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Miami-Dade County, Florida

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This document is an Invitation to Bid (ITB #202536) issued by the City of Homestead, Florida, soliciting sealed bids for the purchase and upgrade of Pump Station #22. The project involves furnishing and delivering three Flygt NP-3202 MT 3-643 submersible sewage pumps, associated motors, accessories, and one control panel to serve a 200-acre area with approximately 10,000 residents. The non-mandatory pre-submittal meeting is scheduled for September 16, 2025, with bid submissions due by September 30, 2025, at 2:00 pm EST. The anticipated contract award is planned for November 2025, with the pumps designed for a Class 1 Division 1 hazardous location and including a one-year factory warranty.

The project is federally funded through a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant under Agreement No. B-24-CP-FL-0624, with an independent cost estimate of $252,150.00. The procurement is subject to strict federal regulations, including 2 CFR Part 200 and HUD-specific provisions. Notably, the project must comply with the Build America, Buy America Act, requiring all iron, steel, manufactured products, and construction materials to be produced in the United States. Additionally, the contract includes Section 3 requirements to direct employment and economic opportunities to low- and very low-income persons in the project area. The contract will be awarded on an all-or-nothing basis to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, and is part of a broader $3,500,000 HUD grant aimed at upgrading the pump station's infrastructure and improving resilience against potential sea-level rise challenges.

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INVITATION TO BID

PUMP STATION 22

UPGRADE

BID SET

July 2025

For information contact:

For information contact:

Xintia Rubio-Rojas, Buyer II Procurement & Contract Services Division

450 SE 6th Avenue Homestead, FL 33030

DATE ISSUED: _______________

41055-081SBP Pump Station 22 Upgrade BP 1 City of Homestead

BID PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL TO: CHIEF PROCUREMENT OFFICER

City of Homestead 100 Civic Court Homestead, Florida 33030

The undersigned Bidder hereby proposes to furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools and services necessary to perform all work required under the bidding Schedule of Owner's Agreement Documents entitled, “Pump Station 22 Upgrades”, in accordance with the intent of the Agreement Documents, including the Specifications, Drawings, and all Addenda issued by said Owner prior to opening of Bid Proposals.

Bidder agrees that, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of the Agreement from Owner, he will execute the Agreement in required form, of which Notice Inviting Bids, Instructions to Bidders, Proposal, Information Required of Bidder, Specifications, Drawings, and all Addenda issued by Owner prior to the opening of Proposal are a part, and will secure the required insurance and bonds and furnish the required insurance certificates; and that upon failure to do so within said time, then the proposal guarantee furnished will be forfeited to Owner as liquidated damages for such failure; provided that if Bidder shall execute and contract, secure required insurance and bonds, and furnish required insurance certificates within said time, his check, if furnished, will be returned to him within 5 days thereafter, or bid bond, if furnished, will become void.

If the undersigned Bidder is awarded a construction Agreement on this Proposal, the Surety who will provide the Public Construction Payment and Performance Bond will be:

whose address is

State Zip Code

Said undersigned Bidder further agrees to complete all work required under the Agreement within the number of calendar days stated in the summary of the work after receiving a Notice to Proceed, and to accept in full payment therefore the price(s) named in the above-mentioned Bid Form.

Dated:

(Bidder)

(Signature)

(Title)

Name of Bidder Signature of Bidder 41055-081SBP2 BP-2 Pump Station 22 Upgrade

City of Homestead

BID PROPOSAL

PUMP STATION 22 UPGRADE

CITY OF HOMESTEAD

Item No. Quantity Description Unit Price Total 1 Aggregate

Sum For performing mobilization, site preparation and demolition work as needed for the Pump Station 22 Upgrades including all labor, equipment, and materials required as well as obtaining and paying for all bonds, permits, and insurance, the aggregate sum amount of:

Dollars and Cents $

2 Aggregate Sum

For all costs to maintain and operate (man 24 hours per day, seven days a week) the existing station by-pass system during the process of upgrading Pump Station 22, which includes personnel, equipment installation, full station bypass during station upgrades, and system remains on site for 7 days after the start-up of lift station is complete to ensure that lift station performance is satisfactory to the Engineer and the City of Homestead, and the demolition of the by-pass system, the aggregate sum of:

__________________________Dollars and _______________________________Cents

3 Aggregate

For all costs associated with furnishing, delivering, and installing all materials, equipment, Owner- Furnished Equipment (OFE), labor, start-up services, and appurtenances required for the complete modification of Pump Station 22 including, but not limited to, compliance with the State of Florida Trench Safety Act; sheeting and shoring; mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and structural work; tie-in to the existing 20-inch force main; miscellaneous costs; overhead and profit; coordination efforts; training; and start-up services including performance testing of the pumps, electrical control panel, level sensing devices, and telemetry system, the total aggregate sum is:

__________________________Dollars and _______________________________Cents

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Item No. Quantity Description Unit Price Total 4 Aggregate

For the delivery, unloading, and installation of the Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) sound-attenuated 125 kW diesel standby generator with a 550-gallon belly-mounted fuel tank at Pump Station 22, including all required appurtenances, a full tank of diesel fuel, all necessary materials, equipment, and supplies, coordination of load bank testing, start-up services, and training, the total aggregate sum is:

