Attachment_3_-Tech_Specs_10.6.25.docx

ATTACHMENT C

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Section 01100 - SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to replace asphalt and concrete surfaces damaged or removed as part of utility work by GRU. The surface restoration generally includes, but is not limited to, roadways, sidewalks, curb and gutter, driveways, sidewalk ramps, brick pavers, and roadway pavement markers.

1.02 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor’s work shall meet the requirements of this specification and meets all City/County/State design and construction standards.

B. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate their activities with GRU construction and/or engineering personnel.

C. The Contractor shall provide all necessary Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) or Temporary Traffic Control (TTC) required for safely completing the work within the right-of-way as Specified in Section 01570.

D. The Contractor shall comply with all codes, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders and other legal requirements of public authorities which bear on the performance of work.

A. The Contractor shall not unreasonably encumber sites with materials or equipment. The Contractor has the responsibility for protection and safekeeping of all products stored on premises.

1.03 REFERENCES

NOTE: Links are for convenience and subjects to change. It is the CONTRACTOR’s responsibility to maintain compliance with all requirements as they evolve.

A. Gainesville Regional Utilities, Water and Wastewater

1. Pavement Cut Policy, Appendix G:

a. https://www.gru.com/TabID/3904/Default.aspx

B. City of Gainesville

1. Public Works Engineering Design and Construction Manual:

a. https://www.gainesvillefl.gov/files/assets/public/v/2/public-work/documents/2022-cog-engineering-design-construction-manual.pdf

2. Community Redevelopment Agency Standards

C. Florida Department of Transportation

1. Standard Specifications, Latest Edition

a. https://fdotwww.blob.core.windows.net/sitefinity/docs/default-source/specifications/by-year/fy-2025-26/ebook/2025-26-ebook-compressed.pdf?sfvrsn=a07d3f95_2 Attachment 3 - Technical Specifications Page | 10

2. Design Standards, Latest Edition

a. https://www.fdot.gov/design/standardplans

1.04 COORDINATION OF WORK

A. The Contractor will be assigned a Work Order (WO) by GRU for jobsite location requiring work. Each WO will be given a unique identification number used for tracking work assignments.

B. GRU may assign WOs to the Contractor within their work management system software, Cityworks. This software will be used for processing and tracking all work associated with WOs.

C. Cityworks

1. The Contractor may be required to receive, update, and complete all WOs associated with each scope of work within Cityworks.

2. The Contractor may be provided a GRU issued login for access to the Cityworks software.

3. The Contractor will be required to use their own internet service and computer, mobile device, tablet, or other similar device for accessing the web-based Cityworks software.

D. Assignment of Work

1. GRU will assign batches of WOs to the Contractor at a minimum frequency of once per week.

2. Each WO will include the following information, at a minimum:

a. Work Order (WO) Identification Number

b. Address

c. Size or dimensions of area for demolition, milling and asphalt application

d. Description of work required.

e. General location description

f. Date of request

g. Mapped location of the WO E. Submittals

1. Payment for invoicing shall require all submittals along with an executed copy of ATTACHMENT 4 inspection and submittal form are to be submitted as described in this section with each pay request. Failure to provide submittal shall result in rejecting and resubmittal of pay request. GRU may require upload of pay request and submittal data into the work management system Cityworks,

a. Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans

· MOT plans for lane diversions, closures and detours must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer registered in the state of Florida with AMOT certification.

b. Asphalt and Concrete Mix-Designs which include but not limited to:

· Aggregate Gradation

· Asphalt Binder Content

· Mix Temperature at time of placement

· Performance grade of binder (e.g. PG 64-22)

· Signed, dated and time of work performed stamped Batch tickets.

c. Prework -jobsite timestamped photos (4 required)

d. Post work jobsite timestamped photos of work performed (4 required)

e. Material Certifications for asphalt binder, aggregates, tack coat and other materials as required onsite.

f. Calibration Certificates for scales, pavers, and rollers as required by GRU.

