Design and Construction Standards and Required Approvals. In the event the Project includes construction the following provisions are incorporated into this Agreement:
a. The Recipient is responsible for obtaining all permits necessary for the Project.
b. In the event the Project involves construction on the Department’s right-of-way, the Recipient shall provide the Department with written notification of either its intent to:
i. Award the construction of the Project to a Department prequalified contractor which is the lowest and best bidder in accordance with applicable state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations.
ii. Construct the Project utilizing existing Recipient employees, if the Recipient can complete said Project within the time frame set forth in this Agreement. The Recipient’s use of this option is subject to approval by the Department.
c. The Recipient shall hire a qualified contractor using the Recipient’s normal bid procedures to perform the construction work for the Project. For projects that are not located on the Department’s right-of-way, the Recipient is not required to hire a contractor prequalified by the Department unless the Department notifies the Recipient prior to letting that they are required to hire a contractor prequalified by the Department.
d. The Recipient is responsible for provision of Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) services. The Department reserves the right to require the Recipient to hire a Department pre-qualified consultant firm that includes one individual that has completed the Advanced Maintenance of Traffic Level Training. Notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, design services and CEI services may not be performed by the same entity. Administration of the CEI staff shall be under the responsible charge of a State of Florida Licensed Professional Engineer who shall provide the certification that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by Department. The Department shall have the right to approve the CEI firm. The Department shall have the right, but not the obligation, to perform independent assurance testing during the course of construction of the Project. Subject to the approval of the Department, the Recipient may choose to satisfy the requirements set forth in this paragraph by either hiring a Department prequalified consultant firm or utilizing Recipient staff that meet the requirements of this paragraph, or a combination thereof.
e. The Recipient is responsible for the prepar...
Design and Construction Standards and Required Approvals a. The Agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Project in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, including the Department standards and specifications. A professional engineer, registered in Florida, shall provide the certification that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by the Department and applicable Florida Building Code construction standards. The Agency shall submit all plans or related construction documents, cost estimates, project schedule, and applicable third party agreements to the Department for review and approval prior to installation of the Project. The Agency is responsible for the preparation of all design plans for the Project, suitable for reproduction on 11 inch by 17 inch sheets, together with a complete set of specifications covering all construction requirements for the Project. A copy of the design plans shall be provided to the Department’s District Design Engineer, located at Xxxxxxx'x Xxxxxxxx Xxxxxxxxxx, Xxxx Xxxx 000, Xxxxxxxx 0000, Xxxxx, Xxxxxxx, 00000 . The Department will review the plans for conformance to the Department’s requirements and feasibility. The Department review shall not be considered an adoption of the plans nor a substitution for the engineer’s responsibility for the plans. By review of the plans, the Department signifies only that such plans and improvements satisfies the Department’s requirements, and the Department expressly disclaims all other representations and warranties in connection with the plans, including, but not limited to the integrity, suitability, or fitness for the intended purpose or whether the improvements are constructed in accordance with the plans. The Department’s review of the plans does not relieve the Agency, its consultants or contractors of any professional or other liability for the plans. All changes required by the Department shall be made by the Agency and final corrected plans shall be provided to the Department within thirty (30) days.
b. The Agency shall be responsible for locating all existing utilities, both aerial and underground, and for ensuring that all utility locations be accurately documented on the construction plans. All utility conflicts shall be fully resolved directly with the applicable utility. Section 337.403, Florida Statutes, shall determine whether the utility bears the costs of utility work. The Agency sha...
Design and Construction Standards and Required Approvals. (a) The Agency agrees to undertake the design, construction, and Consultant Construction Engineering Inspection (“CCEI”) of the Project in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, including FDOT standards and specifications. A professional engineer, registered in Florida and pre-qualified by FDOT, shall provide the certification that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by FDOT.
(b) The Agency or Designee understands that it is responsible for the preparation of all design plans for the Project, utilizing a FDOT pre-qualified consultant, suitable for reproduction on 11 inch by 17 inch sheets, together with a complete set of specifications covering all construction requirements for the Project. One (1) file copy and an electronic copy of the design plans shall be provided to FDOT’s District Program Administrator Engineer, at Xxxxxxx.xxxxxxxx@xxx.xxxxx.xx.xx or mail Wm. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, P.E, PTOE, CPM, District Program Administrator Engineer, Program Management, MS 2014. 0000 Xxxxx Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, Lake City, Florida 32025.
(c) FDOT shall review the plans for conformance to FDOT’s requirements and feasibility within forty-five (45) days of delivery by the Agency. FDOT’s review shall not be considered an adoption of the plans nor a substitution for the engineer’s responsibility for the plans. All changes requested by FDOT shall be made by the Agency and final corrected plans shall be provided to FDOT in a timely manner. The Agency or Designee shall provide a copy of the final bid documents to FDOT’s Construction Project Manager.
