CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CITY OF ST. PETE BEACH

SOLICITATION NAME:

Wastewater System Rehabilitation Services

MANHOLE REHABILITATION

PIPE LINING

POINT REPAIRS

Technical Specifications Table of Contents

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1 – GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION OF THE WORK SITE AND ACCESS

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

1.03 PROJECT SUMMARY

1.04 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.05 FIELD ENGINEERING

1.06 SAFEGUARDING SURVEY MARKS

1.07 INSPECTION AUTHORITY

1.08 PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.09 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1.10 MANUFACTURER

1.11 SAMPLES

1.12 EQUIVALENT QUALITY

1.13 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.14 SERVICE OF MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE

1.15 CONTAMINANTS CONTAINMENT/DISPOSITION

1.16 PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF EROSION AND WATER

POLLUTION

1.17 MAINTENANCE OF STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

1.18 SPILL OR DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OR RECLAIMED WATER

1.19 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

1.20 WORK IN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

1.21 WORK IN PRIVATE PROPERTY

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1.22 PERMITS

1.23 FIELD OFFICE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES

1.24 CONTRACTOR'S SIGN

1.25 MOBILIZATION

1.26 WATER PURCHASE

1.27 TRAFFIC CONTROL

1.28 TREE PROTECTION

1.29 TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

1.30 UTILITIES

1.31 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION

1.32 SHOP, FIELD, AND LABORATORY TESTING

1.33 SALVAGED MATERIALS

SECTION 2 – PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

2.01 SCOPE

2.02 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

2.03 WORK OUTSIDE AUTHORIZED LIMITS

2.04 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS

2.05 AREA MEASUREMENTS

2.06 LUMP SUM ITEMS

2.07 PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

WASTEWATER SYSTEM MANHOLE REHABILITATION

WASTEWATER SYSTEM PIPE LINING

WASTEWATER SYSTEM POINT REPAIRS

SECTION 3 – SUBMITTALS

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3.01 GENERAL

3.02 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

3.03 SUBMITTAL NUMBERING

3.04 SUBMITTAL REVIEW

SECTION 4 – AS BUILTS

4.01 MINIMUM AS-BUILT DRAWING STANDARDS FOR ALL AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

4.02 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS PREPARATION

4.03 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS SUBMITTAL

SECTION 5 – CONCRETE, MASONRY, AND REINFORCING STEEL

5.01 GENERAL

5.02 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

5.03 REINFORCING STEEL

5.04 FIBROUS CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

5.05 PLACEMENT OF REINFORCEMENT

5.06 PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE

5.07 CURING OF CONCRETE

5.08 FINISHING OF CONCRETE

5.09 CONCRETE BRICK

5.10 CLAY BRICK

5.11 MASONRY BLOCK

5.12 MORTAR

5.13 GROUT

SECTION 6 – EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL

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6.01 GENERAL

6.02 TRENCH SAFETY

6.03 WORK IN WETLANDS, MANGROVES, AND PRESERVATION AREAS

6.04 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

6.05 ROADWAY EXCAVATION

6.06 TRENCH EXCAVATION

6.07 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

6.08 EXCAVATION OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL

6.09 SHEETING, SHIELDING, AND SLOPING

6.10 DEWATERING

6.11 BORROW MATERIAL

6.12 BEDDING MATERIAL

6.13 STRUCTURAL SLAB BEDDING

6.14 BACKFILL MATERIAL

6.15 BACKFILL COMPACTION

6.16 BACKFILLING OF TRENCH

6.17 BACKFILLING STRUCTURES

6.18 BACKFILLING UNDER ROADWAYS

6.19 DISPOSING OF LEFTOVER MATERIAL

6.20 ADJACENT FACILITIES

6.21 TEMPORARY SUPPORTS

6.22 FLOWABLE FILL

SECTION 7 – SURFACE RESTORATION

7.01 GENERAL

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7.02 ROADWAY RESTORATION

7.03 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT

7.04 SHELL BASE

7.05 LIMEROCK BASE

7.06 CRUSHED (RECLAIMED) CONCRETE BASE

7.07 ASPHALTIC CONCRETE PAVEMENT

7.08 BRICK PAVEMENT

7.09 CURB AND GUTTER

7.10 CONCRETE SIDEWALK

7.11 HEXAGON BLOCK SIDEWALK

7.12 DRIVEWAY AND PARKING LOT

7.13 DRIVEWAY - ASPHALT

7.14 DRIVEWAY - CONCRETE

7.15 DRIVEWAY - PEAGRAVEL

7.16 DRIVEWAY - SHELL

7.17 GRASS

7.18 EXPANSION JOINT MATERIAL

SECTION 8 – PAINTING

8.01 GENERAL

8.02 SUBMITTALS

8.03 PAINTING SCHEDULES AND SYSTEMS

8.04 EXECUTION

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SECTION 9 – PIPING MATERIALS: DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS

9.01 GENERAL

9.02 PIPE

9.03 FITTINGS

9.04 JOINTS – BURIED PIPE AND FITTINGS

9.05 JOINTS – EXPOSED PIPE AND FITTINGS

9.06 DETECTION

9.07 ZINC/EPOXY/FLUOROPOLYMER PROTECTIVE COATING

SECTION 10 – PIPING MATERIALS: PVC PRESSURE PIPE

10.01 GENERAL

10.02 PIPE

10.03 FITTINGS

10.04 JOINTS

10.05 DETECTION

10.06 MARKINGS AND COLOR CODING

10.07 HARNESSING

10.08 INSPECTION AND TESTING

SECTION 11 – PIPING MATERIALS: HDPE PRESSURE PIPE

11.01 SCOPE OF WORK

11.02 QUALIFICATIONS

11.03 POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPE

11.04 JOINTS

11.05 DETECTION

11.06 IDENTIFICATION

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11.07 INSTALLING POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS

11.08 INSPECTION AND TESTING

SECTION 12 – PRESSURE PIPE CONSTRUCTION

12.01 GENERAL

12.02 DATA TO BE SUBMITTED

12.03 MATERIALS

12.04 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MAINS

12.05 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

12.06 LAYING AND JOINTING PRESSURE PIPELINES

12.07 PIPELINE CLEANING

12.08 TESTING AND DISINFECTION OF PRESSURE PIPELINES

12.09 SURFACE RESTORATION AND MISCELLANEOUS

SECTION 13 – DIRECTIONAL BORING OF PIPE

13.01 GENERAL

13.02 TESTING

13.03 QUALIFICATIONS

13.04 SUBMITTALS

13.05 MATERIALS

13.06 SITE CONDITIONS

13.07 DAMAGE RESTORATION & REMEDIATION

13.08 QUALIFICATIONS FOR REJECTION OF DIRECTIONAL BORE

13.09 PRODUCT LOCATING AND TRACKING

13.10 PRODUCT BORE HOLE DIAMETER

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13.11 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

13.12 THRUST / PULLBACK REQUIREMENTS

13.13 INSTALLATION PROCESS

13.14 PIPELINE TESTING

SECTION 14 – JACKING AND BORING

14.01 SCOPE OF WORK

14.02 OPERATIONS ON THE CITY OF ST. PETE BEACH OR STATE OF FLORIDA

PROPERTY

14.03 SHOP DRAWINGS

14.04 SUBMITTALS

14.05 CASING PIPE

14.06 CARRIER PIPE

14.07 CASING SPACERS

14.08 TUNNEL LINER PLATES

14.09 CASING END SEALS

14.10 CONSTRUCTION

14.11 INSTALLING CARRIER PIPE IN CASING PIPE

14.12 TESTING

SECTION 15 – FLUSHING, TESTING, AND DISINFECTION

15.01 WORK INCLUDED

15.02 REFERENCES

15.03 SUBMITTALS

15.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

15.05 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

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15.06 DISINFECTION CHEMICALS

15.07 FLUSHING AND PRESSURE TESTING – PIPING

15.08 DISINFECTION FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION

15.09 BACTERIOLOGICAL SAMPLING FOR WATER MAIN INSTALLATION

15.10 QUALITY CONTROL

15.11 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MAINS

SECTION 16 – SANITARY SEWER BYPASS PUMPING

16.01 SCOPE OF WORK

16.02 PUBLIC IMPACTS

16.03 SUBMITTALS

16.04 EQUIPMENT

16.05 SITE CONDITIONS

16.06 ON-SITE MONITORING

16.07 OPERATIONS

16.08 DAMAGE RESTORATION & REMEDIATION

SECTION 17 – VALVES AND APPURTENANCES

17.01 GENERAL

17.02 TOOLS

17.03 GATE VALVES

17.04 PRESSURE SUSTAINING AND CHECK VALVE

17.05 BALL VALVES FOR PVC PIPE

17.06 BUTTERFLY VALVES

17.07 PLUG VALVES

17.08 VALVE ACTUATORS

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17.09 AIR RELEASE VALVES

17.10 VALVE BOXES

17.11 CORPORATION COCKS

17.12 FLANGE ADAPTER COUPLINGS

17.13 FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS

17.14 HOSE BIBS

17.15 SLOW CLOSING AIR AND VACUUM VALVES

17.16 SURGE ANTICIPATOR VALVES

17.17 CHECK VALVES

17.18 HYDRANTS

17.19 RESTRAINING CLAMPS

17.20 TAPPING SLEEVES AND GATE VALVES

17.21 SINGLE ACTING ALTITUDE VALVES

17.22 INSTALLATION

17.23 HYDRANT INSTALLATION

17.24 SHOP PAINTING

17.25 FIELD PAINTING

17.26 INSPECTION AND TESTING

SECTION 18 – SANITARY SEWER CONSTRUCTION

18.01 GENERAL

18.02 DATA TO BE SUBMITTED

18.03 MATERIALS

18.04 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING SANITARY SEWERS

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18.05 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

18.06 MANHOLE CONSTRUCTION

18.07 LAYING AND JOINTING PIPELINES

18.08 TESTING OF SEWER PIPELINES

18.09 SANITARY SEWER PIPE REPAIRS

SECTION 19 – CEMENTITIOUS REHABILITATION – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 20 – CCTV INSPECTION AND PIPE CLEANING

20.01 SCOPE OF SERVICES AND WORK PHASING FOR SYSTEM CCTV

INSPECTION AND PIPE CLEANING

20.02 COMPLIANCE AND ACCEPTANCE

20.03 CLEANING EQUIPMENT

20.04 REFERENCES DOCUMENTS

20.05 GENERAL EXECUTION

20.06 SUBMITTALS

20.07 OWNER RIGHTS

20.08 EMERGENCY RESPONSE

20.09 SEQUENCE OF INSPECTION AND CLEANING

SECTION 21 – CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE LINER (CIPP)

