14-Specifications and Requirements, PNC2130616C1.pdf

BROWARD COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICES

CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR THE

CONSTRUCTION OF THE

REGIONAL EFFLUENT AND REUSE SOLUTIONS, BID PACK NO. 1

BCWWS PROJECT NO. 105643

BID NO. PNC

APRIL 2025

CONSTRUCTION SET

VOLUME 2

VOLUME 1: BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

VOLUME 2: TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

VOLUME 3: DRAWINGS

3111 N UNIVERSITY DR #700,

CORAL SPRINGS, FL 33065 CORAL SPRINGS

(754) 229.3044

OLENA LYTVYN, PE

FLORIDA REG. NO. 82696

DATE: 04/28/2025

2130616C1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

REGIONAL EFFLUENT AND REUSE SOLUTIONS, BID PACKAGE NO. 1

Regional Effluent and Reuse Solutions, Bid Package No. 1

BCWWS/WWED Project No. 105643

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VOLUME 2

SECTION TITLE PAGES

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 Index of Drawings .................................................................... 01000-1

01110 Summary of Work ................................................................... 01110-1 - 01110-7

01111 Technical Provisions ................................................................ 01111-1 – 01111-5

01112 Permits .................................................................................... 01112-1

01290 Applications for Payment ........................................................ 01290-1 - 01290-2

01291 Measurement and Payment .................................................... 01291-1 - 01291-4

01311 Project Meetings ..................................................................... 01311-1 - 01311-5

01312 Field Engineering ..................................................................... 01312-1 - 01312-2

01320 Project Record Documents ...................................................... 01320-1 - 01320-9

01321 Schedules and Reports ............................................................ 01321-1 - 01321-12

01323 Construction Photography ...................................................... 01323-1 - 01323-2

01324 Construction Videography ....................................................... 01324-1

01330 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples ............................ 01330-1 - 01330-4

01350 Not In Contract (N.I.C.) Items .................................................. 01350-1

01351 Cutting and Patching ............................................................... 01351-1 - 01351-3

01352 Alteration Project Procedures ................................................. 01352-1 - 01352-2

01410 Regulatory Requirements and Permits ................................... 01410-1

01420 Reference Standards ............................................................... 01420-1 - 01420-2

01421 Abbreviations of Institutions ................................................... 01421-1 - 01421-3

01450 Quality Control ........................................................................ 01450-1 - 01450-3

01451 Testing Laboratory Services .................................................... 01451-1 - 01451-3

01505 Mobilization ............................................................................. 01505-1

01510 Temporary Utilities .................................................................. 01510-1 - 01510-2

01540 Construction Aids .................................................................... 01540-1 - 01540-2

01550 Site Access and Storage ........................................................... 01550-1 - 01550-4

01555 Traffic Regulations ................................................................... 01555-1 - 01555-2

01561 Protection of Existing Facilities ............................................... 01561-1 - 01561-5

01570 Temporary Controls................................................................. 01570-1 - 01570-3

01580 Project Identification and Signs ............................................... 01580-1 - 01580-2

01610 Materials and Equipment ........................................................ 01610-1 - 01610-3

01740 Cleaning ................................................................................... 01740-1 - 01740-2

01750 Equipment Testing Startup ...................................................... 01750-1

01770 Contract Closeout .................................................................... 01770-1 - 01770-5

01780 Guarantees and Bonds ............................................................ 01780-1 - 01780-2

01830 Operating and Maintenance Data ........................................... 01830-1 - 01830-5

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02210 Subsurface Investigation ......................................................... 02210-1

02221 Demolition ............................................................................... 02221-1 - 02221-4

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02230 Site Clearing ............................................................................. 02230-1 - 02230-3

