252761MN_FDOT_Specifications_Package_UPC_for_Transit_Shelter_&_Shelter_Pad_Installation_12-29-25.pdf

FDOT

SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE

Date:

PREPARED BY:

SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE

Unit Price Contract (UPC) for

Transit Shelter & Shelter Pad Installation

The FY 2024-25 Edition of the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications is revised as follows:

I hereby certify that this specifications package has been properly prepared by me, or under my responsible charge.

This item has been digitally signed and sealed on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.

Signature and Seal:

Date:

State of Florida, Professional Engineer, License No:

Firm Name:

Firm Address:

City, State, Zip Code:

Pages:

SECTION PAGE NUMBER

SPECIAL PROVISIONS 5

BITUMINOUS MATERIAL ADJUSTMENT

ALLOWANCES 5

TIME RESTRICTIONS 5

COMMUNITY NOTICES 5

TWO PARTY SURVEY CREW 5

DEFINITIONS & TERMS (GENERAL) 5

DEFINITIONS & TERMS (DEFINITIONS) 5

PERFORMANCE & PAYMENT BOND 6

AUDIT OF CONTRACTORS RECORDS 6

COST SAVINGS INITIATIVE 6

PLANS AND WORKING DRAWINGS (SCHEDULE

OF SUBMITTALS) 6

PLANS AND WORKING DRAWING (PROCESSING

OF SHOP DRAWINGS) 6

PROSECUTION OF WORK 6

SUBMISSION OF WORKING SCHEDULE 6

COMPUTATION OF CONTRACT TIME (DATE OF

BEGINNING OF CONTRACT) 6

WARRANTY AND GUARANTY PROVISIONS 7

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

(COUNTY SPECIFIC

REQUIREMENTS) 8

SURVEYING AND AS-BUILT SURVEYS 9

PROJECT SIGNS 9

MOBILIZATION 10

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 11

CLEARING AND GRUBBING 11

DEPARTMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR 12

SECTION PAGE NUMBER

SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL

SPECIAL PROVISIONS 13

GOPHER TORTOISE EXCAVATION AND

PROTECTION 14

PERVIOUS PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

PAVEMENT 15

CONCRETE BUMPER GUARDS 20

BOLLARDS 21

LANDSCAPING 22

THIS COMPLETES THIS SPECIFICATIONS PACKAGE 27

SPECIAL

PROVISIONS

1. BITUMINOUS MATERIAL ADJUSTMENT ALLOWANCES: The Contractor shall be aware that an allowance for a bituminous adjustment on pay items 334 and 337 will be incorporated into individual work assignments. This allowance is for bituminous payment adjustments and shall be paid in accordance with the GENERAL PROVISIONS

SUBARTICLE 9-2.1.2.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. SP-1 Bituminous Material Adjustment, Allowance - LS

2. TIME RESTRICTIONS: Any time restrictions for individual work assignments shall be written into the work assignment documents. Contractor and County will endeavor to coordinate the needs of time restrictions (lane closures, schools, etc.) in order to limit impacts to surrounding residents and/or businesses. The County will be responsible for performing lane closure analysis prior to finalizing individual work assignments to assure construction will not be delayed.

3. COMMUNITY NOTICES: Any need for Community noticing for individual work assignments shall be written into the work assignment documents. In such cases, the Contractor shall notice all adjacent properties prior to any work beginning by placing door hangers, provided by the County, at least 24 hours prior to but no earlier than 3 workdays prior to any construction activities. Contractor’s failure to distribute the notices as outlined above shall result in an immediate suspension of work. The Contractor will not be granted additional days or given monetary compensation for this suspension.

4. TWO PARTY SURVEY CREW:

Any need for survey services not included under SS-57 Surveying and As-Built Survey but are required by a 2-person survey crew as shown in the work assignment, shall per paid by the hour. The hourly costs will include all equipment, materials and labor.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 57-8-SP1, Construction stakeout, 2 Person Crew - HR

SECTION I GENERAL PROVISIONS are revised as follows:

ARTICLE 1-1, Add new paragraph after last:

The scope for each Work Assignment under this Contract shall constitute a Project.

ARTICLE 1-3, Definition for Substantial Completion is further defined as follows:

SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. The date when the Work is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Project or specific portions of the Project can be utilized for the purpose intended. For this Contract, sufficiently completed shall be defined per each work assignment and may include, but are not limited to: all lanes for all roadways are open for vehicular traffic as designed, all sidewalks are accessible as designed, all lighting equipment is installed and operating as designed, all signalization equipment is installed and operating as designed, all bridge components have been constructed as designed, etc. In no case shall Substantial Completion be given without the submittal of preliminary as-built drawings which shall contain all information as required by Sarasota County Standard Specification 57.

ARTICLE 2-13 Add the following:

A separate bond is required only when the individual Work Assignment is $200,000.00 or greater.

ARTICLE 2-14 Deleted first paragraph and replaced with the following:

Upon execution of each Work Assignment, the County reserves the right to conduct an audit of the Contractor’s records pertaining to the individual Work Assignment. The County or its representatives may conduct an audit, or audits, at any time prior to final payment, or thereafter pursuant to 5-13. The County may also require submittal of the records from either the Contractor, its subcontractor(s), or both. As the County deems necessary, records include all books of account, supporting documents, and papers pertaining to the cost of performance of the Work Assignment work.

