TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION

FOR

BROWARD COUNTY WATER AND WASTEWATER

SERVICES

BCWWS PROJECT #106774

Septic Tank Elimination Project 3AY

Bid Documents

THE OFFICIAL RECORD OF THIS TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION IS THE

ELECTRONIC FILE SIGNED AND SEALED UNDER RULE 61G 15-23.003, F.A.C.

PREPARED BY:

SAFIYA BREA, P.E.

P.E. LICENSE No. 66388

DATE: September 30, 2025

BCWWS PROJECT #106774

CMA Project No. 0021.00039

SECTION TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS PAGES

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01005 ........... Technical Provisions ..................... .... ......... ........ ............. 01005-1 – 01005-7 01010 ........... Summary of Work .. ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01010-1 – 01010-12 01012 ........... N.I.C. Items .... ....... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01012-1 01025 ........... Measurement and Payment .......... .... ......... ........ ............. 01025-1 – 01025-18 01031 ........... Alteration Project Procedures........ .... ......... ........ ............. 01031-1 – 01031-3 01045 ........... Cutting and Patching ..................... .... ......... ........ ............. 01045-1 – 01045-3 01050 ........... Field Engineering ... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01050-1 – 01050-2 01060 ........... Regulatory Requirements & Permits .. ......... ...................... 01060-1 – 01060-2 01070 ........... Abbreviations of Institutions .......... .... ......... ........ ............. 01070-1 – 01070-3 01090 ........... Reference Standards .................... .... ......... ........ ............. 01090-1 – 01090-2 01152 ........... Applications for Payment .............. .... ......... ........ ............. 01152-1 – 01152-3 01200 ........... Project Meetings .... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01200-1 – 01200-4 01311 ........... Schedules and Reports ................. .... ......... ........ ............. 01311-1 – 01311-12 01340 ........... Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples ...................... 01340-1 – 01340-5 01380 ........... Construction Photographs ............. .... ......... ...................... 01380-1 – 01380-2 01400 ........... Quality Control ....... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01400-1 – 01400-2 01410 ........... Testing Laboratory Services ......... .... ......... ........ ............. 01410-1 – 01410-3 01505 ........... Mobilization .... ....... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01505-1 01510 ........... Temporary Utilities . ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01510-1 – 01510-2 01520 ........... Construction Aids ... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01520-1 – 01520-2 01530 ........... Protection of Existing Facilities...... .... ......... ...................... 01530-1 – 01530-5 01550 ........... Site Access and Storage ............... .... ......... ........ ............. 01550-1 – 01550-3 01560 ........... Temporary Controls ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01560-1 – 01560-3 01570 ........... Traffic Regulations . ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01570-1 – 01570-2 01580 ........... Project Identification and Signs ..... .... ......... ...................... 01580-1 – 01580-3 01590 ........... Field Offices and Shed .................. .... ......... ........ ............. 01590-1 – 01590-3 01600 ........... Material and Equipment ................ .... ......... ........ ............. 01600-1 – 01600-6 01660 ........... Equipment Testing Startup ............ .... ......... ........ ............. 01660-1 01700 ........... Contract Closeout .. ...................... .... ......... ...................... 01700-1 – 01700-3 01710 ........... Cleaning ........ ....... ...................... .... ......... ........ ............. 01710-1 – 01710-2 01720 ........... Project Record Documents ........... .... ......... ........ ............. 01720-1 – 01720-4 01740 ........... Guarantees and Bonds ................. .... ......... ........ ............. 01740-1 – 01740-2

DIVISION 2 – SITEWORK

02010 . ........... Sub-Surface Investigation ............. .... ......... ........ ............. 02010-1 02050 . ........... Demolition ...... ....... ...................... .... ......... ........ ............. 02050-1 – 02050-5 02060 . ........... Utility Pipe Removal ...................... .... ......... ........ ............. 02060-1 – 02060-2 02110 . ........... Clearing ......... ....... ...................... .... ......... ........ ............. 02110-1 – 02110-2 02140 . ........... Dewatering..... ....... .. .... ......... ...................... 02140-1 – 02140-3 02200 . ........... Earthwork ...... ....... ...................... .... ......... ...................... 02200-1 – 02200-17 02210 ............. Site Grading ... ............................ ... ................................... 02210-1 – 02210-3 02212 ............. Milling of Existing Asphalt Pavement .................................. 02212-1 – 02212-3 02221 ............. Excavation and Backfilling Utilities .. ................................... 02221-1 – 02221-3 02444 ............. Chain Link Fence and Gate ........ ... .................. ................ 02444-1 – 02444-5 02510 ............. Concrete Sidewalk ...................... ... .................. ................ 02510-1 – 02510-2 02513 ............. Asphaltic Concrete Paving – General ................. ................ 02513-1 – 02513-13

