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7/17/91
RESOLUTION NO. 9 1~ 564
A RESOLUTION, WITH ATTACHMENTS, ACCEPTING A
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF TWENTY-FIVE THOUSAND
DOLLARS ($25,000) FROM THE STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HIGHWAY
BEAUTIFICATION COUNCIL THROUGH THE DOWNTOWN
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ("DDA") TO PROVIDE
LANDSCAPE/STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS ON
SOUTHWEST EIGHTH STREET BETWEEN I-95 AND
SOUTHWEST THIRD AVENUE, MIAMI, FLORIDA,
SUBJECT TO MATCHING FUNDS ($30,000) TO BE
PAID BY DDA AND THE BRICKELL AVENUE
ASSOCIATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER
TO EXECUTE THE NECESSARY AGREEMENTS, IN
SUBSTANTIALLY THE ATTACHED FORM HERETO, TO
IMPLEMENT THE PROGRAM.
WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation
Highway Beautification Council provides cities with funds to a
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beautify State Roads and Highways; and
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WHEREAS, the City of Miami Commission adopted Resolution
No. 88-976 authorizing the City Manager and the Downtown
Development Authority to apply for a Highway Beautification Grant
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation for the
Brickell Area Southwest Eighth Street Beautification Project; and
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WHEREAS, the State of Florida Department of Transportation
Highway Beautification Council has awarded a Grant to the City of
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Miami and the Downtown Development Authority in the amount of
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Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000); and
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WHEREAS, acceptance of the Grant requires matching funds of
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Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000); and
WHEREAS, the Downtown Development Authority and the Brickell
Area Association will undertake to identify the funds to cover
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the required local match; and
WHEREAS, although the selected plantings require minimal
maintenance, the Downtown Development Authority and the City of.
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Department of Public Works will undertake the necessary
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maintenance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMISSION OF THE CITY
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OF MIAMI, FLORIDA:
F; CI1"Y Ct�M3�QI�I
ATTACHMENTS DEG of
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CONTAINED JUL 25 1991
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Section 1. The recitals and findings contained in the
preamble to this Resolution are hereby adopted by reference
thereto and incorporated herein as if fully set forth in this
Section.
Section 2. The City Commission hereby accepts the Grant
from the State of Florida Department of Transportation in the
amount of Twenty -Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000) to provide
Landscape /Streetscape Improvements along Southwest Eighth Street
between I-95 and Southwest Third Avenue, Miami, Florida.
Section 3. Authorization to accept this Grant is subject
to local matching funds of Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000)
being secured by the Downtown Development Authority and the
Brickell Area Association in compliance with all requirements
that may be imposed by the City Attorney, including, but not
limited to, those prescribed by applicable City Charter and Code
provisions.
Section 4. The City Manager is hereby authorized to
execute the necessary agreements, in substantially the form
attached hereto, to implement said program upon confirmation and
written acknowledgment by the City Attorney that the required
matching funds have been secured.
Section 5. This Resolution shall become effective
immediately upon its adoption.
'PASSED AND ADOPTED this 25t
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MATTY HIRAI
CITY CLERK
PREPARED AND APPROVED BY;
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E. MAXWELL
ASSISTANT CITY ATTORNEY
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APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
CORRECTNESS:
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HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT'
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of
19 , by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF TRANRTATIGN,
a component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT"
and the CtrY Or klo4wla political subdivision of the State of Florida,
existing under the Laws -of -Florida, hereinafter called the " N ".
W I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, as a part of the continual updating of the State of Florida
Highway System, the Department, for the purpose of safety, protection of
the investment and other reasons; has created roadside areas/median strips
on the highway facilities outlined in Attachment "A" within the corporate
limits of the j/ 14 / and
WHEREAS, the
highway facilities
is of the opinion that said
VS S1019c«4 shall be
WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering
into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of
each party; and
WHEREAS, the C by Resolution No. dated
19 , att"ched hiereto and by this reference made a part
hereof, desires to enter into this Highway Beautification Grant Agreement
and authorizes its officers to do so.
NOW: THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow
each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
. 1. The • C,/7 0/G I shall install landscaping on the
highway facilities outli.Ked in' Attachment "A" as specified in plans and
specifications included as Attachment "B" with the following exceptions:
The landscape installation to be performed by the C/%V
shall be subject to periodic inspections by the Departmenu Such,
inspection findings will be shared with the C and
shall be the basis of all decisions regarding paymen re uction, reworking
or agreement termination, The C / 7 shall not change or
deviate from said plans without written dpmvalii t e DEPARTMENT.
2. If at any time after the C /7 4 / lei has assumed the
the landscaping installation responsi i ty above -ment i onedit shall
come to
the attention of the Department's District Secretary that the installation
is not being performed pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, said
District Secretary may at his option issue a written notice that a
deficiency or - defici ncies exist(s), by se ding
a certified letter in care o C ,v G' C! p /
on notice th(ereof.
Th
erea ter the
!T shall have a period of thirty (30) days within
which to correct t e c to deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not
corrected within this time period, the Department may at its option,
proceed as follows:
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(a) Complete the installation or part thereof, with the
Department or an independent contractor's personnel
and deduct the cost of such work from the 01" Y� `5
payment for said work or part thereof, or
(b) Terminate Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5
of this Agreement and remove, by Department or an
independent contractor's personnel, all of the
installed under this Agreement or
any prece ing agreements except as to
and charge the C /nJ for the reasonable —
cost of such removal.
3. It is understood between' the parties hereto that the .landscaping
covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or adjusted at any time
in the future as determined to be necessary by the Department in order that
the adjacent state road be. widened altered or otherwise changed to meet
with future criteria or planning of the Department. The C !
shall be given sixty (60) calendar days notice to remove said- 6 C NC*,
after which time the Department may remove said ZAnd5'cADiNG-
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4. The Department agrees to pay to the C/71 the total
sum of 250 v 00 or 50% of the total project c st as defined in
Attachment "C", whichever is less. Subject to this limit, the Department
will pay only for those costs which are allowed by Section 339.2405(11)
Florida Statutes:
(a Sprinkler/irrigation system (purchase and installation)
(b Plant materials and fertilizers/soil amendments
(c Equipment and labor
The Department's participation in the project cost, as described in
Attachment "C", is limited to only those items which are directly related
to this project. Project costs incurred prior to the effective date of
this Agreement will not be considered in determining the Department's 50%
participation. The 50% payTrent shall not be made until (1) certification
of acceptance is received from the CITY Landscape
Architect; (2) the Highway Beautification C�oTiinci a'f�i sinspected or waived
its inspection rights for the project; and (3) a Department Landscape
Architect or his designee has approved the project for final payment.
