PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

INFRASTRUCTURE SPECIFICATIONS

City of Bradenton │ January 2017

SECTION 9 AND SECTION 10

HAVE BEEN UPDATED.

PLEASE SEE LATEST VERSIONS.

Attachment A

January 2017

DISCLAIMER

Substantial effort has been made to ensure the information contained in these specifications is accurate.

However, Bradenton Public Works and Utilities cannot accept responsibility for any errors or oversights in the use of the material or in the preparation of engineering plans. These specifications are intended for use by professional engineers and architects, or other professionals competent to evaluate the significance and limitations of the contents of these specifications and able to accept responsibility for the application of the material contained herein.

The design professional must recognize that no handbook or code can substitute for experienced engineering judgment. All of the specifications contained herein are under continual review and may be updated, as necessary. Users of these specifications are encouraged to check regularly with the City for information on any updates that are issued to this publication. Furthermore, users are encouraged to submit comments on this document and any suggestions for changes to future editions.

All construction and material standards referenced herein shall meet or exceed the latest revisions of said standards, unless otherwise noted.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................................1-1

1.1 Site Improvement Permits (SIP) ................................................................................................. 1-1

1.1.1 Submittal Process and Requirements ................................................................................ 1-1

1.1.2 Shop Drawings ................................................................................................................... 1-3

1.1.3 Permit Standard of Care .................................................................................................... 1-3

1.1.4 Performance Bonds for Public Utility Work ....................................................................... 1-4

1.1.5 Temporary Hydrant Meter Construction Account ............................................................. 1-4

1.2 Right-of-Way (ROW) Use Permits .............................................................................................. 1-5

1.2.1 Maintenance of Traffic ....................................................................................................... 1-5

1.2.2 Construction and Restoration ............................................................................................ 1-5

1.2.3 SIP and ROW Use Permits .................................................................................................. 1-6

1.3 Tree Removal Permit and Tree Replacement Requirements .................................................... 1-6

1.4 Record Drawing and Inspection Process .................................................................................... 1-6

2 Roadways, Curbing, Sidewalks, and Drainage .......................................................................2-1

2.1 Roadways ................................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.1 SubGrade............................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.2 Base Course ........................................................................................................................ 2-1

2.1.3 Surface Course ................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.4 Utility Work in the Right-of-Way ....................................................................................... 2-2

2.1.5 Pavement Striping, Marking and Signing ........................................................................... 2-6

2.2 Curbing ....................................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.1 Foundations ....................................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.2 Pavement/Curb Joint ......................................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.3 Repair and Replacement .................................................................................................... 2-7

2.3 Sidewalks and Driveways ........................................................................................................... 2-8

2.3.1 Driveways ........................................................................................................................... 2-8

2.3.2 Sidewalks ............................................................................................................................ 2-8

2.4 Roadway Drainage ..................................................................................................................... 2-9

2.4.1 Design Standards ................................................................................................................ 2-9

2.4.2 Material Standards ........................................................................................................... 2-10

2.4.3 Installation ....................................................................................................................... 2-12

3 Stormwater, Site Work, Earthwork and Erosion Control ........................................................3-1

3.1 Stormwater Retention ............................................................................................................... 3-1

3.2 Drainage Easements .................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.3 Site Work and Earthwork ........................................................................................................... 3-1

3.3.1 Tree Protection .................................................................................................................. 3-1

3.3.2 Demolition ......................................................................................................................... 3-3

3.3.3 Site Work ............................................................................................................................ 3-4

3.3.4 Pipe Removal or Abandonment ......................................................................................... 3-4

3.3.5 Sodding .............................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.4 Dewatering ................................................................................................................................. 3-5

3.4.1 Dewatering and Water Removal ........................................................................................ 3-5

3.4.2 Disposal of Excess and Waste Materials ............................................................................ 3-6

3.5 Erosion and Sedimentation Control ........................................................................................... 3-6

4 Water Distribution System ...................................................................................................4-1

4.1 Permitting .................................................................................................................................. 4-1

4.1.1 FDEP Public Water System Permitting ............................................................................... 4-1

4.1.2 SIP Meter Sizing Requirements .......................................................................................... 4-1

4.2 Piping Systems ........................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.2.1 Pipe Material ...................................................................................................................... 4-2

