Structures Detailing Manual | July 2005
3 - General Notes |

# Chapter 3 - General Notes

## 3.1 General Notes (07/06) July 2006. Revised per TDB C06-04.

A. Prepare a complete set of General Notes for each project. See SDME EX-1 & EX-2.

B. As the first item under General Notes, list the version of the Structures Manual and any subsequent Structures Office Temporary Design Bulletins used as the basis for the design of the plans.

C. On projects that require two different construction methods (e.g., prestressed concrete beams and steel girders), show separate General Notes for each method of construction and identify the method to which they apply.

D. Organize notes under headings for Concrete Notes, Steel Notes, etc.

E. Include all General Notes and Pay Item Notes on the General Notes sheet. Notes for a specific element may be shown on the first sheet showing that element.

F. Do not use General Notes to repeat or modify requirements in the Standard Specifications.

G. If modifications to the Specifications are required, prepare Technical Special Provisions.

## 3.2 Drawing Revisions

A. When changes are required, follow procedures outlined in Chapter 20 of the Plans Preparation Manual - Volume I.

B. Erasure of data is allowed only when a revision is made before letting.

C. When changes are required after the letting, comply with the following:

1.) In the revision block, place the revision date, initials, and a brief description of the revision.

2.) Place a unique symbol (i.e., a numbered triangle) beside both the revised data and the revision date.

3.) Do not delete details on the plans. Circle or “Cloud” the revision. If the drawing does not have sufficient space for the revision, add a new sheet to the plans.

4.) See SDME EX-14.

## 3.3 Quantity Calculation (07/04) July 2004 - Expanded quantity breakdown for construction phase, various components.

A. The Basis of Estimates Handbook describes the method of measurement, basis of payment and required rounding accuracy for frequently used items.

B. Show all quantities on the Computation Book Forms. Include pay item number, description, units and dimensions used if applicable.

C. Show quantity breakdown for individual components by construction phase, such as end bents, diaphragms, deck, traffic barriers, expansion joints, bearings, reinforcing steel, etc. in the estimated quantity blocks located on corresponding plan detail sheets.

D. Show quantities on plan detail sheets to additional decimal place of accuracy.

E. Complete each quantity block and deliver all calculations with the design notes.

F. See SDME EX-8.

## 3.4 Summary of Bridge Pay Items (07/04) July 2004 - Requires quantity calculations for Critical Temporary Walls and Sound Barriers.

A. The estimated bridge quantities are given in the "Summary of Bridge Pay Items" sheet. Include this sheet immediately following the first plan sheet. The item numbers, descriptions, units, quantities, and totals will be verified before entry into the computer. Include a separate quantity column for each bridge in the project.

B. Submit quantity booklets and a summary of the estimated bridge quantities with the final submittal package. Refer to the Department's Basis of Estimates Handbook for guidance in preparing the quantity booklets and the summary of quantities. This handbook is available at www.dot.state.fl.us/estimates.

C. Input estimated bridge quantities (for each bridge) into the Department's computerized Cost Estimating System (TRNS*PORT) and check the printout.

D. Place quantity calculations for retaining walls, critical temporary walls, and sound barriers in the Roadway Computation Book. Include pay items in the Roadway portion of TRNS*PORT.

## 3.5 Typical Bid Item Notes

A. Include in the Bid Item Notes information required to define, show limits of quantities or otherwise offer explanation to the list of Bridge Pay Items. All bid items should be shown in one location; not scattered throughout the plans. Examples are:

1.) For Traffic Control Bid Item Notes, see Roadway Plans.

2.) Bid on only one of the alternates designed.

AA - Bulb-Tee Superstructure.

AB - Steel Girder Superstructure.

3.) Bid Item No. 400-7 includes __ sq. yards of Approach Slab Grooving.

4.) For limits of removal of existing structures (Item Number 110-3), see Sheet No. XX-XX.

B. For additional pay item notes, see SDME Ex-11.

* List sheets as needed.