Item C05 C5
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
COUNTY of MONROE i Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein,District 5
The Florida Keys Mayor Pro Tern James K.Scholl,District 3
Craig Cates,District 1
Michelle Lincoln,District 2
' David Rice,District 4
Board of County Commissioners Meeting
August 21, 2024
Agenda Item Number: C5
2023-2723
BULK ITEM: Yes DEPARTMENT: Engineering Services
TIME APPROXIMATE: STAFF CONTACT: Judy Clarke X4329
no
AGENDA ITEM WORDING: Approval by resolution of a Locally Funded Agreement(LFA) and a
Three-Party Escrow Agreement with Florida Department of Transportation(FDOT) for the Card Sound
Bridge (#904990)Project Development and Environment(PD&E) Study, which will be administered
by FDOT and funded through the LFA with a federal appropriation in the amount of$1,863,000 and
local funds in the amount of$1,447,800 for a total estimated cost of$3,310,800.
ITEM BACKGROUND:
Card Sound Bridge, Structure#904990 on Card Sound Road was constructed in 1969 and will need to
be replaced in the near future. The PD&E study will evaluate alternatives for replacement, complete
pre-permitting and fulfill the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)requirements for bridge
replacement. The PD&E study is necessary to be eligible for federal funding for design and
construction phases and is completed by FDOT.
The County received a federal appropriation to partially fund the study and will contribute local match
from the Card Sound Toll Fund to fund the project. The funds will be placed in an escrow account for
FDOT to pay expenses throughout the two-to-three-year project timeline for the study.
PREVIOUS RELEVANT BOCC ACTION:
none
INSURANCE REQUIRED:
No
CONTRACT/AGREEMENT CHANGES:
Approval
STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Approval
DOCUMENTATION:
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Card Sound LFA resolution signed.pdf
FM 453765-1 Card Sound Bridge Local Funding Agreementmsigned.pdf
Three Party Escrow Agreementmsigned.pdf
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Effective Date: upon execution by FDOT
Expiration Date: 30 days after final payment and close out.
Total Dollar Value of Contract: 53,310,800
Total Cost to County: 51,447,800
Current Year Portion: 51,447,800 to escrow account
Budgeted: 51,447,800 budgeted in FY 2025 budget
Source of Funds: 401 Card Sound Toll Fund
CPI: No
Indirect Costs:
Grant:
Insurance Required:
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RESOLUTION NO. -2024 EXHIBIT C
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF MONROE COUNTY,
FLORIDA, APPROVING A LOCALLY FUNDED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AND
MONROE COUNTY FOR FUNDING FOR THE
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY ACT
(NEPA) PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND
ENVIRONMENT STUDY (PD&E) FOR CARD
SOUND ROAD BRIDGE #904990.
WHEREAS, Monroe County (the County) has jurisdiction over and maintains
Bridge Number 904990 Card Sound Bridge from south of Milepost 5 to Milepost 6.242
(Miami-Dade/Monroe County Line); and
WHEREAS, at Monroe County's request, the Department will administer on
behalf of Monroe County, a National Environmental Policy Act("NEPA") Project
Development and Environment Study ("PD&E Study"), for Card Sound Bridge,project
FM 453765-1 (the "Project"), to determine a range of reasonable bridge project
alternatives, and ultimately a Preferred Alternative, that is acceptable from an
engineering and operational standpoint, the individual elements of which are outlined in
the attached Exhibit"A", `Scope of Services', which is herein incorporated by reference;
and
WHEREAS, the PD&E Study is anticipated to contain commitments for the
County to assure that resource agencies and other stakeholder's issues that are identified
in the PD&E study will be addressed in future phases of Project delivery in compliance
with NEPA and applicable state and federal laws; and
WHEREAS,the Department and the County are entering into this Agreement to
memorialize the County's obligations to implement the commitments as contained in the
final approved NEPA document for the Project, (hereinafter the "Approved NEPA
Document"); and
WHEREAS, the Department will utilize federal funds that have been
congressionally appropriated and the County funds for the completion of the PD&E
Study; and
WHEREAS, the County shall deposit funds in escrow with the State of Florida,
Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury, in the amount set forth in
Exhibit"D"; and
WHEREAS,the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an
Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and
Card Sound Bridge PD&E
Locally Funded Agreement
August 21,2024
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WHEREAS,the parties are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to
Section 334.044(7) and 339.12, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County
Commissioners of Monroe County, Florida, that:
SECTION 1: The Locally Funded Agreement(LFA)between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation and Monroe County is hereby approved.
SECTION 2: Upon execution, this Resolution shall be marked as Exhibit"C" and
made a part of the Locally Funded Agreement.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of County Commissioners of Monroe
County, Florida at a regular meeting of said board on the 21" day of August 2024.
Mayor Holly Merrill Raschein
Mayor Pro Tem James K. Scholl
Commissioner Craig Cates
Commissioner Michelle Lincoln
Commissioner David Rice
(SEAL) BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Attest: KEVIN MADOK, Clerk OF MONROE COUNTY, FLORIDA
By By
As Deputy Clerk Mayor/Chairperson
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNIFR7,LD AS TO EY
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CFI RISTINE LIMBERT-BARROWS,
ASSISTANT COUNTY ATTORNF'.'Y
BATE'.,..._71121.24............_...
Card Sound Bridge PD&E
Locally Funded Agreement
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LOCALLY FUNDED AGREEMENT
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STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
AND MONROE COUNTY
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into this_day of 20 (the "Effective
Date"), between the Florida Department of Transportation, a component agency of the State of Florida,
hereinafter referred to as the "Department", and Monroe County, a political subdivision of the State of
Florida, existing under the Laws of the State of Florida, hereinafter referred to as the "County" or
"Participant".
RECITALS
WHEREAS,the Participant has jurisdiction over and maintains Bridge Number 904990 Card Sound
Bridge from south of Milepost 5 to Milepost 6.242 (Miami-Dade/Monroe County Line); and
WHEREAS, at the Participant's request,the Department will administer on behalf of the Participant,
a National Environmental Policy Act ("NEPA") Project Development and Environment Study ("PD&E
Study"), for Card Sound Bridge, project FM 453765-1 (the "Project"), to determine a range of reasonable
bridge project alternatives, and ultimately a Preferred Alternative, that is acceptable from an engineering
and operational standpoint,the individual elements of which are outlined in the attached Exhibit"A", `Scope
of Services', which is herein incorporated by reference; and
WHEREAS, the PD&E Study is anticipated to contain commitments for the County to assure that
resource agencies and other stakeholder's issues that are identified in the PD&E study will be addressed
in future phases of Project delivery in compliance with NEPA and applicable state and federal laws; and
WHEREAS, the Department and the Participant are entering into this Agreement to memorialize
the Participant's obligations to implement the commitments as contained in the final approved NEPA
document for the Project, (hereinafter the "Approved NEPA Document"); and
WHEREAS, the Department will utilize federal funds that have been congressionally appropriated
and Participant funds for the completion of the PD&E Study; and
WHEREAS, the Participant shall deposit funds in escrow with the State of Florida, Department of
Financial Services, Division of Treasury, in the amount set forth in Exhibit "D"; and
WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering into an Agreement
designating and setting forth the responsibilities of each party; and
WHEREAS,the parties are authorized to enter into this Agreement pursuant to Section 334.044(7)
and 339.12, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Department and the County agree as follows:
1. The above-stated recitals are true and correct, and incorporated herein.
2. The County will prepare all NEPA Re-evaluations necessary to advance the Project,
as required by 23 C.F.R. §771.129, and the Department's PD&E Manual, Effective
July 1, 2023, as may be subsequently amended, and coordinate these NEPA Re-
evaluations with the Department.
3. The County shall further be obligated to perform or cause to be performed any new
project commitments that may arise from public involvement or agency coordination
subsequent to the Approved NEPA Document and/or be identified in the Project's
NEPA Re-evaluations.
4. The County shall comply or shall cause the compliance with all Federal and State law
requirements applicable to the development of the Project, including but not limited to,
requirements pertaining to Final Design, NEPA Re-evaluations, Design Changes,
Permitting, and ROW Acquisition.
5. Prior to the County advancing the Project to construction, the County shall complete a
NEPA Re-evaluation to confirm the validity of the project findings, as well as to update
any changes in existing conditions, applicable laws and/or commitments.
6. This Agreement may be amended when such an amendment is agreed to in writing by all
signatories. The Department and the County may hereafter enter into future
agreement(s) concerning the Project that may amend the terms of this Agreement, but no
such amendment shall modify the County's obligation to perform the commitments unless
such commitment is modified and/or released by the affected stakeholder or changes in
law. Such agreement(s)shall refer to this Agreement, and specifically state an intention
to modify identified terms of this Agreement.
7. This Agreement will become effective when all the parties have signed it. The date this
agreement is signed by the last party to sign it (as indicated by the date associated with
that party's signature)will be deemed the effective date of this agreement.
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NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, the mutual covenants and other valuable
considerations contained herein, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties
agree as follows:
1. INCORPORATION OF RECITALS
The foregoing recitals are true and correct and are incorporated into the body of this Agreement,
as if fully set forth herein.
2. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
a. A true and correct copy of the Resolution of the Participant's Commission approving this
Agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit"C", 'Participant's Resolution', and is incorporated
herein by reference.
b. The Department will administer the PD&E Study in accordance with the attached Exhibit
"A", 'Scope of Services'. The Department will complete the PD&E Study utilizing the funds
provided by the Participant.
c. The Participant will provide funding to the Department, in the aggregate amount of One
Million Four Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,447,800) for the
PD&E Study, subject further to the provisions in Section 3 of this Agreement and as
outlined in the attachment Exhibit "B", "Financial Summary", which is herein incorporated
by reference.
d. The Department will not be obligated to commence any services or work until Participant's
funding for the PD&E Study is on deposit with the Department.
3. FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
a. The Participant agrees that it will, prior to PD&E Advertisement , furnish the Department
an advance deposit in the amount of One Million and Four Hundred Forty-Seven Thousand
Eight Hundred Dollars ($1,447,800) (hereinafter, the "Advance Deposit") for full payment
of the estimated PD&E Study cost.
b. If the total amount for the PD&E Study agreed upon between the Department and the
Department's PD&E consultant (the "Negotiated Amount") is in excess of the Advance
Deposit amount, the Participant will provide an additional deposit within fourteen (14)
calendar days of notification from the Department so that the total deposit is equal to the
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Negotiated Amount. The Department will notify the Participant as soon as it becomes
apparent that the Negotiated Amount is in excess of the Advance Deposit amount.
However, failure of the Department to so notify the Participant shall not relieve the
Participant from its obligation to pay the total PD&E Study cost on final accounting as
provided herein below. If the Participant cannot provide the additional deposit within
fourteen (14)days, a letter must be submitted to and approved by the Department's Project
Manager indicating when the deposit will be made. The Participant understands the
request and approval of the additional time could delay the PD&E Study, and additional
costs may be incurred due to a delay of the PD&E Study.
c. If the Negotiated Amount is less than the Advance Deposit amount, the Department will
refund the amount that the Advance Deposit exceeds the Negotiated Amount if such refund
is requested by the Participant in writing.
d. Should there be modifications to the Scope of Services during the PD&E Study that
increase the total estimated PD&E Study cost set forth in Exhibit"B", the Participant will be
notified by the Department accordingly. The Participant agrees to provide, without delay,
in advance of the additional services or work being performed, adequate funds to ensure
that cash on deposit with the Department is sufficient to fully fund the PD&E Study. The
Department shall notify the Participant as soon as it becomes apparent the actual costs
will overrun the total estimated total PD&E Study cost. However, failure of the Department
to so notify the Participant shall not relieve the Participant from its obligation to pay the
total PD&E Study cost amount and on final accounting as provided herein below. Funds
due from the Participant during the PD&E Study not paid within forty (40) calendar days
from the date of the invoice are subject to an interest charge at a rate established pursuant
to Section 55.03, Florida Statutes (F.S.).
e. The Department intends to have its final and complete accounting of all costs incurred in
connection with the work performed hereunder within three hundred and sixty days (360)
of final payment to the Department's PD&E Study consultant. The Department considers
the PD&E Study complete when the final payment has been made to the Department's
PD&E Study consultant, not when the work under this Agreement is complete. All PD&E
Study cost records and accounts shall be subject to audit by a representative of the
Participant for a period of three (3) years after final close out of the PD&E Study. The
Participant will be notified of the final cost. Both parties agree that in the event the final
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accounting of total PD&E Study costs pursuant to the terms of this Agreement is less than
the total deposits to date, a refund of the excess will be made by the Department to the
Participant. Notwithstanding, if the final accounting is not performed within three hundred
and sixty(360)days, the Participant is not relieved from its obligation to pay.
f. In the event the final accounting of total PD&E Study cost is greater than the total deposits
to date, the Participant will pay the additional amount within forty (40) calendar days from
the date of the invoice from the Department. The Participant agrees to pay interest at a
rate as established pursuant to Section 55.03, F. S., on any invoice not paid within forty
(40)calendar days until the invoice is paid.
g. The payment of funds under this Agreement will be made directly to the Department for
deposit and as provided in the attached Escrow Agreement between Participant,
Department, and the State of Florida, Department of Financial Services, Division of
Treasury.
h. Contact Persons:
PARTICIPANT: Monroe County
Address: 1100 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
Contact Person: Judith Clarke
Telephone#: 305-295-4329
Fax#: 305-295-4321
Federal Employer ID# (FEIN): 596000749
DEPARTMENT:
District Contact: Paola Martinez
Telephone#: 305-470-5210
4. EFFECTIVE DATE OF THIS AGREEMENT
This Agreement shall become effective on the Effective Date set forth on page one (1) hereof.
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5. PROVISIONS SEPARABLE
The provisions of this Agreement are independent of and separable from each other, and no
provision shall be affected or rendered invalid or unenforceable by virtue of the fact that for any
reason any other or others of them may be invalid or unenforceable in whole or in part.
6. AMENDMENT OF AGREEMENT
This Agreement may only be amended by mutual agreement of the Department and the Participant,
expressed in writing, and executed and delivered by each.
7. NOTICES
All notices, requests, demands and other communications required or permitted under this
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been duly given, made and received
when delivered (personally, by courier service such as Federal Express, or by other messenger)
against receipt or upon actual receipt of registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, return receipt
requested, addressed as set forth below:
a. If to the Participant:
Monroe County
1100 Simonton Street
Key West, Florida, 33040
Attention: Judith Clark, Director of Engineering Services
b. If to the Department:
Florida Department of Transportation
1000 NW 111 Avenue
Miami, Florida 33172
Attention: Dat Huynh, District Planning and Environmental Administrator
Any party may alter the address to which communications or copies are to be sent by giving notice
of such change of address in conformity with the provisions of this paragraph for the giving of notice.
