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CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG

ENGINEERING &CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS DEPARTMENT

City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks - FY13 ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

PROJECT NO. 13047-112

Plans, specifications and details governing the Work to be accomplished under Project No. 13047 -112 have been prepared for the City of St. Petersburg by Engineering & Capital Improvements Department. One Fourth Street North, St. Petersburg, Florida, 33701, and consist of Drawing Nos. 10907-1 through 10907-14 dated November, 2013 and FDOT Standard Index 304 and 310.

All communication pertaining to this project shall carry the reference, "CITY PROJECT NO. 13047-112"

Thomas B. Gibson, P.E. Engineering &Capital Improvements Director

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APPROVED AS TO CONTENT

City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks - FYI3 Project No.13047-112

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA

Approved on the assumption that the INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, EXECUTION OF THE CONTRACT, GENERAL CONDITIONS, PROPOSAL, AGREEMENT, BID BOND, PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND AND SMALL BUSINESS FORMS are the latest approved versions with the only variation being in the Supplemental Instructions to Bidders which I have read and approved. This was the only CONTRACT STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTAL that was included. I assume a CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE form will be included. No opinion is offered on the TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT STANDARDS 1

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SIB-1 Applicable SBE Percentage

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Project No. 13047-112 City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks- FY13

Technical Specifications

SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION OF THE WORK SITE AND ACCESS

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK

1.03 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES

1.04 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1.05 FIELD ENGINEERING

1.06 SAFEGUARDING SURVEY MARKS

1.07 INSPECTION AUTHORITY

1.08 PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.09 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

1.10 MANUFACTURER

1.11 SAMPLES

1.12 EQUIVALENT QUALITY

1.13 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

1.14 PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF EROSION AND WATER POLLUTION

1.15 SPILL OR DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OR RECLAIMED WATER

1.16 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

1.17 WORK IN PRIVATE PROPERTY

1.18 PERMITS

1.19 FIELD OFFICE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES

1.20 CONTRACTOR'S SIGN

1.21 MOBILIZATION

1.22 WATER PURCHASE

1.23 TRAFFIC CONTROL

1.24 TREE PROTECTION

1.25 TREE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, AND RELOCATION


Project No. 13047-112 City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks- FY13

1.26 UTILITIES

1.27 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION

1.28 SHOP, FIELD, AND LABORATORY TESTING

1.29 SOIL BORING DATA

1.30 SOILS DENSITY TESTS

1.31 SALVAGED MATERIALS

1.32 AS·BUlL T DRAWINGS

SECTIONS 2 THROUGH 18 - NOT USED

SECTION 19 - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION

19.01 GENERAL

19.02 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

19.03 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

19.04 REINFORCING STEEL

19,05 ADJACENT FACILITIES

19.06 PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE

19.07 CURING OF CONCRETE

19.08 TEST PANELS

19.09 FINISHING OF CONCRETE

19.10 EXPANSION JOINT MATERIAL

19.11 CURB AND GUTTER

19.12 ADJUSTMENT OF CITY MANHOLE COVERS, FIRE HYDRANTS, AND METERS

19.13 SODDING WITHIN STREET RIGHTS·OF·WAY

19.14 GRASS MAINTENANCE

19.15 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

19.16 EXCAVATION OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL

19.17 DISPOSING OF LEFTOVER MATERIAL

19.18 BACKFILL COMPACTION


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SECTION 20· PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

20.01 INTRODUCTION

20.02 ROADWAY - R

20.03 MISCELLANEOUS - M

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City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks - FY13 Project No. 13047-112

Proposal, Agreement, Bid Bond, Public Construction Bond and Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Forms

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Proposal

Pay Items 2

Bid Security and Bidder Information 3

Questionnaire 4 - 8

Public Entity Crimes 9 - 10

Agreement 1 - 2

Acknowledge of Contractor 3

Bid Bond 1 - 2

Public Construction Bond 1 - 4

Small Business Enterprise (SBE) Forms

Letter of Intent to Perform as a Certified SBE Subcontractor Summary Listing of Reasons for Non-Use Certification City of st. Petersburg Business Assistance Center ~ SBE Solicitation SBE Good Faith Efforts Questionnaire Evaluation Criteria

CONTRACT STANDARDS: SUPPLEMENTAL

SUPPLEM:ENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

CONTRACT STANDARDS SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

In cases where this Supplemental Instructions to Bidders and the standard Contract Standards Instructions to Bidders do not agree, this Supplemental Instructions to Bidders will govern.

SIB-1 Applicable SBE Percentage

ARTICLE 1-14 SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE PROGRAM; Sub Article 14.4 Participation by SBE Contractors and Subcontractors; fourth line Delete "SBE:__%" and Replace with "SBE: 100 %".

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Technical Specifications

Section 1 - General

City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks – FY13

Project No. 13047-112

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SECTION 1 - GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION OF THE WORK SITE AND ACCESS

The locations of the proposed Work for the Project are at 32nd Street North, south of 22nd Avenue North; 64th Street South from south of 6th Avenue South to 1st Avenue North; 1st Avenue North from 35th Street North to 34th Street North; 31st Street South from 26th Avenue South to 22nd Avenue South; 77th Avenue North from 16th Street North to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Street North.

Access to the Work site shall be over public streets and rights-of-way. Any damage to existing pavement or other surface improvements, attributable to the Contractor's activities, shall be restored to like-new condition by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense.

1.02 SCOPE OF WORK The essential portions of the proposed Work for the Project are summarized as follows: construct approximately 4,100 square yards of new and replacement concrete sidewalk and drivewalk, approximately 70 ADA compliant concrete pedestrian ramps and 10 detectable warning surface. Due to a budgetary limit, the extent of the Work will be dependent upon the unit prices quoted by the successful bidder. The City may add or delete locations of Work during the term of the Contract. The City will require that the Contractor unconditionally guarantee all materials and workmanship incorporated in this contract for a period of not less than one year after the date of final acceptance of the Work. Estimated quantities and Contract Pay Items are listed in the Proposal.

1.03 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES The estimated quantities listed in the Proposal for the various Contract Pay Items shall be used for the purposes of comparing bids and determining amounts for which the bid and performance bonds shall be furnished. Certain estimated quantities listed are greater than the quantities required to complete the Work as shown on the Plans. The greater quantities and quantities of work items not shown may be for contingent work; compensation for contingent work will be made if required and approved by the Engineer in writing. The City reserves the right to vary the estimated quantities or to delete the Work and the corresponding Contract Pay Items from the Contract. The Contractor will be compensated for work actually performed as indicated on the Plans, in the Specifications, or authorized by the Engineer, all in accordance with the unit prices and lump sum prices contained in the Proposal. The bidder shall quote in the Proposal a unit or lump sum price for which he will perform the work for each of the Contract Pay Items.

1.04 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS The Technical Specifications Sections 1, 19, and 20 have been prepared specifically for this Project The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to construct the Project and all miscellaneous and appurtenant work complete in place as specifically described and included under each Contract Pay Item as shown, specified, or directed by the Engineer in accordance with the obvious or expressed intent of the Contract.

Technical Specifications Section 1 - General City Wide ArteriaVColiector Sidewalks - FY13 Project No. 13047-112

The list of drawings comprising the Plans for Project No. 13047-112 is shown on Drawing No. 10907-1; the Plans are bound with the Technical Specifications.

The Appendix includes the Plan Drawing.

1.05 FIELD ENGINEERING

The Contractor shall establish and provide all vertical and horizontal control pOints for this Project including benchmarks.

1.06 SAFEGUARDING SURVEY MARKS

The Contractor shall safeguard all existing property monuments, benchmarks, and other survey marks adjacent to and within the Project limits, and shall bear the cost of re-establishing them if disturbed or destroyed.

1.07 INSPECTION AUTHORITY

The Engineer has ultimate responsibility for contract administration and inspection for this Project. The Engineer may assign field inspection responsibilities to a Design Professional and/or City Inspector.

Each step of construction is subject to approval by the Engineer prior to proceeding with a subsequent step in accordance with the General Conditions article headed "Tests and Inspections" and as supplemented herein.

During the progress of the Work and up to the date of final acceptance, the Contractor shall at all times afford representatives of the City, the County, the State, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Department of Labor, or any other agency with jurisdiction, a reasonable, safe, and proper facility for observation of the Work done or being done at the site, and also the manufacture or preparation of materials and equipment at the place of such manufacture or preparation.

The Project line of authority will be presented at the Preconstruction Conference.

1.08 PROJECT SCHEDULE

A. Work shall be completed following the Contract Notice to Proceed date, and all within the 90day term of the Agreement.

B. The Contractor shall submit a Project schedule in accordance with General Conditions articles headed "Project Schedule" and "Progress Charts" and as supplemented herein.

