and activities. For commercial
uses, indicate the specific type of activity, such as marina, ship repair, dry storage (including the number of storage
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FORMT1TL6: JOrNT ENVIRONMENTAL
R$3OURC&PERMIT ArRLtCATION
DATE: October 7,,995
spaces), commercial fishing/seafood processing, Fish ramp, hotel, motel resort restaurant, office complex, manufacturing
operation, etc.
For rental operations, such as trailer or recreational vehicle parks and apartment complexes, indicate the number
of wet slip units/spaces available for rent or lease and describe operational details (e.g., are spaces rented on a month-to-
month basis or through annual leases).
For muiti-family residential developments, such as condominiums, townhomes, or subdivisions, provide the
number of living units/lots and indicate whether or not the common property (including the riparian upland property) is or
will be under the control of it homeowners association.
For projects sponsored by a local government, indicate whether or not the facilities will be open to the general
public, provide a breakdown of any fees that will be assessed, and indicate whether or not such fees will generate revenue
or will simply cover cats associates with maintaining the facilities.
C. Provide a detailed statement describing the existing and proposed activities located on or over the sovereign
submerged lands at the project site. This statement must include a description of docks and piers, types of vessels (e.g.,
commercial fishing, liveaboards, cruise ships, tour boats), length and draft of vessefs, sewage pumped facilities, fueling
facilities, boat hoists, boat ramps, travel lifts, railways, and any other structure or activities existing or proposed to be
located waterword of the mean/ordinary high water line.
if slips are existing and/or proposed, please indicate the number of powerboat slips and sailboat slips and the
percentage of those slips available to the general public on a "first come, first served" basis. This statement must include a
description of channels, borrow sites, bridges, groins, jetties, pipelines, or other utility crossings, and any other structures
or activities existing or proposed to be located waterward of the mean/ordinary high water line. For shoreline stabilization
activities, this statement must include a description of seawalls, bulkheads, riprap, filling activities, and any other structure
or activities existing or proposed to be located along the shoreline.
D. Provide the linear footage of shoreline at the mean/ordinary high water line owned by the application which
borders sovereign submerged lands.
E. Provide a recent aerial photo of the area, A scale of 1"=200' is preferred. Photos are generally available at
minimal cost from your local government property appraiset's office or from district Department of Transportation offices,
Indicate on the photo the specific location of your property/project site.
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PROPRIETARY PROJECT DESCRIPTIONS
Please check the inost applicable gytivity which gppliac to Your project(s):
FORbvtgr: 62.7a7,gtlp(1)
FORM TrrLC JOINT ENVIROTfi4LN7wL
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: October 7,1995
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? Commercial marinas (renting wet slips) including condos, etc., if 50% or more of their wet slips are available to
the general public
? Public/Local governments
? Yacht Clubs/Country Clubs (when a membership is required)
? Condominiums (requires upland ownership)
? Commercial Uplands Activity (temporary docking and/or fishing pier associated with upland revenue generating
activities, i.e., restaurants, hotels, motels) for use of the customer at not charge
? Miscellaneous Commercial Upland Enterprises where there is a charge associated with the use of overwater
structure (Charter Boats, Tour Boats. Fishing Piers)
? Ship Building/Boat Repair Service Facilities
? Commercial Fishing Related (Offloading, Seafood Processing)
? Private Single-family Residential Docking Facilities; Townhome Docking Facilities; Subdivision Docking
Facilities (upland lots privately owned)
Public Easements and Use Agreements
? Miscellaneous Public Easements and Use Agreements
? Bridge Right-0f--way (DOT, local government)
? Breakwater of groin
? Subaqueous Utility Cable (TV, telephone, electrical)
? Subaqueous Oulfall or intake
? Subaqueous Utility Water/Sewer
? Overbead Utility w/Support Structure on Sovereign Submerged Lands
? Disposal Site for Dredged Material
? Pipeline (gas)
? Borrow Site
Private Easements
® Miscellaneous Private Easements
? Bridge Right-of-way
? Breakwater Gtoin
? Subaqueous Utility Cable (TV, telephone, electrical)
? Subaqueous Outfall or Intake
L] Subaqueous Utility Water/Sewer
? Overhead Utility Grossing
? Disposal Site for Dredged Material
? Pipeline (gas)
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I°ORMIr: Q-343.9on(l)
FORM TITLE: JOINT ENVIRONMENTAL
RESOURCE PERMIT APPLICATION
DATE: October 3, 1995
Consents of Use
? Aerial Utility Crossing w/no support structures on sovereign submerged lands
? Private Dock
[] Pubiic Dock
? Multi-family Dock
? Fishing Pier (private or Multi-family)
? Private Boat Ramp
? sea Wall
? Dredge
? Maintenance Dredge
? Navigation Aids/Markers
? Artificial Reef
? Riprep
? Public Boat Ramp
? Public Fishing Pier
? Repalr/Replace Existing Public Fishing Pier
? Repair/Replace Existing Private Dock
? Repair/Replace Existing Public Dock
? Repair/Replace Existing Multi-family Dock
? Repair/Replace Existing Fishing Pier (Private or Multi-family)
? Repair/Replace Existing Private Boat Ramp
? Repair/Replace Existing Sea Wall, Revetments, or Bulkheads
? Repair/Replace/Modify structures/activities within an exiting lease, easement, management agreement or use
agrcement area or repairtreplace existing grandfathened structures
Repair/Replace Existing Public Boat Ramp
Miscellaneous
? Biscayne Bay Letters of Consistency/lneonsistency w/258.397, F.S-
? Management Agreements - Submerged lands
? Reclamation
? Purchase of Pilled, Formerly Submerged Lands
? Purchase of Reclaimed Lake Bottom
[] Treasure Salvage
? Insect Control Structures/Sweles
? Miscellaneous projects which do not fall within the activity codes listed above
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BOAT RAMP IMPROVEMENTS
CLEARWATER, FLORIDA
August 2008
Prepared by:
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INTRODUCTION
On April 15, Apri126, and May 8, 2008, Winchester Environmental Associates, Inc. (WEA)
conducted ecological field assessments of the eastern shoreline of the Clearwater Beach
Recreation Center in Clearwater Beach, Florida. These field assessments were conducted to
characterize and map the distribution ofseagrasses in the vicinity of the Center's easterly facing
boat ramp at the eastern end of Bay Esplanade (see Figure 1). This boat ramp is currently in a
state of disrepair, and the City of Clearwater proposes to repair and reconstruct it. The design of
the replacement boat ramp is being provided by Ayres Associates Inc (Ayres). Preliminary
design concepts and currently proposed dimensions of the boat ramp improvements can be found
in the 30% Preliminary Plans (Appendix A).
