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This document is an Amendment to a Standard Professional Services Agreement between the State of Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) and CTS Engineering, Inc., for design services related to the US-27 Resurfacing and Rehabilitation (RRR) project in Broward County. The amendment involves multiple engineering firms including Eland Engineering, LLC, HDR Engineering, Inc., and Premiere Lighting & Traffic, Inc., as well as subconsultant Geosol, Inc. for geotechnical services.
The amendment increases the total contract value from $2,732,214.65 to $3,195,668.95, adding $463,454.30 to incorporate Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) improvements along US-27 from MP 7.08 to MP 15.25. The scope includes deploying fiber optic cable, ITS equipment such as Arterial Dynamic Messaging Signs (ADMS), CCTV cameras, Bluetooth travel time devices, and two new overhead cantilever signs near the I-75 interchange. The contract extension runs through 12/14/2029, with updated loaded labor rates for GEOSOL, Inc. The amendment covers comprehensive design services including systems engineering analysis, communication subsystem design, power infrastructure planning, and detailed technical documentation for the ITS implementation.
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District Four Procurement Services Office, 3400 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, (954) 777-4603, www.fdot.gov
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AMENDMENT TO
STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
375-030-97
PROCUREMENT
08/24
Amendment Number: 1 Amendment Execution Date:
Original Agreement No.: CAR01 Original Agreement Execution Date: 12/7/2023
Consultant Name: CTS Engineering, Inc.
FM Number(s): 449819-1-32-01
FAP No.: D424 015 B
Agreement Description: Design Services for the Milling and Resurfacing of SR-25/US-27 from N of SR- 818/Griffin Rd to N of Sawgrass Recreation Park
Purpose of Amendment: Add Funds, Time Extension, Update existing contract rates due to time extension
The terms of the original agreement referenced above are hereby amended:
The total maximum limiting amount of $2,732,214.65 for all services required under the original agreement and all supplements and amendments thereto is herein increased by $463,454.30. The revised total maximum limiting amount for all services is $3,195,668.95. The services specified in Exhibit “A”, Scope of Services of the original agreement are amended and attached as Exhibit "A".
Section 2.B of the Standard Professional Services Agreement is revised to extend the time period for completion of basic project services through 12/14/2029.
This amendment extends the services period, revises existing contract loaded labor and survey rates and adds $463,454.30 to FM#449819-1-32-01 for additional design services to add Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) to the project as outlined in the Scope of Services.
Section 2.2 of the original Method of Compensation is updated:
To ensure increased fees are calculated with addition of Contract Duration Adjustment Factor for all firms.
The following firm’s loaded labor rates are inclusive of Contract Duration Adjustment Factor:
GEOSOL, Inc.
Table 6 of Exhibit B, Method of Compensation, is updated as follows:
Table 6 ‐ Loaded Labor Rates
* No Multipliers will be added to the following rates.
Consultant Job Class Unit Rate
GEOSOL, Inc. MAT CADD/Computer Technician Home Hour $86.60
MAT Chief Engineer Home Hour $233.87
MAT Engineer Home Hour $147.02
MAT Engineer Intern Home Hour $103.55
MAT Secretary/Clerical Home Hour $91.15
MAT Senior Engineer Home Hour $168.52
MAT Senior Engineering Technician Home Hour $124.00
Refer to pages A-1 through A-20 for the Scope of Services
Docusign Envelope ID: F6546ECC-29FF-4726-92B7-7F99AF771339
04/07/2025 | 5:06 PM EDT
District Four Procurement Services Office, 3400 W. Commercial Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309, (954) 777-4603, www.fdot.gov
STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AMENDMENT TO
STANDARD PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT
375-030-97
PROCUREMENT
08/24
Refer to page A-21 for the revised Contract Compensation Summary Table.
Except as hereby modified, amended, or changed, all of the terms and conditions of said original agreement and any supplements and amendments thereto will remain in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these presents to be executed, the day and year first above written.
CONSULTANT STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
CTS Engineering, Inc.
Name of Consultant
BY: BY:
Name: Name: John P. Krane, P.E.
Title: Title: Director of Transportation Development
FOR DEPARTMENT USE ONLY
PROCUREMENT OFFICE REVIEW: LEGAL OFFICE REVIEW:
Procurement Office Legal Office
President
Sheng Yang
BACKGROUND:
The Consultant was retained by the Department to provide engineering analysis and design services to provide a complete set of contract plans and documents for the subject project. This amendment is for addition of ITS to the scope of project as a new component with a new FM sequence:
ADDED SCOPE:
New ITS along US-27 (Roadway ID: 86060000) in Broward County from MP 7.08 to MP 15.25. The intent of the scope is to deploy fiber optic cable and ITS equipment, including Arterial Dynamic Messaging Signs (ADMS), CCTV cameras, and Bluetooth travel time devices, along the corridor.