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8. ENTIRE AGREEMENT
This Agreement, including its attached Exhibits, contain the sole and entire Agreement between
the parties with respect to such subject matter and supersede any and all other prior written or oral
agreements between them with respect to such subject matter.
9. BINDING EFFECT
This Agreement shall be binding upon the parties and their respective representatives, successors,
and assigns.
10. WAIVER
Waiver by either party of any breach of any provision of this Agreement shall not be considered as
or constitute a continuing waiver or a waiver of any other breach of the same or any other provision
of this Agreement.
11. CAPTIONS
The captions contained in this Agreement are inserted only as a matter of convenience or reference
and in no way define, limit, extend or describe the scope of this Agreement or the intent of any of
its provisions.
12. ABSENCE OF THIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARIES
Nothing in this Agreement, express or implied, is intended to (a) confer upon any entity or person
other than the parties and their permitted successors and assigns any rights or remedies under or
by reason of this Agreement as a third-party beneficiary or otherwise except as specifically provided
in this Agreement; or (b) authorize anyone not a party to this Agreement to maintain an action
pursuant to or based upon this Agreement.
13. OTHER DOCUMENTS
The parties shall take all such actions and execute all such documents which may be reasonably
necessary to carry out the purposes of this Agreement, whether or not specifically provided for in
this Agreement; provided that the parties further acknowledge that certain additional actions by the
Participant may require approval by the Participant's Commission, and, to the extent such approval
is required by applicable law, obtaining such approval shall be a condition to the obligations of the
Participant under this Section.
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14. GOVERNING LAW
This Agreement and the interpretation of its terms shall be governed by the laws of the State of
Florida, without application of conflicts of law principles. Venue for any judicial, administrative, or
other action to enforce or construe any term of this Agreement or arising from or relating to this
Agreement shall lie exclusively in Leon County, Florida.
[signatures on following page]
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement, on the day and year
above written.
MONROE COUNTY: STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION:
BY: BY:
COUNTY MAYOR DISTRICT DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
DEVELOPMENT
ATTEST: ATTEST:
COUNTY CLERK EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
LEGAL REVIEW
MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY
CHRISITNE LIMBERTR BARRQWS
ASSISTANT COUNTY A77ORNEY
DATE 7/12/24
COUNTY ATTORNEY DISTRICT CHIEF COUNSEL
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EXHIBIT "A"
SCOPE OF SERVICES
Project Description:
This project involves the potential replacement of Card Sound Bridge (Bridge Identification Number
904990), a high-level fixed bridge located over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (ICWW) within
Monroe County. The bridge is part of County Road (CR)905A/Card Sound Road, a roadway classified
as "Rural Minor Arterial" connecting Miami-Dade County to Monroe County between Florida City and
North Key Largo. The bridge provides one of two roadways in and out of the Florida Keys and serves
as an emergency evacuation route designated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management
(FDEM) Statewide Regional Evacuation Study Program and by the county for the residents of the
Florida Keys.The specific limits of the project extend from south of Milepost 5 to Milepost 6.242(Miami-
Dade/Monroe County Line), for a total distance of 1.242 miles (including the bridge).
Connecting Florida City and North Key Largo, the current 2,775-foot-long bridge structure consists of
two 12-foot wide travel lanes (one lane in each direction), 2-foot paved shoulders and raised curbs
which vary in width from 1'-7"to 4'-1"on both sides. There are no dedicated sidewalks or bicycle lanes
on the bridge. On the western end of the project, there are some small sections that provide shoulder
widths greater than two feet on both sides which are used for Alabama Jack's restaurant parking and
the toll gantry. Crossing over the Atlantic ICWW, the Card Sound Bridge has a vertical clearance of
65.9 feet and a horizontal clearance of 90 feet. The Atlantic ICWW is deemed a navigable waterway
by the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and a USCG Bridge Permit will be required.
A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis was conducted by Monroe County Engineering Services in August 2022 to
evaluate repair/rehabilitation versus replacement of the existing bridge. Based on the findings in the
report, bridge replacement is the recommended course of action for the bridge improvements.Alternate
alignments parallel to the existing bridge, as well as alternate vertical alignments and structure types,
may be evaluated during the Project Development and Environment (PD&E) Study. Wider paved
shoulders and enhanced/new bicycle and pedestrian facilities are also to be considered with the
improvements. Additional right-of-way is not expected to complete this project. Vessel traffic may be
disrupted intermittently as temporary closures of the waterway under the bridge occur during project
construction. The existing right-of-way is approximately 100 feet on the southern side of the bridge,
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varies on the northern side with a minimum of 70 feet provided, and 30 feet at the center of the bridge.
Specific right-of-way requirements for the project will be determined during the PD&E Study.
Project Limits: South of Milepost 5 to Milepost 6.242 (MiamiODade/Monroe County Line)
FDOT Financial Project Number: 453765-1-22-01
County: Monroe County
FDOT Project Manager: Paola Martinez
Participant's Project Manager: Judith Clarke
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EXHIBIT A
FD
SCOPE OF SERVICES
FOR
PROJECT DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT (PD&E) STUDIES
CARD SOUND ROAD BRIDGE FROM MILEPOST 5 TO MILEPOST 6.242
FDOT District 6
Monroe County
This Scope of Services is an attachment which is incorporated into the agreement between the
State of Florida Department of Transportation (hereinafter referred to as the DEPARTMENT or
FDOT) and f�] (hereinafter referred to as the CONSULTANT)relative to the
transportation facility described as follows:
Financial Project ID: 453765-1-22-01
Federal Aid Project No.:
ETDM No.: 14539
County Section No.: 90509000
Bridge No.: 904990
Railroad Crossing No.:NA
Project Type: Highway
Lead Agency: FL Department of Transportation
Federal Funding: Yes
Anticipated Class ofAction: Environmental Assessment
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Table of Contents
1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES PURPOSE ....................................................................................... 18
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES .................................................................. 19
2.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES................................................................................................... 20
2.2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK.................................... 22
2.2.1 Governing Regulations ................................................................................................ 23
2.2.2 Liaison Office .............................................................................................................. 24
2.2.3 Personnel...................................................................................................................... 24
2.2.4 Subconsultant............................................................................................................... 25
2.2.5 Lead Agency, Cooperating Agencies and Participating Agencies .............................. 26
2.2.6 Meetings and Presentations.......................................................................................... 26
2.2.7 Communication............................................................................................................ 26
2.2.8 Quality Control ............................................................................................................ 27
2.2.9 Schedule....................................................................................................................... 27
2.2.10 Submittals .................................................................................................................. 28
2.2.11 Computer Automation ............................................................................................... 30
2.2.12 Conflict of Interest..................................................................................................... 31
2.3 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS AND ENTITIES.......................... 31
2.4 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT......................................................................................... 32
2.5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES................................................................................................ 32
2.5.1 Alternative Corridor Evaluation .................................................................................. 32
2.5.2 Advance Notification................................................................................................... 32
2.5.3 Scoping ........................................................................................................................ 32
2.5.4 Notice of Intent............................................................................................................ 32
2.5.5 Transit Coordination Plan............................................................................................ 32
2.6 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT......................................... 33
2.7 OPTIONAL SERVICES..................................................................................................... 34
3.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT.................................................................................................... 34
3.1 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN ELEMENTS............................................................... 35
3.1.1 Public Involvement Plan.............................................................................................. 35
3.1.2 Public Involvement Data Collection............................................................................ 36
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3.2 SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS ................................................................................ 36
3.3 PUBLIC HEARING ........................................................................................................... 38
3.4 COMMENTS AND COORDINATION REPORT............................................................ 39
3.5 NOTIFICATION OF APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT......................... 39
3.6 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT REQUIREMENTS ...................................... 39
4.0 ENGINEERING ANALYSES AND CONSIDERATIONS .................................................. 40
4.1 REVIEW OF PREVIOUS PLANNING STUDIES ........................................................... 40
4.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS............................................................................ 40
4.3 SURVEY............................................................................................................................. 41
4.4 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION.............................................................................. 41
4.5 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS ....................................................................................................... 41
4.5.1 Traffic Analysis Methodology..................................................................................... 41
4.5.2 Turning Movement Counts.......................................................................................... 42
4.5.3 Vehicle Classification Counts on Roadway Segments and Ramps ............................. 42
4.5.4 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Other Multimodal Data........................................................ 42
4.5.5 Microscopic Calibration and Validation Data Collection............................................ 42
4.5.6 Existing Traffic Operational Analysis ......................................................................... 42
4.5.7 Microscopic Calibration and Validation...................................................................... 43
4.5.8 Future Demand Forecasting......................................................................................... 43
4.5.9 No Build Analysis........................................................................................................ 43
4.5.10 Development and Screening of Alternatives ............................................................. 43
4.5.11 Operational Evaluation of Build Alternatives............................................................ 44
4.5.12 Project Traffic Analysis Report................................................................................. 44
4.5.13 Interchange Access Request ...................................................................................... 44
4.5.14 Traffic Data for Noise Study...................................................................................... 44
4.5.15 Traffic Data for Air Analysis..................................................................................... 44
4.5.16 Signalization Analysis ............................................................................................... 45
4.6 SIGNAGE........................................................................................................................... 45
4.7 TOLLING CONCEPTS...................................................................................................... 45
4.8 SAFETY ............................................................................................................................. 45
4.8.1 Crash Data.................................................................................................................... 45
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4.8.2 Safety Analysis ............................................................................................................ 45
4.8.3 Documentation of Safety Analysis .............................................................................. 45
4.9 UTILITIES AND RAILROAD .......................................................................................... 45
4.9.1 Utilities......................................................................................................................... 46
4.9.2 Railroads ...................................................................................................................... 46
4.10 ROADWAY ANALYSIS................................................................................................. 46
4.10.1 Design Controls and Criteria ..................................................................................... 46
4.10.2 Typical Section Analysis ........................................................................................... 47
4.10.3 Geometric Design ...................................................................................................... 47
4.10.4 Intersections and Interchange Evaluation.................................................................. 47
4.10.5 Access Management.................................................................................................. 47
4.10.6 Multimodal Accommodations ................................................................................... 47
4.10.7 Maintenance of Traffic .............................................................................................. 48
4.10.8 Lighting...................................................................................................................... 48
4.11 IDENTIFY CONSTRUCTION SEGMENTS .................................................................. 48
4.12 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS .................. 48
4.13 STRUCTURES................................................................................................................. 49
4.13.1 Existing Structures..................................................................................................... 49
4.13.2 Structure Typical Sections......................................................................................... 49
4.13.3 Structure Design Alternatives.................................................................................... 50
4.14 DRAINAGE...................................................................................................................... 50
4.14.1 Floodplain and Environmental Permit Data Collection............................................. 50
4.14.2 Drainage Analysis...................................................................................................... 50
4.14.3 Floodplain Compensation Analysis........................................................................... 50
4.14.4 Stormwater Management Analysis............................................................................ 51
4.14.5 Drainage Design......................................................................................................... 51
4.14.6 Location Hydraulics Report....................................................................................... 51
4.14.7 Bridge Hydraulic Evaluation ..................................................................................... 51
4.15 LANDSCAPING ANALYSIS.......................................................................................... 51
4.16 CONSTRUCTION AND RIGHT OF WAY COST ESTIMATES.................................. 52
4.16.1 Construction Cost Estimates...................................................................................... 52
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4.16.2 Right of Way Cost Estimates..................................................................................... 52
4.17 ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION.................................................................................. 53
4.17.1 Comparative Alternatives Evaluation........................................................................ 53
4.17.2 Selection of Recommended Alternative .................................................................... 53
4.17.3 Value Engineering ..................................................................................................... 53
4.18 CONCEPT PLANS........................................................................................................... 54
4.18.1 Base Map ................................................................................................................... 54
4.18.2 Alternatives Concept Plans........................................................................................ 54
4.18.3 Preferred Alternative.................................................................................................. 54
4.18.4 Typical Section Package............................................................................................ 54
4.18.5 Design Exceptions and Design Variations................................................................. 55
4.19 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN ............................................................. 55
4.20 RISK MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................... 55
4.21 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS DOCUMENTATION....................................................... 55
4.22 PLANNING CONSISTENCY.......................................................................................... 55
4.22.1 Transportation Plans .................................................................................................. 55
4.22.2 Planning Consistency Form....................................................................................... 56
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTS............................................................. 56
5.1 SOCIOCULTURAL EFFECTS.......................................................................................... 56
5.1.1 Social............................................................................................................................ 57
5.1.2 Economic ..................................................................................................................... 57
5.1.3 Land Use Changes ....................................................................................................... 57
5.1.4 Mobility........................................................................................................................ 57
5.1.5 Aesthetics..................................................................................................................... 57
5.1.6 Relocation Potential..................................................................................................... 58
5.2 CULTURAL RESOURCES............................................................................................... 58
5.2.1 Archaeological and Historic Resources....................................................................... 58
5.2.2 Recreational, Section 4(f) ............................................................................................ 59
5.3 NATURAL RESOURCES ................................................................................................. 59
5.3.1 Wetlands ...................................................................................................................... 59
5.3.2 Essential Fish Habitat.................................................................................................. 59
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5.3.3 Wildlife and Habitat..................................................................................................... 60
5.3.4 Natural Resource Evaluation Report ........................................................................... 60
5.3.5 Water Quality............................................................................................................... 60
5.3.6 Special Designations.................................................................................................... 60
5.3.7 Identify Permit Needs .................................................................................................. 60
5.3.8 Farmland...................................................................................................................... 61
5.4 PHYSICAL EFFECTS ....................................................................................................... 61
5.4.1 Noise............................................................................................................................ 61
5.4.2 Transit Noise and Vibration Analysis.......................................................................... 61
5.4.3 Air Quality ................................................................................................................... 62
5.4.4 Construction Impact Analysis...................................................................................... 62
5.4.5 Contamination.............................................................................................................. 62
5.5 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS EVALUATION ..................................................................... 62
5.6 PROJECT COMMITMENTS RECORD ........................................................................... 62
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT...................................................................................... 62
7.0 METHOD OF COMPENSATION......................................................................................... 63
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1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES PURPOSE
The Scope of Services describes the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the Florida
Department of Transportation (FDOT or DEPARTMENT)when conducting Project
Development and Environment(PD&E) Studies necessary to comply with DEPARTMENT
procedures and underlying laws and regulations and to obtain FL Department of
Transportation approval of the Environmental Document.
