ST8806-CN 900126~:::~'"-'~-~ Project Manual
¥' 1("~ :luding Contract Doc_u.ments and Specifications For:
FROM ~EX D~ TO ItE~TZ ROAD
for the
CI~ OF COPPELL, TE~S
~ The City With A B~utiful Future
JANUARY 1990
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Project Manual
Including Contract Documents and Specifications For:
- PARKWAY B OULVEVARD
IMPROVEMENTS
FROM Al.EX DRIVE TO HEARTZ ROAD
- for the
CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS
JANUARY 1990
- Set No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COVER PAGE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
INDEX TO DRAWINGS
DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS
00020 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
00110 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDS
00300 - PROPOSAL AND BID FORM
00400 - BID BOND
00500 - GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT (GC-1 thru GC-14)
00510 - STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT (SF-1 thru SF-2)
00600 - PERFORMANCE BOND (PB-1 thru PB-2)
00610 - PAYMENT BOND (PB-3 thru PB-4)
00630 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
00650 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS (Supplementary Conditions)
07000 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
07500 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
DIVISION I - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK
01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING
01152 - APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
01310 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
01340 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA & SAMPLES
01700 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
01720 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
01750 - WARRANTIES
-- DIVISION II - SITE WORK
SECTION 02810 - UNDERGROUND IRRIGATION SYSTEM
PART I - GENERAL
PART II - PRODUCTS
PART III - EXECUTION
INDEX TO DRAWINGS
-- SHEET NO. DESCRIPTION
1 Cover Sheet
2 Paving & Drainage Improvements
Westbound Lanes Parkway Blvd. - Sheet 1 of 2
-- 3 Paving & Drainage Improvements
Westbound Lanes Parkway Blvd. - Sheet 2 of 2
-- 4 Irrigation System Plan - Sheet 1 of 2
5 Details (Irrigation System) - Sheet 2 of 2
6 SD - 1
7 SD - 2
8 SD - 3
-- 9 SD - 8
10 SD - 9
11 SD - 15
12 SD - 16
SECTION 00020 - ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
Sealed proposals addressed to the Purchasing Agent, CITY OF
COPPELL, Texas for PARKWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALEX DRIVE
-- TO HEARTZ ROAD (Request For Proposal No.0046) will be received at
the City of Coppell City Hall, 255 Parkway Boulevard, until 10:00
a.m., February 5, 1990, and then publicly opened and read aloud.
-- The Instructions to Bidders, Proposal Forms, Forms of
Contract, Plans, Specifications and Forms of Bid Bond,
Performance and Payment Bond, and other contract documents may be
-- examined after January 19, 1990 at the following:
Ginn, Inc., Consulting Engineers Dodge Reports
_ 17103 Preston Road, Suite 100 1111 W. Mockingbird,
Dallas, Texas 75248 #1200
(214) 248-4900 Dallas, Texas 75247
-- Texas Contractor Associated General Contractors
2510 National Drive 11111 Stemmons Freeway
Garland, Texas 75041 Dallas, Texas 75229
(214) 271-2693 (214) 358-5357
Copies may be obtained at the office of Ginn, Inc. after
_ January 19, 1990 for a payment of $25.00 per set, non-refundable.
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or
to reject any or all bids.
Each Bidder shall submit two identical copies of his bid and
must deposit therewith, a security in the amount, form and
_ subject to the conditions provided in the Instructions to
Bidders.
- PRINCIPAL ITEMS OF WORK INCLUDED IN THIS PROJECT ARE:
Approximately 1433 L.F. of one half (two lanes) of a four-
- lane divided thoroughfare consisting of one - 23' b-b, 7"- 3000
psi compressive or 6"- 650 psi flexural reinforced concrete
pavement section with curb and gutter, and a portion of one left
turn lane. Storm sewer construction consisting of three 6' curb
inlets and approximately 18 L.F. of 18" RCP lateral pipe.
CITY OF COPPELL
s/
Alan D. Ratliff, City Manager Date
SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
PART 1: GENERAL
-- 1.1 GENERAL
A. Defined Terms: Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders
which are in the General Conditions of the Construction
-- Contract, have the meanings assigned to them in the General
Conditions.
-- Owner: Wherever the word "OWNER" is used in the
specifications and Contract Documents, it shall understood
as referring to the city of Coppell; Coppell, Texas.
Engineer: Wherever the word "ENGINEER" is used in the
specifications and Contract Documents, it shall be under-
stood as referring to Ginn, Inc.; 17103 Preston Road, Suite
-- 100, LB 118, Dallas, Texas 75248; phone (214) 248-4900.
Inspector: The authorized representative of the Engineer,
-- assigned to observe and inspect any or all parts of the work
and the materials to be used therein.
Eidder: An individual, firm or corporation or any
combination thereof, submitting a proposal.
Contractor: The individual, firm or corporation or any
-- combination thereof, party of the second part, with which
the contract is made by the City of Coppell, Texas.
-- Superintendent: The representative of the Contractor
authorized to receive and fulfill instructions from the
Engineer and who shall supervise and direct the
construction.
B. Documents: Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may
be obtained from the Engineer upon receipt of the required
-- payment as stated in the Advertisement for Bids. The
payment is non-refundable. No Bidding Documents will be
issued later than two (2) days prior to the date for
-- receipt of bids. If requested, Bidding Documents will be
mailed upon receipt of the required payment, plus a
$5.00 handling and shipping charge.
- Plans and specifications may be examined at Ginn, Inc., and
copies may be obtained upon providing the required payment.
No partial sets of plans, specifications or proposal forms
will be issued.
Sec. 00100
Complete sets of Bidding Documents shall be used in
preparing Bids; neither Owner nor Engineer assume any
responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting
from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
C. Discrepancies: should a Bidder find any discrepancy,
ambiguity, inconsistency, error or omission from the
drawings, specifications or project manual or of the site
- and local conditions, or be in doubt as to their written
meaning, it is requested that the Bidder promptly notify the
Engineer who then will send a written instruction or
- interpretation to all known holders of the documents.
Neither the Owner nor the Engineer will be responsible for
any oral instructions.
D. Addenda: Any addenda to the drawings, specifications, or
project manual issued before or during the time of bidding
shall be included in the proposal and become a part of the
-- contract.
Addenda will be mailed or delivered to all Bidders receiving
- a complete set of Bidding Documents.
No Addenda will be issued later than four (4) days prior to
the date for receipt of bids except an Addendum, if
- necessary, postponing the date for receipt of bids or
withdrawing the request for bids.
Each Bidder shall acknowledge on bid proposal that he has
received all Addenda issued.
_ Substitutions: The materials, products and equipment
described in the specifications and/or shown on the drawings
establish a standard or required function, dimension,
appearance and quality as required by the Engineer. NO
- SUBSTITUTIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED DURING BIDDING.
1.2 BIDDING
A. Method of Bidding: The proposal provides for quotation of a
price, or prices, for one or more bid items, which may be
lump sum bid prices, alternate bid prices, or a combination
thereof. No payment will be made for items not set up on
the proposal, unless otherwise provided by contract
amendment. All Bidders are cautioned that they should
include in the prices quoted for the various bid items all
necessary allowances for the performance of all work
required for the satisfactory completion of the project.
Sec. 00100
_ 2
B. Subcontracts: The bidder is specifically advised that any
person, firm or other party to whom it is proposed to award
a subcontract under this contract must be acceptable to the
Owner. It is further required that the name of the
- mechanical and electrical subcontractors and any other
listed subcontractor be noted on the proposal form in the
blank space provided. Failure to list these will be
sufficient grounds to reject the proposal.
1.3 BID SECURITY
A. Bid Security shall be made payable to the City of Coppell in
an amount of five percent (5%) of the Bidder's maximum Bid
_ price and in the form of certified or bank check or a Bid
Bond issued by a Surety Company holding a permit from The
State of Texas to act as surety.
-- B. The Bid Security of the Successful Bidder will be retained
until such Bidder has executed the Agreement and furnished
the required Contract Security, whereupon it will be
-- returned; if the Successful Bidder fails to execute and
deliver the Agreement and furnish the required Contract
Security within fifteen (15) days of the Notice of Award,
_ Owner may annul the Notice of Award and the Bid Security of
that Bidder will be forfeited. The Bid Security of any
Bidder whom Owner believes to have a reasonable chance of
receiving the award may be retained by Owner until the
.... sixty-first day after the Bid Opening or until a contract is
awarded. Bid security of other Bidders will be returned
within thirty (30) days of the Bid Opening.
1.4 QUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS
A. To demonstrate qualifications to perform the Work, each
- Bidder must be prepared to submit within five days of
Owner's request written evidence of the types set forth in
the Supplementary Conditions, such as financial data,
-- previous experience and evidence of Bidder's qualification
to do business in The State of Texas or covenant to obtain
such qualification prior to award of the contract.
B. Additionally, all Bidders shall be prepared to show that
they are skilled, experienced in, and have been regularly
engaged in the type of construction involved and that they
.... have the necessary financial resources to finish the Work in
a proper and satisfactory manner in the time specified.
.... C. The Engineer and Owner reserve the right to require
documented evidence of the foregoing from the Contractor
prior to award of the contract.
Sec. 00100
3
1.5 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE
A. Conditions of Work: Each Bidder must fully inform himself
of the conditions relating to construction of the project
-- and employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not
relieve a Successful Bidder of his obligation to furnish all
material and labor necessary to carry out the provisions of
his contract. Insofar as possible, the Contractor must
employ methods or means to cause no interruption of or
interference with the work of any other contractor.
-- B. Examin&tion of Site: All Bidders, including the general
Contractor and subcontractors shall examine carefully the
site of the Work to acquaint himself with working conditions
_ and all difficulties that may be involved therein, and shall
examine carefully all drawings, specifications and other
Contract Documents to familiarize himself with all of the
requirements, terms and conditions thereof. Any information
relating to the Work furnished by the Owner or others, or
failure to make these examinations shall in no way relieve
any Bidder from the responsibility of fulfilling all of the
-- terms of the contract, if awarded a contract. Also, failure
to visit the site will in no way relieve the Successful
Bidder from furnishing any materials or performing any work
_ required to complete Work in accordance with drawings and
project manual without additional cost to the Owner.
C. Laws, Regulations, Permits and Taxes: The Bidder's
- attention is directed to the fact that all applicable state
laws, municipal ordinances, rules and regulations of all
authorities having jurisdiction over construction of the
-- project shall apply to the contract throughout, and they
shall be deemed to be included in the contract the same as
though herein written out in full as a part of these
documents.
Contractor shall secure, and include compensation for, in
his proposal, all permits and all required taxes which are
-- levied by governing bodies and which are assessable upon
labor and materials entering into this Work.
-- D. Before submitting his Bid each Bidder may, at his own
expense, make such investigations and tests of the site as
the Bidder may deem necessary to determine his Bid for
_ performance of the Work in accordance with the time, price
and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents
E. On request, Owner will provide each Bidder access to the
-- site to conduct such investigations and tests as each Bidder
deems necessary for submission of his Bid.
_ F. The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-
way for access thereto and other lands designated for use by
Contractor in performing the Work are identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, General Requirements or Drawings.
Sec. 00100
-- 4
-- G. The quantities of work or materials as set forth in the
proposal form or on the plans are a calculated approximation
and are for the purpose of comparing the Bids on a uniform
basis. Payment will be made by the Owner to the Contractor
only for the actual quantities of work performed or
materials furnished in accordance with the contract. The
quantity of work to be done and materials to be furnished
- may be increased or decreased as hereinafter provided.
H. Obligation of Bid4er: At the time of opening of bids, each
-- Bidder will be presumed to have inspected the site and to
have read and be thoroughly familiar with the drawings,
specifications and the project manual, including all
addenda.
The submission of Bid will constitute an incontrovertible
representation by the Bidder that he has complied with every
-- requirement of this section, and that the Contract Documents
are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey
understanding of all terms and conditions for performance
- of the Work.
1.6 BID PROPOSALS
-- A. General: The Bidder shall submit two Original Bid
Proposals based exactly on the documents as issued. No
substitutions, revisions or omissions from the plans
-- and/or specifications will be accepted unless authorized in
writing by the Engineer.
_ The proposal form is attached hereto; additional copies may
be obtained from the Engineer.
Bid proposals must be completed in ink or by typewriter.
- The Bid price of each item on the form must be stated in
words and numerals; in case of a conflict, words will
take precedence.
The Bid proposal must be signed with the full name of the
Contractor and his address; if a partnership, by a member of
the firm with the name and address of each member; if a
corporation, by an officer thereof, the corporate name, and
have a corporate seal affixed.
- B. Form: Make all proposals on forms provided and fill all
applicable blank spaces without interlineation, alteration
or erasure and must not contain recapitulation of the Work
to be done. No oral, telegraphic, or telephonic proposals
will be considered. Any addenda issued during the bidding
shall be noted on the proposal form.
-- C. Submittal: Each Bidder shall submit his Bid completely and
properly on proposal forms provided. Each Bid, without
the "Specifications and Contract Documents", shall be
Sec. 00100
enclosed in a separate sealed envelope, with the words "Bid
-- for" followed by the project title and the Bidder's name and
address, and accompanied by the Bid Security and other
required documents. If the Bid is sent through the mail or
_ other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed
in a separate envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on
the face thereof.
-- Specifications and Contract Documents shall not be returned
with the Bids.
-- D. Telegraphic Modifications: Any Bidder may modify his Bid by
telegraphic communication at any time provided such
communication is received by the Owner prior to the
_ scheduled closing time. Written confirmation must be
received within two days from the closing time or no
consideration will be given the telegraph modifications.
-- E. Withdrawal: If, within twenty-four hours after Bids are
opened, any Bidder files a duly signed written notice with
Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable
-- satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and
substantial mistake in the preparation of his Bid, that
Bidder may withdraw his Bid and the Bid Security will be
returned. Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified from
further bidding on the Work.
-- 1.7 OPENING OF BIDS
A. The city of Coppell, Texas (herein called the "Owner")
invites all Bids on the form attached hereto, all blanks of
which must be appropriately filled in. Bids will be
received by the Owner at 10:00 AM, Monday, February 5, 1990,
at City of Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Blvd., (Post
-- Office Box 478), and then at said location publicly opened
and read aloud. The envelopes containing the Bids must be
sealed, addressed to the City of Coppell, and designated as
-- "Bid for Parkway Boulevard Improvements From Alex Drive To
Heartz Road."
_ B. When Bids are opened publicly they will be read aloud, and
an abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and major
alternates (if any) will be made available after the opening
of Bids on a bid tabulation sheet sent to all bidders.
1.8 BIDS TO REMAIN OPEN
All Bids shall remain open for ninety (90) days after the
day of Bid Opening, but Owner may, in his sole discretion,
release any Bid and return the Bid Security prior to that
date.
Sec. 00100
_ 6
-- 1.9 CONTRACT AWARD
A. Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to
-- waive any and all informalities and to negotiate contract
terms with the Successful Bidder, and the right to disregard
all nonconforming, nonresponsive or conditional Bids.
Discrepancies between words and figures will be resolved in
-- favor of words. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of
any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be
resolved in favor of the correct sum.
B. In evaluating Bids, Owner shall consider the qualifications
of the Bidders, whether or not the Bids comply with the
_ prescribed requirements, and alternates and unit prices if
requested in the Bid forms. It is the Owner's intent to
accept alternates (if any are accepted) in the order in
which they are listed in the Bid form, but Owner may accept
- them in any order or combination.
C. Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of
-- subcontractors and other persons and organizations
(including those who are to furnish the principal items of
material or equipment) proposed for those portions of the
Work as to which the identity of subcontractors and other
persons and organizations must be submitted as provided in
the Supplementary Conditions. Operating costs, maintenance
considerations, performance data and guarantees of materials
-- and equipment may also be considered by Owner.
D. Owner may conduct such investigations as he deems necessary
-- to assist in the evaluation of any Bid and to establish
the responsibility, qualifications and financial ability of
Bidders, proposed subcontractors and other persons and
organizations to do the Work in accordance with the Contract
- Documents to Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed
time.
E. Owner reserves the right to reject the Bid of any Bidder who
does not pass any such evaluation to Owner's satisfaction.
- F. If the contract is to be awarded it will be awarded to the
lowest Bidder whose evaluation by Owner indicated to Owner
that the award will be in the best interests of the project.
- G. If the contract is to be awarded, Owner will give the
Successful Bidder a Notice of Award within ninety (90) days
after the day of the Bid opening.
H. After award of contract to Successful Bidder, the Contractor
shall agree to begin work within ten (10) calendar days
after the date of "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to
fully complete the project within the stated number of
consecutive calendar days thereafter as stipulated on the
bid proposal and agreement between Owner and Contractor.
