PART 1-SCOPE OF WORK

GOLDEN HOLIDAY WWTF ABANDONMENT, LIFT STATION AND FORCEMAIN

& WTP ABANDONMENTS

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1. SCOPE OF WORK

1.1. DESCRIPTION

Marion County is soliciting fully licensed and qualified firms to submit bids for the GOLDEN HOLIDAY

WWTF ABANDONMENT, LIFT STATION AND FORCEMAIN project. The project is located in the northwest quadrant of Marion County, Florida. The successful bidder will be responsible for all permits unless stated otherwise within this document and must be licensed by Marion County and State of Florida to perform such work. Project Manager for this project is Joshua Kramer of the Marion County Utilities

Department, Construction Manager for this project is Alejandro Rad, and the Project Engineer of Record

(EOR) for this project is Mitchell Chauncey, P.E. of Ardurra Group, Inc. Successful bidder must be licensed for this type of work and must submit a copy of such license upon award of bid. All local codes and State of Florida ADA Code will apply. All work must be done by experienced trades.

1.2. GENERAL

1.2.1. The work included in this section is hereby defined as furnishing all labor, equipment and materials, and in performing all operations and procedures necessary for the installation of new sewer pump station, sanitary forcemain, WWTF decommissioning, WTP well abandonment, sidewalk restoration, road and driveway restoration, and any other work in accordance with the specifications itemized below and the following drawings and documents:

1.2.1.1. Wastewater Treatment Facility Abandonment, Lift Station and Forcemain Plans (Bid

Set) by Ardurra Group, Inc.

1.2.1.2. Part 1 – Scope of Work

1.2.1.3. Part 2 - Bid Form

1.2.1.4. Appendix A – Measurement and Payment

1.2.1.5. Appendix B – Supplemental Specifications

1.2.1.5.1. Supplemental Plans and Details

1.2.1.5.1.1. WTP #1 Decommissioning Information Packet

1.2.1.5.1.2. WTP #2 Decommissioning Information Packet

1.2.1.5.2. 02050 – Demolition and Removals

1.2.1.5.3. 02673 – Well Construction and Abandonment

1.2.1.6. Environmental Report (No. 25-6358-01) by Water & Air Research, Inc. dated October

28, 2025

1.2.1.7. Geotechnical Report (No. 2160163) by Universal Engineering Services, LLC. dated

December 5, 2025

1.2.1.8. FDOT Utility Permit (2025-H-595-00242)

1.2.1.9. FDEP Wastewater Transmission System Construction Permit (468158-001-DWC CM)

1.2.1.10. Sample Form – City of Ocala Right of Way Use Permit Application

1.2.1.11. Part 3 – Intent and General Information

1.2.1.12. Part 4 – General Conditions

1.2.2. Bidders must identify all subcontractors, and the work they will perform for this project, on the

Disclosure Form provided in the solicitation documents. It is the County’s expectation that any portion of the work not identified under a subcontractor will be self-performed by the Bidder.

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Written approval must be obtained from the Construction Manager or his designee prior to any changes to subcontractors or their workload/responsibility under this project.

1.2.3. Marion County reserves the right to reject any subcontractor based on past performance, location, or any other grounds that may conflict with the best interests of Marion County Board of County Commissioners.

1.3. SPECIFIC SCOPE OF WORK

1.3.1. The list of activities shall include but not be limited to:

1.3.1.1. Abandonment of Wastewater Treatment Facility as per drawings;

1.3.1.2. Installation of new lift station as per drawings;

1.3.1.3. Installation of new forcemain and connection to City sewer as per the drawings;

1.3.1.4. Horizontal Directional Drill under FDOT sidewalk as per drawings and FDOT;

1.3.1.5. Compliance with maintenance of traffic as per FDOT, drawings, and City;

1.3.1.6. Compliance with permit requirements from City;

1.3.1.7. Notifications to residents and property owner association (if applicable);

1.3.1.8. Maintenance of existing sanitary sewer system by means of bypass pumping operations or other approved methods upon review by COUNTY and ENGINEER.

1.3.1.9. Survey As Built:

1.3.1.9.1. Three sets of As-Built/Record Survey signed and sealed by a Florida Licensed

Professional Surveyor and mapper shall be submitted to MCUD prior to final inspection along with a digital version of the survey and plan set in a format pre-approved by

MCUD.

1.3.1.9.2. All directional drill boring logs shall be submitted with the as-built survey.

1.3.1.9.3. All jack and bore boring logs shall be submitted with the as-built survey.

1.3.1.9.4. A Star (*) shall indicate assets constructed and/or installed as designed.

1.3.1.9.5. A Cloud shall indicate assets that were constructed and/or installed differently than designed. Clouded as-built information shall accompany the strikethroughs.

1.3.1.9.6. A Strikethrough shall indicate assets that were not constructed and/or installed.

An “X” shall be used to indicate abandoned or removed mains and shall be labeled as

“abandoned” or “removed”.

1.3.1.9.7. Northing and Easting shall be shown on the as-built plan sheets. When a table is used to show the northing and easting, the table shall be placed within the as-built

AutoCAD file.

