Technical Specifications – 100% Issued For Bid

Avalon Road Reclaimed Water Storage and Repump Facility

Orange County Utilities Contract #: Y19-807 CHA Consulting, Inc. Project #: 041876

September 2025

Prepared For:

Orange County Utilities Engineering Division

9150 Curry Ford Road Orlando, FL 32825

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Orange County Utilities Master CIP Technical Specifications Table of Contents 100% Issued for Bid 1 September 2025

TABLE OF CONTENTS

AVALON ROAD RECLAIMED WATER STORAGE

AND REPUMP FACILITY

DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section Title 01001 General Work Requirements Rev. OCU 08/2023 01010 Summary of Project Rev. OCU 12/2014 CHA 12/2024 01021 Soils Report and Other Information Rev. OCU 08/2012 01025 Measurement and Payment Rev. OCU 01/2020 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01027 Applications for Payments Rev OCU 01/2016 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01041 Project Coordination Rev. CHA 12/2024 01050 Surveying and Field Engineering Rev. OCU 1/2016 01065 Permits and Fees Rev. OCU 02/2016 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01070 Abbreviations and Symbols Rev. OCU 08/2012 01100 Special Project Procedures Rev. CHA 12/2024 01200 Project Meetings Rev. OCU 01/2016 01300 Submittals Rev. OCU 08/2012 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01310 Construction Progress Schedules Rev. CHA 12/2024 01340 Web Based Project Controls Rev. OCU 01/2020 01370 Schedule of Values Rev. OCU 02/2014 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01380 Audio-Visual Documentation Rev. OCU 08/2012 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01400 Quality Control Rev. CHA 12/2024 01410 Testing and Testing Laboratory Services Rev. OCU 12/2014 01500 Temporary Facilities Rev. CHA 12/2024 01505 Mobilization Rev. CHA 12/2024 01580 Project Identification and Signs Rev. OCU 04/2019 01590 Construction Field Office Rev. OCU 07/2013 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01610 Delivery, Storage and Handling Rev. OCU 08/2012 01650 Start-up and Testing Rev. OCU 10/2023 Rev. CHA 12/2024 01700 Project Closeout Rev. OCU 08/2012 01710 Cleaning Rev. CHA 12/2024 01720 Project Record Documents and Survey Rev. OCU 01/2016 01730 Pump Station Operating and Maintenance Manual Rev. OCU 10/2023 01740 Warranties and Bonds Rev. OCU 08/2012 01800 Miscellaneous Work and Cleanup Rev. CHA 12/2024 01820 Manufacturers’ Field Services Rev. CHA 12/2024

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DIVISION 2 - SITE WORK

Section Title 02140 Dewatering Rev. OCU 11/2018 02220 Excavating, Backfilling and Compacting Rev. OCU 08/2012 02230 Site Preparation Rev. CHA 12/2024 02320 Trenching, Bedding, and Backfilling Rev. CHA 12/2024 02361 Termite Control Rev. CHA 12/2024 02441 Irrigation Rev. CHA 12/2024 02576 Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways Rev. OCU 08/2012 02579 Seeding and Mulching Rev. CHA 12/2024 02661 Wastewater Force Mains Rev. OCU 06/2021 02662 Reclaimed Water Transmission System Rev. OCU 03/2015 02761 Cleaning Sanitary Sewer Systems Rev. OCU 05/2013 Rev. CHA 09/2025 02762 Televising Sanitary Sewer Systems Rev. OCU 05/2013 Rev. CHA 09/2025 02771 Cure-in-Place Pipe for Sanitary Sewer Renewal Rev. 08/2020 Rev. CHA 09/2025 02784 Chain Link Fences and Gates Rev. OCU 10/2023 02930 Trees, Shrubs, Ground Covers and Sod Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 3 – CONCRETE

Section Title 03200 Concrete Formwork Rev. OCU 08/2012 03150 Concrete Joints and Joint Accessories Rev. CHA 12/2024 03200 Concrete Reinforcement Rev. OCU 08/2012 03300 Cast-in-Place Concrete Rev. OCU 08/2012 03350 Concrete Finishes Rev. CHA 12/2024 03600 Grout Rev. OCU 08/2012 03740 Modifications and Repair to Concrete Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 4 - MASONRY

Section Title 04230 Reinforced Unit Masonry Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 5 - METALS

Section Title 05310 Steel Decking Rev. CHA 12/2024 05440 Cold-Formed Metal Trusses Rev. CHA 12/2024 05500 Miscellaneous Metal Rev. OCU CHA 08/2012

DIVISION 6 – WOOD AND PLASTICS

Section Title 06067 PVC Trim Boards Rev. CHA 12/2024

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06100 Rough Carpentry Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section Title 07210 Building Insulation Rev. CHA 12/2024 07220 Gypsum Roof Sheathing Rev. CHA 12/2024 07464 Fiber-Cement Soffit Rev. CHA 12/2024 07610 Metal Roofing Rev. CHA 12/2024 07900 Caulking and Sealers Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 8 – OPENINGS

