Technical_Specifications.pdf

TECHNICAL

SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

FOR

POTABLE WATER LOOPING

PROJECT

CIP #88096

Sarasota County

Capital Projects 1001 Sarasota Center Boulevard

Sarasota FL 34240

OCTOBER 2025

Blake Peters, PE Florida Professional Engineer No. 64429 McKim & Creed, Inc.

551 North Cattlemen Road Suite 106 Sarasota FL 34232

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

POTABLE WATER LOOPING PROJECT

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01005 General Requirements 01010 Summary of Work 01015 Control of Work 01050 Field Engineering and Survey 01070 Codes, References and Abbreviations 01200 Measurement and Payment 01210 Project Meetings 01300 Submittals 01301 Schedule of Values 01310 Construction Schedules 01380 Construction Photographs 01390 Color Digital Video Construction Records 01400 Quality Control 01410 Testing and Testing Laboratory Services 01500 Temporary Facilities and Controls 01505 Mobilization 01550 Maintenance of Traffic 01600 Stormwater Management for Construction Activities 01610 Material and Equipment 01666 Testing Piping Systems 01700 Project Closeout 01720 Project Record Documents 01900 Permits

DIVISION 2 – SITE WORK

02064 Modifications to Existing Structures, Piping and Equipment 02110 Site Clearing 02140 Temporary Dewatering 02221 Trenching, Bedding and Backfill for Pipe 02260 Finish Grading 02276 Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control 02480 Landscaping 02485 Seeding and Sodding 02513 Asphalt Concrete Paving 02575 Pavement Repair and Restoration 02615 Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings 02616 Disinfecting Potable Water Pipelines 02618 Pipeline Cleaning 02619 Horizontal Directional Drilling 02620 Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe and Fittings 02622 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings 02640 Valves and Appurtenances 02661 Pressure Testing of Piping

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DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

03100 Concrete 03200 Concrete Reinforcement 03300 Cast in Place Concrete 03350 Concrete Finishes

This specification includes by reference the Sarasota County Utility Manual approved November 16, 2023.

SECTION 01005 ~ GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 01005 Page 1 of 3

PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The Contractor performing the work covered by this contract shall be qualified by the County to perform the work shown and specified. The work includes the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials and performing all operations in connection with the installation of utility mains and all appurtenant work, in compliance with the drawings, specifications and Contract Documents. The Contractor shall perform all operations and incidentals necessary to complete the work in a turnkey condition.

B. The Contractor shall utilize County contract manager software for all project submittals including, but not limited to Requests for Information (RFI), Pay Applications, Interim Field Change Agreements (IFCAs), and meeting minutes as stated in Section 01300 - Submittals.

1.02 SUMMARY OF WORK

A. Refer to Section 01010 – Summary of Work B. Refer to Section 01200 – Measurement and Payment.

1.03 UTILITY

The primary function of this project is to install a new water distribution main to loop existing potable water mains that currently require flushing to maintain water quality.

1.04 MATERIALS

It is the Contractor's responsibility to inspect materials for damage or abnormalities. All materials shall be new. No used, remanufactured, damaged or rebuilt materials shall be used.

1.05 LOCATION

Work covered under this project is located within Sarasota County.

1.06 SEQUENCE OF WORK

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Construct the work in stages to provide for public convenience. This includes, but is not limited to facilitating public access to affected residences and businesses and general coordination with said business to minimize disruption.

2. Not close off public use of facilities until completion of one stage of construction will provide alternative usage.

1.07 SALVAGED EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

Salvaged materials, equipment or supplies are the property of Sarasota County. Coordinate with Utilities for arrangements to deliver items to Sarasota County. Should the County choose not to accept these materials, they shall be removed from the project site as soon as practical. The Contractor shall dispose of surplus excavated materials in accordance with state and local laws in a legal manner at no additional cost to the County.

1.08 AS-BUILT DATA

A. The Contractor shall maintain accurate records of the location, length, and elevation of all new and existing pipelines and appurtenances. A set of drawings will be provided for the Contractor to be kept at the job site for this purpose. Promptly after completion of any portion of the work provided, the Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer the drawings with accurate notations recorded as necessary to revise the drawings for record purposes.

B. As-built data shall be submitted with each pay application which shall not be accepted until the as-built drawing is deemed up to date by the Engineer of Record and the County Project Manager.

C. Information to be shown shall include the location of all crosses, tees, wyes, bends, valves, curb stops, meter boxes, hydrants, stub-outs, blow-offs, air release valves, by using a two (2) point swing measurement from permanent physical features that can

Section 01005 Page 2 of 3 readily be found on the drawing and in the field, in a table format in accordance with Sarasota County Survey and GPS standards.