__________________________Dollars and _______________________________Cents ($ ) $

5 35 Linear Feet

For furnishing, delivering and installing all materials, equipment, supplies and appurtenances for construction of the 30-inch segment of C900 PVC gravity main, including all testing and CCTV of installed main, the price per linear foot of:

Dollars and _______________________________ Cents ($ ) $

6 35 Linear Feet

For complying with the State of Florida Trench Safety Act for Item 5, the price per linear foot of:

__________________________Dollars and _______________________________Cents ($_______) $

7 Aggregate Sum

For performing site restoration and clean-up for the Pump Station 22 including but not limited to asphalt paving, grading, (including fill, and/or excavation and disposal as required to match the surrounding existing grade), driveways, sodding, landscaping, painting and any miscellaneous restoration work including all labor, materials and equipment required, the aggregate sum amount of __________________________Dollars and _______________________________Cents $

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8 Aggregate

Sum For furnishing materials, labor and equipment for Traffic Maintenance and Control for the entire Pump Station 22 Upgrade project, as required by regulatory agencies having jurisdiction in the project area, including but not limited to Miami-Dade County Public Works and the City of Homestead, the aggregate sum price of:

Dollars and Cents $

9 5 SY For furnishing all labor, material and equipment for constructing 8-inch lime rock base for Type A permanent paving repairs over trench at the Pump Station 22 site along East Mowry Drive, the price per square yard of:

Dollars and Cents ($ ) $

10 5 SY For furnishing all labor, material and equipment for constructing 2-inch asphaltic concrete surface course for Type A permanent paving repairs over trench at the Pump Station 22 site along East Mowry Drive, the price per square yard of:

Dollars and Cents ($ ) $

11 87 SY For all material, labor and equipment for milling of 1-inch asphaltic concrete surface course for permanent paving repairs at the Pump Station 22 site along East Mowry Drive, the price per square yard of:

Dollars and Cents ($ ) $

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12 87 SY For furnishing all material, labor and equipment for constructing Type B permanent paving asphalt wearing surface 1 inch overlay at the Pump Station 22 site along East Mowry Drive, including replacement of pavement marking temporary and/or permanent, the price per square yard of:

Dollars and Cents ($ ) $

13 Dedicated Allowance

For obtaining and providing the services of uniformed police officers as needed or as directed by the ENGINEER and Miami-Dade County Public Works and the City of Homestead, the dedicated allowance of:

Fifteen Thousand Dollars and Zero Cents $ 15,000

14 Dedicated Allowance

For unforeseen conditions, minor construction changes and for additional work or materials not covered by other Proposal Items, and materials testing by an approved testing laboratory including but not limited to proctors, compaction and concrete as so ordered by the Engineer, the dedicated allowance of:

Seventy Five Thousand Dollars and zero __________________________Cents $ 75,000

15 Aggregate Sum

For furnishing and maintaining automated message board equipment to supplement management of traffic requirements, the aggregate sum price of:

Dollars and Cents $

Total Base Bid

TOTAL BASE BID

The sum of item 1 through 15, inclusive, which constitutes the Total Base Bid:

Dollars and __________________________Cents

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Note: For a detailed description of each Proposal Item, refer to Section 01025 of the Specifications entitled "Measurement and Payment".

Bidder further acknowledges the receipt of the following Addenda:

No.

Date

AMOUNTS SHALL BE SHOWN IN BOTH WORDS AND FIGURES. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCIES,

THE AMOUNT SHOWN IN WORDS SHALL GOVERN FOR EACH BID ITEM AND TOTAL BASE BID.

The Bidder further proposes and agrees to begin work with an adequate force and with sufficient equipment and facilities on the date stated in the written notice issued and served upon him by the Engineer, and to complete the work included in this Proposal within the time indicated below, including delivery time for materials and equipment.

The work will be substantially complete as follows:

Substantial Completion shall be within one-hundred eighty (180) calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed.

The work will reach final completion as follows:

The project shall be complete and ready for Final Payment within two-hundred ten (210) calendar days from date of Notice to Proceed.

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BID PROPOSAL

TRENCH SAFETY ACT COMPLIANCE

Bidder acknowledges that the Florida Trench Safety Act, Section 553.60 et. seq., which became effective October 1, 1990, shall be in effect during the period of construction of the project. The Bidder, by signing and submitting the bids, in writing, assuring that it will perform any trench excavation in accordance with applicable trench safety standards. The Bidder further identifies the following separate item of costs of compliance with the applicable trench safety standards as well as the methods of compliance:

Methods of Compliance

(fill in methods)

Total _____________

Bidder acknowledges that this cost is included in the applicable items of the Proposal and in the Grand Total Bid Price. Failure to complete the above will result in the bid being declared non-responsive.