Standard seagrass survey protocols in the state of Florida call fbT visual surveys to be conducted
during the April - October period. The initial step in conducting such seagrass surveys is to
perform a visual reconnaissance of the study area to confirm the presence/absence of seagrasses.
If seagrasses are present, the next step is to evaluate seagrass composition and density by means
of quantitative or somi-quantitative sampiing along regularly spaced transects,
WEA conducted an initial reconnaissance of the submerged bottom along the eastern shoreline
of the Recreation Center on April 15 and 26, 2008. Although these surveys confirmed the
presence of seagrasses in the general project area, overall poor water visibility and tidal turbidity
plumes on the bottom prevented reliable evaluations of seagrass distribution. However, on May
8, 2008, water conditions were adequate to allow seagrass surveys to be conducted in accordance
with the state protocols.
METHODOLOGY
A series of east-west transects were evaluated perpendicular to the seawalUshoreline of the
Clearwater Beach Recreation Center. Transects were spaced every five feet with the transect
array starting and ending 25 feet on either side (north and south) of and including the boat ramp.
Each individual transect began at the base of the seawall or at the waterward edge of the existing
boat ramp, and extending a minimum of 50 feet east from the seawall to depths of 8.0 feet
(MLW) or greater. This represented a more intensive level of survey than called for in the State
seagrass survey protocols, but resulted in more accurate definition and mapping of seagrass
areas.
Each transect was laid out with an anchored tape measure, and then observed along its length
underwater. The beginning and end points of all seagrass patches intersecting the tape were
recorded. Seagrass coverage in each intersected seagrass patch was estimated and assigned into
a percent cover class. Based on the distribution of the seagrass patches along the transect line
and the estimated percent cover of individual seagrass patches, an average seagrass cover
estimate for the study area was calculated. This estimated seagrass cover applies to the
transacted areas actually containing seagrasses (i.e., transacts devoid ofseagrasses were not
included ht the calculated averages).
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The only seagrass occurring in the project area was shoal grass (Halodule wrightti), a species
well-adapted to colonizing disturbed areas with disturbed sediments that are too unstable for
other seagrass species. It occurs in waters too shallow and too deep for other seagrasses, and has
the widest temperature and salinity tolerances of all of the Florida seagrasses.
At the Clearwater Beach Recreation Center site, sparse shoal grass beds usually started within a
few feet of the seawall and became increasingly dense with distance from the seawall. However,
shoal grass beds extended out from the seawall only for relatively short distances - up to 20 feet
on the south side of the boat ramp and 35 feet on the north side of the boat ramp. Seagrasses
were completely absent further out from the seawall where increasing water depth and poor
water clarity apparently create conditions unsuitable even for this adaptable species. No shoal
grass was observed adjacent to or directly east of the existing boat ramp.
The overall limits ofseagrass beds within the project area are show in Figure 2, This delineation
of seagrass areas represents the outer boundary of an aggregation of patches, indicating that any
construction activities outside the mapped areas would avoid direct impacts on seagrasses. On
average, the seagrass areas shown on Figure 2 had an average cover of roughly 10 percent. it is
probable that there is some year-to-year variation in seagrass density in the project area, but it is
considered unlikely that the outer boundaries of the seagrass beds themselves change
significantly in location.