Sec. 00100
-- 1.10 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES FOR FAILURE TO ENTER INTO CONTRACT
In the event the Bidder's proposal is accepted, and he fails
-- or refuses to enter into the contract and furnish the
required Performance and Payment Bonds within fifteen (15)
days after he has received notice of the acceptance of his
_ Bid, unless given a written extension of time by the Owner,
then the Bidder will be considered as having abandoned his
proposal and his Bid Security will be retained by the Owner
as liquidated damages, IT NOW BEING AGREED that the
-~ specified sum of the Bid Security is a fair estimate of the
amount of damages that the Owner will sustain in case the
Bidder fails to enter into the contract and furnish the
Performance and Payment Bonds within the time stated in the
proposal.
_ 1.11 CONTRACT TIME
A. The number of days within which, or the date by which, the
Work is to be completed (the Contract Time) is set forth
..... in the Bid Form and will be included in the Agreement. The
Contract Time for this project is:
-- 01~ HUI~RED TWEI~¥ (120) C~END~R D~¥S
B. Extension of time of completion will be permissible in
accordance with Section 4.02 of General Conditions of
Agreement.
1.12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the
Proposal. Liquidated damages for this project are:
ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) PER CALENDAR DAY
1.13 SUBCONTRACTORS, ETC.
A. If the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so
requested will within seven (7) days after the day of the
Bid Opening submit to the Owner a list of all the
subcontractors and other persons and organizations
(including those who are to furnish the principal items of
material and equipment) proposed for those portions of the
Work as to which such identification is so required. Such
list shall be accompanied by an experience statement with
pertinent information as to similar projects and other
evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor,
person and organization if requested by the Owner. If Owner
or Engineer after due investigation has reasonable objection
to any proposed Subcontractor, other person or organization,
either may before giving the Notice of Award request the
apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable
Sec. 00100
substitute without an increase to Bid price. If the
.... apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such
substitution, the Contract shall not be awarded to such
Bidder, but his declining to make any such substitution will
- not constitute grounds for sacrificing his Bid Security.
Any Subcontractor, other person or organization so listed
and to whom Owner or Engineer does not make written
objection prior to the giving of the Notice of Award will
be deemed acceptable to Owner and Engineer.
B. In contracts where the Contract Price is on the basis of
Cost-of-the-Work Plus a Fee, the apparent Successful Bidder,
prior to the Notice of Award, shall identify in writing to
Owner those portions of the Work that such Bidder proposes
to subcontract and after the Notice of Award may only
subcontract other portions of the Work with Owner's written
consent.
C. No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor,
other person or organization against whom he has reasonable
objection.
1.14 PERFORMANCE AND OTHER BONDS
A. Security for Faithful Performance: Simultaneously with his
delivery of the executed contract, the Contractor shall
furnish a surety bond or bonds as security for faithful
performance of this contract and for the payment of all
persons performing labor on the project under the contract
and furnish materials in connection with this contract. The
surety on such bond or bonds shall be by a duly authorized
surety company, satisfactory to the Owner.
1.15 SIGNING OF AGREEMENT
When Owner gives a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder,
it will be accompanied by at least six unsigned counterparts
of the Agreement and all other Contract Documents. Within
fifteen (15) days thereafter, Contractor shall sign and
deliver at least six counterparts of the Agreement to Owner
with all other Contract Documents attached. Within ten (10)
days thereafter, Owner will deliver all fully signed
counterparts to Contractor. Engineer will identify those
portions of the Contract Documents not fully signed by Owner
and Contractor and such identification shall be binding on
all parties.
END OF SECTION
Sec. 00100
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SECTION 00110 - GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BONDS
PART 1: GENERAL
-- 1.1 GENERAL
A. The surety on each bond must be a responsible surety
_ company which is qualified to do business in Texas and
satisfactory to the Owner.
B. The name, including full Christian name, and residence of
-- each individual party to the bond shall be inserted in
the body thereof, and each such party shall sign the bond
with his usual signature on the line opposite the scroll
_ seal, and if signed in Maine, Massachusetts or New
Hampshire, an adhesive seal shall be affixed opposite the
signature.
C. If the principals are partners, their individual names
will appear in the body of the bond, with the recital
that they are partners composing a firm, naming it, and
-- all the members of the firm shall execute the bond as
individuals.
D. The signature of a witness shall appear in the
appropriate place, attesting the signature of each
individual party to the bond.
-- E. If the principal or surety is a corporation, the name of
the state in which incorporated shall be inserted in the
appropriate place in the body of the bond, and said
instrument shall be executed and attested under the
corporate seal, the fact shall be stated, in which case a
scroll or adhesive seal shall appear following the
corporate name.
F. The official character and authority of the person or
persons executing the bond for the principal, if a
- corporation, shall be certified by the secretary or
assistant secretary according to the form attached
hereto. In lieu of such certificate, records of the
.... corporation as will show the official character and
authority of the officer signing, duly certified by the
secretary or assistant secretary, under the corporate
seal, to be true copies.
G. The date of this bond must not be prior to the date of
the contract in connection with which it is given.
H. Amounts of bonds shall be as set forth in Paragraph 3.10
of the General Conditions.
END OF SECTION
Sec. 00110
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SECTION 00300 - PROPOSAL AND BID FORM
FOR: PARKWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS FROM ALEX DRIVE TO HEARTZ
_ ROAD
COPPELL, TEXAS
-- TO: CITY OF COPPELL (hereinafter called "OWNER")
P. O. BOX 478
255 PARKWAY BOULEVARD
-- COPPELL, TEXAS 75019
Gentlemen:
The BIDDER, in compliance with your invitation for bids for the
above referenced project, having examined the plans and specifi-
-- cations with related documents and the site of the proposed work,
and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the
construction of the proposed project including the availability
-- of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish all labor,
materials, and supplies, and to construct the project in
accordance with the Contract Documents, of which this proposal
is a part.
The undersigned, as BIDDER, declares that the only person or
parties interested in this proposal as principals are those named
-- herein, that this proposal is made without collusion with any
other person, firm or corporation; that he has carefully examined
the form of Contract, Notice to Bidders, Specifications, and the
Plans herein referred to and has carefully examined the
locations, conditions and classes of materials called for in the
Contract and Specifications in the manner prescribed and
according to the requirements of the Owner as herein set forth.
It is understood that the following quantities of work to be done
at unit prices are approximate only, and are intended principally
- to serve as a guide in evaluating bids. Payments for such items
will be made on the basis of the actual quantity incorporated in
the work.
-- It is further agreed that the quantities of work to be done at
unit prices and material to be furnished may be increased or
diminished as may be considered necessary to complete the work
-- fully as planned and contemplated, and that all quantities of
work whether increased or decreased are to be performed at the
unit prices set forth below, except as provided for in the
Specifications.
It is further agreed that lump sum prices may be increased to
cover additional work ordered by the OWNER, but not shown on the
-- Plans or required by the Specifications, in accordance with the
provisions of the General Conditions. Similarly, they may be
decreased to cover deletion of work so ordered.
Sec. 00300
1
BIDDER hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or
-- before a date to be specified in written "Notice to Proceed" by
the OWNER and to fully complete the project within 120
consecutive calendar days thereafter as stipulated in the
-- Specifications. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated
damages, the sum of $150.00 for each consecutive calendar day
thereafter as hereinafter provided in Paragraph 1.4, E of the
_ Special Conditions.
Accompanying this proposal is a Certified or Cashier's Check
payable to the City of Coppell (Bid Bond) in the amount of
-- ($ ), which is five percent (5%) of the greatest amount
bid.
BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following
addendum: (If non-issued, indicate N/A)
ADDENDA # DATE
-- ADDENDA # DATE
ADDENDA # DATE
ADDENDA # DATE
-- SUBCONTRACTORS:
BIDDER shall list below principal subcontractors proposed for
-- use on this project:
NAME ADDRESS PHONE NO.
Utility:
- Earthwork:
-- Pavement:
-- BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the
Specifications as shown on the Plans for the following
unit prices:
- (Amounts are to be shown in both words and figures. In case of
discrepancy, the amount shown in words will govern.)
Sec. 00300
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BID FORM
PARKWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT~ FR(~4' ALEX DRIVE TO-HEARTZ ROAD LOCATION~ COPPELL, TEX~q
lYE M APPROX, UNIT U N IT ITEM
NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY PRICE UNIT PRICE WRITTEN PRICE
100 Preparation of Right- 14.35 STA
of-tray .......
110.1 Street Excavation 1,472 CY
160 Place Topsoil - ~edian 390 CY
6" Thick
164 Broadcast Seeding 4,520 SY
(C. pmmon Bermuda)
260 Lime Treatment for 4,130 SY
Materials in Place
264 Lime Slurry, Type A, 55.8 TON
6%, 27 lbs/SY
360.1 6" Reinforced Concret~ 3,780 SY
Print. (650 psi flexuraT
360.2 6" Monolithic Curb 2,8S3 LF
(3000 psi)
676.1 4" Traffic Button, ~itt 168
(Non-refl) (PZT-W)
Sec. 00300
3
BID FORM
?ARIq~AY BOULEVARD IMPRO~S
PROJECT' FROM ALEX DRIVE TO HEARTZ ROAD 'LOCATION: COPPELL,
,
ITEM APPROX. U N IT ITEM
NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE WRITTEN PRICE
676.2 4" Traffic Button, White 168 EA
(sing. refl) (P-15-W)
672 6"x6" Jiggle Bar (Re£1) 24 EA
(Type l-C)
47S.1 6' CUrb Inlet I EA
475.2 6' Curb Inlet 2 EA
(Modified to 6' depth)
582.1 Adjust Water Meter Box 2 EA
582.2 Adjust Water Valve 3 EA
582.3 Adjust Fire Hydrant 2 EA
582.4 Underground Median 1 LS
Irrigation System
666.1 18" Themoplastic Stop 60 ~LF
Bar
sec. 00300
4
BID FORM
PARKWAY BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT: FROM ALEX DRIVE TO ttFARTZ ROAD LOCATION: COPPF. LL, TEXAS
ITEM APPROX. UN IT ITEM
NO DESCRIPTION QUANTITY UNIT PRICE UNIT PRICE WRITTEN PRICE
676.3 Remove Existing Traffic ll FA
Buttons
120 Channel Excavation I LS
700 Trench Safety I LS
TOTAL kin
Sec. 00300
5
The above unit prices shall include all labor, materials, bailing,
-- shoring, removal, overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the
finished work of the several kinds called for.
-- BIDDER understands that the OWNER reserves the right to reject
any or all bids and to waive any informalities in the bidding.
BIDDER also understands that a unit price must be included in his
bid for each item shown on the Bid Forms included herewith.
The BIDDER agrees that this bid shall be good and may not be
withdrawn for a period of ninety (90) calendar days after the
-- scheduled closing time for receiving bids.
Upon receipt of written notice of the acceptance of this bid,
_ BIDDER will execute the formal Contract attached within ten (10)
days and deliver a Surety Bond or Bonds as required by the General
Conditions. The Bid Security attached in the sum of
($ )
-- is to become the property of the OWNER in the event the Contract
and Bond are not executed within the time above set forth, as
liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense to the
-- OWNER caused thereby.
Respectfully submitted,
(Firm)
By:
Title:
(SEAL-if bid is by a
corporation)
(Business Address)
(Telephone Number)
END OF PROPOSAL
Sec. 00300
-- 6
SECTION 00400 - BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
_ as Principal, and
as Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto
-- as Owner in the
penal sum of
for payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby
_ jointly and severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
-- SIGNED, this day of , 19 .
The Condition of the above obligation is such that whereas
the Principal has submitted to a
certain Bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part hereof to
enter into a contract in writing, for the
NOW, THEREFORE,
a. If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
b. If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal
shall execute and deliver a contract in the Form
-- of Contract attached hereto (Properly completed in
accordance with said Bid) and shall furnish a bond
for the payment of all persons performing labor or
_ furnishing materials in connection therewith, and
shall in all other respects perform the agreement
created by the acceptance of said Bid,
- then this obligation shall be void, otherwise and same shall
remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and
agreed that the liability of the Surety for any and all claims
-- hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal amount of this
obligation as herein stated.
Sec. 00400
-- 1
_ The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees
that the obligations of said Surety and its bond shall be in no
way impaired or affected by any extension of the time within
which the Owner may accept such Bid; and said Surety does
-- hereby waive notice of any such extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have
-- hereunto set their hands and seals, and such of them as are
corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto
affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers,
the day and year first set forth above.
-- (L.S,)
Principal
Surety
-- By:
Date:
IMPORTANT - Surety companies executing bonds must appear
-- on the Treasury Department's most current list
(Circular 570, as amended) and be authorized to
transact business in the state where the project
-- is located.
END OF SECTION
Sec. 00400
-- 2
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
-- 1. DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
1.01 OWNER, CONTRACTOR AND ENGINEER. The OWNER, the CONTRACTOR and
_ the ENGINEER are those persons or organizations identified as such in the Agreement and are
referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and masculine in gender.
The term ENGINEER means the ENGINEER or his duly authorized representative. The ENGI-
NEER shall be understood to be the ENGINEER of the OWNER, and nothing contained in the
-- Contract Documents shall create any contractual or agency relationship between the ENGINEER
and the CONTRACTOR.
-- 1.02 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The Contract Documents shall consist of the Notice to
Contractors (Advertisement), Special Conditions (Instructions to Bidders), Proposal, signed
Agreement, Performance and Payment Bonds (when required), Special Bonds (when required),
General Conditions of the Agreement, Technical Specifications, Plans, and all modifications thereof
incorporated in any of the documents before the execution of the agreement.
The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is called for by any one shall be as
binding as if called for by all. In case of conflict between any of the Contract Documents, priority
~ of interpretation shall be in the following order: Signed Agreement, Performance and Payment
Bonds, Special Bonds (if any), Proposal, Special Conditions of Agreement, Notice to Contractors,
Technical Specifications, Plans, and General Conditions of Agreement.
1.03 SUB-CONTRACTOR. The term Sub-Contractor, as employed herein, includes only
those having a direct contract with the CONTRACTOR and it includes one who furnishes material
worked to a special design according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does not
include one who merely furnishes material not so worked.
1.04 WRITTEN NOTICE. Written notice shall be deemed to have been duly served if
-- delivered in l~erson to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the corporation
for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered, mail to the last business address
known to him who gives the notice.
1.05 WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials, supplies, machin-
ery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, services, insurance, and all water, light, power, fuel,
transportation and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work covered
-- by the contract documents. Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and both
workmanship and materials shall be of a good quality. The CONTRACTOR shall, if required,
furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials. Materials or work described
-- in words which so applied have a well known technical or trade meaning shall be held to refer to
such recognized standards.
_. 1.06 EXTRA WORK. The term "Extra Work" as used in this contract shall be understood
to mean and include all work that may be required by the ENGINEER or OWNER to be done by
the CONTRACTOR to accomplish any change, alteration or addition to the work shown upon the
plans, or reasonably implied by the specifications, and not covered by the CONTRACTOR'S
-- Proposal, except as provided under "Changes and Alterations", herein.
1.07 WORKING DAY. A "Working Day" is defined as any day not including Saturdays,
Sundays or any legal holidays, in which weather or other conditions, not under the control of
the CONTRACTOR, will permit construction of the principal units of the work for a period of
not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.
1.08 CALENDAR DAY. "Calendar Day" is any day of the week or month, no days being
excepted.
-- 1.09 SUBSTANTIALLY COMPLETED. By the term "substantially completed" is meant
that the structure has been made suitable for use or occupancy or the facility is in condition to
serve its intended purpose, but still may require minor miscellaneous work and adjustment.
2. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE ENGINEER AND THE CONTRACTOR
2.01 OWNER-ENGINEER RELATIONSHIP. The ENGINEER will be the OWNER'S
representative during construction. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the
ENGINEER as the OWNER'S representative during construction are as set forth in the Contract
Documents and shall not be extended or limited without written consent of the OWNER and
ENGINEER. The ENGINEER will advise and consult with the OWNER, and all of OWNER'S
instructions to the CONTRACTOR shall be issued through the ENGINEER.
2.02 PROFESSIONAL INSPECTION BY ENGINEER. The ENGINEER shall make
periodic visits to the site to familiarize himself generally with the progress of the executed work
and to determine if such work generally meets the essential performance and design features and
the technical and functional engineering requirements of the Contract Documents; provided and
except, however, that the ENGINEER shall not be responsible for making any detailed, exhaus-
tive, comprehensive or continuous on-site inspection of the quality or quantity of the work or be in
any way responsible, directly or indirectly, for the construction means, methods, techniques, se-
quinces, quality, procedures, programs, safety precautions or lack of same incident thereto or in
connection therewith. Notwithstanding any other provision of this agreement or any other Contract
Document, the ENGINEER shall not be in any way responsible or liable for any acts, errors,
omissions or negligence of the CONTRACTOR, any subcontractor or any of the CONTRACTOR'S
or subcontractor's agents, servants or employees or any other person, firm or corporation perform-
ing or attempting to perform any of the work.
