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Appendix A Water Treatment Plant Lime Silo Refurbishment i

CITY OF BARTOW

WATER TREATMENT PLANT

LIME SILO REFURBISHMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section Title

DIVISION 1 � GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01000 Project Requirements

01010 Summary of Work

01025 Measurement and Payment

01027 Applications for Payment

01065 Permits and Fees

01070 Abbreviations

01091 Reference Specifications

01200 Project Meetings

01310 Construction Progress Schedules

01340 Shop Drawings, Working Drawings and Samples

01370 Schedule of Values

01505 Mobilization

01525 Construction Aids

01600 Materials and Equipment

01700 Contract Closeout

01710 Cleaning

01740 Warranties and Bonds

01800 Miscellaneous Work and Cleaup

DIVISON 2

02050 Demolition of Existing Structures

DIVISON 3 � CONCRETE

03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete

03600 Grouting

DIVISON 4 (NOT USED)

DIVISON 5 � MISCELLANEOUS METALS

05120 Structural Steel

05140 Structural Aluminum

05500 Metal Fabrications

05510 Metal Stairs

05520 Aluminum Handrails and Railing

05530 Aluminum Grating System

CITY OF BARTOW

LIME SOFTENING WATER TREATMENT PLANT

HIGH SERVICE PUMP SUCTION LINE BFVS REPLACEMENT

TABLE OF CONTENTS (Continued)

Section Title ii

DIVISON 6�8 (NOT USED)

DIVISON 9 - FINISHES

09900 Painting

DIVISON 10-16 (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01000

PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope of Work: The Work to be done consists of the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment, and the performance of all Work included in this Contract. The summary of the

Work is presented in Section 01010: Summary of Project.

B. Work Included:

1. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, superintendence, materials, plant power, light, heat, fuel, water, tools, appliances, equipment, supplies, and means of construction necessary for proper performance and completion of the Work. The Contractor shall obtain and pay for all necessary local building permits. The Contractor shall perform and complete the Work in the manner best calculated to promote rapid construction consistent with safety of life and property and to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and in strict accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall clean up the

Work and maintain it during and after construction, until accepted, and shall do all

Work and pay all costs incidental thereto. He shall repair or restore all structures and property that may be damaged or disturbed during performance of the Work.

2. The cost of incidental work described in these Project Requirements, for which there are no specific Contract Items, shall be considered as part of the general cost of doing the Work and shall be included in the prices for the various Contract Items. No additional payment will be made therefore.

3. The Contractor shall provide and maintain such modern plant, tools, and equipment as may be necessary, in the opinion of the Engineer, to perform in a satisfactory and acceptable manner all the Work required by this Contract. Only equipment of established reputation and proven efficiency shall be used. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the adequacy of his workmanship, materials, and equipment, prior approval of the Engineer notwithstanding.

D. Public Utility Installations and Structures:

1. Public utility installations and structures shall be understood to include all poles, tracks, pipes, wires, conduits, vaults, manholes, and all other appurtenances and facilities pertaining thereto whether owned or controlled by the Owner, other governmental bodies, or privately owned by individuals, firms, or corporations, used to serve the public with transportation, traffic control, gas, electricity, telephone, sewerage, drainage, water, or other public or private property which may be affected by the Work shall be deemed included hereunder.

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2. The Contract Documents contain data relative to existing public utility installations and structures above and below the ground surface. These data are not guaranteed as to their completeness or accuracy and it is the responsibility of the Contractor to make his own investigations to inform himself fully of the character, condition, and extent of all such installations and structures as may be encountered and as may affect the construction operations.

3. The Contractor shall protect all public utility installations and structures from damage during the Work. Access across any buried public utility installation or structure shall be made to avoid any damage to these facilities. All required protective devices and construction shall be provided by the Contractor at his expense. All existing public utilities damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired by the Contractor, at his expense.

No separate payment shall be made for such protection or repairs to public utility installations or structures.

4. Public utility installations or structures owned or controlled by the Owner or other governmental body which are shown on the Drawings to be removed, relocated, replaced, or rebuilt by the Contractor shall be considered as a part of the general cost of doing the Work and shall be included in the prices bid for the various Contract Items.

No separate payment shall be made therefor.

5. Where public utility installations of structures owned or controlled by the Owner or other governmental body are encountered during the course of the Work, and are not indicated on the Drawings or in the Specifications, and when, in the opinion of the

Engineer, removal, relocation, replacement, or rebuilding is necessary to complete the

Work under this Contract, such Work shall be accomplished by the utility having jurisdiction, or such Work may be ordered, in writing by the Engineer, for the

Contractor to accomplish. If such work is accomplished by the utility having jurisdiction it will be carried out expeditiously, and the Contractor shall give full cooperation to permit the utility to complete the removal, relocation, replacement, or rebuilding as required. If such work is accomplished by the Contractor, it will be paid for as extra work as provided in the Agreement.