F. Invoicing

1. All invoicing shall be in accordance with this Contract and GRU’s Terms and Conditions with prior email to Wastewatercollections@Gru.com

2. Each Invoice shall include the following information:

a. Invoice Number

b. GRU Purchase Order Number

c. Summary of each Work Order on Invoice

· WO Number

· Address of Work

· Actual quantities reflected by Bid Item Number

· Requested quantities reflected by Bid Item Number

· Area (square footage)

· Date work is completed

1.05 SCHEDULE OF WORK

A. GRU will request the Contractor to perform work on an as needed, when requested basis.

B. For routine work, GRU will submit a work list to the Contractor with the location, approximate size, and type of each surface needing restoration. This list will be submitted to the Contractor on a weekly basis, or more frequently as needed.

1. The Contractor shall complete all surface restorations on each work list within 14 calendar days of submitted scope request.

2. If the Contractor is unable to complete the work within 14 calendar days of work submission to Contractor, Contractor shall immediately notify GRU and provide a schedule for completion. GRU shall have the option to remove and reassign the Scope of Work if work is not completed within the 14 day period or notification of delay. Notification shall be provided by Contractor via email to Wastewatercollections@Gru.com.

3. Contractor may be requested by Right-of-Way agency to provide 48 hour notice of mobilization as requested.

C. For emergency work, GRU will contact the Contractor and schedule a site visit to assess the surface restoration requirements and schedule within 24 hours of notification by GRU

D. For non-routine, non-emergency work, GRU will schedule a site visit with the Contractor and coordinate the size, type, and schedule of the surface restoration on a project specific basis.

Section 01200 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

1.01 GENERAL

A. This section covers methods of measurement and payment for items of work under this Contract.

B. All costs in connection with the proper and successful completion of the work, including furnishing all materials, equipment, and tools and performing all necessary labor and supervision to fully complete the work, shall be included in the unit price and lump-sum bid prices listed in the Pricing Response Form. All work not specifically set forth as a pay item in the Pricing Response Form shall be considered a subsidiary/ancillary obligation of the Contractor, and all costs in connection with these subsidiary/ancillary obligations shall be included in the bid.

1.02 UNIT PRICE

A. For unit price items, payment shall be made based on the actual amount of work completed by the Contractor and accepted by the GRU.

B. After the work is completed and before final payment is made, GRU will make final measurements, with all required assistance from the Contractor, to determine the quantities of various items of work accepted as the basis for the final unit price payment.

C. There shall be no mobilization charges or fees associated with this work.

1.03 MEASUREMENT OF PAYMENT ITEMS

The descriptions provided in the following paragraphs are to be used by the Contractor in preparing the bid. They generally indicate how the work items and their respective costs are to be separated into the line items listed in the Pricing Response Form. These descriptions are neither fully representative nor all-inclusive of the work required to complete the work in accordance with the Specifications. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to include all required costs within the most appropriate line item(s).

A. Item A, Superpave Asphalt: This item shall include all Work necessary for placement of Superpave Asphalt. This includes all labor, material, and equipment required for the Work meeting standards and requirements of this Specification. This item shall be paid for based on the type of Superpave asphalt, the thickness of the installed asphalt, and the area of hot mix asphalt placed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The area shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

B. Item B, Asphalt Prime and Tack Coats: This item shall include all Work necessary for placement of bituminous asphalt prime or tack coats. This includes all labor, material, and equipment required for the Work meeting standards and requirements of this Specification. This item shall be paid for C.

based on the area of application for the coating based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The area shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

D. Item C, Concrete Sidewalk, Driveways and Turnouts: This item shall include all necessary work for the installation of concrete sidewalk. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. This item will be paid for based on the square footage and thickness of concrete placed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

E. Item D, Concrete Sidewalk Ramps: This item shall include all Work necessary for the installation of concrete sidewalk ramps. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. A sidewalk ramp is defined as the ramp, transition slope, detectable warning, and curb transition, all other concrete surrounding those items shall be considered concrete sidewalk, and shall be paid for under Item D. This item will be paid for on a lump sum basis, based on the type and width of the sidewalk ramp installed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal.

