FWC 2223-119 Exhibit D.pdf

Standard Technical Specifications

Author: Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Effective Date: 07/01/2022

Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

06/30/2022

EXHIBIT D

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission

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Effective Date: 07/01/2022

Expiration Date: 6/30/2023

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Yarbrough FWC-Grimes

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Maldonado 7/1/2022 6/30/2023

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Table of Contents

A Introduction

B Piles

B-1. Types

B-1.1. Treated wood timber piles

B-1.2. Composite piles

B-1.3. Long piles

B-1.4. 4” x 4” post

B-1.5. Pile wrap

B-2. Installation standards

B-2.1. Pile marking

B-2.2. Pile installation equipment

B-2.3. Pile installation

B-2.4. Unforeseen physical conditions

B-2.5. Pile caps

B-2.6. Reflective tape on piles

B-3. Damage and removal

B-3.1. Damaged or displaced piles

B-3.2. Pile removal

C Sign panels

C-1. Types

C-1.1. Panel sizes

C-1.2. Vertical flip sign panels

C-1.3. Horizontal flip sign panels

C-1.4. Private aids to navigation (channel markers/day beacons)

C-2. Installation standards

C-2.1. Cross member installation, removal, and replacement

C-2.2. Plastic/composite Lumber

C-2.3. Hardware/fasteners

C-2.4. Sign panels – 3’ x 4’

C-2.5. Sign panels – 4’ x 6’ or 5’ x 7’

C-2.6. Horizontal and vertical flip sign panels

C-2.7. Auxiliary signs – 1’ x 4’, 1’ x 6’, or 1’ x 7’

C-2.8. Bridge or other structures

C-3. Damage and removal

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C-3.1. Sign panel removal

C-3.2. Bridge structures

D Buoys

D-1. General

D-2. Materials

D-3. Signage and markings

D-3.1. Regulatory buoys

D-3.2. Private aids to navigation

D-4. Types

D-4.1. Regulatory Buoys

D-4.2. Private aids to navigation buoys

D-5. Installation standards

D-5.1. Mooring systems

D-5.2. Anchoring systems

D-5.3. Buoy Wraps

D-5.4. Lubricant application

D-6. Removal

E Other marker related activities

E-1. Seasonal marker activities

E-1.1. Buoys

E-1.2. Signs

E-2. Bird nest trimming/removal

E-3. Tape application

E-4. Cleaning of markers

E-5. Lanterns

E-6. Flood zone markers

F General Requirements

F-1. Disposal of removed items

F-2. Pre-construction/scheduling meeting

F-3. Additional work

F-4. Delivery, storage, and handling of materials

F-5. Marker locations

F-6. Mobilization and demobilization

F-7. Support for FWC’s representative

F-8. Utilities

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F-9. Permitting

F-10. Marker records

F-11. Product warranties

F-12. Inspection of the work

F-13. Method of payment

F-14. Adherence to permit conditions

G Environmental Protection

G-1. Protection of water resources

G-2. Monitoring water areas

G-3. Turbidity

G-4. Protection of fish and wildlife

G-4.1. Civil and criminal penalties

G-4.2. Standard manatee conditions for in-water work

G-4.3. Sighting reports

G-4.4. Noise abatement

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A Introduction The following technical specifications cover the work to be performed involving all types of waterway markers maintained by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). FWC will issue a

Purchase Order detailing the services required and the established schedule for completion. Work under this contract will be limited to that specified in a Work Plan. The Contractor shall complete all construction in accordance with the Work Plan, per the technical specifications and standard drawings.

Unless otherwise stated in the Work Plan, FWC will provide all sign panels and/or aids to navigation associated with the project. The Contractor will be responsible for acquiring pilings, buoys appropriate for the waterway, cross members, hardware, and any other necessary appurtenances associated with pile, sign panel, and/or buoy installation.

B Piles

B-1. Types

B-1.1. Treated wood timber piles

Standard treated wood timber piles shall be at least 10” in diameter unless otherwise indicated. Timber piles shall meet AWPA treated wood standards for category UC5C, Marine Use, Southern Waters (Salt or

Brackish Water). Piles shall be carefully handled with no sudden dropping, breaking of outer fibers, bruising, or penetration of the surface with tools. Bolt holes shall be bored 1/8” larger than the diameter of the bolt.

B-1.2. Composite piles

Composite piles shall be brown in color and at least 8” in diameter unless otherwise indicated in the

Work Plan. Piles shall be carefully handled with no sudden dropping, breaking of outer fibers, bruising, or penetration of the surface with tools. Bolt holes shall be bored 1/8” larger than the diameter of the bolt.

Composite piles must meet or exceed the deflection of a standard treated timber at least 10” in diameter.

Piles shall be strong enough to be driven to the highest level of resistance, and documentation of the manufacturer’s specifications and warranty will be provided to FWC with submittal of Marker Records.