Both turbidity and sedimentation can adversely impact seagrass areas. Based on the 30%
preliminary plans proposed by Ayres, construction-related turbidity and sedimentation will be
controlled by either double turbidity curtains or a cofferdam enclosing the work area. The
specific approach used to control turbidity will be selected by the contractor, who will he
responsible to ensure that no turbidity violations occur outside the contained work area. If
double turbidity curtains are used, no dewatering of the work area will be involved but it will be
necessary for the contractor to regularly inspect and monitor the placement and effectiveness of
the turbidity curtains so that no inadvertent releases occur onto scagrass areas. This is
particularly important due to the work area being located so close to the seagrass areas. The
contractor should have an approved monitoring and management plan to ensure that the turbidity
curtains are functioning properly during the construction period. Figure 3 shows the proposed
location of the double turbidity curtain relative to the seagrass areas.
if a cofferdam is used to contain the work area the likelihood of accidental turbidity releases is
minimized, but there will be the need to treat the water pumped out of the work area during
dewatering and to make sure untreated turbid water does not drain back into the areas containing
seagrasses. The contractor should have an approved treatment and containment approach for
dealing with any water pumped out of the work area. Post-construction removal of the
cofferdam should occur only after the work area has been re-flooded and turbidity in the interior
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second party.
WITNESSETH, that the said first party, for and In consideration of the sum of
$10.40 In hand paid by the said second party, the receipt whereof Is hereby
acknowledged, does hereby remise, release and quit-claim unto the second party
forever, all the right. tkle, interest, claim and demand which the said first party has In
and to the following described tot, place or parcel of land, situate, lying and being In the
County of Pinellas, State of Florida, to wit:
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To Have and to Hold the same together with all and singular the appurtenances
thereunto belonging or in anywise appertaining, and all the estate, right, title, Interest,
lien, equity and claim whatsoever of the said first party, either in law or equity, to the
only proper use, benefit and behoof of the said second party forever.
There Is no real estate tax parcel for the property quit-claimed hereby.
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Thenf /Southerly course along West side of said channel to a point
252 fe t':uth of the South line of said Section 5, and opposite the South
b$$Eirt ty`of property belonging to Clearwater Island Bridge Company,
fice West parallel to Section line 1100 feet more or less to an
,(n rsection with the average high water line on Sand Key.
" ', ence In a Northerly course along the average high water line to point of
beginning,
?~ 3 Excepting and excluding therefrom a strip of land in front of property
deeded to City of Clearwater by Clearwater Island Bridge Company,
` Containing after above exception 35 acres more or less,
All lying adjoining to and East of property of Clearwater Island Bridge
Company on Sand Key,
Lying and being in Sections 5 and 8, Township 29 South, Range 15 East,
County of Pinellas, State of Florida,
Less and except,
A parcel of submerged lands lying adjacent to tots 5 and 8, Block 78,
Mandalay Unit # 5 according to the map or plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 20, Page 27, Public records of Pinellas County, - Florida, and
extending 200 feet into Clearwater Harbor from the easterly lot line of said
lots and lying between the extension of the northerly lot line of said Lot 6
and the southerly tot line of said Lot 5.
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F.qr D IN CONSIDERATION of the sum of One Dollar ($1.00) Cash in hand
paid, tNOpt of Which Is hereby acknowledged, BAYESPLANADEeCOL% LLC., a Florida
Ilmitsq'Ibtis?Ilty company, 627 Bay Esplanade, Clearwater, Ff. 33767 (herein "Grantor')
daes,.tt'erel?y grant and convey to the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a Florida
mu4io* corporation, on behalf of the public in general (herein "Grantee`, perpetual
e* 409A under and across the following parcel, lying and being situate In the County
pf-?las, State of Florida, to-Wlt:
?. rcel of submerged lands lying within fractional Section 5, Township 29 South, Range
last, Pinellas County, Florida, being more particularly doscribed as follows:
Commence at the Southeast corner of a portion of Lot 4, Block 87, MANDALAY REPLAT
UNIT 5, as recorded in Plat Book 20, Page 48, public records of Pinellas County. Florida,
said point being the Point of Beginning and the northerly riparian One or limits of lands
riparian to said upland, also being the terminus with the waters of Clearwater Harbor of
the northerly right-of-way line of lands conveyed to Grantee In that certain Deed recorded
in Deed Book 715, Page 333 of the public records of Pinellas County, Florida, said lands
now being identified as Bay Esplanade road right-of-wa); thence run easterly along
submerged lands extending from said point, 100 feet; thence run southerly along
submerged lands being riparian to and lying along a line 100 feet easterly and parallel to
both the teradrius of Bay Esplanade and the easterly upland boundary of that parcel of
land In which title vests in Grantee, sold parcel being Identified for tax purposes as
Pinellas County parcel 05-29-15.00000.330-0100, a distance of 150 feat; thence run
westerly parallel to the north right-of-way line of Bay Esplanade, as extended, a distance
of 100 feet to a point of connection with the easterly upland boundary of the above
referenced Grantee parcel, thence run northerly along said easterly upland boundary line
of Grantee Parcel and the upland terminus of Bay Esplanade, 150 feet to the point of
beginning, containing 16,000 square feet, more or lose, and being depicted In EXHIBIT
"A" appended hereto and by this reference made a part hereof.
Grantor conveys this easement to Grantee for reconstruction of a boat ramp at the
easterly terminus of Bay Esplanade, for other water dependent activities, and for
development of public marine recreational improvements and facilities as Grantee may deem
desirable and in the public interest, and as may be permitted by law.
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and to construct, ! stal). and maintain therein said boat ramp and other permitted
improvements and tadiltlet, and to inspect, alter and replace same from time to time as
Grantee deems na608s4ry.
