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Item C10BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY Meeting Date: June 19, 2013 Division: Emergency Services Bulk Item: Yes X No — Department: Fire Rescue Staff Contact Person:_ Steve Zavalney 289-6010 AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Request to issue a request for proposal (RFP) for installation of fire hydrants in Monroe County. ITEM BACKGROUND: The original Agreement between the parties provided for a three year term from June 16, 2010 through June 15, 2013 with the option to renew once for three (3) additional years; staff recommends to go out for bid. PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION: On May 6, 2010 sealed bids were opened for the installation of fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County. There were four bids. From the four bidders, J. A. Larocco Enterprises Inc. was the successful bidder with the lowest overall pricing. On June 16, 2010 the County entered into a new service agreement with J. A. LaRocco Enterprises, Inc. with a term beginning June 16, 2010, for the installation of fire hydrants in unincorporated Monroe County using Ad Valorem taxes, Impact Fees, and other funding sources such as grants, private donations, etc. The contract provided for the installation of hydrants in District 1 for $9,975.00 per hydrant, in District 2 for $7,975.00 per hydrant, in District 3 for $7,000.00 per hydrant and in Key Colony Beach for $7,975.00 per hydrant. CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES: N/A STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS: N/A TOTAL COST: $900 advertising fees BUDGETED: Yes X No COST TO COUNTY: $900 advertising fees SOURCE OF FUNDS: 11500-530340 REVENUE PRODUCING: Yes — No X AMOUNT PER MONTH Year _ APPROVED BY: County Atty C OMB/Purchasing Risk Management DOCUMENTATION: Included X DISPOSITION: Not Required AGENDA ITEM # 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 Heather Carruthers, District 3 Commissioner Danny Kolhage, District 1 Commissioner David Rice, District 4 Commissioner Sylvia Murphy, District 5 COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR CLERK OF THE CIRCUIT COURT Roman Gastesi Amy Heavilin MONROE COUNTY FIRE CHIEF James Callahan July 2013 Prepared by Monroe County Emergency Services NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE SOLICITATIONS [to be inserted after BOCC approval] Monroe County Purchasing Department Tentative Publication dates Reporter (Fr) 6/28/13 Keynoter (Sa) 6/29/13 Citizen (Su) 6/30/13 TABLE OF CONTENTS NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION ONE Instruction to Respondents SECTION TWO Definitions SECTION THREE Draft Agreement SECTION FOUR Submissions Form & Required County Forms SECTION ONE: INSTRUCTION TO RESPONDENTS 1.01 DESCRIPTION The Respondent awarded a contract shall provide for the installation of fire hydrants on an as -needed basis in unincorporated Monroe County Florida. This contract shall be a three 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. 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. There is no minimum number of hydrants specified in the RFP. Contractor will be notified by the Fire Marshal's Office of the number and potential locations of hydrants to be installed periodically, as appropriations from the BOCC are made. Hydrants shall be connected to a six or eight inch water transmission main. Locations for hydrants shall be no further than 10 feet from a 6 inch (or larger) main transmission lines, 4 suitable for adequate water flow, and may be on County or Department of Transportation (DOT) right-of-way. Hydrants will not be installed on 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 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. 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. 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 CREWE: 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: Steven M. Zavalney, Deputy Fire Marshal Monroe County Fire Rescue Office 490 63`d Street Ocean Marathon, F133050 Fax: 305-289-6007 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 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 7 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 1-213, Key West, FL 33040, which shall be received on or before 3:00 P.M. local time on August 29, 2013. 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. 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. 8 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 state 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). 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. C. Tab I 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 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 Submission Response Form (including acknowledgement of addenda if applicable) Non -Collusion Affidavit 10 Public Entity Crime Statement Drug Free Workplace Form Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause Indemnification Statement Local Preference Form (if claiming local preference) 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 in hydrant installation in the County — 30 points NOTE: In performing the evaluation, only information contained within the Respondent's written proposal will be considered. 11 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; (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 Liability Insurance 12 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. 13 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 INDEMNMCATION The Respondent to whom a contract is awarded shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the County as outlined below. The Respondent covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend Monroe County, its commissioners, officers, employees, agents and servants from any and all claims for bodily injury, including death, personal injury, and property damage, including damage to property owned by Monroe County, and any other losses, damages, and expenses of any kind, including attorney's fees, court costs and expenses, which arise out of, in connection with, or by reason of services provided by the Respondent or any of its Subbidder(s) in any tier, occasioned by the negligence, errors, or other wrongful act or omission of the Respondent, its Sub-bidder(s) in any tier, their officers, employees, servants or agents. 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. 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. This indemnification shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of the contract. 14 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 COUNTY 1 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. 15 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 , 2013 by and between Board of County Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, hereinafter referred to as "COUNTY", and , hereinafter referred to as "CONTRACTOR". WITNESSETH: 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: I. 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 , 2013 through 2016. 3. CONTRACT TERMINATION - This Agreement may be terminated for any reason by either party on 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, 17 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. 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. 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. 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 19 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 affect 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 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. Venue for any litigation arising under this contract must be in a court of competent jurisdiction in Monroe County, Florida. This Agreement is not subject to arbitration. 