SPECIFICATIONS

1. SPECIFICATIONS Bill Newlin Turnpike Enterprise

2. 1-1 General. Portions of Divisions I and II of these Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (specifications) are written in the Active Voice writing style as further described below. All divisions of these Specifications have been prepared to show both Non-SI (English) and their accepted equivalent SI (Metric) Units of Measure. Non-SI (English) Units of Measure appear first, followed by SI (Metric) values within brackets. For clarity, some Tables have been separated into Non-SI values followed by a Table of accepted equivalent SI values. These Specifications are written to the bidder, prior to award of the Contract, and to the Contractor. Within Divisions I and II of the specifications, sentences that direct the Contractor to perform work are written in the active voice imperative mood. These directions to the Contractor are written as commands. In the imperative mood, the subject "the bidder" or “the Contractor” is understood. All other requirements to be performed by others, with the exception of the Method of Measurement and the Basis of Payment Articles, have been written in the active voice, but not in the imperative mood. Sentences written in the active voice identify the party responsible for performing the action. For example, “The Engineer will determine the density of the compacted material.” Certain requirements of the Contractor may also be written in the active voice, rather than active voice-imperative mood. Division III of the Specifications (Materials) is written in the passive voice writing style.

3. SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION 6-12.3 Unfit, Hazardous, and Dangerous Materials: Do not use any material that, after approval and/or placement, has in any way become unfit for use. Do not use materials containing any substance that has been determined to be hazardous by the State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection or the U.S. Department of Environmental Protection. Provide workplaces free from serious recognized hazards and to comply with occupational safety and health standards, as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Heath Administration

4. 7-11 Preservation of Property. 7-11.1 General: Preserve from damage all property which is in the vicinity of or is in any way affected by the work, the removal or destruction of which is not specified in the plans. This applies to public and private property, public and private utilities (except as modified by the provisions of 7-11.6), trees, shrubs, crops, signs, monuments, fences, guardrail, pipe and underground structures, and public highways (except natural wear and tear of highway resulting from legitimate use thereof by the Contractor), etc., Whenever the Contractor’s activities damage or injure such property, immediately restore it to a condition similar or equal to that existing before such damage occurred, at no expense to the Department. Protect existing bridges during the entire construction period from damage caused by the construction operations or equipment. The Department will not require the Contractor to provide routine repairs or maintenance for such structures. However, immediately repair, at no expense to the Department, all damage occasioned by the construction operations. In the event that the Contractor's construction operations result in damage to a bridge requiring repairs, the Contractor shall make such repairs with any equipment, materials, or labor at the Contractor's disposal prior to continuing Contract work. Direct special attention to the protection of all geodetic monuments, horizontal or vertical, located within the limits of construction.

5. 7-11.2 Failure to Restore Damaged Property: In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to restore such property, bridge, road or street, or to make good such damage or injury, the Engineer may, upon 48 hours notice, proceed to repair, rebuild, or otherwise restore such property, road, or street as may be deemed necessary, and the Department will deduct the cost thereof from any monies due or which may become due the Contractor under the Contract. Nothing in this clause prevents the Contractor from receiving proper compensation for the removal, damage, or replacement of any public or private property, not shown on the plans, that is made necessary by alteration of grade or alignment. The Engineer will authorize such work, provided that the Contractor, or his employees or agents, have not, through their own fault, damaged such property.

6. 8-4.4 Coordination with other Contractors: Sequence the work and dispose of materials so as not to interfere with the operations of other Contractors engaged upon adjacent work; join the work to that of others in a proper manner, in accordance with the spirit of the Contract Documents; and perform the work in the proper sequence in relation to that of other contractors; all as may be directed by the Engineer. Each contractor is responsible for any damage done by him or his agents

7. SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION 102-5 Traffic Control. 102-5.1 Standards: FDOT Design Standards (DS) are the minimum standards for the use in the development of all traffic control plans. The MUTCD Part VI is the minimum national standard for traffic control for highway construction, maintenance, and utility operations. Follow the basic principles and minimum standards contained in these documents for the design, application, installation, maintenance, and removal of all traffic control devices, warning devices and barriers which are necessary to protect the public and workers from hazards within the project limits.

8. State Specifications Workshop • Highlights • ITS Specifications in July 06 workbook (SS) • TSP Database being reorganized • Web Based Spec Package Preparation (CO) • FAQ being developed (CO) • Prequalification of Dept Trained Consultants • 2007 Spec Book being printed soon (effective Jan 07)