(d) Execution of this Agreement by both Parties shall be deemed a Notice to Proceed to the Agency for the design phase of the Project. Any work related to Project, either directly or indirectly, shall not be reimbursable if performed prior to the execution of this Agreement.
(e) Prior to commencing the construction work described in this Agreement, the Agency shall request a Notice to Proceed from FDOT’s District Program Administrator Engineer, Wm. Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx, P.E, PTOE, CPM, District Program Administrator Engineer, at (386) 961- 7823 or from an appointed “designee”. Any construction work performed prior to the issuance of the
(f) The Agency or Designee shall hire a FDOT prequalified CCEI to perform construction oversight including the obligation to assure that any and all verification testing is performed in accordance with th...
Design and Construction Standards and Required Approvals a. The Agency understands that it is responsible for the preparation and certification of all design plans for the Project. The Agency shall hire a qualified consultant for the design phase of the Project or, if applicable, the Agency shall require their design-build contractor or construction management contractor to hire a qualified consultant for the design phase of the Project.
b. Execution of this Agreement by both Parties shall be deemed a Notice to Proceed to the Agency for the design phase or other non-construction phases of the Project. If the Project involves a construction phase, the Agency shall not begin the construction phase of the Project until the Department issues a Notice to Proceed for the construction phase. Prior to commencing the construction work described in this Agreement, the Agency shall request a Notice to Proceed from the Department’s Project Manager, Xxxx Xxxxxxx (email: ) or from an appointed designee. Any construction phase work performed prior to the execution of this required Notice to Proceed is not subject to reimbursement.
c. The Agency will provide one (1) copy of the final design plans and specifications and final bid documents to the Department’s Project Manager prior to bidding or commencing construction of the Project.
d. The Agency shall require the Agency’s contractor to post a payment and performance bond in accordance with applicable law(s).
e. The Agency shall be responsible to ensure that the construction work under this Agreement is performed in accordance with the approved construction documents, and that the construction work will meet all applicable Agency and Department standards.
f. Upon completion of the work authorized by this Agreement, the Agency shall notify the Department in writing of the completion of construction of the Project; and for all design work that originally required certification by a Professional Engineer, this notification shall contain an Engineer’s Certification of Compliance, signed and sealed by a Professional Engineer, the form of which is attached to this Exhibit. The certification shall state that work has been completed in compliance with the Project construction plans and specifications. If any deviations are found from the approved plans or specifications, the certification shall include a list of all deviations along with an explanation that justifies the reason to accept each deviation.
Design and Construction Standards and Required Approvals a. The Agency is responsible for the design, construction, and maintenance of the Project in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local statutes, rules and regulations, including the Department standards and specifications. A professional engineer, registered in Florida, shall provide the certification that all design and construction for the Project meets the minimum construction standards established by the Department and applicable Florida Building Code construction standards. The Agency shall submit all plans or related construction documents, cost estimates, project schedule, and applicable third party agreements to the Department for review and approval prior to installation of the Project. The Agency is responsible for the preparation of all design plans for the Project, suitable for reproduction on 11 inch by 17 inch sheets, together with a complete set of specifications covering all construction requirements for the Project. A copy of the design plans shall be provided to the Department’s District Design Engineer, located at 000 Xxxxx Xxxxxxxx Xxxx Xxxxxx, Xxxxxxx 00000 . The Department will review the plans for conformance to the Department’s requirements and feasibility. The Department review shall not be considered an adoption of the plans nor a substitution for
c. The Agency shall be responsible for monitoring construction operations and the maintenance of traffic (“MOT”) throughout the course of the Project in accordance with the latest edition of FDOT Standard Specifications, Section 102. The Agency is responsible for the development of a MOT plan and making any changes to that plan as necessary. The MOT plan shall be in accordance with the latest version of FDOT Design Standards, Index 600 series. Any MOT plan developed by the Agency that deviates from FDOT Design Standards must be signed and sealed by a professional engineer. MOT plans will require approval by the Department prior to implementation.
d. The Agency is responsible for obtaining all permits that may be required by any federal, state, or local agency.
e. Prior to commencing the Project, the Agency shall request a Notice to Proceed from the Department’s Construction Project Manager, Xxxxxx Xxxxxx, P.E. , at (000) 000-0000 or from an appointed designee.
f. The Agency is authorized, subject to the conditions in this Agreement, to enter Department’s right-of-way to install the Project (see attached Exhibit “B” Special Provisions). The Parties agree that this Agreement ...