D. The Contractor shall furnish "as-built" top of pipe elevations and finish grade for top of trench for all utility mains at maximum intervals of one hundred (100) feet and at all utility crossings, all fittings and valves, and all changes in grade and pipe type.

E. For directional drilled utility mains, the “as-built” top of pipe elevations shall be recorded at every rod length change and plotted on the plan and profile drawings sheets.

F. The Contractor shall reference all new utility mains by the distance to the right-of-way or property markers. The Contractor shall be held responsible for the accuracy of such data and shall bear any costs incurred in locating new and existing utilities as a result of incorrect data furnished by the Contractor.

G. All visible utility features shall be surveyed using conventional and/or GPS equipment at survey grade level and in accordance with Sarasota County Survey/GPS Standards. The recorded/blue booked GPS control monument, recorded benchmark elevation, and the vertical datum used shall be noted on the as-built drawings. Coordinates shall be based on the State Plane, Florida West 1983.

1.09 LINE, VALVE, AND FIRE HYDRANT PLACEMENT

The Contractor and the County's representative shall inspect the location of all lines, valves, and fire hydrants in the field at the time of construction, and adjustments shall be made as directed by the County's Project Manager. It is the intent to have valves and hydrants located out of ditches and curb lines.

1.10 CONNECTIONS TO EXISTING MAINS

A. Where connections are required between new work and existing utility mains, the connection shall be made in a thorough and first-class manner using proper fittings to suit the actual conditions.

B. Ductile iron mechanical joint sleeves shall be used for connections to existing utility mains. When a connection is made to an existing fitting in the line, the Contractor shall schedule the work so that excavating and locating the existing fittings can be completed prior to starting trench work on the line. Cut-ins into lines shall be done at a time approved by the County.

C. The Contractor shall not make any connections to existing utility mains until the work has been tested and accepted by the County and received regulatory agency approval for use.

1.11 UTILITY SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS

A. Interruptions to any utility service or operation shall be minimized. The Contractor shall submit plans to the Engineer for approval by the proper authority before any shutdown or any interruption in service takes place.

B. The Contractor shall provide a minimum of five (5)-business day notice to the Utility to locate and exercise valves prior to the shutdown. The County Inspector will complete a Water Shut Down Request to Utilities and shall include a utility map with all valves identified within the shutdown service area.

C. Upon approval of the plans and schedule for the utility service shut-downs, the Contractor shall be responsible for posting notices to customers five (5) business days prior to shut down.

D. The County Inspector shall be present at the time of the shutdown and assure the shutdown requirements are coordinated during the tie-in. All work shall be done in accordance with Department of Health rules and regulations.

E. If commercial properties are affected, the Contractor shall provide bottled water to the consumers/businesses that cannot boil water onsite. Cost shall be incidental to the cost of pipe.

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1.12 EXISTING UTILITY MAINS

Elevations of existing utilities as shown on the drawings are approximate. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the location (horizontal and vertical) of any utilities that have been identified by Sunshine One locating service or shown on the construction drawings within the work area limits and the areas that may pose a potential conflict with any work. Soft digs/potholes or other exploratory methods to determine specific locations and elevations of existing utilities shall be performed by the Contractor where needed at no additional cost to the County. The Contractor shall field verify the line and grade of existing utilities. Discrepancies in alignment or grade shall be brought to the immediate attention of the County. In addition to verifying the grade when making tie-ins, the Contractor shall accurately verify the pipe outside diameter and material type of the existing pipe. The Contractor shall not proceed with tie-in until all information has been confirmed with the County. The Contractor shall verify all location information well in advance to avoid work delays.

1.13 UTILITY SYSTEM CODES

All construction shall meet or exceed the requirements of the Sarasota County Unified Development Code (UDC), Sarasota County Utility Manual, latest version; and these Specifications. In case there is a conflict, the most stringent requirement shall be met.

1.14 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC (MOT)

Contractor shall be responsible to design and submit all maintenance of traffic (MOT) plans to the proper reviewing agencies. It will be the Contractor’s responsibility to set up and maintain the MOT according to the state and/or local transportation agency regulations.

1.15 BY-PASS PIPING/PUMPING:

The Contractor shall submit a by-pass plan to both the County and the Engineer for approval if required to complete the proposed improvements. After approval by the County, by-pass plan can be implemented with a one (1) week notice to the County. Unless otherwise provided for in the Bid Schedule, the cost for all by-pass piping/pumping shall be incidental to the contract, and the Contractor shall bear all costs associated with this task.