Section Title 08220 Fiberglass Reinforced Plastic (FRP) Doors and Aluminum Frames Rev. CHA

12/2024 08310 Attic Access Panel Rev. CHA 12/2024 08333 Overhead Coiling Doors Rev. CHA 12/2024 08350 Aluminum Access Hatch Doors Rev. OCU 7/2020 08520 Aluminum Windows Rev. CHA 12/2024 08710 Door Hardware Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 9 - FINISHES

Section Title 09260 Gypsum Board Assemblies Rev. CHA 12/2024 09300 Ceramic Tile Rev. CHA 12/2024 09510 Acoustical Tile Ceilings Rev. CHA 12/2024 09670 Epoxy Flooring Rev. CHA 12/2024 09900 Industrial Coatings Rev. CHA 12/2024 09910 Architectural Painting Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

Section Title 10520 Fire Extinguishers Rev. CHA 12/2024 10810 Toilet Room Accessories Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

Section Title 11195 Electric Motor Actuators Rev. CHA 08/2025 11205 Horizontal Split-Case Centrifugal Pumps Rev. CHA 08/2025 11306 Grinder Pumps and Appurtenances Rev. CHA 12/2024

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DIVISION 12 – FURNISHINGS

Section Title 12510 Horizontal Louver Blinds Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

Section Title 13216 Prestressed Concrete Ground Storage Tank Rev. CHA 12/2024 13300 Instrumentation and Controls Rev. CHA 08/2025 13421 Flow Measurement Rev. OCU 08/2012 13591 Network Cables Rev. CHA 08/2025

DIVISION 14 - CONVEYING SYSTEMS

Section Title 14631 Traveling Bridge & Monorail Systems Rev. CHA 12/2024

DIVISION 15 - MECHANICAL

Section Title 15000 General Mechanical Requirements Rev. CHA 12/2024 15053 Miscellaneous Mechanical Piping Materials Rev. CHA 12/2024 15063 Ductile Iron Pipe & Fittings Rev. OCU 08/2012 15064 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings Rev. OCU 12/2021 15065 Stainless Steel Pipe and Fittings Rev. OCU 08/2012 15075 Mechanical Identification Rev. CHA 12/2024 15100 Ancillary Equipment Rev. OCU 12/2022 15105 Check Valves Rev. OCU 08/2012 15110 Plug Valves Rev. OCU 08/2023 15111 Gate Valves Rev. OCU 08/2012 15112 Butterfly Valves Rev. OCU 08/2023 15116 Stainless Steel Ball Valves Rev. CHA 12/2024 15126 Pipe Hangers and Supports Rev. CHA 12/2024 15140 Hot and Cold Water Piping Rev. CHA 12/2024 15144 Pressure Testing of Piping Rev. CHA 12/2024 15145 Domestic Water Piping Specialties Rev. CHA 12/2024 15153 Sanitary Waste and Vent Piping Rev. CHA 12/2024 15154 Drainage Piping Specialties Rev. CHA 12/2024 15410 Plumbing Fixtures and Equipment Rev. CHA 08/2025 15500 Split-System Air-Conditioners Rev. CHA 08/2025 15815 Metal Ducts Rev. CHA 08/2025 15820 Duct Accessories Rev. CHA 08/2025 15838 Power Ventilators Rev. CHA 08/2025 15950 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Rev. CHA 08/2025

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DIVISION 16 - ELECTRICAL

Section Title 16010 Basic Electrical Requirements Rev. CHA 08/2025 16050 Electrical – General Provisions Rev. CHA 08/2025 16108 Miscellaneous Equipment Rev. CHA 08/2025 16110 Raceways and Fittings Rev. OCU 10/2023 16120 Wires and Cables Rev. OCU 10/2023 16150 Motors Rev. CHA 08/2025 16160 Panelboards Rev. 08/2025 16195 Electrical Identification Rev. CHA 08/2025 16370 Variable Frequency Drives Rev. CHA 08/2025 16402 Underground System Rev. CHA 08/2025 16440 Group-Mounted Circuit Breaker Switchboards Rev. CHA 08/2025 16450 Grounding System Rev. OCU 10/2023 16500 Lighting System/ Low Voltage Receptacles & Switches Rev. CHA 08/2025 16670 Lightning Protection System Rev. CHA 08/2025 16709 Surge Protection Devices (SPD) Rev. CHA 08/2025 16721 Fire Alarm System Rev. CHA 08/2025

APPENDICES

Appendix A Geotechnical Report

Appendix B Forms

Appendix C Permits Owned by the County

Appendix D List of Approved Products Orange County Utilities – List of Approved Products (August, 2023)

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SECTION 01001

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 NOTICES

1.02 WORK TO BE DONE

1.03 DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL

1.04 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION

1.05 PUBLIC NUISANCE

1.06 CONTRACTOR’S PAYMENT TO COUNTY FOR OVERTIME WORK

1.07 MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE

1.08 TRANSFER OF SERVICE

1.09 LABOR

1.10 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1.11 MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE

1.12 INSPECTION AND TESTING

1.13 PROJECT SITE AND ACESS

1.14 UTILITIES

1.15 RELATED CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.16 SITE ADMINISTRATION

1.17 TRAINING

1.18 SMOKE FREE CAMPUS

1.19 SECURITY

1.20 MISCELLANEOUS

1.21 CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION REQUEST (CAR) FORM

PRODUCTS (NOT USED)

EXECUTION (NOT USED)

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SECTION 01001

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 NOTICES

A. All notices or other papers required to be delivered by the Contractor to the County shall be delivered to the office of the Field Services Division, Orange County Utilities Department, 9150 Curry Ford Road, Orlando, FL 32825.