2.03 PAYMENTS FOR WORK. The ENGINEER shall review CONTRACTOR'S applications
for payment and supporting data, determine the amount owed to the CONTRACTOR and approve,
in writing, payment to CONTRACTOR in such amounts; such approval of payment to CONTRAC-
TOR constitutes a representation to the OWNER of ENGINEER'S professional judgment that the
work has progressed to the point indicated to the best of his knowledge, information and belief,
but such approva, l of an application for payment to CONTRACTOR shall not be deemed as a
representation by ENGINEER that ENGINEER has made any examination to determine how or
for what purpose CONTRACTOR has used the moneys paid on account of the Contract price.
2.04 INITIAL DETERMINATIONS. The ENGINEER initially shall determine all claims,
disputes and other matters in question between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER relating to
the execution or progress of the work or the interpretation of the Contract Documents and the
ENGINEER'S decision shall be rendered in writing within a reasonable time. Should the ENGI-
NEER fail to make such decision within a reasonable time, appeal to arbitration may be taken
as if his decision had been rendered against the party appealing.
2.05 OBJECTIONS. In the event the ENGINEER renders any decision which, in the
opinion of either party hereto, is not in accordance with the meaning and intent of this contract,
either party may file with the ENGINEER within thirty days his written objection to the decision,
and by such action may reserve the right to submit the question so raised to arbitration as
hereinafter provided.
2.06 LINES AND GRADES. Unless otherwise specified, all lines and grades shall be
furnished by the ENGINEER or his representative. Whenever necessary, construction work shall
be suspended to permit performance of this work, but such suspension will be as brief as practicable
and the CONTRACTOR shall be allowed no extra compensation therefor. The CONTRACTOR
shall give the ENGINEER ample notice of the time and place where lines and grades will be needed.
All stakes, marks, etc., shall be carefully preserved by the CONTRACTOR, and in case of careless
destruction or removal by him or his employees, such stakes, marks, etc., shall be replaced at the
CONTRACTOR'S expense.
2.07 CONTRACTOR'S DUTY AND SUPERINTENDENCE. The CONTRACTOR shall give
adequate attention to the faithful prosecution and completion of this contract and shall keep on
the work, during its progress, a competent superintendent and any necessary assistants. The
superintendent shall represent the CONTRACTOR in his absence and all directions given to him
shall be as binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACTOR is and at all times shall remain an independent contractor, solely
responsible for the manner and method of completing his work under this contract, with full
-- power and authority to select the means, method and manner of performing such work, so long as
such methods do not adversely affect the completed improvements, the OWNER and ENGINEER
being interested only in the result obtained and conformity of such completed improvements to
-- the plans, specifications and contract.
Likewise, the CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the safety of himself, his employ-
ees and other persons, as well as for the protection of the safety of the improvements being erected
and the property of himself or any other person, as a result of his operations hereunder. Engineer-
-' ing construction drawings and specifications as well as any additional information concerning the
work to be performed passing from or through the ENGINEER shall not be interpreted as
requiring or allowing CONTRACTOR to deviate from the plans and specifications, the intent of
-~ such drawings, specifications and any other such instructions being to define with particularity the
agreement of the parties as to the work the CONTRACTOR is to perform. CONTRACTOR shall be
fully and completely liable, at his own expense, for design, construction, installation and use, or
-- non-use, of all items and methods incident to performance of the contract, and for all loss, damage
or injury incident thereto, either to person or property, including, without limitation, the adequacy
of all temporary supports, shoring, bracing, scaffolding, machinery or equipment, safety precau-
tions or devices, and similar items or devices used by him during construction.
Any review of work in process, or any visit or observation during construction, or any
clarification of plans and specifications, by the ENGINEER, or any agent, employee, or represen-
tative of either of them, whether through personal observation on the project site or by means of
-- approval of shop drawings for temporary construction or construction processes, or by other means
or method, is agreed by the CONTRACTOR to be for the purpose of observing the extent and
nature of work completed or being performed, as measured against the drawings and specifications
-- constituting the contract, or for the purpose of enabling CONTRACTOR to more fully understand
the plans and specifications so that the completed construction work will conform thereto, and
shall in no way relieve the CONTRACTOR from full and complete responsibility for the proper
_ performance of his work on the project, including but without limitation the propriety of means
and methods of the CONTRACTOR in performing said contract, and the adequacy of any designs,
plans or other facilities for accomplishing such performance. Deviation by the CONTRACTOR
from plans and specifications that may have been in evidence during any such visitation or
-- observation by the ENGINEER, or any of his representatives, whether called to the CONTRAC-
TOR'S attention or not shall in no way relieve CONTRACTOR from his responsibility to complete
all work in accordance with said plans and specifications.
2.08 CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING. It is understood and agreed that the CON-
TRACTOR has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work,
the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encoun-
-' tered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of
the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can ;.n any way affect the
work under this contract. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent or employee
-' of the OWNER or ENGINEER either before or after the execution of this contract, shall affect or
modify any of the terms or obligations herein contained.
-- 2.09 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN. The CONTRACTOR agrees to employ only orderly
and competent men, skillful in the performance of the type of work required under this contract,
to do the work; and agrees that whenever the ENGINEER shall inform him in writing that any man
or men on the work are, in his opinion, incompetent, unfaithful or disorderly, such man or men
-- shall be discharged from the work and shall not again be employed on the work without the
ENGINEER'S written consent.
-' 2.10 CONTRACTOR'S BUILDINGS. The building of structures for housing men, or the
erection of tents or other forms of protection, will be permitted only at such places as the
ENGINEER shall direct, and the sanitary conditions of the grounds in or about, such structures
_4 shall at all times be maintained in a manner sat actor)' to the ENGINEER.
2.11 SANITATION. Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of laborers on the work,
properly secluded from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the CONTRAC-
TOR in such manner and at such points as shall be approved by the ENGINEER, and their use
shall be strictly enforced.
2.12 SHOP DRAWINGS. The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the ENGINEER, with such
promptness as to cause no delay in his own work or in that of any other Contractor, four checked
copies, unless otherwise specified, of all shop and/or setting drawings and schedules required for
the work of the various trades, and the ENGINEER shall pass upon them with reasonable prompt-
ness, making desired corrections. The CONTRACTOR shall make any corrections required by the
ENGINEER, file with him two corrected copies and furnish such other copies as may be needed.
The ENGINEER'S approval of such drawings or schedules shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR
from responsibility for deviations from drawings or specifications, unless he has in writing called
the ENGINEER'S attention to such deviations at the time of submission, nor shall it relieve him
from responsibility for errors of any sort in shop drawings or schedules. It shall be the CONTRAC-
TOR'S responsibility to fully and completely review all shop drawings to ascertain their effect on
his ability to perform the required contract work in accordance with the plans and specifications
and within the contract time.
Such review by the ENGINEER shall be for the sole purpose of determining the sufficiency
of said drawings or schedules to result in finished improvements in conformity with the plans and
specifications, and shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of his duty as an independent contractor
as previously set forth, it being expressly understood and agreed that the ENGINEER does not
assume any duty to pass upon the propriety or adequacy of such drawings or schedules, or
any means or methods reflected thereby, in relation to the safety of either person or property
during CONTRACTOR'S performance hereunder.
2.13 PRELIMINARY APPROVAL. The ENGINEER shall not have the power to waive the
obligations of this contract for the furnishing by the CONTRACTOR of good material, and of
his performing good work as herein described, and in full accordance with the plans and specifica-
tions. No failure or omission of the ENGINEER to discover, object to or condemn any defective
work or material shall release the CONTRACTOR from the obligations to fully and properly
perform the contract, including without limitations, the obligation to at once tear out, remove and
properly replace the same at any time prior to final acceptance upon the discovery of said defective
work or material; provided, however, that the ENGINEER shall, upon request of the CONTRAC-
TOR, inspect and accept or reject any material furnished, and in event the material has been once
accepted by the ENGINEER, such acceptance shall be binding on the OWNER, unless it can be
clearly shown that such material furnished does not meet the specifications for this work.
Any questioned work may be ordered taken up or removed for re-examination, by the
ENGINEER, prior to final acceptance, and if found not in accordance with the specifications for
said work, all expense of removing, re-examination and replacement shall be borne by the
CONTRACTOR, otherwise the expense thus incurred shall be allowed as EXTRA WORK, and
shall be paid for by the OWNER; provided that, where inspection or approval is specifically
required by the specifications prior to performance of certain work, should the CONTRACTOR
proceed with such work without requesting prior inspection or approval he shall bear all expense of
taking up, removing, and replacing this work if so directed by the ENGINEER.
2.14 DEFECTS AND THEIR REMEDIES. It is further agreed that if the work or any part
thereof, or any material brought on the site of the work for use in the work or selected for the
same, shall be deemed by the ENGINEER as unsuitable or not in conformity with the speci-
fications, the CONTRACTOR shall, after receipt of written notice thereof from the ENGINEER,
forthwith remove such material and rebuild or otherwise remedy such work so that it shall be in
full accordance with this contract.
2.15 CHANGES AND ALTERATIONS. The CONTRACTOR further agrees that the OWNER
may make such changes and alterations as the OWNER may see fit, in the line, grade, form,
dimensions, plans or materials for the work herein contemplated, or any part thereof, either before
or after the beginning of the construction, without affecting the validity of this contract and the
accompanying Performance and Payment Bonds.
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If such changes or alterations diminish the quantity of the work to be done, they shall not
constitute the basis for a claim for damages, or anticipated profits on the work that may be
dispensed with, except as provided for unit price items under Section 5 "Measurement and Pay-
ment.'' If the amount of work is increased, and the work can fairly be classified under the speci-
fications, such increase shall be paid for according to the quantity actually done and at the unit
price, if any, established for such work under this contract, except as provided for unit price
items under Section 5 "Measurement and Payment;" otherwise, such additional work shall be paid
for as provided under Extra Work. In case the OWNER shall make such changes or alterations as
shall make useless any work already done or material already furnished or used in said work,
then the OWNER shall recompense the CONTRACTOR for any material or labor so used,
and for any actual loss occasioned by such change, due to actual expenses incurred in preparation
for the work as originally planned.
3. GENERAL OBLIGATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.01 KEEPING OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ACCESSIBLE. The ENGINEER shall
furnish the CONTRACTOR with an adequate and reasonable number of copies of all plans and
specifications without expense to him, and the CONTRACTOR shall keep one copy of the sa,.~e
constantly accessible on the work, with the latest revisions noted thereon.
3.02 OWNERSHIP OF DRAWINGS. All drawings, specificatk~s and copies thereof furnished
by the ENGINEER shall not be reused on other work, and, with the exception of the signed
contract sets, are to be returned to him on request, at the completion of the work. All models are
the property of the OWNER.
3.03 ADEQUACY OF DESIGN. It is understood that the OWNER believes it has employed
competent engineers and designers. It is, therefore, agreed that the OWNER shall be responsible for
the adequacy of the design, sufficiency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the structure and
the practicability of the operations of the completed project; provided the CONTRACTOR has
complied with the requirements of the said Contract Documents, all approved modifications
thereof, and additions and alterations thereto approved in writing by the OWNER. The burden of
proof of such compliance shall be upon the CONTRACTOR to show that he has complied with the
said requirements of the Contract Documents, approved modifications thereof and all approved
additions and alterations thereto.
3.04 RIGHT OF ENTRY. The OWNER reserves the right to enter the property or location
on which the works herein contracted for are to be constructed or installed, by such agent or agents
as he may elect, for the purpose of inspecting the work, or for the purpose of constructing or
installing such collateral work as said OWNER may desire.
3.05 COLLATERAL CONTRACTS. The OWNER agrees to provide by separate contract or
otherwise, all labor and material essential to the completion of the work specifically excluded from
this contract, in such manner as not to delay the progress of the work, or damage said CONTRAC-
TOR, except where such delays are specifically mentioned elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
3.06 DISCREPANCIES AND OMISSIONS. It is further agreed that it is the intent of this
contract that all work must be done and all material must be furnished in accordance with the
generally accepted practice, and in the event of any discrepancies between the separate contract
documents, the priority of interpretation defined under "Contract Documents" shall govern. In
the event that there is still any doubt as to the meaning and intent of any portion of the contract,
specifications or drawings, the ENGINEER shall define which is intended to apply to the work.
3.07 EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT. The CONTRACTOR
shall be responsible for the care, preservation, conservation, and protection of all materials,
supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, apparatus, accessories, facilities, all means of construction,
and any and all parts of the work, whether the CONTRACTOR has been paid, partially paid, or not
paid for such work, until the entire work is completed and accepted.
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3.08 DAMAGES. In the event the CONTRACTOR is damaged in the course of the comple-
tion of the work by the act, neglect, omission, mistake or default of the OWNER, or of the
ENGINEER, or of any other CONTRACTOR employed by the OWNER upon the work. therebv
causing loss to the CONTRACTOR, the OWNER agrees that he will reimburse the CONTRACTOR
for such loss. In the event the OWNER is damaged in the course of the work by the act, negligence,
omission, mistake or default of the CONTRACTOR, or should the CONTRACTOR unreasonably
delay the progress of the work being done by others on the job so as to cause loss for which the
OWNER becomes liable, then the CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the OWNER for such loss.
3.09 PROTECTION AGAINST ACCIDENT TO EMPLOYEES AND THE PUBLIC. The
CONTRACTOR shall at all times exercise reasonable precautions for the safety of employees and
others on or near the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of Federal, State, and
Municipal safety laws and building and construction codes. All machinery and equipment and
other physical hazards shall be guarded in accordance with the "Manual of Accident Prevention in
Construction" of the Associated General Contractors of America except where incompatible with
Federal, State, or Municipal laws or regulations. The CONTRACTOR shall provide such machinery
guards, safe walkways, ladders, bridges, gangplanks, and other safety devices. The safety precautions
actually taken and their adequacy shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR, acting at
his discretion as an independent contractor.
3.10 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. Unless otherwise specified, it is further
agreed by the parties to this Contract that the CONTRACTOR will execute separate performance
and payment bonds, each in the sum of one hundred (100) percent of the total contract price, in
standard forms for this purpose, guaranteeing faithful performance of the work and the fulfillment
of any guarantees required, and further guaranteeing payment to all persons supplying labor and
materials or furnishing him any equipment in the execution of the Contract, and it is agreed that
this Contract shall not be in effect until such performance and payment bonds are furnished and
approved by the OWNER.
Unless otherwise approved in writing by the OWNER, the surety company underwriting the
bonds shall be acceptable according to the latest list of companies holding certificates of authority
from the Secretary of the Treasury of the United States.
Unless otherwise specified, the cost of the premium for the performance and payment bonds
shall be included in the CONTRACTOR'S proposal.
3.11 LOSSES FROM NATURAL CAUSES. Unless otherwise specified, all loss or damage to
the CONTRACTOR arising out of the nature of the work to be done, or from the action of the
elements, or from any unforeseen circumstance in the prosecution of the same, or from unusual
obstructions or difficulties which may be encountered in the prosecution of the work, shall be
sustained and borne by the CONTRACTOR at his own cost and expense.
3.12 PROTECTION OF ADJOINING PROPERTY. The said CONTRACTOR shall take
proper means to protect the adjacent or adjoining property or properties in any way encountered,
which might be injured or seriously affected by any process of construction to be undertaken under
this Agreement, from any damage or injury by reason of said process of construction; and he shall
be liable for any and all claims for such damage on account of his failure to fully protect all
adjoining property. The CONTRACTOR agrees to indemnify, save and hold harmless the OWNER
and ENGINEER against any claim or claims for damages due to any injury to any adjacent or
adjoining property, arising or growing out of the performance of the contract; but any such
indemnity shall not apply to any claim of any kind arising out of the existence or character
of the work.
3.13 PROTECTION AGAINST CLAIMS OF SUB-CONTRACTORS, LABORERS, MATER-
IALMEN AND FURNISHERS OF MACHINERY, EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES. The CONTRAC-
TOR agrees that he will indemnify and save the OWNER and ENGINEER harmless from all claims
growing out of the lawful demands of sub-contractors, laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen
and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, power tools, and all supplies, including
commissary, incurred in the furtherance of the performance of this contract. When so desired by
the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the
nature hereinabove designated have been paid, discharged or waived. If the CONTRACTOR fails
-' so to do, then the OWNER may at the option of the CONTRACTOR either pay directly any
unpaid bills, of which the OWNER has written notice, or withhold from the CONTRACTOR'S
unpaid compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably sufficient to liquidate any and all such
lawful claims until satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged,
whereupon payments to the CONTRACTOR shall be resumed in full, in accordance with the terms
of this contract, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to impose any
obligation upon the OWNER by either the CONTRACTOR or his Surety.