Scheduling and progress reporting shall be accomplished by the use of a bar chart to provide a clear and concise comparison of progress.

1.09 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

All materials, appurtenances, and types of construction shall be in accordance with the Technical Specifications and shall, in no event, be less than that necessary to conform to the requirements of any applicable laws, ordinances, and codes.

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All materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall be new, unused, and correctly designed. They shall be of standard first grade quality, produced by expert workmen, and be intended for the use for which they are offered. Materials or equipment which, in the opinion of the Engineer, are inferior or of a lower grade than indicated, specified, or required, will not be accepted.

Only "Asbestos-Free" materials shall be incorporated into the Work, unless the Technical Specifications specifically call for otherwise. Material suspected of being Regulated Asbestos Containing Material (RACM), includes but is not limited to: thermal and acoustic insulation, jOint compound, mastic, adhesive, vinyl floor tile and sheeting, ceiling tile, plaster, wall board, roofing felt, and shingle. Shop drawings for material or equipment suspected of being RACM shall list all contents, shall be noted "Asbestos-Free," and shall be screened by the Contractor prior to submittal to confirm that it is "Asbestos-Free." All materials delivered to the Project site shall have been approved through the shop drawing procedure and shall be in their original labeled and unopened containers.

In the event that asbestos-containing material installed by the Contractor is discovered either during construction, following completion of construction, or following acceptance of the Contract Work by the City and closeout of the Contract, it will be the responsibility of the Contractor to pay all costs incurred to remove and replace those materials, including repair or replacement of all adjacent materials which are affected by the abatement process.

1.10 MANUFACTURER

The names of proposed manufacturers, manufacturers' representatives, suppliers, and dealers who are to furnish materials, fixtures, equipment, appurtenances, or other fittings, shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Engineer for approval in accordance with the General Conditions article headed "Shop Drawings and Submittals" to afford proper investigation and checking. No manufacturer will be approved for any materials to be furnished under this Contract unless the manufacturer is of good reputation and has a plant of ample capacity. The Contractor shall, upon the request of the Engineer, be required to submit evidence that the manufacturer has manufactured a product similar to the one specified and that the product has been used for a like purpose for a sufficient length of time to demonstrate its satisfactory performance. All transactions with the manufacturer and subcontractors shall be through the Contractor.

Any two or more pieces of material or equipment of the same kind, type, or classification and being used for identical types of service, shall be made by the same manufacturer.

1.11 SAMPLES

The Contractor shall construct test panels and ramp prior to commencement of sidewalk construction to establish the basis of acceptance for concrete finishing and detailing as described in the Technical Specifications, Section 19, article headed "Test Panels."

1.12 EQUIVALENT QUALITY

In the Contract Documents, whenever an article, material, apparatus, equipment, or process is called for by trade name or by name of a patentee, manufacturer, or dealer, or by reference to catalog of a manufacturer or dealer, it shall be understood as intending to mean and specify the article, material, apparatus, equipment, or process designated, or, upon approval of the Engineer, any equal thereto in quality, finish, design, efficiency, and durability, and equally serviceable for the purposes for which it is intended.

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Whenever material or equipment is submitted for approval as being equal to that specified, the submittal shall include sufficient information and data to demonstrate that the material or equipment conforms to the Contract reqUirements. The decision as to whether or not such material or equipment is equal to that specified shall be made by the Engineer.

Upon rejection of any material or equipment submitted as the equivalent of that specifically named in the Contract, the Contractor shall immediately proceed to furnish the designated material or equipment.

Neither the approval by the Engineer of alternate material or equipment as being equivalent to that specified, nor the furnishing of the material or equipment specified, shall in any way relieve the Contractor of responsibility for failure of the material or equipment, due to faulty design, material, or workmanship, to perform the functions required of them by the Contract Documents.

1.13 MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT DELIVERY AND STORAGE

In conformance with the General Conditions article headed "Material and Equipment Delivery," the Contractor shall deliver materials in ample quantities to ensure the most speedy and uninterrupted progress of the Work to complete the Work within the allotted time. The Contractor shall also coordinate deliveries in order to avoid delay in, or impediment of, the progress of the Work of any related contractor. The Contractor shall provide space for storage of materials and equipment.

1.14 PREVENTION, CONTROL, AND ABATEMENT OF EROSION AND WATER POLLUTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for prevention, control, and abatement of erosion, siltation, and water pollution resulting from construction of the Project until final acceptance of the Project.

The Contractor shall implement all appropriate turbidity management practices at the point of discharge into a storm sewer, gutter, or other conveyance to ensure that state water quality standards are not violated at the point where the storm drain, gutter, or other conveyance discharges into a surface water.

All necessary provisions shall be taken to ensure compliance with the water quality standards of the State of Florida. Attention is called to Chapter 17-3, Florida Administrative Code, and in particular, the requirements that turbidity shall not exceed 29 NTUs above background level. Adequate silt containment procedures and equipment shall be used to control turbidity, at no additional cost to the City.

1.15 SPILL OR DISCHARGE OF WASTEWATER OR RECLAIMED WATER

The City is currently under Consent Order 97-0314 with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The discharge of wastewater or effluent (reclaimed water) into waters of the State and/or into canals, ditches, and ponds that are connected to waters of the State is prohibited. Any spill or discharge of wastewater or reclaimed water shall be immediately reported to the Engineer, the City's Wastewater Collection System Manager (892-5612), and the City's Emergency Dispatch Center (893-7261). In the event of a spill or discharge, the Contractor shall immediately control, contain, and stop the spill or discharge and shall repair any damage to the City's facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for any penalties and costs charged to the City by the FDEP and for all costs incurred by the City as a result of the Contractor's actions or as a result of the Contractor's negligence.

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1.16 SEQUENCE OF OPERATION

The Contractor shall clean up the site for each phase of Work in accordance with the Contract Documents before proceeding to a subsequent phase of Work, unless otherwise approved by the Engineer.

If the Engineer orders construction, or a phase of construction, to be stopped due to the Contractor's neglect to adhere to the Sequence of Operations, the Stop Work Order shall not constitute a basis for extension of time.

1.17 WORK IN PRIVATE PROPERTY

In the event that, in the opinion of the Contractor, obtaining a temporary construction easement outside the limits of the right-of-way, of City-owned property, or of the easement(s) obtained by the City is necessary or desirable, it shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such temporary easement from the owner of the property. If such easement is obtained by the Contractor it shall contain provision to hold the City harrnless from any operations of the Contractor within the easement limits. The Contractor shall not conduct construction operations on private property outside the limits of the right-of-way, of City-owned property, or of the easement(s) obtained by the City unless a copy of the Temporary Construction Easement Agreement is filed with the Engineer.

Upon completion of Work in easements, the Contractor shall restore the property, including all fences or other structures disturbed by his operations, to as good as or better than the condition in which he found it.

No material shall be used or removed from private property without the approval of the Engineer.

1.18 PERMITS

City permit will be required for tree removal. The Contractor shall secure such permit(s) at his own expense (the City's Urban Forester can be contacted at 893-7472).

1.19 FIELD OFFICE AND APPURTENANT STRUCTURES

General: All structures for use by the Contractor shall be temporary. Permanent facilities shall not be used for field offices or for storage. Structures may be new or used, but must be serviceable, adequate for the required purpose, and shall be in compliance with all applicable codes or regulations.

All security requirements for such facilities shall be provided and maintained by the Contractor.

1.20 CONTRACTOR'S SIGN

No sign other than as shown on the Plans and as specified, either by the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any material supplier, will be allowed on the Project site.

1.21 MOBILIZATION

Mobilization shall include all preparatory work and operations necessary to begin the project, including moving of personnel, equipment, plant, and all else necessary to commence work. The cost of bonds, insurance, shop drawings, and preconstruction expenses shall also be included.

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If a separate Pay Item is included for mobilization, payment will be as specified for that Pay Item. If no Pay Item is included, costs for mobilization shall be included with the costs for the major work items included in the Proposal.

1.22 WATER PURCHASE

Water used in connection with this Project may be purchased from the Water Resources Department, 1635 Third Avenue North, in accordance with the provisions of applicable ordinances, procedures, and regulations.

1.23 TRAFFIC CONTROL

The Contractor shall provide required traffic controls under City observation. The Contractor shall notify the Transportation Special Events Division of the Engineering Department a minimum of 2 working days prior to any construction affecting traffic flow. A Maintenance of Traffic plan drawing shall be submitted for review by the Engineer prior to each lane closure or opening during the course of construction. All traffic control devices utilized during construction shall be provided by the Contractor and meet the requirements set forth in the latest revision of U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and the Florida State Department of Transportation's "Design Standards." Failure or refusal, on the part of the Contractor, to install, maintain and/or position traffic control devices promptly, fully, and in an acceptable manner, shall be sufficient cause for the City, after 24-hour notice, to perform the traffic control with its own organization, or to contract with any other individual, firm, or corporation to perform the required traffic control. All costs and expenses incurred thereby shall be charged against the defaulting Contractor, and the amount thereof deducted from any money due, or which may become due him, or shall be charged against the Contract Bond. Any Work performed as described by this paragraph, shall not relieve the Contractor in any way of his responsibility for the Work performed by him.