02240 Dewatering .............................................................................. 02240-1 - 02240-3

02300 Earthwork ................................................................................ 02300-1 - 02300-22

02305 Excavation and Backfilling for Utilities .................................... 02305-1 - 02305-5

02310 Site Grading ............................................................................. 02310-1 - 02310-3

02343 Temporary Support ................................................................. 02343-1 - 02343-5

02350 Contract Grouting .................................................................... 02350-1 - 02350-6

02441 Microtunneling ........................................................................ 02441-1 - 02441-21

02460 Geotechnical Instrumentation and Monitoring ...................... 02460-1 - 02460-13

02502 Ductile Iron Pipe ...................................................................... 02502-1 - 02502-12

02503 Pipeline Testing ....................................................................... 02503-1 - 02503-4

02504 Valves, General ........................................................................ 02504-1 - 02504-5

02506 Miscellaneous Valves and Appurtenances .............................. 02506-1 - 02506-4

02601 Subterranean Structures ......................................................... 02601-1 - 02601-4

02675 Cleaning of Water Pipelines .................................................... 02675-1 - 02675-2

02700 Horizontal Directional Drilling ................................................. 02700-1 - 02700-10

02741 Asphaltic Concrete Paving – General ...................................... 02741-1 - 02741-12

02751 Portland Cement Concrete Paving .......................................... 02751-1 - 02751-10

02761 Pavement Marking .................................................................. 02761-1 - 02704-2

02775 Concrete Sidewalk ................................................................... 02775-1 - 02775-2

02810 Underground Irrigation ........................................................... 02810-1 - 02810-12

02900 Landscape Work ...................................................................... 02900-1 - 02900-9

02919 Topsoil ..................................................................................... 02919-1 - 02919-2

02922 Sodding .................................................................................... 02922-1 - 02922-6

DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03050 Concrete .................................................................................. 03050-1 - 03050-4

03100 Concrete Formwork ................................................................. 03100-1 - 03100-3

03200 Concrete Reinforcement ......................................................... 03200-1 - 03200-2

03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete ............................................................ 03300-1 - 03300-8

03315 Grout ....................................................................................... 03315-1 - 03315-3

03350 Concrete Finishes .................................................................... 03350-1 - 03350-4

03390 Concrete Curing ....................................................................... 03390-1 - 03390-2

03400 Precast Concrete ..................................................................... 03400-1 - 03400-4

DIVISION 15 – MECHANICAL & PUMBLING

15102 Eccentric Plug Valves ............................................................... 15102-1 - 15102-4

15208 Air Release Valves ................................................................... 15208-1

Exhibits

Exhibit A Geotechnical Report

Exhibit B Public Relations Requirements

Exhibit C USGA Recommendations For a Method of Putting Green Reconstruction

Exhibit C Owner Permits

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INDEX OF DRAWINGS

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01. GENERAL

A. The following list of engineering drawings titled, “Regional Effluent and Reuse

Solutions, Bid Package No. 1”, are incorporated into the Contract Documents by reference.

1.02. INDEX OF DRAWINGS

Sheet

Number

Drawing Number Title

1 CV COVER SHEET

2 GN-01 GENERAL NOTES AND ABBREVIATIONS

3 KM-01 EFFLUENT TRANSMISSION MAIN KEY MAP

4 - 6 FM-01 TO FM-03 EFFLUENT TRANSMISSION MAIN PLAN AND PROFILE

7 FM-04 EFFLUENT TRANSMISSION PIPE STRINGING AREA

8 FM-04 EFFLUENT TRANSMISSION MAIN DETAILS

9 CE-01 GEOTECHNICAL INSTRUMENTATION DETAILS

10 RP-01 RESTORATION PLANS

11 RP-02 RESTORATION PLANS

12 RP-03 RESTORATION DETAILS

13 RP-04 RESTORATION DETAILS

14 EC-01 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

15 EC-02 EROSION CONTROL PLAN

16 EC-03 EROSION CONTROL DETAILS

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

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SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.01 SCOPE

A. The WORK to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing and installing all tools, equipment, materials, supplies, and manufactured articles and furnishing all labor, transportation, and services, including fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and performing all WORK, or other operations required for the fulfillment of the Contract in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. The WORK shall be complete, and all WORK, materials, and services not expressly indicated or called for in the Contract Documents which may be necessary for the complete and proper construction of the WORK in good faith shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR as though originally so indicated, at no increase in cost to the

OWNER.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The WORK of this Contract comprises the construction of the Regional Effluent and Reuse

Solutions for the Broward County Water and Wastewater Services (BCWWS) Project No. 105643.

The WORK done consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, and services required to construct a new 24-inch secondary effluent water transmission main (EWTM) from the North

Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant to convey treated effluent to the City of Pompano Beach

Oasis Water Reuse, and all ancillary WORK required to complete the project satisfactory to the owner.

1.03 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. The lead construction firm for Bid Package 1 performing the effluent wastewater main installation

WORK must have a minimum five (5) year’s total industry experience and successfully installed a minimum of 50,000 total linear feet of Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) 24-inches High-density Polyethylene

(HDPE) pipe or larger as of the date of this solicitation and must have constructed at least three

(3) force main projects of similar size and complexity in an urban environment. Contractor must meet the minimum requirements specified in Section 02441 for Microtunneling installation and

Section 02700 for Horizontal Directional Drilling. The lead construction firm must demonstrate familiarity working within the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and Broward County

Right-of-Way.

B. The successful bidder will, at the time of the pre-work conference, be required to show that each subcontractor is in compliance with Chapter 9 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

1.04 STANDARD SPECIFICATION

A. Except as noted, all materials and quality of WORK shall meet the requirements of the latest editions of the following publications:

1. Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction, January 2018, and its supplements.

