8-Attachment A - Scope Of Services.pdf

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ATTACHMENT A

SCOPE OF SERVICES

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION

1.0 PURPOSE:

This scope of services describes and defines the services, which are required for construction engineering and inspection (CEI), materials sampling and testing, and contract administration.

2.0 SCOPE:

The Professional shall be responsible for providing services as defined in this Scope of Services, including the referenced manuals and procedures.

The Professional shall exercise their independent professional judgment in performing their obligations and responsibilities under this Agreement. The authority of the Professional's lead person, such as the Senior Project Engineer, and the Professional's Project Administrator shall be identical to the County's Project Manager and Resident Engineer respectively and shall be interpreted as such.

Services provided by the Professional shall comply with all County manuals, procedures, and memorandums in effect as of the date of execution of the Agreement unless otherwise directed in writing by the County. Such manuals, procedures, and memorandums are found at the County Public Works Department offices, 601 East Kennedy Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33602.

On a single Construction Contract, it is a conflict of interest for a professional firm to receive compensation from both the County and the Contractor either directly or indirectly.

3.0 LENGTH OF SERVICE:

The Professional services for each Construction Contract shall begin upon issuance of written notification to proceed by County.

The Professional’s Senior Project Engineer will track the execution of the Construction Contract such that the Professional is given timely authorization to begin work. While no personnel shall be assigned until written notification by the County has been issued, the Professional shall be ready to assign personnel within two weeks of notification. For the duration of each project, the Professional shall coordinate closely with the County and Contractor to minimize rescheduling of Professional activities due to construction delays or changes in scheduling of Contractor activities.

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4.0 DEFINITIONS:

A. Director: The Director of Capital Programs Department in the County's Public Works Department.

B. Director of Engineering and Operations Department: The Director of the Engineering and Operations Department of the County's Public Works Department.

C. County Project Manager: The County employee assigned to manage the Construction Engineering and Inspection Contract and represent the County during the performance of the services covered under this Agreement.

D. Department: In general, this term shall be interpreted to indicate the administrative management (Director) of the Public Works Department.

E. Public Information Officer: The County’s official assigned to manage the Public Information Program.

F. Engineer of Record: The Engineer noted on the Construction plans as the responsible person for the design and preparation of the plans.

G. Professional: The Consulting firm under contract to the County for administration of Construction Engineering and Inspection services.

H. Agreement: The Professional Services Agreement between the County and the Professional setting forth the obligations of the parties thereto, including but not limited to the performance of the work, furnishing of services, and the basis of payment.

I. Professional Senior Project Engineer: The Engineer assigned by the Professional to be in charge of providing Construction Contract administration for one or more Construction Projects. This person may supervise other Professional employees and act as the lead Engineer for the Professional.

J. Professional Project Administrator: The employee assigned by the Professional to be in charge of providing Construction Contract administration services on one or more Construction Projects.

K. Resident Compliance Specialist: The employee assigned by the Professional to oversee project specific compliance functions.

L. Contractor: The individual, firm, or company contracting with the County for performance of work or furnishing of materials.

M. Construction Contract: The written agreement between the County and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereto, including but not limited to the performance of the work, furnishing of labor and materials, and the basis of payment.

N. Construction Training/Qualification Program (CTQP): The FOOT program for training and qualifying technicians in Aggregates, Concrete, Earthwork, and Asphalt. The University of Florida Transportation Research Center (TRC) administers this program.

Program information is available at CTQP website (FOOT).

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5.0 ITEMS TO BE FURNISHED BY THE DEPARTMENT TO THE PROFESSIONAL:

A. The County, on as needed basis, will furnish the following Contract documents for each project. These documents may be provided in either paper or electronic format.

1. Construction Plans,

2. Special Conditions,

3. Copy of the Executed Construction Contract,

4. Copies of all permits issued for the project(s),

5. Copies of any Joint Project Agreements executed for the project(s)

B. The County will allow connection to the County intranet through either dialup communications or approve leased lines. Appropriate approval must be received prior to their use.

C. Professional shall have access to all files kept for the project by the County.

6.0 ITEMS FURNISHED BY THE PROFESSIONAL:

6.1 County Documents:

All applicable County documents referenced herein shall be a condition of this Agreement. County shall supply all required documents and forms in either paper or electronic form.

6.2 Office Automation:

Provide all software and hardware necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out the responsibilities under this Agreement. Provide each inspection staff with a laptop computer (or tablet) using a mobile broadband connection at the jobsite.

All computer coding shall be input by Professional personnel using equipment furnished by them.