3.14 PROTECTION AGAINST ROYALTIES OR PATENTED INVENTION. The CON-
TRACTOR shall pay all royalties and license fees, and shall provide for the use of any design,
-- device, material or process covered by letters patent or copyright by suitable legal agreement
with the patentee or owner. The CONTRACTOR shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of
any patent or copyright rights and shall indemnify and save the OWNER and ENGINEER harmless
from any loss on account thereof, except that the OWNER shall defend all such suits and claims
and shall be responsible for all such loss when a particular design, device, material or process or
the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is specified or required by theOWNER;
provided, however, if choice of alternate design, device, material or process is allowed to the
-- CONTRACTOR, then CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save OWNER harmless from any loss
on account thereof. If t.e material or process specified or required by the OWNER is an infringe-
ment, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such
-- information to the OWNER.
3.15 LAWS AND ORDINANCES. The CONTRACTOR shall at all times observe and comply
with all Federal, State and local laws, ordinances and regulations, which in any manner affect the
-- contract or the work, and shall indemnify and save harmless the OWNER and ENGINEER against
any claim arising from the violation of any such laws, ordinances, and regulations whether by the
CONTRACTOR or his employees, except wl~ere such violations are called for by the provisions
-- of the Contract Documents. If the CONTRACTOR observes that the plans and specifications are
at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the ENGINEER in writing, and any necessary
changes shall be adjusted as provided in the contract for changes in the work. If the CONTRAC-
_ TOR performs any work knowing it to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules and regulations,
and without such notice to the ENGINEER, he shall bear all costs arising therefrom. In case the
OWNER is a body politic and corporate, the law from which it derives its powers, insofar as the
same regulates the objects for which, or the manner in which, or the conditions under which the
-' OWNER may enter into contract, shall be controlling, and shall be considered as part of this
contract, to the same effect as though embodied herein.
.... 3.16 ASSIGNMENT AND SUBLETTING. The CONTRACTOR further agrees that he will
retain personal control and will give his personal attention to the fulfillment of this contract and
that he will not assign by Power of Attorney, or otherwise, or sublet said contract without the
-- written consent of the ENGINEER, and that no part or feature of the work will be sublet to
anyone objectionable to the ENGINEER or the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR further agrees
that the subletting of any portion or feature of the work, or materials required in the performance
_. of this contract, shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from his full obligations to the OWNER, as
provided by this Agreement.
3.17 INDEMNIFICATION. The CONTRACTOR shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless
the OWNER and the ENGINEER and their resoective officers, agents and employees, from and
against all damages, claims, losses, demands, suits, judgments and costs, including reasonable
attorneys' fees and expenses, arising out of or resulting from the performance of the work,
provided that any such damages, claim, loss, demand, suit, judgment, cost or expense:
(1) Is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death or to injury
_. to or destruction of tangible property (other than the work itself)
including the loss of use resulting therefrom; and,
(2) Is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or omission of the
Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed
by any one of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be
liable, regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party
indemnified hereunder.
The obligation of the CONTRACTOR under this Paragraph shall not extend to the liability
of the ENGINEER, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps,
drawings, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications, or the giving of or the
failure to give directions or instructions by the ENGINEER, his agents or employees, provided
such giving or failure to give is the primary cause of the injury or damage.
3.18 INSURANCE. The CONTRACTOR at his own expense shall purchase, maintain and
keep in force such insurance as will protect him from claims set forth below which may arise out
of or result from the CONTRACTOR'S operations under the Contract, whether such operations
be by himself or by any Subcontractor or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of
them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:
(1) Workmen's compensation claims, disability benefits and other similar
employee benefit acts;
(2) Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or
disease, or death of his employees, and claims insured by usual bodily
injury liability coverages;
(3) Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death
of any person other than his employees, and claims insured by usual
bodily injury liability coverages; and
(4) Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible
property, including loss of use resulting therefrom.
3.18.1 CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE. Before commencing any of the work, CONTRAC-
TOR shall file with the OWNER valid Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the OWNER and the
ENGINEER. Such Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies
will not be cancelled until at least fifteen days' prior written notice has been given to the OWNER.
The CONTRACTOR shall also file with the OWNER valid Certificates of Insurance covering
all sub-contractors.
4. PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
4.01 TIME AND ORDER OF COMPLETION. It is the meaning and intent of this contract,
unless otherwise herein specifically provided, that t.~ CONTRACTOR shall be allowed to prosecute
his work at such times and seasons, in such order of precedence, and in such manner as shall be
most conducive to economy of construction: provided, however, that the order and the time of
prosecution shall be such that the work shall be substantially completed as a whole and in part, in
accordance with this contract, the plans and specifications, and within the time of completion
designated in the Proposal; provided, also, that when the OWNER is having other work done, either
by contract or by his own force, the ENGINEER may direct the time and manner of constructing
the work done under this contract, so that conflict will be avoided and the construction of the
various works being done for the OWNER shall be harmonized.
The CONTRACTOR shall submit, at such times as may reasonably be requested by the
ENGINEER, schedules which shall show the order in which the CONTRACTOR proposes to
carry on the work, with dates at which the CONTRACTOR will start the several parts of the work,
and estimated dates of completion of the several parts.
4.02 EXTENSION OF TIME. Should the CONTRACTOR be delayed in the completion
of the work by any act or neglect of the OWNER or ENGINEER, or of any employee of either,
or by other contractors employed by the OWNER, or by changes ordered in the work, or by
strikes, lockouts, fires, and unusual delays by common carriers, or unavoidable cause or causes
beyond the CONTRACTOR'S control, or by any cause which the ENGINEER shall decide justifies
the delay, then an extension of time shall be allowed for completing the work, sufficient to
compensate for the delay, the amount of the extension to be determined by the ENGINEER,
provided, however, that the CONTRACTOR shall give the ENGINEER prompt notice in writing
of the cause of such delay.
4.03 HINDRANCES AND DELAYS. No claims shall be made by the CONTRACTOR for
damages resulting from hindrances or delays from any cause (except where the work is stopped by
-- order of the OWNER) during the progress of any portion of the work embraced in this contract.
In case said work shall be stopped by the act of the OWNER, then such expense as in the judgment
of the ENGINEER is caused by such stoppage of said work shall be paid by the OWNER to the
-- CONTRACTOR.
5. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
5.01 QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS. No extra or customary measurements of
-- any kind will be allowed, but the actual measured and/or computed length, area, solid contents,
number and weight only shall be considered, unless otherwise specifically provided.
5.02 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES. This agreement, including the specifications, plans and
estimate, is intended to show clearly all work to be done and material to be furnished hereunder.
Where the estimated quantities are shown for the various classes of work to be done and material
to be furnished under this contract, they are approximate and are to be used only as a basis for
-- estimating the probable cost of the work and for comparing the proposals offered for the work.
It is understood and agreed that the actual amount of work to be done and material to be furnished
under this contract may differ somewhat from these estimates, and that where the basis for
_ payment under this contract is the unit price method, payment shall be for the actual amount of
such work done and the material furnished.
Where payment is based on the unit price method, the CONTRACTOR agrees that he will
make no claim for damages, anticipated profits or otherwise on account of any differences which
-- may be found between the quantities of work actually done, the material actually furnished
under this contract and the estimated quantities contemplated and contained in the proposal;
provided, however, that in case the actual quantity of any major item should become as much
-- as 20% more than, or 20% less than the estimated or contemplated quantity for such items, then
either party to this Agreement, upon demand, shall be entitled to a revised consideration upon the
portion of the work above or below 20% of the estimated quantity.
A "Major Item" shall be construed to be any individual bid item incurred in the proposal that
has a total cost equal to or greater than five (5) per cent of the total contract cost, computed on the
basis of the proposal quantities and the contract unit prices.
Any revised consideration is to be determined by agreement between the parties, otherwise
by the terms of this Agreement, as provided under "Extra Work."
5.03 PRICE OF WORK. In consideration of the furnishing of all the necessary labor,
equipment and material, and the completion of all work by the CONTRACTOR, and on the
completion of all work and of the delivery of all material embraced in this Contract in full
conformity with the specifications and stipulations herein contained, the OWNER agrees to pay
the CONTRACTOR the prices set forth in the Proposal hereto attached, which has been made a
part of this contract. The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to receive such prices in full for furnishing
all material and all labor required for the aforesaid work, also for all expense incurred by him, and
for well and truly performing the same and the whole thereof in the manner and according to
this Agreement.
5.04 PARTIAL PAYMENTS. On Or before the 10th da)' of each month, the CONTRACTOR
shall prepare and submit to the ENGINEER for approval or modification a statement showing as
completely as practicable the total value of the work done by the CONTRACTOR up to and
including the last day of the preceding month; said statement shall also include the value of all
sound materials delivered on the site of the work that are to be fabricated into the work.
The OWNER shall then pay the CONTRACTOR on or before the 15th day of the current
month the total amount of the approved statement, less 10 Per cent of the amount thereof,
which 10 per cent shall be retained until final payment, and further less all previous payments
and all further sums that may be retained by tile OWNER under tile terms of this Agreement.
It is understood, however, that in ease the whole work be near to completion and some unexpected
and unusual delay occurs due to no fault or neglect on the part of the CONTRACTOR, the
OWNER may--upon written recommendation of the ENGINEER--pay a reasonable and equitable
portion of the retained percentage to the CONTRACTOR, or the CONTRACTOR at the OWNER'S
option, may be relieved of the obligation to fu!!v complete the work and, thereupon, the CON-
TRACTOR shall receive payment of the balance due him under the contract subject only to the
conditions stated under "Final Payment."
5.05 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS. The OWNER shall have the right to take possession
of and use any completed or partially completed portions of the work, notwithstanding the time
for completing the entire work or such portions may not have expired but such taking possession
and use shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the
Contract Documents. If such prior use increases the cost of or delays the work, the CONTRACTOR
shall be entitled .~o such extra compensation, or extension of time, or both, as the ENGINEER may
determine.
The CONTRACTOR shall notify the ENGINEER when, in the CONTRACTOR'S opinion,
the contract is "substantially completed" and when to notifying the ENGINEER, the CONTRAC-
TOR shall furnish to the ENGINEER in writing a detailed list of unfinished work. Tile ENGINEER
will review the CONTRACTOR'S list of unfinished work and will add thereto such items as the
CONTRACTOR has failed to include. The "substantial completion" of the structure or facility shall
not excuse the CONTRACTOR from performing all of the work undertaken, whether of a minor or
major nature, and thereby completing the structure or facility in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
5.06 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE. Within ten (10) days after the CON-
TRACTOR has given the ENGINEER written notice that the work has been completed, or
substantially completed, the ENGINEER and the OWNER shall inspect the work and within
said time, if the work be found to be completed or substantially completed in accordance with
the Contract Documents, the ENGINEER shall issue to the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR his
Certificate of Completion, and thereupon it shall be the duty of the OWNER within ten (10) days
to issue a Certificate of Acceptance of the work to the CONTRACTOR or to advise the CONTRAC-
TOR in writing of the reason for non-acceptance.
5.07 FINAL PAYMENT. Upon the issuance of the Certificate of Completion, the ENGI-
NEER shall proceed to make final measurements and prepare final statement of the value of all
work performed and materials furnished under the terms of the Agreement and shall certify same
to the OWNER, who shall pay to the CONTRACTOR on or after the 30th day, and before the
35th day, after the date of the Certificate of Completion, the balance due the CONTRACTOR
under the terms of this Agreement, provided he has fully performed his contractual obligations
under the terms of this contract; and said payment shall become due in any event upon said
performance by the CONTRACTOR. Neither tile Certificate of Acceptance nor the final payment,
nor any provision in the Contract Documents, shall relieve the CONTRACTOR of the obligation for
fulfillment of any warranty which may be required.
5.08 PAYMENTS WITHHELD. The OWNER may, on account of subsequently discovered
evidence, withhold or nullify the whole or part of any certificate to such extent as may be
necessary to protect himself from loss on account of:
(a) Defective work not remedied.
(b) Claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims.
(c) Failure of the CONTRACTOR to make payments properly to sub-
contractors or for material or labor.
(d) Damage to another contractor.
(e) Reasonable doubt that the work can be completed for the unpaid
balance of the contract amount.
(f) Reasonable indication that the work will not be completed within
the contract time.
When the above grounds are removed or the CONTRACTOR provides a Surety Bond
satisfactory to the OWNER, which will protect the OWNER in the amount withheld, payment
shall be made for amounts withheld because of them.
5.09 DELAYED PAYMENTS. Should the OWNER fail to make payment to the CONTRAC-
TOR of the sum named in any partial or final statement, when payment is due, then the OWNER
shall pay to the CONTRACTOR, in addition to the sum shown as due by such statement, interest
thereon at the rate of six (6) per cent per annum, unless otherwise specified, from date due as
provided under "Partial Payments" and "Final Payments," until full2 paid, which shall fully
liquidate any injury to the CONTRACTOR growing out of such delay in payment, but the right
is expressly reserved to the CONTRACTOR in the event payments be not promptly made,
as provided under "Partial Payments," to at any time thereafter treat the contract as abandoned
by the OWNER and recover compensation, as provided under "Abandonment of Contract," unless
such payments are withheld in accordance with the provisions of "Payments Withheld."
6. EXTRA WORK AND CLAIMS
6.01 CHANGE ORDERS: Without invalidating this Agreement, the OWNER may, at any
time or from time to time, order additions, deletions or revisions to the work; such changes will
be authorized by Change Order to be prepared by the ENGINEER for execution by the OWNER
and the CONTRACTOR. The Change Order shall set forth the basis for any change in contract
price, as hereinafter set forth for Extra Work, and any change in contract time which may result
from the change.
In the event the CONTRACTOR shall refuse to execute a Change Order which has been
prepared by the ENGINEER and executed by the OWNER, the ENGINEER may in writing
instruct the CONTRACTOR to proceed with the work as set forth in the Change Order and the
CONTRACTOR may make claim against the OWNER for Extra Work involved therein, as herein-
after provided.
6.02 MINOR CHANGES: The ENGINEER may authorize minor changes in the work not
inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents and not involving an increase in
Contract Price. If the CONTRACTOR believes that any minor change or alteration authorized
by the ENGINEER involves Extra Work and entitles him to an increase in the Contract Price,
the CONTRACTOR shall make written request to the ENGINEER for a written Field Order.
In such case, the CONTRACTOR by copy of his communication to the ENGINEER or
otherwise in writing shall advise the OWNER of his request to the ENGINEER for a written
Field Order and that the work involved may result in an increase in the Contract Price.
Any request by the CONTRACTOR for a change in Contract Price shall be made prior to
beginning the work covered by the proposed change.
6.03 EXTRA WORK: It is agreed that the basis o~' compensation to the CONTRACTOR for
work either added or deleted by a Change Order or for which a claim for Extra Work is made shall
be determined by one or more of the following methods:
Method (A)--By agreed unit prices; or
Method (B)--By agreed lump sum; or
Method (C)--If neither Method (A) nor Method (B) be agreed upon before
the Extra Work is commenced, then the CONTRACTOR shall
be paid the "actual field cost" of the work, plus fifteen (15)
percent.
In the event said Extra Work be performed and paid for under Method (C), then the pro-
visions of this paragraph shall apply and the "actual field cost" is hereby defined to include the
cost to the CONTRACTOR of all workmen, such as foreman, timekeepers, mechanics and
laborers, and materials, supplies, teams, trucks, rentals on machinery and equipment, for the time
actually employed or used on such Extra Work, plus actual transportation charges necessarily
incurred, together with all power, fuel, lubricants, water and similar operating expenses, also all
necessary incidental expenses incurred directly on account of such Extra Work, including Social
Security, Old Age Benefits and other payroll taxes, and, a rateable proportion of premiums on
Performance and Payment Bonds and Maintenance Bonds, Public Liability and Property Damage
and Workmen's Compensation, and all other insurance as may be required by any law or ordinance,
or directed by the OWNER, or by them agreed to. The ENGINEER may direct the form in which
accounts of the "actual field cost" shall be kept and the records of these accounts shall be made
available to the ENGINEER. The ENGINEER or OWNER may also specify in writing, before the
work commences, .the method of doing the work and the type and kind of machinery and equip-
m,nt to be used; otherwise these matters shall be determined by the CONTRACTOR. Unless
otherwise agreed upon, the prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be determined by
using 100 per cent, unless otherwise specified, of the latest schedule of Equipment Ownership
Expense adopted by th6 Associated General Contractors of America. Where practicable the
terms and prices for the use of machinery and equipment shall be incorporated in the Written
Extra Work Order. The fifteen (15%) per cent of the "actual field cost" to be paid the CONTRAC-
TOR shall cover and compensate him for his profit, overhead, general superintendence and field
office expense, and all other elements of cost and expense not embraced within the "actual field
cost" as herein defined, save that where the CONTRACTOR'S Camp or Field Office must be
maintained primarily on account of such Extra Work; then the cost to maintain and operate the
same shall be included in the "actual field cost."