1.16 WORK WITHIN SARASOTA COUNTY AND FDOT RIGHTS-OF-WAY:

A. The Contractor shall notify the County Project Manager five (5) days prior to starting construction to prepare a “Notice of Construction” letter. The Contractor shall deliver the letter to all residents and/or commercial businesses affected by the construction and along the pipe route no later than five (5) days after receiving the letter from the County.

B. Any public or private property, which is used or affected by this project, will be maintained and preserved from damage during construction and restored to its original condition upon completion or cessation of work at no additional cost to the County.

C. All work within FDOT right-of-way shall be in accordance with the issued FDOT utility permit.

1.20 INSPECTION OF MATERIALS

The Contractor, twenty-four (24) hours prior to delivery, shall notify the County and Engineer to schedule an inspection of the materials.

1.21 PROJECT SIGN

The Contractor shall erect one (1) sign conforming to the current County requirements.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01010 ~ SUMMARY OF WORK

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1.01 SUMMARY

A. This project shall be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall furnish all shop drawings, labor, materials, equipment, tools, services and incidentals necessary to complete all work required by these Specifications and as shown on the Contract Drawings.

B. The Contractor shall complete the following work at the locations shown on the Drawings including, but not limited to:

1. Installation of approximately 480 linear feet of six (6) inch ductile iron (DI) potable water distribution main by open cut method, including fittings, valves and appurtenances.

2. Installation of approximately 50 linear feet of four (4) inch PVC potable water distribution main by open cut method, including fittings, valves and appurtenances.

3. Installation of approximately 20 linear feet of six (6) inch PVC potable water distribution main by open cut method, including fittings, valves and appurtenances.

4. Installation of approximately 660 linear feet of eight (8) inch PVC potable water distribution main by open cut method, including fittings, valves and appurtenances.

5. Installation of approximately 1,500 linear feet of twelve (12) inch PVC potable water distribution main by open cut method, including fittings, valves and appurtenances.

6. Installation of approximately 190 linear feet of eight (8) inch DR-11 HDPE potable water distribution main by horizontal directional drill.

7. Installation of approximately 260 linear feet of sixteen (16) inch DR-11 HDPE potable water distribution main by horizontal directional drill.

8. Installation of air release valve assemblies

9. Installation of gate valves

10. Installation of fire hydrant assemblies

11. Restoration of asphalt paving, concrete sidewalks, driveways, and curb/gutter

12. Mill and resurface of asphalt paving

C. The Contractor shall perform the work complete, in place and ready for continuous service and shall include any repairs, replacements, and/or restoration required as a result of damages caused prior to acceptance by the County and Engineer.

D. Some project areas include known petroleum contamination and therefore have special requirements for pipeline installation and disposal of contaminated soil and/or groundwater.

1.02 CONSTRUCTION AREAS

A. The Contractor shall:

1. Coordinate use of work site under direction of County’s Representative

2. Assume full responsibility for the protection and safekeeping of stored products.

3. Move any stored products under the Contractor’s control which interfere with operations to the County or separate contractor.

4. Obtain and pay for the use of additional storage of work areas needed for

Contractor operations.

1.03 WORK BY OWNER

County staff will operate all existing valves and appurtenances that will affect County’s operation.

1.04 EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY

A. Easements and rights-of-way will be provided by County in accordance with the

Drawings. Confine construction operations within County property, public rights-of-way, easements obtained by the County, and the limits shown on the Drawings. Use care in placing construction tools and equipment, excavated materials, and materials to be incorporated into the Work to avoid damaging property and interfering with traffic. Do

SECTION 01010 ~ SUMMARY OF WORK

Section 01010 Page 2 of 2 not enter private property outside the construction limits without written permission from the property owner.

B. On Private Property:

1. General limits of easements and rights-of-way are shown on the Drawings.

2. The Contractor shall, at no additional expense to the County, acquire any additional temporary construction easements that the Contractor deems necessary for performance of the Work. The Contractor shall provide copies of executed agreements for additional easements or rights-of-way to the County prior to use.

C. Within Highway Rights-of-Way: All Work performed and all operations of Contractor within the limits of highway rights-of-way shall conform to requirements of highway owner and applicable work permits, or authority having jurisdiction over right-of-way.

1.05 CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

A. Upon successful completion of construction of each new component and pre-operational testing of these facilities, the Contractor shall conduct testing as required by the Contract Documents.

