Attachment_E_-_Technical_Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

FOR THE

HONORE AVENUE RECLAIMED

WATERMAIN EXTENSION,

PHASE 2B

SSarasotaa Countyy

Julyy 20255

KHAA Projectt No.. 0480481555

CIPP No.. 880588

© Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc.

1800 2nd Street Suite 900 Sarasota, FL 34236

(941) 379-7600

STATE OF FLORIDA,

PROFESSIONAL ENGINEER,

LICENSE NO. 66476

THIS ITEM HAS BEEN DIGITALLY SIGNED

AND SEALED BY ASHLEY M. MIELE, P.E. ON

THE DATE INDICATED HERE.

PRINTED COPIES OF THIS DOCUMENT ARE

NOT CONSIDERED SIGNED AND SEALED

AND THE SIGNATURE MUST BE VERIFIED

ON ANY ELECTRONIC COPIES.

ASHLEY M. MIELE, P.E.Digitally signed by Ashley M Miele Date:

2025.07.22 14:39:40-04'00' i

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 1 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01005 General Requirements 01010 Summary of Services 01015 Control of Work and Services 01026 Measurement and Payment 01050 Field Engineering and Surveying 01090 Reference Standards 01200 Project Meetings 01203 Job Site Administration 01300 Submittals 01301 Schedule of Values 01310 Construction Progress Schedule 01380 Construction Photos 01390 Color Digital Video Construction Records 01400 General Quality Control 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01505 Mobilization/Demobilization 01550 Maintenance of Traffic 01600 Storm Water Management for Construction Activities 01666 Testing Piping System 01700 Project Closeout 01740 Warranties and Bonds

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02064 Modifications to Existing Structures, Piping, and Equipment 02110 Site Clearing 02200 Earthwork 02300 Horizontal Directional Drilling 02301 Jacking and Boring 02400 Seeding and Sodding 02420 Concrete Sidewalks 02500 Asphalt Pavement Repair 02510 Flowable Fill 02520 Groundwater Control for Open-Cut Excavation 02576 Open Cut Trench Repair 02610 Fittings 02616 Polyvinyl Chlorine (PVC) Pipe 02618 High-Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe 02640 Valves and Accessories 02642 Tapping Sleeves and Valves 02660 Piping – General

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03301 Concrete

HONORE AVE RCWM EXT PH 2B

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor performing the services outlined in this agreement shall be qualified by the County to perform the services shown and specified. The services covered by these specifications includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials and performing all operations in connection with the installation of utility mains, pump stations, and all appurtenant work, in compliance with the drawings, specifications and Contract Documents. The Contractor shall perform all operations and incidentals necessary to complete the services in a turnkey condition. The Prime Contractor may sublet a portion of the services provided but shall perform no less than 51% of the Total Contract Amount with his own organization.

B. The Contractor shall utilize County project management software, e-Builder, for all project submittals including Requests for Information, Pay Applications, Interim Field Change Agreements/Commitment Change Processes, meeting minutes, etc.

1.2 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Refer to Section 01026 – Measurement and Payment.

B. Services includes the installation of a reclaimed water transmission main and all valves, fittings, restoration, incidentals, and appurtenances required to complete the services shown and specified.

1.3 UTILITY

A. The Contractor shall recognize that the primary function of this project is to install a new reclaimed water transmission main. The Contractor shall provide temporary utility service to any businesses or dwellings affected during the construction of this contract.

1.4 MATERIALS

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to inspect materials for damage or abnormalities.

All materials shall be new. No used, remanufactured, damaged, or rebuilt materials shall be used.

1.5 LOCATION

A. Services covered under this project is located within Sarasota County.

1.6 SEQUENCE OF SERVICES PROVIDED

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Schedule services as set forth in the General Conditions and as described in Section 01310 – Construction Progress Schedule.

2. Construct services in stages to accommodate the County's use of the premises during the construction period; coordinate the construction schedule and operations with the County’s Representative.

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3. Construct services in stages to provide for public convenience. Including, but not limited to, any single-lane road closures.

4. Do not close off public use of facilities, until the completion of one stage of construction will provide alternative usage.