1.02 WORK TO BE DONE

A. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, and incidentals to complete all work required by these specifications and as shown on the Drawings, at a rate of progress which will ensure completion of the Work within the Contract Time stipulated.

B. The Contractor shall perform the Work complete, in place, and ready for continuous service, and shall include repairs, testing, permits, clean up, replacements, and restoration required as a result of damages caused during this construction.

C. The Contractor shall comply with all City, County, State, Federal, and other codes, which are applicable to the proposed Work.

D. All newly constructed Work shall be carefully protected from injury in any way. No wheeling, walking, or placing of heavy loads on it shall be allowed and all portions damaged shall be reconstructed by the Contractor at his own expense.

B. Site shall include any area where the Work is required to be completed or is disturbed by the Contractor through the course of the Work including but not limited to: facility, property, tract, right-of-way, work zone, public easement, private easement, temporary construction easement, etc.

1.03 DRAWINGS AND PROJECT MANUAL

A. The Work shall be performed, at a minimum, in accordance with the Drawings and

Specifications prepared by the County/Professional. All work and materials shall conform to the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual, latest edition or as indicated in these Specifications or Drawings.

B. The Contractor shall verify all dimensions, quantities and details shown on the Drawings, Supplementary Drawings, Schedules, Specifications or other data received from the County/Professional, and shall notify same, in writing, of all errors, omissions, conflicts and discrepancies found therein. Failure to discover or correct errors, conflicts or discrepancies shall not relieve the Contractor of full responsibility for unsatisfactory Work, faulty construction or improper operation resulting there from, nor from rectifying such conditions at his own expense.

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C. All schedules are given for the convenience of the County and the Contractor and are not guaranteed to be complete. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility for the making of estimates of the size, kind, and quantity of materials and equipment included in the Work to be done under this Contract.

1. Intent: All Work called for in the Specifications applicable to this Contract, but not shown on the Drawings in their present form, or vice versa, shall be of like effect as if shown or mentioned in both shall be completed at the Contractors expense.

2. Work not specified either in the Drawings or in the Specifications, but involved in carrying out their intent or in the complete and proper execution of the Work, is required and shall be performed by the Contractor as though it were specifically delineated or described.

3. Items of material, equipment, machinery, and the like may be specified on the Drawings and not in the Specifications. Such items shall be provided by the Contractor in accordance with the specification on the Drawings.

4. The apparent silence of the Specifications as to any detail, or the apparent omission from them of a detailed description concerning any Work to be done and materials to be furnished, shall be regarded as meaning that only the best general practice is to prevail and that only material and workmanship of the best quality is to be used, and interpretation of these Specifications shall be made upon that basis.

D. Refer to the Contract for the order of precedence of items and documents.

1.04 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION

A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of all public and private property, and shall use every means of protection 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 similar or equal to that existing before the damage was done, or the Contractor shall make good the damage in other manner acceptable to the County/Professional.

B. Protection of Trees and Shrubs

1. Protect with boxes or other barricades.

2. Do not place excavated material so as to injure trees or shrubs.

3. Install pipelines in short tunnels between and under root systems.

4. Support trees to prevent root disturbance during nearby excavation.

C. Tree and Limb Removal

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1. Tree limbs, which interfere with equipment operation and are approved for pruning, shall be neatly trimmed and the tree cut coated with tree paint and coordinated through an arborist provided by the Contractor.

2. The County may order the Contractor, for the convenience of the County, to remove trees along the line or trench excavation. The Contractor shall obtain any permits required for removal of trees and coordinate through an arborist provided by the Contractor. Ordered tree removal shall be paid for under the appropriate Contract Items.

3. Trees or shrubs destroyed by negligence of the Contractor or his employees shall be replaced by the Contractor with new stock of similar size and age, at the proper season and at the sole expense of the Contractor.

4. Lawn Areas: All lawn areas disturbed by construction shall be replaced with like kind to a condition similar or equal to that existing before construction.

Where sod is to be removed, it shall be carefully removed, and the same re-sodded, or the area where sod has been removed shall be restored with new sod in the manner described in the applicable section.

5. Where fencing, walls, shrubbery, grass strips or area must be removed or damaged incident to the construction operation, the Contractor shall, after completion of the work, replace or restore to the original condition.