SUBARTICLE 4-3.9 Deleted in its entirety. No Cost Saving Initiative Proposals shall be considered on Work Assignments.

SUBARTICLE 5-1.4.3 Delete and replaced with the following:

5-1.4.3 Schedule of Submittals: Prepare and submit a schedule of submittals that identifies the work for which shop drawings apply. For each planned submittal, define the type, and approximate number of drawings or other documents that are included and the planned submittal date, considering the processing requirements herein. Submit the schedule of submittals within 14 days of issuance of a Purchase Order and prior to submission of any shop drawings. Coordinate subsequent submittals with construction schedules to allow sufficient time for review, approval, and re-submittal as necessary.

SUBARTICLE 5-1.4.6.1 Delete the fourth paragraph and replace with the following:

Schedule the submission of shop drawings to allow for a 7-day review period. The review period commences upon receipt of the valid submittal or valid re-submittal and terminates upon the transmittal of the submittal back to the Contractor. A valid submittal includes all the minimum requirements outlined in 5-1.4.4.

SUBARTICLE 8-3.1 Delete and replaced with the following:

8-3.1 Compliance With Time Requirements: Commence work in accordance with the accepted work schedule and provide sufficient labor, materials and equipment to complete the work within the time limit(s) set forth in the Work Assignment. Should the Contractor fail to furnish sufficient and suitable equipment, forces, and materials, as necessary to prosecute the work in accordance with the required schedule, the Engineer may withhold approval of all pay applications that are, or may become due, or suspend the work until the Contractor corrects such deficiencies.

SUBARTICLE 8-3.2 Delete first paragraph and replaced with the following:

Within 14 Calendar Days after issuance of the Purchase Order or at the preconstruction conference, whichever is earlier, submit to the Engineer a work progress schedule for the Project in Microsoft Project or the County’s EDMS, as determined by the Engineer. However, if the Work Assignment duration is 120 Calendar Days or less to Final Acceptance, a simple bar chart schedule is acceptable. The Engineer will review and respond to the Contractor within 15 Calendar Days of receipt.

SUBARTICLE 8-7.2 Deleted and replaced with the following:

8-7.2 Date of Beginning of Contract Time: The date on which Contract Time begins is either (1) the date specified on the County-issued Notice to Proceed, or (2) 21 days after issuance of a Purchase Order for the individual Work Assignment, whichever is earlier.

ADD SECTION 10-WARRANTY AND GUARANTY PROVISIONS

If, within one year after the date of Final Acceptance of the Work or designated portion thereof, the County determines that any of the Work is not incompliance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall promptly correct such non-compliant Work after receipt of written notice from the County. This obligation shall survive Final Acceptance of the Work and termination of the Contract. The County shall give such notice promptly after discovery of the condition.

This provision does not limit the warranty requirements provided elsewhere in this Contract.

SUPPLEMENTAL

SPECIFICATIONS

SCSS 57 SURVEYING AND AS-BUILT SURVEYING The following Sections are Expanded:

57-7 Certified Final As-built Plans “Certified Final As-built Plans” will be in accordance with item 57-7 under Sarasota County Standard Specification SCSS 57, but the unit of payment will be “Hourly Rate” (HR), instead of “Lump Sum” (LS).

57-8-SP1 Construction Stakeout.

Surveying control points will not be furnished by the County. The Contractor shall employ a Florida-licensed Professional Land Surveyor, satisfactory to the County, to lay out the work from the property corners, benchmarks, grades, dimensions, points, and lines noted on the plans, established at the site or supplied by the County. All work of every description shall be laid out and checked by the Contractor who will be solely responsible for its correctness.

The work may be checked by the County, and, in case of discrepancy, his decision shall be final. The Contractor shall install and maintain throughout the construction period, station boards every 100’ on both sides of the roadway or project area to define the right-of-way.

In addition, all survey monuments and benchmarks that may be disturbed during construction shall be referenced and replaced by the Contractor. All monuments and benchmarks disturbed or destroyed by the Contractor or any of his forces through accident or negligence shall be replaced by a Florida licensed professional land surveyor at the Contractor’s expense.

57-8 Method of Measurement.

57-8-SP1 Construction Stakeout. When direct payment is provided in the Contract, the quantity to be paid will be at an Hourly Rate to perform the work.

57-8 Basis of Payment.

57-8-SP1 Construction Stakeout. Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Specification including, but not limited to labor, professional services, equipment, incidental materials, devices, and operations needed to complete the work as specified herein and on the plans.

57-7.7 Payment Items: Payment will be made under:

Item No. 57-7 Certified Final As-built Plans – HR Item No. 57-8-SP1 Construction Stakeout – HR

SCSS 98 Project Signs

98-1 Description.

Furnish and install project signs at locations indicated in the plans. Furnish one copy of the shop drawing to the Engineer for approval before manufacturing the project signs.

98-2 Materials.

98-2.1 General: Meet the material requirements shown below and any additional requirements which the plans might show.

98-2.2 Posts: Use aluminum tubing materials meeting the general provisions of Section 965 for all single column ground signs.

98-2.3 Panels: All sign panels shall be aluminum unless otherwise shown in the Plans. Sheets and plates for sign panels shall meet the requirements of ASTM B209, Aluminum Association Alloy 6061-T6, 5154-H38 or 5052-H38. Sign panels for single column ground mounted signs shall utilize aluminum plate with a minimum thickness of 0.08 inches. All panels shall have rounded corners.