1.7 SALVAGED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

A. Salvaged materials, equipment, or supplies are the property of Sarasota County Utilities and shall be delivered to Sarasota County Operations. Should the County choose not to accept these materials, they shall be removed from the project site as soon as practical. The Contractor shall dispose of surplus excavated materials in accordance with state and local laws in a legal manner at no additional cost to the County.

1.8 AS-BUILT DATA

A. The Contractor shall maintain accurate records of the location, length, and elevation of all new and existing pipelines and appurtenances. A set of drawings will be provided for the Contractor to be kept at the job site for the purpose of record keeping. Promptly after completion of any portion of the services provided, as specified in this Contract, the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer the drawings with accurate notations recorded thereon as necessary to revise the drawings for record purposes. As-built data shall be submitted with each pay application, and said pay application shall not be accepted until as-built drawing is deemed up to date by the Engineer of Record and the County Project Manager. GPS information to be shown for utility mains shall include the location of all crosses, tees, wyes, bends, valves, curb stops, meter boxes, hydrants, stub-outs, blow-offs, air release valves, etc., by using a two (2) point swing measurement from permanent physical features that can readily be found on the drawing and in the field, in a table format in accordance with Sarasota County Survey and GPS standards. The Contractor shall furnish "as-built" top of pipe elevations and finish grade for top of trench for all utility mains at maximum intervals of one hundred

(100) feet and at all utility crossings, at all fittings and valves, and at all changes in grade and pipe type. For directionally drilled utility mains, the “as-built” top of pipe elevations shall be recorded every rod length and plotted on the plan and profile drawings sheets. In addition, the Contractor shall reference all new utility mains by the distance to the right-of-way or property markers. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the accuracy of such data and shall bear any costs incurred in finding utilities as a result of incorrect data furnished by the Contractor.

B. All visible utility features shall be surveyed using conventional and/or GPS equipment at survey grade level and in accordance with Sarasota County Survey/GPS Standards.

The recorded/blue booked GPS control monument, recorded benchmark elevation, and the vertical datum used shall be noted on the as-built drawings. Coordinates shall be based on the State Plane, Florida West 1983.

1.9 LINE AND VALVE PLACEMENT

A. The Contractor and the County's representative shall inspect the location of all lines and valves in the field at the time of construction, and adjustments shall be made as

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directed by the County's representative. It is the intent to have valves located out of the ditch, curb lines and sidewalks.

1.10 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MAINS

A. Where connections are required between project deliverables and existing utility mains, the connection shall be made in a thorough and first-class manner using proper fittings to suit the actual conditions. Ductile iron mechanical joint sleeve shall be used for connection to existing utility mains. When a connection is made to an existing fitting in the line, the Contractor shall schedule the services so that excavating and locating the existing fittings can be completed prior to starting trench work on the line.

Cut-ins into lines shall be done at a time approved by the County. The Contractor shall not make any connections or service taps into existing utility mains until their project deliverables have been tested and accepted by the County.

1.11 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. During all phases of the utility main construction and removal, interruptions to existing services shall be kept to a minimum. No interruptions shall take place without the approval of the County. The Contractor shall submit plans, including bypass pumping if required and schedules to the Engineer for approval by the proper authority before any shutdown or any interruption in service takes place. The Contractor shall provide a minimum five (5)-business day notice to the Utility to locate and exercise valves prior to the shutdown. The County Inspector will complete a Water Shut Down Request to Utilities and shall include a utility map with all valves identified within the shutdown service area. After the plans and schedule for the utility service interruption shut-downs have been approved, the Contractor shall be responsible for posting shut-off notices to customers five (5) business days prior to shut down. The County Inspector shall be present at the time of the shutdown and assure the shutdown requirements are coordinated during the tie-in. All services to be performed in accordance with Department of Health rules and policies. If commercial properties are affected, then the Contractor shall provide bottled water to the consumers/businesses that cannot boil water onsite. Cost shall be incidental to the cost of pipe.