21.01 GENERAL

21.02 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

21.03 QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

21.04 SUBMITTALS

21.05 MATERIALS

21.06 STRUCTURAL REQUIREMENTS

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21.07 INSTALLATION

21.08 CIPP MAIN LINER TERMINATION AND CONNECTION IN MANHOLES

21.09 SERVICE RECONNECTION

21.10 INSTALLATION RESPONSIBILITIES FOR INCIDENTAL ITEMS

21.11 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROCEDURES

SECTION 22 – PRECAST POLYMER CONCRETE STRUCTURES – NOT

APPLICABLE

SECTION 23 – FIBERGLASS WET WELL OR MANHOLE LINER

23.01 GENERAL

23.02 MATERIALS

23.03 WET WELL FABRICATION

23.04 FRP MANHOLE LINER DESIGN

23.05 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

23.06 TEST METHODS

23.07 INSTALLATION

23.08 SHIPPING AND HANDLING

SECTION 24 – SUBMERSIBLE SEWAGE PUMPS – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 25 – PUMP STATION CONTROLS – NOT APPLICABLE TO

SECTION 26 – ELECTRICAL – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 27 – VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVES – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 28 – ODOR CONTROL SYSTEMS – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 29 – PRECAST CONCRETE BUILDING – NOT APPLICABLE

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SECTION 30 – DIESEL DRIVEN GENERATOR WITH WEATHERPROOF

ENCLOSURE – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 31 – MISCELLANEOUS EQUIPMENT – NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 32 – STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) REQUIREMENTS –

NOT APPLICABLE

SECTION 33 – FRAC-OUT PLAN FOR SUBAQUEOUS CROSSINGS

33.01 GENERAL

33.02 BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES (BMPs)

33.03 FRAC-OUT PLAN

33.04 RELEASE PROCEDURE

33.05 DRILLING MUD CONTAINMENT PLAN

SECTION 34 – MANHOLE INSPECTION

34.01 SCOPE OF SERVICES AND WORK PHASING

34.02 REQUIREMENTS

34.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE

34.04 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SUBMITTALS

34.05 NOTIFICATION

34.06 EXECUTION

34.07 MANDATORY INSPECTION HEADER INFORMATION

34.08 MANHOLE COMPONENT OBSERVATIONS

34.09 MANHOLE INTERIOR INSPECTION

34.10 CONNECTING PIPE DETAILS

34.11 MANHOLE SKETCH, MAP, UPDATE, AND NOTES

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34.12 NOTIFICATION OF EMERGENCY CONDITIONS

34.13 COMPLETION

34.14 PHOTOGRAPH REQUIREMENTS

34.15 MANHOLE NUMBERING, FORMS, AND DEFECT CODES

34.16 SITE RESTORATION

34.17 DELIVERABLES

SECTION 35 – CHEMICAL SEALING OF HOST PIPE AND SERVICE

CONNECTIONS

35.01 GENERAL

35.02 PRODUCTS

35.03 SUBMITTALS

35.04 EQUIPMENT

35.05 EXECUTION

SECTION 36 – REMOVAL OF PROTRUDING SERVICE CONNECTIONS

36.01 GENERAL

36.02 PRODUCTS

36.03 EXECUTION

SECTION 37 – WASTEWATER STRUCTURE REHABILITATION

37.01 GENERAL

37.02 GOVERNING STANDARDS

37.03 DEFINITIONS

37.04 QUALIFICATIONS

37.05 SUBMITTALS

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37.06 QUALITY ASSURANCE/ QUALITY CONTROL

37.07 CONTAINMENT AND SITE CONDITIONS

37.08 WARRANTY

37.09 MATERIALS

37.10 REPAIR & PREPARATION

37.11 COATING MATERIAL APPLICATION

37.12 COATING SYSTEM SPECIFICATION SHEETS

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Section 1 – General

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION OF THE WORK SITE AND ACCESS

Access to the work sites shall be over streets and walkways. Any damage to existing pavement surface and base or other surface improvements outside the Contract Pay Limits, attributable to the Contractor's activities, shall be restored to like-new condition by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

The proposed work will be located within the City of St. Pete Beach in Pinellas County, FL, throughout the entire wastewater collection and transmission system. Each asset to be rehabilitated and the type of rehabilitation required will be identified in each individual Work Order with the location shown on corresponding geographical exhibits.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, power, light, heat, fuel, water, tools, appliances, equipment, supplies, shop drawings, working drawings and other means of construction necessary or proper for performing and completing the work. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all required permits necessary for the work, including all applications and review fees, other than those permits which may have already been obtained. The Contractor shall perform and complete the work in a speedy and efficient manner consistent with safety of life and property and to the city’s satisfaction, and in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall repair or restore all structures and property damaged or disturbed during performance of the work.

The cost of incidental work described in this General Section, for which there are no specific Contract Items, shall be considered as part of the general cost of doing the work and shall be included in the prices for the various Contract Items. No additional payment will be made.

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the means and methods of construction and the adequacy of his workmanship, materials, and equipment.

1.03 PROJECT SUMMARY

Wastewater System Manhole Rehabilitation (Manhole Project)

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary for manhole rehabilitation. The work shall be completed at various locations through the City’s wastewater service area and shall include, but is not limited to, maintenance of traffic, temporary by-pass pumping and/or diversion of wastewater, cleaning, removal and disposal of all sand, rubble, deposits, and other accumulated debris, re-building manhole bench and channels, ring (frame) and cover adjustment and replacement, pavement restoration, inflow/infiltration elimination, surface preparation, cementitious and polymer coatings installation, internal chimney sealing, manhole cover insert installation, testing, project site cleanup and restoration, and all other incidentals as required and directed by the Engineer to complete the work.