A ninety (90) day'grow-in period will be required after project completion.
Certification of acceptance and inspection by the council may be requested
sixty (60) days after project completion. Upon receipt of certification
of acceptance and inspection approval, the C /p/ may submit invoice for
final payment. 7
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(a)
Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval
of goods and services as provided in Section 215.42,
Florida Statutes.*
(b).
Any penalty for delay in ayment shall be in accordance
with Section 215.422(2)(b�, Florida Statutes.
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(c)
Bills for fees or other compensation for services or
expenses be jn detail
shall submitted sufficient for a
proper preaudit and postaudit thereof, and that bills
for travel expenses specifically authorized by this
Agreement shall be submitted and paid in accordance with
rates specified in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes,
(d)
Records of costs incurred under terns of this Agreement
shall be maintained and made available upon request to
the Department at all times during the period of this
Agreement and for three years after final payment is made.
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Copies of these documents and records shall be furnished
to the Department upon equest. Records of costs incurred
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includes the C general accounting
records, together with'supportlng documents and records, .
of the C ON and all subcontractors
performing -Work, and all otTier records of the C I t
and subcontractors considered necessary by the epar mart
for a proper audit of costs.
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The. C agrees to return all mcnies received
under the t rmn's 0 -this Grant Agreement, to the Department,
should the landscaped area fail to be maintained in accordance Jy
with the Haintenance Agreement,
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5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following
conditions:
(a) By the Department, if the C/2J fails to
perform its duties under Paragraph , fo owing ten (10)
days written notice.
(b) By the Department, for refusal by the C JP
to allow public access to all documents, papers etters,
or other materials subject to the provisions of Chapter 119,
Florida Statutes and made or received by the C/
in conjunction with this Agreement. A
(c) By either party following sixty (60) calendar days written
notice.
(d) By both parties, thirty (30) calendar days following the
complete executive by both parties, of an agreement to
terminate this Agreement.
6. The term of this Agreement commences on _ISSI 'E' O ;C NET ,p•
and commences for a period of one (1) year.
7. CIT I covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and
hold harmless DEPARTMENT and all of DEPARTMENT's officers, agents, and
employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense'arising out
of any act, action neglect or omission by C /TV during the
performance of the Agreement, whether direct or in erect, and whether to
any person or property to which EPARTMENT or said parties may be subject,
except that neither C 171f nor any of its sub -contractors
will be liable under this secti n for damages arising out of injury or damage
to persons or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence
of DEPARTMENT of any of its officers, agents or employees.
8. The C 17-V may construct additional landscaping
within the limits of the fight -of -way identified as a result of this
document, subject to the following conditions:
(a) Plans for any new landscaping shall be subject to
approval by the Department. The C'n'1
shall not change or deviate fr& —said pan wit out
prior written approval by the Department.
(b) All landscaping shall be developed and implemented in
accordance with appropriate Department's state safety
and road des* n standards;
(c) The C 1 agrees to complete, execute
and comp y with -the requirements of the Department's
standard Maintenance Memorandum of Agreement provided
as Attachment "D" to this Agreement which by reference
hereto shall be a part hereof;
(d) No change will be made in the payment terms established
under Item number four (4) of this A r ement due to an
any increase in cost to the C /Z resulting
from the installation of landscaping cyaded un er this
item.
9. This writing embodies the entire Agreement and understanding
between the parties hereto and there are no other Agreements and
understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter hereof
that are not merged herein and superseded hereby.
10. The Department's District Secretary shall decide all questions,
difficulties and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may. arise under or
by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution or fulfillment of the service
hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof; and his
decision upon all claims, questions and disputes shall be final and
conclusive upon the parties hereto.
11.1 This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the
in whole or in part without prior written consent of the
Ue—partmetit.
12. This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance
with the Laws of the State of Florida, -In the l ent of a conflict between
any, portion of the contract and Florida"Law, the'l.aws of Florida shalt }
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed the day and year first above written.
ATTESTS
Executive Secretary (SEAL)
Form and Legality
APPROVAL AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
DOT Approval Date
ATTEST:
Matty Hirai (SEAL)
City Clerk
APPROVED AS LEGAL FORM
AND CORRECTNESS:
Jorge L. Fernandez
City Attorney
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
By:
District Secretary
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
corporation of the State of Florida
By•
Cesar H. Odio
City Manager
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HIGHWAY BEhEITIFICATION GRAND MEMORANDUM OF AQZEEMENT
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GATEWAY MASTER PLAN
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PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS
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DIVISION 1 - InSPONSIBILITIRS Or T119 CONTRACTOR IN _T11E CONDUCT Oir
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AFFIDAVIT CERTIFYINC COMPLIANCE WITH SECTION 4(C) OF
THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF MIAMI
1.01
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed contract,
the Contractor shall deliver to the City Clerk, an
executed Affidavit certifying his compliance with Section
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4(e) of the Charter of the City of ?liami.. This Affidavit
affirms that, to the best of his knowledge and belief, no
Commissioner, Mayor, or other officer or amployee of the
City of Miami, Florida or Board Member or employee of the
DDA is interested directly or indirectly in' the profits or
emoluments of the Contract, job, work or service for the
City of Miami.
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Forms for this Affidavit will be furnished the Contractor
at the time the Contract forms are transmitted to hisi for
execution.
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PROSECUTION OF* T11E WORK
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The Contractor shall be responsible for the good condition
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of the Work until his release from his obligation■} Its
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shall bear all losses resulting to him on account of the
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amount or character of the Work, the character of the
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ground or existing underground installation being
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different from what he anticipated, or on account of the
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weather or the elements.
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lie shall place sufficient lights,or danger signals on or
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near the Work from sunset to aun,rises he shall erect
suitable railings, barricades, or other protective devices
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about unfinished Work, open trenches, embankments, or
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other obstructions to trafficl shall provide all necessary
watchmen on the Work by day or night, for the safety of
the, public, and shall take all necessary precautions for
preventLng accidents or injuries to parsons -or property is
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or about, -the Work.
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2.03
During certain times of the year, the work on a project
may be underway when hurricanes, winds of gals fore*
and/or inclement weather may visit this area. The
Contractor, besides taking all normal precautions for the
safety of his Work, shall take any additional safety
precautions to secure and protect the finished portion of
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his work and to safe up all areas of the work -site iron
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hurricane damage and the rain and high water that may
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accompany such inclement weather.