Ownership and possession of computer equipment and related software, which is provided by the Professional, shall remain at all times with the Professional. The Professional shall retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of this Agreement. Field office equipment should be maintained and operational at all times.

6.3 Field Office:

The County shall provide a field office with sufficient room and furnishings to effectively allow the Professional to carry out their responsibilities under this Scope of Services.

6.4 Vehicles:

Vehicles will be equipped with appropriate safety equipment and must be able to effectively carry out requirements of this Agreement. Vehicles shall have the name and phone number of the consulting firm visibly displayed on both sides of the vehicle.

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6.5 Field Equipment:

Supply survey, inspection, and testing equipment essential to perform services under this Agreement; such equipment includes non-consumable and non-expendable items.

Hard hats shall have the name of the consulting firm visibly displayed.

Equipment described herein and expendable materials under this Agreement will remain the property of the Professional and shall be removed at completion of the work.

Handling of nuclear density gauges shall be in compliance with their license.

Retain responsibility for risk of loss or damage to said equipment during performance of this Agreement. Field office equipment shall be maintained and in operational condition at all times.

6.6 Licensing for Equipment Operations:

Obtain proper licenses for equipment and personnel operating equipment when licenses are required. The license and supporting documents shall be available for verification by the County, upon request.

Radioactive Materials License for use of Surface Moisture Density Gauges shall be obtained through the State of Florida Department of Health.

7.0 LIAISON RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PROFESSIONAL:

The Professional shall keep the County Project Manager informed of all significant activities, decisions, correspondence, reports, and other communications related to its responsibilities under this Agreement and seek input from the County Project Manager in order for the County Project Manager to oversee the Professional's performance.

Agreement administrative duties relating to Invoice Approval Requests, Personnel Approval Requests, User ID Requests, Time Extension Requests, Authorized Allowance Requests and Change Order Requests shall be reviewed and approved by the County Project Manager.

8.0 PERFORMANCE OF THE PROFESSIONAL:

During the term of this Agreement and all Supplemental Amendments thereof, the Department will review various phases of Professional operations, such as construction inspection, materials sampling and testing, and administrative activities, to determine compliance with this Agreement.

Cooperate and assist Department representatives in conducting the reviews. If deficiencies are indicated, remedial action shall be implemented immediately. Department recommendations and Professional responses/actions are to be properly documented by the Professional. No additional compensation shall be allowed for remedial action taken by the Professional to correct deficiencies. Remedial actions and required response times may include but are not necessarily limited to the following:

A. Further subdivide assigned inspection responsibilities, reassign inspection personnel, or assign additional inspection personnel, within one week of notification.

B. Immediately replace personnel whose performance has been determined by the Professional and/or the Department to be inadequate.

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C. Immediately increase the frequency of monitoring and inspection activities in phases of work that are the Professional's responsibility.

D. Increase the scope and frequency of training of the Professional personnel.

9.0 REQUIREMENTS OF THE PROFESSIONAL

9.1 General:

It shall be the responsibility of the Professional to administer, monitor, and inspect the construction Contract such that the project is constructed in reasonable conformity with the plans, specifications, and special conditions for the Construction Contract. This responsibility also includes schedule tracking and reporting on a weekly basis.

The Professional shall observe the Contractor's work to determine the progress and quality of work, identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the County, and direct the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies.

The Professional is not authorized to negotiate and approve Construction Contract Change Orders or Authorized Allowance Requests. All such Change Orders must be determined to be in accordance with Florida law by the County prior to approval by the County Commission. The Professional shall consult with the County Project Manager, as it deems necessary and shall direct all issues, which exceed its delegated authority to the County Project Manager for County action or direction.

The Professional shall advise the County Project Manager of any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, and deficiencies noted in the work of the Contractor and the corrective action that has been directed to be performed by the Contractor. Work provided by the Professional shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the satisfactory performance of the Construction Contract.

9.2 Survey Control:

The Professional shall check the survey control baseline(s) along with sufficient baseline control points and bench marks at appropriate intervals along the project in order to: (1) make and record such measurements as are necessary to calculate and document quantities for pay items; (2) make and record pre-construction and final cross section surveys of the project site in those areas where earthwork (i.e., embankment, excavation, subsoil excavation, etc.) is part of the construction project; and (3) perform incidental engineering surveys. The County Project Manager will establish the specific survey requirements for each project prior to construction.

9.3 On-site Inspection:

The Professional shall monitor the Contractor's on-site construction activities and inspect materials entering into the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and special conditions for the Construction Contract to determine that the projects are constructed in reasonable conformity with such documents. The Professional shall monitor all off-site activities and fabrication. The Professional shall keep detailed accurate records of the Contractor's daily operations and of significant events that affect the work.

