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DESIGN CRITERIA PACKAGE

004556B

Cross Bayou Athletic Association Complex Improvements

I. Documents Provided:

A. The following information and investigations are complete and are provided to the Design-Build Firm for the development of the GMP and the construction of the project:

1. 60% Construction Drawings in .pdf and AutoCad format

2. AREHNA Geotechnical report

3. Vvh explorations of existing utilities

4. Site topographic survey

5. Conveyance Drainage Calculations

6. Ecological Assessment Report

7. SWFWMD Drainage Report

8. Drainage Model available upon request

9. SWFWMD Permit

10. County BDRS Site Plan Permit

B. With the exception of the drawings, the information provided is for the convenience of the design-builder. The Design-Build Firm is responsible for verifying all information provided should design-builder determine it is necessary to do so. The responsibility of the accuracy of the information needed for the proper construction of the project is that of the selected Design-Build Firm.

C. Successor Professional Engineer

The Design-Build Firm will be required to follow all procedures outlined in Florida Statute 61G15-27.001 to become the Engineer of Record for the project design from the engineering firm that provided the 60% contract documents. The latest version to date of the above statute is provided here for informational use. It is incumbent upon the Design-Build Firm to verify that the statute is the latest version.

61G15-27.001 Procedures for a Successor Professional Engineer Adopting As Their Own the Work of Another Engineer.

(1) A successor professional engineer seeking to reuse already sealed plans, prints, engineering specifications, and/or engineering calculations under the successor professional engineer’s seal shall do so in compliance with Section 471.025(4), F.S. In other words, calculations, site visits, research and the like must be documented and producible upon demand. Plans, prints, engineering specifications, and/or engineering calculations need not be redrawn by the successor professional engineer; however, justification for such action must be available through well-kept and complete documentation on the part of the successor professional engineer as to their having rethought and reworked the entire design process. A successor professional engineer must use their own title block, seal and signature and must remove the title block, seal and signature of the original professional engineer before reusing any sealed, prints, engineering specifications, and/or engineering calculations used for permitted works.

(2) Prior to sealing and signing such work a successor professional engineer shall be required to notify the original professional engineer, their successors, or assigns of the successor’s intention to use or reuse the original professional engineer’s work.

Notification shall be by certified letter or other verifiable communication to the last known physical or electronic address of the original professional engineer.

(3) A professional engineer’s reliance upon and legal use of another’s engineering work, in the normal course of providing original service, is not reuse or adoption of such other engineer’s work as contemplated by Section 471.025(4), F.S., and the professional engineer relying upon such work is not a “successor engineer” as used in that section.

Such engineering work includes but is not limited to, geotechnical reports, soil investigation reports, legal surveys, and other works that may be sealed, but which are used to support the professional engineer’s work and are not adopted as the professional engineer’s original service or work product.

1. Rulemaking Authority 471.033(2) FS. Law Implemented 471.025(4), 471.033(1)(j), 471.005(6) FS. History–New 8-25-87, Amended 4-21-88, 8-3-88, Formerly 21H- 27.001, Amended 8-8-18, 12-29-19.

II. Design and Construction Criteria.

A. General:

All design and construction work completed under the Contract shall be in accordance with the United States Standard Measures. The Project shall also be designed in accordance with the latest version of the Florida Building Code and Pinellas County’s Code of Ordinances. In addition, project shall follow Pinellas County Specifications and Stormwater Manual, Pinellas County Floodplain Management Regulations (Pinellas County Land Development Code, Chap. 158), and FDOT Green Book. All design documents (i.e., plans, specifications, typical sections, details, calculations, analysis, etc.) shall be signed and sealed by a professional engineer, certified in the State of Florida, for review and concurrence from the County and must follow Pinellas County CAD standards.

B. Design Deviation

Any deviation from the County’s design criteria will require a Design Variation. If a Design- Build Firm requests a Design Variation it must be discussed prior to the submission of the Proposal. All such Design Variations must be approved or disapproved by Pinellas County prior to the submission of the Proposal and such variances and exceptions will be disclosed to all the Design-Build firms.