The Bidder is, and the Owner and Engineer are not, responsible to review or assess Bidder's safety precautions, programs or costs, or the means, methods, techniques or technique adequacy, reasonableness of cost, sequences or procedures of any safety precaution, program or cost, including but not limited to, compliance with any and all requirements of Florida Statute Section 553.60 et. seq., cited as the "Trench Safety Act". Bidder is, and the Owner and Engineer are not, responsible to determine if any safety or safety related standards apply to the project, including but not limited to, the "Trench Safety Act."

Signature of Authorized Representative (Manual)

Name of Authorized Representative (Typed or Printed)

Sworn to and subscribed before me in the State and County first mentioned above on the day of , 20 .

(affix seal) Notary Public

My Commission Expires:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Pump Station 22 Upgrades

ITB No.:

BID SET

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01010 Summary of Work 01025 Measurement and Payment 01030 Emergency Response Plans 01070 Abbreviations 01090 Reference Standards 01300 Submittals 01380 Construction Photographs 01400 Quality Control 01510 Temporary Utilities 01530 Protection of Existing Facilities 01550 Site Access and Storage 01560 Temporary Environmental Controls 01600 Materials and Equipment 01660 Equipment Testing and Start-Up 01700 Project Closeout

DIVISION 2 - SITEWORK

02100 Clearing, Grubbing, and Site Preparation 02222 Excavation and Backfill for Utilities 02224 Excavation and Backfill for Structures 02369 Steel Sheet Piling 02510 Asphaltic Concrete Pavement 02526 Concrete Pavement, Curb and Walkways 02754 Sanitary Sewer Manholes 02900 Landscaping

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DIVISION 3 - CONCRETE

03100 Concrete Formwork 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03290 Joints in Concrete 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete 03315 Grout 03350 Concrete Finishes 03370 Concrete Curing 03400 Precast Concrete

DIVISION 4 - CONCRETE BLOCK MASONRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 5 - METALS

05010 Metal Materials 05050 Metal Fastening 05500 Metal Fabrication 05515 Ladders 05531 Grating, Floor Plates and Access Hatches

DIVISION 6 - ROUGH CARPENTRY (NOT USED)

DIVISION 7 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 8 - DOORS AND WINDOWS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

09800 Specialty Coatings 09850 Painting

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES (NOT USED)

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11000 Equipment General Provisions 11190 Pumps, General 11192 Sewage Pumps (OFE)

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS (NOT USED)

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DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION (NOT USED)

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS (NOT USED)

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

15000 Piping, General 15006 Ductile Iron Pipe 15009 PVC Pressure Pipe 15010 Mill Piping, Exposed and Buried 15020 Pipe Supports 15100 Valves, General 15105 Check Valves 15109 Plug Valves 15114 Miscellaneous Valves 15995 Pipeline Testing

DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

16050 Electrical General Provisions 16110 Raceways 16120 Wires and Cables 16195 Electrical Identification 16400 Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) 16440 Disconnect Switches 16450 Grounding 16620 Packaged Engine Generator Systems 16620 Packaged Engine Generator Systems - OFE 16900 Submersible Pump Level Control Panel 16900 Submersible Pump Level Control Panel (OFE) 16999 Field Acceptance Tests

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DIVISION 17 - INSTRUMENTATION

17131 SCADA System - OFE 17190 Uninterruptible Power Systems 17600 Unpowered Instruments 17650 Pressure Gauges 17670 Level Switches (Suspended Float Type) 17700 Powered Instruments 17749 Submersible Level (Pressure) Sensors 17780 Gauge and Differential Pressure Indicating Transmitters

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A - Department of Environmental Resources Management, Dade County - Notice to All Contractors APPENDIX B - Report of Subsurface Exploration and Geotechnical Engineering Study, City of

Homestead – Upgrades to the PS 22 & Force Water Main Route from Pump Station 22 to Wastewater Treatment Plant, dated April 4, 2023 by NV5, Inc.

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SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

A. The Work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all equipment, materials, supplies, and manufactured articles and for furnishing all transportation and services, including fuel, power, water, and essential communications, and for the performance of all labor, work, or other operations required for the fulfillment of the Contract in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. The Work shall be complete, and all work, materials, and services not expressly shown or called for in the Contract Documents which may be necessary for the complete and proper construction of the Work in good faith shall be performed, furnished, and installed by the CONTRACTOR as though originally so specified or shown, at no increase in cost to the CITY.

B. Wherever the Contract Documents address a third party, i.e., subcontractor, manufacturer, etc., it is to be considered as the CONTRACTOR through the third party.

C. Wherever a reference to number of days is noted, it shall be construed to mean calendar days.

1.02 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. The Work to be done under this Contract and in accordance with these Specifications consists of furnishing all equipment, superintendence, labor, skill, material and all other items necessary for the Pump Station 22 Upgrades. The CONTRACTOR shall perform all work required for such construction in accordance with the Contract Documents and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract, complete and ready for use. The Work generally consist of, but is not necessarily limited to the following:

1. Improvements to Pump Station 22, located at 801 E. Mowry Drive, including the operation and maintenance of the existing bypass system throughout the duration of construction. Work includes the complete demolition and disposal of existing components; installation of new precast wet well and valve vault structures;

excavation and installation of a gravity main segment; sheeting and shoring as required; installation of new pumping units and discharge piping; and all associated electrical, generator, and instrumentation work. The project also includes the installation of Owner-Furnished Equipment (OFE) provided by the City, system startup and testing, dismantling of the existing bypass system and delivery to a designated City facility for storage, site restoration, and maintenance of traffic.