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Professional shall review and approve Contractor's production schedule, shall enforce schedule conditions, and shall request a remediation plan should project fall behind the original contract schedule.

Professional shall be responsible for monitoring and inspection of Contractor's Work Zone traffic control plan and review of modifications to the Work Zone Traffic Control Plan, including alternate Work Zone Traffic Control Plan. Professional employees performing such services shall be qualified in accordance with the FOOT certification process. Professional shall be responsible for reviewing and approving Contractor's Maintenance of Traffic control plans for each stage of work.

9.4 Sampling and Testing

The Professional shall perform Quality Assurance sampling and testing of component materials and completed work in accordance with the Construction Contract documents.

The minimum sampling frequencies set out in the FDOT's Specifications or Materials Sampling, Testing and Reporting Guide shall be met by the Contractor. In complying with the aforementioned specifications or guide, the Professional shall provide daily surveillance of the Contractor's Quality Control activities at the project site and perform the Quality Assurance sampling and testing of materials and completed work items that are normally done in the vicinity of the project for verification and acceptance.

The Professional shall perform inspection and sampling of materials and components at locations remote from the vicinity of the project where required.

The Professional shall be specifically responsible for job control samples determining the acceptability of all materials and completed work items on the basis of either test results or verification of a certification, certified mill analysis, DOT label, DOT stamp, etc.

The County may, at its discretion, monitor the effectiveness of the Professional's testing procedures through observation and obtaining and testing independent assurance samples.

Sampling, testing and laboratory methods shall be as required by the Standard Specifications, Special Conditions or as modified by special provisions of the Construction Contract.

Documentation reports on sampling and testing shall be submitted to responsible parties during the same week that the construction work is done.

9.5 Engineering Services:

The Professional shall coordinate the Construction Contract administration activities of all parties other than the Contractor involved in completing each construction project.

Notwithstanding the above, the Professional is not liable to the County for failure of such parties to follow written direction issued by the Professional.

Services include maintaining the required level of observation of Contractor activities, interpreting plans, specifications, and contract documents for the Construction Contract, maintaining complete, accurate records of all activities and events relating to the project, preparing daily field reports on County forms and properly documenting all significant project changes. The Professional may perform the following services:

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(1) Schedule and attend a pre-construction conference for each project identified in accordance with County's procedure. The Professional shall provide appropriate staff to attend and participate in the meeting. Notice to Proceed is normally issued on the date of this pre-construction conference.

(2) The Professional shall record a complete and concise record of the proceedings of the pre-construction meeting and distribute copies of this summary to the participants and other interested parties within seven (7) days. The Professional shall submit Action Request packages for Personnel Approval for immediate staff needs and a copy/computer file of the final negotiated staffing to the County Project Manager at this meeting.

(3) Professional shall prepare a payment application spreadsheet, in the County's format, for use in approving pay quantities and for Contractor invoicing.

(4) Professional shall prepare and update the shop drawing submittal log for the Project and shall be responsible for reviewing or obtaining approvals for all shop drawing submittals.

(5) Professional shall analyze the Contractor’s schedule(s) (i.e. baseline(s), revised baseline(s), updates, as-built, etc.) for compliance with the contract documents.

Elements including, but not limited to, completeness, logic, durations, activity, flow, milestone dates, concurrency, resource allotment, and delays will be reviewed. Verify the schedule conforms with the construction phasing and MOT sequences, including all contract modifications. Provide a written review of the schedule identifying significant omissions, improbable or unreasonable activity durations, errors in logic, and any other concerns as detailed in CPAM.

(6) Verify that the Contractor is conducting inspections, preparing reports and monitoring all storm water pollution prevention measures associated with the project. For each project that requires the use of the NPDES General Permit, provide at least one inspector who has successfully completed the "Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors". The Professional's inspector will be familiar with the requirements set forth in the FEDERAL REGISTER, Vol. 57, No. 187, Friday, September 5, 1992, pages 4412 to 4435 "Final NPDES General Permits for Storm water Discharges from Construction Sites" and guidelines developed by County.

(7) Analyze problems that arise on a project and proposals submitted by the Contractor, endeavor to resolve such issues, and process the necessary paperwork.

(8) Produce reports, verify quantity calculations, make field measurements for payment purposes as needed to prevent delays in Contractor operations and ensure prompt processing of such information in order for the County to make timely payment to the Contractor. (See paragraph 3.)

