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Pump Station Improvements TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX February 23, 2024

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS INDEX

Pump Station Improvements

00010 Technical Specifications Index 00011 Certifications Page 00320 Geotechnical Data

Division 1 - General Requirements

01110 Summary of Work 01270 Measurement and Payment 01315 Preconstruction Video 01320 Project Completion Schedule 01410 Regulatory Requirements and Permits 01420 Abbreviations 01425 FDOT Standards Reference 01450 Quality Control 01540 Temporary Bypass Pumping 01550 Maintenance of Traffic 01770 Contract Closeout 01780 Record Drawings

Division 2 - Site Construction

02220 Site Demolition 02230 Site Preparation 02240 Dewatering 02310 Finish Grading 02320 Trenching, Bedding and Backfilling 02370 Erosion and Sedimentation Control 02505 Pipeline Removal and Taking Out of Service 02530 Sanitary Sewer Systems 02535 Sanitary Sewer Force Main Systems 02605 Precast Structures and Accessories 02710 Stabilized Subgrade 02715 Limerock Base 02740 Paving 02820 Fences and Gates 02920 Grassing 02955 Cleaning and Flushing of Underground Piping

Division 3 - Concrete

03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete

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Division 9 – Finishes

09980 Coatings for Existing Concrete Structures

Division 16 - Electrical

16050 Basic Electrical Requirements

Appendices

A. Approved Materials List

Pump Station Improvements CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

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SECTION 00011

CERTIFICATIONS PAGE

Pump Station Improvements

The Technical Specifications are certified as follows:

Civil Engineer

Divisions 1-3, 9

CPH, LLC

500 West Fulton Street Sanford, Florida 32771 Ph. 407-322-6841 Certificate of Authorization No. 3215 Jeremy Morton, P.E., No. 75410

Date

Electrical Engineer

Divisions 16

CPH, LLC

500 West Fulton Street Sanford, Florida 32771 Ph. 407-322-6841 Certificate of Authorization No. 3215 Alexander E. Zvonaryov, P.E., No. 60953

Date

The above certification(s) apply to the technical specifications referenced in the preceding technical specifications index only, as listed under each Division indicated above. Additional information provided within the Appendix may contain information prepared by other professionals. These items are not covered under the above registered professionals’ signature and seal.

Pump Station Improvements GEOTECHNICAL DATA February 2, 2024

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SECTION 00320

GEOTECHNICAL DATA

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 Description

The Contractor shall examine the project area and provided geotechnical report by ECS Project No. 24:7212 to ensure consistency.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

END OF SECTION

Pump Station Improvements SUMMARY OF WORK

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SECTION 01110

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.01 Section Includes

Summary of work, other contracts, work sequence, operation of existing facilities, use of premises, County furnished products, coordination, cutting and patching

1.02 Summary of Work

The Project consists of abandonment of existing drain field and construction of new lift station at the Wekiva Golf Club, including but not limited to PVC gravity sewer, manholes, fiberglass lift station, wet well, PVC forcemain, connection and lining of existing gravity sewer manhole. Install new electrical panels and controls and replace/repair asphalt parking lot, concrete sidewalk, restriping, and repair of landscaping.

1.03 Work Under Other Contracts – N/A

1.04 Work Sequence

The Contractor’s sequence of work may be of his choosing in order to complete the work in the allowed time frame while accommodating other contractors on site.

1.05 Operation of Existing Facilities

The County shall be able to operate existing facilities 24 hours per day, 7 days per week.

Provide bypass pumping as needed for operation of sanitary sewer collection and transmission system during construction.

1.06 Contractor Use of Premises

Confine operations at the site to areas permitted by applicable laws, ordinances, permits, and by the Contract Documents. Do not unreasonably encumber the site with materials or equipment. Do not load structures with weight that will endanger the structure. The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of products stored on the job site.

1.07 County Furnished Products – N/A

1.08 Coordination

A. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the coordination of its work and the work of its employees, subcontractors, and suppliers and to assure compliance with schedules.

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B. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the coordination of his work with the operations and maintenance group of the golf course, as well as County Project Manager and Inspectors.

C. The coordination requirements of this Section are in addition to the requirements of the front end bidding documents issued by the County.

D. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to coordinate with all the utilities regarding locates, testing, or relocations.

1.09 Cutting and Patching

A. The Contractor shall, at no additional expense to the County, perform cutting and patching necessary to the completion of the Project. Perform cutting and patching in a manner to prevent damage to the structure or previously completed work.