1.12 EXISTING UTILITY MAINS

A. Elevations and locations of existing utilities as shown on the drawings are approximate.

The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the location (horizontal and vertical) of any utilities that have been identified by Sunshine One locating service or shown on the construction drawings within the project area limits and the areas that may pose a potential conflict with any services. Soft digs/potholes or other exploratory methods to determine specific locations and elevations of existing utilities shall be performed by the Contractor where needed at no additional cost to the County. The Contractor shall field verify the line and grade of existing utilities. Based on the identified grade and alignment of the existing utilities, changes in the construction plans may be required. Discrepancies in alignment or grade shall be brought to the immediate attention of the County. In addition to verifying the grade when making tie-ins, the Contractor shall accurately verify the pipe outside diameter and material type of the existing pipe. The Contractor shall not proceed with tie-in until all information has been

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confirmed with the County. The Contractor shall verify all location information well in advance to avoid delays.

1.13 UTILITY SYSTEM CODES

A. All construction shall meet or exceed the requirements of the "Sarasota County Utility Manual”, the Sarasota County “Unified Development Code", and the latest plan and specification revisions. In case there is a conflict between the Code and Specification, the most stringent requirement shall be met.

1.14 CONFLICT MANHOLE

A. Conflict manholes are not permitted for water, reclaimed water, or sanitary sewer mains.

1.15 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT)

A. Contractor shall be responsible to design and submit signed and sealed maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans to the proper reviewing agencies. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to set up and maintain the MOT according to the state and/or local transportation agency regulations.

B. All cost for setting up and maintaining the (MOT) will be included in the Contract per linear foot of pipe installed. No special line item will be allowed for this task.

1.16 BY-PASS PIPING/PUMPING

A. The Contractor shall submit a by-pass plan to both the County and the Engineer for approval if required. After approval by the County, by-pass plans can be implemented with a one (1) week notice to the County. Unless otherwise provided for in the Bid Schedule, the cost for all by-pass piping/pumping shall be incidental to the contract, and the Contractor shall bear all costs associated with this task.

1.17 SERVICES WITHIN SARASOTA COUNTY RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. The Contractor shall refer to the latest revised editions of Sarasota County Public Works and/or Florida Department of Transportation specifications and regulations for all services provided within private and public rights-of-way.

B. The Contractor shall notify the County Project Manager five (5) days prior to starting construction to prepare a “Notice of Construction” letter. The Contractor shall deliver the letter to all residents and/or commercial businesses affected by the construction and along the pipe route five (5) days after receiving the letter from the County.

C. Any public or private property, which is used or affected by a project, will be maintained and preserved from damage during the operation and restored to its original condition upon completion or cessation of providing services.

D. The Utilities department shall not be responsible to reimburse the Contractor for services provided around unpermitted structures as described herein.

1.18 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS

A. The Contractor, 24 hours prior to delivery, shall notify the County and Engineer to schedule an inspection of the materials.

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1.19 PROJECT SIGNAGE

A. The Contractor shall erect two (2) project signs conforming to the General Conditions (GC) Part 4.0, Progress and Control of the Work. Locations of signs will be determined by the County.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SUMMARY OF SERVICES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

A. The project is located in Sarasota County, Florida at the locations shown on the drawings.

B. The work to be performed under this contract includes, but is not limited to, executing the services described below and all related appurtenances. The services shall be as follows:

1. Maintenance of traffic and installation/removal of temporary pavement.

2. Erosion and sediment control.

3. Installation of 20-inch diameter C905 DR25 PVC reclaimed water transmission main by open cut method, including fittings, valves, and appurtenances.

4. Installation of 20-inch diameter C900 DR18 PVC reclaimed water transmission main in a 36-inch steel casing by jack and bore method, including fittings and appurtenances.

5. Installation of 8-inch diameter C900 DR18 PVC reclaimed water main by open cut, including valves, fittings and appurtenances.

6. Installation of 24-inch diameter DR11 HDPE reclaimed water transmission main by horizontal directional drill, including fittings and appurtenances.

7. Installation of 12-inch diameter DR11 HDPE reclaimed water main by horizontal directional drill, including fittings and appurtenances.

8. One (1) connection to existing 20-inch reclaimed water transmission mains.

9. Installation of valves and appurtenances.

10. Cleaning and testing of new reclaimed water transmission main.

11. Restoration of asphalt paving, concrete curb, concrete sidewalks, fences, and driveways.

12. Restoration of disturbed areas to match preconstruction condition.

13. Mill and resurface of asphalt paving.

14. Replacement of existing underdrain.

15. Work shown in the contract documents, not listed above.

C. The Contractor shall furnish all shop drawings, working drawings, labor, materials, equipment, tools, services and incidentals necessary to complete all services required by these Specifications and as shown on the Contract Drawings.

