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Mayor George Neugent, District 2
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Mayor Pro Tern David Rice, District 4
Danny L. Kolhage, District I
Heather Carruthers, District 3
Sylvia J. Murphy, District 5
County Commission Meeting
July 19, 2017
Agenda Item Number: C.12
Agenda Item Summary #3150
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Fire
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: James Callahan (305) 289 -6088
N/A
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for installation of
Fire Hydrants in Monroe County
ITEM BACKGROUND: Monroe County Fire Rescue has been installing hydrants when
infrastructure monies are available.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: 2013 BOCC approved three year contract with Third
Generation Plumbing, Inc.; Item G10 November 20, 2013 thru November 19, 2016 with no
renewals.
CONTRACT /AGREEMENT CHANGES:
N/A
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
RFP Installation of Hydrants
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: TBD
Expiration Date: TBD
Total Dollar Value of Contract: TBD
Total Cost to County: TBD
Current Year Portion: TBD
Budgeted: Yes
Source of Funds: Fund — 304 & Fund — 135
(Impact Fees — 31501, 31502, 31503 & 31504)
CPI:
Indirect Costs: N/A
Estimated Ongoing Costs Not Included in above dollar amounts: N/A
Revenue Producing:
Grant: N/A
County Match: N/A
Insurance Required:
Additional Details:
N/A If yes, amount:
Yes
07/19/17 304 -26000
Determined by Bid
07/19/17 135-31501
Determined by Bid
07/19/17 135-31502
Determined by Bid
07/19/17 131 -29503
Determined by Bid
07/19/17 135-31504
Detrmined by Bid
Total:
PUBLIC SAFETY CAP PROD
DIST 1 FIRE & EMS PROJEC
DIST 2 FIRE & EMS PROJEC
DIST 3 PARKS & REC PROD
KEY COLONY BCH FIRE & EM
REVIEWED BY:
James Callahan
Pedro Mercado
Budget and Finance
Maria Slavik
Kathy Peters
Board of County Commissioners
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07/19/2017 9:00 AM
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN
MONROE COUNTY
MONROE COUNTY EMERGENCY SERVICES
BOARD OF MONROE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Mayor George Neugent, District 2
Mayor Pro Tem David Rice, District 4
Commissioner Danny Kolhage, District 1
Commissioner Heather Carruthers, District 3
Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, District 5
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT
Roman Gastesi Kevin Madok
MONROE COUNTY FIRE CHIEF
James Callahan
July 2017
Prepared by Monroe County Emergency Services
NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE
SOLICITATIONS
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on November 1, 2017 at 3:00 P.M. the
Monroe County Purchasing Office will receive and open sealed responses for the
following:
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS
IN MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Requirements for submission and the selection criteria may be requested from
DemandStar by Onvia at www.demandstar.com OR www.monroecountybids.com or
call toll -free at 1- 800 - 711 -1712. The Public Record is available at the Monroe
County Purchasing Office located at The Gato Building, 1100 Simonton Street,
Room 2 -213, Key West, Florida. All Responses must be sealed and must be
submitted to the Monroe County Purchasing Office.
Publication dates
Citizen (Fr)
Keynoter (Sa)
Reporter (Fr)
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SECTION ONE: INSTRUCTION TO RESPONDENTS
1.01 DESCRIPTION
The Respondent awarded a contract shall provide for the installation of up to twenty (20)
fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County Florida. This contract shall be a three (3)
year contract, subject to approval of the Monroe County Fire Chief, the Office of
Management and Budget and the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County,
Florida. An additional two (2) years may be extended subject to approval by the Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County.
All submissions must remain valid for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of the
deadline for submission stated above. The Board will automatically reject the response
of any person or affiliate who appears on the convicted vendor list prepared by the
Department of Management Services, State of Florida, under Sec. 287.133(3)(d), Florida
Statutes.
Once completed, the proposal package will be presented to the Monroe County Board of
County Commissioners for review and approval and shall ultimately become a part of the
contract.
1.02 SCOPE OF SERVICES
The Respondent shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary permits and approvals for
the installation of the hydrants, including but not limited to permits from the FKAA,
Monroe County Growth Management, Monroe County Engineering Department, FDOT,
or other agencies as applicable.
The Respondent shall begin the permitting phase for each requested hydrant within 30
days of notification by the Monroe County Fire Marshal of the location(s) of the
hydrant(s). The hydrant(s) shall be installed within 45 days after the issuance of the last
required permit (such date shall be transmitted in writing to the Fire Marshal's Office).
The Respondent shall ensure that all installations, maintenance and repairs are performed
in a timely manner in accordance with operational needs.
Respondent shall conform to the current standards set forth by the Florida Keys Aqueduct
Authority's (FKAA) Minimum Construction Standards and Specifications when
connecting to an FKAA water source in effect at the time of hydrant installation.
Respondent is advised that these standards may be amended from time to time by the
FKAA, and if they are updated within the contract period, the Respondent shall be
responsible for adherence to the new standards, at no additional cost to Monroe County.
This bid package does not specify exact locations for hydrants; the respondent should
take this into consideration when submitting his / her proposal.
Hydrants shall be connected to a six (6) or eight (8) inch water transmission main.
Locations for hydrants shall be no further than ten (10) feet from a six (6) inch (or larger)
main transmission lines, suitable for adequate water flow, and may be on County or
Department of Transportation (DOT) right -of -way. Hydrants will not be installed on
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private property under this contract. Hydrants shall be installed according to National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and FKAA standards.
This contract is for the installation of fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County in
the following areas:
1. Lower Keys: From Mile Marker 40 (Seven Mile Bridge) west.
2. Upper Keys: From Mile Marker 47 East to the Monroe -Dade county line,
including Ocean Reef.
(The Respondent is given the opportunity to quote differing prices between typical
installations in the Upper Keys and Lower Keys to allow for movement of equipment,
resources, etc.)
The contractor shall be responsible for performing the installation of fire hydrants as per
the contract executed by Monroe County.
Within 30 days after completion of the fire hydrant installation, a computerized report
will be forwarded to Monroe County Fire Rescue indicating:
1. Certification of flush and flow of the line tap and hydrant.
2. The status of the hydrant and GPS coordinates.
3. Water Flow Summary to include;
a. Static pressure,
b. Residual pressure,
c. Flow in Gallons per Minute (GPM).
4. Hydrant Identification number and GPS coordinates.
This will be done for every hydrant when completed. This report must be emailed to the
Deputy Fire Marshal. The form shall be in Microsoft Excel format.
Fire Hydrants - Fire hydrant specifications and requirements may be found in the Florida
Keys Aqueduct Authority's (FKAA) Minimum Construction Standards and
Specifications document. Only the specified hydrants shall be used.
The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County for all actions of
contractor's negligence as well as faulty or improper workmanship for all work
performed under the contract including all costs of collection, reasonable attorney fees,
claim costs and others. It is agreed that all property and equipment being directly worked
on by the contractor is considered to be in its care, custody and control while such work
is being performed. Spoil piles and associate materials shall not remain in a Right -of-
Way longer than seventy -two (72) hours.
All excavation work shall be in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.651 (P), Safety and Health
Regulations for Construction — Excavations. Excavations such as; holes, pits, trenches,
troughs shall be attended at all times. Excavations required to remain "open and
unattended" shall be properly protected in accordance with 29 CFR 1926.
The contractor shall supply all materials and labor for the installation of specified fire
hydrants including but not limited to: the hydrant itself (labor, pipes, joints, bolts, valves,
taps, thrust blocks, restraining clamps, backfill material, excavation, asphalt, temporary
paving, repair of pavement removed as a result of installation, tools, cutting, barricades,
traffic and warning devices and any and all required permits. The contractor is
responsible for absorbing any increase in material costs throughout the term of the
contract.
1.03 COPIES OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP) DOCUMENTS
A. Only complete sets of RFP documents will be issued and shall be used in
preparing responses. The County does not assume any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets.
B. Complete sets of RFP documents may be obtained in the manner and at the
locations stated in the Notice of Request for Proposals.
1.04 DISQUALIFICATION OF RESPONDENT (Section Four contains these
forms)
A. NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT: Any person submitting a proposal in response
to this invitation must execute the enclosed NON - COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT. If
it is discovered that collusion exists among the Respondents, the proposals of all
participants in such collusion shall be rejected, and no participants in such
collusion will be considered in future proposals for the same work.
B. PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME: A person or affiliate who has been placed on the
convicted vendor list following a conviction for a public entity crime may not
submit a proposal on a contract to provide any goods or services to a public entity,
may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the construction
or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit Proposals on leases
or perform work as a respondent, supplier, or subcontractor under a contract with
any public entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess
of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for
CATEGORY TWO for a period of 36 months from the date of being placed on
the convicted vendor list. Category Two: $25,000.00
C. DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM: Any person submitting a proposal or bid in
response to this invitation must execute the enclosed DRUG -FREE
WORKPLACE FORM and submit it with his proposal. Failure to complete this
form in every detail and submit it with the proposal or bid may result in
immediate disqualification of the proposal or bid.
D. LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST ETHICS CLAUSE: Any person
submitting a proposal or bid in response to this invitation must execute the
enclosed LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE and submit it
with his proposal or bid. Failure to complete this form in every detail and submit
it with the proposal or bid may result in immediate disqualification of the
proposal or bid.
1.05 EXAMINATION OF RFP DOCUMENTS
A. Each Respondent shall carefully examine the RFP and other contract documents,
and inform himself thoroughly regarding any and all conditions and requirements
that may in any manner affect cost, progress, or performance of the work to be
performed under the contract. Ignorance on the part of the Respondent shall in no
way relieve him of the obligations and responsibilities assumed under the
contract.
B. Should a Respondent find discrepancies or ambiguities in, or omissions from, the
specifications, or should he be in doubt as to their meaning, he shall at once notify
the County.
C. Examination of Specification. Each Respondent is required before submitting a
proposal, to be thoroughly familiar with the specifications contained herein. No
additional allowances will be made because of lack of knowledge of the
conditions. It is the responsibility of the successful respondent to ascertain if any
components of the specification are unsafe or contrary to current applicable
regulations. If any unsafe or unlawful criteria are contained herein, they shall be
thoroughly explained to the purchaser in the proposal.
1.06 INTERPRETATIONS, CLARIFICATIONS, AND ADDENDA
No oral interpretations will be made to any Respondent as to the meaning of the contract
documents. Any requests for interpretation or clarification must be directed, in writing,
to:
Craig R. Marston, Deputy Fire Marshal
Monroe County Fire Rescue Office
49063 rd Street Ocean
Marathon, FL 33050
305- 289 -6005 Office
305- 289 -6369 FAX
Any inquiry or request for interpretation received seven (7) or more days prior to the date
fixed for opening of responses will be given consideration. All such answers, changes or
interpretation will be made in writing in the form of an addendum and, if issued, will be
furnished to all known prospective Respondents prior to the established Proposal opening
date. Each Respondent shall acknowledge receipt of such addenda in his Proposal. In
case any Respondent fails to acknowledge receipt of such addenda or addendum, his
response will nevertheless be construed as though it had been received and acknowledged
and the submission of his response will constitute acknowledgment of the receipt of
same. All addenda are a part of the contract documents and each Respondent will be
bound by such addenda, whether or not received by him. It is the responsibility of each
Respondent to verify that he has received all addenda issued before responses are opened.
1.07 GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS
The Respondent is required to be familiar with and shall be responsible for complying
with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations that in any
manner affect the work. Knowledge of business tax requirements and obtaining such
licenses for Monroe County and municipalities within Monroe County are the
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responsibility of the Respondent. Monroe County is exempt from all local, state, and
federal sales and use taxes.
1.08 PREPARATION OF RESPONSES
Signature of the Respondent: The Respondent must sign the response forms in the space
provided for the signature. If the Respondent is an individual, the words "doing business
as or "Sole Owner" must appear beneath such signature. In the case of
a partnership, the signature of at least one of the partners must follow the firm name and
the words "Member of the Firm" should be written beneath such signature. If the
Respondent is a corporation, the title of the officer signing the Response on behalf of the
corporation must be stated along with the Corporation Seal Stamp and evidence of his
authority to sign the Response must be submitted. The Respondent shall state in the
response the name and address of each person having an interest in the submitting entity.
1.09 SUBMISSION OF RESPONSES
Interested firms or individuals shall submit two (2) signed originals and one (1) complete
copy (total = 3) of the proposal in a sealed envelope clearly marked on the outside with
the Respondent's name and "Proposal — Installation of Fire Hydrants in Monroe
County ". If sent by mail or by courier, the above - mentioned envelope shall be enclosed
in another envelope addressed to Monroe County Purchasing Department, 1100
Simonton Street, Room 2 -213, Key West, FL 33040, which shall be received on or
before 3:00 P.M. local time on 2 August, 2017.Faxed or e- mailed Proposals shall be
automatically rejected.