In addition, the scope includes two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs near the I-75 interchange.
The tasks associated with this Design Services Amendment can be summarized as the following:
3. Project General Tasks:
General support for adding ITS (new component) and two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs to the with separate funding sequence(s).
4/5. Roadway Analysis / Plans:
Roadway analysis and plans for adding ITS (new component) and two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs to the project with separate funding sequence(s). Includes quantities, estimates, EQ report, TCP and key sheet updates.
9/18. Structures Summary and Miscellaneous:
Structural analysis and plans for adding ITS and two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs structures to the project. Includes analysis of existing infrastructure for re-use and design of new structures for ITS, 19/20. Signing and Pavement Markings Analysis / Plans:
Signing and pavement markings analysis and plans for adding two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs to the project as a new component with separate funding sequence. Includes quantities, estimates, panel design/guidesign, plan sheet updates, location/cross sections, and key sheet updates.
27 Survey:
Survey support to add drainage / storage areas and drainage structures near the I-75 interchange. SUE support (designates and testholes) for adding seven new ITS structures (5 CCTV and 2 OH structures) and two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) sign structures to the project.
33/34. ITS Analysis / Plans (see Attachment 1 for details):
ITS analysis and plans for adding ITS to the project including fiber optic cable and ITS equipment, including Arterial Dynamic Messaging Signs (ADMS), CCTV cameras, and Bluetooth travel time devices, along the corridor.
Exhibit "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Contract No. CAR01
FPID No.: 449819-1-32-01 Description: US-27 RRR from N of SR-818 to Sawgrass Rec Center
Amendment No. 1
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35. Geotechnical:
Geotechnical field and office support (borings/report) for adding seven new ITS structures (5 CCTV and 2 OH structures) and two new overhead cantilever (exit ramp) signs to the project.
CONSULTANT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Consultant’s responsibilities remain the same as in the Original Agreement and any Supplemental Amendments to date shall remain the same.
DEPARTMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Consultant’s responsibilities remain the same as in the Original Agreement and any Supplemental Amendments to date shall remain the same.
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This ITS project runs along US-27 (Roadway ID: 86060000) in Broward County from MP 7.08 to MP 15.25. The intent of the project is to deploy fiber optic cable and ITS equipment, including Arterial Dynamic Messaging Signs (ADMS), CCTV cameras, and Bluetooth travel time devices, along the corridor.
33 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS ANALYSIS
The CONSULTANT shall analyze and document Intelligent Transportations System (ITS) Analysis Tasks in accordance with all applicable manuals, guidelines, standards, handbooks, procedures, existing ITS standard operating procedures, ITS master and strategic plans, Florida's SEMP guidelines, National, statewide and/or regional ITS architectures, and current design bulletins.
33.1 ITS Analysis
The CONSULTANT shall review the previously prepared and approved preliminary engineering report(s), typical section package, traffic technical memorandum, adjacent projects programmed by the DEPARTMENT and other local highway agencies, and proposed geometric design alignment to identify impacts to existing ITS components (if applicable) and proposed ITS field device placements. The CONSULTANT shall review the project intelligence files provided by the District's asset maintenance agent(s) related to all previously constructed ITS projects and maintenance documentation for the project corridor to ensure all cited ITS elements are included in this project for replacement and/or restoration.
Systems Engineering Analysis
The CONSULTANT shall perform a systems engineering analysis including a Concept of Operations (ConOps), Project Systems Engineering Management Plan (PSEMP), Requirements Traceability Verification Matrix (RTVM), and other documents as necessary based on project complexity and risk as required by Florida Department of Transportation Systems Engineering and Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Architecture Procedure (Procedure Number 750-040-003).
Design Guidelines
The CONSULTANT shall use applicable DEPARTMENT requirements and guidelines, including, but not limited to, the FDM, Standard Plans, and Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction in the design of ITS. The CONSULTANT design is expected to include the following attributes, facilities, infrastructure, ITS devices, systems, and associated work:
The work shall include:
• Deployment of fiber optic cable within the project limits.
• Replacement of the following existing equipment: two (2) Dynamic
Messaging Signs (DMS), four (4) Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Cameras.
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ACTIVITIES – 33/34 - ITS SCOPE
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
• Addition of five (5) new CCTV cameras to provide 100% coverage of the project limits.
• Provide one (1) new Bluetooth/AVI readers near the I-75 interchange.
• Deploy a new electrical subsystem to provide power to all proposed and existing ITS equipment.
• Remove the existing Wireless equipment.
The CONSULTANT shall review the existing TMC Operations and develop additional incident management service requirements as necessary to support during the Construction Phase of the Project. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with District's TSM&O Office for additional information regarding existing Incident Management and TMC Operational Procedures (If desired by the District).
