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SECTION 30 - GENERAL

Item No. Title

30.1 GRADES, SURVEY LINES, AND PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

30.1.1 Grade

30.1.2 Surveys

30.1.3 Preconstruction Conference

30.2 UTILITY COORDINATION

30.2.1 Location of Utilities

30.2.2 Deviations Occasioned by Structures or Utilities

30.2.3 Test Pits

30.3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND CLOSING OF STREETS

30.3.1 General Provisions

30.3.1.1 Description

30.3.1.2 Sections Not Requiring Traffic Maintenance

30.3.1.3 Closing of Streets

30.3.1.4 Detours Over Existing Roads and Streets

30.3.1.5 Beginning Date of Contractor's Responsibility

30.3.2 Specific Requirements

30.3.2.1 Maintenance of Roadway Surfaces

30.3.2.2 Number of Traffic Lanes

30.3.2.3 Crossing and Intersections

30.3.2.4 Access for Residences and Businesses

30.3.2.5 Protection of the Work from Injury by Traffic

30.3.3 Traffic Control

30.3.3.1 Standards

30.3.3.2 Traffic Control Devices, Warning Devices and Barriers

30.3.4 Commercial Materials for Driveway Maintenance

30.3.4.1 Locations of Use

30.3.4.2 Materials

30.3.4.3 Construction Methods

30.3.5 Off-Duty Enforcement Officer

30.3.6 Compensation

30.3.6.1 Maintenance of Traffic (General Work)

30.4 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

30.4.1 Protection of Utility Structures

30.4.2 Open Excavation

30.4.3 Protection of Trees and Shrubs

30.4.4 Protection of Lawn Areas

30.4.5 Restoration of Fences

30.4.6 Protection Against Siltation and Bank Erosion

Item No. Title

30.5 ACCESS

30.5.1 Access Rights

30.5.2 Access to the Public Services

30.6 PUBLIC NUISANCE

30.7 CONSTRUCTION HOURS

30.8 CONSTRUCTION IN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

30.8.1 Construction in Easements

30.8.2 Construction in Florida Department of Transportation Right-Of-Way

30.8.3 Construction in City of St. Cloud Right-Of-Way

30.8.4 Construction in Osceola County Right-Of-Way

30.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK DUE TO WEATHER

30.10 USE OF CHEMICALS

30.11 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND FORCES

30.12 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

30.13 CLEANING

30.13.1 During Construction

30.13.2 Final Cleaning

30.14 SALVAGE

30.15 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES

30.16 PERMITS

30.17 UNAVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS

GENERAL

30.1 GRADES, SURVEY LINES, AND PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

30.1.1 GRADE

All work shall be constructed in accordance with the lines and grades shown on the PLANS. The full responsibility for keeping alignment and grade shall rest upon the

CONTRACTOR.

Bench marks and base line controlling points shall be established prior to beginning work. Reference marks for lines and grades as the work progresses will be located to cause as little inconvenience to the prosecution of the work as possible. The CONTRACTOR shall so place excavation and other materials as to cause no inconvenience in the use of the reference marks provided. The CONTRACTOR shall remove any obstructions placed contrary to this provision within 48 hours of notification.

30.1.2 SURVEYS

The CONTRACTOR shall furnish and maintain, at his own expense, stakes and other such materials, and give such assistance, including qualified helpers, for setting reference marks to the satisfaction of the CITY and the CITY ENGINEER or designee.

The CONTRACTOR shall check such reference marks by such means as he may deem necessary and, before using this, shall call the CITY'S attention to any inaccuracies.

The CONTRACTOR shall, at his own expense, establish all working or construction lines and grades as required from the reference marks, and shall be solely responsible for the accuracy thereof. The CONTRACTOR shall, however, be subject to the check and review of the CITY ENGINEER or designee.

30.1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A.) A Preconstruction Conference shall be held with the successful contractor and all available subcontractors prior to the start of construction at which time all shall be apprised of their responsibilities and obligations regarding the labor standards provisions contained in the Contract Documents. The Conference will also include the water, gas, cable, electric, and telephone utility representatives as necessary to discuss the protection and location of the various utilities.