D. The Contractor shall perform the services complete, in place and ready for continuous

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service and shall include any repairs, replacements, and/or restoration required as a result of damages caused prior to acceptance by the County.

E. The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials, equipment and labor which is reasonably and properly inferable and necessary for the proper completion of the services, regardless of being specifically indicated in the Contract Documents.

F. Contractor shall be required to utilize e-Builder for all submittals associated with the project submittals including, but not limited to, shop drawings, RFIs, pay apps, and meeting minutes.

1.2 CONTRACTING METHOD

A. Construct all services under one prime contract.

1.3 SEQUENCE OF SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall incorporate sequencing of the services into the Construction Schedule.

B. All services under this Contract shall be performed with a minimum of inconvenience to the users of the systems, facilities, and businesses and residences impacted by the work.

C. The Contractor shall, if necessary and feasible, construct the work in stages to accommodate the County's use of the premises during the construction period;

coordinate the construction schedule and operations with the County's Representative.

D. The Contractor shall, where feasible, construct the Work in stages to provide for public convenience and not close off public use of any facility until completion of construction to provide alternative usage.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION AREAS

A. Coordinate use of project site under direction of County's Representative.

B. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of products under this Contract, stored on the site.

C. Move any stored products under the Contractor's control, which interfere with operations of the County or separate contractor.

D. Obtain and pay for the use of additional storage of work areas needed for Contractor operations.

1.5 OWNER OCCUPANCY

A. It is assumed that portions of the services will be completed prior to completion of the entire project. Upon completion of construction and testing of each individual facility, and at the sole discretion of the County, the Contractor will be issued a dated certificate of completion and acceptance for each individual facility. The County will assume ownership and begin operation of the individual facility on that date and the guaranty period shall commence on that date. The County has the option of not accepting the deliverables of services as a whole until Final Completion and Acceptance Certificate.

1.6 PARTIAL OWNER OCCUPANCY

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A. The Contractor shall schedule services to be completed, as designated, for the County's occupancy prior to substantial completion of the entire project.

1.7 SERVICES PROVIDED BY OWNER

A. The County will perform the following in connection with the project:

1. Operate all existing valves, gates, pumps, equipment, and appurtenances that will affect County’s operation, unless otherwise specified or indicated.

1.8 EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Easements and rights-of-way will be provided by County in accordance with the General Conditions. Confine construction operations within County’s property, public rights-of-way, easements obtained by County, and the limits shown. Use care in placing construction tools, equipment, excavated materials, and materials and equipment to be incorporated into the project to avoid damaging property and interfering with traffic. Do not enter private property outside the construction limits without permission from the County and property owner.

B. On County Rights-of-Way: The Contractor shall obtain Right-of-Way Use Permit from the County for all work performed within Sarasota County Rights-of-Way.

C. On Private Property:

1. General limits of easements and rights-of-way are shown on the Drawings.

2. The Contractor shall, at no additional expense to the County, acquire any additional easements or rights-of-way that the Contractor deems necessary for performance of the work. The Contractor shall provide copies of executed agreements for additional easements or rights-of way to the County prior to use.

D. Within state road and Railroad Rights-of-Way: Permits will be obtained by County, other than work permits to be obtained by Contractor. All services performed and all operations of the Contractor within the limits of railroad and state road rights-of-way shall conform to requirements of railroad or state road owner and applicable work permits, or authority having jurisdiction over right-of-way.

1.9 NOTICES TO OWNERS AND AUTHORITIES OF PROPERTIES ADJACENT TO THE WORK

A. The Contractor shall notify owners of adjacent property and utilities when prosecution of the project may affect their property, facilities, or use of property.

B. When it is necessary to temporarily obstruct access to property, or when utility service connection will be interrupted, the Contractor must provide at least five (5)-business days’ notice to enable affected persons to provide for their needs. Conform notices to Laws and Regulations and include appropriate information concerning the interruption and instructions on how to limit inconvenience caused thereby.