All ITS devices shall be compatible with the latest version of the National Transportation Communications for ITS Protocol (NTCIP) and compatible with SunGuide software platform.
The CONSULTANT shall design the project such that all ITS field devices and ancillary components comply with FDOT's Approved Product List (APL) or, when applicable and approved by the DEPARTMENT, FDOT's Innovative Product List (IPL) and are supported within the SunGuide software or other software approved by the DEPARTMENT.
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Subsystem
CCTV devices shall be spaced and located as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM Section 233.10, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design and exact field locations for the camera assemblies. The camera subsystem shall provide overlapping coverage to overcome visual blockage and to monitor DMS messages, and toll-amount DMS, as directed by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select CCTV technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT. CCTV assemblies may include a camera lowering device (CLD), as directed by the DEPARTMENT.
Per FDM 233.6 and FDM 233.10, the position, height, and design of each camera pole shall be finalized during the design phase of the project. The maximum distance of this type of camera from the DMS sign is specified in FDM. The minimum distance from the DMS sign shall be determined by the CONSULTANT to provide full viewing of the DMS legends based on the analysis performed and approved by the District ITS office. Such analysis includes viewing angle, horizontal and vertical control determination based on the CCTV camera manufacturers that are on APL.
If required by the DEPARTMENT, the CONSULTANT shall determine the camera location by performing a videography study at each proposed camera site. The study shall include video at the proposed camera location and elevation with respect to the roadway elevation. The CONSULTANT shall identify the final number and locations of the camera assemblies based on the videography study.
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The camera system design shall ensure that the video quality is not degraded due to wind or vibration. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design of the poles and foundations to minimize the potential for vibration. The CONSULTANT shall prepare cross section plan sheets showing details of horizontal and vertical clearances of the proposed equipment with identified utilities.
Vehicle Detection Subsystem (Not Applicable)
Vehicle detection devices shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements (speed, volume, and occupancy detection), Standard Specifications, FDM Section 233.9, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select vehicle detection technology to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT. Detection technologies include induction loops, video imaging, microwave, thermal imaging, wireless magnetometer, and vehicle probe detection systems. In the case of the arterial management systems with a systemwide signal controlled intersections, the CONSULTANT shall select vehicle detection technology type that is currently being used by the local maintaining agencies, if applicable.
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design of a non-intrusive vehicle detection subsystem for the limited access roadway facilities, arterials and sub-arterials with signalized intersections as required by the DEPARTMENT and by local maintaining agencies and specified in the scope of services. The detectors shall be positioned near other ITS field device infrastructure including the fiber-optic splice vaults when feasible to reduce cost. Final detection station locations shall be based on the number of location variables identified during the design phase.
Automatic Vehicle Identification (AVI) Subsystem
AVI detection devices shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM 233.9.5, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select AVI technology to meet the Project needs, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall coordinate all design efforts for use of SunPass AVI transponders with the Florida's Turnpike Enterprise (FTE) Tolls technical personnel.
Dynamic Message Sign (DMS) Subsystem
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design of the DMS subsystem for the roadway facilities. Both expressway and arterial dynamic message signs (DMS) shall be located to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM 233.11, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT. All FDOT FDM requirements shall be met for DMS
A-5 locations. DMS locations shall be designed in conjunction with the Project's master signing design. The position of each DMS shall be finalized during the design phase of the project.
The CONSULTANT shall select DMS technology, type, and display to meet the Project requirements and ConOps requirements.
The CONSULTANT shall locate the DMS to satisfy the required sign functionality and to provide the required visibility of the signs. The project communications system shall enable full control of the DMS from the TMC facilities. All DMS hardware, software and related infrastructure components shall be fully compatible with SunGuide software. All DMS shall include a dedicated confirmation CCTV camera that allows for visual verification of the messages posted on the DMS by a TMC Operator (if desired by the District).
The CONSULTANT shall design support structures to accommodate the specified DMS to meet the design functional, operational, and maintenance requirements.
Arterial Dynamic Message Sign (ADMS) Subsystems (Front Access)
ADMS shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM Section 233.11, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select ADMS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The ADMS shall be placed for the purpose of Traffic Incident Management (TIM), Integrated Corridor Management (ICM), Active Arterial Management (AAM), and other applications as directed by the DEPARTMENT. ADMS on arterial roadways are to be placed at a distance from the on-ramps of the limited access facilities determined by traffic analysis of the arterial back of queue and to allow time for the motorists to read the sign messages. Communication with ADMS shall be designed so that they can be managed and maintained by the District TMC. All FDOT FDM requirements shall be met for ADMS locations. ADMS locations shall be designed in conjunction with the Project's master signing design on major widening projects. All ADMS shall include a dedicated confirmation CCTV camera that allows for visual verification of the messages posted on the DMS by a TMC Operator (if desired by the District).
