24-8269_-_Exhibit_J_-_NCWRF_Vactor_Truck_Disposal_Mods_Spec_2_2024_SS.pdf

February 2024 INDEX-1 NCWRF –Vactor Truck Disposal Modification and Expansion

COLLIER COUNTY WATER-SEWER DISTRICT

NORTH COUNTY WATER RECLAMATION FACILITY

VACTOR TRUCK DISPOSAL MODIFICATION AND EXPANSION

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01110 – Summary of Work Section 01130 – Measurement and Payment Section 01135 – Allowance Fund Section 01140 – Maintenance of Utility Operations Section 01150 – Protection of Existing Facilities Section 01200 – Project Meetings Section 01315 – Coordination Section 01330 – Submittals Section 01410 – Regulatory Requirements Section 01420 – Reference Standards Section 01430 – Material Testing Section 01450 – Quality Control Section 01470 – Color Audio-Video Preconstruction Record Section 01510 – Temporary Utilities Section 01540 – Security Section 01740 – Construction Cleaning Section 01770 – Contract Closeout Section 01781 – Project Record Documents

NOTE

The Collier County Utilities Standards Manual and the Technical Specifications contained therein shall apply to this project. Special attention is made to the following sections.

Section 017416 – Site Clearing Section 024100 – Demolition Section 031100 – Concrete Formwork Section 032000 – Concrete Reinforcement Section 033100 – Concrete, Masonry Mortar and Grout Section 034100 – Precast Concrete Structures Section 312316 – Excavation – Earth and Rock Section 312319 – Groundwater Control for Open Cut Excavation Section 312323 – Backfilling Section 314000 – Shoring, Sheeting and Bracing Section 330503 – Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings Section 330518 – Laying and Joining Buried Pipeline Section 331200 – Water Valves and Appurtenances

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Existing Manhole Photographs

• Collier County Site Development Plan Insubstantial Change

• Geotechnical Exploration – Socotec Consulting, Inc.

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01110-1 SUMMARY OF WORK

SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

General description of the Work for the North County Water Reclamation Facility (NCWRF) Vactor Truck Disposal Modification and Expansion required under this Contract.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. Work of this Contract shall consist of, but not be limited to, the furnishing and installing and performing:

1. Site clearing and grubbing for the proposed expansion and access road realignment.

2. Demolition of the existing stone storage bin.

3. Removal of the existing lime storage bin and equipment rack and return to Owner.

4. New high volume hose connection and hose rack (2).

5. Modification and extension of the existing plant service water system.

6. Modification and extension of the existing sanitary sewer system with manhole and trench drain connection.

7. New trench drain at the existing and proposed facility.

8. Construction of a new vactor truck disposal facility.

9. Access road realignment.

10. Miscellaneous site work including stormwater pollution prevention during construction, site grading and sodding of all disturbed areas.

The Contractor shall refer to the entire Contract Documents for a more complete description of the Work.

B. The Contractor shall organize, coordinate, schedule and execute the various phases of the Contract Work to be in compliance with the following: Notes on Contract Drawing Sheet G-2 and Section 01140 with special attention to the requirements for written shut-down plans.

C. Execution of the Work will require coordination and planning with the NCWRF Manager and the

County’s Project Manager. The Work shall be presented in a manner and schedule that does not interfere with the on-going normal operations of the NCWRF.

D. The NCWRF will have work by Others occurring at the plant site in conjunction of the work by the Contractor. There may be other construction projects ongoing at the facility. As a result, the Contractor shall coordinate their work with others and other projects. This coordination shall include submitting weekly schedules, attending coordination meetings, and cooperating with other contractors.

END OF SECTION

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

SECTION 01130

1.01 THE REQUIREMENT

A. Payment for the various items in the Schedule of Payment as further specified herein, shall include all compensation to be received by the Contractor for furnishing all tools, equipment, supplies, and manufactured articles, and for all labor, operations, taxes, materials, commissions, transportation and handling, bonds, permit fees, insurance, overhead and profit, and incidentals appurtenant to the items of Work being described, as necessary to complete the various items of the Work all in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, including all appurtenances thereto, and including all costs of compliance with the regulations of public agencies having jurisdiction, including Safety and Health Requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration of the U.S. Department of Labor (OSHA). Such compensation shall also include payment for any loss or damages arising directly or indirectly from the Work.

B. The Contractor's attention is called to the fact that the quotations for the various items of Work are intended to establish a total price for completing the Work in its entirety. Should the Contractor feel that the cost for any item of Work has not been established by the Schedule of Payment items or this Section, it shall include the cost for that Work in some other applicable bid item, so that its proposal for the project does reflect its total price for completing the Work in its entirety.