B. Refinish surfaces as necessary to provide an even finish.

Pump Station Improvements MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

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SECTION 01270

MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT - LUMP SUM CONTRACTS

Measurement and payment provisions, schedule of values

1.02 General Measurement and Payment Provisions

A. Payment for all Work done in compliance with the Contract Documents, inclusive of furnishing all manpower, equipment, materials, and performance of all operations relative to construction of this project, will be made under Pay Items listed on the Bid Schedule. Work for which there is not a Pay Item will be considered incidental to the Contract and no additional compensation will be allowed

B. The County reserves the right to alter the Drawings, modify incidental work as may be necessary, and increase or decrease quantities of work to be performed to accord with such changes, including deduction or cancellation of any one or more of the Pay Items. Changes in the work shall not be considered as a waiver of any conditions of the Contract nor invalidate any provisions thereof. When changes result in changes in quantities of Work to be performed, the Contractor will accept payment according to Contract Unit Prices that appear in the original Contract.

C. Failure on the part of the Contractor to construct any item to plan or authorized dimensions within the specification tolerances shall result in: reconstruction to acceptable tolerances at no additional cost to the County; acceptance at no pay;

or, acceptance at a reduced lump sum price, all at the discretion of the County.

D. Work shall not be considered complete until all testing has been satisfactorily completed and the item of work has demonstrated compliance with plans and specifications.

1.03 Schedule of Values

Submit Schedule of Values for approval prior to commencing construction. As a minimum, include those values reported on the Bid Form. The Schedule of Values shall be the basis for making payment applications and establishing prices for Change Orders.

Pump Station Improvements PRECONSTRUCTION VIDEO

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SECTION 01315

PRECONSTRUCTION VIDEO

1.01 Description

A. Provide continuous color audio and video recording along the entire length of all proposed work areas prior to construction to serve as a record of pre-construction conditions.

B. Supplement audio and video recording with digital color photos for areas which require details not ascertainable on the recorded video.

1.02 Definitions

Construction Area = All areas used for construction of the proposed improvements, temporary construction, stockpile areas, staging and storage areas, and entry and exit points used by equipment, delivery vehicles, service vehicles, and other vehicles used for transport of labor, equipment, and materials to the job site.

1.03 Qualifications

The preconstruction audio-video recording shall be of professional quality that will clearly log an accurate visual description of existing conditions. Any portion of the digital recording that is determined by the Owner to be not acceptable in the documentation of the existing condition shall be re-recorded at no additional cost to the Owner.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 General

A. The digital recording equipment shall capture existing conditions as an individual movie file (.MP4, .MPG, .WMV, .MOV or approved equal). The files shall be saved in digital format on a portable USB hard/flash drive or approved equal.

The files shall be able to be played back on any Windows compatible computer.

B. The video shall be recorded in real time and the date and time of the recording shall be displayed on the video.

C. The video file names shall be referenced in the recording report generated in PDF format. The report shall identify locations of where the video was recorded and the time location on the video at each recording location.

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 General

A. The recordings shall contain coverage of all surface features located within the construction area and extend outward a minimum of 30-ft outside the construction area plus all off-road access routes used to reach the construction area. The recording shall include all surface conditions supported by appropriate audio description.

B. The surface features documented in the recordings shall include, but not be limited to, all driveways, sidewalk, curb, gutter, buildings, walls, storage sheds, swales, culverts, headwalls, landscaping, trees, shrubbery, pull boxes, valve boxes, concrete pads, power poles, guy wires, mailboxes, and fences.

C. The recordings shall also document the existence or nonexistence of any faults, fractures, or defects, and existing man-made material such as debris, construction stockpiles, trash, and fuel containers.

D. Each video recording shall be a simultaneous recorded audio recording. This audio recording, exclusively containing the commentary of the camera operator, shall assist in viewer orientation and in any needed identification, differentiation, clarification, or objective description of the feature being shown in the video portion of the recording. The audio recording also shall be free from any conversations between the camera operator and any other production technicians.

E. Each video shall have a log of that video’s contents. The log shall describe the various segments of coverage contained on that video in terms of the names of streets or easements, coverage beginning and end, and directions of coverage.

3.02 Recording Schedule

A. The recording shall be performed prior to the placement of any construction materials or equipment on the proposed construction site. Coordinate the scheduling of the preconstruction video recording with the Owner.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate the video recording with the construction schedule so that those portions of the construction that will be completed first will be recorded first.

C. Off road access routes to and from the construction area shall be recorded prior to mobilizing to work areas.

D. The Contractor shall deliver the video recordings to the Owner upon their completion.

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3.03 Visibility

All recordings shall be performed during times of good visibility. No recording shall be done during periods of significant precipitation, mist, or fog. The recording shall only be done when sufficient sunlight is present to properly illuminate the subject, and to produce bright, sharp video recordings of those subjects. No recording shall be performed when more than 10% of the area to be recorded contains debris or obstructions unless otherwise authorized by the Owner.

3.04 Continuity of Coverage

A. In order to increase the continuity of the coverage, the coverage shall consist of a single, continuous, unedited recording which begins at one end of a particular construction area. However, where coverage is required in areas not accessible by conventional wheeled vehicles and smooth transport of the recording system is not possible, such coverage shall consist of an organized, interrelated sequence of recordings at various positions along that proposed construction area.