6. The Contractor shall, at all times in performance of the Work, employ acceptable methods and exercise reasonable care and skill so as to avoid unnecessary delay, injury, damage, or destruction of public utility installations and structures; and shall, at all times in the performance of the Work, avoid unnecessary interference with, or interruption of, public utility services, and shall cooperate fully with the owners thereof to that end.

7. The Contractor shall give written notice to Owner and other governmental utility departments and other owners of public utilities of the location of his proposed construction operations, at least 48-hours in advance of breaking ground in any area or on any unit of the Work.

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8. The maintenance, repair, removal, relocation, or rebuilding of public utility installations and structures, when accomplished by the Contractor as herein provided, shall be done by methods approved by the owners of such utilities.

1.02 DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL

A. Drawings: When obtaining data and information from the Drawings, figures shall be used in preference to scaled dimensions, and large-scale drawings in preference to small-scale drawings.

B. Supplementary Drawings:

1. When, in the opinion of the Engineer, it becomes necessary to explain more fully the

Work to be done or to illustrate the Work further or to show any changes which may be required, drawings known as Supplementary Drawings, with specifications pertaining thereto, will be prepared by the Engineer, and the Contractor will be furnished one (1) complete set of reproducible drawings (22 inches by 34 inches) and one (1) reproducible copy of the specifications.

2. The Supplementary Drawings shall be binding upon the Contractor with the same force as the Contract Drawings. Where such Supplementary Drawings require either less or more than the estimated quantities of Work, credit to the Owner or compensation therefor to the Contractor shall be subject to the terms of the Agreement.

C. Contractor to Check Drawings and Data:

1. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, quantities, and details shown on the

Drawings, Supplementary Drawings, schedules, Specifications, or other data received from the Engineer, and shall notify him of all errors, omissions, conflicts, and discrepancies found therein. Failure to discover or correct errors, conflicts, or discrepancies shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for unsatisfactory work, faulty construction, or improper operation resulting therefrom, nor from rectifying such conditions at his own expense. He will not be allowed to take advantage of any errors or omissions, as full instructions will be furnished by the

Engineer, should such errors or omissions be discovered.

2. All schedules are given for the convenience of the Engineer and the Contractor and are not guaranteed to be complete. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility or the making of estimates of the size, kind, and quality of materials and equipment included in work to be done under the Contract.

D. Specifications: The Technical Specifications consist of three (3) parts: General, Products, and

Execution. The General part of a Specification contains General Requirements which govern the

Work. The Products and Execution parts modify and supplement the General Requirements by detailed requirements for the Work and shall always govern whenever there appears to be a conflict.

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E. Intent:

1. All Work called for in the Specifications applicable to this Contract, but not shown on the Drawings in their present form, or vice versa, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both. Work not specified in either the Drawings or in the Specifications, but involved in carrying out their intent or in the complete and proper execution of the

Work, is required and shall be performed by the Contractor as though it were specifically delineated or described.

2. The apparent silence of the Specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from them of a detailed description concerning any work to be done and materials to be furnished, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the best quality is to be used, the interpretation of these Specifications shall be made upon that basis.

1.03 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. Manufacturer:

1. All transactions with the manufacturers or subcontractors shall be through the

Contractor, unless the Contractor shall request and at the Engineer's option, that the manufacturer or subcontractor deal directly with the Engineer. Any such transactions shall not in any way release the Contractor from his full responsibility under this

Contract.

2. Any two (2) or more pieces of material or equipment of the same kind, type, or classification, and being used for identical types of service, shall be made by the same manufacturer.

B. Delivery:

1. The Contractor shall deliver materials in ample quantities to ensure the most speedy and uninterrupted progress of the Work so as to complete the Work within the allotted time.

2. The Contractor shall also coordinate deliveries in order to avoid delay in, or impediment of, the progress of the work of any related Contractor.

C. Tools and Accessories:

1. The Contractor shall, unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, furnish with each type, kind, or size of equipment, one (1) complete set of suitably marked high grade special tools and appliances which may be needed to adjust, operate, maintain, or repair the equipment. Such tools and appliances shall be furnished in approved painted steel cases, properly labeled and equipped with good grade cylinder locks and duplicate keys.

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2. Spare parts shall be furnished as specified herein and as recommended by the manufacturer necessary for the operation of the equipment, not including materials required for routine maintenance.

3. Each piece of equipment shall be provided with a substantial nameplate, securely fastened in place and clearly inscribed with the manufacturer's name, year of manufacture, serial number, weight, and principal rate data.

D. Service of Manufacturer's Engineer:

1. The Contract Prices for equipment shall include the cost of furnishing a competent and experienced engineer or superintendent who shall represent the manufacturer and shall assist the Contractor, when required, to install, adjust, test, and place in operation, the equipment in conformity with the Contract Documents.