The following actions,.wiiile not necessarily conatitutidg
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a complete list, shall be considered and taken when
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1. Secure warning blinker lights and/or barricades
front upset due to wind action.
2. Backfill trenches and ditches.
3.. Secure construction sheds, small equipment and
other objects that may blow around and cause
damage.
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4. Secuis all loose and unused material from blowing
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around and damaging surrounding buildings.
S. Disconn-ect all electric power to the job.
6. Dispose of and/or cart away all debris that
cannot be properly secured.
7. Follow suggestions by the DDA as to placing tits
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project in tt►e safest possible con'dition'.
2.04 'Buildings, sidewalks, fences, shade trees, lawns and other
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• improvements not shown for removal, shall be duly
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protected by the Contractor. Property obstructions, such
as sewers, drains, water or gas pipes, conduits,
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railroads, poles, walls, posts, galleries, bridges,
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manholes, valve boxes, street monuments, ate., shall be
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carefully protected from injury and shall not be displaced
if avoidable. Tits Contractor shall give due notice to the
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DDA, City of Hismi Department of Public Works or public
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service corporation controlling such things as manholes
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valve boxes, meter boxes, street monuments, etc., prior to
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,.proceeding with any work that may modify them and shall be
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held strictly liable if any such appliances are disturbed,
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damaged or covered up during the course of the work.
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If it shall be necessary to nave any property obstruction,
the removal thereof shall be accomplished as described in
Sections 11 or 12. The DDA will be rasponsible for
obtaining the consent of the owners or others in charge.
The DDA may elect to retain any materials encountered, and
the Contractor, when so requested, shall carefully remove
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the same to the nearest street, ,or place in a convenient
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location for removal -by the DDA:
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In case of -the Contractor's failure to restore any
property damaged by his operations or to make good such
damage or injury, the DDA may, upon forty-eight (48) hours
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notice, proceed to repeir, rebuild, or otherwise restore
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such property as may be deemed necessary, and the cost
thereof will be deducted from any monies duo or which
become dQe the Contractor under this Contract.
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The-DDA shall not be held accountable for inaccuracies or
omissions in the locations or grades of existing
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underground structures, utilities, foundations, ate. no
claim is to be made by the Contractor for damage on -
account of the proximity to, leaking from, or delay caused.
by underground structures, utilities or foundations, etc.
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2.03 The Contractor shall be held responsible for any violation
of laws or ordinances affecting in any way the conduct of
all persons engaged, or the materials or methods used by
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1N8URANCE
3.01
The Cdnttaetor shall take out and maintain during the life
of this Contract "Workmen's Compensation Insurance" for
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all his employees employed at the project site and, in
case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the
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Subcontractor to provide "Workmen's Compensation
Insurance" for all the latter'a employees, unless such
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employees are covered by the protection afforded -by the
Contractor. In case any class of employees, engaged in
hazardous work under this Contract, at the site of the
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project, is not protected under the "Workmen's
Compensation" s:t-atute, the Contractor shall provide, and
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shall cause such Contractor to provias, adequate coverage
for the protection of his employees not otherwise
protected.
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The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life
of this Contract, such Public Liability and Property
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Damage Insurance as shall protect him and any
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Subcontractor performing work covered by this Contract
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from claims for damage for personal injury, including
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death, as well as from claims for property damages which
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may arise from operations under this Contract, whether
such operations be by himself or by any Subcontractor, or
by anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of
them, and the minimum amounts of such insurance shall be
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as followsi
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"Workman's Compensation Insurance", as required by
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Chapter 440, State of Florida Statutes.
Public Liability Insurance Policy with a liability
' limit on account of each occurrence resulting in
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bodily injury or death'to one person of not lase than
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$�,000,OOQ and a liability limit on account of An
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occurrence resulting in bodily injury or death to
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more than one person of not less thao
Property Damage Insurance Policy providing for a
liability limit on account of each occurrence of not
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less than $ •`
Automobile Liability Insurance in the amounts of
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$100,000 per person, $300,000 per occurrence for
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bodily injury and $50,'?00 per. occurrence for
property damage covering all owned, non -owned and
hired vehicles used in connection with the work.
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3.03
The Contractor or the insurance agency representing the
Contractor sisall file with the DDA, at the time the
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Contractor returns the Contract Documents executed by him,
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a certificate or certificates showing that the above
ginimum amounts "Workmen's Compensation Insurance", Public
Liability Insurance, Property DamageInsuranceand
Automobile Liability Insurance pertaining to this job are
in force.
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4.02
PUBLIC STREET$ AND TRAFFIC
For any portion of tits Work that may occur in or on public
thoroughfares, the following provisions shall apply.
The DDA shall indicate the point of beginning and the
order of procedure of the Work, keeping tits Contractor
fully employed. No block of any street may be used for
the storage of any materials, other than those expected to
be used in that block.
4.03 Sidewalks, guteers, drains, fire hydrante, and private
drives, shall insofar as practicable, be kept in condition
for their intended uses. While the Work is actually going
on at a location, as much as half the street width at such
location may be barricaded to exclude traffic entirely,
but street traffic shall not be obstructed needlessly.
4.04 Should the DDA deem it expedient for the best interests of
the City or for the safety of the public, the Contractor
may concentrate the work at specific places or he may.
suspend the work entirely for a period not to exceed two
(2) days, providing that, if necessary, the further -
suspension of the Work, because of inclement weather, will
not be a detriment to tits entire Work operation. Upon any
suspension of work, all unused materials shall be placed
so as not to impede traffic and all rubbish shall be
removed. Whenever a street is partially or wholly closed,
.the Contractor shall erect plainly worded signs announcing
such fact, together with proper barricades at the nearest
cross street upon each side of such obstruction and upon
intersecting streets.
4.04 The Contractor may erect or maintain along the lines of
his work such tool boxes as may be necessary, providing
that such structures do not interfere with,the reasonable
use of the streets and sidewalks. The sizes, location and
construction of such tool boxes shall be subject to the
approval of the DDA.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL
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5.01
Traffic will be controlled by the Traffic Section,
Department of Police, and Department of Public Works
during construction. Traffic shall be maintained at all
times where directed by the Engineer. A traffic permit
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from the Department of Police and from the Department of
Public Works, as required, shall be obtained by the DDA.
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5.02
Sufficient lights, barricades and traffic signs shall be
provided by.the Contractor.