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expens ?Z it vding attorney's fees, resulting from or related to use of the Easement by
Granteq, a(l ' its employees, contractors, agents, together with any and aB parties acting for
o tf of Grantee. However, nothing contained herein shag be construed to waive or %
modify provisions of Florida Statute 768.28 or the doctrine of sovereign Immunity as to
arty hereto. In addition, nothing contained herein shall be construed as consent by the
?tr to be sued by third parties in any manner arising from this grant of Easement, or as
? A,?ver of sovereign immunity as applicable. Grantor accepts no liability whatsoever for any
Os for personal injury or property damages of any nature in connection with this grant of
Grantor hereby warrants and covenants (a) that Grantor is the owner of the fee
simple estate in and to the premises in which the above-described easement is located; (b)
that Grantor has full right and lawful authority to grant and convey this easement to Grantee
and, (c) that Grantee shall have quiet and peaceful possession, use and enjoyment of this
easement. All obligations and benefits, both explicit and implied, together with the
covenants, terms, provisions and conditions herein contained shag inure and extend to, and
be obligatory upon the successors and assigns of the respective parties.
employees, 01 rs, agents, ?vitees and designees agree that all persons entering upon
the Easem?r? rtue of rights and privileges granted herein shall do so at their own risk.
To the extepi3'P?nitted by Florida Statutes 788.2$, Grantee agrees to hold Grantor harmless
from a?; atrlst claims demands actions 'ud menu In urles dame s, costs and
The easement herein granted herein shall run with the land. It Is intended to bind the
Grantor's property and to benefit the Grantee until such time as the use of the easement
premises is abandoned by Grantee, or upon termination by mutual agreement of the parties.
Each person, turn or entity accepting a conveyance of the Grantor's property or any portion
thereof, shall be bound by the terms, provisions and conditions of this Grant of Easement, as
if said person, firm or entity were original parties hereto.
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4 day of , 2007.
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instrument on behalf of sai,d tted liability company for the uses and purposes described
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ASSOCIATES
October 31, 2008
' Clerk, Water & Navigation Control Authority
315 Court Street (5 Floor)
' Clearwater, Florida 34616
Re: Clearwater Beach Boat Ramp Replacement
' This package is being submitted for the processing of a Commercial and Multi-Use Dock Permit for a City
of Clearwater Public Works project, The project consists of replacing a deteriorated public boat ramp at
the end of Bay Esplanade with a new ramp at the same location.
' The following items are submitted with this letter.
1. Signed permit application, with necessary signed-and-sealed sketches and three black and white
copies of each sketch.
' 2, $250 check for a public hearing deposit.
3. FDEP/USACOE permit. File No b2-0257722-001, dated Oct. 28, 2008., including documentation-
4. Copy of Quit-Claim Deed.
' 5. Copy of Submerged Lands Easment_ Note that construction does not extend beyond the limits of said
easement.
Please note the following:
' 1. The contractor cannot be identified at this time since the City will select one later through a
competitive bid process. Construction is anticipated to start In March 2009.
2. Amount of dreding required to install a suitable granular base for the replacement ramp is less than
100 cubic yards.
3. Approvals from FDEP and USACOE have been obtained,
' Please contact us if any additional information is needed to complete the processing of this project's
permit-
Sincerely,
Ayres Associates Inc
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Hisham Suhna, P.E.
Project Manager
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Table of Contents.
CONTRACT BOND ................................................................ .....................................................1
CONTRACT ............................................................................. ..................................................... 3
CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT FOR FINAL PAYMENT ..................................................... 6
PROPOSAL BOND ................................................................. ..................................................... 7
AFFIDAVIT ............................................................................. ..................................................... 8
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT ......................................... ...................................................... 9
PROPOSAL ............................................................................. ....................................................10
CITY OF CLEARWATER ADDENDUM SHEET ............. ....................................................13
BIDDER'S PROPOSAL ......................................................... .................................................... 15
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FOND NUMBER: 10-6966
CONTRACT E ND
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF PMELLAS
KNOW ALL NiEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we CUS OM BUILT _MARINE
CbNSTRUCTION. INC. Contractor and FIRS SEALORD SURETY. INC. (Surety) whose
' home address is 49011 HE 17T"W Y, J E A304. FT. LAUDERD E. FLORIDA 33309,
HEREINAFTER CALLED THE "SuzaV, are held and firmly bound into the City of Clearwater,
Florida (hereinafter called the "Owner") in the peel sum of, ONE HUNDRED FI]N"MSIX
THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY CENTS
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($156,495.90) for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrator's,
successors, and assigns for the faithful performance of a certain written contract, dated the: day
1
of 2010, entered into between the Contractor and the City of Clearwater for:
CLEARWATER BOAT RAMP 06-0049-MA
a copy of which said contract is incorporated herein by reference and is made a part hereof as if fully
1 copied herein..