B-1.3. Long piles

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to understand water depths and meet minimum embedment depths and sign height specifications. If water depths deeper than 12 feet are encountered, Contractor will be required to contact

FWC, or an FWC designated agent, to further coordinate prior to installation of piling(s). For these cases, the Contractor may be reimbursed for the additional cost of longer pile length or larger pile diameter, upon certifying that the piles were installed in accordance with the Work Plan and upon submission of the actual invoices. In these cases, pre-approval is needed for the use of longer piles. The Contractor shall take special precautions to ensure against overstress or leaning away from plumb or true position when installing.

B-1.4. 4” x 4” post

Pressure treated timber 4” x 4” size posts shall be secured within the ground and affixed with no more than two (2) sign panels generally no larger than 3’ x 4’ and up to two auxiliary signs as required by the project work plan. If needed, the posts may require securing into the ground backfilled with at least one

(1) bag of cement (80#) per post. If the posts are being removed, sign panels and associated materials, as well as any material used to secure the posts into the surface must also be removed. Any holes will be filled with neighboring soil and graded to match adjacent surfaces.

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B-1.5. Pile wrap

Application of high-density polyethylene wrap to wooden piles: Wrap shall be a minimum of 0.030" in thickness. The wrap shall be purchased and installed by the Contractor according to the manufacturer’s recommendations for the specific water depth where the pile is located. Prior to applying wrap to pile, piles that are soiled with fecal matter, marine residue, mold, mud, or other matter will be thoroughly cleaned. The wrap shall be shrink-wrapped with heating tools and secured using 1-1/4" stainless steel ring-shank roofing nails every 2" along the seam. The wrap shall be installed before installing the piling into the water. The wrap should be installed so that it will be 1-foot above mean high water and to the bottom of pile so that it reaches below the mudline when embedded.

B-2. Installation standards

B-2.1. Pile marking

Prior to installation, the piles shall be marked as follows: Mark lines, not to exceed 6-inches long by 1-inch wide along the circumference of the pile. The lines shall be neatly marked every five feet, starting from the embedment tip. Neatly label each line 0’, 5’, 10’ etcetera with 4-inch-high numerals. Lines and labels shall be marked utilizing indelible ink or waterproof paint so that the writing remains on the pile until final inspections of marker. Contractor is responsible for legible writing and could be asked to reinstall marker if writing is not apparent at the time of inspections. Where piles receive pile wrap and markings are not visible through the wrap, the markings shall be applied onto the pile wrap.

B-2.2. Pile installation equipment

Pile-installation equipment shall be of a size and type to deliver consistent effective dynamic energy suitable for the type and capacity of the piles to be installed and the material into which they are to be installed. If using composite piles, installation shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.

B-2.3. Pile installation

The Contractor shall drive all piles continuously and without voluntary interruption. After installation, the

Contractor shall cut piles at the cutoff grade line, and dispose of the surplus material. Any piles requiring excessive bending (greater than 3° to vertical) to frame properly shall be withdrawn and reinstalled to the proper batter. Piles shall not be installed and then pulled into position. Piles shall not be installed by excavating then backfilling and compacting. Minor adjustment (less than 3° to vertical) is allowed after pile installation; however, the Contractor is fully responsible to ensure soil has settled around the pile so that no listing will occur. When installing more than one pile per marker installation, the pile tops shall be cut to equal height (± 1”). The maximum permissible deviation for piles out of plumb or off batter shall be two percent of the pile length, and the pile spacing will vary no more than 6” from the spacing specified in the marker details. Piles damaged, not located in the proper location, or installed out of alignment shall be withdrawn and replaced by new piles or shall be cut off at the mudline and additional piles installed as directed, all without additional cost to FWC.

As indicated in the details, piles shall penetrate at least eight (8) feet of sand and/or shell, at least 10 feet of mud, or at least six (6) feet or more of rock. If rock is encountered, pre-drilling of the pile hole and/or a pile shoe may be required at no additional cost to FWC. Blasting of holes for the piles is not permitted.

If an auguring or punching method is deemed necessary to install a pile into rock or hard substrate, the method must first be approved by FWC. If the pile is greater than 3° to vertical, then the pre-drill hole requires grouting. The materials and methodology for grouting must be pre-approved by FWC. Piles shall not be connected or joined together to lengthen.

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Unless otherwise indicated in the Work Plan, all installations include sign panel(s), cross members, pile cap(s) and white reflective tape. Sign or pile assemblies not completed at the end of each workday must be marked and made visible to day and nighttime waterway traffic with at least one white reflective tape band. However, no more than two (2) pile assemblies (single or double) may be left unfinished at the end of each workday.

The Contractor is to verify water depths and the predominate bottom type at all work locations and note in the Marker Records. Any depth information, if provided in the Work Plan is approximate and does not reflect tidal fluctuations.

B-2.4. Unforeseen physical conditions

Contractor is responsible for understanding geotechnical conditions prior to bidding and understand necessary embedment depths needed to compete the work, as this information is not provided by FWC.