2. The Florida Department of Transportation "Roadway and Traffic Design Standards”.

3. The Florida Department of Transportation "Structures Standards"; (latest revision).

4. BCWWS/WWED "Minimum Design and Construction Standards"; (latest revision).

5. Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Right-of-Way under Broward County

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Jurisdiction.

6. City of Pompano Beach Engineering Department Standards.

7. Construction standards of the Authority Having Jurisdiction over the construction area.

1.05 SITE INVESTIGATION

A. The CONTRACTOR, by virtue of signing the Contract, acknowledges that the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors have satisfied themselves to the nature and location of the WORK, the general and local conditions including, but not restricted to: those bearing upon transportation; disposal, handling and storage of materials; access roads to the site; the conformation and conditions of the WORK area; and the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the performance of the WORK. Failure on the part of the CONTRACTOR to completely or properly evaluate the site conditions shall not be grounds for additional compensation.

B. Soil boring information may be furnished to the CONTRACTOR for general information. Such data is not warranted to be correct; the CONTRACTOR, by virtue of signing the Contract, acknowledges that the CONTRACTOR and all subcontractors have satisfied themselves as to the nature and extent of soil and (underground) water conditions on the project site. Unless approved in writing by the ENGINEER, no additional payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR because of differences between actual conditions and those shown by the boring logs.

1.06 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Concurrent WORK by other contractors. The CONTRACTOR's attention is directed to the fact that

WORK may be conducted at the site by other contractors during the performance of the WORK under this Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall conduct its operations so as to cause little or no delay to WORK of such other contractors and shall cooperate fully with such contractors to provide continued safe access to their respective portions of the site, as required to perform WORK under their respective contracts.

B. Interference with WORK on Utilities. The CONTRACTOR shall cooperate fully with all utility forces of the OWNER or forces of other public or private agencies engaged in the relocation, altering, or otherwise rearranging of any facilities which interfere with the progress of the WORK, and shall schedule the WORK so as to minimize interference with said relocation, altering, or other rearranging of facilities.

1.07 WORK SEQUENCE

A. The CONTRACTOR shall schedule and perform the WORK in such a manner as to result in the least possible disruption to the public's use of roadways, driveways, and utilities. Utilities shall include but not be limited to water, sewerage, drainage structures, ditches and canals, gas, electric, television and telephone. Prior to commencing with the WORK, CONTRACTOR shall perform a location investigation of existing underground utilities and facilities in accordance with Section

01561 entitled "Protection of Existing Facilities" and shall have obtained all required permits and permissions, CONTRACTOR shall also deliver written notice to BCWWS Customer Service Section, City, ENGINEER, and property occupants (private and public) of all planned disruption to roadway, driveways, and utilities 72 hours in advance of disruption.

B. Because other projects will be connected to portions of WORK constructed as part of this project, it may be necessary to sequence portions of this project. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for coordinating construction activities with CONTRACTOR of adjacent phases and sections.

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C. CONTRACTOR shall sequence the WORK so as to minimize impact on residents. CONTRACTOR shall notify City, schools, Post Office, residents, Broward County Traffic Engineering, Emergency

Service providers, etc. 14 days prior to disruption of roadway.

1.08 WORK SCHEDULE

A. Time is of the essence in completing this project. Because time is of the essence the CONTRACTOR shall commit the necessary resources to this project to complete it in a timely manner. Those resources may include multiple working crews, working overtime, etc. Because time is of the essence the CONTRACTOR's construction progress will be monitored closely on a weekly basis.

The Construction progress will be measured with the construction schedule submitted by the

CONTRACTOR. If the ENGINEER determines that the CONTRACTOR does not meet the Critical Path

Method (CPM) as specified in Section 01321, the CONTRACTOR will be required to commit those resources necessary to ensure the completion of the project in a timely manner including working overtime, adding other WORK crews, etc. All costs incurred to implement measures to complete the WORK in timely manner will be borne by the CONTRACTOR at no additional cost to the

OWNER.

B. Schedule:

1. CONTRACTOR shall submit scheduling information for the WORK as required in Section

01321 "Schedules and Reports".

2. No separate payment shall be made for preparation and/or revision of the schedule.

1.09 COMPUTATION OF CONTRACT TIME

A. It is the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to provide clear and convincing documentation to the

ENGINEER as to the effect additional WORK will have with respect to additional contract time extension that may be justified. If additional quantities of WORK can be carried out concurrent with other existing construction activities without disrupting the critical path of the project, then no contract time extension will be granted. CONTRACTOR is obligated to provide documentation to the ENGINEER if additional elements of WORK affect the critical path of the project. If WORK set forth in the original scope of the project is deleted, the contract time may be reduced. This contract is a calendar day contract. While the CONTRACTOR may be granted time to suspend

WORK operations for vacations or holidays, contract time will not be suspended. During suspensions CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all maintenance of traffic and liability without additional compensation from the COUNTY.

