B08_-_ATT_2_-_FDOT_Standard_Specs_for_Road_and_Bridge_-_1339_pgs.pdf

FLORIDA

DEPARTMENT

OF

TRANSPORTATION

STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

ROAD AND BRIDGE

CONSTRUCTION

FY 2025-26

These Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, FY 2025-26, are hereby approved for application on highway and related construction contracts as referenced in the plans or specifications, and they shall apply as noted and amended by those documents.

Dan Hurtado, P.E.

Chief Engineer

I hereby certify that these Standard Specifications were prepared by me or under my responsible charge, compiled from specifications prepared, examined, adopted and implemented by the Florida Department of Transportation in accordance with established procedures, and as approved by the Federal Highway Administration.

This item has been digitally signed and sealed by Daniel Strickland on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signature must be verified on any electronic copies.

Daniel Strickland, P.E.

State Specifications Engineer ii

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION I

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

Section Page

1 Definitions and Terms 2 Proposal Requirements and Conditions 3 Award and Execution of Contract 4 Scope of the Work 5 Control of the Work 6 Control of Materials 7 Legal Requirements and Responsibility to the Public 8 Prosecution and Progress 9 Measurement and Payment

DIVISION II CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

100 Construction Equipment - General Requirements 101 Mobilization 102 Maintenance of Traffic 103 Temporary Work Structures 104 Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution 105 Contractor Quality Control General Requirements 107 Litter Removal and Mowing 108 Monitor Existing Structures

CLEARING CONSTRUCTION SITE

110 Clearing and Grubbing

EARTHWORK AND RELATED OPERATIONS

120 Excavation and Embankment 121 Flowable Fill 125 Excavation and Embankment for Structures and Pipe 145 Geosynthetic Reinforcement 160 Stabilizing 175 Cracking and Reseating Existing Concrete Pavement

BASE COURSES

200 Rock Base 204 Graded Aggregate Base 210 Reworking Limerock Base 230 Limerock Stabilized Base iii

234 Superpave Asphalt Base 283 Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement Base 285 Optional Base Course 286 Driveway Base 287 Asphalt Treated Permeable Base 288 Cement Treated Permeable Base 290 Granular Subbase

BITUMINOUS TREATMENTS, SURFACE COURSES, AND CONCRETE PAVEMENT

300 Prime and Tack Coats 320 Hot Mix Asphalt – Plant Methods and Equipment 327 Milling of Existing Asphalt Pavement 330 Hot Mix Asphalt – General Construction Requirements 334 Superpave Asphalt Concrete 337 Asphalt Concrete Friction Courses 338 Value Added Asphalt Pavement 339 Miscellaneous Asphalt Pavement 341 Asphalt Membrane Interlayer 346 Structural Portland Cement Concrete 347 Portland Cement Concrete - Class NS 350 Cement Concrete Pavement 352 Grinding Concrete Pavement 353 Concrete Pavement Slab Replacement 355 Value Added Portland Cement Concrete Pavement 370 Bridge Approach Expansion Joints

STRUCTURES

400 Concrete Structures 407 Three-Sided Precast Concrete Culvert 410 Precast Concrete Box Culvert 411 Epoxy Injection of Cracks in Concrete Structures 413 Sealing Cracks and Concrete Structure Surfaces 415 Reinforcing for Concrete 416 Installation of Post-Installed Anchor Systems and Dowels for Structural Applications in Concrete Elements 425 Inlets, Manholes, and Junction Boxes 430 Pipe Culverts 431 Pipe Liner 435 Structural Plate Pipe and Pipe Arch Culverts 436 Trench Drain 440 Underdrains 443 French Drains 446 Edgedrain (Draincrete) 449 Precast Concrete Drainage Products 450 Precast Prestressed Concrete Construction 451 Prestressed Soil Anchors iv

452 Precast Segmental Bridge Construction 455 Structures Foundations 458 Bridge Deck Joints 459 Bitumen Coating and Polyethylene Sheeting on Concrete Piles 460 Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metals 461 Multirotational Bearings 462 Post-Tensioning 470 Timber Structures 471 Fiber Reinforced Polymer Fender Systems

INCIDENTAL CONSTRUCTION

502 Shear Connectors 504 Steel Grid Floors 506 Bridge Drainage System 510 Navigation Lights for Fixed Bridges 514 Geosynthetic for Drainage Applications 515 Metal Pedestrian/Bicycle Railings, Guiderails, and Handrails 520 Concrete Gutter, Curb Elements and Traffic Separator 521 Concrete Barriers, Traffic Railings, and Parapets 522 Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways 523 Patterned Pavement 524 Concrete Ditch and Slope Pavement 525 Asphalt Concrete Curb 526 Architectural Pavers 527 Detectable Warnings 530 Revetment Systems 534 Noise and Perimeter Walls 536 Guardrail 538 Resetting Guardrail 544 Crash Cushions 546 Rumble Strips 548 Retaining Wall Systems 550 Fencing 555 Directional Bore 556 Jack and Bore 560 Coating New Structural Steel 561 Coating Existing Structural Steel 562 Repair of Galvanized Surfaces 563 Anti-Graffiti Coatings 570 Performance Turf 571 Plastic Erosion Mat 591 Landscape Irrigation Sleeves