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Wastewater System Pipe Lining (Lining Project)

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary for wastewater pipe rehabilitation using Cured-In-Place-Pipe (CIPP) lining. The work shall be completed at various locations through the City’s wastewater service area and shall include, but is not limited to, maintenance of traffic, temporary by-pass pumping and/or diversion of wastewater, cleaning, removal and disposal of all sand, rubble, deposits, and other accumulated debris, CIPP liner installation, reconnection of service laterals, testing of CIPP liners, project site cleanup and restoration, and all other incidentals as required and directed by the Engineer to complete the work.

Wastewater System Point Repairs (Point Repair Project)

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, and services necessary for wastewater point repairs. The work shall be completed at various locations throughout the City’s wastewater service area and shall include, but is not limited to, maintenance of traffic, temporary by-pass pumping and/or diversion of wastewater, dewatering, directional drilling, jack and boring, remove unsuitable materials below trench grade, sanitary sewer gravity and force main installation, force main and gravity main connections, remove out of service gravity and force mains, install manhole connections, grout out of service pipe, install valves and associated appurtenances, project site cleanup and restoration, and all other incidentals as required and directed by the Engineer to complete the work.

1.04 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

Where the Contract Drawings and Specifications are not in agreement, the Contract Drawings shall govern. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to construct the Project and all miscellaneous and appurtenant work complete in place as specifically described and included under said each Contract Pay Item as shown, specified, or directed by the Engineer in accordance with the obvious or expressed intent of the Contract.

The Technical Specifications for the Project that reference FDOT-SSRBC (Florida Department of Transportation - Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction) pertain to the most recent edition at the date of issuance of these Specifications.

1.04.01 COPIES FURNISHED TO CONTRACTOR

The Contractor shall furnish each of the subcontractors, manufacturers, and material men such copies of the Contract Documents as may be required for their work. Additional copies of the Contract Drawings and Specifications, when requested, may be furnished to the Contractor at cost of reproduction.

1.04.02 SUPPLEMNTARY DRAWINGS

When, in the opinion of the City, it becomes necessary to explain more fully the work to be done or to illustrate the work further or to show any changes which may be required, drawings known as Supplementary Drawings, with specifications pertaining thereto, will be prepared by the Engineer and the City and provided to the Contractor.

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1.04.03 CONTRACTOR TO CHECK CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND DATA

The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, quantities and details shown on the Contract Drawings, Supplementary Drawings, Schedules, Specifications or other data received from the City or the Engineer and shall notify the City and Engineer of all errors, omissions, conflicts, and discrepancies found therein. Failure to discover or correct errors, conflicts or discrepancies shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for unsatisfactory work, faulty construction or improper operation resulting therefrom nor from rectifying such conditions at the Contractor’s own expense. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for the making of estimates of the size, kind, and quality of materials and equipment included in work to be done under the Contract with approval by the City.

1.05 FIELD ENGINEERING

The Contractor shall establish and provide all vertical and horizontal control points for this Project including benchmarks. The Contractor shall provide the field layout surveying necessary to properly construct the work as indicated on the Contract Drawings.

All field layout surveying shall be performed under the supervision of a Professional Land Surveyor (Chapter 472, Florida Statutes). The Contractor shall submit the name and registration number of Surveyor as directed by the Engineer. The Engineer reserves the right to check all survey staking and to require adjustments or re-staking by the Contractor in the event that conflicts, or errors are detected.

Water pressure pipelines that are 8-inch or less diameter shall be installed with the required cover using horizontal control stakes provided by the Contractor. Sanitary sewer and sanitary pressure pipelines greater than 8-inch diameter shall be installed using an approved method for line and grade control. Methods for line and grade control shall be submitted to the Engineer for review and acceptance, as specified for shop drawings. Sketches shall be provided by the Contractor showing vertical adjustment necessary for pressure pipelines to adequately clear storm drains and other utilities.

1.06 SAFEGUARDING SURVEY MARKS

The Contractor shall safeguard all existing property monuments, benchmarks, and other survey marks adjacent to and within the Project limits and shall bear the cost of re-establishing them if disturbed or destroyed.

1.07 INSPECTION AUTHORITY

The City or Engineer has ultimate responsibility for contract administration and inspection for this Project. The City or Engineer may assign field inspection responsibilities to a Design Professional and/or City Inspector. Each step of construction is subject to review and acceptance by the City or Engineer prior to proceeding with a subsequent step.

During the progress of the Work and up to the date of final acceptance, the Contractor shall at all times afford representatives of the City, the County, the State, the Department of Environmental

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Protection, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Labor, or any other agency with jurisdiction, every reasonable, safe, and proper facility for observation of the work done or being done at the site, and also the manufacture or preparation of materials and equipment at the place of such manufacture or preparation.

The Project line of authority will be presented at the Preconstruction Conference.

1.08 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit an electronic version in PDF form within 30 days following the Preconstruction Conference of each Work Order.

Scheduling and progress reporting shall be accomplished using a bar chart to provide a clear and concise comparison of progress.

1.09 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

All materials, appliances, and types of construction shall be in accordance with the Technical Specifications and shall, in no event, be less than that necessary to conform to the requirements of any applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

All materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall be new, unused, and correctly designed. They shall be of standard first grade quality, produced by expert workmen, and be intended for the use for which they are offered. Materials or equipment which, in the opinion of the Engineer, are inferior or of a lower grade than indicated, specified, or required, will not be accepted.

Projects funded by the State Revolving Fund must comply with the requirements of the American Iron and Steel Requirement unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents and approved by the Engineer.

