CFM_Parks_and_Rec_-_Tech_Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

PARKS & RECREATION AND CLERK OF COURT

RECORDS FACILITY

This item has been digitally signed and sealed by Andrew D. Fitzgerald P.E. on the date adjacent to the seal. Printed copies of this document are not considered signed and sealed and the signatures must be verified on any electronic copies.

Date:

Fla. License No.: 56776

Firm Name: RESPEC Company, LLC Firm Address: 1412 Jackson Street, Suite #1

City, State, Zip code: Fort Myers, FL 33901

07/11/25

Technical Specifications

City of Fort Myers Technical Specifications

Follow The City of Fort Myers Standard Specifications for all utility requirements including Technical Specifications: The latest Specification can be found here:

https://www.fortmyers.gov/documentcenter

The City of Fort Myers Standard Details can be obtained from The City of Fort Myers website or by following this link:

https://www.fortmyers.gov/documentcenter

A list of all applicable Sections from the City of Fort Myers Standard Specifications are:

FM 01045 – Connections to Existing System

FM 01051 – Lines and Grades

FM 01090 – References

FM 01310 – Progress Schedule

FM 01400 – Quality Control

FM 01410 – Laboratory Testing Services

FM 01500 – Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

FM 01510 – Pre-Construction Audio-Video Recording

FM 01600 – Material and Equipment

FM 01710 – Cleaning

FM 15100 – Water Valves

FM 15110 – Wastewater Valves and Appurtenances FM

FM 02151 – Shoring, Sheeting and Bracing

FM 02223 – Backfilling

FM 02230 – Roadway Crossing by Open Cut

FM 02530 – Groundwater Control for Open Cut Excavation

FM 02538 – Water and Sewer Connections on Private Property

FM 02607 – Sewer Manhole

FM 02608 – Sanitary Sewer Structures Interior Protection

FM 02622 – PVC Pipe and Fittings

FM 02630 – Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) and Fittings

FM 02650 – Laying and Jointing Buried Pipelines

FM 02675 – Disinfection

FM 02676 – Leakage Tests

FM 05540 – Metal Castings

FM 13511 – Televising and Inspections of Gravity Sewer Systems

Chapter 8 – Construction / Testing Specifications

Chapter 9 – Turnover and Approval for Service

General Technical Specifications – Inclusion of FDOT Standard Specifications

The 2025/2026 FDOT Edition of the Standard Specification for Road and Bridge Construction, as amended, will apply to, and form a part of the contract as is fully written herein. Where a FDOT Section/Chapter is cited that contains references to other Sections/Chapters, they will also be included as though written herein.

Where a reference is made to “Department” or “Department’s Representative” in the FDOT Standard Specifications and Technical Specifications, it shall mean “Owner” or “Owner’s Representative”, as applicable.

Where FDOT Standard specifications refer to the “Engineer”, “Engineer of Tests”, or “Division of Tests”, it shall be understood to mean the Engineer, or the Owner as stated in the Contract Documents.

Where there is overlap between the City of Fort Myers’ Specifications and FDOT Standard Specifications for roadway construction, FDOT’s Specification will govern.

Copies of the FDOT Specification Manual and Supplements can be obtained from:

https://www.fdot.gov/programmanagement/implemented/specbooks/default.shtm

Method of measurement and basis of payment for material and work performed in conformance with the FDOT Standard Specifications and Technical Specifications shall be as indicated in the – BID SCHEDULE. The lump sum and/or unit cost bid shall be full compensation for labor, equipment, materials, and incidentals necessary to complete the Work in conformance with the Contract Documents.

All Indexes are to be referenced from the FY2025-2026 Standard Plans for Road and Bridge Construction.

A list of all applicable Chapters from the FY2025-2026 Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction are:

Chapter 100 Series – General Construction Operations

Clearing Construction Site

Earthwork and Related Operations

Chapter 200 Series – Base Courses

Chapter 300 Series – Bituminous Treatments, Surface Courses and Concrete Pavement

Chapter 400 Series – Structures

Chapter 500 Series – Incidental Construction

Chapter 600 Series – Traffic Control Signal and Devices

Chapter 700 Series – Signing, Pavement Marking, and Lighting

Chapter 900 Series – Erosion Control Materials, Traffic Control Material

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT

I. GENERAL

PAYMENT

A. Payment is to be made for the items listed on the Bid Form on the basis of the work actually performed and completed, such work including but not limited to, the furnishing and mobilization of all necessary labor, materials, equipment, transportation, clean up, restoration of disturbed areas, and all other appurtenances to complete the construction and installation of the work as shown in the Plans and described in these Specifications.