Embedded Dynamic Message Signs (Not Applicable)
Embedded DMS shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM Section 233.11, District-specific requirements, express lanes requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the
DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select Embedded DMS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT design shall include Embedded DMS signs when the project is part of a toll facility, part of an express lanes facility, part of a truck parking
A-6 availability system, or other usage described in the ConOps, as required by the DEPARTMENT. The Embedded DMS signs are comprised of DMS panels embedded in a static sign panel. The Embedded DMS may have one or more line of text depending upon the application. Embedded DMS are to be located on the main line, express lanes, ramps, and on the crossroads as required to meet the project needs.
All Embedded DMS shall include a dedicated confirmation CCTV camera that allows for visual verification of the messages posted on the Embedded DMS by a TMC Operator (if desired by the District).
Dynamic Trailblazing Sign Subsystems (DTBS) (Not Applicable)
DTBS shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT to support evacuation, incident management, detour management, special event traffic management, active arterial management and/or integrated corridor. If directed by the DEPARTMENT, the CONSULTANT shall develop the well-defined active traffic management detour plan.
The CONSULTANT shall select DTBS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall design the DTBS to recommend directions of travel to motorists. The active DTBS Embedded DMS and/or blank-out signs shall be sized based on the proposed legends or cardinal directions used for the active traffic management detour plans. The DTBS shall be connected to the fiber optic network to be operated and managed at the TMC. The DTBS will be mounted on new support structure or if mounted on existing structure, the required structural analysis shall be performed for the existing structure. The size and types of dynamic and active portion of the signs shall be coordinated with the District ITS office prior to design.
Roadway Weather Information Systems (RWIS) (Not Applicable)
RWIS shall be spaced as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM 233.12.1, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select RWIS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall develop or modify Technical Special Provisions or Modified Special Provisions for RWIS based upon the unique needs of the project.
The CONSULTANT shall ensure that, each RWIS site consists of a remote processing unit (RPU), communication hardware, and determine the site-specific components from below, as required by the DEPARTMENT:
• Fog/Smoke Detection sensor;
• Classifying Precipitation;
• Precipitation Occurrence Sensor;
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• Water Film Height Sensor;
• Air Temperature/Relative Humidity Sensor;
• Wind Speed and Direction Sensor;
• RWIS Tower/Pole Structure, foundation, base, and cabinet with electrical service, and lightning protection & grounding assembly; and,
• Communication hardware.
When required by the DEPARTMENT, the Water Film Height Sensor shall be included in the RWIS design for hydroplaning detection and to activate advance warning signs with flashing beacons. The RWIS Water Film Height Sensor shall be a fully autonomous Non-Invasive Road Weather Intelligent Sensor (NIRS) with optical principles mounted above the roadway that can measure the water film depths and temperature for the purpose of determining hydroplaning conditions and warning the motoring public. In addition, it shall communicate via 120 volts active current (VAC) Web Relay Controller with one (1) or more Flashing Beacon Warning Signs, and Fiber Optic-Based Communications to the TMC. It shall include all ancillary components required for a complete and acceptable operational system. This ITS subsystem shall be connected to the existing DEPARTMENT ITS and fiber optic network via a proposed new Managed Field Ethernet Switch (MFES) inside a proposed local hub. This ITS subsystem shall provide real time data and analog outputs for roadway water film height and ice detection layer thickness and values.
Traffic Signal Data Subsystem (Not Applicable)
The Traffic Signal Data Subsystem shall be provided at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select Traffic Signal Data Subsystem technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the
DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall design the Traffic Signal Data Subsystem to include, as a minimum, Advance Transportation/Traffic Controllers (ATC) provided at the signalized intersections. The ATC shall include an open architecture hardware and software platform to interface with the latest network-wide supervisory Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) software currently being used by the local highway agencies supporting a wide variety of Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) applications. This includes traffic management, safety, and security.
The CONSULTANT shall design other data-related applications for the Traffic Signal Data Subsystem, as directed by the DEPARTMENT, such as for basic Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) elements, ramp signaling, reliable data collection and analytics using Automated Traffic Signal Performance Measures (ATSPM), and edge computing capabilities.
Connected and Automated Vehicles (CAV) Subsystems
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The CAV Subsystem shall be provided at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select CAV Subsystem technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall develop or update CAV Subsystem Technical Special Provisions or Modified Special Provisions (MSP/TSP) for Roadside Units (RSU) and other CAV Subsystem features based upon the unique needs of the project. The CONSULTANT shall ensure that each RSU site consists of a remote processing unit (RPU), communication hardware, mounting hardware, cabling, power supply, and other site-specific components as required. The CONSULTANT shall develop RSU requirements for communication between connected vehicles and roadside equipment such as ATC, detection systems, and warning beacons that are compatible with both Cellular Vehicle to Everything (C-V2X) communication and Dedicated Short Range Communication (DSRC) national standards and protocols.
