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Community Safety 237995-1-32 -15 /16 Stage II Studies and Design Scope of Services

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TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDIES & HIGHWAY DESIGN

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SCOPE OF SERVICES

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DISTRICTWIDE SAFETY STUDIES AND DESIGN

SCOPE OF SERVICES FOR CONSULTING ENGINEERING SERVICES

TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDIES & HIGHWAY DESIGN


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FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT No.: 237995-1-32-15 /16 Federal Aid Project TBD Description: DISTRICT WIDE COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM

NOTE: THE GENERAL AREA FOR THIS SAFETY PROGRAM IS ANY OF THE NINE COUNTIES WITHIN DISTRICT FIVE INCLUDING ALL CITIES WITHIN ITS BOUNDARIES.WORK EFFORTS INVOLVE STATE, COUNTY, AND CITY ROADS.


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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. PURPOSE............................................................... 62. STUDY OBJECTIVE....................................................... 7

2.1 General Objective:.............................................. 72.2 Specific Project Objective:..................................... 7

3. SAFETY STUDIES........................................................ 73.1 General:........................................................ 83.2 Safety Studies and Design Analysis:............................. 8

4. ROADWAY PLANS PACKAGES............................................... 404.1 General: ........................................................ 404.2 Design Analysis: ................................................... 404.3 Drainage Analysis: ................................................. 464.4 Roadway Plans: ................................................... 484.5 Interchange Plans: ................................................. 484.6 Drainage Plans: ................................................... 484.7 Traffic Control Plans: ............................................... 494.8 Utility Certification/Railroads:......................................... 494.9 Environmental Services/Permits: ....................................... 54

5. SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PLANS................................... 555.1 General: ........................................................ 555.2 TRNS*PORT Designer Interface/Summary of Pay Items: ...................... 555.3 Special Provisions: ................................................. 565.4 Traffic Monitoring Site:....................................... 56

6. SIGNALIZATION PLANS.................................................. 566.1 General: ........................................................ 566.2 Engineering Analysis: ............................................... 566.3 Inventory of Equipment: ............................................. 566.4 Signal Communications: ............................................. 576.5 TRNS*PORT Designer Interface/Summary of Pay Items: ...................... 576.6 Special Provisions: ................................................. 576.7 Intelligent Transportation System: ...................................... 58

7. LIGHTING PLANS....................................................... 587.1 General: ........................................................ 587.2 Lighting Justification Report: ......................................... 587.3 TRNS*PORT Designer Interface/Summary of Pay Items: ...................... 587.4 Special Provisions: ................................................. 58

8. SURVEY............................................................... 598.1 Horizontal Project Network Control (HPNC)...................... 598.2 Vertical Project Network Control (VPNC)........................ 598.3 Alignment and/or Existing Right of Way Lines................... 598.4 Aerial Targets................................................. 608.5 Reference Points............................................... 608.6 Topography (2D)................................................ 608.7 Digital Terrain Model (DTM).................................... 608.8 Roadway Cross Sections/Profiles................................ 608.9 Side Street Surveys............................................ 608.10 Underground Utilities.......................................... 608.11 Outfall Survey................................................. 608.12 Drainage Survey................................................ 618.13 Bridge Survey.................................................. 618.14 Channel Survey................................................. 618.15 Pond Site Survey............................................... 618.16 Mitigation Survey.............................................. 618.17 Jurisdiction Line Survey....................................... 618.18 Geotechnical Support........................................... 61


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8.19 Sectional/Grant Survey......................................... 618.20 Subdivision Location........................................... 628.21 Maintained R/W................................................. 628.22 Boundary Survey................................................ 628.23 Water Boundary Survey.......................................... 628.24 Right of Way Staking........................................... 628.25 Right of Way Monumentation..................................... 628.26 Line Cutting................................................... 628.27 Work Zone Safety............................................... 628.28 Miscellaneous Surveys.......................................... 638.29 Supplemental Surveys........................................... 638.30 Document Research.............................................. 638.31 Field Review................................................... 638.32 Technical Meetings............................................. 638.33 Quality Control/Quality Assurance.............................. 638.34 Supervision.................................................... 638.35 Coordination................................................... 63

9. PHOTOGRAMMETRY....................................................... 639.1 Flight Preparation............................................. 649.2 Control Point Coordination..................................... 649.3 Mobilization................................................... 649.4 Flight Operations.............................................. 649.5 Film Processing................................................ 649.6 Photo Products................................................. 649.7 Scanning....................................................... 649.8 Lidar.......................................................... 649.9 Aerial Triangulation........................................... 649.10 Surfaces....................................................... 649.11 Ortho Generation............................................... 649.12 Rectified Digital Imagery (Georeferenced)...................... 659.13 Mosaicking..................................................... 659.14 Sheet Clipping................................................. 659.15 Topographics (3D).............................................. 659.16 Planimetrics (2D).............................................. 659.17 Drainage Basin................................................. 659.18 CADD Edit...................................................... 659.19 Data Merging................................................... 659.20 Miscellaneous.................................................. 659.21 Field Review................................................... 659.22 Meetings....................................................... 659.23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance.............................. 669.24 Supervision.................................................... 669.25 Coordination................................................... 66

10. MAPPING.............................................................. 6610.1 Alignment...................................................... 6610.2 Section and 1/4 Section Lines.................................. 6610.3 Subdivisions................................................... 6610.4 Existing Right of Way.......................................... 6610.5 Topography..................................................... 6610.6 Parent Tract Properties and Existing Easements................. 6610.7 Proposed Right of Way Requirements............................. 6610.8 Limits of Construction......................................... 6710.9 Jurisdictional/Agency Lines.................................... 6710.10 Control Survey Cover Sheet..................................... 6710.11 Control Survey Key Sheet....................................... 6710.12 Control Survey Detail Sheet.................................... 6710.13 Right of Way Map Cover Sheet................................... 6710.14 Right of Way Map Key Sheet..................................... 6710.15 Right of Way Map Detail Sheet.................................. 6710.16 Maintenance Map Cover Sheet.................................... 67


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10.17 Maintenance Map Key Sheet...................................... 6710.18 Maintenance Map Detail Sheet................................... 6710.19 Reference Point Sheet.......................................... 6710.20 Project Network Control Sheet.................................. 6710.21 Table of Ownerships Sheet...................................... 6810.22 Parcel Sketches................................................ 6810.23 TIITF Sketches................................................. 6810.24 Other Specific Purpose Survey(s)............................... 6810.25 Boundary Survey(s) Map......................................... 6810.26 Right of Way Monumentation Map................................. 6810.27 Title Search Map............................................... 6810.28 Title Search Report............................................ 6810.29 Legal Descriptions............................................. 6810.30 Final Map/Plans Comparison..................................... 6810.31 Field Reviews.................................................. 6810.32 Technical Meetings............................................. 6810.33 Quality Assurance/Quality Control.............................. 6810.34 Supervision.................................................... 6810.35 Coordination................................................... 6810.36 Supplemental Mapping........................................... 68

11. STRUCTURAL PLANS..................................................... 6911.1 Bridge Concept/BDR Study: .......................................... 6911.2 30% Structure Plans Package: ......................................... 7111.3 60% Structure Plans Package: ......................................... 7211.4 Final Structure Plans Package: ........................................ 7211.5 Retaining Wall Plans: ............................................... 7411.6 Sound Wall Plans: ................................................. 7511.7 Miscellaneous Highway Related Structures: ............................... 76

12. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS.............................. 7712.1 Field Investigation: ................................................. 7712.2 Laboratory Testing: ................................................ 7812.3 Preliminary Roadway Report: ......................................... 7812.4 Roadway Report: .................................................. 7812.5 Structures Report: ................................................. 7912.6 Final Analyses and Reports: .......................................... 8112.7 Provisions for Work: ............................................... 82

13. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK......................... 8213.1 Governing Regulations: .............................................. 8213.2 Project Schedule: .................................................. 8513.3 Key Personnel: .................................................... 8513.4 Progress Reporting: ................................................ 8513.5 Meetings and Presentations: .......................................... 8513.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control: .................................. 8513.7 Correspondence: .................................................. 8613.8 Liaison Office: .................................................... 8613.9 Optional Services: ................................................. 8613.10 Submittals: ...................................................... 8613.11 Computer Automation: .............................................. 8713.12 Post Design Services: ............................................... 88

14. METHOD OF COMPENSATION............................................... 8914.1 Plans Review Schedule.......................................... 89

15. DISTRICT WIDE COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM STUDY TYPE & TASK W/UNIT PRICE CHART.......................................................... 90


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1. PURPOSE

The purpose of this Exhibit is to describe the scope of work and the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT in connection with studies, design and preparation of roadway construction plans for proposed miscellaneous improvements within transportation corridors that include State, County and City roadways.

This project is for any of the nine counties. It is anticipated that many miscellaneous (minor) projects will be identified by the East Volusia County Community Traffic Safety Team (EVCTST), West Volusia County Community Traffic Safety Team (WVCTST), Brevard County Community Traffic Safety Team (BCTST), Orange County Community Traffic Safety Team (OCCTST), Osceola Community Traffic Safety Team (OSCCTST), Seminole Community Traffic Safety Team (SCTST), Marion Community Traffic Safety Team (MCTST), Lake Community Traffic Safety Team (LCTST) and any other Community Traffic Safety Committees established in the remaining counties. EVCTST, WVCTST, BCTST and OCCTST are multi-disciplinary teams of planners, engineers, law enforcement officers, educators, emergency medical personnel, media people, insurance representatives and the general citizens from all local municipalities within Volusia, Brevard, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Marion, and Lake Counties. Miscellaneous (minor) projects may also be identified within Flagler and Sumter Counties.

The identified projects may be on State Highways, County and/or any City Streets within the nine Counties. The projects could be in the form of studies only and/or design prior to the preparation of necessary construction plans. All work on this project will be performed to Federal and State Standards.

The following are a few examples of some of the work types that are expected.

1. UNSIGNALIZED INTERSECTION STUDIES, etc. 2. SIGNALIZED INTERSECTION STUDIES, etc. 3. ARTERIAL STUDIES. 4. PEDESTRIAN & BICYCLE SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS. 5. OTHER SAFETY TYPE IMPROVEMENTS. 6. RIGHT OF WAY TITLE SEARCH.

The CONSULTANT shall perform those miscellaneous engineering services required to conduct studies and/or to design and prepare a set of contract plans which may include roadway, signing and pavement markings, signalization, lighting, sidewalk and/or bicycle ways. It shall be the CONSULTANT’s responsibility to utilize the very best engineering judgment, practices and principles possible during the prosecution of the work commissioned under this contract. The CONSULTANT shall be aware that as the project is developed, certain modifications and/or improvements to the original recommendation may be required. The CONSULTANT is to incorporate these refinements into the design and will consider this effort to be an anticipated and integral part of the work. This will not be a basis for any supplemental fee request(s). The CONSULTANT shall demonstrate good project management practices while working on this project. These include communication with the DEPARTMENT and others as necessary,


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management of time and resources, and documentation. The CONSULTANT shall set up and maintain throughout the design of the project a contract file in accordance to DEPARTMENT procedures.

The DEPARTMENT will provide contract administration, management services, and technical reviews of all work associated with the development and preparation of the contract plans. The DEPARTMENT will provide job specific information and/or functions as outlined in this contract.

2. STUDY OBJECTIVE

2.1 General Objective:

The general objective is for the CONSULTANT to conduct studies and/or to prepare plans to be used by the contractor to build the project(s), and by the DEPARTMENT 0F∗ to ensure that projects are built as designed and to specifications. Elements of work shall include, as required, studies and/or design of roadways, minor structures, intersections, traffic control plans, geotechnical activities, surveys, drainage, signing and pavement markings, signalization, lighting, utility relocation and/or adjustments, sidewalk and/or bicycle path plans and cost estimates, environmental permits, environmental mitigation plans, quantity computation booklets, presentations to the County Community Traffic Safety Committees, at the monthly meeting, when requested by the DEPARTMENT, and all necessary incidental items for a complete project. The CONSULTANT shall prepare necessary right of way documentation that will enable the District to certify off system right of way. The CONSULTANT shall also provide a letter of acknowledgment that the proposed construction improvements on state projects are located within existing right of way.

2.2 Specific Project Objective:

The CONSULTANT shall investigate the status of the project and become familiar with concepts (typical sections, alignments, etc.) developed from prior studies. If a Traffic Operational Study report and/or an Engineering Report is available from a prior or current FDOT, COUNTY, and/or CITY PD&E type study, the CONSULTANT shall use the approved concepts as a basis for the design unless otherwise directed by the DEPARTMENT.

The Safety Studies shall be prepared using English scales. The Roadway Plans Package shall be prepared using English scales.

3. SAFETY STUDIES

∗ DEPARTMENT The Department Consultant Project Manager shall serve as both the contact person between the EVCTSP, WVCTSP, BCTSP, OCCTSP and any other Community Traffic Safety Committees and the CONSULTANT as well as perform the normal duties and responsibilities of a DEPARTMENT Project Manager.


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3.1 General:

The Roadway Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work effort includes the traffic safety studies, design and drainage analysis needed to prepare a set of Roadway Plans, Drainage Plans, Traffic Control Plans, Environmental Permits, sidewalk and/or bicycle path plans, and other necessary documents as required.

3.2 Safety Studies and Design Analysis:

3.2.1 Typical Section Package / Pavement Design Package - The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Typical Section Package and Pavement Design Package to be submitted to the DEPARTMENT for review and approval. The Typical Section package shall include the following:

- Transmittal letter - Location Map(s) - Typical Section(s) (including bridge sections) - Data Sheet(s) - Backup Traffic Data

The Typical Section Package and the Pavement Design Package shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT for approval at the earliest possible date and prior to the 60% roadway plan submittal stage.

3.2.2 Geometrics - The CONSULTANT shall design the geometrics for the project using the design standards that are most appropriate with proper consideration given to the design traffic volumes, design speed, capacity and levels of service, functional classification, adjacent land use, design and driver expectancy, aesthetics, pedestrian and bicycle concerns, ADA requirements, elder road user policy, access management, utility relocation costs, and scope of work.

The design elements shall include, but not be limited to, the horizontal and vertical alignments, lane widths, shoulder widths, cross slopes, borders, sight distance, side slopes and ditches, lane transitions, superelevation, features of intersections. The geometric design developed by the CONSULTANT shall be an engineering solution that is not merely an adherence to the minimum AASHTO and/or DEPARTMENT standards.

3.2.3 Update Access Management - The CONSULTANT shall be required to prepare an access management plan in coordination with DEPARTMENT staff. The CONSULTANT shall review the existing access conditions and prepare an access management plan according to the DEPARTMENT’s proposed access management classification for the facility, and


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DEPARTMENT Rules 14-96 and 14-97. The management plan shall be added to the 30% plan sheets and submitted with supporting documentation for review with the 60% Roadway Plans submittal.

The DEPARTMENT shall provide proposed access management classification information and information derived from Project Development and Environmental studies, if available, and public hearings to be used by the CONSULTANT in the preparation of this plan.

3.2.4 Traffic Safety Studies (Traffic Safety Analysis)

(A) GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The purpose of this section of the contract is to provide the DEPARTMENT with professional services for conducting needed traffic safety studies. The analysis and conceptual recommendations produced by the CONSULTANT will provide valuable input into the development of traffic safety improvement projects to be included in the proposed safety program.

A major objective of this section of the contract is to obtain study results as expeditiously as possible while maintaining a high degree of thoroughness and professionalism. Independent study types have been identified and work tasks for each have been specified.

The CONSULTANT shall ensure that all tasks and studies requiring field activities are conducted professionally and in a manner that utilizes accepted safety methods and practices. The safety of the traveling public and the CONSULTANT's field staff shall be an essential goal of each field study activity.

Acronyms

HSIPG Highway Safety Improvement Program Guideline

HSM Highway Safety Manual

MUTCD Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices

MUTS Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies published by the Bureau of Traffic Operations, Florida Department of Transportation

TOPCOP Traffic OPerations COmputer Programs Package

HCM Highway Capacity Manual

DPM District Project Manager

NCHRP National Cooperative Highway Research Program Report 152


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(WARRANTS FOR HIGHWAY LIGHTING)

Personnel

The CONSULTANT's work shall be performed and/or directed by the key personnel identified in the technical/fee proposal presentations by the CONSULTANT. Any changes in the indicated personnel or the CONSULTANT's office in charge of the work as identified in the CONSULTANT's proposal shall be subject to review and approval by the DEPARTMENT.

Subcontracting

Should the CONSULTANT require the services of a specialist for specialty work, the CONSULTANT is authorized to subcontract these services under the provisions of Paragraph 7.00 of the Standard Professional Services Agreement. Firms selected for subcontracts must be approved in writing and qualified by the DEPARTMENT prior to the CONSULTANT authorizing any such work. The CONSULTANT shall be fully responsible for the satisfactory performance, conclusions, and recommendations of all subcontracted work.

Beginning and Length of Services

Services to be provided by the CONSULTANT under this agreement will be initiated and completed as directed by the Project Manager on each study type or task assigned under this agreement. Individual studies and plans preparation will be assigned during the twenty-four (24) month period this agreement is in effect, or until the total accumulated fee is obligated (i.e., last work order issued), whichever occurs first. The duration of services may be extended by "Letter of Time Extension" if mutually agreed to in writing by the DEPARTMENT and the CONSULTANT provided the rate of compensation does not change and the maximum limiting fee for this agreement is not reached. Either party may terminate this agreement by notice in writing to the other part, such termination to be effective thirty (30) days from the date of such notice.

Issuance of Work Orders

Authorization to perform one or more of the studies described in this scope of services shall be conveyed to the CONSULTANT through a written work order issued by the District Consultant Management Engineer. The work order shall specify the type of study to be conducted; the location and project limits of each study area; the desired tasks within the composite study; the date on which each study is to be completed and submitted to the DEPARTMENT; and the total price to be paid to the CONSULTANT for each study type or additive. Each work order issued by the District Consultant Management Engineer shall serve as formal notice to proceed, effective on the date of the work order or on a subsequent date, if specified.

Procedure for Payment

The CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT at the end of each month an invoice for each completed study type or, in the case of composite studies, for each completed study task. The


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invoice shall reference the work order number, date, study type, unit costs, number of project locations studied, and total invoice amount. Upon approval and acceptance of all procedures for a study type or products for individual study tasks the Project Manager shall recommend payment for further processing with the DEPARTMENT.

Preliminary Report

All tasks shall have a preliminary report submitted to the Project Manager prior to the submittal of the Final Report.

Executive Summary

The report for each study type shall contain an executive summary providing a general overview of the contents of the report including general comments about the location, purpose, findings, conclusions and recommendations.

Sealing of Reports

All final reports (and copies) submitted to the DEPARTMENT’s Project Manager shall be signed, sealed, and dated by a Florida registered professional engineer of the CONSULTANT (including all subcontracted work).

