MANDALAY PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - 17-0051-ENMandalay Pedestrian Bridge
Replacement Project # 17 -0051 -EN
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS &
SPECIFICATIONS
Prepared for
CLEARWATER
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL • BAY TO BEACH
Bid Phase
April 2019
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INVITATION TO BID
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Project # 17 -0051 -EN
Documents and plans for Project # 17 -0051 -EN
are available at www.myclearwater.com/bid.
The work includes: the removal and replacement of the
existing pedestrian bridge with a pre -fabricated
aluminum bridge structure.
Recommended Pre -Bid Conference:
April 24, 2019 @ l0am
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756
Conference Room # 130
Pre -qualification DEADLINE: May 1, 2019 @ 9am
Category: Bridge Construction & Modification for
$500,000
Bids DUE: May 15, 2019 @ 1pm
City of Clearwater, Project # 17 -0051 -EN
Purchasing Office, 3rd Floor
100 S. Myrtle Ave, Clearwater, FL 33756-5520
Issued by: Alyce Benge CPPO, Purchasing Manager
For additional information contact Engineering Dept.:
727-562-4750
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Table of Contents
SECTION II
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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 7
20. TRENCH SAFETY ACT 8
21. CONSTRUCTION SITE EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
MANAGEMENT MEASURES 9
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1. COPIES OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS
1.1. Complete sets of the Bidding Documents are accessible through the City of Clearwater
website at address: www.myclearwater.com/bid. Price of Contract Documents and Plans, as
indicated on the DVC Marketing Plan Room, reflects reproduction costs only, which is non-
refundable. Bidding Documents may include, but aren't limited to, plans, specifications, bond
forms, contract form, affidavits, bid/proposal form and Addendums.
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.
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. An application
package for pre -qualification may be obtained by contacting the City of Clearwater,
Engineering Department, P.O. Box 4748, Clearwater, Florida 33758-4748 (mailing address);
100 South Myrtle Avenue, Clearwater, Florida 33756-5520 (street address) or by phone at
(727) 562-4750. Pre -qualification requirement information is also available on the City of
Clearwater Website at address:
www.myclearwater.com/government/city-departments/engineering/construction-
management.
Contractors wanting to pre -qualify to bid on a project as a General Contractor must do so two
weeks (ten work days) prior to the bid opening date. Bidders currently pre -qualified by the
City do not have to make reapplication. It is the Contractor's responsibility to confirm pre -
qualification status before a Bid Opening.
The Contractor shall provide copies of the current Contractor License/Registration with the
State of Florida and Pinellas County in the bid response.
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 in writing of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents.
3.2. For the purposes of bidding or construction, bidder may rely upon the accuracy of the
technical data contained in 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,
but not upon non-technical data, interpretations or opinions contained therein or for the
completeness thereof. 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 preparation of the Contract Documents, may
be relied upon by Bidder for accuracy of the technical data contained in such drawings but
not upon the completeness thereof for the purposes of bidding or construction.
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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 in
writing to the Engineer. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Engineer
in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda, via the Jiffy Reprographics Plan
Room to all parties recorded by the Plan Room as plan holders having received the Bidding
Documents. Questions received after the time frame specified on the pre-bid meeting agenda,
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.
4.2. Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by the
City or Engineer.
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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 cashier's check or a Proposal/Bid Bond (on form provided in Section V) issued
by a surety meeting the requirements of the General Conditions.
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 Florida.
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, Section V.
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 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
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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 he has reasonable objection.
10. BID/PROPOSAL FORM
10.1. The Bid/Proposal Form is included with the Contract Documents and shall be printed in ink
or typewritten. All blanks on the Bid/Proposal Forms must be completed. Unit Prices shall be
to no more than two decimal points in dollars and cents. The Bidder must state in the
Bid/Proposal Form in words and numerals without delineation's, alterations or erasures, the
price for which they 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 sealed 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. Bids in any other form will not be
accepted.
11.2. The sealed bid envelope shall contain, but not be limited to, the Proposal/Bid Bond and
corresponding Power of Attorney, Affidavit, Non Collusion Affidavit, Proposal (pages one
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and two), Addendum Sheet, Bidder's Proposal, and Scrutinized Companies and Business
Operations with Cuba and Syria Certification Form.
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. The City reserves the
right to decide which bid is deemed to be the lowest and best in the interest of the public.
14. DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDER
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.
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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
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 purchased by the City and
incorporated into the WORK. The City of Clearwater reserves the right to implement the
Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) Option, as may be indicated in the Scope of Work Description
in Section IV — Technical Specifications and as defined in Section III — General Conditions.
17. IDENTICAL TIE BIDSNENDOR 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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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 altemate bid items in the
best interest of the City, however, unless otherwise specified all work awarded will be
awarded to only one Contractor.
18.5. The successful bidder/contractor will be required to comply with Section 119.0701, Florida
Statutes (2014), specifically to:
(a) Keep and maintain public records that ordinarily and necessarily would be required
by the City of Clearwater in order to perform the service;
(b) Provide the public with access to public records on the same terms and conditions
that the City of Clearwater would provide the records and at a cost that does not
exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law;
(c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law; and
(d) Meet all requirements for retaining public records and transfer, at no cost, to the City
of Clearwater all public records in possession of the contractor upon termination of
the contract and destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or confidential
and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. All records stored
electronically must be provided to the public agency in a format that is compatible
with the information technology systems of the City of Clearwater.
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,
whichever 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 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.
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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 of Clearwater Engineering
Environmental Division and EPA websites to help address construction -related Best
Management Practices.
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SECTION III
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Table of Contents:
1. DEFINITIONS 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 6
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 REQUIREMENTS 9
5.2.1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE 9
5.2.2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE 10
5.2.3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY INSURANCE10
5.2.4. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/MALPRACTICE/ERRORS OR OMISSIONS
INSURANCE 10
5.2.5. CON TRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT/INLAND MARINE/PROPERTY INSURANCE ...10
5.2.6. BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE 10
5.3. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS 10
5.4. WAIVER OF RIGHTS 11
6. CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITIES 12
6.1. SUPERVISION AND SUPERINTENDENCE 12
6.2. LABOR, MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT 12
6.3. SUBSTITUTES AND "OR EQUAL" ITEMS 13
6.4. SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS 14
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6.5. USE OF PREMISES 14
6.5.1. 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 18
6.11.1. SHOP DRAWINGS, SAMPLES, RFIs, AND SUBMITTAL REVIEW 18
6.11.2. AS -BUILT DRAWINGS 19
6.11.3. CAD STANDARDS 21
6.11.4. DELIVERABLES 22
6.12. CONTRACTOR'S GENERAL WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE 23
6.13. CONTINUING THE WORK 23
6.14. INDEMNIFICATION 23
6.15. CHANGES IN COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION 24
6.16. PUBLIC RECORDS 24
7. OTHER WORK 25
7.1. RELATED WORK AT SITE 25
7.2. COORDINATION 25
8. OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY 25
9. OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
26
9.1. OWNERS REPRESENTATIVE 26
9.2. CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS 26
9.3. REJECTING OF DEFECTIVE WORK 26
9.4. SHOP DRAWINGS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PAYMENTS 27
9.5. DECISIONS ON DISPUTES 27
9.6. LIMITATIONS ON OWNER REPRESENTATIVE'S RESPONSIBILITIES 28
10. CHANGES IN THE WORK 28
11. CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE 29
11.1. CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT PRICE 29
11.2. ALLOWANCES AND FINAL CONTRACT PRICE ADJUSTMENT 30
11.3. UNIT PRICE WORK 31
12. CHANGES IN THE CONTRACT TIME 31
13. TESTS AND INSPECTIONS, CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK 32
13.1. TESTS AND INSPECTION 32
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13.2. UNCOVERING THE WORK 33
13.3. OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE MAY STOP THE WORK 33
13.4. CORRECTION OR REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE WORK 33
13.5. WARRANTY/CORRECTION PERIOD 33
13.6. ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK 34
13.7. OWNER MAY CORRECT DEFECTIVE WORK 34
14. PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION 35
14.1. APPLICATION FOR PROGRESS PAYMENT 35
14.2. CONTRACTOR'S WARRANTY OF TITLE 35
14.3. REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS 36
14.4. PARTIAL UTILIZATION 37
14.5. FINAL INSPECTION 37
14.6. FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT 37
14.7. FINAL PAYMENT AND ACCEPTANCE 38
14.8. WAIVER OF CLAIMS 38
15. SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION 38
15.1. OWNER MAY SUSPEND THE WORK 38
15.2. OWNER MAY TERMINATE 39
15.3. CONTRACTOR MAY STOP WORK OR TERMINATE 40
16. DISPUTE RESOLUTION 40
17. MISCELLANEOUS 41
17.1. SUBMITTAL AND DOCUMENT FORMS 41
17.2. GIVING NOTICE 41
17.3. NOTICE OF CLAIM 41
17.4. PROFESSIONAL FEES AND COURT COSTS INCLUDED 41
17.5. ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT 41
17.6. RENEWAL OPTION 41
17.7. ROLL -OFF CONTAINERS AND/OR DUMPSTERS 41
18. ORDER AND LOCATION OF THE WORK 42
19. MATERIAL USED 42
20. CONFLICT BETWEEN PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS 42
21. OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE (ODP) 42
21.1. SALES TAX SAVINGS 42
21.2. TITLE AND OWNER RISK 42
21.3. CONTRACTOR'S RECEIPT OF MATERIALS 43
21.4. ODP RECORDS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION 43
22. RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF CONSTRUCTION 44
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22.1. GENERAL 44
22.2. EXAMPLE 45
23. PROJECT INFORMATION SIGNS 45
23.1. SCOPE AND PURPOSE 45
23.2. PROJECT SIGN, FIXED OR PORTABLE 46
23.3. FIXED SIGN 46
23.4. PORTABLE SIGNS 46
23.5. SIGN COLORING 46
23.6. SIGN PLACEMENT 46
23.7. SIGN MAINTENANCE 46
23.8. TYPICAL PROJECT SIGN 47
24. AWARD OF CONTRACT, WORK SCHEDULE AND GUARANTEE.47
25. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH
CUBA AND SYRIA CERTIFICATION FORM AND ISRAEL
CERTIFICATION FORM 48
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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.
Agent
Architect, engineer or other outside agency, consultant or person acting on behalf of the
City.
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
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
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
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 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
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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.
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.
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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.
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 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.
Owner's Representative
Designee of the Owner with authority to act on behalf of the Owner during construction.
Person
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.
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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
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
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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.
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 one (1) copy 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. Pursuant to Section
255.05(1)(b), Florida Statutes, the Notice to Proceed cannot be issued until Contractor provides
City with a certified copy of the recorded bond issued by the Pinellas County Clerk of Court.
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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.
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
After Contract has been fully executed 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.
The Contractor shall submit to the Owner's Representative prior to the Notice to Proceed, 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 the preconstruction
conference and such date can be inserted into the schedule at that time. The Contractor shall also
submit 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 submit to the Owner's Representative prior to the Notice to Proceed, a
completed Emergency Call List, a completed Authorized Signature List, and Verification of Illegal
Discharge Construction Site Training.
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
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constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or equipment 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, rights of entry 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
Sunshine State One Call of Florida prior to any excavation per State regulations and to notify any
utility owners who are not a member of the Sunshine State One Call of Florida prior to any
excavation. The Sunshine State One Call of Florida 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, unless otherwise noted in the Contract, 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 time on the project. All time shall be computed in one-hour increments with
a minimum charge of one hour.
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5. BONDS AND INSURANCE
5.1. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BOND/CONTRACT BOND
Contractor shall furnish a Performance and Payment Bond pursuant to Section 255.05, Florida
Statutes in an amount 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 in Section V 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 REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor shall, at its own cost and expense, acquire and maintain (and cause any sub-
contractors, representatives or agents to acquire and maintain) during the term with the City,
sufficient insurance to adequately protect the respective interest of the parties. Coverage shall be
obtained with a carrier having an AM Best Rating of A -VII or better. In addition, the City has the
right to review the Contractor's deductible or self-insured retention and to require that it be reduced
or eliminated.
Specifically, the Contractor must carry the following minimum types and amounts of insurance on
an occurrence basis or in the case of coverage that cannot be obtained on an occurrence basis, then
coverage can be obtained on a claims -made basis with a minimum four (4) year tail following the
termination or expiration of this Agreement:
The following insurance limits may be achieved by a combination of primary and umbrella/excess
liability policies.
5.2.1. COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE
Commercial General Liability Insurance coverage, including but not limited to, premises
operations, products/completed operations, products liability, contractual liability, advertising
injury, personal injury, death, and property damage in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one
million dollars) per occurrence and $2,000,000 (two million dollars) general aggregate.
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5.2.2. COMMERCIAL AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE
Commercial Automobile Liability Insurance coverage for any owned, non -owned, hired or
borrowed automobile is required in the minimum amount of $1,000,000 (one million dollars)
combined single limit.
5.2.3. WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND EMPLOYER'S LIABILITY
INSURANCE
Statutory Workers' Compensation Insurance coverage in accordance with the laws of the State of
Florida, and Employer's Liability Insurance in the minimum amount of $100,000 (one hundred
thousand dollars) each employee each accident, $100,000 (one hundred thousand dollars) each
employee by disease and $500,000 (five hundred thousand dollars) aggregate by disease with
benefits afforded under the laws of the State of Florida. Coverage should include Voluntary
Compensation, Jones Act, and U.S. Longshoremen's and Harbor Worker's Act coverage where
applicable. Coverage must be applicable to employees, contractors, subcontractors, and
volunteers, if any.
5.2.4. PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY/MALPRACTICE/ERRORS OR
OMISSIONS INSURANCE
Professional Liability/Malpractice/Errors or Omissions Insurance coverage appropriate for the
type of business engaged in by the Contractor with minimum limits of $1,000,000 (one million
dollars) per occurrence. If a claims -made form of coverage is provided, the retroactive date of
coverage shall be no later than the inception date of claims -made coverage, unless prior policy was
extended indefinitely to cover prior acts. Coverage shall be extended beyond the policy year either
by a supplemental extended reporting period (ERP) of as great a duration as available, and with
no less coverage and with reinstated aggregate limits, or by requiring that any new policy provide
a retroactive date no later than the inception date of claims -made coverage.
5.2.5. CONTRACTOR'S EQUIPMENT/INLAND MARINE/PROPERTY
INSURANCE
If Contractor is using its own property in connection with the performance of its obligations under
this Agreement, then Contractor's Equipment—Inland Marine Insurance and/or Property Insurance
on an "All Risks" basis with replacement cost coverage for property and equipment in the care,
custody and control of others is recommended. City is not responsible for Contractor's (or any
sub -contractors, representatives, or agents) equipment or property.
5.2.6. BUILDER'S RISK INSURANCE
The City will provide at its expense, Builder's Risk Insurance for the project to cover all risks of
loss in the complete and full value of the project. Contractor agrees to cooperate in a timely manner
with providing any information or documentation required for the application and by the carrier as
the project proceeds.
5.3. OTHER INSURANCE PROVISIONS
Upon approval of this Agreement by City Council, and then annually upon the anniversary date(s)
of the insurance policy's renewal date(s) for as long as this Agreement remains in effect, the
Contractor will furnish the City with a Certificate of Insurance(s) (using appropriate ACORD
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certificate, SIGNED by the Issuer, and with applicable endorsements) evidencing all of the
coverage set forth above and naming the City as an "Additional Insured." In addition when
requested in writing from the City, Contractor will provide the City with certified copies of all
applicable policies. The address where such certificates and certified policies shall be sent or
delivered is as follows:
City of Clearwater
Engineering Department
Attn: Construction Office Specialist
P.O. Box 4748
Clearwater, FL 33758-4748
1. The Description (of Operations/LocationsNehicles) should specify Project Name and Project
Number.
2. Contractor shall provide thirty (30) days written notice of any cancellation, non -renewal,
termination, material change or reduction in coverage.
3. Contractor's insurance as outlined above shall be primary and non-contributory coverage for
Contractor's negligence.
4. Contractor reserves the right to appoint legal counsel to provide for the Contractor's defense,
for any and all claims that may arise related to Agreement, work performed under this
Agreement, or to Contractor's design, equipment, or service. Contractor agrees that the City
shall not be liable to reimburse Contractor for any legal fees or costs as a result of Contractor
providing its defense as contemplated herein.
The stipulated limits of coverage above shall not be construed as a limitation of any potential
liability to the City, and the City's failure to request evidence of this insurance shall not be
construed as a waiver of Contractor's (or sub -contractors, representatives, or agents) obligation to
provide the insurance coverage specified.
5.4. 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 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
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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, disrespectful 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 represents the City of Clearwater and shall conduct
themselves in a professional manner to the public at all times.
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 $80.00 per hour.
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.
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Contractor shall adhere to the Community Development Code, Section 3-1508 regarding noise
restrictions from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. any day and all day Sunday. Contractor will not permit
overtime work or the performance of work on Saturday, Sunday, or any legal holiday without
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 or
materials to be incorporated into the Work under the Owner Direct Purchase (ODP) Option, per
Section III, Article 21. 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 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. Request for substitute shall identify why a substitute is submitted and include
advantages to the Owner. 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.
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6.4. SUBCONTRACTORS, SUPPLIERS AND OTHERS
The Contractor shall deliver to the Owner's Representative before or at the preconstruction
conference a list of all Subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed by
the Contractor for Work to be performed on the Project. The Contractor shall include with this list
the qualifications and references for each Subcontractor, supplier or other person and organization
for review and approval. Any changes to this list must be submitted to the Owner's Representative
for approval prior to the substitution of any Subcontractors, suppliers or other persons and
organizations before performing any Work on the Project for the Contractor.
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
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
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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 property not
designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
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. Use of right of way within the limits of
construction must be approved by the City. All applicable erosion control, tree barricade and
restoration, including time limits, specifications, etc., must be followed.
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.
• Any irrigation systems or components damaged or impacted by construction activities
shall be repaired or replaced "in-kind" within forty-eight (48) hours to minimize the
loss of turfgrass or landscape plantings, particularly during periods of drought.
• Sod must be restored "in-kind" within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days of a
successful pipe pressure test, removal of concrete forms, backfill of excavations,
replacement of driveways or sidewalks or another project specific milestone. 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
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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.
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.
When City projects include Federal or State funding, the requirements of Executive Order 11-02
shall be adhered to utilizing the Homeland Security E -Verify System to verify employment
eligibility.
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, 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
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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
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
execution 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.
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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
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 have a transmittal cover sheet identifying the shop drawing name, number, and
technical specification reference; 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 shall
receive updated copies at each progress meeting, and the Engineer shall respond to each submittal
within fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days. The Contractor shall maintain a request for
information (RFI) log as mentioned in Article 2.5. The Engineer shall receive updated copies at
each progress meeting, and the Engineer shall respond to each RFI within fourteen (14)
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.
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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 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, per the approved
initial submittal log. 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 redline 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.
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6.11.2.1. General
The Contractor shall prepare an "AS -BUILT SURVEY" per chapter 5J-17.052, 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.
5J-17.050 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
known 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, easting and elevation)
based on the approved horizontal and vertical datum or utilize the stationing supplied on the
construction plans. New and replaced 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. The terminal ends of all subdrains, inverts of all
pipe in structures, and the flow line of inlets 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, easting 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.
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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.