B. The Work set forth within these bid documents includes the furnishing of all labor, materials, equipment, services and incidentals for the Pump Station 22 Upgrades, including all items listed above as well all appurtenant work, complete, tested and ready for operation, including temporary utilities and facilities as required, all in conformance with the Contract Documents.

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1.03 SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION

A. Following receipt of Notice to Proceed with the work, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER and the CITY at least ten days before he is ready to start actual construction to allow the CITY time to make arrangements for inspection of the work.

B. Work under the Contract shall be scheduled and performed in such a manner as to result in the least possible disruption to the operation of the existing facilities. Any control modifications to the existing facilities shall not be made without first obtaining written permission from the ENGINEER and the CITY.

C. Critical events in the sequence of construction are specified herein. The outline sequence of construction does not include all items necessary to complete the work, but is intended to identify the sequence of critical events necessary to minimize disruption to the ongoing operation. It shall be understood by the CONTRACTOR that the critical events identified are not all inclusive and that additional items of work not stated may be required. The sequence of construction is a precedence requirement and does not attempt to schedule the CONTRACTOR'S work. It is intended only to indicate which activities must precede other activities in order to minimize interference and disruptions.

D. The existing facilities shall be maintained in an operable condition by the CONTRACTOR during construction (excluded from this requirement are all normal and emergency maintenance functions normally performed by the CITY with the CITY's staff or by Contract.) All work by the CONTRACTOR that disrupts the normal operations shall be shown on the Construction Schedule and specifically scheduled with the CITY. Schedule notification shall consist of a written notice defining the work to be accomplished, the function that will be interrupted, the duration of the interruption, and the mitigating effort to be performed by the CONTRACTOR to maintain the pumping capacity continuously. The written notice shall be submitted to the ENGINEER 14 days in advance of the proposed work and the ENGINEER will respond to the CONTRACTOR in writing within 7 days of receipt of the notice regarding the acceptability of the proposed plan.

E. In performing the work in the sequence described hereinafter, all requirements of the Contract Documents shall be strictly followed. VALVES AND GATES BETWEEN THE

EXISTING AND NEW WORK SHALL BE OPERATED BY CITY PERSONNEL. UNDER

NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL THE CONTRACTOR'S PERSONNEL OPERATE ANY

SUCH GATE OR VALVE.

F. Temporary installation/connections may be used where sufficient time is not available to complete a particular aspect of the work. All such subject temporary installations shall be subject to review and acceptance by the CITY/ENGINEER.

G. The CONTRACTOR shall note that many areas of the work require the CONTRACTOR to work on existing pipelines and structures which will require wastewater dewatering. In the cases of wet wells and manholes, the CONTRACTOR will, as possible, dewater the structure, hose wash down the basin and shovel clear the contents (settled materials) to the extent possible. In the case of pipelines, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the proper containment, disinfection if required, and disposal of wastewater drained from existing pipelines during construction. The CONTRACTOR shall contain such wastewater (in accordance with all applicable codes) and shall dispose of such to an off-site wastewater basin as directed by the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the prevention of wastewater spills within the realm of his work areas.

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H. Cancellation of Planned Shutdown: A planned shutdown in accordance with the above described procedures may be canceled by the CITY upon 24-hour notification by the CITY/ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR. Such cancellation shall be expected due to wet weather conditions or other conditions beyond the control of the CITY, ENGINEER or CONTRACTOR. All efforts shall be taken to check weather forecasts and the like prior to scheduling pump station shutdowns. However, if a cancellation must occur, the CITY shall not be responsible for any additional costs associated with mobilization and demobilization.

I. The sequence has been divided into phases and subsequent steps representing major work areas. The CONTRACTOR is advised that in some instances activities identified in one phase will continue through the next phase and that certain phases may proceed simultaneously.

J. The general sequence of construction for the project shall be as follows, but a detailed Sequence of Construction shall be submitted by the CONTRACTOR before any work is started. The CITY reserves the right to make changes to the sequence as necessary to facilitate the work or to minimize any conflict with operations and other CONTRACTORS.

Phase I – Mobilization

Step 1 Mobilize for work. Set up storage, staging and parking areas. Obtain permits, develop, and submit construction schedule and start shop drawing submittal.

Step 2 Verify locations, elevations, dimensions, type of joints, manufacturer of pipes, equipment, etc., before ordering materials to complete the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, Shop Drawings, and field conditions.

Step 3 CONTRACTOR shall immediately open a dialog with Homestead Public Services (HPS) Energy ensure proper coordination to obtain both temporary and final station electrical service. Failure to do so may result in delays for which the CONTRACTOR may be liable for.

Step 4 CONTRACTOR shall immediately open a dialog with all existing utilities in the project area. CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and determine if utility relocations are required. CONTRACTOR shall notify ENGINEER of utility relocation requirements and costs. Failure properly coordinate any required utility relocations may result in delays for which the CONTRACTOR may be liable for.