(B) INDEX OF STUDY TYPES

This scope of work contains four (4) study types for which the CONSULTANT will be issued work orders. These study types and the work tasks associated with each study type are as follows:

Study Type I - Signal Warrant Analysis Task 1 - Qualitative Assessment Task 2 - 24-Hour Traffic Counts Task 3 - 8-Hour Turning Movement/ Ped Counts Task 4 - Field Intersection Inventory (Condition Diagram) Task 5 - Intersection Delay Analysis (Side Street Approaches) Task 6 - Collision Analysis Task 7 - Warrant Analysis, Benefit to Cost Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendations

(Including Utility Relocation Costs), Constructability Analysis for each alternative and a Step 1 Roundabout Screening analysis.

Study Type II - Intersection Analysis Task 1 - Qualitative Assessment Task 2 - Traffic Volume Data

Sub-Task 2A - Existing Intersection Sub-Task 2B - Proposed Intersection

Task 3 - Crash Analysis Task 4 - Improvement Recommendations/BC Cost Analysis, Conclusions and


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Recommendations, (Including Utility Relocation Costs) Constructability Analysis for each alternative.

Study Type III - Arterial Study Task 1 - Field Inventory/Survey Task 2 - Crash Analysis Task 3 - Corridor Review Checklist Task 4 - Improvement Recommendations and Benefit to Cost Analysis (Including Utility

Relocation Costs), Conclusions and Recommendations, Constructability Analysis for each alternative.

Task 6 - Preparation and Submission of Report

Study Type IV - Composite Study (each of these studies is requested separately) Task 1 - 8-Hour Turning Movement Count (with pedestrians) Task 1a - 8-Hour TMC Additive Task 2 - 4-Hour Turning Movement Count (with pedestrians) Task 2a - 4-Hour TMC Additive Task 3 - 2-Hour Turning Movement Count (with pedestrians) Task 3a - 2-Hour TMC Additive Task 4 - 24-Hour Traffic Count (Intersection) Task 5 - 24-Hour Traffic Count (One Approach Additive) Task 6 - 24-Hour Traffic Count (One Isolated Location) Task 7 - 7-Day Continuous Traffic Count (Bi-directional) Task 7a - 7-Day Count Additive Task 8 - Pedestrian Volume Count Task 9 - Pedestrian Group Size Task 10 - 8-Hour Bicycle Count Task 11 - Intersection Inventory (Condition Diagram) Task 12 – Collision AnalysisTask 13 - Qualitative Assessment of Intersection Operation Task 14 - Traffic Conflict Study Task 15 - Highway Lighting Justification Task 16 - Development of Alternatives and Recommendations Task 17 - Preparation and Submission of Report and Benefit to Cost Analysis (Including

Utility Relocation Costs), Net Present Value Analysis, Conclusions and Recommendations, Constructability Analysis for each alternative.

Task 18 - Traffic Signal Optimization Task 19 - Spot Speed Study Task 19a - Spot Speed Study Additive Task 19b - Speed Zone Study Report Task 20 - Left Turns By Cycle Task 21 - Travel Time and Delay Study (Basic Study Unit) Task 21a - Additional two-hour study period Task 22 - Post Construction Safety Evaluation Task 23 - Fatal Crash Database and Data Review Forms


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Task 24 - Fatal Crash Reviews (50 Reports) Task 25 - Construction Cost Estimate Task 26 - Study High Crash Segment (crashes <50/mile/year) Task 27 - Study High Crash Segment (crashes >50/mile/year) Task 28 - Safety Research (in office support) Task 29 - Left Turn Phase Warrant Task 29a - Additive LTW for the other 2 approaches of intersection (ie eb & wb) Task 30 - Road Safety Audit Task 31 - “5% List” Analysis Task 32 - Railroad Crossing Preemption Study

(C) DESCRIPTION OF STUDY TASKS

This section describes for each study type included in this scope the work required in each task and the task product(s). Also, the units of payment for each work task are defined for the purpose of payment, and the period of performance typically expressed as a function of the number of units to be studied by the CONSULTANT.

For Study Types I, II, and III, Supplemental Work tasks are set forth in Study Type IV, Composite Studies. These may be authorized by the DPM for the CONSULTANT to perform in conjunction with the work tasks required for the study type. Payment for Supplemental Work Task is in addition to the payment for the study type.

STUDY TYPE I: SIGNAL WARRANT ANALYSIS

1. Purpose

This study is intended to provide a specific determination as to whether or not a particular intersection meets warrants for signalization and, if so, whether or not a signal should be considered for installation or removal.

2. Basis of Payment

A signal warrant analysis shall be authorized by the DPM on an intersection by intersection basis. The established unit price per intersection shall be considered full compensation for all work required to perform this study. However, additional established fees shall be earned for supplemental work task authorized by the DPM.

3. Period of Performance

The normal period of performance allowed for completion of a Signal Warrant Analysis shall be three weeks for a single intersection, with an additional week for every two additional intersections to be studied. The DPM may allow additional time beyond the normal period for supplemental work task or as other conditions warrant.


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4. Scope of Work

This section specifies the work tasks to be performed by the CONSULTANT, the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT, the products and reports to be developed by the CONSULTANT and delivered to the DEPARTMENT at the completion of Signal Warrant Analysis.

Task 1: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT

A Professional Engineer of the firm shall visit all intersections under study during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts and also during any period which a problem was indicated by the work order. The engineer shall make qualitative assessment of intersection operation, particularly in terms of queue lengths, delays, conflicts, or any other operational characteristics that should be considered in evaluating the need for a traffic signal.

Colored photographs shall be taken of each approach. The photographs shall show the lane configuration and stop bar and shall be taken facing the approaching traffic. A minimum of one photograph shall be taken of each approach. More photos shall be taken if needed to show the physical, unusual or conditions needing to be repaired or maintained.

Additional photographs shall be taken of any geometric, traffic, or traffic control aspects about which the District Safety Engineer should be aware. The CONSULTANT shall recommend to the DEPARTMENT the need for supplemental work tasks prior to commencing work on such Tasks.

Task Products: Assessment of intersection operation. Photographs of intersection. Recommendation for supplemental work tasks.

Task 2: 24-HOUR TRAFFIC COUNTS (Intersection)

The CONSULTANT shall collect hourly traffic count data on each approach (up to 4 approaches) to the intersection for a minimum period of 24 hours during typical weekday traffic conditions. In conducting the counts, the CONSULTANT shall furnish an automatic traffic counter that produces a written record of the traffic volumes by time of day. This record may produce either directly or through subsequent interconnection and processing with external electronic hardware. The count data shall be presented in an acceptable tabular form showing 15-minute interval volumes and hourly summaries. Additional 24-hour counts may be authorized for additional approaches by the DPM as a supplemental activity to this study. Price shall be as quoted in the price summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 5.

Task 3: EIGHT-HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNTS (with pedestrians)

Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of eight hours encompassing the


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morning, midday, afternoon and other peak periods during which warranting volumes exist and an off-peak period. Each period shall normally consist of the eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2 hours) during each period that yields the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM. The volumes shall include all movements (including pedestrians and heavy vehicles). The price shall be as quoted in the price summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 1.

Task Products: Eight-hour turning movement volumes, all vehicles. Eight-hour heavy-vehicle volumes. Eight-hour pedestrian volumes.

Task 4: FIELD INTERSECTION INVENTORY (Condition Diagram)

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a field inventory of each intersection under study and prepare a condition diagram on standard DEPARTMENT forms contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies or in another format approved by the DEPARTMENT. Conditions diagram shall include intersection geometry, dimensions, all traffic control devices, and other roadway or roadside elements that contribute to the quality of intersection operation. This shall include but not be limited to pertinent features to traffic operations such as driveways, sidewalks, bicycle paths, fixed objects, buildings, utility and signal poles, major underground utilities, lighting, etc. The condition diagram shall be a scaled drawing. If an aerial is used, a scaled drawing shall outline intersection features so that the diagram is independent of the aerial. Aerials used in diagrams shall be included in the electronic file submittal.

Task Product: Scaled Condition Diagram

Task 5: INTERSECTION DELAY ANALYSIS (Side Street Approaches)

An intersection delay analysis of the side street approaches shall be made for a total of the three hours encompassing the morning, afternoon, and off-peak traffic periods as determined from the 24 hour counts. This study shall be performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS Manual), Chapter XV, Intersection Delay Study. The study provides several parameters including the average stopped delay per approach vehicle presently existing at an intersection. If the average stopped delay per approach vehicle on a side-street approach is greater than 40 seconds for any 15-minute period, then an analysis using the procedures in the MUTS Chapter I, II, and III Traffic Signal Warrant Study, should be conducted. This must be approved as a supplemental task (Study Type IV, Tasks 21 and 21a).

Task Product: Intersection delay analysis

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The CONSULTANT will be provided copies of traffic crash records by the DEPARTMENT and shall prepare a collision diagram for the intersection under study. The CONSULTANT shall obtain the collision reports via the DEPARTMENT’S Crash Analysis Reporting system (CARs) and any available collision database approved by the DEPARTMENT. The diagram shall depict the most recent full 5 years for which data is available. Collision diagrams shall be drawn on standard DEPARTMENT forms contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies or on another DEPARTMENT approved forms as indicated by the DPM. Collision diagrams shall not be drawn on aerials. A crash analysis shall be performed based on the prepared collision diagram.

The DEPARTMENT will generally furnish the CONSULTANT with copies of intersection crash reports. If crash reports are not to be furnished by the DEPARTMENT, a supplemental work task for obtaining traffic crash records will be authorized.

Task Products: Collision Summary Crash analysis Collision diagram

Task 7: WARRANT ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION

The CONSULTANT shall analyze the collected data in light of the warranting conditions for all nine (9) warrants described in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, the DEPARTMENT's Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies, HSIPG and accepted traffic engineering practice. From this analysis, a recommendation shall be formulated as to whether or not a traffic signal should be considered for installation or removal. The recommendation and justification for it shall be documented in a summary report. Attached to this report shall be completed Departmental warrant analysis forms, 24 hour counts, 8 hr TMC, delay analysis, the condition diagram, the collision diagram, crash analysis, benefit to cost analysis, analysis of ability to construct alternatives within existing R/W, and the products of any authorized supplemental work tasks. In addition to the signal warrant recommendations, the report should include a Step 1 Roundabout Screening analysis found in the Florida Intersection Design Guide. The intersection studies shall be documented in such a package. If a signal is recommended for installation, then additional phasing analysis shall be completed and the phase warrant forms attached. If other recommendations are given, an improvement concept shall be included. The improvement concept shall be a scaled drawing.

Task Product: Final warrant analysis report that is signed, sealed, and dated by a registered professional

engineer.

STUDY TYPE II: INTERSECTION ANALYSIS

1. Purpose

This study involves the analysis of an existing or proposed intersection in order to


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develop a specific conceptual design recommendation in accordance with the HSIPG that can be utilized in preparing plans for the construction of a new or modified inter-section. This analysis may include geometric improvements to improve the safety.

2. Basis of Payment

The basic unit of payment shall be for two types of roadway situations; i.e. an existing intersection or proposed intersection. Separate fees shall be established for the two. These two situations are defined as follows:

Existing Intersection: The intersection exists and may be presently signalized or unsignalized.

Proposed Intersection: The intersection does not presently exist.

Additional established fees shall be earned for supplemental work tasks authorized by the DPM.


The normal period of performance allowed for completion of a signal operation analysis shall be one (1) month for a single intersection. Each additional intersection location in a work order shall add one week to the period of performance. The DPM may allow additional time beyond the normal period for supplemental work tasks or as other conditions warrant.

4. Scope of Work

This section specifies the work tasks to be performed by the CONSULTANT, the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT, and the work task products to be developed by the CONSULTANT and delivered to the DEPARTMENT.

Task 1: QUALITATIVE ASSESSMENT

A Professional Engineer shall investigate the intersection during peak periods to identify any geometric, traffic safety, traffic operations, and traffic control conditions that may provide input to the determination of optimal signal control. The peak periods shall be determined by 24-hour traffic counts furnished by the DEPARTMENT or provided by the CONSULTANT (supplemental work, Study Type IV - Task 4). The CONSULTANT shall recommend to the DPM the need for supplemental work tasks.

Colored photographs shall be taken of all intersection approaches with emphasis on obtaining visual information that would be of value to the DEPARTMENT during any subsequent project plans preparation activities. For example, utility conflicts, right-of-way constraints, obstructions, unusual


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geometrics, deficient pavement markings, etc., should be photographed or detailed. Photos and/or detailed graphics shall be included in the conceptual recommendation report to be developed in Task 3.

Task Products: Assessment of intersection operation Color Photographs Recommendations for supplemental work tasks

Task 2: TRAFFIC VOLUME DATA

Separate work task description exists for this task for an intersection analysis of either an existing or proposed intersection. The 8-hour turning movement data will include pedestrian and bicyclist count data.

Sub-Task 2A: Existing Intersection

Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of eight hours encompassing the morning, midday peak and afternoon traffic periods and/or peak periods during which warranting volumes exist and an off-peak period. Each period shall normally consist of the eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2 hours) during each period that yields the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM to 6:45 PM. The volumes shall include all movements (including pedestrians and heavy vehicles). The price shall be as quoted in the price summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 1.

Task Products: Eight-hour turning movement volumes, all vehicles Eight-hour heavy-vehicle volumes Eight-hour pedestrian volumes

Sub-Task 2B: Proposed Intersection

The CONSULTANT shall develop 8 hours of traffic volume data appropriate for computerized analysis of the proposed intersection using the DEPARTMENT's TOPCOP package or available programs of the latest adopted version of the HCM. To estimate or project the required turning movement counts, the CONSULTANT shall utilize available network traffic and planning data furnished by the DEPARTMENT and shall apply appropriate factors as dictated by local trends and accepted practice.

The DEPARTMENT shall furnish the CONSULTANT with all available traffic data that is relevant to the intersection under study.

Task Product(s): 8-hour projected turning movement volumes, all vehicles


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8-hour projected heavy-vehicle volumes 8-hour projected pedestrian volumes




Task Products: Collision summary Crash analysis Collision diagram

Task 4: IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

From the results of previous tasks and any supplemental work tasks, the CONSULTANT shall prepare a report that presents the conceptual recommendations for optimizing the intersection's safety by reducing crashes. As a minimum the report shall include geometrics, channelization, signalization phasing and operation and signal display improvement. The proposed intersection improvement shall be supported by a sketch, printouts, benefit to cost analysis, analysis of ability to construct alternatives within existing R/W, and explanations of the computerized operation analysis (where applicable) and peak period field investigation.

The CONSULTANT shall submit 3 copies of each intersection in an 8 1/2" x 11" format (or 11” x 17” format, as needed).

Task Product: The CONSULTANT shall submit copies of the conceptual recommendations report that are

signed, dated, and sealed by a registered professional engineer.

STUDY TYPE III: ARTERIAL STUDY

1. Purpose

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arterial from a safety perspective. The required product of this study is a "TOPICS" type report that sets forth specific improvements that may be used as a basis for the development of an arterial improvement program. Elements of the study report are intended to provide input to the plans preparation process for the recommended improvement projects.

2. Basis of Payment

The basic unit of payment for this study shall be the number of two-way miles comprising the section to be studied. Composite mileage shall be rounded to the nearest tenth of a mile and shall be established by the DEPARTMENT prior to issuance of the work order. The minimum two-way mileage amount for any study shall be 1.0 mile. The established unit price for each two-way mile studied shall be considered full compensation for all work required to perform this study. However, additional established fees shall be earned for supplemental work tasks authorized by the DPM Compensation for each signal operation analysis shall be at the established unit price for a Type II Study.


The normal period allowed for completion of an Arterial Study shall be one month for the first 2.0 two-way miles plus two weeks for each additional 2.0 two-way miles or fraction thereof. Signal Operation Studies authorized by the DEPARTMENT and included as part of an Arterial Study are to be conducted concurrently with the Arterial Study and no additional time shall be allotted for their completion. The DPM may allow additional time beyond the normal period for supplemental work tasks or as other conditions warrant.

4. Scope of Work

This section specifies the work tasks to be performed by the CONSULTANT, the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT, and the work task products to be developed by the CONSULTANT and delivered to the DEPARTMENT.

As a basic guide for the conduct of an Arterial Study, the CONSULTANT shall generally adhere to the procedures outlined in Federal Highway Administration publication entitled "Traffic Reviews for Operational Efficiency"; August 1982 (no document reference number) and the procedures outlined current HSIPG. Additional study activities not explicitly discussed in the FHWA publication are also required in the Arterial Study and are specified within the following task description.

Task 1: FIELD INVENTORY

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prepare an inventory table similar to that depicted in Figure 1 of the FHWA document. Additional roadway features should be included as appropriate.

Task Product: Arterial inventory table





Task 3: CORRIDOR REVIEW CHECKLIST

The CONSULTANT shall make a thorough review of the arterial corridor to identify factors contributing to safety and shall complete a corridor review checklist similar to that shown in Figure 5 of the FHWA booklet. For any safety deficiencies discovered, the CONSULTANT shall prepare a descriptive narrative of the problem and shall develop recommendations for improvement of deficient corridor elements.

Task Products: Corridor review checklist and supporting documentation Corridor review narrative and developed recommendations

Task 4: IMPROVEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS

The products of previous tasks within this study shall be analyzed collectively and the CONSULTANT shall develop and submit to the DPM for review and comment a coordinated sequence of improvements to improve the safety of the arterial corridor. Recommended improvements shall be based upon consideration of all relevant corridor elements and shall be directed at improving safety. Emphasis should be given to those projects having high benefit to cost


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analysis and analysis of ability to be constructed within existing R/W.

Task Products: Conceptual recommendations for arterial improvements Scaled Improvement Concept Plans

Task 5: PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF REPORT

The CONSULTANT shall document the results and recommendations from the Arterial Study in an 8" x 11" report (with 11” x 17” supporting documents, as needed) and submit the report to the DPM for review and comment. The report shall include photos (and/or graphics), summaries of inventory data, results of signal operation studies, arterial coordination analysis, conceptual drawings of recommended improvements with supporting documentation, cost estimates, benefit to cost analysis, and a proposed sequential improvement plan.

A separate report shall be prepared and submitted to the DPM for review and comment for each arterial studied and 3 signed/sealed copies shall be submitted upon completion. To the maximum extent possible, each report shall be organized in such a manner so as to facilitate disassembly and piecemeal presentation of specific conceptual recommendations to design and plans preparation engineers.

Task Product: Final report containing the results and recommendations from each arterial studied that are

signed, sealed, and dated by a registered professional engineer.

STUDY TYPE IV: COMPOSITE STUDY

1. Purpose

The composite study is designed to supplement Study Types I thru III as needed and to enable the DEPARTMENT to utilize the services of the CONSULTANT in solving a variety of traffic safety problems. This study requires the DEPARTMENT and CONSULTANT to develop the study design for a particular traffic safety problem by selecting appropriate tasks defined herein.