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS AND DEVICES

603 General Requirements for Traffic Control Signals and Devices 608 Manufacturers’ Warranties for Traffic Control Signals and Devices v

611 Acceptance Procedures for Traffic Control Signals, Devices, and Intelligent Transportation System Devices 620 Grounding and Lightning Protection 630 Conduit 632 Signal Cable 633 Communication Cable 634 Span Wire Assembly 635 Pull Boxes, Splice Boxes, Junction Boxes, and Fiber Optic Splice Vaults 639 Electrical Power Service Assemblies 641 Prestressed Concrete Poles 646 Aluminum Poles, Pedestals, and Posts 649 Galvanized Steel Poles, Mast Arms and Monotube Assemblies 650 Vehicular Traffic Signal Assemblies 653 Pedestrian Signal Assemblies 654 Midblock Crosswalk Enhancement Assemblies 659 Mast Arm, Span Wire, and Pole Mounting Assemblies 660 Vehicle Detection System 663 Signal Priority and Preemption Systems 665 Pedestrian Detection System 670 Traffic Controller Assemblies 671 Traffic Controllers 676 Traffic Cabinets 677 Equipment Shelter 678 Traffic Controller Accessories 680 System Control Equipment 682 Video Equipment 684 Network Devices 685 Traffic Control System Auxiliaries 695 Traffic Monitoring Site Equipment and Materials

SIGNING, PAVEMENT MARKING AND LIGHTING

700 Highway Signing 701 Profiled Thermoplastic Pavement Markings 704 Tubular Markers 705 Object Markers and Delineators 706 Raised Pavement Markers and Marker Adhesive 709 Two Reactive Components Pavement Markings 710 Painted Pavement Markings 711 Thermoplastic Pavement Markings 713 Permanent Tape Pavement Markings 714 Green-Colored Pavement Markings 715 Highway Lighting System vi

DIVISION III MATERIALS

AGGREGATES

901 Coarse Aggregate 902 Fine Aggregate

FLEXIBLE-PAVEMENT MATERIALS

(INCLUDING MATERIALS FOR STABILIZING)

911 Base and Stabilized Base Materials 914 Stabilization Materials 916 Bituminous Materials 917 Mineral Filler 919 Ground Tire Rubber

MATERIALS FOR PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

(STRUCTURAL, PAVEMENT, AND MISCELLANEOUS)

921 Portland Cement and Blended Cement 923 Water for Concrete 924 Admixtures for Concrete 925 Curing Materials for Concrete 926 Epoxy Compounds 929 Supplementary Cementitious Materials 930 Materials for Concrete Repair

ACCESSORY MATERIALS FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT

AND CONCRETE STRUCTURES

931 Metal Accessory Materials for Concrete Pavement and Concrete Structures ... 1050 932 Nonmetallic Accessory Materials for Concrete Pavement and Concrete Structures 933 Prestressing Strand and Bar 934 Non-Shrink Grout 937 Post-Installed Anchor Systems for Structural Applications in Concrete Elements 938 Duct Filler for Post-Tensioned Structures

DRAINAGE MATERIALS

942 Precast Concrete Pipe Gaskets 943 Corrugated Steel Pipe and Pipe Arch (Including Underdrain) 944 Structural Plate Steel Pipe and Pipe Arch 945 Aluminum Pipe, Including Underdrain, Pipe Arch and Structural Plate Pipe and Pipe Arch 946 Cast Iron Pipe 948 Optional Drainage Products and Liner Repair Systems 949 Miscellaneous Components for Manholes, Inlets and Other Structures vii

TIMBER PRODUCTS AND MATERIALS

951 Inspection of Timber Products 952 Structural Timber 953 Timber Piling (Including Timber Sheet Piling) 954 Timber Fence Posts and Braces 955 Timber Treatment (Including Treating Materials)

METAL MATERIALS AND FABRICATION DETAILS FOR METAL ITEMS

960 Post-Tensioning Components 962 Structural Steel and Miscellaneous Metal Items (Other than Aluminum) 965 General Provisions for Aluminum Items (Including Welding) 967 Components for Guardrail

PAVEMENT MARKINGS, COATINGS, AND

RECYCLED MATERIAL (MISCELLANEOUS)

970 Materials for Raised Pavement Markers and Adhesive 971 Pavement Marking Materials 972 Recycled Plastic Products 973 Fiber Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Composite Structural Shapes 974 Surface Applications 975 Structural Coating Materials

EROSION CONTROL MATERIALS

981 Turf Materials 982 Fertilizer 983 Water for Grassing 985 Geosynthetic Materials 987 Soil Layer Materials

TRAFFIC CONTROL MATERIALS

990 Temporary Traffic Control Device Materials 991 Channelizing Device Materials 992 Highway Lighting Materials 993 Delineators 994 Retroreflective and Nonreflective Sheeting and Sign Panel Fabrication 995 Traffic Control Signal and Device Materials 996 Intelligent Transportation System Device and Auxiliary Component Materials 997 Traffic Monitoring Site Materials viii

DIVISION I

General Requirements and Covenants

SECTION 1

DEFINITIONS AND TERMS

1-1 General.