NOW THEREFORE, THE CONDMONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, that if the
Contractor shall in all respects comply with the terms and conditions of said contract, including the
one-year guarantee of material and labor, and his obligations thereunder, including the contract
' documents (which include the Advertisement for Bids, Form of Proposal, Form of Contract, Form of
Surety Bond, Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions and Technical Specifications) and the
?. Plans and Specifications therein referred to and made a part thereof, and such alterations as may be
made in said Plans and Specifications as them provided for, and shall indemnify and save harmless
the said Owner against and from all costs, expenses, damages, injury or conduct, want of care or
skill, negligence or default, including patent ainfringemrents on the part of the said Contractor agents
' or employees, in the execution or performance of said contract,' including errors in the plans
Aun ished by the Contractor, and further, if such "Contractor" or "Contractors" shall promptly make
payments to all persons supplying him, them or it, labor, material, and supplies used directly or
' indirectly by said Contractor, Contractors, Sub-Contractor, or Sub-Contractors, in the prosecution of
the work provided for in said Contract, this obligation shall be void, otherwise, the Contractor and
Surety jointly and severally agree to pay to the Owner any difference between the sum to which the
' said Contractox would be entitled on the completion of the Contract, and that which the Owner may
be obliged to pay for the completion of said work by contract or otherwise, & any damages, direct or
indirect, or consequential, which said Owner may s0stain on account of such work, or on account of
1 the failure of the said Contractor to properly and in all things, keep and execute all the provisions of
said contract.
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(2)
And the said Contractor and Surety hereby fwrther bind themselves, their successors, executors,
administrators, and assigns, jointly and severally, that they will amply and fully protect the said
Owner against, and will pay any and all amounts, damages, costs and judgments which may be
recovered against or which the Owner may be called upon to pay to any person or corporation by
reason of any damages arising from the performance of said work, or of the repair or maintenance
thereof, or the manner of doing the same or the neglect of the said Contractor or his agents or
servants or the improper peribrmance of the said work by the Contractor or his agents or servants, or
the infringements of any patent rights by reason of the use of any material furnished or work done; as
aforesaid, or otherwise.
And the said Contractor and Surety hereby f inter bind themselves, their successors, -heirs,
executors, administrators, and assigns, jointly and severally, to repay the owner any sum which the
Owner may be compelled to pay because of any lien for labor material furnished for the work,
embraced by said Contract.
And the said Surety, for the value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of
time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or
the specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it
does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of
the contract or to the work or to the specifications.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness the hands and seals of the parties hereto-this- 23
day of June 201;
A T:
ail.
Robert Barra Florida Resident Agent
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CUS OM BUILT ME CO SN TRUCTION INC.
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ATrOENEY-IN-FACT
Robert Barra
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PUBLIC WORKS BOND FINAL CONTRACT PRICE
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THIS IS THE FRONT PAGE OF THIS PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND
ISSUED IN COMPLIANCE WITH CHAPTER s255.05 FLORIDA STATUTES.
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BOND NO. 10-6966
CONTRACTOR NAME: Custom Built Marine Construction, Inc.
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CONTRACTOR ADDRESS: 1321 SE Decker Avenue
Stuart, FL 34994
' CONTRACTOR PHONE NO.
SURETY COMPANY:
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(772)-288-4254
First Sealord Surety, Inc,
4901 NW 17 Way, Ste 304
Ft Lauderdalg, FL 33309 (954-V351-2030
OWNERNAME: City of Clearwater
' OWNER ADDRESS: 100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
' OWNER PHONE NO.
OBLIGEE NAME:(If contracting entity
is different from the owner, the contracting public
entity)
' OBLIGEE ADDRESS:
' OBLIGEE PHONE NO.
BOND AMOUNT: $156,495.90
CONTRACT NO. (If Applicable) 0 6- 0 0 4 9 MA
' DESCRIPTION OF WORK: Clearwater Boat Ramp
PROJECT LOCATION: Clearwater, FL
LEGAL DESCRIPTION:
' FRONT PAGE
(ALL OTHER BOND PAGES ARE DEEMED SUBSEQUENT TO THIS PAGE REGARDLESS OF ANY
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CONTRACT
This CONTRACT made and entered into this day of , 2010 by and between the
City of Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation, here' fte designated as the "City", and
CUSTOM BUILT MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC. o the City of STUART, County of
MARTIN and State of FLORIDA hereinafter designated as the "Contractor".
WITNESSETH:
' That the parties to this contract each in consideration of the undertakings, promises and agreements
on the part of the other herein contained, do hereby undertake, promise and agree as follows:
The Contractor, and his or its successors, assigns, executors or administrators, in consideration of the
sums of money as herein after set forth to be paid by the City and to the Contractor, shall and will at
their own cost and expense perform all labor, furnish all materials, tools and equipment for the
' following:
' CLEARWATER BOAT RAMP (06-0049-MA) FOR THE SUM OF: ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY-SIX THOUSAND - FOUR HUNDRED NINETY-FIVE DOLLARS AND NINETY
CENTS ($156,495.90)
' In accordance with such proposal and technical supplemental specifications and such other special
provisions and drawings, if any, which will be submitted by the City, together with any
advertisement, instructions to bidders, general conditions, proposal and bond, which may be hereto
attached, and any drawings if any, which may be herein referred to, are hereby made a part of this
contract, and all of said work to be performed and completed by the contractor and its successors and
' assigns shall be fully completed in a good and workmanlike manner to the satisfaction of the City.