98-2.4 Sheeting: Use Type XI sheeting that meet the material and process requirements of Section 994.

98-2.5 Project Sign Content: Sign template to be provided by the Engineer.

Update the template with project specific information and submit as a shop drawing. Relationship of lettering size will be similar to that depicted. The background shall be white. Seasons are defined as:

Winter = December, January, February Spring = March, April, May Summer = June, July, August Fall = September, October, November

98-2.6 Surtax Sign Content: When a project is funded with County surtax funds, additional signage will be required. The signage is designated as a “Surtax Sign” and is in addition to the project sign. The Surtax Sign template will be provided by the Engineer. Relationship of lettering size will be similar to that depicted on the Surtax Sign Template.

98-3 Construction Requirements.

98-3.1 General: Project signs remain the property of the Contractor for the duration of the project and shall be maintained by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Project signs may need to be relocated due to conflicts during construction, at no additional cost to the County.

Upon completion of the project, and with the permission of the Engineer, remove and dispose of the sign and supports, and restore the site to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Surtax Sign(s) are to be removed and returned upon completion of the project.

98-3.2 Installation: Install project signposts as depicted in FDOT Standard Plans 700-010.

98-4 Method of Measurement: The quantities to be paid for will be the number of project signs, furnished and installed.

98-5 Basis of Payment: Price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing and installing all materials necessary to complete the signs in accordance with the details shown in the plans, including sign panels complete with sheeting, painting, and message, signposts and supports, footings, excavation, etc., and all other work specified in this Section, including all incidentals necessary for the complete item.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 98-1 Project Sign, Furnish and Install – per each.

Item No. 98-2 Project Surtax Sign, Furnish and Install – per each.

Item No. 98-2 Project Surtax Sign, Install – per each.

SECTION 101 MOBILIZATION

ARTICLE 101-2 Basis of Payment, add the following:

SUBARTICLE 101.2.1: For Work Assignments, Mobilization will be in accordance with Standard Specification 101, but the Basis of Payment will be divided into three categories depending on the total dollar amount of each Work Assignment.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 101-1-SP1 Mobilization (Work Assignment Total less $100,000 - EA) Item No. 101-1-SP2 Mobilization (Work Assignment Total between $100,001 & $200,000 -

EA)

Item No. 101-1-SP3 Mobilization (Work Assignment Total greater than $200,0001) - EA Item No. 101-1-SP4 Mobilization, Night Work includes Portable Lighting – EA

SECTION 102 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

SUBARTICLE 102-2.3 Commercial Materials for Driveway Maintenance, delete and replace with the following:

Provide materials of the type typically used for base, (Optional Base Groups

1-6) including reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) material and having stability and drainage properties that will provide a firm surface under wet conditions.

Add the following SUBARTICLE 102-4.1 Traffic Control Plan-Work Assignment.

When requested, prepare a Traffic Control Plan (TCP) in conformance with the current version of the FDOT’s Design Manual. Indicate in the plan a TCP for each phase of activities. Take responsibility for identifying and assessing any potential impacts to utility facilities caused by the work and the implementation of the TCP. Notify the Engineer in writing of any such potential impacts to utilities.

Approval of the TCP does not relieve the direct or indirect responsibility for any and all utility impacts, costs, delays or damages resulting from initiated changes in the design or construction activities from those in the original Contract Specifications, Design Plans (including TCPs) or other Contract Documents and which effect a change in utility work different from that shown in the Utility Plans, joint project agreements or utility relocation schedules.

The County reserves the right to reject any proposed TCP. Obtain written approval of the TCP before beginning work. Any modification to the approved TCP requires written approval. Changes will be allowed is an emergency situation without proper documentation.

Add the following SUBARTICLE 102-4.2 Traffic Control Plan (TCP) (Signed and Sealed by PE). Depending on the complexity of the Work Assignment, a signed and sealed TCP may be required, meeting 102-4.1.

Submit the signed and sealed TCP to the Engineer for approval. Do not begin work until the TCP has been approved.

SUBARTICLE 102-13.22 Basis of Payment, is expanded by the following.

Item No. 102-1-SP1 Maintenance of Traffic – DA Item No. 102-4-SP1 Traffic Control Plan Work Assignment – EA Item No. 102-4-SP2 Traffic Control Plan Signed and Sealed by PE Work Assignment – EA Item No. 102-74-9 Channelizing Devices – Traffic Cones –

ED

SECTION 110 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

SUBARTICLE 110-3.5 Tree Removal, is expanded to add the following:

All trees including nuisance and exotics plant species with DBH greater than 4” shall be paid under tree removal pay item.

SUBARTICLE 110-11.4 Removal of Existing Concrete, is expanded to add the following:

All pavement including removal driveways and sidewalks in the clearing and grubbing limits will be paid for under the removal of existing concrete pay item.

All existing structures to be removed in the clearing and grubbing limits will be paid for under the removal of existing concrete pay item.

SUBARTICLE 110-12.1.1.1 Lump Sum Payment, is expanded to add the following: Payment for clearing and grubbing when the area is less than 1 acre, the unit will be “Each” (EA).

SUBARTICLE 110-12.1.1.2 Lump Sum Payment, is expanded to add the following: Payment for clearing and grubbing when the area is greater than 1 acre, the unit will be “Acre” (AC).