(9) Prepare and make presentation before the Department in connection with any disputes or claims regarding the project covered by this Agreement.

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(10) Monitor each Contractor and subcontractor's compliance with specifications and contract documents in regard to payment of predetermined wage rates in accordance with County procedures.

(11) Video tape the pre-construction conditions throughout the project limits. Provide a digital photo log or video of project activities, with heavy emphasis on potential claim items/issues and on areas of real/potential public controversy. A pre construction video and post-construction video are also required.

(12) The Professional shall have a digital camera for photographic documentation of noteworthy incidents or events to cover the following areas:

(a). Pre-construction photographs (b). Normal and exceptional progress of work (c). Critical path activities · (d). Accidents of all types, including private vehicular accidents (e). Unsafe working conditions (f). Unusual construction techniques (g). Damaged equipment or materials (h). Any activity which may result in claims (i). Monthly aerial photos of the entire project site.

These photographs will be filed and maintained on the Professional's computer.

Copies of photographs will be electronically transferred to the County every 30 days. All photos shall be in .jpg format on CD.

The taking of the photographs shall begin the day prior to the start of construction and continue regularly throughout this project. Photographs shall be taken the days of Conditional, Partial and/or Final Acceptance.

(13) Coordinate weekly construction progress meetings at the field office. Prepare minutes of these meetings and distribute.

(14) Prepare and distribute a monthly progress report including CPM schedule, cost/payment status, PCR's, CO's, CPM variances, QNQC concerns, permit compliance.

(15) Monitor, inspect and document utility relocation self-performed by the contractor for conformance with Utility Agency’s Standards and the Utility Agency’s Approved Materials List. Document utility construction progress to be performed by Utility Agencies. Facilitate coordination and communication between Utility Agency’s representatives, County’s staff and Contractors executing the work. Identify potential utility conflicts and assist in the resolution of utility issues including County and Local Government owned facilities.

Identify, review, and track progress of Joint Project Agreements, and/or other County and utility agreements. Address work progress, track reimbursement activities, and address betterment and salvage determination. Prepare all necessary documentation to support reimbursement activities and betterment and salvage determination.

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(16) Monitor each Contractor and Subcontractor’s compliance with specifications and special provisions of the Construction Contract in regard to payment of predetermined wage rates in accordance with County procedures.

(17) Provide a Resident Compliance Specialist for surveillance of the Contractor’s compliance with Construction Contract requirements. The Resident Compliance Specialist is responsible for reviewing, monitoring, evaluating and acting upon documentation required for Construction Contract compliance, and maintaining the appropriate files thereof. Typical areas of compliance responsibility include EEO Affirmative Actions for the prime contractor and subcontractor, DBE Affirmative Action, Contractor Formal Training, Payroll, and Subcontracts. The Resident Compliance Specialist must keep all related documents and correspondence accurate and up to date; attend all compliance reviews and furnish the complete project files for review; and assist the FDOT District Contract Compliance Manager as requested.

10.0 PERSONNEL:

10.1 General Requirements:

The Professional shall staff the project with the qualified personnel necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Method of compensation for personnel assigned to this project is outlined in the Professional Technical Proposal.

Unless otherwise agreed by the County, the County will not compensate straight overtime or premium overtime for the positions of Senior Project Engineer, Project Administrator, Contract Support Specialist, and Associate Contract Support Specialist. Provide prequalified personnel necessary to efficiently and effectively carry out its responsibilities under this Agreement. Method of compensation for personnel assigned to this project is outlined in Exhibit “B.”

10.2 Personnel Qualifications:

Provide competent personnel qualified by experience and education. Submit in writing to the Construction Project Manager the names of personnel proposed for assignment to the project, including a detailed resume for each containing at a minimum: salary, education, and experience. The Professional Action Request form for personnel approval shall be submitted to the Construction Project Manager at least two weeks prior to the date an individual is to report to work.

Personnel identified in the Professional technical proposal are to be assigned as proposed and are committed to performing services under this Agreement. Personnel changes will require written approval from the County. Staff that has been removed shall be replaced by the Professional within one week of County notification.

Before the project begins, all project staff shall have a working knowledge of the project schedule and construction documents, and must possess all the necessary qualifications/certifications for performing the duties of the position they hold. Cross training of the Professional's project staff is highly recommended to ensure a knowledgeable and versatile project inspection team but shall not be at any additional cost to the County and should occur as workload permits.

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Minimum qualifications for the Professional personnel are set forth as follows. These categories may be revised during final fee negotiations and are typical requirements subject to change prior to acceptance of the Agreement by the Board of County Commissioners. Exceptions to these minimum qualifications will be considered on an individual basis. The County will have the final approval authority.