6.11.2.6. Standards
The As -Built survey shall meet the Minimum Technical Standards per Chapter 5J-17 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 Naming 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
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SANITARY
sanitary lines and appurtenances
FENCE
all fences
BLDG
buildings, sheds, finished floor elevation
DRIVE
driveways
EOP
edge of pavement without curbs
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 bond material, 24" x 36" at a scale of 1 "=20' unless
approved otherwise. The consultant shall deliver two hard copies and one digital copy of all
drawings. Requested file formats are: Autodesk DWG and Adobe PDF files.
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address Thomas.Mahony@myClearwater.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, 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
To the fullest extent permitted by law, Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify, and hold the City,
its officers, agents, and employees, harmless from and against any and all liabilities, demands,
claims, suits, losses, damages, causes of action, fines or judgments, including costs, attorneys',
witnesses', and expert witnesses' fees, and expenses incident thereto, relating to, arising out of, or
resulting from: (i) the services provided by Contractor personnel under this Agreement; (ii) any
negligent acts, errors, mistakes or omissions by Contractor or Contractor personnel; and (iii)
Contractor or Contractor personnel's failure to comply with or fulfill the obligations established
by this Agreement.
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Contractor will update the City during the course of the litigation to timely notify the City of any
issues that may involve the independent negligence of the City that is not covered by this
indemnification.
The City assumes no liability for actions of Contractor and will not indemnify or hold Contractor
or any third party harmless for claims based on this Agreement or use of Contractor -provided
supplies or services.
Notwithstanding anything contained herein to the contrary, this indemnification provision shall
not be construed as a waiver of any immunity to which Owner is entitled or the extent of any
limitation of liability pursuant to § 768.28, Florida Statutes. Furthermore, this provision is not
intended to nor shall be interpreted as limiting or in any way affecting any defense Owner may
have under § 768.28, Florida Statutes or as consent to be sued by third parties.
6.15. CHANGES IN COMPANY CONTACT INFORMATION
Contractor shall notify Owner by US mail addressed to the City Engineer of any changes in
company contact information. This includes contact phone, address, project manager, email
addresses, etc.
6.16. PUBLIC RECORDS
The ENGINEER will be required to comply with Section 119.0701, Florida Statutes (2014),
specifically to:
a) Keep and maintain public records required by the city of Clearwater (hereinafter "public
agency") to perform the service being provided by the contractor hereunder.
b) Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public
agency with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or
copied within a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided for in
Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, as many be amended from time to time, or as otherwise
provided by law.
c) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the
duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor
does not transfer the records to the public agency.
d) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public
records in possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by
the public agency to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to
the public agency upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any public
records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure
requirements. If the contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of
the contract, the contractor shall meet all applicable requirements for the retaining public
records. All records stored electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon
request from the public agency's custodian of public records in a format that is
compatible with the information technology systems of the public agency.
e) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a public agency's contract for
services must be made directly to the public agency. If the public agency does not
possess the requested records, the public agency shall immediately notify the contractor
of the request and the contractor must provide the records to the public agency or allow
the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
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The Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees that if the contractor does not comply
with the public agency's request for records, the public agency shall enforce the contract
provisions in accordance with the contract.
A Contractor who fails to provide the public records to the public agency within a
reasonable time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes.
If a civil action is filed against a contractor to compel production of public records
relating to a public agency's contract for services, the court shall assess and award
against the contractor the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorney
fees, if:
1. The court determines that the contractor unlawfully refused to comply with
the public records request within a reasonable time; and
2. At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written
notice of the public request, including a statement that the contractor has not
complied with the request, to the public agency and to the contractor.
i) A notice complies with subparagraph (h)2. if it is sent to the public agency's custodian of
public records and to the contractor at the contractor's address listed on its contract with
the public agency or to the contractor's registered agent. Global Express Guaranteed, or
certified mail, with postage or shipping paid by the sender and with evidence of delivery,
which may be in an electronic format.
j) A contractor who complies with a public records request within 8 business days after the
notice is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
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.
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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.
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
Dependent 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.
9.2. CLARIFICATIONS AND INTERPRETATIONS
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
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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.
9.4. SHOP DRAWINGS, CHANGE ORDERS, AND PAYMENTS
In connection with Engineer's authority as to Shop Drawings and Samples, see articles on Shop
Drawings and Samples. In connection with Owner's Representative authority as to Change Orders,
see the articles on Changes of Work, Contract Price and Contract Time. In connection 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.
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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 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:
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• 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
• 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 will 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
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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
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.
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 1 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 of ten 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
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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,
initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to
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
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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 of a Subcontractor or Supplier shall be deemed to be
delays within the control of Contractor.
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.
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.
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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.
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
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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 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
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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 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
Requests for payment shall be processed in accordance with F.S. 218.735 and as described herein.
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 once
each month 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 furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, power tools, and all
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supplies incurred in the furtherance of the performance of this Contract. Contractor shall at the
Owner's request, furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of 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
The Owner's Representative will within twenty (20) business days after receipt authorize and
process payment by the Owner a properly submitted and documented Application for payment,
unless the application requires review by an Agent. If the Application for payment requires review
and approval by an Agent, properly submitted and documented Applications for payment will be
paid by the Owner within twenty-five (25) business days. If an Application for payment is rejected,
notice shall be given within twenty (20) business days of receipt indicating the reasons for refusing
payment. The reasons for rejecting an Application will be submitted in writing, specifying
deficiencies and identifying actions that would make the Application proper. In the latter case,
Contractor may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Application. The Owner's
Representative or Agent may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment to Owner.
Owner's Representative or Agent 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 or Agent'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 or Agent 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 or Agent 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 notice of refusal to pay in
accordance with the time constraints of this section with a copy to the Owner's Representative or
Agent, 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.
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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:
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 within thirty (30) days notify Contractor in writing of particulars in which this inspection
reveals that the Work is incomplete or defective. The Owner's Representative will produce a final
punch list, deliver it to the Contractor within five (5) days of completion and assign a date for this
work to be completed not less than thirty (30) days from delivery of the list. Failure to include any
corrective work or pending items does not alter the responsibility of the contractor to complete all
the construction services purchased pursuant to the contract. 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, and (ii) executed
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consent of the surety to final payment using the form contained in Section V of the Contract
Documents.
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, Owner's Representative 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
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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
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 have been so terminated by the Owner, the termination will not affect
any rights or remedies of the Owner against Contractor then existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due Contractor by the Owner will not release
Contractor from liability.
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 terminated 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) days' 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 suffer 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 three (3)
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.
17.7. ROLL -OFF CONTAINERS AND/OR DUMPSTERS
All City construction projects shall utilize City of Clearwater Solid Waste roll -off containers
and/or dumpsters for their disposal and hauling needs. For availability or pricing contact William
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Buzzell, at the City of Clearwater, Solid Waste Department, by phone: (727) 562-4929 or email:
William.B11z7el1@myClearwater.com.
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.
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
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 and Technical
Specifications. In a series of Modifications or Addenda the latest will govern. In the case of an
inconsistency between Drawings and Specifications or within either Document not clarified by
addendum, the better quality, more stringent or greater quantity of Work shall be provided in
accordance with the Engineer/Architect's interpretation.
21. OWNER DIRECT PURCHASE (ODP)
21.1. SALES TAX SAVINGS
The Owner reserves the right to purchase certain portions of the materials or equipment for the
Project directly in order to save applicable sales tax in compliance with Florida Law since owner
is exempt from the 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. Owner -purchasing of construction materials or equipment, if selected, will be administered
on a deductive Change Order basis. The contract price shall be reduced by the actual cost of the
materials or equipment purchased by owner plus the normally applicable sales tax, even if the
actual cost is in excess of the cost for the materials or equipment as -bid by the Contractor. For
purposes of calculating engineering fees, contractor fees, architects' fees, and any other amounts
that are based on the contract amount, however, the original, as -bid contract amount shall be used.
Direct purchase shall be considered for single items or materials that exceed $10,000 in value
and/or items identified in Section V, Bidders Proposal. The Contractor shall provide the Owner an
ODP Summary of all intended suppliers, vendors, equipment and materials for consideration as
ODP materials or equipment (refer to ODP Instructions in Contract Appendix).
21.2. TITLE AND OWNER RISK
Owner will issue Purchase Orders and provide a copy of Owner's Florida Consumer Certification
of Tax Exemption and Certificate of Entitlement directly to the Vendor for ODP materials or
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equipment. Invoices for ODP materials or equipment shall be issued to the Owner, and a copy sent
to the Contractor.
Notwithstanding the transfer of ODP materials or equipment by the Owner to the Contractor's
possession, the Owner shall retain legal and equitable title to any and all ODP materials or
equipment; therefore, the owner assumes the risk of damage or loss at the time of purchase or
delivery of items, unless material is damaged as the result of negligence by the Contractor.
21.3. CONTRACTOR'S RECEIPT OF MATERIALS
The Contractor shall be fully responsible for all matters relating to the receipt of materials or
equipment furnished to the Owner including, but not limited to, verifying correct quantities,
verifying documents of orders in a timely manner, coordinating purchases, providing and obtaining
all warranties and guarantees required by the Contract Documents, and inspection and acceptance
of the goods at the time of delivery. The Owner shall coordinate with Contractor and Vendor
delivery schedules, sequence of delivery, loading orientation, and other arrangements normally
required by the Contractor for the particular materials or equipment furnished. The Contractor
shall provide all services required for the unloading and handling of materials or equipment. The
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from any and all claims of whatever
nature resulting from non-payment of goods to suppliers arising from the action of the Contractor.
As ODP materials or equipment are delivered to the job site, the Contractor shall visually inspect
all shipments from the suppliers and approve the vendor's invoice for items delivered. The
Contractor shall assure that each delivery of ODP materials or equipment is accompanied by
documentation adequate to identify the Purchase Order against which the purchase is made. This
documentation may consist of a delivery ticket and/or an invoice from the supplier conforming to
the Purchase Order together with such additional information as the Owner may require. The
Contractor will then forward an electronic copy of the invoice and supporting documentation to
the Owner for payment within fourteen (14) calendar days of receipt of said goods or materials.
Such payment shall be directly from public funds, from Owner to Vendor.
The Contractor shall insure that ODP materials or equipment conform to the Specifications and
determine prior to acceptance of goods at time of delivery if such materials or equipment are
patently defective, and whether such materials or equipment are identical to the materials or
equipment ordered and match the description on the bill of lading. If the Contractor discovers
defective or non -conformities in ODP materials or equipment upon such visual inspection, the
Contractor shall not utilize such nonconforming or defective materials or equipment in the
Contractor's Work and instead shall properly notify the Owner of the defective or nonconforming
condition so that repair or replacement of those materials or equipment can occur without undue
delay or interruption to the Project. If the Contractor fails to perform such inspection and otherwise
incorporates into the Contractor's Work such defective or nonconforming ODP materials or
equipment, the condition of which it either knew or should have known by performance of an
inspection, Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to the Owner, resulting from
Contractor's incorporation of such materials or equipment into the Project, including liquidated
damages.
21.4. ODP RECORDS, WARRANTIES AND INDEMNIFICATION
The Contractor shall maintain records of all ODP materials or equipment it incorporates into
Contractor's Work from the stock of ODP materials or equipment in its possession. The Contractor
shall account monthly to the Owner for any ODP materials or equipment delivered into the
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Contractor's possession, indicating portions of all such materials or equipment which have been
incorporated in the Contractor's Work.
The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and managing all warranties and guarantees for
all materials, equipment and products as required by the Contract Documents. All repair,
maintenance, or damage -repair calls shall be forwarded to the Contractor for resolution with the
appropriate supplier, vendor, or subcontractor.
The Owner shall indemnify and hold Contractor harmless from any sales tax (and interest and
penalties incurred in connection therewith) in the event there is a final determination that purchases
made by Owner, which Owner treats as being exempt from sales tax, are subject to sales tax. "Final
determination" shall mean an assessment by the Department of Revenue that is no longer subject
to protest, or a determination of a court having jurisdiction over such matters that is final and not
subject to appeal. Contractor agrees to promptly notify owner of any audit, assessment, proposed
assessment or notice of deficiency issued with regard to the Project and relating to ODP materials
or equipment. ODP Purchase Orders must be closed out prior to closing out the contract/Contractor
Purchase Order. If material costs needed for project exceed the ODP Purchase Order amount, the
ODP Purchase Order will not be increased. Amounts in excess of the ODP Purchase Order will be
paid for by the Contractor.
22. RESIDENT NOTIFICATION OF START OF
CONSTRUCTION
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.
Resident notification by the Contractor is a non-specific pay item to be included in the bid items
provided in the contract proposal.
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22.2. EXAMPLE
CLEARWATER
BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL • BAY TO BEACH
NOTICE OF CONSTRUCTION
TODAY'S DATE: / /
PLEASE EXCUSE US FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE
We are the construction contractor performing the (state project name) 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 Manager
at (727) . We will be more than happy to assist you.
Construction is anticipated to begin on:
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
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included in the cost of the work. The number of and type of signs will be stated in SECTION IV,
SCOPE OF WORK.
23.2. 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"x30") 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.
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 logo. The Project Manager/City Representative shall
provide the appropriate electronic logo file(s) to the Contractor.
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
<PROJECT NAME>
<CONTRACT NUMBER>
<DEPARTMENT NAME> PROJECT
N CONTRACTOR -
COMPLETION DATE-
FUNDING -
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE.
CLEARWATER
BRIGHT AND BEAUI1F'UL• BAY TO BEACH
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, Scope of Work. Contract Time to
commence at start date noted on the 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 Holidays, that in the opinion of
the Engineer, will require the presence of Inspectors, the Contractor shall pay the City of
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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.
25. SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES AND BUSINESS
OPERATIONS WITH CUBA AND SYRIA CERTIFICATION
FORM AND ISRAEL CERTIFICATION FORM
Pursuant to Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, any vendor, company, individual, principal,
subsidiary, affiliate, or owner on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or is engaged in
business operations in Cuba or Syria, is ineligible for, and may not bid on, submit a proposal for,
or enter into or renew a contract with the City of Clearwater for goods or services for an amount
equal to or greater than one million ($1,000,000.00) dollars. Any vendor, company, individual,
principal, subsidiary, affiliate, or owner on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or
is engaged in a boycott of Israel, is ineligible for, and may not bid on, submit a proposal for, or
enter into or renew a contract with the City of Clearwater for goods or services for ANY amount.
Each entity submitting a bid, proposal, or response to a solicitation must certify to the City of
Clearwater that it is not on the aforementioned lists, or engaged in business operations in Cuba or
Syria, or engaged in a boycott of Israel at the time of submitting a bid, proposal or response, in
accordance with Section 287.135, Florida Statutes. Business Operations means, for purposes
specifically related to Cuba or Syria, engaging in commerce in any form in Cuba or Syria,
including, but not limited to, acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning, selling, possessing,
leasing or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal property, real
property, military equipment, or any other apparatus of business or commerce. Boycott Israel or
boycott of Israel means refusing to deal, terminating business activities, or taking other actions to
limit commercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Israel or in Israeli -
controlled territories, in a discriminatory manner. A statement by a company that it is participating
in a boycott of Israel, or that it has initiated a boycott in response to a request for a boycott of Israel
or in compliance with, or in furtherance of, calls for a boycott of Israel, may be considered as
evidence that a company is participating in a boycott of Israel.
The certification forms (the Certification) are attached hereto, and must be submitted, along with
all other relevant contract documents, at the time of submitting a bid, proposal, or response. Failure
to provide the Certification may deem the entity's submittal non-responsive. If the City of
Clearwater determines that an entity has submitted a false certification form, been placed on the
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List or the Scrutinized Companies with Activities
in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List or the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or
engaged in business operations in Cuba or Syria, or engaged in a boycott of Israel, then the contract
may be terminated at the option of the City of Clearwater. Other than the submission of a false
certification, the City of Clearwater, on a case-by-case basis and in its sole discretion, may allow
a company to bid on, submit a proposal for, or enter into or renew a contract for goods or services,
if the conditions set forth in Section 287.135, Florida Statutes, apply.
The City retains the right to pursue civil penalties and any other applicable rights and remedies as
provided by law for the false submission of the attached certification forms.