SUBARTICLE 110-12.8 Payment Items, is expanded to add the following:

Item No. 110-1-SP1 Clearing & Grubbing minimum charge (less than 1 acre) – EA Item No. 110-1-SP2 Clearing & Grubbing (greater than 1 acre) – AC

SECTION 603-7 DEPARTMENT – FURNISHED EQUIPMENT INSTALLED BY THE

CONTRACTOR

ARTICLE 603-7, is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:

603-7 County – Furnished Equipment Installed by the Contractor Where the work assignment includes installation of County-furnished equipment, the County will turn over such equipment to the Contractor when the construction progress allows or as designated in the work assignment. The County will test and certify the equipment to be in proper condition and ready to use and will bear the costs of correcting any defects in the equipment prior to pick-up by the Contractor.

The Engineer will coordinate the pick-up and installation of the equipment. Maintain the equipment in proper operational condition after pickup at no cost to the County, until either final acceptance or the equipment is returned to the County.

Add the following SECTION 603-7 Basis of Payment. Price and payment will be full compensation for all work associated with the installation of the traffic control signals and devices specified in the work assignment including the transportation of the equipment from the County facility to the project site(s), and all acceptance testing required to meet the specific traffic control devices to be installed. Payment will be made by the hour.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 603-7-1 Traffic control signals and devices, Installation only, Supervisor - HR Item No. 603-7-2 Traffic control signals and devices, Installation only, Skilled Labor - HR Item No. 603-7-3 Traffic control signals and devices, Installation only, Nonskilled Labor - HR

SUPPLEMENTAL

TECHNICAL

SPECIAL

PROVISIONS

SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIAL PROVISION

SECTION T120

GOPHER TORTOISE EXCAVATION AND PROTECTION

T120-1 General.

Assist the Engineer and authorized Gopher Tortoise Agent (GTA) as directed in the excavation and removal of known gopher tortoise(s) and burrow(s) within the construction limits, prior to mobilization.

T120-2 Construction Methods.

T120-1.1: General: Limited clearing is allowed only in order to access the tortoise(s) and burrow(s).

T120-1.2: Equipment: Provide excavation equipment with operator. Excavator shall be small in size and be equipped smooth-edged bucket that lacks teeth for excavation.

Provide a square edged hand shovel. Use extreme caution during excavation of burrows to prevent any harm to tortoises.

T120-1.3 Excavation: Burrow excavation is not complete until the burrow terminus is reached. The excavation area is back filled for safety once the burrow terminus is reached, and all tortoises and commensal species are removed.

Install silt fences immediately after removal of tortoise(s). Maintain and adjust silt fencing within the limits of gopher tortoise activities to exclude tortoise from entering the area(s) that has been cleared.

Should an unknown gopher tortoise burrow be found within the project limits during construction activities, all work shall immediately cease, and the Engineer shall be notified.

Do not resume work until notice is given by the Engineer.

T120-3 Method of Measurement.

The quantities to be paid will be the number of burrows excavated to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

T120-4 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing and installing all materials necessary to complete the excavation, and backfilling excavated areas within the gopher tortoise burrow as directed by the Engineer. Work includes labor, material, equipment, any specials, or incidentals needed for excavation. Payment for the excavation of gopher tortoise burrow(s) is for the actual quantity of burrow(s) excavated as approved by the Engineer.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 120-1-TP Excavate Gopher Tortoise Burrow – EA

SUPPLEMENTAL TECHNICAL SPECIAL PROVISION

SECTION T350

PERVIOUS PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT

T350-1 Description.

Construct pervious portland cement concrete pavement in one course, on a prepared subgrade. The Engineer may require a demonstration of equipment and paving operations.

If any uncontrolled cracks appear during the life of the Work Assignment, remove and replace the cracked concrete at no expense to the County. Investigate and implement immediate effective solutions to eliminate further cracks, in consultation with, and subject to the approval of the Engineer.

T350-2 Materials.

Meet the requirements of ASTM C1688 and ACI 522.1-13 Part 2.2.

T350-3 Production, Mixing and Delivery.

Meet the requirements of ACI 522.1-13 Part 3.4.

T350- 4 Quality Control.

T350-4.1 General:

Perform QC activities to ensure materials, methods, techniques, personnel, procedures and processes utilized during production meet the specified requirements.

Accept the responsibility for QC inspections on all phases of work. Ensure all materials and workmanship incorporated into the project meet the requirements of the Work.

T350-4.2 Pervious Concrete Design Mix: Provide pervious concrete that has been produced in accordance with ASTM C1688, in a uniform mass free from balls and lumps.

T350-4.3 Delivery Certification: Ensure that an electronic delivery ticket is furnished with each batch of pervious concrete before unloading at the placement site. The delivery ticket may be proprietary software or in the form of an electronic spreadsheet but shall be printed.

T350-5 Equipment.

T350-5.1 General: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-3.1

T350-5.2 Slip-Form Paver: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-3.2

T350-5.3 Device for Application of Membrane Curing Compound: Meet the requirements of 350-3.4.

T350-5.4 Equipment for Paving Small or Narrow Areas: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-3.5.

T350-5.5 Hand Finishing Tools: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-3.6.

T350-6 Subgrade Preparation.

Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-4.

T350-7 Setting Forms.

T350-7.1 General: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-5.1.

T350-7.2 Tamping: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-5.2.

T350-7.3 Advance Preparation of Forms: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-5.3.

T350-7.4 Cleaning Forms: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-5.4.

T350-8 Protection from Weather.

Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 400-7.1 when placing concrete. When rain appears imminent, stop all paving operations, and cover the surface of the unhardened concrete with protective covering.

T350-9 Placement of Reinforcement.

T350-9.1 General: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-7.1.

T350-9.2 Welded Wire Reinforcement: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications

350-7.2.

T350-9.3 Bars: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-7.3.

T350-10 Placing Concrete.

T350-10.1 Distribution: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-8.1.

T350-10.2 Use of Spreader: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-8.2.

T350-10.3 Placement Widths: Meet the requirement of Standard Specifications 350-8.3.

T350-10.4 Consolidation Along Forms and Joints: Sparingly consolidate concrete against and along the faces of all forms, and along the full length on both sides of all joint assemblies.

T350-10.5 Slip-Form Paver: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-8.5.

T350-11 Striking-off, Consolidating, and Finishing Concrete.

T350-11.1 General Requirements: Immediately after placing the concrete, strikeoff, and finish it to produce a finished pavement in accordance with the cross-section, width, and surface finish required by the Work Assignment Plans. Perform the sequence of operations as follows:

strike-off; screeding; floating; removal of laitance; straight edging; and final surface finish. Except as specified, perform strike-off, screeding, and floating by the machine method.

Use equipment that is fully and accurately adjustable to produce a pavement meeting project requirements. Use equipment that is capable of operating in a consistent and smooth manner under all conditions of use.

As soon as possible after screeding while the concrete is plastic, correct all flaws such as cavities, blemishes, marks, or scratches that will not be removed by plaining. Provide a concrete surface true to grade, cross slope and superelevation, and free of irregularities. If the Engineer permits adding water to assist the finishing operations, apply water as a fog spray by means of approved spray equipment.

T350-11.2 Machine Method: Operate the machine over each area of pavement as few times and at such intervals as is necessary to leave a surface of uniform texture. Avoid excessive operation over a particular area.

Perform strike-off and finishing in a manner such as to avoid damage to, or misalignment of, joint assemblies, reinforcing steel, dowels, and other embedded items. Smooth the surface of the concrete and remove the excess mortar from the surface. Carry a small amount of mortar ahead of the float device as it moves on the surface of the concrete. Operate the machine over the surface of the concrete as many times as required to obtain an acceptable surface, meeting the requirements specified herein. Discard excess mortar beyond the edge of the slab.

T350-11.3 Hand Methods:

T350-11.3.1 Conditions under which Allowed: Meet the requirements of Standard

Specifications 350-9.3.1.

T350-11.3.2 Strike-off and Screeding: Meet the requirements of Standard

Specifications 350-9.3.2.

T350-11.3.3 Floating: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-9.3.4.

T350-12 Final Finish.

T350-12.1 Finishing: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-10.1.

T350-12.2 Edging: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-10.2.

T350-13 Curing.

T350-13.1 General: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-11.1.

T350-13.2 White-Pigmented Curing Compound: Meet the requirements of Standard

Specifications 350-11.2.

T350-13.3 Burlap Mats: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-11.3.

T350-13.4 Removal of Forms: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-11.4.

T350-14 Joints.

T350-14.1 General: Construct joints at the locations and in accordance with the details shown in the Design Standards, Index Nos. 305 and 306 and the Plans.

T350-14.2 Longitudinal Joints:

T350-14.2.1 Longitudinal Construction Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.2.1.

T350-14.2.2 Longitudinal Lane-tie Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.2.2.

T350-14.2.3 Tie Bars and Bolt Assemblies: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.2.3.

T350-14.3 Transverse Joints:

T350-14.3.1 Transverse Construction Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.3.1.

T350-14.3.2 Transverse Contraction Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.3.2.

T350-14.3.3 Transverse Expansion Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.3.3.

T350-14.4 Load-Transfer Devices: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350- 12.4.

T350-14.5 Expansion Joints Around Structures:

T350-14.5.1 Expansion Joints at Manholes, Meter Boxes and other Projections:

Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.5.1.

T350-14.5.2 Bridge Approach Expansion Joints: Construct in accordance with Design Standards, Index No. 306.

T350-14.6 Cleaning Joints and Cracks:

T350-14.6.1 Cleaning Joints in New Pavement: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.6.1 T350-14.6.1.1 Sawed Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350 12.6.1.1.

T350-14.6.1.2 Non-Sawed Joints: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.6.1.2.

T350-14.6.2 Cleaning Joints in Existing Pavement: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-12.6.2.

T350-14.7 Sealing Joints and Cracks: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications

350-12.7.

350-14.7.1 Hot-Poured Type Sealant: Meet the requirements of Standard

Specifications 350-12.7.1.

350-14.7.2 Low Modulus Silicone Sealant: Meet the requirements of Standard

Specifications 350-12.7.2.

T350-15 Surface Requirements.

Produce, by grinding in accordance with Section 352, a pavement surface that is true to grade and uniform in appearance with a longitudinal line type texture.

T350-16 Thickness Determinations.

T350-16.1 General: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-14.1.

T350-16.1.1 Core Borings: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350 14.1.1.

T350-16.1.2 Non-destructive Testing: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-14.1.2.

T350-16.2 Method of Calculating Average Thickness: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-14.2.

T350-17 Deficient Thickness.

T350-17.1 General: Meet the requirements to Standard Specifications 350-15.1.

T350-17.2 Deficient Pavement Requiring Removal: Meet the requirements to Standard

Specifications 350-15.2.