1.10 MANUFACTURER

The names of proposed manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, suppliers, and dealers who are to furnish materials, equipment, or other fittings, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for review and acceptance. Such acceptance must be obtained before Shop Drawings will be accepted for review. All transactions with the manufacturer and subcontractors shall be through the Contractor.

Any two or more pieces of material or equipment of the same kind, type, or classification and being used for identical types of service, shall be made by the same manufacturer.

Projects funded by the State Revolving Fund must comply with the requirements of the American Iron and Steel Requirement unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents and approved by

1.11 SAMPLES

The Contractor shall, when required, submit to the Engineer for review and acceptance, typical samples of material and appliances. The samples shall be properly identified by tags and shall be

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1.12 EQUIVALENT QUALITY

In the Contract Documents, whenever an article, material, apparatus, equipment, or process is called for by trade name or by name of a patentee, manufacturer, or dealer, or by reference to catalog of a manufacturer or dealer, it shall be understood as intending to mean and specify the article, material, apparatus, equipment, or process designated, or any equal thereto in quality, finish, design, efficiency, and durability, and equally serviceable for the purposes for which it is intended.

Whenever material or equipment is submitted for review as being equal to that specified, the submittal shall include sufficient information and data to demonstrate that the material or equipment conforms to the Contract requirements. The decision as to whether such material or equipment is equal to that specified shall be made by the Engineer.

Upon rejection of any material or equipment submitted as the equivalent of that specifically named in the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately proceed to furnish the designated material or equipment.

Neither the acceptance by the Engineer of alternate material or equipment as being equivalent to that specified, nor the furnishing of the material or equipment specified, shall in any way relieve the Contractor of responsibility for failure of the material or equipment, due to faulty design, material, or workmanship, to perform the functions required of them by the Contract Documents.

1.13 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

The Contractor shall deliver materials in ample quantities to ensure the most speedy and uninterrupted progress of the work to complete the work within the allotted time. The Contractor shall also coordinate deliveries to avoid delay in, or impediment of, the progress of the work of any related contractor. The Contractor shall provide space for storage of materials and equipment.

Pipe strung along roads and rights-of-way shall be placed in a manner that will not endanger or restrict pedestrian or vehicular traffic. Pipe strings shall not be allowed outside right-of-way limits.

1.14 SERVICE OF MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contract amount shall include but is not limited to the cost of furnishing a competent and experienced representative of the equipment manufacturer who shall assist the Contractor, when required, to install, adjust, test, and place in operation the equipment in conformity with the Contract Documents. After the equipment is placed in operation, the representative shall make all adjustments and tests required by the Engineer to prove that the installed equipment is in proper and satisfactory operating condition. The representative shall instruct personnel as may be designated by the Engineer in the proper operation and maintenance of such equipment.

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1.15 CONTAMINANTS CONTAINMENT/DISPOSITION

Prior to the installation of well points for dewatering, the Contractor shall visually inspect the work area for indications of existing ground water monitoring, wells, or metal caps at grade. The Contractor shall review the work area for monitoring wells or abandoned fuel tanks and shall notify the Engineer in writing if any of the above items exist.

During dewatering activities, contractor to test water for contaminants before discharge. If the water is odorous, contaminated, or discolored (excluding tannic acid or iron), the Contractor shall stop the dewatering activities and shall notify the Engineer in writing of such, and request direction.

When work activities encounter or expose any abnormal condition that may indicate the existence of a hazardous or toxic waste, work activities shall stop in the vicinity of the abnormal condition and the Contractor shall notify the Engineer immediately. The presence of tanks or barrels; discolored earth, metal, wood, or groundwater; visible fumes; abnormal odors; excessively hot earth; smoke; or other conditions that appear abnormal, may be signs of hazardous or toxic wastes and shall be treated with extraordinary caution.

Every effort shall be made by the Contractor to minimize the spread of any hazardous or toxic waste into uncontaminated areas.

The Contractor's operations shall not resume until directed in writing by the Engineer.

Disposition of the hazardous or toxic waste will be made in accordance with the requirements and regulations of any City, County, State, or Federal agency having jurisdiction.

1.16 PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF EROSION AND WATER POLLUTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for prevention, control, and abatement of erosion, siltation, and water pollution resulting from construction of the Project until final acceptance of the Project.

The Contractor shall implement all appropriate turbidity management practices at the point of discharge into a storm sewer, gutter, or other conveyance to ensure that state water quality standards are not violated at the point where the storm drain, gutter, or other conveyance discharges into a surface water.

All necessary provisions shall be taken to ensure compliance with the water quality standards of the State of Florida. Attention is called to Chapter 62-302, Florida Administrative Code, and in particular, the requirements that turbidity shall not exceed 29 NTUs above background level.

Adequate silt containment procedures and equipment shall be used to control turbidity, at no additional cost to the City.

1.17 MAINTENANCE OF STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM

The Contractor shall be responsible at all times to maintain the operation of existing stormwater facilities, or, when existing stormwater facilities are removed, to provide equivalent capacity alternate forms of stormwater removal adequate to prevent upstream flooding in excess of existing conditions. This responsibility shall include but is not limited to the installation of temporary

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1.18 SPILL OR DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OR RECLAIMED WATER

The discharge of wastewater or effluent (reclaimed water) into waters of the State and/or into canals, ditches, and ponds that are connected to waters of the State is prohibited. Any spill or discharge of wastewater or reclaimed water shall be immediately reported to the Engineer, the City’s Project Manager, and the City’s Emergency Dispatch Center. Contact information will be provided for all necessary City personnel and the Engineer at the Preconstruction Conference. In the event of a spill or discharge, the Contractor shall immediately control, contain, and stop the spill or discharge and shall repair any damage to the City’s facilities.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any penalties and costs charged to the City by the FDEP and for all costs incurred by the City as a result of the Contractor’s actions or as a result of the Contractor’s negligence. The fines, and anticipated costs, which may be incurred by the City as a result of the Contractor’s actions or negligence, shall be paid to the City within 30 days, or the costs incurred will be deducted from the total Contract amount.