B.) A Preconstruction Inspection of all reference monuments, storm sewers, and other pertinent structures shall be made by representatives from the CONTRACTOR and from the OWNER and/or the PROJECT ENGINEER. All necessary labor and equipment for this inspection shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR and shall be considered as part of the Contract. Detailed records of the inspection shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

30.2 UTILITY COORDINATION

30.2.1 LOCATION OF UTILITIES

Prior to proceeding with trench excavation the CONTRACTOR shall contact all utility companies in the area to aid in locating their underground services. It shall be the CONTRACTOR'S responsibility to contact utility companies at least three (3) normal working days before starting construction. Once utility locations have been marked, the CONTRACTOR shall proceed with caution in the excavation and preparation of the trench so that the exact location of underground utilities may be determined.

The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable precautions against damage to existing utilities. However, in the event of a break in an existing water main, gas main, sewer or underground cable, the CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify the responsible official of the organization operating the interrupted utility. The CONTRACTOR shall lend all possible assistance in restoring services and shall assume all cost, charges, or claims connected with the interruption and repair of such services.

The OWNER shall not be responsible for utility information provided by private utility companies or others not under the direct supervision of the OWNER.

30.2.2 DEVIATIONS OCCASIONED BY STRUCTURES OR UTILITIES

Wherever obstructions are encountered during the progress of the work and interfere to such an extent that an alteration in the PLANS is required, the CITY shall have the authority to order a deviation from the line and grade or arrange with the owners of the structures for the removal, relocation or reconstruction of the obstructions. Where gas, water, telephone, electrical, hot water, steam or other existing utilities are an impediment to the vertical or horizontal alignment of the proposed pipe line, the CITY shall order a change in grade or alignment or shall direct the CONTRACTOR to arrange with the owners of the utilities for their removal. If a change in line or grade of a gravity sewer is necessary, the CITY will require the addition of any manholes needed to maintain the integrity of the sewer system.

30.2.3 TEST PITS

Test pits for the purpose of locating underground pipeline, utilities, or structures in advance of the construction shall be excavated and backfilled by the CONTRACTOR.

Test pits shall be backfilled immediately after their purpose has been satisfied and maintained in a manner satisfactory to the CITY. The costs for such test pits shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR.

30.3 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC AND CLOSING OF STREETS*

30.3.1 GENERAL PROVISIONS

30.3.1.1 DESCRIPTION

The work specified in this section consists of maintaining traffic within the limits of the project for the duration of the construction period, including any temporary suspensions of the work. It shall include the construction and maintenance of any necessary detour facilities; the providing of necessary facilities for access to residences, businesses, etc., along the project; the furnishing, installing and maintaining of traffic control and safety devices during construction, the control of dust, and any other special requirements for safe and expeditious movement of traffic as may be called for on the plans. The term, Maintenance of Traffic, as used herein, shall include all of such facilities, devices and operations as required for the safety and convenience of the public as well as for minimizing public nuisance; all as specified in this section.

30.3.1.2 SECTIONS NOT REQUIRING TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE

In general, the contractor will not be required to maintain traffic over those portions of the project where no work is to be accomplished or where construction operations will not affect existing roads. The contractor, however, shall not obstruct nor create a hazard to any traffic during the prosecution of the work and shall be responsible for repair of any damage to existing pavement or facilities caused by their operations.

30.3.1.3 CLOSING OF STREETS

Prior to closing of any streets the CONTRACTOR shall notify and obtain the written approval of responsible authorities and a duly authorized representative of the CITY.

Unless permission to close a street is received in writing from the proper authority having jurisdiction, all excavated material shall be placed so that vehicular and pedestrian traffic may be maintained at all times. If the CONTRACTOR'S operations cause traffic hazards, he shall repair the road surface, provide temporary ways, erect wheel guards or fences, or take other measures for safety satisfactory to the CITY.

30.3.1.4 DETOURS OVER EXISTING ROADS AND STREETS

When traffic is specified to be detoured by the CITY over roads or streets outside the project area, the contractor will not be required to maintain such roads or streets, and all signs, including those at the intersections with the project, will be placed by the CITY.

30.3.1.5 BEGINNING DATE OF CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY

The CONTRACTOR'S responsibility for maintenance of traffic shall begin on the day they start work on the project or on the first day contract time is charged, whichever is earlier.