F. Item E, Concrete Curbing: This item shall include all Work necessary for the installation of concrete curbing. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. This item will be paid for based on the footage of curbing placed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest foot.

G. Item F, Brick Pavers: This item shall include all Work necessary for the installation of new brick pavers. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. All brick paver work shall include the costs of the concrete base slab for both traffic and non-traffic bearing locations. This item will be paid for based on the footage of brick pavers installed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest foot.

H. Item G, Pavement Striping and Markers: This item shall include all Work necessary for the installation of pavement striping and markers. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. This item will be paid for based on the square footage of striping and markers installed. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

Items G.1 and G.2, Painted or Thermoplastic Pavement Markings: These items will be paid for based on the square footage of pavement markings installed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest foot. Provision and placement of bid item G.2 shall be per FDOT guideline no earlier than 14 days after asphalt placement.

Item G.3, Retroreflective Pavement Markers (RPMs): This item will be paid for on a unit price basis per marker installed based on the bid table unit costs with this proposal.

I. Item H.1-H.3, Demolition: This item shall include all Work necessary to remove and dispose of concrete, asphalt, or pavers down to subbase from the work site. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. Demolition shall include removal and disposal of materials from site. This item will be paid for based on the area and type of materials removed based on the costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

Item H.4, Milling Resurfacing: This item shall include all Work necessary to resurfacing and dispose of asphalt from the work site. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. This item will be paid for based on the area and type of materials removed based on the costs with this proposal. The amount shall be rounded to the nearest square foot.

J. Item I, Temporary Traffic Control: This item shall include all Work necessary to provide temporary traffic control around the work zone. This includes labor, material, and equipment required for the Work. This item will be paid for per setup, based on the type of traffic control provided based on the costs of this proposal.

Section 01400 - QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall be solely responsible for ensuring that all materials used and work performed meets the requirements of this Specification, the FDOT Standard Specifications, and all City and County requirements.

1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Quality Assurance shall be defined as all activities, actions, and procedures performed before and during execution of the work to guard against defects and deficiencies and ensure that proposed construction complies with the requirements of this Specification, the FDOT Standard Specifications, and all City and County requirements.

B. The Contractor shall install all materials and equipment in a neat and first-class workman- like manner.

C. GRU reserves the right to direct the removal and replacement of any items which, in the GRU’s opinion, do not present an orderly and reasonably neat or workman-like appearance, provided such an orderly installation can be made using customary trade methods. The removal and replacement shall be done when directed in writing by the Engineer at the Contractor’s own expense and without additional expense to the Owner.

1.03 QUALITY CONTROL

A. Quality Control shall be defined as all tests, inspections, procedures, and related actions during and after execution of the work to evaluate that completed construction comply with the requirements.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control and shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system throughout the period of this contract.

Section 01570 – TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

The work to be performed in this section shall include furnishing all equipment, materials, and labor necessary for the safe movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic around the work zone.

1.02 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

A. The temporary traffic control (TTC) provided by the Contractor shall be in strict accordance with the latest edition of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Design Standards, currently Index Series 102-600, in addition to all other City or County codes or ordinances.

B. All road closures or detours, or lane closures on major roadways shall be pre-approved through GRU by the governing authority of the right-of-way owner. The Contractor shall coordinate all work on major roadways with GRU a minimum of 48 hours in advance.

C. The Contractor is responsible for providing and setting up all necessary barricades, channelizing devices, cones, signs, flagmen, lights, and other traffic control devices. All TTC devices used by the Contractor shall be on the FDOT Approved Products List (APL).

D. The Contractor shall ensure that each person responsible for setting up the TTC devices for their work zones shall have an active FDOT Advanced MOT or TTC Certification.

1.03 ACCESS

A. Access to commercial property shall not be blocked by the Contractor during the time that a property is open for business, unless it is essential for completing the work and pre- arranged with the property owner

B. Access to residential property shall not be blocked unless it is essential to complete the work, and pre-arranged with the property owner.