C. Utility Coordination

The Design-Build Firm shall utilize a single dedicated person responsible for managing all utility coordination. This person shall be contractually referred to as the Utility Coordination Manager and shall be identified in the Design-Build Firm’s Proposal. The Design-Build Firm shall notify the County in writing of any change in the identity of the Utility Coordination Manager. In addition, Utility Coordination Manager must work with the Pinellas County Utility Coordinator including sharing all correspondence and be invited to meetings.

The Design-Build Firm’s Utility Coordination Manager shall be responsible for managing all utility coordination, including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Ensuring that all utility coordination and activities are conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

2. Identifying all existing utilities and coordinating any new installations.

3. Reviewing proposed utility permit application packages and recommending approval/disapproval of each permit application based on the compatibility of the permit as related to the Design- Build Firm’s plans.

4. Scheduling and attending utility meetings, preparing and distributing minutes of all utility meetings, and ensuring expedient follow-up on all unresolved issues.

5. Distributing all plans, conflict matrices and changes to affected Utility Agency/Owners and making sure this information is properly coordinated.

6. Identifying and coordinating the execution and performance under any agreement that is required for any utility work needed in with the Design-Build Project.

7. Preparing, reviewing, approving, signing, coordinating the implementation of and submitting to the County for review, all Utility Agreements.

8. Resolving utility conflicts.

9. Obtaining and maintaining all appropriate “Sunshine State One Call of Florida” tickets.

10. Performing Constructability Reviews of plans prior to construction activities with regard to the installation, removal, temporary removal, de-energizing, deactivation, relocation, or adjustment of utilities.

11. Providing periodic Project updates to the County Project Manager and District Utility Office as requested.

12. Coordination with the County on any issues that arise concerning reimbursement of utility work costs.

The following Utility Agency/Owners (UA/O’s) have been identified by the County as having facilities within and/or adjacent to the existing site. Also provided below is a determination made by the County as to the eligibility of reimbursement for each UA/O identified herein along with an identification of whether the UA/O or the Design-Build Firm will be responsible for performing the utility work.

Table A – Summary of UA/O having facilities within the Proposed Project Limits

UA/O Contact Name Contact Phone Number

Charter Communications Art Dubinas (727) 215-7578

Duke Energy Mariah Mader (954) 607-9103

Duke Energy Transmission Aric Rogers (813) 909-1245

Frontier Communications Kyle Perkins (727) 313-6167

Knology Broadband Dave Hamlin (678) 409-8721

Pinellas County Highway James Johnson (727) 464-8981

Pinellas County Reclaimed, Sewer, and Water

Raed Yousef (727) 464-5282

TECO People’s Gas Patrick Allen (813) 460-0454

Uniti Fiber Zach Oliver (727) 337-1381

Some Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) of the existing utilities has been conducted for the project, and such information is also included in the Reference Documents.

For a reimbursable utility relocation where the UA/O desires the work to be done by their contractor, the UA/O will perform the work in accordance with the utility work schedule (or equivalent, as obtained by the Design-Build Firm based on their design) and permit, and bill the County directly, in accordance with an executed agreement with the County. Any additional SUE information required for the project must be included in the cost design.

D. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP)

1. The 60% completed plans provided as a part of this Design Criteria Package includes a SWPPP. The Design-Build Firm’s Certification (FDEP Form 62- 621.300(4)(b) NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI) TO USE GENERIC PERMIT FOR

STORMWATER DISCHARGE FROM LARGE AND SMALL CONSTRUCTION

ACTIVITIES) shall be submitted for County review and approval. County approval must be obtained prior to beginning construction activities.

E. Demolition

1. Cross Bayou Athletic Association Baseball Park is an existing facility. All existing site elements are to be demolished and removed from the site except where noted on the contract documents for those existing items that will be preserved for the County.