These Specifications are written to the bidder, prior to award of the Contract, and to the

Contractor. Within Divisions I and II of the specifications, sentences that direct the Contractor to perform work are written in the active voice-imperative mood. These directions to the Contractor are written as commands. In the imperative mood, the subject “the bidder” or “the Contractor” is understood.

All other requirements to be performed by others, with the exception of the Method of Measurement and the Basis of Payment Articles, have been written in the active voice, but not in the imperative mood. Sentences written in the active voice identify the party responsible for performing the action. For example, “The Engineer will determine the density of the compacted material.” Certain requirements of the Contractor may also be written in the active voice, rather than active voice-imperative mood.

Division III of the Specifications (Materials) is written in the passive voice writing style.

1-2 Abbreviations.

The following abbreviations, when used in the Contract Documents, represent the full text shown.

AAN American Association of Nurserymen, Inc.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AGC The Associated General Contractors of America, Inc.

AGMA American Gear Manufacturers Association AIA American Institute of Architects AISI American Iron and Steel Institute ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

AREA American Railway Engineering Association ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials AWG American Wire Gauge AWPA American Wood Preservers Association AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute EASA Electrical Apparatus Service Association EPA Environmental Protection Agency of the United States Government FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FHWA Federal Highway Administration FSS Federal Specifications and Standards

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IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers IES Illuminating Engineering Society IPCEA Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association ISO International Organization for Standards MASH AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices NEC National Electrical Code NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers Association NFPA National Fire Protection Association NIST National Institute for Standards and Technology NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Administration SAE Society of Automotive Engineers SI International System of Units SSPC Society of Protective Coatings UL Underwriters' Laboratories

Each of the above abbreviations, when followed by a number or letter designation, or combination of numbers and letters, designates a specification, test method, or other code or recommendation of the particular authority or organization shown.

Use standards, specifications, test methods, or other codes as specified in the current edition at the time of the bid opening.

1-3 Definitions.

The following terms, when used in the Contract Documents, have the meaning described.

Advertisement.

The public announcement, as required by law, inviting bids for work to be performed or materials to be furnished, usually issued as “Notice to Contractors,” or “Notice to Bidders.”

Article.

The numbered prime subdivision of a Section of these Specifications.

Bidder.

An individual, firm, or corporation submitting a proposal for the proposed work.

Bridge.

A structure, including supports, erected over a depression or over an obstruction such as water, highway or railway, or for elevated roadway, for carrying traffic or other moving loads, and having a length, measured along the center of the roadway, of more than 20 feet between the inside faces of end supports. A multiple-span box culvert is considered a bridge, where the length between the extreme ends of the openings exceeds 20 feet.

Calendar day.

Every day shown on the calendar, ending and beginning at midnight.

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Contract.

The term “Contract” means the entire and integrated agreement between the parties thereunder and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract Documents form the Contract between the Department and the Contractor setting forth the obligations of the parties thereunder, including, but not limited to, the performance of the Work and the basis of payment.

Contract Bond.

The security furnished by the Contractor and the surety as a guaranty that the Contractor shall fulfill the terms of the Contract and pay all legal debts pertaining to the construction of the project.

Contract Claim (Claim).

A written demand submitted to the Department by the Contractor in compliance with 5-12.3 seeking additional monetary compensation, time, or other adjustments to the Contract, the entitlement or impact of which is disputed by the Department.

Contract Documents.

The term “Contract Documents” includes: Advertisement for Proposal, Proposal, Certification as to Publication and Notice of Advertisement for Proposal, Appointment of Agent by Nonresident Contractors, Noncollusion Affidavit, Warranty Concerning Solicitation of the Contract by Others, Resolution of Award of Contract, Executed Form of Contract, Performance Bond and Payment Bond, Specifications, Plans (including revisions thereto issued during construction), Estimated Quantities Report, Standard Plans, Addenda, or other information mailed or otherwise transmitted to the prospective bidders prior to the receipt of bids, work orders and supplemental agreements, all of which are to be treated as one instrument whether or not set forth at length in the form of contract.

Note: As used in Sections 2 and 3 only, Contract Documents do not include work orders, and supplementary agreements. As used in Section 2 only, Contract Documents also do not include Resolution of Award of Contract, Executed Form of Contract, and Performance and Payment Bond.

Contract Letting.

The date that the Department opened the bid proposals.

Contract Time.

The number of calendar days allowed for completion of the Contract work, including authorized time extensions.

Contractor.

The individual, firm, joint venture, or company contracting with the Department to perform the work.

Contractor’s Engineer of Record.

A Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida, other than the Engineer of Record or their subcontracted consultant, who undertakes the design and drawing of components of the permanent structure as part of a redesign or Cost Savings Initiative Proposal, or for repair

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designs and details of the permanent work. The Contractor’s Engineer of Record may also serve as the Specialty Engineer.