All activities encompassed by this Scope of Services include:
• Major work groups include: 2.0 -Project Development& Environmental (PD&E)
Studies; 3.2—Major Highway Design; 4.2.1 —Major Bridge Design— Concrete;
4.2.2—Major Bridge Design - Steel
• Minor work groups include: 4.1.1- Miscellaneous Structures and Minor Bridge
Design; 6.1 - Traffic Engineering Studies; 6.3.1 - Intelligent Transportation
Systems Analysis & Design; 6.3.3 - Intelligent Transportation Traffic Engineering
Systems Communications; 7.1 - Signing, Pavement Marking & Channelization;
7.2 - Lighting; 7.3 - Signalization; 8.2 - Design, Right of Way & Construction
Surveying; 9.1 - Soil Exploration; 9.2 - Geotechnical Classification Lab Testing;
.94.1 - Standard Foundation Studies; 9.4.2 -Non-redundant Drilled Shaft Bridge
Foundation Studies; 15.0 —Landscape Architect
The Project development process and all tasks identified in this Scope of Services must
follow the guidance provided in the DEPARTMENT's current version of the PD&E Manual
and FDOT Design Manual (FDM). As discussed in Part 1, Chapter 1, of the PD&E
Manual, the PD&E Manual satisfies state and federal processes and incorporates the
requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA); federal law, regulations,
and Executive Orders included in the FHWA Federal-Aid Policy Guide; and applicable state
laws and regulations including Section 339.155 of the Florida Statutes and Rule Chapter 14
of the Florida Administrative Code. As such, Project documents prepared by the
CONSULTANT must comply with all applicable state and federal laws, regulations, and
Executive Orders.
The Scope of Services defines the Project tasks to be performed consistent with the PD&E
Manual and other pertinent manuals as specifically prescribed in Section 2. The Scope of
Services also outlines work activities that will be the responsibility of the CONSULTANT
and/ or the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT must demonstrate good project management practices while working
on this Project, including effective communication with the DEPARTMENT and others as
necessary, effective management of time and resources, and quality of documentation.
Throughout the PD&E Study, the CONSULTANT shall set up and maintain a contract file in
accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures. The CONSULTANT and any subconsultants
are expected to know the laws and rules governing their profession and are expected to
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provide professional services in accordance with current and applicable regulations, codes,
ordinances, and standards.
The DEPARTMENT will provide contract administration and management, as well as
technical reviews of all work associated with the development of this Project and performed
under this Scope of Services. The DEPARTMENT's technical reviews will focus on high-
level conformance and are not meant to substitute CONSULTANT quality reviews of
deliverables. The CONSULTANT is fully responsible for all work performed and work
products developed under this Scope of Services. The DEPARTMENT may provide task-
specific information as outlined in this Scope of Services.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
This project involves the potential replacement of Card Sound Bridge (Bridge Identification
Number 904990), a high-level fixed bridge located over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway
(ICWW) within Monroe County. The bridge is part of County Road(CR) 905A/Card Sound
Road, a roadway classified as "Rural Minor Arterial" connecting Miami-Dade County to
Monroe County between Florida City and North Key Largo. The bridge provides one of two
roadways in and out of the Florida Keys and serves as an emergency evacuation route
designated by the Florida Division of Emergency Management(FDEM) Statewide Regional
Evacuation Study Program and by the county for the residents of the Florida Keys. The
specific limits of the project extend from south of Milepost 5 to Milepost 6.242 (Miami-
Dade/Monroe County Line), for a total distance of 1.242 miles (including the bridge).
Connecting Florida City and North Key Largo, the current 2,775-foot-long bridge structure
consists of two 12-foot wide travel lanes (one lane in each direction), 2-foot paved shoulders
and raised curbs which vary in width from P-7" to 4'-1" on both sides. There are no dedicated
sidewalks or bicycle lanes on the bridge. On the western end of the project, there are some
small sections that provide shoulder widths greater than two feet on both sides which are
used for Alabama Jack's restaurant parking and the toll gantry. Crossing over the Atlantic
ICWW, the Card Sound Bridge has a vertical clearance of 65.9 feet and a horizontal
clearance of 90 feet. The Atlantic ICWW is deemed a navigable waterway by the United
States Coast Guard (USCG) and a USCG Bridge Permit will be required.
A Life-Cycle Cost Analysis was conducted by Monroe County Engineering Services in
August 2022 to evaluate repair/rehabilitation versus replacement of the existing bridge.
Based on the findings in the report, bridge replacement is the recommended course of action
for the bridge improvements. Alternate alignments parallel to the existing bridge, as well as
alternate vertical alignments and structure types, may be evaluated during the Project
Development and Environment(PD&E) Study. Wider paved shoulders and enhanced/new
bicycle and pedestrian facilities are also to be considered with the improvements. Additional
right-of-way is not expected to complete this project. Vessel traffic may be disrupted
intermittently as temporary closures of the waterway under the bridge occur during project
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construction. The existing right-of-way is approximately 100 feet on the southern side of the
bridge, varies on the northern side with a minimum of 70 feet provided, and 30 feet at the
center of the bridge. Specific right-of-way requirements for the project will be determined
during the PD&E Study.
2.1 PROJECT OBJECTIVES
The PD&E Study has the following project objectives:
The purpose of this project is to address the structural degradation and substandard
design elements of the existing Card Sound Bridge along CR 905A/Card Sound Road.
The alternatives will also evaluate improving emergency evacuation/response times and
providing enhanced or new bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
The need for the project is based on the following criteria:
PRIMARY NEEDS:
BRIDGE DEFICIENCIES: Address Structural Degradation & Substandard Design
Elements
Card Sound Bridge (Bridge Identification Number 904990)was constructed in 1969 and
has been repaired and rehabilitated many times since construction, most recently in 2016.
Previous repairs include spall repairs, crack injection, steel repairs and painting, cathodic
protection pile jackets, deck sealing, fender repairs, and various other rehabilitation
activities.
Based on the latest FDOT Bridge Inspection Report conducted in 2024, the Card Sound
Bridge received a Sufficiency Rating of 48.7 (on a scale of 0-100). The Sufficiency
Rating is essentially an overall rating of a bridge's fitness to remain in service and
indicates the bridge's structural adequacy, serviceability and also serves as a factor when
evaluating replacement versus rehabilitation. A Sufficiency Rating below 50.0 may
qualify a bridge for replacement funding.
The bridge inspection report further examined a number of components and assigned a
rank or condition to each. The ranks/conditions were based on a scale of zero (0) through
nine (9). A ranking of zero (0) generally means that the bridge is out of service, beyond
corrective action, and in need of replacement; a ranking of nine (9) means that the bridge
is in excellent condition and no deficiencies have been identified. The
rankings/conditions for components of the bridge examined in the report are as follows:
-Deck: 6 Satisfactory
-Superstructure: 5 Fair
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-Substructure: 6 Satisfactory
-Channel: 7 Minor Damage
-Performance Rating: Fair
The Card Sound Bridge is not considered structurally deficient. Should one of the above
rankings go below a five (5) during a future inspection, the bridge would then qualify as
structurally deficient.
While the bridge is not designated as functionally obsolete based on the latest Bridge
Inspection Report, the existing Card Sound Bridge does not meet current FDOT design
standards as it has narrow shoulders and lacks bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
According to the 2023 Florida Design Manual, the typical section for this type of bridge
should feature 12-foot travel lanes and 10-foot outside shoulders. In addition, the bridge
is classified as containing Non-Redundant Steel Tension Members and is fracture and
scour critical.
PROJECT STATUS
This project was initiated by Monroe County and federal (FHWA) funds have been
congressionally appropriated for the Project Development and Environment(PD&E)
phase. As such, FDOT District Six will be conducting the PD&E Study consistent with
the National Environmental Policy Act(NEPA) on the County's behalf. The Card Sound
Bridge project is currently included as a candidate project in the FDOT Work Program
with $1,863,200 programmed for the PD&E phase. In addition, the Card Sound Bridge
Replacement PD&E Study is included in the Monroe County 2030 Comprehensive Plan
with funding shown in Fiscal Years (FYs) 2023-2025.
SECONDARY NEEDS:
MODAL INTERRELATIONSHIPS: Accommodate Pedestrian and Bicycle Activity
No sidewalks or bicycle lanes exist on either side of the bridge structure or the
approaches, with a lack of pedestrian/bicycle access provided between Florida City and
North Key Largo. The addition of sidewalks and/or bicycle facilities, including
potentially a shared-use path, will be considered in the bridge alternatives to allow for the
safe movement of pedestrians/bicyclists across Little Card Sound.
SAFETY: Improve Evacuation and Emergency Response Times
Serving as part of the emergency evacuation route network designated by the Florida
Division of Emergency Management(FDEM), Monroe County, and Miami-Dade
County, CR 905A/Card Sound Road [including Card Sound Bridge] plays a critical role
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in facilitating traffic during emergency evacuation periods. CR 905A/Card Sound Road
and Card Sound Bridge provide a connection into and out of mainland Florida for the
residents of Monroe County and, more specifically, the residents and visitors of Ocean
Reef Club. The existing bridge has 2-foot paved shoulders and does not meet current
design standards; it cannot accommodate emergency service vehicles, maintenance
vehicles, and/or disabled vehicles. As such, wider paved shoulders (which could be
converted to travel lanes in emergency situations)will potentially be considered with the
bridge improvements to help facilitate higher traffic volumes during evacuation events
and emergency service vehicles during traffic incidents.
The CONSULTANT will analyze and assess the Project's impact on the social,
economic, cultural, natural, and physical environment, in order to develop the Location
and Design Concept of the Project in accordance with FDOT policy,procedures, and
requirements.
The CONSULTANT shall review and become familiar with Project documents and
materials that have been prepared prior to the PD&E phase. The CONSULTANT will
review the Efficient Transportation Decision Making Process (ETDM)Programming
Screen Summary Report, including comments received from the Environmental
Technical Advisory Team (ETAT), Lead Agency, and/or any responses from the
District pertaining to this Project. The CONSULTANT shall also review concepts and
reports (e.g., typical sections, alignments, planning reports) developed from prior
planning studies. The CONSULTANT shall use resource agencies' comments to assess
the level of effort for work activities required to adequately address potential resources of
concern to this Project.
2.2 PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK
The CONSULTANT will conduct the appropriate level of engineering and environmental
analyses related to the anticipated Class of Action for this Project, as outlined in the
PD&E Manual, the FDM, and directed by the Project objectives. The level of analysis
depends on complexity of the Project, level of controversy,potential for significant
impacts, and degree and quality of information/ data available. If the Class of Action for
the Project was not determined during ETDM screening, the Lead Agency will determine
it after completion of the environmental analyses.
The CONSULTANT upon direction from DEPARTMENT will assist with updating data,
technical studies or Environmental Document to ensure compliance with NEPA, other
federal laws, regulations and Executive Orders.
The CONSULTANT will maximize the use of existing information available from State,
regional, local agencies,private sources, and its own files. Examples include the
Programming Screen Summary Report, Concept Reports,previously completed planning
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products, listed species reports, Florida Department of Environmental Protection
OCULUS Electronic Document Management System, and other sources as appropriate.
The DEPARTMENT will allow the CONSULTANT to use the DEPARTMENT's
computer facilities upon proper authorization as described in DEPARTMENT Procedure
No. 325-060-401; Planning studies relevant to this project which the CONSULTANT is
required to review include:
• Bridge Inspection Reports
• As-Built Plans
• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis CR 905A (Card Sound Road) Over Card Sound Bridge No.
904990, Monroe County, August 2022
2.2.1 Governing Regulations
Services performed by the CONSULTANT must comply with all applicable
DEPARTMENT Manuals and Guidelines. The CONSULTANT will use the latest
editions of the following Manuals and Guidelines to perform work for this Project.
• Florida Statutes
• Florida Administrative Codes
• Applicable Federal Regulations, U.S. Codes, and Technical Advisories
• PD&E Manual
• ETDM Manual
• SocioCultural Effects Evaluation Handbook
• Public Involvement Handbook
• FDOT Design Manual (FDM)
• Interchange Access Request User's Guide
• Highway Capacity Manual (HCM)
• Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS)
• Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD)
• Minimum Standards for Design, Construction, and Maintenance Streets and
Highways (Florida Greenbook)
• A Policy on Geometric Design of Highways and Streets
• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Bicycle Facilities
• AASHTO Guide for the Development of Pedestrian Facilities
• Highway Safety Manual (HSM)
• Right of Way Mapping Handbook
• Right of Way Procedures Manual
• Survey and Mapping Handbook
• Soils and Foundation Handbook
• Electronic Field Book (EFB)User Handbook
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• Drainage Manual
• FDOT Drainage Design Guide
• Structures Manual
• CADD Manual
• Quality/Level of Service Handbook
• Project Traffic Forecasting Handbook& Project Traffic Forecasting Procedure
No. 525-030-120
• Traffic Analysis Handbook
• Florida Highway Landscape Guide
• Basis of Estimates Manual
• Project Management Handbook
• FDOT Traffic Engineering Manual
2.2.2 Liaison Office
The DEPARTMENT and the CONSULTANT will designate their respective Liaison
Offices for this Project.
2.2.3 Personnel
The DEPARTMENT will designate a Project Manager to represent the
DEPARTMENT for this Project. The DEPARTMENT Project Manager shall be
responsible for coordination with the CONSULTANT pertaining to all contractual
matters, invoicing and reporting. The DEPARTMENT Project Manager shall also be
responsible for approval of any additional staffing to be provided (approval must be
coordinated with the Procurement Office), and shall give approval of all products and
services. The CONSULTANT will assign a Project Manager who will communicate
regularly with the DEPARTMENT Project Manager regarding development of this
Project. Final direction on all matters of this Project remains with the
DEPARTMENT Project Manager.
The CONSULTANT must maintain staffing levels and personnel qualifications
necessary to complete the required activities for this Scope of Services. The
CONSULTANT's work must be performed to DEPARTMENT standards and
procedures by personnel identified in the contract. Any changes in the identified
personnel will be subject to review and approval by the DEPARTMENT. To the
extent possible, the CONSULTANT must minimize the DEPARTMENT's need to
apply its own resources to the Scope of Services activities unless otherwise identified.
The CONSULTANT shall assign only competent technical and professional
personnel qualified by the necessary experience and education to perform assigned
work. The CONSULTANT is responsible for ensuring that staff assigned to work
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under this Agreement has the training established by the DEPARTMENT as a
prerequisite for CONSULTANT staff to perform work. If the required training is such
that it can be applied by the trainee to work on other contracts, (regardless of whether
or not the trainee would work on other agreements), the cost of the trainee's time and
expenses associated with the training is not directly billable to the DEPARTMENT
on this contract, and shall only be recoverable through overhead for the
CONSULTANT firm.
The CONSULTANT must request approval from the DEPARTMENT's Project
Manager for any modifications or additions to the list of available staff prior to the
initiation of any work by that individual. If applicable, new job classifications may be
added to the contract via contract amendment and must be approved by Procurement.
