16-Specifications and Requirements, PNC2130221C1.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

BROADVIEW PARK DRAINAGE GREEN INFRASTRUCTURE

SECTION A – GENERAL CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS

1. SCOPE OF WORK

Furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, and incidentals required to perform the Broadview Park Drainage Green Infrastructure Project located in the Broward County Municipal Service District.

Work includes roadway and drainage components, maintenance of traffic, resurfacing, pervious asphalt, pervious concrete, pavement markings, barrier wall, stormwater pump station, and landscaping. All work must be completed in a competent and professional manner in compliance with all applicable building, safety, technical and related codes, and laws.

Special attention should be paid to the fact that this Contract contains stormwater barrier wall and pump station work. The work area will be challenging at times and difficult to access. The Contractor shall be prepared to perform work over water, and from barges.

The Contractor will be required to obtain all permits including right-of-way access; provide a detailed methodology of the work; provide and obtain approval of the maintenance of traffic that minimizes impact to vehicles¸ pedestrians, and boats; make brief written weekly reports on work completed; and work from informal instructions where these will suffice. Costs of such contributions are to be included in the unit prices and will not be measured separately for payment nor will there be any allowance provided. The individual FDOT Pay Items for work under this Contract shall include the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals necessary to perform the task.

The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the specifications, dimensions, materials, and details set forth in the construction documents, including but not limited to drawings, plans, and specifications of the Broadview Park Green Infrastructure Project (refer to solicitation plans). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to review and refer to these documents at all stages of the work. Any discrepancies or uncertainties must be promptly brought to the attention of the County Project Manager for clarification prior to proceeding with the affected work.

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SECTION B - PAY ITEM SPECIFICATIONS

1. GOVERNING STANDARDS, SPECIFICATIONS AND REFERENCES

1.1. The following listed documents are incorporated by reference and the applicable portions thereof are made a part of this Contract as supplemented and amended by the provisions of this Contract.

1.1.1. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Plans for Road and Bridge

Construction, FY 2025-26, or latest edition. Including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.2. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction, FY 2025-26 or latest edition, included by reference. A list of Division I specifications and those of Section 101 that are applicable to this Contract are included below.

Includes all subsequent updates and revisions.

1.1.3. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Standards for Accessible Design “2010 Standards”.

Including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.4. Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Right-of-Way Under Broward County Jurisdiction, Chapter 25, Part I of Broward County Administrative Code. Chapter 25 of the Broward County Administrative Code Minimum Standards is not intended to reduce or diminish National or State Standards in any way, but rather to further clarify and refine the functional needs of the maintaining agency.

1.1.5. United States Department of Labor - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

Construction Standards and Regulations (29 CFR Part 1926), latest edition, including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.6. United States Department of Transportation (USDOT) / Federal Highway Administration

(FHWA), Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), 2009 Edition with Revision Numbers 1,2 and 3 incorporated, dated May 2022, including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.7. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Structures Manual, Latest Edition, including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.8. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Manual, Latest Edition including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.1.9. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Basis of Estimates Manual, latest edition, including all subsequent revisions and updates.

1.2. Publications

1.2.1. All Broward County Traffic Engineering Publications.

1.2.2. Broward County Water and Wastewater Services, Minimum Design & Construction Standards.

1.3. Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction (Florida Department of Transportation), Latest Edition.

1.3.1. Any reference in the FDOT Standard Specification to the “Department” shall mean the “County”.

1.3.2. All references in the FDOT Standard Specification to “Engineer” shall mean the “Project

Manager or other delegate appointed by the Contract Administrator”.

FDOT Standard Specifications Divisions I and II dated FY 2025-26 or latest edition.

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

1-1 General Yes

1-2 Abbreviations Yes

1-3 Definitions No

2-1 Prequalification of Bidders No

2-2 Proposals No

2-3 Interpretation of Estimated Quantities No

2-4 Examination of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, and Site of Work No

2-5 Preparation of Proposals No

2-6 Rejection of Irregular Proposals No

2-7 Guaranty to Accompany Proposals No

2-8 Delivery of Proposals No

2-9 Withdrawal or Revision of Proposals No

2-10 Opening of Proposals No

2-11 Disqualification of Bidders No

2-12 Material, Samples and Statement Yes

3-1 Consideration of Bids No

3-2 Award of Contract No

3-3 Cancellation of Award No

3-4 Release of Proposal Guaranty No

3-5 Contract Bond Required No

3-6 Execution of Contract and Contract Bond No

3-7 Failure by Contractor to Execute Contract and Furnish Bond No

FDOT Standard Specifications Divisions I and II dated FY 2025-26 or latest edition.

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

3-8 Audit of Contractor’s Records No

3-9 Public Records No

4-1 Intent of Contract No

4-2 Work not covered by Standard Specifications No

4-3 Alteration of Plans or Character of Work No

4-4 Unforeseeable work No

4-5 Rights in and Use of Materials Found on the Site of the Work No

4-6 Final Cleaning Up of Right-of-Way No

5-1 Plans and Working Drawings

5-1.1 Contract Documents No

5-1.2 Department’s Plans Yes

5-1.3 Alterations in Plans Yes

5-1.4 Shop Drawings

5-1.4.1. Definitions Yes

5-1.4.2 Shop Drawings Submittal and Review Requirements Yes

5-1.4.3 Schedule of Submittals Yes

Excludes the following language: “Submit the schedule of submittals to the Department’s Shop Drawing Review Office and the Engineer of Record within 60 calendar days of the start of the Contract, and prior to the submission of any shop drawings.”