D. The cost of all labor, materials, equipment, and work for restoration shall be deemed included in the appropriate Contract Item or items, or if no specific item is provided therefore, as part of the overhead cost of the Work, and no additional payment will be made therefore.

1.05 PUBLIC NUISANCE

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

B. Sound levels measured by the County/Professional shall not exceed 45 dBA from 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. or 55 dBA 8 a.m. to 8 p.m, or as indicated by the noise ordinance for that area. This sound level shall be measured at the exterior of the nearest exterior wall of the nearest residence. Levels at the equipment shall not exceed 85 dBA at any time.

Sound levels in excess of these values are sufficient cause to have the Work halted until equipment can be quieted to these levels. Work stoppage by the County/Professional for excessive noise shall not relieve the Contractor of the other portions of this specification including, but not limited to, completion dates and bid amounts.

C. No extra charge may be made for time lost due to work stoppage resulting from the creation of a public nuisance.

1.06 CONTRACTOR’S PAYMENT TO COUNTY FOR OVERTIME WORK

A. County Inspector Work Hours: Normal work hours for the County’s inspector(s) are

Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 5 August 2023 defined as any 8-hour period between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. on the weekdays of Monday through Friday. Any County Inspector(s) work beyond the aforementioned normal work hours shall be requested in writing 48-hours in advance.

All overtime, any County holidays or weekend work compensation for the County’s Inspector(s) to work beyond the normal working hours are considered overtime compensation and shall be paid for by the Contractor. The overtime pay rate will be a minimum $59.00 per hour per person or at the most current rate as listed in the County Fee Directory prepared by the Office of Management and Budget, in section “Orange County Utilities Engineering & Construction”, under the heading of “Inspection Fee other than Normal Working Hours”. The Contractor agrees that the County shall deduct charges for work outside normal work hours and for overtime pay from payments due the Contractor.

B. County observes the following holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day. If the holiday falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the County observed day will be Monday or Friday. If the County is closed due to an emergency including Hurricanes, no work shall be permitted and may continue for several days for the County to recover.

1.07 MAINTENANCE OF SERVICE

A. Unless noted otherwise on the plans, the operation of the existing water, reclaimed water or wastewater facility on each of the respective locations shall remain in service until the transfer of service has been completed. The Contractor shall, prior to interrupting any utility service (water, sewer, etc.) for the purpose of making cut-ins to the existing lines or for any other purposes, contact the County and make arrangements via C.A.R. (Construction Assistance Request) process for the interruption which will be satisfactory to the County.

B. Utility lines that are damaged during construction shall be repaired by the Contractor and service restored within 4-hours of the breakage. The County retains the option of repairing any damage to utility pipes in order to expedite service to the customers. The Contractor will remain responsible for all costs associated with the repair.

1.08 TRANSFER OF SERVICE

A. When the County has accepted a proposed facility and placed it into operation, the transfer of service is complete. The Contractor may begin the work of removing the existing or temporary facilities.

B. When applicable, upon mobilization to the individual sites, the contractor shall maintain continuous and reliable wastewater and water service until final completion is awarded.

1.09 LABOR

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A. Supervision: The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work efficiently and with his best skills and attention. The Contractor shall have a competent, English speaking superintendent or project manager, who shall be on the site of the Project at all working hours, and who shall have full authority by the Contractor to direct the performance of the Work and make arrangements for all necessary materials, equipment, and labor without delay.

B. Jurisdictional Disputes: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to pay all costs that may be required to perform any of the Work shown on the Drawings or specified herein to avoid any work stoppages due to jurisdictional disputes. The basis for subletting work in question, if any, shall conform to precedent agreements and decisions on record with the Building and Construction Trades Department, AFL-CIO, dated June, 1973, including any amendments thereto.

C. Apprenticeship: The Contractor shall comply with all of the requirements of Section 446, Florida Statutes, for all contracts in excess of $25,000 excluding roadway, highway or bridge contracts and the Contractor agrees to insert in any subcontract under this Contract the requirements of this Article.

1.10 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

A. All transactions with the manufacturers or Subcontractors shall be through the

Contractor, unless the Contractor and the County/Professional request that the manufacturer or Subcontractor communicate directly with the County/Professional.

Any such transactions shall not in any way release the Contractor from his full responsibility under this Contract.

B. All workmanship and materials shall be of the highest quality. The equipment shall be the product of manufacturers who are experienced and skilled in the field with an established record of research and development. No equipment will be considered unless the manufacturer has designed and manufactured equipment of comparable type and size and have demonstrated sufficient experience in such design and manufacture.

C. No material shall be delivered to the Site without prior approval of the County/Professional. No material shall be delivered to the site without prior approved submittal. A 48-hour minimum notice is required when material is delivered to the site.

The Contractor project supervision and County RPR shall verify the material against the approved submittal(s).

D. All apparatus, mechanisms, equipment, machinery, and manufactured articles for incorporation into the Project shall be the new (most current production at time of bid) and unused standard products of recognized reputable manufacturers.