Step 5 Upon approval of shop drawings, order long lead items so that materials may be delivered in a timely fashion without delays to construction.

Phase II – Maintenance and Operation of the Existing Bypass System

Step 1 – As part of the bidding process, the CONTRACTOR shall visit the pump station site to become familiar with the existing bypass system, including its operation and required maintenance procedures. Upon mobilization, the CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the operation and maintenance of the bypass system for the duration of the project. At project completion, the CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the careful disassembly of the bypass system and deliver all components to a designated City facility for storage.

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Step 2 - The CONTRACTOR shall demonstrate competency in the operation and maintenance of the bypass system for a minimum of 72 hours prior to initiating any construction activities at the pump station. This demonstration period is subject to review and acceptance by the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall maintain continuous 24-hour monitoring of the bypass system throughout the project to ensure uninterrupted operation of the pump station. Upon assuming responsibility for the bypass system, the CONTRACTOR shall be fully accountable for any service interruptions, backups, or overflows resulting from their negligence, including all associated cleanup costs and any fines or penalties imposed by local regulatory authorities.

Step 3 - As part of the installation of the gravity main segment from the receiving manhole in East Mowry Street to Manhole 0 on site, the CONTRACTOR may be required to implement a secondary bypass system. If deemed necessary, the CONTRACTOR shall submit a detailed bypass plan for this operation, including all materials and equipment to be used during the gravity main installation. The bypass system must be fully operational and maintained for a minimum of 24 hours prior to beginning demolition of the existing 21-inch gravity main and installation of the proposed 30-inch main. The bypass system must be capable of handling a minimum flow of 4,100 gallons per minute (gpm). Operating head conditions will vary depending on the discharge point selected by the CONTRACTOR.

The highest anticipated operating head is approximately 64 feet if discharging to the existing force main; discharging to the existing bypass manhole/ system will result in a lower operating head.

Phase III – Pump Station Installation

Step 1 Excavate as necessary for the installation of the wet well, valve vault, meter vaults, and associated gravity mains. Sheeting and shoring shall be provided as needed to ensure excavation stability. The CONTRACTOR shall install the gravity main segment between the proposed wet well and Manhole 2, as well as the segment between the receiving manhole in East Mowry Street and Manhole

0. All excavations shall be properly sheeted and shored to facilitate safe and effective installation. Based on the CONTRACTOR’s construction sequence, the wet well influent line shall be securely plugged, as necessary, until system startup is completed.

Step 2 Coat interior/ exterior of structures as specified.

Step 3 Install all structures and gravity mains within the excavated areas, then backfill and compact using specified materials in accordance with the contract documents.

Step 4 Install piping as necessary and make connections between various structures.

Backfill and compact as required.

Step 5 Install valving and fittings. Pressure test piping as required by the contract documents.

Step 6 Construct associated pipe supports and restraints. Paint discharge piping.

Step 7 Set top slab for wet well and valve vault. Provide necessary mechanical, electrical, plumbing and instrumentation penetrations.

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Step 8 Install associated guide rails and supports.

Step 9 Set OFE pumps within wet well and secure to floor per manufacturer requirements.

Step 10 Install all conduits and miscellaneous piping as necessary for electrical/ instrumentation requirements.

Step 11 Install all electrical panels and OFE control panel.

Step 12 Install OFE generator and OFE automatic transfer switch.

Step 13 Pull all wiring and make required terminations to associated equipment.

Step 14 Contractor shall coordinate with Data Flow Systems (DFS) concerning SCADA panel/telemetry install. Contractor shall pull all necessary control wiring into SCADA panel. DFS shall terminate wiring as required. DFS RTU panel shall be OFE from City.

Step 15 Fill wet well with potable water from fire hydrant, water is required to be metered and paid for accordingly.

Step 16 The Contractor shall coordinate with OFE suppliers and other manufacturers prior to testing to ensure all parties are aware of their respective roles and responsibilities necessary to confirm that all systems are fully operational in advance of the official startup with City staff.

Step 17 Coordinate and perform all pump station testing, startup, training with potable water only. Generator shall be load tested in compliance with specifications.

Contractor shall provide all fuel for testing and top off tank prior to station certification.

Step 18 Once all station components have been tested and are deemed acceptable by manufacturers/ City, contractor shall pull the 30-inch plug in the line between MH 0 and MH 1 to place station into service. Bypass system shall stay in service for the 7-day test period unless otherwise directed by the City

Phase IV – Restoration and Project Closeout

Step 1 Miscellaneous work, site restoration, demobilization and related closeout activities shall be in accordance with Section 01700, "Project Closeout".

1.04 CONSTRUCTION PERMITS

A. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain, keep current and pay all fees for any necessary construction permits from those authorities, agencies, or municipalities having jurisdiction over land areas, utilities, or structures which are located within the Contract limits and which will be occupied, encountered, used, or temporarily interrupted by the CONTRACTOR'S operations unless otherwise stated. Record copies of all permits shall be furnished to the ENGINEER.