No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the
ENGINEER. In case any orders or instructions, either oral or written, appear to the CONTRAC-
TOR to involve Extra Work for which he should receive compensation or an adjustment in the
construction time, he shall make written request to the ENGINEER for written order authorizing
such Extra Work. Should a difference of opinion arise as to what does or does not constitute
Extra Work, or as to the payment therefor, and the ENGINEER insists upon its performance,
the CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the work after making written request for written order
and shall keep an accurate account of the "actual field cost" thereof, as provided under Method
(C). The CONTRACTOR will thereby preserve the right to submit the matter of payment to
arbitration, as hereinbelow provided.
6.04 TIME OF FILING CLAIMS. It is further agreed by both parties hereto that all
questions of dispute or adjustment presented by the CONTRACTOR shall be in writing and
filed with the ENGINEER within thirty (30) days after the ENGINEER has given any directions,
order or instruction to which the CONTRACTOR desires to take exception. The ENGINEER
shall reply within thirty (30) days to such written oxceptions ny the CONTRACTOR and render
his final decision in writing. In case the CONTRACTOR should appeal from the ENGINEER'S
decision, any demand for arbitration shall be filed with the ENGINEER and the OWNER in
writing within ten (10) days after the date of delivery to CONTRACTOR of the ENGINEER'S
final decision. It is further agreed that final acceptance of the work by the OWNER and the
acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of the final payment shall be a bar to any claims by either
party, except where noted otherwise in the Contract Documents.
6.05 ARBITRATION. All questions of dispute under this Agreement shall be submitted
to arbitration at the request of either party to the dispute. The parties may agree upon one
arbiter, otherwise, there shall be three, one named in writing by each party, and the third chosen
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by the two arbiters so selected; or if the arbiters fail to select a third within ten (10) days,
he shall be chosen by a District Judge serving the County in which the major portion of the
project is located, unless otherwise specified. Should the party demanding arbitration fail to
name an arbiter within ten (10) days of the demand, his right to arbitrate shall lapse, and the
decision of the ENGINEER shall be final and binding on him. Should the other party fail to
choose an arbiter within ten (10) days, the ENGINEER shall appoint such arbiter. Should either
party refuse or neglect to supply the arbiters with any papers or information demanded in
writing, the arbiters are empowered by both parties to take ex parte proceedings.
The arbiters shall act with promptness. The decision of any two shall be binding on both
parties to the contract. The decision of the arbiters upon any question submitted to arbitration
under this contract shall be a condition Precedent to any right of legal action. The decision of
the arbiter or arbiters may be filed in court to carry it into effect.
The arbiters, if they deem the case demands it, are authorized to award the party whose
contention is sustained, such sums as they deem proper for the time, expense and trouble incident
to the appeal, and if the appeal was taken without reasonable cause, they may award damages for
any delay occasioned thereby. The arbiters shall fix their own compensation, unless otherwise
provided by agreement, and shall assess the cost and charges of the arbitration upon either or both
parties. The award of the arbiters must be made in writing.
7. ABANDONMENT OF CONTRACT
7.01 ABANDONMENT BY CONTRACTOR. In case the CONTRACTOR should abandon
and fail or refuse to resume work ~vithin ten (10) days after written notification from the OWNER,
or the ENGINEER, or if the CONTRACTOR fails to comply with the orders of the ENGINEER,
when such orders are consistent :with the Contract Documents, then, and in that case, where
performance and payment bonds exist, the Sureties on these bonds shall be notified in writing and
directed to complete the work, and a copy of said notice shall be delivered to the CONTRACTOR.
After receiving said notice of abandonment the CONTRACTOR shall not remove from the
work any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies then on the job, but the same,
together with any materials and equipment under contract for the work, may be held for use on the
work by the OWNER or the Surety on the performance bond, or another contractor in completion
of the work; and the CONTRACTOR shall not receive any rental or credit therefor (except when
used in connection with Extra Work, where credit shall be allowed as provided for under Section 6,
Extra Work and Claims), it being understood that the use of such equipment and materials will
ultimately reduce the cost'to complete the work and be reflected in the final settlement.
Where there is no performance bond provided or in ease ti~e Surety should fail to commence
comPliance with the notice for completion hereinbefore provided for, within ten (10) days after
service of such notice, then the OWNER may provide for completion of the work in either of the
following elective manners:
7.01.1 The OWNER may thereupon employ such force of men and use such machinery,
equipment, tools, materials and supplies as said OWNER may deem necessary to complete the
work and charge the expense of such labor, machinery, equipment, tools, materials and supplies
to said CONTRACTOR, and expense so charged shall be deducted and paid by the OWNER out
of such moneys as may be due, or that may thereafter at any time become due to the CONTRAC-
TOR under and by virtue of this Agreement. In case such expense is less than the sum which would
have been payable under this contract, if the same had been compleX:ed by the CONTRACTOR,
then said CONTRACTOR shall receive the difference. In case such expense is greater than the sum
which would have been payable under this contract, if the same had been completed by said
CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety shall pay the amount of such
excess to the OWNER; or
7.01.2 The OWNER under sealed bids, after five (5) days notice published one or more
times in a newspaper having genera] circulation in the county of the location of the work, may
let the contract for the completion of the work under substantially the same terms and conditions
which are provided in this contract. In case any increase in cost to the OWNER under the new
contract as compared to what would have been the cost under this contract, such increase shall be
charged to the CONTRACTOR and the Surety shall be and remain bound therefor. However,
should the cost to complete any such new contract prove to be less than what would have been
the cost to complete under this contract, the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety shall be credited
therewith.
When the work shall have been substantially completed the CONTRACTOR and his Surety
shall be so notified and Certificates of Completion and Acceptance, as 'provided in Paragraph 5.06
hereinabove, shall be issued. A complete itemized statement of the contract accounts, certified to
by the ENGINEER as being correct, shall then be prepared and delivered to the CONTRACTOR
and his Surety, whereupon the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety, or the OWNER as the case may
be, shall pay the balance due as reflected by said statement, within fifteen (15) days after the date
of such Certificate of Completion.
In the event the statement of accounts shows that the cost to complete the work is less
than that which would have been the cost to the OWNER had the work been completed by the
CONTRACTOR under the terms of this contract; or when the CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety
shall pay the balance shown to be due by them to the OWNER, then all machinery, equipment,
tools, materials or supplies left on the site of the work shall be turned over to the CONTRACTOR
and/or his Surety. Should the cost to complete the work exceed the contract price, and the
CONTRACTOR and/or his Surety fail to pay the amount due the OWNER within the time
designated hereinabove, and there remains any machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies
on the site of the work, notice thereof, together with an itemized list of such equipment and
materials, shall be mailed to the CONTRACTOR and his Surety at the respective addresses
designated in this contract, provided, however, that actual written notice given in any manner will
satisfy this condition. After mailing, or other giving of such notice, such property shall be held at
the risk of the CONTRACTOR and his Surety subject only to the duty of the OWNER to exercise
ordinary care to protect such property. After fifteen (15) days from the date of said notice the
OWNER may sell such machinery, equipment, tools, materials or supplies and apply the net sum
derived from such sale to the credit of the CONTRACTOR and his Surety. Such sale may be made
at either public or private sale, with or without notice, as the OWNER may elect. The OWNER
shall release any machinery, equipment, tools,; materials, or supplies, which remain on the work,
and belong to persons other than the CONTRACTOR or his Surety, to their proper owners.
The books on all operations provided herein shall be open to the CONTRACTOR and his Surety.
7.02 ABANDONMENT BY OWNER. In case the OWNER shall fail to comply with the
terms of this contract, and should fail or refuse to comply with said terms within ten (10) days
after written notification by the CONTRACTOR, then the CONTRACTOR may suspend or
wholly abandon the work, and may remove therefrom all machinery, tools and equipment, and
all materials on the site of work that have not been included in payments to the CONTRACTOR
and have not been wrought into the work. And thereupon the ENGINEER shall make an estimate
of the total amount earned by the CONTRACTOR, which estimate shall include the value of all
work actually completed by said CONTRACTOR (at the prices stated in '~he attached proposal
where unit prices are used), the value of all partially completed work at a fair and equitable
price, and the amount of all Extra Work performed at the prices agreed upon, or provided for by
the terms of this contract, and a reasonable sum to cover the cost of any provisions made by the
CONTRACTOR to carry the whole work to completion and which cannot be utilized. The
ENGINEER shall then make a final statement of the balance due the CONTRACTOR by deducting
from the above estimate all previous payments by the OWNER and all other sums that may be
retained by the OWNER under the terms of this Aereement and shall certify same to the OWNER
who shall pay to the CONTRACTOR on or before thirty (30) days after the date of the notification
by the CONTRACTOR the balance shown by said final statement as due the CONTRACTOR,
under the terms of this Agreement.
STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
Az Adopted By
THE TEXAS SECTION OF THE AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
October 7, 1971
Revised November 17, 1928
Revised April 15, 1932
Revised October 27, 1934
Revised October 19, 1945
Revised April 8, 1954
Revised April 21, 1960
Revised October 7, 1971
Approved as to Legal Form by
Legal Counsel
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF .
THIS AGREEMENT, made and entered into this day of ,
A. D. 19 , by and between
-' of the County of rand State of Texas, acting through
thereunto duly authorized so to do,
Party of the First Part, hereinafter termed OWNEIt, and
of the City of. , County of
_. and State of , Party of the Second Part, hereinafter termed
CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements herein-
--- after mentioned, to be made and performed by the Party of the .First Part (OWNER), and under
the conditions expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith, the said Party of the Second
Part (CONTRACTOR), hereby agrees with the said Party of the First Part (OWNER) to
_~. commence and complete the construction of certain improvements described az follows:
and all extra work in connection therewith, under the terms as stated in the General Conditions
of the Agreement and at his (or their) own pro per cost and expense to furnish all the materials,
supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendence, labor, insurance, and other accessories
and services necessary to complete the said construction, in accordance with the conditions and
prices stated in the Proposal attached hereto, and in accordance with the Notice to Contractors,
General and Special Conditions of Agreement, Plans and other drawings and printed or written
explanatory matter thereof, and the Specifications and addenda therefor, az prepared by
herein entitled the FNGINEER, each of which has been identified i~y the CONTRACTOR and
the ENGINEER. together with the CONTRACTOR'S written Proposal, the General Conditions
of the Agreement, and the Performance and Payment Bonds hereto attached; all of which are made
a part hereof and collectively evidence and t. onstitute the entire contract.
The CONTRACTOR hereby agrees to commence work within ten (10) days after the date
written notice to do so shall have been given to him, and to substantially complete the same
calendar days
within working days after the date of the written notice to commence work, subject
to such extensions of time as are provided by the Genera] and Special Conditions.
THE OWNER agrees to pay the CONTRACTOR in current funds the price or prices shown in
the proposal, which forms a part of this contract, such payments to be subject to the General
and Special Conditions of the contract.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties to these presents have executed this Agreement in
the year and day first above written.
Party of the First Part (OWNER) Party of the Second Part (CONTRACTOR)
B~' By'
A~r EST: A~I~EST:
PERFORMANCE BOND
_ STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF.
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That
· of the City of
County of 0 and State of , as
principal, and.
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals, are held
and firmly bound unto (Owner),
in the penal sum of Dollars ($ )
for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves, and their heirs,
administrators, executors, successors and s~igns, jointly and severally, by these presents:
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner,
dated the day of. ,19 , to
which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent
~ if copied at length herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the
said Principal shall faithfully perform said Contract and shall in all respects duly and faithfully
observe and perform all and singular the covenants, conditions and agreements in and by said
contract agreed and covenanted by the Principal to be observed and performed, and according to
the true intent and meaning of said Contract and the Plans and Specifications hereto annexed,
then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect;
"PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that thiz bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of (Article
5160 for Public Work) (Article 5472d for Private Work)* of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas as
~'nended and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of
said Article to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein."
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration
or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the plans, speci-
fications, or drawings accompanying the same, shall in anyway affect its obligation on this
*Not applicable for federal work. See "The Miller Act," 40 U.S.C. S270.
bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition
to the terms of the contract, or to the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have si~ned and sealed this instru-
ment this .day o! ., 19.__
l~rincil~l Su~ty
By.
Title Title
Address ~ Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
PAYMENT BOND
STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OF
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That.__
.of the City of
County of. ., and State of
principal, and
authorized under the laws of the State of Texas to act as surety on bonds for principals, are held
and firmly bound unto (Owner),
in' the penal sum of Dollars ($. .)
for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, adminis-
trators, executors, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, by these presents:
-- WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Owner,
dated the day of. , 19 , to
which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as
if copied at length herein.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the
said Principal shall pay all claimants supplying labor and material to him or a subcontractor
in the prosecution of the work provided for in said contract, then, this obligation shall be void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect;
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to the provisions of Article 5160 of
the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas as amended and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of said Article to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.
Surety, for value received, stipulates and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration
-- or addition to the terms of the contract, or to the work performed thereunder, or the plans,
specifications or drawings accompanying th~ same, shall in anywise affect its obligation on this
bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or sddition
to the terms of the contract, or to the work to be performed thereunder.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said Principal and Surety have signed and sealed this instru-
ment this day of. , 19__
Prtae. tpal Surety
By - By.
Title Title
Address Address
The name and address of the Resident Agent of Surety is:
__ SECTION 00630 - CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
After award of contract, Contractor will provide Owner with
-- Certificate of Insurance which will be executed and bound
here with final documents.
Sec. 00630
-- 1
SECTION 00650 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.1 INDEX TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS
_ PARAGRAPH PAGE NO.
1.2 GENERAL 00650-1
-- 1.3 DEFINITION OF TERMS 00650-1-3
1.4 MODIFICATIONS OF GENERAL CONDITIONS
-- OF AGREEMENT 00650-3-9
1.5 CONTRACT EXECUTION & ISSUANCE OF
WORK ORDER 00650-10
1.6 STATE & CITY SALES TAX 00650-10
-- 1.7 EXISTING STRUCTURES 00650-10
1.8 PROTECTION & RESTORATION OF PROPERTY 00650-11
1.9 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS 00650-11-12
1.10 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS 00650-12
1.11 SERVICE OF MANUFACTURER'S
REPRESENTATIVE 00650-12
1.12 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABILITY 00650-12
1.13 SUBCONTRACTORS 00650-12
1.14 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR
UTILITIES & SERVICES 00650-13
1.15 MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS 00650-13
-- 1.16 SANITARY FACILITIES 00650-13
1.17 GUARANTEE OF WORK 00650-13
1.18 FINAL INSPECTION 00650-14
1.19 PERMITS & LICENSES 00650-14
1.20 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION
OF NON-SEGREGATED FACILITIES 00650-14
1.21 TESTING 00650-14
1.22 SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION 00650-14
SECTION 00650 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
(1.1 INDEX TO SPECIAL CONDITIONS CONTINUED)
-- 1.23 TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SPECIFICATIONS 00650-15
1.24 GENERAL NOTES 00650-15-16
SECTION 00650 - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
1.2 GENERAL
A. These Special Conditions supplement, modify, change,
delete from and/or add to the Specifications and the
"General Conditions of Agreement". Where any Article of
-- the General Conditions is modified or any Paragraph,
subparagraph or Clause thereof is modified or deleted by
these supplements, the unaltered provisions of that Arti-
-- cle, Paragraph, Subparagraph or Clause shall remain
in effect.
1.3 DEFINITION OF TERMS
Wherever the words, forms or phrases defined herein or
-- pronouns used in their place occur in these Specifications,
in the Contract, in the Bonds, in the advertisement, or any
other document or instrument herein contemplated, or to which
- these Specifications apply or may apply, the intent and
meaning shall be interpreted as follows:
A. Owner: Wherever the word "OWNER" is used in the
- Specifications and the Contract Documents, it shall be
understood as referring to the city of Coppell.
-- B. Engineer: Wherever the word "ENGINEER" is used in the
Specifications and the Contract Documents, it shall be
understood as referring to the City of Coppell.