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See Section V of the Contract for Certification Forms to be executed and submitted with the
Bid/Proposal Form.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Table of Content:
100 SERIES: GENERAL 1
101 SCOPE OF WORK 1
102. FIELD ENGINEERING 1
102-1. LINE AND GRADE PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR 1
102-2. LINE AND GRADE PERFORMED BY THE CITY 2
103. DEFINITION OF TERMS 2
103-1. REFERENCE STANDARDS 2
104. STREET CROSSINGS, ETC. 3
105. AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING OF WORK AREAS 3
105-1. CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING 3
105-2. SCHEDULING OF AUDIO/VIDEO RECORDING 3
105-3. PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS 3
105-4. EQUIPMENT 3
105-5. RECORDED AUDIO INFORMATION 3
105-6. RECORDED VIDEO INFORMATION 4
105-7. VIEWER ORIENTATION 4
105-8. LIGHTING 4
105-9. SPEED OF TRAVEL 4
105-10. VIDEO LOG/INDEX 4
105-11. AREA OF COVERAGE 5
105-12. COSTS OF VIDEO SERVICES 5
106. STREET SIGNS 5
107. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL 5
107-1. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBLE FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL 5
107-2. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 5
107-3. ROADWAY CLOSURE GUIDELINES 6
107-4. APPROVAL OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN 7
107-5. INSPECTION OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL OPERATION 7
107-6. PAYMENT FOR WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL 7
107-7. CERTIFICATION OF WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR 8
108. OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE CLEARANCE 8
108-1. CLEARANCE OPTIONS 8
108-2. REQUIRED MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCES 8
109. PROJECT WEB PAGES 9
109-1. WEB PAGES DESIGN 9
109-2. WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES 9
109-3. THE "BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL" LOGO AND ITS USE 9
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109-4. MAPS AND GRAPHICS 10
109-5. INTERACTIVE FORMS 10
109-6. POSTING 10
109-7. WEB PAGES UPDATES 10
200 SERIES: SITEWORK 11
201. EXCAVATION FOR UNDERGROUND WORK 11
202. OBSTRUCTIONS 12
203. DEWATERING 12
203-1. GENERAL 12
203-2. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS 12
204. UNSUITABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL 13
204-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 13
204-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 13
205. UTILITY TIE IN LOCATION MARKING 13
206. CLEARING AND GRUBBING 14
206-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 14
206-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 14
207. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL 14
207-1. GENERAL 14
207-2. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL 14
207-3. STABILIZATION OF DENUDED AREAS 15
207-4. PROTECTION AND STABILIZATION OF SOIL STOCKPILES 15
207-5. PROTECTION OF EXISTING STORM SEWER SYSTEMS 15
207-6. SWALES, DITCHES AND CHANNELS 15
207-7. UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION 15
207-8. MAINTENANCE 15
207-9. COMPLIANCE 16
208. CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF SEAWALLS AND OTHER BEACH
EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES. 16
208-1. EXISTING SEAWALLS AND REVETMENTS 16
208-2. TOP OF CAP ELEVATION 16
208-3. SEAWALLS AND REVETMENTS LOCATED SEAWARD OF THE CCL 16
208-4. PLACEMENT OF NEW SEAWALL 16
208-5. POST CONSTRUCTION SURVEY 17
208-6. RIP -RAP 17
208-7. RETAINING WALL IN LIEU OF VERTICAL SEAWALL 17
300 SERIES: MATERIALS 18
301. CONCRETE 18
302. EXCAVATION AND FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORK 18
302-1. EXCAVATION 18
302-2. FORMS 18
303. REINFORCEMENT 18
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303-1. BASIS OF PAYMENT 19
304. BACKFILL 19
304-1. MATERIALS AND GENERAL 19
304-2. TESTING AND INSPECTION 19
305. RIPRAP 20
305-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 20
305-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 21
400 SERIES: SANITARY SEWER 22
401. SANITARY MANHOLES 22
401-1. BUILT UP TYPE 22
401-2. PRECAST TYPE 22
401-3. DROP MANHOLES 23
401-4. FRAMES AND COVERS 23
401-5. MANHOLE COATINGS 23
401-6. CONNECTIONS TO MANHOLES 23
402. RAISING OR LOWERING OF SANITARY SEWER STRUCTURES 23
402-1. BASIS OF PAYMENT 23
403. SANITARY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS 24
403-1. MATERIALS 24
403-2. INSTALLATION 24
403-3. TESTING 25
403-4. BASIS OF PAYMENT 26
404. HDPE DEFORMED - REFORMED PIPE LINING 26
404-1. INTENT 26
404-2. PRODUCT AND CONTRACTOR/INSTALLER ACCEPTABILITY 26
404-3. MATERIALS 26
404-4. CLEANING/SURFACE PREPARATION 27
404-5. TELEVISION INSPECTION 28
404-6. LINER INSTALLATION 29
404-7. LATERAL RECONNECTION 29
404-8. TIME OF CONSTRUCTION 29
404-9. PAYMENT 29
405. SANITARY MANHOLE LINER RESTORATION 30
405-1. SCOPE AND INTENT 30
405-2. PAYMENT 30
405-3. FIBERGLASS LINER PRODUCTS 30
405-4. STRONG SEAL MS -2 LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM 31
405-5. INFILTRATION CONTROL 32
405-6. GROUTING MIX 32
405-7. LINER MIX 32
405-8. WATER 33
405-9. OTHER MATERIALS 33
405-10. EQUIPMENT 33
405-11. INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION 34
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405-12. INNERLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LINER PRODUCT SYSTEM 35 I
500 SERIES: POTABLE AND RECLAIMED WATER MAINS, FIRE
LINES AND APPURTENANCES 41
501. SCOPE 41
502. MATERIALS 41
502-1. GENERAL 41
502-2. PIPE MATERIALS AND FITTINGS 41
502-3. GATE VALVES 43
502-4. VALVE BOXES 44
502-5. HYDRANTS 44
502-6. SERVICE SADDLES 45
502-7. TESTS, INSPECTION AND REPAIRS 45
502-8. BACKFLOW PREVENTERS 46
502-9. TAPPING SLEEVES 46
502-10. BLOW OFF HYDRANTS 46
503. CONSTRUCTION 47
503-1. MATERIAL HANDLING 47
503-2. PIPE LAYING 47
503-3. SETTING OF VALVES, HYDRANTS AND FITTINGS 48
503-4. CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING LINES 49
504. TESTS 50 '
504-1. HYDROSTATIC TESTS 50
504-2. NOTICE OF TEST 50
505. STERILIZATION 50
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505-2. FLUSHING SYSTEM 50
505-3. STERILIZATION PROCEDURE 50
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505-5. BACTERIAL TESTS 51
506. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 51
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506-2. FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER MAINS 52
506-3. FURNISH AND INSTALL FITTINGS 52
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COVERS 52
506-5. FURNISH AND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS 52
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601. RAISING OR LOWERING OF STORM DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 54
601-1. BASIS OF PAYMENT 54
602. UNDERDRAINS 54
602-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 54
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603. STORM SEWERS 55
603-1. TESTING AND INSPECTION 55
603-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 56
604. STORM MANHOLES, INLETS, CATCH BASINS OR OTHER STORM
STRUCTURES 56
604-1. BUILT UP TYPE STRUCTURES 56
604-2. PRECAST TYPE 57
604-3. BASIS OF PAYMENT 57
605. GABIONS AND MATTRESSES 57
605-1. MATERIAL 57
605-2. PERFORMANCE 58
700 SERIES: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS 60
701. RESTORATION OR REPLACEMENT OF DRIVEWAYS, CURBS,
SIDEWALKS AND STREET PAVEMENT 60
702. ROADWAY BASE AND SUBGRADE 60
702-1. BASE 60
702-2. SUBGRADE 62
703. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS 63
703-1. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE 63
703-2. HOT BITUMINOUS MIXTURES - PLANT, METHODS, EQUIPMENT &
QUALITY ASSURANCE 63
703-3. ASPHALT MIX DESIGNS AND TYPES 64
703-4. ASPHALT PAVEMENT DESIGNS AND LAYER THICKNESS 64
703-5. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 64
703-6. CRACKS AND POTHOLE PREPARATION 64
703-7. ADJUSTMENT OF MANHOLES 65
703-8. ADDITIONAL ASPHALT REQUIREMENTS 65
703-9. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 66
703-10. BASIS OF PAYMENT 66
704. ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT BID PRICE FOR ASPHALT 66
705. ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS 67
705-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 67
705-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 67
706. CONCRETE CURBS 67
706-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 67
706-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT 68
707. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS 68
707-1. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS 68
707-2. CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS 68
707-3. CONCRETE CURB RAMPS 68
707-4. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 68
707-5. BASIS OF PAYMENT 69
708. MILLING OPERATIONS 69
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708-1. EQUIPMENT, CONSTRUCTION & MILLED SURFACE 69
708-2. ADDITIONAL MILLING REQUIREMENTS 69
708-3. SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS 70
708-4. DISPOSABLE MATERIALS 70
708-5. ADJUSTMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 70
708-6. ADJUSTMENT OF UTILITY MANHOLES 70
708-7. TYPES OF MILLING 70
708-8. MILLING OF INTERSECTIONS 70
708-9. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT 71
708-10. BASIS OF PAYMENT 71
800 SERIES: TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIGNS AND MARKINGS 72
801. TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS 72
801-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 72
802. SIGNING AND MARKING 72
802-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 73
803. ROADWAY LIGHTING 73
803-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 73
900 SERIES: LANDSCAPING/RESTORATION 74
901. WORK IN EASEMENTS OR PARKWAYS 74
902. GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS 74
902-1. IRRIGATION 74
902-2. LANDSCAPE 84
903. SODDING 99
904. SEEDING 99
905. LAWN MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS 100
905-1. SCOPE 100
905-2. SCHEDULING OF WORK 100
905-3. WORK METHODS 100
906. LEVEL OF SERVICE 103
907. COMPLETION OF WORK 103
908. INSPECTION AND APPROVAL 103
909. SPECIAL CONDITIONS 103
910. TREE PROTECTION 104
910-1. TREE BARRICADES 104
910-2. ROOT PRUNING 104
910-3. PROPER TREE PRUNING 106
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100 SERIES: GENERAL
101. SCOPE OF WORK
Project Name: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Project Number: 17 -51 -EN
Scope of Work:
This project consists of removing the existing structural steel truss and concrete filled metal deck
pedestrian bridge and replacing it with a new pre-engineered aluminum truss and aluminum deck
planking pedestrian bridge. Prior to placement of the new pedestrian bridge, restoration of the
concrete substructure (piles, pile bent structures) will be required. Also, prior to finalizing the
restoration and design documents, a site survey and an underwater survey will need to be
completed by others.
The Contractor shall provide copies of a current Contractor License/Registration with the state of
Florida and Pinellas County in the bid response.
The Contractor shall provide 2 [Fixed/Portable] project signs as described in SECTION III,
ARTICLE 23 of the Contract Documents. The final number of project signs will be determined
at the beginning of the project based on the Contractor's schedule of work submitted for
approval. Additional project signs may be required at no additional cost to the Owner due to the
Contractor's schedule of work.
Contract Period: 240 Consecutive Calendar Days
102. FIELD ENGINEERING
102-1. LINE AND GRADE PERFORMED BY THE
CONTRACTOR
Unless otherwise specified, 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 -built Surveys to the Engineer prior to final payment being made as
outlined in Section III (General Conditions), Article 6.11.2 of these Contract Documents.
102-1.1. 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
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disturb any such markers. 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
Professional Land Surveyor licensed in the State of Florida.
102-1.2. 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.
102-2. LINE AND GRADE PERFORMED BY THE CITY
If line and grade is supplied by the City, at the completion of all work the Contractor shall be
responsible to have furnished 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 Contractor shall provide three (3) complete sets of As -built
Surveys to the Engineer prior to final payment being made as outlined in Section III (General
Conditions), Article 6.11.2 of these Contract Documents.
103. DEFINITION OF TERMS
For the Purpose of these Technical Specifications, the Definition of Terms from Section III,
Article 1 - 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 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.
103-1. 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.
The most stringent specification prevails in the case where more than one specification is
referenced for the same task.
Contractor shall utilize applicable FDOT Standards and Specifications for tasks that are not
covered by City's Standards and Specifications.
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104. STREET CROSSINGS, ETC.
At such crossings, and other points as may be directed by the Engineer, 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.
The cost of all such work must be included in the cost of the trench excavation.
105. AUDIONIDEO RECORDING OF WORK AREAS
105-1. CONTRACTOR TO PREPARE AUDIONIDEO
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 pre -construction conditions.
105-2. SCHEDULING OF AUDIONIDEO RECORDING
The video recordings shall not be made more than twenty-one (21) days prior to construction in
any area.
105-3. PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS
The Contractor shall engage the services of a professional videographer. The color audio/video
recording 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.
105-4. EQUIPMENT
All equipment, accessories, materials and labor to perform this service shall be furnished by the
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.
105-5. RECORDED AUDIO INFORMATION
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
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description of the features being shown in the video portion of the recording. The audio
recording shall also be free from any conversations.
105-6. RECORDED VIDEO INFORMATION
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
displayed periodically. Such information shall include, but not be limited to, project name,
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
video 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.
105-7. 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 video 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 ten feet (10'). The camera shall be firmly mounted such that transport of
the camera during the recording process will not cause an unsteady picture.
105-8. LIGHTING
All recording shall be done during time of good visibility. No videoing 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.
105-9. SPEED OF TRAVEL
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 the construction area's zone of
influence. The rate of speed in the general direction of travel of the vehicle used during videoing
shall not exceed forty-four (44) feet per minute.
105-10. VIDEO LOG/INDEX
All videos shall be permanently labeled and shall be properly identified by video number and
project title. Each video shall have a log of that video's contents. The log shall describe the
various segments of coverage contained on the video 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.
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105-11. AREA OF COVERAGE
Video 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.
105-12. 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.
106. 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.
The Contractor shall notify the City's Traffic Engineering Division a minimum of twenty-four
(24) hours in advance of the proposed sign relocation, covering or removal.
107. WORK ZONE TRAFFIC CONTROL
107-1. 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.
107-2. 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. This plan shall be reviewed and approved by City Traffic
Operations personnel regardless if MOT plan details are included in the contract plans.
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107-2.1. WORK ZONE SAFETY
The general objectives of a program of work zone safety are 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 they will be facing as the
driver 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.
Per the 2014 Design Standards (DS), Index 600 or latest revision:
"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 pedestrian longitudinal channelizing devices may be used to delineate a temporary
traffic control zone pedestrian walkway. Advanced notification of sidewalk closures and marked
detours shall be provided by appropriate signs."
Per the 2014 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction or latest revision
FDOT Design Standards (DS): 102-5 Traffic Control, 102-5.1 Standards, are the minimum
standards for the use in the development of all traffic control plans.
107-3. 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 increases 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 without prior approval by the City Engineer.
107-3.1. ALL ROADWAYS
Obtain permits for Pinellas County or Florida Department of Transportation roadways.
Traffic control devises conform to national and state standards.
107-3.1.1. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Standard property owner notification prior to start of construction for properties directly affected
by the construction process.
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107-3.2. MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS, LOCAL
COLLECTORS
Consult with City Traffic Division staff for preliminary traffic control options.
Develop Formal Traffic Control Plan for Permit Submittal to Regulatory Agency as necessary.
107-3.2.1. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
Message Board Display, Minimum of seven (7) day notice period prior to road closure and
potentially longer for larger highway. The message board is to be provided by the Contractor.
107-3.3. MAJOR ARTERIALS, MINOR ARTERIALS
107-3.3.1. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
C -View Release
107-3.4. MAJOR ARTERIALS
107-3.4.1. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION
News Release
The Message Board may need to be displayed for a period longer than seven (7) days.
107-4. APPROVAL OF WORK ZONE 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
(727) 562-4747, 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 an individual who is certified in the preparation of MOT plans in the State of
Florida.
107-5. 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.
107-6. 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.
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107-7. CERTIFICATION OF WORK ZONE 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 twenty-four (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 twenty-four (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.
108. OVERHEAD ELECTRIC LINE CLEARANCE
108-1. CLEARANCE OPTIONS
When working in the vicinity of overhead power lines, the Contractor shall utilize one of the
following options:
Option 1 - Having the power lines de -energized and visibly grounded.
Option 2 - Maintaining a minimum distance of twenty feet (20') of clearance for voltages
up to 350 kV and fifty feet (50') of clearance for voltages more than 350 kV.
Option 3 - Determine the line voltage and provide clearance in accordance with the
following table.
108-2.
REQUIRED MINIMUM CLEARANCE DIST
VOLTAGE
(nominal, kV, alternating current)
MINIMUM CLEARANCE DISTANCE
(feet)
Upto50
10
Over 50 to 200
15
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Over 350 to 500
25
Over 500 to 750
35
Over 750 to 1,000
45
Over 1,000
(as established by the utility owner/operator or
registered professional engineer who is a
qualified person with respect to electric power
transmission and distribution)
Note: The value that follows "to" is up to and includes that value. For example, over 50 to 200
means up to and including 200kV.
109. PROJECT WEB PAGES
109-1. 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.
109-2. WEB ACCESSIBILITY GUIDELINES
Project Web Pages should conform to the W3C Web Accessibility Guidelines and US Section
508 guidelines whenever possible:
http://www.w3.org/TR/1999/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.
109-3. THE "BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL" LOGO AND ITS USE
The City's "Bright & Beautiful" 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
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Communications office. Electronic versions of the logo should be obtained from Public
Communications.
109-4. 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.
109-5. INTERACTIVE FORMS
The site should also include an interactive form or other options to allow the Public's input sent
back to the City regarding the Project.
109-6. 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 server than City's Web server, if
approved, should be coordinated with the City's Webmaster for resolving all accessibility and
conformity issues.
109-7. 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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200 SERIES: SITEWORK
201. 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 their Competent
Person to City staff at the start of construction.
City staff is 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, is 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 to 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 construction quantities, if any, contained in the bid proposal for this contract do not contain
sufficient quantities to allow the Contractor to perform excavation work using strictly the "open
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 four hundred feet (400') 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 a minimum of six inches (6") 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.
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202. 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.
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.
203. DEWATERING
203-1. 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
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. Contractor shall not dam, divert, or cause water to
flow in excess in existing gutters, pavements or other structures: and to do this Contractor may
be required to divert the water to a suitable place of discharge as may be determined by the
Engineer. Where possible, Contractor may contain produced groundwater on the project site, a
dewatering plan must be submitted to the City for approval if a discharge permit is not obtained
or required.
The cost of dewatering shall be included in the unit price bid per linear foot of pipe, or, in the
case of other underground structures, in the cost of such structures.
203-2. PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
203-2.1. DEWATERING DISCHARGE
The Contractor shall be responsible for submitting the Notice of Intent to use the Generic Permit
for the Discharge of Groundwater from Dewatering Operations and associated fee in accordance
with Florida DEP Requirements, F.A.C. 62-621.300(2)(b) prior to discharging of produced
groundwater into the City's streets, storm sewers or waterways.
Prior to construction, a dewatering plan must be prepared and submitted to the City for review. It
shall include site-specific notes and details presenting the Contractor's proposed dewatering and
disposal methods. The City will field -inspect the dewatering operation throughout construction.
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204. UNSUITABLE MATERIAL REMOVAL
All unsuitable material, such as muck, clay, rock, etc., shall be excavated from under pipes,
structures and roadways and removed from the site. All material removed is property of the
Contractor, who shall dispose of said material off-site at their expense. The limits and depths of
the excavation shall be determined in the field by the Engineer.
204-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be the number of cubic yards of clean fill placed as determined
by either cross sections of the excavation, truck measure, or lump sum as specified in the Scope
of Work and Contract Proposal. Included in the cost of cubic yards of suitable material placed is
the removal, hauling and disposal of unsuitable material.
204-2. 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.
205. 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 and Potable Water
SAFETY GREEN
Sewer Systems
LAVENDER
Reclaimed Water, Irrigation and Slurry Lines
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WHITE
Proposed Excavation
PINK
Temporary Survey Markings
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 six inch (6") x three inch (3") and placed at the back of the curb. Marks placed on State Road
and vertical curb shall be four inch (4") x two inch (2") and be placed on the curb face.
206. 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. 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.
206-1. 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.
206-2. 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.
207. EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL
207-1. GENERAL
Erosion and sediment control shall conform to the requirements of the FDOT Standard
Specifications for Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution.
Contractor shall use temporary erosion and sediment control features found in the State of
Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual (E&SC Manual) or the
City of Clearwater Standard Indices.
207-2. TRAINING OF PERSONNEL
The City may require that the Supervisor or Foreman controlling the work for the Contractor on
the Project have a current Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) Florida
Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Inspector Training & Certification. All
personnel working on the Project shall complete illicit discharge training once per calendar year.
Contractor shall provide documentation to the City prior to Notice To Proceed. Example of
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Construction Meeting.
207-3. 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 temporary
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.
207-4. PROTECTION AND 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.
207-5. PROTECTION OF EXISTING STORM SEWER SYSTEMS
During construction, all storm sewer inlets in the vicinity of the project shall be protected by
temporary erosion and sediment control features found in the State of Florida Erosion and
Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual (E&SC Manual) or the City of Clearwater
Standard Indices, or equals approved by the City Engineer before installation.
207-6. SWALES, DITCHES AND CHANNELS
All swales, ditches and channels leading from the site shall be sodded within three (3) days of
excavation. All other interior swales, etc., including detention areas will be sodded prior to
issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
207-7. UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION
The construction of underground utility lines and other structures shall be done in accordance
with the following standards: no more than 400 linear feet of trench shall be open at any one
time; and, 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.
207-8. 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.
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207-9. 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".
208. CONSTRUCTION AND REPAIR OF SEAWALLS AND
OTHER BEACH EROSION CONTROL STRUCTURES.
Other beach erosion control structures, accompanied by a certified survey showing the location
of the groin or other beach erosion control structure and adjoining groins or other beach erosion
control structures, shall be presented to the city council for final approval. Where steps are
necessary to provide access along the beach to the public, then such steps shall be shown as part
of the plan for groin construction prior to issuance of the permit, and such steps shall be
constructed and maintained in a safe condition at all times.
208-1. EXISTING SEAWALLS AND REVETMENTS
Existing seawalls and revetments on natural waterbodies may be replaced with a revetment or
with a vertical seawall with the provision of rip rap placed at the base of the wall up to the mean
high water line for the entire length of the seawall. Revetments and seawalls may be replaced
with a vertical seawall in manmade waterbodies, provided that the seawall is within the property
line and maintains the established shoreline.