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B. When construction permits are accompanied by regulations or requirements issued by a particular authority, agency, or municipality, it shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to familiarize himself and comply with such regulations or requirements as they apply to his operations on this Project.

C. It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to secure all permits of every description required to initiate and complete the work under this contract, except permits obtained by the CITY.

D. Permits obtained by the CITY or his authorized representative, include the following:

Miami-Dade County Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM), City of Homestead Building and Public Works Department (Dry Run) Miami Dade County Public Works (Dry Run).

E. No separate or direct payment will be made to the CONTRACTOR for permit fees and inspection requirements, but all such costs shall be included in the applicable items in the Schedule of Values. The CITY will furnish signed and sealed sets of Contract Documents for permit use as required.

F. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish to the ENGINEER copies of all permits prior to commencement of work requiring permits.

1.05 ADDITIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES

A. In the event that the ENGINEER is required to provide additional engineering services as a result of substitution of materials or equipment which are not "or equal" by the CONTRACTOR, or changes by the CONTRACTOR in dimension, weight, power requirements, etc., of the equipment and accessories furnished, or if the ENGINEER is required to examine and evaluate any changes proposed by the CONTRACTOR for the convenience of the CONTRACTOR, then the ENGINEER's charges in connection with such additional services shall be charged to the CONTRACTOR by the OWNER.

B. Structural design shown on the Contract Drawings is based upon typical weights for major items of equipment as indicated on the Contract Drawings and specified. If the equipment furnished exceeds the weights of said equipment, the CONTRACTOR shall assume the responsibility for all costs of redesign and for any construction changes required to accommodate the equipment furnished, including the ENGINEER's expenses in connection therewith.

C. In the event that the ENGINEER is required to provide additional engineering services as a result of CONTRACTOR'S errors, omissions, or failure to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents, or if the ENGINEER is required to examine and evaluate any changes proposed by the CONTRACTOR solely for the convenience of the CONTRACTOR, then the ENGINEER'S charges in connection with such additional services shall be charged to the CONTRACTOR by the OWNER.

1.06 ADDITIONAL OWNER'S EXPENSES

A. In the event the Work of this Contract is not completed within the time set forth in the Contract or within the time to which such completion may have been extended in accordance with the Contract Documents, the additional engineering or inspection

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B. Unless otherwise specifically permitted, the normal time of work under this Contract is limited to 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. Work beyond these hours will result in additional expense to the OWNER. Any expenses and/or damages, including the cost of the ENGINEER's on-site personnel, arising from the CONTRACTOR'S operations beyond the hours and days specified above shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.

C. Charges for additional CITY's expenses shall be in addition to any liquidated damages assessed in accordance with the Contract.

1.07 TIME OF WORK

A. The normal time of work for this Contract is limited to 40 hours per week and shall be between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. The CONTRACTOR may elect, with prior CITY approval, to work beyond these hours or on weekends provided that all costs incurred by the OWNER for additional engineering shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. The OWNER shall deduct the cost of additional engineering costs from monies due the CONTRACTOR.

B. If it shall become imperative to perform work at night, the OWNER and ENGINEER shall be informed a reasonable time in advance of the beginning of such work. Temporary lighting and all other necessary facilities for performing and inspecting the work shall be provided and maintained by the CONTRACTOR.

C. Unless otherwise specifically permitted, all work that would be subject to damage shall be stopped during inclement or stormy weather. Only such work as will not suffer injury to workmanship or materials will be permitted. CONTRACTOR shall carefully protect his work against damage or injury from the weather.

1.08 FIRE PROTECTION

A. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires at or adjacent to the work, buildings, etc., and shall provide adequate facilities for extinguishing fires which do occur.

B. When fire or explosion hazards are created in the vicinity of the work as a result of the locations of fuel tanks, or similar hazardous utilities or devices, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately alert the local Fire Marshal, the ENGINEER, and the OWNER of such tank or device. The CONTRACTOR shall exercise all safety precautions and shall comply with all instructions issued by the Fire Marshal and shall cooperate with the OWNER of the tank or device to prevent the occurrence of fire or explosion.

1.09 CHEMICALS

A. All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, or disinfectant of other classification, must show approval of either

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1.10 FIRST AID FACILITIES AND ACCIDENTS

A. First Aid Facilities

1. The CONTRACTOR shall provide at the site such equipment and facilities as are necessary to supply first aid to any of his personnel who may be injured in connection with the work.

B. Accidents

1. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly report, in writing, to the ENGINEER and OWNER all accidents whatsoever out of, or in connection with, the performance of the work, whether on or adjacent to the site, which cause death, personal injury or property damage, giving full details and statements of witnesses.

2. If death, serious injuries, or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to both the OWNER and the

ENGINEER.

3. If any claim is made by anyone against the CONTRACTOR or a Subcontractor on account of any accidents, the CONTRACTOR shall promptly report the facts, in writing, to the ENGINEER and OWNER, giving full details of the claim.