2. After the equipment is placed in permanent operation by the Owner, such engineer or superintendent shall make all adjustments and tests required by the Engineer to prove that such equipment is in proper and satisfactory operating condition, and shall instruct such personnel as may be designated by the Owner in the proper operation and maintenance of such equipment.

1.04 INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. General:

1. For tests specified to be made by the Contractor, the testing personnel shall make the necessary inspections and tests, and the reports thereof shall be in such form as will facilitate checking to determine compliance with the Contract Documents. Five (5) copies of the reports shall be submitted, and authoritative certification thereof must be furnished to the Engineer as a prerequisite for the acceptance of any material or equipment.

2. If, in the making of any test of any material or equipment, it is ascertained by the

Engineer that the material or equipment does not comply with the Contract

Documents, the Contractor will be notified thereof, and he will be directed to refrain from delivering said material or equipment, or to remove it promptly from the site or from the Work and replace it with acceptable material, without cost to the Owner.

3. Tests of electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances shall be conducted in accordance with the recognized test codes of the ANSI, ASME, or the IEEE, except as may otherwise be stated herein.

4. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the proper operation of equipment during testing and instruction periods and shall neither have nor make any claim for damage which may occur to equipment prior to the time when the Owner formally takes over the operation thereof.

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B. Costs:

1. All inspection and testing of materials furnished under this Contract will be provided by the Contractor, unless otherwise expressly specified.

2. The cost of shop and field tests of equipment and of certain other tests specifically called for in the Contract Documents shall be borne by the Contractor, and such costs shall be deemed to be included in the Contract Price.

3. Materials and equipment submitted by the Contractor as the equivalent to those specifically named in the Contract may be tested by the Owner for compliance. The

Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for the expenditures incurred in making such tests of materials and equipment which are rejected for non-compliance.

C. Certificate of Manufacture:

1. Contractor shall furnish to Engineer authoritative evidence in the form of a certificate of manufacture that the materials to be used in the Work have been manufactured and tested in conformity with the Contract Documents.

2. These certificates shall be notarized and shall include copies of the results of physical tests and chemical analyses, where necessary, that have been made directly on the product or on similar products of the manufacturer.

D. Shop Tests:

1. Each piece of equipment for which pressure, duty, capacity, rating, efficiency, performance, function, or special requirements are specified shall be tested in the shop of the maker in a manner which shall conclusively prove that its characteristics comply fully with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Five (5) copies of the manufacturer's actual test data and interpreted results thereof, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity sworn to by a responsible official of the manufacturing company and/or independent laboratory, shall be submitted to the

Engineer for approval.

3. The cost of shop tests and of furnishing manufacturer's preliminary and shop test data of operating equipment shall be borne by the Contractor.

E. Start-up Tests:

1. As soon as conditions permit, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and instruments and shall make start-up tests of equipment.

2. If the start-up tests disclose any equipment furnished under this Contract which does not comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, prior to demonstration tests, make all changes, adjustments, 01000-7 and replacements required. The furnishing Contractor shall assist in the start-up tests as applicable.

F. Demonstration Tests:

1. Prior to Contractor's request for a Substantial Completion inspection, all equipment and piping installed under this Contract shall be subjected to demonstration tests as specified or required to prove compliance with the Contract Documents.

2. The Contractor shall furnish labor, fuel, energy, water, and all other materials, equipment, and instruments necessary for all demonstration tests, at no additional cost to the Owner. Contractor shall assist in the demonstration tests as applicable.

C. Safeguarding Marks:

1. The Contractor shall safeguard all points, stakes, grade marks, monuments, and bench marks made or established on the Work, bear the cost of re-establishing them if disturbed, and bear the entire expense of rectifying work improperly installed due to not maintaining or protecting or to removing without authorization such established points, stakes, and marks.

2. The Contractor shall safeguard all existing and known property corners, monuments, and marks adjacent to but not related to the Work and shall bear the cost of re-establishing them if disturbed or destroyed.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

END OF SECTION

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SECTION 01010

SUMMARY OF PROJECT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

A. This Contract is for the City of Bartow�s Lime Silo Refurbishment. The Work consists of furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, testing, restoration, and incidentals for construction of the facilities consisting of, but not limited to, the following:

1. Scope: Remove and replace denoted items of the existing lime silo at locations indicated on the contract drawings. All replacements shall be strictly in-kind

(like-for-like) and shall restore members to original pre-damage condition, matching original member designation, section size, material grade, connection details, and protective coatings unless otherwise approved in writing by the

Owner. �In-kind� means substitute components shall provide equal or greater structural capacity, stiffness, corrosion protection and detailing as the original design, and shall match connection geometry and load path. No changes to structural system load paths, member locations, or building use/occupancy shall be made without prior written approval from the Owner and submission of sealed design documents prepared by a Florida-licensed professional engineer.