1.3.1.9.8. As-Built Surveys shall be drawn in the Florida State Plane Coordinate System, NAD83, West Zone, US Foot.

1.3.1.9.9. NAVD88 and NAD83 coordinates shall be provided for the following (choose the type of project that applies below):

1.3.1.9.9.1. Sewer Forcemains:

1.3.1.9.9.1.1. All vertical changes in the sewer forcemain – surveyor shall shoot the top of pipe and the ground elevation.

1.3.1.9.9.1.2. All fittings, valves, air release valves, and connections.

1.3.1.9.9.1.3. All Sewer Forcemain segments installed via open cut shall be surveyed for the top of pipe and the ground elevation at 100-foot intervals. As-Built survey shall indicate the distance from the sewer forcemain to the right-of-way and/or easement at these locations.

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1.3.1.9.9.1.4. All Sewer Forcemain segments installed via horizontal directional drilled shall have their depth and position recorded via bore logs every 10 feet. As-built survey shall indicate the distance the sewer forcemain to the right-of-way and/or easement every 100 feet. Directional drill contractor shall make semi-permanent markings corresponding to depth recordings for surveyor to record data at a later date which correspond to written bore log at intervals.

1.3.1.9.9.1.5. All caps and plugs. As-Built survey shall indicate the distance from each cap and/or plug to the nearest valve.

1.3.1.9.9.1.6. Beginning and ending location of all horizontal directional drills.

1.3.1.9.9.1.7. Start of casing, end of casing, and vent locations (including concrete collar) for all jack and bores.

1.3.1.9.9.2. Gravity Sewer Mains:

1.3.1.9.9.2.1. All manholes and wetwells. As-Built survey shall indicate all invert elevations, location of drop outside of the manhole, ground elevation, bottom of manhole elevation, size of manhole cover, type of manhole (in-line or offset), manhole liner and manufacturer, and location of manhole shot at the center of the ring and cover.

1.3.1.9.9.2.2. As-Built shall indicate the slope and size of all gravity sewer lines. This information shall be reflected in the As-Built profile.

1.3.1.10. Backfill, re-grade, and sod all disturbed areas to match existing

1.3.1.11. Restoration of concrete and asphalt

1.4. GOVERNING SPECIFICATIONS

1.4.1. All improvements shall be made in accordance with the Marion County Land Development

Code, City of Ocala Conduit Policy Residential and Commercial, City of Ocala Standard

Specifications for Construction of Streets, Stormwater, Water and Sewer Infrastructure, and the

Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, (copies of which are available separately), as amended and augmented by these specifications and plans. The lift station will be owned and maintained by Marion County Utilities and the offsite forcemain will be owned and maintained by City of Ocala. Utility design specifications shall match according to ownership.

1.4.2. The CONTRACTOR is directed to the fact that the plans are provided for reference. It is the

CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to verify all field conditions prior to initiating work.

1.5. SUBMITTALS

1.5.1. Prior to ordering the materials, CONTRACTOR shall submit to the ENGINEER the manufacturer’s most current catalogue sheets and performance specifications for the Lift Station equipment, piping, plug valves, air release valves, fittings, restraints, and any other associated appurtenances proposed for use on this project. Any material requiring a submittal that is purchased by the CONTRACTOR prior to receiving the ENGINEER’S approval of that material is at the CONTRACTOR’S own risk.

1.5.2. Contractor shall provide one (1) electronic copy in PDF format. If hard copies will be provided, Contractor shall provide a minimum of three (3) submittals for review by the ENGINEER.

Engineer has 30 calendar days to review and respond to each submittal. Any materials acquired

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CONTRACTOR’S sole risk.

1.6. DAILY REPORTS

1.6.1. The Contractor shall submit daily reports of construction activities and total amount of materials installed. The report shall include the following:

1.6.1.1. Manpower, number of workers by craft.

1.6.1.2. Equipment on the project.

1.6.1.3. Major deliveries.

1.6.1.4. Activities work with reference to the CPM schedule activity numbers.

1.6.1.5. New problems.

1.6.1.6. Material installed and other pertinent information.

1.6.2. A similar report shall be submitted for/by each subcontractor.

1.6.3. The reports shall be submitted to the Construction Manager and Project Manager the following morning via email of the respective report date. Each report shall be signed by the Contractor’s

Superintendent or Project Manager.

1.7. PROGRESS SCHEDULES

1.7.1. All work of this Contract shall be scheduled and monitored by the Contractor using the Critical

Path Method (CPM). The Contractor shall prepare the schedule for the project a minimum of two

(2) weeks before starting any work and shall submit an updated schedule with each monthly pay request. The Contractor will prepare revisions of the schedule to reflect changes in the

Contractor’s plan of performance or changes in the Work and submit these revisions to the

Construction Manager for acceptance.

1.7.2. The Contractor shall prepare schedules as a time scale logic diagram and bar chart unless otherwise approved by the Construction Manager. Each major and minor portion of work or operation shall be clearly identified and tied by logical sequence to the shop drawing schedule and schedule of values. All schedules shall be prepared and submitted on 11-inch-by-17-inch paper.

1.7.3. Schedule Content

1.7.3.1. The Contractor shall show the complete sequence of construction by activity, with dates for beginning and completion of each element of construction and provide sub-schedules to define critical portions of the entire schedule. Schedules shall also show accumulated percentage of completion of each item and total percentage of work completed as of the first day of each month.