Notify all affected utility suppliers and disconnect, cap and otherwise prepare for demolition of structures currently served by these utility suppliers. Underground utilities may be abandoned unless in conflict with new utilities, structures or other proposed improvements in which case the existing utilities should be removed to the extent necessary for the installation of the new. Remove all demolition debris from the site and dispose of in a legal manner. No on-site burning is permitted.

2. Note that an un-surveyed septic field and tank may be located within the extreme southwest corner of the project area. This shall be removed/demolished in conjunction with the Pinellas County Public Health Department Engineering Section in Largo, Florida. Design-Build Firm shall provide cost of septic demolition as a separate line item. Follow the requirements for removal and/or demolition based on Florida statutory requirements.

F. Permitting and Approvals

1. The required Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Environmental Resource Permit (ERP) was acquired at the 60% completion stage, and a copy of the permit can be found in Exhibit A of the agreement. The provided SWFWMD Drainage report supports the ERP permit. Pinellas County site plan approval has been granted by the Design Review Committee. Any other permits, including FEMA, FDEP potable water, FDEP sanitary system, County Right of Way permits, and any and all other permits required are to be procured by the Design- Build Firm. Any and all modifications to the provided approved SWFWMD ERP or Pinellas County Site Plan Approval permit onset by the completion of the 100% documents shall be conducted by the Design- Build Firm who will certify the completed project record drawings as the Engineer of Record following Florida Statutes for Successor Professional Engineer as indicated above.

2. Delays due to incomplete or erroneous permit applications, agency rejection, agency denials, agency processing time, or any permit violations, except as provided herein, will be the responsibility of the Design-Build Firm, and will not be considered sufficient reason for a time extension or additional compensation.

Pinellas County is responsible for reviewing, approving, signing; and the Design- Build Firm will submit the permit application package including all permit modifications and fees, or subsequent permit applications. Design-Build Firm must coordinate with Pinellas County coordinator the review and completion of the required application forms.

G. Stormwater Drainage

1. The stormwater system has been designed as part of the 60% documentation provided. All drainage calculations have also been provided. The Design-Build firm is responsible for completing the design to 100% and for analyzing the drainage calculations provided. Any modifications, adjustments or changes that the Design- Build Firm believes are necessary shall be reviewed with the County prior to making any changes. It is the responsibility of the Design-Build Firm to modify the water management Environmental Resource Permit based on any changes to the design provided in the 60% documentation. The Design-Build Firm shall meet all requirements listed in the Pinellas County Stormwater Manual and site plan permit.

2. FEMA Requirements: The project area resides within FEMA Flood Zone AE. The 60% documentation provided has taken this and the county’s flood analysis data into account. The proposed buildings are set 1 foot above the storm surge flood elevation determined by Pinellas County. Documentation shall be provided to FEMA to ensure the proposed buildings are well above the determined Base Flood Elevation (BFE).

An MT-1 CLOMR-F application for the three proposed buildings/structures shall be filed with FEMA by the Design-Build Firm. Include any/all additional survey work required to delineate the location of each proposed building elevated above the flood zone.

3. The entire project site is within a 100-year flood elevation. The design of the project including the drainage system has taken this into account. No excess fill has been added to the site as a part of the design and any required compensating storage has been included in the design. Any additional fill determined by the Design-Build Firm to be absolutely necessary to complete 100% documents shall be compensated in the appropriate manner in the flood compensation area outlined in the 60% design documents.

4. The final drainage plans must include the following:

a. Drainage Map

b. Summary of drainage structures

c. Drainage structure sections

d. Drainage Detail Sheets

e. Stormwater calculations

f. Flood plain compensation calculations.

H. Utilities

1. Potable Water: Two potable water wet taps are proposed within the 60% design documents. All potable water facilities shall conform to the requirements outlined in the Pinellas County Standard Details and/or Specifications. Permit the designed potable water system through Pinellas County permitting. Ensure the county’s fire flow and hydrant proximity requirements are met for each of the proposed structures. Submit a Potable Water Right-of-Way Utilization Permit (RUP) Application for the two proposed water lines crossing 98th Street North. Prepare and submit an FDEP potable water system permit package for submittal to the FDEP required for the proposed buildings.