C. The Contractor shall notify utility owners and other concerned entities at least 72 hours prior to cutting or closing streets or other traffic areas or excavating near Underground Facilities or exposed utilities. Any street closures shall be coordinated with and approved by the government agency having jurisdiction.

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CONTROL OF WORK AND SERVICES

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT PROGRESS

A. The Contractor shall furnish personnel and equipment which will be efficient, appropriate, and adequately sized to secure a satisfactory quality of work and a rate of progress which will insure the completion of the work within the time stipulated in the Contract. If at any time such personnel appears to the County or Engineer to be inefficient, inappropriate, or insufficient for securing the quality of work required for producing the rate of progress aforesaid, he may order the Contractor to increase the efficiency, change the character, or increase the personnel and equipment and the Contractor shall conform to such order. Failure of the County or Engineer to give such order shall in no way relieve the Contractor of any obligation to secure the quality of the work and rate of progress required.

1.2 PROJECT LOCATIONS

A. The Project shall be located substantially as indicated on the drawings, but the County reserves the right to make such modifications in locations as may be found desirable to avoid interference with existing structures or for other reasons.

1.3 OPEN EXCAVATIONS

A. All open excavations shall be adequately safeguarded by providing temporary barricades, caution signs, lights and other means to prevent accidents to persons and damage to property. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, provide suitable and safe bridges and other crossings for accommodating travel by pedestrians and workmen. Bridges provided for access to private property during construction shall be removed when no longer required. If the excavation becomes a hazard, or if it excessively restricts traffic at any point, the County or Engineer may require special construction procedures such as limiting the length of open trench, prohibiting stacking excavated material in the street and requiring that the trench shall not remain open overnight.

B. The Contractor shall take precautions to prevent injury to the public due to open trenches. All trenches, excavated material, equipment, or other obstacles which could be dangerous to the public shall be barricaded and well-lighted at all times when construction is not in progress.

1.4 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall avoid interruptions to water, electric, telephone, cable TV, sewer, gas, or other utility services and shall notify the County and the appropriate agency well in advance of any requirement for dewatering, isolating, or relocating a section of a utility, so that necessary arrangements may be made.

B. If it appears that utility service will be interrupted for an extended period, the County may order the Contractor to provide temporary service lines at the Contractor's

Section 01015 expense. Inconvenience of the users shall be kept to the minimum, consistent with existing conditions. The safety and integrity of the systems are of prime importance in scheduling work.

1.5 PROTECTION AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of all buildings, structures, and utilities, public or private, including poles, signs, services to building utilities, gas pipes, water pipes, hydrants, sewers, drains and electric and telephone cables and other similar facilities, whether or not they are shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall carefully support and protect all such structures and utilities from injury of any kind. Any damage resulting from the Contractor's operation shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense.

B. The Contractor shall bear full responsibility for obtaining locations of all underground structures and utilities (including existing water services, underdrain lines and sewers). Services to buildings shall be maintained and all costs or charges resulting from damage thereto shall be paid by the Contractor.

C. Protection and temporary removal and replacement of existing utilities and structures as described in this Section shall be a part of the work under the Contract and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the unit prices established in the Bid.

D. If permanent relocation of a utility owned by the County is required, the County may direct the Contractor, in writing, to perform the services. Services, so ordered, will be paid for at the Contract unit prices, if applicable, or as additional services as classified in the General Conditions. If relocation of a privately-owned utility is required, the County will notify the utility to perform the services as expeditiously as possible. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the County and utility and shall have no claim for delay due to such relocation. The Contractor shall notify public utility companies in writing at least 72 hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays) before excavating near their utilities.

1.6 TEST PITS

A. Test pits for the purpose of locating underground pipeline or structures in advance of the construction shall be excavated and backfilled by the Contractor immediately after the utility location and the surface shall be restored in a manner equal or better than the original condition. No separate payment will be made.

1.7 CARE AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all public and private property and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage thereto. If any direct or indirect damage is done to public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work on the part of the Contractor, such property shall be restored by the Contractor, at his expense, to a condition equal or better to that existing before the damage was done, or he shall make good the damage in another manner acceptable to the County.