1.10 CONTENT OF SUBMISSION
The proposal submitted in response to this Request for Proposals (RFP) shall be printed
on 8 -1/2" x 11" white paper and bound; shall be clear and concise and provide the
information requested herein. Statements submitted without the required information
will not be considered. Responses shall be organized as indicated below. The
Respondent should not withhold any information from the written response in
anticipation of presenting the information orally or in a demonstration, since oral
presentations or demonstrations may not be solicited. Each Respondent must submit
adequate documentation to certify the Respondent's compliance with the County's
requirements. Respondent should focus specifically on the information requested.
The following information, at a minimum, shall be included in the Submittal:
A. Cover Page
A cover page that states "Proposal — Installation of Fire Hydrants in Monroe
County ". The cover page should contain Respondent's name, address, telephone
number, and the name of the Respondent's contact person.
B. Tabbed Sections
This Proposal is written around specific needs of this department. The award shall be
given to the Respondent whose Proposal comes closest to meeting these
specifications at the most competitive price.
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Tab 1. General Information
Qualification: Respondent must provide proof of the following items:
A. Experience resume including certificates and /or licenses held by the Respondent.
B. Documentation that the Respondent has a minimum five (5) years of experience
installing fire hydrants.
C. The number of years the Respondent has operated under its present name and any
prior names.
D. The number of years the Respondent has been operating and, if different, the
number of years it has been providing the services, goods, or construction services
called for in this Request.
E. Copies of any and all County and State licenses that authorize Respondent to
install Fire Hydrants within the County of Monroe, State of Florida.
F. Customer References (at least three).
G. Financial statements for the prior three years. Please provide in a separate sealed
envelope for the Contractor's confidentiality, and clearly label the envelope
"CONFIDENTIAL" one (1) original copy.
Tab 2. Qualifications of Personnel
Respondent must show proof of the following:
A. The Contractor performing installation, maintenance, repairs, adjustments and
related work shall be properly certified and /or licensed by the State of Florida and
the County of Monroe for the work to be performed.
B. Personnel performing work who are not certified or experienced in such work
shall be directly supervised (in person) by an individual with such certification.
Tab 3. Past Performance on Similar Projects
The Respondent shall provide a list of other fire hydrant installation contracts or
agreements currently in force to include:
A. Name and full address.
B. Telephone number of client contact.
C. Date of initiation and completion of contract.
D. Summary of the services and area served.
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Tab 4. Service Approach and Availability Date
A. The Respondent shall describe the approach and methodology he /she will take to
accomplish the services defined herein. This shall include information on time for
installation, schedule and availability, staffing, whether sub - contractors are used,
whether the Respondent owns the equipment used, and any other relevant
information explaining how the delivery of the product and the provisions of
services is accomplished.
B. The Respondent shall supply Monroe County with a monthly schedule of the time
frame when each fire hydrant will be installed.
Tab 5. Litigation
Respondent must supply answers to the following questions regarding claims and
suits:
A. Has the Respondent ever failed to complete work or provide the goods for which
it has contracted? (If yes, provide details.)
B. Are there any judgments, claims, arbitration proceeding or suits pending or
outstanding against the Respondent, or its officers, managing members, or general
partners? (If yes, provide details.)
C. Has the Respondent, within the last five (5) years, been a party to any lawsuit or
arbitration with regard to a contract for services, goods or construction services
similar to those requested in the RFP? (If yes, the Respondent shall provide a
history of any past or pending claims and litigation in which the Respondent is
involved as a result of the provision of the same or similar services which are
requested or described herein.)
D. Has the Respondent ever initiated litigation against the County or been sued by
the County in connection with any contract to provide services, goods or
construction services? (If yes, provide details.)
E. Whether, within the last five (5) years, an officer, general partner, controlling
shareholder or major creditor or proposer was an officer, general partner,
controlling shareholder or major creditor of any other entity that failed to perform
services or furnish goods similar to those sought in the request for bids.
Tab 6. Other Information
Provide any additional information which will present evaluators with insight about the
knowledge, skills and abilities of the respondent.
Tab 7. County Forms and Licenses and permits
Respondent shall complete and execute the forms specified below and located in Section
four in this RFP as well as copies of all professional and receipts for business tax and
shall include them in the section tabbed 7.
Form
D:
Attachment — A Submission Response Form (including acknowledgement of addenda if
applicable)
Attachment — B Non - Collusion Affidavit
Attachment — C Public Entity Crime Statement
Attachment — D Drug Free Workplace Form
Attachment — E Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause
Attachment — F Indemnification Statement
Attachment — G Local Preference Form (if claiming local preference)
Attachment — H Copy of Florida Contractor License
1.11 MODIFICATION OF RESPONSES
Written modifications will be accepted from respondents only if addressed to the entity
and address indicated in the Notice of Request for Proposals and received prior to
Proposal due date and time. Modifications must be submitted in a sealed envelope
clearly marked on the outside, with the Respondents name and "Modification to
Proposal — Installation of Fire Hydrants in Monroe County ". If sent by mail or by
courier, the above - mentioned envelope shall be enclosed in another envelope addressed
to the entity and address stated in the Notice of Request for Proposal. Faxed or e- mailed
modifications shall be automatically rejected.
1.12 RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESPONSE
The Respondent is solely responsible for all costs of preparing and submitting the
response, regardless of whether a contract award is made by the County.
1.13 RECEIPT AND OPENING OF RESPONSES
Responses will be received until the designated time and will be publicly opened.
Respondents' names shall be read aloud at the appointed time and place stated in the
Notice of Request for Competitive Solicitations. Monroe County's representative
authorized to open the responses will decide when the specified time has arrived and no
responses received thereafter will be considered. No responsibility will be attached to
anyone for the premature opening of a response not properly addressed and identified.
Respondents or their authorized agents are invited to be present.
1.14 DETERMINATION OF SUCCESSFUL RESPONDENT
This contract shall be awarded on the following criteria:
A. The qualification and financial stability of the proposer — 20 points
B. Service turnaround time for installation of fire hydrants — 15 points
C. Price — 20 points
D. Location of company —5 points.
E. Local preference — up to 5 points.
F. Prior history of hydrant installation in the County — 30 points
NOTE In performing the evaluation, only information contained within the
Respondent's written proposal will be considered.
Monroe County reserves the right to accept or reject any or all proposals. Monroe
County also reserves the right to
(1) Waive any non - substantive irregularities and technicalities;
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(2) Reject the proposal of any respondent who has previously failed in the proper
performance of a contract of a similar nature, who has been suspended or
debarred by another government entity, or who is not in a position to perform
under this award; and
(3) Inspect all facilities of Respondents in order to make a determination as to its
ability to perform.
Monroe County reserves the rights to reject any offer or proposal if the prices for any line
items or sub line items are materially unbalanced. An offer is materially unbalanced if it
is mathematically unbalanced, and if there is reason to believe that the offer would not
result in the lowest overall cost to the County, even though it is the lowest evaluated
offer.
An offer is mathematically unbalanced if it is based on prices which are significantly less
than fair market price for some proposal line item and significantly greater than fair
market price for other proposal line items. Fair market price shall be determined based
on industry standards, comparable proposals or offers, existing contracts, or other means
of establishing a range of current prices for which the line items may be obtained in the
market place.
The Purchasing Director, citing the basis for the determination, shall make the
determination of whether a particular offer or proposal is materially unbalanced in
writing.
The County shall be the final authority in the award of this proposal.
1.15 AWARD OF CONTRACT
The recommendation of staff shall be presented to the Board of County Commissioners
of Monroe County, Florida, for final selection and award of contract. If proposals are
found to be acceptable to the County, written notice will be given to the selected
Respondent of the acceptance of the Respondent's proposal and the award of the contract
to Respondent.
1.16 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT
The Respondent with whom a contract is negotiated shall be required to return to the
County four (4) executed counterpart originals of the prescribed Agreement.
1.17 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE AND INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
The Respondent shall be responsible for all necessary insurance coverage as indicated
below. Certificates of Insurance must be provided to Monroe County within fifteen (15)
days after award of contract, with Monroe County BOCC listed as additional insured as
indicated. If the proper insurance forms are not received within the fifteen (15) day
period, the contract may be awarded to the next selected Respondent. Policies shall be
written by companies licensed to do business in the State of Florida and having an agent
for service of process in the State of Florida. Companies shall have an A.M. Best rating
of A- and a Financial Size of VI or better. The required insurance shall be maintained at
all time while Respondent is providing service to the County.
A. General Liabilitv Insurance
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Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor
shall obtain General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained
throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$500,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$250,000 per Person
$500,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims
Made policy, its provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after
the effective date of this contract. In addition, the period for which claims may be
reported should extend for a minimum of twelve (12) months following the
acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as
Additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
B. General Liability Insurance Additional
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves either underground
exposures, explosive activities, or the possibility of collapse of a structure, the
Contractor's General Liability Policy shall include coverage for the XCU
(explosion, collapse, and underground) exposures with limits of liability equal to
those of the General Liability Insurance policy.
C. Vehicle Liability Insurance
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles,
the Contractor, prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability
Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract and
include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
• Owned, Non - Owned, and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as
Additional Insured on all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
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D. Workers Compensation Insurance
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor
shall obtain Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to
the applicable state statutes.
In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits
of not less than:
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact
business in the state of Florida.
If the Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor as an
authorized self - insurer, the County shall recognize and honor the Contractor's
status. The Contractor may be required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued
by the Department of Labor and a Certificate of Insurance, providing details on
the Contractor's Excess Insurance Program.
If the Contractor participates in a self - insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance
will be required. In addition, the Contractor may be required to submit updated
financial statements from the fund upon request from the County.
1.18 INDEMNIFICATION
The Respondent to whom a contract is awarded shall defend, indemnify and hold
harmless the County as outlined below.
Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in this
agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY and the
COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees harmless from and against (i)
any claims, actions or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, administrative proceedings,
appellate proceedings, or other proceedings relating to any type of injury (including
death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses
that may be asserted against, initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified
party by reason of, or in connection with, (A) any activity of Contractor or any of its
employees, agents, contractors or other invitees during the term of this Agreement, (B)
the negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor or any of its employees, agents, sub-
contractors or other invitees, or (C) Contractor's default in respect of any of the
obligations that it undertakes under the terms of this Agreement, except to the extent the
claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses arise from the
intentional or sole negligent acts or omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees,
agents, contractors or invitees (other than Contractor). Insofar as the claims, actions,
causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses relate to events or
circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this section will survive the
expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
In the event that the service is delayed or suspended as a result of the Respondents failure
to purchase or maintain the required insurance, the Respondent shall indemnify the
County from any and all increased expenses resulting from such delay.
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The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Respondent is consideration for
the indemnification provided for above. The extent of liability is in no way limited to,
reduced, or lessened by the insurance requirements contained elsewhere within this
agreement.
1.19 LOCAL PREFERENCE
When reviewing responses, preference will be given to business entities or individuals
residing and doing business within the geographical limits of Monroe County, Florida in
accordance with the Monroe County Code.
SECTION TWO: DEFINITIONS
2.01 Definitions
Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other contract documents the terms
below have the meanings indicated which are applicable to both the singular and the
plural thereof. The use of the terms "he ", "him ", "himself' or "his" shall refer to male
and female persons alike and should not be construed as derogatory or discriminatory to
female persons.
Purchaser — The end user of the equipment specified or the applicable purchasing agent
for Monroe County Fire Rescue and the Board of Governors of Fire and Ambulance
Districtl of Monroe County through the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida.
Respondent — The individual, firm, partnership, manufacturer or corporation to whom
the contract is awarded by the County and who is subject to the terms thereof. For
purposes the terms, Bidder, and Respondent, and vendor are synonymous.
Equal — Shall be taken in it is general sense and shall not mean identical. These
specifications are for the sole purpose of establishing minimum requirements for the level
of quality, standards of performance and design and is in no way intended to prohibit the
bidding of any manufacturer's item of equal material.
Note: Monroe County Fire Rescue shall be the sole judge of equality and this decision
shall be final.
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SECTION THREE: DRAFT AGREEMENT
CONTRACT BETWEEN
THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
FOR INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY
THIS CONTRACT, hereinafter "CONTRACT OR AGREEMENT" made and
entered into this day of , 20 by and between Board of
County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as
"COUNTY ", and hereinafter referred to as
"CONTRACTOR".
WITNES SETH:
WHEREAS, the COUNTY advertised a notice of request for proposals for
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY; and
WHEREAS, the successful Respondent was
and;
WHEREAS, this CONTRACTOR represents that it is capable and prepared to
provide such services, and;
WHEREAS, the COUNTY intends to enter into an agreement for the
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY with the
CONTRACTOR and;
WHEREAS, this contract is an "Agreement" between both parties,
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the promises contained herein, the
parties agree as follows:
1. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS — This contract consists of the Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR'S response to the RFP, the documents referred to in the Agreement as a
part of this Agreement and . In the event of any conflict
between any of the contract documents, the one imposing the greater burden on the
CONTRACTOR will control.
2. CONTRACT PERIOD AND RENEWAL - The effective date of this Agreement
shall be , 2017 through , 2020.