B. The average rate of travel during a particular segment of coverage (e.g., coverage of one side of the street) shall be directly proportional to the number, size, and value of the surface features within that construction area's zone of influence.

3.05 Camera Height and Stability

When conventional wheeled vehicles are used as conveyances for the recording system, the distance between the camera lens and the ground shall not be more than 10 feet. The camera shall be firmly mounted, such that transport of the camera during the recording process will not cause any unsteady picture.

3.06 Camera Control

Camera pan, tilt, zoom-in, and zoom-out rates shall be sufficiently controlled such that recorded objects will be clearly viewed during video playback.

3.07 Viewer Orientation Techniques

The audio and video portions of the recording shall maintain viewer orientation. To this end, overall establishing views and visual displays of all visible house and building addresses shall be utilized. In easements where the proposed construction location will not be readily apparent in the recorded video, highly visible yellow flags shall be placed in such a fashion as to clearly indicate the proposed centerline of construction.

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3.08 Areas to be Video Recorded

A. When video recording on private property, the Contractor shall give the Owner sufficient prior notice of such entry so that property owners may be advised of, and their permission obtained for, the Work.

B. All video recording shall be done during regular business hours, unless otherwise specified by the property owner or the Owner. The Contractor shall enter and leave property in a professional and orderly, workmanlike manner.

Pump Station Improvements PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE

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SECTION 01320

PROJECT COMPLETION SCHEDULE

Project completion scheduling

1.02 Submittals

A. Prior to construction, prepare a schedule showing all major activities needed to complete project. Include major material and equipment order and delivery times.

Provide this information broken down per pump station site. Submit to Owner no later than the date of the preconstruction conference. Update the schedule on a monthly basis.

B. Schedule to utilize Critical Path Method formatted by establishing a precedence diagram which is time scaled. Include on schedule activity start dates, stop dates, and duration; critical path; float; and delivery schedules. Include submittal dates and durations for components with extended lead times in schedule.

C. Include on the schedule a minimum float of 1 day every 3 weeks during construction.

D. Project substantial and final completion dates shown on schedule shall be same as or earlier than the contractual dates.

3.01 Monitoring and Updating of Schedule

A. Float shown on the schedule belongs to the project.

B. Progress data shall be accumulated to update the schedule on a monthly basis, prior to submittal of the application for payment. Progress data shall include:

1. Activities started

2. Activities completed

3. Predicted activity starts and predicted activity completions

4. Changes in original duration for specific activities

5. Changes in activity sequences

6. Percent complete on activities

Pump Station Improvements REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS February 2, 2024 AND PERMITS

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SECTION 01410

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS AND PERMITS

Regulatory requirements, project permits

1.02 Requirements of Regulatory Agencies

A. All piping installed within the right-of-way of any city, county, state, or federal highway or railroad shall be in accordance with a permit to construct issued by the controlling agency and obtained by the Owner except where noted herein. In no case shall an open trench be constructed within a railroad right-of-way unless otherwise indicated.

B. Whenever the Drawings and Specifications conflict with the requirements of the permit, then the requirements of the permit shall govern and the cost of abiding by the provisions of the permit shall be considered incidental to the Contract.

C. All electrical apparatus and wiring pertaining to a piece of equipment or an appliance furnished and installed under this Contract shall comply with the National Electrical Code and shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories or bear the approval of a recognized Testing Laboratory approved by the Engineer.

D. All construction projects 1 or more acres in size that discharge to offsite areas are required to abide by the provisions of the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) General Permit.

1.03 Project Permits

A. Prior to construction, the Contractor shall apply for a separate Building Permit for the pump station from the Seminole County Building Department. Signed and sealed construction plans will be provided to the Contractor for its use in applying for the above permits. The Contractor is to coordinate with each permitting agency in order to determine the number of sets of signed and sealed construction plans that are required and the required sheet size (full size 22”x34” or half size 11”x17”).

B. The Contractor shall review and become familiar with all permits for the Project, complete with all conditions, attachments, exhibits and permit modifications. A copy of all permits for the Project shall be maintained by the Contractor at the project site, and shall be available for review upon request.

C. The Contractor shall be fully responsible to abide by all provisions of the permits.

The Contractor is responsible for the selection, implementation and operation of all measures required by the permits, including the maintenance of said measures

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Pump Station Improvements ABBREVIATIONS

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SECTION 01420

ABBREVIATIONS

1.01 Reference To Standards And Specifications Of Technical Societies

A. Definitions and interpretations shall be as provided in Section 1 of the General Conditions.

B. Work specified by reference to published standard or specification of government agency, technical association, trade association, professional society or institute, testing agency, or other organization shall meet requirements or surpass minimum standards of quality for materials and workmanship established by designated standard or specification.

C. Where so specified, products or workmanship shall also meet or exceed additional prescriptive or performance requirements included within Contract Documents to establish a higher or more stringent standard of quality than required by referenced standard.

D. Where two or more standards are specified to establish quality, product and workmanship shall meet or exceed requirements of most stringent.