2. Reclaimed Water: A reclaimed water service is proposed for irrigation of the proposed project. All reclaimed water facilities shall conform to the requirements outlined in the Pinellas County Standard Details and/or Specifications. Permit the designed reclaimed water system through Pinellas County permitting. Submit a Reclaimed Water Right-of-Way Utilization Permit (RUP) Application for the proposed reclaimed water point-of-connection along 98th Street North.

3. Sanitary Sewer: Design/Specify the package lift/grinder pump station (one) based on Pinellas County Wastewater loading data. Revise the forcemain piping design provided in the 60% documents as necessary to meet the design requirements of the lift station pumps. All sanitary sewer, forcemain, and/or lift station facilities shall conform to the requirements outlined in the Pinellas County Standard Details and/or Specifications. Permit the designed wastewater system through Pinellas County permitting. Submit a Sanitary Sewer Right-of-Way Utilization Permit (RUP) Application for the proposed forcemain manhole connection along 98th Street North. Prepare and submit an FDEP Domestic Wastewater

Collection/Transmission System permit package for submittal to the FDEP required for the project.

4. Electric: The electrical service provider is Duke Energy. The extent of the electrical system to be constructed is indicated on the 60% plans. Existing overhead power lines and associated poles along 98th Street North are to remain. All work associated with power is the responsibility of the Design-Build Firm. The Design- Build Firm is responsible for the construction of the lighting for all the ballfields. Site lighting is to be provided by Duke Energy. The Design-Build Firm is responsible for coordination with Duke Energy regarding final design of the site lighting as well as installation by Duke.

I. Wetlands

1. The west side of the project site includes an extensive area of wetland plants which require protection. The limit of these wetlands has been determined through site investigations and has been confirmed by the permitting agencies. The wetland limit line is shown on the topographic survey. The Design-Build Firm shall assure that no work encroaches beyond the wetland setbacks indicated on the 60% plans.

J. Buildings

1. The two proposed buildings are to be premanufactured. Design-Build Firm is responsible for coordination with the building fabricator to provide the layout and materials for each building as shown on the 60% plans. A compacted pad area is required to be completed by the Design-Build Firm to the specifications set by the building fabricator, and the pad must be completed prior to the delivery of each building to the site.

2. The restroom building shall be constructed of standard size concrete masonry units (CMU’s). Exterior finish shall be cementitious siding and trim. On the interior the CMU’s shall be epoxy painted. Floor shall be concrete, sealed. All plumbing fixtures shall be stainless. The roof shall be V Crimp or standing seam with ribs at 16” on center. Color of roof, siding, trim and interior is to be determined in consultation with the County. Equipment for the operation of the concession area shall be as noted on the plans, with adequate power supplied for the equipment listed. The equipment is to be provided by others.

3. The meeting and storage building shall utilize the same materials as the restroom/concession buildings. The flooring in the storage area shall be concrete.

The flooring in the meeting room shall be vinyl with vinyl cove base.

4. Additional information including dimensioned floor plans and additional finishes and equipment are listed on the plans.

K. Ballfields

1. The complex will consist of four (4) Little League Fields (2-200’ and 2-220’), two (2) Softball Fields (2-220’) and one (1) Tee Ball Field (1-150’) as shown on the 60% plans. Each field will contain two (2) dugouts, two (2) covered 3 row bleachers (one per team), and a chain link backstop. In addition, a total of four (4) batting cages will be constructed (see 60% plans for locations). Little League Fields will be set back-to-back as a four-leaf clover, as well as the two Softball Fields. Tee Ball Field to be located as show in the 60% plans. Fields will drain outward to their respective ponds for water treatment. Musco or owner approved equal will be used to illuminate fields.