208-2. TOP OF CAP ELEVATION
The top of cap elevation for all replacement and new seawalls and seawall caps shall not exceed
4.8 feet N.A.V.D. If the top of a seawall cap is constructed at an elevation differing from the
adjacent property owner top of cap elevation by greater than one foot, then a return wall is
required to sufficiently provide for the break in grade at the property line. Seawalls exceeding 4.8
feet N.A.V.D. in height prior to the effective date of this article may be maintained, repaired and
replaced to their current height.
208-3. SEAWALLS AND REVETMENTS LOCATED SEAWARD
OF THE CCL
Seawalls and revetments located seaward of the coastal construction setback line are controlled
by regulations of the Division of Beaches and Shores of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection. Replacement of a seawall or revetment that is located seaward of the
coastal construction setback line necessitates submission of a permit application to the state
department of environmental protection.
208-4. PLACEMENT OF NEW SEAWALL
The placement of a new seawall waterward of an existing seawall is permitted, subject to the
following conditions:
(a) A Florida registered professional engineer must certify the new seawall design.
(b) The new seawall shall not extend more than 18 inches from the waterward face of the
original alignment of the existing vertical seawall location.
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(c) The new seawall shall be placed vertically plumb.
(d) Placing a seawall in front of an existing seawall shall only be permitted once unless the
seawall behind the new seawall is removed.
(e) Existing seawall sections that interfere with new seawall location shall be removed.
(f) The new seawall shall include an adequate closure of gaps at each property line.
(g) For zoning purposes, the setbacks for the property will be measured from either the
property line or the waterside of the original seawall slab, whichever is more restrictive,
and will not be adjusted to accommodate the new seawall addition. For purposes of pier
construction, the shore normal dimensions will be measured from the waterside of the
original seawall slab.
208-5. POST CONSTRUCTION SURVEY
Prior to final inspection and approval of a new or replacement seawall or seawall cap, a post -
construction survey shall be required. Repairs of existing seawalls and seawall caps which do not
alter the height or location shall not be subject to this requirement.
208-6. RIP -RAP
On all -natural waterways, an apron of rip -rap shall be placed at the base of all new and repaired
seawalls up to the mean high water line for the entire length of the seawall to absorb the wave
energy and protect the underlying soft earth or sand from being carried away, as well as to
provide habitat for desirable marine species. This rip -rap shall be required at the base of all new
seawalls and at the time that an existing seawall is repaired where the replacement constitutes
greater than 50 percent of the entire length of the seawall or includes the replacement of a panel.
208-7. RETAINING WALL IN LIEU OF VERTICAL SEAWALL
A retaining wall may be built as an alternative to a vertical seawall, provided that all activities,
including dredging, filling, slope grading, or equipment access and similar activities and all
portions of the wall are located landward of the mean high water line.
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300 SERIES: MATERIALS
301. CONCRETE
The Contractor shall notify the Construction Inspector or City a minimum of twenty-four (24)
hours in advance of all concrete placement.
Unless otherwise noted elsewhere or directed, the following requirements shall be adhered to:
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. Unless otherwise specified, all concrete shall
have fiber mesh reinforcing and have a minimum compressive strength of 3000 psi at twenty-
eight (28) days. The cement type shall be Type I and shall conform to AASHTO M-85. The
aggregate shall conform to ASTM C-33. All ready -mix concrete shall conform to ASTM C-94.
The slump for all concrete shall be in the range of three inches (3") to five inches (5"), except
when admixtures or special placement considerations are required.
All concrete shall be tested in the following manner:
Placement of less than five cubic yards (5 cy) shall be tested at the Engineer's discretion.
Otherwise, for each class, for each day, for every 50 cy or part thereof exceeding five cubic yards
(5 cy), one set of three (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.
302. EXCAVATION AND FORMS FOR CONCRETE WORK
302-1. EXCAVATION
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 six inches (6") outside said concrete work before the forms are placed.
302-2. FORMS
Forms for concrete work shall be either wood or metal, except curbs. Curb forms shall be metal
only, unless at radius, intermittent sections less than ten (10) linear feet or 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.
303. REINFORCEMENT
When required, reinforcement shall be placed in the concrete work. Bar reinforcement shall be
deformed: ASTMA-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 of AASHTO M55 (ASTM A185). Welded deformed steel wire fabric for Concrete
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reinforcement shall meet the requirements of AASHTO M 221 (ASTM A497). Welded wires
shall be elevated by the use of chairs. Epoxy coated reinforcing Steel Bars shall meet ASTM
A775/A77 requirements.
303-1. 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.
304. BACKFILL
304-1. MATERIALS AND GENERAL
Material for backfill other than under Gabion mattress 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 clay, muck, organic matter or debris, contain no rocks or other hard
fragments greater than three inches (3") in the largest dimension and all fill shall be similar
material.
Material for backfill under Gabion mattress shall be an A-1 soil meeting AASHTO M145.
Backfill shall be carried up evenly in layer not exceeding eight inches (8") in thickness and shall
be compacted into place by mechanical tamping before the next layer is applied. A hydro -
hammer shall not be used for compaction. Backfill placed around pipes shall be carefully placed
around the sides and top of pipe by hand shovels and thoroughly compacted to twelve inches
(12") above the pipe by tamping or other suitable means.
For backfill in small areas that do not permit any type of tamping, Contractor may use flowable
fill to achieve required density. Flowable fill shall adhere to Section 121 of FDOT specifications.
Where wet conditions are such that dewatering by normal pumping methods would not be
effective, as determined by the Engineer, Contractor may use #57 stone (meeting FDOT's
specifications) and hand tamping until backfill has reached an elevation and condition such as to
make the use of the mechanical tampers practical. Fully wrap the stones with a layer of Type D
filter fabric of FDOT Index 199. Do not place stones within four feet (4') of the ends of trench or
ditch; use normally accepted backfill material at the ends.
Where new cast -in-place concrete work is performed, do not place backfill until the specified
twenty-eight (28) days compressive strength occurs.
Do not allow heavy construction equipment to cross over pipes or culverts until placing and
compacting backfill material to the finished earthwork grade or to an elevation of at least four
feet (4') above the top of the pipe or culvert.
The cost of backfill, flowable fill, alternative approved material for wet conditions, and extra
dewatering effort to achieve required density, etc., shall be included in the contract unit price or
lump sum price for the item of the work specified.
304-2. TESTING AND INSPECTION
Contractor shall employ and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory, approved
by the Owner, to perform density testing on backfilled material. All testing shall be witnessed by
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the Owner's Representative. The test shall be repeated until satisfactory results are obtained. The
Contractor shall be charged for all retests and re -inspection services.
Backfill under all type of impervious areas and around structures: Backfill in these areas shall be
compacted to a minimum of 98% Modified Proctor Test in accordance with ASTM D 1557 or
ASSHTO T 180. Tests shall be performed up to the proposed bottom of pavement elevation.
Backfill outside of impervious areas: Backfill in these areas shall be compacted to a minimum of
95% Standard Proctor Test in accordance with ASTM D-698 or AASHTO T-99. Tests shall be
performed up to the proposed finished grade.
Backfill Testing: The Contractor shall demonstrate the adequacy of backfill compaction by
performing density testing. For each test location, density testing shall be performed at eight inch
(8") lifts. The character of the backfill material will be observed during the excavation for
density testing to determine conformance with the specifications. Density testing shall be
performed using nuclear field density equipment or conventional weight -volume methods. If the
weight -volume method is used, volume shall be determined by using the sand replacement test
(ASTM D 1556) or liquid displacement methods (ASTM D 2167). If nuclear methods are used,
the trench correction effect shall be accounted for by recalibrating the nuclear gauge on its
calibration block at the location of each test prior to taking the density measurement. The
Contractor shall furnish all equipment, tools, and labor to prepare the test site for testing.
Normal Testing Frequency: One test shall be performed for each one hundred feet (100') of
backfill or fraction thereof or for each single run of pipe/culvert connecting two (2) successive
structures whichever is less. The location of the test within each section shall be selected by the
Owner's Representative. Testing shall progress as each one hundred foot (100') section is
completed. Four (4) tests equally spaced around each structure shall be performed on each eight
inch (8") lift. Testing which indicates that unacceptable material has been incorporated into the
backfill, or that insufficient compaction is being obtained shall be followed by expanded testing
to determine the limits of the unacceptable backfill.
Expanded Testing Requirements: If normal testing within a testing section indicates unacceptable
backfill, the Owner's Representative may require additional testing within the same test section
to determine the limits of unacceptable backfill. Additional testing required by the Owner's
Representative shall be paid for by the Contractor and shall not exceed testing of four (4)
additional locations within the test section. Unacceptable backfill within the limits established by
the testing shall be removed and replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.
Additional testing beyond that required may be performed by the Contractor at his expense to
further delineate limits of unacceptable backfill.
305. RIPRAP
The work included in this specification includes the construction of riprap as shown on the plans.
The riprap shall be constructed, per Section 530 of FDOT's Standard Specifications.
305-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement for riprap shall be the dry weight in tons.
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305-2. 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, backfill,
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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400 SERIES: SANITARY SEWER
401. SANITARY MANHOLES
401-1. 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
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 (24").
Standard Drop Manholes shall be constructed wherever free drop exceeds twenty four inches
(24").
Manhole steps shall not be provided. Joints shall be completely filled, and the mortar shall be
smoothed from inside of manholes.
The entire interior and exterior of brick manholes shall be plastered with one half inch (1/2") of
mortar.
Brick used may be solid only. Brick shall be laid radially with every sixth course being a
stretcher course.
401-2. 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 five
inches (5"). The precast sections shall conform to ASTM C 478 latest revision. Section joints
shall be a tongue and groove with "ram neck" gasket or "0" ring to provide a watertight joint.
Minimum 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.
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Precast manhole dimensions, drop entry, grout flow of channel, etc., shall be as shown on City of
Clearwater Engineering Index #302 Sheets 1 and 2 of 2.
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
inches (5") thick to secure proper seating and bearing.
401-2.1. 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 703-7, Asphaltic Concrete —
Adjustment of Manholes.
401-3. DROP MANHOLES
Standard drop inlets to manholes shall be constructed of commercial pipe, fittings and specials as
detailed on the drawings.
401-4. 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 Index 301.
401-5. MANHOLE COATINGS
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 ASTM D 1227 Type II Class I) as
manufactured by W.R. Meadows Sealtite or approved equal.
The exterior of all precast manholes shall have a 15 mil dry thickness of Sherwin Williams
Targuard4I4 Coal Tar Epoxy or approved equal. The interior shall be AGRU SUREGRIP HDPE or
PP -R Liner with a minimum thickness of two millimeters (2 mm).
401-6. CONNECTIONS TO MANHOLES
Connections to existing sanitary manholes using approved PVC sewer main shall be made with a
manhole adapter coupling by NPC Kor-N-SealiD or approved water stop coupling.
402. RAISING OR LOWERING OF SANITARY SEWER
STRUCTURES
Sanitary Sewer Structures shall be raised or lowered as indicated on the plans or as indicated by
the Engineer.
402-1. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment, unless covered by a bid item, shall be included in the cost of the work.
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403. SANITARY SEWERS AND FORCE MAINS
403-1. MATERIALS
403-1.1. GRAVITY SEWER PIPE
GRAVITY SEWER PIPE SHALL BE POLYVINYL CHLORIDE OR DUCTILE IRON.
Polyvinyl chloride pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM specification D 3034 for S.D.R. 35.
Sewer pipe with more than ten feet (10') 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. The laying
length of pipe joints shall be a maximum of twenty feet (20').
Unless otherwise noted in these specifications or construction plans, Ductile Iron pipe and
fittings for gravity sewer shall conform to Article 501 of these Technical Specifications for DIP
water main except pipe shall be interior Protecto 401 ceramic epoxy lined 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 these
Technical Specifications Article 501. A two-way cleanout shall be installed on each lateral at the
property line.
403-1.2. 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 Article 501 of these Technical Specifications
for water main pipe except that DIP shall be Protecto 401 ceramic epoxy lined in accordance
with manufacturer's recommendations.
All polyvinyl chloride pipe which has become deteriorated due to exposure to ultra violet
radiation shall be rejected.
403-2. INSTALLATION
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Installation of Thermoplastic gravity sewer pipe shall be in conformance with recommended
practices contained in ASTM D 2321.
The bottom trench width in an unsupported trench shall be limited to the minimum practicable
width (typically pipe OD plus eight inches (8") to twelve inches (12") 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
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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 (one half inch (1/2") diameter
aggregate) to provide firm support of pipe.
Connections to manholes with sanitary pipe shall use a joint two (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.
403-2.2. FORCE MAIN PIPE
Installation of force main pipe shall be in conformance with Article 501 of these Technical
Specifications for water main pipe.
403-3. TESTING
403-3.1. 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
exfiltration. In no case shall the infiltration or exfiltration exceed fifty (50) gallons per inch of
diameter per mile per day. The Contractor shall furnish 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 their 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 dips or sags of more than five percent (5%) of
the inside pipe diameter dimension 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.
403-3.2. TESTING OF FORCE MAINS
Force mains shall be tested under a hydrostatic pressure of 150 psi for two (2) hours, as
described in Article 501 of these Technical Specifications for the testing of water mains.
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403-4. BASIS OF PAYMENT
403-4.1. GRAVITY SEWER PIPE
Payment for in place sanitary sewer gravity main pipe shall be the unit price per linear 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 linear 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.
403-4.2. FORCE MAIN PIPE
Payment and measurement of force main pipe shall be the same as described in Article 501 of
these Technical Specifications for water main pipe.
404. HDPE DEFORMED - REFORMED PIPE LINING
404-1. INTENT
It is the intention of this specification to provide for the trenchless restoration of eight inch (8")
to twelve inch (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.
404-2. 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 track 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.
404-3. 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,
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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
HDPE
Tensile Strength
D 638
3,300 psi
Elasticity Modulus
E=113,000 psi
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 five (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 fifty (50) years, and no
structural strength retained from the existing pipe. Any liner system must be approved by the
Engineer prior to receiving bids. Request for contractor prequalification and/or liner system
approval must be received by the Engineer no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date for
receiving bids.
404-4. 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
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control the rate of sewer cleaning in the sanitary system to avoid heavy pollution loads at the
City's treatment plants.
404-5. 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 with a digital camera and recorded in
DVD format as specified below.
404-5.1. VIDEO, PHOTO CAPTURE AND DATA COLLECTION
REQUIREMENTS FOR MANHOLE AND PIPELINE INSPECTION
This section describes the requirements of the Contractor in providing the following minimum
requirements for Video, Photo Capture and Database structure to the City. The City is currently
using CUES Granite XP video and data collection software. The Contractor shall provide the TV
Inspections in the same Granite XP database, photo and video capture format. The Contractor -
provided TV Inspections, Database, DVDs, Photos and related files shall have the ability to
direct synchronize to the City's existing Granite XP database.
404-5.2. IMAGE (PHOTOS) CAPTURE FORMAT AND
REQUIREMENTS
The Inspection image files (pictures) shall have the ability to export to Industry Standard
Formats to include JPEG, BMP, and TIFF formats and be transferable by disk, DVD and/or
external hard drive to an external personal computer utilizing standard viewers and printers.
404-5.3. DIGITAL VIDEO FORMAT AND REQUIREMENTS
Digital video files (Inspection Videos) shall be captured and/or recorded in the MPEG 1, 2 or 4
format or as specified by the City. The Video capture files shall be in MPEG format with data
linking (Inspection Observations) to the database file(s). The "Link" of the video capture file to
the database observation file is required. The inspection observation(s) shall link to the video
record in real-time.
The accompanying database shall support the following code systems: WRc, PACP, CUES
standard, or current code system being utilized by the City. The Database and Software program
(Granite XP V2.X) shall be able to import asset data from an ArcGIS (City current version) geo-
database file utilizing the network features to associate Sewer Mains with corresponding Sewer
Nodes.
The database structure shall retain information on the various structures found within a sewer or
storm system. It is important that the structures, nodes, manholes and pipe identifiers and related
attribute information be retained as separate tables from the Inspection allowing import of
existing data from multiple sources. The data structure allows different projects to reside within a
single database. Information gathered in projects shall be available to view by project or by
system. Data gathered during project inspection shall be available to view by the selected
structure. Therefore, all inspections can be viewed on a structure even if gathered in different
projects.
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404-5.4. SYNCHRONIZATION
The database shall have the ability to synch assets and inspections from replicated databases. The
synch process should have built-in error checking for duplicates, updates and any modifications
to the data being synched. This allows for multiple sources of data to be effectively consolidated
into a single unitary database for analysis and evaluation.
404-6. 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 their
expense. OSHA requirements for installation procedures, in particular, confined spaces are to be
met.
404-7. 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. 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.
404-8. 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 (8)
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.
404-9. PAYMENT
Payment for sanitary sewer restoration shall be made per linear foot including all preparation,
bypass pumping, equipment, labor, materials, operations, restoration, etc., to provide a fully
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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.
405. SANITARY MANHOLE LINER RESTORATION
405-1. 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.
405-2. 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: 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. The cost of such work shall
be included in the pay item, per linear foot of liner.
405-3. FIBERGLASS LINER PRODUCTS
405-3.1. MATERIALS
405-3.1.1. 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.
405-3.1.2. MORTAR
Mortar shall be composed of one part Portland Cement Type I and between two (2) and three (3)
parts clean, well graded sand, 100% of which shall pass a No. 8 sieve.
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405-3.1.3. GROUTING
Grouting shall be a concrete slurry of four (4) bags of Portland Cement Type II per cubic yard of
clean, well graded sand.
405-3.2. 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 vertical as
possible. Pour six inches (6") 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 water tightness 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, refer to Standard Detail Index 104, "Street and Driveway
Replacement for Concrete and Asphaltic Concrete Surfaces".
405-4. 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 one half inch (1/2") thickness using a machine specially
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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.
3. The spray application of a pre blended cementitious mix to form a monolithic liner in a
two (2) coat application.
405-4.1. MATERIALS
405-4.1.1. 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 +1- 5 pcf
405-5. INFILTRATION CONTROL
Strong Plug shall be used to stop minor water infiltration according to the manufacturer'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.
405-6. GROUTING MIX
Strong -Seal Grout shall be used for stopping very active infiltration and filling voids according
to the manufacturer's recommendations. The grout shall be volume stable and have a minimum
twenty-eight (28) day compressive strength of 250 psi and a one (1) day strength of 50 psi.
405-7. LINER MIX
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 twenty-eight (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
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6. Density, when applied 105 + pcf
Product must be factory blended requiring only the addition of water at the Project site. Bag
weight shall be 50 to 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 one-half inch (1/2") to five-eighths inch (5/8") long with a diameter of 635 to 640 microns.
Products shall, in the unmixed state, have a lead content not greater than two percent (2%) by
weight.
Strong Seal 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 to 51 pounds and contents must have a dry bulk density of 50 to 56
pounds per cubic foot.
Cement content must be 65% to 75% of total weight of bag.
One bag of product when mixed with correct amount of water must have a wet density of 95 to
108 pounds per cubic foot and must yield a minimum of 0.67 cubic foot of volume.
Fiberglass rods must be alkaline resistant with rod lengths not less than one-half inch (1/2") in
length nor greater than five-eighths inch (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 (2) 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 a minimum of one-half inch (1/2") thickness after troweling or brush
finishing to a relatively smooth finish.