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All traffic control devices used on street construction
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shall conform to the standards and specifications of Metro
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3,04 In the event that any street or portion thereof must -he
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closed to traffic or detoured, it s1ea11 be closed or
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detoured only after approval of the DDA, Department of
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Police and the Department of Public Works of the City of
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Miami, and after notifying tits City of Miami fire
Department.
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5.05 On all side streets, at least one lane shall be available
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for vehicular traffic during working hours.
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5.06 Provision@ shall be made to provide access to all
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apartments, residences and commercial structures during
the period of construction.
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5.07 Steel plates or bridging capable of supporting 11-20
loading and temporary asphalt pavement shall be used where
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necessary to comply with those requirements as directed by
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the Engineer.
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6. SECURING OF EXCAVATIONS 1
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6.01 At the close of the work day, holidays, and weekends, the
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Contractor. shall install appropriate security devices
around the perimeter of all excavations left open in the
Public Right -of -Way.'
An variance from this requirement
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must be approved by the DDA. (All' costs for these
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requirements shall be considered incidental to the work
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and no additional compensation will be allowed).
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7.01 It is not the••DDA's-intention nor responsibility to-
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coordinate the man activities of the -Contractor necessary
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to complete a project. The DDA!s responsibility is to see
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that the project ii carried on -in conformance with the
Plana and Specifications.if
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7.02 THE CONTRACTOR IS HEREBY ALERTED AS FART OF THESE CONTRACT
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DOCUMENTS THAT A COMPETENT SUPERINTENDENT OR FOREMAN SHALL
BE IN RESPONSIBLE CHARGE OF THE JOB AT ALL TIMES.
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8. UNDERGROUND UTILITIES NOTIFICATION CENTER
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8.01 The Contractor is alerted that underground utilities exist
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in the vicinity of the proposed work and that he should
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notify the Utility Notification Center for ocatLou before
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excavation at their toll free number 1-800-432-4770 at
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least 24 hours prior to digging, for utilities
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verification in the field. a addition to this. the
Contractor shall also notify.the Florida Power & Light
Company for verification of their utilities.
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9. SEPARATE CONTRACT
9.01 The DDA reserves the right to let other contract* in
connection with this project. The Contractor shall afford
Other Contractors a reasonable opportunity for the
Introduction and storage for their materials and the
execution of their work and shall properly connect and
coordinate hi* work with theirs,
9.02 If any part of the Contractor's work depends, for the
proper execution or results, upon the work of any other
Contractor, th%_Contractor •gall inspect and prpmptly
report to. the bDA any defects in such work that render it
unsuitable for such proper execution and results.
10. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
10.01 'The Flans and Specifications describe the Work, and all
fF. materials. Work and dimensions must be in strict accord
with them, except only when the DDA may, in writing, ,
authorize an exception.
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10.02 The Contractor shall not take advantage of'any apparent
error or. omission which may be found in the Plans or
Specifications, but the DDA shall be entitled to make such
corrections therein and such interpretation* thereof as
may be necessary for the fulfillment of their intent.
10.03 On all Plans, a discrepancy between dimensions shown in
figures and the sealed dimensions shall be referred to the
DDA for interpretation. ,
10.04 The Contractor will be supplied with sufficient copies of
the Plans and Specifications which remain the property of
the DDA and shall be returned to theDDAupon termination
of the Contract. One complete iet of the Plans and
Specifications shall be kept on"the job by the Contractor
and shall be accessible at all times.
11. CHANCES IN TLLS WORK :
11.01 The right is reserved for the DDA to make, alterations An
the Plans or in the eharactor of the Work, as may be
considered necessary or desirable to complete the proposed !'
work to this satisfaction and consistent with the general t
intention of the Contract Documents. Notice of every such
alteration or change shall be given in writing to the
Contractor, and ao such alterations or cheuge shall be
considered as constituting a waiver of any of the
provisions of the Contract Documents, or as nullifying or
invalidating any of iuch provisions. �
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12.02
Should any such alteration or change result in an increase
or decrease in the cost of work or materials described in
the proposal, the total amount payable under the Contract
will be accordingly modified. If alterations or changes
are thus made, the time for completion of the Contract
will be correspondingly modified, if the Contractor so
requosts before commencing the work attributable to such
alterations or changes.
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EXTRA WORK AND PAYMENT TUIMI:FOR
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The Contractor shall perform -unforeseen work and
additional work ordered, for which there is no price
included in the proposal whenever it is deemed necessary
or desirable by the DDA to complete satisfactorily the
Work as contemplated, and such extra work shall be
performed promptly in accordance with the Specifications
and as directed by the DDA, provided however, that before
any extra work is begun, a written order from the DDA to'
do the work shall be given to the Contractor. All -extra
work ordered and performed in accordance with the
foregoing, will be paid for at the price (mutually agreed
upon by the Contractor and DDA to be equitable
compensation for the work contemplated) stipulated in the
DDA's written order for such work.
However, in tl►e event the Contractor - and the DDA fail to
agree upon an equitable price for any extra work ordered,
it shall be performed by using such tools, labor,,
-equipment and materials as may be specified by the• DDA,
and will be paid for in -the following manners
For all labor, including a foreman in direct charge.
of tits specified operations, the Contractor shall
receive•& sum equal to.the current local -rate of
wages for every hour that the labor is actually
engaged in such work, to which shall be -added an -
amount equal to fifteen percent (15%) of such suss and
the total thereof shall b.e f►tll compensation.
13. PROSECUTION, PROGRESS AND ACCEPTANCE OF THE WORK
13.01 Before work is commenced under this Contract, the ,)
Contractor shall submit to the DDA, a schedule of his
operations, showing the order in which, and the I'
approximate time at which, 1►e plans to begin the various
sections, locations, or phases of his operations. This
eclsedule is requested in order that operations of other
Contractors may be coordinated with the work under this
Contract, and in cases where the work will interfere with ,
the use of the public,streets, the routing of traffic may
be properly planned. The Contractor shall cooperate with
the City and DDA in working out a schedule that will best �• ,
serve the interests of ill parties affected.
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14. FINAL CLEANING Up
14.01 Upon completion of the Work and before acceptance, the
Contractor shall clean and remove from the site, the
right-of-way, and adjacent property, all surplus and
discarded materials, rubbish, and temporaFy structures{
restore id -'an acceptable manner, all property, both public
and private, which has been damaged during the prosecution
of the Worki and shall leave the site and vicinity
unobstructed and in a neat and presentable condition
throughout t1re..entire area or length of the Work under
Contractor. The placing of materials of every character,,
rubbish, or equipment, on abutting property, with or
without the consent of the property owners, shall not
constitute satisfactory disposal. If the work is of such
a character as may be done by blocks or sections', the
contractor may be required to promptly remove and dispose
of accumulated rubbish, debris, or surplus materials from
blocks or sections as completed or partially completed.