E. Where both a standard and a brand name are specified for a product in Contract Documents, proprietary product named shall meet or exceed requirements of specified reference standard.

F. Copies of standards and specifications of technical societies and copies of applicable referenced standards have not been bound in these Contract Documents.

G. Where copies of standards are needed by Contractor, obtain a copy or copies directly from publication source and maintain in an orderly manner at the Site as Work Site records, available to Contractor’s personnel, Subcontractors, Owner, and Engineer.

1.02 Abbreviations

A. Following is a list of abbreviations for trade organizations, government agencies, and construction industry organizations to which references may be made in the Contract Documents, with abbreviations used.

AA Aluminum Association AABC Associated Air Balance Council AAMA American Architectural Manufacturers Association

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AASHTO American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials

ABMA American Bearing Manufacturers’ Association ACAD AutoCAD - Computer Aided Design Software manufactured by

Autodesk ACI American Concrete Institute AEIC Association of Edison Illuminating Companies AGA American Gas Association AGMA American Gear Manufacturers’ Association AI Asphalt Institute AISC American Institute of Steel Construction AISI American Iron and Steel Institute AITC American Institute of Timber Construction ALS American Lumber Standards AMCA Air Movement and Control Association ANSI American National Standards Institute APA APA – The Engineered Wood Association API American Petroleum Institute APWA American Public Works Association ARI Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute ASAE American Society of Agricultural Engineers ASCE American Society of Civil Engineers ASHRAE American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning

Engineers, Inc.

ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers ASNT American Society for Nondestructive Testing ASTM ASTM International AWI Architectural Woodwork Institute AWPA American Wood Preservers’ Association AWPI American Wood Preservers’ Institute AWS American Welding Society AWWA American Water Works Association BHMA Builders Hardware Manufacturers’ Association CBM Certified Ballast Manufacturer CDA Copper Development Association CGA Compressed Gas Association CISPI Cast Iron Soil Pipe Institute CMAA Crane Manufacturers’ Association of America CRSI Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute CS Commercial Standard CSA Canadian Standards Association CSI Construction Specifications Institute DIN Deutsches Institut für Normung e.V.

DIPRA Ductile Iron Pipe Research Association EIA Electronic Industries Alliance EJCDC Engineers Joint Contract Documents’ Committee ETL Electrical Test Laboratories FAA Federal Aviation Administration

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FAC Florida Administrative Code FCC Federal Communications Commission FDA Food and Drug Administration FDEP Florida Department of Environmental Protection FDOT Florida Department of Transportation FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency FIPS Federal Information Processing Standards FM FM Global Fed. Spec. Federal Specifications (FAA Specifications) FS Federal Specifications and Standards (Technical Specifications) GA Gypsum Association GANA Glass Association of North America HI Hydraulic Institute HMI Hoist Manufacturers’ Institute IBC International Building Code ICBO International Conference of Building Officials ICC International Code Council ICEA Insulated Cable Engineers’ Association IFC International Fire Code IEEE Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc.

IESNA Illuminating Engineering Society of North America IFI Industrial Fasteners Institute IGMA Insulating Glass Manufacturer’s Alliance IMC International Mechanical Code INDA Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry IPC International Plumbing Code IRI Industrial Risk Insurers ISA Instrumentation, Systems, and Automation Society ISO International Organization for Standardization ITL Independent Testing Laboratory JIC Joint Industry Conferences of Hydraulic Manufacturers MIA Marble Institute of America MIL Military Specifications MMA Monorail Manufacturers’ Association NAAMM National Association of Architectural Metal Manufacturers NACE NACE International NEBB National Environmental Balancing Bureau NEC National Electrical Code NECA National Electrical Contractor’s Association NEMA National Electrical Manufacturers’ Association NESC National Electrical Safety Code NETA InterNational Electrical Testing Association NFPA National Fire Protection Association NHLA National Hardwood Lumber Association NICET National Institute for Certification in Engineering Technologies NIST National Institute of Standards and Technology NRCA National Roofing Contractors Association NRTL Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratories

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NSF NSF International NSPE National Society of Professional Engineers NTMA National Terrazzo and Mosaic Association NWWDA National Wood Window and Door Association OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Act (both Federal and State) PCI Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute PEI Porcelain Enamel Institute PPI Plastic Pipe Institute PS Product Standards Section-U.S. Department of Commerce RMA Rubber Manufacturers’ Association RUS Rural Utilities Service SAE Society of Automotive Engineers SDI Steel Deck Institute SDI Steel Door Institute SJI Steel Joist Institute SJRWMD St. Johns River Water Management District SMACNA Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association SPI Society of the Plastics Industry SSPC The Society for Protective Coatings SWI Steel Window Institute TEMA Tubular Exchanger Manufacturers’ Association TCA Tile Council of North America TIA Telecommunications Industry Association UBC Uniform Building Code UFC Uniform Fire Code UL Underwriters Laboratories Inc.