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3. CONTRACT TERMINATION - This Agreement may be terminated for any
reason by either party upon 30 -day written notice without cause. If the CONTRACTOR
fails to fulfill the terms of this Agreement, or attachments, properly or on time, or
otherwise violates the provisions of the agreement or of applicable laws or regulations
governing the use of funds, the County may terminate the contract by written notice. The
notice shall specify cause. All finished or unfinished supplies or services shall, at the
option of the County, become property of the County. The County shall pay the
CONTRACTOR fair and equitable compensation for expenses incurred prior to
termination of the agreement, less any amount or damages caused by the
CONTRACTOR'S breach. If the damages are more than compensation payable, the
CONTRACTOR will remain liable after termination and the County shall pursue
collection for damages.
4. SUBJECT MATTER OF CONTRACT — This contract is for the installation of
Fire Hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County in the following areas:
a. Lower Keys: From Mile Marker 40 (Seven Mile Bridge) west.
b. Upper Keys: From Mile Marker 47 (Seven Mile Bridge) East to the
Monroe -Dade County line, including Ocean Reef.
5. QUALIFICATION OF THE CONTRACTOR:
a. The CONTRACTOR performing installation, maintenance, repairs,
adjustments and related work shall be properly certified and /or licensed by the
State of Florida and the County Of Monroe for the work to be performed.
b. Personnel performing work who are not certified or experienced in such
work shall be directly supervised (in person) by an individual with such
certification.
C. The CONTRACTOR performing installation, maintenance, repairs,
adjustments and related work shall be properly certified and /or licensed by the
State of Florida and the County of Monroe for the work to be performed
6. SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY CONTRACTOR:
a. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary
permits and approvals for the installation of the hydrants, including permits from
the FKAA, Monroe County Growth Management (Building Department), and
FDOT.
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b. The CONTRACTOR shall begin the permitting phase for each requested
hydrant within 30 days of notification by the Monroe County Fire Marshal of the
location(s) of the hydrant(s). The hydrant(s) shall be installed within 45 days
after the issuance of the last required permit (such date shall be transmitted in
writing to the Fire Marshal's Office).
C. The CONTRACTOR shall ensure that all installations, maintenance and
repairs are performed in a timely manner in accordance with operational needs.
d. The CONTRACTOR shall describe the approach and methodology he /she
will take to accomplish the services defined herein. This shall include information
on time for installation, schedule and availability, staffing, whether sub-
contractors are used, whether the CONTRACTOR owns the equipment used, and
any other relevant information explaining how the delivery of the product and the
provisions of services is accomplished.
e. The CONTRACTOR shall conform to the standards set forth by the
Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority's (FKAA) Minimum Construction Standards
and Specifications and in effect at the time of installation when connecting to an
FKAA water source. Respondent is advised that these standards may be amended
from time to time by the FKAA, and if they are updated within the contract
period, the Respondent shall be responsible for adherence to the new standards, at
no additional cost Monroe County. The current standards are attached and also
available at fkaa.com.
f. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for performing the installation
of fire hydrants.
g. The CONTRACTOR shall, within 30 days after completion of the fire
hydrant installation, a computerized report will be forwarded to Monroe County
Fire Rescue indicating the status of the hydrant and GPS coordinates. This will
be done for every hydrant when completed. This report must be emailed to the
Deputy Fire Marshal. The form shall be in Microsoft Excel format.
h. Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed
elsewhere in this agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the
COUNTY and the COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees
harmless from and against (i) any claims, actions or causes of action, (ii) any
litigation, administrative proceedings, appellate proceedings, or other proceedings
relating to any type of injury (including death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or
business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that may be asserted against,
initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party by reason of, or in
connection with, (A) any activity of Contractor or any of its employees, agents,
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contractors or other invitees during the term of this Agreement, (B) the
negligence or willful misconduct of Contractor or any of its employees, agents,
sub - contractors or other invitees, or (C) Contractor's default in respect of any of
the obligations that it undertakes under the terms of this Agreement, except to the
extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or omissions of the
COUNTY or any of its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than
Contractor). Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation,
proceedings, costs or expenses relate to events or circumstances that occur during
the term of this Agreement, this section will survive the expiration of the term of
this Agreement or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
i. The CONTRACTOR shall supply all materials and labor for the
installation of specified fire hydrants including but not limited to: the hydrant
itself (labor, pipes, joints, bolts, valves, taps, thrust blocks, restraining clamps,
backfill material, excavation, asphalt, temporary paving, repair of pavement
removed as a result of installation, tools, cutting, barricades, traffic and warning
devices and any and all required permits. The contractor is responsible for
absorbing any increase in material costs throughout the term of the contract.
7. RATES -The following rates shall be per hydrant installation with no travel time
or mileage charged.
Lower Keys $ per hydrant.
Upper Keys $ per hydrant.
8. INSURANCE - During the term of this contract, the CONTRACTOR must keep
in force and effect the insurance required by Attachment G. Attachment G is attached and
incorporated into this contract.
9. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED STATEMENTS /VERIFICATIONS /AFFIDAVITS.
Attached hereto in Attachments B, C, D, E and F are Non - Collusion Affidavit, Public
Entity Crime Statement, Drug -Free Workplace Form, Conflict of Interest Clause, and
Indemnification to Hold Harmless.
10. PAYMENTS — The COUNTY shall pay CONTRACTOR within 30 days of the
completion of the rendered services on each hydrant and after proper invoicing by the
CONTRACTOR. All payments will be made in accordance with the Florida Local
Government Prompt Payment Act.
11. STANDARD OF CARE — CONTRACTOR shall exercise the same degree of
care, skill, and diligence in the performance of Services as is ordinarily provided by a
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professional CONTRACTOR, offering services for local governments in South Florida,
under similar circumstances and CONTRACTOR shall, at no additional cost to the
COUNTY, re- perform services which fail to satisfy the foregoing standard of care.
12. Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is
contingent upon an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners of
Monroe County, Florida.
13. Governing Law, Venue, Interpretation: This Agreement shall be governed by and
construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to contracts made
and to be performed entirely in the State.
In the event that any cause of action or administrative proceeding is instituted for
the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR
agree that venue will lie in the appropriate court or before the appropriate administrative
body in Monroe County, Florida.
The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that, in the event of conflicting
interpretations of the terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them the
issue shall be submitted to mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or
legal proceeding.
This Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
14. CONTRACTOR shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly
pertinent to performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted
accounting principles consistently applied. Each party to this Agreement or their
authorized representatives shall have reasonable and timely access to such records of
each other party to this Agreement for public records purposes during the term of the
Agreement and for four years following the termination of this Agreement. If an auditor
employed by the County or Clerk determines that monies paid to CONTRACTOR
pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement, the
CONTRACTOR shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec.
55.03, FS, running from the date the monies were paid to CONTRACTOR.
15. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the application
thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to any
extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions
and provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term,
covenant, condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be
enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining
terms, covenants, conditions and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the
accomplishment of the original intent of this Agreement. The COUNTY and
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CONTRACTOR agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken provision with a
valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken provision.
16. The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that in the event any cause of action or
administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees, court costs, investigative, and out -of- pocket expenses, as an
award against the non - prevailing party, and shall include attorney's fees, courts costs,
investigative, and out -of- pocket expenses in appellate proceedings. Mediation
proceedings initiated and conducted pursuant to this Agreement shall be in accordance
with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and usual and customary procedures required
by the circuit court of Monroe County.
17. The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement shall bind and
inure to the benefit of the COUNTY and CONTRACTOR and their respective legal
representatives, successors, and assigns.
18. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery and
performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary COUNTY
and corporate action, as required by law.
19. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that all disputes and disagreements shall be
attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions between representatives of each of
the parties. If no resolution can be agreed upon within 30 days after the first meet and
confer session, the issue or issues shall be discussed at a public meeting of the Board of
County Commissioners. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the satisfaction of
the parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may be
provided by this Agreement or by Florida law.
20. In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against either
party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement,
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree to participate, to the extent required by the other
party, in all proceedings, hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to the
substance of this Agreement or provision of the services under this Agreement.
COUNTY and CONTRACTOR specifically agree that no party to this Agreement shall
be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this Agreement.
21. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR agree that there will be no discrimination against
any person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of
competent jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically
terminates without any further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the
court order. CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and
all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to nondiscrimination. These include but are
not limited to: 1) Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (PL 88 -352) which prohibits
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discrimination on the basis of race, color or national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education
Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC ss. 1681 -1683, and 1685- 1686), which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of
1973, as amended (20 USC s.794), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of
handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC ss. 6101 -6107)
which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and
Treatment Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the
basis of drug abuse; 6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention,
Treatment and Rehabilitation Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health
Service Act of 1912, ss. 523 and 527 (42 USC ss. 690dd -3 and 290ee -3), as amended,
relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patient records; 8) Title VIII of the
Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC s. et seq.), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination
in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 (42 USC s. 1201 Note), as maybe amended from time to time, relating to
nondiscrimination on the basis of disability; 10) Any other nondiscrimination
provisions in any Federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or the
subject matter of, this Agreement.
22. COUNTY and CONTRACTOR covenant that neither presently has any interest,
and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with its
performance under this Agreement, and that the only interest of each is to perform and
receive benefits as recited in this Agreement.
23. Public Records Compliance. CONTRACTOR must comply with Florida public
records laws, including but not limited to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of
article I of the Constitution of Florida. The COUNTY and CONTRACTOR shall allow
and permit reasonable access to, and inspection of, all documents, records, papers, letters
or other "public record" materials in its possession or under its control subject to the
provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and made or received by the COUNTY and
CONTRACTOR in conjunction with this contract and related to contract performance.
The COUNTY shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of
this provision by the CONTRACTOR. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to abide by the
terms of this provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the
COUNTY may enforce the terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and
shall, as a prevailing party, be entitled to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs
associated with that proceeding. This provision shall survive any termination or
expiration of the contract.
The CONTRACTOR is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public
Records Law in order to comply with this provision.
Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the
CONTRACTOR is required to:
(1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the COUNTY to
perform the service.
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(2) Upon receipt from the COUNTY'S custodian of records, provide the COUNTY
with a copy of the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within
a reasonable time at a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as
otherwise provided by law.
(3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the
duration of the contract term and following completion of the contract if the
CONTRACTOR does not transfer the records to the COUNTY.
(4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the COUNTY all public
records in possession of the CONTRACTOR or keep and maintain public records that
would be required by the COUNTY to perform the service. If the CONTRACTOR
transfers all public records to the COUNTY upon completion of the contract, the
CONTRACTOR shall destroy any duplicate public records that are exempt or
confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the
CONTRACTOR keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the
CONTRACTOR shall meet all applicable requirements for retaining public records. All
records stored electronically must be provided to the COUNTY, upon request from the
COUNTY'S custodian of records, in a format that is compatible with the information
technology systems of the COUNTY.
(5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a COUNTY contract must be
made directly to the COUNTY, but if the COUNTY does not possess the requested
records, the COUNTY shall immediately notify the CONTRACTOR of the request, and
the CONTRACTOR must provide the records to the COUNTY or allow the records to be
inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO
PROVIDE PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE
CUSTODIAN OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY, AT (305) 292 -3470.
24. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida Statutes, the participation
of the COUNTY and the CONTRACTOR in this Agreement and the acquisition of any
commercial liability insurance coverage, self- insurance coverage, or local government
liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent
of liability coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the COUNTY be required to
contain any provision for waiver.
25. All of the privileges and immunities from liability, exemptions from laws,
ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers' compensation, and
other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of any public
agents or employees of the COUNTY, when performing their respective functions under
this Agreement within the territorial limits of the COUNTY shall apply to the same
degree and extent to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers,
agents, volunteers, or employees outside the territorial limits of the COUNTY.
26. Non - Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory Duties. This Agreement is not
intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating entity from any
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obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of actual
and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in which case the
performance may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further,
this Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation
of the constitutional or statutory duties of the COUNTY, except to the extent permitted
by the Florida constitution, state statute, and case law.
27. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the terms, or any of them, of this
Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or entitlement to or
benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the COUNTY and the
CONTRACTOR agree that neither the COUNTY nor the CONTRACTOR or any agent,
officer, or employee of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise
indicate that any particular individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have
entitlements or benefits under this Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior
to the community in general or for the purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
28. CONTRACTOR agrees to execute such documents as the COUNTY may
reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and
a Drug -Free Workplace Statement.
29. No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to be a covenant or
agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his or her
individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall
be liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or
accountability by reason of the execution of this Agreement.
30. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which
shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall constitute one and the
same instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement by singing any
such counterpart.
31. This agreement has been carefully reviewed by CONTRACTOR and the
COUNTY, therefore this agreement is not to be construed against either party on the
basis of authorship.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this contract to be
executed by its duly authorized representative.
BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS of MONROE
COUNTY, FL
(SEAL)
Mayor /Chairman
Attest: Kevin Madok, Clerk
Clerk
WITNESS:
Name and Address of Respondent
Authorized Representative Signature
Witness signature
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SECTION FOUR: FORMS
IJ Attachment A: Submission Response Form
IJ Attachment B: Non - Collusion Affidavit
IJ Attachment C: Anti -Kick Back Affidavit
IJ Attachment D: Conflict of Interest Form
IJ Attachment E: Copy of appropriate State of Florida Business License
IJ Attachment F: Contractor's Qualifications Statement, which must provide list of
personnel, by name and title, contemplated to perform the work,
including subcontractors.
IJ Attachment G: List of equipment and facilities available to do the work required
IJ Attachment H: Copy of licenses for personnel certified to perform Advanced
Maintenance of Traffic Operations or statement that a licensed
individual shall be employed by Bidder if Bidder is awarded
Contract. Employees must be certified under Part VI of the
MUTCD, tort law, the FL RTDS 600 Series Index.
IJ Attachment I: Contractor's General Operations Plan for execution of
hydrant installation. The plan shall identify Contractor's
Representative.
Li Attachment J: Letter Regarding Experience
IJ Attachment K: Signed Trench Safety Act Form
IJ Attachment L: O. S.H.A. Standards Acknowledgement Form, 00303
Li Attachment M: Evidence of Insurability or Copy of Certificates of Insurance
naming Monroe County Board of County Commissioners as
additional insured.
IJ Attachment N: Indemnification and Hold Harmless
IJ Attachment O: Public Entity Crime Statement
IJ Attachment P: Drug Free Workplace Form
Li Attachment Q: Lobbying & Conflict of Interest Clause — (Ethics Clause)
Li Attachment R: Local Preference Form (if applicable)
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SUBMISSION PROPOSAL RESPONSE FORM
Installation of Fire Hydrants in Monroe County
Respondent's Name and Mailing Address:
Telephone and Fax Numbers:
All amounts must be written AND in number format. In case of a conflict between the amount in
words and the amount in numbers, the amount in words shall control.
Cost per hydrant:
Lower Keys $
Upper Keys $
a. Lower Keys: From Mile Marker 40 (Seven Mile Bridge) west.
b. Upper Keys: From Mile Marker 47 (Seven Mile Bridge) East to the Monroe -
Dade County line, including Ocean Reef.
I have included:
LL Attachment A: Submission Response Form
LL Attachment B: Non - Collusion Affidavit
LL Attachment C: Anti -Kick Back Affidavit
LL Attachment D: Conflict of Interest Form
LL Attachment E: Copy of appropriate State of Florida Business License
LL Attachment F: Contractor's Qualifications Statement, which must provide list of personnel,
by name and title, contemplated to perform the work, including subcontractors.
LL Attachment G: List of equipment and facilities available to do the work required
LL Attachment H: Copy of licenses for personnel certified to perform Advanced Maintenance of
Traffic Operations or statement that a licensed individual shall be employed by
Bidder if Bidder is awarded Contract. Employees must be certified under Part VI
of the MUTCD, tort law, the FL RTDS 600 Series Index.
LL Attachment I: Contractor's General Operations Plan for execution of hydrant installation.
The plan shall identify Contractor's Representative.
LL Attachment J: Letter Regarding Experience
LL Attachment K Signed Trench Safety Act Form
LL Attachment L: O.S.H.A. Standards Acknowledgement Form, 00303
LL Attachment M: Evidence of Insurability or Copy of Certificates of Insurance naming Monroe
County Board of County Commissioners as additional insured.
LL Attachment N: Indemnification and Hold Harmless
LL Attachment O: Public Entity Crime Statement
LL Attachment P: Drug Free Workplace Form
LL Attachment Q: Lobbying & Conflict of Interest Clause — (Ethics Clause)
LL Attachment R: Local Preference Form (if applicable)
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LL Attachment S: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Construction Standards Document
(Check mark items above, as a reminder that they are included).
I state that I am authorized to submit this proposab
STATE OF
(Signature of Respondent)
COUNTY OF
Date
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned
authority, who, after first being sworn by me, (name of
individual signing) affixed his/her signature in the space provided above on this
day of , 20
My commission expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC
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ATTACHMENT B
NON- COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT
I , of the city of
according to law on my oath, and under penalty of
perjury, depose and say that;
1) I am , the respondent
making the Proposal for the project described as follows:
2) The prices in this proposal have been arrived at independently without
collusion, consultation, communication or agreement for the purpose of restricting
competition, as to any matter relating to such prices with any other respondent or with
any competitor;
3) Unless otherwise required by law, the prices which have been quoted in this
proposal have not been knowingly disclosed by the respondent and will not knowingly be
disclosed by the respondent prior to proposal opening, directly or indirectly, to any other
respondent or to any competitor; and
4) No attempt has been made or will be made by the respondent to induce any
other person, partnership or corporation to submit, or not to submit, a proposal for the
purpose of restricting competition; and
5) The statements contained in this affidavit are true and correct, and made with
full knowledge that Monroe County relies upon the truth of the statements contained in
this affidavit in awarding contracts for said project.
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
(Signature of Respondent)
Date
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of
individual signing) affixed his /her signature in the space provided above on this
day of
My commission expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC
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OMB - MCP FORM #I
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Attachment C
PUBLIC ENTITY CRIME STATEMENT
"A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
conviction for public entity crime may not submit a proposal on a contract to provide any
goods or services to a public entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public
entity for the construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit
proposals on leases of real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work
as a bidder, supplier, subbidder, or RESPONDENT under a contract with any public
entity, and may not transact business with any public entity in excess of the threshold
amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a
period of 36 months from the date of being placed on the convicted vendor list."
By executing this form, I acknowledge that I/my company is in compliance with the
above.
STATE OF
(Signature of Respondent)
COUNTY OF
Date
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, (name of
individual signing) affixed his /her signature in the space provided above on this
day of , 20
My commission expires:
NOTARY PUBLIC
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Attachment D
DRUG -FREE WORKPLACE FORM
The undersigned Respondent in accordance with Florida Statute 287.087 hereby certifies
that:
(Name of Business)
1. Publishes a statement notifying employees that the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace
and specifying the actions that will be taken against employees for violations of such
prohibition.
2. Informs employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the business's
policy of maintaining a drug -free workplace, any available drug counseling,
rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs, and the penalties that may be imposed
upon employees for drug abuse violations.
3. Gives each employee engaged in providing the commodities or contractual services
that are under proposal a copy of the statement specified in subsection (1).
4. In the statement specified in subsection (1), notifies the employees that, as a condition
of working on the commodities or contractual services that are under proposal, the
employee will abide by the terms of the statement and will notify the employer of any
conviction of, or plea of guilty or nolo contendere to, any violation of Chapter 893
(Florida Statutes) or of any controlled substance law of the United States or any state, for
a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five (5) days after such conviction.
5. Imposes a sanction on, or require the satisfactory participation in a drug abuse
assistance or rehabilitation program if such is available in the employee's community, or
any employee who is so convicted.
6. Makes a good faith effort to continue to maintain a drug -free workplace through
implementation of this section.
As the person authorized to sign the statement, I certify that this firm complies fully with
the above requirements.
Respondents Signature
Date
OMB - MCP FORM #5
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Attachment E
LOBBYING AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST CLAUSE
SWORN STATEMENT UNDER ORDINANCE NO. 10 -1990
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
ETHICS CLAUSE
warrants that he /it has not employed,
retained or otherwise had act on his /its behalf any former County officer or employee in
violation of Section 2 of Ordinance No. 10 -1990 or any County officer or employee in
violation of Section 3 of Ordinance No. 10 -1990. For breach or violation of this
provision the County may, in its discretion, terminate this contract without liability and
may also, in its discretion, deduct from the contract or purchase price, or otherwise
recover, the full amount of any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration paid to
the former County officer or employee.
(Signature)
Date:
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
PERSONALLY APPEARED BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority,
who, after first being sworn by me, affixed
his /her
signature (name of individual signing) in the space provided above on this day
of
20
NOTARY PUBLIC
My commission expires:
OMB - MCP FORM #4
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Attachment F
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
RISK MANAGEMENT
POLICY AND PROCEDURES
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
MANUAL
Indemnification and Hold Harmless
for
Other Bidders and Subbidders
The Bidder covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless Monroe County Board
of County Commissioners, its servants, agents and employees from any and all claims for
bodily injury (including death), personal injury, and property damage (including property
owned by Monroe County) and any other losses, damages, and expenses (including
attorney's fees) which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided
by the Bidder or any of its Subbidder(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors,
or other wrongful act or omission of The Bidder or its Subbidders in any tier, their
employees, or agents.
In the event the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Bidder's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the Respondent shall indemnify the County from any and all increased
expenses resulting from such delay.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Respondent is for the
indemnification provided for above.
The extent of liability is in no way limited to, reduced, or lessened by the insurance
requirements contained elsewhere within this agreement.
Respondent's Signature
Date
TCS
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Attachment G (1 of 5)
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONTRACT
INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY, FL
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
General Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be maintained throughout the life of the contract
and include, as a minimum:
• Premises Operations
• Products and Completed Operations
• Blanket Contractual Liability
• Personal Injury Liability
• Expanded Definition of Property Damage
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$500,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$250,000 per Person
$500,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
An Occurrence Form policy is preferred. If coverage is provided on a Claims Made policy, its
provisions should include coverage for claims filed on or after the effective date of this contract.
In addition, the period for which claims may be reported should extend for a minimum of twelve
(12) months following the acceptance of work by the County.
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
GL2
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Attachment G (2 of 5)
GENERAL LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONTRACT
INSTALLATION OF FIRE HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY, FL
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract involves either underground exposures,
explosive activities, or the possibility of collapse of a structure, the Contractor's General Liability
Policy shall include coverage for the XCU (explosion, collapse, and underground) exposures
with limits of liability equal to those of the General Liability Insurance policy.
GLXCU
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Attachment G (3 of 5)
VEHICLE LIABILITY
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONTRACT
INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY, FL
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Recognizing that the work governed by this contract requires the use of vehicles, the Contractor,
prior to the commencement of work, shall obtain Vehicle Liability Insurance. Coverage shall be
maintained throughout the life of the contract and include, as a minimum, liability coverage for:
• Owned, Non - Owned, and Hired Vehicles
The minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$300,000 Combined Single Limit (CSL)
If split limits are provided, the minimum limits acceptable shall be:
$100,000 per Person
$300,000 per Occurrence
$ 50,000 Property Damage
The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners shall be named as Additional Insured on
all policies issued to satisfy the above requirements.
VL2
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Attachment G (4 of 5)
WORKERS' COMPENSATION
INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
FOR CONTRACT
INSTALLATION OF HYDRANTS IN MONROE COUNTY, FL
BETWEEN
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
AND
Prior to the commencement of work governed by this contract, the Contractor shall obtain
Workers' Compensation Insurance with limits sufficient to respond to the applicable state
statutes.
In addition, the Contractor shall obtain Employers' Liability Insurance with limits of not less
than:
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Accident
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, policy limits
$500,000 Bodily Injury by Disease, each employee
Coverage shall be maintained throughout the entire term of the contract.
Coverage shall be provided by a company or companies authorized to transact business in the
state of Florida.
If the Contractor has been approved by the Florida's Department of Labor, as an authorized self -
insurer, the County shall recognize and honor the Contractor's status. The Contractor may be
required to submit a Letter of Authorization issued by the Department of Labor and a Certificate
of Insurance, providing details on the Contractor's Excess Insurance Program.
If the Contractor participates in a self - insurance fund, a Certificate of Insurance will be required.
In addition, the Contractor may be required to submit updated financial statements from the fund
upon request from the County.
WC2
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Attachment G (5 of 5)
MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
Request For Waiver
of
Insurance Requirements
It is requested that the insurance requirements, as specified in the County's Schedule of Insurance Requirements, be
waived or modified on the following contract.
Contractor:
Contract for:
Address of Contractor
Phone:
Scope of Work:
Reason for Waiver
Policies Waiver
will apply to:
Signature of Contractor:
Approved Not Approved
Risk Management
Date
County Administrator appeal:
Approved: Not Approved:
Date:
Board of County Commissioners appeal:
Approved: Not Approved:
Meeting Date:
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Attachment H
LOCAL PREFERENCE FORM
A. Vendors claiming a local preference according to Ordinance 023 -2009 must complete this form.
Name of Bidder/Responder
Date:
1. Does the vendor have a valid receipt for the business tax paid to the Monroe County Tax Collector dated at least
one year prior to the notice or request for bid or proposal? (Please furnish copy. )
2. Does the vendor have a physical business address located within Monroe County from which the vendor operates
or performs business on a day to day basis that is a substantial component of the goods or services being offered to
Monroe County?
List Address:
Telephone Number:
B. Does the vendor /prime contractor intend to subcontract 50% or more of the goods, services or construction to
local businesses meeting the criteria above as to licensing and location?
If yes, please provide:
1. Copy of Receipt of the business tax paid to the Monroe County Tax Collector by the subcontractor dated at least
one year prior to the notice or request for bid or proposal.