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SECTION 02515 - UNIT iRS
1. GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS
A. All applicable provisions of the Bidding Requirements,
Contract Forms, Conditions of the Contract and Division 1,
General Requirements shall govern the work under this
section.
1.02 WORK INCLUDED
A. Provide all labor, materials, necessary equipment, services
and included, but not limited to all related work to
complete the UNIT PAVERS work, as -indicated on the drawings,
as specified herein or both, except as for items'
specifically indicated as 'NIC ITEMS'.
1.03 DELIVERY STORAGE AND HANDLING
A. Paving stones shall be delivered and unloaded at jobsite
with or without pallets and bound in such a manner that no
damage occurs to the product during handling, hauling and
unloading.
2. PRODUCTS
2.01 ACCEPTABLE MANUFACTURERS AND PRODUCTS '
A. All unit pavers shall be manufactured by Paver Systems,
Inc., or approved equal.
2.02 MATERIALS
A. SOLID CONCRETE INTERLOCKING PAVING STONES
1. Conform to ASTM. Designation C936-82.
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2. DESIGN: All unit pavers shall be 'Holland Stone' and
'Uni-Decor' type as*indicated in plans.
3. THICKNESS: All unit pavers shall be 2-3/8" thick
except those at vehicular- areas which shall be
3-1/8" thick. Refer to drawings.
4. COLOR: To be selected by owner
5. CEMENTITIOUS MATERIALS: Portland Cements shall conform
to ASTM Specification C-150.
6. Aggregates shall conform to ASTM Specification C-33 for
Normal Weight Concrete Aggregate (no expanded shale or
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requirements shall not necessarily apply.
OT11ER CONSTITUENTS: Coloring pigments, air-intraining
agents, integral water repellents, finely ground
silica, etc., shall conform to ASTM standards where
applicable, or shall be previously established as
suitable for use in concrete.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS;
Compressive Strength - At the time of delivery to
the work site, the average compressive strength
shall not be less than 8,000 psi with no individual
;unit strength less than 7,200 psi with testing
procedures in accordance with ASTM Standard C-140.
Absorption - The average absorption shall not be
greater than five percent (5%) with no individual
unit absorption greater than seven percent (70.
.3 Proven Field Performance - Satisfying field
performance is indicated with units similar'in
composition, and made with the same manufacturing
equipment as those to be supplied to the purchaser,
do not exhibit objectional deterioration after at
least one (1) year.
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VISUAL INSPECTION:
All units shall be sound and free of defects that
would interfere,with the proper placing of the unit
or impair the strength or permanence of the
construction. Minor cracks incidental to the usual
methods of-mahufacturer, or minor chipping
resulting from customary methods of handling in
shipment and delivery, not be deemed grounds for
rejection.
SAMPLING AND TESTING:
.1 The owner or his authorized representative shall be
accorded proper facilities to inspect and sample
the units at the place of manufacture from lots
ready for delivery.
Sample and test units - in accordance with ASTM
Method C-0140. r
REJECTION:
In case the shipment fails to conform to the
specified requirements, the.manufacturer may sort
it, and new test units shall be selected at random
by the purchaser from the retained lot and tested
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at the expense of the manufacturer. to case the
second set of test units fails to conform to the
specified requirements, the•entire lot shall be
rejected.
12. EXPENSE OF TESTS:
The expense of inspection and testing shall be borne by
the owner unless otherwise agreed.
13..•SAND LAYING COURSE: The sand laying course shall be a
.well graded clean washed sharp sand with 100% passing a
3/8" sieve size and a maximum of 3% passing a No. 200
sieve size. This is commonly known as manufactured
concrete sand, limestone screening, or similar. DO NOT
USE MASON SAND.
The sand laying course should be -the responsibility of
the paving stone installer.
14. EDGE RESTRAINT: All edges of the installed paving
stone shall be restrained. The type of edge.restraint
shall be approved at locations as noted on plans.
3. EXECUTION
1. The paving stone installer/contractor must have related
experience in the i.nstallation'of interlocking concrete
paving stones.
2. PREPARATION OF THE BASE COURSE
.1 Suitable base must be prepared as detailed in other
section of the project specifications.
.2 The base course shall be shaped to grade and cross
section with an allowable tolerance -of 1/4" (5 mm).
.3 The compacted base shall be 3-1/8" (80 mm) below
f final grade for 2-3/8" (6 cm) pavers and 3-7/8"
(100 mm) below Ifinal grade for 3-1/8" (8 cm)
pavers.
3. CONSTRUCTION OF THE SAND LAYING COURSE
.1 The finished base course shall be approved before
the placement of the sand playing course.
.2 The uncompacted sand laying course shall be spread
evenly over the area to be paved and then screeded
to a level that will produce 1" (25 mm) thickness
9 when the paving stones have been placed.
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this sand laying course shall not be disturbed in
any way.
4. LAYING OF CONCRETE PAVING STONES
.1 The paving stones shall be laid in the approved
pattern as noted or shown on drawings.
.2 The paving stones shall be laid in such a manner
that the desired pattern is maintained and the
joints between the stones are as tight as possible.
Joints shall be 1/8" maximum.
.3 String lines should'be used to hold all pattern
.-lines true.
.4 The gaps at the edge of the pavers surface shall be
filled with standard edge stone or with stones cut
to fit. Cutting shall be accomplished to leave a
clean edge to the traffic surface using a double
headed breaker or a masonry saw. However, when
cutting precision designed areas, a masonry saw is
recommended. Whenever possible, no cuts should
result with a paver less than 1/3 of original
dimension.
.5 Paving stones shall be vibrated into the sand
laying course using.a vibrator capable of 3,000 to
5,000 pounds compaction force with the surface
clean and joints open.
.6 After vibration, clean masonry type sand containing
at least 30% of 1/8" (3mm) particles shall be
spread over the paving stone surface, allowed to
dry, and vibrated into joints with additional
vibrator passes and brushing so as to completely
fill joints.
.7 Surplus material shall then be swept from the
surface or left,on surface during construction time
to insure complete filling of joints during initial
use. This sand -also may provide surface protection
from construction debris.
.8 Upon completion of work covered in the Section, the
Contractor shall clean up all work areas by
removing all debris, surplus material and equipment
from the site. '
END OF SECTION 02515
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(, h SECTION 02900 LANDS. •PE WORK
A. The work includes the supplying and planting of all trees,
shrubs, vines and ground cover together with all necessary
labor, equipment, tools and materials needed for the
successful completion and execution of the landscape plans.