B. Quality Control Testing for all utility work, densities, concrete, pavement, etc. (both inside and outside R/W) are to conform to the City of Fort Myers and FDOT Specifications. Cost for testing, logging, coordination, etc. is to be included in any pay item(s) necessary to facilitate the project. Separate payment for testing will not be made.

II. EXECUTION

METHOD OF MEASUREMENT AND BASIS OF PAYMENT

A. PAYMENT ITEMS:

1. Pre-Construction Video – Payment for the Pre-Construction Video will be made after the video is accepted by the City. This item includes all labor, equipment and materials to provide color videos showing the pre-construction condition of all public and private property within the scope of the construction. The recording will not be accepted if it does not clearly show the existing features within the roadways and private properties within the scope work. The contractor shall provide the City with 2 copies of readable CDs. At the front of the CD and the beginning of each CD, the contractor shall specify the date, job title and location where the video was taken.

Payment will be made under:

Pre-Construction Video (NORTH and SOUTH PARCELS) – Lump Sum

2. Mobilization – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Sections 101

The Contractor shall keep and maintain one (1) copy of all project plans, drawings, specifications, addenda, written amendments, change orders, work directive orders, supplemental agreements and other written interpretations and clarifications, and shall be annotated by the Contractor to show updated construction deviations as well as design changes authorized by the Engineer during construction.

The price and payment for Mobilization includes the preparation of the project Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and the filing of a Notice of Intent (NOI) and Notice of Termination (NOT). The Notice of Intent shall be filed prior to the first payment application. The Notice of Termination shall be filed prior to the final payment.

The price and payment for Mobilization includes preparing and filing a City of Fort Myers Right-of-Way permit. The Contractor shall be responsible for any permit fees.

The price and payment for Mobilization includes the costs associated with procuring any permits for dewatering activities.

The price and payment for Mobilization includes all job site set up including signage and sanitary facilities.

The price and payment for Mobilization includes all labor and materials necessary for demobilization.

Method of Measurement

Per Section of 101

Mobilization (NORTH and SOUTH Parcel) – Lump Sum

3. Maintenance of Traffic – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT

FDOT Standard Specification Sections 102

Method of Measurement

Per Section of 102

Maintenance of Traffic (North and South Parcel) – Lump Sum

4. Prevention, Control, and Abatement of Erosion and Water Pollution – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Section 104

Per Section of 104

Erosion Control (BMP’s NPDES Monitoring and Permits N & S Parcel) – Lump Sum

5. Clearing and Grubbing – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT

FDOT Standard Specification Section 110

Per Section of 110

Payment will be made under:

Clearing and Grubbing – Acre Demo Existing Asphalt and Concrete – Square Yard Demo Existing Chain Link Fence – Linear Foot Demo Existing Metal Shed – Each

6. Excavation and Embankment – The work specified in this Section will conform to the

FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Section 120

Per Section of 120

Finish Grading – Lump Sum

7. Stabilization – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT

FDOT Standard Specification Section 160

Per Section of 160

Payment will be made under:

6” Stabilized Subgrade (LBR 40) – Square Yard 12” Stabilized Subgrade (LBR 40) – Square Yard

8. Optional Base Course – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT

FDOT Standard Specification Section 285

Per Section of 285-8

Payment will be made under:

6” Limerock Base (LBR 100) – Square Yard 8” Limerock Base (LBR 100) – Square Yard

9. Superpave Asphalt Concrete – The work specified in this Section will conform to the

FDOT Standard Specification Section 334

Per Section of 334

Payment will be made under:

1.5” Type SP-9.5 Asphaltic Concrete – Square Yard 2” Type SP 9.5 Asphaltic Concrete – Square Yard Patch and Sealcoat (existing pavement to remain) – Square Yard

10. Inlets, Manholes, and Junction Boxes – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Section 425

Per Section of 425

Payment will be made under:

Type ‘C’ Inlet – Each Type “E” Inlet Riser (Mod. Control Structure S-210) – Each

11. Pipe Culverts – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT

FDOT Standard Specification Section 430

Per Section of 430

Payment will be made under:

12”X 18” Mitered End Section - Linear Foot 12” X 18” ERCP Storm Sewer – Linear Foot 18” HDPE Storm Sewer – Linear Foot

12. Concrete Gutter, Curb Elements, and Traffic Separator – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Section 520

Per Section of 520

Payment will be made under:

Type “D” Curb - Linear Foot Type “F” Curb & Gutter - Linear Foot Parking Wheel Stops – Each Concrete Pavement (4”) – Square Yard

13. Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways – The work specified in this Section will conform to the FDOT Specification reference below.