Contractor shall promptly notify FWC in writing if any challenging bottom conditions are encountered.

If rock is encountered, Contractor shall provide suitable evidence in the form of test pile information, SPT boring or similar standard tests. If FWC finds that the results of such surveys or tests indicate that there are subsurface or latent physical conditions which differ materially from those intended in the

Contract Documents, a Change Order may be issued incorporating the necessary revisions.

B-2.5. Pile caps

Unless otherwise indicated, marker installations identified in the Work Plan, whether new or modified, are required to be capped with plastic pointed black caps attached with a minimum of four (4) 1.5” stainless steel screws (or FWC pre-approved equivalent) and be even with the top edge of the sign to ±

6”. The cap shall fit the pile naturally without having to modify the pile cap in any fashion to forcefully fit the pile diameter (e.g. splitting a cap to fit a larger diameter pile than the cap was designed to fit).

B-2.6. Reflective tape on piles

The Contractor shall supply two (2) 6” wide bands of 3M diamond grade white very high intensity prismatic reflective tape with pressure sensitive backing and place them around each pile with a minimum of a 1” lap (the entire 6” width of the tape), with the first band installed 6” below the bottom of the sign and the second band 8” below the bottom of the first band. If the tape becomes delaminated prior to final construction inspections, it must be replaced. If any tape is to be applied to existing piles, the old tape shall be completely removed, appropriately disposed of, and replaced with new reflective tape. For wood piles, all tape shall be firmly secured with a minimum of four (4) stainless steel staples at least 3/8” in length. For cement or composite piles, tape shall be applied with 3” lap using the adhesive backing. All new installations or sign replacements will require new piling tape to be installed unless otherwise stated in the project work plan.

B-3. Damage and removal All removed items must follow proper disposal procedures found in section F-1.

B-3.1. Damaged or displaced piles

Piles that are cracked, split, or otherwise damaged beyond repair must be removed and replaced with new piles in accordance with these specifications, unless otherwise directed in Work Plan. Piles that have been moved from vertical position and are not damaged must be straightened to an upright position. A pile that remains loose (more than 3° to vertical) after straightening will require removal and/or replacement. Any damage observed on a pile that was to be straightened to an upright position shall be reported in the

Marker Records.

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B-3.2. Pile removal

Steel, timber, composite or concrete piles shall be removed by the Contractor at the locations indicated in the Work Plan. Steel and concrete pile diameters will be removed and delivered to FWC and as described in the Work Plan. The Contractor shall make every effort to remove each pile in its entirely by jetting or pulling of the pile. Should the Contractor be unable to remove a pile, it may be cut at or below the mud line. If removal by cutting is required, the Contractor shall record the location and certify that the pile was cut at or below the mud line

C Sign panels

Under the Off-water Notice To Proceed, FWC will furnish and deliver sign panels to a secured staging and storage area provided by the Contractor. Contractor will be responsible to organize signs by message and size with protection between signs and resting vertically to prevent damage prior to the sign inventory. The staging and storage area shall be in a secured facility. The bottom of all sign panels must be a minimum of six (6) feet above the mean high water level and shall not exceed nine (9) feet above the mean high water level. Sign panels are not provided with pre-drilled holes. The Contractor shall not degrade the message area or reflective surfaces of the sign panels when drilling holes or split the ends of the cross members on the backs of panels. The Contractor will replace, at its own expense, any sign panel that it damages during the delivery and installation process.

Most sign panels will be installed back-to-back on opposite sides of a pile.

Sign panels and private aid to navigation panels are constructed of 0.125 gauge, 5052-H38 aluminum, or higher, and will be produced using industry specifications for chemically treated aluminum to accommodate the marine environment and diamond grade reflective sheeting. FWC will supply the

Contractor with layout renderings of the sign panels and private aids to navigation associated with each project.

C-1. Types

C-1.1. Panel sizes

Sign panels will typically be 3’ x 4’, 4’ x 6’ or 5’ x 7’, and auxiliary sign panels will typically be 1’ x 4’, 1’ x 6’ or 1’ x 7’.

C-1.2. Vertical flip sign panels

The 3’ x 4’ flip signs shall include a 24” x 36” center flip panel; 4’ x 6’ flip signs shall include a 48” x 36” center flip panel; 5’ x 7’ flip signs shall include a 42” x 60” center flip panel.

C-1.3. Horizontal flip sign panels

The 3’ x 4’ flip signs shall include an 18” x 48” center flip panel; 4’ x 6’ flip signs shall include a 24” x

72” center flip panel; 5’ x 7’ flip signs shall include a 30” x 84” center flip panel.