1.10 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The CONTRACTOR's use of the project site shall be limited to its construction operations. Storage of materials will be arranged for by the CONTRACTOR and a copy of an agreement for use of other property shall be furnished to the ENGINEER.

1.11 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. After the award of Contract, a Pre-construction WORK Conference will be held between the

CONTRACTOR, the ENGINEER, the COUNTY, other interested Agencies, representatives of Utility

Companies and others affected by the WORK. The time and place of this conference will be set by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall bring to the conference a copy of the proposed WORK schedule for the approval by the ENGINEER of the proposed methods and manner of executing the WORK including sequences of operation and time schedule. The WORK shall be performed in accordance with such schedule or approved amendments thereto.

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1.12 UTILITY LOCATIONS

A. As far as possible, all existing utility lines in the project area have been shown on the plans.

However, Broward County does not guarantee that all lines are shown, or that said lines are in their true location. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to identify and locate all underground or overhead utility lines or equipment affected by the project. No additional payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR because of discrepancies in actual and plan location of utilities and damages suffered as a result thereof.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall notify each utility company involved at least thirty (30) days prior to the start of construction to arrange for positive underground location, relocation, or support of its utility where that utility may be in conflict with or endangered by the proposed construction.

Relocation of water mains or other utilities for the convenience of the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for by the CONTRACTOR. All charges by utility companies for temporary support of its utilities shall be paid for by the CONTRACTOR. All costs of permanent utility relocation to avoid conflict shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and the utility company involved.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall schedule and coordinate the WORK in such a manner that it is not delayed by the utility companies relocating or supporting their utilities. No compensation will be paid to the CONTRACTOR for any loss of time or delay.

D. All overhead, surface, or underground structures and/or utilities encountered are to be carefully protected from damage or displacement. All damage to said structures and/or utilities is to be completely repaired within a reasonable time; needless delay will not be tolerated. The COUNTY reserves the right to remedy any damage by ordering outside parties to make repairs at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. All repairs made by the CONTRACTOR are to be made to the satisfaction of the utility owner and shall be inspected by a representative of the utility owner and the ENGINEER.

E. The CONTRACTOR should be aware of the Sunshine State One Call Center, which has a free locating service for contractors and excavators:

1. Within forty-eight hours before excavating, dial toll free 1-800-432-4770, and a locator will be dispatched to the WORK location. CONTRACTOR shall reasonably notify other utility companies not notified by Sunshine State One Call Center.

F. In the event that during the course of the WORK CONTRACTOR encounters subsurface or concealed conditions or unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature at the Project site which differ materially from those shown on the Contract Documents, which are not marked in the field by locating services or Utility Department, and which differ from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in WORK of the character called for in the

Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR, without disturbing the conditions and before performing any

WORK affected by such conditions, shall, within twenty-four (24) hours of their discovery, notify

COUNTY and ENGINEER in writing of the existence of the aforesaid conditions. ENGINEER and

COUNTY shall investigate, within two (2) business days after receipt of CONTRACTOR’s written notice, the site conditions identified by CONTRACTOR. Should ENGINEER determine that the conditions of the Project site are not so materially different to justify a change in the terms of the

Contract, ENGINEER shall so notify COUNTY and CONTRACTOR in writing, stating the reasons, and such determination shall be final and binding upon the parties hereto.

G. No request by CONTRACTOR for a change to the Contract Price or Time under this provision shall be allowed if the CONTRACTOR has not given written notice in strict accordance with these

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Completion.

1.13 LINE AND GRADE

A. The ENGINEER has provided vertical and horizontal control for layout of the WORK in the form of benchmarks and reference points located adjacent to the WORK. From these controls provided, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make all detailed surveys needed for construction and shall establish all working points, lines, and elevations necessary to perform the WORK. This surveying

WORK shall be supervised by a Professional Surveyor & Mapper registered in the State of Florida.

The CONTRACTOR shall not rely on any electronic files from the ENGINEER for any layout.

1.14 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF SURVEY MONUMENTS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall carefully protect from disturbance all survey monuments, stakes, and benchmarks, whether or not established by the CONTRACTOR, and shall not remove or destroy any surveying point until it has been properly witnessed by the ENGINEER. All major survey monuments that have been damaged by the CONTRACTOR such as section corners, 1/4 section corners, property corners or block control points shall be replaced at the CONTRACTOR's expense with markers of a size and type approved by the ENGINEER. The replacement shall be under the supervision of a Florida Registered Professional Surveyor & Mapper directed by the ENGINEER.