The Contractor’s Engineer of Record must be an employee of a pre-qualified firm. The firm shall be pre-qualified in accordance with the Rules of the Department of Transportation, Chapter 14-75. Any Corporation or Partnership offering engineering services must hold a Certificate of Authorization from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

As an alternate to being an employee of a pre-qualified firm, the Contractor’s Engineer of Record may be a Department-approved Specialty Engineer. For items of the permanent work declared by the State Construction Office to be ”major” or “structural”, the work performed by a Department-approved Specialty Engineer must be checked by another Department-approved Specialty Engineer. An individual Engineer may become a Department-approved Specialty Engineer if the individual meets the Professional Engineer experience requirements set forth within the individual work groups in Chapter 14-75, Rules of the Department of Transportation, Florida Administrative Code. Department-approved Specialty Engineers are listed on the State Construction Website. Department-approved Specialty Engineers will not be authorized to perform redesigns or Cost Savings Initiative Proposal designs of items fully detailed in the Plans.

Controlling Work Items.

The activity or work item on the critical path having the least amount of total float. The controlling item of work will also be referred to as a Critical Activity.

Culverts.

Any structure not classified as a bridge that provides an opening under the roadway.

Delay.

Any unanticipated event, action, force or factor which extends the Contractor’s time of performance of any controlling work item under the Contract. The term “delay” is intended to cover all such events, actions, forces or factors, whether styled “delay”, “disruption”, “interference”, “impedance”, “hindrance”, or otherwise, which are beyond the control of and not caused by the Contractor, or the Contractor’s subcontractors, materialmen, suppliers or other agents. This term does not include “extra work”.

Department.

State of Florida Department of Transportation.

Developmental Specification.

See definition for Specifications.

Engineer.

The Director, Office of Construction, acting directly or through duly authorized representatives; such representatives acting within the scope of the duties and authority assigned to them.

Note: In order to avoid cumbersome and confusing repetition of expressions in these Specifications, it is provided that whenever anything is, or is to be done, if, as, or, when, or where “acceptable, accepted, approval, approved, authorized, condemned, considered necessary, contemplated, deemed necessary, designated, determined, directed, disapproved, established, 4 FY 2025-26 given, indicated, insufficient, ordered, permitted, rejected, required, reserved, satisfactory, specified, sufficient, suitable, suspended, unacceptable, or unsatisfactory,” it shall be understood as if the expression were followed by the words “by the Engineer,” “to the Engineer,” or “of the Engineer.”

Engineer of Record.

The Professional Engineer or Engineering Firm registered in the State of Florida that develops the criteria and concept for the project, performs the analysis, and is responsible for the preparation of the Plans and Specifications. The Engineer of Record may be Departmental in-house staff or a consultant retained by the Department.

The Contractor shall not employ the Engineer of Record as the Contractor’s Engineer of Record or as a Specialty Engineer.

Equipment.

The machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance thereof, and all other tools and apparatus necessary for the construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Estimated Quantities Report.

The Estimated Quantities Report contains pay item and quantity information for the project. When the Plans do not adequately describe quantity related information, refer to the Estimated Quantities Report.

Extra Work.

Any “work” which is required by the Engineer to be performed and which is not otherwise covered or included in the project by the existing Contract Documents, whether it be in the nature of additional work, altered work, deleted work, work due to differing site conditions, or otherwise. This term does not include a “delay”.

Federal, State, and Local Rules and Regulations.

The term “Federal, State and Local Rules and Regulations” includes: any and all Federal, State, and Local laws, bylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orders, permits, or decrees including environmental laws, rules, regulations, and permits.

Highway, Street, or Road.

A general term denoting a public way for purposes of vehicular travel, including the entire area within the right-of-way.

Holidays.

Days designated by the State Legislature or Cabinet as holidays, which include, but are not limited to, New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day and the following Friday, and Christmas Day.

Inspector.

An authorized representative of the Engineer, assigned to make official inspections of the materials furnished and of the work performed by the Contractor.

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Laboratory.

The official testing laboratory used by the Department.

Major Item of Work.

Any item of work having an original Contract value in excess of 5% of the original Contract amount.

Materials.

Any substances to be incorporated in the work under the Contract.

Median.

The portion of a divided highway or street separating the traveled ways for traffic moving in opposite directions.

Plans.

The plans sheets and digital models (2D and 3D) provided as contract documents, including reproductions thereof, showing the location, character, dimensions, and details of the work.

Proposal (Bid, Bid Proposal).

The offer of a bidder, on the prescribed form, to perform the work and to furnish the labor and materials at the prices quoted.

Proposal Form.

The official form or the electronically generated bid item sheets on which the Department requires formal bids to be prepared and submitted for the work.

Proposal Guaranty.

The security furnished by the bidder as guaranty that the bidder will enter into the Contract for the work if the Department accepts the proposal.

Request for Correction.

A document initiated by the Contractor proposing a method for correction of work that is not in compliance with the Contract Documents. The Request for Correction is submitted to the Engineer for review and disposition.

Request for Information.

A document initiated by the Contractor that is submitted to the Engineer for interpretation of a Contract Document provision, the meaning of which is not clear to the Contractor. The Request for Information is submitted to the Engineer for review and disposition.