4.2.2 Pipe Installation ................................................................................................................. 4-4

4.3 Valves and Appurtenances......................................................................................................... 4-6

4.3.1 Resilient Seat Gate Valves .................................................................................................. 4-6

4.3.2 Butterfly Valves (Type 300 Series) ..................................................................................... 4-7

4.3.3 Air Release Valves .............................................................................................................. 4-8

4.3.4 Cast Iron, Brass and Ductile Iron Fitting ............................................................................. 4-8

4.3.5 Restraints ........................................................................................................................... 4-8

4.3.6 Tapping Sleeve ................................................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.7 Tapping Saddle ................................................................................................................... 4-9

4.3.8 Locator Wire and Detectable Pipeline Marking Tape ........................................................ 4-9

4.3.9 Valve Boxes ...................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.10 Corporation Stop .............................................................................................................. 4-10

4.3.11 Curb Stop ......................................................................................................................... 4-10

4.3.12 Polyethylene Service Lines ............................................................................................... 4-11

4.3.13 Permanent Curb Location Markers .................................................................................. 4-11

4.3.14 Meter Installation ............................................................................................................ 4-11

4.3.15 Backflow Preventers (BFP) ............................................................................................... 4-12

4.4 Regulatory Testing and Disinfection ........................................................................................ 4-13

4.5 Flushing Devices ....................................................................................................................... 4-13

4.6 Fire Hydrants ............................................................................................................................ 4-13

4.6.1 Spacing Requirements ..................................................................................................... 4-14

4.6.2 Construction Plan Submittal ............................................................................................ 4-14

5 Sanitary Collection System ...................................................................................................5-1

5.1 Permitting .................................................................................................................................. 5-1

5.2 Piping Systems ........................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.1 Pipe Material ...................................................................................................................... 5-1

5.2.2 Pipe Installation ................................................................................................................. 5-3

5.3 Force Mains ................................................................................................................................ 5-6

5.3.1 Piping ................................................................................................................................. 5-6

5.3.2 Air Release Valves .............................................................................................................. 5-6

5.3.3 Force Main Isolation Valve ................................................................................................. 5-7

5.3.4 Force Main Connection to Manhole .................................................................................. 5-7

5.4 Valves, Plugs and Appurtenances .............................................................................................. 5-7

5.4.1 Valves ................................................................................................................................. 5-7

5.4.2 Ductile Iron Joints, Fittings and Retainer Glands ............................................................. 5-13

5.4.3 Underground Detectable Metallic Pipe Warning Tape .................................................... 5-14

5.4.4 Locator Wire and Detectable Marking Tape .................................................................... 5-15

5.4.5 Valve Boxes ...................................................................................................................... 5-15

5.4.6 Grease Interceptors ......................................................................................................... 5-16

5.4.7 Service Connections ......................................................................................................... 5-16

5.4.8 Permanent Curb Location Markers .................................................................................. 5-16

5.5 PreCast Structures.................................................................................................................... 5-17

5.5.1 Manhole Requirements ................................................................................................... 5-17

5.5.2 Manhole Structural Components .................................................................................... 5-17

5.5.3 Grade Rings ...................................................................................................................... 5-20

5.5.4 Jointing PreCast Sections ................................................................................................. 5-20

5.5.5 Pipe Connections to Manholes ........................................................................................ 5-20

5.5.6 Drop Sections ................................................................................................................... 5-20

5.5.7 PreCast Structure Installation .......................................................................................... 5-21

5.5.8 Protective Lining Systems ................................................................................................ 5-22

5.6 Testing Requirements .............................................................................................................. 5-25

6 Lift Stations .........................................................................................................................6-1

6.1 General ....................................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.1 Scope .................................................................................................................................. 6-1

6.1.2 Submittals .......................................................................................................................... 6-1

6.1.3 Operation and Maintenance Manuals ............................................................................... 6-2

6.1.4 Warranty ............................................................................................................................ 6-3

6.1.5 Record Drawings ................................................................................................................ 6-3

6.2 Design Requirements ................................................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.1 Wetwell Design .................................................................................................................. 6-4

6.2.2 Valve Vault ......................................................................................................................... 6-6

6.2.3 Pipe Connections to Wetwell ............................................................................................. 6-6

6.2.4 Protective Lining Systems .................................................................................................. 6-7