The Contractor shall arrange his Work so that there will be as little disruption of traffic as possible.

Two traffic lanes/Two-way traffic shall be kept open at all times in State and County roads. At least 72 hours before starting any Work the Contractor shall obtain a Closure Permit from the appropriate County or State agency for any traffic lane or street closure required. Street Closure Permits shall be submitted to the Engineer before starting any Work. No changes to approved Street Closure Permits will be permitted without prior approval. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain all necessary signs, barricades, lights, and flagmen necessary to control traffic and provide for safety of the public in compliance with the latest revision of the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices" and the Florida State Department of Transportation's "Design Standards" and to the satisfaction of the Engineer.

1.24 TREE PROTECTION

Particular care shall be taken by the Contractor to protect trees during construction by erecting approved barricades to prevent unnecessary damage to trunk and roots during construction. Such barriers shall protect the area within the dripline.

The Contractor shall prune all branches that interfere with construction in accordance with American Forestry Association Standards. Roots over 2-inch diameter shall be preserved wherever possible. If root pruning is required, roots shall be cut cleanly by the Contractor.

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Temporary soil deposits, concrete block, concrete wash, or solvents shall not be placed within the dripline. The grade within the dripline shall be preserved. If adjacent grade is altered, protective measures, such as those described in the Florida State Division of Forestry "Tree Protection Manual for Builders and Developers," shall be constructed to protect the tree(s) from deleterious effects of the grade change.

1.25 TREE REMOVAL, REPLACEMENT, AND RELOCATION

As required by St. Petersburg City Code "Chapter 16. Article XV. Division 5. Tree and Mangrove Protection" a permit is required to remove any native tree or palm greater than 2-inch diameter measured 4.5 feet above the ground. The Contractor shall obtain any necessary tree removal permit, shall furnish and replace trees as required, and shall perform this Work in a manner conforming to all applicable provisions of said regulations or permit.

The cost of tree removal and obtaining the tree removal permits shall be included in the cost of the appropriate associated Contract Pay Item under which the Work is to be performed. The Contractor shall remove trees as required and approved by the Engineer whether or not said trees are shown on the Plans. Trees that have to be removed, except for Australian pine, Brazilian pepper, punk, and other exempt species, shall be replaced as directed. Replacement trees shall be of native species, at least 8 feet tall, and at least 3-inch caliper diameter.

If the cost of removing and disposing of a desirable species of tree exceeds the cost of relocating the tree to a point not in conflict with the proposed construction, the City may order that the tree be relocated within the right-of-way, or to the abutting property owner's desired location or immediately adjoining the right-of-way. This applies to trees of a transplantable size and condition, greater than 2-inch diameter measured 4.5 feet above the ground, and generally under 12 feet tall.

1.26 UTILITIES

Prior to construction, the Contractor shall familiarize himself with the location of all existing utilities and facilities within the Project Sites and with the applicable provisions of the General Conditions article headed "Public Convenience and Safety."

The Contractor shall notify utility companies at least 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, prior to excavation. Utility companies shall be contacted by calling the utility notification center, "Sunshine," at 1-800-432-4770. The City will furnish to the Contractor the available records of City utilities. The Contractor shall locate and stake all City utilities for his reference and for use by utility companies.

Water meters and fire hydrants shall normally be relocated outside the sidewalk limits. The Contractor shall provide to the City of St. Petersburg Water Resources Department a minimum of 14 days advance notice for water meter relocation requests, and 30 days advance notice for fire hydrant relocation requests.

1.27 NEIGHBORHOOD NOTIFICATION

Not less than 7 days prior to the commencement of Work in the right-of-way, the Contractor shall notify all residents and businesses along the construction route with a printed door hanger notice indicating the scheduled date of construction, the type of construction, and the Contractor's and Superintendent's name, address, and telephone number.

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The notice shall contain wording indicating that the property owners or businesses should remove from the rjght-of-way any bush, flower, planting, landscaping materials, etc., that they wish to save. The door hanger text and a list of residents and businesses to which the notification has been delivered shall be compiled and submitted to the Engineer prior to the Contractor commencing Work in a particular block. After such notification, any such item remaining in the right-of-way and requiring removal shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Restoration of such items will not be required of the Contractor, except for sodding of disturbed yards and parkways. However, the Contractor shall exercise reasonable caution in order to avoid damaging such items where possible.

1.28 SHOP, FIELD, AND LABORATORY TESTING

The Engineer may require testing by certified personnel of certain materials to be incorporated in the Work, such as: soils density, pavement, concrete and appurtenances, and welds.

In the event any such testing is required by the Engineer, a detailed description will be found in these Technical Specifications concerned with the specific item of Work.

Where reference is made in the DOT-SSRBC for design mixes, tests of materials, or work performed, or where in the opinion of the Engineer, tests are required to ascertain compliance with the Specifications, the Contractor shall have such tests made by an approved testing laboratory. No additional payment will be made for these tests.

1.29 SOIL BORING DATA

Soil boring data, including groundwater elevations or conditions, are available for bidder's inspection at the offices of the City Engineering Department. These data are presented only as information that is available which indicates certain conditions found and is limited to the exact locations on the dates indicated.

1.30 SOILS DENSITY TESTS

Soils density testing shall be performed by the City at no cost to the Contractor. Retesting of failed tests, in excess of 10 percent of tests performed, shall be at the expense of the Contractor. The Contractor may have independent soils compaction tests performed, at no cost to the City; however, the results of these tests may not constitute a basis for acceptance or rejection of the Work.

All soils used in backfill shall be compacted with suitable equipment in layers as specified. Maximum density shall be defined as the oven-dried density in pounds per cubic foot of the soil at optimum moisture content as determined by the latest revision of AASHTO T180.

Prior to any backfill operation, a representative sample of the backfill material shall be taken by certified personnel, and tested in a certified laboratory as approved by the Engineer, to determine the relationship between the moisture content and density of the material when compacted in accordance with AASHTO T180.

When the densities and corresponding moisture contents for the sample material have been plotted as speci'fied, a curve shall be produced. The moisture content corresponding to the peak of the curve shall be termed the "optimum moisture content" of the sample under the above described compaction.

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At least one representative sample, as described above, shall be taken thereafter for every significant observed change in soil characteristics or as ordered by the Engineer.

The maximum density of the representative sample as herein specified shall become the basis for determining the in place percentage of maximum density required in the Technical Specification for the specific item of Work.

In-place density testing shall employ the use of nuclear equipment in accordance with the latest revision of AASHTO T238 Method B, "Density of Soil and Soil-Aggregate in Place by Nuclear Methods."

In-place density shall be taken upon completion of each compaction layer or more often as ordered by the Engineer.

1.31 SALVAGED MATERIALS

The Contractor shall not proceed with demolition of existing materials or eqUipment without prior written approval from the Engineer for the method of disposal. All materials which are not retu rned to the City yard shall be disposed in an approved disposal site. The Engineer may request confirmation of the site's approval for disposal of the specific materials.

Salvaged materials shall be loaded on Contractor trucks and returned to the City Utilities Complex Yard, 1635 Third Avenue North. The City will deSignate the specific location at the yard for placement of salvaged materials by the Contractor. Immediately prior to delivery to the Yard of curb, brick, hexblock, or millings, the Contractor shall notify the Pavement Maintenance Section of the Stormwater, Pavement &Traffic Operations Department (Jerry Fortney at 893-7260, or 892-5662) to expedite placement.

The following materials shall be carefully removed from the Work site by the Contractor and, if not required for restoration Work of the project, delivered as described above:

A. Fire hydrants, manhole frames and covers, inlet grates, and concrete catch basin covers shall be salvaged and each placed in a designated location at the City yard.

B. Granite curb shall be salvaged, individually unloaded, and neatly placed at a deSignated location in the City yard.

C. Sidewalk hexblock and red paving brick (free of asphalt) shall be palletized on City-furnished or City-approved pallets and delivered to a designated location in the City yard. (Hexblock that is broken or damaged by the Contractor shall not be reused and shall be properly disposed of by the Contractor.)

D. Asphalt millings shall be transported to the City yard and dumped in a pile at a deSignated location in the City yard.

Salvaged materials shall be loaded and unloaded on Contractor trucks.