Request for Modification.

A document initiated by the Contractor requesting to modify the Contract Documents, that is submitted to the Engineer for review and disposition.

Right-of-Way.

The land that the Department has title to, or right of use, for the road and its structures and appurtenances, and for material pits furnished by the Department.

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Roadbed.

The portion of the roadway occupied by the subgrade and shoulders.

Roadway.

The portion of a highway within the limits of construction.

Secretary.

Secretary of Transportation, State of Florida Department of Transportation, acting directly or through an assistant or other representative authorized by the Secretary; the chief officer of the Department of Transportation.

Section.

A numbered prime division of these Specifications.

Special Event.

Any event, including but not limited to, a festival, fair, run or race, motorcade, parade, civic activity, cultural activity, charity or fund drive, sporting event, or similar activity designated in the Contract Documents.

Special Provisions.

See definition for Specifications.

Specialty Engineer.

A Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida, other than the Engineer of Record or their subcontracted consultant, who undertakes the design and drawing preparation of components, systems, or installation methods and equipment for specific temporary portions of the project work or for special items of the permanent works not fully detailed in the Plans and required to be furnished by the Contractor. The Specialty Engineer may also provide designs and details, repair designs and details, or perform Engineering Analyses for items of the permanent work declared by the State Construction Office to be “minor” or “non-structural”.

For items of work not specifically covered by the Rules of the Department of Transportation, a Specialty Engineer is qualified if they have the following qualifications:

1. Registration as a Professional Engineer in the State of Florida.

2. The education and experience necessary to perform the submitted design as required by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation.

Specifications.

The directions, provisions, and requirements contained herein, together with all stipulations contained in the Contract Documents, setting out or relating to the method and manner of performing the work, or to the quantities and qualities of materials and labor to be furnished under the Contract.

Standard Specifications: “Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction” an electronic book, applicable to all Department Contracts containing adopted requirements, setting out or relating to the method or manner of performing work, or to the quantities and qualities of materials and labor.

Supplemental Specifications: Approved additions and revisions to the Standard Specifications, applicable to all Department Contracts.

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Special Provisions: Specific clauses adopted by the Department that add to or revise the Standard Specifications or supplemental specifications, setting forth conditions varying from or additional to the Standard Specifications applicable to a specific project.

Technical Special Provisions: Specifications, of a technical nature, prepared, signed, and sealed by an Engineer registered in the State of Florida other than the State Specifications Engineer or their designee, that are made part of the Contract as an attachment to the Contract Documents.

Developmental Specification: A specification developed around a new process, procedure, or material.

Standard Plans.

“Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction”, an electronic book describing and detailing aspects of the Work. Where the term Design Standards appears in the Contract Documents, it will be synonymous with Standard Plans.

Standard Specifications.

See definition for Specifications.

State.

State of Florida.

Subarticle.

A headed and numbered subdivision of an Article of a Section of these Specifications.

Subgrade.

The portion of the roadbed immediately below the base course or pavement, including below the curb and gutter, valley gutter, shoulder and driveway pavement. The subgrade limits ordinarily include those portions of the roadbed shown in the Plans to be constructed to a design bearing value or to be otherwise specially treated. Where no limits are shown in the Plans, the subgrade section extends to a depth of 12 inches below the bottom of the base or pavement and outward to 6 inches beyond the base, pavement, or curb and gutter.

Substructure.

All of that part of a bridge structure below the bridge seats, including the parapets, backwalls, and wingwalls of abutments.

Superintendent.

The Contractor’s authorized representative in responsible charge of the work.

Superstructure.

The entire bridge structure above the substructure, including anchorage and anchor bolts, but excluding the parapets, backwalls, and wingwalls of abutments.

Supplemental Agreement.

A written agreement between the Contractor and the Department, and signed by the surety, modifying the Contract within the limitations set forth in these Specifications.

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Supplemental Specifications.

See definition for Specifications.

Surety.

The corporate body that is bound by the Contract Bond with and for the Contractor and responsible for the performance of the Contract and for payment of all legal debts pertaining thereto.

Technical Special Provisions.

See definition for Specifications.

Traveled Way.

The portion of the roadway for the movement of vehicles, exclusive of shoulders and bicycle lanes.

Unilateral Payment.

A payment of money made to the Contractor by the Department pursuant to Section 337.11(12), Florida Statutes (2009), for sums the Department determines to be due to the Contractor for work performed on the project, and whereby the Contractor by acceptance of such payment does not waive any rights the Contractor may otherwise have against the Department for payment of any additional sums the Contractor claims are due for the work.

Work.

All labor, materials and incidentals required to execute and complete the requirements of the Contract including superintendence, use of equipment and tools, and all services and responsibilities prescribed or implied.

Work Order.

A written agreement between the Contractor and the Department modifying the Contract within the limitations set forth in these Specifications. Funds for this agreement are drawn against the Initial Contingency Pay Item or a Contingency Supplemental Agreement.

Working Day.

Any calendar day on which the Contractor works or is expected to work in accordance with the approved work progress schedule.