B. All sidewalks which are disturbed by the Contractor's operations shall be restored to their original or better condition by the use of similar or comparable materials. All

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C. Along the location of this project, all fences, walks, bushes, trees, shrubbery and other physical features shall be protected in-place and restored in a thoroughly workmanlike manner unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Fences and other features removed by the Contractor shall be replaced in the location indicated by the County as soon as conditions permit. All grass areas beyond the limits of construction which have been damaged by the Contractor shall be regarded and sodded to equal or exceed original conditions.

D. Trees close to the work which drawings do not specify to be removed, shall be boxed or otherwise protected against injury. The Contractor shall obtain written permission from the County prior to trimming, cutting, or removal of any trees. All injuries to bark, trunk, limbs and roots of trees shall be repaired by dressing, cutting and painting according to approved methods, using only approved tools and materials.

E. The protection, removal, and replacement of existing physical features pertaining to this project shall be included in the services of the Contract and all costs in connection therewith shall be included in the unit and/or lump sum prices established under the items in the Bid, unless otherwise shown or specified.

1.8 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

A. In locations where public water supply is available, the Contractor may purchase water for all construction purposes.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying for all water tap fees incurred for the purpose of obtaining a potable water service or temporary use meter.

1.9 MAINTENANCE OF FLOW

A. The Contractor shall at his own cost, provide for the flow of sewers, drains and water courses interrupted during the progress of the work and shall immediately cart away and remove all offensive matter. The entire procedure of maintaining existing flow shall be fully discussed with the County well in advance of the interruption of any flow.

1.10 CLEANUP

A. During the course of providing project services, the Contractor shall keep the site of his operations in as clean and neat condition as reasonably possible. The Contractor shall dispose of all residue resulting from the construction work and at the conclusion of the work, shall remove and haul away any surplus excavation, broken pavement, lumber, equipment, temporary structures and any other refuse remaining from the construction operations and shall leave the entire site of the work in a neat and orderly condition.

1.11 COOPERATION WITHIN THIS CONTRACT

A. All firms or person authorized to perform any work under this Contract shall cooperate with the General Contractor and his subcontractors or trades and shall assist in incorporating the work of other trades where necessary or required.

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B. Cutting and patching, drilling and fitting shall be carried out where required by the trade or subcontractor having jurisdiction, unless otherwise indicated herein or directed by the County.

1.12 PROTECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT

A. All newly constructed work shall be carefully protected from injury in any way. No wheeling or walking or placing of heavy loads on it shall be allowed and all portions injured shall be reconstructed by the Contractor at his own expense.

B. All structures shall be protected in a manner approved by the County. Should any surface or parts of the structures become heaved, cracked, or otherwise damaged, all such damaged portions of the work shall be completely repaired and made good by the Contractor, at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the County. If, in the final inspection of the service deliverables, any defects, faults, or omissions are found, the Contractor shall cause the same to be repaired or removed and replaced by proper materials and workmanship without extra compensation for the materials and labor required. Further, the Contractor shall be fully responsible for the satisfactory maintenance and repair of the construction and other work undertaken herein, for at least the warranty period described in the Contract.

C. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any structure during and after construction and until such structure is accepted and taken over by the County.

1.13 HEALTH AND SAFETY PLAN

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the health and safety of all persons on the job site. The Contractor must adhere to all state, local, and federal regulations regarding the health and safety of persons on the job site. The Contractor shall submit a health and safety plan prior to mobilizing equipment, materials, or persons to the job site.

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MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The following explanation of the Measurement and Payment for the bid form items is made for information and guidance. The omission of reference to any item in this description shall not, however, alter the intent of the bid form or relieve the Contractor of the necessity of furnishing such as a part of the Contract at no additional cost to the County.

1.2 MEASUREMENT

A. The quantities set forth in the bid form are approximate and are given to establish a uniform basis for the comparison of bids. The County reserves the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate the quantity of any class or portion of the Work during the progress of construction in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents. The Bid Form shall serve as a basis of developing additive or deductive Change Orders.

1.3 PAYMENT

A. Payment for each item listed below shall be made at the Contract unit price or lump sum price per item of work on the basis of the work actually performed, completed, tested, and accepted by the County. Such work includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all necessary labor, materials, appurtenances, equipment, transportation, clean up, restoration of disturbed areas, costs of insurance and bonding, and all other direct and indirect expenses to complete the construction, test to passing, and place the Work into operation, as described in the Contract Documents, and as directed by the County.