B. Contractor shall ensure that, prior to start-up of any component, lighting and other safety-related facilities are in place.

C. Contractor shall provide County a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days’ written notice of any requested change in utilities operations, bypass requirements or connections to existing facilities, and shall obtain the County’s written approval before scheduling this work. All connections to existing pipelines shall be scheduled with the County a minimum of fourteen (14) days in advance of actual construction activities.

D. All work within local government or the Florida Department of Transportation rights-of-way shall comply with all applicable State and local requirements and regulations.

E. The Contractor shall coordinate all inspections required by the County.

F. No overtime costs shall be incurred due to scheduled nighttime construction activities.

The Contractor shall incorporate these activities into normal operating schedule (i.e.

regular 40-hour work week).

1.06 NOISE LEVELS

Contractor is responsible for compliance with Sarasota County Noise Ordinance at all time during construction.

1.07 CONTRACT TIME

The Contract time shall be 240 calendar days between the Notice to Proceed and Substantial Completion with an additional 30 calendar days for Final Completion for all work, restoration, and demobilization in accordance with the Contract Documents.

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

PART 3 – EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Any damage to existing buildings, structures, and facilities during construction shall be properly repaired by the Contractor at the Contractor’s sole expense.

B. Contractor shall restore all areas disturbed by construction to a condition at least equal to the preconstruction condition including, but not limited to, all landscaping, driveways, roads, fences, sprinkler systems, traffic control devices, and other improvements.

C. All work under this Contract shall be performed with a minimum of inconvenience to the users of the systems, facilities, and businesses and residences impacted by the work.

SECTION 01015 ~ CONTROL OF WORK

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 WORK PROGRESS

The Contractor shall furnish personnel and equipment which will be efficient, appropriate, and adequately sized to secure a satisfactory quality of work and a rate of progress which will ensure the completion of the work within the time stipulated in the Contract. If at any time such personnel appear to the County to be inefficient, inappropriate, or insufficient for securing the quality of work required for producing the rate of progress aforesaid, the County may order the Contractor to increase the efficiency, change or increase the personnel and equipment, and the Contractor shall conform to such order. Failure of the County to give such order shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his obligations to secure the quality of the work and rate of progress required.

1.02 PRIVATE LAND

The Contractor shall not enter or occupy private land outside of easements, except by written permission of the affected property owner. Copies of all agreements shall be provided to the County prior to use of the properties or lands.

1.03 WORK LOCATIONS

Work shall be located substantially as indicated on the drawings. The County reserves the right to make such modifications in locations as may avoid interference with existing structures or for other reasons.

1.04 OPEN EXCAVATIONS

A. 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 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. If the excavation becomes a hazard, or if it excessively restricts traffic at any point, the County may require special construction procedures be implemented.

B. The Contractor shall take precautions 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 barricaded and well lighted at all times when construction is not in progress. No trench shall remain open overnight.

1.05 DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS AND SERVICES

A. The Contractor shall avoid interruptions to water, telephone, cable TV, sewer, gas, or other related utility services. Contractor shall notify the County and the appropriate agency well in advance of any requirement for dewatering, isolating, or relocating a section of a utility, so that necessary arrangements may be made.

B. If it appears that utility service will be interrupted for an extended period, the County may order the Contractor to provide temporary service lines at the Contractor's expense.

Inconvenience of the users shall be kept to a minimum, consistent with existing conditions. The safety and integrity of the systems are of prime importance in scheduling work.

1.06 PROTECTION AND RELOCATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES

A. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the protection of all buildings, structures and utilities, public or private, including poles, signs, services to building utilities, gas pipes, water pipes, hydrants, sewers, drains and electric and telephone cables and other similar facilities, whether or not they are shown on the Drawings. The Contractor shall carefully support and protect all such structures and utilities from injury of any kind. Any damage resulting from the Contractor's operation shall be repaired by the Contractor at his expense.

B. The Contractor shall bear full responsibility for obtaining locations of all underground structures and utilities. Services to buildings shall be maintained and all costs or charges resulting from damage thereto shall be paid by the Contractor.

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C. Protection and temporary removal and replacement of existing utilities and structures shall be a part of the work under the Contract. All costs in connection shall be included.

D. If, in the opinion of the County, permanent relocation of a utility owned by the County is required, the County may direct the Contractor, in writing, to perform the work. Work so ordered will be paid for at the Contract unit prices, if applicable, or as extra work as classified in the General Conditions.