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02515 ............. Portland Cement Concrete Paving .. .................. ................ 02515-1 – 02515-7 02530 ............. Sanitary Sewerage System ......... ... .................. ................ 02530-1 – 02530-7 02532 ............. Pump Station and Force Main ..... ... .................. ................ 02532-1 – 02532-9 02535 ............. Subterranean Structures ............. ... .................. ................ 02535-1 – 02535-4 02577 ............. Pavement Marking and Car Stops .. .................. ................ 02577-1 – 02577-3 02580 ............. Pavers ........... ............................ ... .................. ................ 02580-1 – 02580-5 02610 ............. Piping, General ........................... ... .................. ................ 02610-1 – 02610-7 02620 ............. Sewer Line Cleaning and Internal Television Inspection ..... 02620-1 – 02620-8 02641 ............. Valves, General .......................... ... .................. ................ 02641-1 – 02641-10 02713 ............. Water Distribution System ........... ... .................. ................ 02713-1 – 02713-11 02810 ............. Underground Irrigation ................ ... .................. ................ 02810-1 – 02810-14 02900 ............. Landscape Work ......................... ... .................. …………...02900-1 – 02900-9 02910 ............. Sodding ......... ............................ ... .................. ................ 02910-1 – 02910-7

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03010 ............. Concrete ........ ............................ ... ................................... 03010-1 – 03010-5 03100 ............. Concrete Form Work ................... ....................................... 03100-1 – 03100-4 03200 ............. Concrete Reinforcement ............. ....................................... 03200-1 – 03200-2 03300 ............. Cast-In-Place Concrete ............... ... ................................... 03300-1 – 03300-10 03370 ............. Concrete Curing .......................... ... ................................... 03370-1 – 03370-2 04100 ............. Mortar ............ ............................ ... ................................... 04100-1 – 04100-2 04110 ............. Cement Stucco ........................... ... ................................... 04110-1 – 04110-3 04200 ............. Unit Masonry System .................. ... ................................... 04200-1 – 04200-5

DIVISION 16 – ELECTRICAL

16050 ............. Electrical General Provisions ...... ... ................................... 16050-1 – 16050-14 16110 ............. Raceways and Fittings ................ ....................................... 16110-1 – 16110-4 16120 ............. Wires and Cables ........................ ....................................... 16120-1 – 16120-3 16450 ............. Grounding System ...................... ... ................................... 16450-1 – 16450-2

APPENDICES

Appendix A .... Project and Community Coordination Requirements ……....Exhibit A-1-A-4 Appendix B .... Permits Obtained ........................ ……….………………….…Exhibit B-1 – B-45 Appendix C .... Geotechnical Report ................... ... .................. Exhibit C-1 – C-16 Appendix D .... Resilient Florida Grant Documents . .................. Exhibit D-1 – D-43 Appendix E .... Sea Level Impact Protection Study Report ......... Exhibit E-1 – E-8

SECTION 01005

TECHNICAL PROVISIONS

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01005- 4 necessary samples for this testing without cost to the COUNTY. The costs for actual testing shall be paid by the COUNTY except for tests which fail to meet the minimum specified tolerances set forth in the drawings and the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. The cost of the tests that fail will be charged to the CONTRACTOR by deducting the cost from the Contract price, or will be paid directly to the testing laboratory by the CONTRACTOR.

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 ascertain the extent of testing required by regulatory agencies within these areas. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for performing 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 COUNTY on account of such testing.

D. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 35, “Payment by County for Tests”, BCF#170 Latest

Revision.

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 manufacturer's recommended limits, but shall not exceed the allowable limits of the County. 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 water and/or sewer mains to avoid all other existing utilities shall be verified/determined in the field during construction.

1.15 BASIS OF MEASUREMENT

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.

Square yardage will be determined by the actual number of square yards installed.

1.16 ADJUSTMENT AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING LINES

A. See Paragraph 1.14 of this Section. This does not apply to connections to existing system which is described in 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.