The CONSULTANT shall submit a copy of the resume and payroll register before
new staff can be added.
The CONSULTANT must have a Licensed Professional Engineer in the State of
Florida to sign and seal all engineering reports, documents, technical special
provisions, and plans as required by DEPARTMENT standards.
The CONSULTANT and its employees, agents, representatives, or subconsultants are
not employees of the DEPARTMENT and are not entitled to the benefits of State of
Florida employees. Except to the extent expressly authorized herein, CONSULTANT
and its employees, agents, representatives, or subconsultants are not agents of the
DEPARTMENT or the State for any purpose or authority such as to bind or represent
the interests thereof, and shall not represent that it is an agent or that it is acting on the
behalf of the DEPARTMENT or the State. The DEPARTMENT shall not be bound
by any unauthorized acts or conduct of CONSULTANT.
2.2.4 Subconsultant
Services assigned to any subconsultants must be approved in writing and in advance
by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager, Procurement Office, and the
CONSULTANT Project Manager in accordance with this Scope of Services. All
subconsultants must be technically qualified by the DEPARTMENT to perform all
work assigned to them. Additional subconsultants with specialized areas of expertise
may be required to complete specific assignments. Any subconsultants to be hired
and all work assignments to be performed, and all rates of compensation shall be
agreed to by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager, Procurement Office and the
CONSULTANT Project Manager and documented in the contract file prior to any
work being performed by the subconsultants.
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2.2.5 Lead Agency, Cooperating Agencies and Participating Agencies
The CONSULTANT Project Manager will support The DEPARTMENT Project
Manager in coordination with the Lead Agency, Cooperating Agencies and
Participating Agencies.
The Lead Agency for this Project is FL Department of Transportation.
The following will be engaged as a Cooperating Agency:
• US Coast Guard
The following will be engaged as a Participating Agency(s):
• FL Department of Environmental Protection
• US Army Corps of Engineers
• FL Department of State
• South Florida Water Management District
2.2.6 Meetings and Presentations
Led by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager, the CONSULTANT will attend the
Notice to Proceed Meeting, where DEPARTMENT representatives will outline
relevant contract and Project information provided by the DEPARTMENT Project
Manager.
The CONSULTANT shall attend meetings necessary to undertake the activities of
this Scope of Services. This includes meetings with DEPARTMENT staff and/or
resources agency staff, other consultants, or other miscellaneous meetings. It is
anticipated that 36 progress and miscellaneous review meetings will be needed.
The CONSULTANT will attend meetings or make presentations at the request of the
DEPARTMENT with at least five (5)business days' notice. The CONSULTANT will
prepare meeting notes for all meetings identified in this Exhibit and submit within
five (5)working days to the DEPARTMENT's Project Manager for review.
2.2.7 Communication
The DEPARTMENT Project Manager will be the representative of the
DEPARTMENT for the Project. The CONSULTANT must regularly communicate
with the DEPARTMENT Project Manager to discuss and resolve issues or solicit
opinions regarding this Project. The CONSULTANT must include the
DEPARTMENT when seeking and receiving advice from various State, regional,
local agencies, and citizen groups. The final direction on all matters for this Project
remains with the DEPARTMENT Project Manager.
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All written correspondence between the CONSULTANT and any parry pertaining
specifically to this Project must be reviewed and approved by the DEPARTMENT.
The CONSULTANT must respond to information requests relative to the PD&E
Study from third parties at the direction, and with the approval, of the
DEPARTMENT. The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT in preparing
the content of the letters from DEPARTMENT personnel to other agencies,public
officials, and others as needed or requested.
2.2.8 Quality Control
The DEPARTMENT requires that all Project documents, technical studies,
calculations, maps, reports, conceptual plans, design, and the Environmental
Document are correct and complete, appropriate for the intended purposes, and
conform to requirements of this Scope of Services. The CONSULTANT, is
responsible for the quality of all (including the subconsultants) deliverables. The
CONSULTANT will independently and continually review deliverables for accuracy
and completeness. The CONSULTANT must develop and follow an internal Quality
Control (QC)process. The QC process is intended to ensure that quality is achieved
through checking, reviewing, and verifying work activities and deliverables by
qualified individuals who were not directly responsible for performing the initial
work.
Within twenty (20)business days from the Notice to Proceed, the CONSULTANT
must submit its QC Plan to the DEPARTMENT Project Manager for approval. The
QC Plan will identify the deliverables, the personnel to perform the reviews, and the
method of documentation. The QC Plan will be signed by the CONSULTANT
Project Manager and the CONSULTANT QC Manager.
The CONSULTANT must include document reviews and written resolution of
comments with each submittal or deliverable to show the QC process was followed.
At a minimum, a quality review checklist must be provided and should include
letters, exhibits, technical studies, reports, design calculations, Environmental
Document or any documents used or referenced in the QC Plan. The CONSULTANT
must maintain documentation which show the QC Plan process was followed. The
DEPARTMENT Project Manager may request from the CONSULTANT document
reviews and written resolution of comments at any time during the PD&E Study.
2.2.9 Schedule
Within ten (10) business days after the Notice to Proceed, and prior to the
CONSULTANT beginning work, the CONSULTANT shall submit a detailed Project
activity/ event schedule to the DEPARTMENT. The schedule must indicate all
required submittals, critical path activities, and key project milestones / activity
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codes. When applicable, the CONSULTANT Project Manager will receive a
Statewide Acceleration and Transformation (SWAT)preliminary Project schedule
from the DEPARTMENT Project Manager during the Notice to Proceed meeting.
The Project schedule shall contain at a minimum,the following information for each
schedule activity: project FPID,project description, FDOT activity id with correct
Project Schedule Management(PSM) codes, activity description, original duration,
remaining duration, start date, finish date, activity percent complete and total float.
Only two open-ended activities (the first and the last) are allowed. The project
schedule must include a column displaying each activity's Predecessor and Successor.
The schedule must be based on the DEPARTMENT's expected production date and
must be approved by the DEPARTMENT. The schedule must be based upon
consideration of the Proj ect's environmental issues (social, cultural, natural and
physical resources) and regulatory requirements, and in coordination with the
DEPARTMENT's District Planning and Environmental Management Office
(PLEMO).
The schedule must be accompanied by an anticipated payout and fiscal progress
curve. For the purpose of scheduling, the CONSULTANT shall allow for a review
period of at least 20 days for each draft technical report or memorandum submitted
for District reviews.
In developing the schedule for this Project, the CONSULTANT, in coordination with
the DEPARTMENT, must include adequate time to meet regulatory reviews and
formal consultations timeframes.
Periodically throughout the life of the contract, the CONSULTANT must review the
project schedule,payout, and fiscal progress curves to monitor the progress of the
project. The CONSULTANT shall submit monthly progress reports with the
approved schedule and schedule status report, which includes critical-path review and
progress and payout curves, to the Department Project Manager. Any adjustments or
changes to the approved schedule must be approved by the DEPARTMENT Project
Manager.
2.2.10 Submittals
The CONSULTANT will compile and transmit draft documents identified in this
Scope of Services to the DEPARTMENT for review. For each submittal, the
CONSULTANT will include a Transmittal Cover Letter that includes, at a minimum,
the file name and format of each electronic file and the number of hardcopies (if any)
as directed by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager.
The DEPARTMENT will review draft submittals and provide the CONSULTANT
with review comments. The CONSULTANT will address comments,prepare a
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matrix of comments and responses as applicable, and submit revised documents. The
CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT in resolving the comments received
from the Lead Agency, Cooperating Agencies, resource agencies and the public,
including preparation of individual responses.
PD&E Provisions for Work:
• Quality Control Plan
• Project Schedule
Public Involvement:
• Public Involvement Plan
• Public Involvement Comment Database
• Agency Coordination Meeting Summaries
• Public Hearing Transcript
• Meeting Agendas, Handouts, Notes, and Summaries
• Comment and Coordination Report
PD&E Engineering:
• Traffic Analysis Methodology Technical Memorandum
• Project Traffic Analysis Report
• Location Hydraulics Report
• Geotechnical Report
• Bridge Hydraulic Report
• Utilities Assessment Package
• Risk Analysis Report
• Design Variations and Exceptions Package
• Value Engineering Information Report
• Conceptual Design Plan Set
• Typical Section Package
• Utility Request Package
• Bridge Development Report (in lieu of a Preliminary Engineering Report per Part
2, Chapter 3.2.1 in the PD&E Manual)
• Systems Engineering Management Plan
• Conceptual Drainage Report
Environment:
• Draft Environmental Assessment
• Cultural Resource Assessment Survey
• Level I Contamination Assessment Report(Contamination Screening Evaluation
Report)
• Noise Study Report
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• Water Quality Impact Evaluation
• Conservation Measures and Mitigation Plan
• Section 4(f)Determination of Applicability (DOA)
• Natural Resource Evaluation (Wetlands, Species and EFH)
• Research Design and Survey Methodology
• Section 4(f) "de minimus" Documentation
• Wild and Scenic Rivers, Navigable Waterways, and Coastal Zone Management
Assessment
• Final Environmental Assessment/Finding of No Significant Impact
• SocioCultural Effects Evaluation (SCE)
General:
• Project Commitments Record
Other Submittals:
• Sea-level Impact Projection (SLIP) Study
• USCG Bridge Questionnaire
• Navigation Impact Report
The CONSULTANT will submit to the DEPARTMENT final reports and other
deliverables identified in this section. The CONSULTANT will submit to the
DEPARTMENT two (2) sets of CDs/DVDs or other portable storage drives such as
flash drives or USB drives containing PDFs of all submittals outlined in this section.
Upon completion of the Project, the CONSULTANT will transfer to the
DEPARTMENT, in an organized manner, all project electronic files, data, maps,
sketches, worksheets, and other materials used or generated during the PD&E Study
in an acceptable portable storage drive.
Additionally, the CONSULTANT will upload all final submittals and appropriate
supporting project files to the Statewide Environmental Project Tracker(SWEPT)
upon completion of technical studies and Environmental Document and as directed
by the DEPARTMENT.
2.2.11 Computer Automation
The CONSULTANT shall develop concept plans and alternative designs utilizing
Computer Aided Drafting and Design (CADD) systems. The DEPARTMENT makes
software available to help assure quality and conformance with the policy and
procedures regarding CADD. It is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT to meet
the CADD production requirements in the FDOT CADD Manual. The
CONSULTANT must submit final documents and files as described in the FDOT
CADD Manual. Additional related information is found in the FDM. Concept plans
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and alternatives designs shall also be displayed using Google Earth-ready KMZ files.
The concept plans must have both existing and proposed engineering and
environmental features.
Upon DEPARTMENT approval, the CONSULTANT may also use computer tools
and software to conduct some of the engineering and environmental analyses. Prior to
using these tools, the CONSULTANT must agree to provide original electronic files
in a format and standard consistent with the DEPARTMENT's policies and
procedures.
All electronic files must be scanned for viruses prior to submitting to the
DEPARTMENT. Failure to scan for viruses may result in a lower CONSULTANT
work performance evaluation.
2.2.12 Conflict of Interest
The CONSULTANT or any affiliate is not eligible to pursue advertised work in the
CONSULTANT's area of oversight or any project for which the CONSULTANT
developed the Scope of Services. Subconsultants are also ineligible to pursue projects
where they participated in the development of the Scope of Services, or have an
oversight responsibility. The term "affiliate" is defined in FDOT Procedure No. 375-
030-006, Conflict of Interest Procedure for Department Contracts.
The CONSULTANT and its subconsultants will not enter into another contract during
the term of the Contract for this Project which would create or involve a conflict of
interest with the services herein. The CONSULTANT and its subconsultants must
comply with FDOT Procedure No. 375-030-006, Conflict of Interest Procedure
for Department Contracts.
2.3 COORDINATION WITH OTHER CONSULTANTS AND ENTITIES
The CONSULTANT will coordinate work activities with any ongoing and/or planned
DEPARTMENT projects that may affect this Project. The DEPARTMENT and
CONSULTANT shall coordinate with local governmental entities to ensure Project
concepts are compatible with local improvements and right of way activities. The
CONSULTANT will inform the DEPARTMENT Project Manager of all coordination
activities with other agencies or entities prior to holding such activities. The
DEPARTMENT Project Manager shall be included in all such coordination activities.
The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the following pertinent projects and studies:
• 447770-1 Card Sound Road at Mosquito Creek Bridge No. 904984 (bridge
replacement)
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• 447769-1 Card Sound Road at Tubby's Creek Bridge No. 904982 (bridge
replacement)
• CR905A/Card sound Road Future Conditions Evaluation Update, Miami-Dade
County Department of Transportation and Public Works Department, January 2020
• Miami-Dade TPO 2045 Long Range Transportation Plan Unfunded Need - CR
905A/Card Sound Road from Card Sound Toll Plaza to SR 997 (South Krome
Avenue) Off-Road Bicycle and Pedestrian Facility Improvement
2.4 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT
The CONSULTANT is responsible for maintaining Project files, including copies of
submittals and underlying data, calculations, information and supporting project
documentation. The CONSULTANT is responsible for preparing monthly progress
reports and schedule updates. Progress reports will be delivered to the DEPARTMENT in
a format prescribed by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager with the corresponding
invoice.
The CONSULTANT will regularly communicate the status of the project with the
DEPARTMENT while managing subconsultant efforts and executing subconsultant
agreements.
2.5 ADDITIONAL SERVICES
The CONSULTANT will be requested to provide the following additional services for
this Project.
2.5.1 Alternative Corridor Evaluation
Alternative Corridor Evaluation is not required for this project.
2.5.2 Advance Notification
Advance Notification is not required for this project.
2.5.3 Scoping
Scoping is not applicable for this project.
2.5.4 Notice of Intent
Notice oflntent is not applicable for this project.
2.5.5 Transit Coordination Plan
Agency coordination is covered under Section 3.1 of this Exhibit.
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2.6 SERVICES TO BE PERFORMED BY THE DEPARTMENT
The DEPARTMENT will provide the following services and materials:
• Lead and participate in coordination efforts with the Public Transit Office, Office of
Environmental Management, Federal Transit Administration, environmental resource
and regulatory agencies, the public, and other stakeholders, as appropriate.