The CONSULTANT shall also coordinate FCC licensing requirements for two-way real-time C-V2X communication and DSRC, depending on national standards and policies, with the DEPARTMENT's Statewide TSM&O program office. The MSP/TSP shall address integration with the DEPARTMENT's Security Management Credential System (SCMS) requirements.
The MSP/TSP shall require RSU field equipment to be on the FDOT APL, the FDOT IPL or, as a minimum, tested at the Traffic Engineering Research Laboratory (TERL) prior to approval for use on the project. The MPS/TSP shall require RSU field equipment to be supported by the central system in the TMC and to be capable of transmitting required messages and data to and from the roadway and users via vehicle on-board units (OBU) and other mobile devices over the applicable communication schema in compliance with industry standards.
When used inside a traffic signal cabinet, the CONSULTANT shall ensure the cabinet is equipped with ATC and the RSU is connected to the signal controller, Ethernet switch, and the above ground radio, and GPS antennas.
When used on the interstate, the CONSULTANT shall develop the TSP/MSP to ensure the RSU is housed inside a corrosion-resistant enclosure that is NEMA 4X with IP66 rating, and meets the system requirements broken into the following categories:
• Power
• Environmental
• Physical
• Functional
• Performance
• Interface
Wrong-way Vehicle Detection Systems (WWVDS) (Not Applicable)
The WWVDS shall be provided at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, Traffic Engineering and Operations
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Bulletin 19-03, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select WWVDS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, Traffic Engineering and Operations Bulletin 19-03, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select the WWVDS technology for compatibility with the District SunGuide software version and to meet the project needs. The WWVDS shall collect and process data locally prior to sending a notification to the TMC.
The CONSULTANT shall design the WWVDS for remote configuration, calibration, monitoring, and diagnostic of real-time traffic activities from the TMC using the SunGuide software and software provided by the detection system vendor. The WWVDS shall perform to meet the project requirements under all environmental and traffic conditions expected for the corridor. The WWVDS shall detect wrong way drivers within the specified accuracy. Vibration and shocks shall not affect the performance of the system. The WWVDS and highlighted signs shall be hardwired for power and communications to the main controller. Design shall be in accordance with Traffic Engineering and Operations Bulletin 19-03.
Structural Health Monitoring System (SHMS) Connectivity Subsystem
The SHMS connectivity shall be provided at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select SHMS connectivity technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall design the SHMS connectivity subsystem which includes a fully operational ITS cabinet containing the data acquisition logger, MFES, UPS, RPMU, and all necessary surge protection devices to receive the data from various optical sensors or non- optical sensors connected to the local data acquisition enclosures installed inside the bridge arches, attached inside the girders, and the stayed cables supporting the main spans. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the structural and SHMS disciplines to provide for a collapsed ring topology of the communication scheme and provide for connectivity to the fiber optic network. The SHMS data shall be transmitted via the existing and proposed 10 Gigabits per second fiber optic cable plant to the designated remote operation center for monitoring by the District Bridge Operations and Maintenance.
The CONSULTANT is not responsible for the design and location of the SHMS sensors, sensor types, electrical, and data acquisition enclosures and hardware.
Ramp Signaling Subsystem (RSS) (Not Applicable)
The RSS shall be provided at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM 233.12.2, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
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The CONSULTANT shall select RSS technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall design the Ramp Signaling Subsystem at the locations determined by the DEPARTMENT as part of previous traffic studies that justified the installation. The RSS shall provide the TMC the ability to remotely control the RSS via current controlling software supported by the SunGuide. The RSS shall include the following components:
• Cabinet equipment including: controller, modem, display panel, detector amplifiers, output/power distribution assembly, load switches, current monitor, flasher for warning sign beacon, ability to support continuous operation for a minimum 2 hours in the event of power loss, and report power management unit.
• Supporting infrastructure including: conduits; RSS monitoring CCTV; two-head (red and green) LED signal display; and, LED flashing beacons.
• Detection including: mainline (upstream and downstream), RSS demand and passage, and ramp queue detectors.
• Signing including: Ramp Signaled When Flashing (W3-4); One Vehicle per Green (R10-13); Two Vehicle per Green (Modified R10-13), if needed; All Vehicles Stop on Red; One car per Green Each Lane (R89-1); Right Lane Ends (W4-2R); Merging Traffic (W4-1)
• Pavement markings including: 12-inch-wide stop bar running from edge line to edge line and 6-inch-wide solid white centerline for a minimum distance of 250 feet upstream of the stop bar and terminated at the stop bar on two-lane metered ramps.
Truck Parking Availability System (TPAS) (Not Applicable)
The TPAS shall be designed at locations as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall select TSPA Subsystem technologies to meet the Project needs, ConOps requirements, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
ITS Software Subsystem
The ITS Software Subsystem shall be provided as required to meet the Project requirements, Standard Specifications, FDM, District-specific requirements, guidance from the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT shall develop ITS Software Subsystem requirements to meet Project needs, the ConOps, and as approved by the DEPARTMENT.