AGENCY STANDARDS
Grades and standards of plant materials used shall be true
to•name, size, condition and graded Florida #1 or better as
outlined"in: 'Grades and Standards of Florida Plants'
published by the State of Florida Department of Agriculture,
Tallahassee, Florida.
SITE EXAMINATION
The contractor shall fully acquaint himself with all of the
existing conditions of the project site prior -to submitting
a bid for the work specified.
ERRORS AND OMISSIONS
The plant list is a part of the specificatign indicating the
name, size and quantities of specifio plant materials as
called for and located on the drawings, and is furnished as
a convenience. The contractor is responsible for his own
quantity count and any discrepancy between drawings and
plant list shall be considered correct on the drawings.
GUARANTEE
Furnish a written guarantee warranting all plant materials
in accordance with the following schedule:
All trees and palms for a period of one year from the date
of completion. ,
All shrubs and ground covers for a period of three months
from the date of completion.
Sod shall be guaranteed for a period of two months from the
date of completion.
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H. At the and of the specified guarantee period, any plant
required by this contract that is dead or not in
satisfactory condition, as determined by the architect or
owner$ shall be replaced.
C. All replacements shall be plants of;the same kind and size
as specified in the plant list.
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A. Furnish the owner with a written detailed description for
the care and maintenance of all plant material at the time
of final acceptance,
B. The owner agrees to execute the instructions for such care and
maintenance.
1.07 SAFETY
A. Protect,all persons from injury and avoid property damage.
B. Adequate warning devices shall be placed and maintained
during the progress of the work.
C. Conform to all local, state and federal safety laws and
codes including the Federal Occupational Safety and Health
Act (OSHA).
1.08 CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATION
A. Before awarding the contract, the contractor shall furnish
to the owner a unit cost breakdown for all materials. These
prices shall be the basis for any additions or deletions
should revisions be necessary during the life of the
contract.
1.09 INSURANCE
A. The contractor shall maintain such insurance as will protect
him from such claims under the workman's compensation act,
and from any claim for damage for personal injury or death
as a result of work under this contract.
1.10 SUBMITTALS
A. Two samples each of shrubs and ground covers shall be
.brought to the site as prototypical of proposed material for
approval.
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2. MATERIALS
2.01 PLANT MATERIALS
A. Plant materials shall be upgraded Florida No. l or better as.
outliped under Grades and Standards for Nursery Plants,
State Plant Board of Florida.
B. All plant materials shall have a habit of growth which is
normal for the species. Plants that do not have the normal
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plant shall not be accepted.
The contractor shall contact the Landscape Architect after
having selected the specified trees and palms for inspection
and approval at the nursery. A minimum of one weeks notice
shall be given.
Sod shall be firm, tough texture, having a compacted growth
of grass with good root development. It shall contain no
noxious weeds or any other objectionable vegetation.
E. Sod shall have been mowed a minimum of three times prior to
being cut and lifted.
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PROTECTION OF PLANT MATERIALS ,
Balled and Burlapped (B&B) plants shall be dug with firm
natural balls of earth of sufficient diameter and depth to
encompass the fibrous and feeding root system necessary for
full recovery of the plant. Balls shall be firmly wrapped
with burlap and bound with cord, rope or wire mesh.
Plants with broken, damaged or insufficient balls will be
rejected.
All plant material shall be protected from possible bark
injury or breakage of branches. All.plants shall be
protected from windburn due to transportation.
Plants which cannot be planted immediately on delivery,
shall be covered with moist soil, mulch or other protection
from the drying of wind and sun. All plants shall be
watered as necessary until planted.
No plant material shall be stored longer than seventy two
hours.
All rejected plant materials shall be immediately removed
from the site and replaced with acceptable material at no
cost to the owner.
PROTECTION DURING PLANTING
Tregs moved by winch or crane shal]ibe thoroughly protected
from chain marks, girdling or bark slippage by means of
burlap, wood battens or other approved materials.
PLANTING SOIL
All plant material shall be planted'with the following soil:
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50% sand and 50% muck. There must be a slight acid reaction
to the soil with no excess of calcium -or carbonate. Soil
shall be delivered in a loose friable condition.
2.06 FERTILIZER
A. Commercial fertilizer shall be an organic fertilizer
containing nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash in equal
percentages of available plant food by weight. Nitrogen
shall 'not be less than'40% from organic source: Palm tree
special shall be (10.5.5).
B.
To each cubic yard of planting soil shall be added and
thoroughly mixed 2 lbs. of commercial fertilizer.
C.
Fertilizer that becomes caked or otherwise damaged shall not
be acceptable.
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A.
Mulch material shall be pine bark, 1/2 inch to 2 inches in
diameter or shredded cypress mulch, moistened at the time of
application to prevent wind displacement.
B.
Alltree, shrub and ground cover beds shall receive a
minimum 2" mulch layer immediately after planting.
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3.01 PLANTING
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Planting shall take place during favorable weather
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Ascertain location of all underground utilities prior, to
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Planting shall be located as shown in Planting Plan.,.
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Planting pits shall be circular in outline and extend to
required subgrade as indicated in planting details. Hedges
shall be planted in trenches and backfilled with planting
soil. Groundcovers shall be planted in a minimum of 4
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inches of topsoil. Diameter of plant holes shall be as
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shown in planting details. p q Planting soil shall be utilized
to backfill all plant holes.
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Prior to all planting, clear area of existing sod or other
plants and bring ground to. an even grade.
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° F. All plants -shall be set to ultimate finished grade. No
filling around trunks shall be permitted.
0. Remove all flagging and ribbons from all plants prior to
planting.
H. Excess excavation shall be removed from the site.
3.02 PRUNING
A. Remove dead and broken branches from all plant material.
Prune to retain typical growth habit of individual plants
retaining maximum height and spread.
B. Make al1r cuts with sharp instruments flush with trunk or
adjacent branch, in such a manner as to eliminate stubs.
C. Trees shall not be poled or topped.
D. Remove all trimmings from site.
E. Paint all cuts 1/211 diameter and larger with waterproof
antiseptic tree paint.
3.03 GUYING
A. All trees over si?c feet in height shall, immediately after
setting to proper grade, be guyed as.shown in planting
detail. I
B. Wires shall not come in direct contact with the tree.
C. Turnbuckles shall be galvanized or cadmium plated and shall
be of adequate size and strength to properly maintain tight
guy wires.