2. Basis of Payment

This study is designed to be flexible; therefore, each task shall be priced individually. Any combination of tasks may be selected for a particular composite study or as a supplement to Study Types I thru III. Payment for each composite study will be the summation of the individual prices for selected tasks.


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types of tasks to be performed. The normal period allowed for other types of studies in this contract should be used as a general guide in determining the period of performance for a particular composite study. The DPM and the CONSULTANT will determine a mutually acceptable performance period and due date.

4. Scope of Work

This section specifies the work tasks that may be performed by the CONSULTANT for a particular composite study, the responsibilities of the CONSULTANT and the DEPARTMENT, and the work task products to be developed by the CONSULTANT and delivered to the DEPARTMENT.

Task 1: 8-HOUR TURNING MOVEMENT COUNT (with Pedestrians)

Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of eight hours encompassing the morning, midday peak, and afternoon traffic periods and/or other peak periods during which warranting volumes exist and an off-peak period. Each period shall normally consist of the eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2 hours) during each period that yield the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM. The volumes shall include all movements (including pedestrians and heavy vehicles). The price shall be as quoted in the price summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 1.

A sketch will be made of sufficient detail to show the approach lanes, left and right turn lanes, and whether there is a median or other type of separation. If the intersection is signalized the head arrangement should be shown. The sketch should show whether the intersection is a "Tee" or a "Plus" type intersection, any offset, and the approximate skew if one exists. To supplement the sketch, colored photos shall be taken of each approach. The photographs shall show the lane configuration along with stop bar detail. Photos should be taken facing the approaching traffic.

Task Products: Eight-hour turning movement volumes, all vehicles Eight-hour pedestrian volumes Eight-hour heavy-vehicle volumes Sketch of lane configurations Photos of all approaches to intersection

Task 1a: 8-Hour TMC Additive

Additional person to conduct TMC. One or more additional persons may be authorized by the DPM for the conduct of TMC counts on an as needed basis.



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Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of four hours encompassing the peak traffic periods, as specified by the DPM, during which warranting volumes exist. Each period shall normally consist of the eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2 hours) during each period that yields the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts or as directed by the DPM. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM. The volumes shall include all movements (including pedestrians and heavy vehicles). The price shall be as quoted in the summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 2.

A sketch will be made of sufficient detail to show the approach lanes, left and right turn lanes, and whether there is a median or other type of separation. The sketch should show whether the intersection is a "Tee" or a "Plus" type intersection, any offset, and the approximate skew if one exists. To supplement the sketch, colored photos shall be taken of each approach. The photographs shall show the lane configuration along with stop bar detail. Photos should be taken facing the approaching traffic.

Task Products: Four-hour turning movement volumes, all vehicles Four-hour pedestrian volumes Four-hour heavy-vehicle volumes Sketch of lane configurations Photos of all approaches to intersection




Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of two hours encompassing the peak traffic periods, as specified by the DPM, during which warranting volumes exist. Each period shall normally consist of the eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2 hours) during each period that yields the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts or as directed by the DPM. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM. The price shall be as quoted in the summary sheet for Study Type IV, Task 3.

Task Products: Two-hour turning movement volumes, all vehicles Two-hour pedestrian volumes Two-hour heavy-vehicle volumes



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Task 4: 24-HOUR TRAFFIC COUNT (Intersection)

The CONSULTANT shall collect traffic count data on each approach to the intersection for a minimum period of 24 hours during typical weekday traffic conditions. In conducting the counts, the CONSULTANT shall utilize an automatic traffic counter that produces a written record of the traffic volumes and the time of day, either directly or through subsequent interconnection and processing with external electronic hardware. The count data shall be presented in an acceptable tabular form showing 15-minute interval volumes and hourly summaries.

Task Product: 24-hour approach (one way) volume counts

Task 5: 24-HOUR TRAFFIC COUNT (One Approach Additive)

When an intersection has more than 4 approaches or when there are adjacent legs or driveway openings that should be counted with the regular intersection, the DPM may authorize the CONSULTANT to collect hourly traffic count data on one additional approach to an intersection for a minimum period of 24 hours. In conducting these supplemental counts, the CONSULTANT shall utilize an automatic traffic counter that produces a written record of the traffic volume and the time of day.

As defined in Task 4 above, this Task may be authorized only with Task 4.

Task 6: 24-HOUR TRAFFIC COUNT (One Isolated Location)

The CONSULTANT shall collect hourly traffic count data at one isolated location for a minimum period of 24 hours during typical weekday traffic conditions. In conducting the counts, the CONSULTANT shall utilize an automatic traffic counter, which produces a written record of the traffic volumes and the time of day, either directly or through subsequent interconnection and processing with external electronic hardware. The count data shall be presented in an acceptable tabular form showing 15-minute interval volumes and hourly summaries. A pair of one-way streets is considered as one (1) location.

Task Product: 24-hour two-way volume count at one specified location

Task 7: SEVEN-DAY CONTINUOUS TRAFFIC COUNT (Bi-directional)

A count station is one location, two directions, or in the case of one-way pairs, one count for each direction.


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To determine the volume of traffic utilizing a road, the DPM may authorize the collection of seven-day continuous traffic counts at select stations. In conducting the counts, the CONSULTANT shall utilize an automatic traffic counter that produces a written record of the traffic volume and the time of day, either directly or through subsequent interconnection and processing with external electronic hardware. From the count data, an acceptable tabular presentation of directional traffic volumes shall be developed showing 15-minute interval volumes and hourly summaries over the seven consecutive day period. A graphical presentation shall be developed showing hourly interval volumes over the seven consecutive day period. The seven day period shall not include a holiday.

Task Products: Seven-day graphs and tables

Subtask 7a: 7-Day Count Additive

Additional 7-Day Continuous Traffic Count Stations requested for the same route and or study.

Task 8: PEDESTRIAN VOLUME COUNT

A pedestrian volume count shall be made for a total of eight hours encompassing the morning and evening peak traffic periods and/or the peak pedestrian volume periods. A mid-block study will be counted and treated as one location. An intersection will be counted and treated as one location.

Task Product: Eight-hour pedestrian volume count

Task 9: PEDESTRIAN GROUP SIZE

A pedestrian group size study shall be made for a total of eight hours encompassing the morning and evening peak traffic periods and/or the peak pedestrian volume periods. A mid-block study will be counted as one location. An intersection will be counted and treated as one location.

Task Product: Eight-hour pedestrian group size study

Task 10: 8-HOUR BICYCLE COUNT

Bicycle volumes shall be collected for a total of 8 hours which include the morning and evening peak bicycle periods, or during other peak time periods specified by the DPM. The CONSULTANT will present this data on an approved form or format.

Task Product: Eight-hour bicycle volumes

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The CONSULTANT shall conduct a field inventory of each intersection under study and prepare a condition diagram on standard DEPARTMENT forms contained in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Studies or in another format approved by the DEPARTMENT.

Condition diagrams shall include intersection geometry, all traffic control devices, and other roadway or roadside elements that contribute to the quality of an intersection’s operation. This shall include, but not be limited to, pertinent features to traffic operations such as driveways, sidewalks, bicycle paths, fixed objects, buildings, utility and signal poles, major underground utilities, lighting, trees and shrubbery (if they affect visibility), etc. The condition diagram shall be a scaled drawing. If an aerial is used, a scaled drawing shall outline intersection features so that the diagram is independent of the aerial. Aerials used in diagrams shall be included in the electronic file submittal.

Colored photographs shall be taken of each approach. The photographs shall show the lane configuration and stop bar and shall be taken facing the approaching traffic. A minimum of one photograph shall be taken of each approach. More photos shall be taken if needed to show the physical conditions. Additional photographs shall be taken of any geometric, traffic, or traffic control aspects about which the District Safety Engineer should be aware.

Task Products: Condition diagram Colored photographs





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A Professional Engineer of the firm shall visit the intersection/interchange under study during the morning and evening peak traffic periods, as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts. This will also include any period during which a problem was indicated by the work order. The Engineer shall make qualitative assessments of the intersection’s operation, particularly in terms of queue lengths, delays, conflicts or any operational characteristics that should be considered in recommending the need for a traffic signal or other operational improvements.

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a field inventory of each intersection under study and prepare a condition diagram on standard DEPARTMENT forms contained in the MUTS or in another format approved by the DEPARTMENT. The condition diagram shall show the intersection geometry and dimensions, including but not limited to, auxiliary turn lane lengths, lane widths, taper lengths, and turning and curb radii. The condition diagram shall show all traffic control devices and other roadway or roadside elements that contribute to the quality of the intersection’s operation, including but not limited to driveways, sidewalks, signs, pavement markings, drainage inlets, buildings, utility and signal poles, lighting, and other fixed objects. The condition diagram shall be a scale drawing.

Color photographs shall be taken of each approach. The photographs shall show the lane configuration, STOP sign/bar location and condition, traffic signals and other special beacons or devices used to control traffic. The photographs shall be taken facing the approaching traffic. A minimum of 1 photograph shall be taken of each approach. More photographs shall be taken if needed to show the physical conditions. Additional photographs shall be taken of any geometric, traffic, or traffic control aspects about which the DTOE should be aware.

The CONSULTANT shall recommend to the Project Manager the need for appropriate supplemental work tasks.

The CONSULTANT shall prepare an improvement diagram detailing the study recommendations. This diagram shall include, but is not limited to, proposed sign locations, proposed pavement marking locations, and proposed turn lane locations/dimensions.

Task Products: Assessment of intersection operation Condition Diagram Color photographs of intersection Final recommendation for intersection improvement(s) and for supplemental work tasks An improvement diagram detailing intersection improvements

Task 14: TRAFFIC CONFLICT STUDY

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a Traffic Conflict Study as defined in Chapter X of the MUTS Manual. Four (4) hours of data shall be collected for each approach. This should include at least one hour during morning peak and afternoon peak periods. The CONSULTANT will then analyze the data for statistical significance as outlined in Chapter X of the MUTS Manual.

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Traffic Conflict Study Statistical analysis

Task 15: HIGHWAY LIGHTING JUSTIFICATION

A Professional Engineer of the firm shall perform a highway lighting justification report in accordance with Chapter XIV of the MUTS Manual. The procedures for roadway lighting justification are based on FHWA guidelines contained in the August 2012 FHWA Lighting Handbook. In Florida, the predictive methodologies contained in Part C of the Highway Safety Manual (HSM) are given priority and should be used for the lighting justification crash cost analysis where applicable. The safety impact of existing or proposed lighting projects can be quantified with predictive equations (safety performance functions – SPFs) available in the HSM. These formulas allow for the prediction of crash frequency for a given facility with and without lighting. The crash benefit of lighting installation is then converted to dollars and a benefit/cost (B/C) ratio and/or net present value (NPV) is computed using the cost of the lighting project. The report shall also include a summary of operational, and environmental factors on the roadway which may contribute to the need for lighting with special emphasis given to pedestrian and bicyclist safety.

Task Product: Highway lighting justification report that is signed, sealed, and dated by a registered

professional engineer.

Task 16: DEVELOPMENT OF ALTERNATIVES AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Utilizing the products from other tasks in a composite study, the CONSULTANT will develop and analyze feasible and appropriate alternatives, which address solutions to the defined problem(s). A minimum of three practical alternatives with benefit to cost analyses will be developed and analyzed for each composite study. Analyzing the ability to construct alternatives within existing R/W should also be done. If three practical alternatives do not exist, the CONSULTANT shall make a statement to this effect. Based on this analysis the CONSULTANT shall recommend one of the alternatives. This task is based on utilizing a minimum of three other tasks, one of which shall be Task 17, Preparation of Reports.

Task Products: Development of alternatives Analysis of alternatives Recommended alternative

Task 17: PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION OF REPORT AND BENEFIT TO COST ANALYSIS

The CONSULTANT shall document the results and recommendations from all tasks in a Composite Study in a bound, written report.

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Final report that is signed, sealed, and dated by a registered professional engineer.

Task 18: TRAFFIC SIGNAL OPTIMIZATION

The CONSULTANT shall analyze various signal control alternatives using SOAP, TRANSYT 7F, PASSER II, Synchro/SimTraffic, or in the case of a diamond interchange, PASSER III. The CONSULTANT shall determine the optimal strategy as expressed by the measures of effectiveness produced by the program. This analysis may be used to compare average stopped delay per stopped vehicle existing at an intersection, to the average stopped delay per stopped vehicle if a traffic signal were optimized. Controller type, phasing, cycle length, and splits shall be determined for all hours of the day. Use of the Micro (PC) computer for analysis is permissible as long as the software used for the analysis is approved by the DTOE. In developing the optimal control parameters, the CONSULTANT shall take into consideration the nature, proximity and influence of any adjacent signalized intersections. Optimization of the signal operation shall be evaluated for each practical geometric configuration, including the existing one. Also, the CONSULTANT shall analyze the potential for nighttime flashing of the traffic signal.

Task Products: Optimal signal control strategy for each geometric configuration Practical geometric configuration including the existing one Analysis of potential for nighttime flashing

Task 19: SPOT SPEED STUDY

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a Spot Speed Study as set forth in the manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS Manual). The Study shall include a minimum sample of 100 vehicles for each direction of travel. The CONSULTANT will present this data on an approved form or format.

Task Product: Spot speed data for one site

Task 19a: Additive

Additional Spot Speeds requested for same route and or study.

Task 19b: Speed Zone Study Report

Under this supplemental task the CONSULTANT shall prepare a Speed Zone Study report based on the spot speed study data and the FDOT manual, SPEED ZONING FOR HIGHWAYS, ROADS AND STREETS IN FLORIDA, 1989. Using these guidelines, the CONSULTANT shall prepare a report and recommendations on changes to existing speed zones.

Task Product: • Final speed zone study report that is signed, sealed, and dated by a registered professional

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Task 20: LEFT TURNS BY CYCLE

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a study of left turn movements by cycle for a specified approach. This data will be presented on a form furnished by the DPM. This will be performed during a specified 2-hour period.

Task Product: Left turn movements by cycle

Task 21: TRAVEL TIME AND DELAY STUDY (Basic Study Unit) (One Arterial)

The CONSULTANT shall perform standard travel time and delay studies along the arterial. In the interest of efficiency, the CONSULTANT shall employ only DEPARTMENT approved, automated electronic distance and time measuring devices and data analysis software - Traffic Analyzer (TA-88) and Moving Vehicle Run Analysis Package (MVRAP). Other techniques considered for use must receive prior approval by the DTOE. This study shall be performed in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS Manual).

Travel time and delay studies shall be conducted in each direction of travel during the morning and afternoon peak traffic periods as determined from 24-hour traffic counts, and also during a daytime off-peak period. The number of runs to be made for each direction and time shall be determined by the procedure in Chapter VIII of the MUTS Manual. From the travel time and delay data, a Traffic System Performance Evaluation, Link Performance Profile, and a Speed Profile, shall be generated by computer for each period and direction. These printouts shall be supplemented with a written analysis of the route location giving possible causes of the measured stops, delays, and contained travel speeds.

Basis of Payment:

"Basic" study that consists of three (3) 2-hour study periods; AM Peak; Off Peak, and PM Peak. The number of runs required for statistical significance will be determined based on travel during these study periods.

If the statistical sample requires more runs than can be accomplished during the Basic study one (1) or more additive study period will be authorized by the DTOE to permit accomplishing the required study effort.

An Arterial Travel Time and Delay Report (Arterial Report) will include a separate discussion of each combination of direction of travel and time period (six hours). The Arterial Travel Time and Delay Report shall also include an overall summary that consolidates the findings of each of the separate discussions.

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Link performance profile Speed profile Travel time and delay analysis Arterial travel time and delay report

Task 21a: Additive

Additional two-hour study period to supplement the “Basic” study.

Task 22: POST CONSTRUCTION SAFETY EVALUATION

The CONSULTANT shall compare crash data and conditions for the 3 years prior to the construction (report prepared by a previous assignment) to the 3 years post construction in the justification report to determine if there have been any reductions in the type of crash targeted for reduction or an overall reduction. The CONSULTANT shall consider the increase to development in an area or changes to the AADT, as appropriate. The CONSULTANT shall perform a field review and summarize the findings in a short narrative (normally one or two pages). The final report shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer.

Task 23: FATAL CRASH DATABASE AND DATA REVIEW FORMS

The CONSULTANT shall maintain an MS Access database of all fatal crashes. As a minimum, the database will record Section; Subsection; US; SR; milepost; number killed; number injured; type of crash; special category for pedestrian and bicycle; day/night; wet/dry pavement conditions; physical location of crash (nearest street reference for non-limited access roads or mile marker for limited access); crash report number; crash date; date report received from the DEPARTMENT; date CONSULTANT started review; date review completed and returned to the DEPARTMENT; corrective actions recommended; date corrective action implemented in the field (this information will be supplied by FDOT as available); CONSULTANT review time (in days). Database will have sort and extract capabilities on any field.

Task Product: Updated database with all fatal crashes reviewed including recommendations.

Task 24: FATAL CRASH REVIEW (50 Reports)

Each fatal crash location study shall consist of a review of the fatal crash report, an assessment of the area’s 3-year crash history, a review of relevant Traffic Operations files (if required to obtain additional data), and a review of the DEPARTMENT’s photo log to determine if there is anything that does not meet the MUTCD’s or DEPARTMENT’s standards. Locations that do not indicate any deficiency visible in the photo log or have unusual crash patterns should not normally require additional review. Any location the CONSULTANT suspects has possible significant deficiencies will be discussed with the District Safety Engineer (by phone) before submitting recommendations. After discussions, the deficiencies will be documented on the Disposition of Fatal Crash form and sent to the District Safety Engineer for action. The CONSULTANT is anticipated to perform field


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reviews and take site photographs as deemed necessary. The CONSULTANT shall have the reviewing engineer sign the completed form, if no recommendations are being made. If the CONSULTANT is making recommendations, the package is submitted unsigned to the DSE to appropriately address the recommendations. A copy of the signed form and comments will be provided to the CONSULTANT to update the status in the database.

Task Products: Fatal Crash Review Form Recommendations Photographs of the Area of Concern

Task 25: CONSTRUCTION COST ESTIMATE

The CONSULTANT shall estimate the construction costs for the recommended improvements. Cost estimates shall be calculated using the most current publication of the FDOT’s Transportation Costs. The costs estimates must be accepted by the District’s Estimates Engineer. An electronic version of the Transportation Costs is available on http:/www.dot.state.fl.us/planning under Policy Planning.

Task Product: Estimate of Construction Costs

Task 26: STUDY HIGH CRASH SEGMENT (Crashes <50/Mile/Year)

The CONSULTANT shall perform a study on each high crash segment identified for this group. The study shall include a location description, all roadway characteristics, color photos of each major characteristic (minimum of one color photo per segment) and a straight-line diagram (SLD) crash plot using the most recent 3 years of crash data. The CONSULTANT shall analyze the crash plots to determine crash reduction potential and rank the segments (high, medium, low) for developing safety crash reduction projects. The CONSULTANT will then determine the need for further study.