If the Contractor should fail to comply with any of the terms, conditions, provisions or stipulations as
contained herein within the time specified for completion of the work to be performed by the
Contractor, then the City, may at its option, avail itself of any or all remedies provided on its behalf
and shall have the right to proceed to complete such work as Contractor is obligated to perform in
' accordance with the provisions as contained herein.
THE CONTRACTOR AND HIS OR ITS SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS DOES HEREBY
' AGREE TO ASSUME THE DEFENSE OF ANY LEGAL ACTION WHICH MAY BE
BROUGHT AGAINST THE CITY AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTOR'S ACTIVITIES
' ARISING OUT OF THIS CONTRACT AND FURTHERMORE, IN CONSIDERATION OF
THE TERMS, STIPULATIONS AND CONDITIONS AS CONTAINED HEREIN, AGREES
TO HOLD THE CITY FREE AND HARMLESS FROM ANY AND ALL CLAIMS FOR
' DAMAGES, COSTS OF SUITS, JUDGMENTS OR DECREES RESULTING FROM ANY
CLAIMS MADE UNDER THIS CONTRACT AGAINST THE CITY OR THE
CONTRACTOR OR THE CONTRACTOR'S SUB-CONTRACTORS, AGENTS, SERVANTS
OR EMPLOYEES RESULTING FROM ACTIVITIES BY THE AFOREMENTIONED
CONTRACTOR, SUB-CONTRACTOR, AGENT SERVANTS OR EMPLOYEES.
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CONTRACT
(2)
In addition to the foregoing provisions, the Contractor agrees to conform to the following requirements:
' In connection with the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees not to
discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, sex, religion, color, or
national origin. The aforesaid provision shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
' employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; lay-off or
termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including
apprenticeship. The Contractor agrees to post hereafter in conspicuous places, available for employees
or applicants for employment, notices to be provided by the contracting officer setting forth the
provisions of the non-discrimination clause.
' The Contractor further agrees to insert the foregoing provisions in all contracts hereunder, including
contracts or agreements with labor unions and/or worker's representatives, except sub-contractors for
standard commercial supplies or raw materials.
' It is mutually agreed between the parties hereto that time is of the essence of this contract, and in the
event that the work to be performed by the Contractor is not completed within the time stipulated
' herein, it is then further agreed that the City may deduct from such sums or compensation as may be
due to the Contractor the sum of $1.000.00 per day for each day that the work to be performed by the
Contractor remains incomplete beyond the time limit specified herein, which sum of $1,000.00 per
' day shall only and solely represent damages which the City has sustained by reason of the failure of
the Contractor to complete the work within the time stipulated, it being further agreed that this sum is
' not to be construed as a penalty but is only to be construed as liquidated damages for failure of the
Contractor to complete and perform all work within the time period as specified in this contract.
It is further mutually agreed between the City and the Contractor that if, any time after the execution of
' this contract and the surety bond which is attached hereto for the faithful performance of the terms and
conditions as contained herein by the Contractor, that the City shall at any time deem the surety or
' sureties upon such performance bond to be unsatisfactory or if, for any reason, the said bond ceases to
be adequate in amount to cover the performance of the work the Contractor shall, at his or its own
expense, within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice from the City to do so, furnish an additional
1 bond or bonds in such term and amounts and with such surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the
City. If such an event occurs, no further payment shall be made to the Contractor under the terms and
provisions of this contract until such new or additional security bond guaranteeing the faithful
' performance of the work under the terms hereof shall be completed and furnished to the City in a form
satisfactory to it.
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CONTRACT
(3)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to the agreement have hereunto set their hands and seals and
have executed this Agreement, in duplicate, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF CLEARWATER
IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FLORIDA
By: f,, A
William B. Horne, lI
City Manager
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By: -.??
Frank Hibbard,
Mayor-Councilmember
(Contractor must indicate whether Corporation,
Partnership, Company or Individual.)
(The person signing shall, in his own
handwriting, sign the Principal's name, his own
name, and his title; where the person is signing
' for a Corporation, he must, by Affidavit, show
his authority to bind the Corporation).
D??N?CI1 IyQ??lv,,
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Attest:
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C a E. Goudeau,
Ci lerk
Ap ov as to orm
Camilo Soto
Assistant City Attorney
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CONTRACTOR'S AFFIDAVIT FOR FINAL PAYMENT
(CORPORATION FORM)
' STATE OF VV2 l 01+
COUNTY OF W,?i i
On this day personally appeared be ore me, the undersigned authority, duly authorized to
administer oaths and take acknowledgments, bq-V1 D [?aT!'Igdyl'_, who after being duly sworn,
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deposes and says:
That he is the
(TITLE) of CUSTOM BUILT
MARINE CONSTRUCTION. INC. a Florida Corporation, with its principal place of business
located at 1321 SE DECKER AVENUE STUART FLORIDA 34994 (herein, the "Contractor").
That the Contractor was the general contractor under a contract executed on the day of
2010, with the CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, a municipal corporation, as
Owner, and that the Contractor was to perform the construction of
CLEARWATER BOAT RAMP 06-0049-MA
That said work has now been completed and the Contractor has paid and discharged all sub-contractors,
laborers and material men in connection with said work and there are no liens outstanding of any nature
nor any debts or obligations that might become a lien or encumbrance in connection with said work
against the described property.