UMC Uniform Mechanical Code USBR U.S. Bureau of Reclamation WCLIB West Coast Lumber Inspection Bureau WWPA Western Wood Products Association

Pump Station Improvements FDOT STANDARDS REFERENCE

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SECTION 01425

FDOT STANDARDS REFERENCE

Instruction on the use and applicability of FDOT standards on the project

1.02 Requirements

A. The Florida Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, latest non-metric edition ("Standard Specifications"), and Standard Plans for Road Construction, latest non-metric edition ("Standard Plans") are referenced herein as source documents for applicable technical specifications and construction details to be used in the construction of this project. The term “latest edition” refers to the latest edition implemented by FDOT and includes all FDOT implemented supplements.

B. Method of Measurement and Basis of Payment is to be in accordance with these

Contract Documents rather than the Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications. Any item which is detailed in the Plans and for which material types, sizes and quality are also called out, the "Standard Plans" shall take preference over the plan detail unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.

C. Where the FDOT Standard Specifications use the reference "Department", replace

"Department" with "Owner", except for when such reference is to Department Standards and evaluation criteria.

D. The Standard Plans are referenced herein as a source document for applicable construction items and details called for in the plans for which a specific plan detail is not provided. The Contractor shall construct the items called for in the plans in accordance with the "Standard Plans" unless otherwise defined or detailed in the plans or as directed by the Owner, Engineer or authorized representative.

E. The Standard Plans are available for download from the FDOT website at:

fdot.gov/design/standardplans

F. In case of conflict, the Project Manual takes precedence over FDOT specifications for a particular construction requirement.

G. Copies of the latest implemented edition and implemented supplements of the

Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications are available for download from the FDOT website at:

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The Contractor shall inform the Owner and Engineer in writing of any specification that the Contractor feels is ambiguous or conflicting with other plan notes and details prior to the construction of the associated item. The Engineer will determine which information is to be used for construction. The Contractor is responsible for the removal and replacement of any item improperly constructed resulting from a misinterpretation of the specifications at no additional cost to the Owner.

The Contractor shall use Divisions Two (II) and Three (III) of the FDOT Specifications as they relate to methods of construction and material types and quality for the appropriate construction items contained within this project.

Pump Station Improvements QUALITY CONTROL

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SECTION 01450

QUALITY CONTROL

Quality control, quality assurance

1.02 Quality Control

A. It is the Contractor's responsibility to perform all work in conformance with the Plans and Specifications. In order to fulfill this responsibility, the Contractor is required to have an approved Quality Control Program, including testing, as part of its Contract work in accordance with the Contract Documents and to submit details of its Program to the County for review and approval prior to commencing any construction operations. The submittal shall include detailed information on locations and number of all tests, etc., that will be necessary for the Contractor to make its own determination that the work is being performed in compliance with the Project requirements.

B. As part of the Contractor's Quality Control Program included as part of its work, the Contractor shall employ and pay for an independent, approved soils testing laboratory to perform testing services outlined in these Contract Documents.

C. The Contractor's Quality Control Program shall include, but not be limited to, the following in addition to the type and frequency of tests as required by the technical specifications:

1. Piping and structural excavation, bedding and backfill materials and density quality control testing

2. Determination of compactive effort needed for compliance with the density requirements.

3. Portland cement concrete and asphalt paving quality control testing including design mix review, materials, field slump and air content, and field and lab cured strength samples and testing.

D. In addition to Quality Control Testing, the Contractor shall be responsible for required testing or approvals for any work (or any part thereof) if laws or regulations of any public body having jurisdiction specifically require testing, inspections or approval. The Contractor shall pay all costs in connection therewith and shall furnish the County the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval. The Contractor shall also be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with

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E. Any design or testing laboratory utilized by the Contractor shall be an independent laboratory acceptable to the County, approved in writing, and complying with the latest edition of the "Recommended Requirements for Independent Laboratory Qualification", published by the American Council of Independent Laboratories.

F. Testing laboratories, whether provided by the County or the Contractor, shall promptly notify the County and the Contractor of irregularities or deficiencies of work that are observed during performance of services. Laboratories shall submit electronic copies (PDF format) of all reports directly to the County and the Contractor.

1.03 Quality Assurance

A. In addition to the services provided by the laboratory paid for by the Contractor as a part of its work, the County, at its sole discretion, may employ an additional independent soils laboratory as part of County's Quality Assurance Program to verify that the work meets the requirements of the Contract Documents. The County furnished Quality Assurance testing may include the type and frequency of tests as required by the technical specifications. The County reserves the right to have additional tests made beyond those specified in the Contract Documents.

The Contractor shall cooperate with the County and make the work and samples available for County testing at no additional cost in case the County chooses to have additional County furnished testing performed. It is the sole responsibility of the Contractor to see that its work meets all provisions of the Contract Documents.