• Provide project data currently on file and available from study partners, such as:
o Travel market analysis or ridership forecasting;
o Planned new development or redevelopment including Developments of
Regional Impact(DRIB) data, Community Reinvestment Act(CRA)plans,
streetscape, landscape, road diet, or context sensitive design efforts;
o ACER,planning studies, environmental evaluations, etc.
o Efficient Transportation Decision Making (ETDM)Programming Summary
Report;
o Recently completed roadway studies for the study area including PD&E
studies, access management, intersection plans, design files, and capacity
improvements;
o Multimodal or small area studies including freight, interchange, intersection,
transit,pedestrian, bicycle, land use, and signal priority, Transportation
Management Plan;
o Traffic analyses for the study area/corridors;
o Previously conducted transit vision plans, transit feasibility studies,
comprehensive operations analyses, transit development plans, etc.;
o All information in its the possession of the DEPARTMENT pertaining to
prior and on-going studies that may affect the project such as existing
construction and as-built plans, bridge inspection reports and load ratings,
prior environmental studies, existing permit information, existing drainage
and geotechnical reports and any agreements with third parties related to the
Project corridor
o All available information in the possession of the DEPARTMENT pertaining
to utility companies whose facilities may be affected by the proposed
construction;
o All future information that is in possession or may become available to the
DEPARTMENT pertaining to subdivision plans, so that the CONSULTANT
may take advantage of additional areas that can be utilized as part of the
existing right of way;
o Advance Notification and all environmental and engineering documents
including the Permit Coordination Packages;
o Coordination with the State Historic Preservation Officer;
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o Existing FDOT right of way maps and information on existing surplus right of
way under ownership by the DEPARTMENT or participating local agency
(counties and cities partnering with FDOT for the PD&E Study);
o Existing Horizontal Network Control;
o FDOT crash data;
o Available traffic and planning data;
o Proposed right of way cost data;
o Construction cost database, as applicable;
o Project Electronic File Root Directory Structure for delivery of project design
files to the DEPARTMENT;
o All applicable DEPARTMENT agreements with Utility Agency Owners;
o Letters of authorization designating the CONSULTANT as an agent of the
DEPARTMENT to enter lands, waters, and premises of another in the
performance of duties in accordance with Section 337.274, F.S.;
o Reviews of technical reports and Environmental Documents;
2.7 OPTIONAL SERVICES
At the DEPARTMENT'S option, the CONSULTANT may be requested to provide
professional services not explicitly outlined in this Exhibit. These services may include
but are not limited to re-evaluation of previous PD&E Studies, environmental analysis
not specifically listed in this Scope of Services, final design services, expert witness
services for right of way acquisition, additional design analysis, and design plan
preparation for utilities review. CONSULTANT may also be requested to provide
services for Request for Proposal (RFP) development for Design-Build Procurement and
/or support the DEPARTMENT in the acquisition of a Design-Build contract. The fee
for such services shall be negotiated in accordance with the terms detailed in Exhibit B,
method of compensation, for a fair, competitive and reasonable cost, considering the
scope and complexity of the project. A supplemental agreement for the optional services
shall be executed in accordance with Section 2 of the Standard Professional Services
Agreement Terms.
3.0 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT
Public involvement includes communicating to and receiving input from all interested and
affected persons, groups, business owners, and government organizations regarding the
development of the project. The CONSULTANT will coordinate and perform the appropriate
level of public involvement for this Project as outlined in Part 1, Chapterl1, and Part 2,
Chapter 4 of the PD&E Manual, and the FDOT Public Involvement Handbook.
The CONSULTANT will provide the DEPARTMENT drafts of all public involvement
materials (e.g., newsletters,property owner letters, advertisements, handouts, exhibits)
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associated with the following tasks for review and approval at least 15 business days prior to
printing and/ or distribution.
3.1 PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT PLAN ELEMENTS
3.1.1 Public Involvement Plan
The CONSULTANT is responsible for creating the PIP using existing work
developed by the DEPARTMENT as a starting reference. The PIP must include a
public involvement schedule and identify potentially affected stakeholders and
communities in the vicinity of the project to establish the appropriate outreach
methods. This includes consideration of the demographics of the Study Area and any
reasonable accommodations including, but not limited to, disabled, transit-dependent,
limited English proficient(LEP), elderly, low income, or minority. The
CONSULTANT will review and attach the Sociocultural Data Report (SDR)to the
PIP. A sample template for the PIP is located in Part 1, Chapter 11 of the PD&E
Manual. At a minimum,the PIP must include the following:
• Project background
• Project goals
• Identification of elected officials and agencies
• Identification of affected communities and stakeholders
• Identification of media(e.g. television, radio, newspaper) for news and/or
advertisement
• Proposed involvement activities
• Anticipated schedule of involvement activities
• Methodology for collecting and responding to public comments
• Discussion of public comments will be analyzed and incorporated, as appropriate
As part of the Project's PIP the CONSULTANT will develop public involvement
materials using the DEPARTMENT's approved template and submit the information
to be uploaded to the DEPARTMENT's project website. The website will be created
and maintained by the DEPARTMENT. The website must meet FDOT requirements.
The DEPARTMENT requires that the CONSULTANT create and submit a Public
Involvement Plan that identifies potentially affected people in a community and
defines the outreach methods and schedule to involve and gain their input. The
Sample Public Involvement Plan may be found in Part 1, Chapter 11 of the PD&E
Manual and the FDOT Public Involvement Handbook.
No work may begin prior to the submission and approval of the Project Public
Involvement Plan. After the Project Public Involvement Plan is approved, the
CONSULTANT shall keep the Project Public Involvement Plan updated as necessary
or upon notification by the DEPARTMENT of a deficiency in the Project Public
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Involvement Plan. Any change to the Project Public Involvement Plan must be
approved by the DEPARTMENT.
3.1.2 Public Involvement Data Collection
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT with collecting data specific to
the public involvement process and preparing responses to any public inquiries
received throughout the Project. The CONSULTANT will maintain and regularly
update both an electronic and paper public involvement project file, which will
document a record of all public involvement activities for this project.
The CONSULTANT is responsible for identifying and maintaining the Project
mailing list that may include officials and interested parties (any person or institution
expressing an interest in the project), affected parties, and potential permit and review
agencies.
The CONSULTANT will work with the DEPARTMENT to generate or obtain
mailing labels of property owners using the ETDM Environmental Screening Tool
(EST) or the County Property Appraisers' Offices.
The CONSULTANT will investigate potential meeting locations to advise the
DEPARTMENT of their suitability. The DEPARTMENT will ultimately approve the
meeting location. The CONSULTANT will pay all costs for meeting location rental
and insurance (if required). The CONSULTANT will be responsible for logistics
associated with setting up the meeting.
3.2 SCHEDULED PUBLIC MEETINGS
The CONSULTANT will actively support the DEPARTMENT in conducting various
public meetings, which may be conducted during weekends or after normal working
hours. The CONSULTANT will support the DEPARTMENT in preparation, scheduling,
attendance, note taking, documentation, and follow-up services for each meeting, which
may include:
• 1 Project Kick-off Meeting (hybrid format)
• 6 Total presentations to the Miami-Dade TPO TAC, CAC, and Board, before the
Alternatives Public Information Meeting and the Public Hearing.
• 10 Total presentations to Monroe County Board of County Commissioners (BCC)
and associated committees (as applicable)before the Alternatives Public Information
Meeting and the Public Hearing. County committees include Florida Keys
Transportation Coordination Committee, Development Review Committee, Planning
Commission, Land Authority Advisory Committee, and Tourist Development
Council
• 1 Alternatives Public Information Meeting (hybrid format)
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• 20 Other Public and Agency Meetings (FDEP (including Acquisition Restoration
Council), SFWMD, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, USCG, USAGE, and
Miami-Dade Transit Authority) or informal meetings
For any of the listed meetings, the CONSULTANT will prepare and/or be responsible for
the following:
• Agenda
• Presentation scripts
• Handouts
• Graphics for presentation
• Meeting equipment set-up and tear-down
• Display advertisements (The CONSULTANT will pay the cost of publishing)
• Letters for notification of elected and appointed officials,property owners, and other
interested parties (the CONSULTANT will pay the cost of first class postage)
• News releases or project fact sheets. The DEPARTMENT must review new releases
and fact sheets at least two (2)weeks before the meeting or mail out
• Meeting summaries provided to the DEPARTMENT no later than five (5)business
days after the meeting
• Preparation of response letters for DEPARTMENT signature on public comments
Any materials prepared by the CONSULTANT for such meetings as listed above are
subject to review and approval by the DEPARTMENT. The CONSULTANT shall
provide the DEPARTMENT with a draft of any proposed materials at least two weeks
prior to the meeting.
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT when facilitating the public
information meeting/workshop to present Project results and obtain comments related to
the Project and/or Project alternatives.
The meeting format will be developed by the CONSULTANT and approved by the
DEPARTMENT upon review. The CONSULTANT will participate in briefing and
debriefing meetings with the DEPARTMENT staff related to the public meeting.
The CONSULTANT will attend the meetings with a suitable number of personnel with
appropriate technical expertise (based on project issues), as authorized by the
DEPARTMENT Project Manager, to assist the DEPARTMENT in such meetings.
The DEPARTMENT may request the CONSULTANT to identify the effect of the
Project to individual properties on aerial maps or plans in response to requests from
property owners. The DEPARTMENT may also request the CONSULTANT to meet
with individual property owners.
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3.3 PUBLIC HEARING
A Public Hearing in hybrid format is required for this project.
The CONSULTANT will send notifications to the Lead Agency, local governments, and
regulatory agencies at least 25 but no more than 30 calendar days prior to the Public
Hearing date.
The CONSULTANT will prepare the Public Hearing notifications on the
DEPARTMENT's letterhead for DEPARTMENT review and signature 15 days prior to
mailing or as directed by the DEPARTMENT. The CONSULTANT will first prepare an
initial sample draft notification for review and approval by the DEPARTMENT prior to
submitting all notifications for review.
Notifications to elected officials will be signed by the District Secretary. All other
notifications may be signed by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager. The notification
letters must have the DEPARTMENT's return address. After the DEPARTMENT signs
the notifications, the CONSULTANT will send them by First Class US Mail. The
DEPARTMENT Project Manager will also send the notification letters by email.
The CONSULTANT will prepare the Public Hearing notifications to property owners on
the DEPARTMENT's letterhead for DEPARTMENT review and signature 15 days prior
to mailing or as directed by the DEPARTMENT. After the DEPARTMENT Project
Manager signs the letters, the CONSULTANT will send them by First Class US Mail.
The CONSULTANT will obtain a list of names and addresses of property owners from
the Environmental Screening Tool (EST) and/or Property Appraisers' Offices. The letters
must have the DEPARTMENT's return address. The CONSULTANT will send
notification letters to property owners at least 17 to 24 calendar days prior to the Public
Hearing.
The CONSULTANT will provide the following:
• Public Hearing Notice and publication in the Florida Administrative Register (FAR)
• Proposed typical sections and aerials depicting alternative corridors and alternative
alignments, as specified by the DEPARTMENT
• Identification of the website(s) and/or locations where the technical reports and
Environmental Documents will be available for public view
• NEPA Assignment compliance signs
• Display advertisements; any press releases and/ or advertisements will indicate that
the meeting is a DEPARTMENT activity; the CONSULTANT will pay the cost of
publishing
• Response to public comments
• Notification on the Department's Public Notices webpages through the District Public
Information Officer (PIO)
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• Presentation with script
• Meeting location signs
• Title VI compliance signs
• Security (off-duty law enforcement), if needed
• Expenses associated with arranging for a court reporter to be present and obtaining
transcripts of comments made during the Public Hearing
• Brochures or handouts
• Two (2)Newsletters (color) -note that hand delivery may be required
• One (1)project fact sheet
• Public Hearing materials will support a hybrid meeting format
The CONSULTANT will participate in briefing and debriefing meetings with the
DEPARTMENT related to the Public Hearing (hybrid format). The CONSULTANT will
prepare response letters for DEPARTMENT signature for all public comments. Any such
response letters would need to be reviewed and approved by the DEPARTMENT Project
Manager.
3.4 COMMENTS AND COORDINATION REPORT
The CONSULTANT will prepare Comments and Coordination Report containing
transcript, errata, and signed certification, as well as documentation for all public
involvement activities conducted throughout the project in accordance with Part 1,
Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual.
3.5 NOTIFICATION OF APPROVED ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
The CONSULTANT shall prepare a display advertisement for the notification of the
Approved Environmental Document. The CONSULTANT will pay for the cost of
publishing. The DEPARTMENT must review and approve the notice prior to publication.
3.6 ADDITIONAL PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
The DEPARTMENT will identify and list any special or additional public involvement
requirements.
• General Public Correspondence
• Frequent Asked Questions (FAQs)
• Renderings
• Provide website materials for DEPARTMENT to update its website
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4.0 ENGINEERING ANALYSES AND CONSIDERATIONS
CONSULTANT activities to conduct and prepare engineering analyses and reports shall be
done under the direction of the DEPARTMENT Project Manager. The CONSULTANT shall
perform engineering activities essential to developing and evaluating Project alternatives as
outlined in Part 2, Chapter 3 of the PD&E Manual and as specified in this section. The
CONSULTANT will gather and review existing data from the DEPARTMENT, such as
transportation planning data developed for long range plans or any previously completed
technical studies within the project area. The CONSULTANT will collect additional data
necessary to supplement existing data. The CONSULTANT will use data to evaluate the
Location and Design Concept for this project.
The CONSULTANT will verify the purpose and need for the Project based on the
information obtained from the existing data, safety analysis, evaluation of existing
conditions, evaluation of traffic projections, input received through the public involvement
process and from the Programming Screen Summary Report.
The CONSULTANT shall develop and analyze conceptual design alternatives to address the
Project needs and objectives. Development of the conceptual design alternatives will follow
Context Sensitive Solution and Complete Streets approaches. Based on engineering analysis,
the public involvement process, and environmental analysis, the DEPARTMENT will
recommend a proposed design concept to advance to the Design Phase.
4.1 REVIEW OF PREVIOUS PLANNING STUDIES
The CONSULTANT shall review and summarize previous completed (or concurrent)
planning studies and other studies that are related to this Project and appropriately
incorporate their results in the analysis of the Project as described in the PD&E Manual.
The following studies were conducted for this Project:
• Life-Cycle Cost Analysis CR 905A (Card Sound Road) Over Card Sound Bridge No.
904990, August 2022
• Card Sound Bridge (904990) Load Rating Summary Report
• Bridge Inspection Reports
4.2 EXISTING CONDITIONS ANALYSIS
The CONSULTANT will conduct field observations to review existing field conditions,
verify desktop data, and obtain additional data required to understand the Project area,
assess Project needs, identify physical and environmental constraints, develop and
analyze Project alternatives, and assess constructability issues.
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The CONSULTANT will collect data describing existing conditions and characteristics
of the Project including roadway geometrics, typical section elements, signalization and
other operational features, access features, right of way requirements, and other data
applicable to modes and sub-modes of transportation, including walking/pedestrians,
bicyclists,public transit users (including transit vehicles and riders),paratransit users
(carpools, vanpools, taxis, shuttles,jitneys, school buses, coach buses), and freight
(including loading/unloading and parking, emergency response vehicles, service vehicles,
and freight handler vehicles).