405-8. WATER
Shall be clean and potable.
405-9. OTHER MATERIALS
No other material shall be used with the mixes previously described without prior approval or
recommendation from the manufacturer.
405-10. 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
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with electric brakes and running lights. Internal combustion engine must be included to power
the hydraulic system and air compressor.
405-11. INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION
405-11.1. 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
concrete shall be removed using a mason's hammer and chisel and/or scraper. Fill any
large voids with quick setting patching mix.
3. 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.
405-11.2. 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 thirty (30) seconds to one (1) 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.
405-11.3. 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 fifteen (15) minutes to one (1) hour depending upon ambient conditions) is
the second application made to assure a minimum total finished thickness of one-half inch (1/2").
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
twenty-four (24) hours have elapsed between applications. The wooden bench covers shall be
removed, and the bench is sprayed such that a gradual slope is produced from the walls to the
invert with the thickness at the edge of the invert being no less than one-half inch (1/2"). The
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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.
405-11.4. PRODUCT TESTING
At some point during the application, at least four (4) two inch (2") cubes may be prepared each
day or from every fifty (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.
405-11.5. 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.
405-11.6. 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 inches (10") 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 inches (9"). The manhole shall pass if the time is greater than sixty (60)
seconds for forty-eight inch (48") diameter, seventy five (75) seconds for sixty inch diameter
(60"), and ninety (90) seconds for seventy-two inch (72") 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.
405-12. INNERLINE ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES LINER
PRODUCT SYSTEM
405-12.1. 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 one-half inch (1/2")
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5. Epoxy coating, minimum of thirty (30) dry mils
405-12.2. MATERIALS
405-12.2.1. 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
405-12.2.2. 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
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
405-12.2.3. 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
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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 (6) months. Upon completion, the color will be light grey. Physical properties
are as follows:
Slant/Shear bond Strength to Calcium Aluminate Cement
ASTM C882 Modified 1,200 1,800 psi
Tensile Strength 380 psi (2.62 MPa)
(7 day cure) 325 psi (2.24 MPa)
ASTM C 190
Permeability 8.1xIOA-10 cm/sec to
(3 day cure) 7.6x1OA-11 cm/sec
CRD 48 55
at 100% RH
at 50% RH
405-12.2.4. CEMENT LINING
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 Hrs
7 Days
28 Days
Astm C 495
Compressive Strength, Psi
7000
11000
12000
13000
Astm C 293
Flexural Strength, Psi
1000
1500
1800
2000
Astm C 596
Shrinkage At 90% 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 twenty-four (24) hours moist curing at 68 degrees
Fahrenheit.
The calcium aluminate cement shall be reinforced with inert fibers which comply with ASTM C
1116 and ASTM C 1018, added at the rate of one (1) pound per cubic yard of concrete. The
mixture shall be applied to a thickness of at least one half inch (1/2"), but no greater than two
inches (2"). It will have a dark grey color.
405-12.2.5. EPDXY COATING
A high build, flexible waterproofing epoxy shall be applied to a minimum of thirty (30) dry mils.
This epoxy will seal 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 tile 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 Fahrenheit:
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Mixing Ratio (Parts A:B), by volume 1:1
Color (other colors available on request) Light Gray
Pot Life, hrs 1
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
405-12.2.6. CHEMICAL RESISTANCE
The sanitary sewer liner shall be resistant to: 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.
405-12.3. INSTALLATION AND EXECUTION
405-12.3.1. 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.
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 (24) hours for needed adhesion of epoxy (Step
7) to cement lining.
405-12.3.2. 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
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entering lines and other areas by either plugging the lines (where feasible) or inserting protective
screens.
405-12.3.3. 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.
405-12.3.4. INFILTRATION CONTROL
Pressure injection of hydrophilic gel and hydrophilic foam.
1 Drill five-eighths inch (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).
405-12.3.5. WATERPROOFING/CRYSTALLIZATION PROCESS
1. Apply a slurry coat of powder #1 to moist wall using a stiff brush, 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.
405-12.3.6. 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 (1/2") (and no more than
two inches (2")) 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 twenty-four (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.
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405-12.3.7. EPDXY COATING
Spray apply epoxy coating using airless spraying equipment until surface is visibly covered and a
thickness of at least thirty (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.
405-12.3.8. CLEAN UP
The work crew shall remove all debris and clean work area.
405-12.3.9. 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
manufacturer's recommendations. A vacuum pump of ten inches (10") 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 inches (9"). The manhole shall pass if the time is greater than sixty (60)
seconds for a forty eight inch (48") diameter, seventy five (75) seconds for sixty (60) inches, and
ninety (90) seconds for seventy-two inch (72") 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.
405-12.3.10. 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.
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500 SERIES: POTABLE AND RECLAIMED WATER
MAINS, FIRE LINES AND
APPURTENANCES
501. SCOPE
The Contractor shall furnish all plant, labor, materials and equipment to perform all operations in
connection with the construction of potable water mains, fire lines, reclaimed water mains and
appurtenances including clearing, excavation, trenching, backfilling and clean up.
502. MATERIALS
502-1. 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.
502-2. PIPE MATERIALS AND FITTINGS
502-2.1. DUCTILE IRON PIPE
Ductile Iron Pipe shall be in accordance with ANSUAWWA 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 ANSUAWWA C151/A21.51 81 or latest revision.
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Pipe shall be asphalt coated on the outside and standard cement lined and sealed coated with
approved bituminous seal coat in accordance with ANSUAWWA C104/A21.4 80 or latest
revision. Ductile iron pipe shall be used for all hydrant installations and for fire line installations
from the main to the backflow preventer.
502-2.2. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PIPE
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe four inch (4") through eight inch (8") 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
(OD/Thick.)
Rated Water Working Pressure
(PSI)
Laying Length
(Ft)
4
18
150
20
6
18
150
20
8
18
150
20
Pipe larger than eight inch (8") shall be ductile iron. The City Engineer reserves the right to
require the use of ductile iron in sizes four inch (4") through eight inch (8") when needed due to
laying conditions or usage.
The bell of four inch (4") and larger PVC pipe shall consist of an integral wall section with a
solid cross section elastomeric ring which meets the requirements of ASTM 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 twelve (12) gauge
A.W.G. solid strand copper wire taped to the top of each joint of pipe with about eighteen inches
(18") between each piece of tape. It is to be installed at every valve box through a two inch (2")
PVC pipe to twelve inches (12") minimum above the top of the concrete slab. The two inch (2")
PVC pipe shall be the same length as the adjustable valve box, and the two inch (2") PVC pipe
shall be plugged with a two inch (2") 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.
502-2.3. FITTINGS AND JOINTS
Fitting from four inch (4") through sixteen inch (16") in size will be compact ductile iron cast in
accordance with ANSUAWWA C153/A 21.53 with mechanical joint bells. Bolts, nuts and gaskets
shall be in accordance with requirements of ANSUAWWA C 153/A 21.53. The working pressure
rating shall be 350 psi. Ductile iron fittings shall be coated and lined in accordance with
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requirements of ANSUAWWA C104/A21.4. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile iron in
accordance with ANSUAWWA 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.
502-2.4. RESTRAINT
Restraint of plugs, caps, tees, bends, etc., shall be accomplished by the use of approved
mechanical restraining rings or glands installed per manufacturer's 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.
502-2.5. 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
within the casing itself. It shall be sealed by brick and mortar, cement or any approved method
by the Engineer.
502-3. 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 hand wheel operated with rising stems. Valves four inches (4") and larger, buried in earth
shall be equipped with two inch (2") 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).
Unless otherwise shown or specified, valves for high pressure service shall be rated at not less
than 150 psi cold water, non -shock.
The manufacturer's name and pressure rating shall be cast in raised letters on the valve body.
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 (2") diameter and smaller are not allowed. These should be approved ball valves.
Three Inch (3") diameter are not allowed.
Gate Valves, four inch (4") to sixteen inch (16") diameter, inclusive, shall be resilient seated gate
valves encapsulated with EPDM Rubber in conformance with ANSUA.W.W.A. Standard
Specification C509-515 latest revision. These valves shall include the following features
consistent with C509-515, full opening unobstructed waterway, zero leakage at 200 psi
differential pressure, all internal parts removable from bonnet without removing body from
pressure main, corrosion resistant bronze or stainless steel nonrising stem with 0 -ring bonnet
seal with epoxy coated inside and outside cast iron or ductile iron valve body.
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Gate valves larger than sixteen inches (16") 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.
502-4. 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
three-piece valve box assemblies. 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 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 boxes and pad detail.
502-5. 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:
• 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 AWWA Specification C 502
and include the following modifications:
1. All shipments to be palletized and tailgate delivery.
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 0 -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 two inches (2") above the ground
line. Breakaway bolts are 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.
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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 one and a half inch (1-1/2") pentagon nut.
10. Nozzles shall be of the tamper resistant, one quarter (1/4) turn type with 0 -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 six inch (6") Mechanical Joint epoxy lined elbow, less accessories.
15. Hydrant shall have a five and one quarter inch (5-1/4") valve opening, and shall be a left
hand operation to open.
16. Hydrant shall be without drains.
17. Hydrant shall have two (2) two and one half inch (2-1/2") hose nozzles and one (1) four
and one half inch (4-1/2") 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.
Restrained joint assemblies shall be used which have bolted mechanical and swivel joints from
the hydrant tee through to the hydrant. Restrained 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.
502-6. SERVICE SADDLES
Service saddles shall be used on all service taps to four inch (4") P.V.C. water main. The largest
service connection allowable on four inch (4") main shall be one and one half inch (1-1/2").
Service saddles shall be used on all two inch (2") service connections to six inch (6") 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.
502-7. 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.
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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.
502-8. 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, and when
required, is determined by the degree of hazard presented to the municipal water system from
possible backflow of water within the customer's private system. The types of devices allowed
are:
1. Double Check Valve Assembly - a device composed of two (2) single, independently
acting, approved check valves, including tightly closing shutoff valves located at each
end of the assembly and suitable connections for testing the water tightness of each check
valve.
2. Reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device - a device containing a minimum
of two (2) 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.
502-9. 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 three-quarter inch (3/4") bronze test plug.
502-10. BLOW OFF HYDRANTS
Blow offs are not allowed.
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503. CONSTRUCTION
503-1. 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 or 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
their 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 place where it is to be laid in the trench.
503-2. PIPE LAYING
503-2.1. 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 thirty inches (30") and a
maximum of forty-two inches (42") 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.
503-2.2. 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,
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
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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 the pipe, 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 ten percent (10%) 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.
503-3. SETTING OF VALVES, HYDRANTS AND FITTINGS
503-3.1. GENERAL
Valves, hydrants, fittings, plugs and caps shall be set and joined to pipe in the manner specified
above for installation of pipe.
503-3.2. VALVES
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 eighteen inches (18") from the main line.
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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.
503-3.3. 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
ten feet (10') 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 4 of 4 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 shall 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 six inch (6") ductile iron branch controlled
by an independent six inch (6") gate valve. If hydrant is placed greater than ten feet (10') from
the main, an additional valve shall be installed at the hydrant and shall be included in the hydrant
assembly cost.
503-3.4. 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 manufacturer's
recommendations. Hydrants shall be held in place with restrained swivel joints. Restraining
mechanical joint glands on hydrants may be used where hydrant run out 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.
503-4. 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.
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504. TESTS
504-1. 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 their 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.
504-2. NOTICE OF TEST
The Contractor shall give the City of Clearwater's Owner Representative forty-eight (48) hours
advance notice of the time when the installation is ready for hydrostatic testing.
505. 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 AWWA C651.
505-1. STERILIZING AGENT
The sterilizing agent shall be liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution conforming to
Federal Specification O -S -602B, Grade D, or dry hypochlorite, commonly known as "HTH" or
"Perchloron".
505-2. 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.
505-3. 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 twenty-four (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.
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505-4. 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.
505-5. 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.
506. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
506-1. 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
• Grading
• Tracer wire
• Refill materials
• Joint materials
• Tests and sterilization
• Appurtenant work as required for a complete and operable system.
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506-2. FURNISH AND INSTALL WATER MAINS
506-2.1. 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.
506-2.2. PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor,
materials and equipment, and constructing the water mains completely and ready for operation.
506-3. FURNISH AND INSTALL FITTINGS
506-3.1. 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 C110/A 21.10 82, latest revision, in which case,
the weight will be based upon the theoretical weight plus the maximum tolerance.
506-3.2. 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.
506-4. FURNISH AND INSTALL GATE VALVES COMPLETE
WITH BOXES AND COVERS
506-4.1. MEASUREMENT
The quantity for payment shall be the number of gate valves of each size satisfactorily furnished
and installed.
506-4.2. 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.
506-5. FURNISH AND INSTALL FIRE HYDRANTS
506-5.1. 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 Article 501-2.5 of these Technical Specifications. No exceptions.
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506-5.2. PAYMENT
Payment of the applicable unit price shall be full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor,
material and equipment and installing the fire hydrant completely including necessary thrust
anchorage, six inch (6") pipe between the main and the hydrant and gate valve and valve box on
the hydrant lead.
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600 SERIES: STORMWATER ,
601. RAISING OR LOWERING OF STORM DRAINAGE
STRUCTURES
Storm Drainage Structures shall be raised or lowered as indicated on the plans or as indicated by
the Engineer.
601-1. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment, unless covered by a bid item, shall be included in the cost of the work.
602. UNDERDRAINS
The Contractor shall construct sub -surface drainage pipe as directed in the 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 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 #6 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 eight inches (8") in
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 948-1.5 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 that
exceeds ASTM Specifications D1784, minimum cell classification of 12454B 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.
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.
Filter aggregate for underdrains shall be as specified in the FDOT Standard Specifications,
Section 901 — Course Aggregate, and shall be either #6 or #57. If #57 is used, it must be washed
and screened to remove fines. The aggregate may be stone, slag, or crushed gravel.
602-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
Measurement shall be the number of linear feet of eight inch (8") Sub -drain in place and
accepted.
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602-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be based upon the unit price per linear 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.
603. STORM SEWERS
All storm drain pipe installed within the City of Clearwater shall be steel reinforced concrete
unless otherwise approved by the City Engineer. Said pipe shall comply with Section 430 of
FDOT Standard 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 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.
603-1. TESTING AND INSPECTION
The Contractor shall take all precautions to secure a watertight sewer under all conditions.
The work under this Article shall include the internal video recording of new stormwater
drainage pipes and drainage structures. The Contractor shall provide the City with a video of the
completed stormwater drainage system, and a written report. The Contractor shall pump down
and clean the pipes and drainage structures, to the satisfaction of the City, prior to video
recording. The video shall be of the standard DVD format, in color, with all the pertinent data
and observations recorded as audio on the DVD. The data should include:
1) An accurate recorded footage of the pipe lengths.
2) The drainage structure number and pipe size.
3) The run of the pipe and direction of flow (i.e. from S-1 to S-2).
4) Details of structural defects, broken pipes, sags, dips, misalignments, obstructions and
infiltration.
The written report shall include the four (4) items listed previously.
All visual and video recording inspections shall be completed by the Contractor and be in
accordance with Section 430-4.8 of FDOT Standard Specifications. Any deficient or damaged
pipe discovered during the video recording process shall be the responsibility of the Contractor
to repair or replace at their own expense within the contractual duration.
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As a complement to the video report, the Contractor shall also provide digital photos of areas of
concern in electronic (computer CD/DVD) and hard copy form (in color).
All known pipe breaks or those breaks discovered after the video inspection shall be repaired by
the Contractor regardless of the test allowances. Faulty sections of drainage pipes or drainage
structures rejected by the Engineer shall be removed and re-laid by the Contractor. Sections of
pipe that are repaired, re-laid or replaced shall be accompanied with a corresponding post
construction video inspection at the Contractor's expense. In all cases that a leak is found, re-
inspection shall be required at the Contractor's expense, to confirm that the problem has been
resolved.
603-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per linear 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,
gravel bedding if needed for stabilization, labor and incidentals, etc.).
604. STORM MANHOLES, INLETS, CATCH BASINS OR
OTHER STORM STRUCTURES
For details on specific design of a type of storm structure refer to Index Numbers 201 to 231.
When required, inlets, catch basins or other structures shall be constructed according to the plans
and applicable parts of the specifications, Articles 301, 302, 303 and 202, and as approved by the
Engineer. Said structures shall be protected from damage by the elements or other causes until
acceptance of the work.
604-1. BUILT UP TYPE STRUCTURES
Built up type manholes shall be constructed of brick with cast iron frames and covers as shown
on Index Numbers 201. 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 grout.
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
smoothed from inside of the manholes.
The entire exterior of brick manholes shall be plastered with a skim coat of one half inch (1/2")
of mortar.
Brick shall be laid radially with every sixth course being a stretcher course.
In cases where a storm pipe extends inside a structure, the excess pipe will be cut off with a
concrete saw and shall not be removed with a sledge hammer.
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604-2. PRECAST TYPE
Precast manholes shall be constructed as shown on Index 202. The manhole base shall be set on
a pad of dry native sand approximately five inches (5") thick to secure proper seating and
bearing.
Precast Manholes and Junction Boxes: The Contractor may substitute precast manholes and
junction boxes in lieu of cast in place units unless otherwise shown on the plans. Precast Inlets
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 manufacturer's 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.
604-3. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment for Junction Boxes, Manholes or other structures shall be on a unit basis.
605. GABIONS AND MATTRESSES
605-1. MATERIAL
605-1.1. PVC COATED WIRE MESH GABIONS & MATTRESSES
605-1.1.1. GABION & MATTRESS BASKETS
Gabion and mattress baskets units shall conform to ASTM A975, 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
0.106 inches.
605-1.1.2. 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.
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, 0.134 inches in diameter, coated with PVC and having an overall diameter (galvanized wire
core plus PVC coating) of 0.174 inches. Lacing and connecting wire shall be of soft tensile
strength (75,000 PSI max), heavily galvanized wire core, 0.087 inches in diameter, coated with
PVC and having an overall diameter (galvanized wire core plus PVC coating) of 0.127 inches.
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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.
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The filler stone shall be 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.
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.
Crushed concrete shall not be used for filler material.
605-1.1.4. GEOTEXTILE FABRIC
Fabric shall conform to FDOT Standard Specifications, Section 985.
605-2. 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
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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.
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 twelve inches (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.
In wet conditions, a base shall be established by spreading and compacting #57 stone prior to
placement of geotextile fabric and gabions or mattresses.
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700 SERIES: STREETS AND SIDEWALKS
701. 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,
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 eight inches (8") compacted thickness, or same
thickness as base destroyed plus two inches (2"), if over six inches (6"), and compacted to 98%
of maximum density per AASHTO T-180.
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 linear 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 necessary restoration exceeding this footprint 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 linear foot; sidewalk four inches (4") or six inches (6")
thick - per square foot. Concrete walks at drives shall be a minimum of six inches (6") thick and
be reinforced with 6/6 X 10/10 welded wire mesh (also see Articles 303 and 707). The
Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance of
all driveway, curb, sidewalk and street restoration and replacement work.
702. ROADWAY BASE AND SUBGRADE
702-1. BASE
This specification describes the construction of roadway base and subgrade. The Contractor shall
refer to Section IV, Article 101 "Scope of Work" of the City's Contract Specifications for
additional roadway base and subgrade items.