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1.32 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer one set of marked-up Contract Plans blueline prints showing as-built conditions, as specified in the General Conditions article headed "As-Built Drawings." The drawings shall show the name, address, and phone number of the Contractor. Each drawing shall be certified by a responsible representative of the Contractor and dated.

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Technical Specifications Section 19 - Sidewalk Construction

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SECTION 19 • SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION

19.01 GENERAL

The Work in this section includes construction of sidewalks, driveways, curb ramp, and other related construction.

Excavation, grading, concrete, and construction methods used to complete the Work shall conform to the Technical Specifications and the Standard Details contained in the Appendix of the Technical Specifications, unless otherwise modified herein or on the Plans.

FDOT-SSRBC references in this section are from Florida Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2012.

19.02 CONCRETE SIDEWALKS

Construction of new concrete sidewalks shall conform to applicable requirements of FOOT -SSRBC Section 522.

Where new construction is to be tied into existing facilities, the old material shall be removed back to the nearest construction joint, or sawcut to a straight line as directed by the Engineer.

Where sidewalks are replaced, the replacement shall be the full width of the walk and the minimum length shall be 48 inches. Restoration of adjacent lawn is incidental to sidewalk replacement and no separate payment will be made thereof.

New sidewalks shall be 4 inches thick unless otherwise shown or indicated on the Standard Details contained in the Appendix of these Specifications.

Sidewalk width shall be determined by the Engineer at the time the Contractor is notified to begin work at any given location.

Curb ramps for physically handicapped shall be constructed by the Contractor at street intersections as directed by the Engineer. Construction shall conform to the Standard Details and/or FOOT Index 304.

Private walkway shall be restored of material similar to existing walk material and in a neat manner at least equating the original walk.

19.03 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE

Portland cement concrete shall conform to the applicable requirements of FOOT ·SSRBC Sections 346 and 921.

Class IV concrete shall be used for all concrete in contact with, or over, salt or brackish water.

Portland Cement Concrete shall conform to all applicable requirements of FDOT·SSRBC Section No. 345 (Class I, 3,000 PSI, 28 days).

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19.04 REINFORCING STEEL

Reinforcing steel shall conform to ASTM A 615, Grade 60 deformed bars and to the applicable requirements of FOOT-SSRBC Sections 415 and 931.

Reinforcing steel shall not be coated, except as specifically specified on the Plans.

All welded wire fabric shall conform to ASTM A 497 and to the applicable requirements of FOOT -SSRBC Article 415-6.

19.05 ADJACENT FACILITIES

The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection, removal, and replacement of all adjacent structures, utilities, trees, shrubbery, curbs, culverts, headwalls, fences, signs, and other miscellaneous structures encountered during the course of the Work.

Irrigation systems, and/or structures disturbed or damaged shall be restored to original or better condition.

The Contractor shall confine construction activity to within 12 inches on either side of the sidewalk. Upon completion of the sidewalk, restoration of the disturbed areas shall include sodding both sides of the sidewalk within the 12-inch limit. Areas disturbed beyond the 12-inch limit shall be restored to original or better condition.

The quality of workmanship and materials used in the restoration shall produce a surface equal to or better than the condition before the Work began.

The Work includes ensuring proper gradient and line between new walk and existing driveways.

All dirt areas disturbed shall be restored with sod, unless otherwise specified.

The City reserves the right to delete any or all of the restoration Work.

Clean-up operations, including the thorough cleaning of all walk surface and all other operations required to leave each site in a condition at least equal to that existing prior to new Work, shall be accomplished by the Contractor within 7 days of the completion of the construction and/or repair of the sidewalk, in a manner acceptable to the Engineer.

19.06 PLACEMENT OF CONCRETE

Unless specific permission is granted prior to each occurrence, no concrete shall be delivered to the Work site before 7:30 a.m. or after 4:30 p.m.

No concrete shall be placed until the reinforcing steel placement has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.

Excavation shall be made to the required depth and the subgrade compacted to a minimum density as specified by FOOT-SSRBC Article 522-4, or as approved by the Engineer, true to grade and cross section. All additional fill shall be supplied by the Contractor and shall be approved by the City prior to use.

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Forms in place shall fOllow a true and straight alignment (except where curvature is required) and shall conform to all applicable requirements of FDOT-SSRBC Article No. 522-3. Prior to the pouring of concrete, all form surfaces in contact with concrete shall be coated with oil as directed by the Engineer. All form work shall be full depth unless approved by the Engineer.

Concrete placement shall be made only upon dampened subgrade. The walk concrete shall be placed in the forms to minimum depth required and shall be tamped and spaded to avoid honeycomb and to bring an amount of mortar to the surface which will permit finishing.

19.07 CURING OF CONCRETE

Curing compound shall be applied in accordance with FDOT-SSRBC Article 522-8.

19.08 TEST PANELS

The Contractor shall construct test panels and ramp prior to commencement of sidewalk construction to establish the basis of acceptance for concrete finishing and detailing as follow.

A. Sidewalk: Construct three 4-foot wide by 4-foot long panels, each with impression stamp.

B. Curb Ramp: Construct one Type I 6-foot long sidewalk curb ramp continuous with the sidewalk test panels, with the maximum slope, using Type "An curbing.

The test panels and ramp shall be placed at a mutually agreed upon location, and not incorporated into the Work. The test panels will be inspected by the Engineer, and if acceptable, they will become the Basis For Acceptance of the project.

19.09 FINISHING OF CONCRETE

Finishing of Portland cement concrete shall conform to the applicable requirements of FDOT-SSRBC Article 400-15.

A soft broom finish shall be given to the exposed poured surface as directed by the Engineer. Sidewalk edges shall be tooled. Finished surfaces shall be free of surface irregularities, cavities, and other defects. Any su rface repair or removal of rejected concrete shall be at the expense of the Contractor. Transverse construction joints in the sidewalk shall have tooled edges and shall generally be spaced equidistant with the walk width. (JOints in sidewalk wider than 6 feet shall be spaced as directed by the Engineer.) Expansion jOints shall be provided as indicated on the Standard Details.

A continuous bituminous strip expansion joint shall be provided between new walk and existing curb or building.

The City shall furnish an impression stamp for identification of the year the sidewalk and/or sidewalk ramp is constructed. The seal will be approximately 4-inches by 8-inches or smaller and will include inserts for the year.

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19.10 EXPANSION JOINT MATERIAL

Expansion joint material for concrete pavement surfaces, including sidewalks and driveways, and between new walk and existing curb or building, shall be the bituminous strip type, 1/2-inch thick, and shall conform to applicable requirements of FDOT-SSRBC Section 932.

19.11 CURB AND GUTTER

All permanent restoration of street curb, or curb and gutter, shall be of the same type and thickness as the curb, or curb and gutter, which abuts. The grade of the restored curb, or curb and gutter, shall conform to the grade of the existing adjacent curb, or curb and gutter, so that positive drainage is maintained.

19.12 ADJUSTMENT OF CITY MANHOLE COVERS, FIRE HYDRANTS, AND METERS

In addition to the requirements for utilities listed in the Technical Specifications, Section 1 - General, the following requirements shall apply.

A. The following facilities shall normally be relocated should they fall within the new or replaced concrete sidewalks, curb ramps: manhole covers, fire hydrants, and meters.

B. The Water Resources Department requires a minimum of 14 days advance notice when meters are required to be relocated. Sidewalk installations necessitating the relocation of fire hydrants require a minimum of 30 days prior notification.

The Contractor shall notify Engineer of necessary vertical adjustments or relocations to existing manhole covers, fire hydrant and meters within or adjacent to all proposed construction. Covers, fire hydrants and meters shall be adjusted by City Utilities to elevations compatible to proposed sidewalk grades.

19.13 SODDING WITHIN STREET RIGHTS-OF-WAY

Sod shall be planted as soon as possible after other Work has been completed.

All work and materials shall meet the applicable requirements FOOT -SSRBC Section 575 (Sodding).

Sodding shall be done as directed by the Engineer, using only material which, in the opinion of the Engineer, is healthy and free of weeds, and (unless specified otherwise by the Engineer) of the same variety predominating at time of removal. Sod may be St. Augustine, Bahia, or other varieties as selected by the Engineer.

Sod shall be planted within 72 hours of being cut. Only moist, green sod having a virile root system may be planted. Sod shall be cut into adjacent sod to provide a smooth surface, and "top dressed" where necessary. Sod shall be rolled or tamped after planting to provide a uniform and consistent grade.

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19.14 GRASS MAINTENANCE

The Engineer will inspect the areas for acceptance by the City. Any area that is washed or eroded, fails to show a uniform stand of healthy, vigorous grassing, or does not appear to be otherwise developing satisfactorily, shall be reseeded or re-sodded and maintained until suitable for acceptance by the Engineer.