1.7.4. Revisions to Schedules

1.7.4.1. The Contractor shall indicate the progress of each activity to the date of submittal and the projected completion date of each activity. Revised schedules shall identify activities modified since previous submittal, major changes in scope, and other identifiable changes.

The Contractor shall also provide a narrative report to define problem areas, anticipated

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1.7.4.2. The Contractor acknowledges that free float belongs to the Owner. Free float is the length of time that any activity can be delayed without adversely affecting the start of the activity scheduled to follow immediately after.

1.7.5. Recovery Schedule

1.7.5.1. If the Contractor fails to achieve the planned progress, as indicated in the approved/updated detailed CPM Schedule, and the Contractor’s lack of progress delays the

Critical path and/or an intermediate milestone by more than 10 work days (monthly or cumulatively), the Contractor shall submit to the Owner for review and acceptance a proposed Recovery Schedule indicating how the contractor will recover the time lost.

1.7.5.2. If the Contractor fails to submit a Recovery Schedule and/or fails to cooperate with the

Owner in the Recovery Schedule process, the Owner can immediately order the Contractor to accelerate completion of the late activities which have been delayed by whatever means necessary without any additional costs to the Owner. The Owner can withhold future progress payments until the Contractor’s progress is in compliance with the Contract

Schedule or until the Owner has approved by Change Order proposed adjustments to the contract milestones, extension of contract time, or modification of the Contract Schedule.

1.8. PROGRESS MEETINGS

1.8.1. The Owner will organize and conduct a progress meeting at least once a month to discuss the progress of the Work. The Contractor and any subcontractors the Contractor deems necessary shall attend these meetings.

1.9. WORK HOURS

1.9.1. Regular work hours are hereby defined as 7:30 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Regular work hours do not include Saturday, Sunday, or other Marion County Holidays.

1.9.2. CONTRACTOR shall limit all work to the regular work hours specified above. Any deviation from these regular work hours requires prior written approval from the ENGINEER. If

CONTRACTOR is granted permission to work at times other than regular work hours, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for paying for the OWNER’S INSPECTORS’ and

ENGINEER’S time expended on the project during that time period for the inspections and oversight.

1.10. MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION

1.10.1. Mobilization shall include moving equipment and materials to the Project Site, providing temporary construction electrical power and water supply, installing sanitary facilities for workers, providing a full time superintendent at the Project Site, providing required submittals, establishing a fire protection and safety plan, providing a detailed Critical Path Method schedule

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1.10.2. CONTRACTOR shall video all areas where construction will occur noting the condition of existing features in the work areas. CONTRACTOR shall provide a copy to the ENGINEER prior to commencement of work. Video quality shall be sufficient to see details of the existing features.

Any video that is out of focus or otherwise unclear shall be reshot at the CONTRACTOR’S expense prior to any construction activities in the area.

1.10.3. CONTRACTOR shall lay out only the quantity of materials at the work locations that can be installed during that work day. No materials or equipment shall be left at a work location after completion of the workday; such items must be stored during non-work hours at the designated stockpile locations.

1.10.4. Upon completion of the work, CONTRACTOR shall demobilize in a timely manner, properly restore all work sites in accordance with these specifications, and remove from the Project Site all equipment, materials, dirt, debris, and other items generated by the CONTRACTOR during the project. Waste materials shall be disposed of off the Project Site at a duly licensed solid waste disposal facility. The CONTRACTOR shall arrange with the appropriate utility for the proper disconnect and service termination for temporary water and electrical supplies.

1.11. RECORDING

1.11.1. The Contractor shall record construction information:

1.11.1.1. Record and update daily Record information from field notes and on a set of drawings and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

1.11.1.2. Provide felt tip marking pens, maintaining separate colors for each major system, for recording information.

1.11.1.3. Record information concurrently (daily) with construction progress. Work shall not be concealed until required information is recorded.

1.12. PERMITS, LICENSES, AND FEES

1.12.1. CONTRACTOR is responsible for determining the required permits unless otherwise noted and licenses for prosecution of the work and for obtaining them in a timely manner so that the work proceeds in accordance with the project schedule.

1.12.2. CONTRACTOR will be required to complete and submit City of Ocala ROW Permit

Application to the City of Ocala Transportation Division. The COUNTY will provide a sample copy of the City of Ocala ROW Permit Application for work in City of Ocala right-of-way.

CONTRACTOR is responsible for adhering to all specifications of the ROW permit during the course of construction including provision of directional drill boring logs, which shall record bore depth at 10 foot intervals per City of Ocala specification.

1.12.3. CONTRACTOR will be required to coordinate with the City ROW Inspector to schedule an initial ROW inspection as construction begins and a final inspection once all construction is complete and ROW has been restored. If the ROW Inspector disapproves at the final ROW inspection, CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying any and all re-inspection fees.

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1.12.4. COUNTY will provide FDEP sewer utility permit for the project.

1.12.5. The COUNTY shall provide FDOT Utility Permit to perform work in the US-27 right-of-way.

CONTRACTOR is responsible for adhering to all specifications of the ROW permit during the course of construction including provision of preapplication meetings, inspections, directional drill boring logs, and asbuilts of installed utilities.

