6-Trench Safety Act Requirement.docx

This is a Trench Safety Act Requirement form for Broward County's Canal Pump Station (S-45) Improvements project in Florida. The project is a fixed contract for Water and Wastewater Services involving the installation of a new drainage pump station, concrete lining of canal, restoration of sod areas, and all ancillary work required for project completion. Vendors must submit solicitation responses electronically through BPRO by the specified closing date and time and receive a Submission Receipt. The form must be completed and returned with the vendor's submittal; if not provided initially, vendors must submit it within three business days of the County's request, or face potential nonresponsive status. All questions or clarification inquiries regarding solicitation requirements must be submitted through BPRO by the designated Questions due date, with County responses provided in the BPRO Messages section.

Vendors must affirm awareness of and compliance with the Florida Trench Safety Act (Sections 553.60 through 553.64, Florida Statutes) and OSHA excavation safety standards (29 C.F.R. Section 1926.650), which apply to any project with trenches exceeding 5 feet deep. Vendors are required to identify anticipated methods and costs of compliance with applicable trench safety standards, including special shoring requirements if applicable. The completed form requires vendors to fill in either the Open-end Contract section (with unit prices and methods for linear feet and square feet of special shoring) or the Fixed Contract section (with quantities, unit prices, and methods), along with vendor name and form date. This assurance is legally binding on all vendor employees and subcontractors.