1.02 PAYMENT ITEMS

A. The Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Payment Values for review with the return of the executed Agreement to the Owner. The schedule shall contain the installed value of the component parts of Work broken down into labor and material categories for the purpose of making progress payments during the construction period. No progress payments will be made until the Schedule of Payment Values is approved.

B. The schedule shall be given in sufficient detail for proper identification of Work accomplished.

The Schedule of Payment Values shall coincide with the activities of work detailed in the construction progress schedule to accurately relate construction progress to the requested payment. Each item shall include its proportional share of all costs including the Contractor's overhead, contingencies, and profit. The sum of all scheduled items shall equal the total value of the Contract.

C. If the Contractor anticipates the need for payment for materials stored on the project site, it shall also submit a separate list covering the cost of materials delivered and unloaded with taxes paid.

This list shall also include the installed value of the item with coded reference to the Work items in the Schedule of Payment Values. Similar procedures shall be employed for undelivered specifically manufactured equipment and materials as specified herein.

D. Payment will not be made for materials stored off-site.

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

A. Make payment on the basis of work actually completing each item in the Bid, such work including, but not limited to, the furnishing of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, cleanup, and all other appurtenances to complete the construction and installation of the work to the configuration and extent as shown on the Contract Drawings and described in the Specifications.

Payment for each item includes compensation for cleanup and restorations. Cost of cleanup will be considered as the percentage retained in accordance with the Contract Documents, and complete payment will not be made until cleanup restorations and as-builts are completed.

1. Mobilization/Demobilization: Measurement and Payment for mobilization/demobilization shall be by Lump Sum for each portion of the project and shall not exceed 10% of the amount for the Base Bid for that work. The work shall include, but not be limited to, those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to and from the project site and for the establishment of temporary offices, buildings, safety equipment and first aid supplies, sanitary, and other facilities. The cost of bonds and insurance and any other pre-construction expense necessary for the start of the work, excluding the cost of construction materials, shall be included.

Mobilization shall not exceed 60% of the Lump Sum for this item.

2. As-Built Plans: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum. The work shall include the maintenance of as-built plans throughout construction and upon final completion a Contractor signed set shall be delivered to the Engineer.

3. Preconstruction Video: Measurement and Payment for the preconstruction video shall be by Lump Sum. A preconstruction video shall be taken prior to commencement of work at the site. It shall include all areas to be used or occupied by the Contractor in the performance of their work. It shall include, but not be limited to, staging and parking areas.

4. Site Clearing and Demolition: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the implementation of the site stormwater pollution prevention plan, clearing and grubbing of the site, and other miscellaneous work.

5. Stone Storage Bin Demolition: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the demolition of the existing stone storage bin walls to the concrete floor, removal of any reinforcing steel below the surface, and surface patching.

6. Gravity Sewer Modification and Extension: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum.

The work shall include, but not be limited to, the modification of the existing manhole for the new connection, the new connection at the existing facility, new gravity sewer, and manhole.

7. New Vactor Truck Facility: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not be limited to, the excavation of the site; compaction and proof rolling of the subsurface; construction of the new facility with its connection to the existing walls, floor, and piping; backfilling and compaction; extension of the plant service water with connection to the cleanout/flushing station and new high volume hose connection with hose rack; and other miscellaneous work identified.

8. Existing Vactor Truck Facility Modification: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum.

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The work shall include, but not be limited to, the modification of the existing cleanout/flushing station; extension of the plant service water with addition of a new high volume hose connection with hose rack; drain modification; and other miscellaneous work identified.

9. Trench Drain: Measurement and Payment shall be by Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not be limited to, saw cutting of the existing pavement; excavation of new trench box (cast in place or precast) with cover; pipe connection to the new manhole; and other miscellaneous work identified.

10. Access Drive: Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not limited to, excavation; subgrade compaction; base rock installation and compaction; and new concrete pavement.

11. Site Restoration: Measurement and Payment shall be Lump Sum. The work shall include, but not limited to all restoration of the site including miscellaneous cleaning, removal of debris, sodding, and other miscellaneous work.

12. Owner’s Allowance: Measurement and Payment for Owner’s Allowance shall be made by either a pre-determined Lump Sum amount or by Time and Material as directed by the Owner for unforeseen conditions that may be discovered during construction.

01135-1 ALLOWANCE FUNDS

SECTION 01135

ALLOWANCE FUND

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.02 CONTRACT ALLOWANCE

A. The Contractor shall include in its Contract Price an allowance equal to Allowance Fund shown in the bid schedule for additional work required due to unforeseen conditions.

B. The price negotiated (between Contractor and Owner) for any work falling under this category shall be compensation in full for all labor, materials, and equipment necessary.

Compensation for unforeseen conditions will be made at the appropriate contract price based on lump sum., unit price or time and materials depending upon the nature of the work. Prior to work commencing, the Contractor shall submit their standard labor and equipment rates for County review. Upon review and acceptance, these standard labor and equipment rates shall serve as the basis of compensation for emergency or time and material allowance work.

