Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM ) Standard Specifications Standard Index

Construction Project Administration Manual (CPAM)

Standard SpecificationsStandard Index

August 16, 2012Presented By: Teresa Driskell

TRAINING OBJECTIVE

• This course will provide an introduction to the written instructions for administrating an FDOT project found in CPAM• How to use the Specifications for a Contract• A brief update on the July 2010 Specification Workbook• How to use the Standard Index

PURPOSE OF CPAM?WHY DO WE HAVE IT?

CPAM provides for…• Uniform treatment of all Contractors• Consistent handling at all levels• Keeps Contracts valid and enforceable

ONLINE CPAM

CPAM can be found online on the State Construction Office website at

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/manuals/ManualsMain.shtm

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/manuals/ManualsMain.shtm

The people responsible for writing each section are shown adjacent to each section

CPAM is now published as a Single Searchable to Printable File!!!

Now you can actually find the whole manual – Quickly!

CPAM CHAPTERS/SECTIONS

Pre-Construction

Construction

Post-Construction

Each Section is broken out into the following sub-sections:

Purpose Authority Background Definitions General Addendums Guidance Documents / Flow Charts

CHAPTER 1Pre-letting Activities

Section 1.1 Plans Review and Comments

• Scope Development• Phases of plans review

Phase I Review (Roadway)Phase II Review (Roadway) and Bridge plan reviewsPhase III Review and Stage 3 (90%) Bridge Plans100% Plans

• Checklist Guidance Document 1-1-A

Microsoft Office Word 2007.lnk

CHAPTER 1Pre-letting Activities

Section 1.1 Plans Review and Comments


CHAPTER 1PRE-LETTING ACTIVITIES

Section 1.2 Contract Duration and Alternative Contracting Techniques• Initiating Specification/Alternative Contracting Techniques

FlextimeSpecial Working Hours & PeriodsSpecial EventsScheduleCompressed Time or Time PriorityIncentive/DisincentiveNo Excuse BonusTime plus Money (A+B)Lane RentalLiquidated SavingsSpecial Notices/Directions to Contractor


CHAPTER 1PRE-LETTING ACTIVITIES

Section 1.2 Establishing Contract Duration

• Guidelines for Establishing Contract Durationhttp://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/SchedulingEng/GuidellinesForEstabli

shingContractDuration.pdf• Documentation• Prosecution• Training• Forms

• Guidelines for Community Awareness Process


http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/SchedulingEng/GuidellinesForEstablishingContractDuration.pdf

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/SchedulingEng/GuidellinesForEstablishingContractDuration.pdf

CHAPTER 2OFFICE PREPARATION

Section 2.1 Project Scheduling

• Contractor’s Schedule• Schedule Distribution• Schedule Revision• Withholding Progress Payments


CHAPTER 3PRE-CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

Section 3.1 Preconstruction Conference

• Affected PartiesComprehensive list but not limited to

• SchedulingAfter receipt of Notice of Award and prior to any work beginning

• NoticeErrors and OmissionClarification of plans and special provisionsDispute Review Board members Florida Department of Environmental Protection – File number

• AgendaGuidance Document 3-1-A



Section 3.1 Guidance Document 3-1-A Sample Preconstruction Conference Agenda (1) Project Description.

(2) Delineation of lines of authority. Names and emergency telephone numbers for the Contractor, Department and others will be entered into the record and established issues escalation matrix.

(3) Proposed Starting Dates - Contractors and subcontractors -- flextime (selected projects) - lead-in time and number of shifts or extra hours they propose to be working, etc.

(4) Each utility representative to give an up-to-date report of the status of utility adjustments, relocations, removal, and new installation. In addition, the utility representative shall furnish the names and phone numbers of contact persons who will be available on call. A Contractor/utility meeting schedule shall also be established.

(5) Contractor to discuss errors and omissions in the plans that are known to exist. Preconstruction minutes should reflect the Contractor's knowledge of errors or omissions in detail.