FDOT Standard Specification Section 522

Per Section of 522

Payment will be made under:

6” Concrete Sidewalk with Detectable Warning Pad - Square Yard 4” Concrete Sidewalk with Detectable Warning Pad - Square Yard Concrete Flume with Rip Rap – Each

14. Highway Signing Marking – The work specified in this Section will conform to the

FDOT Standard Specification Section 700/711

Per Section of 700

Signing and Marking - Lump Sum

15. Sanitary Sewer – Payment for furnishing and installing standard precast concrete sanitary manholes will be made at the unit price per manhole acceptably installed.

This item includes all excavation, backfilling, compacted gravel or crushed stone bedding, sheeting, shoring, dewatering, concrete work and reinforcing, protection of adjacent facilities, manhole frames and covers, coatings and linings, manhole joints, bottom channels and sanitary sewer connections. Conform all manholes to the Standard Details. This item does not include outside drop manholes or standard precast shallow manholes. Measure cuts from existing grade to the invert elevation of the exiting sewer.

Payment for coring of the existing manhole will be made at the unit price per each manhole cored acceptably. This item will include all the labor, material, equipment to mobilize and demobilize, dewater, furnishing and installing sheeting, shoring and bracing, sheeting design & analysis, brick, plugs, sanitary sewer pipe connection, excavation of all material encountered including rock, backfill, flowable fill and other surface materials not specifically designated in the Bid. This item also includes the restoration of all items within and outside of the R/W not specified to be restored in the Contract Documents.

Manhole (4’ Inside Diameter) - Each 8” PVC (SDR 26) Sewer Main – Linear Feet Connection to Existing Manhole - Each

16. Sewer Services – Payment for furnishing and installing sanitary sewer services will be made at the appropriate Contract unit price per each sewer service acceptably installed. This item includes all labor, equipment and materials for furnishing and installing all necessary pipe, fittings, connections, solids sleeves and adapters, protection of existing utilities and facilities, excavation, pipe bedding, sheeting, shoring, dewatering, compaction, cleanouts, service markers, plugs, detectable tape, removal and replacement of grass, sod, shrubs, pavement, driveways, culverts and storm sewers, mailboxes, sidewalks and other surface materials not specifically designated in the Bid, cleanup, testing, and all other work for a complete installation.

Payment will be made under:

6” PVC (SDR 26) Sewer Lateral – Linear Feet 6” Sanitary Clean-out, Complete – Each

17. Water Services – Payment for furnishing and installing water services will be made at the appropriate Contract unit price for each polyethylene short side and long side service acceptably installed. This item includes all labor, equipment and materials for furnishing and installing all necessary pipe, valves, fittings, connections, casing pipes, meter stops, meter box, tapping sleeves, protection of existing utilities and facilities, excavation, pipe bedding, dewatering, compaction, removal and replacement of grass, sod, shrubs, pavement, driveways, culverts and storm sewers, mailboxes, sidewalks and other surface materials not specifically designated in the Bid, cleanup, testing and all other work for a complete installation.

Payment will be made under:

2” Irrigation Service, Complete – Each 1.5” Backflow Assembly – Each 2” Polytube Water Service – Linear Feet 2” Water Service. Complete – Each 2” Gate Valve – Each

18. Landscaping and Irrigation – Landscaping and irrigation shall be installed per the landscape and irrigation plans prepared by David M. Jones Associates (DMJA).

Payment will be made under:

Landscape Per DMJA Plans – Lump Sum Irrigation Per DMJA Plans – Lump Sum

ADDITIONAL ITEMS TO BE INCLUDED IN THE COST OF UTILITY PIPE

- As-Builts - Installation of the drainage and utility pipelines is to include record plan information furnished to the Engineer. The Record Plans must identify and satisfy the City of Fort Myers as-built/record drawing requirements which include vertical and horizontal alignment, type of material, locations of material changes for all water, reclaimed and sewer lines, casings, valves, tees, bends, reducers, hydrants, casings, service size connections, grouting limits, meter boxes and/or pad, and other pertinent structures.

All points provided are to indicate the size, elevation and type and material of item being identified. The Contractor is to connect the as- built points and ensure the accuracy of the data. The Professional Land Surveyor can coordinate with the Contractor to install the necessary appurtenances on buried utilities to facilitate the survey at periodic intervals throughout construction.

- Pressure Testing – Include all necessary equipment, apparatuses, pressure gauges, etc. necessary for the intended construction sequence.

- Sewer System Videos – Video taping of the sanitary sewer system.

- Existing Utilities - Support of existing utility poles/equipment.

End of Technical Specifications