C. An Allowance for Unforeseen Conditions has been included. This shall be for unanticipated work only due to unforeseen conditions.

D. The provisions for the Allowance Funds are not a guarantee that the Contractor will be paid any portion of the full amount of such Allowance Funds.

1.03 ALLOWANCE FUND

A. Refer to the Bid Schedule for the Allowance Fund amounts.

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MAINTENANCE OF UTILITY OPERATIONS

SECTION 01140

1.01 THE REQUIREMENT

A. The existing facility will be maintained in continuous operation by the Owner during the entire construction period of the Contract as hereinafter specified.

B. Work shall be scheduled and conducted by the Contractor so as not to impede use of the existing disposal facility. Any shutdown of the existing facility shall be coordinated with the County Project Manager. As needed for the construction of the new trench drain, temporary steel plates shall be utilized. Down time of the existing plant service water shall be minimized.

C. The General Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the general construction and the schedules of all trades and for ensuring that permanent or temporary power and controls are available for all existing, proposed, and temporary facilities that are required to be online at any given time.

1.02 GENERAL CONSTRAINTS

A. The Contractor shall schedule the Work so that the facility is maintained in continuous operation. The Contractor shall submit a written plan to the Owner and Engineer describing any proposed shutdown and a detailed schedule along with all planned resources. The plan for each process shut-down must be submitted at least ten working days prior to the scheduled shut-down.

B. The Contractor shall comply with the scheduling and coordination requirements and restrictions identified in the Special Project Requirements noted in the Contract Drawings. Refer to Section 01110 for additional information and requirements.

C. The Contractor shall review all bidding documents and shall be responsible to determine all such connections or modifications, and the scope and cost of all temporary measures required to isolate the work area without the need for a shutdown of the affected facility, process area, piping, or utility.

D. Any temporary work, facilities, roads, walks, protection of existing structures, piping, blind flanges, line stops, valves, equipment, etc. that may be required within the Contractor's work limits to maintain continuous and dependable plant operation shall be furnished by the Contractor at the direction of the Engineer at no extra cost to the Owner.

E. The Owner shall have the authority to order Work postponed, stopped, or prohibited that would, in his opinion, unreasonably result in interrupting the necessary functions of the plant operations.

F. If the Contractor impairs performance or operation of the plant because of not complying with specified provisions for maintaining plant operations, then the Contractor shall immediately make all repairs or replacements and do all work necessary to restore the plant to operation to the satisfaction of the Owner and the Engineer. Such work shall progress continuously to completion on a 24-hours per day, seven workdays per week basis.

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G. The Contractor shall provide the services of emergency repair crews on call 24-hours per day.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

(NOT USED)

(NOT USED)

PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

01150-1

SECTION 01150

PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Requirements for protection of existing facilities and completed construction

1.02 GENERAL

A. The Contractor shall protect all existing utilities and improvements not designated for removal and shall restore damaged or temporarily relocated utilities as well as public, development and private improvements to a condition equal to or better than they were prior to such damage or temporary relocation, all in accordance with requirements of the Contract Documents.

B. The Contractor shall verify the exact locations and depths of all utilities shown and the Contractor shall make exploratory excavations of all utilities that may interfere with the Work. All such exploratory excavations shall be performed as soon as practicable after award of Contract and, in any event, a sufficient time in advance of construction to avoid possible delays to the Contractor's Work. When such exploratory excavations show the utility location as shown to be in error, the Contractor shall so notify the Engineer.

C. The number of exploratory excavations required shall be that number which is sufficient to determine the alignment and grade of the utility.

1.03 PROTECTION OF MARKERS

The Contractor shall not destroy, remove, or otherwise disturb any existing survey markers or other existing street or roadway markers without proper authorization. No pavement breaking or excavation shall be started until all survey or other permanent marker points that will be disturbed by the construction operations have been properly referenced for easy and accurate restoration. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the Owner of the time and location that Work will be done. Such notification shall be sufficiently in advance of construction so that there will be no delay due to waiting for survey points to be satisfactorily referenced for restoration.

1.04 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS

A. Maintaining in Service: All oil and gasoline pipelines, power, and telephone or other communication cable ducts, gas and water mains, irrigation lines, sewer lines, storm drain lines, poles, and overhead power and communication wires and cables encountered along the line of the Work shall remain continuously in service during all the operations under the Contract, unless other arrangements satisfactory to the Engineer are made with the owner of said pipelines, duct, main, irrigation line, sewer, storm drain, pole, wire or cable.