(6) Maintenance of traffic plans review and discussion. (Remind Contractor, plans must have written approval before construction activities can begin.) Also, Alternative Traffic Control Plans must have written approval before work begins.

(7) Construction schedules and progress chart submittals. When appropriate, establish meeting schedules (weekly-monthly) and locations to discuss job progress and to determine controlling work items for the next review period. Reiterate that schedules should be submitted within 7 calendar days before the monthly estimate cut-off date.

(8) Business and Community Impact Plan.

(9) Hurricane or other emergency evacuation plans should be discussed (i.



Section 3.2 Quality Assurance / Quality Control of Field Construction Operations• Training Requirements

MUST have completed training directly related to the operation being inspected• Documentation

Become familiar with Contract DocumentsKnow what is required and how the finished product is evaluatedKnow how payment will be made

• Preparation for InspectionPre-Operations MeetingRecord-keeping preparationEquipment Preparation

• Documenting the InspectionDaily Work Report



Section 3.3 Contractor’s Quality Control Plan

• Guidance for approval / disapproval of QC PlanExcellent checklist available in this Section for this purpose

• Responsibilities

• Format

• Sample Letters


Section 3.4 Dispute Review Board

• Project Specific and Regional DRBMember SelectionThree Party AgreementMeetingUse of the DRBPayment

• Request for Hearing• Preparation for Hearing• Recommendation of the Board


Section 4.1 Consultant CEI Management

• Role of Consultant CEIThe authority of the CCEI’s lead person, such as the Senior Project Engineer, and the Project Engineer shall be identical to the Departments Resident Engineer and Project Engineer respectively and shall be interpreted as such.

• Pre-Service Phase to evaluation • Performance Standards – Attachment 4-1-1


Section 4.2 Consultant CEI Accountability

• Identification of Errors, Omissions, or Contractual Lapses

• Initial Assessment of Responsibility for Errors, Omissions, or Contractual Lapses

• Consultant Contract Termination

CHAPTER 5PROJECT DOCUMENTATION

Section 5.1 Project Diary

• Daily Work Reports (Technicians)This Section has an excellent list of items to be included each day on a Daily

Work Report

• Diary (Project Administrators)Become familiar with Contract DocumentsKnow what is required and how the finished product is evaluatedKnow how payment will be made


Section 5.2 Contractor Vehicle Registration

• AffidavitThe signed and notarized affidavit shall become a part of the contract file.

• Contractor FailureWithholding of paymentSuspension or Revocation of Contractor’s Certificate of Qualification


Section 5.3 Subletting of Contract

• Sublet Agreements are approved at District or local Resident Office Contractor uses Form No. 700-010-36Subcontractor may not start work until the Sublet Agreement

is approved• BEGIN AND END WORK / OPERATIONS DATES MUST BE NOTED

ON YOUR DWR

• Notify the PA of any violations


Section 5.4 Contract Wage Requirements

• Required on Federal-Aid Projects over $200,000.• Certified Payrolls must be submitted by Contractor

Must include Statement of Compliance

•EEO Interviews must be completedGuidance Documents are included in this Section

• Failure to Submit Required Records may result in suspension of further payments


Section 5.5 Equipment Rentals

• Notification to PA in writing of intent to use rental equipment via Form No. 700-010-11

• Technician MUST note any rental equipment on DWR under equipment and personnelDoes not include delivery equipment used by material

suppliers when included in the cost of the material

• PA will cross check any Notices of Rental Agreement with DWR for equipment/operator information


Section 5.6 Utility Relocation• When Utility Work is performed by the Contractor

Technician will oversee the workTechnician will indicate the date work began and ended on a

DWR and detailed notes regarding potential or found conflicting facilities

• When Utility Work is performed by the OthersThe Utility will bear the cost of the workRequired to follow FDOT StandardsUtilities required to follow Utility Accommodation Manual &

Permit


Section 5.6 Utility Relocation• Non-Reimbursable Utility Work

The Utility will bear the cost of the workMost Utility work falls within this categoryUtilities required to follow Utility Accommodation Manual &

PermitRecord all activities on Daily Work ReportComplete the Notice of Utility Construction Work, form No.