6.2.5 Lift Station Valves............................................................................................................... 6-7

6.2.6 Submersible Non-Clog Centrifugal Pump Assemblies ....................................................... 6-8

6.2.7 Electrical Motors ................................................................................................................ 6-9

6.2.8 Pipes, Fittings and Valves ................................................................................................. 6-10

6.2.9 Guide Rail and Lifting System........................................................................................... 6-10

6.2.10 Access Hatch Cover .......................................................................................................... 6-11

6.2.11 Miscellaneous .................................................................................................................. 6-11

6.2.12 Electrical System .............................................................................................................. 6-12

6.2.13 Standby Power Generator System ................................................................................... 6-17

6.2.14 Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS) ..................................................................................... 6-25

6.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 6-27

6.3.1 PreCast Structures ........................................................................................................... 6-27

6.3.2 Wetwell/Manhole Liner Installation ................................................................................ 6-27

6.3.3 Pump Assembly ................................................................................................................ 6-30

6.3.4 Generator Set ................................................................................................................... 6-31

6.4 Lift Station Start Up .................................................................................................................. 6-33

6.5 Manufacturer’s Certifications of Compliance .......................................................................... 6-34

7 Reuse Distribution System ...................................................................................................7-1

7.1 Design Standard ......................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.2 Materials .................................................................................................................................... 7-1

7.3 Water Body Crossings ................................................................................................................ 7-3

7.4 Regulatory Testing and Disinfection .......................................................................................... 7-4

8 Testing And Inspection .........................................................................................................8-1

8.1 Pipeline Inspection ..................................................................................................................... 8-1

8.2 Soil Media Density Testing ......................................................................................................... 8-1

8.3 Potable Water Systems .............................................................................................................. 8-2

8.3.1 Hydrostatic Tests ................................................................................................................ 8-2

8.3.2 Disinfection ........................................................................................................................ 8-5

8.3.3 Test Procedure for Wet Taps ............................................................................................. 8-7

8.3.4 Tracer Wire Continuity Test ............................................................................................... 8-7

8.4 Sanitary Systems ........................................................................................................................ 8-8

8.4.1 PreCast Structures ............................................................................................................. 8-8

8.4.2 Gravity Sewer ..................................................................................................................... 8-8

8.4.3 Force Main Testing ............................................................................................................. 8-9

8.4.4 Video /TV Inspection of Gravity Sewer and Force Main Piping ......................................... 8-9

8.4.5 Deflection Mandrel Testing ............................................................................................. 8-10

8.4.6 Tracer Wire Continuity Test ............................................................................................. 8-10

9 Solid Waste Facilities ...........................................................................................................9-1

9.1 Solid Waste Services and Housekeeping Pads ........................................................................... 9-1

9.2 Solid Waste Truck Turning Radius .............................................................................................. 9-1

9.3 Enclosure Requirements ............................................................................................................ 9-1

9.4 General Considerations .............................................................................................................. 9-2

10 Street Lighting ................................................................................................................... 10-1

10.1 General Requirements ............................................................................................................. 10-1

10.2 Equipment and Materials......................................................................................................... 10-1

10.3 Installation ............................................................................................................................... 10-3

11 Record Drawings ................................................................................................................ 11-1

11.1 General Requirements ............................................................................................................. 11-1

11.2 AutoCAD Requirements for Record Drawings ......................................................................... 11-2

11.3 GPS Requirements for Record Drawings.................................................................................. 11-2

11.4 Streets and Storm Drainage .................................................................................................... 11-3

11.5 Water Distribution System ....................................................................................................... 11-3

11.6 Sanitary Collection Systems ..................................................................................................... 11-4

11.7 Reuse Distribution Systems ..................................................................................................... 11-4

11.8 Street Lights ............................................................................................................................. 11-5

APPENDICES

APPENDIX A Forms

APPENDIX B Elevation Datum for Approved Projects Memo

APPENDIX C Erosion and Sediment Control Manual

APPENDIX D Drawing Detail Index

APPENDIX E Horizontal Directional Drill Guidelines

STANDARD DETAIL INDEX (APPENDIX D)