Section 01780 – WARRANTY

A. This Section describes the warranty requirements for the work performed by the Contractor as part of this contract. The warranties shall be in accordance with the General Terms and Conditions, Special Conditions, and this Section.

B. The guarantee shall be against the materials, and workmanship not in conformity, improper installation, hidden damage, or other circumstances which would cause the installed work to fail under normal conditions.

1.02 WARRANTY REQUIREMENTS

A. Asphalt repairs on roadways shall have a one (1) year warranty when density reports are obtained by GRU for each lift in the utility trench. A minimum thirty (30) day warranty on all asphalt repairs shall be provided by the Contractor in the absence of density reports.

B. All concrete work shall require a warranty period of one (1) year.

C. All warranties shall become void if other utility cuts or roadway work is performed within the limits of the work during the warranty period.

D. All warranty periods shall begin upon completion of the final inspection, acceptance, and payment to the Contactor for their work.

1.03 WARRANTY PROVISIONS

A. All restoration work shall meet the following criteria at the end of the warranty period:

1. Sunken asphalt pavement patches equal to or less than to 1/4-inch (Measured by a ten foot straight edge).

2. Visual rating of patch: Patch is in good condition and is satisfactory. Ride quality is rated as low severity or better.

3. Construction joint: Non-filled crack width is equal to or less than 3/8- inch or filled crack of any width (filler in satisfactory condition).

4. Good workmanship with little or no deterioration (to be determined by GRU).

5. No sunken or damaged curb and sidewalks in excavation work area (to be determined by GRU).

1.04 UNSATISFACTORY WORK

A. If any work by the Contractor within the warranty period is deemed unsatisfactory by GRU, the contractor will be notified in writing. Removal and replacement of the unsatisfactory work shall be completed within 15 days of written notification, unless deemed and emergency requiring emergency action.

B. All costs of repairing unsatisfactory work shall be borne by the contractor, at no additional cost to GRU.

Section 02000 – ASPHALT PAVEMENT

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required to replace asphalt surfaces damaged or removed as part of utility work by GRU. The surface restoration generally includes, but is not limited to asphalt roadways, sidewalks, and driveways.

1.02 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. After the utility repair is completed, GRU crews are responsible for backfilling the trench with approved fill and base materials and meeting the required compaction requirements within the utility trench limits. The base material will either be filled to the level of existing pavement, or to the bottom of the existing pavement, depending on the volume of traffic on the roadway.

B. The Contractor shall remove any additional base material from the utility patch area as needed to obtain the required pavement thickness.

C. If the Contractor observes significant loss of the base material in the utility patch area due to weather, erosion, or traffic wear, they shall immediately notify GRU, and a GRU crew will install and compact the additional base material as needed.

D. The Contractor shall prepare the asphalt patch by creating a T-Patch around the existing utility trench for each site within a roadway. A T-Patch shall be defined as cutting the asphalt a minimum of two (2) feet beyond the edge of the edge of the utility trench. A T- Patch is the only approved method for asphalt patches within a roadway as part of the Contract.

E. Saw-cutting is the only approved method of pavement cutting. All pavement cuts shall be parallel and perpendicular to the centerline of the road. No cracked, jagged, broken, or undermined edges shall be allowed.

F. Crown and template of the base shall be maintained with no rutting or distortion until application of asphalt surface course.

G. At the direction of GRU, the Contractor shall apply a bituminous prime coat and bituminous tack coat for asphalt patches. The prime coat shall be applied to the base material, and the tack coat shall be applied to existing asphalt or in between layers of asphalt. The surface preparation, materials, application rate, and curing time shall be in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 300, Prime and Tack Coats.

H. Before applying any bituminous material, remove all loose material, dust, sand, dirt, caked clay, and other foreign material which might prevent proper bond with the existing surface for the full width of the application. Take particular care in cleaning the outer edges of the strip to be treated, to ensure the prime or tack coat will adhere.