2. Proposed work includes:

a. Replace approximately 320 feet of 1/8� -thick, 3-inch-wide flat bar on lower interior.

b. Cleans areas of coating failure, repair if necessary, and recoat.

c. Patch holes above doorway and recoat.

d. Seal weld or re-caulk underside of stiffening ring.

e. Repair unit on silo roof.

f. Replace curved section of fill pipe.

3. Lime Silo Inspection Report, outlining the proposed work, is included in

Appendix A of the Technical Specifications.

1.02 CONTRACTOR�S USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products and materials at the job site. If additional storage or work areas are required, they shall be obtained by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner.

1.03 PROJECT SEQUENCE

A. The Contractor shall establish his work sequence based on the use of crews to facilitate completion of construction and testing within the specified Contract Time. The proposed project sequence, including Contractor's plans for provision of temporary

01010-2 facilities, shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to construction. Only one high service pump shall be isolated at a time.

B. All tie-ins to existing utilities shall be coordinated with and approved by the Owner.

Under no circumstances shall the plant be shut down for process, piping, and equipment tie-ins.

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SECTION 01025

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL INFORMATION

A. Refer to Section 01010 for a description of the work required for completion of the Work.

B. Subject to the provisions in the Contract General Conditions, all work and payment for the work is represented by the Total Base Bid amount shown on the Pricing Table.

1.02 PAYMENT

A. Work under this contract will be paid for on a lump sum basis as outlined on the Pricing Table. The amount of payment will be as defined in the Standard Form of Agreement

Between OWNER and Contractor, Article 5 of Payment Procedures.

B. The prices shown on the Pricing Table establish a total price cost for completing the

Work in its entirety. Furnish all materials, equipment, transportation, tools, labor, services and supplies, plus any miscellaneous items and services that may not be specifically identified in the Contract Drawings and Specifications but that can be inferred from the Contract Drawings and Specifications and are necessary to produce a completed Work that is usable in a manner for which it was intended. If any items for a complete work are omitted or not shown, the Contractor shall furnish and install them without additional cost to the OWNER. No separate payment will be made for another Payment Item required to complete the work of a lump sum item.

C. The Contractor shall prepare and submit an Application for Payment no more often than each month.

D. Retainage shall apply to all Contractor payments prior to final acceptance as provided for in the Contract General Conditions.

1.03 MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT

A. Measurement for Lump Sum bid items shall be based on the percent of actual completion as determined by the Contractor and agreed upon by the OWNER and ENGINEER.

B. Measurement of volumes shall be the actual "as-built" volume pertinent to payment items. Quantities on the Pricing Table are estimated and may be increased or decreased without limit.

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1.04 PAYMENT ITEMS

A. Separate payment will be made for the Unit Price and Lump Sum Items listed on the Bid

Form. Related work not specifically listed or identified, but evidently necessary for satisfactory completion of the Item, shall be considered to be included.

B. No separate payment will be made for the following Work and its cost shall be included in appropriate Payment Items:

1. Maintenance and replacement of plantings and sodding.

2. Record drawings.

3. Construction photographs and videotape recordings.

4. Field office(s) and storage facilities.

5. Clean up.

6. Testing materials and apparatus.

7. Appurtenant work.

8. Contractor fees associated with the performance of the Work.

9. Night work.

C. The following will clarify the work included for bid items in the Pay Item Sheet:

1. Mobilization/Demobilization (Bid Item No. 1):

a. Measurement of various items for Mobilization and Demobilization will not be made for payment and all items shall be included in the lump sum price.

b. Payment for Mobilization and Demobilization will be made at the

Contract lump sum price for the item, which price and payment shall be full compensation for the preparatory work and operations in mobilizing for beginning work on the Project and demobilizing for ending work on the Project.

1) Mobilization shall include, but not be limited to, the following principal items.

a) Those operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site.

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b) The establishment of field office for the Contractor�s use.

c) Establish fire protection plan and safety program, including building, safety equipment, and first aid supplies.

d) Secure construction water supply and provide onsite sanitary and potable water facilities, and other facilities, as required by these Specifications, and state and local laws and regulatory agencies having jurisdiction.

e) Install temporary construction power, wiring, and lighting facilities.

f) Arrange for and erect Contractor�s work and storage yard and employees parking facilities.

g) Post all OSHA, EPA, Department of Labor, and all other required notices.

h) Any other pre-construction expense necessary for the start of the Work.

i) The cost of field engineering including disposal of cleared and grubbed material and debris

j) Detailed construction CPM schedule, schedule of values, and schedule of submittals, preconstruction video and photographs, field locating all existing utilities, project signs, shop drawings, temporary facilities, erosion control.

k) Work associated with contractor support during

Owner/Engineer reviews and inspection, re-inspections and any re-work resulting from same.

l) Cleaning.