T350-17.3 Deficient Pavement Left in Place: Meet the requirements to Standard

Specifications 350-15.3.

T350-17.4 Additional Borings: Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-15.4.

T350-18 Opening Pavement to Traffic.

Meet the requirements of Standard Specifications 350-16.

T350-10 Method of Measurement.

T350-19.1 Concrete Pavement: The quantities to be paid for will be the plan quantity, in square yards, of pervious cement concrete pavement and of reinforced cement concrete pavement, omitting any areas not allowed for payment under the provisions of Standard Specifications 350-15.3 and adjusted for average thickness as provided herein. For purposes of payment, the average thickness of pavement will determine the final pay quantities for this pavement as follows:

The area of pavement represented by the difference between the calculated average thickness and the specified thickness will be converted into equivalent square yards of specified thickness pavement, and the quantity thereby obtained will be added to, or deducted from, the quantity of pavement to be paid for, subject to the limitation that the maximum average of over-thickness permitted in the adjustment of the quantity of pavement to be paid for will be 1/4 inch.

Reinforcing steel, placed and accepted, will be measured and paid for as provided in Section 415.

T350-19.2 Reservoir Layer: The quantities to be paid for will be the 57 Stone reservoir layer at specified average thickness and will be paid under Pay Item No. 350-X-XX.

T350-20 Basis of Payment.

Prices and payments will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section, including any preparation of the subgrade not included in the work to be paid for under another Contract item; all transverse and longitudinal joint construction, including tie-bars and dowel bars; the furnishing of test specimens; repair of core holes; and all incidentals necessary to complete the work.

Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this Section.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 350-1-04 Pervious Concrete Pavement, 4” thick with 12” 57 Stone Reservoir Layer- SY Item No. 350-1-06 Pervious Concrete Pavement, 6” thick with 12” 57 Stone Reservoir Layer- SY Item No. 350-2-06 Pervious Concrete Pavement, 6” thick with 16” 57 Stone Reservoir Layer- SY Item No. 350-2-08 Pervious Concrete Pavement, 8” thick with 16” 57 Stone Reservoir Layer- SY

SECTION T517

CONCRETE BUMPER GUARDS

T517-1 Description Furnish and install new, or remove and relocate existing bumper guards used for parking spaces, rest areas, service plazas, etc.

T517-2 Materials Use concrete bumpers guards, or a composite material approved by the County. New bumper guards shall match existing bumper guards, as approved by the County.

T517-3 Installation Install per Standard Plan 300. Concrete Bumper guard dimensions are shown on index 300.

T517-4 Bais of Payment Payment will be made under:

Item No. 542-70 Concrete Bumper Guard, Furnish and Install – EA Item No. 542-70-01 Concrete Bumper Guard, Remove and Relocate – EA

SECTION T519

BOLLARDS

T519-1 General.

Install bollards typically used to block vehicular access as shown on the Work Assignment.

Includes installation of locks for removable bollards provided by the Engineer.

T519-2 Materials.

American made steel 36” tall, primed with rust and corrosion resistant, zinc primer meeting ASTM B117. Provide a final finish of RAL 1028 Yellow polyester outdoor finish. Galvanized ground sleeve with stainless steel locking cover.

T519-3 Construction Requirements.

Bollards to be installed plumb to the ground in concrete as shown on the Work Assignment Plans.

Concrete covered under a separate pay item.

T519-4 Method of Measurement.

The quantity to be paid for under this Section will be per bollard installed and accepted.

T519-4 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for furnishing all equipment, tools, labor, all incidentals necessary for the satisfactory installation and completion of the work.

Payment will be made under:

Item No. 519-78-1 Bollard, Surface Mounted, 4.5” OD, 0.237” wall thickness – EA Item No. 519-78-2 Bollard, Removable, 3.5” OD, 0.216” wall thickness – EA Item No. 519-78-3 Bollard, Removable, 4.5” OD, 0.237” wall thickness – EA Item No. 519-78-4 Bollard, Removable, 6.625” OD, 0.280” wall thickness – EA

SECTION T580

LANDSCAPING/ SOIL LAYER/TREE AND VEGETATION TRIMMING/MULCH

T580-1 Description Furnish and Install landscaping materials consisting of; Plants, Tree Soil Layer, Mulch, and provide Tree and Vegetation Trimming.

T580-1.1 Tree and Vegetation Trimming: Trim, prune or remove undesirable trees and vegetation, and dispose of resulting debris as directed in the Work Assignment and Plans.

Perform all work meeting the requirements of recognized and approved arboriculture principles with emphasis on tree health and symmetry as set forth in The American National Standard for Tree Care Operations – Tree, Shrub and Other Woody Plant Maintenance –Standard Practices (ANSI A300). Perform all work without damage to trees and shrubs that are intended to remain in the work area.

Prior to beginning work, report all damaged fence, fence posts and other appurtenances within the right-of-way to the Engineer.

T580-2 Equipment Use equipment designed for the performance of work described herein. Maintain equipment in good repair and operating condition at all times, meeting all applicable safety requirements. Maintain safety devices at all times while equipment is in use.

Do not damage pavement, curbs, drainage structures, sidewalks, guardrail turf areas, or any other County assets.

Repair damage resulting from work activities, at no cost to the County.

T580-3 Materials T580-3.1 Plants

T580-3.1.1 Sizes: Small plants include all ground covers, shrubs less than 7 gallon, trees less than 7-gallon, clustering type palms less than 6-foot overall height, cycads less than 7-gallon, and incidental landscaping.