E. If relocation of a privately owned utility is required, the County will notify the utility to perform the work as expeditiously as possible. The Contractor shall fully cooperate with the County and affected Utility and shall have no claim for delay due to such relocation.

F. The Contractor shall notify public utility companies in writing at least forty-eight (48) hours (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays) before excavating near their utilities.

1.07 TEST PITS

Test pits for the purpose of locating underground pipeline or structures in advance of the construction shall be excavated and backfilled by the Contractor immediately after the utility location and the surface shall be restored in a manner equal or better than the original condition. Contaminated soil shall be disposed of in accordance with all local, state and federal requirements. No separate payment will be made.

1.08 CARE AND PROTECTION OF PROPERTY

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all public and private property and shall use every precaution necessary to prevent damage thereto. If any direct or indirect damage is done to public or private property by or on account of any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work on the part of the Contractor, such property shall be restored by the Contractor, at his expense, to a condition equal or better to that existing before the damage was done, or the Contractor shall make good the damage in another manner acceptable to the County.

B. All sidewalks disturbed by the Contractor's operations shall be restored to their original or better condition by the use of similar or comparable materials.

C. All curbing shall be restored in a condition equal to the original construction.

D. Along the location of this work, all fences, walks, bushes, trees, shrubbery and other physical features shall be protected and restored in a thoroughly workmanlike manner unless otherwise shown on the drawings. Fences and other features removed by the Contractor shall be replaced in the location indicated by the County as soon as conditions permit. All grass areas within or beyond the limits of construction which have been damaged by the Contractor shall be regraded and sodded to equal or exceed original conditions.

E. Trees close to the work which drawings do not specify to be removed shall be boxed or otherwise protected against injury. The Contractor shall trim all branches that are liable to damage because of his operations, but in no case shall any tree be cut or removed without prior notification to and approval from the County. All injuries to bark, trunk, limbs and roots of trees shall be repaired by dressing, cutting and painting according to approved methods, using only approved tools and materials.

F. The protection, removal, and replacement of existing physical features along the line of work shall be a part of the work under the Contract and all costs in connection shall be incidental to the work.

1.09 MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

A. Open pits, trenches, unpaved streets, debris, or other obstructions due to construction that will prevent the normal flow of traffic during an extended construction stoppage, for any reason, shall be minimized.

B. Any changes to the traffic pattern require a Maintenance of Traffic Plan as detailed in Section 01550.

Section 01015 Page 3 of 3

C. In the event an extended construction stoppage is found to be necessary, Contractor shall, at his own expense, provide normal traffic flow during an extended construction stoppage. Extended stoppage will be defined by the County.

D. 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, Contractor shall repair the road surface, provide temporary roadways, erect wheel guards or fences, or take other safety measures which are satisfactory to the County and/or FDOT as applicable.

1.10 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION PURPOSES

A. In locations where public water supply is available, the Contractor may purchase water for all construction purposes.

B. The Contractor shall be responsible for paying for all water tap fees incurred for the purpose of obtaining a potable water service or temporary use meter.

1.11 MAINTENANCE OF FLOW

The Contractor shall at his own cost provide for the flow of sewers, drains, and water courses interrupted during the progress of the work and shall immediately remove all offensive matter. The procedure for maintaining existing flow shall be fully discussed with the County well in advance of the interruption of any flow.

1.12 CLEANUP

The Contractor shall keep the site in as clean and neat a condition as is possible.

Contractor shall dispose of all residue resulting from the work. At the conclusion of the work, Contractor shall remove any surplus excavation or broken pavement, lumber, equipment, temporary structures, and any other refuse and shall leave the entire site of the work in a neat and orderly condition.

1.13 COOPERATION WITHIN THIS CONTRACT

A. All firms or person authorized to perform any work under this Contract shall cooperate with the General Contractor and his subcontractors or trades and shall assist in incorporating the work of other trades where necessary or required.

B. Cutting and patching, drilling, and fitting shall be carried out where required by the trade or subcontractor having jurisdiction, unless otherwise indicated herein or directed by the County.

1.14 PROTECTION OF CONSTRUCTION AND EQUIPMENT

A. All newly constructed work shall be carefully protected from injury. No wheeling or walking or placing of heavy loads on it shall be allowed and all portions injured shall be reconstructed by the Contractor at his own expense.

B. All structures shall be protected. Should any parts of the structures become damaged, all damaged portions of the work shall be completely repaired and made good by the Contractor, at his own expense and to the satisfaction of the County.