700-010-48, at the beginning and end of non-reimbursable work.


Section 5.6 Utility Relocation

• Reimbursable Utility WorkDepartment pays to relocate Record all activities on the Daily Work ReportDaily Work Reports will be used to verify UAO’s invoice for

payment – Utility Work Agreements and Certification Process; Procedure No.710-010-050

Complete the Notice of Utility Construction Work; Form No. 700-010-48


Section 5.7 Federal-Aid Project Requirements

• Fed Approval on Supplemental Agreements and contract changes Fed and non-Fed quantities

• Construction Zone Accident Reports Engineer’s Maintenance of Traffic Evaluation at Crash Site,

Form No. 700-010-64• Buy America• Product Certification – Change of Source• FHWA Final Inspection• Notice to FHWA of Final Acceptance


Section 5.8 Control of Materials• Job Guide Schedule• Methods of Acceptance• Defective Materials

Review Article 6-4 of the Standard SpecificationsProvide detailed notes on your DWR as to the deficiencyPA will process with a Disposition of Defective Material (DDM)

Form No. 700-011-01The same process will apply when an Engineering Analysis Report (EAR) is

required

Attachment 5-8-1, Resolution of Defective Material Flow Chart


Section 5.9 Quality Assessment Plan

• Process Reviews

• Major Categories (asphalt, base concrete…)

• Statewide Inspection Guidelists available on SCO website

• Updated Annually

• Always have current year edition available


Section 5.10 Verification Inspection & Testing

• FDOT VT verifies Contractor’s QC according to the Job Guide Schedule

• FDOT Technician provides the Random Numbers for testing

• FDOT Technician verifies the Random Samples

Guidance Flow Charts Available

CHAPTER 6CONTRACT PAYMENTS

Section 6.1 Unpaid Bills Processing

• Certification Disbursement of Previous Periodic Payments to Subcontractors, Form No. 700-010-38

• Notice of Non-payment

• Processing for Falsification of Payment to Certification

CHAPTER 7CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS

Section 7.2 Time Extensions

Two Main Groups• 7.2.4 Weather Related (relies on DWR)

DWR MUST support the weather event DWR MUST support the duration of the weather event DWR MUST itemize the Controlling Items of Work affected

• 7.2.5 Other ReasonsAdditional WorkAdded by Supplemental Agreement


Section 7.2 Time Extensions continuedWeather Days• Controlling Items of Work must be delayed 50% or more of the

day• The Work Plan or CPM Schedule calls for work on that day• Work has started on the project

Other Time Extensions • The critical path must be negatively affected• Flow chart and Sample Letters at the end of Section 7.2• Contractor’s Time Extension Request, Form No. 700-010-56


Section 7.3 SA’s and Unilateral Payments

• Used for Extra or Unanticipated Work• Used to settle Disputes or Claims• Quantity Overruns• Requires Certification of Funds from Comptroller• Project Limit Extensions• Specification Changes• Detailed DWR or EXTRA WORK DAILY

(Form No. 700-050-58) is vital to settle disputes /claims

Daily Record of Extra WorkSite Source Record

Form No. 700-050-58

Labor

Equipment

Material

Complete in duplicate andgive one copy to the Contractor at the end of each day



• Funds must be encumbered prior to SA being executed or notice to proceed given to the contractor• HB 1681 (2005) no need for SA on quantity overruns

Original Contract Amount of $5 million or less – 2.5% Allowable Unencumbered Overruns Amount

Original Contract Amount over $5 million requires encumbrance

Federal Aide Participating/Non-participating



• Supporting documentation for SA’s and UPEntitlement Analysis and Engineer’s Estimate see Guidance

Document 7-3-ADaily Work ReportsLettersProject ScheduleContract documents



• Sources of information Certified Labor Burden (Spec. 4-3.2.1)Certified Equipment List (Spec. 100.1)Notice of Intent to file ClaimDRB recommendationStatewide averages