E. Manufactured and fabricated products:

1. Design, fabricate and assemble in accord with the best engineering and shop practices.

2. Manufacture like parts of duplicate units to standard sizes and gauges, to be

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3. Any two or more pieces of material or equipment of the same kind, type or classification, and being used for identical types of service, shall be made by the same manufacturer.

4. Products shall be suitable for service conditions as specified and as stated by manufacturer.

5. Equipment capacities, sizes and dimensions shown or specified shall be adhered to unless variations are specifically approved in writing.

a. Do not use material or equipment for any purpose other than that for which it is designed or is specified.

1.11 MANUFACTURER’S SERVICE

A. Where service by the manufacturer is specified to be furnished as part of the cost of the item of equipment, the Work shall be at the Contractor's expense.

B. The services provided shall be by a qualified manufacturer's service representative to check and verify the completed installation, place the equipment in operation, and instruct the County's operators in the operation and maintenance procedures. Such services are to be for period of time and for the number of trips specified. A working day is defined as a normal 8-hour working day on the job and does not include travel time.

C. The services shall further demonstrate to the County/Professional’s complete satisfaction that the equipment will satisfactorily perform the functions for which it has been installed.

1.12 INSPECTION AND TESTING

A. General

1. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to the inspection, review and acceptance of the County and meet the requirements as outlined in the Orange County Utilities Standards and Construction Specifications Manual. If in the testing of any material or equipment it is ascertained by the County/Professional that the material or equipment does not comply with the Contract, the Contractor shall be notified thereof, and the Contractor will be directed to refrain from delivering said material or equipment, or to remove it promptly from the Site or from the Work and not accepted by the County shall be replaced with acceptable material, without cost to the County.

2. Tests of electrical and mechanical equipment and appliances shall be conducted in accordance with recognized test codes of the ANSI, ASME, or the IEE, except as may otherwise be stated herein.

3. The Contractor shall give notice in writing to the County sufficiently in advance

Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 8 August 2023 of his intention to commence the manufacture or preparation of materials specifically manufactured or prepared for use in or as part of the permanent construction. Such notice shall contain a request for inspection, the date of commencement and the expected date of completion of the manufacture or preparation of materials. Upon receipt of such notice, the County shall arrange to have a representative present at such times during the manufacture as may be necessary to inspect the materials; or the County will notify the Contractor that the inspection will be made at a point other than the point of manufacture; or the County will notify the Contractor that inspection will be waived.

4. When inspection is waived or when the County/Professional so requires, the Contractor shall furnish to the County authoritative evidence in the form of Certificates of Manufacture that the materials to be used in the Work have been manufactured and tested in conformity with the Contract Documents. These certificates shall be notarized and shall include five (5) copies of the results of physical tests and chemical analysis, where necessary, that have been made directly on the product or on similar products of the manufacturer.

5. The Contractor must comply with these provisions before shipping any material.

Such inspections by the County shall not release the Contractor from the responsibility for furnishing materials meeting the requirements of the Contract Documents.

6. All testing equipment to be used on the project shall have an up-to-date calibration certificate.

B. Cost

1. County shall employ and pay for the services of an independent testing laboratory to perform testing indicated on the Contract Documents, or at the County’s discretion to ensure conformity with the Contract Documents.

2. The cost of field leakage and pressure tests and shop tests of materials and equipment specifically called for in the Contract Documents shall be borne by the Contractor. Such costs shall be deemed to be included in the Contract price.

3. The Contractor shall notify the County laboratory a minimum of 48-hours in advance of operations for scheduling of tests. When tests or inspections cannot be performed after such notice, the Contractor shall reimburse County for expenses incurred.

4. The Contractor shall pay for all work required to uncover, remove, replace, retest, etc., any work not tested due to the Contractor's failure to provide the 48-hours advance notice or due to failed tests. The Contractor shall also provide compensation for the County/Professional’s personnel for required re-testing due to failed or rescheduled testing.

C. Shop Testing

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1. Each piece of equipment for which pressure, duty, capacity, rating, efficiency, performance, function or special requirements are specified shall be tested in the shop of the manufacturer in a manner which shall conclusively prove that its characteristics comply fully with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

No such equipment shall be shipped to the worksite until the County/Professional notifies the Contractor, in writing, that the results of such tests are acceptable.

2. The manufacturing company shall provide five (5) copies of the manufacturer's actual shop test data and interpreted results signed by a responsible official of the manufacturing company and notarized, showing conformity with the Contract Documents as a prerequisite for the acceptance of any equipment. The cost of shop tests (including the cost of County's representative) and of furnishing manufacturer's preliminary and shop test data of operating equipment shall be borne by the Contractor and shall be included in the Contract price.

D. Field Testing

1. The County shall employ and pay for services of an independent testing laboratory to perform testing specifically indicated in the Contract Documents.

Employment of the laboratory shall in no way relieve Contractor's obligations to perform the Work of the Contract. The Contractor shall provide compensation for retesting of all failed tests.

2. The County may at any time during the progress of the Work, request additional testing beyond that which is specified in the Contract. This testing will be at the County's expense. Contractor shall:

3. Cooperate with laboratory personnel, provide access to the Project.

4. Secure and deliver to the laboratory adequate quantities of representative samples of materials proposed to be used and which require testing.