B. Additional valves used for the CONTRACTOR's convenience shall not be considered as an extra cost payable by the COUNTY 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 at standard operating pressures but no less than a minimum

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40 psi, including the provision of fire services to all hydrants, standpipes and sprinkler services, with the least amount of interference and interruption as possible.

1.18 RELOCATIONS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the coordination and/or performance of relocated 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 water/sewer mains.

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. CONTRACTOR is directed to pothole ahead of utility installation to avoid conflict and/or damage to existing facilities. 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 COUNTY is caused by carelessness on the part of the CONTRACTOR shall be repaired at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 33, "Location and Damage to Existing Facilities, Equipment or Utilities", BCF#170 Latest Revision.

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 COUNTY.

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 a period of one (1) year from the date of written acceptance by the COUNTY.

C. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 26, Defective Work, BCF#170 Latest Revision.

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 COUNTY 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 specified in COUNTY Ordinance No. 83-72 shall reimburse the COUNTY.

B. Work will be performed during the hours of 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday excluding observed County holidays. Saturday work or extended hours work must be approved by OWNER and scheduled in coordination with the owner.CONTRACTORS will be required to submit a request for service form to the COUNTY by end of business on Wednesday for approval to work on Saturday. In the event the existing COUNTY utilities are damaged and/or broken during Saturday work, CONTRACTOR will be required to pay the $3,450.76 fee for COUNTY Operations to isolate the main for repair. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 42, “Excusable Delay; Compensable; Non-Compensable”, BCF # 170, Latest Revision.

C. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 8, “Labor and Materials”, BCF#170 Latest Revision.

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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. See GENERAL CONDITIONS, Article 47, “Safety and Protection”, BCF#170 Latest Revision.

C. All work in public rights-of-way and on private property shall be done in strict compliance with these specifications, the City of Dania Beach, Broward County Highway Construction & Engineering Division Minimum Standards and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT).

Failure to 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 COUNTY with signage indicating that this access way is to be used by emergency vehicles only.

B. No trenches or holes shall be left open after working hours. In the event a trench must be left open after hours, it shall be done so only with the express written permission from the ENGINEER, and it shall be the CONTRACTOR’S responsibility to provide proper protection of the open trench or hole as required by the regulatory agency. In addition, the CONTRACTOR shall provide a security guard at the site whenever the CONTRACTOR’S personnel are not present, 24 hours per day/ 7 days per week. It shall be the Security Guard’s responsibility to protect the open trench or hole from trespassers and to direct emergency personnel on site. The Security Guard shall not have any other responsibilities such as operating pumps or equipment but shall be dedicated to protecting the trench or open hole. The Security Guard shall be equipped with a wireless telephone capable of calling 911 to report an emergency and shall keep that telephone on their person at all times. In addition to this provision the CONTRACTOR shall maintain trench safety and comply with current OSHA regulations and the Trench Safety Act. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain and keep all safety barricades, signage, flashers, and detours, in operating condition. A copy of the approved MOT plans, and details, shall be on site at all times.

C. Measurement and payment for security guard services shall be included in the utility pipe installation unit price.

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D. 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 Maintenance of Traffic as named in the Item Response Form.

1.24 DEWATERING

A. The CONTRACTOR shall be aware that there may be contaminated sites, per Broward County Environmental Protection and Growth Management Department (EPD) Pollution Prevention and Remediation Division, located within a one-quarter (1/4) mile radius of the proposed work.

Should the CONTRACTOR elect to dewater on this project, the CONTRACTOR will be required to obtain a dewatering permit (at no additional cost to the COUNTY). The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for all costs associated with the means and methods of dewatering which are set forth by EPD dewatering permit including costs for cleaning existing drainage facilities if used for discharge, installation of injection or monitoring wells and groundwater monitoring testing costs.

1.25 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.

1.26 REPORTING OF DAMAGE CLAIMS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall keep the COUNTY informed of any damage claims made against the CONTRACTOR during the construction period. All claims for automobile damage, property damage/bodily injury will be reported to Broward County Risk Management Division within 24 hours of receipt of notice. CONTRACTOR will conduct a timely investigation of the claim and determine if they will honor the claim and/or report to their insurance carrier. CONTRACTOR will advise Risk Management and Broward County Water and Wastewater Services in writing of their decision/referral to carrier. The project is a water replacement project. As such, the CONTRACTOR will have close contact with the community. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the COUNTY and the ENGINEER of any and all community concerns or claims arising from the CONTRACTOR’s operations.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 01005

SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

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PART 1 - GENERAL

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.