B. The Contractor shall cooperate with the soils laboratory personnel and provide access to the work to be tested. The Contractor shall notify the County's testing laboratory sufficiently in advance of operations to allow scheduling of tests. The Contractor shall furnish casual labor and facilities to obtain and handle samples at the site and to store and cure test samples as required.

1.04 Testing of Materials

A. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be sampled and tested in accordance with the latest published standard methods of ASTM in effect at the time bids are received.

B. Test of materials shall be made by a representative of the Contractor, unless otherwise provided. Testing of equipment shall be the responsibility of the Contractor or an authorized manufacturer's representative. All test results shall be furnished to the County in writing. The Contractor shall provide facilities required to collect and forward samples. The Contractor shall furnish the required samples without charge.

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C. The Contractor shall not make use of or incorporate in the work, the materials represented by the sample until tests have been made and the material found to be in accordance with the requirements of the Specifications.

D. Materials to be tested and the applicable test procedure shall be as outlined in the individual sections of these Specifications.

1.05 Source and Quality of Materials and Equipment

A. The source of materials to be used shall be in accordance with the Contract Documents and as approved by the County before delivery. The approval of the source of any material shall continue as long as the material conforms to the Specifications.

B. All material not conforming to the requirements of the Specifications shall be considered as defective and shall be removed from the work. If in place, faulty materials shall be removed by the Contractor at its expense and replaced with acceptable material unless permitted otherwise by the County. No defective materials that have been subsequently corrected shall be reused until approval has been given.

C. Upon failure of the Contractor to comply immediately with any order of the County to remove and replace defective material, the County shall have authority to remove and replace defective materials, and to deduct the cost of removal and replacement from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor. Failure to reject any defective materials or work at the time of installation shall in no way prevent later rejection when such defects are discovered, nor obligate the County to final acceptance.

1.06 Additional Testing

In addition to soils laboratory and materials testing, the Contractor shall perform other testing called for in the Contract Documents including but not limited to piping, pressure, leakage, infiltration and exfiltration, as required.

Pump Station Improvements TEMPORARY BYPASS PUMPING

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SECTION 01540

TEMPORARY BYPASS PUMPING

General requirements for temporary bypass pumping at pump stations

1.02 Submittals

Provide a bypass pumping plan for each pump station. Include the location of bypass pumping equipment for each pump station or line segment(s) around which flows are proposed to be bypassed. The plan shall include any proposed tanker(s), pump(s), bypass piping, suction and discharge points, and proposed monitoring.

A. The bypass pumping system shall consist of a primary pump and backup pump (equally sized) to handle peak flows.

B. Provide pump truck(s) to prevent any spills during shut downs until the bypass pumps are in operation.

C. The pumps can be either electrically powered or diesel powered. Diesel powered pumps shall be sound attenuated to have a maximum noise (sound) of 70 decibels (dB(A)) when measured at a distance of 23-ft from the bypass pumps when operating at night.

D. Bypass pumping shall be monitored 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and shall include audible alarms tied to an auto-dialer (the auto-dialer shall be capable of dialing a minimum of three phone numbers).

A. The bypass pumping suction and discharge lines are to be located on the construction site. Where connections are made to offsite manholes, obtain approval to place discharge lines in public road right-of-way or utility easements by the governing agency or easement owner and property owner as applicable.

B. Ingress and egress to adjacent properties shall be maintained at all times.

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C. Ramps, steel plates or others methods shall be used to facilitate traffic over surface piping.

D. During bypass pumping, no wastewater shall be leaked, dumped, or spilled in or onto any area outside of the existing wastewater system. When bypass operations are complete, all bypass piping shall be drained into the wastewater system prior to disassembly.

E. Plug off and pump down the sewer manhole or line segment in the Work area and maintain the wastewater system so that surcharging does not occur.

Pump Station Improvements MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

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SECTION 01550

MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

Traffic and dust control

1.02 Definitions

The term "Maintenance of Traffic" as used herein, shall include all facilities, devices, traffic control personnel, and operations as are required for the safety and convenience of the public as well as for minimizing public nuisance.

1.03 References

A. Florida Department of Transportation Standard Plans for Road Construction

B. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

1.04 Submittals

Provide traffic control plan. Include proposed signs, markings, barricades, detour routes, sequencing, and phasing for vehicular and pedestrian traffic routes during construction.

1.05 Qualifications

Provide at least one employee in the field (superintendent or foreman) who holds an IMSA (International Municipal Signal Association) Work Zone Traffic Control Safety Certification.

This certified employee shall be on the job site when the traffic control measures are installed and when work is occurring within the zones.

3.01 Site Preparation

A. Contact property owners affected by construction. Coordinate temporary driveway closures and sequencing. Maintain access for all property owners during

B. Remove existing pavement markings and remove or relocate existing signs as necessary to implement traffic control.

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C. Install signs, markings, barricades in accordance with approved traffic control plan.

D. Implement lane closures in accordance with the parameters shown on the drawings and in the approved traffic control plan.