1.19 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

1.19.01 PIPELINE WORK

It is the intent of the City that all pipeline work associated with the Project be installed to completion in a timely and orderly manner to minimize inconvenience to the Public. Pipe and pipe materials shall not be stored or strung in residential areas more than 3 weeks in advance of pipe installation unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall include in the Project Schedule a Sequence of Operations including, but not limited to, the following components:

A. Pipe and pipe material storage B. Bypass Pumping C. Backfilling D. Testing and repairs E. Disinfection F. Surface Restoration and Cleanup

1.19.02 PUMP/LIFT STATION WORK

It is essential that any Project work conducted at Pump/Lift Station sites be sequenced to minimize obstruction of normal daily operations of the Pump/Lift Station.

The Contractor shall include in the Project Schedule a Sequence of Operations including, but not limited to, the following components:

A. Equipment and material storage B. Bypass Pumping

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C. Testing and repairs D. Surface Restoration and Cleanup

1.19.03 MISCELLANEOUS

Utility Companies may be present on the work site adjusting their facilities and installing new facilities. The Contractor's work shall be scheduled in such a manner as to minimize conflicts with various utility companies.

The Contractor shall clean up the site for each phase of work in accordance with the Contract Documents and confine work and personnel to designated areas in accordance with the Specifications. Before proceeding to a subsequent phase of work, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

1.19.04 NO TIME EXTENSION

If the Engineer orders construction, or a phase of construction, to be stopped due to the Contractor's neglect to adhere to the Sequence of Operations as outlined herein, the Stop Work Order shall not constitute a basis for extension of time.

1.20 WORK IN STREETS AND HIGHWAYS

All work within streets and highways shall be subject to the regulations and requirements of the City of St. Pete Beach, FDOT, and all other agencies with jurisdiction of the streets and highways in the work limits.

Methods and materials of construction used in restoration within such streets and highways shall conform to the requirements, inspection, and acceptance of the duly authorized representatives of the appropriate agency having jurisdiction. Restoration Work shall include but not be limited to:

removal and replacement of pavement, sidewalk, curb, and gutter; replacement of storm sewer facilities; excavation and backfilling; and storage of materials and equipment.

1.21 WORK IN PRIVATE PROPERTY

The Contractor shall not trespass upon or in any way disturb private property without first obtaining written permission from the City to do so. In the event that, in the opinion of the Contractor, obtaining a temporary construction easement outside the limits of the right-of-way, of City-owned property, or of the easement(s) obtained by the City is necessary or desirable, it shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such easement from the owner of the property. If such easement is obtained by the Contractor, it shall contain provision to hold the City harmless from any operations of the Contractor within the easement limits. The Contractor shall not conduct construction operations on private property outside the limits of the right-of-way, of City-owned property, or of the easement(s) obtained by the City unless a copy of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement is filed with the Engineer. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to work equipment around poles, trees, or other obstructions and to do so at his own expense. The Contractor shall ensure all employees have a badge or visible identification during any time that they on the project site or within private property. This identification must be worn so that it is readily recognized and readable to the public.

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Upon completion of work in easements, the Contractor shall, at no additional expense, restore the property, including all fences or other structures disturbed by his operations, to the full satisfaction of the City and shall obtain from the City a written release stating that restoration has been satisfactorily made. A copy of the completed written release shall be furnished to the City prior to payment. All items within the street right-of-way or sewer easement shall be removed, or removed and replaced, or restored as directed by the City.

1.22 PERMITS

Construction projects performed for the City will require licenses and permits in the same manner as private construction projects within the City.

The Contractor shall secure, at his expense, all licenses and permits, and shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and codes as required by the State of Florida and/or the City of St.

Pete Beach whether performed by the Contractor or by others. The Contractor must be registered to complete such work within Pinellas County.

1.23 FIELD OFFICE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES

No field office or appurtenant structures by the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any material supplier, will be allowed on the Project site.

Space on City property or rights-of-way proposed to be used for storage and a field office for the Contractor shall be approved by the Engineer prior to installation providing such uses will not interfere in any manner with the construction of the work or the operation of existing facilities.

1.24 CONTRACTOR'S SIGN

No sign by the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any material supplier, will be allowed on the Project site.

1.25 MOBILIZATION

Mobilization shall include but is not limited to all preparatory work and operations necessary to begin the Project, including moving of personnel, equipment, traffic control, and all else necessary to commence work. The cost of bonds, insurance, shop drawings, and preconstruction expenses shall also be included.

If a separate Pay Item is included for mobilization, payment will be as specified for that Pay Item. If no Pay Item is included, costs for mobilization shall be included with the costs for the major Work items included in the Proposal.

1.26 WATER PURCHASE

Water used in connection with this Project must be coordinated with Pinellas County. Reclaimed water used in connection with this Project must be coordinated with the City.