C. If, in the final inspection of the work, any defects, faults, or omissions are found, the Contractor shall cause the same to be repaired or removed and replaced by proper materials and workmanship without extra compensation for the materials and labor required.

1.15 CONSTRUCTION WITHIN FDOT RIGHT-OF-WAY

A. Where pipelines are installed within FDOT right-of-way, all excavation backfill and compaction for the purpose of reconstructing roadways and/or adjacent slopes shall be in accordance with all applicable standards.

B. Contractor shall satisfy the FDOT with respect to proper safety procedures, construction methods, and required permitting within the FDOT right-of-way.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION (NOT USED)

SECTION 01050 ~ FIELD ENGINEERING AND SURVEY

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PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The work of all crafts and trades shall be laid out to lines and elevations as established by the Contractor from the Drawings, or from instructions by the Engineer.

B. Unless otherwise shown, all work shall be plumb and level, in straight lines and true planes, parallel or square to the established lines and levels. The work shall be accurately measured and fitted to tolerances as established by the best practices of the crafts and trades involved and shall be as required to fit all parts of the work carefully and neatly together.

1.02 SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS

A. The Contractor shall hire a Florida Professional Land Surveyor (PLS) to identify the existing control points indicated on the Drawings as required.

B. Existing major horizontal and vertical control points for the Project are those designated on Drawings. Additional control points may be established as approved by the Engineer.

C. The Contractor shall:

1. protect control points prior to starting work.

2. preserve all permanent reference points during construction.

3. make no changes or relocations unless directed by the Engineer.

4. report to Engineer when any reference point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations.

5. re-establish any control or reference points and/or property pins destroyed at his expense.

D. The Contractor shall utilize the State Plane Coordinate System, Florida West Zone, NAD83 horizontal datum for all survey work.

1.03 LINES AND GRADES

A. The Contractor's PLS shall lay out the axes of all structures and set permanent hubs marking these lines. The Contractor's PLS shall also set a benchmark or marks near the site of all structures to furnish the Contractor with the elevation.

B. When waterlines, sewer force mains, and other such pressure pipelines are involved, the Contractor's PLS will stake the location of these lines on the Site. Benchmarks are required for reference, these shall be established by the Contractor's PLS.

C. The Contractor shall furnish a Florida Professional Licensed Land Surveyor who shall supply all materials, stakes, and grade boards that are required for all utility construction layout. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish any aides required by the Engineer in marking the location of the various facilities on the ground, establishing bench levels, and determining as-built conditions after the work is completed. The Contractor's personnel engaged in the layout work described herein and the aides furnished to the Engineer shall be fully capable of performing the duties set out herein and shall be fully qualified chiefs and/or chairmen, as required.

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PART 3 – EXECUTION (NOT USED)

SECTION 01070 ~ CODES, REFERENCES, AND ABBREVIATIONS

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1.01 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. All work shall comply with Sarasota County Utility Manual.

B. Any reference to published specifications or standards of any organization or association shall comply with the requirements of the document current on the date of Advertisement for Bids. In case of a conflict between the referenced specifications or standards, the more stringent requirements shall govern.

C. In case of conflict between the referenced specifications or standards and the Contract Documents, the Contract Documents shall govern.

1.02 ABBREVIATIONS

The following are definitions of abbreviations used:

AA Aluminum Association, Inc.

AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials ACI American Concrete Institute AISC American Institute of Steel Construction, Inc.

AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AITC American Institute of Timber Construction AMA Acoustical Materials Association AMCA Air Movement and Control Association, Inc.

ANSI American National Standards Institute, Inc.

APA American Plywood Association ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASTM American Society for Testing of Materials AWS American Welding Society, Inc.

AWWA American Water Works Association BOARD Board of County Commissioners CODE Sarasota County Uniform Water, Wastewater, Reclaimed Water Systems CPP Concrete Pressure Pipe CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CS Commercial Standards and National Bureau of Standards CTS Copper Tubing Size DIP Ductile Iron Pipe DIPRA Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association DIPS Ductile Iron Pipe Size DOH Department of Health EOR Engineer of Record FBC Florida Building Code FH Fire Hydrant FM Factory Mutual Research Corp.