2) Demobilization shall include, but not be limited to, the following principal items.

a) Demobilization is the timely and proper removal of all

Contractor owned material, equipment or plant, from the job site and the proper restoration or completion of work necessary to bring the site into full compliance with the Contract Documents.

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b) Demobilization shall include, but not be limited to, project record documents, operations and maintenance data, timely and proper removal of all Contractor owned material and equipment from the job site and the proper restoration or completion of work necessary to being the site into full compliance with the Contract Documents.

c. The Contractor shall submit invoices substantiating the cost of mobilization with each pay request. Ten percent of the cost for mobilization and demobilization will be withheld. until acceptance and final payment. Contractor is responsible for securing a site for storage of materials and equipment and all other construction needs and providing security for this site and its contents.

d. Payment shall not exceed 10% of the total contract price.

2. Indemnification (Bid Item No. 2):

a. In consideration of the Contractor's indemnity agreement as set out in the Contract Documents, the Owner specifically agrees to give the Contractor a minimum of $1,000.00 and other good and valuable consideration, receipt of which is acknowledged upon signing of the Agreement.

3. Limo Silo Refurbishment (Bid Item No. 3):

a. Measurement for items all items related to the refurbishment of the silo tank shall be included in the lump sum price.

b. Payment for these items will include all materials, equipment, and work required to complete the project as shown on or inferred by the Contract Documents and will be made at the contract lump sum price. Contractor shall provide line-item breakdown of specific work and

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PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Used)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Used)

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SECTION 01027

APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope of Work: Submit Applications for Payment to the Owner�s Representative in accordance with schedule established by Conditions of the Contract and Agreement between Owner and Contractor.

B. Related Requirements Described Elsewhere:

1. Progress Schedules: Section 01310.

2. Schedule of Values: Section 01370.

3. Contract Closeout: Section 01700.

4. Project Record Documents: Section 01720.

1.02 FORMAT REQUIRED

A. Submit applications for payment on the Application and Certificate for Payment Form which will be provided by the Owner�s Representative. The application shall consist of itemized data typed on 8-1/2 inch x 11 inch or 8-1/2 inch x 14 inch white paper continuation sheets.

B. Provide itemized data on continuation sheets of format, schedules, line items, and values specified on the Application and Certificate for Payment Form. The Contractor shall use the item descriptions and contract values included in schedule of values, approved and accepted by the Owner�s Representative as a basis for preparation of the

Application for Payment Form.

1.03 PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR EACH PROGRESS PAYMENT

A. Application Form:

1. Fill in required information, including that for Change Orders executed prior to date of submittal of application.

2. Fill in percent complete for each activity and dollar values to agree with respective percents.

3. Execute certification with signature of a responsible officer of Contractor.

B. Continuation Sheets:

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1. Fill in total list of all scheduled component items of the Work, with item number and scheduled dollar value for each item.

2. Fill in dollar value in each column for each scheduled line item when Work has been performed or products stored. Round off values to nearest dollar, or as specified for Schedule of Values.

3. List each Change Order executed prior to date of submission, at the end of the continuation sheets. List by Change Order Number, and description, as for an original component item of the Work.

4. To receive approval for payment on component material stored on site, submit copies of the original paid invoices or releases of lien with the Application and

Certificate for Payment.

5. As provided for in the Application and Certificate for Payment Form, the

Contractor shall certify, for each current pay request, that all previous progress payments received from the Owner, under this Contract, have been applied by the Contractor to discharge in full, all obligations of the Contractor in connection with Work covered by prior Applications for Payment, and all materials and equipment incorporated into the Work are free and clear of all liens, claims, security interest, and encumbrances. Contractor shall attach to each Application and Certificate for Payment like affidavits by all

Subcontractors.

1.04 SUBSTANTIATING DATA FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

A. Contractor shall submit suitable information, with a cover letter identifying:

1. Project.

2. Application number and date.

3. Detailed list of enclosures.

4. For stored products:

a. Item number and identification as shown on application.

b. Description of specific material.

B. Submit one (1) copy of data and cover letter for each copy of application.

C. The Contractor is to maintain an updated set of drawings to be used as record drawings in accordance with Section 01720: Project Record Documents. As a prerequisite for monthly progress payments, the Contractor is to exhibit the updated record drawings for review by the Owner.

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D. Each monthly application for payment shall incorporate the corresponding "monthly progress status report" and updated construction schedule, prepared in accordance with the requirements of Section 01310: Progress Schedules.

E. As a prerequisite for payment, Contractor shall submit a duly executed letter from surety consenting to payment due and progress to date. The Contractor shall also submit partial releases of lien from all subcontractors and suppliers.

F. Provide construction photographs in accordance with Section 01380: Construction

Photographs.

1.05 PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR FINAL PAYMENT

A. Fill in application form as specified for progress payments. Provide information as required by the General Conditions and Section 01700: Contract Closeout.

B. Furnish evidence of completed operations and insurance in accordance with the General

Conditions.