33.2 Communications Subsystem Analysis
See FDM 233.4, 233.5, and 233.8 for communication systems design requirements.
The CONSULTANT shall review the existing communication files in GIS or PDF format provided by the DEPARTMENT and or the local highway agencies and create an overall communication map to summarize mapping data associated with the fiber optic conduits and cables connectivity. This provides a communication
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33.3 Grounding, Surge Suppression, and Lightning Protection Analysis
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for a complete and reliable grounding, surge suppression, and lightning protection design to provide personnel and equipment protection against faults, surge currents and lightning transients. When Standards Plans depicting air terminal device heights above poles or equipment are not available, the height of the air terminal above poles or equipment shall be determined using applicable standards. See FDM 233.3.8 for additional design requirements.
33.4 Power Subsystem
See FDM Section 233.3 for ITS Power Design Requirements. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for an electrical design in accordance with all NEC requirements. No solar power should be utilized as a power solution for the Project unless otherwise approved by the DEPARTMENT. To enhance power reliability, the CONSULTANT shall design a power distribution and backup system consisting of, at a minimum, underground power conduits and conductors, transformers, uninterruptable power supply (UPS), electrical distribution panel, equipment framing, and ITS Cabinet with Remote Power Management Unit (RPMU), and all associated equipment.
The CONSULTANT shall submit the power system design and voltage drop calculations for the power distribution system as part of phase II, III, and IV design submittals. The CONSULTANT shall conduct a short circuit and protection coordination study for the designed power system and document the study as part of the power system design report.
33.5 Voltage Drop Calculations
See FDM Section 233.3.6 for voltage drop design requirements. The electrical design shall address allowable voltage drops per the NEC. The CONSULTANT shall submit voltage drop calculations for any electrical circuit providing power to the ITS field devices beyond the electric utility service point. The calculations shall document the length of each circuit, its load, the size of the conductor or conductors and their ohm resistance values and the required voltages from the service point to the respective ITS devices to maintain voltage drops within allowable limits. The voltage drop incurred on each circuit (total volts and percentage of drop) shall be calculated, and all work necessary to calculate the voltage drop values for each circuit should be presented in such a manner as to be duplicated by the District.
Load analysis calculations shall be submitted covering electrical path from all power sources to each ITS site connected to each power source. All voltage drop calculations shall allow for future expansion of ITS infrastructure, if identified in the Project ConOps.
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33.6 Design Documentation
The CONSULTANT shall submit a Design Documentation Book with each plan submittal under separate cover and not part of the roadway documentation book.
At a minimum, the design documentation book shall include:
• Quantities and engineers estimate for all applicable items on plans.
• Phase submittal checklist.
• Three-way quantity check list
• Structural calculations for all structures
• Power Design Analysis, voltage drop calculations, and load analysis calculations
• Correspondences including utility design meeting and conflict resolutions
• Electrical Power Service Letter of Confirmation
• Subsurface Utility Exploration tables for each ITS support structure
33.7 Existing ITS
The CONSULTANT shall research any required legacy system or system components that may be impacted by new work, such as: existing communications;
existing types, numbers, locations, models, manufacturers, and age of ITS devices;
as-built plans; existing operating software; existing center-to-field devices; and C2C communications and capabilities.
The project intelligence files provided by the DEPARTMENT and researched by the CONSULTANT may include the following documents:
• Existing ITS field devices compared to the latest FDOT Standards and District requirements: device type, model, manufacturer, capabilities, condition, date installed, and historical maintenance logs. The DEPARTMENT will provide the ITS FM data, when available, to the CONSULTANT upon request.
• Condition of support structure(s), and associated mechanical brackets, and vertical hangers.
• Electrical power related to the existing demand loads, sizes of the main and branch circuit breakers for the service disconnect, underground or overhead service feeder sizes from the power company transformer to the meter base.
• Existing fiber optic allocation as a graphical display of the existing buffer tube for the ITS devices at the Managed Field Ethernet Switch points, the buffer allocated for the existing local communication hubs, given number of connections within a corridor while maintaining the maximum number of physical connection on a specific Local Area Network (LAN), and local hubs to existing master communication hubs.
• A KMZ file of the existing fiber optic pull and splice boxes, ITS devices, local hubs, power service poles with latitudes and longitudes data.
• Underground infrastructure.
• Proximity to utilities.
• Other field reconnaissance as necessary to develop a complete ITS design package.
33.8 Queue Analysis (Not Applicable)
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The CONSULTANT shall perform a queue analysis at high volume interchanges and high frequency conflict / crash locations to determine optimal placement of DMS using project forecasted traffic volumes. This analysis shall be performed prior to submittal of the Phase I plans. The CONSULTANT shall perform other traffic engineering analysis as necessary to ensure that the DMS locations are selected based on optimum message delivery to the motorists.