B. The Contractor shall protect all underground utilities and other improvements which may be impaired during construction operations. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to ascertain the actual location of all existing utilities and other improvements that will be encountered in its construction operations, and to see that such utilities or other improvements are adequately protected from damage due to such operations. The Contractor shall take all possible precautions

01150-2 PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES

for the protection of unforeseen utility lines to provide for uninterrupted service and to provide such special protection as may be necessary.

C. Where the proper completion of the Work requires the temporary or permanent removal, or relocation of an existing utility or other improvement which is shown, the Contractor shall contact the utility owner and proceed as required by the Owner and the utility owner.

D. Unrecorded Underground Utilities or Improvements

1. Existing underground utilities shown on Drawings are based upon available records. Data regarding existing utilities is presented for Contractor's convenience only and shall not be used as a basis for claims of extra compensation.

2. Examine available records and make exploratory excavations whenever necessary to determine locations of existing pipes, valves, or other underground improvements.

3. Take prudent precautions not to damage unrecorded underground utilities and improvements.

4. If unrecorded underground utilities or other improvements are encountered, immediately notify the Engineer and inform the Engineer of the conditions encountered. Include written report of conditions encountered with Progress Schedule covering period in which unrecorded underground utilities or improvements were encountered. If unrecorded underground utilities or improvements conflict with Work, changes shall be made under the terms of the Agreement. Changes to the Work shall be as approved by the Engineer.

5. The Contractor shall contact the affected utility owner and proceed as required by the Owner and the utility owner.

1.05 NOTIFICATION BY THE CONTRACTOR

In additional to State and County requirements regarding location of existing underground utilities and prior to any excavation in the vicinity of any existing underground facilities including all water, sewer, storm drain, gas, petroleum products or other pipelines, all buried electric power, communications or television cables, all traffic signal and street lighting facilities, and all roadway and state highway rights-of-way, the Contractor shall notify the respective authorities representing the owners or agencies responsible for such facilities not less than 3 days nor more than 7 days prior to excavation so that a representative of said owners or agencies can locate their facilities or be present during such work if they so desire.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (Not Used)

01200-1 PROJECT MEETINGS

SECTION 01200

PROJECT MEETINGS

1.01 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. A preconstruction meeting will be held after Award of Contract, but prior to starting work at the site.

The Engineer shall prepare and distribute the meeting agenda and shall preside over the meeting. The Engineer shall record and distribute minutes of the proceedings and decisions.

B. Attendance:

1. Owner

2. Engineer

3. Contractor

4. Major subcontractors

C. Minimum Agenda:

1. Tentative construction and submittal schedules

2. Critical work sequencing

3. Designation of responsible personnel

4. Processing of Field Decisions and Change Orders

5. Adequacy of distribution of Contract Documents

6. Submittal of Shop Drawings and samples

7. Procedures for maintaining record documents

8. Use of site and Owner's requirements

9. Major equipment deliveries and priorities

10. Safety and first aid procedures

11. Security procedures

12. Housekeeping procedures

01200-2 PROJECT MEETINGS

13. Processing of Partial Payment Requests

14. General regard for community relations

1.02 PROGRESS MEETING

A. Progress meetings will be held biweekly during the performance of the field work of this Contract.

Additional meetings may be called as progress of work dictates.

B. Engineer will prepare and distribute agenda, preside over meetings, and record minutes of proceedings and decisions. Engineer will distribute copies of minutes to participants.

C. Attendance:

1. Owner

2. Engineer

3. Contractor

4. Subcontractors, only with Engineer’s approval or request, as pertinent to the agenda

D. Minimum Agenda:

1. Review and approve minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review progress of Work since last meeting.

3. Review proposed 14- and 30-day construction schedule.

4. Note and identify problems which impede planned progress.

5. Develop corrective measures and procedures to regain planned schedule.

6. Revise construction schedule as indicated and plan progress during next work period.

7. Maintaining quality and work standards.

8. Complete other current business.

9. Schedule next progress meeting.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 – EXECUTION (not used)

01315-1 COORDINATION

SECTION 01315

COORDINATION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Requirements and procedures for structural, mechanical and electrical coordination to ensure proper selection, installation, fit and operation of all mechanical, electrical and control devices as well as building components.

1.02 COORDINATOR

Contractor shall employ an individual or a firm, technically qualified and experienced in field coordination for the type of work required for this Project for the duration of the Work.

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. General: As specified in Section 01330 – Submittals.

B. Submit name, address, and telephone number of Coordinator and, if a firm, the name of its principal officer, to Engineer for approval.

C. Submit necessary coordination drawings and schedules prior to submitting shop drawings, product data, and samples.

1.04 COORDINATION REQUIRED

A. Coordinate submittals for structural, mechanical and electrical products.

B. Conduct conferences with Subcontractors and others concerned with the Work, to establish and maintain coordination and schedules, and to resolve coordination matters in dispute.

C. Participate in progress meetings. Report on progress of Work to be adjusted under coordination requirements, and any required changes in schedules. Transmit official minutes of meetings and reports to concerned parties.