30.3.2 SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS

30.3.2.1 MAINTENANCE OF ROADWAY SURFACES

All lanes that are being used for the maintenance of traffic, including those on detours and temporary facilities, shall be adequately maintained, with a substantial surface under all weather conditions. The lanes shall be kept reasonably free of dust and when necessary to accomplish this, they shall be sprinkled with water, or some other dust palliative shall be applied. The lanes on which traffic is to be maintained shall be constructed of materials compatible to the local conditions. The lanes shall be provided with the drainage facilities necessary to maintain an adequately substantial, relatively smooth riding surface under all weather conditions.

30.3.2.2 NUMBER OF TRAFFIC LANES

Except as otherwise specified herein, on the plans, or in the special provisions, the CONTRACTOR shall maintain one lane of traffic in each direction. Two lanes of traffic in each direction shall be maintained at existing four (or more) lane cross roads, where necessary to avoid undue traffic congestion. Unless otherwise specified, the effective width of each lane used for maintenance of traffic shall be at least as wide as the traffic lanes existing in the area prior to commencement of construction. Traffic control and warning devices shall not encroach on lanes used for maintenance of traffic.

The CONTRACTOR may be allowed to restrict traffic to one-way operation for short periods of time provided that adequate means of traffic control are affected and traffic is not unreasonably delayed.

30.3.2.3 CROSSINGS AND INTERSECTIONS

Adequate accommodations for intersecting and crossing traffic shall be provided and maintained and, except where specific permission is given, no road or street crossing the project shall be blocked or unduly restricted.

30.3.2.4 ACCESS FOR RESIDENCES AND BUSINESSES

The CONTRACTOR shall not isolate residences and places of business. Access shall be provided to all residences and all places of business whenever construction interferes with the existing means of access.

30.3.2.5 PROTECTION OF THE WORK FROM INJURY BY TRAFFIC

Where traffic would be injurious to a base, surface course or structure, constructed as a part of the work, all traffic shall be maintained outside the limits of such areas until the potential for injury no longer exists.

30.3.3 TRAFFIC CONTROL

30.3.3.1 STANDARDS

Part IV of the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) shall govern traffic control for street and highway construction and shall set forth the basic principles and prescribes minimum standards to be followed in the design, application, installation, maintenance and removal of all traffic control devices and all warning devices and barriers which are necessary to protect the public and workmen from hazards within the project limits. The standards established in the aforementioned manual constitute the minimum requirements for normal conditions, and additional traffic control devices, warning devices, barriers or other safety devices will be required where unusual, complex or particularly hazardous conditions exist.

Temporary center lines, lane lines and edge lines will be required in accordance with Section 60-1 of the MUTCD with the following exceptions and additions:

A) Edge lines will also be required on all detours, where vehicle paths are altered from normal operations, on lanes that are narrowed for any reason and at locations adjacent to a paved shoulder.

B) Temporary striping shall be accomplished with tape or paint. Painted lines will not be allowed, if they will ultimately be in conflict with the next phase of traffic maintenance.

C) The temporary or permanent striping shall be applied by the end of each day's operation.

D) Temporary edge lines, center lines and lane lines, paint or tape, shall be six inches in width.

The quantity to be paid for shall be the length of material, paint or tape, placed as follows:

A) The net length in miles of solid pavement marking authorized and acceptably applied. Where STOP BARS are necessary, the quantity to be paid shall be converted to equivalent length of solid line six inches wide.

B) The total traversed distance in gross miles of skip pavement marking. The length of actual applied line will depend on the skip ratio of the material used.

30.3.3.2 TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, WARNING DEVICES AND BARRIERS

Installation: The responsibility for installation and maintenance of adequate traffic control devices, warning devices and barriers for the protection of the traveling public and workers, as well as to safe-guard the work area in general shall rest with the CONTRACTOR. The required traffic control devices, warning devices and barriers shall be erected by the CONTRACTOR prior to creation of any hazardous condition and in conjunction with any necessary re-routing of traffic. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately remove, turn or cover any devices or barriers which do not apply to existing conditions.