In the event that the stand of grass is found to be contaminated by weeds or other undesirable growth, the Contractor will be required to effectively eliminate such undesirable growth at the Contractor's expense.

19.15 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

All clearing and grubbing Work shall conform to all applicable requirements of FDOT-SSRBC Section 110 except as modified herein.

The Contractor shall remove only those trees and bushes necessary to complete the specified Work. Not all the trees and bushes have been located or shown on the Plans. The Contractor shall flag those trees to be removed. All other trees and bushes shall be protected as specified in Technical Specifications, Section 1 - General, subsection "Tree Protection."

All roots, stumps, and other debris shall be removed to a depth not less than 12 inches below the bearing surface. The disturbed surface shall be backfilled, graded, and compacted as specified.

No tree or bush shall be removed without the approval of the Engineer. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary City or County permits for each tree to be removed. Tree removal shall conform to the provisions of the Technical Specifications, Section 1 - General, subsection "Tree Removal, Replacement, and Relocation."

19.16 EXCAVATION OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL

Unsuitable material shall include rock, concrete, and boulders. Unsuitable soft material shall include logs, muck, other soft soils, organic soils, and other soils as specified or as ordered by the Engineer to be unsuitable.

Excavation of unsuitable material shall conform to all applicable requirements of FOOT ·SSRBC Section 120 except as modified herein.

Unsuitable material encountered below or within the stabilized subgrade shall be removed by the Contractor to the limits established by the Engineer and disposed of from the Work area at an approved disposal area. Unsuitable material shall be replaced with approved material and compacted as specified.

No additional payment will be made for backfill material obtained from any source and used to replace any unsuitable material except as otherwise specified.

19.17 DISPOSING OF LEFTOVER MATERIAL

The Contractor shall bring the surface to the same level as existed prior to the excavation. All leftover material shall be hauled from the site and disposed of by the Contractor. Leftover material shall not be stored in or along rights-of-way or easements.

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19.18 BACKFILL COMPACTION

All backfill shall be compacted as specified herein and shall meet the following minimum density as determined by the AASHTO T-180 method for back'fill outside the right-of-way and in City streets, and by the AASHTO T-99 method if in County or State right-of-way.

AASHTO T -180 Method C or 0 will be used for stabilized subgrade and base compaction tests, and Method A or B will be used for backfill testing, or as directed by the Engineer or jurisdiction.

Roadway stabilized subgrade Roadway base Curb base Sidewalk and driveway base Pipe bedding Pipe backfill - under pavement Pipe backfill - under grass Structure base slabs Structure backfill

T-180 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 98% 95% 100% 98%

T-99 N/A* N/A* N/A N/A 100% 100% 98% N/A N/A

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Technical Specifications Section 20 - Pay Item Descriptions

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SEC"nON 20 - PAY ITEM DESCRIPTIONS

20.01 INTRODUCTION

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, and materials to construct the Project and all miscellaneous and appurtenant work complete in place as specifically described and included under each Contract Pay Item as shown, specified, or directed by the Engineer in accordance with the obvious or expressed intent of the Contract.

It is the intent of the City to itemize major construction associated with the Project as Pay Items in the Proposal, and specify method of measurement and payment for all listed Pay Items. As may be noted below, incidental work which may be associated with a specific Pay Item is to be included in the cost proposed by the bidding contractor for that Pay Item.

The City will not allow for additional compensation beyond those Pay Items included in the Proposal. It is important therefore that all Bidders fully acquaint themselves with all Plans, Specifications, City

Standard Details, and other details pertaining to the Work.

Work not shown or called out in either the Plans or the Specifications, but necessary in carrying out the intent of the Project or in the complete and proper execution of the Work, is required and shall be performed by the Contractor as though it were specifically delineated or described. No additional compensation shall be considered for this associated and necessary Work.

Generally, all sidewalk ramps are to be constructed in accordance with the City Standards; however, FOOT Index 304, Sheets 1 through 5, should be used if a ramp configuration other than the City Standard is required.

The cost of the test panels, described in the Technical Specifications, SECTION 19 - SIDEWALK CONSTRUCTION, shall be included in the unit prices for sidewalk and ramps. No separate payment will be made for the test panels.

Initial mobilization/demobilization, clearing and grubbing, and traffic control charges shall be included in the unit prices bid under the various Pay Items. No separate payment will be made for mobilization, clearing and grubbing, and traffic control.

The cost of all materials, equipment, and labor required for joints shall be included in the price quoted per square foot of sidewalk.

The Contractor shall not use contingency pay items without prior written approval from the Engineer.

Pay Items have a prefix to assist the City in charging the Work to the proper accounting code and to assist in describing the Scope of Work. If no Pay Item exists for Work within a prefix class for that type Work, a similar Pay Item in another prefix may be used, as approved by the Engineer.

Prefixes used are:

R Roadway M Miscellaneous

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20.02 ROADWAY - R

Pay Item R-7.1 4" Thick Concrete Sidewalk

Payment for constructing new 4-inch thick concrete sidewalk will include excavation and disposal of excess soil, concrete, and other debris, and construction of new sidewalk, including joints, as shown on the Plans contained in the Appendix; also restoration of those areas and/or irrigation systems disturbed during construction, as described in these Specifications. The price quoted shall be per square yard.

Pay Item R-7.2 5" Thick Concrete Residential Drivewalk

Payment for furnishing and installing asphaltic or concrete driveways will be per square yard in place of the thickness and type shown. Driveway type shall match the existing condition and be constructed per detail included in Plans. Payment will include prime coat and tack coats, reinforcement as required and saw cutting to match flush with existing surfaces.

Pay Item R-7.3 6" Thick Concrete Commercial Drivewalk

Payment for constructing new 6-inch thick concrete commercial drivewalk (including double layer of 6" x 6" - W1.4 x W1.4 wore fabric) will include excavation and disposal of excess soil, concrete, and other debris, and construction of new drivewalk, including joints, as directed by the Engineer or executed in the field order; also restoration of those areas and/or irrigation systems disturbed during construction, as described in these Specifications. The price quoted shall be per square yard.

Pay Item R-9.1 Pedestrian Curb Ramp

Payment for constructing or replacing concrete ,curb ramps in compliance with ADA, and curbing, will include demolition and disposal of existing sidewalk, curb, and other debris, and construction of a curb ramp and curbing, as shown on the Plans contained in the Appendix or as directed by the Engineer; also restoration of those areas and/or irrigation systems disturbed during construction, as described in these Specifications. The price quoted shall be per each ramp.

Pay Item R-9.2 Detectable Warning Surface

Payment for constructing or replacing detectable warning surfaces in compliance with ADA, Standards for accessible design and ADA accessibility guidelines will include installation of truncated dome as shown on the Plans contained in the Appendix or as directed by the Engineer. Restoration of those areas and/or irrigation systems disturbed during construction, as described in these Specifications. The price quoted shall be per each ramp.

20.03 MISCELLANEOUS - M

Pay Item M-13.1 Allowance for Contract Amendments

The proposal includes allowances for various contingencies. Any amount of extra work and/or alterations to the proposed Work charged to the allowance shall be fully documented and authorized by the Engineer as follows.

A. The Contractor shall include in the Contract Total Price the allowance so named in the Proposal Form.

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B. The Contractor shall not proceed on any additional Work to be covered by the allowance until authorized in writing by the Engineer.

C. The Contractor shall cause the Work so covered to be done by such subcontractors or suppliers, and for such sum within the limit of the allowance as authorized by the Engineer.

D. Prior to final payment, an appropriate change order will be issued as recommended by the Engineer to reflect actual amounts due to the Contractor on account of Work covered by the allowance, and the Contract Total Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.

E. The allowance shall not be used for incidental work shown on the Plans or specified in the Contract Documents, or for other work required to render the Project complete.

Pay Item M-13.1 will provide for extra Work which may include, but not be limited to, excavation and grading of parkways, additional sodding, and other unforeseen requirements.

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PROPOSAL, BID BOND, AGREEMENT and PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND FORMS

PROPOSAL------_ ....

To The Mayor City of Sf. Petersburg, Florida

The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only person or persons interested in the Proposal as principal or principals is or are named herein, and that no other person than herein mentioned has any interest in this Proposal or in the Contract to be entered into; that this Proposal is made without connection with any other person, company, or parties making a Bid or Proposal; that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.

The Bidder further declares that he has examined the site of the Work and informed himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the Work is to be done; that he has examined the Plans and Specifications for the Work and Contract Documents relative thereto, and has read all special provisions furnished prior to the opening of Bids; that he has satisfied himself relative to the Work to be performed.

The Bidder further declares that he has accurately responded to all questions on the Questionnaire section of this Proposal and has the specified pre-qualifications.