1.05 DOCUMENTS FOR COORDINATION

A. Prepare necessary coordination drawings to organize installation of products for efficient use of available space, to meet requirements of Work sequence, for proper sequence of installation, and to identify potential conflicts.

B. Prepare a master schedule to identify responsibilities under each section of Divisions 1 through 17 of the Specifications for activities that directly relate to mechanical and electrical coordination, including submittals and temporary utilities.

01315-2 COORDINATION

C. Maintain documents for the duration of the Work, recording changes due to site restrictions, modifications or adjustments.

D. After Engineer review of original and revised documents, reproduce and distribute copies to concerned parties.

1.06 COORDINATION OF SUBMITTALS

A. Coordinate shop drawings, product data, and samples.

1. Check field dimensions and clearances and relationship to available space and anchors.

2. Check compatibility of products with products furnished or installed under other sections.

3. Check electrical characteristics, and operational control requirements.

4. Check motor voltages, speed, and control characteristics.

5. Coordinate controls, interlocks, power wiring, control wiring, and instrument wiring.

6. Coordinate wiring and control diagrams.

7. Review the effect of any changes on work of other sections.

B. Verify and coordinate maintenance of Record Documents.

1.07 COORDINATION OF SUBSTITUTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

A. Submit requests for substitutions as specified in Section 01600 – Materials and Equipment.

B. Review proposals and requests from subcontractors.

C. Verify compatibility of substitutes with other products. Identify modifications required to make other products compatible with substitutes.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 OBSERVATION OF WORK

A. Observe Work for structural, mechanical and electrical coordination.

B. Maintain a list of observed deficiencies and defects and promptly report observed deficiencies and defects to appropriate parties.

3.02 EQUIPMENT START-UP

01315-3 COORDINATION

A. Verify utilities, connections and controls are complete and equipment is in operable condition prior to equipment start-up.

B. Observe start-up of equipment and demonstrations to Owner, as noted in Section 01750.

C. Coordinate adjustments or modifications required to provide equipment and systems that operate properly, both mechanically and electrically.

3.03 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF EQUIPMENT

Prior to inspection, verify that equipment and systems are tested and operating properly.

01330-1 SUBMITTALS

SECTION 01330

SUBMITTALS

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Requirements and procedures for submittals.

1.02 SCHEDULE

A. Transmit submittals in accordance with approved Progress Schedule, and in such sequence to avoid delay in the Work or work of other contracts.

B. Fabrication of the Sanitaire® diffused air system shall commence upon receipt of the Purchase Order from the Contractor and shall be as described in the revied and approved new Sanitaire® submittal. Do not fabricate products or begin work that requires submittals until return of submittal with Engineer acceptance.

C. Identify the appropriate specification sections and parts on each submittal.

1.03 CONTRACTOR REVIEW

A. Review submittals prior to transmittal; determine and verify field measurements, field construction criteria, manufacturer's catalog numbers, and conformance of submittal with requirements of Contract Documents.

B. Sign each sheet of shop drawings and product data, and each sample; label to certify compliance with requirements of Contract Documents. Notify Engineer of any deviations from requirements of Contract Documents in writing at time of submittal.

C. Identify the relevant specification sections and parts on each submittal.

D. For each submittal, the Contractor must submit a statement letter that they have met all contract requirements.

1.04 SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed certifying to review and approval, verification of products, field dimensions and field construction criteria, and coordination of information with requirements of Work and Contract Documents.

B. Number each submittal sequentially beginning with 001. Each submittal shall describe only one product or equipment. Re-submittals shall use the same number identifier with a letter suffix, e.g., 001A.

C. Coordinate submittals into logical groupings to facilitate interrelation of several items.

01330-2 SUBMITTALS

D. Submit under transmittal letter. Identify Project by title and number.

E. If any submittal requires more than three reviews (normally an original and two re-submittals), the Engineer may charge the Contractor for additional review time based on his actual incurred time and expenses. These charges shall be summarized for the Contractor and deducted from the Contractor's next pay request.

F. The Contractor may expect most submittals to be reviewed within 21 calendar days following receipt of the submittal. Certain submittals such as Owner color selection or instrumentation may require a longer review time.

G. The submission of submittals by email will be allowed subject to prior specific approval by the Engineer or Owner. Email shall not be used for transmission of the following submittals: (a) construction schedules and (b) instrumentation submittals.

H. The submission of submittals will be by email subject to the requirements noted below. Before the first electronic submittal, the Contractor must meet with the Engineer to review the format and protocols for such submittals.

Any digital file submittal or re-submittal must be complete in every respect. Any digital file submittal must include only one piece of material or equipment. Each digital file submission must have the documents arranged in logical sequential order as described in that submittal’s table of contents.