Roadways, Curbing, Sidewalks, and Drainage

Roadway Section SR-1

Trenching Notes SR-2

Trench Backfill and Compaction SR-3

Green Space Trench Backfill and Compaction SR-4

Pavement Replacement SR-5

Milling and Resurfacing Extents SR-6

Handicap Sign SR-7

Single Handicap Stall SR-8

Double Handicap Stall SR-9

Type D Curb SR-10

Type F Curb SR-11

Drop Curb SR-12

Driveway with Type D Curb SR-13

Driveway with Type F Curb SR-14

Brick Paver Driveway SR-15

Sidewalk SR-16

Traffic Bearing Manhole Ring and Cover SR-17

Curb Inlet and Catch Basin SR-18

Access Cover for Catch Basin SR-19

Grate Inlet Structure SR-20

Manatee Protection Grate SR-21

Conflict Manhole SR-22

Stormwater, Site Work, Earthwork, and Erosion Control

Tree Barricades SI-1

Soil Tracking Prevention Device ER-1

Silt Fence Installation ER-2

Curb and Inlet Grate Erosion Protection ER-3

Water Distribution System

Water Main Separation Chart W-1

Separation Under Existing Utilities W-2

Separation Over Existing Utilities W-3

Concrete Encasement W-4

Pipe Restraint Table W-5

Gate Valve and Valve Box W-6

Butterfly Valve and Valve Box W-7

Tapping Sleeve and Valve W-8

1” Service Connection W-9

Water and Sanitary Service W-10

1” Water Meter Installation W-11

2” Water Meter Installation W-12

Commercial Water Meter Installation W-13

School Water Meter Installation W-14

Master Water Meter Installation W-15

Air Release Valve W-16

Typical Meter and Backflow W-17

Bacteriological Sample Point W-18

Automatic Flushing Device with Air Gap W-19

Automatic Flushing Device without Air Gap W-20

Water Main Abandonment W-21

Water Main Abandonment with Line Stop W-22

Horizontal Directional Drill W-23

Fire Protection

Hydrant Cross Section F-1

Horizontal Fire Line Backflow Preventer F-2

Vertical Fire Line Backflow Preventer F-3

Sanitary Collection System

PreCast Manhole SS-1

Doghouse Manhole SS-2

PreCast Manhole with External Drop SS-3

Manhole Frame and Cover SS-4

Concrete Encasement SS-5

Force Main Connection SS-6

Force Main Air Release Valve SS-7

Deep Service Line Cleanout SS-8

Shallow Service Line Cleanout SS-9

Grease Interceptor S-10

Reuse Distribution System

Reclaim Water Meter with Backflow RW-1

Reclaim Water Meter without Backflow RW-2

Solid Waste Facilities

Dumpster Pad for Front Loading SW-1

Double Dumpster Pad for Front Loading SW-2

Roll Off Dumpster or Compactor Pad SW-3

Food and Beverage Roll Off or Compactor Pad SW-3A

Minimum Turning Radius SW-4

Typical Fencing SW-5

Street Lighting

Street Light Pole E-1

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1 INTRODUCTION

The information enclosed has been compiled from the latest standards for material specifications used by consulting engineers and local agencies. It is our intention that these specifications be used as a guideline for engineers, developers, architects, and contractors to insure uniformity of Public Works and Utilities (PW) construction.

1.1 SITE IMPROVEMENT PERMITS (SIP)

A SIP shall be required by any applicant proposing site work including but not limited to earthwork;

regrading; utility installation or relocation; addition or reduction in impervious area; improving a parcel of vacant land; renovating or rehabilitating existing development; or proposing new development. SIPs cover the following primary categories of work:

Construction of new roads, grading and the associated utilities necessary for approved subdivisions and parcel maps

All commercial site construction (grading, drainage, parking lots, signage, and utilities) including adjoining roadwork and driveways prior to issuance of a building permit

Clearing and grubbing of lots greater than 0.5 acres

Excavating or filling more than 100 cubic yards of earth

Parking lots (both permanent and temporary)

Incident grading, residential structures and miscellaneous residential lot improvements that fall within FEMA Flood Zones A, AE, V or VE as well as activities that exceed the limitations contained in the Land Use Regulations Section 2.2.3.3 and Section 3.4.3.

Predesign conferences with PW staff are available upon request. The permit authorizes on-site construction over private property prior to the issuance of a building permit and may include improvements within a public roadway or right-of-way associated with the on-site construction such as site grading, installation of public utilities, drainage improvements, road improvements including curbs, sidewalks, ground/pavement markings, and related features, and on-site signage.