1.06 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE

A. Submit Applications for Payment to the Owner�s Representative at the time stipulated in the Agreement, or as agreed to at the pre-construction meeting. Review the percents complete with the Owner�s Representative and resolve any conflicts or discrepancies.

B. Number of copies for each Application for Payment: Five (5) copies plus additional copies for Contractor's needs.

C. When the Owner�s Representative finds the Application and Certificate for Payment

Form is properly completed and correct, he will execute the Certificate for Payment and transmit the forms to the Owner, with a copy to the Contractor.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01065

PERMITS AND FEES

PART 1 - GENERAL

A. The CONTRACTOR shall secure and pay for all permits and licenses related to his work, including but not limited to, necessary construction permits, as provided for in Section

00700: General Conditions except as otherwise provided herein.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall adhere to all permit requirements as contained in permits obtained by the OWNER and CONTRACTOR.

C. Permits obtained by the OWNER:

1. None.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01070

ABBREVIATIONS AND SYMBOLS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 STANDARDS AND ABBREVIATIONS

A. Referenced Standards: Any reference to published specifications or standards of any organization or association shall comply with the requirements of the specification or standard which is current on the date of Advertisement for Bids. In case of a conflict between the referenced specifications or standards, the one having the more stringent requirements shall govern.

In case of conflict between the referenced specifications or standards and the Contract

Documents, the Contract Documents shall govern.

B. Abbreviations:

AA Aluminum Association

AAA American Arbitration Association

AABC Associated Air Balance Council

AAMA Architectural Aluminum Manufacturers Association

AASHO The American Association of State Highway Officials

ABA American Bar Association

ABMA American Boiler Manufacturers Association

ABPA Acoustical and Board Products Association

ACI American Concrete Institute

ACPA American Concrete Pipe Association

AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies

AFBMA Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association

AGA American Gas Association

AGC Associated General Contractors of America

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association

AHA American Hardboard Association

AI The Asphalt Institute

AIA American Institute of Architects

AIA American Insurance Association

AIEE American Institute of Electrical Engineers (Now IEEE)

AIMA Acoustical and Insulating Materials Association

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute

AITC American Institute of Timber Construction

AMCA Air Moving and Condition Association

ANSI American National Standard Institute

APA American Plywood Association

API American Petroleum Institute

APWA American Public Works Association

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AREA American Railway Engineering Association

ARI American Refrigeration Institute

ASA American Standards Association (Now ANSI)

ASAHC American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants

ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers

ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning

Engineers

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers

ASSCBC American Standard Safety Code for Building Construction

ASSHTO American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials

ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials

AWG American Wire Gauge

AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute

AWPA American Wood Preservers Association

AWPB American Wood Preservers Bureau

AWPI American Wood Preservers Institute

AWS American Welding Society

AWWA American Water Works Association

BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers Association

BIA Brick Institute of America (formerly SCPI)

CDA Copper Development Association

CFS Cubic Feet Per Second

CMAA Crane Manufacturers Association of America

CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute

CS Commercial Standard

DHI Door and Hardware Institute

DIPRA Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association

DOT Spec Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction Florida

Department of Transportation, 1982

E/A Engineer and/or Architect

EDA Economic Development Association

EEI Edison Electric Institute

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

FCI Fluid Control Institute

FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection

FDOT Florida Department of Transportation

Fed Spec Federal Specification

FPS Feet Per Second

FS Federal Standards

GPM Gallons Per Minute

HMI Hoist Manufacturers Institute

HP Horsepower

HSBII Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co.

ID Inside Diameter

IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

IFI Industrial Fasteners Institute

IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association

IPS Iron Pipe Size

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MGD Million Gallons Per Day

MHI Materials Handling Institute

MMA Monorail Manufacturers Association

NaOCl Sodium Hypochlorite

NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters

NBHA National Builders' Hardware Association

NBS National Bureau of Standards

NCSA National Crushed Stone Association

NCSPA National Corrugated Steel Pipe Association

NEC National Electrical Code

NECA National Electrical Contractors' Association

NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association

NFPA National Fire Protection Association

NLA National Lime Association

NPC National Plumbing Code

NPT National Pipe Threads

NSC National Safety Council

NSF National Sanitation Foundation

OD Outside Diameter

OSHA U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Act

PCA Portland Cement Association

PCI Prestressed Concrete Institute

PS United States Products Standards

PSI Pounds per Square Inch

PSIA Pounds per Square Inch Absolute

PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gauge

RAS Return Activated Sludge

RPM Revolutions Per Minute

SAE Society of Automotive Engineers

SDI Steel Decks Institute

SJI Steel Joists Institute

SFWMD South Florida Water Management District

SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association

SSI Scaffolding and Shoring Institute

SSPC Steel Structures Painting Council

SSPC Structural Steel Painting Council

STA Station (100 feet)

TDH Total Dynamic Head

TH Total Head

UBC Uniform Building Code

UL Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.