20 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each party hereto has caused this contract to be executed by its duly authorized representative. (SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: AMY HEAVILIN, MONROE COUNTY, FL COUNTY CLERK Clerk RESPONDENT: Print Name and Title Address: I� Authorized Representative Signature Date: Mayor / Chairman 21 SECTION FOUR: FORMS Attachment A Submission Response Form Attachment B Non -Collusion Affidavit Attachment C Public Entity Crime Statement Attachment D Drug Free Workplace Form Attachment E Lobbying & Conflict of Interest Clause- (Ethics Clause) Attachment F Indemnification and Hold Harmless Attachment G Insurance Documents Attachment H: Local Preference Form (if applicable) Attachment I: Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority Construction Standards Document 22 Attachment A 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: o Proposal _ o Submission Response Form _ o Non Collusion Affidavit _ o Public Entity Crime Statement _ o Lobbying and Conflict of Interest Clause Form _ o Drug Free Workplace Form _ o Indemnification and Hold Harmless _ o Insurance Requirements (Attachments G) _ o Contract _ o Local Preference Form (if applicable) (Check mark items above, as a reminder that they are included). I state that I am authorized to submit this proposal 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 20 My commission expires: NOTARY PUBLIC 23 I, city of Attachment B NON- COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT and under penalty of perjury, depose and say that; of the according to law on my oath, 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 Date (Signature of Respondent) 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 20 OMB - MCP FORM #1 24 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 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 25 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 26 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, his/her who, after first being sworn by me, affixed signature (name of individual signing) in the space provided above on this day of 20 NOTARY PUBLIC My commission expires: OMB - MCP FORM #4 27 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 28 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 29 Attachment G (2 of S) 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 30 Attachment G (3 of S) 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 31 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 32 Attachment G (5 of S) 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: Meeting Date: Approved: Not Approved: 33 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: Tel. Number Print Name: Signature and Title of Authorized Signatory for Bidder/Responder STATE OF COUNTY OF 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: 34 Seal (Attachment I — 26 pages) FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY MINIMUM DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT Revised: 12/12/2012 35 FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS I. FORMAT FOR WATER MAIN DRAWINGS II. GENERAL DESIGN CRITERIA III. FIRE FLOW SERVICE CONSIDERATIONS IV. MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS V. WATER MAIN CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES VI. PRESSURE TESTING VII. DISINFECTION VIII. MATERIAL AND INSTALLATION STANDARDS 26 VIII. STANDARD DETAILS 36 1 5 9 10 17 23 24 28 FLORIDA KEYS AQUEDUCT AUTHORITY MINIMUM CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS I. 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 th e mspections. 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, 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 (M.O.T.) plan that shows the scheme(s) that is intended for use on site. This shall include 2 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_Florida East _FIPS_0901_Feet and must be deliverable as a shape file with attributes (i.e. pipe with size, diameter and length of pipe segment, valves 3 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_ MATERIAL METERS SERVED 1" BLUE CTS-POLYETHYLENE TUBING 2 EA 5/8"x3/4"(SDR9) or 1 EA 1" El 2" BLUE CTS-POLYETHYLENE TUBING 6 EA 5/8"x3/4"(SDR9) or 4 EA I" or 1 EA 1.5 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.). 5 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) 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, 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.) 7 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 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 8 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 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. B. Polyvinyl Chloride Pine (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 joints. 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 C 153/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 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". 10 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 C110, "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 11 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. F. Ball Valve Curb Storrs 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 1/2" 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 Storrs Meter stops shall be Ford Series B43 or BF13, or an approved equal. Valves shall have lockable padlock wings, and open to the left. I. 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 B8) 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 B 16.1, 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 12 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. 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, 1/2mil 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. 1.3 P. End Seals 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 project. 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 14 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 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 C 153/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. 15 (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 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 16 extenuating circumstances. Once valves are installed, they shall only be operated by FKAA personnel. 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 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. [IVl 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 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 '/z 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 18 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 19 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. I. 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 4 T= Time(sec) L= Length (ft) VI. 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 SIP 148,000 20 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 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. 21 C. Flushins Svstem 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 22 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. VIIL 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 C153 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 HYDRANTS 23 COATINGS FOR VALVES AND 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 M11-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 WATER WORKS ASSOCIATION NOTES: When ANSI and AWWA Standards are the same, only the AWWA designation is used in describing the above standards. For instance, AWWA C110 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 I • TRENCH AND PAVEMENT RESTORATION 24 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 1" METER ASSEMBLY 13. 1" AND 2" METER ASSEMBLY 14. METER ASSEMBLY 3" AND LARGER 15. SERVICE CONNECTION 16. METER BANK 17. FITTINGS FOR 1" 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 25 23. ACCEPTABLE AIR GAP CONSTRUCTION 24. IRRIGATION PIPING 25. DEDUCT METER INSTALLATION 26. STANDARD MASTER METER VAULT 27. 2" TRANSMISSION MASTER METER PIPING 28. 4" TRANSMISSION MASTER METER PIPING 26