1.1.1 SUBMITTAL PROCESS AND REQUIREMENTS

Applications for SIPs are available on the City of Bradenton website, www.cityofbradenton.com. Each application must include the supporting documentation necessary to review your project. Questions related to submittal requirements for the project should be directed to the Engineering Section of the

Department of Public Works.

The Engineer of Record (EOR) shall provide a submittal package to the City of Bradenton Department of

Planning and Community Development (City Hall) for processing. Upon receipt of an application, Engineering Section staff will conduct a cursory review of the package. If any item is missing or does not contain adequate detail to review the project; staff will notify you of the deficiency. Incomplete applications will not be processed. Upon determination that an application is complete and sufficient for review, a technical review of the project will be conducted. PW Engineering shall review the plans for conformance to City specifications and standard engineering practices. Comments shall be returned to the

EOR. Subsequent submittals may be sent directly to PW. When the revised plans are returned and the http://www.cityofbradenton.com/

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Engineering Section is satisfied that the work complies with City standards, staff will send an email notifying the EOR the permit is approved and signed construction drawings are ready for pick up.

The first submittal package shall contain two sets of full size construction plans signed and seal by a licensed

Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida and a disc containing all supporting documentation and a pdf of the construction plans. All subsequent submittals shall contain four sets of full size construction plans signed and sealed by a licensed Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida, a response letter to the comments returned to the EOR by Public Works, hard copies of any additional supporting documentation requested by the City, and a disc containing all supporting documentation and a pdf of the construction plans.

The Construction Plans shall include the following:

All City Council approved stipulations or conditions shall be shown on the cover sheet of the construction plans

Infrastructure Ownership and Maintenance shall be shown on the cover sheet of the construction plans for all utilities (water, sanitary sewer, storm water, roadways, lift stations, lighting, ect) including solid waste service

A table on the cover shall identify the roadways as public or private as well as evacuation, arterial, collector or neighborhood streets

Landscape and Irrigation Plans

Boundary Survey

Topographic Survey

Right of Way and Easement Lines clearly identified and marked as existing or proposed

FEMA Floodplain

Finished Floor Elevations

Erosion Control Plan and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

Photometric Plans

Hydrant locations and flow data

Supporting documentation includes but is not limited to:

Engineers Estimate of Probable Cost

Construction Specifications

Geotechnical Report (if applicable)

Permit applications for other agencies (SWFWMD, FDEP, FDOT, Manatee County, US Army Corps, ect)

Drainage Calculation Notebook, basin map and stormwater model (.icp files)

Fixture count and meter sizing

Sewer capacity calculations

Lift Station Calculations

See Appendix A for the Project Check List, Construction Test(s) Report, Water/Force Main Pressure Test

Form, Fixture Count and Meter Sizing Form, and Release and Hold Harmless Agreement for Pavers.

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If the EOR finds that revisions are necessary after an SIP has been issued or closed out, additional permitting fees may apply.

1.1.2 SHOP DRAWINGS

The following specifications indicate the materials and installation of systems approved by the City of

Bradenton. All infrastructure being proposed within the city limits are required to meet these standards.

Shop drawing approval is part of the SIP process. When submitting this information provide PW with electronic copies of the shop drawings if less than 50 pages (all disciplines) or hard copies and a disc with a pdf file(s) if greater than 50 pages. All shop drawings submitted to PW Engineering must be previously reviewed and stamped by the EOR for the project. Shop drawings include but are not limited to water, sewer, drainage, roadway, lift station and electrical products.

1.1.3 PERMIT STANDARD OF CARE

General conditions included in every SIP are as follows:

The permittee shall commence work on the permitted installation within 60 days of permit issuance and all work shall be completed within the number of days indicated on the SIP. If work begins more than 60 days after the issuance of this permit or if the work is suspended or abandoned at any time after work has commenced for a period of 180 days (i.e. no City inspections have been requested or occurred), the SIP will expire and become void unless the permittee requests an extension in writing prior to the permit becoming void. If the permit becomes void, before any work can recommence, a new permit application must be filed.