1.12.6. CONTRACTOR will be required to provide all the documents necessary for the line clearance including but not limited to successful test reports, successful Bac-T samples, and a certified as-built survey.

1.12.7. CONTRACTOR will be required to provide all the documents necessary for final City of Ocala

ROW inspection approval, including but not limited to successful geotechnical test reports for all road cuts.

1.12.8. CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying all license application and permit fees as applicable and posting all necessary notices required by permits and licenses.

1.12.9. CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying utility connection fees and ongoing service fees for its temporary construction facilities at the project site.

1.12.10. CONTRACTOR is responsible for paying fees for utility locating services.

1.13. TRAFFIC

1.13.1. CONTRACTOR’s vehicles (including personal vehicles of its workers) shall obey all posted speed limits and traffic signs while traversing the Project Site.

1.13.2. Under no circumstances shall CONTRACTOR’s vehicles (including personal vehicles of its workers), equipment or materials be parked or located in such a manner that blocks or impairs the flow of vehicular or pedestrian traffic on active roads and driveways.

1.13.3. CONTRACTOR is responsible for maintaining vehicular and pedestrian traffic control as per the latest version of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction.

1.14. EXISTING PIPE LOCATION

1.14.1. CONTRACTOR shall contact Sunshine One Call to request locates of existing utilities prior to initiating any work in a particular area. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for locating specific pipes as required to complete the work.

1.15. PROTECTION OF UTILITIES

1.15.1. During the prosecution of the work, CONTRACTOR shall maintain the maximum practical distance between its work and underground and aboveground (e.g. cables, handholes, terminals, Golden Holiday WWTF Abandonment, Lift Station and Forcemain PART 1 Scope of Work – Page 8 of 12 access points, transformers, switch boxes, cable TV pedestals and boxes, etc.) utility services and shall avoid any disturbance of these items and their supporting substrate.

1.15.2. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible at its own cost for repair and/or replacement of utilities damaged by its work.

1.15.3. CONTRACTOR shall keep existing Wastewater Treatment Facility online and access to facility until such time that temporary bypass pumping is ready by means of use of new sewer forcemain.

1.16. EXCAVATION

1.16.1. CONTRACTOR is advised that there are potential conflicts from buried electrical power, gas, telephone, sewer laterals, water service lines, and cable television services. CONTRACTOR shall exercise extreme care when excavating so that contact and/or disturbance with these utilities is avoided.

1.16.2. Prior to any excavation work, CONTRACTOR shall notify the utility companies and shall have the respective utilities marked in the field.

1.16.3. When rock, boulders, clay, or other unsuitable materials are encountered in the trench bottom they shall be removed to a depth of at least twelve inches (12”) below the new piping and any other appurtenances pursuant to this work.

1.16.4. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for the protection of all pavements and improvements within the work area. All damage to pavement and improvements shall be repaired at the

CONTRACTOR’S own expense.

1.16.5. Excavations shall be kept free of water, including rain and runoff, while tubing/pipe is being installed in the excavation. The ends of tubing/pipe shall be kept properly plugged during installation to ensure that the tubing does not accumulate water, dirt, or other debris. All lines shall be flushed prior to placement into service.

1.17. MATERIALS

1.17.1. New Gravity Sewer Pipe shall be polyvinyl chloride PVC with standard dimension ratio

SDR26, and shall comply with ASTM D3034. The joints shall be integral bell elastomeric gasket joints manufactured in accordance with ASTM D3212 and ASTM F477.

1.17.2. Manholes shall be leak-tight and constructed of pre-cast concrete units. Interior surfaces of manholes shall have a protective MCUD approved coating with a minimum dry mil thickness of

16 mils. Exterior surfaces shall have a protective MCUD approved coating with a minimum dry mil thickness of 9 mils. Manholes shall be watertight and free from infiltration, seeping or surface moisture.

1.17.3. Wetwells shall be leak-tight and constructed of pre-cast concrete units. Interior surfaces of manholes shall have a protective MCUD approved coating. Exterior surfaces shall have a protective MCUD approved coating with a minimum dry mil thickness of 9 mils. Wetwells shall be watertight and free from infiltration, seeping or surface moisture.

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1.17.4. Refer to the general notes on the drawings, FDOT standards, AWWA standards, FAC standards, and the Land Development Code for material and performance specifications.

1.17.5. Pipes shall be homogeneous throughout; free from voids, cracks, inclusions, and other defects and shall be as uniform as is commercially practical in color, opacity, density, and other physical properties. Surfaces of the tubing shall be free from scratches, gouges, bloom, and other imperfections. Insides of tubing shall be kept free of dirt.

1.17.6. The OWNER reserves the right to sample and test any piping after delivery and to reject all piping represented by any sample that fails to comply with specified requirements. All pipes, fittings, and other ancillary materials shall be subject to inspection and approval by the

ENGINEER after delivery. No broken, cracked, imperfectly coated, or otherwise damaged or unsatisfactory material shall be used. When any defect is discovered, the defective portion shall not be installed. Defective tubing shall have the defect cut off at least twelve inches (12”) from the defect in the non-defective section of the barrel.