' That he is making this affidavit pursuant to the reqtucements of Chapter 713, Florida Statutes,
and upon consideration of the payment of*)S?(Final Full Amount of Contract) in
full satisfaction and discharge of said contract.
That the Owner is hereby released from any claim which might arise out of said Contract.
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The word "liens" as used in this affidavit shall mean any and all arising under the operation of
the Florida Mechanic's Lien Law as set forth in Chapter 713, Florida Statutes.
Sworn and subscribed to before me CUSTOM BUILT MARINE CONSTRUCTION, INC.
10)9 AFFIANT
ThisPO day of,-)U A-a.. , 2010
.
J AARY i6c = c°?15, a,;.. L
My Commission Expires: #DU748723
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PRESIDENT
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PROPOSAL BOND
(Not to be filled out if a certified check is submitted)
, are held and firmly bound unto
the City of Clearwater, Florida, in the sum of
Dollars ($ ) (being a minimum of 10% of Contractor's total bid amount) for the payment of
which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
The condition of the above obligation is such that if the attached Proposal of
' as Principal, and as
Surety, for work specified as:
all as stipulated in said Proposal, by doing all work incidental thereto, in accordance with the plans and
specifications provided herefor, all within Pinellas County, is accepted and the contract awarded to the
above named bidder, and the said bidder shall within ten days after notice of said award enter into a
contract, in writing, and furnish the required Performance Bond with surety or sureties to be approved
by the City Manager, this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall be in full force and virtue by
law and the full amount of this Proposal Bond will be paid to the City as stipulated or liquidated
damages.
Signed this day of 12010.
(Principal must indicate whether
corporation, partnership, company
or individual)
Principal
The person signing shall, in his own
handwriting, sign the Principal's By:
name, his own name and his title; Title
the person signing for a corporation
must, by affidavit, show his authority
to bind the corporation.
Surety
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KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
as Principal, and
as Surety, who's address is _
That we, the undersigned,
9/24/2008
AFFIDAVIT
(To be filled in and executed if the bidder is a corporation)
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF
being duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is
Secretary of
a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, and having
its principal office at:
Street & Number City County State
Affiant further says that he is familiar with the records, minute books and by-laws of
(Name of Corporation)
Affiant further says that is
(Officer's Name) (Title)
of the corporation, is duly authorized to sign the Proposal for
for said corporation by virtue of
(state whether a provision of by laws or a Resolution of the Board of
Directors. If by Resolution give date of adoption).
Sworn to before me this
Affiant
day of , 2010.
Notary Public
Type/print/stamp name of Notary
Title or rank, and Serial No., if any
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STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
of
being, first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is
the party making the foregoing Proposal or Bid; that such Bid is genuine and not collusive or sham: that
said bidder is not financially interested in or otherwise affiliated in a business way with any other bidder
on the same contract; that said bidder has not colluded, conspired, connived, or agreed, directly or
indirectly, with any bidders or person, to put in a sham bid or that such other person shall refrain from
bidding, and has not in any manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion, or
communication or conference, with any person, to fix the bid price or affiant or any other bidder, or to
fix any overhead, profit or cost element of said bid price, or that of any other bidder, or to secure any
advantage against the City of Clearwater, Florida, or any person or persons interested in the proposed
contract; and that all statements contained in said proposal or bid are true; and further, that such bidder
has not directly or indirectly submitted this bid, or the contents thereof, or divulged information or data
relative thereto to any association or to any member or agent thereof.
Afant
Sworn to and subscribed before me this day of .2010.
Notary Public
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PROPOSAL
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TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, for
CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP (06-0049-MA)
' and doing such other work incidental thereto, all in accordance with the contract documents, marked
CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP (06-0049-MA)
Every bidder must take notice of the fact that even though his proposal be accepted and the documents
' signed by the bidder to whom an award is made and by those officials authorized to do so on behalf of
the City of Clearwater, Florida, that no such award or signing shall be considered a binding contract
without a certificate from the Finance Director that funds are available to cover the cost of the work to
be done, or without the approval of the City Attorney as to the form and legality of the contract and all
the pertinent documents relating thereto having been approved by said City Attorney; and such bidder is
hereby charged with this notice.
The signer of the Proposal, as bidder, also declares that the only person, persons, company or parties
interested in this Proposal, are named in this Proposal, that he has carefully examined the
Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Contract Specifications, Plans, Supplemental Specifications,
General Conditions, Special Provisions, and Contract Bond, that he or his representative has made such
investigation as is necessary to determine the character and extent of the work and he proposes and
' agrees that if the Proposal be accepted, he will contract with the City of Clearwater, Florida, in the form
of contract; hereto annexed, to provide the necessary labor, materials, machinery, equipment, tools or
apparatus, do all the work required to complete the contract within the time mentioned in the General
Conditions and according to the requirements of the City of Clearwater, Florida, as herein and
hereinafter set forth, and furnish the required surety bonds for the following prices to wit:
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PROPOSAL
(2)
If the foregoing Proposal shall be accepted by the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the undersigned shall
fail to execute a satisfactory contract as stated in the Advertisement herein attached, then the City may,
at its option determine that the undersigned has abandoned the contract, and thereupon this Proposal
shall be null and void, and the certified check or bond accompanying this Proposal, shall be forfeited to
become the property of the City of Clearwater, Florida, and the full amount of said check shall be
retained by the City, or if the Proposal Bond be given, the full amount of such bond shall be paid to the
City as stipulated or liquidated damages; otherwise, the bond or certified check accompanying this
Proposal, or the amount of said check, shall be returned to the undersigned as specified herein.