Prior to any groundbreaking or construction activities, the EOR and Contractor must:

Schedule and participate in a preconstruction meeting with City PW and Building

Department staff

Submit all final permits, letters of exemption, from all permitting agencies (SWFWMD, FDEP, FDOT, County).

The EOR and Contractor must provide any shop drawings for approval prior to installation for any utilities that will be maintained by PW.

Sod all areas within right of way and easements disturbed during construction. Seeding is not permissible.

Trees shall be planted a minimum separation of 10 feet from any utility owned and operated by the City. Trees cannot be planted within utility and drainage easements and right of ways. Tree root barriers are required if a variance is approved for planting within the ROW.

Fencing is not permitted in flowage or drainage easements

The EOR shall be responsible for all permitting, testing, inspections and certification of site improvements.

All testing and inspections of City utilities shall conform to the latest requirements (AWWA, FDOT, FDEP, SWFWMD, Public Works Utility Specifications, etc.)

The EOR shall provide the Public Works and Utilities department with the following items prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued:

Verification of a final inspection of site improvements by Public Works and Utilities.

Record drawings (two complete hard copy sets and one CD with the AutoCad files and pdf of the drawings) prepared in accordance with Public Works and Utilities Standards.

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1.1.4 PERFORMANCE BONDS FOR PUBLIC UTILITY WORK

Before any construction shall take place on facilities that will be dedicated to the City, an approved

Engineer’s Estimate for utility, stormwater, and road improvements must be submitted to and approved by

PW.

Performance bonds for the construction of these facilities (water distribution systems, sanitary collection systems, force mains, lift stations, pump stations, roadways, drainage systems, reclaimed water systems, street lighting, and other related public facilities) shall be based on the approved Engineer’s Estimate of

Probable Cost and are required for all Planned Development Projects as well as any other significant improvements being dedicated to the City being made by a developer/contractor as deemed necessary by the Public Works Director. A performance bond must be on file with the City of Bradenton prior to the commencement of construction.

A project is closed out when:

The final inspection is complete

Utilities and other public facilities are accepted by the City

Record drawings are accepted by the City

Project Close Out letter has been issued by Public Works

When a project is closed out and all of the above criteria are met, the EOR shall send a letter to Public

Works requesting the bond be released. The letter must include the name and address of where to send the bond.

1.1.5 TEMPORARY HYDRANT METER CONSTRUCTION ACCOUNT

The Contractor shall apply to PW using the Temporary Water Service form which will be processed at the Utilities Customer Service office to obtain a temporary hydrant meter construction account.

A Temporary Water Supply Hydrant Meter Assembly will be issued for the account. A deposit will be required for the equipment associated with the assembly.

The meter and appropriate backflow preventer shall be installed, monitored, read and finally removed or re-located by employees of PW only.

The Assembly shall be installed by PW and shall remain in service for no longer than 180 days.

The assembly will be automatically removed by PW after the time limit has expired unless authorization has been obtained from PW for a time extension.

The Assembly’s meter will be read and billed accordingly on a monthly basis, for as long as the

Assembly remains in place.

Individual service meters will not be set in subdivisions until such time that framing construction is complete and approved Backflow Preventers are installed and certified.

When the Contractor returns the meter to Public Works and the meter inspected for damage, Public Works will notify Utility Billing and any applicable deposit will be returned to the

Contractor.

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1.2 RIGHT-OF-WAY (ROW) USE PERMITS

If any infrastructure work is proposed within the dedicated ROW that is not part of a SIP, the contractor shall be responsible for obtaining a ROW Use Permit.

1. Permittees are required to obtain an individual ROW Use permit for each street where work will be performed; blanket ROW Use permit applications are no longer acceptable.

2. The City PW shall be notified a minimum of 48 hours prior to commencement of construction operations. Commencement must begin within 60 days of issue date.

3. All excavators shall call Sunshine 811 (1-800-432-4770) before they dig: whether it’s digging with a shovel, digging with a trencher or using equipment that penetrates the ground. A minimum of two full business days before digging, call Sunshine 811 to request a locate ticket so that

Sunshine 811 members that own or operate underground facilities can locate and mark their underground facilities near the dig site.

4. The Permittee is responsible for protection of all existing utilities and for any damage thereto.

Should any damage to existing utilities occur during the permitted installation, the damaged utility owner must be immediately notified.