I. Provide submittals on the following items and as required by the Contract Documents:

1. Sequence of Work and temporary shutdown plans.

2. Concrete mix designs and patching materials.

3. Reinforcing steel and accessories.

4. High volume hose connection and hose reel.

5. Trench drain (precast) drawings and grate.

6. Manhole.

7. Piping, valves, fittings, and accessories.

1.05 PROGRESS SCHEDULES

Submit progress schedules in accordance with Contract documents.

1.06 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Present in a clear and thorough manner. Title each drawing with Project name and number.

Transmittal letter shall reference item as listed on Submittal Schedule.

B. Identify each element of drawings by reference to sheet number and specification section of Contract Documents.

C. Identify field dimensions; show relation to adjacent or critical features or Work or products.

01330-3 SUBMITTALS

1.07 PRODUCT DATA

A. Submit only pages that are pertinent. Mark or highlight each copy of standard printed data to identify pertinent products. Show reference standards, performance characteristics, and capacities; wiring and piping diagrams and controls; component parts; finishes; dimensions;

and required clearances.

B. Modify manufacturer's standard schematic drawings and diagrams to supplement standard information and to provide information specifically applicable to the Work. Delete information not applicable.

1.08 SAMPLES

A. Submit full range of manufacturer's standard finishes except when more restrictive requirements are specified, indicating colors, textures, and patterns, for Owner selection.

B. Submit samples to illustrate functional characteristics of products, including parts and attachments.

C. Approved samples that may be used in the Work are indicated in the Specification section.

D. Label each sample with identification required for transmittal letter.

E. Provide field samples of finishes at Project, at location acceptable to Engineer or Owner as required by individual Specifications section. Install each sample complete and finished.

Acceptable finishes in place may be retained in completed work.

F. Accepted samples shall establish the standards by which the completed Work will be judged.

1.09 MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATES

A. Prior to delivery to the project site, furnish an Affidavit of Compliance certified by the equipment manufacturer that the equipment and appurtenances furnished comply with all applicable provisions of applicable referenced standards and these Specifications.

B. Do not deliver equipment to job site until Affidavit of Compliance has been submitted and accepted by the Consultant.

1.10 REQUESTS

If there are any questions about interpretations of plans, specifications or Contract Documents, the Contractor may submit a written request for information or a request for clarification to the Engineer.

1.11 RESUBMITTAL

A. Make resubmittals under procedures specified for initial submittals; identify changes made since previous submittal.

B. Identify resubmittal as a resubmittal and reference previous submittal.

C. Identify changes made since previous submittal.

01330-4 SUBMITTALS

1.12 DISTRIBUTION

A. Distribute reproductions of shop drawings, copies of product data, samples, substitutions, and other submittals which bear Engineer's review stamp, to job site file, Record Documents file, subcontractors, suppliers, and other entities requiring information.

B. Instruct recipients to promptly report any inability to comply with provisions.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (not used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (not used)

01410-1 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01410

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Requirements and procedures for obtaining permits complying with permits and compliance with all regulatory requirements.

1.02 PERMITS

A. Contractor will obtain Collier County, State and Federal permits where applicable, including but not limited to, building permits, South Florida Water Management District dewatering permits, right-of-way permits, burning permits, tree removal permits, excavation permits, demolition permits and Florida Dept. of Environmental Protection NPDES Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan.

B. The Contractor must file a Notice of Intent with the DEP a minimum of 48 hours prior to start of construction if required.

C. Contractor shall schedule and document all inspections and re-inspections (if needed) required by permitting agencies.

D. Documents:

1. As required, the Engineer will furnish signed and sealed sets of Contract Documents for permit applications.

2. Contractor shall furnish copies of permits obtained by the Contractor. Forward copies of permits to the Engineer prior to commencement of work requiring permits.

1.03 CODES AND ORDINANCES

A. Codes applicable to this project include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Standard building codes as applicable.

2. Title 29, Part 1926, Construction Safety and Health Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA), including all changes and amendments thereto.

3. Title 29, Part 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards, Code of Federal Regulations (OSHA), including all changes and amendments thereto.

4. Accessibility Requirements Manual, Department of Community Affairs, Florida Board of Building Codes and Standards.

5. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 1990 36 CFR Part 1191 Architectural and Transportation Barriers Compliance Requirements.

6. NFPA 101 Life Safety Code, Latest Edition.

7. NFPA Standard Fire Prevention Codes as applicable, Latest Editions.

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8. State Fire Marshal's Uniform Fire Safety Rules.

9. National and State of Florida Electrical Codes and Regulations.

B. All materials and workmanship shall be confirmed to local city or county ordinances.

C. If there is a conflict in regulations, codes, or regulations and codes, the more stringent requirements shall govern.

3.01 VERIFICATION AND CONFORMANCE

A. Conform to all requirements of all permits.

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01420-1 REFERENCE STANDARDS

SECTION 01420

REFERENCE STANDARDS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Description of reference standards and requirements relative to reference standards.