5. Provide to the laboratory the preliminary design mix proposed to be used for concrete, and other material mixes, which require control by the testing laboratory.

E. Demonstration Tests: Upon completion of the Work and prior to final payment, all equipment and piping installed under this Contract shall be subjected to acceptance or demonstration tests as specified or required to provide compliance with the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, fuel, energy, water and all other equipment necessary for the demonstration tests at no additional cost to the County.

F. Final Inspection: Prior to preparation of the final payment application, a final inspection will be performed by the County to determine if the Work is properly and satisfactorily constructed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. See also Section 01700 "Project Closeout."

G. Inspection by existing utility owners: The Contractor shall pay for all inspections

Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 10 August 2023 during the progress of the work required and provided by the owner of all existing public utilities paralleling or crossing the Work, as shown on the Drawings. All such inspection fees shall be deemed included in the appropriate Contract Item or items, or if no specific item is provided therefore, as part of the overhead cost of the Work, and no additional payment will be made therefore.

H. Inspection by Other Agencies: The Florida Department of Transportation, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and other authorized governmental agencies shall have free access to the site for inspecting materials and work, and the Contractor shall afford them all necessary facilities and assistance for doing so. Any instructions to the Contractor resulting from these inspections shall be given through the County.

These rights of inspections shall not be construed to create any contractual relationship between the Contractor and these agencies.

1.13 PROJECT SITE AND ACESS

A. Right of way easements

1. The use of public streets and alleys shall be such as to provide a minimum of inconvenience to the public and to other traffic. Any earth or other excavated material shall be removed by the Contractor and the streets cleaned to the satisfaction of the County.

2. The Contractor shall not start construction, enter or occupy private land/property outside of easements, except by written permission of the property owner.

3. At the time of the Pre-Construction meetings, the Contractor shall become fully acquainted with the status of all easements. Should easements not be acquired by the County in specific areas of the Work, the Contractor shall sequence and schedule his work therein so as not to interfere with the progress of work in other areas of the Project. Any rescheduling of work due to easement acquisitions shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the County. The County agrees that it will make every effort to acquire all remaining easements with all speed and diligence possible so as to allow the completion of the Work within the Contract time.

4. Any additional permits required to Work in the ROW are the responsibility of the Contractor.

B. ACCESS

1. Neither the material excavated nor the materials or equipment used in the construction of the Work shall be so placed as to prevent free access to all fire hydrants, pump stations, valves, or manholes.

2. Access to businesses located adjacent to the project site must be maintained at all times. Contractor may prearrange the closing of business access with the business Owner. Such prearranged access closing shall not exceed two (2)

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3. Contractor agrees that representatives of the County and any governmental agents will have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress and that the Contractor shall provide facilities for such access and inspection.

1.14 UTILITIES

A. Utility Construction

1. Public utility installations and structures shall be understood to include all poles, tracks, pipes, wires, conduits, house service connections, vaults, manholes and all other appurtenances and facilities pertaining thereto, whether owned or controlled by governmental bodies or privately owned by individuals, firms or corporations, used to serve the public with transportation, traffic control, gas, electricity, telephone, sewerage, drainage or water. Other public or private property, which may be affected by the Work, shall be deemed included hereunder.

2. All open excavations shall be adequately safeguarded by providing temporary barricades, caution signs, lights and other means. 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.

3. The length of open trench will be controlled by the particular surrounding conditions, but shall always be confined to the limits described by the County/Professional. If any excavation becomes a hazard, or if it excessively restricts traffic at any point, the County may require special construction procedures. As a minimum, the Contractor shall conform to the following restoration procedures:

a. Interim Restoration: All excavations shall be backfilled and compacted as specified by the end of each working day. For excavations within existing paved areas; limerock base or soil cement base (match existing) shall be spread and compacted to provide a relatively smooth surface free of loose aggregate material. At the end of each workweek, the S-I asphaltic surface course shall be completed and opened to traffic.

Contractor shall coordinate with the County RPR, his construction activity including density tests and inspections to allow sufficient time to achieve this requirement. All driveway cuts shall be backfilled, compacted, and limerock base spread and compacted immediately after installation. Contractor shall coordinate with the individual property owners prior to removing the driveway section. Any utility crossing an

Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 12 August 2023 existing roadway, parking lot or other paved area shall be patched by the end of the working day.

b. All pipe and fittings shall be neatly stored in a location, which will cause the least disturbance to the public. All debris shall be removed and properly disposed of by the end of each working day.

c. Final Restoration Overlay: After completing all installations, and after testing of the pipe (but no sooner than 30-days after applying the S-I asphaltic surface), final restoration shall be performed. In no event shall final restoration begin after substantial completion. Final restoration shall provide an S-III asphaltic overlay as specified in an uninterrupted continuous operation until completion. Any additional restoration required after testing shall be repaired in a timely manner at no additional cost to the County.

d. Maintenance of all restored facilities shall be the Contractor’s responsibility. This maintenance shall be performed on an on-going basis during the course of construction. The Contractor’s Progress Schedule shall reflect the above restoration requirements.

e. Additional Restoration for Work in Business or Commercial Districts:

The Contractor shall restore all private property, damaged by construction, to its original condition. Access to businesses located adjacent to the project site must be maintained at all times. Contractor may prearrange the closing of business accesses with the business owner. Such prearranged access closing shall not exceed two (2) hours.