1.11 SURVEYS AND LAYOUT

A. All work under this Contract shall be constructed in accordance with the lines and grades shown on the Drawings or as directed by the ENGINEER. Elevation of existing ground and appurtenances are believed to be reasonably correct but are not guaranteed to be absolute and therefore are presented only as an approximation. Any error or apparent discrepancy in the data shown or omissions of data required for accurately accomplishing the stake out survey shall be referred immediately to the ENGINEER for interpretation or correction.

B. All survey work for construction control purposes shall be made by the CONTRACTOR at his expense. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a Licensed Surveyor as Chief of Party, competently qualified persons, all necessary instruments, stakes, and other material to perform the work.

C. CONTRACTOR shall establish all baselines for the location of the principal component parts of the work together with a suitable number of benchmarks and batter boards adjacent to the work. Based upon the information provided by the Contract Drawings, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make all detail surveys necessary for construction, including slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for all working points, lines and elevations.

D. CONTRACTOR shall have the responsibility to carefully preserve the bench marks, reference points and stakes, and in the case of destruction thereof by the CONTRACTOR or resulting from his negligence, the CONTRACTOR shall be charged with the expense and damage resulting therefrom and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be

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E. Existing or new control points, property markers and monuments that will be or are destroyed during the normal causes of construction shall be reestablished by the CONTRACTOR and all reference ties recorded therefore shall be furnished to the ENGINEER. All computations necessary to establish the exact position of the work shall be made and preserved by the CONTRACTOR.

F. The ENGINEER may check all or any portion of the work and the CONTRACTOR shall afford all necessary assistance to the ENGINEER in carrying out such checks. Any necessary corrections to the work shall be immediately made by the CONTRACTOR.

Such checking by the ENGINEER shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of any responsibilities for the accuracy or completeness of his work.

G. At completion of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish Record Drawings indicating the final layout of all structures, roads, existing benchmarks, etc. The Record Drawings shall indicate all critical elevations of piping, structures, finish grades, etc.

1.12 ABANDONMENT AND SALVAGE OF EXISTING FACILITIES

A. The scope of work requires the CONTRACTOR to interface with existing structures, mechanical equipment, electrical facilities, and piping which will be abandoned or otherwise removed and/or relocated as part of the work. Prior to beginning any work, associated with existing facilities to be abandoned, salvaged, or otherwise removed or relocated, the CONTRACTOR shall inform the ENGINEER of his intent so that all arrangements can be made with the CITY for disconnecting electrical service (where appropriate), isolating pipelines (where possible) or otherwise removing existing facilities from service to the extent possible. The CONTRACTOR shall not proceed without written authorization from the ENGINEER.

B. Pipelines: The CONTRACTOR shall abandon, salvage, or otherwise remove existing pipelines or segments of existing pipelines shown to be abandoned in place, salvaged, or removed as part of the contract work. Unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents, all piping shown on the Drawings to be abandoned shall be abandoned in place. Pipe shown to be abandoned need only be removed a minimum three feet clear of new utilities to be installed. Abandon in place shall be defined as installing plugs, or other permanent closure, as reviewed and accepted by the ENGINEER, on all terminations, open ends or ends of pipe designated as being cut, capped, and anchored in an acceptable manner. The pipe will remain buried unless otherwise noted.

C. Piping indicated on the Drawings as being removed, or any piping to be abandoned which interferes with new structures or piping, shall be excavated and removed using methods which will not disturb adjacent piping or other facilities. All pipe materials shall be subject to salvage by the CITY as defined below. Any remaining piping on both ends of pipe segments removed shall be abandoned in place, per the above definition. After piping has been removed, the CONTRACTOR shall backfill the evacuated area in accordance with requirements set forth in other sections of these specifications.

D. Salvage: The CITY may desire to salvage certain items of existing equipment which are to be dismantled and removed during the course of construction. Prior to removal of any existing equipment or piping from the site of work, the CONTRACTOR shall ascertain from

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1.13 OPENINGS, CHASES, SLEEVES, INSERTS, ETC.

A. The General CONTRACTOR shall provide all openings, chases, etc., in his work to fit his own work and that of any other CONTRACTORS. All such openings or chases shown on the Drawings, or reasonably implied thereby, or as confirmed or modified by shop, setting, or erecting Drawings approved by the ENGINEER, shall be provided by the General

CONTRACTOR.

B. Where pipes or conduits are to pass through slabs or walls, or where equipment frames or supports are to be installed as an integral part of an opening, the sleeves, opening forms or frames shall be furnished by the installer of the pipes, conduits, or equipment, but shall be placed by the General CONTRACTOR. Where hanger inserts and similar items are to be installed as an integral part of a slab or wall, they shall be furnished by the installer of the pipe or other equipment requiring the hanger, but shall be placed by the General CONTRACTOR.

C. When requested by the General CONTRACTOR, the installer of the pipes, conduit, or equipment, including those CONTRACTORS who require openings or chases in slabs and walls for passage of ducts, mounting of equipment, etc., shall furnish all necessary information, instructions, and materials to effect accurate installation of the required openings, chases, sleeves, frames, inserts, etc. When such items are secured in position, and just prior to construction of the surrounding slab or wall, the CONTRACTOR for whom the items are installed shall ascertain the proper number, locations, and settings thereof;

and the General CONTRACTOR shall schedule his operations so as to provide a reasonable opportunity and time interval for such inspection.