5. For work involving directional drilling/boring of utilities, the work must be completed in compliance with the Appendix E Directional Bore Guidelines.

If work or signage is being proposed on or adjacent to a State or County roadway the contractor is responsible for obtaining ROW Use permits from the other public entities and submitting the permit to

City of Bradenton Public Works Engineering prior to commencement of work within the ROW.

1.2.1 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) plans associated with sidewalks, roadway lanes, or full road closures are required with the ROW Use Permit application. The MOT plan shall be completed by an individual who has completed and received certification in the FDOT approved MOT intermediate or higher level course.

1.2.2 CONSTRUCTION AND RESTORATION

All construction and restoration must meet City of Bradenton standards. If the work requires disruption of hardened surfaces (roadways, sidewalk or driveway, ect.), restoration will be as follows:

A. Roadways

1. At their own expense the Contractor shall repair all damage to pavement as a result of work performed in a manner satisfactory to the City. Pavement shall be repaired to match the original surface material thickness and original grade. However, the asphalt concrete thickness shall not be less than 2 inches. The repair shall include preparing the subgrade, placing and compacting the applicable base, priming the limerock base, and placing and maintaining the surface treatment as specified.

2. The length of all repairs shall extend 25 feet in either direction from the pavement cut and the width of all repairs shall extend at least to the center line of the roadway or from curb-to-curb if determined by the City. The edge of the pavement to be left in place shall be cut to a true edge with a saw so as to provide a clean edge to abut the repair. The line of the repair shall

1-6 be reasonably uniform with no unnecessary irregularities. Beyond the utility repair area, the pavement shall be milled to a depth of 1 ½ inches and resurfaced with Type III asphalt.

3. General pavement joints within asphalt or concrete driveways and roadways shall be mechanically sawed butt joints. The edges of asphalt pavement shall be trimmed to straight lines which a roller can follow or form.

B. Sidewalks

At their own expense the Contractor shall replace any sidewalk panels in their entirety (no partial panel replacement), that were removed or damaged as part of the construction, to meet existing grades (no trip hazards) with appropriate expansion joints between existing panels. If the subject panels are located at a roadway intersection, the Contractor shall replace with the appropriate ADA accommodations even if the existing panels are not compliant.

C. Driveways

The Contractor shall replace driveway aprons in their entirety as per City standards.

1.2.3 SIP AND ROW USE PERMITS

If the construction has an approved SIP, no separate ROW Use permit shall be required. The Contractor shall be responsible for adhering to the guidelines listed above as well as any listed within the ROW Use permit application. Although the ROW Use Permit is included in the SIP approval the additional requirement of MOT plans associated with work in the ROW must be submitted by the Contractor to

Public Works for review and approval prior to the Contractor implementing the plan. Any proposed full road closures will require the approval of the Director of Public Works and Utilities and must be submitted 72 hours in advance of the proposed closure.

1.3 TREE REMOVAL PERMIT AND TREE REPLACEMENT REQUIREMENTS

The SIP construction plans include both the civil engineering design site improvement drawings and the landscape and irrigation drawings therefore an additional tree removal permit is not necessary. Per the

City Land Use Regulations, tree removal may have a financial assessment incurred as part of the construction requirements. Tree replacement or relocation shall be in accordance with the City Land Use

Regulations for species, size, and number of replacements required for each tree removal.

1.4 RECORD DRAWING AND INSPECTION PROCESS

The information below outlines the record drawing and inspection process to complete the requirements of the SIP and close out a project with Public Works.

The SIP includes the following language “The (EOR) shall provide the Public Works and Utilities department with the following items prior to a certificate of occupancy being issued: a) Verification of a final inspection of site improvements by Public Works and Utilities; b) Record drawings - two hard copies and one electronic copy in AutoCAD & PDF on a disc prepared in accordance with Public Works and

Utilities Standards.”

The closeout process is twofold; the first step in the process involves the Record Drawing submittal.

Depending on the scope of the project several elements may be described by engineers as record drawings:

FDEP Certification

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City of Bradenton Record Drawings

Drawings submitted to FDEP for certification of water or sanitary systems are not considered Record

Drawings by the City of Bradenton.

FDEP Certification Requirements

1. If the project includes the construction of a distribution and/or collection system for water and/or sanitary sewer, red lines or record drawings must be submitted to FDEP for certification.

a. Typically the engineer submits the forms to be signed by the City and a copy of the drawings that will be submitted to FDEP.

b. FDEP replies back to the EOR and the City with a form letter that the project has been cleared.

c. The plan submittals to obtain FDEP clearance do not meet the requirements for final record drawings to close a project with the City.

2. The City must have FDEP clearance documents prior to final inspection and to provide PW approval for Certificate of Occupancy.

City of Bradenton Requirements

1. A Record Drawing submittal for review includes two hard copies of the complete plan set and a disc with a pdf of the plan set as well as the AutoCAD files.

2. The hard copies must be:

a. Complete sets of the construction drawings (not a partial set of record information on individual sheets)

b. Signed and Sealed or Stamped by the surveyor

c. Signed and Sealed by the EOR

3. When Public Works receives the record drawing submittal, City staff will review the electronic and hard copy versions and typically provide comments on both. After the record drawing review is complete, the EOR may schedule the preliminary inspection walk through discussed in the next section.

4. Comments on the electronic submittal must be addressed within 30 days. Comments on the hard copy submittal must be addressed prior to scheduling the final inspection walk through discussed in the next section.

The second step in the process is the inspection walk through. Typically the inspection requires two walk throughs; one preliminary and one final.

1. Once the record drawings are submitted, the Contractor shall request a preliminary walk through. The walk through should include the contractors representative, the engineer of record, a Public Works engineer, a Public Works construction inspector, and a Planning & Zoning department representative.

2. In addition to the Record Drawing submittal, the EOR must submit a letter certifying the project was constructed to be in substantial compliance with the approved design drawings.

3. City staff will have the hard copy record drawings for the preliminary walk through and shall work with the Contractor to develop a project deficiency list. The project deficiency list will include both public works and planning & zoning items.

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4. When the project deficiency list items have been completed and record drawings resubmitted, the contractor shall request a final inspection. The Public Works construction inspector shall follow up on the project deficiency list items prior to the final inspection request.

5. When all items from the record drawings and project deficiency list have been adequately addressed, Public Works will send a letter to the engineer indicating the City has accepted and closed the project. Note, when the project has been accepted and closed the owner may request return of the performance bond if applicable.

For phased development, the requirements above are applicable to each phase. In the record drawing submittal, information from any adjacencies on the previously completed phases must be included in the current record drawing submittal. While the entire site will not be included in the inspection, adjacencies to ongoing construction and public safety shall be included. If the project deficiency list items in the area that will be publicly accessed are adequately addressed, Public Works and Planning &

Zoning will not have any objection to a Certificate of Occupancy being issued for a specific building or phase of construction.

Before the project permit is closed out by the Engineering Department, a licensed Florida Engineer must submit the following language on the Record Drawings provided to the City: “The potable water, sanitary collection and stormwater systems were constructed in substantial conformance with the approved drawings. Any work in the right of way was completed per applicable City standards.” All required right-of-way and/or easements over water, sanitary sewer and stormwater systems shall be recorded with the City prior to permit close-out or Certificate of Occupancy. A Project Close Out Letter will be issued when the Record Drawing criteria have been met. Any warranties associated with utilities and facilities dedicated to the City will start on the date the letter is issued.

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2 ROADWAYS, CURBING, SIDEWALKS, AND DRAINAGE

2.1 ROADWAYS

Unless otherwise specified herein, all streets, curbing, sidewalks, drainage, marking and signing shall be in accordance with FDOT Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest edition, as revised, and City Standard Drawings contained herein. FDOT Specifications are incorporated herein by reference as though printed in their entirety. Where City Specifications differ from the FDOT documentation, City

Specifications shall take precedence. All new road construction, both public and private, shall be built to minimum City standards.

2.1.1 SUBGRADE

The sub-grade construction shall conform to the elevation and cross-sections on the drawings after it has been compacted to 98% of the maximum density as determined by AASHTO 180 (ASTM D1557) with a minimum depth of 12-inches. Material not compacted thoroughly and to the satisfaction of the PW shall be replaced with suitable material and re-compacted to grade.

All roadwork shall consist of constructing a stabilized roadbed having a minimum LBR of 40. The required

LBR shall be obtained by stabilizing the roadbed stabilization material as specified in Section 914 of…