Guidance Documents and sample letters at the end of Section 7.3


Section 7.4 Contingency Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders

• Contingency Pay Items/SAMaximum funding amountsInitial Contingency Amount Pay ItemContingency Supplemental AgreementCertification of Funds AvailabilityNo additional contract time


Section 7.4 Contingency Supplemental Agreements and Work Orders

• Work OrdersShall not be executed prior to the Contingency itemDescription and Reason NumberingEntitlement Analysis and Engineer’s EstimateNegative Work Orders - LSProject Limit Extension


Section 7.5 Construction Contract Claims• Recognition• Claims involving a Utility• Documentation• Claim File• Analysis of Claim Package• Entitlement Analysis• Claim Settlement• Claim denial/Appeal

Guidance Documents and Sample Letters at the end of section 7.5

CHAPTER 8ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

Section 8.1 F.A.I.N. Resolution

• Federal-Aid Ineligibility NoticeFailing to meet the specificationsUnqualified staffMaterial sample failuresBuy American

• How does it work


Section 8.2 Environmental Commitment Compliance• Assures effective environmental compliance within all

areas of environmental concern during the construction project

• Technician monitors permit compliance and pollution control effectiveness before and during project. KNOW the permit requirements!

• Know the proper reporting and forms used


Section 8.2 Environmental Commitment Compliance

• PA Notifies Permit Agencies and District Environmental Office of permit activity start/end date.• PA monitors Permit Expire Dates – Notify District Permit

Coordinator 6 months before expiration – if the project will not be complete by then• PA surveys treatment area/structure elevations for as built

plans and permit closeout


Section 8.2 Environmental Commitment Compliance continued

When the Technician finds non-compliance:• Notify the PA

• Accurately document the issue in detail on the DWR.

• PA will direct the Contractor to correct the problem immediately

• PA may issue a stop work order for activity causing serious problems


Section 8.2 Environmental Commitment Compliance continued

National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System• Where NPDES permits apply PA gets Contractor Signature

on Contractor Cert/Prep of Docs – NPDES General Permit for Discharge Form No. 650-040-05• Prime and subs working with erosion control devices –

650-040-07• Must be signed by Owner or Officer • False Cert subject Owner to Fine/Prison


Section 8.3 Operation Within Railroad Right of Way• Formal documents are handled by PA, RE and District Rail

CoordinatorApproved RXR Protection PlanLiability Ins for self and subs72 Hour to 45 day notice approval from Rail Road

• The Contractor must notify the RR when working in the vicinity of the tracks – including under the tracks. No exceptions unless approved in writing by the RR.

• The RR will supply flagman; FDOT pays for them, until PA sends 24 hour “no need” notice. Accurate records must be kept on the DWR regarding these personnel!


Section 8.3 Operation Within Railroad Right of Way

• Notice of Reimbursable/Nonreimbursable Utility Construction Work, Form No. 700-010-48 used for work done by RXR on a Reimbursable Agreement on projects involving work by RXR staff &/or RXR contractor.

• Federal dollars held until pavement markings and advanced warning signs in place and in “good shape.”

• PA must note “good shape” condition of RXR MOT devices in Remarks section of Utility Work Form No. 700-010-48 for Federal Approval.

• The PA prepares the Post-Construction Inventory Report, Form No. 700-010-49, for National RXR-highway Crossing Inventory at completion of work.


Section 8.4 Shop and Erection Drawing Process

• Handled by Contractor, EOR, PA, State and District Design Staff.

• Standard Specification 5-1.4 & Plans Prep Manual (No. 625-000-007, Volume I, Chapter 28)

• Details – What is required of the players during the process is covered very comprehensively


Section 8.4 Shop and Erection Drawing Process

Project Engineer’s Role Monitor/Encourage/Log• Monitors – Who in the Review chain has the shop drawings• Encourages – Players to stay on schedule• Logs – Maintains Updated Tracking Logs of Drawings in

Approval process.

Flow charts at the end of Section 8.4 for Structural and Nonstructural drawing approval process.