1.03 MATERIALS

A. Superpave (SP) asphalt concrete structural course mixes are designated as SP-12.5.

1. All superpave mixes shall meet the plant requirements of FDOT Specification Sections 320 and 334.

2. The Contractor shall only obtain superpave asphalt concrete from a plant that is currently on the FDOT’s approved production facility listing.

3. The structural course mix used shall be as directed by GRU or the governing authority.

B. Asphalt Concrete Friction Course (FC) mixes are designated as FC-12.5.

1. All friction course mixes shall meet the plant requirements of FDOT Specification Sections 320 and 337.

2. The Contractor shall only obtain asphalt concrete friction courses from a plant that is currently on the FDOT’s approved production facility listing.

3. Friction courses shall only be used when directed by GRU or the governing authority, or if the existing asphalt around the utility cut has a friction course.

C. Prime Coat and Tack Coat materials shall meet all the requirements of FDOT Specification Section 300 and Section 916.

1.04 EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall have mechanically-sound equipment capable of consistently meeting the requirements of the Specification for this work.

B. The equipment used shall be capable of providing compaction that meets the density requirements of this Specification.

1.05 INSTALLATION

A. The Contractor shall meet all the construction requirements for installation of the asphalt as specified by FDOT Specification Section 330.

B. For asphalt repairs in utility cuts, the Contractor shall match the thickness of the existing asphalt surrounding the utility cut. For new installations, the Contractor shall install the asphalt to the thickness as directed by GRU.

C. The minimum thickness for any asphalt patch is 1-inch.

D. The Contractor shall match existing cross slopes, profiles, crowns, drainage patterns, etc. for all asphalt patches.

E. The Contractor shall not exceed the maximum allowable layer thicknesses for Type SP asphalt concrete mixtures specified in FDOT Section 334.

F. The Contractor shall adhere to all the limitations of operations as specified in FDOT Section 330 with regards to weather, ambient air temperature, wind, or surface conditions.

G. Upon completion of their work, the Contractor shall ensure that the work site is restored to its original conditions. All dirt, asphalt, debris, trash, etc. shall be removed from the site prior to the Contractor demobilizing.

Section 02200 – CONCRETE

This section describes the requirements for replacing concrete sidewalks, sidewalk ramps, driveways, and curbing that are damaged or removed as part of utility work by GRU. The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing all equipment, labor, and materials for completing the work.

1.02 DEMOLITION

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of existing concrete sidewalk, sidewalk ramps, driveways, and curbing as requested by GRU.

B. All concrete structures demolished shall be removed to the nearest joint.

C. The Contractor shall protect all concrete structures adjacent to the work area from damage while performing their work. Any damage to existing structures shall be repaired or replaced by and at the expense of the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall dispose of all demolished materials, debris, and all other items off the site and in conformance with all existing applicable laws and regulations.

1.03 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. After the utility repair is completed, GRU crews are responsible for backfilling the trench with approved fill and base materials and meeting the required compaction requirements within the utility trench limits. The base material will either be filled to the level of existing pavement, or to the bottom of existing concrete.

B. The Contractor shall remove any additional base material from the area as needed to obtain the required concrete thickness.

C. Prior to placing the concrete, the Contractor shall construct forms for the work of either wood or metal. The forms shall be placed such that the concrete is the required thickness, and at the required cross slopes, grade, and size.

D. The Contractor shall provide forms that are straight, free from warp or bends, and of sufficient strength, when staked, to resist the pressure of the concrete without deviation from line and grade. For all items constructed on a radius, use flexible forms.

1.04 MATERIALS

A. All concrete used for the construction of structures specified in this section shall be Portland cement concrete and shall meet all the requirements of FDOT Specification Section 347.

B. All steel reinforcement used for the construction of concrete structures shall be in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 415.

C. All joint materials used for the construction of concrete structures shall be in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 932.

1.05 EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall furnish and supply all equipment necessary for demolition, surface preparation, placement, and finishing of the concrete structures.

1.06 INSTALLATION

A. Concrete Sidewalks:

1. The installation of the concrete sidewalk shall be in accordance with FDOT Index 522-001 and FDOT Specification Section 522.