The CONTRACTOR shall document survey movements prior to construction and shall submit the location and type of all markers to the ENGINEER in writing.

1.15 EQUIPMENT

A. All equipment necessary and required for the proper construction of all facilities shall be on the construction site, in first-class working conditions.

1.16 STORAGE SITES

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, without any cost to the OWNER, properly zoned areas suitable for field office and material storage including but not limited to; earthen spoil suitable for fill and/or backfill and equipment service and storage. No material may be stored in the public right of way without prior authorization by the agency having jurisdiction. The CONTRACTOR shall keep these areas in a clean and orderly condition so as not to cause a nuisance or sight obstruction to motorists or pedestrians. Storage sites shall be fenced for public safety (minimum 6' chain link fence and locked gates).

1.17 OWNERSHIP OF EXISTING MATERIALS

A. All materials removed or excavated from the job site shall remain the property of Broward County until released by the Contract Administrator, at which time it shall become the property of the

CONTRACTOR, who shall dispose of it in a manner satisfactory to the ENGINEER. Where directed by the ENGINEER, the CONTRACTOR shall remove existing fences, trees, shrubs, etc. and place them on adjacent private property for future use by others.

1.18 EXCESS MATERIAL

A. Upon direction of the ENGINEER all vegetation, debris, concrete or other unsuitable materials shall be disposed of in areas provided by the CONTRACTOR and approved by the ENGINEER. Any excess material desired to be retained by the COUNTY shall be delivered by the CONTRACTOR to a designated area within a 5-mile radius of the project, at no extra cost to the COUNTY.

1.19 ADJUSTING EXISTING VALVES, METERS, CATCH BASINS, MAINTENANCE ACCESS STRUCTURES

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A. It shall be the CONTRACTOR's responsibility to coordinate and have all adjustments made to existing water meters, valves, and structures encountered during construction, in order to meet all final grades, unless otherwise instructed by the ENGINEER or the respective utility owner. All valves and maintenance access structures shall be accessible during all phases of the WORK for emergency access. Omission of such structures from the Contract Plans does not relieve the

CONTRACTOR from making such adjustments as may be deemed necessary. The CONTRACTOR shall take this provision into account when personally investigating the site. No additional payment shall be made for these adjustments.

1.20 CONFLICT STRUCTURES

A. The CONTRACTOR shall abide by the following criteria concerning conflicts between new drainage, water, or sewer construction and existing utilities.

1. The CONTRACTOR shall verify the location of all utilities suspected of being potential conflicts prior to ordering drainage or sewer structures for these locations and inform the

ENGINEER as to the findings.

2. The ENGINEER shall have full authority to direct the placement of conflict structures, the relocation of structures shown in the plans, and the addition, deletion, or relocation of any pipe shown in the plans in order to facilitate construction, expedite completion and avoid conflicts with existing utilities.

3. Where an existing utility is to pass through a conflict structure, the CONTRACTOR shall protect the utility from damage by whatever means the utility owner and the ENGINEER deem necessary.

4. In no case shall there be less than 0.5 feet between any two (2) pipelines within the structure or less than 2 feet clearance between pipelines and the structure.

1.21 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor and equipment and perform all WORK required for the prevention of environmental pollution during and as a result of the WORK under this contract.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for preparing and complying with the requirements of the

National Pollution Prevention Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) and Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP), including preparation and submittal of the Notice of Intent (NOI) prior to start of construction. For the purpose of this contract environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances of importance to human life, affect other species of importance to man, or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetic and recreational purposes. The control of environmental pollution requires consideration of air, water, land and involves noise, solid waste management and management of radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall take all steps necessary to protect water quality in the connected waters around the project and shall utilize such additional measures as directed by the ENGINEER. Silt screens, hay bales, turbidity curtains, or other control measures adjacent to outfall construction shall not be removed until the turbidity of the affected waters is equal to or lower than the ambient turbidity of undisturbed segments of adjacent surface waters.

1.22 BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. The CONTRACTOR's Florida Registered Professional Surveyor & Mapper will measure all "As-built"

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B. The CONTRACTOR shall not be permitted to invoice for quantities of WORK beyond those contained in the contract and all previously approved change orders. Invoice for partial payment shall not be accepted by ENGINEER as complete without the following.

1. Certificate of payment to subcontractors.

2. County Business Enterprise (CBE) Program Performance Report.

3. Updated Construction Schedule.

4. "As-built" DRAWINGS for the WORK being invoiced.