The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Proposal is accepted, to Contract with the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, in the form of Contract specified for

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St. Petersburg, Florida, Project No. 13047-112, in full and complete accordance with the shown, noted, described, and reasonably intended requirements of the plans, speci'fications, and contract documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the City of 8t. Petersburg, Florida.

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Engineer's Estimate The Bidder proposes to furnish all material and equipment and perform all Work for the following prices:

The Bidder shall provide unit prices in the yellow spaces provided:

I er ompany NameB"dd 'siC

Item No.

R-7.1

R-7.2

I R-7.3

R-9.1

R-9.2

M-13.1

Description

ROADWAY

4" Thick Concrete Sidewalk

5" Thick Concrete Residential Drivewalk

6" Thick Concrete Commercial Drivewalk

Pedestrian Curb Ramp

Detectable Warning Surface

MISCELLANEOUS

Allowance for Contract Amendment

Estimated Quantity

4,100

30

55

70

10

1

Unit

SY

SY

SY

EA

EA

LS

($) Unit Price

$ 20,000.00

$

$

$

$

$

$

($) Total Price

-

-

-

--

20,000.00

TOTAL BID: $ 20,000.00

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Project No. 13047-112 PROPOSAL

The Bidder further proposes and agrees to commence Work under this Contract within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after the date contained in the written Notice to Proceed and to fully complete all Work under this Contract within the time specified in the Agreement from (and including) the date contained in the written Notice to Proceed.

The undersigned further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute the said Contract and the bond within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written Notice of Award of the Contract, the check or Bid Bond accompanying this Bid, and the monies payable thereon, shall be paid into the funds of the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, as liquidated damages for such failure; otherwise, the check or Bid Bond accompanying this Proposal shall be returned to the undersigned.

Attached hereto is a certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond in the amount of:

_________________Dollars ($____) or ___Percent \ __%)

made payable to the City of St. Petersburg, Florida

(Seal) Address:

Company _________________

By _________________________________

(Name and Title) FAX#:

Corporation No.: ________________

Phone:

(--)--------- (Signature)

The full names, titles and residences of persons and firms interested in the foregoing Bid, as principals, are as follows:

Name Title Residence Address



Date: ___________

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QUESTIONNAIRE

The undersigned warrants the truth and accuracy of all statements and answers herein contained apply to the Bidder. If statements apply to the Bidder operating under a name other than the name of the Bidder, an explanation shall be attached. Include additional sheets if necessary.

1. How many years has your organization been in business as:

a) A contractor using the current name: ___________________

b) A subcontractor using the current name: _________________

c) A contractor, or subcontractor, using an organization name other than that for which this bid is submitted: ____________

2. Previous l'Jame(s) of organization or acquisitions; beginning and ending date(s) of those previous names:

a)

b)

c)

3. Current Contractor Company or Individual Name to Whom License(s) Classification Issuing Government License is Issued Number

a) ________

b) ______

c) _____________

d) ______

4. The resident Superintendent proposed to be assigned to this Contract is: _________ ___________. The experience proHle for the named person is attached. If a substitution must be made, the name and experience profile of the substituted Superintendent will be submitted to the City at, or before, the pre-construction meeting (General Conditions Article 30.2) for approval by the City. The City reserves the right to reject the proposed Superintendent based on a lack of experience. Adequate experience is generally considered as a working superintendent on three or more projects, similar in size and scope, as the one being bid.

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PROPOSAL

5. Have you personally inspected the site of the proposed work? Yes (] No ( ] Based on your site visit, describe any anticipated problems with the site and your proposed solutions:

6. Number of full-time employees directly on bidder's payroll as of bid date:

a) administrative: _____ b) construction: _____

c) other: _____ d) total: _____

7. Will you subcontract any part of this work? If so, describe which portions:

8. Please list below the names and addresses of the Subcontractors, including City Certified Small Business Enterprise Subcontractors, to be used for the portions of the work listed above.

9. What equipment do you own that is available for the work?

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10. What equipment will you purchase for the work?

11. What equipment will you rent for the work?

12. All Bidders are hereby advised that the City will only accept bids from qualified contractors who have successfully completed a minimum of three (3) projects during the past five (5) years of a similar type as the project being bid, and whose Project Superintendent has also successfully completed a minimum of three (3) projects of a similar type during the past five (5) years. Failure to demonstrate compliance to the following qualification requirements will render the bid non-responsive.

a) Successful completion of three (3) similar projects for a public agency with a minimum value of $100,000.

The following are representative projects conforming to the above-listed requirements:

Project Contact Project Name Superintendent Owner Person Telephone

1.

2. _____________________________________

3. _____________________________________

4. _____________________________________

5. _____________________________________

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PROPOSAL

13. Describe and give the date of the last project listed above that you have completed similar in type, size and nature as the one proposed:

14. Have you ever failed to complete work awarded to you? If so, where and why?

15. Contractor's references: Individuals or corporations for which you have performed work and to which you refer:

Name Phone Address

Attach available letters of reference from above individuals or corporations.

16. List the following in connection with the Surety which is providing the Bid Bond:

Surety's Name:

Address:

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PROPOSAL

Name and address of Surety's resident agent for service of process in Florida:

17. Cooperative Purchasing We agree to sell the items on this contract to any member of the Cooperative Purchasing Program. A negative reply will not adversely affect consideration of your proposal, except in the cases of tie bids where all other factors are equal. All deliveries are to be F.O.S. destination.

yes ____ No____

18. Small Business Enterprise Proposed Percent Utilization: a/a

Check one or more of the following:

_ "Letter(s) of Intent to Perform as a Certified SBE Subcontractor" attached to proposal.

_ Documentation of Good Faith Effort by Contractor attached to proposal.

19. I certify that the above questionnaire information is true and correct to the best of my knowledge:

Company________________ (Name & Title)

(Signature)

Address: Phone:

Date: __________

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FLORIDA STATUTES ON PUBLIC ENTITY CRIMES

THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND SWORN TO IN THE PRESENCE OF A NOTARY PUBLIC OR OTHER OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ADMINISTER OATHS.

1. This sworn statement is submitted to _____-..:C::;.:ic:.Jtyc....;o:..:f-=S:::.:.t~.P:.....;e::::..:t:.::::;e:...::rs=b;..::u~rg2J.,...:.F.:..:lo::.!.r.:..::id:.=a:..--____ (print name of the public entity)

by ______________ for __________________

(print individual's name and title) (print name of entity submitting sworn statement)

whose business address is ________________________

and (if applicable) its Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) is _________ (If the entity has no FEIN, include the Social Security Number of the individual signing this sworn statement: )

2. I understand that a public entity crime" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1 )(g), Florida Statues, means a violation of any state or federal law by a person with respect to and directly related to the transaction of business with any public entity or with an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States, including, but not limited to, any bid or contract for goods or services to be provided to any public entity or an agency or political subdivision of any other state or of the United States and involving antitrust, fraud, theft, bribery, collusion, racketeering, conspiracy, or material misrepresentation.

3. I understand the "convicted" or "conviction" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(b), Florida Statutes, means a finding of guilt or a conviction of a public entity crime, with or without an adjudication of guilt, in any federal or state trial court of record relating to charges brought by indictment or information after July 1, 1989, as a result of a jury verdict, nonjury trial, or entry of a plea of guilty or nolo contendere.

4. I understand that an "affiliate" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1 )(a), Florida Statutes, means:

a) A predecessor or successor of a person convicted of a public entity crime; or

b) An entity under the control of any natural person who is active in the management of the entity and who has been convicted of a public entity crime. The term "affiliate" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members and agents who are active in the management of an affiliate. The ownership by one person of shares constituting a controlling interest in another person, or a pooling of equipment or income among persons when not for fair market value under an arm's length agreement, shall be a prima facie case that one person controls another person. A person who knowingly enters into a joint venture with a person who has been convicted of a public entity crime in Florida during the preceding 36 months shall be considered an affiliate.

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5. I understand that a "person" as defined in Paragraph 287.133(1)(e), Florida Statutes, means any natural person or entity organized under the laws of any state or of the United States with the legal power to enter into a binding contract and which bids, or applies to bid, on contracts for the provision of goods or services let by a public entity, or which otherwise transacts or applies to transact business with a public entity. The term "person" includes those officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, and agents who are active in management of an entity.

6. Based on information and belief, the statement which I have marked below is true in relation to the entity submitting this sworn statement. [indicate which statement applies]

__ Neither the entity submitting this sworn statement, nor any of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, nor any affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

__ The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or agents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989.