The CONSULTANT shall perform field observation of the existing traffic patterns during the normal peak hours to determine the optimal placement of DMS, ADMS, CCTV cameras, and detection sites.
The CONSULTANT shall perform lane closure analysis and determine the time periods where construction activities can be performed. The lane closure analysis shall be performed using the available traffic data.
In cases when traffic technical memorandums have been performed by others and are available through the DEPARTMENT, or available from TMC CCTV camera surveillance sites, the CONSULTANT shall use these reports and information in lieu of performing traffic engineering and safety analysis.
The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with District's TSM&O Office for additional information regarding existing Incident Management and TMC Operational Procedures to address maintenance of ITS and post construction requirements.
33.9 Reference and Master ITS Design File
The CONSULTANT shall prepare the ITS design file to include all necessary design elements and the reference files for topo, R/W roadway, utilities files, etc.
This effort includes the design and layout of all proposed ITS devices and electrical service points, conduits, pull boxes, conductor sizing, generators, and transformers.
All existing ITS infrastructure shall be referenced to the new ITS plan sheets (if applicable).
33.10 Reference and Master Communications Design File
The CONSULTANT shall prepare the communication design file to include all necessary design elements and all associated reference files as well as reference files of topo, R/W, roadway, utilities files, existing ITS communications infrastructure, etc. This effort includes design and layout of proposed communications conduit, cabinet, pull boxes, splice boxes, standard route markers, communications plan overview, fiber optic sizing, fiber optic splicing, connections, communications hubs, etc.
33.11 ITS Poles and Overhead Structures Elevation Analysis
See FDM Section 233.6 for ITS Poles and Structures design requirements. The CONSULTANT shall evaluate pole elevation requirements and design pole heights to meet the Project requirements including field of view; elimination of occlusion;
site access for maintenance vehicles and personnel; access to pole mounted equipment, such as CCTV cameras, traffic detectors, and cabinets; and probability of lightning strike.
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The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with roadway, structures, and drainage disciplines to confirm that the elevations are updated during various design phases, and the ITS poles and overhead structure details are revised and designed with the correct heights, lengths, foundation depths and sizes.
The CONSULTANT shall perform a videographic CCTV Study to ensure 100% CCTV coverage of the corridor is included.
33.12 DMS Sign Panel Design Analysis (Not Applicable)
The CONSULTANT shall design all ITS signing in conjunction with the Roadway Master Signing. This includes any static sign panel that includes changeable message elements. Expressway and arterial full size DMS shall not be co-located with other static signs. [If desired by the District].
The DMS sign panel analysis applies to walk-in DMS, front access ADMS, and embedded Toll Amount and Status DMS and Dynamic Trail Blazing Signs. The CONSULTANT shall provide the following design information for the DMS sign design basis and fabrication:
• Pixel Pitch
• Number of display messages
• Character height
• Number of characters per line
• Character spacing
• Mechanical properties of the sign such as weight, height, width, depth, and not including the vertical hanger size and weight.
33.13 ITS Quantities for EQ Report
The CONSULTANT shall determine ITS pay items and quantities and the supporting documentation.
33.14 Cost Estimate
The CONSULTANT shall prepare an engineer's cost estimate for the project using historical data from the FDOT or from other Industry sources. The CONSULTANT shall also load the category information, pay items, and quantities into AASHTOWare Project Preconstruction.
33.15 Technical Special Provisions and Modified Special Provisions (Not applicable)
The CONSULTANT shall develop Technical Special Provisions (TSP) and Modified Special Provisions (MSP) for the specific items or conditions of the project that are not addressed in the FDOT's Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications and Special Provisions.
33.16 Other ITS Analyses
The CONSULTANT shall assist with obtaining proprietary products needed for this project.
33.17 Field Reviews
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The CONSULTANT shall conduct a field review for the required phase submittals.
The review shall identify necessary data for all elements of the project including, but not limited to, the following:
• Existing ITS Field Devices as compared with the latest FDOT standards and
District requirements
• Device Make, Model, Capabilities, Condition / Age, Existence of SunGuide
Software Driver
• Condition of Structure(s), cabinets, and other above-ground infrastructure and devices
• Type of Detection as Compared with Current District Standards and preferences.
• Underground Infrastructure
• Proximity of other utilities
• Any other field reconnaissance as necessary to develop a complete ITS design package
33.18 Technical Meetings
The CONSULTANT shall attend meetings as necessary to support the project.
33.19 Quality Assurance / Quality Control
The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of designs, drawings, specifications, and other services and work furnished by the CONSULTANT under this contract.