FM Force Main (Wastewater) FS Florida Statute GM Gravity Main (Wastewater) GV Gate Valve HDPE High Density Polyethylene HI Hydraulic Institute ID Inside Diameter IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers IPS Iron Pipe Size LB Pound LF Linear Foot LS Lift Station MANUAL Sarasota County Utility Manual

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MAX Maximum MOT Maintenance of Traffic MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Part VI NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NAVD North American Vertical Datum (1988) NBFU National Board of Fire Underwriters NCMA National Concrete Masonry Association NECA National Electrical Contractors’ Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers' Association NFPA National Fire Protection Association NGVD National Geodetic Vertical Datum NSF National Sanitation Foundation NTU Nephelometric Turbidity Unit PCA Portland Cement Association PCI Precast Prestressed Concrete Institute PE Professional Engineer PPM Parts per Million PS Product Standards PSIG Pounds per Square Inch Gage PVC Polyvinyl Chloride ROW Right-of-Way RW Reclaimed Water RWM Reclaimed Water Main S&D Site and Development SSPC Structural Steel Painting Council TGD Thousand Gallons per Day UL Underwriters Laboratories, Inc UL/FM Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. ® Listed/Factory Mutual UNI-BELL Uni-bell PVC Pipe Association WEF Water Environment Federation

1.03 CODES AND GOVERNMENTAL DEPARTMENTS

CFR Code of Federal Regulations EPA Environmental Protection Agency FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FAC Florida Administrative Code NEC National Electric Code OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act SWFWMD Southwest Florida Water Management District UDC Unified Development Code (Sarasota County)

PART 2 – PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

SECTION 01200 ~ MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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PART 1 – GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

The following explanation of Measurement and Payment is made for information and guidance. The omission of reference to any item in this description shall not, however, alter the intent of the project or relieve the Contractor of the necessity of furnishing such as a part of the Contract at no additional cost to the County.

1.02 MEASUREMENT

The quantities set forth in the bid form are approximate and are given to establish a uniform basis for the comparison of bids. The County reserves the right to increase, decrease, or eliminate the quantity of any class or portion of the Work during the progress of construction in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents. The Bid Form shall serve as a basis of developing additive or deductive Change Orders.

1.03 PAYMENT

Payment for each item listed below shall be made at the Contract unit price or lump sum price per item of work on the basis of the work actually performed, completed, tested, and accepted by the County. Such work includes but is not limited to the furnishing of all necessary labor, materials, appurtenances, equipment, transportation, clean up, restoration of disturbed areas, costs of insurance and bonding, and all other direct and indirect expenses to complete the construction, test to passing, and place the Work into operation, as described in the Contract Documents, and as directed by the County.

1.04 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT OF LUMP SUM ITEMS

Measurement and Payment for Lump Sum bid items will be made based on the approved Schedule of Values submitted by the Contractor as required by the County. Monthly progress payments will be based on a percentage of the work completed as approved by the County.

1.05 PAY ITEMS

A. Item No. 1 – Mobilization and Demobilization

1. Method of Measurement:

Lump Sum (LS): The Lump Sum price for Mobilization and Demobilization shall be full compensation for mobilization and demobilization activities required for all Work as shown and specified and shall not exceed five percent (5%) of the subtotal of all other bid items.

2. Payment for this bid item shall be made at the unit price set forth in the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, premiums for required bonds and insurance; survey work; mobilization and demobilization of equipment, personnel, materials, supplies, and incidentals to the Site; temporary utilities and other facilities required for performance of the Work; and other operations performed, or costs incurred before the beginning of Work.

Payment for mobilization will be made when the Contractor has completed mobilization and will not exceed 75% of the Lump Sum bid amount for mobilization/demobilization. Payment for demobilization will be made when the Contractor has completed demobilization

B. Items 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 – Water Main – Open Cut Installation

1. Method of Measurement:

Linear Foot (LF): The quantities to be paid shall be the actual number of linear feet of water main furnished and installed by open cut method in accordance with the Contract Documents, measured to the nearest foot along the centerline of the pipe in the horizontal plane between the limits shown on the plans, including the lengths of valves and fittings.

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2. Payment for these items shall be made at the unit prices set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation to include, but not be limited to, all costs for locating existing utilities, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, removal and disposal of roadway and driveway materials, excavation including rock, removal and disposal of contaminated soil where applicable, bedding, backfilling, replacement of all unsuitable excavated soil with clean fill, dewatering, shoring and bracing, compaction of backfill, over excavation for pipe bedding, support and relocation of existing utilities, all pipe, services, sleeves, couplings, transition adaptors, restrained joints, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, FKM gaskets substitution where specified, pipe installation, tracer wire, warning tape, water main markers, relocation of impacted private stormwater systems, mailboxes, and personal property; flushing and cleaning, disinfection, testing to passing, seeding and sodding, construction record photographs, post construction survey, coordination with FDOT where applicable, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

C. Items 7 and 8 – Water Main – Horizontal Directional Drill Installation

1. Method of Measurement:

Linear Foot (LF): The quantities to be paid shall be the number of linear feet of pipe furnished and installed by directional drill as measured on the Drawings.