C-1.4. Private aids to navigation (channel markers/day beacons)

Red and green channel markers will meet or exceed the U. S. Coast Guard requirements found in Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations and will be used to mark a channel on navigable waters. Private Aids to

Navigation panels are typically manufactured in the following sizes:

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• Red channel markers: 36” equilateral triangle

• Red channel markers: 48” equilateral triangle

• Green channel markers: 24” x 24” square

• Green channel markers: 36” x 36” square

C-2. Installation standards

C-2.1. Cross member installation, removal, and replacement

Unless otherwise indicated in the Work Plan, all sign panel installations must include cross member support as shown on the waterway marker standard drawings. Cross members are typically either 2” x 4” or 4” x 4” lumber, either AWPA UC4B pressure treated wood or plastic/composite, and additional 2” x 4” spacers may be required for specific sign installations. The use of plastic/composite lumber must be pre-approved by FWC, and the lumber must meet or exceed the deflection of a standard treated timber and be guaranteed by the manufacturer. Unless otherwise indicated by the Work Plan, new piling installations or sign replacements on existing structures will require new cross members and associated hardware.

C-2.2. Plastic/composite Lumber

The use of plastic or fiberglass-reinforced lumber and decking material shall meet or exceed the deflection, strength and duration of standard treated timber and be guaranteed by the manufacturer and allowable as specified in the marker details and pre-approved in writing by FWC.

C-2.3. Hardware/fasteners

Unless otherwise specified, all sign panels shall be drilled and fastened by full penetration of each pile/post by two (2) type 316 stainless steel through bolts or threaded rod, which must pass through each sign panel, the cross members and the pile/post and shall not extend more than 1” or less than ½” beyond a type 316 stainless steel hex-nut, stainless steel lock washer, and stainless steel flat washers. A nylon shoulder washer will be used to eliminate any contact between the stainless steel fasteners and the aluminum sign panels to prevent or minimize bimetallic corrosion. After a nut has been secured to a bolt or threaded rod, the last two or three threads of the bolt or rod must be bent in a manner to render the threads resistant to vandalism. Consideration should be given to ensuring that damage is not so significant as to render the hardware unusable should repairs need to be made in the future. All signs attached to bridge structures shall utilize type 316 stainless steel fasteners and hardware.

C-2.4. Sign panels – 3’ x 4’

All installations of 3’ x 4’ sign panels shall be mounted on one (1) pile. A 4” x 4” cross member shall be installed at the top and a 2” x 4” cross member shall be installed at the bottom on the back of all sign panels so the panel will be slanted out in accordance with the marker details.

C-2.5. Sign panels – 4’ x 6’ or 5’ x 7’

All installations of 4’ x 6’ and 5’ x 7’ sign panels shall be mounted on two (2) piles. 4” x 4” cross members shall be installed at the top and bottom of all sign panels and 2” x 4” spacers will be installed at the top of each sign panel so the panel will be slanted out in accordance with the marker details.

C-2.6. Horizontal and vertical flip sign panels

All installations of 3’ x 4’ flip sign panels shall be mounted and centered on a single pile. All installations of 4’ x 6’ and 5’ x 7’ flip sign panels shall be mounted on two (2) piles. A flip sign includes a full-sized main sign panel and a flip panel of half the height or length of the main panel. One edge of the flip panel is attached to the middle of the main panel with two (2) ½” stainless steel U-bolts no greater than 4” wide

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Contractor shall supply one (1) ICG Extra Heavy Duty Cable Tie (NCT 215) to secure the main and flip panels together to display the appropriate seasonal message. If requested, the Contractor may be required to repair and/or maintain flip sign markers which have FWC-owned locks installed. The Contractor will coordinate with the FWC for information on how to obtain any key or combinations necessary to unlock existing locks. Each side of the flip panel will be constructed of the same gauge aluminum as the main panel and will be similar in style with regards to reflective sheeting, black block lettering, border, and geometric symbol. The Contractor shall install the flip sign panels in a manner to ensure the lettering, border and symbols line up properly when the sign panel is flipped in either direction and displays the current regulatory message at the time the work is completed for that particular location.

C-2.7. Auxiliary signs – 1’ x 4’, 1’ x 6’, or 1’ x 7’

All installations of auxiliary sign panels shall be mounted as indicated in the marker details. Sign panels shall be drilled and fastened as stated above in the Hardware/Fasteners section. 2” x 4” cross members shall be installed at both the top and bottom of auxiliary sign panels.

C-2.8. Bridge or other structures

Sign panels installed to composite pile and/or wood timber bridge fenders or other similar type of structures (such as fishing piers) will be attached per the specifications as stated above in the

Hardware/Fasteners section. Sign panels installed on bridge piles will be attached with adjustable stainless steel straps – no drilling in bridge piles is permitted unless specified in the Work Plan. Sign panels shall be installed no less than 12” above the mean high water surface as specified in the Work Plan.

C-3. Damage and removal All removed items must follow proper disposal procedures found in section F-1.

C-3.1. Sign panel removal

This work involves the removal of a sign panel from an existing structure and may include the removal of associated hardware and cross members as specified in the Work Plan.

C-3.2. Bridge structures

When sign panels are removed from concrete structures, including bridges, any recess caused by a bolt hole shall be repaired with a type F2 or type I epoxy-based mortar for use on vertical concrete surfaces applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. The epoxy-based mortar shall be pre-approved by FWC and must meet the Florida Department of Transportation’s Qualified Products List

Specification 926 F-2, which can be found at the following link:

https://www.fdot.gov/docs/default-source/programmanagement/implemented/specbooks/january2017/files/926-117.pdf

D Buoys

D-1. General

The Contractor shall provide all labor and materials for the complete installation of the buoys. All buoys must comply with the United States Coast Guard (U.S. Aids to Navigation System) requirements and meet or exceed the requirements of Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations.

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The Contractor shall adhere to the minimum specifications provided. However, dimensional heights and diameters may vary, except for visibility height above the water line. Refer to the Uniform Waterway

Marker Details for further details. The Contractor may submit requests to provide alternative but equivalent products that meets or exceeds the specifications provided. FWC must approve the alternative product in writing before the Contractor is awarded the project.

D-2. Materials

All materials utilized shall withstand the elements under outdoor conditions from fading or peeling for a continued period of at least three (3) years.

D-3. Signage and markings

The Contractor shall provide buoys with the signage and markings as specified by FWC and generally, as specified below.

D-3.1. Regulatory buoys

• Lettering shall be black with an international orange border and geometric symbol.

• If requested, the words “Manatee Zone” or “Boating Safety Zone” (or similar wording) shall be

2-inch – 3-inch black block lettering, letters and/or numbers [example: “Permit, Rule/Ordinance

Nos.,” shall be black block 1-inch and the wording “To Report Damaged Markers: (866) 405-

BUOY” shall be in ½-inch black block letter/numbers appearing as directed in layout. “Permit

No.” shall appear on the lower left and, if requested.

• “Rule/Ordinance” shall appear on the lower right within the high intensity bottom orange band.

• Wording will be centered over the geometric symbol and within remaining white panel space and appear on two sides, however, letter height will vary based on amount of wording.

D-3.2. Private aids to navigation

• Channel markers will be red and green

• All numbers on buoys shall be at least 3-inches in height and placed on both sides of the buoy.

D-4. Types

D-4.1. Regulatory Buoys

D-4.1.1. Standard white can buoy

9-inch to 12-inch diameter with visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch equipped with stainless steel eye (bottom-eye), 3-inch-wide reflective high intensity orange band around top and bottom of buoy, reflective symbols, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-4.1.2. Large white can buoy with float collar

10-inch to 28-inch diameter suitable for deep water applications with a visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch with stainless steel eye (bottom-eye), 3-inch-wide reflective high intensity orange band

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D-4.1.3. Large white fast water can buoy with float collar

10-inch to 28-inch diameter suitable for shallow water, fast water applications with a visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch with stainless steel eye (Side-eye), 3-inch-wide reflective high intensity orange band around top and bottom of buoy, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-4.2. Private aids to navigation buoys

D-4.2.1. Green can buoy

9-inch to 28-inch diameter, 61-inch in height, suitable for deep water applications with a visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch with stainless steel eye, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-4.2.2. Red nun buoy

9-inch to 28-inch diameter, 61-inch in height, suitable for deep water applications with a visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch with stainless steel eye, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-4.2.3. Large green can buoy

9-inch to 28-inch diameter, 61-inch in height, suitable for deep water applications with a visibility of at least 36-inch above the water line with stainless steel eye, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-4.2.4. Large red nun buoy

9-inch to 28-inch diameter, 61-inch in height, suitable for deep water applications with a visibility above the water line of at least 36-inch with stainless steel eye, self-righting without tackle, stainless steel anchoring eye and cast in internal concrete ballast.

D-5. Installation standards

All specifications and details for installation standards are related to regulatory and navigational signs, signals and buoys and not mooring of vessels. The mooring and anchor system will be used in combination and is dependent upon water depth, tidal fluctuations, current and type of substrate.

D-5.1. Mooring systems

The mooring system to be used for buoy installations will be specified in the Work Plan and the installation specifications are illustrated in the marker details.

D-5.1.1. Traditional buoy mooring system

Total cable length shall be left to the Contractor’s discretion to ensure that tidal fluctuations do not fatigue the connective system. The Contractor shall utilize stainless steel hardware for saltwater or freshwater installation (shackle, thimble, clamps, and either ¼” stainless steel cable or ¼” stainless steel chain). To reduce friction, 1” blue (Goodyear) pliovic hose, or equivalent, shall be used to cover the cable and the anchor connections.

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D-5.1.2. “Elastic” mooring system

There will be applications where the preferred buoy mooring will include an elastic system to further reduce fatigue on the buoy and anchor connections. Typically, an elastic mooring system will utilize

StormSoft, Hazelett, or a pre-approved equivalent for buoy down lines.

D-5.1.3. Chain/elastic mooring system

There are applications where this combination system will be preferred by FWC. Total chain length shall be left up to the discretion of the Project Manager, or designated agent. The Contractor shall utilize stainless steel hardware for all installations (shackle, thimble, clamps, and ¼” stainless steel chain). To reduce friction, 1” blue (Goodyear) pliovic hose, or equivalent, shall be used to cover the cable and the anchor connections. ¼” stainless steel chain will then be attached to StormSoft, Hazelett or equivalent system which will then be attached to the specified anchoring system.

D-5.2. Anchoring systems

D-5.2.1. Helical disk embedment anchor

A helical disk embedment anchor shall be used in sand or mud substrate at least four (4) feet in depth.

Helical anchors will be galvanized, have a minimum length of five (5) feet and will consist of a minimum

6” helical disk size and a 1¼” shaft diameter. The anchor shall be embedded within the substrate to a point where the eye is exposed above the substrate. Embedment anchors must withstand 500 pounds of resisting force, and extensions may be required in order to achieve that level of force.

D-5.2.2. Heavy weight disk embedment anchors

A heavy weight disk embedment anchor shall be used in locations where substrate/sediment shifting is anticipated. Weighted disk anchors consist of a series of 50-pound barbell weights and are installed with the anchor weights embedded into the substrate. Should sediment wash away, the disk weights will remain in position on the water bottom. Heavy weight disk anchors shall be used when an embedment anchor system is prohibited or if mud/muck conditions are not conducive to the use of helical embedment anchoring.

D-5.3. Buoy Wraps

The Contractor may be enlisted to complete a Work Plan which requires the application of vinyl wraps to quickly and cost-effectively rehabilitate aging or faded buoys. Buoy wraps installed by the Contractor according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Wraps are constructed of heavy (approx. 10 oz.) vinyl and have specific regulatory symbols and wording. Prior to applying wraps, buoys which are soiled with fecal matter, marine residue, mold, mud, or other matter will be thoroughly cleaned.

D-5.4. Lubricant application

Where indicated in the Work Plan, the Contractor shall furnish and apply lubricant to new buoys. The lubricant will be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. When the application of lubricant is specified in a Work Plan, the Contractor will be reimbursed for the cost of the lubricant upon certifying that it was applied in accordance with the Work Plan and upon submission of actual invoice.

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D-6. Removal

If specified in a Work Plan, the Contractor shall remove and properly dispose of buoys, anchor systems and/or associated hardware.

E Other marker related activities

E-1. Seasonal marker activities

E-1.1. Buoys

Bi-annually, buoys are installed or removed using an existing anchor system currently in place at various locations of the state in order to post seasonal regulatory zones. Buoys are to be installed pursuant to the specifications and removed as detailed in the Work Plan.

E-1.2. Signs

Bi-annually, sign panels are flipped at various locations of the state to post seasonal regulatory zones.

E-2. Bird nest trimming/removal

In coordination with FWC, the Contractor may be required to trim or remove an inactive osprey nest from a waterway marker. The osprey is no longer listed as a Species of Special Concern as of 2018, so inactive nests (i.e., nest without eggs or flightless young) can be removed without a permit. Federal authorization is still required for removal of active nests (i.e., with eggs or flightless young). Additional information on nest removal can be found at https://myfwc.com/media/18642/osprey-guidelines.pdf

E-3. Tape application

When specified in the work plan, tape application includes applying to correct sign panel messages, permits or rule numbers. The tape shall be furnished by the Contractor. Prior to applying tape, sign panels will be thoroughly cleaned. Tape will be applied so that it matches orientation of sign panel message and is not to be applied in such a manner that it obstructs other verbiage or symbols on the sign panel.

E-4. Cleaning of markers

Markers which are soiled with fecal matter, marine residue, marine growth, mold, mud, other matter or graffiti will be cleaned as requested in the Work Plan. The Contractor may use a pressure washer and/or appropriate cleaning compounds per sign manufacturer recommendations. The Contractor shall use methods that will not damage reflective sign panels, tape, fasteners, piles, or other marker elements.

Any chemicals, soaps, or other materials must be free of phosphates, ammonia, sodium hypochlorite, chlorinated solvents, petroleum distillates, or lye. Cleaners must also be biodegradable and must be safe for the marine environment in accordance with state regulations. The materials used shall not be abrasive or in any way damage, mar, or reduce the reflectivity of the marker. The Contractor will document, in the Marker Records, the cleaning compound(s) used and the manufacturer’s certification demonstrating conformance with the requirements of this specification.

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E-5. Lanterns

The Contractor may be assigned to install, replace, maintain, inspect or repair solar flashing beacons used on aids to navigation owned and/or managed by FWC. The lanterns shall be fully integrated, self-contained, waterproof solar LED marine lantern and battery systems appropriate for application in the particular project. This work includes ensuring that each lantern is set to the appropriate flash pattern as directed by FWC. Further installation details are shown in the waterway marker standard drawings.

E-6. Flood zone markers

There are a limited number of waterway markers owned by FWC which post regulated areas during flood stage. The Contractor may be tasked with installation, maintenance, or repair of these markers, which often use piles greater than 25 feet in length to accommodate flood stage water levels. Further installation details are shown in the waterway marker standard drawings.

F General Requirements

F-1. Disposal of removed items

All items removed must be properly disposed of in compliance with all federal, state and local laws and ordinances, and the items and method of disposal will be identified in the Marker Records. Contractor is not allowed to resell removed material. Recycling of signs is allowable with documentation of material delivered and relinquished to a recycling facility.

F-2. Pre-construction/scheduling meeting

The Contractor and FWC will coordinate to conduct a pre-construction meeting to establish an understanding among the parties as to project details such as but not limited to the lines of communication, the construction plan, state/federal permit conditions, work schedules, environmental conditions, equipment, specifications, procedures for potential additional work, procedures for processing invoices and marker records.

F-3. Additional work

While the Contractor is engaged in work associated with a Work Plan, FWC may require additional work. Any additional work shall only take place once a quote from the Contractor has been received in writing and approved by FWC. Any modifications or deviations including when the Contractor discovers in the field that work not specified in the Work Plan is required shall first be pre-approved by

FWC prior to performing the work. Contractor shall not perform any work nor receive reimbursement for any work outside the workplan unless pre-approved by FWC.

F-4. Delivery, storage, and handling of materials

The Contractor shall contact FWC to coordinate shipping and delivery of FWC furnished sign panels and/or buoys and any other identified equipment as specified in the Work Plan. The items will typically

Version: 1.0 be shipped directly to the Contractor or to an agreed-upon alternative site for the project. FWC will provide the Contractor with a detailed list and description of all items to be shipped, and the Contractor will inspect the items to ensure they are accurate and received in good condition. The Contractor will notify FWC of any problems in writing within five (5) business days of receipt. Once received and verified to be in good condition, the Contractor will be responsible for transporting markers and all necessary equipment to project/work site. The Contractor is responsible for locating and securing a staging area (if necessary) to store and protect materials in preparation for and during construction activities. The Contractor is also responsible for the purchase, delivery, storage, and handling of piles and other materials necessary to complete the project which are not provided by FWC.

F-5. Marker locations

For the installation of new waterway markers (piles and buoys), the Contractor will locate their proposed positions using a Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) enabled digital global positioning system (DGPS) referenced to World Geodetic System 1984 (WGS84) map datum with sub-meter accuracy. The actual position of installed markers shall be within two (2) meters (6 feet) of the location designated by FWC on the maps and/or marker plan. Any discrepancies between the coordinates of the marker location provided on the marker plan and/or the maps shall be reported to

FWC prior to installation. Extra caution should be exercised in the event markers are required to be installed close to or within the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) right-of-way. FWC should be contacted if concerns arise about potential obstructions to navigation.

F-6. Mobilization and demobilization

The Contractor will occupy the work site(s) with all equipment, personnel and supplies and prepare appropriate staging area(s) for material stockpiling and access to the work site(s). The Contractor will complete all assigned work under this contract and remove all its equipment, supplies, and other materials involved in this project from the work site(s) once project is complete.

F-7. Support for FWC’s representative

The Contractor will allow FWC representative(s) or designee(s) on its work vessel or other work platform at each project area/work site to observe work or conduct inspections, as needed.

F-8. Utilities

The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to coordinate the location, disconnection, relocation, and/or protection, as needed, of all existing underground, aboveground, and overhead utilities within the areas covered by the Work Plan during non-in-water NTP and prior to in-water work. All expenses incurred for the coordination with utility companies and agencies shall be at no cost to FWC. The

Contractor must contact Sunshine One Call of Florida, Inc.(1-800-432-4770) prior to the commencement of construction on all new installations, reinstallations, or relocations of waterway markers.

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F-9. Permitting

The Contractor will be provided copies of local, state, and federal permits and conditions prior to commencement of construction activities. The Contractor must keep copies of all permits at work site and comply with the conditions of the permits. If onsite coordination with an Agency is required per permit requirements; written documentation is to be provided to FWC regarding correspondence.

F-10. Marker records Utilizing the Work Plan, the Contractor will collect additional information relative to the marker installation and/or removal, inspection, and any maintenance information at the time the work is done.

The additional marker information collected includes, at a minimum, the following: date, type of anchor and down line system, method of pile installation, depth of pile penetration, water depth, current tide, substrate, problems encountered, modifications in the work plan and any other details relative to the marker work performed. The Contractor shall submit to FWC this additional information collected for each marker completed with each invoice. The Contractor will provide all required manufacturer’s specifications and warranty information with the submittal of the marker records. The Contractor must provide FWC with coordinates in degree and decimal minutes (example: N30º 07.980’, W81º 27.675’) for all markers installed, repaired, inspected, or maintained. If indicated in the Contract Documents, FWC may request the Contractor to provide digital photographs of each marker and marker installation. The photographs must be clear, legible, and identified with the Work Plan marker reference number.

F-11. Product warranties

The Contractor’s warranty information shall be provided upon submission of the Marker Records. All materials utilized by the Contractor to complete each project shall be sold to the FWC with the

Contractor’s standard manufacturer’s warranty and standard commercial parts warranty.

F-12. Inspection of the work

FWC shall, within ten (10) business days of completion of a Work Plan unless extenuating circumstances exist, conduct an on-site inspection of all work performed. Upon FWC or its designated representative(s) approval, the Contractor will submit an invoice for the entire project to FWC.

Arrangements can be made for partial payments as agreed upon and approved by FWC prior to commencement of the project.

F-13. Method of payment

Payment will typically be a combination of lump sum fee schedule and cost-reimbursement for any given work. It is anticipated that services will be compensated on a fee schedule basis as specified in the Work

Plan and in accordance with the rates supplied by the Contractor on their submitted price sheet.

F-14. Adherence to permit conditions

FWC will obtain permits from regulatory agencies for each Work Plan and provide copies of permits to the Contractor. The Contractor shall establish and maintain quality control for environmental protection

Version: 1.0 as set forth in the permits. If any activities associated with a Work Plan cannot be performed without affecting environmental quality, work shall cease and the Project Manager, or designated agent, will be notified immediately by phone and email communication (no later than the morning of the following business day). Any actual or potential incident related to a failure to comply with laws, regulations and ordinances shall be reported to the Project Manager, or designated agent, and the corrective action taken shall be noted in the Marker Records.

G Environmental Protection

This section covers the prevention of environmental damage as a result of operations under this contract.

Other requirements may be included in the project’s permits. For the purpose of this specification, environmental damage is defined as the presence of hazardous, physical, chemical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; affect other species, biological communities, or ecosystems; or degrade the quality of the environment for aesthetic, cultural, and/or historic purposes. The control of environmental damage requires consideration of land, water, and air, and includes management of visual aesthetics, noise, solid waste, radiant energy and radioactive materials, as well as other pollutants.

G-1. Protection of water resources

The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to avoid pollution of surface water, ground water and wetlands. The Contractor shall plan their operation and perform all work necessary to minimize adverse impact or violation of the water quality standards.

Special management techniques, as set forth below, shall be implemented to control water pollution by the listed construction activities covered under a Work Plan between FWC and the Contractor. The

Contractor’s construction methods shall protect wetland and surface water areas from damage due to mechanical grading, erosion, sedimentation and turbid discharges. There shall be no storage or stockpiling of equipment, tools, or materials within wetlands or along the shoreline within the littoral zone, unless specifically authorized.

G-2. Monitoring water areas

The monitoring of water areas affected by construction activities shall be the responsibility of the

Contractor.

G-3. Turbidity

The Contractor shall conduct operations in a manner to minimize turbidity and shall conform to all water quality standards as prescribed by Chapter 62-302, Florida Administrative Code and the Florida

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

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G-4. Protection of fish and wildlife

The Contractor shall keep construction activities under surveillance, management, and control to minimize interference with, disturbance to, and damage of fish and wildlife. In the event that a threatened or endangered species is harmed as a result of construction activities, the Contractor shall cease all work and immediately notify the Project Manager, or designated agent, by phone and email communication. The Contractor shall instruct all personnel associated with the project of the potential presence of manatees and the need to avoid impacts to the natural resources (such as seagrass, coral).

G-4.1. Civil and criminal penalties

All construction personnel shall be advised that there are civil and criminal penalties for harming, harassing, or killing manatees which are protected under the Marine Mammal Protection Act of 1972, the

Endangered Species Act of 1973, and the Florida Manatee Sanctuary Act. The Contractor may be held responsible for any manatee harmed, harassed or killed as a result of construction activities.

G-4.2. Standard manatee conditions for in-water work

Can be found at: https://myfwc.com/media/7246/manatee_stdcondin_waterwork.pdf. All work must occur during daylight hours.

G-4.3. Sighting reports

Report injured, dead, harassed, or orphaned manatees to FWC by calling 1-888-404-FWCC (3922) or either *FWC or #FWC on a cellular phone. Any injury to a protected species shall be reported immediately to the National Marine Fisheries Service’s Protected Resources Division (727-824-5312) and the local authorized sea turtle stranding/rescue organization.

If a protected species is seen within 100 yards of the active daily construction operation or vessel movement, all appropriate precautions shall be implemented to ensure its protection. Operation of any mechanical construction equipment shall cease immediately if a protected species is seen within a 50-foot radius of the equipment. Activities may not resume until the protected species has departed the project area of its own volition.

G-4.4. Noise abatement

All vessels associated with the construction project shall operate at “no wake/idle” speeds at all times while in the construction area and while in water depths where the draft of the vessel provides less than a four-foot clearance from the bottom. All vessels will preferentially follow deep-water routes (e.g.

marked channels) whenever possible.