Roadway base shall be eight inches (8") compacted minimum thickness unless otherwise noted
on the plans or directed by the Engineer. The subgrade shall be twelve inches (12") compacted
minimum thickness with a minimum Limerock Bearing Ratio (LBR) of 40 unless otherwise
noted on the plans or directed 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
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found within the limits of the base, Section IV, Article 204 (Unsuitable Material Removal) of the
City's Technical 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. 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 twenty-four (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 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 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 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 100. 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. Superpave Asphalt Base: Full depth asphalt base shall be constructed in accordance
with Section 234 of FDOT's 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.
5. Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Base: Reclaimed asphalt pavement base shall be
constructed in accordance with Section 283 of FDOT's Standard Specifications and shall
have a minimum compacted thickness as shown on the plans. As per FDOT Section 283,
RAP material shall be used as a base course only on non -limited access paved shoulders,
shared use paths, or other non -traffic bearing applications. 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.
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702-1.1. 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.
702-1.2. 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.
702-2. SUBGRADE
All subgrade shall be stabilized and constructed in accordance with Sections 160 and 914 of
FDOT's Standard Specifications 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. Where unsuitable material is found within the limits of the subgrade,
Section IV, Article 204 (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 subgrade. The Contractor
shall obtain from an independent testing laboratory the bearing value of the subgrade after the
materials are mixed for the stabilized subgrade.
702-2.1. 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 Standard Specifications. Acceptable bearing values shall
be per Section 160-7.2 of FDOT's Standard Specifications. 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.
702-2.2. 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.
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703. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MATERIALS
This specification is for the preparation and application of all asphaltic concrete materials on
roadway surfaces unless otherwise noted.
703-1. ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
703-1.1. AGGREGATE
All aggregates shall be obtained from an approved FDOT source and shall conform to Sections
901 through 915 of FDOT's Standard Specifications.
703-1.2. BITUMINOUS MATERIALS
All bituminous materials shall conform to Section 916 of FDOT's Standard Specifications.
703-2. HOT BITUMINOUS MIXTURES - PLANT, METHODS,
EQUIPMENT & QUALITY ASSURANCE
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.
Unless otherwise noted, all acceptance procedures and quality control/assurance procedures shall
conform to the requirements of Section 330 of FDOT's Standard Specifications.
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. 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 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:
1. Density per FDOT's Standard Specifications.
2. Final surface or friction course tolerances per FDOT's Standard Specifications.
3. Thickness will be determined from core borings. Deficiencies of '/a" or greater shall be
corrected by the Contractor, without compensation, by either replacing the full thickness
for a length extending at least twenty-five feet (25') from each end of the deficient area,
or when the Engineer allows for an overlay per FDOT's Standard Specifications. In
addition, for excesses of one-quarter inch ('/a") 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 payment to be made based on the thickness specified in the
contract.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in
advance of the placement of all asphalt.
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703-3. ASPHALT MIX DESIGNS AND TYPES
All asphalt mix designs, acceptance procedures and quality control/assurance procedures shall
conform to the requirements of Sections 330 and 334 of FDOT Standard Specifications. All
asphalt mix designs shall be approved by the Engineer prior to the commencement of the paving
operation. Reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material may be substituted for aggregate in the
asphaltic concrete mixes up to 25% by weight.
703-4. ASPHALT PAVEMENT DESIGNS AND LAYER
THICKNESS
All asphalt pavement designs shall conform to the following requirements:
Type SP/Spec 334-1
Type FC/Spec 337-8
Type B/Spec 234-8
ATPB/287-8
703-5. GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS
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, Quality Control Testing, etc.) shall
be in accordance with Section 330 of FDOT's Standard Specifications.
703-6. CRACKS AND POTHOLE PREPARATION
703-6.1. 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.
703-6.2. POTHOLES
Potholes shall be repaired prior to the application of asphaltic concrete by the following steps:
1. 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.
3. The pothole is to be completely filled with asphaltic concrete, and thoroughly compacted.
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4. Payment for pothole preparation shall be included in the unit price for asphaltic concrete.
703-7. 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
manufacturer's 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 Contractor's 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 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.
703-8. ADDITIONAL ASPHALT REQUIREMENTS
1. All impacted radius returns within project limits shall be paved unless otherwise directed
by the Construction Inspector or Engineer, 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.
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4. The Contractor shall pay particular attention to sweeping when paving. 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 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. 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 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 Standard Specifications.
8. On all streets with curb and gutter, the final compacted asphalt shall be one-quarter inch
(1/4") above the lip or face of said curb per City Index 101.
703-9. 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.
703-10. 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.
704. 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 ten percent (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://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/fuel&bit/fuel&bit.shtm. For
additional information, call FDOT at (850) 414-4252.
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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.
705. ASPHALT DRIVEWAYS
New driveways or existing asphalt driveways that must be altered for project construction shall
be constructed or replaced in accordance with the specifications for paving the street with the
exception that the base shall be six inches (6"). Remove only enough to allow adequate grade for
access to the street. Use Article 703 Asphaltic Concrete, of these Technical Specifications, as
specified for the street paving.
When the finished surface of the existing drive is gravel, replacement shall be of like material.
Payment shall be the same as Asphalt Driveways.
705-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
Measurement shall be the number of square yard of Asphalt Driveways in place and accepted.
705-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per square yard for Asphalt 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.
706. CONCRETE CURBS
Concrete Curbs shall be constructed to the line, grade and dimensions as shown on the plans.
Unless otherwise noted, all concrete curbs shall have fiber mesh reinforcement and have a
minimum strength of 3000 psi 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 ten feet (10'). In
addition, all the requirements of City Articles 301, 302 and 303 shall also apply. The Contractor
shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in advance of the
placement of all concrete curbs.
706-1. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be linear feet of curb in place and accepted.
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706-2. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per linear 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.
707. CONCRETE SIDEWALKS AND DRIVEWAYS
707-1. 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 psi at 28 days. Unless otherwise specified,
all concrete sidewalks shall have a minimum width of four feet (4'). Concrete sidewalks shall
have a minimum thickness of four inches (4"), except at driveway crossings 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 five feet (5'). Concrete shall be poured only on
compacted subgrade. In addition, all the requirements of Articles 301, 302 and 303 of these
Technical Specifications shall also apply.
707-2. CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS
Concrete driveways, whether new construction or replacement, shall be'a minimum of six inches
(6') 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 feet (4') 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 Articles 301, 302 and
303 of these Technical Specifications shall also apply.
The Contractor shall notify the Project Inspector a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours in
advance of the placement of all concrete sidewalks and driveways.
707-3. CONCRETE CURB RAMPS
The contractor is responsible for constructing ADA compliant concrete curb ramps per the plans
and installing detectable warning surfaces on said ramps as called for in the plan set. Concrete
curb ramps and detectable warning surfaces are to be constructed per FDOT Standards and
Specifications.
707-4. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The basis of measurement shall be the number of square feet of four inch (4") concrete sidewalk,
six inch (6") concrete sidewalk, and six inch (6") concrete driveways in place and accepted.
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707-5. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment shall be the unit price per square foot for each item as measured above, which 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.
708. MILLING OPERATIONS
708-1. 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. The Contractor
shall notify the City of Clearwater Project Representative a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours
in advance of all milling.
708-2. 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 (7) 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 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 concrete 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
Standard Specifications 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. 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 at the
Contractor's expense. No paving of the exposed base can commence until the City
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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.
708-3. SALVAGEABLE MATERIALS
Unless otherwise specified, all salvageable 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 City Project Representative to
schedule delivery of material at least 48 hours prior to starting work.
708-4. DISPOSABLE MATERIALS
All surplus materials not claimed by the City shall become the responsibility 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.
708-5. ADJUSTMENT AND LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND
UTILITIES
All private utilities and related structures requiring adjustment shall be located and adjusted by
their owners at the owner's expense. City -owned utilities and structures shall be located by the
Owner/City and adjusted by the contractor. The Contractor shall arrange their 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.
708-6. 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 703-7 of the
City's Technical Specifications.
708-7. TYPES OF MILLING
There are two types of milling used by the City:
A. Wedge — This will consist of milling a six foot (6') 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.
708-8. 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
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approximately fifty (50) to one hundred (100) feet in both directions from the low point of the
existing swale.
708-9. BASIS OF MEASUREMENT
The quantity to be paid for will be the area milled, in square yards, completed and accepted.
708-10. 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.
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800 SERIES: TRAFFIC SIGNALS, SIGNS AND
MARKINGS
801. TRAFFIC SIGNAL EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
All traffic signal work shall be performed per 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.
All traffic signal indicators for vehicles and pedestrians shall be LEDs 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.
All damaged inductive loop detectors shall be restored by the contractor per FDOT Index 17781.
801-1. 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.
802. SIGNING AND MARKING
All signing and marking work shall be performed per 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.
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The Contractor is responsible for restoring all striping in paint and reflective beading per the
FDOT indices mentioned above. The City's Traffic Engineering department shall follow up with
thermoplastic striping at a later date unless otherwise specified.
802-1. 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.
803. ROADWAY LIGHTING
All roadway lighting shall be constructed per Sections 715 and 992 of FDOT's Standard
Specifications, unless otherwise specified in the contract documents and plans.
803-1. 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, materials, testing and incidentals required to complete the work
per the plans.
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900 SERIES: LANDSCAPING/RESTORATION
901. 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 Water
Reclamation Facilities, provided the water is used on City of Clearwater contractual work.
Details for Contractor to obtain and reuse water from the Water Reclamation Facilities will be
coordinated at the pre -construction conference. The Contractor's use of reuse water must
conform to all regulatory requirements.
902. GENERAL PLANTING SPECIFICATIONS
902-1. IRRIGATION
902-1.1. 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.
902-1.1.1. 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:
1. Index sheet stating the Contractor's address and business telephone number, twenty-
four (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.
902-1.1.2. PROJECT CONDITIONS
A. The 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 of twenty-four inch (24") 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 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 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.
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902-1.1.3. 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
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.
902-1.2. PRODUCTS
902-1.2.1. 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.
902-1.2.2. 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, 1120, 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.
902-1.2.3. 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 IPS 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.
902-1.2.4. 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.
902-1.2.5. THREADED CONNECTIONS
A. Threaded PVC connections shall be made using Teflon tape or Teflon pipe sealant.
902-1.2.6. GATE VALVES
902-1.2.6.1. MANUAL GATE VALVES TWO INCHES (2") AND SMALLER
A. Provide the following, unless otherwise noted on Drawings:
1. 200-250 psi Ball Valve
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2. PVC body - with Teflon Ball Seals
3. Threaded -Dual end Union Connectors
4. Non -Shock Safe -T Shear Stem
5. Safe -T Shear True Union Ball Valve as manufactured by Spears Manufacturing
Company, Sylmer, California, or approved equal.
902-1.2.6.2. GATE VALVES TWO AND A HALF INCHES (2'/2") AND LARGER
A. Provide the following, unless otherwise noted on Drawings:
1. AWWA-C-509
2. 2001b. 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 two inch (2") square operating key with tee handle
B. Provide two (2) operating keys for gate valve three inches (3") and larger. The "street
key" shall be five feet (5') long with a two inch (2") square operating nut.
902-1.2.7. SLEEVES
A. Sleeves: (Existing by City of Clearwater)
902-1.2.8. 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 bonnet 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 one inch (1") (FNPT) inlet and outlet or a one inch (1") 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.
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902-1.2.9. 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 ten inch (10") circular valve box with
#181015 cover comparable to Brooks, or approved equal.
C. For air relief assembly use an Ametek #182001 (6") economy turf box with #182002
cover comparable to Brooks or approved equal.
902-1.2.10. DRIP IRRIGATION
902-1.2.10.1. 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.
902-1.2.10.2.OPERATION
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 seven inch (7").
B. For on -surface or under mulch installations, six inch (6") metal wire staples (TLS6) shall
be installed three feet (3') to five feet (5') on center, and two staples installed at every
change of direction.
902-1.2.10.3. 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.
902-1.2.10.4.AIRIVACUUM RELIEF VALVE
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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.
902-1.2.10.5. 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 pressure 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.
902-1.2.10.6. 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.
902-1.2.10.7. 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.
902-1.2.11. 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 (9V) 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 (3) independent programs with eight (8) start times each,
station run time capability from one (1) minute to twelve (12) hours in one (1) minute
increments, and a seven (7) 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.
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902-1.2.12. 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 nine volt (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.
D. The Field Transmitter shall be as manufactured by Rain Bird Sprinkler Mfg. Corp.,
Glendora, California USA.
902-1.2.13. 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.
902-1.3. EXECUTION
902-1.3.1. 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 Contractor's 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 Specifications.
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 the event the installation contradicts the directions given, the installation
shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost.
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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.
I. The disturbance of existing paving will not be permitted. Install all required sleeving
prior to roadway base.
902-1.3.2. EXCAVATING AND BACKFILLING
902-1.3.2.1. 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 six inch (6") 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 six inch (6") 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.
902-1.3.2.2. BACKFILLING
A. All pressure supply lines (mainline) shall have eighteen inches (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 one half inch ('/2").
C. Compact backfill according to Section 125 of FDOT Standard Specifications.
D. Do not, under any circumstances, use equipment or vehicle wheels for compacting soil.
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. 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 inches (6") 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.
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902-1.3.2.3. 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.
E. Layout all systems using an approved staking method and maintain the staking of
approved layout.
902-1.3.3. INSTALLATION
902-1.3.3.1. 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.
902-1.3.3.2. 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
Specifications.
D. Plastic pipe and threaded fittings shall be assembled using Teflon tape, applied to the
male threads only.
902-1.3.3.3. 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.
902-1.3.3.4. PLASTIC PIPE
A. Install plastic pipe in accord with manufacturer's recommendations.
B. Prepare all welded joints with manufacturer's cleaner prior to applying solvent.
1. Allow welded joints as least fifteen (15) minutes setup/curing time before moving or
handling.
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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 (4) 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
twenty-four (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 may be installed by jacking & boring.
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
accomplished at no additional cost.
902-1.3.3.5. CONTROLLERS
A. Install all automatic controllers as shown in the plans.
1. The location of all controllers shall be approved by the Engineer's representative
prior to installation.
902-1.3.3.6. REMOTE CONTROL VALVES
A. Install at sufficient depth to provide not more than six inches (6"), nor less than four
inches (4") cover from the top of the valve to finish grade.
B. Install valves in a plumb position with twenty-four inch (24") minimum maintenance
clearance from other equipment, three feet (3') minimum from edges of sidewalks,
buildings, and walls, and no closer than seven feet (7') 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.
902-1.3.3.7. 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.
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902-2. LANDSCAPE
902-2.1. GENERAL
902-2.1.1. 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.
902-2.1.2. SCOPE OF WORK
A. All provisions of Contract, including General and Special Provisions and Plans, apply to
the work specified in this Article. The Scope of Work includes everything for and
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 Article 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.
902-2.1.3. 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 Article 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 Plans shall predominate
and be considered the controlling document.
D. During this work, the Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining safety among
persons in their employ in accordance with the standards set by The Occupational Safety
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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 Article.
F. All appropriate utility companies and agencies shall be contacted 72 hours prior to
excavation. Call "One Call"/"Sunshine 811" at 8-1-1; "Sunshine 811" administrative
offices may be reached at (800) 638-4097.
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.
902-2.1.4. SUBMITTALS
A. The Contractor is required to submit prior to the expiration of the required maintenance
period, two (2) copies of typewritten instructions recommending procedures to be
established by the Owner for maintenance of landscape work for a period of one (1) year.
B. Furnish unit prices for all plant materials and inert materials, including labor for all
specified work.
902-2.1.5. 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 their 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.
902-2.1.6. 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.
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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.: Gallon container size, i.e., 1 gallon, 3 gallon, 7 gallon, etc.
O.C.: On center, distance between plant centers.
DL4.: Diameter.
LVS.: Leaves.
D.B.H.: Diameter or caliper of main trunk of tree as measured at breast height at 4-1/2 feet above
grade.
CAL.: 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.
B&B: Balled and burlapped in accordance with horticultural standards of the American
Association of Nurserymen.
PPP: Plants per pot.
FG: Field grown.
STD.: 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 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.
902-2.1.7. PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING
902-2.1.7.1. 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.
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C. Balled and burlapped ("B & B") plants shall be moved with firm, natural, balls of soil,
not less than one foot (1') diameter of ball to every one inch (1") caliper of trunk; root
ball depth shall not be less than two-thirds (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.
D. Trees shall be dug with adequate balls, burlapped, and wire bound if needed. Root
pruning to be done a minimum of four (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 twelve
inches (12") 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 twenty-four (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. 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.
902-2.1.8. JOB CONDITIONS
902-2.1.8.1. 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.
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E. Plant trees and shrubs after final grades are established and prior to sod installation or
seeding lawns. Protect existing lawn, trees, and promptly repair damages from planting
operations.
902-2.1.8.2. 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
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 Representatives may request work stoppage in writing. 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.
902-2.1.8.3. 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.
902-2.2. PRODUCTS
902-2.2.1. MATERIALS
902-2.2.1.1. PLANT MATERIALS: NOMENCLATURE
A. Plant species, sizes, etc., shall be per Plans and Specifications on Plant Material
Schedule. 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.
902-2.2.1.2. 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 insects, 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
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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 II,
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.
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 to the
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.
I. 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.
902-2.2.1.3. 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 weed, freshly mowed
before cutting, and in healthy condition when laid. It must not be stacked more than
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twenty-four (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.
902-2.2.1.4. MULCH
A. Mulch shall be as specified in the plans or by the project manager.
B. Install mulch to an even depth of three inches (3") before compaction, as shown in the
PLANTING DETAILS in the plans.
902-2.2.1.5. 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 grasses at the rate of one pound (1 lb.) of nitrogen per one thousand square
feet (1000 sq ft). Fertilizer shall be commercial grade, mixed granules, with 30% to 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
one-fourth (1/4) the nitrogen level. They shall also contain magnesium and micronutrients
(i.e. manganese, iron, zinc, copper, etc.).
902-2.2.1.6. 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 two inch (2")
caliper. Stakes shall be 2" x 2" pressure treated (p.t.) stock for trees two inch (2") caliper
and under. A minimum of two (2) stakes per tree or an optional three (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 three (3) stakes per palm. Batten consisting of 5 layers of burlap and 5 - 2"
x 4" by 16" wood connected with two — three-quarter inch (3/4") steel bands shall be used
around the palm trunk.
D. Other tree staking systems may be acceptable if approved.
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902-2.2.1.7. 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 City, 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 one-third (1/3) peat and two-thirds (2/3) sandy loam, with no lumps over one inch (1").
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
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 one (1) gallon container size shall consist of three
inches (3") of Florida peat or other approved organic soil amendment spread over full
length and width of planting area. Rototil organic layer six inches (6") to eight inches
(8") into native soil.
902-2.2.1.8. 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.
902-2.2.1.9. TREE PROTECTION
A. Wood fencing shall be 2" x 4" pressure treated (p.t.) stock with flagging on horizontal
members. Space vertical members six feet (6') to eight feet (8') 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 (1') for each inch of
the tree's diameter at breast height DBH (four and one half feet)') above grade.
902-2.2.1.10. 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.
902-2.2.1.11. 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.
902-2.2.1.12. PESTICIDES
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A. Pesticides shall be only approved, safe brands applied according to manufacturer's
directions.
902-2.3. EXECUTION
902-2.3.1. PREPARATION
902-2.3.1.1. 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.