The CONTRACTOR shall make the PROJECT ENGINEER aware of any scheduled operation which will affect traffic patterns or safety, sufficiently in advance of commencing such operation to permit his review of the plan for installation of traffic control devices, warning devices or barriers proposed by the CONTRACTOR.

The CONTRACTOR shall assign one of their employees the responsibility of maintaining the position and condition of all traffic control devices, warning devices and barriers throughout the duration of the contract. The PROJECT ENGINEER shall be kept advised at all times as to the identification and means of contacting this employee on a 24-hour basis.

Furnishing of Devices and Barriers: All traffic control devices (including signs), warning devices and barriers shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR.

Maintenance of Devices and Barriers: Traffic control devices, warning devices, and barriers shall be kept in the correct position, properly directed, clearly visible and clean, at all times. Damaged, defaced or dirty devices or barriers shall immediately be repaired, replaced or cleaned as directed.

Variable Message Sign: The number of satisfactory variable message signs actually in place on the project, as authorized by the PROJECT ENGINEER on any calendar day or portion thereof within the original contract time including any extensions which may be granted, shall be paid for at the contract unit price for variable message signs. Each variable message sign shall have a matrix of electrostatic elements, a portable, plug-in keyboard and a power generator system. Each variable message sign shall be permanently mounted on a towable trailer. This item will remain the property of the CONTRACTOR upon completion of the project.

Payment will be made only for variable message signs that either have been certified or one for which a temporary permit has been issued by the CITY. In either case, the variable message signs must have been properly maintained since certification. Such price and payment shall constitute full compensation for furnishing, installing, operating, relocating, maintaining and removing variable message signs.

Flag Person: The CONTRACTOR shall provide a competent flag person to direct traffic where one-way operation in a single lane is in effect and in other situations as may be required by the standards.

Existing Pavement Markings: Where a detour changes the lane use or where normal vehicle paths are altered during construction, all existing pavement markings that will be in conflict with the adjusted vehicle paths shall be removed. Over painting will not be allowed. The removal may be accomplished by any method that will not materially damage the surface texture of the pavement and which will eliminate the previous marking pattern regardless of weather and light conditions.

The PROJECT ENGINEER may order painting of cement or concrete or overlaying of asphaltic concrete pavement to prevent longitudinal joints from appearing to be pavement markings.

The PROJECT ENGINEER may waive these requirements for detours which will be in use less than 12 hours.

No Waiver of Liability: The CONTRACTOR shall conduct their operations in such a manner that no undue hazard will result due to the requirements of this article, and the procedures and policies described therein shall in no way act as a waiver of any of the terms of the liability of the CONTRACTOR or their surety.

30.3.4 COMMERCIAL MATERIALS FOR DRIVEWAY MAINTENANCE

30.3.4.1 LOCATIONS OF USE

The CONTRACTOR will be required to place commercial base material in any driveways affected by the project where considered necessary by the PROJECT ENGINEER, to provide safe, stable and reasonable access to residences and businesses.

30.3.4.2 MATERIALS

The materials to be used for driveway maintenance shall be limerock, slag, stone or oyster shell. The grade and quality of the material shall be that offered for commercial supply in the area. Commercial materials used in locations which have inadequate drainage or are prone to be wet, shall be of a stable character, unaffected by wet conditions. Cost of commercial material to be included in A102-1.

30.3.4.3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS

The material shall be placed in the driveway as directed by the PROJECT ENGINEER.

The material shall be leveled, manipulated, compacted and maintained, to the extent appropriate for the intended use of the particular driveway.

As permanent driveway construction is accomplished at a particular location, previously placed commercial materials which are suitable for reuse may be salvaged and reused on other driveways as directed.

30.3.5 OFF-DUTY LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH A MARKED LAW

ENFORCEMENT VEHICLE

If an off-duty law enforcement officer is required, reference will be made in Section 20 – Special Conditions.

Payment for the off-duty law enforcement officer will be at the contract unit price per man hour for the actual number of hours of service (in 8-hour increments). Such price and payment shall constitute full compensation for the services of the off - duty law enforcement officer, including marked law enforcement vehicle and all incidental costs such as insurance, scheduling, etc.