3.04 WATER
A. Each plant or tree shall be thoroughly watered after
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after planting.
C. Water shall be -potable and furnished by the contractor. The
contractor shall supply hoses nozzles, water trucks and all
oth9r equipment necessary to executie the work.
D. All watering required during the maintenance shall be
furnished by the owner.
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3.05 SOD
A. Apply 2 inches of topsoil to entire area receiving sod.
Topsoil shall consist of 50% peat and 501 sand free of
sticks, stones and other foreign materials.
B. Fine grade all landscape areas, eliminating all bumps,
depressions, sticks, stones and other debris.
C. Sod all areas indicated.
D. Apply 6-6-6 fertilizer at the rate of 40 lbs. per 1,000 sq.
ft. prior to laying sod.
E. Solid sod shall be laid with closely abutting joints with a
tamped or rolled even surface. '
F. The finished level of all sod areas shall be one inch below
abutting walks or pavement.
3.06 CLEANING UP
A. Keep the premises free from accumulations of waste materials
or rubbish. 'Broom clean' work area upon completion of
work.
3.07 MAINTENANCE
A. Maintenance shall begin immediately after plant is installed
and shall continue until all planting is accepted by the
owner.
B. Proper protection to lawn areas shall be provided and any
damage resulting from planting operations shall be repaired f
promptly. _
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A. Inspection of work to determine completion of contract,
exclusive of the possible replacement of plants, will be
made by the owner and/or landscape'architect••at the
conclusion of all planting and at the.written request of the
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B. After inspection, the contractor will be notified by the
owner of the acceptance of all plant material and
workmanship, exclusive of the possible replacement of plants
subject to guarantee.
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(GENERAL)
PROJECT COST
This exhibit forms an. integral part of the -Highway Beautification Grant
Agreement betwe n the State of Floridan Department of Transportation and
C17Y o' ' 9* > dated
I. PROJECT COST: $ 65 000. 00
TOTAL PROJECT COST $ 6-51 Pool
II. PARTICIPATION: r
Public Agency Participation ( % •. $ t
In -Kind ( � S •oa t
Cash (5Sx) $ 30i000•.
Department Participation ¢v
Primary (D) (yf) or $ 2.000 .whichever is less. 4
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MAINTENANCE
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this- day of
19 , by and between the STATE OF FLORIDA DEP RT�MMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, a
component agency of the State of Florida, hereinafter called the "DEPARTMENT"
and the CI % 0 - o*l , a political subdivision of the State of Florida,
existing uncHar the Laws of Florida, hereinafter called the "CITY".
W:I T N E S S E T H
WHEREAS, as a part of the continual updating of the State of Florida
Highway System, the Department, for the purpose of safety, protection of
the investment and other reasons, has constructed and does maintain 4
lane (grass median divided) highway facilities outlined in Exhibit "A"
attached hereto and incorporate by reference herein, within the corporate
l imi is of the CIPI Or / * and
WHEREAS, the City is of the opinion that said highway facilities
that contain landscaped median and utility stri s shall be maintained
by periodic trimming, cutting, mowing, fertilizing and necessary
re -plantings.
WHEREAS, the parties hereto mutually recognize the need for entering
into an Agreement designating and setting forth the responsibilities of
each part; and
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by Resolution No.' dated
attached hereto anthis reference made a part hereof, Aesires to enter'
into this Agreement and authorizes its officers to do so.
'NOW THEREFORE, for eiid in consideration of the mutual benefits to flow
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each to the other, the parties covenant and agree as follows:
1. The City shall perform the following standards in a reasonable
manner and witFall due care.
The City hereby agrees to maintain the plantin2s, following the Department's
landscape guidelines, safetZ and plant care, The it s responsibility for
maintenance shall include all landscaped —and/or turfed areas on Department
of Transportation right-of-way within thelimits of the project. 5uch —
maintenance to be provided by the City is specifically set out as o ows:
o maintain, which means that proper watering and proper erti ization o
aTl plants and keeping them as free as Rracticable from disease an arm ul
insects; to properly mulch the plant beds; to keep the premises free of -weeds;
to mow and/Or cut the grass to a proRer I en t ; to pro erly prune a ants
which 5c u es removing dead or diseased parts of plants, or runin
such p thereof which present a visual azar or t cse using the roadway.
To Maintain also means removing or replacin dead or aiseased plants in '
t eir entirety, or removing or replacing those that fall below original roject
standards. All plants removed for whatever reason shall e re ace y plants
o e same grade as s eci ie in the original plans an specifications an
o a size comparable to those existin at the t me a rcva is o tame 'Trom
deletions. To maintain also means to keep litter removed from the median
strip or landscaped areas within the said Rroject. Plants shall e those "
items which would be scientifically classified as plants and -include but are
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not limited to trees, grass, or shrubs.
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The above named functions to be performed by the Cam, shall be
subject to periodic inspections by the Department. Suchlinspection
findings will be shared with the City and shall be the basis of all
decisions regarding payment reduction_, reworking or agreement termination.
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2. If at any time after the .City has assumed the maintenance
responsibility above -mentioned, it shall come to the attention of the
Department's District Secretary that the limits of Exhibit "A" or a
part thereof is not properly maintained pursuant to the terms of the
Agreement, said District Secretary may at his option issue a written
notice that a deficiency or deficiencies exist(s), by sending a
certified letter in care of City Manager, CtlyevMpl
to place sa cTEiSl on notice thereof.
Thereafter the City shall have a period of thirty (30) days within
which to correct the cited deficiencies. If said deficiencies are not
corrected within this time period, the Department may at its option,
proceed as follows:
(a) Maintain the landscaping or a part thereof, with
Department or independent contractor's personnel and
deduct the cost of such work from the City's payment
for said work or part thereof, or
(b) Terminate Agreement in accordance with Paragraph 5
of this Agreement and remove, by Department or
independent contractor's personnel, all of the ground
cover and shrubs installed under this Agreement
or any proceeding agreements except as to trees and
palms and charge the Lat for the reasonable cost of
such removal.
3. It is understood between the parties hereto that the Oro�und�cover,
shrubs, trees and palms covered by this Agreement may be removed, relocated or
adjusted at any time in the future as determined to be necessary by the
Department in order that the adjacent state road be widened, altered or
otherwise changed to meet with future criteria or planning of the Department.
The City shall be given sixty (60) calendar days notice to remove said
round cover, shrubs, trees .and palms after which time the Department may
remove said around cover, shrubs, trees and palms.