Complex Category Two (CC2) Bridge Structures: Bridge structures that are complex and require advanced designs and construction engineering inspection. Following structures are classified as CC2 bridge structures:

• Concrete Post-Tensioned Segmental Box Girder (CPTS)

• Concrete Post-Tensioned Continuous Beam (CPTCB)

• Movable Bridges (MB)

CEI SENIOR PROJECT ENGINEER - A Civil Engineering degree and registered in the State of Florida as a Professional Engineer (or if registered in another state, the ability to obtain registration in the State of Florida within six months) and six (6) years of engineering experience [(two (2) years of which are in major road or bridge construction)] or [(five (5) of which are in major bridge construction) - for Complex Bridge Projects with the exception of PTS projects which require two (2) years of major bridge construction], or for non-degreed personnel the aforementioned registration and ten (10) years of engineering experience (two (2) years of which are in major road or bridge construction). Qualifications include the ability to communicate effectively in English (verbally and in writing); direct highly complex and specialized construction engineering administration and inspection program; plans and organizes the work of subordinate and staff members; develops and/or reviews policies, methods, practices, and procedures; and reviews programs for conformance with Department standards. Also must have the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Attend the CTQP Quality Control Manager course and pass the examination.

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDOT Advanced MOT

OTHER:

Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects)

A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year engineering experience.

CEI PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/PROJECT ENGINEER - A Civil Engineering degree plus two (2) years of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures, or for non-degreed personnel eight (8) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.

For CC2 bridge structures, a Civil Engineering degree and registered in the State of Florida as a professional engineer (or if registered in another state, have the ability to obtain registration in Florida within six (6) months) plus five (5) years general bridge construction experience, two (2) years of which must have been with the type of CC2

A-11 July 11, 2024 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being provided by this scope or for non-degreed and/or non-registered personnel eight (8) years of general bridge construction experience, (4) years of which must have been with the type of CC2 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being provided by this scope.

Additionally, a minimum of one (1) year of experience as the Project Administrator in primary control of the type of CC2 construction project for which CEI services are being provided by this scope. As an exception, only one (1) year of PTS bridge experience will be required for registered project administrators and two (2) years of PTS bridge experience for non-registered project administrators. Post-tensioning experience is not required for precast prestressed concrete flat slab superstructures but successful completion of an FDOT accredited grouting and post-tensioning course is required. To be in primary control, a Project Administrator must have supervised two or more inspectors as well as two or more support staff (Office Manager, Resident Compliance Specialist, and Secretary) and must have been directly responsible for all CEI services assigned.

CPTS years of experience must have included a minimum of twelve (12) months experience in each of the following areas: (1) casting yard operations and related surveying; (2) segment erection and related surveying, post-tensioning (PT) of tendons and grouting of prestressing steel.

CPTCB years of experience must include monitoring of the following: girder erection, safe use of girder erection cranes, stabilization of girders after erection, false work for temporary girder support, and PT and grouting operations.

PTS years of experience must include monitoring of the following: installation of PT ducts and related hardware and post-tensioning and grouting of strands or be the level of experience that meets the criteria for CPTS or CPTCB bridges.

MB years of experience must have been in MB mechanical and/or electrical construction.

Receives general instructions regarding assignments and is expected to exercise initiative and independent judgment in the solution of work problems. Directs and assigns specific tasks to inspectors and assists in all phases of the construction project. Will be responsible for the progress and final estimates throughout the construction project duration. Must have the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDOT Advanced MOT

OTHER:

Attend CTQP Quality Control Manager Course and pass the examination.

Attend a FDOT accredited post-tensioning training course and pass the examination (for post-tensioned CC2 projects) Attend a FDOT accredited grouting training course and pass the examination (for post-tensioned CC2 projects) Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects)

A Master's Degree in Engineering may be substituted for one (1) year of engineering experience

CEI ASSISTANT PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR/PROJECT ENGINEER –

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A Civil Engineering degree plus one (1) year of engineering experience in construction of major road or bridge structures, or for non-degreed personnel six (6) years of responsible and related engineering experience, two (2) years of which involved construction of major road or bridge structures with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDOT Intermediate MOT

CEI CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - A High School diploma or equivalent and four (4) years of road & bridge construction engineering inspection (CEI) experience having performed/assisted in project related duties (i.e., Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) System, progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.) or a Civil Engineering Degree. Should exercise independent judgment in planning work details and making technical decisions related to the office aspects of the project. Should be familiar with the Department’s Procedures covering the project related duties as stated above and be proficient in the computer programs necessary to perform these duties. Shall become proficient in Trimble Business Center - Heavy Construction Edition (HCE) or approved surface to surface comparison software and Engineering Menu.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Final Estimates Level II

CEI ASSOCIATE CONTRACT SUPPORT SPECIALIST - High school graduate or equivalent plus three (3) years of secretarial and/or clerical experience including two (2) years experience in construction office management having performed project related duties (i.e., Materials Acceptance and Certification (MAC) System, progress and final estimates, EEO compliance, processing Construction Contract changes, etc.).