The CONSULTANT will analyze existing conditions to identify and verify current
transportation deficiencies as they relate to the needs and objectives of this Project.
The CONSULTANT will furnish necessary exhibits for use in this Project, such as a
Project Location Map, Corridor Maps, and Concept Plans.
4.3 SURVEY
The DEPARTMENT will provide topographic survey and existing project controls such
as benchmarks and reference points for Project baseline of survey. The CONSULTANT
will review survey data for completeness and coordinate with the DEPARTMENT
Project Manager if additional design survey is needed.
4.4 GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION
The CONSULTANT will conduct geotechnical services associated with design activities
related to this Project. Before beginning work and after the Notice to Proceed is issued,
the CONSULTANT shall submit an investigation plan for approval and meet with the
DEPARTMENT's Geotechnical Engineer or representative to review the project scope
and DEPARTMENT requirements.
• Number of borings and other field geotechnical data to be determined after selection
of PD&E Consultant
• CONSULTANT shall receive approval from the Environmental Permitting Office
prior to performing any geotechnical exploration.
4.5 TRAFFIC ANALYSIS
4.5.1 Traffic Analysis Methodology
The CONSULTANT will perform traffic analysis in accordance with guidance from
the PD&E Manual, Traffic Analysis Handbook, and Project Traffic Forecasting
Handbook. The CONSULTANT will prepare a forecast and analysis methodology
which must be agreed upon by the DEPARTMENT prior to beginning any analysis.
The methodology must state the type of documentation, Project Study Area to be
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analyzed, and method and assumptions that will be used to analyze existing and
future traffic conditions. This is a Non-MPO area. A suitable travel demand model is
not available. Therefore, a rationale must be provided and future travel data will be
developed in accordance with guidance from Chapter 4 of the Project Traffic
Forecasting Handbook.
Capacity analysis will be based on the latest Highway Capacity Manual procedures.
Use of microsimulation traffic analysis software such as SimTraffic, CORSIM, and/or
VISSIM is not anticipated for this Project. Data should be gathered in accordance
with the Traffic Analysis Handbook.
Traffic analysis methodology will include an approach or procedure to forecast future
traffic volumes and evaluate the traffic operations and safety performance of the
project alternatives.
All traffic analysis documentation must be written in plain language and in a format
that can be easily followed. The CONSULTANT must submit all traffic analysis files
for assumptions, inputs, outputs, network data, calculations, and results to the
DEPARTMENT.
4.5.2 Turning Movement Counts
Not applicable for this project.
4.5.3 Vehicle Classification Counts on Roadway Segments and Ramps
The CONSULTANT will collect the following existing vehicle classification count
data.
• 7-day traffic machine counts at the following locations:
o Card Sound Road -northwest and southwest of bridge
4.5.4 Pedestrian, Bicycle, and Other Multimodal Data
The CONSULTANT will collect the following additional existing traffic data.
• Pedestrian Counts
• Bicycle Counts
• Transit data
• Freight movement
4.5.5 Microscopic Calibration and Validation Data Collection
Not applicable for this project.
4.5.6 Existing Traffic Operational Analysis
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The CONSULTANT will conduct an existing (base year)traffic operational analysis
and report the operational performance measures as agreed upon in the analysis
methodology. The analysis must include bicycle,pedestrian, and transit(if
applicable) operations. The manual count data will be used to obtain the existing
design hourly volumes using historical and seasonal adjustments as appropriate. All
existing design hourly volumes must be balanced before being used in the analysis.
Oversaturated conditions and locations with complex geometry or operations might
require microsimulation.
4.5.7 Microscopic Calibration and Validation
Not applicable for this project.
4.5.8 Future Demand Forecasting
No Build Volumes: The CONSULTANT will develop opening year and design year
design hourly volumes for the No Build Alternative in accordance with the Project
Traffic Forecasting Procedure, Topic No. 525-030-120. The need for interim year
analysis will be determined in the traffic analysis methodology.
Build Alternatives Volumes: The CONSULTANT will develop opening year and
design year design hour volumes only for viable or feasible Build Alternatives. The
CONSULTANT must make sure the future year turning movement volumes are
reasonably balanced at each intersection.
4.5.9 No Build Analysis
The CONSULTANT will analyze the operational performance of the No Build
Alternative for the analysis years to identify deficiencies related to the purpose and
need for the project. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the operational effectiveness
of the No Build Alternative using agreed upon performance measures of effectiveness
(MOEs). The analysis should include multimodal evaluation for pedestrian, bicycle,
freight, and transit modes, as appropriate.
4.5.10 Development and Screening of Alternatives
The CONSULTANT will identify, develop, assess, and screen preliminary potential
Project alternatives that would meet the purpose and need for this Project in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 3 of the PD&E Manual. Development of
alternatives will consider previously completed planning products.
By considering project goals and objectives,purpose and need, and results of ETDM
Programming screen event, the CONSULTANT in consultation with the
DEPARTMENT, will identify and document alternatives to be eliminated from
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further detailed study. Only viable or feasible alternatives should be carried forward
for detailed study.
4.5.11 Operational Evaluation of Build Alternatives
The CONSULTANT will analyze the operational performance of viable or feasible
alternative(s) for opening and design years and any interim years as appropriate. The
analysis must include multimodal evaluation for pedestrian, bicycle, and transit
modes as appropriate. The analysis will also include evaluation of access
management in relation to traffic safety and operational efficiency within the Study
Area. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the operational effectiveness of Build
Alternatives using agreed upon performance MOEs.
4.5.12 Project Traffic Analysis Report
As described in Part 2, Chapters 2 and 3 of the PD&E Manual, the
CONSULTANT will prepare the Project Traffic Analysis Report to document
development of design traffic volumes and results of the traffic analysis for No Build
and Build Alternatives, which includes the transit, bicycle, and pedestrian analysis.
The results must be shown on diagrams for each alternative and discussed in the
report. The Project Traffic Analysis Report will also summarize the comparison of
the operational and safety performance of all alternatives evaluated in detail and how
they perform against each other.
4.5.13 Interchange Access Request
This project does not add new or modem interchange.
4.5.14 Traffic Data for Noise Study
The CONSULTANT will provide traffic data required for the noise study and will
include the following data for each road segment(i.e., intersection to intersection),
ramps, cross streets, and frontage roads, for the existing year, opening year, and the
design year for Build and No Build alternatives:
• LOS C directional hourly volumes
• Demand peak hourly volumes (peak and off-peak directions)
• Existing and proposed posted speed
• Percentage of heavy trucks (HT) in the design hour
• Percentage of medium trucks (MT) in the design hour
• Percentage of buses in the design hour
• Percentage of motorcycles (MC) in the design hour
4.5.15 Traffic Data for Air Analysis
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Not applicable for this project.
4.5.16 Signalization Analysis
Not applicable for this project.
4.6 SIGNAGE
The CONSULTANT will evaluate existing signing and signage requirements for the
project. The CONSULTANT will prepare a Conceptual Signing Plan for this Project.
4.7 TOLLING CONCEPTS
Not applicable for this project.
4.8 SAFETY
4.8.1 Crash Data
The CONSULTANT will obtain the most recent five (5)years of available data from
the DEPARTMENT's crash database and other local sources for this Project. The
crash data will include the number and type of crashes, crash locations, number of
fatalities and injuries, and estimates of property damage and economic loss.
4.8.2 Safety Analysis
The CONSULTANT will perform safety analysis in accordance with Part 1,
Chapter 2 of the PD&E Manual. Based on the information obtained from the crash
data, the CONSULTANT will identify project safety needs associated with the
existing and future conditions. The CONSULTANT will use the Highway Safety
Manual (HSM)procedures to estimate the safety performance of the Project
alternatives as agreed upon in the Traffic Analysis Methodology.
4.8.3 Documentation of Safety Analysis
The CONSULTANT will document the results of the safety analysis in the PTAR or
a stand-alone Safety Analysis Memorandum.
4.9 UTILITIES AND RAILROAD
The CONSULTANT will obtain information regarding utilities and railroad in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 21 of the PD&E Manual.
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4.9.1 Utilities
Prior to starting utility coordination, the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT
Project Manager shall meet with the District Utility Office (DUO) for guidance to
ensure that all necessary utility coordination will be accomplished in accordance with
DEPARTMENT procedures.
It is anticipated that the following Utility Agency Owners (UAOs) are within or
adjacent to the Project, but it is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT to determine
the final list of UAOs within the project area:
• FDOT District 6 Intelligent Transportation Systems
• Florida Power & Light
The CONSULTANT will prepare a Utility Assessment Package. The Utility
Assessment Package must contain items specified in Part 2, Chapter 21 of the
PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will provide a PD&E Request Package to the
District Utility Office.
The CONSULTANT will notify the UAOs within the Project area and request
existing and planned utility information for major above ground and subsurface
facilities within the Project area.
The CONSULTANT, DEPARTMENT Project Manager and DUO will meet with
each UAO as necessary, separately, or together, to understand utility conflicts and
project potential impacts on utilities. The CONSULTANT will evaluate and consider
potentially significant utility conflicts as they may affect the chosen corridor and/or
alignment. While evaluating potential impacts and recommending mitigation
strategies, the CONSULTANT should refrain from making any compensability
determinations in any of the documentation/assessments that they create.
4.9.2 Railroads
Not applicable for this project.
4.10 ROADWAY ANALYSIS
4.10.1 Design Controls and Criteria
The CONSULTANT will prepare design controls and criteria for developing Project
alternatives and designing initial geometrics and other roadway elements according to
the DEPARTMENT standards.
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4.10.2 Typical Section Analysis
The CONSULTANT will develop conceptual typical sections for the Project
alternatives which address transportation needs and context. Development of typical
sections must consider Context Sensitive Solutions and Complete Streets approaches
and the needs of all Project users.
4.10.3 Geometric Design
The CONSULTANT will perform geometric design using the established Project
design controls and criteria. The CONSULTANT will also use Project traffic data and
results of traffic analysis to design appropriate roadway elements. The
CONSULTANT will establish both preliminary vertical profile and horizontal
alignments of the mainline. The design of Project alternatives must consider
environmental constraints,physical constraints, Context Sensitive Solutions,
Complete Streets, and any additional information, as required. See Part 2, Chapter 3
of the PD&E Manual for more engineering and design considerations.
For each alternative evaluated in detail, the CONSULTANT shall prepare sketches of
plan,profile, and typical sections as appropriate to show existing features,proposed
geometry, and location of any environmental and geometric design constraints.
4.10.4 Intersections and Interchange Evaluation
Not applicable for this project.
4.10.5 Access Management
The CONSULTANT will review the DEPARTMENT'S State Highway System
Access Management Classification System and Standards and evaluate their
application to the project. The CONSULTANT will recommend the proper access
classification and standard to be applied to the Project.
The proposed access management plan will be presented as part of the public
involvement process. If an Access Management Classification/Reclassification
Public Hearing is required, it will be combined with the PD&E Study Public Hearing.
4.10.6 Multimodal Accommodations
The CONSULTANT will review, evaluate, and document the location and condition
of existing pedestrian, bicycle, and public transit accommodations and freight
services in the Study Area. This activity includes reviewing existing plans, reports,
and studies that outline strategies or define projects associated with alternative modes
of travel.
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The CONSULTANT will consider freight,pedestrian, bicycle, and transit in the
development and evaluation of Project alternatives commensurate with the context
with a goal of improving overall mobility, access, connectivity, safety and efficiency.
Multimodal accommodation may include analysis of on-street parking and loading
zone modifications and/or removal,park and ride needs, as necessary. The
CONSULTANT will consider and evaluate the existing and anticipated future use of
the Project by bicyclists and pedestrians, the potential impacts of the Project
alternatives on bicycle and pedestrian travel, and propose measures to avoid or reduce
adverse impacts to bicyclists and pedestrians that would use the Project.
The CONSULTANT will also consider supportive Transportation Demand
Management and parking management strategies consistent with the transportation
context and the needs of all users of the project. The CONSULTANT will assist the
DEPARTMENT with coordination with local agencies, transit operators and
Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) as appropriate.
4.10.7 Maintenance of Traffic
The CONSULTANT will evaluate alternatives for constructability and the ability to
maintain traffic during construction according to Part 2, Chapter 3 of the PD&E
Manual. The CONSULTANT will include the estimated cost to maintain traffic in
the construction cost estimate for the Project alternative.
4.10.8 Lighting
The CONSULTANT will evaluate the need for lighting in accordance with applicable
manuals, guideline, standards and current design memorandums. The
CONSULTANT will include the estimated cost for lighting in the construction cost
estimate for the Project alternative.
4.11 IDENTIFY CONSTRUCTION SEGMENTS
MONORE COUNTY will identify construction segments for this Project.
4.12 TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
The CONSULTANT will study or investigate a broader range of systems as it relates to
the PD&E study such as traffic signal system, communication system, travel time
systems, Transit Signal Priority (TSP), Adaptive Traffic Control System (ATCS) and
other systems referenced in the ITS Architecture. The CONSULTANT will use a
Systems Engineering approach for determining the Transportation System Management
and Operations (TSM&O) Systems and required systems engineering documents for the
Project.
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The CONSULTANT will develop a Preliminary Systems Engineering Management Plan
(PSEMP) and a high-level Project ConOps according to Part 2, Chapter 3 of the PD&E
Manual. The ConOps must be reviewed by the District TSM&O engineer.
The CONSULTANT will evaluate the need for improvements,preservations, or
modifications to the existing TSM&O system in relation to the alternatives being
considered. This includes reviewing the existing as-built information provided by the
DEPARTMENT, identifying impacts to the existing TSM&O infrastructure due to the
other project work, identifying opportunities to preserve or enhance TSM&O
infrastructure, and developing a high-level cost estimate for the changes necessary to the
infrastructure in order to meet project TSM&O needs and goals. These items will be
documented in the ConOps.
The CONSULTANT will identify the delivery method for both equipment and
technology and prepare implementation schedule that includes engineering, design,
construction, and Project activation (testing and start-up).
The CONSULTANT will coordinate with both the District TSM&O Engineer and the
County Traffic Engineer concerning existing and proposed Intelligent Transportation
Systems (ITS) and Advanced Traffic Management System (ATMS) infrastructure. The
CONSULTANT will consider the presence of the ITS infrastructure when analyzing the
traffic for the corridor, as well as any proposed improvements that may impact the
underground fiber optic cable infrastructure and associated roadside devices.