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1.27 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall provide required traffic controls under City observation. The Contractor shall notify the City’s Project Manager a minimum of 2 working days prior to any construction affecting traffic flow. A Maintenance of Traffic plan drawing shall be submitted for review by the Engineer prior to each lane closure or opening during construction. All traffic control devices utilized during construction shall be provided by the Contractor and meet the requirements set forth in the latest revision of U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" and the Florida State Department of Transportation's "Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction." Failure or refusal, on the part of the Contractor, to install, maintain and/or position traffic control devices promptly, fully, and in an acceptable manner, shall be sufficient cause for the City, after 24-hour notice, to perform the traffic control with its own organization, or to contract with any other individual, firm, or corporation to perform the required traffic control. All costs and expenses incurred thereby shall be charged against the defaulting Contractor, and the amount thereof deducted from any money due, or which may become due him, or shall be charged against the Contract Bond. Any Work performed as described by this paragraph, shall not relieve the Contractor in any way of his responsibility for the Work performed by him.

Traffic shall be performed so that vehicular traffic shall be maintained on with at least one 10-foot wide lane in each direction at all times. An acceptable detour route shall be developed by the Contractor to redirect traffic when and where necessary, with the approval of the Transportation Special Events Division. Temporary lanes shall be constructed with a minimum 1-inch thick asphaltic concrete surface over a 6-inch thick limerock base compacted to 98% of the maximum density in accordance with AASHTO T-180.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with any of the above traffic control requirements may result in issuance of a stop work order until the violation is corrected.

All maintenance of traffic in the FDOT right-of-way shall be in accordance with FDOT requirements.

1.28 TREE PROTECTION

Particular care shall be taken by the Contractor to protect trees during construction by erecting approved barricades to prevent unnecessary damage to trunk and roots during construction. Such barriers shall protect the area within the dripline.

The Contractor shall prune all branches that interfere with construction in accordance with American Forestry Association Standards. Roots over 2-inch diameter shall be preserved wherever possible.

If root pruning is required, roots shall be cut cleanly.

Temporary soil deposits, concrete block, concrete wash, or solvents shall not be placed within the dripline. The grade within the dripline shall be preserved. If adjacent grade is altered, protective measures such as those described in the Florida State Division of Forestry "Tree Protection Manual for Builders and Developers" shall be constructed to protect the tree(s) from deleterious effects of the grade change.

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1.29 TREE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

The Contractor shall obtain any necessary tree removal permit, shall furnish and replace trees as required, and shall perform this Work in a manner conforming to all applicable provisions of said regulations or permit.

The cost of tree removal and obtaining the tree removal permits shall be included in the cost of the appropriate associated Contract Pay Item under which the Work is to be performed. The Contractor shall remove trees as required and approved by the Engineer whether or not said trees are shown on the Contract Drawings. Trees that must be removed, except for Australian pine, Brazilian pepper, punk, and other exempt species, shall be replaced as directed. Replacement trees shall be of native species at least 8-feet tall and at least 3-inch caliper diameter.

1.30 UTILITIES

Prior to construction, the Contractor shall familiarize himself with the location of all existing utilities and facilities within the Project Site. The Contractor must take the necessary precautions for the protection of any utility encountered on the Project or the restoration of any utility damaged during the work.

If excavation is required, The Contractor shall notify, at least 48 hours before breaking ground, all public or private service corporations having wire, poles, pipes, conduit, manholes, or other structures that may be affected by this operation, including all structures which are affected and not shown on these plans. Utility companies shall be contacted by calling the utility notification center "Sunshine 811" at 1-800-432-4770. Owners which are not members of the state’s One Call service must be called directly. The City will furnish to the Contractor the available records of City utilities.

The Contractor shall locate and mark all City utilities for his reference and for use by utility companies. The Contractor shall act as the City’s agent for locating and marking City underground utilities within the Project limits, in accordance with the Florida Underground Facilities Damage Prevention and Safety Act (FS 556).

In all cases where existing utility lines may be interfered with by the work, the Contractor shall give a minimum of 48 hours’ notice (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) to the owners of such utilities to permit them to relocate the lines prior to construction. Existing utilities have been shown on the Contract Drawings insofar as information is reasonably available. However, it will be the Contractor's responsibility to preserve all existing utilities whether shown on the Contract Drawings or not. All maintenance, repair, and replacement of existing utilities shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations of the various utility companies having jurisdiction. All existing storm sewers, driveway drains, surface drainpipes and other property, removed or damaged during construction shall be repaired and reconnected by the Contractor as directed by the City at no additional cost to the City.

1.31 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION

Not less than 7 days prior to the commencement of Work in the right-of-way, the Contractor shall notify all residents and businesses along the construction route with a printed door hanger notice indicating the scheduled date of construction, the type of construction, and the Contractor's and Superintendent's contact information. The door hanger text and a list of residents and businesses to

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1.32 SHOP, FIELD, AND LABORATORY TESTING

The Engineer may require testing by certified personnel of certain materials to be incorporated in the Work, such as: soils density, pavement, concrete pipe and appurtenances, and welds.

In the event any such testing is required by the Engineer, a detailed description will be found in these Technical Specifications concerned with the specific item of Work.

Where reference is made for design mixes, tests of materials, or work performed, or where in the opinion of the Engineer, tests are required to ascertain compliance with the Specifications, the Contractor shall have such tests made by an approved testing laboratory. No additional payment will be made for these tests.

1.33 SALVAGED MATERIALS

The Contractor shall not proceed with demolition of existing materials or equipment without review and acceptance from the Engineer for the method of disposal.

All materials which are not returned to the City yard shall be disposed in an approved disposal site.

The Engineer may request confirmation of the site's approval for disposal of the specific materials.