Section 8.5 Contract Delinquency

Handled by PA, RE, DCE and CO• Time is up and the work is not complete• Can suspend qualification = to late days• Can suspend qualification of affiliates from who the

Contractor derives material support – Staff/equipment/finances• Affects Contractor’s future Capacity


Section 8.6 Contract Default

When Defaulted… A Contractor• May be removed from the Job site & replaced with the

Surety• Has no right to Administrative Hearing• Continues to be liable for LD’s until completion

• Where the Surety Refuses work or becomes unreliable the Department may seize materials and equipment on job and hire others to complete.


Section 8.7 Contractor Non-Responsibility for Construction Contract

Contractor who demonstrate an inability or unwillingness to comply with contract requirements in a timely and proficient manner on a project will be declared non-responsible.

Resident Office function is to make recommendation.


Section 8.8 State Arbitration Board

• Creation of the Florida Legislature• Use only after Final Acceptance• If DRB exists it must have been used• Claims ˂ $250K Law requires • Up to $500K can be agreed to by both parties • Up to $1 Million per contract can be agreed to

Either party may request it to be binding


Section 8.9 Contract Termination

MAY BE DONE FOR ANY REASON by the FDOT

District Construction and Central Office Function


Section 8.10 Noise and Vibration Abatement• Involvement by Technician, PA and RE• Technician uses Inspection Guidelist No. 21

REVIEW YOUR CONTRACTBe aware of local ordinancesKnow time limitations in the project and the nature of

activities that might generate noise and/or vibrationDiscuss complaints with your PA Document the nature of the complaint, name/address of

person complaining, area affected by the problem and type of operation generating noise and/or vibration on your DWR


Section 8.11 Contractor Initiated Submittals

• NCR, RFC, RFI, RFM and CSIP

• Monitor• Process• Track

• Section 8.11.8 Tracking Logs17 key items listed for consideration in REQUIRED electronic spreadsheet

CHAPTER 9MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC

Section 9.1 Maintenance of Traffic• Departments Traffic Control Plan

At Pre-con Contractor must furnish a letter stating he will be utilizing the Department’s plan or substituting an alternative

• Alternative Traffic Control Plans Contractor may not start work until that Alternative plan is approved by

Resident Engineer and added to the contract by SA Must by signed and sealed by a Florida PE Must be submitted on 11” x 17” set of plan sheets

• Modification of Active Traffic Control Plan NO TCP Mods – except Enhancements or Emergencies before the RE

approves Enhancements are defined as “not changing traffic patterns”Mods Must be approved and added to the contract by SA


Section 9.1 Maintenance of Traffic

• Design Standards – especially 600 Series• List of trained flaggers must be submitted to PA prior to

construction• Maintenance of Traffic Review Report 700-010-08

Worksite Traffic Supervisor (WTS) signs the reportContractor conducts inspections daily (including nighttime reviews)Contractor submits the MOT report weeklyPA reviewsAlways show when deficiencies are corrected

(See page 3 of MOT Review Report)



• Recommended action to shut down a project due to MOT deficiencies Severe hazard or life threatening – correct immediately . Failure to

correct the hazard immediately is basis to shut down the project.Deficiencies in which the contractor has been given written notice –

correct within 24 hours. If not corrected PA shall deduct payment for the uncorrected areas from the date shown on the MOT Review report – Form No. 700-010-08.

The WTS shall be disqualified is corrective action is not completed within the 24-hour time limit on 3 notifications in 12 months.



• Other Requirements Inspect MOT operations provided by Utility within the project limits

(when required by contract) Count and certify approved each day devices Project personnel (CCEI or in-house construction) will report

crashes occurring within the project limits as described in Section 9.3.5.

WTS will coordinate with adjacent projects WTS/Contractor will check reflectivity of payment markings and in

the event of failure, provide for re-application of the pavement markings as required by Specification section 710.