-- C. Advertisement: All of the legal publications pertaining
to the work contemplated or under Contract.
-- D. Bidder: Any person, persons, partnership, company, firm,
association, or corporation acting directly or through a
duly authorized representative submitting a Proposal for
-- the work contemplated.
E. Contract: The written agreement covering the performance
of the work. The Contract includes the advertisement,
-- Proposal, Specifications, including special provisions,
Plans or working drawings and any supplemental changes or
agreements pertaining to the work or materials therefore,
-- and bonds.
F. Contractor: The person, persons, partnership, company,
_ firm, association, or corporation entering into Contract
for the execution of the work, acting directly or through
a duly authorized representative.
G. Payment Bond: The approved form of security furnished by
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the Contractor and his surety as a guaranty for the
protection of all claimants supplying labor and material
in the prosecution of the work provided for in this
Contract; said security shall be in accordance with the
-- provisions of Article 5160, Revised Civil Statutes of
Texas, as amended by Acts of the Regular Session of the
Legislature, 1959.
H. Performance Bond: The approved form of security
furnished by the Contractor and his surety as a guarantee
of good faith on the part of Contractor to execute the
-- work in strict accordance with the Plans, Specifications
and terms of the Contract, and that the Contractor will
maintain the work constructed by him in good condition
-- for the period of time required; said security shall be
in accordance with the provisions of Article 5160,
Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, as amended by Acts of
_ the Regular Session of the Legislature, 1959.
I. Plan or Plans: All the Drawings pertaining to the
Contract and made a part thereof, including any
-- supplementary drawings or addenda as the Engineer may
issue in order to clarify other drawings, or for the
purpose of showing changes in the work hereinafter
-- authorized, or for showing details not shown thereon.
J. Proposal: The written statement or statements duly filed
with the City of Coppell of the person, persons,
partnership, company, firm, association, or corporation
proposing to do the work contemplated, including the
approved form on which the formal bids for the work are
-- to be prepared.
K. Proposal Guar&nty: The security designated in the
_ advertisement and Proposal, to be furnished by each
bidder as a guaranty of good faith to enter into a
Contract with the City of Coppell and execute the
required bonds for the work contemplated after the work
-- is awarded to him, and payment of damages upon his
failure to enter into the Contract.
-- L. Special Provisions: The special clauses setting forth
conditions or requirements peculiar to the specific
project involved, supplementing the standard
Specifications, and taking precedence over any conditions
or requirements of the standard Specifications with which
they are in conflict.
-- M. Specifications: The directions, provisions, and
requirements contained herein, together with the special
provisions, supplemental hereto, pertaining to the method
-- and manner of performing the work or to the qualities or
quantities of the materials to be furnished under the
Contract.
N. Sureties: The corporate bodies which are bound by such
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-- 2
bonds as are required with and for the Contractor. Said
-- sureties engaged to be responsible for the entire and
satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract, and for any and
all requirements as set out in the Specifications,
-- Contract or Plans.
O. The Work: All work, including the furnishing of labor,
materials, tools, equipment, and incidental, to be
performed by the Contractor under the terms of the
Contract.
-- p. Working Day: A working day is defined as: a calendar
day including Saturdays, Sundays, or legal holidays in
which weather or other conditions not under the control
_ of the Contractor will permit the performance of the
principal units of work underway for a continuous period
of not less than 7 hours between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. One
day will be charged against the Contract working time
-- when weather conditions will permit 7 hours of work as
delineated above. A principal unit of work shall be that
unit which controls the completion time of the Contract.
-- Nothing in this definition shall be construed as
prohibiting the Contractor from working on Saturdays if
he so desires and has the approval of the Engineer. Work
on Sundays will not be permitted (except in cases of
extreme emergency and then only with the written
permission of the Engineer).
1.4 MODIFICATIONS OF GENERAL CONDITIONS OF AGREEMENT
-- The following designated items of the General Conditions of
Agreement are modified as follows:
A. Par&gr&ph Z.06 - Lines and Grades is deleted in its
-- entirety and the following substituted therefore . .
"The Engineer will establish bench marks and horizontal
-- control points in close proximity to the Work. From
these control points, the Contractor shall provide all
surveying necessary to lay out the Work. Contractor
shall be responsible for establishing all lines and
grades necessary to control the Work and shall be
responsible for the precise location of all facilities."
-- "The Engineer may make checks as the Work progresses to
verify lines and grades established by the Contractor to
determine the conformance of the completed work as it
-- progresses with the requirements of the Contract
Specifications and Drawings. Such checking by the
Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his
_ responsibility to perform all Work in connection with
the Contract Drawings and Specifications and the lines
and grades given therein.
B. Paragraph $.09 - Protection Against Accident to Employees
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3
and the Public is modified by adding the following:
,,Contractor's attention is specifically directed to the
Texas Occupational Safety Law."
"The Contractor shall so conduct his operations as to
offer the least possible obstruction and inconvenience to
public traffic. After the ,,Notice to Proceed" is issued,
-- the Contractor shall notify the Engineer, at the earliest
possible date, of the starting of hauling of materials
and any construction work which might in any way
-- inconvenience or endanger traffic."
"The Contractor shall provide and maintain flagmen at all
_ points where his operations interfere in any manner with
traffic flow. Flagmen shall be English speaking,
courteous, well informed, physically, and mentally able
effectually to perform their duties in safeguarding and
-- directing traffic and protecting the Work, and shall be
neatly attired and groomed at all times when on duty.
Flagmen, when directing traffic, shall use standard
-- flagging procedures set forth in the ,Instructions to
Flagmen' published by the Texas State Department of
Highways and Public Transportation."
-- "The Contractor shall provide, construct and maintain
suitable barricades as shown on the Plans and elsewhere
when directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall
-- provide and maintain such standard barricades or special
barricades, signs, lights and flags at points along the
project as may be necessary to protect the Work and
_ safeguard all traffic. All signs, barricades and working
area layouts shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with requirements of Part VI of the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices, 'Traffic Controls for
-- Street and Highway Construction and Maintenance
Operations.' Signs and barricades to facilitate the flow
of traffic will be the responsibility of the Contractor.
-- The use of sufficient vertical panels with flashers in
conjunction with necessary warning signs and barricades
will be required to direct traffic."
-- "No direct payment will be made for the work involved in
carrying out the public safety measures herein provided,
the cost thereof being included in the prices paid for
-- the various Contract items of work and no additional
allowance will be made therefore."
C. P&ragraph 3.~0 - Performance and Payment Bonds is
Sec. 00650
4
modified as follows:
1. With the execution and delivery of the Contract, the
Contractor shall execute and furnish separate
_ Performance and Payment Bonds on the forms provided
as follows:
a. Performance Bond: A Performance Bond in the
-- amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the
Contract price, or only increases or deletions
therefrom due to Contract modifications,
_ guaranteeing faithful performance of the work and
fulfillment of the obligations of the Contract.
The Performance Bond shall guarantee that the
Contractor shall repair and/or replace any
-- defects in the work arising from defective or
inferior workmanship or materials used therein,
for a period of one (1) year from date of final
-- acceptance of the work by the Owner.
b. Payment Bond: A Payment Bond in the amount of
_ one hundred percent (100%) of the Contract price,
or any increases or deletions therefrom due to
Contract modifications, guaranteeing payment to
all persons supplying labor and materials or
-- furnishing equipment in the execution of the
Contract.
-- 2. Performance and Payment bonds shall be from an
approved surety company holding a permit from The
State of Texas to act as surety or other surety or
sureties acceptable to the Owner.
D. Paragraph 3.18 - Insurance is modified by the addition of
the following . .
Contractor shall comply with each and every condition
contained herein. The Contractor shall provide and
_ maintain, until the work covered in the contract is
completed and accepted by the City of Coppell, the
minimum insurance coverages as follows:
-- 1. Commercial General Liability insurance at minimum
combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence
and $2,000,000 general aggregate for bodily injury
-- and property damage, which coverage shall include
products/completed operations, and XCU hazards.
Coverage for products/completed operations must be
_ maintained for at least two years after the
construction work is completed. Coverage must be
written on an occurrence form.
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5
2. Workers Compensation insurance at statutory limits,
including employers' liability coverage at minimum
limits of $500,000.
3. Commercial Automobile Liability insurance at minimum
combined single limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence
- for bodily injury and property damage, including
owned, non-owned, and hired-car coverage.
-- 4. All-Risk Bui14ers, Risk insurance at completed value
if the contract is for the construction of a
structure or building.
*Note that the general aggregate limit must be at least
two times the per-occurrence limit.
-- A comprehensive general liability insurance form may be
used in lieu of a commercial general liability insurance
form. In this event, coverage must be written on an
-- occurrence basis, at limits of $1,000,000 per-occurrence
combined single limit, and coverage must include a broad
form comprehensive general liability endorsement,
_ products/completed operations and XCU hazards.
With reference to the foregoing insurance requirement,
Contractor shall provide the following endorsements:
1. Named insured wording which includes the Contractor,
the City of Coppell with respect to General
_ Liability, Automobile Liability, and Builders' Risk.
2. All liability policies shall contain cross liability
and severability of interest clause.
3. A waiver of subrogation in favor of the City of
Coppell with respect to the Builders' Risk Workers
-- Compensation insurance.
4. The policy shall be endorsed to require the insurer
_ to immediately notify the city of Coppell of any
material change in the insurance coverage.
All insurance shall be purchased from an insurance
-- company that meets the following requirements:
1. A Best financial grading of A:X or better.
2. Licensed and admitted to do business in the State of
Texas.
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-- 6
Ail insurance must be written on forms filed with, and
approved by, the Texas State Board of Insurance.
-- Certificates of Insurance shall be prepared and executed
by the insurance company or its authorized agent and
shall contain provisions representing and warranting the
_ following:
1. The company is licensed and admitted to do business
in the State of Texas.
2. The company's forms have been approved by the Texas
State Board of Insurance.
3. Sets forth all endorsements as required above.
4. The City of Coppell will receive at least sixty (60)
-- days notice prior to cancellation or termination of
the insurance.
-- Upon request, Contractor, shall furnish the Owner with
certified copies of all insurance policies. The
Contractor shall also file with the Owner valid
Certificates of Insurance covering all subcontractors in
accordance with the insurance requirements set forth
herein for Contractor.
-- E. Section 4 - PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS is deleted in its
entirety and the following substituted therefore:
-- 4. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
4.01 TIME FOR COMPLETION: The time allotted for com-
pletion of all items of work for this project
-- shall be 120 consecutive calendar days. It is
hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and
between the Contractor and the Owner, that the
.- date of beginning and the time for completion
as specified in the Contract of the work to be
done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDITIONS of this
_ Contract; and it is further mutually understood
and agreed that the work embraced in this
Contract shall be commenced on a date to be
specified in the Notice to Proceed.
The Contractor agrees that said work shall be
prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninter-
-- ruptedly at such a rate of progress as will
insure full completion thereof within the time
specified. It is expressly understood and
agreed by and between the Contractor and the
Owner, that the time for the completion of the
work described herein is a reasonable time for
the completion of same, taking into considera-
-- tion the average climatic range and usual
conditions prevailing in this locality.
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4.02 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: If the said Contractor
shall neglect, fail or refuse to complete the
-- work within the time herein specified or any
proper extension thereof granted by the Owner,
then the Contractor does hereby agree, as a
_ part consideration for the awarding of this
Contract, to pay to the Owner ONE HUNDRED
FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) FOR EACH CALENDAR DAY,
not as penalty, but as liquidated damages
-- for such breach of Contract as hereinafter
set forth, for each and every calendar day
that the Contractor shall be in default
-- after time stipulated in the Contract for
completing the work.
The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and
-- between the Contractor and Owner because of the
impracticability and extreme difficulty of
fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the
-- Owner would in such event sustain, and said
amount shall be retained from time to time by
the Owner from current periodical estimates.
It is further agreed that time is of the
essence of each and every portion of this
Contract and of the Specifications wherein a
-- definite and certain length of time is fixed
for the performance of any act whatsoever; and
where under the Contract an additional time is
-- allowed for the completion of any work, the new
time limit fixed by such extension shall be of
the essence of this Contract. Provided, that
the Contractor shall not be charged with
-- liquidated damages or any excess cost when the
Owner determines that the Contractor is without
fault and the Contractor's reasons for the time
-- extension are acceptable to the Owner; Provided
further, that the Contractor shall not be
charged with liquidated damages or any excess
_ cost when the delay in completion of the Work
is due:
a. To any preference, priority or allocation
-- order duly issued by the Government;
b. To unforeseeable cause beyond the control
-- and without the fault or negligence of the
Contractor, including but not restricted
to, acts of God, or of the public enemy,
_ acts of the Owner, acts of another
contractor in the performance of a Contract
with the Owner, fires, floods, epidemics,
quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight
-- embargoes, and severe weather: and
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c. To any delays of subcontractors or
suppliers occasioned by any of the causes
-- specified in subsections (a) and (b) of
this article; Provided further, that the
Contractor shall within ten (10) days from
the beginning of such delay, unless the
-- Owner shall grant a further period of time
prior to the date of final settlement of
the Contract, notify the Owner, in writing,
-- of the causes of the delay, who shall
ascertain the facts and extent of the delay
and notify the Contractor within a
reasonable time of its decision in the
matter.
F. Paragraph 5.04 - Partial Payments, is deleted in its
-- entirety and the following substituted therefore:
"On or before the tenth of the month, the Contractor
-- shall prepare and submit to the Engineer for approval a
statement showing as completely as practicable the total
value of the work done by the Contractor up to the last
_ day of the previous month; said statement shall also
include the value of all sound materials delivered and
stored on the job site of the work that are to be
fabricated into the work.
"The Owner shall then pay the Contractor after the fourth
(4th) Tuesday after receiving City Council Approval. The
_ amount paid shall be the total amount less five (5)
percent of the amount if total project estimated cost
exceeds $400,000 or ten (10) percent of the amount if the
estimated project cost is less than $400,000, which
-- percent retained shall be held until final payment, and
further less all previous payments and all further sums
that may be retained by the Owner under the terms of this
-- agreement.
"It is understood, however, that in case the whole work
_ be near to completion and some unexpected and unusual
delay occurs due to no fault or neglect on the part of
the Contractor, the Owner may---upon written
recommendation of the Engineer--- pay a reasonable and
-- equitable portion of the retained percentage to the
Contractor, or the Contractor at the Owner's option, may
be relieved of the obligation to fully complete the work
-- and, thereupon, the Contractor shall receive payment of
the balance due him under the Contract subject only to
the conditions stated under ~Final Payment'."
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9
1.5 CONTRACT EXECUTION AND ISSUANCE OF WORK ORDER
It is the intention of the Owner to notify the Successful
Bidder in writing, within ninety (90) days after receiving
-- bids, of his acceptance of the Proposal. The Contractor
shall complete the execution of the required Bonds and
Contract within ten (10) days of such notice. Upon
_ completion of the execution of the Contract Documents, the
Owner will issue a "Notice to Proceed with Construction."
-- 1.6 STATE AND CITY SALES TAX
A. The Contractor's attention is directed to Amendment No. 7
-- to Section 6a, Article 20.01, Chapter 20, Title 122A,
Taxation-General of the Revised Civil Statutes of Texas.
This amendment provides that all items used or consumed
by a contractor, whether incorporated into the project or
-- not, can be purchased free of State and city sales tax
when the project is being performed for an exempt agency.
Included are equipment rentals and other items which are
-- consumed by the contractor but are not incorporated into
the project.
_ B. This Contract is issued by an organization which quali-
fies for exception pursuant to the provisions of Article
20.04 (F) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax.
-- C. The contractor performing this Contract may purchase,
rent or lease all materials, supplies, and equipment used
or consumed in the performance of this Contract by
-- issuing to his supplier an exemption certificate in lieu
of the tax, said exemption certificate complying with
State Comptroller's ruling No. 95-0.07. Any such
_ exemption certificate issued by the contractor in lieu of
the tax shall be subject to the provisions of the State
Comptroller's ruling No. 95-0.09 as amended to be
effective October 2, 1968.
1.7 EXISTING STRUCTURES
The Plans show the locations of all known surface and
sub-surface structures believed to be involved in this
_ proposed construction. However, the Owner assumes no
responsibility for failure to show any or all of these
structures on the Plans, or to show them in their exact
location. It is mutually agreed that such failure shall not
-- be considered sufficient basis for claims for additional
compensation for extra work, unless the obstruction
encountered is such as to necessitate changes in the lines
_ or grades, or requires the building of special work,
provisions for which are not made in the Plans and
Specifications, in which case the provisions in the General
Conditions of Agreement for extra work shall apply.