1.02 QUALITY CONTROL

For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or Federal Standards, comply with requirements of the standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

1.03 REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

A. The date of reference publications shall be the latest in effect at the time of the award of Contract.

B. Reporting and resolving discrepancies relative to reference publications shall be as specified in the General Conditions and Division 1 of the specifications.

C. Document precedence shall be as specified in the General Conditions.

1.04 SCHEDULE OF STANDARDS ORGANIZATIONS

AA Aluminum Association

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer's Association

AAN American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ACI American Concrete Institute

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association

AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturer's Association, Inc.

AGC Associated General Contractors of America

AGMA American Gear Manufacturer's Association

AHDGA American Hot Dip Galvanizers Association

AI Asphalt Institute

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AIA American Institute of Architects

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

AMCA Air Moving and Conditioning Association

ANSI American National Standards Institute

APA American Plywood Association

API American Petroleum Institute

APHA American Public Health Association

APWA American Public Works Association

AREA American Railway Engineering Association

ASA Acoustical Society of America

ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers

ASLE American Society of Lubricating Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASMM Architectural Sheet Metal Manual

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWPA American Wood-Preservers' Association

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute

AWWA American Water Works Association

AWS American Welding Society

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturer's Association

CMA Concrete Masonry Association

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

01420-3 REFERENCE STANDARDS

DEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection

DIPRA Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

EIA Electronic Industries Association

EJCDC Engineers' Joint Contract Documents Committee

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

ETL Electrical Test Laboratories

FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

FS Federal Specification General Services Administration Specification and Consumer Information Distribution Section (WFSIS)

HI Hydraulic Institute

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers

IES Illuminating Engineering Society

IMIAC International Masonry Industry All-Weather Council

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

ISA Instrument Society of America

ISO International Organization for Standardization

MBMA Metal Building Manufacturer's Association

MTI Marine Testing Institute

NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers

NACE National Association of Corrosion Engineers

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NEC National Electric Code

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NRCA National Roofing Contractor's Association

01420-4 REFERENCE STANDARDS

OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Federal Department of Labor

PCA Portland Cement Association

SBC Standard Building Code

SDI Steel Door Institute

SJI Steel Joist Institute

SMACCNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

WEF Water Environment Federation

MATERIALS TESTING

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SECTION 01430

MATERIALS TESTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SECTION INCLUDES

Requirements and procedures for independent testing laboratory services for concrete, soils compaction and other testing as may be required by the Contract Documents.

1.02 REFERENCES

A. ANSI/ASTM Standards

1. ANSI/ASTM D3740 Practice for Evaluation of Agencies Engaged in Testing and/or Inspection of Soil and Rock as Used in Engineering Design and Construction

2. ANSI/ASTM E329 Practice for Inspection and Testing Agencies for Concrete, Steel, Bituminous Materials as Used in Construction

1.03 SELECTION AND PAYMENT

A. The Contractor shall employ services of an independent testing laboratory to perform required inspection and testing.

B. Employment of testing laboratory shall in no way relieve Contractor of obligation to perform work in accordance with requirements of Contract Documents.

1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Standards: Comply with requirements of ANSI/ASTM E329 and ANSI/ASTM D3740.

B. Laboratory: Authorized to operate in State of Florida.

C. Laboratory Staff: Maintain a full time Registered Professional Engineer on staff to review services.

D. Testing Equipment: Calibrated at reasonable intervals with devices of accuracy traceable to either National Bureau of Standards (NBS) Standards or accepted values of natural physical constants.

1.05 LABORATORY RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Test samples submitted by Contractor.

B. Provide qualified personnel at site. Cooperate with County and Contractor in performance of services.

C. Perform specified inspection, sampling, and testing of products in accordance with specified standards.

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D. Ascertain compliance of materials and mixes with requirements of Contract Documents.

E. Promptly notify Engineer, County and Contractor of observed irregularities or non-conformance of Work or products.

F. Perform additional inspections and tests required by Engineer or County.

G. Attend preconstruction conferences and progress meetings as appropriate.

1.06 LABORATORY REPORTS

A. After each inspection and test, the laboratory shall promptly submit three (3) copies of laboratory report to Engineer, Contractor and County.

B. Report shall include:

1. Date issued,

2. Project title and number,

3. Name of inspector or technician,

4. Date and time of sampling or inspection,

5. Identification of product and Specifications section,

6. Location in the Project,

7. Type of inspection or test,

8. Date of test,

9. Results of tests,

10. Conformance with Contract Documents.

C. When requested by Engineer, provide interpretation of test results.

1.08 LIMITS ON TESTING LABORATORY AUTHORITY

A. Laboratory may not release, revoke, alter, or enlarge on requirements of Contract Documents.

B. Laboratory may not approve or accept any portion of the Work.

C. Laboratory may not assume any duties of Contractor.

D. Laboratory has no authority to stop the Work.

1.09 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Deliver to laboratory, at designated location, adequate samples of proposed materials that require testing, along with proposed design data as required.