2. Subcontractor Address within Monroe County from which the subcontractor operates:
Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for
Bidder/Responder
STATE OF
COUNTY OF
Tel. Number
Print Name:
On this day of , 20 , before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared
, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed above or who produced
as identification, and acknowledged that he /she is the person who executed the above
Local Preference Form for the purposes therein contained.
Notary Public
Print Name
My commission expires:
Seal
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(Attachment I — 26 pages)
FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY
MINIMUM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION
STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
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Revised: 12/12/2012
FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY
MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
I.
FORMAT FOR WATER MAIN DRAWINGS
1
II.
GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
5
IH.
FIRE FLOW SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
9
IV.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
10
V.
WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
17
VI.
PRESSURE TESTING
23
VII.
DISINFECTION
24
VIII.
MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS 26
VIH.
STANDARD DETAILS
28
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FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY
MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS
L FORMAT FOR WATER MAIN DRAWINGS
A. All drawings shall be done on 24" x 36" or 11"x17" sheet with standard title block and
border. Lettering shall be 1/8" or larger to permit photographic reduction. Line quality shall be
uniform and heavy enough to permit legible copies to be made from original tracings.
B. Drawings shall include:
1. Cover sheet with location map, legend, sheet index, and general construction notes.
2. Plan views of proposed water mains.
3. Profile views as may be required.
4. Construction details. — indicate conflicts /separation with utilities
5. Locations of all existing utilities including existing water mains and valves.
6. Minimum scale shall be 1:40; maximum shall be 1:20.
7. Digital Copy -Auto Cad 2007 or newer
8. Signed and Sealed by a Florida Licensed P.E.
C. Location map shall show Key, mile marker and roads from U. S. 1 (reference DOT
station #) leading to location of work at a scale appropriate to clearly indicate all such
information. Legend shall include all symbols used on drawings. Sheet index shall reference all
sheets included with plans by name and number.
D. General construction notes shall be as follows:
1. The Contractor shall notify all utilities with facilities in proximity to the proposed water
main 72 hours prior to starting work and shall coordinate his work with utility representatives.
2. The Contractor shall notify the FKAA Contract Office 72 hours prior to starting work so
that inspection may be scheduled. Inspections will be made between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday excluding legal holidays. When inspections are required after 5:00 pm or
on weekends and holidays the contractor shall reimburse FKAA for all costs incurred to perform
the inspections.
The FKAA observes the following holidays: New Years Day, Martin Luther King Day,
Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Columbus Day,
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Thanksgiving Day, Day After Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and /or as otherwise directed by
FKAA.
3. The Contractor shall be responsible for locating all the utilities in the proposed area of
work prior to proceeding by calling Sunshine at 1- 800 - 432 -4770. All excavation work must
comply with applicable State and Federal (OSHA) requirements, including the Florida Trench
Safety Act.
4. The Contractor shall not interrupt water service to customers while making connection to
existing water mains without the presence of a FKAA Representative. Such tie -ins shall be
scheduled with the FKAA 48 hours in advance. The Contractor may be required in certain
instances to schedule his tie -in work at off -peak hours. Shut -downs shall be kept to a maximum
of 2 hours, unless previously approved by the FKAA, pending extenuating circumstances.
5. The Contractor shall utilize an approved reduced pressure zone backflow preventer, and
meter all water taken from FKAA water mains for flushing, pigging, testing, and disinfection of
mains. Meters must be obtained from FKAA. All water metered during construction, will be
billed for construction.
6. The Contractor shall have a supervisor present on the jobsite at all times who is capable
of speaking, reading and writing in the English language.
7. No revisions shall be made to the plans without the written approval of the FKAA
Engineering Department.
8. Information shown on the drawings as to the location of existing utilities has been
prepared from the most reliable data available to the Engineer. However, this information is not
guaranteed and it shall be the responsibility of the contractor to determine the location, character
and depth of any existing utilities, at no additional cost to the FKAA. Extreme caution shall be
exercised to prevent damage to existing utilities. Repairs to existing utilities necessitated
because of damage caused by contractor's activities shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
Any actions by the Contractor necessitating repair to FKAA facilities will require that the
Contractor notify the FKAA Maintenance Department immediately and adhere to FKAA main
break procedures. Repairs to existing water lines will be made before construction continues.
9. No excavation shall be permitted in the area of the transmission pipeline without a FKAA
representative at the site. Contractor must excavate by hand when within 24" of an existing
utility.
10. Construction shall be performed in such a manner as to provide a minimum of
inconvenience to the residents of the area. At no time shall roadways or pathways be blocked
without providing a well marked and easily accessible alternative route. Signs and markings
shall be provided in accordance with the Florida Department of Transportation Roadway and
Traffic Design Standards. Contractor shall submit to the FKAA a maintenance of traffic
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(M.O.T.) plan that shows the scheme(s) that is intended for use on site. This shall include
barricades, signing and /or temporary striping. A 24 hour /day contact name and phone number
shall be provided to the FKAA Engineering Department. Both the M.O.T. Plan and contact shall
be updated as needed. For projects involving state roads, the M.O.T. must also be submitted to
F.D.O.T. for approval. For projects not within FDOT right -of -way, MOT shall be in accordance
with Part VI of the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), latest edition.
Contractor shall assist in public notification efforts.
11. The Contractor shall not operate any water main valve or make a tap on any water main
unless an FKAA representative is present. All existing system valves are to be operated by
FKAA personnel only. Contractor must provide three (3) business days notification prior to
scheduled shut downs.
12. Five (5) working days prior to the preconstruction meeting with the FKAA, the
Contractor shall submit a project schedule to the FKAA Engineering Department in an approved
format that details all construction activities throughout the term of the contract. This schedule
shall indicate those activities considered to be on the critical path for satisfactory completion
within the time limits of the contract. It will be submitted for approval to the FKAA, and must
be approved, or revised and resubmitted in an acceptable form prior to commencement of any
construction activity on the project.
The FKAA shall require a resubmittal of this schedule if the Contractor falls more than 5%
behind (dollar value of contract items versus contract time, excluding material advances),
showing how the Contractor, at no further cost or expense to the FKAA will mitigate the delay
and complete this project within the contract duration as specified.
Deviation from the approved schedule will be by written permission of the FKAA. This
schedule will be reflective of the Contractor's M.O.T. plan.
Failure to submit the initial schedule may result in the suspension of all construction activity.
Failure to submit schedule revisions within ten (10) calendar days of written notice by the FKAA
shall result in withholding of all progress payments until an acceptable schedule is delivered and
approved by the FKAA.
This will not preclude further construction activities on this project and does not constitute
grounds for delay claims or time extensions to contract duration. No extension of contract time
is allowed for submittal of schedule revisions.
13. The Contractor's Operation should be compliant with Florida Trench Safety Act. Submit
applicable State Form.
14. The contractor is responsible for collecting GPS coordinates for all valves and
appurtenances on required State Coordinate System -
NAD NAD 1983 HARN StatePlane Flori da East FIPS 0901 Jeet and must be deliverable
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as a shape file with attributes (i.e. pipe with size, diameter and length of pipe segment, valves
with type, size, turns to close, and fitting with type and sizes, Etc.) The vertical and horizontal
precision should be within 1" and F, respectively.
E. Plan reviews shall be prepared in the following manner:
Location of proposed water mains, valves, flush -outs, hydrants, and services shall be referenced
to existing right -of -way lines, street centerlines, lot lines, and /or other permanent structures. All
existing utilities and other structures in proximity to the proposed water mains shall be shown
and referenced in a similar manner. Size and type of all existing water mains to be tapped and
size, type and lengths of proposed water mains shall be indicated. The location and limits of all
easements to be granted to the FKAA shall be indicated. Width of existing pavement, distance
from right -of -way and right -of -way shall be indicated. Drawings shall indicate location, size, and
type of all driveways to be crossed by the proposed water mains shall be indicated. Pavement
cuts and paved driveway cuts shall be indicated. All water mains to be conveyed to the FKAA
shall be indicated. The location and elevation of a 1929 NGVD Benchmark shall be
indicated. Elevations of existing and proposed roads referenced to said benchmark shall be
indicated when necessary to insure proper cover over water mains. Scale shall be appropriate for
the level of detail on the drawing but in no case shall be smaller than one inch = forty feet and
not larger than one inch = twenty feet.
F. Profile views shall clearly indicate all utilities in areas of potential conflict of proposed
water mains. Plan and profile sheet should be used to indicate both plan and profile when profile
views are required. Elevations should be referenced to a 1929 NGVD Benchmark. Vertical
scale shall be one inch = two feet or less. Horizontal scale shall be same as plan view.
II. GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA
A. All water mains 4" through 12" shall be AWWA C -900 DR -18 PVC pipe. All larger
water mains shall be cement lined, polyethylene wrapped ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron pipe
shall also be used when extra strength is required, standard depth of cover cannot be realized, or
in areas near abandoned or existing gas stations that may have introduced hydrocarbons into the
subsurface (see paragraph II.D). All ductile iron fittings shall be polyethylene encased.
B. Service lines shall be as follows:
SIZES TO MAXIMUM NO. OF
BE USED MATERIAL METERS SERVED
1 " BLUE CTS - POLYETHYLENE TUBING 2 EA 5 /8 "x3 /4 "(SDR9)
or 1 EA I"
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2 BLUE CTS - POLYETHYLENE TUBING 6 EA 5/8 "x3 /4 "(SDR9)
or 4 EA 1 "
or1EA1.5
or 1 EA 2"
4 AWWA C -900 PVC PIPE (DR18) 1 EA 3" METER
or 1 EA 4" METER
6 AWWA C -900 PVC PIPE (DR18) 1 EA 6" METER
C. Minimum size of water mains shall be 4" unless otherwise approved by the FKAA
Director of Engineering.
D. Ductile iron pipe shall be installed along the entire frontage of existing and abandoned
gas stations (or other sources of subsurface hydrocarbon contamination) plus 200 L.F. distance
on each side. Nitrile gaskets shall be used in areas of subsurface hydrocarbon contamination.
E. Water mains and service lines shall be installed in public right -of -way (R \W). When
easements are necessary, permission must be obtained from the FKAA Engineering Department
before incorporation into the design. Easement shall be a minimum of 20 feet wide. Any new
easement must be dedicated and recorded using the form prepared by the FKAA prior to FKAA
accepting the main.
F. Minimum depth of cover shall be 36" under pavement, 30" cover under non - pavement
within FDOT R/W and 30" outside FDOT R/W unless otherwise approved by the FKAA
Engineering Department. Maximum depth of cover shall be 5 feet.
G. Restrained joint pipe and fittings shall be used to mechanically restrain pipe against thrust
forces at all bends and dead ends. The length of required restrained joint pipe shall be clearly
indicated on the plans.
H. Flush -out assemblies shall be installed on all dead end lines. Taps on end caps shall be
eccentrically located at the bottom of the main.
I. Valves shall be located at street intersections such that no more than three valves have to
be operated to isolate a water main.
J. Valves on long lines shall be spaced approximately 1000 feet apart and shall be located at
a permanent point of reference (property line, etc.).
K. Water mains shall be laid with an approved detectable warning tape and 12 gage solid
Copper tracer wire so its location can be determined at a later date with a metal detector (see
Paragraph IV.N.) (Research)
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L. Resilient seat gate valves shall be used with all water mains up through 16" diameter
unless otherwise specified.
M. Maximum deflection allowed at each straight push -on pipe joint shall be 3 degrees or in
accordance with manufacturers specifications.
N. Whenever a water main is to cross a secondary underground electric line, it shall cross
with a minimum clearance of 6" and the electric line shall be encased in 6 -inch thick concrete
mixed with red identifying pigment per NEC standards from 10 feet on either side of the water
main. Crossings involving primary (high voltage) underground electric lines involve more
stringent requirements and should be coordinated with the appropriate electric authority.
O. Installation of water mains in proximity with sewer lines shall adhere to requirements
outlined in FDEP Section 62- 555.314 (1), (2), (3), and (4).
Parallel installation:
Water mains shall be laid in accordance with FDEP F.A.C. Rule 62- 555.314 from any existing or
proposed sewer. The distance shall be measured pipewall to pipewall. In cases where it is not
practical to maintain a minimum separation, the FDEP may allow deviation on a case -by -case
basis, if supported by data from the design engineer.
Crossings:
Water mains crossing sewer mains shall be laid in accordance with FDEP F.A.C. Rule 62-
555.314 from any existing or proposed sewer. This shall be the case where the water main is
either above or below the sewer. At crossings, one full length of water pipe shall be located so
both joints will be as far from the sewer as possible. Special structural support for the water and
sewer pipes may be required. The Contractor is responsible to GPS all crossings with required
coordinate plane, and must use compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D.
14.)
Exception:
The FKAA and FDEP must specifically approve any variance from the above requirements when
it is impossible to obtain the specified separation distances. Where sewers are being installed
and specified separation distances cannot be met, the sewer materials shall be water main pipe or
equivalent and shall be pressure tested to FDEP specifications to ensure water tightness.