Section 9.2 Work Zone Regulatory Speeds

• Provides for Standardization of Regulatory Sign placement in the Work Zone• PA notifies PIO two weeks in advance of new regulatory speed

limits will be posted and notified again when all signs are in place• MUST be documented on Daily Work Report

Time and date regulatory signs are placedLocation of the placementTime and date regulatory signs are removed

• PA make sure Contractor removes any conflicting signs


Section 9.3 Work Zone Traffic Incident Evaluation and Reporting

• Any traffic crash occurring in the Work Zone is reported to the PA

• Form No. 700-010-64, Engineers MOT Evaluation at Crash Site is completed by the PA or delegate

• If MOT devices may have contributed to the crash, Contractor makes changes needed (CPAM 9.3.6 and 9.3.8) PA and RE must approve changes


Section 9.3 Work Zone Traffic Incident Evaluation and Reporting

• Fatality or any disabling injury occurs, or there is a serous crash involving 3 or more people, notify District Safety Office by phone immediately • FHWA “Alert Bulletin Procedure” criteria for immediate reporting

death of 5 or more persons 10 or more vehicles school bus fatalities or disabling injuries Interstate closed for more than 6 hours Major road closed for more than 24 hoursDistrict Safety Office will report to State Safety Office then to FHWA

CHAPTER 10STRUCTURES

Section 10.1 Pile Lengths• Section established procedure for obtaining production lengths and driving criteria

Section 10.2 Prestressed / Precast Concrete Components• Provides a written process for dealing with defective components

Section 10.3 Concrete Construction• Describes Bridge Deck thickness checks• Mass Concrete Plans and Pours• Crack Inspections• Concrete Pre-Operation Meetings and Pour Notices

Section 10.4 Paint/Asbestos Removal, Handling and Disposal• Specific Qualifications are required by both Contractor and Technician to perform this

work Section 10.5 Drilled Shafts• Section established procedure for obtaining drilled shafts lengths outlines

requirements for Drilling Logs

CHAPTER 10STRUCTURES

Section 10.6 Underwater Bridge Construction Inspection• Section describes Initial, Progress and Final inspections

Section 10.7 Post-Tensioned Bridges• A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WORKING ON THIS TYPE OF BRIDGE

Section 10.8 Auger Cast Piles• Only used for noise wall foundations on FDOT Projects

Section 10.9 Structural Steel and Misc. Components• Section provides process for evaluation and disposition of major defects

Section 10.10 Bridge Issues that MUST involve SCO• Describes bridge construction issues and when/how to involve the SCO

Section 10.11 General Structures Construction Issues• New Section added in June 2010 establishes procedures to notify District

Structures Material Office of in-service dates, inspections and load ratings

CHAPTER 11ASPHALT

Section 11.1 Asphalt Quality Assurance Referee System for Non-CQC Projects• Referee form 700-030-12

Section 11.2 Testing and Correction of Surface Deficiencies on Asphalt Pavement• This Section describes when, who and how testing and correction

is performed

Section 11.3 Asphalt Mix Temperature Control • This Section describes when and how asphalt mix temperature is

controlled and who is responsible

CHAPTER 12POST CONSTRUCTION

Section 12.1 Project Acceptance

Types of Acceptance • Final Acceptance• Partial Acceptance• Conditional Acceptance

Inspection prior to Acceptance• Semifinal Inspection• Final Inspection


Section 13.1 Contractor’s Past Performance Rating

Key Items • Maximum Capacity Rating – Admin Rule 14-12 F.A.C.• Provide a copy to the Contractor at the Pre-con• Interim performance ratings• Communication is key• DCE has the final say if appealed by the contractor

Sample letters and Flow Chart at the end of section


Section 13.2 Constructability GradesConsultant Designed Projects• Professional Services Consultant Work Performance Evaluation,

Procedure No. 375-030-007• Constructability Evaluation, Form No. 375-030-08Z

In-House Designs• Constructability Evaluation, Form No. 375-030-08Z

Design-Build Projects• Professional Services Consultant Work Performance Evaluation,

Procedure No. 375-030-007• Constructability Evaluation, Form No. 375-030-08Z


Section 13.3 Contractor Survey

Project Administrator will mail a coy of the Contractor Survey with the Final Acceptance Letter.