The CONSULTANT shall provide a Quality Control Plan that describes the procedures to be utilized to verify, independently check, and review all design drawings, specifications, and other documentation prepared as a part of the contract. The CONSULTANT shall describe how the checking and review processes are to be documented to verify that the required procedures were followed. The Quality Control Plan may be one utilized by the CONSULTANT as part of their normal operation or may be one specifically designed for this project.
The CONSULTANT shall utilize the District's quality control checklist. The responsible Professional Engineer that performed the Quality Control review shall sign a statement certifying that the review was conducted.
The CONSULTANT shall, without additional compensation, correct all errors or deficiencies in their works.
33.20 Supervision
The CONSULTANT shall provide all efforts required to supervise all technical design activities.
33.21 Coordination
The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with Survey, Geotech, Drainage, Structures, Lighting, Roadway Design, Utilities, municipalities, maintaining agencies and Traffic Operations to produce a final set of construction contract documents and to ensure that a high degree of accuracy for the design plans is achieved. The
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CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the roadway Utility Adjustment Plan to incorporate all ITS support structural foundations symbols drawn to scale in the Utility Adjustment Plans and attend the utility design meetings conveying the information to all utility owners to preserve the location of the proposed foundations and avoid any conflicts.
34 INTELLIGENT TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS PLANS
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a set of ITS Plans in accordance with the FDOT Design Manual that includes the following:
34.1 Key Sheet and Signature Sheet
The CONSULTANT shall prepare the key sheet and signature sheet, if required, in accordance with the latest format depicted in the FDM.
MUTCD
Standard Specifications, Developmental Specifications
Standard Plans
34.2 General Notes / Pay Item Notes
The CONSULTANT shall include all pertinent general notes and pay item notes as deemed fit and as established by the District.
34.3 Project Layout
The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheet(s) with an overview of the entire project that include stations and offsets, project limits, intersection locations, ramps, railroads crossings, devices, device identification using SunGuide nomenclature, and plan sheet numbering and coverage.
34.4 Communication Overview Sheet
34.5 Typical and Special Details
The CONSULTANT shall prepare typical and / or special details for conditions in the project not addressed by the DEPARTMENT's Standard Plans for Design, Construction, Maintenance, and Utility Operations on the State Highway System.
The CONSULTANT shall prepare special details not addressed by FDOT Standard Plans, including block diagrams, hub cabinets, wiring diagrams, solar power service, and special mounting details, horizontal directional drilling at critical crossings, wireless ethernet equipment for local and broadband communication, Ethernet based Blue Toad, Ramp Signaling System, RSU block diagrams, Power station site plan, Field Equipment Shelters for master hubs, electrical and communication conduit, equipment inside box girders.
34.6 ITS and Communication Plan Sheet
The CONSULTANT shall prepare the ITS and communication plan sheets utilizing the Design file to include all necessary information related to the project design
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The CONSULTANT shall prepare plans for the communications network. These plans shall consist of block diagrams, splicing diagrams, port assignments, wiring diagrams, and all other information necessary to convey the design concept to the contractor. These plans shall be included in the ITS plan set and be prepared in a manner consistent with immediately adjacent ITS project installations (planned or installed). Communication plans shall include conduit, fiber, pull and splice boxes, ITS devices, communication lateral drops, fiber connection hardware, pay items etc.
The communication system shall be an open-architecture, non-proprietary, real-time, multimedia communications network. The communication system design must be compatible and completely interoperable with the existing systems.
34.7 Maintenance of Communications Plans (Not applicable)
The CONSULTANT's design shall include protecting and maintaining the existing ITS infrastructure. For locations where existing ITS infrastructure is impacted, the CONSULTANT's design shall include mitigation to minimize the downtime of existing system as per the District's requirements and prepare the Maintenance of Communication (MOC) plans. The CONSULTANT shall develop the MOC sheets for the project, providing temporary communications as necessary, notes, details, and direction applicable to the ITS elements and associated communications for inclusion in the MOC plans. The MOC plans shall include the notes, plan sheets, cross sections showing existing and proposed grades with the tables defining the stations limits for the conduit depths below existing and proposed grades for various construction phases.
Given the state of the existing ITS infrastructure, it may be difficult to maintain the existing equipment during construction. Therefore, the CONSULTANT shall assist in devising a plan to mitigate the impact of decommissioning the existing ITS infrastructure and minimize downtime given the criticality of the VSLS.
34.8 Fiber Optic Splice Diagrams
The CONSULTANT shall produce fiber optic cable splicing diagrams to show the connectivity of the fiber optic cable from its termini at field devices to the TMC.
The diagrams shall denote new and existing fiber routes, splices, and terminations involved in the work. The diagrams shall identify cables by size, tube color / number and stand colors / numbers. All cables shall be identified either by
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The CONSULTANT shall determine physical connection points and methods between the existing project limits to make the desired physical connection.
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