Force mains:
Water mains shall be laid in accordance with FDEP F.A.C. Rule 62- 555.314 from any existing or
proposed sewer force mains
P. Water meters shall be located at the frontage of the property to be served, generally
within an existing City, County or State right -of way. Whenever two or more meters are utilized
to supply a premise, such meters shall be grouped and installed at a location designated by the
Authority. Meters for adjacent properties shall be grouped, or paired, at a common property line,
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whenever possible. Water meters will not be installed within ten (10) feet of an existing or
proposed septic tank and /or drainfield. Water meters shall not be installed in a driveway. The
Contractor is responsible to GPS all water meters with required coordinate plane and distance
from the property line, and must use compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I.
D. 14.)
Q. The Contractor shall maintain on a daily basis at the jobsite, and make available to the
FKAA on request, one current record set of the Drawings which have been neatly and accurately
marked up to indicate all modifications in the completed work that differ from the design
information shown on the drawings. Upon substantial completion and, prior to final payment of
the work, the Contractor shall give the FKAA one complete set of neatly marked up Record
Drawings which shall consist of the following at a minimum:
1. Valves:
Valves shall have measurements from the centerline of paralleling and closest intersecting streets
and property lines. Type of valve (make, model, size, type - gate valve or butterfly valve), the
number of turns to open valve, and the direction to open shall be indicated. The Contractor is
responsible to GPS all valves with required coordinate plane, and must use compatible software
to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D. 14.)
2. Bends:
Both horizontal and vertical bends shall have measurements from the centerline of paralleling
and closest intersecting streets and property lines measurement to nearest valve. Degree of bend
and method of restraint shall be indicated. The Contractor is responsible to GPS all bends,
required coordinate plane, and must use compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See
Section I. D. 14.)
3. Fittings and Specials:
Fittings shall have measurements from the centerline of paralleling and closest intersecting
streets and property lines. Method of restraint and measurement to nearest valve shall be
indicated. The Contractor is responsible to GPS all fittings with required coordinate plane, and
must use compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D. 14.)
4. Flush -Out Assembly:
Flush -outs shall have measurements from the centerline of paralleling and closest intersecting
streets and property lines. Make and model shall be indicated measurement to nearest valve. The
Contractor is responsible to GPS all flush outs, required coordinate plane, and must use
compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D. 14.)
5. Connection to Existing Water Mains:
Connections shall have measurements from the centerline of paralleling and closest intersecting
streets and property lines. Type of material of existing water main being connected to and the
type of connection (i.e., tapping sleeve and valve, tee, etc.), shall be indicated. The Contractor is
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responsible to GPS all connections with required coordinate plane, and must use compatible
software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D. 14.)
6. Utilities:
Locations of any existing utilities including drainage pipe shall be indicated.
7. Service Connections:
Service connections shall indicate meter numbers and any change of connection (i.e., D, E, F, G,
or H) from original design and locations of service shall be GPS located. The Contractor is
responsible to GPS all service connections with required coordinate plane, and must use
compatible software to that of the FKAA's. (See Section I. D. 14.)
III. FIRE FLOW SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS
The provision of adequate fire flow service to a new development by the FKAA is not always
possible. In many instances, adequate fire flow service must be provided by the construction of
on -site facilities by the developer.
The amount of fire flow service to be provided will be determined by Florida Building Code,
Monroe County Fire Department requirements, and the developer's Design Engineer prior to
construction and shall be in accordance with applicable insurance requirements. It is the
responsibility of the developer's design engineer to determine the fire flow service requirements.
The FKAA Engineering Department will determine in each instance the adequacy of the FKAA
water system to provide the needed fire flow as determined by the developer's design engineer.
FKAA water system is considered to be adequate to handle the required fire flow and the fire
line is allowed to be connected to the FKAA system without the use of a booster pump, storage
tank, or pump suction control valve. The use of a DCDA or RPDA is still required. If the
FKAA determines that the FKAA system cannot provide required fire flow, the Design Engineer
shall select one of the methods below to provide fire protection.
METHOD 1:
The fire sprinkler system, fire standpipes or fire hydrants are served by a fire booster
pump drawing water from a storage tank or swimming pool which is isolated from the FKAA
water system. The tank fill line is connected to the domestic plumbing after the domestic meter
and reduced pressure zone backflow preventer. All water used for fire purposes is metered
through the domestic meter. The domestic plumbing lines and the fire lines after the storage tank
are not connected at any point. No full flow fire meter, detection check valve assembly, or
reduced pressure detection assembly (DCDA or RPDA) is required. No pump suction control
valve is required. The storage capacity of the tank and the size of the booster pump may be
adjusted as required so as to provide the optimum degree of fire flow dictated by the use of the
premises. This method does not depend upon the instantaneous availability of adequate
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pressures and quantities from the FKAA and is the only method which the FKAA will accept in
all instances.
METHOD 2:
In this approach the storage tank and air gap are eliminated and a pump suction control (PSC)
valve and Detection Check Valve Assembly (DCDA or RPDA) are installed in a "fire line ". The
PSC valve prevents the fire booster pump from reducing FKAA water main pressure below 20
psi. The DCDA or RPDA will detect both the unauthorized use of water and leaks through the
"fire line ". This method protects the FKAA water system from backflow but provides only a
limited degree of fire flow.
IV. MATERIALS SPECIFICATIONS
A. Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings
1. Ductile Iron Pipe: Ductile iron pipe shall conform to AWWA C151 (ANSI A21.51) and
shall be pressure Class 350.
2. Lining: Ductile iron pipe for water mains shall have an internal lining of cement mortar
in accordance with AWWA C104/A21.4.
3. Coating: Buried ductile iron pipe shall be bituminous coated per AWWA C151/A21.51
and wrapped in a 12 mil polyethylene encasement.
4. Push -On Joints: Bell and spigot ductile iron pipe shall be EPDM gasket compression,
push -on type as specified in AWWA C111 (ANSI A21.11). These joints may be U.S. Pipe and
Foundry Tyton Joints or approved equal.
5. Restrained Joints: Restrained joint pipe shall be used for changes in elevation or
alignment as shown on the plans or as required in the field by the Engineer. Restrained joints
may be U.S. Pipe and Foundry TR Flex joints, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok -Ring, or
approved equal. All restrained joints shall have a working pressure of 350 psi.
6. Ductile Iron Fittings: Ductile iron fittings shall be restrained joint type, and shall conform
to ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53, and shall be TR -Flex, Lok -Ring, or mechanical joint with
MEGALUGS. All fittings shall have a working pressure rating of 350 psi in sizes 4" through
24 ", and shall be coated and lined as specified for pipe.
7. All piping valves, meters, etc. within meter or valve vaults shall be flanged. Flanged
fittings on high pressure side of transmission main shall be Class 250. All others shall be Class
125. All hardware shall be Type 304 stainless steel.
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B. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe (PVC)
1. PVC Pipe: PVC pipe shall meet the requirements of AWWA C900 for pipe 4" to 12" in
diameter, and shall be furnished in cast -iron pipe equivalent outside diameters with EPDM
gasket j oints.
2. Pressure class shall be 150 psi (DR18).
3. Push -On Joints: Pipe shall be furnished with integral bell joints with locked in EPDM
gaskets.
4. Restrained Joints: Restrained joint pipe shall be used for changes in elevation or
alignment as shown on the plans or as required in the field by the Engineer. Restrained joints
may be Certainteed Certa -Lok, EBAA Iron Series 1500 Retainers, or approved equivalent
restraint.
5. Fittings: Fittings shall be ductile iron mechanical joint type conforming to AWWA/ANSI
C153/A21.53 with MEGALUGS, or approved equivalent restraint.
All fittings shall have a working pressure of 350 psi in size 4" through 12 ", and shall be
coated and lined as specified for ductile iron pipe. Fittings shall be wrapped in a 12 mil
polyethylene encasement extending 1 foot from each end of the fitting.
C. Anchor Couplings /Anchor Tee
1. All valves located at a tee shall be restrained to the tee by mega lugs or by the use of
anchor tees or anchor couplings. Anchor Tees /Anchor Couplings shall meet all applicable
requirements of ANSI/AWWA C153/A21.53 and ANSI/AWWA 111 /A21.11. Bolts used with
anchor tees /anchor couplings must be ductile iron or Cor -Ten as manufactured by NSS
Industries, or approved equal.
D. Polyethylene Pipe for Service Lines
1. Polyethylene pressure pipe and tubing, 1" through 2" having standard PE code
designations blue PE2406, PE3406 and PE3408, shall be in accordance with AWWA Standard
C -901, have a standard dimension ratio (SDR) of 9 with a 200 psi working pressure and have
copper equivalent (CTS) outside diameters. Polyethylene pipe shall be used for all service
connections.
2. PVC C -900 Pipe (DR18) for water service lines 4 " -12 ".
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E. Valves
1. General - All valves shall be furnished with affidavits from the manufacturers that the
valves furnished under this Contract comply with all the applicable provisions of the respective
AWWA Specifications, cited below. All valves shall be factory tested in accordance with
AWWA Standard Leakage and Hydrostatic Tests and a certified test report shall be furnished
stating that the valves have met the requirements of the test.
Valves shall be furnished with mechanical joint or flanged ends. Valve ends with mechanical
joints or flanged joints shall conform to AWWA Standard CI 10, "Gray -Iron and Ductile Iron
Fittings, 4" for water and other liquids. In addition, mechanical joints shall conform to
ANSI/AWWA Standard C111 /A21.11. Bolt holes in the flanges of the mechanical joint shall
straddle the vertical and horizontal centerline. Flanges shall be ANSI Standard Class 125, plain
faced and drilled.
All shut -off valves four inch through 16 inch in diameter, shall be resilient seated or resilient
wedge gate valves and all valves 18 inch in diameter and larger, shall be as specified and shown
on the drawings. All valves shall be polyethylene encased, from one foot on each side of the
valve.
2. Gate Valves four inches and larger shall be resilient seated or resilient wedge gate valves
for 150 psi working pressure, conforming to AWWA Standard C -509. The gate valves shall
have a high strength bronze or 304 stainless non - rising stem. Valves shall have neoprene or
equal, but not natural rubber, EPDM O -ring stem seals and be of a design that permits the
replacement of the O -ring seals while the valve is in service, without undue leakage. All
exposed bolts used with valves shall be AISI Type 304 stainless steel. The valves shall operate
in a vertical position with a vertical operating nut shaft and shall be suitable for buried service.
The valves shall open by turning the operating nut counterclockwise. Operating nuts
shall be AWWA two inch square nuts with skirts. Valve body, bonnet, and gate shall be ductile
iron conforming to ASTM -A536. The gate valves for distribution systems shall be designed for
150 psi working water pressure rating. Gate valves for connection to the high pressure
transmission mains and installed between the transmission mains and pressure reducing valves,
shall be designed for 250 psi working pressure and 350 psi test pressure and shall be furnished
with Class 250 flanges. Gate valves shall be as manufactured by American Flow Control Series
2500, U.S. Pipe Metroseal 250, or an approved equal. Bolts shall meet requirements of Type 304
Stainless Steel.
3. Air Release Valves shall be installed at relative high points on the installed piping
systems and at distances along the pipeline in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
for the given size and flow. ARVs shall be automatic, combination air and vacuum release valves
as manufactured by Val -Matic or APCO. Floodsafe attachments shall be provided for valves
located below grade. Valves to be made of corrosion resistant metal(s), bronze and 304 stainless
steel. Valve assemblies shall in accordance with AWWA standard C512 -07.
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F. Ball Valve Curb Stops
Curb stops shall be Ford Series B -11, Mueller H10283, Mac Donald Curb Stop, or an approved
equal. Ball valves shall have locking lugs and 2" square operating nut which opens to the left on
1" and 2" valves.
G. Residential Meter Dual Check Valve
Meter check valves shall be dual check valve assemblies suitable for installation on 5/8 -inch,
3/4 -inch, 1 -inch, and 1 -1/2 -inch lines, and shall be Ford HHS31, Mueller H- 14242, or an
approved equal.
H. Ball Valve Meter Stops
Meter stops shall be Ford Series B43 or BF 13, or an approved equal. Valves shall have lockable
padlock wings, and open to the left.
L Tapping Sleeve and Valve
Tapping sleeves shall be ASTM 285 Grade C Steel or ASTM A -36 Carbon Steel with Fusion
bonded epoxy coating (AWWA C213 -70). Tapping Sleeves shall utilize AISI Type 304 (ASTM
A320 Grade 138) stainless steel bolts and nuts. Tapping Sleeves shall be as manufactured by
JCM Industries Model 412, Romac Industries Model FTS420, or approved equal.
Tapping valves shall be as specified for gate valves, hereinabove, and as further specified herein.
Tapping valves for use in tapping distribution mains shall be resilient seat gate valves. Inlet shall
be Class 125, ANSI B16.1, ductile iron flange with centering ring to match tapping sleeve.