Property drainage and grading shall be restored within 24-hours of backfilling trench.

B. EXISTING UTILITIES

1. The locations of all existing underground piping, structures and other facilities are shown based on information received from the respective owner. The locations are shown without express or implied representation, assurance, or guarantee that they are complete or correct or that they represent a true picture of underground piping, conduit and cables to be encountered. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify all existing underground piping, structures and other facilities. Locating of utilities with ground penetrating radar may be required at the contractor’s expense.

2. The Contractor shall, at all times, employ acceptable methods and exercise reasonable care and skill so as to avoid unnecessary delay, injury, damage or destruction of existing utility installations and structures; and shall, at all times in the performance of the Work, avoid unnecessary interference with, or interruption of, utility services; and shall cooperate fully with the owners thereof to that end.

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3. When existing facilities are found to be in conflict with the Work, the County reserves the right to modify alignments to avoid interference with existing facilities.

4. All utilities, which do not interfere with the work, shall be carefully protected against damage. Any existing utilities damaged in any way by the Contractor shall be restored or replaced by the Contractor at his expense as directed by the County. Any existing facilities, which require operation to facilitate repairs, shall be operated only by the owner of the respective utility.

5. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that all utility and/or poles, the stability of which may be endangered by the proximity of excavation, be temporarily stayed and/or shored in position while work proceeds in the vicinity of the pole and that the utility or other companies concerned be given reasonable advance notice of any such excavation.

6. All existing utilities encountered in the area of excavation shall be recorded per Specification 01720, “Project Record Documents” in the asset table and record documents.

C. NOTICES

1. All governmental utility departments and other owners of public utilities, which may be affected by the Work, will be informed in writing by the Contractor two

(2) weeks after the execution of the Contract or Contracts covering the Work.

Such notice will be sent out in general, and directed to the attention of the governmental utility departments and other owners of public utilities for such installations and structures as may be affected by the Work.

2. The Contractor shall comply with Florida Statute 553.851 regarding protection of underground gas pipelines. Evidence of notification to the gas pipeline owner shall be furnished to the County within two (2) weeks after the execution of the Contract.

3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to contact utility companies at least 72-hours in advance of breaking ground in any area or on any unit of the work so maintenance personnel can locate and protect facilities, if required by the utility company.

4. The Contractor shall give a minimum five (5) working day notice to utility personnel prior to interrupting a utility service (water, sewer, etc.).

D. EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION

1. Exploratory excavations shall be conducted by the Contractor for the purpose of locating underground pipelines or structures in advance of the construction.

Test pits shall be excavated in areas of potential conflicts between existing and proposed facilities and at piping connections to existing facilities a minimum of 48-hours or 1,000-feet in advance of work. If there is a potential conflict, Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 14 August 2023 the Contractor shall notify the County/Professional immediately. Information on the obstruction to be furnished by the Contractor shall include: Location, Elevation, Utility Type, Material and Size. Test pits shall be backfilled immediately after their purpose has been satisfied and the surface restored and maintained in a manner satisfactory to the County.

E. UTILITY CROSSINGS

1. It is intended that wherever existing utilities must be crossed, deflection of the pipe within specified limits and cover shall be used to satisfactorily clear the obstruction unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings. However, when in the opinion of the County this procedure is not feasible, the County may direct the use of fittings for a utility crossing or conflict transition as detailed on the Drawings.

F. RELOCATIONS

1. Relocations shown on the Drawings: Public utility installations or structures, including but not limited to poles, signs, fences, piping, conduits and drains that interfere with the positioning of the work which are shown on the Drawings to be removed, relocated, replaced or rebuilt by the Contractor shall be considered as part of the general cost of doing the Work and shall be included in the prices bid for the various contract items. No separate payment shall be made therefore.

2. Relocations not shown on the Drawings

a. Where public utility installations or structures are encountered during the course of the work, and are not indicated on the Drawings or in the Specifications, and when, in the direction of the County/Professional, removal, relocation, replacement or rebuilding is necessary to complete the Work, such work shall be accomplished by the utility having jurisdiction, or such work may be ordered, in writing by the County, for the Contractor to accomplish.

b. If such work is accomplished by the utility having jurisdiction, it will be carried out expeditiously and the Contractor shall give full cooperation to permit the utility to complete the removal, relocation, replacement or rebuilding as required.

c. If such work is accomplished by the Contractor, it will be paid for as a Change Order.