2. Preparation of the sports field imported soil (root zone mix) and the construction of the fields and turn must be completed by the contractor (or subcontractor) knowledgeable in sports fields soil and turn with the successful completion of a minimum of three sprots complexes with athletic fields of comparable in scope and complexity.

L. Irrigation

1. Preparation of a reclaimed water irrigation design for sports fields and all newly proposed landscape areas. The design and construction will meet all Pinellas County and State requirements. The size of the reclaimed water meter & service on the plans may need to be modified to accommodate the sports fields/landscape reclaimed water use calculations. It is the Design-Build Firm’s responsibly to provide all necessary design and construction documents for a fully functioning reclaimed water irrigation system. The construction of the reclaimed water irrigation system must be completed by a contractor (or subcontractor) experienced in sports fields irrigation requirements and with the successful completion of a minimum of three sports complexes with athletic fields of comparable scale and complexity.

M. Mid-Block Crossing

1. A mid-block pedestrian crossing is proposed across 98th Street North. The W11-2 & W16-7P flashing beacon signs shall be hard-wired; no solar-powered beacons shall be permitted. Coordinate electrical with Duke Energy as necessary to provide the required conduit across 98th Street North. Coordinate and permit the proposed crosswalk and conduit crossing through Pinellas County Traffic/Highway.

N. Design Documentation, Calculations and Computations

1. The Design-Build Firm shall submit to the County design documentation, notes, calculations, and computations to document the design conclusions and variations reached during the development of the construction plans.

2. The design notes and computation sheets shall be fully titled, numbered, dated, indexed, and signed by the designer and the checker. The data shall be submitted if PDF form to the County. At the Project completion, a final set of design notes and computations, signed by the Design-Build Firm, shall be submitted with the record set of plans and tracings.

3. The design documentation, notes, calculations and computations shall include, but not be limited to the following data:

1. Design Standards and criteria used for the Project

2. Geometric design calculations for horizontal alignments

3. Vertical geometry calculations

4. Documentation of decisions reached resulting from meetings, telephone conversations or site visits.

O. Standard Specifications & Details

1. The project shall adhere to Pinellas County and Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) standard specifications & detail:

• Pinellas County Standard Technical Specifications for Roadway and Related

Construction (January 2025)

• Pinellas County Utilities Department Standard Technical Specifications for Utilities and Related Construction (June 2018)

• Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge

Construction Divisions II and III only (FY 2024-25)

These may be supplemented by project-specific specifications as approved by the County Departments.

2. Project specific CSI format outline technical specifications for architectural items will be provided and FDOT format shall be used for civil site items.

3. County Specifications may only be modified with County approval. The Design-Build Team shall prepare and submit a signed and sealed Construction Specification

Package for the Project.

P. Shop Drawings

1. The Design-Build Team shall be responsible for the preparation and approval of all

Shop Drawings. Shop Drawings shall bear the stamp and signature of the Design-

Build Firm’s Engineer of Record (EOR) submitting the drawings, and the Specialty

Engineer as appropriate. The County shall review the Shop Drawings to evaluate compliance with project requirements and provide any findings to the Design Build

Firm. The County’s procedural review of shop drawings is to assure that the Design

Build Firm’s EOR has approved and signed the drawings, the drawings have been independently reviewed and are in general conformance with the plans. The

County’s review is not meant to be a complete and detailed review. Upon review and approval of the shop drawings, the County will initial, date, and stamp

“Released for Construction” or “Released for Construction as Noted”.

2. Shop Drawings submittals must be accompanied by sufficient information for adjoining components or areas of work to allow for proper evaluation of the Shop

Drawings submitted for review.

Q. Sequence of Construction

The Design Build Firm shall construct the project in a logical manner and with the following objectives in mind:

1. Coordinate with adjacent construction Projects and maintaining agencies.

2. Keep the disruption of traffic for the adjacent streets to a minimum.

3. Temporary necessary roadway and sidewalk closures shall be communicated and posted at least one week in advance.

4. Maintain to a minimum the disruption to neighboring properties.

5. Maintain site clean and accessible to County personnel.