B_-_FDOT_OC_Phillips_Construction_Specifications_Package.pdf

This document is a specifications package prepared by the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for Escambia County, specifically for the replacement of the O.C. Phillips Road Bridge over Brushy Creek. The project involves replacing an existing timber bridge with a new concrete bridge with traffic railing (Bridge No. 484299), utilizing an onsite temporary diversion. The project also includes miscellaneous drainage improvements, guardrail, and riprap work in Escambia County. The specifications package is comprehensive, covering various aspects of the construction contract such as definitions, proposal requirements, work scope, materials control, legal requirements, prosecution of work, measurement, and payment procedures.

The contract is funded through federal funds and requires specific contractor qualifications, including FDOT pre-qualification in multiple work classes such as debris removal, drainage, grading, flexible paving, guardrail, bridge construction, pavement marking, and pile driving. Contractors must have been in business for at least three years and completed a minimum of three similar projects within the past five years. The specifications outline detailed requirements for contract administration, including provisions for partial payments, material storage, subcontractor management, on-the-job training, and compliance with various federal and state regulations. Liquidated damages are structured based on the original contract amount, with daily charges ranging from $904 to $10,224 depending on the contract's total value.