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/download/ContractorLetterwithSurvey.pdf

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/construction/download/ContractorLetterwithSurvey.pdf

END OF CPAM Discussion

Questions?

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- Technical- Developmental

SPECIFICATIONS

ONLINE SPECIFICATIONS

The Standard Specifications can be found online on the State Specifications and Estimates Office website at

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/specificationsoffice/

The Standard Specifications can be accessed by clicking on the Specification Book icon and you can either access a particular Section or the entire book!

SPECIFICATION SECTIONS

Division I General Requirements and Covenant Division II Construction Details Division III Materials

DIVISION IGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

Division I covers the first 106 pages in the Standard Specification Book

When the items covered in Division I change, they are added to the Contract as Special Provisions

It is similar to CPAM as the Sections are broken down by Pre-Construction, Construction and Post-Construction issues

DIVISION IGENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND COVENANTS

Section 2 Proposal Requirements and Conditions Section 3 Award and Execution of Contract Section 4 Scope of the Work Section 5 Control of the Work Section 6 Control of Materials Section 7 Legal Requirements and Responsibility to

the Public Section 8 Prosecution and Progress Section 9 Measurement and Payment

DIVISION IICONSTRUCTION DETAILS

Division II makes up the bulk of the Standard Specifications

Information is arranged within “groupings” or specification number based on a specific material or construction operation

Each Specification Section is tied to a Master Pay Item number• Section 110 is Clearing and Grubbing• Pay Item for Clearing and Grubbing is 110-1

DIVISION IIIMATERIALS

Division III of the Specification Book contains information regarding all materials utilized on a project

• Physical and Chemical Properties• Composition• Sampling, Certification and Verification information• Specific properties of different types of material within a group

Make certain that the appropriate Section in Division III is also reviewed prior to inspecting materials

SPECIFICATIONS – In General When a Specification is added, changed or updated it is

placed in a Workbook Workbooks are published each January and July and

are included in Contracts let after each of those dates The current July, 2010 Workbook contains 46 of these

“new” Specifications These “revised” specifications become part of a

Contract as Supplemental Specifications• The Supplemental Specifications included in a Contract will be

your first point of reference over the Standard Specifications

SPECIFICATIONS – In General In addition to Special Provisions and Supplemental

Specifications you may find additional directives in your Contract documents

Technical Specifications are written for an operation or materials specific to the Contract

Developmental Specifications may be added to your Contract where the SCO wants to “try out” a new specification or provision in a real life situation before adding it to the Workbook

When Standard Specifications are updated/changed they are shown in a Workbook. The Workbooks can be found on the same website as the Specifications.

JUST FOR FUN…

WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A SIGN THAT LOOKS LIKE THIS?

HOW ABOUT THIS ONE?

IS THERE ANYTHING WRONG WITHG THESE DRUMS?

OR THESE?

DO YOU LIKE THIS TYPE III BARRICADE?

DO WE HAVE CRITERIA TO MAKE AN OBJECTIVE DECISION ABOUT ACCEPTING DEVICES SUCH AS THESE?

102-9 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES102-9 Temporary Traffic Control Devices.

102-9.1 Installation and Maintenance: Install and maintain temporary traffic control devices as detailed in the plans, Index 600 of the Design Standards and when applicable, in accordance with the approved vendor drawings, as provided on the QPL. Erect the required temporary traffic control devices to prevent any hazardous conditions and in conjunction with any necessary traffic re-routing to protect the traveling public, workers, and to safeguard the work area. Use only those devices that are on the Qualified Products List (QPL) or the Approved Products List (APL). Immediately remove or cover any devices that do not apply to existing conditions.