-- Sec. 00650
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1.8 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY
The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation
from injury and damage, resulting directly or indirectly
_ from the execution of the work under this Contract, of all
public and private property adjacent to the work. He shall
use every precaution to prevent the damage or destruction of
buildings, poles, trees, shrubbery and lawns. Also,
-- underground structures such as wires, cables, etc.; within
or without the work area. He shall protect and
carefully preserve all official survey monuments, properties
-- and section markers or other similar markers until an
authorized agent has witnessed or otherwise referenced their
location and shall not remove them until directed.
-- When or where direct or indirect damages or injury is done
to public or private property by or on account of any
act, omission, neglect or misconduct in the execution of
- the work or in consequences of the nonexecution of same on
the part of the Contractor, such property shall be
restored at the Contractor's expense to a condition similar
.- or equal to that existing before such damage or injury was
done, he shall make good such damage or injury in an
acceptable manner.
-- In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to
restore such property, or make good such damage, or injury,
the Engineer may upon twenty-four (24) hours written notice,
-- proceed to repair, rebuild or otherwise restore such
property as may be deemed necessary and the cost thereof
shall be deducted from any moneys due the Contractor under
the Contract.
1.9 REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS
Reference to ASTM, or others as listed below, shall
be considered as referring to the Specifications or
-- Method of Test as set forth by those various organizations
and shall be considered as part of these Specifications when
designated as such. Abbreviations and meanings are as
follows:
A.S.A ............. American Standards Association
A.S.T.M ........... American Society of Testing Materials
-- A.A.S.H.T.O ....... American Association of State Highway
& Transportation Officials
A.C.I ............. American Concrete Institute
-- A.W.S ............. American Welding Society
A.W.W.A ........... American Water Works Association
S.S.P.C ........... Steel Structures Painting Council, Federal
Specifications Treasury Department
-- Procurement Division, United States Government
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U.L ............... Underwriters Laboratories
-- N.E.M.A ........... National Electrical Manufacturers Association
W.P.C.F ........... Water Pollution Control Federation
T.S.D.H.P.T ....... Texas State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation
-- C.D.G.S ........... City of Dallas General Specifications
S.S.P.W.C.N.C.T...Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction North Central Texas
1.10 SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
Contractor shall make his own investigation of subsurface
conditions. No claims for extra compensation due to unusual
soil conditions that are found to exist will be allowed.
1.11 SERVICE OF MANUFACTURER'S REPRESENTATIVE
The Contract price for the project shall include the cost of
furnishing competent and experienced engineers or
_ superintendents who shall represent the manufacturers and
shall assist the Contractor, when required, to install,
adjust and test the equipment in conformity with the
Contract Documents. After the equipment is placed in
permanent operation by the Owner, such engineer or
superintendent shall make all adjustments and tests required
by the Engineer to prove that such equipment is in proper
-- and satisfactory operating condition, and shall instruct the
Owner's representatives in the proper operation and
maintenance of such equipment or system.
1.12 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS AVAILABILITY
-- The Engineer will provide the Contractor with three (3)
copies of Plans and Specifications in addition to the
Contract Sets provided for use on the project. Additional
copies may be purchased by the Contractor for the
cost of printing. Reproducibles required for as-builts
will be paid for by the Contractor. Engineer will provide
the original Drawings.
1.13 SUBCONTRACTORS
The name and address of each supplier, manufacturer
and subcontractor which the Contractor proposes to use on
work under this Contract shall be submitted in writing
to the Engineer for approval.
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1.14 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR UTILITIES AND SERVICES
The Contractor shall make his own investigations and be
fully responsible for locating and taking care not to
damage any gas, water, sewer, or telephone lines. The
Contractor shall not begin any operations which may
interfere with or impair the normal service being rendered
_ by public utility operators. The Contractor will be held
responsible for the protection of the property or service of
public utilities within the limits of the Work. In case
that such physical properties conflict with the performance
-- of the Contract, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility
to anticipate such conflicts and to give advance notice
thereof to the owners of the utility.
The Contractor will be responsible for any damages done by
him to any utility structure whether owned by a public or
private agency. Damage of whatever nature to the existing
facilities shall be repaired immediately at the Contractor's
own expense as directed by the Engineer.
-- Contractor shall be responsible for the relocation of any
water, sewer, gas, telephone or other utility which inter-
feres with the performance of the Contract. No extra claims
for compensation will be allowed for any utility relocation,
unless approved in writing by Engineer, prior to relocation.
-- 1.15 MANUFACTURER'S DIRECTIONS
All manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall
- be applied, installed, connected, erected and used as
directed by the manufacturers, unless herein
specified to the contrary. Contractor shall furnish
copies of all printed directions with the material.
1.16 SANITARY FACILITIES
The Contractor shall provide at his own expense field
toilets for the use of the employees and contractor
forces. The facilities shall conform to the requirements
of the Texas State Health Department and those of any
other agencies having jurisdiction herewith. The field
toilets shall be cleaned and scrubbed with a disinfectant
at least once per day.
- 1.17 GUARANTEE OF WORK
All work shall be guaranteed against defects resulting
_ from the use of inferior materials, equipment or
workmanship for one year from date of final completion and
acceptance of the project.
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1.18 FINAL INSPECTION
When the work is completed, the Contractor shall notify
the Owner in writing on which date he will be ready for
-- final test and inspection. Notice shall be given seven (7)
days in advance and verified by telephone twenty-four
(24) hours prior to the time set for inspection. After
the Owner and Engineer are completely satisfied with the
work, the Engineer shall make final measurements of all
items and approve final estimate and advise the Owner to
make final payment to the Contractor.
1.19 PERMITS AND LICENSES
All permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary
for the prosecution of the work shall be secured and paid
_ for by the Contractor. Building permit fees shall be waived
for this work.
-- 1.20 NOTICE-OF-REQUIREMENT FOR CERTIFICATION OF NON-SEGREGATED
FACILITIES
.... Bidders are cautioned as follows: By signing the Contract
for which these bids are solicited, the bidder will be
deemed to have signed and agreed to the provisions
of the "Certificate of Non-segregated Facilities" as
-- contained in the Specifications for this project.
- 1.21 TESTING
All required testing will be paid for by the City of
_ Coppell. Any retesting required will be at the
expense of the Contractor. Testing requested by the
Contractor for his own use to ascertain whether or
not complying with the Specifications will be paid for by
-- the Contractor.
1.22 SUGGESTED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION
The Contractor's proposed sequence of construction shall be
submitted to the Engineer within 10 calendar days of award
.... of the Contract.
The Contractor may submit a revised sequence of
construction during the course of the project, if necessary,
-- for review by the Engineer. The proposed revision must be
approved in writing by the Engineer to modify the initial
project sequence of construction. The Contractor will be
_ required to submit a schedule, prior to the beginning of
construction, addressing when the principal items of work
shall be conducted.
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1.23 TEXAS STATE DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
-- SPECIFICATIONS
This project is to be constructed in accordance with
-- the Contract documents, these Specifications, construction
Plans and the Texas State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation Standard Specifications for
Construction of Highways, Streets and Bridges, September
-- 1, 1982 edition, Part II, Construction Details, and as
amended herein. Said Standard Specifications (as
amended) are a part of the Contract Documents.
Parts I and III of the above Standard Specifications
are hereby deleted and replaced with Division 0 -
_ Bidding and Contract Requirements of these documents.
1.24 GENERAL NOTES
1. The Contractor shall plan his work sequence in a
manner that will cause the minimum interference with
-- traffic during construction operation. Access to
facilities must be maintained at all times throughout
the duration of the construction. Before beginning
work on the project, the Contractor shall submit for
approval by the Engineer a Plan of Construction
Operations, which may vary in detail but shall meet
specific requirements set forth in Suggested Sequence of
-- Construction, Special Condition 1.22 of these Contract
documents.
-- 2. If, at any time during construction, the Contractor's
proposed plan of operation for handling traffic does
not provide for safe and comfortable movement, the
Contractor shall change his operation to the extent
-- necessary to correct unsatisfactory conditions. Any
major correction must be approved by the Engineer.
- 3. Part VI, "Traffic Controls for Street and Highway
Construction and Maintenance Operations" of the "Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices" shall be adhered to
_ throughout the duration of this project. "Construction
Ahead" and "End Construction" signs, with the barricades
shall be installed at the beginning and end of the
project. These signs shall be considered incidental work
-- and will not be paid for as a separate pay item.
4. Prior to the start of construction, it is the
-- responsibility of the Contractor to determine the location
of all utilities, whether or not shown on the Plans.
The Contractor shall also become familiar with any
_ proposed adjustments to be made by the utility owners and
extend full cooperation. Under no circumstances will a
claim for extras, due to delay caused by various utility
companies be allowed.
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5. Any costs resulting from Contractor damages to
-- utilities shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
6. All water and sanitary sewer facilities that may
_ interfere with construction shall be relocated and
adjusted by the Contractor with the Engineer's approval.
7. The Contractor shall notify the Engineer prior to
-- any construction of drainage facilities and paving.
8. In the adoption of the Texas State Department of
-- Highways and Public Transportation Standard
Specifications, it is understood that any reference
made to the Texas State Department of Highways and
Public Transportation shall be taken to include the City of
Coppell, as applicable.
9. The items under which payment is to be made are as
-- listed in the Bid Forms. Any reference to other items in
the standard specifications as pay items is hereby deleted.
Only the provisions for construction requirements of such
-- items are to be complied with.
11. All conduit installed must be left with pull string
between pull boxes with end plugged.
12. The Contractor will be held responsible for placing
and maintaining all necessary barricades, vertical panels
-- with flashers and signs to provide maximum safety to the
motorist. All barricades and signs shall be kept clean and
broken ones will be replaced. The Contractor should use
good judgment when considering the safety for motorists.
Barricades and signs will not be a direct pay item on this
project.
-- 13. Precast inlets will not be permitted on this
project.
-- 14. Prior to start of any excavation, Contractor shall
have laid out (horizontally and vertically) all components
of the project, and have them reviewed by the Engineer
_ before proceeding. The Contractor shall be responsible
for all alignment and elevation control. The
Contractor shall provide the Engineer a "cut sheet"
prior to beginning any excavation or embankment, indicating
all "cuts and fills" as required on the project.
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07000 - STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL
GENERAL:
A. All specifications and special provisions applicable
to this project are identified as follows:
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: The 1982 Edition of the
Texas State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction
of Highways, Streets and Bridges as adopted by the
State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation, September 1, 1982, Part II, Construction
Details.
B. The following items are specifically hereby included:
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
100 Preparing Right-of-Way
102 Clearing and Grubbing
104 Removing Old Concrete
110 Roadway Excavation
120 Channel Excavation
132 Embankment
160 Furnishing and Placing Topsoil
164 Seeding for Erosion Control (Hydro-Mulching)
166 Fertilizer
168 Sprinkle Irrigation
210 Rolling (Flat Wheel)
260 Lime Treatment for Materials in Place
264 Hydrated Lime & Lime Slurry
360 Concrete Pavement (Water Cement Ratio)
400 Structural Excavation
401 Excavation and Backfill for Sewers
420 Concrete Structures
421 Concrete for Structures
440 Reinforcing Steel
464 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts
470 Manholes and Inlets
471 Frames, Grates, Rings & Covers
475 Headwalls, Wingwalls, Inlets & Manholes
479 Adjusting Manholes & Inlets
481 PVC Pipe
502 Barricades, Signs and Traffic Handling
520 Weighing & Measuring Equipment
522 Ready-Mix Plants
530 Concrete Curb, Gutter, Curb & Gutter,
Sidewalks & Driveways
618 Conduit and Pullboxes
662 Construction Pavement Markings
666 Thermoplastic Pavement Markings
672 Jiggle Bar Tile
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ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
674 Pavement Markings
676 Traffic Buttons
C. In addition to the above Standard Specifications, the
August 28, 1986 Edition of the North Central Texas Council of
-- Governments Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction, Part II, Materials, and Part III, Construction
Methods, where not in conflict with the Highway Department
_ Standards, shall be applicable to this project. If a
conflict should occur, the Highway Department Specifications
shall govern, unless stated otherwise.
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SECTION 07500 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS
1: GENERAL
GENERAL:
A. The following Special Provisions shall govern
and take precedence over the aforementioned
Standard Specifications enumerated herein whenever
they are in conflict.
B. Mention herein or indication on the drawings of
items, materials, operations or methods,
requires that the Contractor provide and/or
install each item mentioned or indicated of
quality or subject to qualification noted; perform
according to conditions stated each operation
prescribed; and provide all necessary labor,
equipment, supplies and incidentals.
C. Requirements of the General Conditions, Special
Conditions and Addenda, if issued, shall apply as if
herein written.
D. Separation of these specifications into items and
sections is for convenience only and is not intended
to establish limits of work.
ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
100 Preparing Right-of-Way
102 Clearing and Grubbing
104 Removing Old Concrete
110 Roadway Excavation
120 Channel Excavation
132 Embankment
160 Furnishing and Placing Topsoil
164 Seeding for Erosion Control (Hydro-Mulching)
166 Fertilizer
168 Sprinkle Irrigation
210 Rolling (Flat Wheel)
260 Lime Treatment for Materials in Place
264 Hydrated Lime & Lime Slurry
360 Concrete Pavement (Water Cement Ratio)
400 Structural Excavation
401 Excavation and Backfill for Sewers
420 Concrete Structures
421 Concrete for Structures
440 Reinforcing Steel
464 Reinforced Concrete Pipe Culverts
470 Manholes & Inlets
471 Frames, Grates, Rings and Covers
475 Headwalls, Wingwalls, Inlets & Manholes
502 Barricades, Signs and Traffic Handling
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ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION
618 Conduit and Pullboxes
662 Construction Pavement Markings
-- 666 Thermoplastic Pavement Marking
672 Jiggle Bar Tile
674 Pavement Markers
676 Traffic Buttons
NOTE:
-- The following Special Provisions are provided for
clarification or reference where required and shall govern if
applicable to the project, or a specific portion of the
_ project.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 100 - PREPARING RIGHT-OF-WAY
-- (REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.1)
-- Article 100.3 MEASUREMENT. Delete the second paragraph
and replace with the following:
Measurement for payment will be made between the limits of
-- construction. Measurement will be parallel and adjacent to
the centerline of the right-of-way along the centerline of
the improvement.
The limits of construction will be the width of the
established right-of-way throughout the entire project, along
_ with any additional areas as indicated on drawings.
Article 100.4 PAYMENT. Delete the third paragraph and
-- replace with the following:
No payment will be made for this item until the Contractor
-- has verified the locations of all underground utilities which
affect the work included in the scope of this Contract, and
has submitted to the Engineer drawings detailing all
conflicts between existing utilities and the work included in
-- the scope of this Contract. The total payment for this item
will not exceed 50 percent of the original contract
remaining amount for this item prior to the final estimate.
-- The portion of the contract amount for this item in excess
of 50 percent of the total contract amount for this item
will be paid on the final estimate.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 102 -- CLEARING AND GRUBBING
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.2 CLEARING AND
GRUBBING)
-- Article 102.3 MEASUREMENT. Delete the second, third, fourth,
fifth, and sixth paragraphs.
-- Article 102.4 PAYMENT. Delete in its entirety and replace with
the following:
All work performed and measured as provided under
-- "Measurement" will not be paid for directly but shall be
considered as subsidiary to work pertaining Item 100
"Preparing Right-of-Way."
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 104 - REMOVING OLD CONCRETE/OLD ASPHALT
-- (REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 8.8 SAWING)
-- Article 104.1 DESCRIPTION. Delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
Removing old concrete or old asphalt shall consist of all
-- sawed break-out grooves for full depth of existing
concrete, breaking up, removing and satisfactorily storing
or disposing of old concrete or asphalt street or driveway
-- pavements, curb and gutter and parking lots within the
limits of the public rights-of-way.
Article 104.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Add the following to the
second paragraph of this article:
-- The existing concrete shall be cut to the full depth
encountered for the entire length as required.
-- Article 104.3 MEASUREMENT. Delete and replace with the
following:
No separate payment shall be maid for this item which shall
be subsidiary to Pay Item 100-Preparing Right-of-Way.
-- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 110 - ROADWAY EXCAVATION (DENSITY
CONTROL)
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.3)
Article 110.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Delete the third paragraph.
Article 110.4 MEASUREMENT. Add the following paragraph:
Contractor may provide "before and after" cross sections with
all calculations for volume computed in cubic yards by the
- method of average end areas, or payment will be based upon
plan quantities, as shown.
Article 110.5 PAYMENT. Delete the first paragraph and replace
it with the following:
All work performed as required herein and in the Item
-- "Embankment" and measured as provided under "Measurement"
will be paid for at the applicable unit price bid under the
"Density Control" method of compaction.