4.13 STRUCTURES
4.13.1 Existing Structures
The CONSULTANT will collect the existing structures data as identified in Part 2,
Chapter 3 of the PD&E Manual. The following existing structures have been
identified for evaluation:
• Bridge No. 904990 is a high-level fixed bridge located on Card Sound Road (CR
905A)that spans over the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway. The bridge was
constructed in 1969 and has an overall length of 2,755 feet. Its typical section
consists of 12-foot-wide travel lanes (one in each direction), 2-foot-wide paved
shoulders and raised curbs which vary in width on both sides.
4.13.2 Structure Typical Sections
The CONSULTANT will develop typical sections options for the bridges. These will
include the DEPARTMENT's standard typical sections, and any typical sections that
may result in minimizing right of way and environmental impacts. Coordination with
the District's Structures Design Engineer is required. A minimum of three (3)bridge
typical sections will be evaluated during the PD&E Study.
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4.13.3 Structure Design Alternatives
The CONSULTANT will evaluate conceptual vertical and horizontal geometry and
clearance requirements for the bridges. The CONSULTANT will document structural
design calculations and design assumptions used in the analysis. A minimum of four
(4)horizontal alignments will be evaluated.
• The CONSULTANT will prepare a Bridge Development Report in accordance
with Topic 4625-000-002 of the FDM 121 Bridge Project Development. The
complexity of the project is considered Major Bridges: The BDR will be an
extensive and comprehensive document that thoroughly considers all viable
structure types and considers all design parameters (such as scour, vessel collision
and wildlife connectivity). This scope should be revised once the PD&E
Consultant is selected to include specific level of structural analysis and
development for the bridge structure(s).
4.14 DRAINAGE
The CONSULTANT will perform Drainage analysis in accordance with the Drainage
Manual and Part 2, Chapters 11 and 13 of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT
shall incorporate/consider the Contamination Screening Evaluation Report and any other
related report findings into the Drainage Reports.
4.14.1 Floodplain and Environmental Permit Data Collection
The CONSULTANT will gather floodplain data from FEMA Flood Insurance Rate
Maps, and other drainage related data needed to obtain permits from relevant sources
including local government, local agencies, and regulatory agencies.
4.14.2 Drainage Analysis
The CONSULTANT will perform drainage analysis by delineating the basin
boundaries by using LiDAR information, existing survey data, and field observations.
The CONSULTANT will analyze and determine high water elevations in each basin
and use the information to establish the preliminary roadway profile. Drainage
analysis will also include checking the capacity and structural adequacy of existing
cross drains,preliminary design of potential cross drains and outfall structures and
identifying the recommended conceptual drainage design for the Project.
4.14.3 Floodplain Compensation Analysis
For each roadway alternative, the CONSULTANT will determine base floodplain
elevations and estimate encroachments and appropriate compensation provisions,
including incorporating floodplain compensation site requirements into the Pond
Siting Report.
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4.14.4 Stormwater Management Analysis
The CONSULTANT will calculate the stormwater quality and attenuation
requirements, and estimate the stormwater management facility needs for each
roadway alternative.
The CONSULTANT will schedule an Environmental Look-Around (ELA) meeting
(See Part 2, Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual)with DEPARTMENT staff,
regulatory agencies, local governments, and other stakeholders to discuss regional
stormwater needs and design and permitting approaches that benefit the watershed as
a whole. During the meeting, the CONSULTANT will document the meeting notes in
the project file.
If the ELA reveals no regional pond sites within the Study Area, the CONSULTANT
will identify practical pond sites in each basin for each project alternative, estimate
construction cost, compare the sites, and identify (in coordination with the
DEPARTMENT) a preferred pond site for each basin. Additionally, the
CONSULTANT will identify inflow or outfall easement requirements for each pond
site. If additional pond sites are revealed, they will be used as a potential option.
The CONSULTANT will prepare a Pond Siting Report or Conceptual Drainage
Design Report in accordance with the Drainage Manual and the FDOT Drainage
Design Guide.
4.14.5 Drainage Design
Not applicable for this project.
4.14.6 Location Hydraulics Report
The CONSULTANT will prepare a Location Hydraulics Report for the project in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 13 of the PD&E Manual.
4.14.7 Bridge Hydraulic Evaluation
The CONSULTANT will evaluate bridge hydraulics to determine the hydraulic
length of the bridge or the length necessary to meet the hydraulic requirement and
document in the Bridge Hydraulics Report. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the
bridge for coastal hydraulics needs. The CONSULTANT will evaluate the bridge for
wave action in the event of a major hurricane. The Consultant will coordinate with
the District's Structures Design Engineer and District Drainage Engineer.
4.15 LANDSCAPING ANALYSIS
Not applicable for this project.
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4.16 CONSTRUCTION AND RIGHT OF WAY COST ESTIMATES
4.16.1 Construction Cost Estimates
The CONSULTANT will develop construction cost estimates using the Department's
Long Range Estimate (LRE)program. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for
reviewing and updating the cost estimate when scope changes occur, at project
milestones, and during the DEPARTMENT's annual Work Program update cycle.
Construction costs must include traffic management and right of way costs.
4.16.2 Right of Way Cost Estimates
Based on typical section analysis and DEPARTMENT design standards, the
CONSULTANT will establish construction limits and determine the minimum
(proposed) right of way requirements throughout the limits of the Project.
Establishment of construction limits will consider location drainage features, the
transportation management plan, utility relocations, stormwater pond requirements,
and identified environmental issues, among other factors.
The CONSULTANT will compare the existing right of way width with the proposed
right of way requirements to estimate the amount of right of way that the
DEPARTMENT must acquire.
The DEPARTMENT will estimate the cost for right of way acquisition, and cost
estimates for relocations and business damages, if any. The CONSULTANT will
submit concept plans for the Build Alternative that include the parcel identification
number, existing right of way lines,proposed right of way lines and acreage of
property required. Additionally, the CONSULTANT will provide a spreadsheet with
the following parcel information: owner, address, acreage of parent parcel and
required amount of property for the Project, estimated business damages and right of
way property costs.
The DEPARTMENT's Right of Way Office staff and CONSULTANT will conduct
an interactive field trip to review conditions in the corridor as they pertain to actual
conditions that might impact the cost of right of way acquisition for the Project.
The CONSULTANT will jointly meet with the District Roadway Engineer, Traffic
Operations staff, Right of Way Office staff, and DEPARTMENT's Office of General
Counsel staff prior to the development of right of way cost estimates. The purpose of
the meeting is to jointly review the proposed design parameters, the proposed
alternative alignments to identify those alternatives for which right of way cost
estimates will be developed by the DEPARTMENT. The goal is to evaluate the
alternatives necessary to comply with PD&E requirements and to satisfy the
evaluation needed for eminent domain considerations for each alternative.
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The DEPARTMENT's Right of Way Office will estimate the cost for right of way
acquisition, as well as cost estimates for relocations and business damages, if any.
4.17 ALTERNATIVES EVALUATION
4.17.1 Comparative Alternatives Evaluation
The CONSULTANT will establish evaluation criteria at the beginning of the Project,
which must be agreed upon with the DEPARTMENT before use in the comparative
evaluation of alternatives. After developing the viable alternatives, analyzing
alternatives and estimating costs, the CONSULTANT will prepare a matrix which
compares the impacts,performance, and costs of the alternatives evaluated in detail in
the PD&E Study. The matrix will include the performance of the No Build
Alternative as the baseline for comparison.
4.17.2 Selection of Recommended Alternative
The DEPARTMENT will select a recommended alternative based on review and
analysis of engineering, environmental, and public involvement issues related to this
Project.
4.17.3 Value Engineering
The DEPARTMENT will conduct a Value Engineering (VE) study for the Project
according to Value Engineering Program, Topic No. 625-030-002. The
CONSULTANT will prepare relevant project information and submit to the VE team.
The information will be logically organized to facilitate the VE team's understanding
of the Project development.
The CONSULTANT will submit to the VE team the following minimum information,
if available:
• Project traffic report
• Environmental studies reports
• Environmental document
• Engineering analysis documentation
• Copies of all alternative concept plans/drawings
• Drainage analysis documentation
• Bridge hydraulics report and location hydraulics report
• Typical section package
• Other miscellaneous reports prepared for this project
At the request of the DEPARTMENT, the CONSULTANT will meet with the VE
team to explain development of Project alternatives and rationale of selecting the
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recommended alternative. The CONSULTANT will be available to the VE team for
clarification of the information used during the VE study. The CONSULTANT will
respond to questions or proposals developed as part of the VE and recommend
inclusion or denial of the VE proposals into the project.
The CONSULTANT will include VE study recommendations concerning modified or
additional concepts, into the comparative evaluation of the alternatives.
4.18 CONCEPT PLANS
The CONSULTANT will prepare concept plans for all viable Project alternatives in
appropriate scales overlaid on the base map.
4.18.1 Base Map
The CONSULTANT will produce a base map of the project area using
DEPARTMENT's CADD standards. The base map will contain an aerial photo and
existing characteristics for the project. The base map must show environmental issues
that are specific to the Study Area such as cemeteries, wetlands, historic properties,
high-risk contamination sites,public parks, and property lines.
The CONSULTANT will prepare base maps for the following uses (at noted scales):
• Overall Project Location Map 1: 500
• Overall Drainage Map 1: 200
• Corridor Maps (Roll Plots) 1: 100
4.18.2 Alternatives Concept Plans
The CONSULTANT will prepare and overlay alternative concept plans on the base
map. The concept plan must show potential location of bridges, culverts, retaining
walls, right of way lines (existing and proposed), major utility facilities, intersection,
critical driveways, and median openings, among other roadway elements, at
appropriate scale according to the DEPARTMENT CADD Manual.
4.18.3 Preferred Alternative
The CONSULTANT will finalize the preferred alternative concept plan by
incorporating comments received from the Public Hearing process as directed by the
DEPARTMENT.
4.18.4 Typical Section Package
The CONSULTANT will prepare the Typical Section Package (excluding pavement
design) in accordance with the FDM.
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4.18.5 Design Exceptions and Design Variations
The CONSULTANT will prepare Design Exceptions and Design Variations Package
for the preferred alternative for approval in accordance with the FDM.
4.19 TRANSPORTATION MANAGEMENT PLAN
The CONSULTANT will prepare a conceptual Transportation Management Plan in
accordance with as per Part 2, Chapter 3 of the PD&E Manual.
4.20 RISK MANAGEMENT
The DEPARTMENT Project Manager will coordinate with the Cost Risk Assessment
(CRA)regional team and a representative from that team will lead the Risk Assessment
for this Project. The CONSULTANT and key SUBCONSULTATANTS may be asked to
attend and participate in the Risk Assessment Workshop for this Project. The
CONSULTANT will support the Risk Assessment Workshop by providing materials
requested by the DEPARTMENT Project Manager to conduct the Workshop and
associated
4.21 ENGINEERING ANALYSIS DOCUMENTATION
The CONSULTANT will prepare a Preliminary Engineering Report(PER) as per Part 2,
Chapter 3 of the PD&E Manual.
The CONSULTANT shall include sufficient back up information related to all computer
programs and parameters used in the analyses to facilitate the review of the engineering
documentation. The engineering documentation shall be neatly and logically presented.
The final engineering analysis documentation prepared by the CONSULTANT shall be
signed and sealed by a Florida-licensed professional engineer.
4.22 PLANNING CONSISTENCY
4.22.1 Transportation Plans
The CONSULTANT will coordinate with the DEPARTMENT to obtain and review
transportation plans throughout the life of the Project for all modes of transportation
including freight, transit, and non-motorized. The following plans or studies should
be reviewed as appropriate:
• State Transportation Improvement Program (STIP)
• Local Government Comprehensive Plan (LGCP)
• Non-motorized (bicycle and pedestrian)Plans
• MPO's adopted Long Range Transportation Plan (LRTP) Cost Feasible and Needs
Plans
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• Local Transit Development Plans (TDP) for bus, rail, or other services
4.22.2 Planning Consistency Form
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT's finalization of Planning
Requirements for Environmental Document approval in the appropriate form.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ANALYSIS AND REPORTS
Tasks described within this section direct work efforts applicable to the environmental
analysis and documentation for this Project. Prior to beginning environmental work, the
CONSULTANT must review the ETDM Programming Screen Summary Report, summary
degree of effect, resource agencies' comments,permits that may be required, and GIS
information from the Environmental Screening Tool (EST). This review will support the
CONSULTANT's ability to adequately assess the potential for Project alternatives to affect
known environmental resource issues.
CONSULTANT activities to conduct and prepare environmental analysis and reports shall be
done under the direction of the DEPARTMENT Project Manager. The CONSULTANT will
collect pertinent environmental data, conduct analyses, and document the results of this
analysis within technical reports or memoranda. The analyses and reporting will be
performed and presented in accordance with the procedures in the PD&E Manual. The
CONSULTANT will analyze all Build Alternatives and the No Build Alternative with
respect to impacts to natural, cultural, social and physical resources and document all
analyses in the reports. Wherever appropriate the CONSULTANT will describe proposed
measures to avoid, minimize, or mitigate project impacts on the environmental issues.
Additionally, the CONSULTANT will summarize results of the environmental analysis in
the Environmental Document. The CONSULTANT must verify and record in the
Environmental Document any environmental resource that is identified as "No Involvement".
The CONSULTANT will summarize in the Environmental Document the results of analysis
of environmental resources that were completed as part of another study or performed by
others concurrent with this project.
5.1 SOCIOCULTURAL EFFECTS
THE CONSULTANT will conduct a Sociocultural Effects (SCE) evaluation in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 4 of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will
document the results of the SCE Evaluation in the Environmental Document and in the
Project file and/ or complete a stand-alone SCE report if required. If no involvement for
a particular issue is indicated, then standard statements to that effect from Part 2,
Chapter 4 of the PD&E Manual will be included in the Environmental Document.
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5.1.1 Social
• Community Cohesion: The CONSULTANT will identify and assess potential
Project impacts on physical barriers, traffic pattern changes, social pattern
changes, and loss of connectivity to community features and facilities.
• Special Community Designation: The CONSULTANT will identify and assess
potential Project impacts on schools, churches,parks, emergency facilities, social
services, daycare facilities, retirement centers, community centers, and retail
locations.
• Safety/Emergency Response: The CONSULTANT will identify and assess
potential Project impacts on the creation of isolated areas; emergency response
time changes; and location of police, fire, emergency medical services, healthcare
facilities, and government offices.
• Demographics: The CONSULTANT will identify and assess potential Project
impacts on minority, LEP persons, disabled persons, low-income populations,
and/or special populations within the Project area.
• Community Goals and Quality of Life: The CONSULTANT will identify and
assess potential Project impacts on social value changes and compatibility with
community goals and vision.