Experienced in the use of standard word processing software. Should exercise independent initiative to help relieve the supervisor of clerical detail. Assists the Project Administrator in office related duties (i.e., CQR, progress, and final estimates, EEO compliance, Processing Construction Contract changes, etc.). Project specific work under the general supervision of the Senior Project Engineer and staff.

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Final Estimates Level I

CEI SENIOR INSPECTOR/SENIOR ENGINEER INTERN – High school graduate or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in construction inspection, two (2) years of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection with the exception of Complex Category 2 (CC2) bridge structures or a Civil Engineering degree and one (1) year of road & bridge CEI experience with the ability to earn additional required qualifications within one year. (Note: Senior Engineer Intern classification requires one (1) year experience as an Engineer Intern.)

For CC2 bridge structures, be a high school graduate or equivalent and have five (5) years of general bridge construction experience of which two (2) years must have been with the type of CC2 bridge construction project for which CEI services are being

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CPTS years of experience must have included a minimum of twelve (12) months of inspection experience in one or both of the following depending on which area the inspector is being approved for: (1) casting yard inspection; (2) erection inspection.

In addition, two (2) years of geometry-control surveying experience is required for inspectors that perform or monitor geometry control surveying in a casting yard.

CPTCB years of experience must include monitoring and inspection of the following:

girder erection, safe use of girder erection cranes, girder stabilization after erection, false work for temporary girder support, and PT and grouting operations.

PTS years of experience must include monitoring of the following: installation of PT ducts and related hardware and post-tensioning and grouting of strands or be the level of experience that meets the criteria for CPTS or CPTCB bridges.

MB years of experience must have included the inspection of MB mechanical components for machinery inspectors and MB electrical components/systems for electrical inspectors.

Must have the following as required by the scope of work for the project:

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Concrete Field Technician Level I CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level II (Bridges) CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level II CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level II CTQP Grouting Technician Level I CTQP Final Estimates Level I

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDOT Intermediate MOT Nuclear Radiation Safety

OTHER:

Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects)

Responsible for performing highly complex technical assignments in field surveying and construction layout, making, and checking engineering computations, inspecting construction work, and conducting field tests and is responsible for coordinating and managing the lower level inspectors. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Project Administrator.

CEI INSPECTOR/ENGINEER INTERN - High school graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years experience in construction inspection, one (1) year of which shall have been in bridge and/or roadway construction inspection, or an Engineer Intern with a Civil Engineering degree (requires certificate) having the ability to earn the required

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Must have the following as required by the scope of work of the project:

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Concrete Field Inspector Level I CTQP Asphalt Roadway Level I CTQP Earthwork Construction Inspection Level I CTQP Final Estimates Level I

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDOT Intermediate MOT Nuclear Radiation Safety Florida Stormwater, Erosion, and Sedimentation Control Training and Certification Program for Inspectors and Contractors

OTHER:

Complete the Critical Structures Construction Issues, Self-Study Course, and submit the mandatory Certification of Course Completion form (for structures projects)

Responsible for performing assignments in assisting Senior Inspector in the performance of their duties. Receive general supervision from the Senior Inspector who reviews work while in progress.

CEI INSPECTORS AIDE - High School graduate or equivalent and able to perform basic mathematical calculation and follow simple technical instructions. Duties are to assist higher-level inspectors. Must obtain FDOT Intermediate MOT within the first six months of the assignment.

CEI SURVEY PARTY CHIEF - High School graduate plus four years of experience in construction surveying (including two (2) years as Party Chief). Experienced in field engineering and construction layout, making and checking survey computations and supervising a survey party. Work is performed under general supervision of Project Administrator.

CEI INSTRUMENT PERSON - High school graduate plus three (3) years of experience in construction surveying one (1) year of which shall have been as instrument-man. Responsible for performing assignments in assisting Party Chief in the performance of their duties. Receives general supervision from Party Chief who reviews work while in progress.