E. Perform work in a manner that will cause minimum interruptions to traffic.

F. Place excavated material outside roadway clear zones, and away from pedestrian facilities.

G. All trenches shall be backfilled each day prior to the completion of construction activities.

H. Where special hazards exist, install traffic control through the use of lighted concrete barriers, barricades, or other such traffic control facilities as needed to ensure public safety.

3.02 Maintenance

A. Inspect traffic control devices on a daily basis to ensure placement of barricades and function of lights is maintained throughout construction.

B. Wet unstabilized areas as necessary to control dust.

C. Adjust traffic control devices as required under emergency conditions.

Pump Station Improvements CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

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SECTION 01770

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

Substantial completion requirements, clean-up, final completion requirements, closeout submittals

1.02 Clean-Up Operations

A. The entire project site shall be thoroughly cleaned at the completion of the work.

B. Clean all installed pipelines, structures, sidewalks, paved areas, accumulated silt, plus all adjacent areas affected by construction, as directed by the County or jurisdictional agency. Equipment to clean these surfaces shall be subject to approval by the County.

C. Restore to original condition or better all property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents, including all areas used for staging and storage.

Restoration includes but is not limited to fill replacement, regrading, compaction, and sodding. Conduct inspections of the completed restoration with the County, and conduct additional restoration as directed.

1.03 Substantial Completion Requirements

A. Complete the following before requesting the inspection for certification of substantial completion.

1. Submit record drawings in accordance with section 01780.

2. Complete required cleaning and testing of the completed construction in accordance with the specifications and the Owner’s operating and maintenance personnel.

B. Work is not substantially complete until the following have occurred:

1. The County is able to send the diverted flows to the refurbished pump stations and operate all of the pump stations.

2. The SCADA system and generator are installed and operational.

1.04 Final Completion Requirements

A. Complete the following before requesting the inspection for certification of final completion.

1. All punchlist items identified during the substantial completion inspection.

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2. Deliver tools, spare parts, extra stocks of material and similar physical items to the Owner.

3. Discontinue or change over and remove temporary facilities and services from the project site, along with construction tools and facilities, mock-ups, and similar elements.

4. Clean all marred surfaces including touch up painting, pressure washing, or other measures as needed as directed by the County.

5. Broom clean paved driveways and parking areas.

6. Hose clean sidewalks, loading areas, and others contiguous with principal structures.

7. Fully restore all property not designated for construction including all areas used for staging and storage.

8. Provide Final Record Drawings in accordance with Section 01780.

1.05 Closeout Submittals

A. Upon completion of the project, or portions thereof, the Contractor shall transfer to the County all applicable items accumulated throughout construction. These include but are not limited to the following items:

1. Service manuals, installation instructions, maintenance and operating instructions, special tools, and specialties

2. Spare parts ordered as part of this Contract

3. Delivery of any salvaged or borrowed materials or equipment to the Owner

4. All keys to all doors, gates, and equipment

5. Checklist indicating satisfactory completion of all unfinished items from the final inspection

6. Certificate of Substantial Completion

7. Certificate of Final Completion

8. Submittal of the Material and Workmanship Bond

9. Submittal of manufacturers' guarantees, warranties, bonds, and letters of coverage extending beyond the time limitations of the Contractor's guarantee.

10. Contractor’s Final Release of Lien

11. Final Waivers of lien from all Subcontractors and Suppliers

12. Consent of Surety to Final Payment

13. Final Record documents of completed facilities.

14. Certificate of Final Inspection

15. Certificate of Architect/Engineer

B. Closeout submittals provided by others include:

1. Certificate of Engineer/Architect

Pump Station Improvements RECORD DRAWINGS

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SECTION 01780

RECORD DRAWINGS

Record Drawing requirements including format requirements and submittal procedures.

1.02 General Requirements

A. As the Work progresses, the Contractor shall be responsible for recording information on the approved Contract Documents concurrently with construction progress.

B. Mark on the Contract Drawings all changes in direction and location of structure, piping, equipment, electrical, and mechanical work.

C. If requested, mark on the Specifications the manufacturer, trade name, catalog, and supplier of each product actually installed, and mark changes made by Change Order or Field Order.

D. All Record Drawings shall be prepared by the Contractor in ACAD format using construction plan sheets provided by the Engineer. As-built information shall be field verified, measured, added to the ACAD files of the construction plan sheets provided by the Engineer, and certified, signed and sealed by the Contractor’s licensed Surveyor who will be responsible for the accuracy of all dimensions and elevations. Sheet sizes and the scale of the Record Drawings shall match sheet sizing and scale of the construction plans. Add blowup details if necessary.

E. Record Drawings shall clearly show all field changes of dimension and detail including changes made by field order or by change order.

F. The surveyed as-built information shall be vertically based on the North American Vertical Datum of 1988 (NAVD 88) and the coordinate system shall be based horizontally on the North American Datum 83 (NAD83) (1990 adjustment). The as-built survey shall be referenced to the project benchmarks and shall be referenced to the state plane coordinates.