1.18. NEW FORCEMAIN CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION

1.18.1. Cuts, trenches, or any other disturbance of existing roadway pavement shall not be allowed except where noted on the plans. All piping will be directional drilled under existing roadways.

1.18.2. Cuts, trenches, or any other disturbance of existing driveways shall be allowed.

1.18.3. Excavations shall be kept free of water, including rain and runoff, while piping is being installed in the excavation. The ends of piping shall be kept properly plugged during installation to ensure that the piping does not accumulate water, dirt, or other debris.

1.19. GRADING, SODDING, AND LANDSCAPING

1.19.1. After completion of the work including but not limited to successful tests, CONTRACTOR shall fill all trenches, cuts and other excavations with clean soil backfill. Backfill shall be free of rocks, clay, vegetative matter, trash, and debris and shall be compacted to form a stable surface level with the surrounding grade. Backfilled areas shall be compacted and graded manually (e.g.

hand raking) so that the finish grade is restored to its pre-construction condition. Depressions, holes, voids, mounds, and cracks shall be removed so that the finished grade matches the surrounding, undisturbed grade.

1.19.2. Once the proper grade is achieved, CONTRACTOR shall place sod over all graded areas. Sod type shall match the type surrounding the grading area on undisturbed areas and shall completely cover surfaces disturbed by the CONTRACTOR’S work. Sod shall meet the FDOT Standard

Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (Section 570, latest edition).

1.19.3. Topsoil shall be loosened or scarified to sufficient depth so that sod root zone easily penetrates the topsoil. Sod sections shall be placed so that edges are in close contact and manually compacted in place so that the root zone completely penetrates the substrate topsoil. After proper placement of sod, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for watering the sod daily (Monday through Friday, holidays excluded) for a period of not less than thirty (30) working days.

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1.20. CLEAN-UP AND WASTE DISPOSAL

1.20.1. During construction, CONTRACTOR shall perform daily cleaning of the work site(s) and adjacent properties and remove waste materials and windblown debris resulting from its construction operations or its worker’s personal activities. No excavations shall be left open overnight without prior approval of the ENGINEER and COUNTY.

1.20.2. CONTRACTOR shall perform complete restoration of each work area within _thirty_ (30) calendar days from completion of major installation work. The CONTRACTOR may be subject to liquidated damages for any work areas not restored within these prescribed times.

1.20.3. CONTRACTOR shall provide on-site container(s) for the collection and storage of waste materials, debris, and rubbish. On-site container(s) shall be located at designated material stockpile area(s).

1.20.4. CONTRACTOR shall remove waste materials, debris, and rubbish from on-site container(s) as needed and dispose of it off the Project Site at a duly licensed solid waste disposal facility.

1.20.5. Prior to final completion, CONTRACTOR shall conduct an inspection of all work areas

(including the material stockpile area(s)) to verify that those areas are clean and free of trash, rubbish, and debris.

1.21. BASIS OF PAYMENT FOR SERVICES

1.21.1. The contractor should submit by the end of each month an invoice in the AIA format broken out in the same line items and sub items that have been defined in the Bid Form and Appendix A of the Contract Documents.

1.21.2. For compensation specifications, see Appendix A – Measurement and Payment.

1.21.3. Five (5) percent of the cost of each invoice will be withheld until final completion of the project.

CONTRACTOR SHALL PROVIDE THE COUNTY WITH FINAL RELEASES OF LIEN

(CERTIFIED ORIGINALS) FROM ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

WHEN SUBMITTING THEIR FINAL INVOICE. FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE FINAL

RELEASE OF LIEN WILL DELAY PAYMENT OF THE FINAL INVOICE.

1.22. WARRANTIES

1.22.1. CONTRACTOR shall provide Marion County with a one (1) year warranty for all portions of the project. The one (1) year warranty shall cover all necessary labor, equipment and replacement parts resulting from faulty or inadequate equipment design, improper assembly or erection, defective workmanship and materials, leakage, breakage or other failure of all equipment and components by the manufacturer.

1.22.2. When not specifically identified in the above language, the warranty shall commence upon release of final retainage.

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1.22.3. Marion County shall incur no labor, material or equipment cost during the one (1) year warranty period for the repair of any work completed by the CONTACTOR.

1.23. TIMELINES

1.23.1. All work will commence upon authorization from the County’s Representative. All work will proceed in a timely manner without delays. The Contractor shall commence the work upon the issuance of Notice to Proceed from Procurement Services shall complete pre-construction activities within Sixty (60) calendar days. Following pre-construction activities Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the work no later than One-hundred Fifty (150) calendar days.

An additional Thirty (30) days shall be allowed for Final Completion. Total contract time allowed shall be Two-Hundred and Forty (240) calendar days.

1.23.2. Pre-construction activities shall include shop drawing submittals, equipment and material procurement, and obtaining all required permits.

1.23.3. Contractor shall request a Substantial Completion walkthrough with the Owner, Engineer, and

Inspector. A satisfactory inspection is required prior to the Contractor being granted Substantial

Completion.