902-2.3.1.2. 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
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 one and one half inches
(1'/z") in any dimension from individual tree, shrub and hedge pits and dispose of the
excavated material off the site.
902-2.3.1.3. PREPARATION FOR ANNUAL BED PLANTING
A. Prepare native subgrade by rototilling or loosening by hand methods. Spread three inches
(3") of one-third (1/3) Florida peat and two-thirds (2/3) sandy, or other approved organic
soil amendment over the full length and width of planting area for annuals. Rototill
organic layer six inches (6") to eight inches (8") into the native soil. Grade the planting
bed by "crowning' to ensure that surface drainage, percolation, and aeration occur at
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rapid rates. Add Osmocote time release fertilizer according to product instructions and
rate.
902-2.3.1.4. 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 four inches (4").
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
pound (1 lb.) of nitrogen per one thousand square feet (1000 sq ft). Fertilizer shall be
commercial grade, mixed granules, with 30% to 50% of the nitrogen being in slow or
controlled release form. Thoroughly work fertilizer into the top four inches (4") of soil.
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.
902-2.3.2. INSTALLATION
902-2.3.2.1. 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.
902-2.3.2.2. 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.
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C. Leave an eighteen inch (18") (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.
902-2.3.2.3. 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 three (3) to five (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 one inch (1") 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:
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 '/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. Backfill tilled and loosened native soil around the
sides of the root ball. Remove the top 4 four inches (4") (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 three (3) to five (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 backfill 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
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straight or curved edges shall be triangular - spaced in rows parallel to those edges. Plant
a minimum of eighteen inches (18") 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.
902-2.3.2.4. 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 pound (1 lb.) of
nitrogen per one thousand square feet (1000 sq ft). The ground shall be moistened 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 one inch (1") to one and one half inches (1-1/2") below top
of walks prior to laying sod.
D. Within two (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 two
inches (2") (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.
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 3:1 or steeper, and as required, a geotextile fabric shall be installed per
manufacturer's specifications prior to placing sod. The sod shall be fastened in place with
suitable wooden pins or by other approved method.
902-2.3.2.5. SEEDING
A. Seed shall be installed per the specifications of the State of Florida Department of
Transportation. See plan for type of seed.
902-2.3.2.6. TREE GUYING, BRACING AND STAKING
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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 two (2) stakes per tree or an optional three (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 four feet (4')
height of stake above grade and a minimum of thirty inches (30") of stake below grade.
B. For single trunk palms, a minimum of three (3) stakes per palm at 120 degree spacing
shall be used. Toenail the stakes to batten consisting of five (5) layers of burlap and five
(5) - 2 inch x 4 inch x 16 inch wood connected with two (2) three-quarter inch (3/4") steel
bands. Palms shall be staked with a minimum of five feet (5') 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.
902-2.3.2.7. MULCHING
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. Mulch should be below top of curb and resistant to washout from stormwater run-
off.
C. All plant beds and tree rings shall be mulched evenly with a three inch (3") 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 three inch (3") clearance for trees and shrub trunks and a
minimum six inch (6") 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 six inches (6") of non -mulched
clearance from the outside edge of annuals.
902-2.3.2.8. 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.
902-2.3.2.9. 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.
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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.
902-2.3.2.10. 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 (O.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.
902-2.3.2.11. REPAIR OF DAMAGES
E. The Contractor shall repair all damage caused by their 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 their 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.
902-2.3.3. 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
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
(1") of water for all planted materials before leaving the site.
902-2.3.4. INSPECTION, REJECTION, AND ACCEPTANCE
902-2.3.4.1. INSPECTION
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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 fifteen (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.
902-2.3.4.2. 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 the Plans and Specifications.
B. Replace any rejected materials immediately or within fifteen (15) days and notify the
Landscape Architect that the correction has been made.
902-2.3.4.3. 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.
1. 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.
2. Where the Specifications call for any stipulated item or an "approved equivalent", or
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 their Contract
price. The final selection rests with the Owner or their 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
additional compensation will be made to the Contractor for plants installed that
exceed specifications.
902-2.3.5. 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
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with no additional cost to the Owner. Should any plant require replacing, the new plant
shall be given the equal amount of warranty.
903. 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. 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 seventy-two (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.
904. 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 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.
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905. LAWN MAINTENANCE SPECIFICATIONS
905-1. 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 specified
landscaped street areas 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.
905-2. SCHEDULING OF WORK
The Contractor(s) shall accomplish all landscape maintenance required under the contract
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 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, such as cleanup, weeding, trimming, etc.,
be completed before leaving the job site.
905-3. WORK METHODS
905-3.1. 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.
905-3.2. DUTIES PER SERVICE VISIT
The Contractor(s) shall provide the following service at each scheduled visit to the designated
location:
905-3.2.1. LITTER AND DEBRIS
Remove trash and debris from the project site. Proper disposal of collected trash and debris is the
Contractor's responsibility. Extraordinary amounts of debris caused by hurricanes, tornadoes,
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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. Work sites should be left in a clean and neat
appearance upon completion. All debris from pruning process is to be removed from the job site
and disposed of by the Contractor.
905-3.2.2. 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 twenty-four
(24) hours after providing the service.
905-3.2.3. PLANT TRIMMING AND PALM PRUNING
All plant material should be trimmed in a manner that promotes the natural shape and mature
size of the particular species. 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, consistent with the following specification:
905-3.2.3.1. 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; and 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.
905-3.2.3.2. TRAFFIC CONTROL
Proper and safe work zones in vehicular traffic areas are to be set up and maintained by the
Contractor, according to the approved Maintenance of Traffic specifications.
905-3.2.3.3. 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.
905-3.2.4. 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.
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905-3.2.5. 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 their expense.
905-3.2.6. MULCH CONDITION
Should be maintained at a thickness that will discourage weed growth as well as help retain soil
moisture, usually three inches (3").
905-3.2.7. IRRIGATION SERVICE AND REPAIR
Should be performed at each visit to assure the system's 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.
905-3.2.8. LAWN AND 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.
905-3.2.9. PALM FERTILIZATION
Apply three (3) pounds of Magnesium sulfate and one pound of Potassium evenly, per tree,
across the root zone (typically within the dripline), annually in early February.
905-3.2.10. 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.
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 place 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.
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906. LEVEL OF SERVICE
The Project Site is to be serviced weekly. Repairs to damage or vandalism to be made within
seven (7) working days of reported irregularity. Weekly visits should occur no closer than six (6)
and no further than ten (10) calendar days apart.
907. COMPLETION OF WORK
Within twenty-four (24) hours of completing work the City either in person or by phone of said
completion. It is acceptable to leave a phone message.
908. INSPECTION AND 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 forty-eight (48) hours from this notification to make appropriate corrections. If the work
has been completed successfully then the City will pay for services billed.
909. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1. This location will be newly installed and under warranty by the installer for a twelve (12)
month period on plants, trees and 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 they
feel appropriate.
2. All listed acreage or square footage figures are estimates.
3. All work 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 their 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,
invoice the Contractor for the payment, or reduce by the amount of the repairs on 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 work to the location as soon as the pertaining
circumstances are relieved.
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910. TREE PROTECTION
910-1. 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.
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 (2/3) 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 (2") lumber for upright
posts. Upright posts are to be at least four feet (4') in length with a minimum of one foot (1')
anchored in the ground. Upright posts are to be placed at a maximum distance of eight feet
(8') apart. Horizontal rails are to be constructed using no less than one inch (1") by four -inch
(4") lumber and shall be securely attached to the top of the upright post. The 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.
910-2. 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
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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 eighteen inches (18") below
existing grade or to the depth of the proposed impact if less than eighteen inches (18") from
existing grade. The City's Representative on Engineering Department projects for Root
Pruning issues is the Senior Landscape Architect and can be reached at (727) 562-4747, or
through the construction inspector assigned to the project.
B. Root pruning shall only be performed by or under the direct supervision of an International
Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist.
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 performed 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 (10") per one inch (1") 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 eighteen inches (18") from existing grade, or to the depth of the
disturbance if less than eighteen inches (18").
H. Root pruning shall be performed using a root cutting machine specifically designed for this
purpose. Alternate equipment or techniques must be approved by the City's representative,
prior to any work adjacent to trees to be preserved.
I. 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.
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910-3. PROPER TREE PRUNING
A. All tree pruning and/or root pruning on existing trees to remain shall only be performed 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 Code of Ordinances and Community
Development Code.
C. No protected tree shall have more than thirty percent (30%) of its foliage removed.
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 Code of Ordinances
and Community Development Code.
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 Code of
Ordinances and Community Development Code.
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
Table of Contents
PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND 1
CONTRACT 3
CONSENT OF SURETY TO FINAL PAYMENT 7
PROPOSAL/BID BOND 8
AFFIDAVIT 9
NON COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT 10
PROPOSAL 11
CITY OF CLEARWATER ADDENDUM SHEET 13
BIDDER'S PROPOSAL 14
SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH CUBA AND SYRIA
CERTIFICATION FORM 15
SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL LIST CERTIFICATION FORM 16
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Bond No.; 100 113 6077
PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND
{1)
This bond is given to comply with § 255.05, Florida Statutes, and any action instituted by a claimant under
this bond for payment must be in accordance with the notice and time limitation provisions in subsections
(2) and (10).
Pursuant to § 255.05(1)(b), Florida Statutes, "Before commencing the work or before recommencing the
work after a default or abandonment, the contractor shall provide to the public entity a certified conn
of the recorded bond. Notwithstanding the terms of the contract or any other law governing prompt
payment for construction services, the public entity may not make a payment to the contractor until the
contractor has complied with this paragraph."
CONTRACTOR SURETY
U. S. Specialty Insurance Company
Kelly Brothers, Inc.
[name]
5601 Granite Parkway, Suite 1100
Plano, Texas 75024-6094
15775 Pine Ridge Rd. [principalbrrsiness address]
Ft. Myers, FL 33908 (214) 872-3658
239-482-7300
(fihane number]
OWNER
City of Clearwater
Engineering Dept.
100 S. Myrtle Avenue
Clearwater, FL 33756
(727) 562-4747
PROJECT NAME: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
PROJECT NO.: Project # i7 -0451 -EN
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The work includes the removal and replacement of the existing pedestrian
bridge with a pre -fabricated aluminum bridge structure.
BY THIS BOND, We, Kelly Brothers. Inc, as Contractor, and
U. S. Specialty Insurance Company , a corporation, as Surety, are bound to the
City of Clearwater, Florida, herein called Owner, in the sum of $ 724,065.79, for payment of which we
bind ourselves, our heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally.
THE CONDITION OF THIS BOND is that if Contractor:
1. Performs the contract dated , between Contractor and Owner for construction
of Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement, the contract documents being made a part of this
bond by reference (which include the Advertisement for Bids, Proposal, Contract, Surety Bond,
Instructions to Bidders, General Conditions, Plans, Technical Specifications and Appendix, and
such alterations as may be made in said Plans and Specifications as therein provided for), at the
times and in the manner prescribed in the contract; and
2. Promptly makes payments to all claimants, as defined in Section 255.05(1), Florida Statutes,
supplying Contractor with labor, materials, or supplies, used directly or indirectly by Contractor in
the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract; and
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Bond No.: 100 113 6077
PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND
(2)
3. Pays Owner all tosses, damages, expenses, costs, and attorney's fees, including appellate
proceedings, that Owner sustains because of a default by Contractor under the contract; and
4. To the limits of § 725.06(2), Florida Statutes, shall indemnify and hold harmless Owner, their
officers and employees, from liabilities, damages, losses and costs, including, but not limited to,
reasonable attorney's fees, to the extent caused by the negligence, recklessness, or intentional
wrongful misconduct of Contractor and persons employed or utilized by Contractor in the
performance of the construction contract; and
5. Performs the guarantee of all work and materials furnished under the contract for the time specified
in the contract, then this bond is void; otherwise it remains in full force.
6. Any action instituted by a claimant under this bond for payment must be in accordance with the
notice and time limitation provisions in Section 255.05(2), Florida Statutes.
7. Any changes in or under the contract documents and compliance or noncompliance with any
formalities connected with the contract or the changes does not affect Surety's obligation under
this bond, and Surety 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 27th day of
June , 20 19.
(If sole Ownership or Partnership, two (2) Witnesses required).
(If Corporation, Secretary only will attest and affix seal).
WITNESS:
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CONTRACT
(1)
This CONTRACT made and entered into this i 7 day of Q lLt.. ' , 2019 by and between the City
of Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation, hereinafter designated as the "City",
and Kelly Brothers, Inc., of the City of Fort Myers County of Lee and State of Florida,
hereinafter designated as the "Contractor".
[Or, if out of state:]
This CONTRACT made and entered into this day of , 20_ by and between the City
of Clearwater, Florida, a municipal corporation, hereinafter designated as the "City", and
, a/an (State) Corporation authorized to do
business in the State of Florida, of the City of County of
and State of , 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:
PROJECT NAME: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
PROJECT NO.: 17 -0051 -EN
in the amount of Base Bid $ 689,427.60 Alternate Bid $ 34,638.19 Grand Total $ 724,065.79
In accordance with such proposal and technical supplemental specifications and such other spedial
provisions and drawings, if any, which will be submitted by the City, together with any advertisement,
instructions to bidders, general conditions, technical specifications, 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.
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CONTRACT
(2)
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, TO THE LIMITS OF § 725.06(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 public construction 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 public construction 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
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 addition to all other contract requirements as provided by law, the contractor executing this agreement
agrees to comply with public records law.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, THE CONTRACTORS DUTY TO PROVIDE PUBLIC
RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT. CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC
RECORDS AT 727-562-4092,
112 S. Osceola Ave., Clearwater, FL 33756
Rosemarie.Call@rnyclearwater.co>jn,
The contractor's agreement to comply with public records law applies specifically to:
a) Keep and maintain public records required by the City of Clearwater (hereinafter "public
agency") to perform the service being provided by the contractor hereunder.
b) Upon request from the public agency's custodian of public records, provide the public agency'
with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a
reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided for in Chapter 119, Florida
Statutes, as may be amended from time to time, or as otherwise provided by law.
c) Ensure that the public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public records
disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of the
contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the
records to the public agency.
d) Upon completion of the contract , transfer, at no cost, to the public agency all public records in
possession of the contractor or keep and maintain public records required by the public agency
to perform the service. If the contractor transfers all public records to the public agency upon
completion of the contract, the contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
contractor keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the contractor
shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored
electronically must be provided to the public agency, upon request from the public agency's
custodian of public records, in a format that is compatible with the information technology
systems of the public agency.
e) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a public agency's contract for services
must be made directly to the public agency. If the public agency does not possess the requested
records, the public agency shall immediately notify the contractor of the request and the
contractor must provide the records to the public agency or allow the records to be inspected or
copied within a reasonable time.
f) The contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees that if the contractor does not comply with the
public agency's request for records, the public agency shall enforce the contract provisions in',
accordance with the contract.
g) A contractor who fails to provide the public records to the public agency within a reasonable
time may be subject to penalties under Section 119.10, Florida Statutes.
h) If a civil action is filed against a contractor to compel production of public records relating to a
public agency's contract for services, the court shall assess and award against the contractor
the reasonable costs of enforcement, including reasonable attorney fees, if:
1. The court determines that the contractor unlawfully refused to comply with the public
records request within a reasonable time; and
SECTION V Page 5 of 16 Updated: 10/12/2018
SECTION V - Contract Documents
CONTRACT
(4)
2. At least 8 business days before filing the action, the plaintiff provided written notice of the
public records request, including a statement that the contractor has not complied with the
request, to the public agency and to the contractor.
1) A notice complies with subparagraph (h)2. if it is sent to the public agency's custodian of public
records and to the contractor at the contractor's address listed on its contract with the public',
agency or to the contractor's registered agent. Such notices must be sent by common carrier
delivery service or by registered, Global Express Guaranteed, or certified mail, with postage qr
shipping paid by the sender and with evidence of delivery, which may be in an electronic
format.
A contractor who complies with a public records request within 8 business days after the notice
is sent is not liable for the reasonable costs of enforcement.
j)
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to the agreement have hereunto set their hands and seals and have
executed this Agreement, the day and year first above written.
CITY OF CLEARWATER
IN PINELLAS COUNTY, FL 1 ' IDA
By:
William B. Horne, II
City Manager
Countersigned:
Attest:
C
Rosemarie Call
City Clerk
-'�eortec\crc3R.of
By: Ap
George N. Cretekos,
Mayor
Contrac or must indicate whether:
Corporation, Partnership,
Owen Kohler
Assistant City Attorney
Company, or
Individual
By: (SEAL)
Print Name: 'Da r.o._Y-2L4
Title: Qt -GS i
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 — provide Affidavit.
SECTION V Page 6 of 16
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SECTION V — Contract Documents
CONSENT OF SURETY TO FINAL PAYMENT
TO OWNER: City of Clearwater PROJECT NAME: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement
Engineering Dept. PROJECT NO.: 17 -0051 -EN
100 S. Myrtle Ave. CONTRACT DATE: [
Clearwater, FL 33756 BOND NO , recorded in O.R. Book [. ,
Page [ j, of the Public Records of Pinellas County, Florida.
CONTRACTOR: Kelly Brothers, Inc
Pursuant to § 255.05(11), Florida Statutes, and in accordance with the provisions of the Contract between
the Owner and the Contractor as indicated above, the:
on bond of
Kelly Brothers, Inc.
15775 Pine Ridge Rd.
Ft. Myers, FL 33908
,SURETY,
,CONTRACTOR,
hereby approves of the final payment to the Contractor, and agrees that final payment to the Contractor
shall not relieve Surety of any of its obligations to
City of Clearwater
Engineering Dept.
100 S. Myrtle Ave.
Clearwater, FL 33756
as set forth in said Surety's bond.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Surety has hereunto set its hand this day of
Attest:
(Seal):
,OWNER,
(Surety)
(Signature of authorized representative)
(Printed name and title)
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SECTION V —, Contract Documents
PROPOSAL/BID BOND
(Not to be filled out ifa certified check is submitted)
KNOWN ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, the undersigned, Kelly Brothers, Inc.
as Contractor, and U. S. Specialty Insurance Company
as Surety, whose address is 5601 Granite Parkway, Suite 1100
Plano, Texas 75024-6094 , are held and firmly bound unto the City
of Clearwater, Florida, in the sum ofer a.-4-;oe 4 w ark tok,tAkokyta c,> Dollars
($ 171) t{U(Q,SZ ) (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 Kelly Brothers, Inc.
as Contractor, and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company as Surety, for
work specified as: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement Project #17 -0051 -EN
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 Public Construction 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 !awl and
the full amount of this Proposal/Bid Bond will be paid to the City as stipulated or liquidated damages.
Principal must indicate whether:
X Corporation, Partnership,
Company, or
Signed this 15th day of May
KELLY BROTHERS, INC.
Contractor
Principal
tndividLDal
,2019 .
ani
U. S. SPECIALTY1hISURANCE OMPANY
Surety Wendy gson, Attorney -I ; act and
Flori. - esident Agent (239) 275-8226
The person signing shall, in his own handwriting, sign the Pri • pat's name, his own name, and his tit{e;
where the person is signing for a Corporation, he must, by Affidavit, show his authority to bind the
Corporation -- provide Affidavit.