CEI ROD-PERSON/CHAIN PERSON - High school graduate with some survey experience or training preferred. Receives supervision from and assists Party Chief who reviews work while in progress.

CEI SECRETARY/CLERK TYPIST- High school graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years of secretarial and/or clerical experience. Ability to type at a rate of 35 correct words per minute. Experienced in the use of standard word processing software. Should exercise independent initiative to help relieve the supervisor of clerical detail. Work under general supervision of the Senior Project Engineer and staff.

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CEI ASPHALT PLANT INSPECTOR- High School Graduate or equivalent plus one

(1) years’ experience in the surveillance and inspection of hot mix asphalt plant operations or 80 hours working under an approved and qualified asphalt plant inspector at the asphalt plant and have the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

CTQP Asphalt Plant Level I CTQP Asphalt Plant Level II

CEI SENIOR ITS INSPECTOR- High School graduate or equivalent plus four (4) years of experience in construction inspection, two (2) years of which shall have been in ITS construction inspection, or a Civil Engineering Degree and one (1) year of ITS CEI experience, plus demonstrated knowledge in the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Fiber Installation Inspection and OTDR Fiber Testing DMS Operation and Testing Controller Operation and Testing CCTV Installation, Operation and Testing MVDS Operations and Testing FDOT SEMP Training Familiarity with Existing Communication Equipment and Switches

CERTIFICATIONS:

IMSA Fiber Optics for ITS Level II Field (or equivalent)

Responsible for inspecting construction work; monitoring ITS and electrical installation techniques to ensure conformance with the plans, specifications, National Electrical code and other applicable manuals and is responsible for coordinating and managing the lower level inspectors. Responsible for escalating any deficiencies to the Project Administrator.

CEI ITS INSPECTOR- High School Graduate or equivalent plus two (2) years of experience in construction inspection, one (1) year of which shall have been in ITS construction inspection, or an Engineer Intern with a Civil Engineering degree (requires certificate) having the ability to earn the required qualifications within one year, plus demonstrated knowledge in the following:

QUALIFICATIONS:

Fiber Installation Inspection and OTDR Fiber Testing DMS Operation and Testing Controller Operation and Testing CCTV Installation, Operation and Testing Familiarity with Existing Communication Equipment and Switches MVDS Operations and Testing

CERTIFICATIONS:

IMSA Fiber Optics for ITS Level I (or equivalent)

Responsible for inspecting the construction work; monitoring the correct ITS and electrical installation techniques to ensure conformance with the plans, specification, National Electrical Code and other applicable manuals. Responsible for escalating to the Senior Inspector or Project Administrator (as applicable) any deficiencies.

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CEI SENIOR ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST- A Master’s Degree in Physical or Natural Science and equivalent and seven (7) years of professional experience or a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and ten (10) years of professional experience and general background and knowledge in wetlands ecology, environmental permitting, wildlife surveys, wetland assessment, mitigation and management, management and erosion control practices, and/or hazardous waste and oil spill remediation, site restoration, environmental audits, contamination assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, and underground storage tank services as appropriate for the project. For project work involving management and erosion control practices, the individual shall be a qualified FDEP Stormwater Management Inspection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

NPDES FDEP Qualified

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDEP

CEI ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIALIST- A Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Science and three (3) years of professional experience and general background and knowledge in wetlands ecology, environmental permitting, wildlife surveys, wetland assessment, mitigation and management, management and erosion control practices, and/or hazardous waste and oil spill remediation, site restoration, environmental audits, contamination assessments, soil and groundwater remediation, and underground storage tank services as appropriate for the project. For project work involving management and erosion control practices, the individual shall be a qualified FDEP Stormwater Management Inspection.

QUALIFICATIONS:

NPDES FDEP Qualified

CERTIFICATIONS:

FDEP

CEI RESIDENT COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST- High School Graduate or equivalent with one (1) year of experience as a Resident Compliance Specialist on a construction project or two (2) years of assisting the Resident Compliance Specialist in monitoring the project. Should have prior experience in both State and Federal Aid funded construction projects with FDOT and knowledge of EEO/AA laws and FDOT’s DBE and OJT programs. Ability to analyze, collect, evaluate data, and take appropriate action when necessary. Must attend all training workshops or meetings for Resident Compliance Specialists as well as spend time at the District Compliance office as determined necessary.

CEI UTILITY COORDINATOR- High School Graduate or equivalent and be knowledgeable of Department’s Standards, policies, procedures, and agreements and shall have a minimum of four (4) years of experience performing utility coordination in accordance with Department’s Standards, policies, procedures and agreements.