Attached hereto is a bond or certified check on
Bank, for the sum of
(being a minimum of 10% of Contractor's total bid amount).
The full names and residences of all persons and parties interested in the foregoing bid are as follows:
(If corporation, give the names and addresses of the President and Secretary. If firm or partnership, the
names and addresses of the members or partners. The Bidder shall list not only his name but also the
name of any person with whom bidder has any type of agreement whereby such person's improvements,
enrichment, employment or possible benefit, whether sub-contractor, materialman, agent, supplier, or
employer is contingent upon the award of the contract to the bidder).
NAMES: ADDRESSES.
Signature of Bidder:
(The bidder must indicate whether Corporation, Partnership, Company or Individual).
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PROPOSAL
(3)
The person signing shall, in his own handwriting, sign the Principal's name, his own name and his title.
Where the person signing for a corporation is other than the President or Vice-President, he must, by
affidavit, show his authority, to bind the corporation.
Principal:
By: Title:
Business Address of Bidder:
City and State:
Dated at
Zip Code
this day of , A.D., 2010.
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CITY OF CLEARWATER
ADDENDUM SHEET
PROJECT: CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP 06-0049-MA
Acknowledgment is hereby made of the following addenda received since issuance of Plans and
Specifications.
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
Addendum No. Date:
(Name of Bidder)
(Signature of Officer)
(Title of Officer)
(Date)
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PROPOSAL
(4)
PROJECT: CLEARWATER BEACH BOAT RAMP (PROJECT NO. 06-0049-MA)
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION FP%T_ UNIT ITNIT OTY. PRICE TnTA1.
1 MOBILIZATION LS 1.00
PROVIDE ENVIRONMENTAL AND
2 EROSION CONTROL, INCLUDING DOUBLE I,S 1.00
FLOATING TURBIDITY BARRIER,
CLEARING & GRUBBING (REMOVE &
3 DISPOSE OF EXISTING CONCRETE RAMP, LS 1.00
ETC.
EXCAVATE, REMOVE & DISPOSE OF ANY
4 UNSUITABLE MATERIAL, CONCRETE, CY 166.00
ROCKS-DEBRIS, ETC.
PLACE & COMPACT #57 - CRUSHED
5 STONE BASE AND STABILIZE BEDDING TN 63.00
TRUCK MEASURE
PLACE & COMPACT #57 - CRUSHED
6 GRANITE BASE AND STABILIZE BEDDING TN 126.00
TRUCK MEASURE
PLACE & COMPACT- STONE RUBBLE
7 RIPRAP AND STABILIZE (TRUCK "I'N 70.00
MEASURE
FURNISH & INSTALL COMPLETE
"SHORETEC BD" (OR APPROVED EQUAL)
8 CLOSED CELL ARTICULATING BLOCK SF 1,363,00
MAT INCLUDING GEOTEXTILE,
ANCHORS ETC.
POUR-IN-PLACE 6" NEW CONCRETE RAMP
9 INCLUDING 1/2" EXPANSION JOINTS, CY 17.00
THICKENED EDGES, AND TWO CONCRETE
CLOSURES
10 EPOXY COATED REINFORCEMENT (FOR LB 2,320.00
6" NEW CONCRETE RAMP
MISCELLANEOUS WORK INCLUDING
REPLACEMENT OF SHEET PILE CAP AND
11 SIDEWALK, NEW SECTION OF HANDRAIL, LS 1.00
CLEANING BARNACLES ON SEAWALL,
SEALING JOINTS ETC.
12 MAINTAIN PEDESTRIAN, VEHICULAR LS 1.00
AND BOAT TRAFFIC CONTROL
13 PREPARE, INSTALL & MANAGE PROJECT EA 1.00
SIGN(S)
SUBTOTAL
14 10% CONTINGENCY LS 1.00
BID TOTAL
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BIDDER'S PROPOSAL
PROJECT: CLEARWATER BEACH BAOT RAMP 06-0049-MA
CONTRACTOR:
BIDDER'S GRAND TOTAL $
BIDDER'S GRAND TOTAL
(Words)
THE BIDDER'S GRAND TOTAL ABOVE IS HIS TOTAL BID BASED ON HIS UNIT PRICES
AND LUMP SUM PRICES AND THE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES REQUIRED FOR EACH
SECTION. THIS FIGURE IS FOR INFORMATION ONLY AT THE TIME OF OPENING
BIDS. THE CITY WILL MAKE THE TABULATION FROM THE UNIT PRICES AND
LUMP SUM PRICE BID. IF THERE IS AN ERROR IN THE TOTAL BY THE BIDDER, IT
SHALL BE CHANGED AS ONLY THE UNIT PRICES AND LUMP SUM PRICE SHALL
GOVERN.
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