SECTION V Page 8 of 16 Updated: 10/12/2018
1
POWER OF ATTORNEY
-AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY TEXAS BONDING COMPANY
UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY U.S. SPECIAL=TY INSMPANY
LLY THESE PRESENTS: That American Contractors Inderanity_Cmpany, a California corporation, Tex Bonding
ICompany, an assumed name of American Contractors Indemnity Company, United States Surety Company, a M an/land • rporation
and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company, a Texas corporation (collectively, the "Companies"), do by these presents make, •nstitute
and appoint:
Wervild-lirtgron of Fort Myers, Florida
1
its true and -la ttc ey(s)-in-fact, c r a opacity if more than one is named above, with full power a uthor y
hereby conferred in its name, place ard Mead, to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds,left ances,
Iundertakings or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include riders, amendments, and consents •f surety,
providing the bond penalty does not exceed *"***Ten Million***** Dollars
( ***10,000,000.00**" ). This Power of Attorney shall expire without further action on April 23ro, 2022. This Power of Attomey s granted
undernduy of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors olCcanies:
U
A5e4tRimohnEd,sident, any Vice -President, any Assistant Vice-President,any Secretary or any si; ant Secretary shall be a • is hereby
h tulAribv4s anti authority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as y ilio==repre;sent and act for and on alt of the
Company subject to the following provisions:
Attomey-in-Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and on behalf of the Company, to execute, acknowledge and eliver, any
I and all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings, including any and - I consents
for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts, and any and all notices and •ocuments
canceling oriatthe Company's liability thereurwler, and any such instruments so executed by any such Attomey-in-Fact shall be •; ding'ipon
the Con p as wee by the President a i effected_ by the Corporate Secretary.
I
43off ResotveCthatthe signature of any horrcewtof Self the Company heretofore or hereafter affixed to any powilmoUttt= -Tor al
certtcate relating thereto by facsimile, and any=power of attorney or certificate bearing facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall • • - - . bindr`ng
upon the Company with respect to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached.
I IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this
182 dayof June -}201
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY BONDING OMPANY
UNITED S ,.., SURE "f QMPANY may_ E _ e * N CO ANY
1
1
1
1
State of Califomia
County of Los Angeles
By:
Daniel P. Aguilar, Vice
= A NotaryPuM or other officer con*A7 is7vefficetivvetifies only the identity of the individual who signed tl
•to is attached, atuAlatlrurnfirmimt,Tadcuracy, or validity of that document
On this -18t day of June, 2018, before me S- onta O. arreio, a notary public, personally appeared Daniel P. Aguilar, ident of
American Contractors Indemnity Company, Texas Bonding Company, United States Surety Company and U.S. Specialty Insurance
Company who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within nstrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the nstrument
thp—ptersworthe=entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instr unent
i s i c An'Y OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Ca ria tkist4ttnagoing paragraph is true an correc
WITNESS my hand and official seal. - ..:� sauac+u11uo
Notary
Signature �' 1 l;, 1 (Sem
-J, K£o-Lo, Askant Secretary • ArYe:. .. tr 1 demnity Company, Texas Bonding Company, United -St -s
1
Ccuny1.�, Specialty insuran��byrtify that the above and foregoing is a true and c99rreacxv Gz a��
of-Attomey, executed by said Companies which is ll m full force and effect; furthermore, the resolutions of the Board • =s irectors, -
set out in the Power of Attomey are in full force and effect.
IIn Wit 4sr Where f, I ha hereunto set my hand and affixed the seals of said Companies
7
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loans. soot* U. sa
' t..Ansznito3cc�
—Bons:Mo.
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at Los Angeles, Call orals this
Agency No. 17050
Kio to, 'less
nsTrr i surety for more lnformatian
atm -
II_
YANtd..011ffikl filY THESE PRESENTS. That American Contractors Inde(Ynpanifra California corporation, Texas Bonding
Company, an assumed name of American Contractors Indemnity Company, UMW States Surety Company, a M aryland co poration
and U.S. Specialty Insurance Company, a Texas corporation (collectively, the "Companies"), do by these presents make, . "nstitute
and appoint:
Wendy Hingson of Fort Myers, Florida
POWER OF ATTORNEY
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY TEXAS BONDING COMPANY
,UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY U.S. SPECIALT ' St +ICE COMPANY
NilIs Band l ttc ey(s)-in-fact,-nth-+rt a capacity if more than one is named above, with full po erand=nu r
t erfty conferred in its name, place - tead,to execute, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds,-rxxignizances,
IP undertakings or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include riders, amendments, and consents of surety,
providing the bond penalty does not exceed *"***Ten Million***** Dollars
II(
***10;000,000.00*** ). This Power of Attomey shall expire without further action on April 23rd, 2022. This Power of Attomey is granted
umlerAindut of the following resolutions adopted by the Boards of Directors of Companies:
tMitftissident, any Vice -President, any Assistant Vice -President, oTN—&hcretarivor wiy Assiltant Secretary shall be and is hereby
h aauthority to appoint any one or more suitable persons as oriraprnt and act for and on behalf of the
IICrysany subject to the following provisions:
Attomey-in-Fact may be given full power and authority for and in the name of and on behalf of the Company, to execute, acknowledge and deliver, any
and all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or obligatory undertakings, including any and al consents
for the release of retained percentages and/or final estimates on engineering and construction contracts, and any and all notices and documents
iicanceling or-terrfmating the Company's liability_ tlwreundiandAtmy such instruments so executed by any such Attomey-in-Fact shall be bir ding_ n
tl Commas Wsigraxf-by the President a d =I effireixd-Asy the Corporate Secretary.
4t -R l tha the *mature of any h ofkoar d f the Company heretofore or hereafter affixed to any pov of t
cedificate relating thereto by facsimile, and tiny power ofat{omey or certificate bearing facsimile signature or facsimile seal shall be=WiciTod binding
1111 upon the Company with respell to any bond or undertaking to which it is attached.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, The Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed, this
1st day of Js 20113
State of California
County of Los Angeles
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYEXAS EONDRIGOTIVANY
UNITED SSURE * v ,PANT a ' EC:- FVO1IANY
By:
Daniel P. Aguilar, Vice President
A-Ncta, ublle or aiher officer co ' fOhis-ceitalcieerifies only the identity of the individual who signed the m
— = v icer r- - cater attached, anchickthirftWirWei accuracy, or validity of that document
On-fhisist day of June, 2018, before rrie,= o O carr oo, a notary public, personally appeared Daniel P. Aguilar +dent
f
American Contractors Indemnity Company, Texas Bonding Company, United States Surety Company and U.S. Specialty nsurance
Company who proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument
and acknowledged to me that he executed the same in his authorized capacity, and that by his signature on the instrument
the—persorrox=thswEntity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument,
c i �+n fAlM' OF PERJURY under the laws of the State of Ca r ire i paragraph is true and corred.
WITNESS my hand and official seal.
111
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Signature a,1, f _ (sear)
4C10143,, Assistant SecretaryP Amenivar.AWraCotsdemnity Company, Texas Bonding Company, United St
s • c
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u.AIp4 eC 11
Mons us+tn
API u 2022
-Co y*ici-U.S_Sixicialty Insuranot GIIIIIAilireceirtify that the above and foregoing is a true and corm =1 a r
of Corney, executed by said Compa sir + 'Vail mull force and effect; furthermore, the resolutions of the Board = s irectOrs,
set out in the Power of Attomey are in full force and effect.
In Witness Whereof, I e hereunto set my hand and affixed the seals of said Companies at p3 Arig0t),(Cilif" nia this
_iziof
111 cnic:ftle
=deo.
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-041
Agency No. 17050
hnlAtmrrifsurety for more Information
SECTION V — Contract Documents
AFFIDAVIT
(To be filled in and executed if the bidder is a corporation)
STATE OF FLORIDA )
COUNTY OF Lee )
Travis Kelly , being duly sworn, deposes and says that he/she is
Assistant Secretary of Kelly Brothers. Inc.
a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Florida, and having its
principal office at:
15775 Pine Ridge Rd. Ft. Myers Lee FL
(Street & Number) (City) (County) (State)
Affiant further says that he is familiar with the records, minute books and by-laws of
Kelly Brothers, Inc.
(Name of Corporation)
Affiant further says that Dane Kelly is President
(Title)
(Officer's Name)
of the corporation, is duly authorized to sign the Proposal for Kelly Brothers, Inc.
rporauon oy
(state whether a provision of by laws or a Resolution of
Sworn to before me this 15th day of May
Aunt Travis Kelly, State of Inco ortion: FL
15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
,2019 •
Wim. C� Dvvt
Notary Public
Ann Marie Aeschhliman
Type/print/stamp name of Notary
Office Manager
Title or rank, and Serial No., if any
ANN MARIE AESCHLIMAN
* * Commission # GG 300275
a Expires F:a•: ivy 11, 2023
•"*Ofr a01 Bonded Tin EWA Notary %eMeet
SECTION V Page 9 of 16 Updated: 10/12/2018
STATE OF FLORIDA
COUNTY OF
Dane Kelly
SECTION V - Contract Documents
NON COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
Lee )
being, first duly sworn, deposes and says that he is
President of Kelly Brothers,Inc.
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.
Affiant Dane Kelly, State of Incorportion: FL
15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 15th day of May ,ten , 20 19 .
`r ` iCb lug(112,0eAti,
Notary Public
,$ Y P(% ANN MARIE AESCHLIMAN
* Commission 8 GG 300275
Expires February 11, 2023
'hoff�°° Bonded TAN RAM Notary Stoke*
SECTION V Page 10 of 16 Updated: 10/12/2018
SECTION V —Contract Documents
PROPOSAL
(1)
TO THE CITY OF CLEARWATER, FLORIDA, for
Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement (Project # 17 -0051 -EN)
and doing such other work incidental thereto, all in accordance with the contract documents, marked
Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement (Project # 17 -0051 -EN)
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 Public Construction 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:
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.
SECTION V
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SECTION V — Contract Documents
PROPOSAL
(2)
Attached hereto is a bond or certified check on U ,S . Sjea,CACtA 0_,nSurttneu. 0.0+n t.Nt� vim'
», for the sum of
S(%/ k -t oo4 nA. pui hkn�.¢ d. g �)t L` S' 5q/ CC)
(being a mPnimum of 10% of Contractor's total bid amount).
($ gal 406, se )
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:
Dane Kelly, President, Secretary, Treasurer 15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Ft Myers, FL 33908
Travis Kelly, Vice President, Assistant Secretary 15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Signature of Bidder:
Dane Kelly, State of Incorportion: FL
The person signing shall, in his own handwriting, sign the Principal's) name, nisgown name Myers,
nis itle.
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: 0.1 r cf __S , Ey -C .
Title: 1'c e St d e_y\-#
By: —D
Company Legal Name: Kelly Brothers, Inc_
Doing Business As (if different than above):
Business Address of Bidder: 15775 Pine Ridge Rd.
City and State: Ft. Myers, FL
Zip Code
Phone: 239-482-7300 Email Address: estimating0kellybros.net
Dated at �' &Nl
33908
, this 15th day of May , A.D., 2019.
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SECTION V — Contract Documents
CITY OF CLEARWATER
ADDENDUM SHEET
PROJECT: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement (Project # 17 -0051 -EN)
Acknowledgment is hereby made of the following addenda received since issuance of Plans and
Specifications.
Addendum No. I Date: 5/8/2019
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:
Kelly Brothers, Tnc
(Name of Bidd
(Signature of Officer
President
(Title of Officer)
05/15/2019
Dane Kelly, State of Incorportion: FL
15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
(Date)
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SECTION V — Contract Documents
BIDDER'S PROPOSAL
PROJECT: Mandalay Pedestrian Bridle Replacement (Project # 17 -0051 -EN)
CONTRACTOR: Kelly Brothers, Inc.
BIDDER'S GRAND TOTAL: $ 724,065.79
(Numbers)
BIDDER'S GRAND TOTAL: Seven hundred twenty four thousand sixty five dollars and 79/100
(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.
THE CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE COPIES OF A CURRENT CONTRACTOR
LICENSE/REGISTRATION WITH THE STATE OF FLORIDA AND PINELLAS COUNTY IN
THE BID RESPONSE.
Mandalay Pedestrian Bridge Replacement 17 -0051 -EN - Bid Tabulation Sheet
Bid Opening Date: May 15, 2019 Award Date:
BID ITEM
UNIT
LS
LS
LS
LS
CF
CF
LF
LS
LS
LS
LS
1 GENERAL CONDffIONS
2 MOBILIZATION
3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC
4 REMOVAL OF EXISTING STEEL TRUSS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
5 CONCRETE REPAIR - HORIZONAL SURFACES
6 CONCRETE REPAIR- VERTICLE SURFACES
7 CONCRETE REPAIR- EXOPY INJECTION
8 REMOVE & REPLACE EXPANSION JOINT (PIER SLAB TO SEAWALL INTERFACE)
9 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING RAIL SYSYEM
10 INSTALL NEW PRE -FABRICATED ALUMINUM PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE
11 INSTALL EXPANSION JOINT (EACH END OF NEW BRIDGE STRUCTURE)
Subtotal
12 Total Contingency
Total Contract
Alt Bid Item
13 OPTIONAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE WALK (THICKENED EDGE W GUIDE RAIL)
QTY I UNIT PRICE
AMOUNT
1 _ 34,370.00
$ 34,370.00
1 46,431.00 $ 46,431.00
1 15,320.00 $ 15,320.00
1 51,966.00 $ 51,966.00
5 1,408.00 $ 7,040.00
5 1,452.00 $ 7,260.00
50 131.00 $ 6,550.00
1 2,539.00 $ 2,539.00
1 8,535.00 $ 8,535.00
393,352.00 $ 393,352.00
1,160.00 $ 1,160.00
$ 574,523.00
$ 114,904.60
$ 689,427.60
"I Grand Total
SECTION V
Page 14 of 16
34,638.19
Updated: 10/12/2018
34,638.19
$ 724,065.79
Mandalay Pedestrain Bridge Replacement 17 -005i -EN - Bid Tabulation Sheet
Bid Opening Date: Award Date:
BID ITEM UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE AMOUNT
1 GENERAL CONDITIONS LS 1 $ 34,370.00 $ 34,370.00
2 MOBILIZATION LS 1 $ 46,431.00 $ 46,431.00
3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC LS 1 $ 15,320.00 $ 15,320.00
4 REMOVAL OF EXISTING STEEL TRUSS PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE LS 1 $ 51,966.00 $ 51,966.00
5 CONCRETE REPAIR - HORIZONAL SURFACES CF 5 $ 1,408.00 $ 7,040.00
6 CONCRETE REPAIR- VERTICLE SURFACES CF 5 $ 1,452.00 $ 7,260.00
7 CONCRETE REPAIR- EXOPY INJECTION LF 50 $ 131.00 $ 6,550.00
8 REMOVE & REPLACE EXPANSION JOINT (PIER SLAB TO SEAWALL INTERFACE) LS 1 $ 2,539.00 $ 2,539.00
9 REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING RAIL SYSYEM LS 1 $ 8,535.00 $ 8,535.00
10 INSTALL NEW PRE -FABRICATED ALUMINUM PEDESTRAIN BRIDGE LS 1 $ 393,352.00 $ 393,352.00
11 INSTALL EXPANSION JOINT (EACH END OF NEW BRIDGE STRUCTURE) LS 1 $ 1,160.00 $ 1,160.00
Subtotal
Total Contingency
Total Contract
12 OPTIONAL - REMOVE AND REPLACE CONCRETE WALK (THICKENED EDGE W GUIDE RAIL)
Grand Total
Addendum 2, Date 7-3-2018
$ 574,523.00
$ 114,904.60
$ 689,427.60
LS 1 r $ 34.638:19
$ G09,427.GO
724.065 79
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SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH
CUBA AND SYRIA CERTIFICATION FORM
PER SECTION HI, ITEM 25, IF YOUR BID IS $1,000,000 OR MORE, THIS FORM MUST BE
COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS
FORM AS REQUIRED, MAY DEEM YOUR SUBMITTAL NONRESPONSIVE.
The affiant, by virtue of the signature below, certifies that:
1. The vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary, affiliate, or owner is aware of the requirements
of section 287.135, Florida Statutes, regarding companies on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities
in Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Energy Sector List, or
engaging in business operations in Cuba and Syria; and
2. The vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary, affiliate, or owner is eligible to participate in
this solicitation and is not listed on either the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in Sudan List, the
Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Sector List, or engaged in business
operations in Cuba and Syria; and
3. Business Operations means, for purposes specifically related to Cuba or Syria, engaging in commerce
in any form in Cuba or Syria, including, but not limited to, acquiring, developing, maintaining, owning,
selling, possessing, leasing or operating equipment, facilities, personnel, products, services, personal
property, real property, military equipment, or any other apparatus of business or commerce; and
4. If awarded the Contract (or Agreement), the vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary,
affiliate, or owner will immediately notify the City of Clearwater in writing, no later than five (5)
calendar days after any of its principals are placed on the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in
Sudan List, the Scrutinized Companies with Activities in the Iran Petroleum Sector List, or engages in
business operations in Cuba and Syria.
STATE OF
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Title
Name of Entity/Corporation
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this day of
20 , by (name of person whose signature is being notarized)
as the (title) of (name of
corporation/entity), personally known to me as described herein , or produced a
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SCRUTINIZED COMPANIES THAT BOYCOTT ISRAEL LIST
CERTIFICATION FORM
PER SECTION HI, ITEM25, THIS FORM MUST BE COMPLETED AND SUBMITTED WITH
THE BID PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO SUBMIT THIS FORMAS REQUIRED, MAY DEEM YOUR
SUBMITTAL NONRESPONSIVE.
The affiant, by virtue of the signature below, certifies that:
1. The vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary, affiliate, or owner is aware of the requirements
of section 287.135, Florida Statutes, regarding companies on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott
Israel List, or engaged in a boycott of Israel; and
2. The vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary, affiliate, or owner is eligible to participate in
this solicitation and is not listed on the Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel List, or engaged in a
boycott of Israel; and
3. "Boycott Israel" or "boycott of Israel" means refusing to deal, terminating business activities, or taking
other actions to limit commercial relations with Israel, or persons or entities doing business in Israel or
in Israeli -controlled territories, in a discriminatory manner. A statement by a company that it is
participating in a boycott of Israel, or that it has initiated a boycott in response to a request for a boycott
of Israel or in compliance with, or in furtherance of, calls for a boycott of Israel, may be considered as
evidence that a company is participating in a boycott of Israel; and
4. If awarded the Contract (or Agreement), the vendor, company, individual, principal, subsidiary,
affiliate, or owner will immediately notify the City of Clearwater in writing, no later than five (5)
calendar days after any of its principals are placed on the Scrutinized ompanies that Boycott Israel
List, or engaged in a boycott of Israel.
STATE OF Florida
COUNTY OF Lee
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Dane Jelly
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President
Title
State of Incorportion: FL
15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Fort Myers, FL 33908
Kelly Brothers, Inc. 15775 Pine Ridge Rd., Ft. Myers, FL
Name of Entity/Corporation 33908
The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me on this 15th day of May ,
20 19 , by Dane Kelly (name of person whose signature is being notarized)
as the President (title) of Kelly Brothers, Inc. (name of
corporation/entity), personally known to me as described herein personally known to me, or produced a
(type of identification) as idee 'fication, and whAdid/did not take an oath.
:o1sr P` ANN MARIE AESCHLIMAN
Commission # GG 300275
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Ann Marie Aeschliman
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