B. Cooperate with laboratory personnel and provide access to the Work.

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C. Provide incidental labor and facilities to provide access to Work to be tested, to obtain and handle samples at the site or at source of products to be tested, to facilitate tests and inspections, storage and curing of test samples.

D. Notify Engineer and laboratory 24 hours prior to expected time for operations requiring inspection and testing services.

E. Pay for all testing services.

1.10 SCHEDULE OF INSPECTIONS AND TESTS

As specified in the Contract.

QUALITY CONTROL

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SECTION 01450

QUALITY CONTROL

Requirements to ensure that the products and installation meet industry standards, manufacturers requirements and government regulations and ordinances.

1.02 GENERAL QUALITY CONTROL

A. The Contractor shall maintain quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce work of specified quality.

B. Public Inspection: The Contractor shall inform the Engineer and local authorities, such as building and plumbing inspectors, Fire Marshall, OSHA inspectors, and others, in order that they may approve all required work and witness all required tests for foundations, piping, plumbing, fire protection systems, pressure vessels, safety systems, electrical systems and other systems requiring regulatory authority inspections to obtain all required permits and certificates.

C. Site Inspection: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions in the field and shall continuously check field conditions during construction.

D. Sampling and Testing: The Engineer reserves the right to take samples and make independent tests to verify that the Work meets the requirements of the specifications.

1.03 RIGHT OF REJECTION

A. Engineer shall have the right, at all times and places, to reject any articles or materials to be furnished hereunder which, in any respect, fail to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents, regardless of whether the defects in such articles or materials are detected at the point of manufacture or after installation. If the Engineer or its representative, through an oversight or otherwise, has accepted materials or Work which is defective or which is contrary to the Contract Documents, such materials, no matter in what stage or condition of manufacture, delivery, or erection, may be subsequently rejected.

B. The Contractor shall promptly remove rejected articles or materials from the site of the Work after notification of rejection.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS

2.01 MANUFACTURERS' CERTIFICATES

Submit manufacturer's certificate that product meets or exceeds specified requirements as specified in Section 01600 – Material and Equipment and Section 01750 – Testing and Startup.

QUALITY CONTROL

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2.02 MATERIALS TESTING

The Contractor shall employ the services of an independent, testing laboratory to perform inspections, tests, and other services as specified in Section 01430 – Materials Testing. The Contractor's responsibilities are described in Section 01430.

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 MANUFACTURERS' INSTRUCTIONS

Comply with instructions in full detail, including each step in sequence. Should instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Engineer before proceeding.

3.02 WORKMANSHIP

A. Comply with industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

B. Comply with all local, state and federal regulations and ordinances.

C. Perform work by persons qualified to produce workmanship of specified quality.

D. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration and rocking.

3.03 MANUFACTURERS’ FIELD SERVICES

A. When specified in the individual product section, require manufacturer or manufacturer’s representative to provide qualified personnel to observe field conditions; conditions of surfaces and installation; quality of workmanship; start-up, testing, adjustment, and balance of equipment as applicable; and to make appropriate recommendations.

B. The extent of the manufacturer’s field services shall be as specified in the individual product specification sections.

COLOR AUDIO VIDEO PRECONSTRUCTION RECORD

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SECTION 01470

COLOR AUDIO-VIDEO PRECONSTRUCTION RECORD

1.01 SCOPE

Prior to commencing overall work, the Contractor shall take a continuous color audio-video digital recording of the Project site to serve as a record of pre-construction conditions. At each stage of construction, additional video recording of specific work areas shall be required.

1.02 APPROVAL

No construction shall begin prior to review and approval by Engineer of the video recording covering overall construction area and specific work areas. The Engineer shall have authority to reject all or any portion of the recording not conforming to specifications and order that it be done again 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. Recordings shall not be made more than 60 days prior to construction in any area. All recordings and written records shall become property of the County.

Prior to video recording, there will be a meeting between Engineer, Contractor and electrographer.

1.03 PROFESSIONAL ELECTROGRAPHERS

Engage the services of a professional electrographer. The color audio-video recording shall be prepared by a responsible commercial firm known to be skilled and regularly engaged in the business of preconstruction color audio-video documentation. The electrographer shall furnish to Engineer a list of names and addresses of two references that electrographer has performed color audio-video recording for projects of a similar nature.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 AUDIO-VIDEO

Audio-video recording shall be electronically transmitted.