30.3.6 COMPENSATION

30.3.6.1 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (GENERAL WORK)

When an item of Maintenance of Traffic is included in the proposal, the contract lump sum price and payment for such item shall be full compensation for all work and costs specified under this section except as may be specifically covered for payment under other items.

When such item is included in the proposal, payment will be made under:

Item No. A102-1 Maintenance of Traffic LS Item No. A102-2-1 Special Detour (Detour 1) LS Item No. A102-2-2 Special Detour (Detour 2) LS Item No. A102-10 Off-Duty Law Enforcement Officer MN Item No. A102-72 Concrete Barrier (Temporary) LF Item No. A102-74-1 Barricade (Temporary), Types I, ED II, VP, & Drum Item No. A102-74-2 Barricade (Temporary), Type III ED Item No. A102-75 Construction Signs (Temporary Post ED Mounted) Item No. A102-76 Flashing Arrow Board (Temporary) ED Item No. A102-77 High Intensity Flashing Lights ED (Temporary), Type B Item No. A102-78 Reflective Pavement Marker EA (Temporary)

Item No. A102-83 Relocate Temporary Concrete LF Barrier Item No. A102-91-1 Removable Pavement Marking (Skip) LF Item No. A102-91-2 Removable Pavement Marking (Solid) LF Item No. A102-92-3 Temporary Pavement Marking (Skip) GM Item No. A102-92-4 Temporary Pavement Marking (Solid) NM Item No. A102-92-5 Temporary Pavement Marking (Other) SF Item No. A102-99 Variable Message Sign (Temporary) ED

* MINIMUM STANDARDS PER FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF

TRANSPORTATION F.D.O.T.) STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROAD

AND BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION - SECTION A102-1.

30.4 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC AND PROPERTY

The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for adhering to the rules and regulations of OSHA and appropriate authorities regarding safety provisions.

30.4.1 PROTECTION OF UTILITY STRUCTURES

A.) Temporary support, adequate protection and maintenance of all underground and surface utility structures including drains, sewers, manholes, hydrants, valves, valve covers, and miscellaneous other utility structures encountered in the progress of the work shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR at his expense. Any such structures which may have been disturbed shall be restored upon completion of the work. Temporary support for power poles shall be performed by the Electrical Utilities Division. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make arrangements with the Electric Utilities Division for this service.

B.) All existing utility systems which conflict with the construction of the work herein shall be relocated or temporarily removed and replaced as required. Such relocating or temporary removal and replacement shall be accomplished at the expense of the CITY, and the work shall be done by the utility unless the utility approves, in writing, that the work may be done by the CONTRACTOR.

C.) The CONTRACTOR shall make all necessary applications and arrangements and pay all fees and charges for electrical energy for power and light required for the construction of this Contract during its entire progress. He shall provide and pay for all temporary wiring, switches, connections, and meters.

30.4.2 OPEN EXCAVATION

All open excavations shall be adequately safeguarded by providing temporary barricades, caution signs, lights and other means to prevent accidents to persons and damage to property. The CONTRACTOR shall, at his own expense, provide suitable and safe bridges with hand railings and other crossings for accommodating travel by pedestrians and workmen. Bridges provided for access to private property during construction shall be removed when no longer required. The length of open trench will be controlled by the particular surrounding conditions, but shall be limited to 300 feet unless otherwise approved by the CITY. If the excavation becomes a hazard, or if it excessively restricts traffic at any point, the CITY may require special construction fencing, prohibiting excavated material in trench, the street and requiring that the trench shall not remain open overnight. The CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions necessary to prevent injury to the public due to open trenches. All trenches, excavated material, equipment or other obstacles which could be dangerous to the public shall be well lighted at night.

30.4.3 PROTECTION OF TREES AND SHRUBS

All trees and shrubs not shown to be removed on the PLANS shall be protected by the CONTRACTOR at his expense. No excavated materials shall be placed so as to injure such trees or shrubs. Trees or shrubs destroyed by negligence of the CONTRACTOR or his employees shall be replaced by him with new stock of similar size and age, or as mitigated with the Director of Parks and Recreation or his designee, at the sole expense of the CONTRACTOR.

30.4.4 PROTECTION OF LAWN AREAS

Lawn areas shall be left in equal or better condition as before starting of the work.