B. The Septic Tank Elimination Project (STEP) 3AY Contract Documents are comprised of two volumes and are summarized as follows:

Volume I Front End Documents (BCT#170) Volume II Technical Specifications Volume III General Drawings and Standard Details

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The work of this Contract comprises of the construction of the infrastructure site work. The work will include but not be limited to site preparation, earthwork, abandonment of existing water and sanitary sewer, water systems installation, sewer system installation, lift station installation, roadway and walkway restoration and construction, landscape restoration, restoring existing irrigation systems, pavement marking restoration and site furnishings.

B. The general location of STEP 3AY is bordered on the south by Griffin Road, on the west by SW

45th Avenue, on the east by SW 40th Avenue, and on the north by the South River Canal.

1.03 NOTICE TO BIDDERS

A. The successful bidder, in order to be considered responsive, must possess the appropriate License as described in Volume I of this document.

B. It should also be noted that the successful bidder will, at the time of the pre-construction conference, be required to show that each of the CONTRACTOR’S subcontractors is in compliance with Chapter 9 of the Broward County Code of Ordinances.

C. Contractor shall have past experience with utility projects in the right of way of existing residential communities.

1.04 STANDARD SPECIFICATION

A. All materials and labor shall meet the requirements of "The Minimum Standards Applicable to Public Rights-of-Way under Broward County Jurisdiction", (to be referred to as "Minimum Standards") or latest revision, Broward County Water and Wastewater Services “Minimum Design and Construction Standards” and the Florida Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction" and its supplements, or latest revisions, and the Florida Department of Transportation "Roadway and Traffic Design Standards" latest revision, and "Structures Standard Drawings," latest revisions.

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1. These Special Provisions are supplemental to the above Specifications and Standards.

1.05 SITE INVESTIGATION

A. The CONTRACTOR, by virtue of signing the Contract, acknowledges that 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;

demolition, 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. The CONTRACTOR, by virtue of signing the Contract, acknowledges that CONTRACTOR and subcontractors are responsible for investigating and satisfying themselves as to the nature and extent of soil and (underground) water conditions on the project site.

1.06 WORK BY OTHERS

A. Concurrent Work by Other CONTRACTORS. The CONTRACTOR'S attention is directed to the fact that other CONTRACTORS may conduct work at the site 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. No additional compensation will be granted for coordination of work with Other Contractors.

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 and pipe, 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 01530 entitled "Protection of Existing Facilities" and shall have obtained all required permits and permissions, CONTRACTOR shall also deliver written notice to the COUNTY, ENGINEER, and property occupants (private and public) of all planned disruption to roadway, driveways, temporary displacement of fences, mailboxes, street signs and traffic signs, and utilities 72 hours in advance of disruption.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall sequence the installation of the proposed force main along Griffin

Road, prioritizing it for installation prior to the other utilities. It shall be scheduled to be installed, tested, certified and ready for service at the earliest possible.

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C. The existing water main is aged and proposed for replacement with this project. It is recommended that the water main be replaced prior to gravity sewer installation to avoid failure of the existing water main while working in its vicinity.

D. CONTRACTOR shall notify Broward County Traffic Engineering School Coordinator and the

Post Office 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 over time, 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 CPM as specified in Section 01311, 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 measure 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 01311 "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. The 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, the 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. The CONTRACTOR will arrange for storage of materials. A copy of an agreement for use of property shall be furnished to the ENGINEER prior to its use.

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

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Utility Companies and others affected by the work. The ENGINEER will set the time and place of this conference. 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.

B. A Preconstruction Meeting with the City of Dania Beach will also be required. Contractor is directed to coordinate with Heidi Henderson at 954-924-6808 extension 3883 for pre-construction meeting with City of Dania Beach.

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 at the depicted size. 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 between 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. The CONTRACTOR shall pay for relocation of water mains or other utilities for the convenience of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall pay for all charges by utility companies for temporary support of its utilities. All costs of permanent utility relocations to avoid conflict shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and the utility company involved.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall schedule and coordinate their work in such a manner that they are 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, and 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. 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. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for compliance with any and all permit conditions. Permit conditions are attached as Exhibit D of this document, further information regarding permit conditions can be obtained from the ENGINEERS office.

G. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain construction permit, applicable building and other permits from each City jurisdictions within the project area, if required.