Salvaged materials shall be loaded on Contractor trucks and returned to the Public Services yard at 7581 Boca Ciega Drive, St. Pete Beach, Florida. The City will designate the specific location at the yard for placement of salvaged materials by the Contractor.

The following materials shall be removed and returned by the Contractor: pumps and pump rails, and all other materials as directed by the Engineer.

END OF SECTION

Section 2 - Pay Item Descriptions

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SECTION 2 - PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

2.01 SCOPE

The scope of this section of the Contract Documents is to further define the items included in each Pay Item in the Bid Form section of the Contract Documents. Payment will be made based on the specified items included in the description in this section for each Pay Item.

All contract prices included in the Bid Form section will be full compensation for all shop drawings, working drawings, labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the construction as shown on the Contract Drawings and/or as specified in the Contract Documents to be performed under this Contract. Actual quantities of each item bid on a unit price basis will be determined upon completion of the construction in the manner set up for each item in this section of the Specifications. Payment for all items listed in the Bid Form will constitute full compensation for all work shown and/or specified to be performed under this Contract.

2.02 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

The quantities shown are approximate and are given only as a basis of calculation upon which the award of the Contract is to be made. The City does not assume any responsibility for the final quantities, nor shall the Contractor claim misunderstanding because of such estimate of quantities. Final payment will be made only for satisfactorily completed quantity of each item.

2.03 WORK OUTSIDE AUTHORIZED LIMITS

No payment will be made for work constructed outside the authorized limits of work.

2.04 MEASUREMENT STANDARDS

Unless otherwise specified for the particular items involved, all measurements of distance shall be taken horizontally or vertically.

2.05 AREA MEASUREMENTS

In the measurement of items to be paid for on the basis of area of finished work, the lengths and/or widths to be used in the calculations shall be the final dimensions measured along the surface of the completed work within the neat lines shown or designated.

2.06 LUMP SUM ITEMS

Where payment for items is shown to be paid for on a lump sum basis, no separate payment will be made for any item of work required to complete the lump sum items. Lump sum contracts shall be complete, tested and fully operable prior to request for final payment. Contractor may be required to provide a break-down of the lump sum totals.

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2.07 PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

Separate payment will be made for the items of work described herein and listed on the Bid Form.

Any related work not specifically listed but required for satisfactory completion of the work shall be considered to be included in the scope of the appropriate listed work items.

No separate payment will be made for the incidental items not included in the Pay Item descriptions. The cost to complete such work shall be included in the applicable Pay Item unit cost. Final payments shall not be requested by the Contractor or made by the City until as-built (record) drawings have been submitted and approved by the City. Incidental items include, but are not limited to:

1. Shop Drawings, Working Drawings.

2. Clearing, grubbing and grading except as hereinafter specified.

3. Trench excavation, including necessary pavement removal and rock removal, except as otherwise specified.

4. Dewatering and disposal of surplus water.

5. Structural fill, backfill, and grading.

6. Replacement of unpaved roadways, and shrubbery plots.

7. Foundation and borrow materials, except as hereinafter specified.

8. Testing and placing system in operation.

9. Any material and equipment required to be installed and utilized for the tests.

10. Pipe, structures, pavement replacement, driveways and/or appurtenances included within the limits of lump sum work, unless otherwise shown.

11. Maintaining the existing quality of service during construction.

12. Appurtenant work as required for a complete and operable system.

13. Seeding and hydro mulching.

14. As-built Record Drawings, clean up, and miscellaneous work.

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WASTEWATER SYSTEM MANHOLE REHABILITATION

PAY ITEM NO. 1 – MOBILIZATION

The work specified in this item consists of the preparatory work and operations in mobilizing for beginning work on the project This item includes, but is not limited to, those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to and from the project site as a single occurrence per work site, and for the establishment of Subcontractor’s temporary offices, buildings, safety equipment, first aid supplies, sanitary and other facilities, as required by these Specifications, special provisions, and State and local laws and regulations. The costs of bonds, permits and any required insurance, and any other preconstruction expense necessary for the start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials, shall also be included in this item. Labor and equipment travel time from/to the site is included in this pay item.

The Contractor will be required to respond to the request of the Engineer or designated representative within ten (10) calendar days of notification. The Scope of Work will be developed by Project manager and will be executed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract.

The quantity of mobilization to be paid for under this item shall be measured as one unit each (EA) per job assignment. One (1) mobilization will be allowed for each job assignment, project, or work order no matter how many times the equipment must be relocated by loading, transporting, and unloading, or under its own power to complete the job assignment or project. Payment for mobilization shall not exceed 10 percent (10%) of the total Contract cost unless the Contractor can prove to the City that his actual mobilization cost exceeds 10 percent (10%).

PAY ITEMS NO. 2 – 14 – MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

This work consists of maintaining traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period, including any temporary suspensions of the work. All Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) shall comply with FDOT Standard Plans Index 102 Series for Maintenance of Traffic.

These pay items shall include labor and equipment to furnishing, installing and maintaining of traffic control and safety devices during construction; the construction and maintenance of any necessary detour facilities; providing necessary facilities for access to residences, businesses, pedestrian, schools, etc., control of dust and any other special requirements for safe and expeditious movement of traffic as may be called for on the plans. MOT shall include all of such facilities, devices and operations as are required for the safety and convenience of the public, as well as for minimizing public nuisance. The Contractor, however, shall not obstruct nor create a hazard to any traffic during the performance of the work and shall be responsible for repair of any damage to existing pavement or facilities caused by his operations. Traffic Control Devices include all types of barricades, arrow boards, signs, temporary pavement markers, lights, concrete barriers and permanent striping.