2. The slopes of all newly installed sidewalk sections meet all ADA requirements.

3. The Contractor shall install all joints in the sidewalk as required by FDOT.

4. The minimum thickness shall be 4-inches, or match existing, whichever is greater.

B. Concrete Sidewalk Ramps and Detectable Warnings:

1. The installation of sidewalk ramps shall be in accordance with FDOT Index 522- 002 and FDOT Specification Section 520.

2. For the purposes of this contract, a sidewalk curb ramp shall be considered the ramp, transition slope, detectable warning, and curb transition. All other concrete surrounding those items shall be considered sidewalk.

3. All slopes and dimensions of the sidewalk ramps shall be in accordance with FDOT and ADA requirements.

4. The Contractor shall install all joints in the sidewalk as required by FDOT.

5. Detectable warnings shall be provided on all sidewalk ramps.

i. FDOT right-of-ways:

1. The detectable warnings shall be as specified in FDOT Specifications Section 527 and FDOT Index 522-002.

ii. City of Gainesville and Alachua County right-of-ways:

1. The detectable warning surface shall consist of interlocking 4x8- inch ADA bricks with raised domes.

2. The detectable warnings bricks shall be installed in accordance with City of Gainesville Engineering & Design Construction Manual.

3. The brick detectable warnings shall have a 4-inch thick concrete base layer, or 6-inch thick later if subjected to traffic loading, as required by the City.

C. Concrete Driveways and Turnouts:

1. The installation of concrete driveways and driveway turnouts shall be in accordance with FDOT Index 522-003 and FDOT Specification 522.

2. The Contractor shall install all joints in the driveway and turnout as required by FDOT.

3. The minimum thickness shall be 6-inches, or match existing, whichever is greater.

D. Concrete Curbing:

1. The installation of concrete curb or curb and gutter shall be in accordance with FDOT Index 520-001 and FDOT Specification Section 520.

2. The type of curb or curb and gutter shall match existing, unless otherwise directed by GRU.

3. The Contractor shall install all joints in the curbing as required by FDOT.

4. All curbing shall be installed to match existing curb elevations, where applicable, and shall provide constant grade and ensure positive drainage.

5. The finish on the replacement concrete shall be in accordance with the FDOT requirements for each type of structure.

E. For all concrete work, the Contractor shall not remove forms earlier 24-hours after the concrete has been placed.

F. For all concrete work, the Contractor shall verify the slopes and grade of their work using with a 10-foot straightedge. All irregularities in excess of 1/4-inch shall be repaired by the Contractor at no expense to GRU.

Section 02300 - BRICK PAVERS

This section describes the requirements for installing or replacing brick pavers for roadways, cross walks, sidewalks, or other locations within the right-of-way. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for the work.

1.02 DEMOLITION

A. Due to the unique sizes, shapes, and patterns of existing bricks and brick pavers used in the surrounding areas, all attempts shall be made by the GRU crews and the Contractor to salvage any existing bricks for reuse affected area.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of existing materials as requested by GRU.

C. The GRU crews and Contractor shall use caution when removing bricks on the perimeter of the affected area to ensure damage to bricks does not occur.

D. The Contractor shall protect all bricks adjacent to the work area from damage while performing their work.

E. The Contractor shall dispose of all demolished materials, debris, and all other items off the site and in conformance with all existing applicable laws and regulations.

1.03 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. Due to the unique sizes, shapes, and patterns of existing bricks and brick pavers used in the surrounding areas, all attempts shall be made by the GRU crews and the Contractor to salvage any existing bricks for reuse affected area.

B. After the utility repair is completed, GRU crews are responsible for backfilling the trench with approved fill and base materials and meeting the required compaction requirements within the utility trench limits. The base material will either be filled to the level of existing pavement, or to the bottom of existing brick or concrete base layer.

C. The Contractor shall remove any additional base material from the area as needed to obtain the required thickness of the concrete base and brick surface to ensure the acceptable cross slopes are met.