B. Payment for each item includes compensation for cleanup and restoration. Cleanup and restoration will be considered as ten percent (10%) of each pay item, and complete payment of each item will not be made until cleanup and restoration have been completed, and all final close-out items are delivered to and approved by the County.

1.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT OF LUMP SUM ITEMS

A. Measurement and Payment for Lump Sum bid items will be made based on the approved Schedule of Values submitted by the Contractor as required by the County.

Monthly progress payments will be based on a percentage of the work completed as approved by the County.

1.5 PAY ITEMS

A. Item No. 1 – Mobilization and Demobilization:

1. Method of Measurement:

a. Lump Sum: The Lump Sum (LS) price for Mobilization and Demobilization shall be full compensation for mobilization and demobilization activities required for all Work as shown and specified.

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2. Payment for this bid item shall be made at the unit price set forth in the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, premiums for required bonds and insurance; survey work; mobilization and demobilization of equipment, personnel, materials, supplies, and incidentals to the Site; field office, temporary utilities and other facilities required for performance of the Work; and other operations performed, or costs incurred before the beginning of Work.

a. The lump sum price for Mobilization and Demobilization shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the subtotal of all other bid items.

b. Payment for this item will be the first partial payment at 75% of the lump sum price for Mobilization and Demobilization. The remaining balance will be payable in the final project close-out payment.

B. Item No. 2 – 24" DR-11 HDPE RCWM (HDD Installation):

1. Method of Measurement:

a. Linear Foot (LF): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of linear feet of reclaimed water main furnished and installed by horizontal direction drill method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

b. No payment will be made for additional pipe length due to increased length of the

HDD.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for pre-construction and post-construction videos, locating existing utilities, existing fence repair, maintenance of traffic, temporary pavement, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, excavation (including rock), backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, fusion and welding of joints, fittings including transition adaptors, reducers, couplings, and any other part required to make the material transition, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, directional drill of pipe including additional piping required for installation, proper disposal of drill fluids, tracer wire, flushing and cleaning, disinfection, testing, required submittals, seeding and sodding, post-construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

C. Item No. 3 – 20" DR-25 PVC RCWM (Open Cut Installation):

Section 01026 of reclaimed water main furnished and installed by open cut method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for pre-construction and post-construction videos, the location of existing utilities, existing fence and gate repair, maintenance of traffic, temporary pavement, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, removal and disposal of roadway and driveway materials, excavation (including rock), removal of existing asphalt, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, compaction of backfill, over-excavation for pipe bedding, support, protection, and/or relocation of existing utilities, temporary services, pipe, joint restraint, fittings, sleeves, couplings, transition adaptors, caps, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, pipe installation, locate wire, warning tape, reclaimed water main markers, flushing and cleaning, testing, seeding and sodding, post-construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. Fittings used for connections to existing RCWM shall be captured within the line item for “Connections to Existing Reclaimed Water Mains”.

D. Item No. 4 – 20" DR-18 PVC RCWM in 36" Steel Casing (Jack and Bore Installation):

a. Linear Foot (LF): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of linear feet of reclaimed water main furnished and installed by jack and bore method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

b. No payment will be made for additional pipe length due to increased length of the jack and bore.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth in the Bid Form and shall constitute full payment for Work specified in the Contract Documents. Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for the location of existing utilities, existing fence repair, maintenance of traffic, temporary pavement, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing tress, excavation (including rock), backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, casing pipe, carrier pipe, casing pipe installation, carrier pipe installation, casing spacers, casing pipe end seals, pre-construction and post-construction videos, record drawings, flushing and cleaning, testing, tracer wire, restoration of all roadways, driveways or sidewalks impacted by the installation but not specified for removal and replacement on plans, seeding and sodding, and all incidentals and appurtenances including fusion and welding of joints, fittings, and transitions adapters required to complete the jack and bore installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

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E. Item No. 5 – 12" DR-11 HDPE RCWM (HDD Installation):

of reclaimed water main furnished and installed by horizontal direction drill method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans.

b. No payment will be made for additional pipe length due to increased length of the

HDD.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for pre-construction and post-construction videos, locating existing utilities, existing fence repair, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, excavation (including rock), backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, fusion and welding of joints, fittings including transition adaptors, reducers, couplings, and any other part required to make the material transition, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, directional drill of pipe including additional piping required for installation, proper disposal of drill fluids, tracer wire, flushing and cleaning, disinfection, testing, required submittals, seeding and sodding, post-construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. Adjustment of existing underdrains shall be included in the cost of this line item.