1.23 APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT FOR STORED MATERIALS

A. Application for payment for stored materials may not be made by the CONTRACTOR.

1.24 VIBRATORY COMPACTION

A. The use of vibratory compaction equipment shall be limited to a total gross weight of three (3) tons. The use of vibratory equipment shall be limited to compacting backfill of utility trenches and subgrade of roadways only. If approved in writing by the ENGINEER, larger vibratory compaction equipment may be allowed if operated in a static mode only.

1.25 REPORTING OF DAMAGE CLAIMS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the reporting requirements specified in the Contract

Documents.

1.26 PROJECT AND COMMUNITY COORDINATION

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for all Public Relations Activities. Notices to property owners are the specific responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. Refer to Exhibit B Public Relations

Requirements.

1.27 PROJECT JURISDICTION

A. The WORK area includes the Rights of Way of the Cities of Pompano Beach, Coconut Creek, and

Deerfield Beach, Broward County Parks and Recreation Division, Florida Department of

Transportation, and South Florida Water Management District. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the requirements of the corresponding Authority having jurisdiction.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01110

SECTION 01111

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

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1.01 SCOPE

A. Work under this contract includes furnishing materials, labor, tools equipment, supervision and incidentals necessary to construct infrastructure improvements.

1.02 GENERAL

A. The provisions of this Section shall amplify the "General Conditions", including updates through the bid date of this project, in specific instances and shall have full force and effect as if contained in those documents.

B. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS consists of this section, Section 01111, described as

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS, pages 01111-1 to 01111-5 and the applicable sections of

Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Services Division "Minimum

Standards", latest revision.

C. In case of a conflict among Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering

Services Division "Minimum Standards", the Project Drawings, these TECHNICAL

PROVISIONS and the "General Conditions", the "General Conditions" will govern.

D. Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Services Division "Minimum

Standards" are not attached to the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS but can be obtained from the Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Services Division website per the following link: http://www.broward.org/BCEngineering/Documents/Exhibit25A-

BCAdminCodeMinStds10-25-2005.pdf

F. OWNER, COUNTY and CONTRACT ADMINISTRATOR are described as one in the same and used interchangeably throughout this document.

1.03 ITEMS SPECIFIED ON DRAWINGS

A. Items of material, equipment, machinery and the like may be specified on the Drawings and not in the Technical Specifications. The CONTRACTOR in accordance with the

General Notes on the Drawings shall provide such items.

1.04 FIELD LAYOUT OF THE WORK AND RECORD DRAWINGS

A. After completion of construction, the CONTRACTOR shall provide four sets of Record

Drawings with all the As-Built information; all locations, dimensions and elevations of the constructed facilities, certified, signed and sealed thereon by a Land Surveyor registered in the State of Florida. All elevations shall refer to N.A.V.D. (North American Vertical

Datum). The cost of such field layout and recording work shall be the responsibility of the

CONTRACTOR.

1.05 SALVAGE

A. Any existing equipment or material, including but not limited to valves, pipes, fittings, couplings, etc., which is removed as a result of construction under this project may be designated as salvage by the OWNER, and if so, shall be delivered clean to the OWNER at a location directed by the OWNER. Any equipment or material not worthy of salvaging shall be disposed of by the CONTRACTOR at a suitable location in accordance with all applicable regulations, ordinances and laws at no additional cost to the OWNER.

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1.06 POWER

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and pay for all electrical power required for the construction, testing and trial operation, prior to final acceptance by the OWNER.

1.07 WATER SUPPLY

A. All water required for testing, flushing, and construction shall be furnished by the OWNER and paid for by the CONTRACTOR. The purchase price shall be the prevailing rate as published by the OWNER. The quantity of water used shall be determined by reading the meter at the start and at the finish of construction. The CONTRACTOR shall make all arrangements and incur all expense involved in having the OWNER furnish and install the necessary water meters. Each water service line shall be provided with a vacuum relief or backflow preventer which shall meet the requirements of ASA A40.6, latest revision, and the local administrative authority.

1.08 MAINTENANCE

A. The CONTRACTOR shall fully cooperate at all times with the OWNER in order to maintain the operation of the existing water and/or sewer system with the least amount of interference and interruption possible. The schedule plans and work of the CONTRACTOR shall at all times be subject to alteration and revision if necessary for public health and safety considerations. The creation of a public nuisance will not be permitted.

B. It may be necessary to interrupt the operation of the existing water and/or sewer system.

In all cases where the CONTRACTOR must cause an interruption, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit to the ENGINEER four (4) working days prior to commencing the work, a complete description of the proposed procedure and a time schedule, which

CONTRACTOR will guarantee. At least forty-eight (48) hours prior to the time proposed for starting the work, the ENGINEER will notify the CONTRACTOR whether or not the work will be permitted as proposed.

1. The ENGINEER reserves the right to require the CONTRACTOR to work 24 hours per day in all cases where, in ENGINEER’S opinion, interference with operation of the system may result in dangerous health hazards or offensive conditions.

2. In no case will the CONTRACTOR be permitted to interfere with the existing system until all materials, supplies, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work are on the site. Backup equipment on key equipment items shall be required on work necessitating interference with the existing system.

1.09 SITE RESTORATION

A. The CONTRACTOR shall remove all excess material and shall clean up and restore the site to its original condition or better. All damage, as a result of work under this Contract, done to existing structures, pavement, driveways, paved areas, curbs and gutters, sidewalks shrubbery, grass, trees, utility poles, utility pipelines, conduits, drains, catch basins, flagstones, rocked, graveled, or stabilized areas of driveways, and including all obstructions not specifically named herein, shall be repaired, or replaced, as determined by the ENGINEER. Site restoration shall be done in a timely manner as the work progresses.

1.10 SANITARY FACILITIES

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A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide temporary facilities at the site as directed by the

ENGINEER.

1.11 STANDARDS

A. Wherever in these TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS or in the drawings name and/or number refer to certain standards or regulations, the applicable publication shall be the latest revision thereof. Reference by abbreviation is made in accordance with the Section

01421, "Abbreviations of Institutions."

1.12 QUALITY OF ITEMS

A. All material furnished for this project shall be new and unused. Any material, which has become excessively weathered or damaged since manufacture, shall not be considered as new. ENGINEER shall be the sole judge as to what constitutes excessive weathering or damage.

1.13 TESTING

A. The Broward County Engineering Minimum Design and Construction Standards may require during shop drawing review that materials and equipment supplied meet given standards and testing to demonstrate conformance to the standards is a part of those standards. The cost of these tests shall be the obligation of the CONTRACTOR and no extra charge shall be made to the OWNER on account of such testing.

B. The CONTRACTOR will select a recognized, independent testing laboratory to make tests on concrete, reinforcing steel, soils and other materials for the construction phase, which the OWNER may decide to test for conformity with the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. The

CONTRACTOR shall supply the necessary samples for this testing without cost to the

OWNER. The costs for actual testing shall be included within the base bid price for each line item which requires testing.

C. Construction in areas where installation and restoration must satisfy the additional requirements of a local, state or federal authority may require testing to demonstrate conformance. The CONTRACTOR shall as certain the extent of testing required by regulatory agencies within these areas. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for coordinating the performance of such tests, including but not limited to, tests of compaction, and all costs for these tests shall be the obligation of the CONTRACTOR and no extra charge shall be made to the OWNER on account of such testing.

1.14 UTILITY CROSSINGS

A. It is intended that wherever existing utilities must be crossed that the pipe may be deflected up to 75% of the manufacturers recommended limits, but shall not exceed the allowable limits of the OWNER. Adequate cover shall be used to adequately clear the obstruction. However, when in the opinion of the ENGINEER, this procedure is not feasible ENGINEER may direct the use of fittings to clear a utility crossing as detailed on the Drawings. The cost of such crossing including joint restraints shall be on the basis of the schedule of pay items applied.

B. Deflections and adjustments of the proposed pipelines to avoid all other existing utilities shall be verified/determined in the field during construction.

1.15 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

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A. Where mains are to be paid for on a unit price per linear foot basis, the number of linear feet will be determined by measurement along the centerline of the pipe in place, including fittings.

1.16 ADJUSTMENT AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING LINES

A. When the drawings indicate that existing lines must be deflected, the pipe may be deflected up to 75% of the manufacturer's recommended limits but shall not exceed the allowable limits of the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR will be so directed by the ENGINEER. If the ENGINEER determines that the use of new pipe and fittings is required for deflection, the CONTRACTOR will be directed to use this method. The price for either method shall be based upon the unit prices bid. This does not apply to connections to existing system

(Paragraph 1.17, this Section).

1.17 CONNECTION TO EXISTING SYSTEM

A. The CONTRACTOR shall perform all work necessary to locate, excavate and prepare for connection to the existing mains as shown on the Drawings. The cost of this work and for the actual connection to the existing main shall be based upon the unit prices for installing the pipe and appurtenances and shall not result in any additional cost to the OWNER. The cost of ductile iron sleeves shall be included in the fittings unit price.

B. Additional valves used for the CONTRACTOR's convenience shall not be considered as an extra cost payable by the OWNER for the tie-in to the existing system.

C. During all phases of the work, (i.e. installation, testing and restoration), the CONTRACTOR shall ensure at all times the safe operation of the existing water and/or sewage systems.

Service to the customers shall be maintained with the least amount of interference and interruption as possible.

1.18 RELOCATIONS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the relocation of structures that are shown on the drawings, including, but not limited to, light poles, signs, fences, piping, conduits and drains that interfere with the proposed positioning of the drainage. The cost of all such relocations shall be included in the prices bid for the appropriate items.