USASI or United States of America Standards Institute

WAS Waste Activated Sludge

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C. Additional abbreviations and symbols are shown on the Drawings.

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SECTION 01091

REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 GENERAL

A. Applicable Publications. Whenever in these Specifications references are made to published specifications, codes, standards, or other requirements, it shall be understood that wherever no date is specified, only the latest specifications, standards, or requirements of the respective issuing agencies which have been published as of the date that the Work is advertised for bids, shall apply; except to the extent that said standards or requirements may be in conflict with applicable laws, ordinances, or governing codes. No requirements set forth herein or shown on the Drawings shall be waived because of any provision of or omission from said standards or requirements.

B. Assignment of Specialists. In certain instances, specification test requires (or implies) that specific work is to be assigned to specialist or expert entities who must be engaged for the performance of the Work. Such assignments shall be recognized as special requirements over which the Contractor has no choice or option. These requirements shall not be interpreted so as to conflict with the enforcement of building codes and similar regulations governing the Work. They are not intended to interfere with local union jurisdiction settlements and similar conventions. Such assignments are intended to establish which party or entity involved in a specific unit of Work is recognized as

"expert" for the indicated construction processes or operations. Nevertheless, the final responsibility for fulfillment of the entire set of Contract requirements remains with the

Contractor.

1.02 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS, CODES, AND STANDARDS

A. Without limiting the generality of other requirements of the Specifications, all Work specified herein shall conform to or exceed the requirements of such referenced documents which are not in conflict with the requirements of these Specifications or applicable codes.

B. References herein to "Building Code" shall mean the Florida Building Code. The latest edition of the code as approved and used by the local agency as of the date of award as adopted by the agency having jurisdiction shall apply to the Work herein, including all addenda, modifications, amendments, or other lawful changes thereto.

C. In case of conflict between codes, reference standards, Drawings, and the other

Contract Documents, the most stringent requirements shall govern. All conflicts shall be brought to the attention of the Engineer for clarification and directions prior to ordering or providing any materials or labor. The Contractor shall bid the most stringent requirements.

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D. Applicable Standard Specifications. The Contractor shall construct the Work specified herein in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and the referenced portions of those referenced codes, standards, and specifications listed.

Requirements of the standards referenced in Section 01070, Paragraph 1.01B shall, at a minimum, be met when applicable.

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SECTION 01200

PROJECT MEETINGS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope of Work:

1. The Contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the Owner�s Representative to schedule and administer the preconstruction meeting, periodic progress meetings, and specifically called meetings throughout the progress of the Work. The Contractor shall:

a. Make physical arrangements for meetings.

b. Attend Progress meetings.

2. Representatives of Contractor, subcontractors, and suppliers attending meetings shall be qualified and authorized to act on behalf of the entity each represents.

3. The Owner shall attend meetings to ascertain that the Work is expedited consistent with

Contract Documents and construction schedules.

4. The Contractor shall record the preconstruction meeting and each progress meeting in its entirety, and shall provide the Owner�s Representative with digital copy of such recording, having good quality and clarity.

B. Related Requirements Described Elsewhere:

1. Construction Progress Schedules: Section 01310.

2. Shop Drawings, Working Drawings, and Samples: Section 01340.

3. Project Record Documents: Section 01720.

1.02 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Owner�s Representative will schedule a preconstruction meeting no later than twenty (20) days after date of Notice to Proceed. The meeting shall be scheduled at the convenience of all parties.

B. Location: A local site, convenient for all parties, designated by the Owner.

C. Attendance:

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1. Owner's representative.

2. Engineer and his professional consultants.

3. Contractor and his superintendent.

4. Representatives of major suppliers and manufacturers as appropriate.

5. Others as requested by the Contractor, Owner, and Engineer.

D. The Owner�s Representative shall preside at the preconstruction meeting. The Contractor shall provide for keeping minutes and distribution of minutes to the Owner, Engineer and others. The purpose of the preconstruction meeting is to designate responsible personnel and establish a working relationship.

Matters requiring coordination will be discussed and procedures for handling such matters established.

E. Contractor shall provide a preliminary construction schedule to demonstrate complete fulfillment of contract requirements utilizing critical path method at the Pre-Construction Meeting.

E. The suggested agenda for the preconstruction meeting would include the following:

1. Distribution and discussion of:

a. List of major subcontractors and suppliers.

b. Projected schedules.

c. Schedule of Values.

2. Critical work sequencing: Relationships and coordination with other contracts and/or work.

3. Major equipment deliveries and priorities.

4. Project coordination: Designation and responsible personnel.

5. Procedures and processing of:

a. Field decisions.

b. Proposal requests.

c. Request for Information.

d. Submittals.

e. Change Orders.

f. Applications for Payment.