__ The entity submitting this sworn statement, or one or more of its officers, directors, executives, partners, shareholders, employees, members, or gents who are active in the management of the entity, or an affiliate of the entity has been charged with and convicted of a public entity crime subsequent to July 1, 1989. However, there has been a subsequent proceeding before a Hearing Officer of the State of Florida, Division of Administrative Hearings and the Final Order entered by the Hearing Officer determined that it was not in the public interest to place the entity submitting this sworn statement on the convicted vendor list. (Attach a copy of the final order).

I UNDERSTAND THAT THE SUBMISSION OF THIS FORM TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICER FOR THE PUBLIC ENTITY IDENTIFIED IN PARAGRAPH 1 (ONE) ABOVE IS FOR THAT PUBLIC ENTITY ONLY AND, THAT THIS FORM IS VALID THROUGH DECEMBER 31 OF THE CALENDAR YEAR IN WHICH IT IS FILED. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT I AM REQUIRED TO INFORM THE PUBLIC ENTITY PRIOR TO ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT IN EXCESS OF THE THRESHOLD AMOUNT PROVIDED IN SECTION 287.017, FLORIDA STATUTES FOR CATEGORY TWO OF ANY CHANGE IN THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THIS FORM.

______(signature) _________________(date) STATE OF COUNTYOF _________________

Personally appeared before me, the undersigned authority, _______________ (name of individual signing)

who, after first being sworn by me, affixed his/her signature in the space provided on this ______ (Select)

day of _______, 2013.

NOTARY PUBLIC (Seal)

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AGREEMENT

THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into on the ___ day of ______, 2013, by and

between ___________________" party of the first part and the City of

St. Petersburg, Florida, party of the second part.

WITNESSETH. That the first party, for the consideration hereinafter fully set out hereby agrees with the second party as follows:

a) That the first party shall furnish all material and perform all of the work for:

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St. Petersburg, Florida, Project No. 13047-112, and in full and complete accordance as provided by the following enumerated Plans, Specifications, and Documents which are made a part hereof as if fully contained herein:

Proposal Agreement Instructions to Bidders Public Construction Bond Execution of the Contract Certificates of Insurance General Conditions Addenda Technical Specifications Appendix Bid Bond Advertisement for Bids Plans

b) That the Bidder proposes and agrees to commence Work under this Contract within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after the date contained in the written Notice to Proceed, and to fully complete all Work under this Contract within one hundred and twenty (120) consecutive calendar days from (and including) the date contained in the Written Notice to Proceed.

c) The second party hereby agrees to pay at the time and in the manner set forth in the Specifications to the first party for the faithful performance of this Agreement, subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Specifications or Proposal, in lawful money of the United States, the price set forth in the Proposal heretofore submitted to the City by the Contractor, a copy of said Proposal being a part of these Contract Documents.

d) It is mutually agreed between the parties hereto that time is of the essence in this Contract, and in the event that the Work is not completed within the time stipulated, it is further agreed that from the compensation otherwise to be paid to the Contractor, the second party may retain the amount specified in Article G-3, LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, of the General Conditions, for each calendar day that the Work remains incomplete beyond the time limit, which sum shall represent the actual damages which the Owner will have sustained per day by failure of the Contractor to complete the Work within the time stipulated, and this sum is not a penalty, being the stipulated damages the second party will have sustained in event of such default by first party.

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e) It is further mutually agreed between the parties hereto that, if at any time after the execution of said Agreement and the Public Construction Bond hereto attached for its faithful performance, the second party shall deem the Surety or sureties upon such Public Construction Bond to be unsatisfactory or, if for any reason such bond ceases to be adequate to cover the performance of the Work, the first party shall, at its expense within ten (10) days after the receipt of notice from the second party so to do, furnish an additional bond or bonds in such form and amount, and with such Surety or sureties as shall be satisfactory to the second party. In such event, no further payment to the first party shall be deemed to be due under the Agreement until such new or additional security for the faithful performance of the Work shall be furnished in a manner and form satisfactory to the second party.

f) When the Work to be accomplished under this Contract has been completed in accordance with the Plans and Specifications and accepted by the City of St. Petersburg, it is mutually agreed and understood that the Contractor, together with his Surety, shall fully and unconditionally guarantee for a period of not less than one (1) year from date of final acceptance of Work by the City, all materials and labor (workmanship) incorporated in this project. (This guarantee shall be exclusive of any manufacturer's guarantees or warranties exceeding this period).

IN WITNESS WHEREOF the parties hereto have executed this Agreement on the day and date first

above written in two (2) counterparts, each of which shall, without proof or accounting for the other

counterpart, to be deemed an original contract.

(Company Name)

By: _____________________________

(Signature of Corporate Officer) (Seal)

(Print or Type Name &Title) ATTEST:

(Corporate Secretary)

CITY OF ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA APPROVED AS TO FORM:

B~---------------------City Clerk (Designee)

By: Procurement and Supply Management Director City Attorney (Designee)

Date

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Agreement

(Acknowledgment of Contractor, if a Corporation)

(State of Florida) (County of __ _ ------- -)(City of___ _ ---------)

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of _________

2013,by ___________________________________________________________

(name and title of officer or agent)

and ______________________ m_________________________________ (name and title of officer or agent) (name of corporation)

a ________________________ Corporation, on behalf of the corporation, he/she is (state of incorporation) (select)

personally known to me or has produced ______________________-- identification and (type of identification)

___________take an oath; and appeared before me at the time of notarization. (Did/did not)

The undersigned warrants that he/she is authorized by the Board of Directors (select)

of said ___________-:--______________to execute this Contract. (name of corporation)

NOTARY PUBLIC:

Sign:

PrinVType: _____________

(Seal)

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BID BOND

(State of Florida) (County of _ _ _ _) (City of_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _)

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

Thatwe, ________________________________________________________________

(hereinafter called "Principal")

and ___________________________________________________________________

(hereinafter called "Surety")

are held and firmly bound unto the City of St. Petersburg, Florida (hereinafter called "Owner") in the sum of: ____________________ Dollars ($ ) lawful money of the United States of America, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents:

WHEREAS, the "Principal": contemplates submitting or has submitted a Bid to the City of St. Petersburg. Florida for

City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidewalks - FY13

St. Petersburg, Florida, Project No. 13047-112, and,

WHEREAS, it was a condition precedent to the submission of said Bid that a certified check, cashier's check or Bid Bond in the amount of five percent (5%) of the bid be submitted with said Bid as a guarantee that the Bidder would, if awarded the Contract, enter into a written Contract with the City of st. Petersburg, Florida, and furnish a Public Construction Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Bid for the performance of said Contract, within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written Notice of Award of the Contract.

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Bid Bond

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION ARE SUCH, that if the bid and the "Principal" herein be accepted and said "Principal" within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written Notice of Award, enter into a written Contract with the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, and furnish a Public Construction Bond in an amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the Bid, satisfactory to the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, the sum herein stated shall be due and payable to the City of St. Petersburg, Florida, and the "Surety" herein agrees to pay said sum immediately upon demand of said City of St. Petersburg, Florida. in good and lawful money of the United States of America, as liquidated damages for failure thereof of said "Principal".

IN WITNESS THEREOF, the said

as "Principal" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name by ..___________ (corporate officer)

under its corporate seal, and the said _________________________

as "Surety" herein, has caused these presents to be signed in its name by its _________

under its corporate seal, the ___ day of ______• 2013.

Principal: ______________

By __________________

(Signature of corporate officer)

(Sea/) (Print or type name and title)

Attest:

Corporate Secretary Surety:

Surety Name

By ____ _

(Title) Countersignature:

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PUBLIC CONSTRUCTION BOND

Bond#______________

(STATE OF FLORIDA)

(COUNTY OF - ____I

(CITY

KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:

That we,_________________________(hereinafter called the "Principal"), (Company Name)

located at ________________________ \___1____________,

(Principal Business Address) (Phone Number) and _______________________________________ (hereinafter called the "Surety"),

(Surety Name) located at _______________________________________, (_) ___________

(Surety Business Address) (Phone Number) are held and firmly bound unto the City of St. Petersburg, Florida (hereinafter called the "City") located at One 4th Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, phone: (727) 893-7220, in the penal sum of: $ for the payment of which we bind ourselves, our heirs, personal representatives, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, for the faithful performance of a certain written construction agreement, dated the day of , 20_, entered into between the Principal and the City ("Contracf') for:

Project No. 13047-112 City Wide Arterial/Collector Sidealks - FY13

The locations of the proposed Work for the Project are at 32nd Street North, south of 22nd

Avenue North; 64th Street South from south of 6th Avenue South to 15t Avenue North; 1st Avenue North from 35th Street North to 34th Street North; 31 st Street South from 26th Avenue South to 22nd Avenue South; 77th Avenue North from 16th Street North to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Street North.

NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITIONS of this bond are such that, if the Principal shall (i) in all respects comply with the terms and conditions of the Contract (the Contract being made a part of this bond by reference), including but not limited to the guarantee and warranty requirements, all obligations contained in the Contract Documents (as defined in the Contract) and all modifications made to the Contract as therein provided, for the original term of the Contract and any extensions which may be granted by the City, with or without notice to the Surety; and (1i) promptly make payments to all claimants, as defined in Section 255.05(1), Florida Statutes, supplying labor, materials, or supplies used directly or indirectly in the prosecution of the work provided for in the Contract; and (iii) pay the City all losses, damages, liquidated damages, expenses, costs, and attorneys' fees at trial and on appeal sustained by the City due to a default by Principal under the Contract; and (iv) fulfill its obligations related to the guarantee and warranty of all work and materials furnished under the Contract pursuant to the terms and conditions specified in the Contract, then this bond shall be void; otherwise, it shall remain in full force.

RFP Public Construction Bond 2013 Document No. 179592

This bond is meant to comply with all the requirements of Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, and herewith incorporates all duties of a surety required by Section 255.05, Florida Statutes, and all notice and time limitation provisions set forth in Sections 255.05(2) and 255.05 (10), Florida Statutes. Any action instituted by a claimant under this bond for payment must be in accordance with the notice and time limitation provisions set forth in Sections 255.05(2) and 255.05(10), Florida Statutes.

The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or to the specifications accompanying the same shall in any way affect its obligations on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to the work or to the specifications.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, witness the hands and seals of the parties hereto this __ day of ______, 20_.

(Principal Name)

By: ______________ (Signature)

(Print or Type NamelTitle)

SEAL

ATTEST:

(Signature)

(Corporate Secretary)

APPROVED AS TO FORM:

SURETY NAME

By:____________ City Attorney (designee)

Attorney-in-Fact By:_____________

(Print Name)

SEAL

Note: A copy of a power of attorney attested by the corporate secretary of the Surety evidencing the Attorney-in-Fact named above is currently authorized to execute this bond on behalf of the Surety must be attached to this bond.

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Acknowledgment of Principal, if a Corporation

(STATE OF FLORIDA)

(COUNTY

(CITY OF______

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of _____, 20_,

by m_______________________,a (Name and Title of Officer) (Name of Principal)

_____________________ corporation, on behalf of said corporation. He/She is (State of Corporation)

personally known to me or has produced _______...___----...___-------,as identification. (Type of Identification)

He/She warrants that he/she is authorized by the Board of Directors of said corporation

to execute the foregoing instrument.

NOTARY PUBLIC:

Sign:_____________________

PrintlType: _____________________

SEAL

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Acknowledgment of Surety, (Where Executed by Attorney-in-Fact, as Agent)

(STATE OF FLORIDA)

(COUNTY OF_____

(CITY OF ______

The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this __ day of ____, 20_,

by ______________________________________________________________ (Name of Attorney-in-Fact)

as Attorney-in-Fact for _____________-:--____________ (Name of Surety)

who is personally known to me or has produced ___________________ (Type of Identification)

as identification.

By virtue of a power of attorney from said corporation, a copy of which is attached hereto,

he/she is duly authorized to execute the foregoing instrument.

NOTARY PUBLIC:

PrintlType: __________________

SEAL

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SMALL BUSINESS ENTERPRISE FORMS

LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A CERTIFIED SSE CONTRACTOR

(Prime Contractor)

_____----:-::::--:-_-:----:---:--___________ In response to a telephone/written request (Subcontractor)

for quote on _________, 20 ___, agrees to perform the work outlined below on the project

known as __________________ for the City of St. Petersburg, The work

description is as follows:

PAY ITEM (IF APPLICABLE) DESCRIPTION DOLLAR AMOUNT

The price for said work totals: T _____________'

_____~__:_--------------- will enter into a formal agreement with you, (Subcontractor)

for the work described above conditional upon your entering into a contract with the City of S1. Petersburg,

(Date) (Name of SBE Firm)

(City of st. Petersburg Certification Date) (Title of Official Signing)

(Signature of Official)

ACCEPTANCE BY PRIME CONTRACTOR

(Name of Prime Contractor) (Signature of Official)

(Title of Official Signing)

Date this "Letter of Intent" received and accepted: ____________________

______________________________________________________________________________________ ___

SUMMARY LISTING OF REASONS FOR NON-USE

The undersigned swears (or affirms) that the reasons stated below for the non-use of a Small Business Enterprise (SBE) are accurately stated:

(Name of Prime Contractor)

Locatedat=-______________~~--~----------~~=_--------------~--~----------(Physical Address) (No. & Street) (City) (State & Zip)

Pr~ect

Reasons for non-use of a SBE:

ANY MATERIAL MISREPRESENTATION WILL BE GROUNDS FOR INITIATING ACTION UNDER FEDERAL OR STATE LAWS CONCERNING FALSE STATEMENTS.

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SIGNATURE: _______________________ DATE: _______________________

PRINT NAME: TITLE: ____________

On this __day of ______20__, before me appeared (name) __________

to me personally known __ OR produced _____________________

as identification, who being duly sworn, did execute the foregoing affidavit, and did state that he/she

was properly authorized by (name of firm) _____________________

to execute the affidavit and did so as a free act and deed.

Notary Public: _________________

My commission Expires: ______________

(SEAL)

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CERTIFICATION

City of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center

SBE SOLICITATION

Bid Invitation No. Project Name:

I hereby certify that I have read, understand, and will comply with the City of St. Petersburg SBE requirements for this project.

Further, I certify that I am aware that % of the contract price has been established for performance by Small Business Enterprises. I will meet the percentage or demonstrate reasonable sufficient efforts to do so.

IN ADDITION, THE "LETTER OF INTENT TO PERFORM AS A SUBCONTRACTOR" MUST BE EXECUTED BY AN OFFICER OF THE SBE FIRM AND SUBMITTED WITH THE BID PROPOSAL. I FURTHER UNDERSTAND THAT I AM COMMITTED TO ENTERING INTO A SUBCONTRACT AGREEMENT WITH THE IDENTIFIED SBE FOR THE SCOPE OF WORK OUTLINED ON THE "LETTER OF INTENT" AND FOR THE SPECIFIED DOLLAR VALUE.

Any changes, including the addition or deletion of SBE firms after bid opening, must have written approval of the Business Assistance Director or POD, Business Assistance Center. Address all request to:

Business Assistance Director City of St. Petersburg Midtown Economic Development P.O. Box 2842 st. Petersburg, Florida 33731

Title of Official Company

Date Signature of Official

SSE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS QUESTIONNAIRE EVALUATION CRITERIA

Item Indicators Points Score

1. Attended Pre-Bid Conference 5

• 2. Published advertisements concerning subcontracting opportunities in area newspapers, trade association publications, and small business oriented publications at least ten (10) days prior to the bid opening date.

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3. Provided written invitations to bid notices by mail, fax or hand delivery, at least 10 days prior to bid opening to SBEs certified by the City of St. Petersburg. Advised SBE firms of the following (failure to adhere to the 1~-day criteria will result in zero(O) points: a. Scope of Work/material being solicited. (5 pts.) b. Their interest in the contract is being solicited. (5 pts.) c. How to obtain information for review and inspection of contract plans

and specifications. (5 pts.)

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4. Conducted negotiations with SBE firms. Providing a list of SBEs subcontractors with whom the bidder or proposer negotiated in good faith.

a. Submitted all SBE quotes/proposal received for work category solicited, and if not used the reasons why the quotes/proposal were not used. (5 pts.)

b. A list of each SBE contacted but determined to be unavailable to work on project. (5 pts.)

c. A description of information provided to solicit SBEs subcontracting agreements. (5 pts.)

d. Actual participation percentages achieved as demonstrated by the letter(s) of intent submitted in the bid documents, indicating project number, the name of the subcontractor, the scope of work to be performed and dollar value amount, a copy of the SBE certification, and the signatures of both prime contractor and the SBE. (10 pts.)

e. Information submitted by the Bidder which would demonstrate good faith efforts or lack thereof. (5 pts.)

f. Negotiate with SBEs on which portion(s) of the contract that will be assigned to SBE subcontractors. Contracts should be broken down into smaller components as needed. (5 pts.)

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5. Provided assistance in reviewing the contract plans and specifications. 10

6. Documented assistance to SBEs in obtaining bonding, insurance and lines of credit (for current or previous SBEs within the last two calendar years).

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7. Contacted the City of St. Petersburg Business Assistance Center staff for guidance and assistance regarding SBE participation (Le. if having difficulty obtaining SBE participation or if unable to identify portions of work that can be feasibly broken down).

10

REQUIRES A MINIMUM OF (75) OF 100 POINTS TO BE IN COMPLIANCE

Revised 12/1110

CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE