Project_Manual_Documents_&_Specifications.pdf

PROJECT MANUAL

DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS

One Seagrove Beach Access

Walton County, Florida

Barge No.: 38161-01 Date: October 2024

600 Grand Boulevard, Suite 203 Miramar Beach, FL 32550 850-273-5028

00 01 05 - 2 Certifications

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Division 05 Metals Section 05 50 00 Metal Fabrications Section 05 50 20 Aluminum Reinforced Thermoplastic Railings Division 06 Wood, Plastics, and Composites Section 06 10 63 Timber Construction Section 06 73 00 Composite Decking Division 31 Earthwork Section 31 62 19 Timber Piles

Corey Alan Marchman, PE

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Section 00 01 10 Table of Contents

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SPECIFICATIONS

Section Title

Division 01 - General Requirements

01 25 00 Substitution Procedures 01 32 16 Construction Schedules 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 57 23 Temporary Stormwater Pollution Control 01 71 23.13 Construction Layout

Division 02 – Existing Conditions

02 41 00 Demolition

Division 03 – Concrete

03 30 00 Cast-in-Place Concrete

Division 05 – Metals

05 50 00 Metals Fabrications 05 50 20 Aluminum Reinforced Thermoplastic Railings

Division 06 – Wood, Plastics, and Composites

06 10 63 Timber Construction 06 73 00 Composite Decking

Division 31 - Earthwork

31 20 00 Earth Moving 31 62 19 Timber Piles

Division 32 – Exterior Improvements

32 16 00 Concrete Sidewalks, Curbs and Gutters

Section 01 25 00 Substitution Procedures

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Part 1 General

1.1 Scope

This section outlines the restrictions and requirements for substitutions, product and manufacturer options, and construction method options.

1.2 Definitions

A. For the purposes of these Contract Documents, a “substitute item” shall be defined as one of the following:

1. A product or manufacturer offered as a replacement to a specified product or manufacturer.

2. A product or manufacturer offered in addition to a specified product or manufacturer.

B. For the purposes of these Contract Documents, a “substitute construction method” shall be defined as one of the following:

1. A mean, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction offered as a replacement for a specified mean, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction.

2. A mean, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction offered in addition to a specified mean, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction.

1.3 General

A. An item or construction method, which is offered where no specific product, manufacturer, mean, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is specified or shown on the Drawings, shall not be considered a substitute and shall be at the option of the Contractor, subject to the provisions in the Contract Documents for that item or construction method.

B. For products specified only by a referenced standard, the Contractor may select any product by any manufacturer, which meets the requirements of the Specifications, unless indicated otherwise in the Contract Documents.

C. If the manufacturer is named on the Drawings or in the Specifications as an acceptable manufacturer, products of that manufacturer meeting all requirements of the Specifications and Drawings are acceptable.

D. Whenever the Engineer's design is based on a specific product of a particular manufacturer, that manufacturer will be shown on the Drawings and/or listed first in the

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10/25/24 38161-01 list of approved manufacturers in the Specifications. Any Bidder intending to furnish products of other than the first listed manufacturer, or furnish substitute items, shall:

1. Verify that the item being furnished will fit in the space allowed, perform the same functions and have the same capabilities as the item specified,

2. Include in its Bid the cost of all accessory items which may be required by the other listed substitute product,

3. Include the cost of any architectural, structural, mechanical, piping, electrical or other modifications required, and

4. Include the cost of required additional work by the Engineer, if any, to accommodate the item.

1.4 Approvals

Approval, of a substitution as an acceptable manufacturer, of the Engineer is dependent on determination that the product offered is essentially equal in function, performance, quality of manufacture, ease of maintenance, reliability, service life and other criteria to that on which the design is based; and will require no major modifications to structures, electrical systems, control systems or piping systems.

1.5 Substitutions and Options

A. After Notice to Proceed

1. Substitute items will be considered only if the term “equal to” precedes the names of acceptable manufacturers in the Specification.

2. Where items are specified by referenced standard or specified as indicated in

Article 1.3, Paragraph B above, such items shall be submitted to the Engineer for review.

3. The Contractor shall submit shop drawings on the substitute item for the

Engineer's review in accordance with Section 01 33 00.

4. No substitutions will be considered for the manufacturers listed in the Bid.

B. Prior to Opening of Bids

1. No consideration or approvals will be made for products specified by a referenced standard, or specified as indicated in Article 1.3, Paragraph B, above. Such consideration may occur only after the Notice to Proceed.

2. No consideration or approvals will be made for products being offered where the term “equal to” precedes the name of an approved product. Such substitution consideration may occur only after the Notice to Proceed.

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3. If the term “or equal” follows the names of acceptable manufacturers, then other manufacturers desiring approval as an acceptable manufacturer may submit the product information to the Engineer for approval during the bidding phase, as indicated below. With the exception of where the phrase “no substitutions” is associated with a list of manufacturers, where a list of acceptable manufacturers is not preceded by the phrase “equal to”, the list of acceptable manufacturers shall be considered as having the phrase “or equal” following the list, and the list being subject to the “or equal” provisions of this section.

4. The manufacturer shall include the following items in its “or equal” submittal:

a. Descriptive literature including information on materials used, minimum design standards, standard design features, manufacturing processes and facilities, and similar information which will indicate experience and expertise in the manufacture of the product being evaluated.

b. Performance specifications applicable to the manufacturer's standard design which indicates the level of performance to be expected from the product.

c. A complete set of submittal drawings of similar products which have been completed and placed into operation.

d. A list of existing installations of products similar in type and size, information required to satisfy specified experience requirements, or a copy of the bond to be submitted in lieu of experience.

e. Evidence of technical ability of the manufacturer to design and manufacture products meeting Project requirements.

f. Evidence submitted shall include, as a minimum, descriptions of engineering and manufacturing staff capabilities.

g. A copy of the manufacturer's most recent annual business report. Include a statement comparing the present net worth of the manufacturer in comparison to the total value of all products proposed to be furnished. Net worth must exceed the total value of all products proposed.

h. A complete description of field service capabilities, including the location of field service facilities which would serve the proposed facility and the number and qualifications of personnel working from that location.

i. A complete list of all requirements of the Drawings and Specifications with which the manufacturer cannot conform, including reasons why alternate features are considered equivalent.

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j. If descriptive literature or drawings illustrate standard products with design features or materials not in compliance with Project requirements then these exceptions must be specifically listed. Failure to do so will indicate intent by the manufacturer to modify design features and alter materials to meet Project requirements.

k. Where additional information is submitted to supplement the submittal, all changes to the list of exceptions shall be specifically noted.

l. All other information necessary to fully evaluate the product for consideration.

5. This “or equal” submittal shall reach the Engineer no later than 15 days prior to the

Bid date. Submittals which do not include a complete list of exceptions to Project requirements, or the statement “No exceptions to the Specifications will be taken”, will automatically be rejected by the Engineer. Manufacturers will be advised of approval or rejection in writing no later than 10 days prior to the Bid date. Rejected submittals may be supplemented with additional information and resubmitted no later than five days prior to the Bid date. Manufacturers making supplementary submittals will be advised of approval or rejection in writing no later than two days prior to the Bid date.

6. Bids based on products which have not received the approval of the Engineer may be determined non-responsive by the Owner and rejected.

Part 2 Products

(NOT USED)

Part 3 Execution

(NOT USED)

Section 01 32 16

Construction Schedules

1.1 Scope

A. Preparing, furnishing, distributing, and periodic updating of the construction schedules as specified herein.

B. The purpose of the schedule is to demonstrate that the Contractor can complete the overall Project within the Contract Time and meet all required interim milestones.

1.2 Submittals

A. Overall Project Schedule (OPS)

1. Submit the schedule within 10 days after date of the Notice to Proceed.

2. The Engineer will review the schedule and return it within 10 days after receipt.

3. If required, resubmit within 10 days after receipt of a returned copy.

B. Near Term Schedule (NTS)

1. Submit the first Near Term Schedule within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed.

2. The Engineer will review the schedule and return it within 10 days after receipt.

C. Submit an update of the OPS and NTS with each progress payment request.

D. Submit the number of copies required by the Contractor, plus four copies to be retained by the Engineer.

1.3 Approval

A. Approval of the Contractor's detailed construction program and revisions thereto shall in no way relieve the Contractor of any of Contractor's duties and obligations under the Contract. Approval is limited to the format of the schedule and does not in any way indicate approval of, or concurrence with, the Contractor's means, methods and ability to carry out the work.

1.4 Overall Project Schedule (OPS)

A. The Contractor shall submit to the Owner for approval a detailed Overall Project Schedule of the Contractor's proposed operations for the duration of the Project.

The OPS shall be in the form of a Gantt/bar chart.

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B. Gantt/Bar Chart Schedule

1. Each activity with a duration of five or more days shall be identified by a separate bar. Activities with a duration of more than 20 days shall be sub divided into separate activities.

2. The schedule shall include activities for shop drawing preparation and review, fabrication, delivery, and installation of major or critical path materials and equipment items.

3. The schedule shall show the proposed start and completion date for each activity. A separate listing of activity start and stop dates and working day requirements shall be provided unless the information is shown in text form on the Gantt/bar chart.

4. The schedule shall identify the Notice to Proceed date, the Contract Completion date, major milestone dates, and a critical path.

5. The schedule shall be printed on a maximum 11 x 17-inch size paper. If the OPS needs to be shown on multiple sheets, a simplified, one page, summary bar chart showing the entire Project shall be provided.

6. The schedule shall have a horizontal time scale based on calendar days and shall identify the Monday of each week.

7. The schedule shall show the precedence relationship for each activity.

1.5 Near Term Schedule (NTS)

A. The Contractor shall develop and refine a detailed Near Term Schedule showing the day to day activities with committed completion dates which must be performed during the upcoming 30-day period. The detailed schedule shall represent the Contractor's best approach to the Work which must be accomplished to maintain progress consistent with the Overall Project Schedule.

B. The Near Term Schedule shall be in the form of Gantt/bar chart and shall include a written narrative description of all activities to be performed and describe corrective action to be taken for items that are behind schedule.

1.6 Updating

A. Show all changes occurring since previous submission of the updated schedule.

B. Indicate progress of each activity and show actual completion dates.

C. The Contractor shall be prepared to provide a narrative report at the [Project Coordination][Progress] Meetings. The report shall include the following:

1. A description of the overall Project status and comparison to the OPS.

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2. Identify activities which are behind schedule and describe corrective action to be taken.

3. A description of changes or revisions to the Project and their effect on the

OPS.

4. A description of the Near Term Schedule of the activities to be completed during the next 30 days. The report shall include a description of all activities requiring participation by the Engineer and/or Owner.

Part 2 Products

(NOT USED)

Part 3 Execution

Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

A. The work under this Section includes submittal to the Engineer of shop drawings, product data and samples required by the various Sections of these Specifications.

B. Submittal Contents: The submittal contents required are specified in each Section.

C. Definitions: Submittals are categorized as follows:

1. Shop Drawings

a. Shop drawings shall include technical data, drawings, diagrams, procedure and methodology, performance curves, schedules, templates, patterns, test reports, calculations, instructions, measurements and similar information as applicable to the specific item for which the shop drawing is prepared.

b. Provide newly-prepared information with graphic information at accurate scale (except as otherwise indicated) with name or preparer (firm name) indicated. The Contract Drawings shall not be reproduced by any method for use as or in lieu of detail shop drawings. Show dimensions and note dimensions that are based on field measurement. Identify materials and products in the work shown. Indicate compliance with standards and special coordination requirements. Do not allow shop drawings to be used in connection with the Work without appropriate final “Action” markings by the Engineer.

c. Drawings shall be presented in a clear and thorough manner. Details shall be identified by reference to sheet and detail, Specification Section, schedule or room numbers shown on the Contract Drawings.

d. Minimum assembly drawings sheet size shall be 11 x 17-inches.

e. Minimum detail sheet size shall be 8-1/2 x 11-inches.

f. Minimum Scale:

i. Assembly Drawings Sheet, Scale: 1-inch = 30 feet.

ii. Detail Sheet, Scale: 1/4-inch = 1 foot.

2. Product Data

a. Product data includes standard published information on materials, products and systems, not specially prepared for this Project, other than the designation of selections from among available choices printed therein.

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b. Collect required data into one submittal for each unit of work or system, and mark each copy to show which choices and options are applicable to the Project. Include manufacturer's standard published recommendations for application and use, compliance with standards, application of labels and seals, notation of field measurements which have been checked and special coordination requirements.

3. Samples

a. Samples include both fabricated and un-fabricated physical examples of materials, products and units of work, both as complete units and as smaller portions of units of work, either for limited visual inspection or, where indicated, for more detailed testing and analysis.

b. Provide units identical with final condition of proposed materials or products for the work. Include “range” samples, not less than three units, where unavoidable variations must be expected, and describe or identify variations between units of each set. Provide full set of optional samples where the Engineer's selection is required. Prepare samples to match the Engineer's sample where indicated. Include information with each sample to show generic description, source or product name and manufacturer, limitations and compliance with standards. Samples are submitted for review and confirmation of color, pattern, texture and “kind” by the Engineer. Engineer will note “test” samples, except as otherwise indicated, for other requirements, which are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor.

4. Miscellaneous submittals related directly to the work (non-administrative) include warranties, maintenance agreements, workmanship bonds, project photographs, survey data and reports, physical work records, statements of applicability, quality testing and certifying reports, copies of industry standards, record drawings, field measurement data, operating and maintenance materials, overrun stock, security/protection/safety keys and similar information, devices and materials applicable to the work but not processed as shop drawings, product data or samples.

1.2 Specific Category Requirements

A. General: Except as otherwise indicated in the individual work sections, comply with general requirements specified herein for each indicated category of submittal.

Submittals shall contain:

1. The date of submittal and the dates of any previous submittals.

2. The Project title.

3. Unless indicated otherwise by the Engineer’s submittal management software, provide numerical submittal numbers, starting with 1.0, 2.0, etc. Revisions to be numbered 1.1, 1.2, etc.

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4. The Names of:

a. Contractor

b. Supplier

c. Manufacturer

5. Identification of the product, with the Specification Section number, permanent equipment tag numbers and applicable Drawing No.

6. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.

7. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the work or materials.

8. Applicable standards, such as ASTM .

9. Notification to the Engineer in writing, at time of submissions, of any deviations on the submittals from requirements of the Contract Documents.

10. Identification of revisions on resubmittals.

12. Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed or affirmatively indicated on submittal, certifying to review of submittal, verification of products, field measurements and field construction criteria and coordination of the information within the submittal with requirements of the work and of Contract Documents.

13. Submittals showing more than the particular item under consideration shall have all but the pertinent description of the item for which review is requested crossed out.

1.3 Routing of Submittals

A. Submittals and routine correspondence shall be routed as follows:

1. Supplier to Contractor (through representative if applicable)

2. Contractor to Engineer

3. Engineer to Contractor and Owner

4. Contractor to Supplier

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Part 2 Products

2.1 Shop Drawings

A. Unless otherwise specifically directed by the Engineer, make all shop drawings accurately to a scale sufficiently large to show all pertinent features of the item and its method of connection to the work.

B. Submit all shop assembly drawings, as a digital image, pdf format, scanned at the original scale.

C. Submit all shop drawings as a digital image, pdf format, scanned at the original scale.

2.2 Manufacturer's Literature

A. Where content of submitted literature from manufacturers includes data not pertinent to this submittal, clearly indicate which portion of the contents is being submitted for the Engineer's review.

2.3 Samples

A. Samples shall illustrate materials, equipment or workmanship and established standards by which completed work is judged.

B. Unless otherwise specifically directed by the Engineer, all samples shall be of the precise article proposed to be furnished.

C. Submit all samples in the quantity which is required to be returned plus one sample which will be retained by the Engineer.

2.4 Colors

A. Unless the precise color and pattern is specifically described in the Contract

Documents, wherever a choice of color or pattern is available in a specified product, submit accurate color charts and pattern charts to the Engineer for review and selection.

B. Unless all available colors and patterns have identical costs and identical wearing capabilities, and are identically suited to the installation, completely describe the relative costs and capabilities of each.

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Part 3 Execution

3.1 Contractor's Coordination of Submittals

A. Prior to submittal for the Engineer's review, the Contractor shall use all means necessary to fully coordinate all material, including the following procedures:

1. Determine and verify all field dimensions and conditions, catalog numbers and similar data.

2. Coordinate as required with all trades and all public agencies involved.

3. Submit a written statement of review and compliance with the requirements of all applicable technical Specifications as well as the requirements of this Section.

4. Clearly indicate in a letter or memorandum on the manufacturer's or fabricator's letterhead, all deviations from the Contract Documents.

B. Each and every shop drawing and data sheet submittal shall bear the Contractor's stamp showing that they have been so checked. Shop drawings submitted to the Engineer without the Contractor's stamp will be returned to the Contractor for conformance with this requirement.

C. The Owner may backcharge the Contractor for costs associated with having to review a particular shop drawing, product data or sample more than two times to receive a “No Exceptions Taken” mark.

D. Grouping of Submittals

1. Unless otherwise specifically permitted by the Engineer, make all submittals in groups containing all associated items.

2. No review will be given to partial submittals of shop drawings for items which interconnect and/or are interdependent. It is the Contractor's responsibility to assemble the shop drawings for all such interconnecting and/or interdependent items, check them and then make one submittal to the Engineer along with Contractor's comments as to compliance, non-compliance or features requiring special attention.

E. Schedule of Submittals

1. Within 30 days of Contract award and prior to any shop drawing submittal, the

Contractor shall submit a schedule showing the estimated date of submittal and the desired approval date for each shop drawing anticipated. A reasonable period shall be scheduled for review and comments. Time lost due to unacceptable submittals shall be the Contractor's responsibility and some time allowance for resubmittal shall be provided. The schedule shall provide for submittal of items which relate to one another to be submitted concurrently.

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3.2 Timing of Submittals

A. Make all submittals far enough in advance of scheduled dates for installation to provide all required time for reviews, for securing necessary approvals, for possible revision and resubmittal, and for placing orders and securing delivery.

B. In scheduling, allow sufficient time for the Engineer's review following the receipt of the submittal.

3.3 Reviewed Shop Drawings

A. Engineer Review

1. Allow a minimum of 30 days for the Engineer's initial processing of each submittal requiring review and response, except allow longer periods where processing must be delayed for coordination with subsequent submittals. The Engineer will advise the Contractor promptly when it is determined that a submittal being processed must be delayed for coordination. Allow a minimum of two weeks for reprocessing each submittal. Advise the Engineer on each submittal as to whether processing time is critical to progress of the work, and therefore the work would be expedited if processing time could be foreshortened.

2. Acceptable submittals without any comments will be marked “No Exceptions Taken”.

3. Submittals containing comments for clarification will be marked “Exceptions Noted”. .

4. Submittals marked “Revise and Resubmit” must be revised to reflect required changes and the initial review procedure repeated.

5. The “Rejected” notation is used to indicate products which are not acceptable.

Upon return of a submittal so marked, the Contractor shall repeat the initial review procedure utilizing acceptable products.

B. No work or products shall be installed without a drawing or submittal bearing the “No Exceptions Taken” notation. The Contractor shall maintain at the job site a complete set of shop drawings bearing the Engineer's stamp.

C. Substitutions: In the event the Contractor obtains the Engineer's approval for the use of products other than those which are listed first in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall, at the Contractor's own expense and using methods approved by the Engineer, make any changes to structures, piping and electrical work that may be necessary to accommodate these products.

D. Use of the “No Exceptions Taken” notation on shop drawings or other submittals is general and shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing products of the proper dimension, size, quality, quantity, materials and all performance characteristics, to efficiently perform the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents. The Engineer's review shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for

01 33 00 - 7 errors of any kind on the shop drawings. Review is intended only to assure conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents. The Contractor is responsible for dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at the job site. The Contractor is also responsible for information that pertains solely to the fabrication processes or to the technique of construction and for the coordination of the work of all trades.

3.4 Resubmission Requirements

A. Shop Drawings

1. Revise initial Drawings as required and resubmit as specified for initial submittal, with the resubmittal number shown.

2. Indicate on Drawings all changes which have been made other than those requested by the Engineer.

B. Project Data and Samples: Resubmit new data and samples as specified for initial submittal, with the resubmittal number shown.

Section 01 57 23

Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control

1.1 Work Included

A. This Section includes the provisions for the installation and the removal of soil erosion protection and sediment control measures in compliance with the requirements of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.

B. The temporary pollution control provisions contained herein shall be coordinated with the permanent erosion control measures, to ensure economical, effective, and continuous erosion control throughout the construction and post- construction period.

C. Any required land disturbance permit(s) shall be obtained and paid for by the Contractor.

1.2 Related Sections

A. Section 31 20 00 – Earth Moving

1.3 Reference Standards

A. State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual, FDEP, latest edition.

B. AASHTO M-288 – Geotextile Specification for Highway Applications

C. Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) Erosion and Sediment Control Manual, latest edition.

1.4 Quality Assurance

A. CONTRACTOR is responsible for and must implement all stormwater controls prior to any site work within the project area. Controls must remain in place until after the completion final site stabilization as defined in NPDES permit.

B. Referenced Standards:

1. State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection NPDES generic permit for stormwater discharge from large and small construction activities, effective date 02/2015.

2. Erosion control standards specified in the FDEP generic permit relating to discharges of storm water from construction activities.

3. Refer to the permit for a complete discussion of the associated requirements.

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C. Comply with applicable requirements of all governing authorities having jurisdiction.

The Specifications and the Plans are not represented as being comprehensive, but rather to convey the intent to provide complete slope and erosion protection with sediment control for both the Owner's and adjacent property. Any additional erosion and sedimentation control measures required by the Contractor's means, methods, techniques and sequence of operation will be installed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. Where provisions of pertinent rules and regulations conflict with these Specifications, the more stringent provisions shall govern.

D. Erosion control measures shall be established before commencing any earth disturbing activities and maintained during the entire duration of construction activities. On-site areas which are subject to severe erosion and off-site areas which are especially vulnerable to damage from erosion and/or sedimentation are to be identified and receive additional erosion protection and sediment control measures.

E. Basic Principles

1. Coordinate the land disturbance activities to fit the topography, soil types and conditions.

2. Minimize the disturbed area and the duration of exposure to erosive elements.

3. Provide temporary or permanent stabilization to disturbed areas immediately after rough grading is complete.

4. Safely convey run off from the site to a stable outlet to prevent flooding and damage to downstream facilities resulting from increased runoff from the site.

5. Retain sediment on site that was generated on site.

6. Minimize encroachment upon watercourses.

F. Implementation

1. The Contractor is solely responsible for the control of erosion within the Project site and the prevention of sedimentation from leaving the Project site or entering waterways.

2. The Contractor shall install temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls which will ensure that runoff from the disturbed area of the Project site shall pass through a filter system before exiting the Project site.

3. The Contractor shall provide temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures to prevent silt and sediment from entering the waterways. Where required by regulatory authorities, the Contractor shall obtain a Land Disturbance Permit that allows encroachments on the 60 foot vegetative buffer in specific areas. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care during land disturbance operations within the 60 foot vegetative buffer to prevent degradation of the stream.

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4. The Contractor shall limit land disturbance activity to those areas shown on the Drawings.

5. The Contractor shall maintain erosion and sedimentation control measures within disturbed areas on the entire site at no additional cost to the Owner until the acceptance of the Project. Maintenance shall include mulching, reseeding, clean out of sediment barriers and sediment ponds, replacement of washed out or undermined rip rap and erosion control materials, to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

6. All fines imposed for improper erosion and sedimentation control shall be paid by the Contractor.

7. The Contractor shall use all means necessary to control dust on and near the work and all off-site borrow areas, in accordance to the FDEP requirements.

The Contractor should thoroughly moisten all surfaces as required to prevent dust from being a nuisance to the public, neighbors and concurrent performance of work on the site.

8. Surface water runoff originating upgrade of exposed area shall be controlled to reduce erosion and sediment migration during the period of exposure.

G. All land-disturbing activities shall be done in accordance with specific regional requirements as to the time of year that clearing can occur on a project due to the presence of endangered or threatened species.

1.5 Submittals

A. Submittals shall be in accordance with Section 01 33 00.

Part 2 Products

2.1 Sediment Control Fence

A. Type A silt fence shall meet the requirements of State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual, FDEP, latest edition.

B. Type C silt fence is a combination of Type A silt fence fabric with woven wire reinforcement. Type C silt fence woven wire reinforcement shall meet the requirements of the State of Florida Erosion and Sediment Control Designer and Reviewer Manual, FDEP, latest edition.

C. Silt Fence Posts: For silt fence without backing, posts shall be hardwood posts that are 2.25” (nominal) x 2.25” (nominal) x 58”. T-type steel posts also may be used. Silt fence with backing shall be installed on painted or galvanized steel TEE or Y-posts with anchor plates, not less than five (5’) feet in length with a minimum weight of 1.3 pounds per foot and a minimum Brinell Hardness of 143. Ensure that steel posts have projections for fastening the fabric.

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D. Fasteners for wood posts shall be wire staples or nails. Wire staples shall be minimum 17 gauge, ¾” width, with ½” leg length. Nails shall be minimum 14 gauge, with ¾” button head, and 1” minimum length.

2.2 Geotextile - Erosion Control

A. Geotextile shall be in accordance with the following criteria:

B. The geotextile fabric shall be inert to commonly encountered chemicals, hydrocarbons, mildew and rot resistant, resistant to ultraviolet light exposure, insect and rodent resistant, and conform to the properties in the following table.

C. The geotextile fabric should meet the requirements of the standard specifications for geotextiles, AASHTO designated M-288, erosion control.

D. The average roll minimum value (weakest principal direction) for strength properties of any individual roll tested from the manufacturing lot or lots of a particular shipment shall be in excess of the average roll minimum value (weakest principal direction) stipulated herein.

Physical Properties Standard Average Roll Minimum Value

(Weakest Principal Direction)

Grab Tensile Strength (lbs.) ASTM D4632 200

Elongation at Failure (%) ASTM D4632 15

Mullen Burst Strength (psi) ASTM D3786 320

Water Flow Rate (gal/min/ft2)

ASTM D4491 60

AOS(095) mm ASTM D4751 0.25

Trapezoid Tear Strength (lbs.) ASTM D4533 50

Permeability – k (cm/sec)

ASTM D4491 0.1

Puncture Resistance (lbs.) ASTM D4833 (modified) 90

2.3 Filter Sock

A. Furnish materials as follows, unless otherwise shown on the plans.

1. Posts. Furnish metal or wooden posts to be installed for anchoring the mulch socks in place.

2. Filter Sock. Furnish sock material that is 100% biodegradable, photodegradable, or recyclable such as burlap, twine, UV photodegradable plastic, polyester, or any other acceptable material.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Preparation

A. Where required, according to construction best management practices, prior to General Stripping of Topsoil and Excavating:

1. Install erosion protection and sediment control measures.

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B. Construct sediment basins and traps where indicated on Drawings during rough grading as grading progresses. If no sediment basin is on site, maintain minimum disturbance area requirements for BMP measures.

3.2 Installation

A. Silt Fence (With And Without Backing)

1. Sediment barriers shall not be used in any flowing stream, creek or river.

2. Sediment barriers shall be installed as shown on the Drawings and as directed by the Engineer.

3. Along stream buffers and other sensitive areas, two rows of Type C silt fence or one row of Type C silt fence backed by hay bales shall be used.

4. Sediment barriers shall be maintained to ensure the depth of impounded sediment is no more than one half of the original height of the barrier or as directed by the Engineer. Torn, damaged, destroyed or washed out barriers shall be repaired, reinforced or replaced with new material and installed as shown on the Drawings and as directed by the Engineer.

5. Sediment Barrier Removal

a. Sediment barrier shall be removed once the disturbed area has been stabilized with a permanent vegetative cover and the sediment barrier is no longer required as directed by the Engineer.

b. Accumulated sediment shall be removed from the barrier and spread over the site.

c. All non-biodegradable parts of the barrier shall be disposed of properly.

d. The disturbed area created by barrier removal shall be permanently stabilized.

3.3 During Construction Period

A. Inspect at least twice every 7 days, at least 72 hours apart, and no more than 24 hours after a rainfall event of one half inch or greater.

B. All erosion and sediment control measures and other protective measures identified in the SWPPP, if required, must be maintained in effective operating condition.

C. The Contractor shall ensure that sedimentation and erosion that occur due to work activities are minimized and contained within the designated project work areas.

Erosion and sedimentation occurring outside the work area will be resolved by and coordinated by Contractor with impacted landowners as required.

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D. Maintain BMPs:

1. Inspect according to the schedule outlined in Item “A” above.

2. Repair or replace damaged or missing items.

E. Do not unnecessarily disturb existing vegetation (grass and trees).

F. Take appropriate measures to minimize materials transported or tracked by construction vehicles onto any roadway.

3.4 Near Completion of Construction

A. Fine grade all remaining earth areas.

B. Remove remaining sediment controls once final stabilization, meeting FL DEP requirements, has been achieved.

Section 01 71 23.13 Construction Layout

A. Construction staking shall include all of the surveying work required to layout the work and control the location of the finished Project. The Contractor shall have the full responsibility for constructing the Project to the correct horizontal and vertical alignment, as shown on the Drawings, as specified, or as ordered by the Engineer.

The Contractor shall assume all costs associated with rectifying work constructed in the wrong location.

B. From the information shown on the Drawings and the information to be provided as indicated under Project Conditions below, the Contractor shall:

1. Be responsible for setting reference points and/or offsets, establishment of baselines, and all other layout, staking, and all other surveying required for the construction of the Project.

2. Safeguard all reference points, stakes, grade marks, horizontal and vertical control points, and shall bear the cost of re-establishing same if disturbed.

3. Stake out the permanent and temporary easements or the limits of construction to ensure that the work is not deviating from the indicated limits.

4. Be responsible for all damage done to reference points, baselines, center lines and temporary bench marks, and shall be responsible for the cost of re-establishment of reference points, baselines, center lines and temporary bench marks as a result of the operations.

C. Baselines shall be defined as the line to which the location of the work is referenced, i.e., edge of pavement, road centerline, property line, right-of-way or survey line.

1.2 Project Conditions

A. The Drawings provide the location and/or coordinates of principal components of the

Project. The alignment of some components of the Project may be indicated in the

Specifications. The Engineer may order changes to the location of some of the components of the Project or provide clarification to questions regarding the correct alignment.

B. The survey points, control points, and baseline to be provided to the Contractor shall be limited to only that information which can be found on the Project site by the

Contractor.

1.3 Quality Assurance

A. The Contractor shall furnish documentation, prepared by a surveyor currently registered in the State in which the Project is located, confirming that staking is being

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Construction Layout

10/25/24 38161-01 done to the horizontal and vertical alignment shown in the Contract Documents. This requires that the Contractor hire, at the Contractor's own expense, a currently registered surveyor, acceptable to the Owner, to provide ongoing construction staking or confirmation of such.

B. Any deviations from the Drawings shall be confirmed by the Engineer prior to construction of that portion of the Project.

C. Construction Surveying Cash Allowance

1. This cash allowance is solely for the use of the Engineer for verification of the

Contractor's reference points, centerlines and work performed and is not to be used by the Contractor to provide cut sheets.

2. The presence of this cash allowance in no way relieves the Contractor of the responsibility of installing reference points, centerlines, temporary bench marks, verifying that the work has been performed accurately, and all other work covered by this Section.

Part 2 Products

Part 3 Execution

Section 02 41 00

Demolition

1.1 Work Included

A. Demolition of items as shown on drawings.

B. Unless otherwise noted, remove all demolition material from the project site and properly dispose of all demolition material at a location selected and provided by the Contractor.

C. As noted, remove and salvage electrical and mechanical equipment and facilities for reuse on this project and/or for delivery to the Owner for Owner’s future use.

D. Final grading and finishing of site.

1.2 Project Description

A. Demolition Plan

1. Prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed salvage, demolition, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, coordination with other work in progress, and a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation. Plan shall be approved by Owner prior to work beginning.

2. General Requirements: Do not begin demolition or deconstruction until authorization is received from the Owner. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations. Store materials that cannot be removed daily in areas specified by the Owner.

1.3 Items to Remain in Place

A. Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Owner. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the Owner. Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated.

B. Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, deconstruction, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload structural elements.

Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition, deconstruction, or removal work.

C. Do not overload pavements to remain.

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D. Existing Construction Limits and Protection: Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

1. Trees: Protect trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition, and which are indicated to be left in place, in accordance with local ordinances. If no local ordinances govern tree protection, provide a minimum 4-foot-high fence. Erect and secure fence a minimum of 5 feet from the trunk of individual trees or follow the outer perimeter of branches or clumps of trees.

Replace any tree designated to remain that is damaged during the work under this contract with like-kind or as approved by the Owner.

2. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition and deconstruction operations. Prior to start of work, utilities serving each area of alteration or removal will be shut off by the Owner and disconnected and sealed by the Contractor.

E. Facilities:

1. Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or connections for electrical and mechanical utilities.

1.4 Availability of Work Areas

A. Areas in which the work is to be accomplished will be available in accordance with the Owner’s schedule:

1.5 Submittals

A. Submit the following to the Owner:

1. Existing Conditions Survey

2. Demolition Plan

1.6 Quality Assurance

A. Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations.

B. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

C. Dust and Debris Control: Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution.

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1.7 Protection

A. Traffic Control Signs

1. Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered in the area of removal work, use traffic barricades with flashing lights. Notify the Owner prior to beginning such work.

1.8 Relocations

A. Perform the removal and reinstallation of relocated items as indicated with workmen skilled in the trades involved. Repair or replace items to be relocated which are damaged by the Contractor with new undamaged items as approved by the Owner.

Part 2 Products

2.1 Fill Material

A. Comply with excavating, backfilling, and compacting procedures for soils used as backfill material to fill voids, depressions or excavations resulting from demolition of structures.

B. Fill material shall match existing beach sands.

Part 3 Execution

3.1 Existing Facilities to Be Removed

A. Structures

1. Remove existing structures including wooden steps, stairs, and foundations indicated to be removed.

B. Remove sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street light bases as indicated.

C. Utilities and Related Equipment

1. General Requirements: Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when authorized in writing by the Owner. Do not begin demolition work until all utility disconnections have been made. Shut off and cap utilities for future use, as indicated.

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D. Concrete Including Sidewalks, Curbs, and Gutters

1. Saw concrete along straight lines to a depth of a minimum 2 inch. Make each cut in walls perpendicular to the face and in alignment with the cut in the opposite face. Break out the remainder of the concrete provided that the broken area is concealed in the finished work, and the remaining concrete is sound. At locations where the broken face cannot be concealed, grind smooth or saw cut entirely through the concrete.

E. Miscellaneous Metal

1. Salvage shop-fabricated items such as access doors and frames, steel gratings, metal ladders, wire mesh partitions, metal railings, metal windows and similar items as whole units.

F. Patching

1. Where removals leave holes and damaged surfaces exposed in the finished work, patch and repair these holes and damaged surfaces to match adjacent finished surfaces, using on-site materials when available. Where new work is to be applied to existing surfaces, perform removals and patching in a manner to produce surfaces suitable for receiving new work. Finished surfaces of patched area shall be flush with the adjacent existing surface and shall match the existing adjacent surface as closely as possible as to texture and finish. For concrete and masonry, completely fill holes and depressions, left as a result of removals in existing masonry walls to remain, with an approved masonry patching material, applied in accordance with the manufacturer's printed instructions.

G. Piping: Disconnect piping at unions, flanges and valves, and fittings as required to reduce the pipe into straight lengths for practical storage. Store salvaged piping according to size and type. If the piping that remains can become pressurized due to upstream valve failure, end caps, blind flanges, or other types of plugs or fittings with a pressure gage and bleed valve shall be attached to the open end of the pipe to ensure positive leak control. Carefully dismantle piping that previously contained gas, gasoline, oil, or other dangerous fluids, with precautions taken to prevent injury to persons and property. Store piping outdoors until all fumes and residues are removed.

Box prefabricated supports, hangers, plates, valves, and specialty items according to size and type. Classify piping not designated for salvage, or not reusable, as scrap metal.

3.2 Cleanup

A. Remove debris and rubbish. Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

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3.3 Disposal of Removed Materials

A. Regulation of Removed Materials: Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other non-salvageable materials resulting from removal operations in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local regulations. Storage of removed materials on the project site is prohibited.

B. Removal from Owner’s Property: Transport waste materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures, except waste soil, from Owner’s property for legal disposal. Dispose of waste soil as directed.

3.4 Reuse of Salvaged Items

A. Recondition salvaged materials and equipment designated for reuse before installation. Replace items damaged during removal and salvage operations or restore them as necessary to usable condition.

Section 03 30 00

Cast In Place Concrete (Concrete Work)

1.1 Extent of the Work

A. The extent of concrete work is shown on the Drawings.

1.2 Quality Assurance

A. Comply with the provisions of the following codes, specifications, and standards, except where more stringent requirements are shown or specified:

1. ACI 301, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings.

2. ACI 302,…