10.3 Staffing:

Once authorized, the Professional shall establish and maintain appropriate staffing throughout the duration of construction and completion of the final estimate. Responsible

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Construction engineering and inspection forces will be required of the Professional while the Contractor is working. If Contractor operations are substantially reduced or suspended, the Professional will reduce its staff appropriately.

In the event that the suspension of Contractor operations requires the removal of Professional forces from the project, the Professional will be allowed ten (10) days maximum to demobilize, relocate, or terminate such forces.

11.0 QUALITY ASSURANCE (QA) PROGRAM:

11.1 Quality Assurance Plan:

Within thirty (30) days after receiving award of an Agreement, furnish a QA Plan to the Construction Project Manager. The QA Plan shall detail the procedures, evaluation criteria, and instructions of the Professional’s organization for providing services pursuant to this Agreement. Unless specifically waived, no payment shall be made until the County approves the Professional QA Plan.

Significant changes to the work requirements may require the Professional to revise the QA Plan. It shall be the responsibility of the Professional to keep the plan current with the work requirements. The Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the following areas:

A. Organization:

A description is required of the Professional QA Organization and its functional relationship to the part of the organization performing the work under the Agreement. The authority, responsibilities and autonomy of the QA organization shall be detailed as well as the names and qualifications of personnel in the quality control organization.

B. Quality Assurance Reviews:

Detail the methods used to monitor and achieve organization compliance with Agreement requirements for services and products.

C. Quality Assurance Records:

Outline the types of records which will be generated and maintained during the execution of the QA program.

D. Control of Subconsultants and Vendors:

Detail the methods used to control subconsultant and vendor quality.

E. Quality Assurance Certification:

An officer of the Professional firm shall certify that the inspection and documentation was done in accordance with FDOT specifications, plans, standard indexes, and Department procedures.

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11.2 Quality Assurance Reviews:

Conduct semi-annual Quality Assurance Reviews to ensure compliance with the requirements of the Agreement. Quality Assurance Reviews shall be conducted to evaluate the adequacy of materials, processes, documentation, procedures, training, guidance, and staffing included in the execution of this Agreement. Quality Assurance Reviews shall also be developed and performed to achieve compliance with specific QA provisions contained in this Agreement. The semi-annual reviews shall be submitted to the Construction Project Manager in written form no later than one (1) month after the review.

On short duration CCEI projects (nine (9) months or less), the CCEI shall perform an initial QA review within the first two (2) months of the start of construction.

On asphalt projects, the CCEI shall perform an initial QA review on its asphalt inspection staff after the Contractor has completed ten (10) full work days of mainline asphalt paving operations, or 25% of the asphalt pay item amount (whichever is less) to validate that all sampling, testing, inspection, and documentation are occurring as required of the CCEI staff.

11.3 Quality Records:

Maintain adequate records of the quality assurance actions performed by the organization (including subcontractors and vendors) in providing services and products under this Agreement. All records shall indicate the nature and number of observations made, the number and type of deficiencies found, and the corrective actions taken. All records shall be available to the Department, upon request, during the Agreement term. All records shall be kept at the primary job site and shall be subject to audit review.

12.0 CERTIFICATION OF FINAL ESTIMATES:

12.1 Final Estimate and As-Built Plans Submittal:

Prepare documentation and records in compliance with the Contract Documents, Quality Control (QC) Plan, or Professional's approved QC Plan and the County's Procedures.

Submit the Final Estimate(s) and four (4) sets of final as-built plans (signed/sealed) documenting Contractor's work as follows:

(a) Within twenty (20) calendar days after submitted by Contractor; or

(b) Where all items of work are complete and conditional/partial acceptance is utilized (Lighting, Plant establishment, etc.) for a period exceeding twenty (20) calendar days, the final estimate(s) will be due on the twentieth (20) day after conditional/partial acceptance. A memorandum with documentation will be transmitted to the County Project Manager at final acceptance detailing any necessary revisions to the pay items covered under the conditional/partial acceptance.

The Professional shall be responsible for making any revisions to the Certified Final Estimate.

12.2 Certification:

Duly authorized representative of the Professional firm will provide a notarized certification on a form pursuant to County's procedures. Prepare documentation and

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Submit the Final Estimate(s) and four (4) set of final “as-built plans” documenting the Contractor’s work

Revisions to the Certified Final Estimate will be made at no additional cost to the Department.

13.0 AGREEMENT MANAGEMENT:

13.1 General:

(1) With each monthly invoice submittal, the Professional will provide a Status Report for the Agreement.