Task Product: High Crash Segment Report

Task 27: STUDY HIGH CRASH SEGMENT (Crashes >50/Mile/Year)

The CONSULTANT shall perform a study on each high crash segment identified for this group. The study shall include a location description, all roadway characteristics, color photos of each major characteristic (minimum of one color photo per segment) and a straight-line diagram (SLD) crash plot using the most recent 3 years of crash data. The CONSULTANT shall analyze the crash plots to determine crash reduction potential and rank the segments (high, medium, low) for developing safety crash reduction projects. The CONSULTANT will then determine the need for further study.

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Task 28: SAFETY RESEARCH (in Office Support)

The CONSULTANT shall assign one (1) staff person to work under the direct management and supervision of the District Safety Engineer. This staff person shall be familiar with the design standards, MUTS manual, MUTCD, and HSIPG. The CONSULTANT staff shall perform field reviews, gather local crash data, plot crashes, and research DEPARTMENT files and databases as required by the District Safety Engineer. Research items can include safety concerns identified by management, citizen complaints, or the Community Traffic Safety Teams.

Task 29: LEFT TURN PHASE WARRANT

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a left turn phase warrant analysis for two (2) approaches of the intersection (i.e., northbound and southbound). This study shall result in a recommendation for the appropriate left turn treatment. This task shall include all studies necessary to complete the left turn phase warrant form to be provided by the DEPARTMENT. This shall include an on-site review, a 4-hour TMC, an intersection sketch, a left turn phase warrant form, and a collision review.

Fifteen-minute turning movement volumes shall be taken for a total of 4 hours encompassing the peak traffic periods, as specified by the DSE, during which warranting volumes exist. Each period shall normally consist of eight (8) consecutive 15-minute intervals (2-hours) during each period which yields the highest total volume of vehicles entering the intersection as determined from the 24-hour traffic counts or as directed by the DSE. Note that the 2-hour period could begin on any quarter hour. For example, the afternoon peak could be from 4:45 PM until 6:45 PM

The CONSULTANT will be provided with copies of crash reports by the DEPARTMENT and shall prepare a collision summary and collision diagram for the intersection under study. The summary and diagram shall depict as a minimum the most recent 12 months for which data is available. Collision diagrams shall be drawn on standard DEPARTMENT forms contained in the MUTS or on other DEPARTMENT approved forms. A collision analysis shall be performed based on the prepared collision summary and diagram.

The DEPARTMENT will generally furnish the CONSULTANT with copies of intersection crash reports. If crash reports are not furnished by the DEPARTMENT, a supplemental work task for obtaining traffic collision records will be authorized by the DSE.

Task Products: On-Site Review 4-Hour TMC Intersection Sketch Collision Analysis Left Turn Phase Warrant Form

If this data is provided as a separate document, it should include a title page, location map, the data presented on standard FDOT forms or as provided by the DEPARTMENT, and any narrative necessary for the understanding or interpretation of the data.


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Task 29a: Additive

The CONSULTANT shall conduct a left turn phase warrant analysis for the other 2 approaches.

Task 30: ROAD SAFETY AUDIT

The Traffic Operations office is responsible for the implementation of the FL-SHSP. The DEPARTMENT believes that RSAs, because of their proactive and low-cost/high-value nature of their recommendations, are instrumental in addressing the emphasis areas of the FL-SHSP. In general, RSAs aim to answer the following two questions:

1. What elements of the road may present a safety concern: to what extent, to which road

users, and under what circumstances?

2. What opportunities exist to eliminate or mitigate identified safety concerns?

The goal of an RSA is to develop recommendations that enhance safety, while minimizing impact, if any, on traffic flow. As part of this assignment, the CONSULTANT shall complete the following steps consistent with the procedures and guidelines outlined in the FDOT MUTS Manual, MUTCD, HSIP, AASHTO, and FHWA RSA guidelines:

1. Identify project or existing road to be audited.

2. Select RSA team. The CONSULTANT team must provide a qualified and

multidisciplinary team of experts suitable for the specific RSA to be conducted – each

RSA will likely require the participation of different areas of expertise. While in the ideal

RSA some of the expertise is provided by the local agency and/or the DEPARTMENT,

there may be occasions in which these agencies are unable to provide the necessary

expertise. For these cases, the consultant team shall have access to experts within the

necessary fields of expertise. Typical fields of expertise necessary to conduct an RSA

are:

a. Road safety specialist. The road safe specialist shall act as the leader of all RSAs.

As the RSA team leader, the road safety specialist shall sign and seal the final

RSA document – the road safety specialist shall be a licensed engineer in the State

of Florida.

b. Traffic operations engineer.

c. Road design engineer.

d. Local contact person.

e. Other areas of expertise. Some of the areas of expertise that may be required in

some RSAs may include (this is not intended to be a comprehensive list):

i. Human factors

ii. Maintenance

iii. Enforcement

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v. Pedestrian & bicycle treatment

vi. Transit operations

vii. ITS

3. Conduct a pre-audit meeting to review project information. This meeting shall bring

together the maintaining agency, the design team (if any) and the audit team to discuss the

context and scope of the RSA and to review all project information available.

4. Office review of crash data and other available information. This step aims to help

identify areas of safety concerns. The RSA team should restrict its comments to those

issues having a bearing on the safety of road users. Comments may be either specific to a

particular location or broad-based. Issues related to aesthetics, amenities, or congestion

should also be commented upon if they lead to less-safe conditions.

5. Perform field reviews under various conditions. For typical RSAs, at least 3 field

reviews should be performed: one during night-time, one during the day-time peak

period, and one during day-time off-peak period. The number/time of field reviews may

be modified if the RSA study location justifies it. The objectives of the field reviews are:

a. Gain insight into the project or existing road

b. Verify/identify areas of safety concerns

6. Conduct audit analysis and prepare report findings. As a result, the safety issues are

identified and prioritized and suggestions are made for reducing the degree of safety risk.

Suggestions to enhance safety are to be prioritized using a Cartesian plane where the X

axis represents “feasibility”, and the Y axis represents “value”. RSA suggestions should

be appropriate to the stated RSA and the elements being examined (e.g., the suggestions

of a construction phase RSA would be different than those made in a preliminary design

RSA). The RSA results are then succinctly summarized in the formal RSA report.

7. Present audit findings to project owner, design team, RSA steering committee, or

Safety Review Committee. The audit team will orally report the key RSA findings to

the maintaining agency, design team, RSA steering committee, or Safety Review

Committee in order to facilitate the understanding of the RSA.

8. Record/Prepare Formal Response. The CONSULTANT team will summarize the

feedback provided by the maintaining agency, design team, RSA steering committee, or

the Safety Review Committee to each safety issue/recommendation listed in the RSA

report.

Task products:

An RSA will be deemed completed after the following submittals are received and approved by the DEPARTMENT:

1. RSA report. In general, the RSA report shall follow the following sample outline:

a. Introduction

i. Scope and purpose of the RSA


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ii. Identification of project stage or existing road and items reviewed (and not

reviewed)

iii. Project limits

b. Background

i. Audit team, affiliation and qualifications of team members

ii. Commentary on data received from maintaining agency and design team

iii. General observations regarding the site visits

c. Findings and suggestions

i. List of safety issues

1. Safety issue 1 – description of issue, evaluation of safety risk,

suggestions

2. Safety issue 2 – etc.

ii. Prioritization of safety issues based on value and feasibility using

Cartesian plane

d. Formal statement. This is a concluding statement signed by the RSA team

members indicating that they have participated in the RSA and agreed or reached

consensus on its findings. The RSA team leader – the Road Safety Specialist –

who is required to be a licensed engineer in the State of Florida, shall sign and

seal the final report.

2. Crash summary tables. Each submission of the draft and the final technical

memorandum shall be submitted with the supporting crash summary tables. The crash

summary tables shall be developed using a spreadsheet compatible with MS-Office Excel

2007 and submitted to the Department in an electronic format.

Performance time

When a single Road Safety Audit is issued in a task work order, the CONSULTANT shall be provided 30 calendar days to conduct the RSA, submit a first draft to the DEPARTMENT, and make the presentation of findings. The calendar days begin on the day the task work order is issued. The DEPARTMENT will prioritize the RSAs whenever multiple ones are issued in the same task work order. The CONSULTANT, however, shall have enough qualified staff to simultaneously conduct up to two RSAs.

Format of Submittals

All submittals, drafts and final document shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT in the following manner, unless directed otherwise by the DPM:

1. Three (3) hard copies (i.e., print), and

2. Electronic formats, which are:

a. pdf, and

b. the documents’ native format (ex., MS-Word, MS-Excel, etc).


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Task 31: “5% LIST” ANALYSIS

The DEPARTMENT is responsible for assessing the locations (spots and segments) that ranked among the top 5% locations according to the number of crashes. The CONSULTANT will be tasked with reviewing the two 5% lists (spots and segments) provided by the DEPARTMENT and:

1. Review crash history at each location

2. Identify crash patterns, if any

3. Identify actions the DEPARTMENT has taken, is currently taking, or plans to take at

such locations

4. If crash patterns are identified, identify applicable safety engineering countermeasures

with the potential to:

a. Reduce the probability that crashes of a specific crash pattern occur again, or

b. Reduce the severity of crashes occurring in a specific crash pattern

5. Identify if the recommended safety engineering countermeasures are implementable

6. Recommend whether an additional safety study is needed. The additional safety study

would identify the crash reduction factors of the countermeasures identified in the

previous steps, the costs of the countermeasures as well as the operational consequences.

Task 32: RAILROAD CROSSING PREEMPTION STUDY

The purpose of this study is to investigate the need, and make recommendations, for signal pre-emption features for intersections located within a certain distance (ex. 200 -500 feet) from a railroad/highway crossing. The CONSULTANT shall:

1. verify if vehicle queues extend up to, or beyond the tracks

2. estimate queue lengths utilizing adequate simulation software

3. verify the results by making observations in the field

4. provide concept drawings to illustrate proposed recommendations.

The study should be conducted in accordance with the MUTCD and the DEPARTMENT’s guidelines outlined in Topic No. 750-020-010-a.

Task product:

• Railroad/highway crossing pre-emption study report that is signed, sealed, and dated by a registered professional engineer.

MISCELLANEOUS ASSIGNMENTS

5. Pavement Design Package

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7. Design Documentation and Quantities - The CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT design notes, data and calculations to document the design conclusions reached during the development of the construction plans.

The design notes, data and computations shall be recorded on 81/2”x11” sheets, fully titled, numbered, dated, indexed, and signed by the designer and the checker. Computer output forms and other oversized sheets shall be folded to the standard size. The data shall be in a hard back folder for submittal to the DEPARTMENT.

One copy of the design notes and computations shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT with the preliminary review plans. When the plans are submitted for final review, the design notes and computations corrected due to DEPARTMENT comments shall be resubmitted. At the project completion, a final set of design notes and computations, properly endorsed by the CONSULTANT, shall be submitted with the record set of plans and tracings.

The design notes and calculations shall include, but not be limited to the following data:

a. Design criteria used for the project.

b. Geometric design calculations for horizontal alignment that is not included in the quantity computation booklet.

c. Vertical geometry calculations.

d. Capacity analysis and intersection operational analysis.

e. Drainage computations.

f. Earthwork calculations not included in the construction plans.

g. Calculations showing cost comparisons of various alternatives considered.

h. Documentation of decisions reached resulting from meetings, telephone conversations or site visits.

i. Calculations of quantities not included in the construction plans.

j. All permit support documentation.

k. Justification for any variation from standards.

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require close coordination with all utilities. The CONSULTANT shall thoroughly research the limits of the project to determine all utility companies that are in the corridor; having meetings with each utility to coordinate and obtain information on utility facilities; and obtain input concerning the DEPARTMENT’s design to properly plan and adjust proposed DEPARTMENT’s improvements to minimize utility conflict/relation (previously described in section 2). This is a continuous effort separate from and in addition to the Utility Certification phase. The economics of utility relocation shall be taken into consideration by the CONSULTANT to produce a design that minimizes the economic impact for the Citizens of Florida.

9. Construction Cost Estimate/L.R.E./TRNS*PORT Designer Interface/ Summary of Pay Items - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for producing a construction cost estimate and reviewing and updating the cost estimate if any scope changes occur and/or at milestones of the project. This estimate will be used to compare with the DEPARTMENT’s L.R.E. (Long Range Estimate) for conformity and accuracy of the estimate. Changes to the L.R.E. inputs will be performed by the DEPARTMENT. The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for inputting the pay items and quantities into TRNS*PORT using designer interface. A Summary of Pay Items computer output sheet shall be prepared with the 60%, 90% and 100% Plans.

The CONSULTANT shall complete a Long Range Estimate (LRE) by inputting cost in the DEPARTMENT’s computer system using the latest information available prior to Phase I (30%) and Phase II (60%) reviews.

10. Special Provisions - The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications are accessible on the DEPARTMENT's mainframe computer. Standard Specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project specific requirements. Each modification must be justified to the DEPARTMENT's Specifications Office to be included in the project's Specifications Package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted on standard size sheets, and shall be signed and sealed.

4. ROADWAY PLANS PACKAGES

4.1 General:

The Roadway Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work effort includes the design and drainage analysis needed to prepare a complete set of Roadway Plans, Interchange Plans, Drainage Plans, Traffic Control Plans, Environmental Permits, and other necessary documents as required.

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4.2.1 Typical Section Package - The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Typical Section Package and design exceptions/variations (as needed) to be submitted to the DEPARTMENT for review and concurrence/approval.

This package shall include the following:

- Transmittal letter - Location Map(s) - Typical Section(s) (including bridge sections) - Data Sheet(s) - Design exceptions/variations

The Typical Section Package and design exceptions/variations (if needed) shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT at the earliest possible date and prior to the Project Status Update Meeting (Phase I).

4.2.2 Geometrics - The CONSULTANT shall design the geometrics for the project using the design standards that are most appropriate with proper consideration given to the design traffic volumes, design speed, capacity and levels of service, functional classification, adjacent land use, design consistency and driver expectancy, aesthetics, pedestrian and bicycle concerns, ADA requirements, elder road user policy, access management, and scope of work.

The design elements shall include, but not be limited to, the horizontal and vertical alignments, lane widths, shoulder widths, cross slopes, borders, sight distance, side slopes and ditches, lane transitions, super elevation, features of intersections, interchanges, and limited access points. The geometric design developed by the CONSULTANT shall be an engineering solution that is not merely an adherence to the minimum AASHTO and/or DEPARTMENT standards.

4.2.3 Update Access Management - The CONSULTANT shall prepare an access management plan, as necessary, in coordination with DEPARTMENT staff. The CONSULTANT shall review the existing access conditions (interchange spacing, signalized intersection spacing, median opening spacing, and connection spacing) and prepare an access management plan according to the DEPARTMENT's proposed access management classification for the facility, and DEPARTMENT Rules 14-96 and 14-97. The management plan shall be added to the 30% plan sheets and submitted with supporting documentation for review with the 30% Roadway Plans submittal.

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classification information and information derived from Project Development and Environmental studies and public hearings to be used in the preparation of this plan.

4.2.4 Traffic Analysis, Intersection and Signal Design:

4.2.4.1 The DEPARTMENT will provide a Design Traffic report, when applicable, which will include existing traffic conditions, opening year, tenth year, twentieth year (design year) projects, and equivalent single axle loadings.

4.2.4.2 Intersection and Signal Design:

(1) Develop Traffic Data for Analysis – The CONSULTANT may be required to develop projected traffic volume data for a period which extends ten (10) years and twenty (20) years beyond the estimated construction completion date as appropriate for the analysis and design of the intersections.

(2) Data Analysis and Documentation – Not Applicable

(3) Optional Traffic Signals – Not Applicable

(4) Machine Counts – The CONSULTANT may be required to collect and summarize twenty-four hours of fifteen-minute approach counts for seven consecutive days per system for each direction of travel on the arteries. The approach counts will be used to determine the operating time periods for each timing pattern developed for the arteries. The CONSULTANT shall plot the volume summary information for submittal to the DEPARTMENT.

The CONSULTANT shall use an automatic traffic counter, which produces a written record of the count and time of day. The exact field locations shall be determined by the CONSULTANT and approved by the DEPARTMENT.

(5) Turning Movement and Pedestrian Counts – The CONSULTANT may be required to collect 8-hour manual vehicle turning movement and pedestrian counts at specified signalized intersections using the procedures contained in the DEPARTMENT’s Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Studies (MUTS), Chapter IV, “Summary of Vehicle Movements.” The counts shall include AM and PM peak and off-peak periods as determined by the CONSULTANT based


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on the 24-hour machine counts.

(6) Travel Time and Delay Studies – The CONSULTANT may be required to perform travel time and delay studies as directed by the DEPARTMENT. The studies shall be in compliance with the latest version of the DEPARTMENT’s MUTS Manual.

(7) Preparation and Submittal of Report – The CONSULTANT shall document results and recommendations from the traffic analysis. The report shall include summaries on inventory data, results of speed and delay studies, and results of signal operational studies and arterial analyses. Five (5) signed and sealed copies of the report shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT’s Project Manager.

(8) Local Government Contact – The CONSULTANT shall contact local governments for input and coordination with system design.

(9) Default Timing – The CONSULTANT shall develop default signal timing based on projected opening year traffic. The CONSULTANT shall adjust the signal timing in the field within one week (1) of the date of completion of construction and opening to traffic. The CONSULTANT shall provide detailed signal timing within three (3) months after opening to traffic and a fine-tuning within four (4) months after the opening to traffic.

Speed Zones

a) Spot Speed Studies – Spot speed studies shall be made at mid-block locations in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Studies (MUTS).

b) Determining the Speed Limit Zoning – Speed limit zones shall be determined in accordance with the FDOT Speed Zoning Manual, 1997 Edition.

4.2.5 Pavement Design Package - The CONSULTANT shall participate in a Pavement Constructability Review Meeting and provide an approved Pavement Design Package prior to the Project Status Update Meeting (Phase I).

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contract time and Special Provisions recommendation with calculation sheet of the description of work and schedule of activities to the District Construction Office after Utilities are certified. CPM Schedule shall be prepared as needed.

4.2.7 Value Engineering Multi-Discipline Team Review - The CONSULTANT shall provide staffing of Value Engineering Team as requested by the DEPARTMENT. The staff shall have full availability for the period of up to 1 week and shall be of the appropriate discipline as determined by the DEPARTMENT.

4.2.8 Design Documentation and Quantities - The CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT design notes and computations to document the design conclusions reached during the development of the construction plans.

The design notes, data and computations shall be recorded on 81/2”x11” sheets, fully titled, numbered, dated, indexed, and signed by the designer and the checker. Computer output forms and other oversized sheets shall be folded to the standard size. The data shall be in a hard back folder for submittal to the DEPARTMENT.

Two copies of the design notes and computations shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT with the preliminary review plans. The design notes and computations corrected due to DEPARTMENT comments shall be resubmitted. At the project completion, a final set of design notes and computations, properly endorsed by the CONSULTANT, shall be submitted with the record set of plans and electronic files.

The design notes and calculations shall include, but not be limited to the following data:

4.2.8.1 Design criteria used for the project.

4.2.8.2 Geometric design calculations for horizontal alignment that is not included in the quantity computation booklet.

4.2.8.3 Vertical geometry calculations.

4.2.8.4 Capacity analysis and intersection operational analysis.

4.2.8.5 Drainage computations.

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4.2.8.7 Calculations showing cost comparisons of various alternatives considered.

4.2.8.8 Documentation of decisions reached resulting from meetings, telephone conversations or site visits.

4.2.8.9 Calculations of quantities not included in the construction plans.

4.2.8.10 All permit support documentation.

4.2.8.11 Justification for any variation/exceptions from standards.

4.2.9 Utility Design Coordination - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible to design a project that will accommodate existing, proposed, and/or relocated utility facilities. Close coordination with all utilities is required. The CONSULTANT shall research the limits of the project to determine all utility companies that are along the corridor, have meetings with each utility to coordinate and obtain information on utility facilities, and obtain input concerning the DEPARTMENT’s design to plan and adjust proposed improvements to minimize utility conflict/relocation (previously described in Section 2). Utility Design Coordination is a continuous effort separate from and in addition to the Utility Certification phase. The economics of utility relocation shall be taken into consideration by the CONSULTANT to produce a design that minimizes the economic impact for the citizens of Florida.

4.2.10 Construction Cost Estimate - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for producing a construction cost estimate, reviewing, and updating the cost estimate as scope changes occur and/or at milestones of the project. On the first business day of every month, the EOR will submit to the District Consultant Project Management Administrator (DCPMA) and FDOT Project Manager an e-mail stating if there have been any changes to the project scope/proposed improvements over the last month, the current cost estimate, and date last Project Request Form was updated.

L.R.E. (Long Range Estimate) - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for revising/updating the L.R.E. by using the DEPARTMENT’s computer system and latest information available prior to Project Phase II (60%), Phase III (90%) plan reviews, and/or as needed.

TRNS*PORT Designer Interface/Summary of Pay Items - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for inputting the pay items and quantities into TRNS*PORT using designer interface. A Summary of Pay Items computer output sheet shall be prepared with the 90% and 100%


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Plans.

4.2.11 Special Provisions - The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications are accessible on the DEPARTMENT's mainframe computer. Standard Specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project specific requirements. Each modification must be justified to the DEPARTMENT’s Specifications Office to be included in the project's Specifications Package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

4.3 Drainage Analysis:

4.3.1 The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for designing a drainage and storm water management system. All design work shall be in compliance with the DEPARTMENT's Drainage Manual; Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 14-86; Federal Aid Policy Guide 23 CFR 650A; and the requirements of the regulatory agencies. This work will include the engineering analysis necessary to design any or all of the following: cross drains, roadway ditches, outfall ditches, storm sewers, retention/detention facilities, french drains, interchange drainage and water management, other drainage systems and elements, as required. Full coordination with all permitting agencies, the District Permits Coordinator, and the Drainage Design section will be required from the outset. Full documentation of all meetings and decisions are to be submitted to the District Drainage Design section. These activities and submittals should be coordinated through the DEPARTMENT’s Project Manager.

4.3.2 The objective shall be to design a functional approved storm water conveyance treatment/attenuation system. This shall include, but is not limited to the following:

4.3.2.1 Determination of volume of storm water to be treated and attenuated. Include critical storm analysis when making this determination. Justify any departure from Rule Chapter 14-86.

4.3.2.2 Locate and assess suitable sites for storm water management. Coordinate early in this effort with the District Right-of-Way (ROW) and the District Scientists. Proposed facility locations which differ from the sites identified on the PD&E study must be explicitly identified to the PD&E Project Manager. The CONSULTANT shall provide early coordination with


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property owners of sites for proposed water retention areas and easements for this project.

A final PSR, signed and sealed, including EMO and ROW data (and recommended sites) shall be submitted prior to the Phase II milestone.

4.3.2.3 The CONSULTANT shall consider, whenever possible, means of conveying offsite water directly to an outfall without mixing with runoff from the project. Costs of this system shall be compared with costs involved in accepting offsite runoff into the DEPARTMENT’s system and a recommendation shall be made based on this comparison.

4.3.2.4 Coordinate with local government offices regarding local regulations, restrictions, and possible joint use with the DEPARTMENT. Obtain information concerning present or future development which could impact the design.

4.3.2.5 Discuss preliminary design concepts with permitting agencies.

4.3.2.6 Provide preliminary plans during Phase Submittals for review by the DEPARTMENT and revise as necessary.

4.3.2.7 Review design concept with permitting agencies and finalize plans.

4.3.3 The CONSULTANT shall design and compare the cost of alternative storm water management systems including the utilization of underground retention/detention (i.e., french drains, water storage in pipes). Where the option will result in a reduction of total project costs, the DEPARTMENT will decide on locations where this option will be exercised.

4.3.4 The CONSULTANT shall check all existing cross drains and determine if they are structurally sound, hydraulically adequate, and can be extended. Flood flow requirements will be determined in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures included in a Hydraulic Flood Data Sheet (HFDS).

4.3.5 The CONSULTANT will consider optional culvert materials in accordance with criteria of the DEPARTMENT Drainage Manual.

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of this meeting shall be to provide information to the CONSULTANT that will better coordinate the Preliminary and Final Drainage Design efforts. This meeting is MANDATORY and shall to occur early in the design process.

4.3.7 The CONSULTANT shall provide a Bridge Hydraulic Report (BHR) for all Category 2 bridge structures, including a scour analysis. Signed and sealed copies of the BHR shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT.

4.3.8 The CONSULTANT shall provide a Bridge Recommendation Sheet (BHRS) including scour analysis for all bridge structures, including widening and replacement projects, when applicable.

4.3.9 The CONSULTANT shall provide the DEPARTMENT’s District Drainage Engineer a signed and sealed Drainage Design Report. It shall be a record set of all drainage computations, both hydrologic and hydraulic. The engineer shall include all support data such as soil borings and permeability tests.

4.4 Roadway Plans:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Key Map, Typical Section sheet(s) with notes, Summary of Quantities sheet(s), Plan/Profile Sheet(s), Intersection Detail sheet(s), Intersection Profile sheet(s), Back of Sidewalk Profile sheet(s), Special Profile sheet(s), Utility Adjustment Sheet(s), Traffic Control Sheet(s), Soil Data Sheet(s), Cross Section Sheet(s), Summary of Pay Items, baseline control data and curve data, and any other detail sheets necessary to convey the intent and scope of the project for the purposes of construction.

Drainage items and/or Signing and Pavement Markings may be displayed on Roadway Plan Sheets in lieu of Drainage Sheets or Signing and Pavement Marking Sheets, respectively, if approved by the DEPARTMENT.

4.5 Interchange Plans:

Not Applicable

4.6 Drainage Plans:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Drainage Map sheet(s), Drainage Structure sheet(s), Summary of Drainage Structure sheet(s), Lateral Ditch and Outfall Plan sheet(s), Lateral Ditch and Outfall Cross Section sheet(s), Bridge Hydraulics Recommendation sheet(s), Retention/Detention Plan sheet(s) Retention/Detention Cross Sections, Special Drainage Detail sheet(s), erosion control details and Optional Pipe Materials tabulation Sheet(s) and any other detail sheets


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necessary to convey the intent and scope of the project for the purposes of construction.

4.7 Traffic Control Plans:

4.7.1 Traffic Control Analysis - The CONSULTANT shall design a safe and effective Traffic Control Plan to move vehicular, bicyclist, transit, and pedestrian traffic during all phases of construction. This includes determining overall phase planning (concept), lane closure analysis, detours, diversions, temporary drainage, temporary signals (including temporary analysis), retaining walls/temporary critical sheet piling (including analysis of materials), temporary pavement, and construction phasing of roadways ingress and egress to existing property owners and businesses.

The Traffic Control Plan shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT’s certified designer who has completed the DEPARTMENT's training course and in accordance with the DEPARTMENT's Roadway and Traffic Design Standards, Index 600 series, and the Roadway Plans Preparation Manuals, Volume I - Chapter 10 and Volume II - Chapter 19.

4.7.2 Traffic Control Plans - The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Typical Section sheet(s), General Notes and Construction Sequence sheet(s), Typical Detail sheet(s), Tabulation of Quantities sheet(s), Traffic Control Plan sheet(s), Signing and Pavement Marking sheet(s), Temporary Signalization sheet(s).

The CONSULTANT shall prepare additional plan sheets such as cross sections, profiles, temporary drainage structures, temporary critical retaining wall details and sheet piling details as necessary for proper construction and implementation of the traffic control plan.

4.8 Utility Certification/Railroads:

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for clearing the utilities on this project. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with DEPARTMENT personnel to coordinate transmittals to Utility Companies and meeting schedules.

The Design Consultant shall insure FDOT standards, policies, procedures, and design criteria are followed concerning utility coordination. The FDOT standards, policies, procedures, and design criteria are contained in the current adopted Design Standards, Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, Rule 14-46.001 (Utility Accommodation Manual), Utility User’s Guide, and any Supplemental Specification, Provision, or Agreement attached to this Contract.


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The Design Consultant may employ more than one individual or utility engineering consultant to provide utility coordination and engineering design expertise. The Design Consultant shall identify a dedicated person responsible for managing all utility coordination activities. This person shall be contractually referred to as the Utility Coordination Manager and shall be identified in the Design Consultant proposal.

The Utility Coordination Manager shall be required to satisfactorily demonstrate to the FDOT District Utilities Administrator that they have the following knowledge, skills, and expertise:

1. A minimum of 4 years of experience performing utility coordination in accordance with FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards, policies, and procedures.

2. A thorough knowledge of the FDOT plans production process and District utility coordination practices.

3. A thorough knowledge of FDOT agreements, standards, policies, and procedures.

The Utility Coordination Manager shall be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

1. Making sure utility coordination and design shall be conducted in accordance to the FDOT, FHWA, and AASHTO standards, policies, procedures, and design criteria.

2. Assisting the Engineer of Record in identifying all existing utilities and coordinating any new installations.

3. Scheduling and performing utility coordination meetings, keeping and distribution of minutes/action items of all utility meetings, and ensuring expedient follow-up on all unresolved issues.

4. Distributing all plans, conflict matrixes and changes to affected utility owners and making sure this information is properly coordinated.

5. Identifying and coordinating the completion of any FDOT or utility owner agreement that is required for reimbursement, or accommodation of the utility facilities associated with the project.

6. Assisting the Engineer of Record with resolving utility conflicts. 7. Review and certify to the District Utilities Administrator that all Utility Work

Schedules are correct and in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’s standards, policies, and procedures.

8. Prepare, review, and process all utility related reimbursable issues inclusive of betterment and salvage determination.

9. The CONSULTANT’s utility coordination work shall be performed and directed by the identified Utility Coordination Manager that was identified and approved by the District Utility Administrator. Any proposed change, of the approved Utility Coordination Manager, shall be subject to review and approval by the District Utility Administrator prior to any change being made in this contract.


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4.8.1 Utilities - The CONSULTANT shall identify utility facilities and secure agreements, utility work schedules, and plans from the Utility Agency Owners (UAO) ensuring no conflicts exist between utility facilities and the DEPARTMENT’s construction project. The CONSULTANT shall certify all utility negotiations have been completed with arrangements made for utility work to be undertaken.

4.8.2 Kickoff Meeting - Prior to any contact with the UAO(s), the CONSULTANT shall meet with the District Utility Office (DUO) to receive guidance, as may be required, to assure that all necessary coordination will be accomplished in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures. CONSULTANT shall bring a copy of the design project work schedule reflecting utility activities.

4.8.3 Identify Existing UAO(s) - Identify all utilities in the corridor; check with Maintenance for Permits, Sunshine State One Call, Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) Report, Design Location Survey, and Existing Plans.

4.8.4 Make Utility Contacts - First Contact: Send letters and two sets of plans to each utility, one set for the utility office, one set each to construction and maintenance if required. Includes contact by phone for meeting coordination. Request type, size, location, easements, cost for compensable relocation, and justification for any utility exceptions. Include the meeting schedule (if applicable) and the design schedule. Include typical meeting agenda.

Second Contact: At a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the meeting, the CONSULTANT shall transmit two complete sets of Approved Phase II plans to each UAO having facilities located within the project limits, and one set to the DEPARTMENT Offices as required by the District.

Third Contact: Identify agreements and assemble packages. Send agreements, letters and two sets of plans to the UAO(s) including all component sets, one set for the utility office, one set to construction and maintenance if required. Include the design schedule. Not all projects will have all contacts as described above.

4.8.5 Exception Coordination - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for transmitting/coordinating the appropriate design reports including but not limited to the Resurfacing, Restoration and Rehabilitation (RRR) report, Project Scope and/or the Concept Report (if applicable) to each UAO in order to identify any clear and control zone violation that may require a Utility Exception. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate the processing of design exceptions involving Utilities with the UAO and the


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DEPARTMENT. Coordinate and process per the UAM.

4.8.6 Preliminary Utility Meeting - The CONSULTANT shall schedule (time and place), notify participants, and conduct a preliminary utility meeting with all affected UAO(s) for the purpose of presenting the project, review the current design schedule, evaluate the utility information collected, provide follow-up information on compensable interest requests, discuss the Utility Work By Highway Contractor option with each utility, and discuss any future design issues that may impact utilities. This is also an opportunity for the UAO(s) to present proposed facilities. The CONSULTANT shall keep accurate minutes and distribute a copy to all attendees.

4.8.7 Individual/Field Meetings - On an as needed basis.

4.8.8 Collect and Review Plans and Data from UAO(s) - Make determinations (Compensable Interest, Easements, Coordinate, Analyze). Ensure information (utility type, material, and size) is sent to the designer for inclusion in the plans. Coordinate programming of funds with District Utility Office.

4.8.9 Subordination of Easements Coordination - The CONSULTANT, if requested by the DEPARTMENT, shall transmit to and secure from the UAO the executed subordination agreements prepared by the appropriate DEPARTMENT office. The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the DUO the programming of the necessary work program funds to compensate the UAO.

4.8.10 Utility Design Meeting - At a minimum of 4 weeks prior to the meeting, the CONSULTANT shall transmit two complete sets of Approved Phase II plans to each UAO having facilities located within the project limits, and one set to the DEPARTMENT Offices as required by the District. The CONSULTANT shall schedule (time and place), notify participants, and conduct a Utility meeting with all affected UAO(s). The CONSULTANT shall be prepared to discuss drainage, traffic signalization, maintenance of traffic (construction phasing), review the current design schedule and letting date, evaluate the utility information collected, provide follow-up information on compensable interest requests, discuss the utility work by highway contractor option with each utility, discuss any future design issues that may impact utilities, etc., to the extent that they may have an effect on existing or proposed utility facilities with particular emphasis on drainage and maintenance of traffic with each UAO. The intent of this meeting shall be to identify and resolve conflicts between utilities and proposed construction prior to completion of the plans, including utility adjustment details. Also, recommend


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resolution between known utility conflicts with proposed construction plans as practical. The CONSULTANT shall keep accurate minutes of all meetings and distribute a copy to all attendees.

4.8.11 Review Utility Markups and Work Schedules and Processing of Schedules and Agreements - Review utility marked up plans individually as they are received for content and coordinate review with the designer. Send color markups and schedules to the appropriate DEPARTMENT office(s) for review and comment. Coordinate with the District for execution. Distribute Executed Final Documents. The Utility Coordinator/EOR shall be responsible for providing documented QC/QA to be submitted with each utility deliverable. This shall consist of written review comments with resolution.

4.8.12 Utility Coordination/Follow-up - This includes follow-up, interpreting plans, and assisting in the completion of the UAO(s) work schedule and agreements. Includes phone calls, face-to-face meetings, etc., to motivate and ensure the UAO(s) complete and return the required documents in accordance with the project schedule. Ensure the resolution of all known conflicts. This task can be applied to all phases of the project.

4.8.13 Utility Constructability Review - Review utility schedules against construction contract time and phasing for compatibility. Coordinate with construction office. Once all Utility Work Schedules are received, some form of scheduling tool that shows the relationship of the Utility Work Schedules to each other and to the construction schedule shall be provided to both the District Utility Office and appropriate Construction Office.

4.8.14 Additional Utility Services - Preparation and coordination of Utility Design Plans when the DEPARTMENT participates in cost of utility work. This item is not usually included in the scope at the time of negotiation. It is normally added as a supplemental agreement when the need is identified.

4.8.15 Processing Utility Work by Highway Contractor (UWHC) - Formerly called Utility Joint Participation Agreement (JPA). This includes coordination of utility design effort between the DEPARTMENT and the UAO(s). Determine the DEPARTMENT’s cost participation, additional coordination meetings, prepare, negotiate, and process the agreements, review tabulation of quantities, prepare Summary of Pay Items (TRNS*PORT) - UWHC, perform UWHC constructability and bidability review, Technical Special Provisions (TSP) review. This does not include utility design effort. This item is not usually included in the scope at the time of negotiation. It is normally added as a supplemental agreement


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when the need is identified.

4.8.16 Contract Plans to UAO(s) - N/A

4.8.17 Certification/Close-Out - This includes hours for transmitting utility files to the DUO and preparation of the Utility Certification Letter. The CONSULTANT shall certify to the appropriate DEPARTMENT representative the following:

All utility negotiations (Full execution of each agreement, approved Utility Work Schedules, technical special provisions written, etc.) have been completed with arrangements made for utility work to be undertaken and completed as required for proper coordination with the physical construction schedule.

OR

An on-site inspection was made and no utility work will be involved.

OR

Plans were sent to the Utility Companies/Agencies and no utility work is required.

4.8.18 Prepare Railroad Crossing Documents - The CONSULTANT shall prepare railroad-crossing documents as required by the District Rail Coordinator.

4.9 Environmental Services/Permits:

4.9.1 Preliminary Field Review - The CONSULTANT shall perform a preliminary field review and be responsible for early identification of and coordination with the appropriate regulatory agencies to assure that design efforts are properly directed toward permit requirements. In addition, field reviews of suitable habitat are required for both wetland and non-wetland dependent protected species in impacted sites not identified in the PD&E study, such as new storm water ponds, drainage easements, fence replacements, etc. The reviews shall be conducted as early as possible and the DEPARTMENT notified immediately if new protected species impacts are anticipated.

4.9.2 Agency Coordination (Includes all Phases) - The CONSULTANT shall notify the DEPARTMENT of all scheduled meetings with the regulatory agencies and shall copy in the Project Manager and the District Permit Coordinator on all permit related correspondence and meetings.


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4.9.3 Establish Wetland Jurisdictional Lines - The CONSULTANT shall establish the wetland jurisdictional lines in coordination with the regulatory agency. The CONSULTANT will be responsible for delineating all wetlands on the plans.

4.9.4 Agency Field Review - The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for coordinating regulatory agency field reviews.

4.9.5 Permit Preparation - The CONSULTANT shall prepare Permit Packages to include, as required, Wetland Resource/Dredge and Fill permits, Environmental Resource Permit (ERP), Coast Guard Bridge permit, and DEP State Lands/CCCL permit. The permits shall be signed by the District Permit Coordinator or the Permit Coordinator must sign a letter of authorization for the CONSULTANT.

4.9.6 Mitigation Coordination and Meetings - The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the regulatory agency on the mitigation requirements. The environmental mitigation plan, if necessary, will be negotiated as a Supplemental Agreement and will include all geotechnical, survey and mapping efforts required.

5. SIGNING AND PAVEMENT MARKING PLANS

5.1 General:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Key Sheet, Tabulation of Quantities sheet(s), General Note sheet(s), Plan Sheet(s), Guide Sign Worksheet(s), Sign Cross Section and Layout sheet(s), Special Marking Detail sheet(s), Metal/Concrete Pole detail(s), and Service Point detail(s). Signs and pavement markings shall be designed in accordance with the elder road user policy.

The CONSULTANT shall also provide for lighted overhead signing (truss or cantilever) and/or overhead span wire signing as required.

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design of any sign support to be built integrally with the structures included in this scope. The CONSULTANT shall show all details (anchor bolt size, bolt circle, bolt length, etc.) See District Structures Engineer and District Geotech Engineer for design standards, policies and procedures.

If Signalization Plans are not required, the traffic count stations (if required) shall be included in the Signing and Pavement Marking Plans.

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The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for inputting the pay items and quantities into TRNS*PORT using designer interface. A Summary of Pay Items computer output sheet shall be prepared at the 60%, 90%, and 100% Plans phase submittals.

5.3 Special Provisions:

The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications are accessible on the DEPARTMENT’s mainframe computer. Standard Specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project specific requirements. Each modification must be justified to the DEPARTMENT’s Specifications Office to be included in the project’s Specifications Package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

5.4 Traffic Monitoring Site:

The CONSULTANT shall provide the needed details to insure the continuing operation of the traffic monitoring site within project limits.

6. SIGNALIZATION PLANS

6.1 General:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Key Sheet, Tabulation of Quantities sheet(s), General Note sheet(s), Signalization Plan sheet(s), Signal Interconnect Plan detail(s), Pole detail(s), and special detail(s). Traffic count sampling stations, if required, shall be included in the Signalization Plans.

The CONSULTANT shall plot existing and proposed topography, results of subsurface utility exploration, existing utilities (above and below ground), storm sewers, right-of-way, and proposed improvements. In addition, the CONSULTANT shall prepare quantities and pole and foundation schedules (including any design calculations).

6.2 Engineering Analysis:

The CONSULTANT shall design the pole and signal head system. The DEPARTMENT's Structure Design office has a computer program available to the CONSULTANT for this analysis. This effort includes warrants, timings, and signal operating plan.

6.3 Inventory of Equipment:

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for submittal to the DEPARTMENT. The inventory shall include the following:

6.3.1 Existing signal and pedestrian phasing.

6.3.2 Controller make, model, capabilities, and condition to include any coordination, weekly; and time of day plan information for those signals in a coordinated system.

6.3.3 Detectors and any other periphery equipment.

6.3.4 Interconnect media.

6.3.5 Distance between intersections.

6.3.6 For existing computerized signal systems inventory the computer interface equipment make, model, capabilities, and condition. Testing of components is not required.

6.3.7 Controller timing data

6.4 Signal Communications:

The CONSULTANT shall determine the needs of the signal communication system. The CONSULTANT shall identify all usable and replacement communication cable and shall submit signal communication (Interconnect) plans. Underground communications fiber optic cable (see TSP) unless incompatible with existing communication network cable in conduit is preferred.


The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for inputting the pay items and quantities into TRNS*PORT using designer interface. A Summary of Pay Items computer output sheet shall be prepared at the 60%, 90%, and 100% plans phase.


The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications are accessible on the DEPARTMENT’s mainframe computer. Standard Specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project specific requirements. Each modification must be justified to the DEPARTMENT’s Specifications Office to be included in the project’s Specifications Package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.


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6.7 Intelligent Transportation System:

The CONSULTANT shall provide all items of work needed to maintain the operation of the Intelligent Transportation System. The CONSULTANT shall provide an ITS Clear Memo at production indicating how the plans reflect the maintenance of communication and operation features impacted by the project. It is solely the CONSULTANT’s responsibility to investigate and resolve conflicts that arise in completing the scope of work. Maintaining Agency will provide records of approximate location of facilities but will not be responsible for relocation of the facilities.

7. LIGHTING PLANS

7.1 General:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare contract plan sheets, notes, and details to include, if required, the following: Key Sheet, Tabulation of Quantities sheet(s), Pole Data and Legend sheet(s), Lighting Plan sheet(s), Service Point Detail sheet(s), Special Detail sheet(s), High Mast Pole Foundation sheet(s), and Boring Log and Data sheet(s) and any other detail sheets necessary to convey the intent and scope of the project for the purposes of construction.

The CONSULTANT shall coordinate with the DEPARTMENT and adjacent section design firms to ensure consistency in the design of lighting appurtenances. The lighting analysis reports shall include output from the acceptable lighting program used for lighting analysis.

7.2 Lighting Justification Report:

The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Lighting Justification Report. The report shall be submitted under a separate cover with the Phase I plans submittal, titled Lighting Design Analysis Report


The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for inputting the pay items and quantities into TRNS*PORT using designer interface. A Summary of Pay Items computer output sheet shall be prepared at the 60%, 90%, and 100% plans phase.


The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications are accessible on the DEPARTMENT’s mainframe computer. Standard Specifications should not be modified unless necessary to control project specific requirements. Each modification must be justified to the DEPARTMENT’s Specifications Office to be included in the project’s Specifications


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Package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

8. SURVEY

The CONSULTANT shall perform survey tasks in accordance with all applicable statutes, manuals, guidelines, standards, handbooks, procedures, and current design memoranda.

The CONSULTANT shall submit all survey notes and computations to document the surveys. All field survey work shall be recorded in approved media and submitted to the DEPARTMENT. Field books submitted to the DEPARTMENT must be of an approved type. The field books shall be certified by the surveyor in responsible charge of work being performed before the final product is submitted.

The survey notes shall include documentation of decisions reached from meetings, telephone conversations, or site visits. All like work (such as bench lines, reference points, etc.) shall be recorded contiguously. The DEPARTMENT may not accept field survey radial locations of section corners, platted subdivision lot and block corners, alignment control points, alignment control reference points and certified section corner references. The DEPARTMENT may instead require that these points be surveyed by true line, traverse or parallel offset.

8.1 Horizontal Project Network Control (HPNC)

Establish or recover HPNC, for the purpose of establishing horizontal control on the Florida State Plane Coordinate System or datum approved by the District Location Surveyor (DLS); may include primary or secondary control points. Includes analysis and processing of all field collected data, and preparation of forms.

8.2 Vertical Project Network Control (VPNC)

Establish or recover VPNC, for the purpose of establishing vertical control on datum approved by the District Location Surveyor (DLS). May include primary or secondary vertical control points. Includes analysis and processing of all field collected data, and preparation of forms.

8.3 Alignment and/or Existing Right of Way Lines

Establish, recover, or re-establish project alignment. Also includes analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports for identifying mainline, ramp, offset, or secondary alignments. Depict alignment and/or existing R/W lines (in required format) per DEPARTMENT R/W Maps, platted or dedicated rights of way.


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8.4 Aerial Targets

Place, locate, and maintain required aerial targets and/or photo identifiable points. Includes analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.5 Reference Points

Reference HPNC points, project alignment, vertical control points, section, ¼ section, center of section corners and G.L.O. corners as required.

8.6 Topography (2D)

Locate all above ground features and improvements. Deliver in appropriate electronic format. Effort includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.7 Digital Terrain Model (DTM)

Locate all above ground features and improvements for the limits of the project by collecting the required data for the purpose of creating a DTM with sufficient density. Shoot all break lines, high and low points. Effort includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.8 Roadway Cross Sections/Profiles

Perform field survey check sections or profiles to verify the required accuracy of the digital terrain model and/or to determine existing cross slope. Includes analysis and processing of all field-collected data for comparison with DTM.

8.9 Side Street Surveys

Refer to tasks of this document as applicable.

8.10 Underground Utilities

Designation includes 2-dimensional collection of existing utilities and selected 3-dimensional verification as needed for designation. Location includes non-destructive excavation to determine size, type and location of existing utility, as necessary for final 3-dimensional verification. Survey includes collection of data on points as needed for designates and locates. Includes analysis and processing of all field collected data, and delivery of all appropriate electronic files.

8.11 Outfall Survey

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the required data for the purpose of a DTM Survey with sufficient density of shots. Shoot all break lines, high and low points. Includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.12 Drainage Survey

Locate underground data (XYZ, pipe size, type, condition and flow line) that relates to above ground data. Includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.13 Bridge Survey

Locate required above ground features and improvements for the limits of the bridge. Includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, existing maps, and/or reports.

8.14 Channel Survey

Locate all topographic features and improvements for the limits of the project by collecting the required data for the purpose of a D.E.M. Survey with sufficient density of shots. Shoot all break lines, high and low points. Includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, maps, and/or reports.

8.15 Pond Site Survey


8.16 Mitigation Survey


8.17 Jurisdiction Line Survey

Perform field location (2-dimensional) of jurisdiction limits as defined by respective authorities, also includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, preparation of reports.

8.18 Geotechnical Support

Perform 3-dimensional (X,Y,Z) field location, or stakeout, of boring sites established by geotechnical engineer. Includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data and/or reports.

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Perform field location/placement of section corners, 1/4 section corners, and fractional corners where pertinent. Includes analysis and processing of all field-collected data and/or reports.

8.20 Subdivision Location

Survey all existing recorded subdivision/condominium boundaries, tracts, units, phases, blocks, street R/W lines, common areas. Includes analysis and processing of all field collected data and/or reports. If unrecorded subdivision is on file in the public records of the subject county, tie existing monumentation of the beginning and end of unrecorded subdivision.

8.21 Maintained R/W

Perform field location (2-dimensional) of maintained R/W limits as defined by respective authorities, if needed. Also includes field edits, analysis and processing of all field collected data, preparation of reports.

8.22 Boundary Survey

Perform boundary survey as defined by DEPARTMENT standards. Includes analysis and processing of all field-collected data, preparation of reports.

8.23 Water Boundary Survey

Perform Mean High Water, Ordinary High Water and Safe Upland Line surveys as required by DEPARTMENT standards.

8.24 Right of Way Staking

Perform field staking and calculations of existing/proposed R/W lines for on-site review purposes.

8.25 Right of Way Monumentation

Set R/W monumentation as depicted on final R/W maps for corridor and water retention areas.

8.26 Line Cutting

Perform all efforts required to clear vegetation from the line of sight.

8.27 Work Zone Safety

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8.28 Miscellaneous Surveys

Refer to tasks of this document, as applicable, to perform surveys not described herein.

8.29 Supplemental Surveys

Supplemental survey days and hours are to be approved in advance by DLS. Refer to tasks of this document, as applicable, to perform surveys not described herein.

8.30 Document Research

Perform research of documentation to support field and office efforts involving surveying and mapping.

8.31 Field Review

Perform verification of the field conditions as related to the collected survey data.

8.32 Technical Meetings

Attend meetings as required and negotiated by the Surveying and Mapping Department.

8.33 Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Establish and implement a QA/QC plan. Also includes subconsultant review, response to comments and any resolution meetings if required, preparation of submittals for review, etc.

8.34 Supervision

Perform all activities required to supervise and coordinate project. These activities must be performed by the project supervisor, a Florida Professional Surveyor.

8.35 Coordination

9. PHOTOGRAMMETRY

The CONSULTANT shall perform photogrammetric tasks in accordance with all applicable statues, manuals, guidelines, standards, handbooks, procedures, and current design memoranda.

In addition to the maps and photographic products, the CONSULTANT shall submit all computations to document the mapping. This will include documentation of all decisions reached from meetings, telephone conversations, and site visits.


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9.1 Flight Preparation

Review record data, create target diagrams, and plan the mission.

9.2 Control Point Coordination

Determine photo identifiable control points, and mark contact prints.

9.3 Mobilization

Perform pre- and post flight aircraft inspection; prepare the aircraft and camera for the mission.

9.4 Flight Operations

Operate the aircraft, aerial camera, and other instruments to obtain aerial photography.

9.5 Film Processing

Process, check, and annotate the aerial film.

9.6 Photo Products

Prepare contact prints, contact diapositives, and photo enlargements.

9.7 Scanning

Scan photographic images.

9.8 Lidar

Post process lidar data to XYZ coordinates.

9.9 Aerial Triangulation

Measure and adjust control within aerial images.

9.10 Surfaces

Collect spot elevations and break lines to create surface model.

9.11 Ortho Generation

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9.12 Rectified Digital Imagery (Georeferenced)

Create the rectified digital image.

9.13 Mosaicking

Create the mosaic.

9.14 Sheet Clipping

Create plot files for sheets from the database.

9.15 Topographics (3D)

Prepare 3D topographic map.

9.16 Planimetrics (2D)

Prepare 2D planimetric map.

9.17 Drainage Basin

Prepare drainage basin maps.

9.18 CADD Edit

Perform final edit of graphics for delivery of required Microstation .dgn, CADD, and Geopak files.

9.19 Data Merging

Merge photogrammetric files, field survey files, and data from other sources.

9.20 Miscellaneous

Perform any other task not identified by numbered tasks.

9.21 Field Review

Perform on site review of maps.

9.22 Meetings

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9.23 Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Establish and implement a QC/QA plan.

9.24 Supervision

Supervise all photogrammetric activities. This task must be performed by the project supervisor, a Florida P.S.M.

9.25 Coordination

Coordinate with all elements of the project to produce a final photogrammetric product.

10. MAPPING

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the preparation of control survey maps, right of way maps, maintenance maps, sketches, other miscellaneous survey maps, and legal descriptions as required for this project in accordance with all applicable DEPARTMENT Manuals, Procedures, Handbooks, and Florida Statutes. All maps, surveys, and legal descriptions shall be prepared under the direction of a Florida Professional Surveyor and Mapper (PSM) to DEPARTMENT size and format requirements utilizing DEPARTMENT approved software, and will be designed to provide a high degree of uniformity and maximum readability. The CONSULTANT shall submit maps, legal descriptions, quality assurance check prints, checklists, electronic media files, and any other documents as required for this project to the DEPARTMENT for review at stages of completion as negotiated.

Master CADD File

10.1 Alignment

10.2 Section and 1/4 Section Lines

10.3 Subdivisions

10.4 Existing Right of Way

10.5 Topography

10.6 Parent Tract Properties and Existing Easements

10.7 Proposed Right of Way Requirements

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10.8 Limits of Construction

The limits of construction DGN file as provided by the EOR shall be imported or referenced to the master CADD file. Additional labeling will be added as required. The PSM is required to advise the EOR of any noted discrepancies between the limits of construction line and the existing/proposed right of way lines, and for making adjustments as needed when a resolution is determined.

10.9 Jurisdictional/Agency Lines

These lines may include, but are not limited to, jurisdictional, wetland, water boundaries, and city/county limit lines.

Sheet Files

10.10 Control Survey Cover Sheet

10.11 Control Survey Key Sheet

10.12 Control Survey Detail Sheet

10.13 Right of Way Map Cover Sheet

10.14 Right of Way Map Key Sheet

10.15 Right of Way Map Detail Sheet

10.16 Maintenance Map Cover Sheet

10.17 Maintenance Map Key Sheet

10.18 Maintenance Map Detail Sheet

10.19 Reference Point Sheet

This sheet(s) shall be included with the Control Survey Map, Right of Way Map, and Maintenance Map.

10.20 Project Network Control Sheet

This sheet depicts the baseline, the benchmarks, the primary and secondary control points and their reference points including the type of material used for each point, their XYZ coordinates, scale factors and convergence angles. This sheet(s) may be included with the Control Survey Map, Right of Way Map, and Maintenance Map.


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10.21 Table of Ownerships Sheet

Miscellaneous Surveys and Sketches

10.22 Parcel Sketches

10.23 TIITF Sketches

10.24 Other Specific Purpose Survey(s)

10.25 Boundary Survey(s) Map

10.26 Right of Way Monumentation Map

10.27 Title Search Map

10.28 Title Search Report

10.29 Legal Descriptions

10.30 Final Map/Plans Comparison

The EOR shall perform a comparison of the final right of way maps with the available construction plans to review the correctness of the type of parcel to be acquired and the stations/offsets to the required right of way. The PSM shall coordinate with the EOR to resolve any conflicts or discrepancies and provide documentation of the review.

10.31 Field Reviews

10.32 Technical Meetings

10.33 Quality Assurance/Quality Control

10.34 Supervision

10.35 Coordination

10.36 Supplemental Mapping

This task shall cover efforts resulting from major design changes after 60% and 90% map development and may include any number of tasks. The house negotiated under this task may or may not be utilized, at the DEPARTMENT’s option, on this project. Request and approval to utilize Supplemental Mapping hours shall be in writing.


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11. STRUCTURAL PLANS

11.1 Bridge Concept/BDR Study:

This activity evaluates and identifies an economical, maintainable, aesthetically pleasing and safe structure. For many large structures an alternative design(s) to the base design is carried to final design (the Bridge Development Report indicates competitive designs). The CONSULTANT may be required to evaluate alternative structural systems and combinations thereof. If so, then the burden shall be placed on the CONSULTANT to show that he has properly evaluated alternative materials, span arrangements, construction methods, maintenance consequences, foundation systems, etc. It is the DEPARTMENT’s responsibility to identify those areas of alternative study that are required.

11.1.1 Ship Impact Study: N/A

11.1.2 BDR Analysis and Report - The CONSULTANT shall prepare and evaluate design alternatives. The CONSULTANT shall provide the DEPARTMENT with acceptable justification for CONSULTANT’s selection of superstructure, substructure, and retaining wall types as listed below. Appropriate layouts and construction cost estimates for each alternative considered shall be required with CONSULTANT’s recommendations.

11.1.2.1 Superstructure: - Precast/Cast-in-Place concrete slabs - Prestressed concrete girders (including post-tensioned

systems) - Steel and/or concrete box girders - Structural steel girders (plate girders or rolled shapes) - Other applicable designs or combinations of the above.

11.1.2.2 Statical System: Simple spans, continuous spans.

11.1.2.3 Substructure Foundation: - Piling (precast concrete or steel) - Drilled shaft - Spread Footings

11.1.2.4 Retaining Walls: Permanent, Critical Temporary - Conventional (Non Proprietary) - Non Conventional (Proprietary)

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selection of the wall system(s) to be implemented in the final design.

The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Bridge Development Report as required by the Plans Preparation Manuals. This report shall be neatly written and the contents presented in a logical order. An executive summary is required which compares the relative costs of the alternates and a recommendation is to be stated with regard to which design(s) is (are) recommended for implementation. Appropriate back-up data regarding unit prices used are required for review. The report must be signed by the registered engineer responsible for the work and the engineer who checked the work prior to submittal to the DEPARTMENT.

11.1.3 Wall Study:

11.1.3.1 Wall Justification Report - The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Wall Justification Report (if required) pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals. The CONSULTANT will perform an analysis and verify the external stability of in-situ soils underlaying roadway sections bounded by proprietary retaining walls and will review the internal stability design prepared by proprietary wall companies. The CONSULTANT shall provide detailed construction cost estimates for the various alternatives that are to be considered. These cost estimates are to be utilized in the evaluation and selection of the ultimate design alternative.

11.1.3.2 Critical Temporary Retaining Walls - Whenever the construction requires excavation that may endanger the public or an existing structure that's in use by the public, a critical temporary retaining wall is required to protect the existing facility.

A critical temporary retaining wall is, therefore, required during the construction stage only and may be removed and re-used after completion of the work. Such systems as steel sheet pilings, soldier beams and lagging, or other similar systems are commonly used.

In such cases, the CONSULTANT shall be responsible for designing and detailing the wall in the set of contract plans. The CONSULTANT must also review and approve shop drawings submitted by the contractor.

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11.1.3.3 Cost Estimates - The CONSULTANT shall provide detailed construction cost estimates for the various alternatives that are to be considered. These cost estimates are to be utilized in the evaluation and selection of the ultimate design alternative.

11.2 30% Structure Plans Package:

The Bridge Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work includes the effort needed to prepare a complete set of 30% Structure Plans pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.2.1 Bridge Geometrics - The CONSULTANT shall design the geometrics for the project using the design standards that are most appropriate with proper consideration given to the design traffic volumes, design speed, capacity and levels of service, functional classification, design consistency and driver expectancy, aesthetics, pedestrian and bicycle concerns, ADA requirements, elder road user policy, access management, and the type of construction and/or scope of work.

The design elements shall include, but not be limited to, the horizontal and vertical alignments, lane widths, shoulder widths, cross slopes, borders, side slopes and ditches, lane transitions, super elevation, features of intersections and interchanges, and limited access points. The geometric design developed by the CONSULTANT shall be the best engineering solution to a given problem and not merely an adherence to the minimum AASHTO and/or DEPARTMENT standards.

11.2.2 30% Structure Plans - The CONSULTANT shall prepare 30% plan sheets, notes and details to include the following: Key Map (if not included in Roadway Plans), General Notes, General Plan and Elevation, Bridge Hydraulic Sheet, Foundation Layout Sheet (with completed pile installation table), End Bent Sheet(s), Pier/Bent Sheet(s), Bridge Section, Sequence of Construction Sheet and Wall Control Drawings for the Permanent Retaining Wall and any Critical Temporary Retaining Wall (See Section 12.2.3 below).

11.2.3 Preliminary Control Wall Drawings:

11.2.3.1 The CONSULTANT shall prepare control drawings for all walls required. These drawings shall provide vertical and horizontal alignments, wall lengths, and details for any special features that need to be provided. Barriers, architectural treatments, etc., are considered to be special features. The control drawings are to be included in the construction plans and submitted for review at the 30% phase (REF: Plans


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Preparation Manuals).

11.2.3.2 For conventional wall designs, the CONSULTANT shall prepare drawings and specifications needed to supplement the control drawings. Appropriate DEPARTMENT standard drawings may be used if applicable. The CONSULTANT’s price proposal shall include the design of conventional (non-proprietary) wall systems.

11.2.4 Bridge Hydraulic Recommendation - The CONSULTANT shall furnish and complete the Bridge Hydraulics Recommendation Sheet for all bridges over water. For information on the preparation of this sheet, see the FDOT Drainage Handbook “Cross-Drains” 8/96.

11.2.4.1 Erosion Protection: The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the design of erosion protection for bridge approaches and embankments.

11.2.4.2 Hydraulic Report: Bridge plans shall include a hydraulic report prepared by the CONSULTANT in accordance with the FDOT Drainage Manual providing high water elevation for all applicable structures.

11.2.4.3 U.S.C.G. Permit Drawings: The CONSULTANT shall prepare U.S. Coast Guard permit application drawings in accordance with the U.S. Coast Guard Bridge Permit Application Guide (Commandant Publication P16591.3). See also FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals for instructions and sample sheets.

11.3 60% Structure Plans Package:

The Structure Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work effort includes the design analysis needed to prepare a complete set of 60% Structure Plans and other necessary documents pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.4 Final Structure Plans Package:

The Structure Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work effort includes the design analysis needed to prepare a complete set of Final Structure Plans and other necessary documents pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

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the alternative(s) to be implemented for the final design after the evaluation and approval of the Bridge Development Report are completed.

The CONSULTANT shall prepare final bridge construction plans for the substructure and superstructure alternatives selected by the DEPARTMENT after the evaluation of the Bridge Development Report is completed.

The bridge design shall also include the approach slabs and erosion protection for bridge approaches and embankments.

11.4.2 Design Calculations - The CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT all reports and design calculations prepared during the development of the plans. The design calculations submitted shall adequately address the complete design of all bridge components and retaining walls. These calculations shall be neatly and logically presented on 8 1/2" x 11" paper (where possible) and shall be signed and sealed by a Florida registered professional engineer. A cover sheet indexing the contents of the calculations shall be included and the engineer shall sign and seal that sheet.

These Design Calculations shall include but not be limited to the following: Pile Capacity Computations (vertical and horizontal), End Bent Design, Intermediate Bent Design, Pier Design, Prestress Concrete Beam Design, Steel Beam Design, Seismic Design, Ship Impact Design, Geometric Data, Quantities and Tabulation, Cost Estimates and Quantity Computation Book Backup.

11.4.3 Provisions for Utilities - The CONSULTANT’s Plans shall make provisions to accommodate all affected utilities.

11.4.4 Special Provisions - The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions are accessible on the DEPARTMENT's mainframe computer. Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Recurring Special Provisions should not be modified unless absolutely necessary to control the specific project requirements. Any modifications must be justified to the DEPARTMENT's Specifications Office to be included in the project's Specifications package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.


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11.4.5 Final Structure Plans - The CONSULTANT shall prepare plan sheets, notes, and details to include, but not limited to, the following: Key Map, General Index, General Plan and Elevation, Bridge Hydraulic Sheet (BHRS; see further description below), Boring Log Sheet, Finished Grade Sheet, Foundation Layout Sheet, End Bent Sheet, End Bent Details Sheet, Intermediate Bent Sheet, Intermediate Bent Detail Sheet, Superstructure Sheet, Superstructure Detail Sheet, Framing Plan (if necessary), Prestressed Beam and Schedule, Steel Beam Sheet, Steel Beam Detail Sheet, Sequence of Construction Sheet, Miscellaneous Detail Sheet, Rebar Schedule Sheet, Approach Slab Sheet and all Wall Control Drawings.

11.4.6 Load Rating - The CONSULTANT shall complete the bridge load rating to the FDOT's Maintenance Office's procedures. The ratings shall be completed and transmitted to the DEPARTMENT with the 90% Structure Plans submittal.

11.5 Retaining Wall Plans:

The Retaining Wall Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. This work effort shall include the design analysis and associated plan preparation needed to refine the data and alternatives recommended and set forth in the "Wall Study" portion of the BDR Analysis and Report as described in Section 12.1.3.

11.5.1 Design Analysis - This task includes the analysis effort necessary for the CONSULTANT to refine the data and alternatives recommended in the "Wall Study" portion of the BDR. It includes that coordination effort with the Proprietary Wall Companies to the extent necessary to finalize the 30% plans.

At the DEPARTMENT’s option, CONSULTANT will provide for the securing of contract retaining wall drawings from proprietary wall companies and incorporating these drawings into the contract documents. CONSULTANT shall solicit interest from all DEPARTMENT approved proprietary wall companies in the preparation of detail design drawings. The CONSULTANT shall furnish the proprietary wall companies prints of the control drawings, design criteria, foundation data and any other information necessary for plans preparation. Design drawings shall be obtained from at least two proprietary wall companies. CONSULTANT shall review and incorporate the plan sheets received from the proprietary wall companies into the plan package(s). Initial involvement of proprietary wall companies in project wall design efforts will be obtained by the CONSULTANT as soon after receipt of DEPARTMENT’s approval of preliminary engineering recommendations as it is practical.


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11.5.2 Wall Plans - This task includes the effort necessary for the CONSULTANT to refine and finalize the Retaining Wall drawing sheets. The Plans shall be prepared pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.6 Sound Wall Plans:

The Sound Wall Plans Package shall be prepared by the CONSULTANT. The work effort shall include the design analysis and associated plan preparation needed to refine the data and alternatives recommended and set forth in the Wall Justification Report.

11.6.1 Wall Justification Report - The CONSULTANT shall prepare a Wall Justification Report pursuant to the Plans Preparation Manuals. The CONSULTANT shall compare and recommend an alternative, such as but not limited to, the following:

11.6.1.1 Cast-in-place concrete walls

11.6.1.2 Concrete masonry walls

11.6.1.3 Precast concrete walls

The CONSULTANT shall provide detailed construction cost estimates for the various alternatives that are to be considered. These cost estimates are to be utilized in the evaluation and selection of the ultimate design alternative.

11.6.2 Preliminary (30%) Sound Wall Plans Package - The CONSULTANT shall prepare Preliminary Wall Plans to include the following: General Notes, Wall Control Drawings, Boring Sheets, and Preliminary Details. The plans shall conform to the requirements of the Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.6.3 Final (90%) Sound Wall Plans Package:

11.6.3.1 Design Calculations - The CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT all reports and design calculations prepared during the development of the plans. The design calculations submitted shall adequately address the complete design of all wall components. These calculations shall be neatly and logically presented on 8 1/2" x 11" paper (where possible) and shall be signed and sealed by a registered professional engineer. A cover sheet indexing the contents of the calculations shall be included and a Florida registered engineer shall sign and seal that sheet.


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11.6.3.2 Provisions for Utilities - The CONSULTANT’s plans shall make provisions to accommodate all affected utilities.

11.6.3.3 Special Provisions - The CONSULTANT shall provide Technical Special Provisions for all items of work not covered by the Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, or Recurring Special Provisions. The current Supplemental Specifications and Recurring Special Provisions are accessible on the DEPARTMENT’s mainframe computer. Standard Specifications, Supplemental Specifications, and Recurring Special Provisions should not be modified unless absolutely necessary to control the specific project requirements. Any modifications must be justified to the DEPARTMENT’s Specifications Office to be included in the project's Specifications package as Technical Special Provisions. Technical Special Provisions shall be submitted in accordance with DEPARTMENT procedures and in a form acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

11.6.3.4 Final (90%) Sound Wall Plans – The CONSULTANT shall prepare Final Wall Plans to include the following: General Notes, Report of Core Borings Sheet, Wall Control Drawings, and Detail Sheets. The plans shall conform to the requirements of the Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.7 Miscellaneous Highway Related Structures:

Miscellaneous Highway Related Structures shall be designed by the CONSULTANT. This work effort includes the design analysis and associated plan preparation needed to prepare a complete set of contract plans and other necessary documents pursuant to the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

11.7.1 Box Culverts - The Engineer of Record for Structures Design shall provide the structural design for all box culverts (new and/or existing).

11.7.2 Overhead Sign Structures - The Engineer of Record for Structures Design shall provide the design of sign structures for overhead cantilever and overhead truss sign assemblies and the associated foundation design.

11.7.3 High Mast Light Poles - The Engineer of Record for Structures Design shall provide the foundation design for all high mast light poles.

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design.

11.7.5 Strain Poles and Span Wires - The Engineer of Record for Structures Design shall provide the design of strain poles and span wires and the associated foundation design.

12. GEOTECHNICAL INVESTIGATION AND ANALYSIS

Introduction

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for a complete geotechnical investigation. All work performed by the CONSULTANT shall be in accordance with DEPARTMENT standards, the latest Soils and Foundations Handbook, related directives and Federal Highway Administration Checklist and Guidelines for review of Geotechnical Reports and Preliminary Plans and Specifications. All work zone traffic control will be performed in accordance with the DEPARTMENT's Roadway and Traffic Design Standards Indices 600-651(Topic No. 625-010-003-b). When necessary, the District Geotechnical Engineer will make interpretations regarding DEPARTMENT geotechnical standards, policies and procedures and provide guidance to the CONSULTANT. Prior to beginning the investigation, the CONSULTANT shall meet with the DEPARTMENT’s Geotechnical Project Manager to review the project scope and FDOT requirements. Additional meetings may be required to plan any field efforts, review plans, plan/report comments and or responses to comments. Prior to BDR development, a meeting is required to review the preliminary structures report.

12.1 Field Investigation:

The geotechnical investigation for roadway and structural foundations includes bridges, box culverts, retaining walls, sea walls, high-mast lighting, overhead signing, mast arm signals, and high embankment fills as required. The investigations shall be performed in accordance with, but not limited to, the latest Soils and Foundations Handbook. In addition:

Auger borings and field permeability tests every 500 feet or 150 meters in exfiltration trench areas. Double ring infiltrometer tests every 500 feet or 150 meters for swale areas.

If the drilling program expects to encounter artesian conditions, the Geotechnical Engineer shall submit a methodology(s) for plugging the borehole to FDOT for approval prior to commencing with the boring program.

Perform specialized field testing as required by needs of project.

Existing borings may be used when available. The CONSULTANT shall provide the Latitude and Longitude location of all Standard Penetration Test (SPT) borings and Cone Penetration Test (CPT) soundings in accordance with the District Geotechnical Engineers instructions.


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All samples (includes spoon samples, shelby tube samples, and rock core) from SPT borings shall be retained by the Geotechnical sub consultant(s) until final acceptance unless written authorization is received from the District Geotechnical Engineer.

Option: Preliminary Contamination Assessment (PCA)

At the DEPARTMENT’s discretion, a PCA may be required on a per site basis. All work shall be performed in accordance with current DEP and OSHA standards. The following work items shall be included but not be limited to:

A minimum of four borings will be required per site.

Soil gas analysis will be required by use of a flame ionization detector [i.e., OVA (Organic Vapor Analyzer), etc.].

Installation of monitoring wells may be required.

Water sampling and laboratory analysis may be required (Laboratory shall be HRS certified).

12.1.1 Up to four draft PCA reports will be required for review and up to six final reports (signed and sealed) will be required.

NOTE: HORIZONTAL SPACING SHALL BE DEPENDENT UPON BASE LINE SURVEY.

12.2 Laboratory Testing:

All laboratory testing will be performed in accordance with, but not limited to, the latest Soils and Foundations handbook, the Florida Sampling and Testing Methods, ASTM, or by related directives.

12.3 Preliminary Roadway Report:

Up to four copies of the Preliminary Roadway Report shall be submitted before the 30% plans submittal. This report should include a field reconnaissance report, preliminary estimated seasonal high water table, and review of existing data. Existing data to be reviewed and summarized should include but not be limited to: Topographical Maps, Aerial Photographs, Geological Maps and Reports, Soil Conservation Service Surveys (include copies in report), and Adjacent Projects.

The Preliminary Roadway Report will be provided to the Roadway Designer to assist in setting road grades and locating potential problems.

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The roadway report shall include, but not be limited to:

12.4.1 Copies of SCS and USGS maps with project limits.

12.4.2 A report of tests sheet which summarizes the laboratory test results, the soil stratification (i.e., soils grouped into layers of similar materials) and construction recommendations relative to Standard Indices 500 and 505.

12.4.3 Estimated seasonal high and/or low groundwater levels.

12.4.4 Recommend type of geosynthetic and A.O.S. for various applications.

12.4.5 The Design LBR results from the 90% and mean methods.

12.4.6 Permeability/infiltration parameters for water retention areas/exfiltration trenches/swales.

12.4.7 A description of the site and subsoil conditions, design recommendations, and a discussion of any special considerations (i.e., removal of unsuitable material, recompression of weak soils, estimated settlement time/amount, groundwater control etc.).

12.4.8 An appendix which contains stratified soil boring profiles, laboratory test data sheets, Design LBR calculations/graphs, and any other pertinent information.

In addition to the roadway report, the CONSULTANT will also plot the stratified boring profiles on the original roadway cross-sections and have the Geotechnical Sub consultant review the plans for completeness before each submittal to the DEPARTMENT. The Geotechnical Sub consultant shall assist the Designer with detailing limits on the cross-sections of subsoil excavation. Up to four draft roadway reports shall be submitted to the District Geotechnical Engineer for each review prior to incorporation of the CONSULTANT’s recommendations in the project design.

12.5 Structures Report:

The structure’s report shall contain the following discussions as appropriate for the assigned project:

12.5.1 Summary of structure background data, SCS and USGS data.

12.5.2 Analysis of structure foundation alternatives including but not limited to the following: Spread footings, Prestressed concrete piling, Steel H piles, Steel pipe piles, Drilled shafts, other feasible foundation types.


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12.5.3 Recommendations for most practical foundations types will be given along with the basis for selection.

12.5.4 Analysis of allowable and/or ultimate foundation capacity and settlement potential for all feasible alternatives. Foundation capacity analyses shall be performed using the methods listed above or an FDOT approved alternate. For pile foundations, provide graphs of design soil resistance versus estimated minimum/maximum pile tip elevations (Adjusted for scour if necessary).

12.5.5 Provide the Structural Engineer with design soil profile(s) which include the soil model/type of each layer and all soil engineering properties required to run the Florida Pier computer program. Review lateral analysis of selected foundation for geotechnical compatibility.

12.5.6 Evaluation of external stability for conventional retaining walls and retained/reinforced earth wall systems (FHWA-RD-89-043, 11/90) and FHWA-SA-96-071, 10/96.

12.5.7 Evaluation of embankment slope stability (PCSTABL), Reinforced Soil Slopes (RSS; FHWA-SA-96-071, 10/96) and settlement (EMBANK).

12.5.8 Provide the Structural Engineer with the design soil profile(s) which include the soil model/type of each layer and all soil engineering properties required to run computer programs for Sheet Pile Analysis (CWALSHT/FHWA DP-68-1 & RD-82-047/USS SSPDM).

12.5.9 Provide the Structural Engineer with the design soil profile(s) that include the soil model/type of each layer and all soil engineering properties required to run computer programs for Mast Arm Signal, High Mast Light, and Overhead Sign Structures

12.5.10 Draft of detailed boring/sounding standard sheet, including environmental classification and specialized construction requirements, for inclusion in final construction plans.