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SECTION 2

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

2-1 Prequalification of Bidders.

Except as noted below, prequalify with the Department to be eligible to bid. The

Department publishes regulations covering prequalification of Bidders under separate cover.

The Department does not require the Bidder to be a prequalified Contractor if bidding construction contracts of $250,000 or less, or if constructing buildings. In addition, at its sole discretion, the Department may waive prequalification requirements on contracts of $500,000 or less.

For construction contracts requiring prequalification, file an application for qualification using the Department’s online prequalification application system, giving detailed information with respect to financial resources, equipment, past record, personnel, and experience. For qualified applicants, the Department will issue a certificate fixing the types of work and the aggregate amount of work that the Department allows the prequalified Bidder to have under contract at any one time.

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not submit the following:

1. A bid on a Contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity.

2. A bid on a Contract with a public entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work.

3. Bids on leases of real property to a public entity.

A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not be awarded or perform work as a contractor, supplier, subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017 F.S., for Category Two. All restrictions apply for a period of 36 months from the date of placement on the convicted vendor list.

All prequalified Contractors bidding on any Contract must certify their total dollar amount of Work Underway and submit Form 375-020-39 or a spreadsheet in a similar format prior to submitting a bid. This information must be submitted at least once during the month the bid is due via the “Work Underway” link in the Contractor Pre-Qualification System.

2-2 Proposals.

2-2.1 Obtaining Proposal Forms: Obtain Proposal Forms under the conditions stipulated in the Advertisement. The Advertisement states the location and description of the work to be performed; the estimate of the various quantities (if applicable); the pay items of work to be performed (if applicable); the Contract Time; the amount of Proposal Guaranty; and the date, time, and place of the opening of Proposals.

The Plans, Specifications and other documents designated in the Advertisement are part of the Proposal, whether attached or not.

Upon advertising, the Department will make the Proposal Forms available for download as an electronic file from the Online Ordering System or provide the Proposal Forms on portable electronic media as stipulated in the Advertisement. This file contains the information to be used by the Bidder, who has ordered and obtained the Proposal Forms, to submit the Proposal.

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The Department is not responsible for loss of or damage to the portable electronic media after it has been received by or delivered to the Bidder. If loss or damage occurs, the Bidder may order replacement Proposal Forms.

If the Bidder requests replacement Proposal Forms, the Department will attempt to provide the replacement by overnight delivery or by electronic transmittal of the files. The Department will not be held responsible if the Bidder cannot complete and submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files.

Unless otherwise indicated in the Advertisement, the Bidder has the option to submit a bid either as an Internet Bid Submittal in accordance with 2-2.3 or as a Hard Copy Bid Submittal in accordance with 2-2.4. When an Internet bid submittal is used, the hard copy will not be considered.

2-2.2 Department Modifications to Contract Documents: Notification of modifications to any Contract Documents will be posted on the Department’s website at the following URL address: https://www.fdot.gov/contracts/Lettings/Letting_Project_Info.shtm and will also be transmitted to the Bidder. The email address provided by the Bidder at the time of registration for Online Ordering will be used to transmit notification of modifications. Follow the instructions provided in the notification of modifications to access the amendment files.

The Bidder shall take responsibility for downloading the revised information per the instructions included in the notification of modifications.

2-2.3 Internet Bid Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated in the Advertisement, the Bidder shall use the Department’s bid software to prepare a bid for Internet submittal. The Department will accept, as the official bid, the set of Proposal Forms generated from the Department’s bid software along with a complete Proposal package, submitted via the Internet in accordance with 2-5 and 2-8. A Digital ID is required to submit a bid via the Internet. Digital IDs may be obtained as outlined in the Advertisement.

The Department will not be responsible for any communications or machine breakdowns, transmission interruptions, delays, or any other problems that interfere with the receipt of Proposals as required above either at the Bidder’s transmitting location, at the Department’s receiving location, or anywhere between these locations. Receipt or non-receipt of Proposals will not be considered grounds for a bid protest. The Department will not be held responsible if the Bidder cannot complete or submit a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the Internet.

2-2.4 Hard Copy Bid Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated in the Advertisement, the Bidder shall use the Department’s bid software to prepare a bid for hard copy submittal.

The Department will accept, as the official bid, this set of Proposal Forms generated from the Department’s bid software along with a complete Proposal package, delivered to the Department in hard copy in accordance with the instructions listed below and the requirements of 2-5 and 2-8.

Print and submit bid item sheets generated from the Department’s bid software on letter size paper. Ensure that all computer generated sheets are legible. Do not submit computer generated sheets using a font size smaller than 9 point.

Return the Department’s bid software generated Proposal as the official bid, with the Proposal labeled with the Bidder’s Name, Vendor Number, Letting Date, Revision Date (if applicable) and the Proposal ID.

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https://www.fdot.gov/contracts/Lettings/Letting_Project_Info.shtm

2-3 Interpretation of Estimated Quantities.

2-3.1 Lump Sum Contracts: The Bidder is responsible for the determination of the quantities for those items constructed within the authorized plan limits or dimensions.

The Department does not assume any responsibility for any incidental information in bid documents that may be construed as a quantity of work and/or materials.

2-3.2 Contracts other than Lump Sum: For those items constructed within authorized plan limits or dimensions, use the quantities shown in the Plans and in the Proposal Form as the basis of the bid. The Department will also use these quantities for final payment as limited by the provisions for the individual items. For those items having variable final pay quantities that are dependent on actual field conditions, use and measurement, the quantities shown in the Plans and in the Proposal Form are approximate and provide only a basis for calculating the bid upon which the Department will award the Contract. Where items are listed for payment as lump sum units and the Plans show estimates of component quantities, the Department is responsible for the accuracy of those quantities limited to the provisions of 9-3.3. Where items are listed for payment as lump sum units and the Plans do not show estimates of component quantities, the Bidder is solely responsible for their own estimates of such quantities.

The Department may increase, decrease, or omit the estimated quantities of work to be done or materials to be furnished.

2-4 Examination of Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions, and Site of Work.

Examine the Contract Documents and the site of the proposed work carefully before submitting a Proposal for the work contemplated. Investigate the conditions to be encountered, as to the character, quality, and quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished and as to the requirements of all Contract Documents.

The Department does not guarantee the details pertaining to borings, and pavement cores as shown in the Contract Documents, to be more than a general indication of the materials likely to be found adjacent to holes bored at the site of the work, approximately at the locations indicated. The Bidder shall examine boring and pavement core data, where available, and make their own interpretation of the subsoil investigations and other preliminary data and shall base their bid solely on their own opinion of the conditions likely to be encountered.

The Bidder’s submission of a Proposal is prima facie evidence that the Bidder has made an examination as described in this Article.

2-5 Preparation of Proposals.

2-5.1 General: Submit Proposals on the Proposal Form described in 2-2. Any pay item that will be provided free or at no cost to the Department shall be indicated as “free” or “$.00”. If the pay item is left blank or n/a is used, the bid may be declared irregular. Show the total of the bid on the face of the Proposal.

2-5.2 Internet Bid Submittals: The Bidder shall execute the Proposal under the Bidder’s Digital ID and enter the firm’s bidding office street address on the Bidders Information Tab in the Department’s bid software. This Digital ID represents the firm as an individual, partnership, corporation, limited liability company, or joint venture. By entering and submitting the Digital ID the authorized parties obligate the firm to the bid. Internet Bid Submittals must acknowledge, on behalf of, the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid certifying that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free

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competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid, by indicating such in the Proposal.

The Department will not consider any bid unless such acknowledgment is included.

2-5.3 Hard Copy Bid Submittals: If the Proposal is made by an individual, either in the Bidder’s own proper person or under a trade or firm name, the Bidder shall execute the Proposal under the Bidder’s signature and enter the firm’s bidding office street address. If the Proposal is made by a partnership, execute the Proposal by setting out in full the names of the partners, the firm name of the partnership, if any, have two or more of the general partners or authorized person sign the Proposal and enter the firm’s bidding office street address. If the Proposal is made by a corporation, execute the Proposal by setting out in full the corporate name and have the president or other legally authorized corporate officer or agent sign the Proposal, affix the corporate seal and enter the corporation’s bidding office street address. If the Proposal is made by a limited liability company, execute the Proposal by setting out the company name, have the manager or authorized member sign the Proposal and enter the company’s bidding office address. If the Proposal is made by a joint venture, execute the Proposal by setting out the joint venture name, have the authorized parties sign the Proposal and enter the bidding office’s street address. File with the Department Form 375-020-08, contained in the Proposal, which includes an unsworn statement executed by, or on behalf of, the person, firm, association, or corporation submitting the bid certifying that such person, firm, association, or corporation has not, either directly or indirectly, entered into any agreement, participated in any collusion, or otherwise taken any action in restraint of free competitive bidding in connection with the submitted bid.

The Department will not consider any bid unless such form is properly completed in accordance with the requirements shown thereon.

2-6 Rejection of Irregular Proposals.

A Proposal is irregular and the Department may reject such Proposal if the Proposal shows omissions, alterations of form, additions not specified or required, conditional or unauthorized alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind; or if the unit prices are obviously unbalanced, or if the cost is in excess of or below the reasonable cost analysis values, or if the Bidder submits a Proposal which was not generated using the Department’s bid software.

When the Department provides for alternate bids in the Proposal Form, make only one entry for each alternate. A Proposal that provides for alternative bids is irregular and the Department may reject such Proposal if the Bidder makes entries for more than one alternate.

2-7 Guaranty to Accompany Proposals.

The Department will not consider any Proposal unless accompanied by a Proposal Guaranty of the character and amount indicated in the Advertisement, and unless made payable to the Florida Department of Transportation. Submit the Proposal with the understanding that the successful Bidder shall furnish a Contract Bond pursuant to the requirements of 3-5.

The Bidder’s Proposal Guaranty is binding for all projects included in the Contract awarded to the Contractor pursuant to the provisions of this Subarticle.

2-8 Delivery of Proposals.

2-8.1 Internet Bid Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated in the Advertisement, the Proposal may be submitted via the Internet. The Department will not accept responsibility for Internet bids not meeting the time requirement stipulated in the Advertisement.