3. All existing castings, including valve boxes, junction boxes, manholes, hand holes, pull boxes, inlets and similar structures in the areas of construction that are to remain in service and in areas of trench restoration and pavement replacement, shall be adjusted by the Contractor to bring them flush with the surface of the finished work.

4. All existing utility systems which conflict with the construction of the work

Specifications General Requirements 100% Issued for Bid 01001 - 15 August 2023 herein, which can be temporarily removed and replaced, shall be accomplished at the expense of the Contractor. Work shall be done by the utility unless the utility approves in writing that the Work may be done by the Contractor.

1.15 RELATED CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

A. PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER

1. The Contractor shall provide community interaction and coordination through a designated Public Information Officer (PIO). The PIO will provide resolution to complaints and problems from community members affected by the construction for the entire project duration. The PIO will manage a project designated 24-hour hotline phone number for citizens to call. The PIO will field these calls, provide answers to questions, research issues with the project team or appropriate agencies and follow up each complaint in a timely manner. All after hour calls will be reported to the County’s Representative and per Specification 01340. “Web-Based Controls” the following business day. Issue or concern along with the resolution shall be documented.

2. The PIO will maintain a daily diary of call and/or interactions with the community, as well as a complaint log chronicling all issues and proposed resolutions. This report shall be sent to the County on Monday and Friday of each week. When applicable, all associated correspondence, bulletins, notifications and reports shall be managed in the project Contract Manager.

3. The PIO shall create and maintain the project stakeholder list. The PIO will create the flyer notification to alert stakeholders and local residents/businesses of project start and potential impacts. The PIO will work closely with Orange County Utilities staff for flyer notification approval. The PIO should have in-house graphic design and mailing capabilities for flyer distributions. The County shall have 10 days to make comments, review, and provide approval or revision requests.

4. Mailers shall be sent out at least 10 days prior to the start of the work. Door hangers shall be sent out at least 3 prior before the start of the work.

5. The PIO shall attend the project progress meetings and provide the project team with a report of public issues since the last progress meeting. The PIO will be engaged though project final completion. The PIO will also disseminate roadway closures, sewer hookups, temporary and permanent restoration, and other relevant construction information to the community, as well as, when appropriate, to the media, emergency services personnel and other interested agencies. Any major public issues will be reported to the County’s project representative daily.

6. The designated PIO shall have a minimum 2 years’ experience in providing similar services on Orange County Utilities, Orange County Public Works or

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FDOT construction projects. The PIO shall be fluent in English and Spanish and shall visit the construction site, meeting locations, and affected resident’s homes as required.

7. The PIO shall be a third-party marketing communications/public relations business with a minimum of 10 years demonstrated experience with public sector infrastructure projects. In-house contractor staff or HOA staff is not acceptable.

8. Potential PIO specialists that may meet the qualifications requirements as noted above include the following:

9. Quest Corporation of America - 321.917.1716

10. The Contractor shall provide the PIO contact information at Pre-construction meeting.

B. TRAFFIC MAINTENANCE

1. Refer to Section 01570 – “Maintenance of Traffic”.

C. BARRIER AND LIGHTS

1. The Contractor shall exercise extreme care in the conduct of the Work to protect health and safety of the workmen and the public. The Contractor shall provide all protective measures and devices necessary, in conformance with applicable local, state and federal regulations. Protective measures shall include but are not limited to barricades, warning lights/flashers and safety ropes.

2. All equipment and vehicles operating within 10-feet of the roadway shall have flashing strobe lights attached.

D. DEWATERING AND FLOTATION

1. The Contractor, with his own equipment, shall do all pumping necessary to dewater any part of the work area during construction operations to insure dry working conditions. The Contractor shall take the necessary steps to protect on-site and off-site structures. Damage to any structures due to dewatering shall be repaired or the structures replaced at the Contractor's expense.

2. The Contractor shall be completely responsible for any tanks, wetwells or similar structures that may become buoyant during the construction and modification operations due to the ground water or floods and before the structure is put into operation. The proposed final structures have been designed to account for buoyancy; however the Contractor may employ methods, means and techniques during construction which may affect the buoyancy of structures. The Contractor shall take the necessary steps to protect structures. Damage to any structures due to floating or flooding shall be repaired or the structures replaced at the Contractor's expense.

3. Contractor shall be responsible for any required permits for the discharge of

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E. DUST AND EROSION CONTROL

1. The Contractor shall prevent nuisance dust (as defined by OSHA 1910.1000 Table Z-3) from his operations or from traffic.

2. Contractor is responsible for providing effective temporary erosion and sediment control measures during construction or until final controls become effective.

3. Temporary erosion controls include, but are not limited to, grassing, mulching, netting, watering and reseeding on-site surfaces and soil and borrow area surfaces and providing interceptor ditches at ends of berms and at those locations which will ensure that erosion during construction will be either eliminated or maintained within acceptable limits as established by the County, FDEP and any other agency having jurisdiction.

4. Temporary sedimentation controls include, but are not limited to; silt dams, traps, barriers, and appurtenances at the foot of sloped surfaces which will ensure that sedimentation pollution will be either eliminated or maintained within…