12.5.11 Summary of soil test results including the following: Unit Weight, Consolidation parameters, Cohesion, Friction angle for cohesionless soils, Strain at 50% stress level from UU Triaxial compression, Modulus of subgrade reaction, other pertinent test results.

12.5.12 Evaluation of lateral earth pressures on underground structures (i.e., box culverts, retaining walls, etc.).

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minimum footing width, and minimum embedment depth).

12.5.14 Construction information addressing the following items:

a. Estimated maximum driving resistance anticipated for pile foundations.

b. Recommendations for footing or shaft installation, or other site preparation soils-related construction considerations with plan sheets as necessary.

c. Recommend quantity, location, and length of test piles with or without instrumentation and a recommendation on the use of load tests.

12.5.15 An Appendix which includes SCS and USGS maps, SPT and CPT boring/sounding profiles, data from any specialized field tests, laboratory test data sheets, engineering analysis notes, example calculations and any other pertinent information.

Up to six draft structures reports shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT’s District Geotechnical Office for each plans review submittal prior to incorporation of the CONSULTANT’s recommendations in the project design. All structural plans submittals shall be reviewed by the Geotechnical Sub consultant before each submittal to the DEPARTMENT.

12.6 Final Analyses and Reports:

Separate final engineering reports will be submitted for roadway and structures. These final reports will contain any additional field or laboratory test results, recommended foundation alternatives along with design parameters and special provisions for the construction plans. These reports will be submitted to the District Geotechnical Engineer for review prior to project completion. After review by the DEPARTMENT’s District Geotechnical Office, the reports will be submitted in final form and will include the following:

- Signed and sealed Structures reports (up to six original reports). - Two sets of unsigned xerographic bonds (half size and full size). - Two sets of signed and sealed xerographic bonds (half size and full size). - Four sets of all applicable Technical Special Provisions. - Signed and sealed Roadway reports (up to eight original reports). - All reference and support documentation used in preparation of contract plans

package. - All reports (Roadway, Structures, PCA, etc.), and all plan sheets shall be

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The final roadway and structures reports, as well as plan sheets, will be signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer registered by the State of Florida.

12.7 Provisions for Work:

The proposal will show the base unit costs and shall state the estimated upset limit fee. Negotiated unit estimates may vary to meet the project requirements. The price proposal and negotiated fee shall separate engineering services from field investigation, laboratory work, other support services, etc. Prices will adhere to the fee schedule and remain under the upset limit. However, payment for engineering and technical services shall remain under the negotiated fee for engineering and technical services, unless written authorization is given by the District Geotechnical Engineer. Actual payment for the geotechnical investigation will be based on the work actually performed at the unit prices stipulated in the price proposal.

13. PROJECT REQUIREMENTS AND PROVISIONS FOR WORK

13.1 Governing Regulations:

The services performed by the CONSULTANT shall be in compliance with all applicable DEPARTMENT Manuals, Guidelines, Handbooks, and Procedures. The DEPARTMENT’s Manuals and Guidelines incorporate by requirement or reference all applicable State and Federal regulations. The current edition, including updates, of the DEPARTMENT Manuals, Guidelines, Handbooks, and Procedures shall be used in the performance of this work.

The following provisions shall apply:

13.1.1 Roadway Plans:

13.1.1.1 Roadway Improvements - All plans and design are to be prepared in accordance with the latest standards adopted by AASHTO, DEPARTMENT Standard Specifications, DEPARTMENT current memorandums, and the current editions of the DEPARTMENT Roadway Plans Preparation Manual, DEPARTMENT Flexible Pavement Design Manual, DEPARTMENT Drainage Manual and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design, and drawn to the appropriate scale, furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

13.1.1.2 Drainage Services - All drainage plans and designs are to be prepared in accordance with current DEPARTMENT memorandums, DEPARTMENT Drainage Manual, Federal Aid Policy Guide 23 CFR 650A, and CONSULTANT Plans Submittal Requirements.


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13.1.1.3 Utilities - All work shall be in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’s Utility Accommodation Manual, Standard Specifications, current memorandums, Plans Preparation Manual, and instructions as issued by the DEPARTMENT to the CONSULTANT, and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design, drawn to the appropriate scale and furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT. Utility adjustment plans shall reflect future construction.

13.1.1.4 Environmental Services:

1. Storm Water and Surface Water - Permits shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 17-2, Regulation of Storm Water Discharge, Florida Administrative Code and the rules of the appropriate Water Management District.

2. Dredge and Fill Permits - All applicable data shall be prepared in accordance with Chapter 403. Florida Statutes, Chapter 17-3, 17-4, and 17-12, Florida Administrative Code; Rivers and Harbors Act of 1899, Section 404 of the Clean Water Act, and parts 114 and 115, Title 33, Code of Federal Regulations. In addition to these Federal and State permitting requirements, any dredge and fill permitting required by local agencies shall be prepared in accordance with their specific regulations.

13.1.2 Signing and Pavement Marking Plans - All plans are to be prepared in accordance with the latest design standards and practices (Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices), DEPARTMENT Standard Specifications, Indexes, DEPARTMENT Plans Preparation Manual, and instructions issued by the DEPARTMENT to the CONSULTANT, and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design and drawn to the scale as directed by the DEPARTMENT and furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

13.1.3 Traffic Signal Plans - All plans are to be prepared in accordance with the latest design standards adopted by the DEPARTMENT, and instructions issued by the DEPARTMENT to the CONSULTANT, and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design and drawn to the scale as directed by the DEPARTMENT and furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

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DEPARTMENT’s design standards, DEPARTMENT Standard Specifications, DEPARTMENT Plans Preparation Manual, and instructions issued by the DEPARTMENT to the CONSULTANT, and shall be accurate, legible, complete in design and drawn to the scale as directed by the DEPARTMENT, and furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

13.1.5 Design/Right-of-Way Surveys - Survey work shall be accomplished in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’s Location Survey Manual. These services must also comply with the Florida State Board of Professional Land Surveyors' Minimum Technical Standards Chapter 61G17-6, Florida Administrative Code and any special instructions from the DEPARTMENT. Survey services must also comply with the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Rule Chapter 18-5, Florida Administrative Code and State Jurisdictional Boundary Surveys where applicable.

All field survey data is to be recorded in field books provided by the DEPARTMENT and computer data shall be delivered in Intergraph Digital Format, CAiCE or GEOPAK compatible files. The delivery of the survey data shall be in notation and format acceptable to the District Location Surveyor and include a hard copy back-up. The DEPARTMENT will provide standard FDOT disks and concrete monuments for the project.

13.1.6 Right-of-Way Mapping - Right-of-way maps shall show the ultimate taking line. All right-of-way key maps and detail sheets are to be prepared in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’s Right of Way Mapping Handbook, Topic No. 550-030-015 and desires of the DEPARTMENT as made known to the CONSULTANT, and shall be accurate, legible, complete, drawn to the scale as directed by the DEPARTMENT and furnished in reproducible form on material acceptable to the DEPARTMENT.

13.1.7 Structural Plans - All plans and designs are to be prepared in accordance with the latest standard specifications adopted by AASHTO, FDOT Standard Specifications, Plans Preparation Manuals, Structures Design Guidelines, Structures Detailing Manual and directions from the State Structures Design Engineer, Structures Design Office and/or District Structures Design Engineer.

13.1.8 Geotechnical Services - Work shall be performed in accordance with the DEPARTMENT’s special instructions and Soils and Foundations Handbook with all tests performed as specified in the manual using the appropriate AASHTO and ASTM standard testing methods.


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13.2 Project Schedule:

Within ten (10) days after a Task Work Order is issued, the CONSULTANT shall provide a schedule of calendar deadlines. The schedule shall be prepared in a format prescribed by the DEPARTMENT. Refer to article 14.10, Submittals, of this section for estimated Departmental review times as a basis for establishing length of service.

13.3 Key Personnel:

The CONSULTANT’s work shall be performed and directed by the key personnel identified in the proposal presentations by the CONSULTANT. Any changes in the indicated personnel shall be subject to review and approval by DEPARTMENT.

13.4 Progress Reporting:

The CONSULTANT shall provide the DEPARTMENT on a monthly basis with a written progress report which describes the work performed on each task. Progress reports shall be delivered to the DEPARTMENT concurrently with the monthly invoice. Judgment on whether work of sufficient quality and quantity has been accomplished will be made by the Project Manager by comparing the reported percent complete against actual work accomplished.

13.5 Meetings and Presentations:

The CONSULTANT shall attend a Notice-To-Proceed Meeting with DEPARTMENT representatives. Relevant project information will be provided by the DEPARTMENT along with procedures for administering the contract. The CONSULTANT and his staff shall be available with no more than a five (5) workday notice to attend meetings or make presentations at the request of the DEPARTMENT. Such meetings and presentations may be held at any hour between 8:00 A.M. and 12:00 midnight on any day of the week. The CONSULTANT may be called upon to provide maps, press releases, advertisements, audiovisual displays, and similar material for such meetings.

The CONSULTANT shall provide meeting minutes for all meetings unless otherwise directed by the DEPARTMENT.

13.6 Quality Assurance and Quality Control:

The CONSULTANT shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy and coordination of all surveys, designs, drawings, specifications and other services furnished by the CONSULTANT under this contract. The CONSULTANT shall provide a Quality Control Plan which describes the procedures to be utilized to verify, independently check, and review all design drawings, specifications, and other documentation prepared as a part of the contract. The CONSULTANT shall describe how the checking and review processes are to


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be documented to verify that the required procedures were followed. The Quality Control Plan may be one utilized by the CONSULTANT as part of their normal operation or it may be one specifically designed for this project. The CONSULTANT shall submit a Quality Control Plan for approval within 20 (twenty) calendar days of the written Notice to Proceed. A marked up set of prints from a Quality Control review will be sent with each phase review submittal. The responsible Professional Engineer that performed the Quality Control review will sign a statement certifying that the review was conducted.

The CONSULTANT shall - without additional compensation - correct all errors or deficiencies in the designs, drawings, specifications and/or other services.

13.7 Correspondence:

Copies of written correspondence between the CONSULTANT and any party pertaining to this contract shall be provided to the DEPARTMENT for their records within one (1) week of the receipt or mailing of said correspondence.

13.8 Liaison Office:

The DEPARTMENT and the CONSULTANT will designate a Liaison Office and a Project Manager who shall be the representative of their respective organization(s) for the Project. While it is expected that the CONSULTANT shall seek and receive advice from various state, regional, and local agencies, the final direction on all matters of this project remain with the DEPARTMENT's Project Manager.

13.9 Optional Services:

N/A

13.10 Submittals:

TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDIES

Preliminary Report - 4 copies, 1 CD. Final Report - 8 copies (Includes 3 originals w/colored photographs), 1 CD. Executive Summary - 8 copies (Includes 3 originals w/colored photographs), 1 CD.

The report for each study type shall contain an executive summary providing a general overview of the contents of the report including general comments about the location, purpose, findings, conclusions and recommendations.

The CONSULTANT shall provide copies of required documents as needed. Listed below are the anticipated printing requirements and electronic deliverables anticipated for the project(s). This tabulation will be used as a guideline only and the Project Manager will determine the number of copies required prior to each submittal.


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13.10.1 Phase Reviews:

Right of Way Control Survey Drawings CDs Paper Copies Phase I (30%) 4 3 Phase II (60%) 4 4 Phase III (90%) 4 4 Phase IV (100%) (if required) 1

Right of Way Maps CDs Paper Copies Phase I (30%) 3 2 Phase II (60%) 5 4 Phase III (90%) 6 4 Phase IV (100% 2 2

Construction Plans CDs Paper Copies Phase II (60%) 2 6 Phase III (90%) 2 6 Computation Book (90%) 1 2 Specification Phase 1 2 0 Transmit Pkg For Letting 2 0

• Structure Plans are submitted at Phases II and III • Drainage Calculations are submitted at Phase II and II • Roadway Plans are submitted at Phases II and III • All other components are submitted at Phases II and III

13.10.2 Final Submittal:

• Right-of-Way Control Survey Maps; original reproducible film copy and two (2) signed, sealed, and certified copies.

• Right-of-Way Maps; original reproducible film copy and signed and sealed legal descriptions.

• Construction Plans, signed and sealed original drawings, two (2) sets of updated sheets from specification phase, and two (2) record copies of required documents.

13.11 Computer Automation:

The project will be developed utilizing computer automation systems in order to facilitate the development of the contract plans. Various software and operating systems were developed to aid in assuring quality and conformance with DEPARTMENT of Transportation policies and procedures. Seed Files, Cell Libraries, MDL Applications, and related programs developed for design and drafting are available in Micro Station format. However, it is the responsibility of the CONSULTANT to utilize current FDOT releases of all CADD


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applications.

Role and responsibilities, production criteria and delivery requirements are defined in the DEPARTMENT’s CADD Manual (proposed Topic No. 625-050-001-a). The CONSULTANT will be required to submit final documents and files as described in the above referenced document.

13.12 Post Design Services:

These services are intended to address changed conditions that occur following acceptance of final plans.

The CONSULTANT shall provide to the DEPARTMENT additional services as required to satisfactorily complete construction. These services are intended to deal with changed conditions or services not covered and are not intended for instances of CONSULTANT errors and/or omissions. The fee(s) for these services shall be established if and when said services are required.

13.12.1 Survey Update - The CONSULTANT shall provide additional field survey updates prior to and during the construction contract.

13.12.2 Plans Update and Maintenance - The CONSULTANT shall perform engineering analyses and/or make revisions to original reproducibles or special provisions, as requested by the DEPARTMENT to reflect additions, deletions and/or modifications prior to and subsequent to letting. Whenever original reproducibles are changed, the CONSULTANT shall submit to the DEPARTMENT one (1) set of signed and sealed prints of the revised sheets with the revised reproducibles. This requirement is in addition to any other reproduction and delivery instruction given by the DEPARTMENT.

13.12.3 Construction Assistance - The CONSULTANT shall provide to the DEPARTMENT qualified representation during the construction phase to deal with issues concerning the intent and interpretation of the construction contract plans and documents prepared in the work. Should changed conditions be encountered in the field and when requested by the DEPARTMENT, the CONSULTANT shall respond in a timely manner with suitable engineering solutions that take into account the changed conditions.

On site appearance of CONSULTANT shall be made during construction at the written request of the DEPARTMENT or its designated representative.

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requested by the DEPARTMENT or its designated representative to review contractor proposed field changes or to respond with a recommended solution to remedy particular field situations not covered by the plans and specifications.

13.12.4 Reviews of Structural Shop Drawings - Shop drawing reviews shall be performed in accordance with the FDOT Plans Preparation Manuals.

13.12.5 Expert Witness Testimony - N/A

14. METHOD OF COMPENSATION

Payment for the work accomplished will be in accordance with Exhibit B of this contract. Invoices shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT in a format prescribed by the DEPARTMENT. A complete Screenshot of Biz Web shall be submitted to the DEPARTMENT’s Project Manager prior to all invoice submittal. The DEPARTMENT’s Project Manager and the CONSULTANT shall monitor the cumulative invoice billings to insure the reasonableness of the billings compared to the project schedule and the work accomplished and accepted by the DEPARTMENT.

Following is a list of key events and the associated total percentage of work considered to be complete at each event. This list will be used to control invoicing. Payments will not be made that exceed the percentage of work for any event until those events have actually occurred and the results are acceptable to the DEPARTMENT as identified on the following PROJECT MILESTONES.

14.1 Plans Review Schedule

The CONSULTANT shall use the following estimated departmental review times as a basis for establishing length of service.

14.1.1 Roadway Plans

Phase FDOT COUNTY/CITY (Concurrent)

Phase II (60% Submittal) 4 wks. 4 wks. Phase III (90% Submittal) 4 wks. 4 wks. Specifications Phase 4 wks. n/a TOTAL 12 wks. 8 wks.

14.1.2 Structural Plans

C.A. Category 1 - Miscellaneous Structures

Submittal DSDO SDO FHWA TOTAL (weeks) (weeks) (weeks) (weeks)

30% Plans (Preliminary) 3 --- --- 3


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90% Plans (Final) 4 --- --- 4 Final Plans 2 --- --- 2 Tracings 2 --- --- 2 TOTAL 11 --- --- 11

C.A. Projects Only

15. DISTRICT WIDE COMMUNITY TRAFFIC SAFETY PROGRAM STUDY TYPE & TASK W/UNIT PRICE CHART Price per unit shown in Exhibit B Method of Compensation

UNIT OF MEASURE

STUDY TYPE I: Signal Warrant Intersection

STUDY TYPE II: Intersection Analysis

A. Existing Intersection Intersection B. Proposed Intersection Intersection

STUDY TYPE III: Arterial Study One-Way Miles

STUDY TYPE IV: Composite Study

Task 1 Eight-Hour TMC/Peds Intersection 1a Additive - Add'l. Person Intersection

Task 2 4-Hour TMC/Peds Intersection 2a Additive - Add'l. Person Intersection

Task 3 2-Hour TMC/Peds Intersection 3a Additive - Add'l. Person Intersection

Task 4 24-Hour Traffic Count Intersection (Intersection)

Task 5 24-Hour Traffic Count (One Approach) Approach

Task 6 24-hour Traffic Control (One Isolated Location) Station

Task 7 Seven-Day Continuous Count Station 7a Additive - Add'l. Counts Station


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Task 8 Pedestrian Volume Count Crosswalk

Task 9 Pedestrian Group Size Crosswalk

Task 10 8-Hour Bicycle Count Location

Task 11 Field Intersection Inventory (CD) Intersection

Task 12 Obtain Traffic Crash Records (3 years) Intersection/Arterial

Task 13 Qualitative Assessment of Intersection Operation Intersection

Task 14 Traffic Conflict Study Approach

Task 15 Highway Lighting Justification Study

Task 16 Alternative and Recommendations Study

Task 17 Preparation and Submission of Report Study and Benefit to Cost Analysis

Task 18 Traffic Signal Optimization Intersection

Task 19 Spot Speed Study Location

Task 19a Additive-Add'l Spot Speed Location

Task 19b Speed Zone Study Report Study

Task 20 Left Turns By Cycle Approach

Task 21 Travel Time and Delay Study Basic Study

Task 21a Additive – Additional 2-hour Study Supplement to Basic Period Study

Task 22 Post Construction Safety Evaluation Study

Task 23 Fatal Crash Database and Data Review Forms Database

Task 24 Fatal Crash Review (50 Reports) Study

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Task 26 Study High Crash Segment Segment (crashes <50/mile/year)

Task 27 Study High Crash Segment Segment (crashes >50/mile/year)

Task 28 Safety Research (in Office Support) Hour

Task 29 Left Turn Phase Warrant Study

Task 29a Additive Study

Task 30 Road Safety Audit (RSA) Study Task 31 “5% List” Analysis Study

Task 32 Railroad Crossing Preemption Study Study