1.23.4. Contractor shall request a Final Completion walkthrough with the Owner, Engineer, and

Inspector. A satisfactory inspection is required prior to the Contractor being granted Final

1.24. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

1.24.1. Should the Contractor fail to substantially complete work under this contract and make the area available for beneficial use on or before the date stipulated for substantial completion (or such later date as may result from extension of time granted by Owner), he shall pay Owner liquidated damages. The sum of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00) shall be paid for each consecutive calendar day beyond the contract substantial completion date, which sum has been agreed upon as a reasonable and proper measure of damages which Owner will sustain per diem by failure of contractor to complete work within time as stipulated. This payment shall not be construed as a penalty on the Contractor; it being recognized by Owner and contractor that the injury to the Owner which could result from a failure of Contractor to complete on schedule is uncertain.

1.24.2. For each consecutive calendar day that the work remains incomplete after the date established for Final completion, the Owner will retain from the compensation otherwise to be paid to the

Contractor the sum of ONE THOUSAND FIVE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($1,500.00). This amount is the minimum to complete all remedial work, correct deficient work, clean up the project and other miscellaneous tasks as required to complete all work specified. This amount is in addition to the liquidated damages prescribed above and shall not be construed as a penalty.

1.25. STANDARD AND SAFETY EQUIPMENT

1.25.1. At his expense, CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable OSHA, ADA, and FDOT regulations.

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1.26. TAXES AND FEES

1.26.1. The Contractor shall pay all applicable sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by law. The Contractor is responsible for reviewing the pertinent State statutes involving the sales tax and complying with all requirements.

APPENDIX A

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Appendix A – Page 1 of 12

GOLDEN HOLIDAY WWTF ABANDONMENT,

LIFT STATION AND FORCEMAIN

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Procedures and submittal requirements for schedule of values, application for payment and unit prices.

1.02 RELATED SECTIONS

A. Part 1, Scope of Work

B. Part 2, Bid Form

1.03 The Contract Documents set forth intend that the Contractor be responsible for determining the means, methods, and quantities of all work which may be required for the completion of the project. The bid items listed on the bid breakdown are for comparison of the bids and may be used as a method of determining the value of work performed for partial payment requests.

1.04 Work not specifically covered by the Contract Bid Schedules but necessary for the completion of the work as described in the Contract Documents will be deemed to be otherwise included in the

Contractor's unit prices. No additional payment to the Contractor will be made for items not specifically listed on the Contract Bid Schedules.

1.05 The Contractor shall assume all risks in determining the quantities of each bid break down and for including as a part of the prices the appropriate percentage to cover all Contractor's overhead and profit, equipment rental and maintenance, and all other costs not specifically described on the Contract Bid

Schedule but necessary to carry out the work as required by the Contract Documents. When totaled together, the totals for each item of the Contract Bid Schedules shall be the total contract price for the work of this Contract. No other payments will be made to the Contractor except as specifically authorized by change order.

1.06 Each unit or lump sum price stated on the Bid Form shall constitute full compensation as herein specified for each item of work completed in accordance with the drawings and specifications.

1.07 Under the price specified to be paid for each item, the Contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment, furnish all labor, and do all operations necessary to complete all work specified or shown.

All supervision, overhead items, protection, and precautions and all other costs incidental to the construction work completed and as specified are included.

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1.08 A complete, finished, working job, as intended by the general nature of these specifications, shall be produced whether or not any particular wording or direction is omitted or inadvertently not clearly stated.

1.09 Measurement for payment shall be by the Owner, except where noted elsewhere in this specification.

Measurement for partial payment for lump sum items shall be on the basis of the percentage of work complete and in place unless otherwise noted in descriptions for the items. Measurement for final payment shall be on the basis of the specified item, in-place, tested and accepted by the Owner or his representative, plus all incidental and supporting requirements fulfilled for the individual item and the project in total.

1.10 The prices for those items which involve excavation shall include compensation for disposal of surplus excavated material and handling water.

1.11 The prices of all pipe items shall constitute full compensation for furnishing, laying, jointing, and satisfactory testing of pipe; excavation and backfill, satisfactory density testing of backfill; all site restoration including sod and cleanup.

1.12 All partial pay descriptions shall be understood as less standard retainage whether stated or not.

SECTION 2 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

2.01 MOBILIZATION & DEMOBILIZATION – BID ITEM NO. 1.01

A. Description: Shall be paid for lump sum and consist of preparatory work and operation for beginning work on this project, including the pre-construction video and periodic digital photography. Work includes labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work and not covered by a specific pay item, as outlined in the contract documents. Also included is cost indemnity for Owner and Engineer and obtaining all licenses not obtained by the Owner.

Lump sum amount shall not exceed 10% of the sum of the unit price pay items.

B. Measurement: The quantity for mobilization and demobilization shall be measured as one lump sum quantity. Partial payments will be prorated throughout the duration of construction of this

Project in direct proportion to the percent of completion of the work, as determined by

ENGINEER with consideration for the ratio of the payment requested to the total contract price.

C. Payment: This Item shall be paid for at the contract lump sum price set out in the Proposal, which price and payment constitutes full compensation for all the work described herein.

2.02 INSURANCE AND PERMITS – BID ITEM NO. 1.02

A. Description: The work specified in this item consists of all necessary insurance and permit fees and work required to obtain permits and complete permitting requirements as outlined in the

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contract documents. This includes application and receipt of City of Ocala right of way use permit.