2. Payment for these items shall be made at the unit prices set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for locating existing utilities, maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, protection of existing trees, removal and disposal of roadway and driveway materials, excavation including rock, backfilling, dewatering, shoring and bracing, compaction of backfill, butt welding of joints, restrained joints, fittings, gaskets, transition adaptors, polyethylene encasement on all ductile iron fittings, HDPE pipe, directional drill of pipe including additional piping required for installation, proper disposal of drill fluids, tracer wire, flushing and cleaning, disinfection, testing to passing, restoration of all roadways, driveways or sidewalks impacted by the installation, required submittals, seeding and sodding, construction record photographs, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents. No payment will be made for additional pipe length due to increased depth of horizontal drill.

D. Item 9 – Air Release Valve Assemblies

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Air Release Valve Assemblies furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to all costs for excavation including rock, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, air release valve, tapping saddle, pipe, ball valve, corporation stops, curb stop and valve box, polyethylene enclosure, enclosure bedding, guide post, tracer wire and test station box, installation of all components, supports, disinfection, testing to passing, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

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E. Items 10, 11, and 12 – Gate Valves:

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Gate Valves furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for these items shall be made at the unit prices set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation including rock, bedding, backfilling, compaction, dewatering, shoring and bracing, valve, joint restraints, support, valve box and pad, valve marker, tracer wire and test station, installation of all components, disinfection, testing to passing, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

F. Item 13 – Blow-Off Assembly

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Blow-Off Assemblies furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation including rock, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, blow-off assembly, pipe, fittings, gate valves, valve boxes, gaskets, concrete valve and blow-off pad, installation of all components, joint restraint, disinfection, flow testing to passing, painting per County requirements, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

G. Item 14 – Compact Ductile Iron Fittings

1. Method of Measurement:

Tons (TN): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual tons of compact ductile iron fittings furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to all labor, material and equipment necessary to install compact ductile iron fittings including, but not limited to, excavating including rock, any sloping, sheeting, or shoring required to comply with OSHA and State trench safety laws; bedding, backfill and compaction; dewatering;

protection of existing above ground and underground utilities; polyethylene encasement; bolts, nuts, restraints, washers and FKM gaskets; testing to passing, disposal of spoil, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

H. Items 15 and 16 – Tapping Sleeves and Valves

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Tapping Sleeves and Valves completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for these items shall be made at the unit prices set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but not be limited to all labor, material and equipment necessary to install tapping sleeves and valves including restraining devices; bolts and nuts; restraints, gaskets, excavating including rock, any sloping, sheeting, or shoring required to comply with OSHA and State trench safety laws; dewatering;

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I. Item 17 – Fire Hydrant Assemblies

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Fire Hydrant Assemblies furnished and installed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for excavation including rock, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, hydrant assembly, pipe, fittings, gate valve, FKM gaskets where required, valve pad and marker, installation of all components, joint restraint, reflective pavement marker, disinfection, flow testing to passing, painting of bonnets per County requirements, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

J. Items 18, 19, 20, and 21 – Connections to Existing Water Mains

1. Method of Measurement:

Each (EA): The quantity to be paid shall be the actual number of Connections to Existing Water Mains completed in accordance with the Contract Documents.

2. Payment for these items shall be made at the unit prices set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but is not limited to, all costs for maintenance of traffic, erosion and sediment control, coordination with residents, business owners, schools and churches; excavation including rock, bedding, backfilling, dewatering, compaction, shoring and bracing, fittings, FKM gaskets where specified, sleeves, joint restraint, connection to existing pipe, disinfection, flushing, testing to passing, restoration, seeding and sodding, post construction survey, record drawings, and all incidentals and appurtenances required to complete the installation as shown and specified in the Contract Documents.

K. Item No. 22 – Roadway Restoration

1. Method of Measurement:

Square Yards (SY): Measurement will be based on the actual number of square yards of road restoration installed, tested to passing, complete and approved. The measurement will be from the pipe trench width within the roadway or as specified.

2. Payment for this item shall be made at the unit price set forth on the Bid Form and shall constitute full compensation for Work specified in the Contract Documents.

Payment shall include, but not be limited to all labor, material, and equipment necessary for roadway restoration within the project limits of work and include areas requiring excavation including rock, installation of road subbase, base and asphalt;

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