5-1.4.4 Style, Numbering, and Material of Submittals No

5-1.4.5 Submittal Paths: Yes

5 -1.4.5.1 General: 1 Yes

Replace “Florida Department of Transportation” with “the County”.

Replace “appropriate Department Review Office” with “Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division”.

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

5-1.4.5.1 General: 2 Yes

Replace “Department” with “the County”.

Replace “Consultant, the Resident Engineer and when requested, to the appropriate Department Review Office” with “Highway and Bridge Maintenance Division”.

5-1.4.5.2 Building Structures Yes Replace “Architect of Record and the Resident Engineer” with “the Project Manager”.

5-1.4.5.3 Contractor-Originated Design Yes

5-1.4.5.4 Temporary Works Yes

5-1.4.5.5 Demolition Plans of Bridges with Continuous Beams or Girders when Traffic is Under Any of the Spans of the Unit During Demolition Activities

Yes

5-1.4.5.6 Falsework Founded on Shallow Foundations Yes

5-1.4.5.7 Formwork and Scaffolding Yes Replace “Department” with “the County”.

5-1.4.5.8 Beam, Girder and Column Temporary Bracing Yes

5-1.4.5.9 Erection Plan, Geometry Control Manual and Erection Manual Yes

5-1.4.5.10 Other Miscellaneous Design and Structural Details Furnished by the Contractor in Compliance with the Contract

5-1.4.6 Processing of Shop Drawings Yes

Exclude the schedule for submission and tolling components. Schedule for shop drawing submittals shall be as stated in the Project Documents.

5-1.4.7 Other Requirements for Shop Drawings for Bridges Yes

Excludes the submittal review timeframes. Submittal review timeframes shall be as stated in the Project Documents.

5-1.4.8 Cost of Shop Drawings Yes

5-1.5 Certifications Yes

5-1.6 Request for Correction Yes

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

5-1.7 Request for Information Yes

5-1.8 Request for Modification Yes

5-2 Coordination of Contract Documents No

5-3 Conformity of work with Contract Documents Yes

Excludes the second paragraph, “In the event that the Engineer… determination based on engineering judgement.”

5-4 Errors or Omissions in Contract Documents Yes

5-5 Authority of the Engineer Yes Reference to “The Director, Office of Construction” is replaced with “The Contract Administrator.”

5-6 Authority and Duties of Engineer’s Assistants Yes Reference to “The Director, Office of Construction” is replaced with “The Contract Administrator.”

5-7 Engineering and Layout No

5-8 Contractor’s Supervision Yes

5-9 General Inspection Requirements Yes

5-9.4 Inspection by Federal Government No

5-10 Final Inspection Yes All references to “Engineer” shall equate to County Project Manager.

5-11 Final Acceptance Yes Same comment as 5-10.

5-12 Claims by Contractor No

5-13 Recovery Rights, Subsequent to Final Payment Yes Reference to “Department” is replaced with “County”.

6-1 Acceptance Criteria No

6-2 Applicable Documented Authorities Other Than Specifications Yes

6-3 Storage of Materials and Samples Yes

6-4 Defective Materials Yes Excludes submittal review periods timeframes as these will be determined solely by the Project Manager.

6-5 Products and Source of Supply No

7-1 Laws to be Observed

7-1.1 General Yes

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

7-1.2 Plant Quarantine Regulations Yes

7-1.3 Introduction or Release of Prohibited Aquatic Plants, Plant Pests, or Noxious Weeds Yes

7-1.4 Compliance with Federal Endangered Species Act and other Wildlife Regulations Yes

7-1.5 Occupational Safety and Health Requirements Yes

7-1.6 Discovery of an Unmarked Human Burial Yes

7-1.7 Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizers Yes

7-1.8 Compliance with Section 4(f) of the USDOT Act No

7-1.9 Florida Minority Business Loan Mobilization Program No

7-2 Permits and Licenses

7-2.1 General Yes

7-2.2 Work or Structures in Navigable Waters of the U.S., Waters of the U.S., and Waters of the State

7-2.3 As-Built Drawings and Certified Surveys Yes

7-3 Patented Devices, Materials and Processes Yes

7-4 Right-of-Way Furnished by the Department Yes

7-5 Restoration of Surfaces Opened by Permit No

7-6 Sanitary Provisions Yes Supplement “Sanitary provisions shall be provided at no additional cost to the County.”

7-7 Control of the Contractor’s Equipment Yes

7-8 Structures over Navigable Waters Yes

7-9 Use of Explosives No

7-10 Forest Protection Yes

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

7-11 Preservation of Existing Property Yes

Excludes the following language: “or provide access and coordinate with the Department’s maintenance Contractor in accordance with 8-4.4 as directed by the Engineer. The Department will compensate the Contractor for the costs associated with the repairs for restoring the existing property in accordance with 4-4. Theft and vandalism are considered damage caused by a third party.”

7-12 Responsibility for Damages, Claims, etc. No

7-13 Insurance No

7-14 Contractor’s Responsibility for Work No

7-15 Opening Sections of the Project to Traffic Yes

7-16 Wage Rates for Federal-Aid Projects No

7-17 Supplemental Agreements No

7-18 Scales for Weighing Materials Yes

7-19 Source of Forest Products No

7-20 Regulations of Air Pollution from Asphalt Plants Yes

7-21 Dredging and Filling Yes

7-22 Available Funds No

7-23 Contractor’s Motor Vehicle Registration Yes The provisions of this section are applicable only if requested in writing by the Contract Administrator.

7-24 Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program No

7-25 On-The-Job Training Requirements No

7-26 Cargo Preference Act – Use of US Flag Vessels Yes

8-1 Subletting or Assigning of Contracts No

8-2 Work Performed by Equipment-Rental Agreement No

8-3 Prosecution of work

8-3.1 Compliance with Time Requirements Yes

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

8-3.2 Submission of Contract Schedule No

8-3.3 Beginning work No

8-3.4 Provisions for Convenience of Public Yes

8-3.5 Preconstruction Conference Yes Replace “Contract” with “Project”. This is the same as the Contract Kick-Off Meeting.

8-4 Limitations of Operations Yes Exclude reference to “4-4”, replace with “in accordance with the terms of this Contract”.

8-5 Qualifications of Contractor’s Personnel Yes Excludes second paragraph “It is prohibited …conflict of interest exists.”

Replace “Engineer” with “County”.

8-6 Temporary Suspension of Contractor’s Operations Yes

8-7 Computation of Contract Time Yes

8-8 Failure of Contractor to Maintain Satisfactory Progress No

8-9 Default and Termination of Contract No

8-10 Liquidated Damages for Failure to Complete the Work No

8-11 Release of Contractor’s Responsibility No

8-12 Recovery of Damages Suffered by Third Parties No

9-1 Measurement of Quantities No

9-2 Scope of Payments No

9-3 Compensation for Altered Quantities No

9-4 Deleted work No

9-5 Partial Payments No

9-6 Record of Construction Materials No

9-7 Disputed Amounts Due the Contractor No

9-8 Acceptance and Final Payment No

9-9 Interest Due on Delayed Payments No

9-10 Offsetting Payments No

100-1 General No

Applicable Section

Deviations from the FDOT Standard Specifications

100-2 Equipment Condition and Approval No

100-3 Experimental Equipment No

101-1 Description No

101-2 Basis of Payment No

101-2.1 When a Separate Item is Included in the Proposal No

101-2.2 Partial Payments No

101-2.3 When No Separate Item is Included in the Proposal Yes

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SECTION C - GENERAL PAY ITEM NOTES

1. GENERAL

1.1. All items are to be furnished and installed (unless otherwise stated) and include all labor, equipment, materials, tools, and other incidental items that are required for installation, but not necessarily indicated or specifically called out in the specification.

1.2. Most pay items are referenced to an FDOT Pay Item. The FDOT Basis of Estimates and the FDOT

Standard Specifications, including method of measurement and basis of payment, shall govern all pay items unless specifically superseded in these specifications.

1.3. The County may order partial quantities for any pay item, except Lump Sum pay items, unless otherwise indicated.

1.4. For all bid line items, the title and description of the pay item shall be considered descriptive of the work to be performed, unless otherwise stated in the specifications.

1.5. General notes listed below apply to all pay items in the bid sheet even if the pay item is not specifically listed below.

1.6. When a pay item includes removal, demolition, sweeping, vacuuming, trash pick-up, litter pick-up or similar activity where debris is collected and removed from the project site, the cost of legal disposal shall be included in the unit cost of the corresponding pay item unless otherwise indicated.

1.7. If a job activity can be paid through multiple pay items, only one pay item must be used. In this case, the Project Manager will select the appropriate pay item to pay for the work.

1.8. Acceptance of materials into the project will be by Contractor certification or materials testing as specified in the FDOT Standard Specifications or other Contract documents. The cost of all quality control and process control testing shall be included in the unit cost of each pay item. The Contractor shall make provisions for the County or the County’s representative to perform verification testing of any materials incorporated into the project. The Project Manager may waive materials testing requirements at their sole discretion.

1.9. Any reference to the FDOT Standard Specifications refers to the Florida Department of

Transportation (FDOT) Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, FY 2025-26 Edition, or latest edition.

1.10. For pay items where the unit of measure is per hour, the County must be able to verify the actual quantity of hours worked by the Contractor. The Contractor agrees to give 72 business hours advanced notice and coordinate the schedule of hourly work with the Project Manager.

1.11. The following pay item descriptions apply to items without a FDOT Basis of Estimate description or provide further clarification of pay items with a FDOT Basis of Estimate description.

2. MISCELLANEOUS PAY ITEMS

2.1. FDOT Pay Item # 101-1: Mobilization (Lump Sum)

2.1.1. Unit price includes full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to complete all required work described in FDOT Standard Specification Section 101.

2.1.2. Provide a contact available 24-hours-per-day and 7-days-per-week (including all holidays) to receive and respond in person to verbal and/or written work directions for the duration of this Contract. This contact must be available to meet with the Contract Administrator or designee as needed and will be required to respond by telephone within 30 minutes of being notified.

Advise the Contract Administrator or designee of any changes to the telephone number for the contact and require that contact be available by phone or other methods pre-approved by the Contract Administrator or designee.

2.1.3. This pay item is payable once per Contract unless otherwise authorized by the Contract

Administrator or delegate.

2.1.4. Full payment for this item will be made on the first invoice after mobilization.

3. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

3.1. General Notes

3.1.1. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) items on the bid sheet shall, at a minimum, comply with Section 102 of FDOT Standard Specifications and Temporary Traffic Control sections of the MUTCD.

All MOT provided shall be listed on the FDOT APL (Approved Products List).

3.1.2. Submit the detailed MOT plans to the Project Manager for review and approval prior to the start of work.

3.1.3. In no case shall work be performed without approved MOT plans.

3.1.4. FDOT Standard Plans Maintenance of Traffic plans may be submitted if applicable to the work being performed.

3.1.5. Where the FDOT Standard Plans Maintenance of Traffic plans are not applicable, MOT plans must be certified by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida that maintains an Advanced MOT level certification from a FDOT approved temporary traffic control training provider.

3.1.6. The cost of MOT plan preparation and certification is included in the unit cost for the MOT devices included in this Contract.

3.1.7. Requirements of the Independent Channelizing Device Supplier listed in FDOT Standard Specifications Section 102-9 shall be performed by the Contractor.

3.1.8. Requests for an extension of MOT hours shall be directed to the Project Manager. Under no circumstances should it be assumed that extended hours will be granted as each request is considered on a case-by-case basis.

3.1.9. In emergencies where a roadway is blocked and unforeseen conditions arise that prevent completion of work before the end of the work shift, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Contract Administrator or designee for a plan to maintain traffic in a safe manner, at all times in accordance with MUTCD traffic control.

3.1.10. If the approved MOT plan does not require law enforcement on the job site, and the

Contractor desires to have law enforcement on the job site, the Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred by law enforcement.

4. EROSION CONTROL GENERAL NOTES

Section 104 of the FDOT Standard Specifications is applicable in addition to the requirements of the FDOT Florida Erosion Sediment Control Manual (ESCM).

5. CLEARING AND GRUBBING PAY ITEM DESCRIPTION

5.1. FDOT Pay Item # 110-4-10: Removal of Existing Concrete Sidewalk, and Pavement, Any Thickness

(Square Yard)

5.1.1. Unit price includes all labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals to complete all required work for the removal and legal disposal of concrete sidewalk, and concrete pavement.

5.1.2. All ancillary elements including, but not limited to reinforcing steel, filter fabric, straps, etc. are incidental and included in the cost of the removal.

5.1.3. The unit of measure for this item is square yards, calculated as the square yards of concrete sidewalk or pavement removed regardless of thickness.

6. PAVEMENT

For asphalt pay items, the unit price includes all quality control and process control testing identified in the FDOT Standard Specifications. The results of the plant testing shall be provided to the Project Manager upon request. Quality control field testing as described in the FDOT Standard Specifications shall be performed by the Contractor if requested by the Project Manager. Material and density verification testing as described in the FDOT Standard Specifications for Type B Stabilization and all Optional Base pay items (both furnishing and installing and reworking) shall be included as part of the work of these pay items. The Contractor shall make allowance for the County or the County’s representative to perform any verification testing, if desired.

7. CONCRETE

7.1. For concrete pay items, the unit price includes all quality control and process control testing identified in the FDOT Standard Specifications. All quality control testing as described in the FDOT Standard Specifications shall be performed by the Contractor if requested by the Project Manager. The Contractor shall make allowance for the County or the County’s representative to perform any verification testing, if desired.

7.2. Certification: the Concrete Plant must be FDOT certified as indicated in Section 346 of FDOT.

8. SIDEWALK, CURB AND GUTTER GENERAL NOTES

8.1. FDOT Pay Item # 354-1-101 and FDOT Pay Item # 354-1-102: Pervious Concrete Pavement, Any Thickness (Square Yard)

8.1.1. Description: Unit price includes full compensation for all work, labor, equipment, and materials specified in this Section for the construction and installation of the pervious concrete pavement in accordance with the Contract documents. Pervious concrete pavement includes but is not limited to materials and construction of the pervious concrete pavement, aggregate reservoir base, and geosynthetic material. The unit of measurement is square yard of installed Pervious Concrete Pavement.

8.1.2. Materials:

8.1.2.1. Portland Cement: Use Cement meeting the requirements of Section 921.

8.1.2.2. Aggregate: Use coarse aggregate that meets 3/8 to No. 16 per ASTM C33, or meeting 3/8 to No. 50 per ASTM D448. Use coarse aggregate meeting the requirements of Section 901 for Size No. 78, 8, or 89. Use size No. 57 for the aggregate reservoir. Use fine aggregate meeting the requirements of Section 902.

8.1.2.3. Admixtures: Use Admixtures meeting the requirements of Section 924.

8.1.2.4. Water: Use Water meeting the requirements of Section 923.

8.1.2.5. Geosynthetic Material: Use needle punched non-woven filter fabric geosynthetic material D-

4/6 or D-5 meeting the requirements of Section 985.

8.1.2.6. Subgrade Material: The top six inches shall be composed of A-3 Material.

8.1.2.7. Curing: Curing materials shall meet the requirements of Section 925-3.

8.1.2.8. Forming: Form materials shall meet the requirements of Section 400.

8.1.3. Quality Control: Incorporate the tasks outlined in this Technical Special Provision into the Contractor Quality Control General Requirements specified in FDOT Specification 105.

8.1.3.1. Personnel Qualifications: Provide the services of a Certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman and Certified Pervious Concrete Installer with the following qualifications:

8.1.3.1.1. Certified by the National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA).

8.1.3.1.2. A minimum of three years of experience in the installation of pervious concrete pavement.

8.1.3.1.3. Provide the experience record of the Pervious Concrete Craftsman and Pervious Concrete Installer in accordance with FDOT Specification 105-8.7. Do not begin construction until the qualifications of personnel have been approved by the Engineer.

8.1.3.2. Certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman Responsibilities: The Certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman shall be responsible for providing the following services:

8.1.3.2.1. Review all Contract documents related to the pervious concrete pavement work prior to submittal to the County for approval.

8.1.3.2.2. Provide Jointing Layout Plan and details to the County for approval prior to construction.

8.1.3.2.3. Review all delivery certifications.

8.1.3.2.4. Directly supervise, on site, all phases of installation of pervious concrete paving, including all placing, finishing, and jointing.

8.1.3.2.5. Directly update the Engineer in writing of the quality of work two times during the pavement installation.

8.1.3.3. Certified Pervious Concrete Installer Responsibilities: The Certified Pervious Concrete

Installer shall be responsible for providing the following services:

8.1.3.3.1. Provide a schedule of installation activities to the Certified Concrete Craftsman a minimum of 30 days prior to the start of activities.

8.1.3.3.2. Work on site as a member of the placement crew during all phases of installation of pervious concrete paving, including all placing, finishing, and jointing, if required.

8.1.3.4. Concrete Mix Design: Mix design to be approved by the Engineer prior to delivery to site.

The designed void content is 17% ± 2%. Determine the designed void content and designed density in accordance with ASTM C 1688.

8.1.3.5. Delivery Certification: Electronic delivery tickets shall be provided for each batch of concrete in accordance with FDOT Specification 346-6.3.

8.1.3.6. Testing.

8.1.3.6.1. Fresh Density: Determine the density in accordance with ASTM C 1688. Fresh density shall be within +/- 3 pcf of the designed density. Test the initial portion of each truck for fresh density. Do not place any concrete not meeting the stated requirements.

8.1.3.6.2. In-Place Infiltration: Determine the in-place infiltration in accordance with ASTM C 1701. Perform test every 1,000 square foot or portion thereof unless otherwise approved by the Engineer. The infiltration rate shall be a minimum of 2.0 in/hr.

Sections not meeting the 2.0 in/hr shall be removed and replaced at no cost to the County.

8.1.4. Construction Requirements.

8.1.4.1. Aggregate Reservoir, Subgrade, and Form Work Preparation.

8.1.4.1.1. Subgrade Support: The subgrade shall be compacted by a mechanical vibratory compactor to a maximum density of 92% ± 2% of a maximum dry density as established by ASTM D 1557 or AASHTO T 180 or as approved by the Engineer.

Subgrade stabilization shall not be permitted. It shall be placed in six-inch maximum layers and compacted by a mechanical vibratory compactor to a maximum density of 92% ± 2% of a maximum dry density as established by ASTM D 1557 or AASHTO T 180. Keep all traffic off the prepared subgrade during construction to the maximum extent practical. Scarify, regrade and recompact disturbed subgrade prior to placement as needed. The subgrade shall be in a moist condition within +3% of the optimum moisture content as determined by the standard compaction test ASTM D 1557 or AASHTO T 180. A zero slope is recommended, and a maximum 0.3% slope is allowed for the top of subgrade/bottom of the aggregate reservoir.

8.1.4.1.2. Geosynthetic Material Placement: Install geosynthetic material on top of the subgrade prior to placing aggregate reservoir layer. Provide overhang as shown in Contract documents.

8.1.4.1.3. Aggregate Reservoir: Install reservoir aggregate at a depth to obtain the pervious concrete pavement thickness indicated in Contract documents in all locations.

The aggregate shall not be dropped more than two feet onto the subgrade.

Regrade any disturbed aggregate reservoir as needed. Compact the aggregate with one pass of a full width roller.

8.1.4.1.4. Forms: Install forms in accordance with FDOT Specification 400.

8.1.4.2. Pervious Concrete Proportions.

8.1.4.2.1. Cement Content: The total cementitious material shall not be less than six hundred fifty pounds per cubic yard.

8.1.4.2.2. Water Proportion: The maximum water to cementitious materials ratio pounds per pounds shall be 0.27-0.36 or as approved by the Engineer. The water to cement ratio shall be such that the cement paste displays a wet metallic sheen without causing the paste to flow from the aggregate. A handful of pervious concrete with the correct water to cement ratio should not crumble or lose its void structure when formed into a ball.

8.1.4.3. Mixing, Hauling, and Placing Pervious Concrete.

8.1.4.3.1. Mixing and Delivering Concrete: Mixing and delivery shall meet the requirements of FDOT Specification 346-7 or as approved by the Engineer.

8.1.4.3.2. Transportation: Transport and place the Portland cement pervious mixture within one hour of the introduction of mix water. This time can be increased to one hundred and twenty minutes when utilizing a Type D Admixture and when approved by the Engineer.

8.1.4.3.3. Placing and Finishing: The placement of the concrete shall comply with the weather restrictions as stated in FDOT Specification 400-7.1. Moisten the aggregate reservoir/ subgrade prior to placement. Concrete shall be deposited as close to its final position as practicable and such that fresh concrete enters the mass of previously placed concrete. Unless otherwise approved by the Engineer in writing, mechanical strike-off equipment of either slipform or form riding with the following compactive unit that will provide a minimum of ten PSI vertical force shall be provided. If placing equipment does not provide the minimum specified vertical force, a full-width roller or other full-width compaction device that provides sufficient compactive effort shall be used immediately following the strike-off operation. The practice of discharging onto the aggregate reservoir/subgrade and pulling or shoveling to final placement is not allowed. Spread the concrete using a short-handle, square-ended shovel or rake. Compact fresh concrete to stay within the requirements of tolerances. After mechanical or other approved strike-off and compaction operation, no other finishing operation will be allowed. Do not use steel trowels or power finishing equipment. If internal or surface applied vibration, is used, then it shall be set at the lowest frequency during placement and it shall be shut off immediately when forward progress is halted for any reason. Pavement placement widths shall be a maximum of fifteen feet unless approved by the Engineer. During placement, do not step into the slurry mix. Do not allow foot traffic on the fresh concrete. During placement all tools including screed machines, compaction rollers, rakes, trowels and forms shall be kept clean and coated with a release agent to reduce the possibility of raveling.

8.1.4.3.4. Tolerances: Compact fresh pervious concrete within the following tolerances and mechanically sweep pavement surface prior to testing for compliance.

8.1.4.3.4.1. Elevation: +3/8 in., -0 in. in ten feet from profile grade.

8.1.4.3.4.2. Thickness: +1-1/2 in., -1/4 in.

8.1.4.3.4.3. Contraction joint depth: +1/4 in., -0 in.

The finish surface shall have a compacted uniform appearance acceptable to the Engineer. No grinding on the finish surface will be allowed.

8.1.4.3.5. Curing: Curing procedures shall begin immediately or no more than twenty minutes after concrete placement and finishing unless longer working time is accepted by the Engineer. Prior to covering and if necessary, as determined by the Engineer or the Certified Pervious Concrete Craftsman, a fog or light mist may be sprayed above the surface. After fogging, cover for the entirety of the curing period unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

8.1.4.3.6. Cure Time: Do not allow traffic on the pervious concrete pavement without the Engineer’s approval.

8.1.4.3.6.1. Portland Cement Type I, II, IL or IS – Seven days minimum.

8.1.4.3.6.2. Type IP – Ten days minimum.

8.1.4.3.7. Jointing: Provide a Joint Layout plan to the Engineer for approval a minimum of thirty days prior to placing Pervious Concrete Pavement. Control joints shall be saw cut.

8.1.4.3.8. Embedded In-Place Infiltration: Embedded Ring Infiltrometer (ERIK) Devices are to be installed in the Pervious Concrete Pavement at specific locations as provided in the Contract document. The ERIK device shall be constructed with Polyvinyl-Chloride (PVC) Pipe that meets the requirements of Section 948-1.2.

8.2. FDOT Pay Item # 527-2: Detectable Warnings (Square Feet)

Unit price includes full compensation for all work described in FDOT Specification section 527, except that the detectable warning shall be cast-in-place, and the unit of measurement is square feet of installed detectable warning.

9. DRAINAGE

9.1. FDOT Pay Item # 448-73: Pumping Station - Drainage (Lump Sum)

9.1.1. Description:

9.1.1.1. Unit price includes full compensation for all work, labor, equipment, materials specified in this section, all concrete structures and appurtenances, excavation, installation of all pump valves and fittings, electrical and mechanical work, tools, testing, piping and all incidentals to complete fully functional units. The unit of measurement is the Contract lump sum for the drainage pumping station which shall be for completed, tested, and accepted units in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. The pump station shall include, but not be limited to, concrete grate boxes, concrete wet wells, valve boxes, interconnecting box culverts, pumps, pipes, fittings, plug valves (within structures S-PS1-2, S-WS1-2, and S- GB1-2.), check valves, air release valves, concrete equipment pads, fencing, equipment mounting system, control panels, instrumentation, and all electrical work and all exterior piping to the limits of and pressure wells downstream of the pumps. No separate measurement shall be made for any of the individual components necessary to make the pump station fully functional.

9.1.1.2. The Contractor shall furnish and install two (2) pumping stations, as shown on the plans, and specified herein and as required for a complete installation.

9.1.2. Certifications: The Contractor shall furnish the manufacturer’s certifications that all equipment furnished conform to these specifications and shall replace or repair at the Contractor’s expense all equipment that fail to meet this requirement.

9.1.3. Project Approval: The approval of the Broward County shall be secured before any construction related activity.

9.1.4. Special Conditions: The work shall proceed in accordance with the requirements of the plans, Specifications, and the following provisions and as ordered or approved by the Engineer.

9.1.5. Permits and Inspections

9.1.5.1. The Contractor shall obtain all permits.

9.1.5.2. Inspection by Broward County personnel and/or the Project Testing Laboratory is required in addition to, not in lieu of, municipal or county inspections. No facility will be accepted until it has passed all inspections, including pavement installation or replacement.

9.1.6. Submittals

9.1.6.1. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings for all pumping station components, including but not limited to pumps, control panels, instrumentation, wet wells, access hatches, guide rails, and associated appurtenances, to the Engineer for review and approval prior to fabrication or installation. Each submittal shall include applicable manufacturer data sheets, equipment dimensions and weights, materials of construction, electrical and mechanical interface requirements, performance curves (where applicable), control schematics, installation details, and structural load data or calculations where required by the plans to verify compliance with the Contract Documents.

9.1.6.2. The Contractor shall furnish As-Builts and Project Record Documents in accordance with Broward County Standards. The Contractor shall submit operating and maintenance instructions and all other submittals in accordance with the Contract.

9.1.6.3. Where the Specifications require test certification or certification that certain products or material furnished are as specified, the Contractor shall deliver such certification to the Engineer. No material or equipment shall be approved for use in the work until individual certification has been received.

9.1.7. Construction Requirements

9.1.7.1. General: Pumping stations shall be constructed in accordance with the State of Florida

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Rules, Chapter 62-604 for Wastewater Facilities, with OSHA requirements and with the "Florida State Board Health Sewage Guide" and the recommendations of Chapter 12 of the ASCE Manual No. 37, "Sewer Design and Construction", except as otherwise provided herein

9.1.7.2. Structure and Type: Concrete shall conform to the requirements outlined in the structural details plans and the applicable FDOT Specifications.

9.1.7.3. Access

9.1.7.3.1. Wet well hatches and covers are as shown on the plans. Wet well hatches above the pumps shall be positioned in such a manner as to allow the pumps to be fully withdrawn from the pump station wet well.

9.1.7.3.2. Hatches and covers shall conform to SFBC and OSHA requirements and shall be designed for an H-20 live load.

9.1.7.4. Pumping Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish and install in the pump station two (2) pumps, in accordance with the plans and this Technical Special Provision. Each unit shall be designed to pump the flows at the required head as defined in the plans.

9.1.8. Products

9.1.8.1. Concrete Construction: Construct as per Plans and Specifications.

9.1.8.2. Hatches and Covers: All hatches, covers, and associated hardware shall be furnished and installed in accordance with the approved shop drawings and as approved by the Engineer.

9.1.8.3. Piping and Fitting Material: Piping, fittings and appurtenances shall be as specified in

Technical Special Provision Section “Piping and Fittings.”

9.1.8.4. Other Materials: All other material required for the satisfactory installation of the pump station, including valves, steel reinforcing, structural steel, waterstops, miscellaneous material and other products, shall be as shown on the plans and specified elsewhere herein.

9.1.9. Piping and Fittings

The work included in this section consists of furnishing all material, equipment, labor and performing all operations necessary for the supply of ductile iron pipe (DIP), fittings and accessories within the limits of work, as shown on the drawings and specified herein.

9.1.9.1. Piping Layout: Field verify dimensions prior to preparation of layout and shop drawings.

9.1.9.2. Delivery, Storage and Handling: During shipping, delivery and installation of pipe and accessories, handle in a manner to ensure a sound undamaged condition. Exercise particular care not to damage pipe coatings.

9.1.9.3. Products

9.1.9.3.1. Ductile Iron, Pipe and Fittings

9.1.9.3.1.1. All DIP shall be manufactured in accordance with AWWA Specification C150 (A21.50-96), or latest revision and shall be pressure Class 300 or 350 minimum as depicted on Table 3-1. All DIP crossings under roadways and other traffic areas shall be pressure Class 350 minimum.

9.1.9.3.1.2. Unless specifically indicated otherwise, restrained push-on joint underground piping shall be manufactured, restrained bell and spigot and above ground piping shall be flanged.

9.1.9.3.1.2.1. DIP shall be bell and spigot cast in accordance with AWWA Specification

C150 (ANSI A21.50-96), or latest revision. Pipe wall thicknesses shall be computed in accordance with AWWA Specification C150 (ANSI A21.51- 96), or latest revision, using the physical characteristics cited above with a minimum working pressure of 200 psi and a Laying Condition “Type 2.”

Unless otherwise indicated or specified herein, the pipe shall have the minimum wall thickness according to class designation for diameters shown. All pipes shall be given a minimum factory hydrostatic test of 500 psi. The thickness class specified is the minimum permitted.

Size Thickness Class 24” 150 30” 150 36” 150

9.1.9.3.1.2.2. Pipe and fittings 24-inches and smaller shall be push-on or mechanical joint pipe and mechanical joint fittings.

9.1.9.3.1.2.3. At least two (2) lengths of each size of single gasket push-on pipe furnished shall be tested with circumferential gauges to ensure that the pipe may be cut at any point along its length and have an outside diameter which will be within the manufacturer's standard design dimensions and tolerances for plain pipe. These lengths shall be identified with an easily distinguished painted marking on the outside of the pipe for its full length.

9.1.9.3.1.2.4. For restrained joint pipe, the thickness of the pipe barrel remaining at grooves cut, if required in the design of restrained end joints, shall not be less than the nominal wall thickness of equal sized non- restrained joint pipe as shown above.

9.1.9.3.1.2.5. All pipes used as the carrier main within a casing pipe, and at least one

(1) joint outside of the casing at each end, shall have restrained joints regardless of size if the outside bottom of the carrier pipe is at or below the normal ground water elevation at the particular installation location.

9.1.9.3.1.2.6. Bell and spigot pipe and fittings (caulked joints) will not be permitted.

Flanged joints will be permitted only where shown on Plans.

9.1.9.3.1.3. Fittings:

9.1.9.3.1.3.1. Standard mechanical joint, push-on joint and flanged joint fittings may be either cast gray iron or ductile iron for use with ductile iron pipe as specified above. Each fitting shall be cast with the year of manufacture, the Class or pressure rating, and the letters, "C.I." or "D.I.", as applicable.

9.1.9.3.1.3.2. Cast gray-iron fittings in the 3-inch through 12-inch size range shall be pressure rated at 250 psi, minimum; and in the 14-inch through 24-inch size range shall be pressure rated at 150 psi, minimum (except for those fittings such as plugs, caps, and sleeves which are normally rated at a higher pressure). Cast ductile-iron fittings in the 3-inch through 24-inch size range shall be pressure rated at 350 psi, minimum (except flange joint fittings shall be rated at 250 psi, minimum). All fittings with mechanical joints, flange joints and push-on joints shall conform to ANSI/AWWA Standard C110/A21.10-98 or C153 (ANSI 21.53-00), or latest revisions. All aboveground fittings shall be flanged join.

9.1.9.3.1.4. Joints and Accessories:

9.1.9.3.1.4.1. Maximum tap sizes for corporation stops (AWWA thread) in ductile iron pipe shall be 1¼ inches for 4-inch pipe and 1½ inches for all other pipe sizes.

9.1.9.3.1.4.2. Single Gasket Push-On Type Joint: Push-on joints shall conform to ANSI/AWWA Standard C111/A21.11-90 or latest revision, except that gaskets shall be Styrene Butadiene Rubber (SBR) (for storm water). The gaskets shall be shipped in suitable protective containers. All single gasket pipe shall be as manufactured by United States Pipe and Foundry Company (Tyton) or approved equal.

9.1.9.3.1.4.3. Mechanical Joint:

• Mechanical joints shall conform to ANSI/AWWA Standard

C111/A21.11-90. Bolt holes for mechanical joints shall be equally spaced and shall straddle the vertical centerline. Tee head bolts and hexagonal nuts for all mechanical joints shall be of high strength cast gray or ductile iron with composition, dimensions and threading as specified in ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11-85. Glands shall be of ductile iron construction for ductile iron fittings, and gray-iron for gray-iron fittings.

• The proper number of gaskets, glands, bolts and nuts, all conforming to ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11-90. The gaskets and joint accessories shall be shipped in suitable protective containers. Follower glands held in place with set screws will not be acceptable. Segmented glands will not be acceptable.

9.1.9.3.1.4.4. Restrained Push-On Joints (Single Gasket): Restrained joints in pipe and fittings shall be of the single gasket push-on type and shall conform to all applicable provisions of ANSI/AWWA Standard C111/A21/11-90, except that gaskets shall be SBR (for water and storm water), and the following requirements.

• Thickness of the pipe barrel remaining at grooves cut, if required in the design of restrained end joints, shall not be less than the nominal wall thickness of equal sized non-restrained pipe.

• Restrained joints using field welding, set screws, or gaskets with expanding metal inserts will not be acceptable.

• The restraining components, when not cast integrally with the pipe and fittings, shall be ductile iron or a high strength non-corrosive alloy steel.

• Tee head bolts and hexagonal nuts for all restrained joints in pipe and fittings shall be of high strength cast iron with composition, dimensions and threading as specified in ANSI/AWWA Standard C111/A21/11-90, except that the length of the bolts shall meet the requirements for the restrained joint design.

• The gaskets and joint accessories shall be shipped in suitable protection containers.

• Each thrust-resistant joint and the pipe and fitting of which it is a part, shall be designed to withstand the axial thrust from an internal pipeline pressure of at least 150 psi at bulkhead conditions without reduction because of its position neither in the pipeline nor for support from external thrust blocks.

• Restrained push-on joint pipe and fittings shall be capable of being deflected after assembly. During deflection, all components in the restrained system shall be in contact to provide an equal force on all contact areas.

9.1.9.3.1.4.5. Flanged Joints:

• Flanged fittings shall conform to ANSI/AWWA Standard

C110/A21.10-87 as specified above.

• Flanged ductile-iron pipe with integrally cast flanges shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard Class C151/A21.51-88, and with provisions contained hereinabove for centrifugally cast ductile-iron pipe, and shall be furnished with ANSI Standard 125 flanges, plain faced and drilled, conforming to ANSI Standard B16.1, "Cast Iron Pipe Flanges and Flanged Fittings," latest revision.

• Flanged ductile-iron pipe with threaded flanges shall be manufactured in accordance with ANSI/AWWA Standard C115/A21.15-88, "Flanged Ductile-Iron and Gray-Iron Pipe with Threaded Flanges” and shall be rated for a working pressure of 250 psi, minimum. The nominal thickness of ductile iron flanged-pipe, 6-inch and larger, shall not be less than those shown in Table 15.1 of ANSI/AWWA Standard C115/A21.15-88. The nominal thickness of 4-inch ductile iron flanged pipe shall be Class 54 (min.) conforming to Table 51.4 of ANSI/AWWA Standard C151/A21.51-86. The pipe shall be furnished with ANSI Standard Class 125 flanges, plain faced and drilled, conforming to ANSI Standard B16.1, latest revision.

Threaded flanges shall be individually fitted and machine-tightened on the threaded pipe by the manufacturer and shall not be interchangeable in the field. Removal of flanges, cutting and rethreading the pipe, and re-installing the flanges will not be permitted in any case.

• All flanges on ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be of ductile iron.

Joint materials for flanged pipe and fittings, shall be ANSI sized and approved and shall consist of hot- dip galvanized carbon steel bolts and nuts, and ⅛-inch thick full-faced neoprene gaskets. All ductile-iron pipe and fittings unless otherwise specified shall also be outside-coated with a bituminous material applied by means of the airless spray method.

9.1.9.3.1.4.6. Mechanical Joint Restraints

• Restraint devices for mechanical joint fittings and appurtenances conforming to either ANSI/AWWA C111/A21.11 or ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 and shall be EBAA Iron MEGALUG series 100 mechanical joint restraints or approved equal.

• Design

- Restraint devices for nominal pipe sizes 3 inch through 48 inches shall consist of multiple gripping wedges incorporated into a follower gland meeting the applicable requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110/A21.10.

- The devices shall have a working pressure rating of 350 psi for 3- 16 inch and 250 psi for 18-48 inch. Ratings are for water pressure and must include a minimum safety factor of 2 to 1 in all sizes.

• Material

- Gland body, wedges and wedge actuating components shall be cast from grade 65-45-12 ductile iron material in accordance with ASTM A536.

- Three (3) test bars shall be incrementally poured per production shift as per Underwriter’s Laboratory (U.L.) specifications and ASTM A536. Testing for tensile, yield and elongation shall be done in accordance with ASTM E8.

- Chemical and nodularity tests shall be performed as recommended by the Ductile Iron Society, on a per ladle basis.

• Traceability

- An identification number consisting of year, day, plant and shift (YYDDD) (plant designation) (Shift number), shall be cast into each gland body.

- All physical and chemical test results shall be recorded such that they can be accessed via the identification number on the casting.

These Material Traceability Records (MTR’s) are to be made available, in hard copy, to the purchaser that requests such documentation and submits his gland body identification number.

- Production pieces that are too small to accommodate individual numbering, such as fasteners and wedges, shall be controlled in segregate inventory until such time as all quality control tests are passed.

• Installation -Mechanical joint restraints require conventional tools and installation procedures per AWWA C600, while retaining full mechanical joint deflection during assembly as well as allowing joint deflection after assembly.

- Proper actuation of the gripping wedges shall be ensured with torque limiting twists off nuts.

• Approvals

- Restraint devices shall be Listed by…