1.13 LINE AND GRADE

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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. A Professional Surveyor and Mapper per Florida Statute 472.001-472.037 shall supervise this surveying work.

1.14 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF SURVEY MONUMENTS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall carefully protect from disturbance all survey monuments, stakes and bench marks, whether or not established by 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 Professional Surveyor and Mapper per Florida Statute 472.001-472.037, where directed by the ENGINEER.

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 condition.

1.16 STORAGE SITES

A. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish, at CONTRACTOR’s expense, properly zoned areas suitable for field office, material storage and equipment service and storage. No material may be stored in the public right of way without prior written 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.

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 COUNTY, at which time it shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR, who shall dispose of it in a manner satisfactory to the ENGINEER.

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 AUDIO-VISUAL PRECONSTRUCTION RECORD

A. General:

1. The CONTRACTOR shall engage the services of a electrographer. A responsible commercial firm known to be skilled and regularly engaged in the business of preconstruction color audio-video documentation, shall prepare the color audio-video.

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The electrographer shall furnish to the ENGINEER a list of all equipment to be used for the audio-video recording i.e., manufacturer's name, model number, specifications and other pertinent information. Additional information to be furnished by the electrographer are the names and addresses of two references that the electrographer has performed color audio-video recording for on projects of a similar nature within the last 12 months.

2. Prior to beginning the work, the CONTRACTOR shall have a continuous color audio-video recording taken along the entire length of the project to serve as a record of preconstruction conditions. No construction shall begin prior to review and approval of the video covering the construction area by the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall have the authority to reject all or any portion of the videos not conforming to these specifications and order that it be redone at no additional charge. The CONTRACTOR shall reschedule unacceptable coverage within five days after being notified. The ENGINEER shall designate those areas, if any, to be omitted from or added to the audio-video coverage.

B. Universal Serial Bus (USB) Flash Drive:

1. USB Flash Drive shall be new. Reused flash drives will not be acceptable. Any other format must be approved by ENGINEER.

2. CONTRACTOR shall provide the ENGINEER and the COUNTY with one complete set of videos for each project area.

C. Equipment:

1. All equipment, accessories, materials and labor to perform this service shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR.

2. The total audio-video system shall reproduce bright, sharp, clear pictures with accurate colors and shall be free from distortion, tearing, rolls or any other form of imperfection.

The audio portion of the recording shall reproduce the commentary of the camera operator with proper volume and clarity and be free from distortion and interruptions.

3. When conventional wheeled vehicles are used, the distance from the camera lens to the ground shall not be less than twelve feet. In some instances audio-video recording coverage may be required in areas not accessible by conventional wheeled vehicles.

Such coverage shall be obtained by walking or special conveyance approved by the

ENGINEER.

4. The color video camera used in the recording system shall have a horizontal resolution of 300 lines at center, a luminance signal to noise ratio of 45 dB and a minimum illumination requirement of 25 foot-candles.

D. Recorded Information - Audio

1. Each video shall begin with the current date, project name and municipality and be followed by the general location, i.e., name of street, house address, viewing side and direction of progress. The audio track shall consist of an original live recording. The recording shall contain the narrative commentary of the electrographer, recorded simultaneously with the electrographer’s fixed elevation video record of the zone of influence of construction.

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E. Recorded Information - Video

1. All video recordings must, by electronic means, display continuously and simultaneously be generated with the actual transparent digital information to include the date and time of recording, and station numbers (when applicable) as shown on the drawings. The date information shall contain the month, day and year. The time information shall contain the hour, minutes and seconds. Additional information shall be displayed periodically. Such information shall include, but not be limited to, project name, contract number, name of street, house address, direction of travel and the viewing side. This transparent information shall appear on the extreme upper left hand third of the screen.

2. All video recording shall be done during times of good visibility. No video recording shall be done during precipitation, mist or fog. The recording shall only be done when sufficient sunlight is present to properly illuminate the subjects of recording and to produce bright, sharp video recordings of those subjects.

3. The rate of speed of the vehicle used during video recording shall not exceed 10 miles per hour. Panning, zoom-in and zoom-out rates shall be sufficiently controlled to maintain a clear view of the object.

4. Video coverage shall include all surface features located within the zone influence of construction supported by appropriate audio coverage. Such coverage shall include, but not be limited to, existing driveways, sidewalks, curbs, pavements, ditches, mailboxes, landscaping, culverts, fences, signs and headwalls within the area covered.

F. Payment:

1. Compensation for the audio-video preconstruction record shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Mobilization.