1.19 UTILITIES

A. Existing utilities are shown on the Drawings insofar as information is reasonably available;

however, it will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to preserve all existing utilities whether shown on the Drawings or not. If utility conflicts are encountered by the

CONTRACTOR during construction, CONTRACTOR shall give sufficient notice to their owners so that they may make the necessary adjustments. Damage to any utility, which in the opinion of the OWNER is caused by carelessness on the part of the CONTRACTOR shall be repaired at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.

1.20 GUARANTEE

A. The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee the equipment, material and labor performed under the Contract against any and all failures in proper use and operation for a period of one

(1) year from date of written acceptance by the OWNER.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall also obtain warranties from manufacturers for each piece of equipment furnished so that the manufacturer's warranty fully covers the equipment for

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1.21 PERFORMANCE OF WORK

A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all personnel and equipment required to complete all work specified herein and on the Drawings. In an emergency situation, if the OWNER determines that it must provide staff and/or equipment to assist the CONTRACTOR in the satisfactory performance of the Contract terms and conditions, the CONTRACTOR at the applicable prevailing wage rates shall reimburse the OWNER. Any additional cost accrued by inspector overtime work (i.e. weekends and holidays) will be billed at an hourly rate determined by the OWNER.

B. CONTRACTOR shall provide forty-eight (48) hours advance written notice to the OWNER for approval of CONTRACTOR’S intention to work overtime on weekdays or to work on the weekends.

1.22 BARRICADING (SAFETY)

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the furnishing and maintaining of all required barricades, either the lighted or the reflector type, to ensure the public's safety during open trench work or for any other potentially unsafe or hazardous construction activities.

Barricades shall be located and displayed in conformance with the most stringent regulations required by the governing agencies. All costs for barricading, including any permits, shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

B. All work in public rights-of-way shall be done in strict compliance with these specifications and Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Services Division “Minimum

Standards.” Failure to so comply will result in cessation of operations and the removal of project related obstructions from the right-of-way until compliance is achieved.

1.23 EMERGENCY ACCESS AND SECURITY

A. In order to provide protection to the workers and residents, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain emergency access to all adjacent properties at all times during construction. If a road is required to be closed to vehicular traffic and the distance of the closure exceeds

150 feet between stabilized surfaces, or prevents access to properties for a distance that exceeds 150 feet, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a 10-foot-wide stabilized access way on one side of the trench capable of supporting a Fire Truck. The CONTRACTOR shall also provide stabilized access ways across the trench or unstabilized area a minimum of 6 feet in width at a spacing not to exceed 100 feet capable of supporting foot traffic. These access ways shall be protected and delineated with lighted barricades, or other such devices as approved by the regulatory agency. Both ends of the emergency access way shall be blocked in accordance with the MOT permit approved by the OWNER with signage indicating that this access way is to be used by emergency vehicles only.

B. All roads are to be maintained during the described construction as to always allow

Emergency Access. This item will be paid for under the bid item for Mobilization as named in the Bid Schedule.

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PERMITS

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1.01 SCOPE

A. Any applicable engineering permits have been obtained from the Agencies listed below by the

COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for compliance with any and all permit conditions. In the event that the COUNTY must obtain permits in addition to those listed below, the

CONTRACTOR shall not have any claim for damages arising from any delay caused by the

COUNTY'S obtaining said additional permits.

1. Florida Department of Environmental Protection

a. Wastewater/Reclaimed Water License

2. Florida Department of Transportation

a. Utility Permit

3. City of Pompano Beach

a. Plan Review

4. Broward County Traffic Engineering Division

a. Plan review

5. South Florida Water Management District

a. Dewatering Permit

6. Broward County Highway Construction and Engineering Division

a. Right of Way Permit

7. Florida East Coast Railway

a. Utility Permit

B. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain a construction/Building and landscape permit from each of the municipalities within the project area, if required.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain construction permits from the Florida Department of

Transportation (FDOT), City of Pompano Beach, Broward County Resilient Environment

Department, Broward County Traffic Engineering Division, Broward County Highway

Construction and Engineering Division, etc. Contractor shall obtain dewatering permit if dewatering, if required.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare, submit, implement & maintain necessary documents to comply with the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System permit program, including all permit fees. These documents include but are not limited to, Notice of Intent, Stormwater Pollution

Prevention Plans, Notice of Termination, etc., in accordance with the requirements of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection.

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APPLICATIONS FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

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1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Submit Applications for Progress Payments to ENGINEER in accordance with the schedule established by Conditions of the Contract and Agreement between OWNER and

Contractor.

1.02 RELATED…