B. Measurement: The quantity for insurance and permits shall be measured as one lump sum quantity.

2.03 PAYMENT AND PERFORMANCE BOND – BID ITEM NO. 1.03

A. Description: The work specified in this item consists of all necessary payment and performance bonds as outlined in the contract documents.

B. Measurement: The quantity for payment and performance bond shall be measured as one lump sum quantity.

2.04 SURVEY LAYOUT AND AS-BUILTS – BID ITEM NO. 1.04

A. Description: This bid item includes all costs for providing the services of a Florida-certified

Professional Land Surveyor to perform pre-construction stakeout; establish vertical control; and establish horizontal control, right-of-way locations, utility easement locations, and preparation and submittal of as-built utility components as shown on the drawings in accordance with the contract documents and to the satisfaction of the Owner.

B. Measurement: The quantity for survey layout and as-builts shall be measured as one lump sum quantity. Partial payments will be pro-rated throughout the duration of construction of this

Project in direct proportion to the percent of completion of the work, as determined by the

MCUD Construction Representative.

2.05 GENERAL RESTORATION – BID ITEM NO. 1.05

A. Description: This bid item describes measurement and payment for complete site restoration for all areas disturbed by the contractor during construction. Items include miscellaneous concrete and asphalt, signage, mailboxes, landscaping, materials, labor, tools, and equipment required to complete the restoration of the site.

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B. Measurement: The quantity for general restoration shall be measured as one lump sum quantity.

Partial payments will be pro-rated throughout the duration of construction of this Project in direct proportion to the percent of completion of the work, as determined by the MCUD

Construction Representative.

2.06 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC – BID ITEM NO. 1.06

A. Description: The work specified in this Item consists of maintaining traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period including any temporary suspensions of the work. It shall include the construction and maintenance of any necessary detour facilities;

including pedestrian MOT; the preparation of maintenance of traffic plans prepared, signed, and sealed by a Florida Professional Engineer; the providing of necessary facilities for access to residences, businesses, sidewalks etc. along the project; the furnishing, installing and maintaining of traffic control and safety devices during construction, the control of dust, and any other special requirements for safe and expeditious movement of traffic and pedestrians as may be called for on the plans or required by Marion County Engineering instruction. The term, maintenance of traffic, as used herein, shall include all of such facilities, devices and operations as are required for the safety and convenience of the public as well as for minimizing public nuisance, all as specified in this Section. This item shall also include work necessary for temporary road stabilization for resident access during construction following excavation in roadway to complete the installation work as shown on the drawings.

B. Measurement: The quantity of maintenance of traffic is to be paid for under this Item shall be measured as one lump sum quantity. Partial payments will be prorated throughout the duration of construction of this Project in direct proportion to the percent completion of the work, as determined by the MCUD Construction Representative.

2.07 SODDING – BID ITEM NO. 1.07

A. Description: The Contractor shall furnish, and place sod as shown in the plans and in accordance with the FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction to restore all disturbed areas in the right-of-way. The contract unit price shall cover all costs of labor, equipment, materials, fertilization, watering, and maintenance until accepted by the Owner. Sod specifically included under other Items will not be measured. Sodding paid for under this Item does not include the sodding installed in the location covered by other items.

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B. Measurement: The quantity of Sod shall be measured in square yards, to be measured for payment under this Item will be measured over the area of sod installed.

C. Payment: Payment for Sod will be made at the unit price per square yard for this Item for the actual sod installed and maintained, and accepted by the Engineer, which price and payment constitutes full compensation for all the work described herein. Partial payments for sod shall be no more than 75% until 30 days maintenance is completed or the time of Substantial

2.08 SITEWORK / CLEARING / GRADING – BID ITEM NO. 1.08

A. Description: The work specified in this Item consists of sitework and grading within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period including any temporary suspensions of the work. It shall include the construction and maintenance of the sitework, bringing the final work to proper grade matching existing grades.

B. Measurement: The quantity of sitework/clearing/grading to be paid for under this Item shall be measured as one lump sum quantity. Partial payments will be prorated throughout the duration of construction of this Project in direct proportion to the percent completion of the work, as determined by the MCUD Construction Representative.

2.09 ASPHALT ROADWAY RESTORATION - BID ITEM NO. 1.09

A. Description: The Contractor shall remove existing asphalt pavement and base material and replace to the greater of an equivalent pre-construction, current Marion County LDC, current

FDOT specifications, or details included in the contract documents to allow for open cut installation of pipe, fittings and valves. The work includes all backfill, compaction, materials, mixing, placing, rolling, testing, and curing of the asphalt, and work incidental thereto. The minimum thickness of placed asphalt is 1-1/2”.

B. Measurement: The quantity of Asphalt Roadway Restoration will be measured by square yard.

Partial payments will be prorated throughout the duration of the construction of this Project in direct proportion to the percentage completion of the work, as determined by the MCUD

Construction Representative.