6. Submittal of Shop Drawings, project data and samples.

7. Adequacy of distribution of Contract Documents.

8. Procedures for maintaining Record Documents

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9. Use of premises:

a. Office, work, and storage areas.

b. Owner's requirements.

c. Access and traffic control.

10. Construction facilities, controls, and construction aids.

11. Temporary utilities.

12. Safety and first aid procedures.

13. Check of required Bond and Insurance certifications.

14. Completion time for contract and liquidated damages.

15. Request for extension of Contract Time.

16. Procedures for periodic monthly (or whatever interval is deemed appropriate or necessary, however, a minimum of monthly meetings will be required) progress meetings, for all involved.

17. Security procedures.

18. Guarantees on completed work.

19. Equipment to be used.

20. Project layout and staking of work.

21. Project inspection.

22. Labor requirements.

23. Laboratory testing of material requirements.

24. Provisions for material stored on site and monthly inventory of materials stored.

25. Requirements of other organizations such as utilities, railroads, highway departments, building departments.

26. Rights-of-way and easements.

27. Housekeeping procedures.

28. Liquidated damages.

29. Posting of signs and installation of Project Sign.

30. Pay request submittal dates.

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31. Equal opportunity requirements.

1.03 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Owner�s Representative shall schedule regular periodic meetings. Progress meetings will be held as needed and at other times as required by the progress of the Work. The first meeting shall be held within thirty (30) days after the preconstruction meeting.

B. Hold called meetings as required by progress of the Work.

C. Location of the meetings: Owner's Offices.

D. Attendance:

1. Engineer and his professional Subconsultants as needed.

2. Contractor and his Superintendent.

3. Owner's representatives.

4. Subcontractors (active on the site, as appropriate to the agenda).

5. Others as appropriate to the agenda (suppliers, manufacturers, other subcontractors, etc.).

E. The Owner�s Representative shall preside at the meetings. The Contractor shall provide for keeping minutes and distribution of the minutes to the Owner, Engineer, and others. The purpose of the meetings will be to review the progress of the Work. Contractor shall provide updated progress construction schedule at each progress meeting.

F. The suggested agenda for the progress meetings will include but not be limited to the following:

1. Review approval of minutes of previous meeting.

2. Review of Work progress since previous meeting and Work scheduled (3-week look ahead schedule).

3. Field observations, problems, conflicts.

4. Problems which impede construction schedule.

5. Review of off-site fabrication, delivery schedules.

6. Corrective measures and procedures to regain projected schedule.

7. Status of approved Construction Schedule and revisions to the Construction Schedule as appropriate.

8. Progress schedule during succeeding work period.

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9. Coordination of schedules.

10. Review status of submittals and submittal schedule, expedite as required.

11. Maintenance of quality standards.

12. Pending changes and substitutions.

13. Shop drawing problems.

14. Review proposed changes for:

a. Effect on Construction Schedule and on completion date.

b. Effect on other contracts of the Project.

15. Critical/long lead items.

16. Other business.

G. The Contractor is to attend progress meetings and is to study previous meeting minutes and current agenda items, and be prepared to discuss pertinent topics and provide specific information including but not limited to:

1. Status of all submittals and what specifically is being done to expedite them.

2. Status of all activities behind schedule and what specifically will be done to regain the schedule.

3. Status of all material deliveries, latest contact with equipment manufacturer, and specific actions taken to expedite materials.

4. Status of open deficiencies and what is being done to correct the same.

5. Review of project schedule and upcoming activities.

H. The Contractor is to provide a current submittal log at each progress meeting in accordance with Section

01340: Shop Drawings, Working Drawings, and Samples.

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SECTION 01310

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION

A. Scope of Work:

1. Promptly after award of the Contract, prepare and submit to the Engineer estimated construction progress schedules demonstrating complete fulfillment of all Contract requirements utilizing a Critical Path Method (hereinafter referred to as CPM) in planning, coordinating, and performing the Work under this

Contract (including all activities of subcontractors, equipment vendors, and suppliers). The principles and definition of CPM terms used herein shall be as set forth in the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) publication, Construction Planning & Scheduling Manual, Copyright 1984, but the provisions of this Specification shall govern the planning, coordinating, and performance of the Work.

2. Submit revised progress schedules on a monthly basis. No partial payments shall be approved until there is an approved construction progress schedule on hand.

B. Related Requirements Described Elsewhere:

1. General Conditions: Section 00700.

2. Summary of Project: Section 01010.

3. Project Meetings: Section 01200.

4. Applications for Payment: Section 01027

5. Shop Drawings, Working Drawings, and Samples: Section 01340.

6. Schedule of Values: Section 01370.

1.02 FORM OF SCHEDULES

A. Prepare schedules in the form of a horizontal bar chart.

1. Provide a separate horizontal bar for each trade or operation within each structure or item.

2. Horizontal time scale:

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a) Show starting and completion dates for each activity in terms of the number of days after Notice to Proceed.