4. The Department agrees to pay to the C quarterly compensation
for 'the'cost of routine maintenance*(of various species of round cover
plantings, shrubs, trees and alms) identified in Exhibit " e lump
sum payment will a in the amount Q per quarter for a total
sum of per year.
(a) Payment shall be made only after receipt and approval
of goods and services as provided in Section 215.42,
Florida Statutes.
(b) Any penalty for delay in ayment shall be in accordance
with Section 215.422(2)(b�, Florida Statutes.
(c) Bills for fees or other compensation for services or
expenses shall be submitted in detail sufficient for a proper
preaudit and postaudit thereof, and that bills for travel
expenses specifically authorized by this Agreement shall
be submitted -and paid in accordance with the rates specified
in Section 112.061, Florida Statutes.
(d) Records of cost incurred under terms of this Agreement
shall be maintained and made available upon request to the
Department at all times during the period of this Agreement
and for three years after final ppayment is made. Copies
of these documents and records shall be furnished to the
Department upon request. Records of costs incurred includes the
the City's general accounting records, together with supporting
documents and records, of the City and all subcontractors
performing work, and all other records of the C� and sub-
contractors considered necessary by the Department for a proper
audit of costs.
5. This Agreement may be terminated under any one of the following
conditions:
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(a) By the Department, if the City fails to perform its duties
under Paragraph 2, following ten (10) days written -notice.
(b) By the Department, for refusal by the City to allow public
access to all documents, papers, letters, or other material
subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and
made or -received by' the LUt in conjunction with this
Agreement.
(c) By either party following sixty (60) calendar days written
notice.
(d) By both parties, thirty (30) calendar days following complete
execution by both parties, of an agreement to terminate
this Agreement. -
6. The term of this Agreement commences on %J T and continues
for a period of one (1) year. _
7. This Agreement may be renewed on a yearly basis, for a maximum of
two one-year renewals. Any renewal must be agreed upon by both parties in
writing thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the existing agreement.
8. It is anticipated the term of this Agreement will extend beyond
the Department's current fiscal year. :The Department, during any fiscal
year, shall not expend money, incur any liability, or enter into any
contract which, by its terms, involves the expenditure of money in excess
of:.the amounts budgeted as available for expenditure during sych fiscal
year. Any Agreement. verbal or written made in violation of this sub-
section is null and void, and no money -may be paid on such contract.
The Department shall require a statement from the comptroller of the
Department that funds are available prior to entering into any such
Agreement or other binding commitment of funds. Nothing herein
contained shall prevent the making of contracts for periods exceeding
1 yeasr, but any contract so made shall be executory only for the value
of the services to be rendered or agreed to be paid for in succeesing
fiscal years. Accordingly, the State of Florida'a performance and
obligation to pay under this contractois contingent upon an annual
appropriation by the Legislature.
9. The Vty covenants and agrees that it will indemnify and '
hold harmless DFPA-RTMENT and all of DEPARTMENT`s officers, agents, and
employees from any claim, loss, damage, cost, charge or expense arising
out of any act, action neglect or omission by the during the
performance of the Agreement, whether direct or indirect, and whether to
any person or property to which DEPARTMENT or said parties may be subject,
except that neither _the City nor any of its sub -contractors will be liable
under this section for c mages arising out of injury or damage to persons
or property directly caused or resulting from the sole negligence of
DEPARTMENT of any of its officers, agents or employees.
10. This writing embodies the 'entire Agreement and understanding
between the parties hereto and there are no other Agreements and
understandings, oral or written, with reference to the subject matter
hereof that are not merged herein and superseded hereby.
11. The Department's District Secretary shall decide all questions, '
difficulties and disputes of any nature whatsoever that may arise under or
by reason of this Agreement, the prosecution or fulfillment of the service
hereunder and the character, quality, amount and value thereof; and his
decision upon all claims, questions and disputes shall be final and
conclusive upon the parties hereto. '
12. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by the the Cit
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in whole or in part without prior written consent of the Department. Y
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13. This Agreement shall be governed by, and construed according to z114
the Laws of the State of Florida. In the event of —a conflict between any
portion of the contract and Florida Law, the laws of Florida shall prevail.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused these
presents to be executed the day and year first above written,
STATE OF FLORIDA
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
ATTEST:
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Executive Secretary (SEAL) District Secretary
Form and Legality
APPROVAL AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
DOT Approval Date
CITY OF MIAMI, a municipal
ATTEST: corporation of the State of Florida
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ATTACHMENT "A"
HIGHWAY BEAUTIFICATION GRANT MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
STATE ROAD HIGHWAY FROM TO LENGTH AQ2EAGE NUMBER SECTION NUMBER r
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CItY OF MIAMI, FLOAIDA
INTER -OFFICE MEMORANDUM
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The Honorable Mayor and JUL17 iQ�1
TO Members of the City Commission DATE: 1J FILE:
Highway Beautification
suBJEct: Grants for SW Eighth St.
FROM: Cesar H, Odio
City Manager
Recommendation
REFERENCES:
For July 25, 1991
ENCLOSURESG i t y Commission Meeting
It is respectfully requested that the City Commission approve the
attached resolutions accepting two (2) Highway Beautification
Grants from the State of Florida Department of Transportation
Highway Beautification Council and authorize the City Manager to
enter into a Grant Agreement and a Maintenance Agreement with the
Florida, Department of Transportation.
l;: -GRANT #1 (SW Eighth Street from I-95 to SW Third Avenue) This
Grant is in the amount of $25,000 and requires matching funds of
$30,000.
GRANT #2 (SW Eighth Street from WSW First Avenue to ESW First
Avenue) This Grant is in the amount of $10,780 and requires
matching funds of $34,856.
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z Background
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The City of Miami and -the Downtown Development Authority jointly
submitted three applications for State Highway Beautification
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funds on February 1, 1991 (see attached resolution). Two of the
three applications were awarded grants.
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The Grants require a local match as indicated above. The City of
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Miami will not be required to sake any financial commitment,
whatsoever, nor will the City be responsible for any portion. of
the matching funds. The DDA will be funding a portion of the
local match as part of next year's budget. The Brickell Area
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Association will assist the DDA in identifying funds to cover the
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balance of the required match.
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The plants to be installed have minimal maintenance requirements.
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necessary maintenance will be undertaken jointly by the DDA
and the City of Miami Department of Public Works (occasional tree
trimming).
Grant award requires a Grant Agreement and a Maintenance
Agreement be executed on, or before, August 2, 1991.
This request for acceptance and authorization is conditional upon
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the identification of funds for the local match.