All temporary traffic control devices must meet the requirements of National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 350 (NCHRP 350) and current FHWA directives. Manufacturers seeking evaluation must furnish certified test reports showing that theirproduct meets all test requirements set forth by NCHRP 350. Manufacturers seeking evaluation of Category I devices for inclusion on the QPL shall include the manufacturer’s self-certification letter. Manufacturer’s seeking evaluation of Category II and III devices for inclusion on the QPL shall include the FHWA WZ numbered acceptance letter with attachments and vendor drawings of the device in sufficient detail to enable the Engineer to distinguish between this and similar devices. For devices requiring field assembly or special site preparation, vendor drawings shall include all field assembly details and technical information necessary for proper application and installation and must be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State of Florida. Manufacturers seeking evaluation of Category IV devices for inclusion on the QPL must comply with the requirements of Section 990 and include detailed vendor drawings of the device along with technical information necessary for proper application, field assembly and installation.

Ensure that the QPL number is permanently marked on the device at a readily visible location.

Notify the Engineer of any scheduled operation, which will affect traffic patterns or safety, sufficiently in advance of commencing such operation to permit his review of the plan for the proposed installation of temporary traffic control devices.

Ensure an employee is assigned the responsibility of maintaining the position and condition of all temporary traffic control devices throughout the duration of the Contract.

Keep the Engineer advised at all times of the identification and means of contacting this employee on a24-hour basis. Keep temporary traffic control devices in the correct position, properly directed, clearly visible and clean, at all times. Ensure that all traffic control devices meet acceptable standards as outlined in American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA’s) “Quality Standards for Work Zone Traffic Control Devices”. Immediately repair, replace or clean damaged, defaced or dirty devices.

EXAMPLE

WHERE CAN I GET THE QUALITY GUIDELINES?

END OF SPECIFICATIONS

Discussion

Questions?

STANDARD INDEX

STANDARD INDEX

Design Standards are prepared to encourage uniform application of designs and standard details

Support various engineering obligations for design, construction, inspection, maintenance

Year Standards Booklet

Interim Standards Standards Modifications

2010 S I Jan 1, 2011 Jul 1, 2010

2008 S I

Jan 1, 2010

Jul 1, 2009Jan 1, 2009

Jul 1, 2008

2006 S I

Jan 1, 2008 EnglishJuly 1, 2007 English

Jan 1, 2007 English July 1, 2006 English

2004 S I Jan 1, 2006 EnglishJuly 1, 2005 English

2002 S I N/A

2000 S I Jan 1, 2006 MetricJuly 1, 2005 Metric

1999 N/A I N/A1998 N/A I N/A1994 N/A I N/A

ONLINE STANDARD INDEX

Design Standards

Select the desired Standard Booklet, Interim Standards or Standards Modification by clicking on their underlined symbol. The dates shown under Standards Modifications are the effective dates of the Modifications. For additional information concerning the Standards see PAGE 2. You can also view updates on the Structures Design Website.

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/rd/rtds/10/2010Standards.shtm

You can view the Standards, Interim Standards as well as Modifications – made in the same 6 month increments as the Specifications!


http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/rd/2010Interims/2010Interims.shtm

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/updates/files/Jan11-Modifications.pdf

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/updates/files/July10-Modifications.pdf














http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/rd/RTDS/04/2004Standards.shtm



http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/DesignStandards/July05Modifications.pdf



http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/rd/rtds/00/StandardIndex.shtm

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/rd/2000Interims/2000InterimStandards.shtm

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/updates/files/Jan06-Metric-Mods.pdf

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/DesignStandards/July05MetricMods.pdf




http://www.dot.state.fl.us/rddesign/DesignStandards/ModHeadernotes.shtm

http://www.dot.state.fl.us/structures/

STANDARD INDEX – Chapters and Sections

The beginning of the Index provides Abbreviations and Symbols – a type of dictionary for the same information shown on project plans

The Index is broken out into Sections Each Section deals with a specific type of work

STANDARD INDEX – Chapters and Sections

STANDARD INDEX – In General

The Standard Index is revised every six months – January and July

Revised sheets will be referenced and made a part of the Contract either by incorporating the sheet into the Plan Set or referencing the revised sheet with a plan note

Revised sheets can be found by clicking on the “I” for Interim Standards or the Standard Modifications column on the website

END OF STANDARD INDEX

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