G. Vertical elevations shall be surveyed as follows: Valves (operating nut), utility pressure mains (top of center of pipe), hydrants (operating nut of hydrant and grade at the base of the hydrant), manholes (rim, inverts / flow lines, connecting pipe diameters), grate inlets (top of grate, flow lines, connecting pipe diameters), curb inlets (edge of pavement, top of structure, connecting pipe diameters, flow lines), storm sewer (flow line and diameter), sanitary sewer (invert and diameter), fittings (type, diameter, and top elevation), meter boxes (top of box), air release

01780-2 valves (top of enclosure and grade at the base of the enclosure), blow offs (top of box), pump station wet wells (top of wet well, gravity sewer inverts and diameters, force main top of pipe and diameters, structure invert), pump station valve vaults (top of vault, top of pipelines and diameters in the vault, vault invert), sidewalk ramps (top and bottom elevations and cross slopes at each ramp and cross slopes).

H. Record Drawings shall comply with the following requirements:

1. Drawings shall be legibly marked to reflect actual construction, clearly showing all field changes made by field order or change order.

2. All field changes not noted on the Record Drawings will be grounds for the rejection of the Record Drawings.

3. All equipment and piping relocation including areas where a minimum of 3 feet of cover was not maintained shall be explicitly shown.

4. All utilities, either to be owned by the COUNTY or privately owned, shall be clearly defined by leader (no schedules permitted), with the following information at minimum:

a) Pipes

1) ID Code

2) Nominal diameter

3) Material

4) Pressure class / SDR

5) Service

6) Starting, ending, and at minimum every fifty (50) feet in-between Easting, Northing, Elevations

7) Lay length distance of pipe run between all valves, fittings, manholes, etc.

b) Fittings

1) ID Code

2) Nominal diameter

3) Fitting type

4) Easting, Northing, Elevation

c) Valves, including air valves & blow offs

1) ID Code

2) Nominal diameter

3) Valve type

4) Easting, Northing, Elevation

d) Hydrant Assembly

1) ID Code

2) Hydrant feed pipe diameter

3) Elevation of top of pipe feeding hydrant

4) Easting, Northing

e) Meter and Backflow Assemblies

1) ID Code

2) Nominal diameter

3) Service

4) Meter or backflow type

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5) Easting, Northing

f) Manholes

1) ID Code

2) Diameter

3) Rim elevations

4) Invert elevations

5) Easting, Northing

g) Cleanouts

1) ID Code

2) Invert of pipe

3) Easting, Northing

h) Casings or concrete encasements

1) ID Code

2) Casing or encasement size

3) Casing or encasement extents

4) Starting and ending Easting, Northing

I. The surveyed as-built location of the newly constructed facilities shall be in an

ACAD overall base drawing which is in State Plane. Providing “paper space” views that are not in State Plane of the constructed facilities is not acceptable. Providing northing and easting point tables on separate new sheets added to the construction plans is not acceptable. The as-built northing and easting data must be on the individual construction plan sheets to which the data applies.

J. All Easting and Northing locations shall be in NAD83 State Plane Florida East FIPS 0901 US Feet, Minimum Easting 508,540, Minimum Northing 1,554,680.

Elevations shall be in NAVD88.

K. Acceptable position accuracy shall be sub-foot or better for compatibility with

Global Positioning System (GPS) equipment.

L. Excel compatible files (xlsx, xls, csv) with tables for all data outlined above shall be transmitted with record drawings, one file per type of installation (i.e. one file for pipes, one file for fittings, etc.).

M. Date of installation or date of system test passing (day, month, year) shall be shown for all utility installations.

N. If a portion of water, sanitary sewer, or reclaimed utilities are to be privately owned and maintained, demarcation / point of connection shall be identified on plan sheets as “POC” with Easting and Northing dimensions. Similar identification shall be made for pump stations to be privately owned and maintained.

O. Dimensions between all manholes, center to center, shall be field verified and shown.

P. A note shall be placed on all utility Record Drawing sheets indicating that electronic location balls were installed on all water mains, force mains, and reclaim systems

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Q. In addition to the above, the as-built information shown on the Record Drawings is to include, but not be limited to, the following:

1. Horizontal locations (state plane coordinates and stations and offsets) and vertical elevations for all utility and storm structures including but not limited to manholes, inlets and cleanouts, including structure top and invert elevations and invert elevations of all connecting pipes.

2. Horizontal locations (state plane coordinates and stations and offsets) and vertical elevations of all utility valves, fittings, connection points, etc., all concrete pads / site concrete at all corners.

3. Horizontal locations (state plane coordinates and stations and offsets) and vertical elevations of all storm inlets.

4. Pipe diameter and inverts of new storm sewer.

5. Vertical elevations of all pipelines at crossings of potable water mains

(whether the water main is existing or new) in order to document that the minimum…