Outlet shall be a mechanical joint. Tapping valve shall be compatible for use with drilling
machine. Operating nut shall be 2" square and open to the left. Tapping valves shall be attached
to tapping sleeves with heavy hex -head 304 SS ASTM F593 stainless steel bolts. Approved
tapping valves include: American Flow Control Series 2500 or approved equal.
J. Pressure Reducing Valves
The pressure reducing valve shall be hydraulically operated, diaphragm actuated in globe pattern.
The valve shall maintain a constant downstream pressure regardless of inlet pressure variations.
It shall contain a resilient synthetic rubber disc having a rectangular cross section, contained on
three and one -half sides by a disc retainer. The seat ring shall be firmly held in place and not
pressed into the body. The diaphragm assembly shall be fully guided to assure positive contact
with the seat. The diaphragm assembly shall be the only moving part. The diaphragm shall
consist of a nylon fabric reinforced EPDM rubber and shall not be used as a seating surface. All
necessary repairs shall be possible without removing the valve from the line. All main valve
interior components shall be manufactured from non - corrosive materials.
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The pilot valve shall be adjustable, direct acting, spring loaded and normally open. The reducing
pilot shall be supplied with a stainless steel seat ring.
The valve shall be Cla -Val as manufactured in the U.S.A. by AMES Company, Inc., Woodland,
CA, and shall be Pressure Class 300 with Class 150 Flanges Stainless Steel body. The valve
shall be piloted in reverse flow for fail -safe operation.
K Valve Boxes
Valve boxes shall be furnished and installed for all valves, air release valves, flushing valve
outlets and at other locations shown on the Drawings. Valve boxes shall be U. S. Foundry No.
7615, No. 7630, or an approved equal. Riser pipe shall be either C -900 PVC or ductile iron pipe.
The concrete pad for the valve box cover shall have a 3 -inch diameter, bronze disc embedded in
the surface. The bronze disc shall have the following information stamped on it: size and type of
the valve, number of turns to open, direction to open, and year of installation. In paved areas, the
bronze disc shall be embedded in the pavement beside the valve box cover.
L. Saddles
Saddles shall be Rockwell International, Type 323, style double strap bronze saddles, for PVC
and ductile iron pipe, or approved equal. Tapping saddles shall be used for all taps on 2" PVC
pipe 4" PVC pipe or greater shall have a tapping sleeve and valve.
M. Corporation Stops
Corporation stops shall be Ford F -1000, FB -1000, or approved equal. The largest corporation
stop which can be tapped directly into the pipe is 1 -inch.
N. Detectable Warning Tape & Wire
Contractor shall install 6 -inch detectable warning tapes and 12 gage copper tracer wire for all
water mains. Such tape shall be magnetic type, 5 mils thick, 2 mil thick aluminum center core,
encased in Mylar. Tape shall be imprinted with the words "Caution: Type of Line Below ".
Printing shall appear on both sides of the tape. The tape shall be placed between 6 and 12 inches
below finish grade.
O. Pump Suction Control Valves
Pump suction control valves shall be Cla -Val Model 50B -5KG.
P. End Seals
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End seals for casings used in jack and bore installations shall be "Link -Seal Model PL" or an
approved equal.
Q. Casing Spacers
Casing spacers for jack and bore installations shall be as manufactured by Cascade, or approved
equal.
R. Fire Hydrants
Fire hydrants shall be 6 -inch, mechanical joint pipe connection with a minimum 5.25 inch valve
opening. Hydrants shall be of AWWA approved type, designed for a 150 psi working pressure.
Provisions shall be made for two 2.5 inch hose nozzles and one 4.5 inch pumper nozzle, open left
(counter clockwise). All base threads shall conform to the national standard hose coupling
thread specifications. Fire hydrants shall have a safety stem coupling to prevent bending of the
operating stem, and a safety flange to prevent breaking of the hydrant barrel if hit by a vehicle.
The hydrant base (shoe) shall be coated with a two -part thermo- setting epoxy, not less than 4
mils thick. Weather cap shall be metal. The maximum pressure loss allowable for the 5 -1/4"
valve opening shall be 2.2 psi at 1000 gpm flow based on 5 foot bury with 6" diameter inlet. The
hydrant shall be a Mueller Super Centurion or American Darling B -84 -B. The drain hole in the
foot of the fire hydrant shall be plugged and buried bolts of the hydrant assembly shall be AISI
Type 304 stainless steel super centenarian.
Fire hydrants shall be painted with one coat of rust proof primer and two finish coats of an
approved red paint.
S. Concrete Materials
Proportions and construction procedures shall be in accordance with the applicable provisions of
Chapter 25 of the South Florida Building Code and shall have a minimum compressive strength
of 3500 psi at 28 days, as indicated by standard laboratory compressive tests. Contractor shall
provide FKAA with submittal of concrete mix and all batch tickets for actual concrete poured for
proj ect.
T. Reinforcing Steel
Unless otherwise specified, reinforcing steel shall be grade 60 and shall have yield strength of
3600 psi and shall be clean and free of rust.
U. Miscellaneous
Materials necessary for a complete installation, not specified, shall be equal in quality to the
specified materials suitable for the intended use, and shall conform to the details and notes
shown on the Drawings. All minor items implied, usually included or required for the
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construction of a complete operating system, shall be installed whether specified or shown on the
Drawings, or not.
V. Tests and Inspection
All pipes, valves, fittings and specials furnished under this Contract shall be tested and inspected
at the plant, by the manufacturer, in accordance with the requirements of the respective
specification under which the material is to be furnished. FKAA may request an affidavit that all
such materials have been so tested and inspected and that the materials comply with all other
applicable requirements for the respective specification.
V. WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES
A. General
In shipping, delivery and installing pipe and accessories, they shall be handled in such manner as
to insure a sound, undamaged condition. Particular care shall be taken not to injure pipe coating
and no other pipe or material of any kind shall be placed inside a pipe or fitting after the coating
has been applied. Where a defect or crack is discovered, the damaged portion shall be cut off
before laying. The cut shall be made at least twelve inches from the break in the sound section
of the barrel.
Piping, valves, fittings, and specials shall be accurately installed in a workmanlike manner, true
to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings. The interior of the pipe shall be thoroughly
cleaned of foreign matter before installation. Restrained joints and fittings shall be used for
changes in elevation or alignment as shown on the plans or as required in the field by the
Engineer or his representative. At all times when work is not in progress, the exposed ends of all
pipes shall be fully protected by an approved stopper to prevent earth or other substances from
entering the pipe.
B. Joints
(1) Fittings shall be ductile iron mechanical joint type conforming to AWWA/ANSI
C153/A21.53 with MEGALUGS, or approved equivalent restraint. All fittings shall have a
working pressure of 350 psi in size 4" through 12 ", and shall be coated and lined as specified for
ductile iron pipe. Ductile iron fittings (with 304 SS Bolts) PVC pipe shall be wrapped in a 12
mil polyethylene encasement extending 1 foot from each end of the fitting.
(2) Mechanical Joints are to be made in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations
and requirements of pipe joint specifications. Care shall be taken to tighten bolts evenly around
circumference of pipe and in no case shall bolts be overstressed.
(3) Flanged Joints - Before making up flanged joints in ductile iron pipe and fittings, the
back of each flange under the bolt heads and the face of each flange shall have all lumps, blisters
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and excess bituminous coating removed and shall be wire brushed and wiped clean and dry.
Flange faces shall be kept clean and dry when making up the joint, and the workmen shall
exercise caution to prevent damage to the gasket or the adherence of grease or particles of sand
or dirt. Bolts and nuts shall be tightened by opposites in order to keep flange faces square with
each other, and to insure that bolt stresses are evenly distributed. Contractor shall use FKAA
approved thread lubricant to help prevent galling.
C. Valve Settings
All valves placed on branch lines or bends shall be restrained via anchor couplings or anchor tees
as specified hereinabove. Valves and valve boxes shall be set plumb at the locations indicated,
and in accordance with the details shown on the Drawings. After being positioned, backfill shall
be carefully placed and hand tamped. Before installation, care shall be taken to see that all
foreign matter has been removed from the interior of the barrel. Stuffing boxes shall be
tightened and the valves opened and closed to see that all parts are in working condition.
D. Connection to Existing Mains
Connection to existing water mains shall be made by the Contractor. The Contractor shall be
responsible for making all necessary arrangements with the FKAA for these connections and
shall bear any costs incurred at no additional cost to the FKAA.
Prior to commencing the work of connecting to existing facilities, the Contractor shall uncover
or expose the point of connection and insure himself that he has all materials, equipment and all
other facilities required to complete the installation, and that such connections can be made in
accordance with the details shown on the Drawings.
The Contractor shall take every precaution to insure that the alignment or gradient of the existing
facilities are not disturbed, or otherwise damaged, as a result of his construction procedures. In
the event the existing facilities are damaged or otherwise disturbed, the Contractor will be
required to do such necessary repair, re- alignment, or replacement, so as to restore these facilities
to water tight, workable, acceptable condition.
No existing valves shall be operated by the Contractor. These valves shall only be operated by
personnel of the FKAA. The Contractor shall advise the FKAA Engineering Department, 72
hours in advance of making these connections. This work shall be done under direct supervision
of personnel of the FKAA. The valves and fittings to be employed in these connections, shall be
thoroughly swabbed with a 300 ppm solution of chlorine and water. The connections shall be
made as rapidly as possible, and any water in the excavation shall be kept below the level of pipe
and fittings. The Contractor may have to make connections at off -peak hours. Shut -downs shall
be kept to a maximum of 2 hours, unless previously approved by the FKAA, pending
extenuating circumstances. Once valves are installed, they shall only be operated by FKAA
personnel.
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E. Customer Service Connections
Service connections shall be installed of the type and size and at the locations shown on the
Drawings. All materials shall be as shown on the Drawings and as stated in these specifications.
All taps to existing distribution mains shall be made with the main under pressure. All new
mains can be dry tapped.
F. Backfill
1. General
All utility trenches shall be backfilled to the level of the bottom of the proposed base course, for
utilities to be located in proposed paving areas, to the level of the bottom of temporary paving for
utilities to be located in existing paved areas, or to the level of finished grade for utilities to be
located in areas to remain unpaved. The Contractor shall provide a sufficient quantity of suitable
backfill material for this purpose from trench excavations or from adjacent project areas, or other
sources, at no additional cost or expense to the owner.
2. Materials
(a) General Requirements
All backfill material shall be clean and free from all organic material, clay, marl or unstable
materials, debris, lumps or paving materials. No rocks or stones larger than two inches in
diameter shall be allowed in any backfill; sharp edges not allowed.
(b) Select Bedding
Select bedding shall be utilized for 8" thick compacted pipe bedding and within the pipe zone to
8- inches above the pipe. Select bedding, as described in these specifications or required by the
drawings, shall be a granular material free of rocks, clay, and organic material. One hundred
percent of the select bedding shall pass through a 3/8" sieve.
When excessive water is encountered in the trench and pumping is not practical due to field
conditions, the FKAA Field Representative may require a crushed limerock bedding. In such a
circumstance, the bedding shall be a uniformly graded 3/8 limerock with a maximum particle
size of 3/8 inch. The material shall be washed and free of all fines and silts and shall be used as
bedding as described above or to a point above the water table as directed by the FKAA Field
Representative whichever is greater. Bedding above that point shall meet the requirements of
select bedding as described previously.
When the specified compaction requirements cannot be met in service line trenches, flowable fill
shall be substituted for the trench backfill zone. The flowable fill shall meet the requirements of
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Section 121, FDOT Specifications and shall be proportioned to produce a 28 day compressive
strength of 500 psi.
3. Placement
(a) General
All pipe shall be installed in dry trenches. Where conditions are such that running or standing
water occurs in the trench bottom the water shall be removed by pumps until the pipe and select
bedding has been installed and the backfill has been placed over the top of pipe to a depth equal
to 1 and 2 pipe diameters. If pumping is not practical, an alternate select bedding of limerock
will be required as described in Paragraph 2(b).
Backfill shall be placed in layers as specified herein below, for the particular application, and
each layer shall be compacted to the specified density before the next layer is placed. Densities
shall be performed in accordance with "Compaction and Densities ". Hydraulic methods of
settling and compacting backfill may be employed along with specified hand tamping and
mechanical compaction as an aid to obtain specified densities. The Contractor shall obtain the
approval of the FKAA Engineer for his selected method of backfill.
Any excess excavation below the levels specified shall be backfilled and compacted as specified
below for backfill above pipe, at no additional cost to the FKAA.
(b) Bedding Around Pipe
Select bedding below the pipe shall be a minimum 8" thick to provide a firm, stable, and uniform
support for the full length of the pipe and fittings before the pipe is installed. Bell holes shall be
provided at each joint to permit proper assembly and pipe support. After pipe placement,
backfilling and compacting of select bedding shall proceed uniformly, on each side and 8 inches
above the pipe. Particular attention shall be paid in obtaining thorough support for all valves,
fittings, water service connections and to preserve the alignment and gradient of the installed
pipe.