Large plants include shrubs 7-gallon or greater, trees 7-gallon or greater, all single trunk palms, and clustering type palms 6-foot overall height and greater.

T580-3.1.2 Grade Standards and Conformity with Type and Species Provide plant materials purchased from Florida commercial nursery stock that comply with all required inspection, grading standards, and plant regulations in accordance with the latest edition of the Florida Department of Agriculture’s “Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants.”

Florida commercial nursery stock is defined as plants propagated or grown at a Florida commercial nursery or imported to a Florida commercial nursery, made available for sale to the public, and included as inventory for fee. Nursery stock purchased from outside Florida and shipped directly to the project site is not Florida commercial nursery stock. Prior to installation, provide nursery invoices or delivery tickets that include written certification that all nursery stock meets the requirements of this Section.

Unless otherwise specified, the minimum grade for plant material is Florida No. 1.

Plant materials must be the specified size and grade at the time of delivery to the site.

Use only plants that are true to type and species, free of fungal infection and disease, and ensure that the plants not specifically covered by Florida Department of

Agriculture’s “Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants” conform in type and species with the standards and designations in general acceptance by Florida nurseries.

Submit a list of nurseries where plants are tagged, including contact information and location. The Engineer and Contractor may visit the nursery sites to inspect representative samples and lock tag the example plant material.

A minimum of two plants of each species on each shipment must be shipped with tags stating the botanical nomenclature and common name of the plant. Should discrepancies between botanical nomenclature and common name arise, the botanical name will take precedence.

T580-3.2 Inspection and Transporting: Move nursery stock in accordance with all Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations. For each shipment of nursery stock, provide the nursery’s General Nursery Stock Inspection Certificate with as required in Chapter 5B-2, F.A.C.

T580-3.3 Water: Provide water sufficient to meet the requirements of the Plans. Cost of water is incidental to survival requirements.

T580-3.4 Mulching: Use landscape mulch composed of recycled hardwood free of nuisance and exotic plant species. As shown on the Plans. Cypress is mulch is prohibited.

Washed shell, shall be clean and free of debris and sediment, acceptable to the Engineer.

Washed Shell, 5/8” to 1.5”..……………………………….…..As approved by the Engineer.

Recycled Hardwood Mulch, Black or Natural …….…..…As approved by the Engineer.

T580-3.5 Landscape Soil: Remove all unsuitable soil and debris to root ball depth. Replace soil meeting the requirements of 987-2.4.

T580-3.6 Tree Soil Layer: All material shall be friable and suitable for tree growth and meet the material classification of coarse loamy sand as classified as follows, unless otherwise shown in the Plans:

The organic matter content of the tree installation soil layer after mixing shall be a minimum of 3.0%, a maximum of 6.0%, in accordance with FM 1-T-267, and have a pH value of 5.5-7.0 as determined in accordance with ASTM E-70. The organic matter content shall be created using any of the following methods:

1. Excavation within the limits of construction on the project. Such material may be stockpiled or windrowed on the project in areas approved by the Engineer.

2. Designated borrow pits for the project.

3. From other sources of organic soil materials provided by the Contractor.

T580-4 Tree Trimming.

580-4.1 General: Trim trees to the height and width described in the Plans. Remove all dead, dying, diseased, decaying, interfering, suckering, obstructing and weak branches.

580-4.2 Crown Reduction: Ensure the natural shape and structure of the tree are maintained. If the height of a tree must be reduced, all cuts will be made to strong laterals or to the parent limb.

580-4.3 Power Shearing: Cut and trim vegetation to the height and width described in the Plans using mobile, mechanical equipment capable of vertical, horizontal and angle cuts.

T580-5 Tree and Shrub Removal.

580-5.1 General: Cut and remove trees and shrubs within the right-of-way at the locations specified in the Plans. When necessary for the protection of public safety, use block and tackle to safely lower the severed branches and trunk sections. Remove the main trunk at or below the ground surface. Ensure trees marked by the Engineer to remain are not to be removed or damaged.

580-5.1.2 Shrub Removal: Cut and remove vegetation with multiple trunks extending from a common root-base (i.e., Brazilian pepper, myrtle, palmettos, bamboo, palms, etc.) flush with the ground surface. Remove all stumps and debris.

580-5.1.3 Tree and Shrub Removal from Fence Lines: Unless specified elsewhere in the Plans, when removing tree and shrubs adjacent to the fence create a fence corridor with minimum dimensions of 10 feet wide and 15 feet high.

Create access corridors from the roadway to the corridor adjacent to the fence at locations determined by the Engineer. The minimum corridor dimensions shall be 10 feet wide and 15 feet high.

580-5.1.4 Stump Removal: Remove stumps (including protruding roots and debris) to a depth of 24 inches below the surface of the original ground. Provide acceptable fill material, grade and compact holes or voids created by the removal of the stumps. Grade/level to match existing ground.

580-5.1.5 Disposal of Debris: Dispose of all debris and waste in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations.

Debris may be stockpiled in the right-of-way for a period of time determined by and with the written approval of the Engineer. With the approval of the Engineer, wood chips or grindings may be evenly distributed to a depth of no more than one inch in designated areas in the County’s right-of-way.

Ensure the work site and adjacent properties are clean and free of trimmings, stumps, roots, logs or any other debris at all times.