D. Any costs resulting from correction of defective, ill timed, or mislocated work, or for subsequent work which becomes necessary because of omitted openings, chases, sleeves, frames, inserts, etc., shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR responsible therefor.

To this end, no CONTRACTOR shall arbitrarily cut, drill, alter, damage, or otherwise endanger the work of another CONTRACTOR. The nature and extent of any corrective or additional work shall be subject to the approval of the ENGINEER following consultation with the CONTRACTORS involved.

1.14 LIMITS OF WORK AREA

A. The CONTRACTOR shall confine his construction operations within the Contract limits shown on the Drawings and/or property lines and/or fence lines. Storage of equipment and materials, or erection and use of sheds outside of the Contract limits, if such areas are the property of the OWNER, shall be used only with the CITY's approval. Such storage or temporary structures, even within the Contract's limits, shall be confined to the CITY's property and shall not be placed on properties designated as easements or rights of way unless specifically permitted elsewhere in the Contract Documents.

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1.15 WEATHER CONDITIONS

A. No work shall be done when the weather is unsuitable. The CONTRACTOR shall take necessary precautions (in the event of impending storms) to protect all work, materials, or equipment from damage or deterioration due to floods, driving rain, and wind. The OWNER reserves the right, through the opinion of the ENGINEER, to order that additional protection measures over and beyond those proposed by the CONTRACTOR, be taken to safeguard all components of the Project. The CONTRACTOR shall not claim any compensation for such precautionary measures so ordered, nor claim any compensation from the OWNER for damage to the work from weather elements.

B. The mixing and placing of concrete or pavement courses, the laying of masonry, sidewalks and installation of sewers mains, piping, structures, and water mains shall be stopped during rainstorms, and all freshly placed work shall be protected by canvas or other suitable covering in such manner as to prevent running water from coming in contact with

it. Sufficient coverings shall be provided and kept ready at hand for this purpose. The limitations and requirements for mixing and placing concrete or laying masonry shall be as described elsewhere in these Specifications.

1.16 PERIODIC CLEANUP - BASIC SITE RESTORATION

A. During construction, the CONTRACTOR shall regularly remove from the site of the work all accumulated debris and surplus materials of any kind which result from his operations.

Unused equipment and tools shall be stored at the CONTRACTOR'S yard or base of operations for the Project.

B. When the work involves installation of sewers, manholes, underground structures, or other disturbance of existing features in or across streets, rights of way, easements, or private property, the CONTRACTOR shall (as the work progresses) promptly backfill, compact, grade, and otherwise restore the disturbed area to the basic condition which will permit resumption of pedestrian or vehicular traffic and any other critical activity or functions consistent with the original use of the land. The requirements for temporary paving of streets, walks, and driveways are specified elsewhere. Unsightly mounds of earth, large stones, boulders, and debris shall be removed so that the site presents a neat appearance.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall perform the cleanup work on a regular basis and as frequently as ordered by the ENGINEER. Basic site restoration in a particular area shall be accomplished immediately following the installation or completion of the required facilities in that area. Furthermore, such work shall also be accomplished, when ordered by the ENGINEER, if partially completed facilities must remain incomplete for some time period due to unforeseen circumstances.

D. Upon failure of the CONTRACTOR to perform periodic cleanup and basic restoration of the site to the ENGINEER's satisfaction, the OWNER may, upon five (5) days prior written notice to the CONTRACTOR, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the OWNER, cause such work for which the CONTRACTOR is responsible to be accomplished to the extent deemed necessary by the ENGINEER, and all costs resulting therefrom shall be charged to the CONTRACTOR and deducted from the amounts of money that may be due him.

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1.17 USE OF FACILITIES BEFORE COMPLETION

A. The OWNER reserves the right to enter and use any portion of the constructed facilities before final completion of the whole work to be done under this Contract. However, only those portions of the facilities which have been completed to the ENGINEER's satisfaction, as evidenced by his issuing a Certificate of Substantial Completion covering that part of the work, shall be placed in service.

1.18 CONSTRUCTION VIDEO

A. The CONTRACTOR shall digitally record the entire project site including all concrete and asphalt pavements, curb and gutter, houses, landscaping, structures to be demolished, and existing structures that are to be modified. The recording shall be turned over to the ENGINEER prior to beginning construction activities. The recording shall be turned over to the City electronically on appropriate USB flashdrive. The recording shall clearly identify existing site and structural conditions prior to construction. CONTRACTOR shall record all driveways and landscaping of residences and/or businesses adjacent to project site in sufficient detail to properly document pre-construction conditions.

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SECTION 01025 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE

A. A contract will be awarded for the total of Items 1 through 16 inclusive. It is intended that all work required to complete this Project will be included in the various bid items described below.

B. The prices stated in the Bid include full compensation for overhead and profit, all costs and expenses for taxes, labor, equipment, furnishing and repairing small tools and ordinary equipment, mobilization, patent fees and…

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