C. Payment: This Item shall be paid for at the contract square yard price set out in the Proposal, Appendix A – Page 6 of 12

2.10 SIDEWALK RESTORATION - BID ITEM NO. 1.10

A. Description: The Contractor shall remove existing sidewalk and base material and replace to the greater of an equivalent pre-construction, current Marion County LDC, current FDOT specifications, or details included in the contract documents to allow for open cut/HDD installation of pipe, fittings and valves. The work includes all backfill, compaction, materials, mixing, placing, reinforcing, forming, finishing, testing, and curing of the concrete, and work incidental thereto. The minimum thickness of sidewalk is 6”.

B. Measurement: The quantity of Sidewalk Restoration will be measured by square yard. Partial payments will be prorated throughout the duration of the construction of this Project in direct proportion to the percentage completion of the work, as determined by the MCUD Construction

Representative.

C. Payment: This Item shall be paid for at the contract square yard price set out in the Proposal,

2.11 CORING OF EXISTING MANHOLE - BID ITEM NO. 1.11

A. Description: The Contractor shall core a whole into the existing manhole SSMH-2 as referred to on the plans. The works includes all earthwork, excavation, disposal of debris, and any components required to properly seat proposed 3” forcemain into the existing manhole.

B. Measurement: The quantity of Coring of Existing Manhole will be measured as one lump sum quantity. Payment will be dispersed following full completion of Coring of Existing Manhole, as determined by the MCUD Construction Representative.

2.12 4’ DOGHOUSE STYLE MANHOLE, LINED, 6’-8’ DEPTH, COMPOSITE RING AND COVER -

BID ITEM NO. 1.12

A. Description: Price and payment shall be full compensation for excavation, backfill, compaction, coatings, joint wraps, pipe connections, inverts, leak testing, and all necessary labor, materials, equipment and transportation for a complete and working installation.

B. Measurement: The quantity of this pay item shall be made at the unit price set forth in the bid schedule per each sewer manhole installed and accepted and shall constitute full compensation for work specified in the contract documents.

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2.13 5’ KING MANHOLE, LINED, 14’-16’ DEPTH, DROP STYLE - BID ITEM NO. 1.13

A. Description: Price and payment shall be full compensation for excavation, backfill, compaction, coatings, joint wraps, pipe connections, inverts, leak testing, and all necessary labor, materials, equipment and transportation for a complete and working installation.

B. Measurement: The quantity of this pay item shall be made at the unit price set forth in the bid schedule per each sewer manhole installed and accepted and shall constitute full compensation for work specified in the contract documents.

2.14 8” PVC GRAVITY SEWER, SDR 26 - BID ITEM NO. 1.14

A. Description: The Contractor shall install 8” PVC SDR 26 gravity sewer piping in accordance with the plans and specifications. The work includes all excavation, piping installation, backfill, compaction, testing, and work incidental thereto.

B. Measurement: The quantity of 8” PVC Gravity Sewer will be measured in linear feet, will be measured by the actual pipe installed.

C. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear feet for all materials, labor, and equipment required to perform the work.

2.15 DEMOLITION & REMOVAL OF EXISTING WWTF - BID ITEM NO. 1.15

A. Description: The Contractor shall conduct all demolition and removal of the subject

Wastewater Treatment Facility. Work includes coordination with power company and disconnection of electrical services, removal of all existing equipment, piping, structures, fencing, and other appurtenances for the complete removal of the existing Wastewater

Treatment Facility and associated gravity sewer piping and effluent disposal system. The work includes all excavation, backfill, compaction, materials removed, loading, hauling and disposal of materials, and work incidental thereto. Coordinate with Owner for any existing salvageable equipment to be picked up from site.

B. Measurement: The quantity of Demolition & Removal of Existing WWTF to be paid for under this Item shall be measured as one lump sum quantity.

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C. Payment: This Item shall be paid for at the contractor lump sum price set out in the Proposal,

2.16 3” HDPE DR 11 FORCEMAIN (INCLUDING FITTINGS) OPEN CUT - BID ITEM NO. 1.16

A. Description: Price and payment shall be full compensation for all excavation, pipe bedding, materials, backfill and compaction for all pipe (HDPE DR 11), fitting, and other materials, and pipe identification (painting if necessary). All costs to clean, flush and repair new piping and appurtenances will be included under the payment for liner feet of pipe.

B. Measurement: The quantity of this pay item shall be based on the laying length of the pipe in linear feet actually placed as measured along the centerline of the completed pipeline at ground level, including the length of fittings, valves, and specials measured along their centerlines.

C. Payment: Payment will be made at the unit price per linear feet for all materials, labor, and

2.17 3” HDPE DR 11 DIRECTIONAL BORE INSTALLATION - BID ITEM NO. 1.17

A. Description: The Contractor shall bore then install 3” DR 11 HDPE sewer forcemain piping in accordance with the plans and specifications. Payment shall include all costs for excavation, backfilling, bore equipment, equipment setup, reamer, bore, piping installation, backfill, compaction, testing, couplings, and work incidental thereto. As well as attendance to all specific permitting requirements related to FDOT standards for construction in FDOT ROW, and attendance to all specific permitting requirements related to City of Ocala standards for construction is City of Ocala ROW.

B. Measurement: The quantity of 3” HDPE Directional Bore Installation will be measured by the length of the pipe in linear feet installed as determined by the MCUD Construction

Representative.

C. Payment: Payment will be made at the linear feet of piping which will include all materials,…