1.20 ADJUSTING EXISTING VALVES, METERS, CATCH BASINS, AND MAS

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 MAS 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.

1.21 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 CONTRACTOR’S 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

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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 six (6) inches between any two (2)-pipe lines within the structure or between pipelines and the structure.

1.22 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. 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 humankind, 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. Environmental pollution prevention shall be in accordance with NPDES requirements with no additional cost to the County.

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 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 the surface water body. Any discharge into existing drainage facilities shall require the approval of the owner of the system. This may require the CONTRACTOR to obtain an engineered plan to be furnished at no additional cost to the County.

1.23 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION OF TRAFFIC

A. The CONTRACTOR shall provide all necessary traffic control devices in order to redirect, protect, warn or maintain existing vehicular and pedestrian traffic during the course of construction.

1. CONSTRUCTION PHASING REQUIREMENTS

Following are general requirements for construction phasing to minimize resident disruption, yet maximize cost effectiveness of the construction scheduling.

a. No two adjacent roadways may be under construction at the same time (i.e.

construction shall be on alternating roadways, and every other roadway shall remain open for access). In no case shall more than 35% of all roadways in a section be under construction at one time. At least 65% of all roadways shall have an asphalt surface, either original or new asphalt, at all times. The CONTRACTOR shall make every effort to provide access to driveways at the end of the working day. If a driveway is not accessible, the homeowner should have access to a neighboring swale area for temporary parking. When vehicular access to homes is not possible for parking of vehicles, an area for parking shall be provided within one block of the furthest home effected. This condition is to be avoided whenever possible and shall last no longer than five

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(5) working days. The CONTRACTOR, with the County’s approval, shall coordinate the parking area location. The CONTRACTOR shall lease the property from the landowner, and will provide a compacted, graded parking surface acceptable to the ENGINEER.

1. The CONTRACTOR shall not begin construction on subsequent roadways until the initial roadways under construction are substantially complete. A roadway shall be considered substantially complete when all work is complete except for the last lift of asphalt. All work on private property and landscaping must also be complete before a road is considered substantially complete.

2. Site restoration work shall be complete on private property within 30 days after being disturbed.

b. Construction within the right of way of affected roads shall be scheduled so that all improvements are completed at once, and the residents are only disrupted for one time period.

c. All affected residents and property owners shall be notified by the contractor in writing a minimum of two (2) weeks, or earlier if required by the County, prior to any disruption to or construction in road right-of-ways adjacent to their properties. The notification shall also indicate any special parking or traffic conditions that will affect residents. Contractor shall note this includes providing notice in varying languages when applicable.

d. All affected residents shall be notified by the contractor a minimum of forty-eight

(48) hours, or earlier if required by the County, prior to a shut off of water supply.

Any water supply interruptions shall be scheduled to be as short as possible and not exceed twelve (12) hours. Contractor shall note this includes providing notice in varying languages when applicable.

e. All affected residents shall be notified by the contractor a minimum of forty-eight

(48) hours, or earlier if required by the County, prior to work on the sanitary sewer main. Any sewer supply interruptions shall be scheduled to be as short as possible and not exceed twelve (12) hours. Contractor shall note this includes providing notice in varying languages when applicable.

f. At any time, the entire length of two north-south streets and one east-west street shall remain unobstructed and open to through-traffic for the area around each project. Access for emergency vehicles shall be maintained at all times to all homes and businesses. Excavation must be back-filled or barricaded at the end of each workday to prevent hazardous conditions. If a trench, excavation or structure is to be left open, it must be covered with a steel plate and barricaded at the end of each workday or when work will be suspended for more than eight

(8) hours.

g. Transportation provisions for handicapped or disabled residents shall be made by the CONTRACTOR if construction prevents access to homes.

h. The CONTRACTOR shall also make provisions with local bus, school bus, garbage collection, mail delivery and other agencies for continuation of service.

A traffic maintenance plan indicating proposed street closings, schedules, and

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i. Materials and equipment shall be stored in a fenced or otherwise enclosed area during non-working hours. Pipe and material shall not be strung out along installation routes for longer than two (2) weeks prior to installation.

B. TRAFFIC CONTROL

1. The CONTRACTOR is required to submit a conceptual Traffic Control Plan at the Pre- Construction Conference. This preliminary plan should identify the phases of construction that the CONTRACTOR plans to proceed with and identify traffic flows during each…