Where sod is to be removed it shall be carefully restored with new sod of the same type.

30.4.5 RESTORATION OF FENCES

Any fence, or part thereof, that is damaged or removed during the course of the work shall be replaced or repaired by the CONTRACTOR and shall be left in as good a condition as before the starting of the work. The manner in which the fence is repaired or replaced and the materials used shall be subject to the approval of the CITY.

30.4.6 PROTECTION AGAINST SILTATION AND BANK EROSION

The CONTRACTOR shall arrange his operations to minimize siltation and bank erosion on construction sites and on existing or proposed water courses and drainage ditches.

The CONTRACTOR, at his own expense, shall remove any siltation deposits and restore the area to original grade.

30.5 ACCESS

30.5.1 ACCESS RIGHTS

A.) The CONTRACTOR agrees that a representative of the CITY of St. Cloud, Florida, will have access to the work wherever it is in preparation or progress and that the CONTRACTOR will provide facilities for such access and inspection.

B.) The CONTRACTOR agrees that any authorized CITY of St. Cloud representative shall have access to any books, documents, papers, and records of the CONTRACTOR which are pertinent to the project for the purpose of making audit, examination, excerpts, and transcriptions thereof.

30.5.2 ACCESS TO THE PUBLIC SERVICES

Neither the materials excavated nor the materials or equipment used in the construction of the work shall be so placed as to prevent free access to public services. All excavated material shall be piled in a manner that will not endanger the work and that will avoid obstructing streets, sidewalks and driveways. Excavated material suitable for backfilling shall be stockpiled separately on the site. No material shall be placed closer than 2'0" from the edge of an excavation. Fire hydrants under pressure, valve pit covers, valve boxes, curb stop boxes, or other utility controls shall be left unobstructed and accessible until the work is completed. Gutters shall be kept clear or other satisfactory provisions made for street drainage. Natural water courses shall not be obstructed or polluted. Surplus material and excavated material unsuitable for backfilling shall be transported and disposed of off the site in disposal areas obtained by the

CONTRACTOR.

30.6 PUBLIC NUISANCE

The CONTRACTOR shall not create a public nuisance including but not limited to encroachment on adjacent lands, flooding of adjacent lands, or excessive noise or dust.

The CONTRACTOR shall eliminate noise to as great an extent as practicable at all times.

30.7 CONSTRUCTION HOURS

No work shall be done between the hours of 7:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m., or on Saturdays and Sundays unless the proper and efficient prosecution of the work requires operations during the night or weekend and/or without prior written approval from the OWNER and any other agency having jurisdiction. Written notification for doing the work shall be provided to the CITY a minimum of 24 hours before starting such items of the work.

Water and reclaimed water main tie-ins and/or wet taps shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Work in public streets shall be performed between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

No work shall be performed on CITY recognized holidays.

30.8 CONSTRUCTION IN EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

30.8.1 CONSTRUCTION IN EASEMENTS

In easements across private property, the CONTRACTOR shall confine all operations within the easement area and shall be responsible and liable for all damage outside of the easement area. Trees, fences, shrubbery or other type of surface improvements located in easements will require protection during construction. Precautions shall be taken by adequate sheeting or other approved method to prevent any cave-in or subsidence beyond the easement limits or damage to improvements within the easement. In general, the easement area is intended to provide reasonable access and working area for efficient operation by the CONTRACTOR. Where easement space for efficient operation is not provided, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for organizing his operations to perform within the restrictions shown on the PLANS.

30.8.2 CONSTRUCTION IN FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

RIGHT-OF-WAY

The CONTRACTOR shall strictly adhere to the requirements of the Florida Department of Transportation where construction work is in a right-of-way under the jurisdiction of the State of Florida, and shall take care to avoid any unreasonable traffic conflicts due to the work in road right-of-way.

30.8.3 CONSTRUCTION IN CITY OF ST. CLOUD RIGHT-OF-WAY

Work shall be governed by the CITY of St. Cloud Right-of-Way Utilization Regulations as amended.

30.8.4 CONSTRUCTION IN OSCEOLA COUNTY RIGHT-OF-WAY

Work shall be governed by the Osceola County Right-Of-Way Regulations as amended.