F. Item No. 6 – 10" PVC FORCE MAIN RELOCATION:

of force main furnished and installed by open cut method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for pre-construction and post-construction videos, the location of existing utilities, existing fence and gate repair, Section 01026 maintenance of traffic, temporary pavement, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, removal and disposal of roadway and driveway materials, excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, compaction of backfill, over-excavation for pipe bedding, support, protection, and/or relocation of existing utilities, temporary services, pipe, joint restraint, fittings, sleeves, couplings, transition adaptors, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, pipe installation, locate wire, warning tape, force main markers, flushing and cleaning, testing, seeding and sodding, post-construction survey, record drawings, sewage removal/hauling, sewage containment, sewage disposal, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. Fittings used for connections to existing force main shall be included in this line item. Costs for vacuum trucks to drain the existing force main and pump down the existing upstream lift station for the duration of the force main shut down shall be included in the cost of this line item. Costs to remove and dispose of the existing force main pipe shall be included in the cost of this line item. Dumping costs for vacuum trucks shall be included in the cost of this line item.

A. Item No. 7 – 8" DR-18 PVC RCWM (Open Cut Installation):

a. Linear Foot (LF): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of linear feet of reclaimed water main furnished and installed by open cut method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for pre-construction and post-construction videos, the location of existing utilities, existing fence and gate repair, maintenance of traffic, temporary pavement, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, removal and disposal of roadway and driveway materials, excavation (including rock), removal of existing asphalt, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, compaction of backfill, over-excavation for pipe bedding, support, protection, and/or relocation of existing utilities, temporary services, pipe, joint restraint, fittings, sleeves, couplings, transition adaptors, caps, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, pipe installation, locate wire, warning tape, reclaimed water main markers, flushing and cleaning, testing, seeding and sodding, post-construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. Fittings used for connections to existing RCWM shall be captured within the line item for “Connections to Existing Reclaimed Water Mains”. Adjustment of existing underdrains shall be included in the cost of this line item.

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B. Item No. 8 – 20" RCWM Gate Valves (Side Actuated):

a. Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Gate Valves furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, compaction, dewatering, shoring and bracing, valve, joint restraints, support, valve box, stem, valve collar/pad, identification tags, tracer wire and test station, installation, testing, pre/post-construction videos, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

C. Item No. 9 – 8" RCWM Gate Valves (Top Actuated):

a. Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Gate Valves furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, compaction, dewatering, shoring and bracing, valve, joint restraints, support, valve box, installation, testing, post-construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

D. Item No. 10 – 2” ARV Assembly (Above-Grade):

a. Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Air Release Valve Assemblies furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, air release valve, tapping saddle, pipe, ball valve, corporation stops, valve box, polyethylene enclosure, enclosure bedding, guide post, installation, supports, testing, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

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E. Item No. 11 – 2” ARV Assembly (Below-Grade in MH):

a. Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Air Release Valve

Assemblies furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, air release valve, tapping saddle, pipe, ball valve, corporation stops, valve box, polyethylene enclosure, enclosure bedding, guide post, installation, supports, all components of the concrete manhole structure, manhole ring, manhole cover, and manhole lid, testing, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

F. Item No. 12 – Connections to Existing RCWM:

a. Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Connections to Existing Reclaimed Water Mains completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control, excavation (including rock), bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, fittings, tees, sleeves, installation, joint restraint, cut-ins and connections to existing pipe, containment and authorized disposal of reclaimed water, flushing, testing, restoration, removal of caps and furnishment to owner, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

G. Item No. 13 – Mill Existing Asphalt Pavement (1.5"):

1. Method of Measurement:

a. Square Yard (SY): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of square yards of Asphalt Milling and Resurfacing completed within the limits shown and specified in the Contract Documents.