D. For all brick surfaces, the Contractor shall install a concrete base as required and detailed in the City of Gainesville Engineering and Design Manual. A 4-inch thick concrete base shall be installed in non-traffic bearing locations, and a 6-inch thick concrete base shall be installed in traffic bearing locations as required by the City.

E. Prior to placing the concrete, the Contractor shall construct forms for the work of either wood or metal. The forms shall be placed such that the concrete is the required thickness, and at the required cross slopes, grade, and size.

F. The Contractor shall provide forms that are straight, free from warp or bends, and of sufficient strength, when staked, to resist the pressure of the concrete without deviation from line and grade. For all items constructed on a radius, use flexible forms.

G. The Contractor shall wait a minimum of 24-hours after pouring concrete prior to installing the bricks.

1.04 MATERIALS

A. The Contractor shall make all attempts to reuse existing bricks, if the existing bricks are in sound condition and free of cracks, broken edges, or other defects.

B. Replacement brick pavers shall match the existing size, depth, color, and shape of surrounding bricks. For new installations, the Contractor shall use the bricks specified in the City of Gainesville Engineering Design & Construction Manual.

C. All concrete for the base layer shall be 3,000 psi Class 1 Portland cement concrete as required by the City.

D. The Contractor shall use a 1” to 1/2” thick layer between the brick and concrete base consisting of concrete screenings.

1.05 EQUIPMENT

A. The Contractor shall furnish and supply all equipment necessary for demolition, surface preparation, placement, and finishing of the concrete base and brick surface in accordance with the City’s requirements.

B. All bricks shall be cut with a masonry saw.

1.06 INSTALLATION

A. For the installation of the concrete base, the Contractor shall follow the installation requirements of Section 02200, Concrete. The concrete base shall be installed at the grade and slope necessary to match the required elevation of the brick surface.

B. For work in existing brick areas, the Contractor shall match the existing pattern, gap, and slope of the bricks. For new brick installations, the Contractor shall install the bricks in accordance with the requirements in the City of Gainesville Engineering Design and Construction Manual.

Section 02400 – PAVEMENT STRIPING AND MARKERS

1.01 GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for installing painted pavement markings, thermoplastic pavement markings, and retroreflective pavement markers (RPMs) on asphalt and concrete roadway surfaces.

1.02 SURFACE PREPARATION

A. All surfaces receiving new pavement striping or markers shall be prepared in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 710.

B. All existing pavement markings shall be removed that will conflict with the new pavement markings. The existing markings shall be removed by the methods approved by FDOT.

C. For thermoplastic pavement markings on Portland cement concrete surfaces, the Contractor shall apply a primer, sealer, or surface preparation adhesive as required by FDOT.

1.03 MATERIALS

A. The type of pavement marking installed shall match the existing pavement markings in the areas surrounding the utility cut. For new installations, the type of pavement marking used shall be as directed by GRU.

B. The materials used for painted pavement markings shall be in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 710. Any materials used shall be listed on the FDOT APL.

C. The materials used for thermoplastic pavement markings shall be in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 711. Any materials used shall be listed on the FDOT APL.

D. For RPMs, only Class B markers shall be installed in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 970. All RPMs and the bituminous adhesive used shall be listed on the FDOT APL.

1.04 EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall furnish and supply all equipment necessary for installation, surface preparation, placement, and furnishing of the pavement markers and RPMs.

1.05 INSTALLATION

A. All pavement markings shall be installed upon completion of the asphalt pavement or concrete surface replacement, and prior to reopening of the roadway to traffic unless otherwise directed by GRU.

B. The type of pavement marker installed shall match the existing or shall be in accordance with the plans provided by GRU.

C. All pavement markings shall be installed in accordance with FDOT Index 711-001 and 711-002 and FDOT Specification Section 710 and 711, and any applicable FDOT Index detailing the location, type, and color of the markings for all the various roadway applications.

D. RPMs shall be installed in accordance with FDOT Specification Section 970 and FDOT Index 706-001.