2-8.2 Hard Copy Bid Submittals: Unless otherwise indicated in the Advertisement, the Proposal may be submitted via hard copy. Submit the Proposal in a sealed envelope, bearing on

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the outside the name of the Bidder, the Bidder’s address, and the Proposal ID of the project for which the Bidder submitted the bid. For Proposals that are submitted by mail, enclose the Proposal in a sealed envelope, marked as directed above. Enclose the sealed envelope in a second outer envelope addressed to the Department, at the place designated in the Advertisement. For a Proposal that is not submitted by mail, deliver the Proposal to the Contracts Office of the Department, or to the place as designated in the Advertisement. The Department will not consider Proposals received after the time set for opening bids. The Department will retain these Proposals unopened.

2-9 Withdrawal or Revision of Proposals.

2-9.1 Internet Bid Submittals: A Bidder may withdraw a Proposal any time prior to the bid submittal deadline specified in the Advertisement. The resubmission of any Proposal so withdrawn must be made as a complete Proposal, subject to the provisions of 2-8.

A Bidder may revise a Proposal any time prior to the bid submittal deadline specified in the Advertisement. Revisions may be made via Internet in accordance with 2-8.1 or by fax in accordance with 2-9.2.

The Department will not be responsible for any communications or machine breakdowns, transmission interruptions, delays, or any other problems that interfere with the receipt of revisions to Proposals as required above either at the Bidder’s transmitting location, at the Department’s receiving location, or anywhere between these locations. Receipt or non-receipt of revisions to a Proposal will not be considered grounds for a bid protest. The Department will not be held responsible if the Bidder cannot complete or submit revisions to a bid due to failure or incomplete delivery of the files submitted via the Internet.

2-9.2 Hard Copy Bid Submittals: A Bidder may withdraw or revise a Proposal after submission, provided the Department receives a written request to withdraw or revise the Proposal prior to the time set for opening of bids. The resubmission of any Proposal withdrawn under this provision is subject to the provisions of 2-8.

Legible facsimile (FAX) Proposal changes will be accepted if received in full at the fax number listed in the Bid Solicitation Notice by the time Proposals are due on the day of the letting and provided that all of the following conditions are met:

1. The Bidder’s name is the same on the faxed Proposal change as shown on the original Proposal.

2. The Proposal change includes the following:

a. The correct Proposal ID.

b. The correct bid item number for which the price is being changed and the respective unit price change.

c. The correct revised total per item.

d. The revised total bid amount.

e. The signature of the President or Vice President of the Company.

Faxed Proposal changes failing to meet all of these requirements will not be considered and will not change the original bid.

The Department will not be responsible for any communications or fax machine breakdowns, transmission interruptions, delays, or any other problems that interfere with the receipt of faxed Proposal changes as required above either at the Bidder’s fax location, at the Department’s fax location, or anywhere between these locations. Receipt or non-receipt of a faxed Proposal change will not be considered grounds for a bid protest.

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2-10 Opening of Proposals.

The Department will open and publicly announce Proposals at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement. The Department invites Bidders, their authorized agents, and other interested parties to attend.

2-11 Disqualification of Bidders.

The Department may disqualify any Bidder and reject the Bidder’s Proposal or Proposals for any of the following reasons:

1. The submission of more than one Proposal for the same work from an individual, firm, or corporation under the same or a different name.

2. Evidence that one Bidder has a financial interest in the firm of another Bidder for the same work.

3. Evidence of collusion among Bidders. The Department will not recognize a participant in such collusion as a Bidder for any future work of the Department until the Department reinstates such participant as a qualified Bidder.

4. Failure to qualify in accordance with 2-1.

5. Uncompleted work on other projects that, in the judgment of the Department, could hinder or prevent the prompt completion of the proposed work.

6. Failure to pay or satisfactorily settle all bills due for labor and material on other contracts in force at the time of advertisement for bids.

7. Default under a previous contract.

8. Employment of unauthorized aliens in violation of Section 274A (e) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.

9. Falsification on any form required by the Department.

10. The submission of a Proposal that was not solicited by the Department.

2-12 Material, Samples and Statement.

The Department may require that the Bidder furnish a statement of the origin, composition, and manufacture of any and all materials to be used in the construction of the work, together with samples that may be subjected to the tests provided for in these Specifications to determine the materials’ quality and fitness for the work.

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SECTION 3

AWARD AND EXECUTION OF CONTRACT

3-1 Consideration of Bids.

For the purpose of award, after opening and reading the Proposals, the Department will consider as the bid the correct summation of each unit bid price multiplied by the estimated quantities shown in the Proposal. On this basis, the Department will compare the amounts of each bid and make the results of such comparison available to the public. Until the actual award of the Contract, however, the Department reserves the right to reject any or all Proposals and to waive technical errors that the Department determines, in its sole discretion, to be in the best interest of the State.

The Department reserves the right to delete the bid portion of the utility relocation work from the Contract. When the Department deletes utility relocation work from the Contract, the Department will recalculate the Contract bid tabulations…