(c) Backfill Above Pipe
After the placement of the select bedding around the pipe, as specified above, the remainder of
the backfill shall be placed.
Backfilling shall proceed by placing backfill in depths of uniform layers and thoroughly
compacting with mechanical vibrators or other suitable equipment to the densities specified
below.
The depth of layers of this backfill shall not exceed the ability of the compacting equipment
employed to obtain the specified densities, and in no event shall exceed a depth of 8 inches
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maximum. The mechanical compacting equipment employed, and its operation shall be such
that no displacement of pipe alignment or gradient or damage to installed materials, pipe or pipe
linings results from its use. Any installed material so displaced or damaged shall be replaced by
the Contractor, at no additional cost to the FKAA.
For pipe lines not located under existing or proposed pavement, backfill over the installed pipe
shall be compacted to obtain not less than ninety -five percent (95 %) minimum density ASTM
modified proctor.
For pipe lines located under existing pavement, for which pavement replacement will be
required, or in areas of proposed paving, backfill shall be placed and compacted as specified
above, except that the top 12 inches, measured downward from the level of the bottom of the
required base course restoration, or proposed base course, shall be Miami Limerock, in
accordance with Section 911 D.O. T. Specifications compacted to not less than ninety -eight
percent (98 %) density ASTM modified proctor. The Contractor is responsible for densities every
200 L.F. and at each road crossing by a certified lab.
Any settlement noted in backfill or within the limits of the excavation within the 1 -year warranty
period upon final acceptance, will be considered to be attributed to improper compaction
methods and shall be corrected at no cost to the FKAA. Pavement or structures damaged by
settlement shall be restored to their original condition by the Contractor at no cost to the FKAA.
(d) Backfill above pipe in service line trenches
Backfill shall meet the requirements of paragraph 3(c). If these requirements cannot be met, the
trench shall be backfilled with flowable fill as specified in paragraph 2(c) at no additional cost to
FKAA.
(e) All excavated material shall be stockpiled in a manner that will not hinder the work or
obstruct sidewalks, roadways, and driveways. All utility control structures shall be kept
accessible. This shall be designed to mean those areas as designed by the Permitting Agency
unless otherwise specified. Material stockpiles on private property must have written consent
with a copy to FKAA.
G. Standards
In general, AWWA C -900 PVC pipe shall be installed in accordance with AWWA Publication
No. M23, "PVC PIPE - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION." In the event of conflict between
procedures described in this publication and those described above, the above procedures shall
take precedence. In general, ductile iron pipe shall be installed in accordance with AWWA
Standard C -600, "INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON WATER MAINS AND THEIR
APPURTENANCES." In the event of conflict between procedures described in this publication
and those described above, the above procedures shall take precedence.
H. Pi in
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All water main installations shall be cleaned with a polypropylene pigging device to clean all
dirt, sand, and debris from the newly installed water main where determined by the FKAA
representative. The FKAA field representative shall determine the extent and type of pigging
required. At a minimum, a Bare Type, B3 style pig shall be used as manufactured by Pipeline
Pigging Products, Inc., or approved equal.
L Flushing
After piping installation has been completed, all water lines shall be flushed with clear water at
the highest velocity obtainable and for a sufficient time to replace the pipe volume at least twice.
All water for flushing shall be provided from a proper source, approved by the FKAA Engineer.
Flushing Time= T =2L
T= Time(sec)
L= Length (ft)
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VL PRESSURE TESTING
A. General
The Contractor shall provide necessary pumps, meters, piping, calibrated containers and other
equipment and materials and all labor necessary to conduct the hydrostatic testing and flushing
procedures set forth herein. All water required for testing and flushing shall be supplied by the
FKAA, at Contractor's expense. All piping shall be tested and made tight at test pressures
hereinafter specified. All leaks disclosed by pressure testing shall be promptly stopped by an
approved method, and such other corrective work shall be conducted as necessary to effect
pressure tight work, as specified.
The Contractor shall provide for plugging or valving the installed pipe in specified test sections,
and installing necessary taps for the insertion of test water, and removing such valves or plugs,
and plugging such taps upon satisfactory completion of testing.
B. Water Mains - PVC and Ductile Iron
(1) Leakage Test - Water mains shall be tested between valved sections. A leakage test shall
be conducted for distribution systems at 150 psi. Distribution systems shall be pressure tested up
to the curb stop. No installation will be acceptable until the leakage is less than the number of
gallons per hour as determined by the formula:
Q = LD �P
148,000
Q equals Quantity of makeup water in gallons per hour, L equals the length of pipe section being
tested in feet, D is the nominal diameter of the pipe in inches, and P is the average test pressure
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during the leakage test, in pounds per square inch gauge. The test shall be maintained for two
hours unless, after one hour, it becomes apparent that the leakage is substantially less than the
amount allowable. Water supplied to the main during the test, to maintain the required pressure,
shall be measured by a 5/8 -inch meter installed on the discharge side of the test pump, or by
pumping from a calibrated container. The test shall be made against a secured bulkhead, blind
flange or closed valve. All leaks to be repaired if visible regardless of size.
(2) Corrective Work - Where leakage exceeds the allowable limits, the defective pipe or
joints shall be located and repaired. If the defective portions cannot be located, the Contractor
shall remove and reconstruct as much of the work as is necessary in order to conform to the
specified limits.
No additional payment will be made for the correction of such defective work, or for
damage to other parts of the work resulting from such corrective work. The Contractor will be
responsible for payment of retesting.
C. WATER MAINS — HDPE
Pressure Testing of HDPE pipe shall follow criteria presented above for PVC/Ductile
Iron, except that the pipe section to be tested shall be initially pumped to the required test
pressure and allowed to sit for a minimum of two hours. This will allow the HDPE pipe barrel to
expand to allowance tolerance limits. After the initial 2 -hour holding period, the Contractor shall
add necessary water to the pipe section to return it to the required test pressure. At that time, the
actual pressure test shall be conducted as presented in paragraph B of this section.
The Contractor shall test different pipe materials independently; following criteria given
for each type material.
VII. DISINFECTION
A. General
All new piping, valves, service connections, meters, hydrants and all items to come in contact
with treated water shall be thoroughly disinfected in accordance with the requirements of this
section of the Specifications and in accordance with AWWA Standard C -651, latest edition.
Reservoirs, tanks, standpipes, pumps or other equipment or facilities to come in contact with
treated water shall also be thoroughly disinfected, in general compliance with the requirements
of this section, and as may be more particularly described or modified in other sections of these
Specifications.
B. Disinfection
The disinfection agent shall be liquid chlorine, sodium hypochlorite solution, or calcium
hypochlorite powder.
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C. Flushing System
Prior to the application of the sterilizing agent, all facilities shall be pigged and thoroughly
flushed of all foreign matter, oil or dirt in accordance with the requirements of AWWA C651.
Flushing shall continue until clear water flows from a remote point of discharge, and it is
apparent that all sources of contamination have been removed.
D. Disinfection Procedures
Chlorine shall be introduced into the piping system or facilities to be disinfected in such amounts
which will provide a minimum concentration of fifty parts per million (50 ppm), but not to
exceed one hundred parts per million (100 ppm), throughout the system.
Where piping systems are to be connected to existing systems, the disinfection agent shall be
introduced as close as possible to each point of connection to the existing system and the
distance shall not exceed 10 feet from the point of connection. All valves and fittings to be
connected to existing piping shall be thoroughly swabbed with a solution containing at least 300
ppm chlorine.
The disinfection agent shall remain in the piping system or facilities for a minimum contact
period of 24 hours, and the residual shall not drop below 25 ppm before it is flushed out.
E. Residual Chlorine Test
After the disinfection outlined above has been accomplished, flushing shall continue until
residual chlorine tests reflect normal system chlorine residuals. Such tests shall be in accordance
with standard methods by the use of a standard DPD test set.
F. Bacterial Tests
Upon completion of the work of disinfection and flushing described above, samples of water
shall be taken from remote points of the system, in suitable sterilized containers, on two
consecutive days (24 hours apart).
Samples may be forwarded to the FKAA Florida City or Stock Island Labs or State certified
testing lab (at no expense to the FKAA) for bacterial examination. If tests of such samples
indicate the presence of coliform organisms, the disinfection as outlined above shall be repeated
until tests indicate the absence of such contamination. The bacterial tests shall be satisfactorily
completed and submitted into FDEP by a certified sampler. Only following receipt of written
approval from FDEP can the system be placed in operation.
If methods of disinfection differ materially from those outlined above, such methods shall be in
accordance with directions of the State Department of Health and Rehabilitative Services and all
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methods employed shall have approval of the FKAA. Definite instructions as to the collection
and shipment of samples shall be secured from the FKAA Water Quality Engineer prior to
sterilization and shall be followed in all respects. Final approval of the bacterial samples shall be
secured from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection before the system can be put
into operation.
VIII. MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS
The following standards are referenced within these specifications; all installations whether
implied or indicated shall adhere to the following:
DESCRIPTION
TITLE
AWWA C104 CEMENT MORTAR LINING FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE AND FITTINGS
AWWA C105 POLYETHYLENE ENCASEMENT FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AWWA C110 DUCTILE IRON AND GRAY -IRON FITTING, 3 -INCH THROUGH 48 -INCH
AWWA C110 DUCTILE IRON AND GRAY -IRON FITTING, 3 -INCH THROUGH 48 -INCH
AWWA C111 RUBBER GASKET JOINTS FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AWWA C115 FLANGED JOINTS FOR DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AWWA C150 THICKNESS DESIGN OF DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AWWA C151 DUCTILE IRON PIPE
AWWA C 15 3 COMPACT DUCTILE IRON FITTINGS
AWWA C504 RUBBER SEATED BUTTERFLY VALVES
AWWA C509 RESILIENT SEATED GATE VALVES
AWWA C510 DOUBLE CHECK VALVE BACKFLOW - PREVENTION ASSEMBLY
AWWA C511 REDUCED PRESSURE PRINCIPLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION
ASSEMBLY
AWWA C550 PROTECTIVE EPDXY INTERIOR COATINGS FOR VALVES AND
HYDRANTS
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AWWA C600 INSTALLATION OF DUCTILE IRON WATER MAINS AND THEIR
APPURTENANCES
AWWA C651 DISINFECTING WATER MAINS (INCLUDES ADDENDUM C651a -90)
AWWA C800 STANDARD FOR UNDERGROUND SERVICE LINE VALVES AND
FITTINGS
AWWA C900 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC) PRESSURE PIPE 4 -INCH THROUGH 12-
INCH, FOR WATER
AWWA C901 POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPE, TUBING AND FITTINGS, 1/2 -INCH
THROUGH 3 -INCH
AWWA C905 HDPE HIGH DENSITY POLYTHYLENE
AWWA C906 POLYETHYLENE PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS 4 " -63"
AWWA Mll -A GUIDE FOR THE DESIGN AND INSTALLATION OF MANUALS
STEEL PIPE
M14- RECOMMENDED PRACTICE FOR BACKFLOW PREVENTION AND CROSS -
CONNECTION CONTROL
M23 -PVC PIPE - DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
AISI AMERICAN IRON AND STEEL INSTITUTE
ANSI AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE
ASTM AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS
AWWA AMERICAN WATERWORKS ASSOCIATION
NOTES: When ANSI and AWWA Standards are the same, only the AWWA designation is
used in describing the above standards. For instance, AWWA CHO is used instead of
ANSI/AWWA- C110 /A21.10. It is to be understood that the latest revision of any standard
referenced above which exists at the time of design is the version to be used for design
purposes.
IX. STANDARD DETAILS
DRAWING NO. TITLE
1. TRENCH AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION
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2. CUSTOMER SERVICE TRENCHRESTORATION
3. FULL LANE RESTORATION WITH ASPHALT OVERLAY
4. THRUST RESTRAINT
5. GATE VALVE AND BOX
6. BUTTERFLY VALVE AND BOX
7. TAPPING SLEEVE AND VALVE FOR DISTRIBUTION MAIN
8. FLUSH OUT ASSEMBLY
9. HYDRANT INSTALLATION
10. JACK AND BORE DETAIL
11. TYPES OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS
12. 5/8 AND V METER ASSEMBLY
13. 1" AND 2" METER ASSEMBLY
14. METER ASSEMBLY 3" AND LARGER
15. SERVICE CONNECTION
16. METER BANK
17. FITTINGS FOR V TAP DUAL SERVICE CONNECTION
18. SEPARATE FIRE LINE INSTALLATION
19. COMBINED DOMESTIC AND FIRE LINE INSTALLATION
20.2-1/2" TO 10" REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSTALLATION
21. 3/4" TO 2" REDUCED PRESSURE BACKFLOW PREVENTER INSTALLATION
22.3/4" TO10" DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLY INSTALLATION
23. ACCEPTABLE AIR GAP CONSTRUCTION
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24. IRRIGATION PIPING
25. DEDUCT METER INSTALLATION
26. STANDARD MASTER METER VAULT
27.2" TRANSMISSION MASTER METER PIPING
28.4" TRANSMISSION MASTER METER PIPING
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