T580-6 Worksite Landscape Supervisor.

Provide a Worksite Landscape Supervisor to directly oversee all landscape installation. The

Worksite Landscape Supervisor must be a Certified Landscape Technician or Certified Landscape Contractor in accordance with the Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) located at the following URL address:

https://www.fngla.org/certifications/index.aspx or a State of Florida Registered Landscape Architect. Provide verification at the preconstruction meeting.

T580-7 Installation.

T580-7.1 Installation Plan: At the preconstruction meeting, provide an installation plan for review and comment. Specifically describe the methods, activities, materials, and schedule to achieve installation as described in this Section.

T580-7.2 Delivery: All materials must be available for inspection before installation.

T580-7.3 Layout: The locations of plants as shown in the Plans are approximate. At no cost to the County, adjust final locations when directed by the Engineer to accommodate unforeseen field conditions or to comply with safety setbacks and requirements. Mark proposed mowing limits, planting beds and individual locations of trees and palms as shown in the Work Assignment Plans for the Engineer’s review, prior to excavation or planting.

Make no changes to the layout, or any variations of materials from the Plans without the Engineer’s approval.

T580-7.4 Soil Drainage: Planting holes and beds must drain sufficiently. Notify the Engineer of drainage or percolation problems before plant installation.

https://www.fngla.org/certifications/index.aspx

T580-7.5 Tree Soil Layer Installation: Place a 36-inch-thick layer of soil meeting the requirements as indicated in the plans. Provide soil classification prior to planting. Do not compact tree installation soil layers. Material must be yielding and uncompacted to full depth.

TT580-7.6 Planting: Meet the requirements of the Work Assignment Plans and Specifications.

T580-7.7 Maintenance: Maintain plant material to the equivalent visible structural, quality and health characteristics of Florida No. 1.

T580-7.8 Site Repair and Restoration: Repair and restore existing areas disturbed by installation or maintenance activities. Where new turf is required to restore and repair disturbed areas, meet the requirements of Section 570.

T580-7.9 Disposal of Surplus Materials and Debris: Remove from the jobsite any surplus material unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. A surplus is defined as material not needed after installation of landscaping. Upon commencement of landscaping installation, remove daily all debris from the landscape locations described in the Work Assignment.

T580-8 Method of Measurement.

Payment will be for the quantities furnished, installed, and accepted.

When the method of measurement for tree or palm removal is a per each pay item, the size is determined by the measured diameter rounded to the nearest inch at four- and one-half feet above the existing ground. Vegetation with multiple trunks extending from a common rootbase will be measured at a point one half the distances between the ground and the first stem or branch and will be considered as one tree.

The quantities to be paid for tree soil layer is per square yard, furnished and installed for soil meeting the test criteria and layer thickness shown in the plans, and accepted by the Engineer.

The quantities to be paid for Recycled Hardwood Mulch, including filter fabric, will be the quantity in cubic yards furnished and installed at a minimum thickness of 3” for areas shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer.

Shrub removal shall be incidental to the clearing and grubbing pay item.

T580-9 Basis of Payment.

Price and payment will be full compensation for all work and materials specified in this

Section, furnished, installed and accepted by the Engineer.

Payment will be made under:

ITEM NO. 570-12-1 Medium size, Washed Shell 5/8” to 11/2” – CY ITEM NO. 570-12-3 Mulch, Recycled Hardwood including filter fabric, 3” thick, Black - CY ITEM NO. 570-12-4 Mulch, Recycled Hardwood including filter fabric, 3” thick, Natural – CY ITEM No. 580-4-373 Landscape - Palms, Regenerated Sabal Palmetto Sabal Palmetto, 9-12' Clear Trunk- EA ITEM No. 580-5-42A Landscape tree, Live Oak, 2.5" caliper FG or B/B - EA ITEM No. 580-5-42B Landscape tree, Slash Pine, 2.5" caliper FG or B/B - EA ITEM No. 580-7-53A Landscape small shrub, Coontie 3 GA - EA ITEM No. 580-7-53B Landscape small shrub, Saw Palmetto 3GA - EA ITEM No. 580-7-53C Landscape small shrub, Wax Myrtle 3GA - EA ITEM No. 580-9-1 Landscape - Palm Tree, Complete Removal, less than 14' of clear trunk - EA ITEM No. 580-9-2 Landscape - Palm Tree, Complete Removal, 14' and greater of clear trunk - EA ITEM No. 580-9-3 Landscape - Palm Tree, Complete Removal, Palm Clump – EA ITEM No. 580-9-4 Landscape – Stump Removal, Complete - EA ITEM No. 580-9-10 Landscape - Tree, Complete Removal, 4" to 8" DBH - EA ITEM No. 580-9-11 Landscape - Tree, Complete Removal, 8" to 24" DBH - EA

ITEM No. 580-9-12 Landscape - Tree, Complete Removal, 24" and Greater DBH – EA ITEM No. 580-9-13 Tree Soil Layer, Installed and Accepted, 36” – SY ITEM No. 580-9-14 Prepared Soil Layer, Landscape Soil, Installed and Accepted, 6” – SY ITEM No. 580-9-15 Prepared Soil Layer, Landscape Soil, Installed and Accepted, 12”- SY

THIS COMPLETES

THIS

SPECIFICATIONS

PACKAGE

HIGHWAY SIGNING (COUNTY SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS). (REV 09-27-21) (7-22)