5.1.2 Economic
Resource is not present or is present but will not be impacted This resource is not
present or will not be impacted by the project. The CONSULTANT must verify and
record in the Environmental Document.
5.1.3 Land Use Changes
This resource is not present or will not be impacted by the project. The
CONSULTANT must verify and record in the Environmental Document.
5.1.4 Mobility
The CONSULTANT will evaluate potential Project impact on mobility and
accessibility with regard to all transportation modes (i.e.,pedestrian, bicycle, transit
and vehicle) in the Study Area.
5.1.5 Aesthetics
The CONSULTANT will evaluate and summarize the Project's effect on viewshed
and vista, community focal points, historic structures, landmarks, and community
character in accordance with the PD&E Manual.
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5.1.6 Relocation Potential
This resource is not present or will not be impacted by the project. The
CONSULTANT must verify and record in the Environmental Document.
5.2 CULTURAL RESOURCES
The CONSULTANT will prepare a Research Design and Survey Methodology for the
project, to be submitted to the DEPARTMENT for approval prior to the initiation of field
work. The CONSULTANT shall identify and map out the zones of probability for the
Project Study Area, and identify any previously recorded resources. The Area of Potential
Effect(APE)will be determined (including pond sites). The CONSULTANT will
summarize each of the cultural resource issues in the Environmental Document. If
noninvolvement for a particular issue is indicated, then a statement to that effect will be
included. The CONSULTANT will use a professional qualified under the provisions of
36 CFR 61 in compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966(Public
Law 89-665, as amended) and the implementing regulations (36 CFR 800), as well as
with the provisions contained in Chapter 267, Florida Statutes, to perform all work in
this task.
The CONSULTANT will assess the direct and indirect effects and will document the
severity of the following items in the Environmental Document and Project file:
5.2.1 Archaeological and Historic Resources
The CONSULTANT will identify and analyze impacts to archaeological sites and
historic resources within the Project's Area of Potential Effects (APE). The APE must
include potential pond sites. The CONSULTANT will prepare a research design
methodology and perform a Cultural Resources Assessment Survey in accordance
with Part 2, Chapter 8 of the PD&E Manual. All work will be documented and
coordinated with appropriate agencies as per Part 2, Chapter 8 of the PD&E
Manual, and the DEPARTMENT's Cultural Resource Management Handbook. In
addition, attendance at public meetings may be required. The CONSULTANT will
review and address any resources issues or comments by the State Historic
Preservation Office (SHPO) listed in the Programming Screen Summary Report.
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT in meetings by providing
technical support in Section 106 Meetings, such as Cultural Resource Committee
Meeting.
The CONSULTANT will prepare Cultural Resources Assessment Survey (CRAS)
documentation detailing the results of the survey and assessments of resource
significance, including a Florida Master Site File (FMSF) form. The Research Design
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and Survey Methodology and the Pond Site Technical Memo will be included in the
CRAS appendix.
5.2.2 Recreational, Section 4(f)
• Section 4(f) Determination of Applicability: The CONSULTANT will
complete the documentation and coordination required for a Section 4(f)
Determination of Applicability in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 7 of the
PD&E Manual.
• Section 4(f) "de minimis" Documentation: The CONSULTANT will prepare
Section 4(f) "de minimis" documentation in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 7
of the PD&E Manual.
5.3 NATURAL RESOURCES
The CONSULTANT will assess and summarize each of the natural resource issues in the
Environmental Document. If no involvement for a particular issue is indicated, then a
statement to that effect will be included.
The CONSULTANT will identify the natural resource evaluation area. The
CONSULTANT will assess the direct and indirect effects and will document the severity
of the following items in the Environmental Document and project file:
5.3.1 Wetlands
Wetlands and Surface Waters: The CONSULTANT will identify the type, quality,
and function of wetlands, or reference previously completed documentation relevant
to the Project. The CONSULTANT will establish Uniform Mitigation Assessment
Method (UMAM) for representative wetlands in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 9
of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will evaluate alternatives that avoid
wetland impacts and, where unavoidable, identify practicable measures to minimize
impacts. Any impact to wetlands requires development of a Conceptual Mitigation
Plan. The CONSULTANT will document the results of a Wetlands Evaluation in the
Natural Resources Evaluation (NRE) Report to document all coordination activities
with resource agencies, wetland impact assessment, and mitigation analysis.
5.3.2 Essential Fish Habitat
The CONSULTANT will conduct field review, survey, and appropriate coordination
with resource agencies to assess impacts to essential fish habitat(EFH) in accordance
with Part 2, Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT will prepare
the EFH Assessment as a component of the NRE to document potential adverse
effects to EFH and measures to address those effects.
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5.3.3 Wildlife and Habitat
Analysis and Report: The CONSULTANT will perform research, field reviews,
survey, and coordination necessary to determine Project involvement with and any
potential impacts to federal and state protected, threatened or endangered species and
their habitats. Additionally, the CONSULTANT will develop a study design (which
will be approved by the DEPARTMENT)to evaluate the magnitude of Project
involvement with wildlife and their habitat. If required, the CONSULTANT will
prepare the Biological Assessment as a part of the NRE.
The CONSULTANT will assess project's potential impacts to wildlife and habitat in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 16 of the PD&E Manual. The CONSULTANT
will assist the DEPARTMENT in consultations, if required.
Conservation Measures and Mitigation Plan: The DEPARTMENT Project
Manager will provide a description of the habitat conservation measures to be
considered. The CONSULTANT will provide an analysis of wildlife and habitat
conservation measures.
5.3.4 Natural Resource Evaluation Report
The CONSULTANT will document the results of the Wetlands and EFH, Wildlife
and Habitat, evaluations in a Natural Resources Evaluation (NRE)report in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 16 of the PD&E Manual.
5.3.5 Water Quality
The CONSULTANT will evaluate the data for and document water quality in the
Water Quality Impact Evaluation (WQIE) Checklist in accordance with Part 2,
Chapter 11 of the PD&E Manual.
5.3.6 Special Designations
The CONSULTANT will evaluate the data for and document the following special
designations if applicable: Outstanding Florida Waters, Wild and Scenic Rivers,
Aquatic Preserves, Coastal Barrier Resource, and Scenic Highways, in accordance
with Part 2, Chapters 5, 10, 12, and 15 of the PD&E Manual, respectively.
5.3.7 Identify Permit Needs
The CONSULTANT will review the Programming Screen Summary Report and
identify permits required for the project.
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The CONSULTANT will perform activities that will inform and accelerate the
permitting process, including activities to acquire permits during PD&E(as required
by the DEPARTMENT).
Potential permits include: ERP from SFWMD, Florida Keys National Marine
Sanctuary Permit, FDEP NPDES, FDEP TIITF Easement Modification, USCG
Bridge Permit/Bridge Project Questionnaire, and USACE Section 404 Permit and
Section 10 Permit.
5.3.8 Farmland
This resource is not present or will not be impacted by the project. The
CONSULTANT must verify and record in the Environmental Document.
5.4 PHYSICAL EFFECTS
The CONSULTANT will summarize each of the physical effect issues in the
Environmental Document. If no involvement for a particular issue is indicated, then a
statement to that effect will be included. The CONSULTANT will identify the physical
effect evaluation area. The CONSULTANT will assess the direct and indirect effects and
will document the severity of the following:
5.4.1 Noise
The CONSULTANT will perform the noise analysis, noise abatement evaluation, and
assessment of construction noise and vibration in accordance with the Part 2,
Chapter 18 of the PD&E Manual and the current version of FDOT's Traffic Noise
Modeling and Analysis Practitioner's Handbook. The CONSULTANT will attend a
noise study methodology meeting with the DEPARTMENT prior to beginning
analysis.
The CONSULTANT will document methodology and results of noise analysis and
noise abatement evaluation in the Noise Study Report (NSR). The CONSULTANT
will provide an electronic copy of the NSR, in PDF format, as well as all Traffic
Noise Model (TNM) input/output files, and "readme" file that support the information
documented in the report.
If the Project is determined to be a Type III project, the CONSULTANT will
document that in the Project File.
5.4.2 Transit Noise and Vibration Analysis
This resource is not present or will not be impacted by the project. The
CONSULTANT must verify and record in the Environmental Document.
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5.4.3 Air Quality
This resource is not present or will not be impacted by the project. The
CONSULTANT must verify and record in the Environmental Document.
5.4.4 Construction Impact Analysis
The CONSULTANT will evaluate and document the potential impacts of
construction of the Project alternatives in accordance with Part 2, Chapter 3 of the
PD&E Manual.
5.4.5 Contamination
The CONSULTANT will gather data, review data, and investigate contamination
issues within the limits of the project and identify potentially contaminated sites in
accordance with Part 2, Chapter 20 of the PD&E Manual.
The CONSULTANT will document data reviewed, findings, risk rating of potential
contamination sites, and recommendation for additional assessment actions in the
Contamination Screening Evaluation Report.
5.5 CUMULATIVE EFFECTS EVALUATION
The CONSULTANT will perform and document cumulative effects evaluation of each
resource of concern identified based on context and in consultation with the
DEPARTMENT as per the process outlined in the Cumulative Effects Evaluation
Handbook. The cumulative effects evaluation should build upon information derived
from the direct and indirect effects analyses.
5.6 PROJECT COMMITMENTS RECORD
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT in filling out Form No. 700-011-35
Project Commitments Record(PCR)to document project commitments in the
Commitments section of the Environmental Document. DEPARTMENT Procedure 700-
011-035 will be used by the CONSULTANT for recording the project commitments. The
CONSULTANT will forward the completed PCR form to the DEPARTMENT Project
Manager.
6.0 ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENT
The CONSULTANT will assist the DEPARTMENT in preparing an Environmental
Assessment in accordance with Part 1, Chapter 6 of the PD&E Manual.
If after completing the EA, FDOT Office of Environmental Management determines that
there are no significant impacts resulting from the project, the CONSULTANT under the
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direction of the Department will prepare a Finding of No Significant Impact(FONSI) in
accordance with Part 1, Chapter 7 of the PD&E Manual for review and approval by FDOT
Office of Environmental Management. If the EA discovered that the project would result in
significant impacts, the DEPARTMENT will upgrade the project to an Environmental Impact
Statement(EIS).
7.0 METHOD OF COMPENSATION
Payment for the work accomplished will be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract.
The DEPARTMENTS Project Manager and the CONSULTANT will monitor the cumulative
invoiced billings to ensure the reasonableness of the billings compared to the study schedule
and the work accomplished and accepted by the DEPARTMENT. The DEPARTMENT
Project Manager will decide whether work of sufficient quality and quantity has been
accomplished by comparing the reported Scope of Services percent complete against actual
work accomplished.
Payments will not be made that exceed the percentage of work identified in the approved
payout curve and schedule provided. The CONSULTANT shall provide a list of key events
and the associated total percentage of work considered to be complete at each event. This list
shall be used to control invoicing. Payments will not be made that exceed the percentage of
work for any event until those events have actually occurred and the results are acceptable to
the DEPARTMENT.
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EXHIBIT "B"
FINANCIAL SUMMARY
The Department's Work Program allocates the following funding, programmed under Financial Project
Number 453765-1-22-01 for PD&E Study completion:
Fiscal Year Amount Fund Type
2025 $ 1,863,200 CD23, CONGRESS GF EARMARKS HIP 2023
2025 $ 1,447,800 LF, LOCAL FUNDS
COUNTY's Financial Responsibility: $ 1,447,800
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EXHIBIT "C"
PARTICIPANT'S RESOLUTION
To be herein incorporated once approved by the Participant's Commission.
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EXHIBIT "D"
THREE PARTY ESCROW AGREEMENT
To be herein incorporated once approved by the Department's Office of the Comptroller.
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THREE PARTY ESCROW AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT is made and entered into by and between the State of Florida,
Department of Transportation ("FDOT"), Monroe County ("Participant"), and the State of Florida,
Department of Financial Services, Division of Treasury ("Escrow Agent"), and shall become
effective upon the Agreement's execution by Escrow Agent.
WHEREAS, FDOT and Participant are engaged in the following project ("Project"):
Project Name: CARD SOUND ROAD BRIDGE FROM MILEPOST 5 TO MILEPOST 6.242
Project#: 453765-1-22-01
County: Monroe
WHEREAS, FDOT and Participant desire to establish an escrow account for the project.
NOW THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein,
the parties agree to the following:
1. An initial deposit will be made into an interest bearing escrow account established
hereunder for the purposes of the Project. The escrow account will be opened with
the Escrow Agent on behalf of FDOT upon Escrow Agent's receipt and execution of
this Agreement.
2. Other deposits to the escrow account may be made during the life of this
agreement.
3. Deposits will be delivered in accordance with instructions provided by the Escrow
Agent to the FDOT for deposit into the escrow account. A wire transfer or ACH
deposit is the preferred method of payment and should be used whenever possible.
4. FDOT's Comptroller or designee shall be the sole signatory on the escrow account
with the Escrow Agent and shall have sole authority to authorize withdrawals from
the account. Withdrawals will only be made to FDOT or the Participant in
accordance with the instructions provided to the Escrow Agent by FDOT's
Comptroller or designee.
5. Moneys in the escrow account will be invested in accordance with section 17.61,
Florida Statutes. The Escrow Agent will invest the moneys expeditiously. Income
is only earned on the moneys while invested. There is no guaranteed rate of
return. Investments in the escrow account will be assessed a fee in accordance with
Section 17.61(4)(b), Florida Statutes. All income of the investments shall accrue to
the escrow account.
6. Unless instructed otherwise by FDOT, all interest accumulated in the escrow account
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shall remain in the account for the purposes of the Project.
7. The Escrow Agent agrees to provide written confirmation of receipt of funds to
FDOT. FDOT agrees to provide a copy of such written confirmation to Participant
upon request.
8. The Escrow Agent further agrees to provide quarterly reports to FDOT concerning
the escrow account. FDOT agrees to provide a copy of such quarterly reports to
Participant upon request.
9. The Escrow Agent shall not be liable for any error of judgment or for any act done or
omitted by it in good faith, or for anything which it may in good faith do or refrain from
doing in connection herewith.
10. Escrow Agent shall have no liability for any claim, cost, expense, damage or loss
due to the acts or omissions of FDOT and Participant, nor from any separate
agreements between FDOT and Participant and shall have no responsibility to
monitor or enforce any responsibilities herein or in any separate agreements
associated with this Agreement between FDOT and Participant.
11. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of
the State of Florida.
12. This Agreement may be executed in two or more counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same
instrument.
13. This Agreement shall terminate upon disbursement by the Escrow Agent of all
money held by it in the escrow account in accordance with the instructions given by
FDOT's Comptroller or designee and notification from FDOT to Escrow Agent that
the account is to be closed.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have duly executed the Agreement on the date(s)
below.
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