30.9 SUSPENSION OF WORK DUE TO WEATHER

During inclement weather, all work which might be damaged or rendered inferior by such weather conditions shall be suspended. During suspension of the work from any cause, the work shall be suitably covered and protected so as to preserve it from injury by the weather or otherwise.

30.10 USE OF CHEMICALS

All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant, or of other classification, must show approval of either United States Environmental Protection Agency or United States Department of Agriculture. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in strict conformance with label instructions.

30.11 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND FORCES

During construction progress, it may be necessary for other CONTRACTORS and persons employed by the CITY to work in or about the site. The CITY reserves the right to put such other CONTRACTORS to work and to afford such access to the construction site and at such times as the CITY deems proper. The CONTRACTOR shall not impede or interfere with the work of such other CONTRACTORS and shall cooperate with the other CONTRACTOR(s) for proper prosecution of the work.

30.12 SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION

The CONTRACTOR shall make such subsurface explorations as he believes necessary to perform the work.

30.13 CLEANING

30.13.1 DURING CONSTRUCTION

During construction the CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, keep the construction site and adjacent premises as free from material, debris and rubbish as is practicable and shall remove the same from any portion of the site if, in the opinion of a duly authorized representative of the CITY, such material, debris, or rubbish constitutes a nuisance or is objectionable. Said removal shall be completed within 72 hours of written notification from the CITY.

30.13.2 FINAL CLEANING

At the conclusion of the work, all tools, temporary structures and materials belonging to the CONTRACTOR shall be taken away. The CONTRACTOR shall remove and dispose of all water, dirt, rubbish or any other foreign substances. Final cleaning shall be completed within ten (10) working days after conclusion of construction.

30.14 SALVAGE

Any existing CITY owned equipment or material including but not limited to valves, pipes, fittings, couplings, etc., which is removed or replaced as a result of construction may be designated as salvage by the CITY, and if so, shall be carefully excavated if necessary and delivered to the CITY at a location within the CITY.

30.15 SHOP DRAWINGS AND SAMPLES

If requested by the CITY, prior to construction the CONTRACTOR shall submit three (3) copies of the shop drawings, signed by the ENGINEER OF RECORD, to the CITY. The data shown on the shop drawings shall be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria, materials of construction and the like to enable review of the information as required.

The CONTRACTOR shall, if requested by the CITY, furnish certificates, affidavits of compliance, test reports, or samples for check analysis for any of the materials specified in this ARTICLE.

30.16 PERMITS

A.) The OWNER will obtain permits which relate to the completed facilities.

B.) The CONTRACTOR shall obtain permits which relate to construction procedures and occupational licenses.

All necessary permits or licenses required from the State, County or CITY in connection with construction procedures shall be obtained by and at the expense of the CONTRACTOR. The construction shall be performed by the CONTRACTOR in full accordance with any and all requirements of Federal, State, County, and CITY governing agencies.

30.17 UNAVAILABILITY OF MATERIALS

A.) Bids must be based on use of the materials specified, subject to the provisions of any addenda issued. If the CONTRACTOR is unable to furnish or use any of the materials or equipment specified because of any order by a governmental agency limiting the manufacture or use, or because of the supply situation in the general market for such material or equipment, the CONTRACTOR shall offer substitutes therefore. The substitutes shall be suitable for the purpose, considering the factors of quality, serviceability, appearance, and maintenance.

No substitute shall be used until it has been approved, in writing, by the

PROJECT ENGINEER.

B.) No consideration will be given to the use of substitutes on account of market conditions unless the CONTRACTOR demonstrates that, for the item in question, he placed his order and submitted shop drawings without delay, that he has shown due diligence in attempting to locate the items as specified, and that the unavailability is due to market conditions in general throughout the particular industry.

C.) If substitutes are used in the work, the compensation to be paid to the

CONTRACTOR shall be subject to review and adjustment. As a general principle, if the PROJECT ENGINEER shall determine that the substitute will be less satisfactory, the CONTRACTOR shall allow a credit to the OWNER; only under unusual circumstances shall there be an increase in compensation to the CONTRACTOR on account of substitution. The basis upon which the amount of price and adjustments will be founded shall be the cost of the appropriate items at the time the bids were opened.