Delete the last paragraph and replace with the following:
_ The hauling of materials, including waste, will not be
measured for separate payment, but will be considered
subsidiary to the item to which the work applies.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 120 -- CHANNEL EXCAVATION
(DENSITY CONTROL)
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.5)
-- Article 120.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Delete the third
paragraph entirely.
_ Article 120.4 MEASUREMENT. Add the following paragraph:
Contractor may provide "before and after" cross sections with
all calculations for volume computed in cubic yards by the
-- method of average end areas, or payment will be based upon
plan quantities, as shown.
-- Article 120.5 PAYMENT. Delete the last paragraph and replace
it with the following:
The hauling of materails, including waste will not be
measured for separate payment, but will be considered
subsidiary to the item to which the work applies.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 132 - EMBANKMENT
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.7)
Article 132.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS, (1) GENERAL. Delete the
second, third, and fourth paragraphs and insert the following:
-- The surface of the ground of all unpaved areas which are to
receive embankment shall first be stripped of the top 6" of
organic topsoil, all vegetation and any objectionable
-- materials as required by the Engineer. The new surface of
ground shall then be scarified to a depth of not less than 6
inches, and recompacted. Areas of weakness shall be undercut
to firm soil then backfilled with suitable onsite or offsite
materials in 8" lifts (loose measure) and recompacted to a
minimum 95% Standard Proctor density with a moisture content
within plus five (5) to minus three (3) percentage points of
-- optimum moisture.
Where embankments are to be placed adjacent to or over
-- existing roadbeds, the roadbed shall be plowed or scarified
to a depth of not less than 6" and the embankment built up in
successive layers, as hereinafter specified, to the level of
the old roadbed before its height is increased. Then the top
of the old roadbed shall be scarified and recompacted with
the next layer of the new embankment. The total depth of the
scarified and added material shall not exceed the permissable
-- depth of layer.
The scarified materials, in each case, shall be recompacted
_ to a minimum 95% Standard Proctor density. The moisture
content at the time of compaction shall be from plus five to
minus three percentage points of the optimum moisture value.
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Article 132.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS, (2) EARTH EMBANKMENTS.
Delete the seventh and eighth paragraphs and insert the following:
The method of compaction shall be by Density Control.
Add the following to paragraph nine after the second sentence:
_ Under no circumstances, however, shall the depth of layer
exceed 8" (loose measure).
Delete the tenth paragraph and replace it with the following:
Each layer of earth embankment shall be compacted to 95% of
Standard Proctor density. The moisture content of the fill
-- at the time of compaction shall be from plus five (5) to
minus three (3) percentage points of optimum moisture
content.
Delete paragraph twelve and replace it with the following:
The Engineer may order proof rolling to test the uniformity
-- of compaction of the embankment layers. All irregularities,
depressions, weak or soft spots which develop shall be
corrected immediately by the Contractor at no additional
_ compensation.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 160 - FURNISHING AND PLACING TOPSOIL
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.8. TOPSOIL)
Article 160.1 DESCRIPTION. Delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
This item shall consist of stripping and removing the top 6"
of topsoil from within the right-of-way limits, temporarily
_ stockpiling the material, then placing it in the medians to a
minimum 6" uniform thickness.
Article 160.2 MATERIAL. Delete in its entirety and replace with
-- the following:
The topsoil shall be free of objectionable materials and be
-- able to support the growth of seeding (hydro-mulching).
Article 160.4 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. (1) RIGHT-OF-WAY SOURCES.
_ Add the following:
Adequate drainage of surface runoff must be maintained
throughout the duration of the project regardless of how the
-- material is stockpiled.
Article 160.5 MEASUREMENT. Delete in its entirety and replace
_ with the following:
Furnishing and placing topsoil shall be measured by the
cubic yard complete in place.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 164 - SEEDING FOR EROSION CONTROL
-- (HYDRO-MULCHING)
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG-SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.10)
-- Articles 164.1 thru 164.11. Delete these articles entirely and
substitute with the NCTCOG Specifications Item 3.10, Articles
3.10.1 thru 3.10.8. The type seed to be used on this project
_ will be Common Bermuda Grass.
Note: If any reference to "Sprinkling for Dust Control" in
NCTCOG Specifications, Item 3.10 conflicts with the TSHPT
-- Specifications, for clarification the TSHPT Specifications shall
govern and take precedence.
-- Article 3.10.0 DESCRIPTION. Add the following:
This item shall also consist of providing all "Fertilizer'
and "Sprinkle Irrigation," in accordance with the Special
Provisions to Items 166 and 168 respectively, needed for a
complete in place installation consistent with normal
industry practices.
Article 3.10.8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. Delete the last
sentence in the first paragraph and insert the following:
All "Fertilizer" and "Sprinkle Irrigation," in accordance
with the Special Provisions to Items 166 and 168 respectively
shall be incidental to this item and shall not be measured
-- separately for payment.
-- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 166 - FERTILIZER
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 3.11)
Article 166.1 DESCRIPTION. Delete in its entirety and replace
with the following:
-- "Fertilizer" shall consist of providing and distributing
fertilizer in accordance with these specifications.
-- Article 166.4 and 166.5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYEMENT. Delete both
paragraphs and substitute with the following:
All fertilizers shall not be measured for separate payment
but shall be considered subsidiary to Item 164 "Seeding."
- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 168 -- SPRINKLE IRRIGATION
Article 168.3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Delete the first paragraph
_ of the paragraph.
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Article 168.4 MEASUREMENT and Article 168.5 PAYMENT are hereby
deleted and replaced with the following:
"Sprinkle Irrigation" shall not be measured for separate
-- payment but shall be considered subsidiary to Item 164
"Seeding."
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 210 - ROLLING (FLAT WHEEL)
Article 210.4 MEASUREMENT. and 210.5 PAYMENT. Delete entirely
-- and insert the following:
"Rolling (Flat Wheel)" shall not be measured separately for
-- payment but shall be considered subsidiary to the various
items of work to which it applies.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 260 - LIME TREATMENT FOR
MATERIALS IN PLACE
-- (REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 4.6)
-- Article 260.2 MATERIALS. Type A hydrated lime shall be used for
treatment of roadway subbase and subgrade at a maximum rate of
27 #/square yard (6% by weight).
-- Article 260.4(4) COMPACTION of the lime treated roadway subbase
or subgrade shall be 95% AASHTO T99 for the top six inches.
Density Control shall be the required method of compaction.
Article 260.6 MEASUREMENT. Type A hydrated lime will be measured
by the ton of 2,000 pounds dry weight. Roadway subgrade
_ preparation (Density Controlled) will be measured by the
square yard. (The subgrade shall be six inches thick).
-- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 264 - HYDRATED LIME AND LIME SLURRY
Article 264.2 TYPE. Type A, hydrated lime shall be used and
applied in the form of a Lime Slurry.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 360 - CONCRETE PAVEMENT
(Water Cement Ratio)
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 5.8)
Article 360.2 MATERIALS, Subarticle (1) Cement, is supplemented
by the following:
-- When the cement is to be used in concrete with aggregates
that may be deleteriously reactive, the alkali content (Na0
+ 0.658K20) of the cement shall not exceed 0.60%.
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Article 360.2 MATERIALS. Subarticle (2) Admixtures, is
supplemented by the following:
Mix designs with fly ash admixtures will not be accepted.
Article 360.4 PROPORTIONING CONCRETE, Subarticle (1) Proportions
is supplemented by the following:
Where curbs are to be placed separately they shall conform
to the applicable requirements of the Items for "Concrete
Curb" or "Machine Laid Curb" and in addition 1/2" diameter
-- by 8" dowels on 12" centers and a 1/2" diameter horizontal
bar tied to the dowels shall be provided. An approved epoxy
resin shall be applied to the pavement to receive curb after
-- the pavement surface has been thoroughly cleaned with high-
pressure water or other approved method. Curbs shall be
grooved at transverse joints by use of hand tools. Methods
for placing of curb, concrete mix design and equipment to be
used shall be approved by the engineer prior to commencing
curb work.
-- Article 360.4 PROPORTIONING CONCRETE, Subarticle (2) Concrete is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
_ CONCRETE STRENGTH. The concrete mix will be designed with
the intention of producting a concrete having a specified
minimum average compressive strength in pounds per square
inch at the age of 28 days and having the corresponding
-- minimum average flexural strength (modulus of rupture) in
pounds per square inch at 7 days indicated below.
-- The flexural test beams will be tested with a standard
testing machine in which the load is applied at the center
of the beam span in accordance with ASTM Designated C 293.
_ For the specified strength the concrete mix shall comply
with the following maximum allowable water content and
minimum cement content requirements.
Compressive Flexural Water-Cement Sacks of
Strength Strength Ratio Cement
-- (psi) (psi) (max.gal./sack) (min./c.y.)
3600 650 6.5 5.0
The coarse aggregate factor (dry, loose volume of coarse
aggregate per unit volume of concrete) shall not exceed
-- 0.85.
PENALTY FOR DEFICIENT CONCRETE STRENGTH. It is the intent
_ of this specification that all concrete construction covered
by this specification be constructed in strict conformity
with the plans and these specifications. Where any work is
found to be constructed of concrete with strength values of
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less than the specified minimum strength, the following
-- rules relative to adjustment of payment for acceptable work
and to replacement of faulty work shall govern.
-- (a) If the results of the compressive cylinder tests
indicate a deficient strength and the Contractor does not
elect to drill cores for a final compressive strength test,
_ adjustments will be made on the basis for the compressive
strength value for the particular area concerned as
determined from the cylinders cast for compressive tests as
herinafter specified.
- (b) If the Contractor elects to take cores for a
final compressive strength test, the compressive strength
value as determined by the core tests shall be
- conclusive. If the results of the core tests indicate
a deficient strength, adjustment will be made on the
basis of the compressive strength value as determined by the
core tests.
(c) If the concrete compressive strength is less than
the minimum required strength, the amount of penalty per
-- square yard of concrete having a deficient strength
shall be in accordance with the following table:
_ PERCENT DEFICIENT AMOUNT OF PENALTY
0% TO 5% $2.00/S.Y.
Greater than 5--not more than 10% $5.00/S.Y.
-- Greater than 10-not more than 15% NO Payment*
The amount of Penalty shall be deducted from payment due
-- or to become due to the Contractor; such penalty deducted
is to defray the cost of extra maintenance. *If, in the
judgment of the Engineer, the area of deficiency should not
_ be removed and replaced, there will be no payment for the
area retained.
(d) All concrete having a strength more than 15 percent
deficient shall be removed and replaced with concrete
meeting the requirements of these specifications at the
entire cost and expense of the Contractor.
(e) The area of concrete concerned in the adjustment or
removal shall be the designated area represented by the
_ com-pressive strength values determined as hereinabove
specified.
Measurement for adjustment or removal shall be made to
points equidistant between acceptable and unacceptable
test points (points at which a compressive strength value
was determined).
Article 360.4 PROPORTIONING CONCRETE,Subarticle (5) Mix Design,
is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the following:
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-- MIX DESIGN. It is the intent of this
specification to develop and use the most economical mix
design possible which will fulfill all requirements of
-- this specification when using acceptable materials as
furnished by the Contractor.
_ Prior to the beginning of concrete placements, and
thereafter before any change in source or characteristics of
any of the ingredients except mineral filler, mix design
tests shall be performed using the cement and aggregates
-- proposed for use.
The Contractor will be required to furnish the Engineer
_ with all concrete batch designs necessary to produce the
required strength as specified in the contract and
specifications. All designs must be submitted by the
Contractor and approved by the Engineer before the
-- placing of concrete will be permitted. At any time when
any change in source or charac- teristics of any of the
ingredients except mineral filler is expected, results of
-- the mix design tests required above shall be submitted to
the Engineer in order that he may determine whether a
change in the approved mix design is required.
Concrete mixes will be designed and made in sufficient
number to represent a wide range of water-cement ratios;
these mixes shall comply with the requirements therein
-- prescribed for workability. The water-cement ratio is
defined as the total U.S. gallons of water (weight 8.33
pounds) including the moisture content of all aggregates per
-- sack of cement (weight 94 pounds net). From the concrete
of each mix design test beams will be made, cured and
tested to determine the flexural strength of the
concrete at 7 days. From these preliminary tests, the
water-cement ratio required to produce concrete of the
specified strength will be selected.
Prior to placing of any concrete, the Contractor, will
be required to furnish and operate the specified mixer
approved for use on the project and shall produce batches
- of the size to be used in the concreting operations. From
these batches, pilot beams will be made and tested in order
to determine if the designs submitted comply with the
strength requirements. No additional compensation will be
paid for equipment, materials, and labor for making these
preliminary test specimans. Such tests may be waived upon
submission of approved independent laboratory design or
- previous satisfactory tests obtained from materials of the
same sources.
_ After the mix proportions and water-cement ratio required to
produce concrete of the specified strength have been
determined and after the Engineer has approved the mix
design, placing of concrete may be started.
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Concurrence on the part of the Engineer in any proposed
-- mixing or placing methods or approval of any proposed mix
design shall not relieve the Contractor of the
responsibility of furnishing concrete in place conforming to
- the requirements of these specifications.
Changes in the water-cement ratio and the mix design shall
be made when the strength of the concrete departs from the
specified minimum strength as indicated by the strength
values obtained from tests of specimens made from concrete
being placed.
CONCRETE DESIGN FOR INTERSECTIONS. When the paving and
finishing of street intersections and left-turn lanes are
_ accomplished by hand methods, the concrete used shall
conform to the following special requirements: (No fly ash
admixture will be allowed in the mix design.)
LOCATION MINIMUM CEMENT CONTENT MAX. SLUMP
Major Thoroughfares 6 sacks per cubic yard 4 inches
-- Secondary Thoroughfares 5.75 sacks per cubic yard 4 inches
Residential Streets 5 sacks per cubic yard 4 inches
These special conditions will not be required when the
intersection or left-turn lane will be placed and finished
by mechanical methods. If the plans or special provisions
indicate that traffic will be routed over the new concrete
surface prior to the normal 7-day waiting period, the use of
high-early strength portland cement will be required. When
high-early strength portland cement is used, traffic will
not be allowed on the surface for a minimum period of 72
hours after placing of the concrete.
Article 360.4 PROPORTIONING CONCRETE, Subarticle (6) Test
Specimens, is hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced by the
following:
TEST SPECIMENS AND QUALITY CONTROL. During the progress of
the work the Engineer will cast test cylinders and beams for
testing to maintain a check on the compressive and flexural
strengths of the concrete actually being placed. Concrete
failing to meet the specifications for materials,
proportions, construction methods, strength or dimensions
may be required to be removed and replaced with concrete
meeting the specified requirements.
Not less than 3 test cylinders for a compressive strength
value and 2 test beams for a flexural strength value will be
taken from the concrete for each 450 square yards or less of
concrete pavement placed each day. A compressive or
flexural strength value shall be the average of the
strengths of the three cylinders or two beams as the case
may be.
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Additional cylinders or beams may be made by the Engineers
-- as required by concrete placing conditions, or for
adequately determining the strength of the concrete where
the early use of the base or pavement is dependent upon the
-- concrete strength tests. No extra compensation will be paid
the Contractor for materials and labor involved in
fulfilling these requirements.
Beam boxes shall be furnished by the Contractor. Beam boxes
shall be as specified or as directed by the Engineer.
Furnishing of beam boxes will not be paid for as a separate
contract pay item, and the costs thereof shall be included
in such pay items as are provided in the proposal and
contract. Beam boxes shall be maintained by the Contractor
_ withour cost to the Owner.
The test beams shall be tested at the age of 7 days in order
to determine the flexural strength. Should the average 7
-- day flexural strength value, as determined by the average of
the last 10 flexural strength values obtained from test of
beams made from concrete of the same water-cement ratio,
-- fail to meet the strength requirement, the Contractor shall
modify the mix design to obtain additional strength in order
to fulfill the requirements for compressive strength at 28
_ days. The test cylinders from those specific areas where
individual test beams were below required strength shall be
tested at the age of 28 days in order to determine the
compressive strength of these areas. Should any set of test
.... cylinders representing a given area where an individual test
beam has failed to meet strength requirements, that area
shall be considered to be composed of concrete having
- deficient strength.
The Engineer, at his option, may reject as non-
_ represenatative any individual flexural strength value in
each group of ten where strengths more than 10 percent above
or below the average for the group are indicated, and
compute the average flexural strength on the basis of the
- remaining values.
Article 360.5 SUBGRADE AND FORMS, Subarticle (2) Pl&¢ing and
_ Removing Forms. Delete the third paragraph in its entirety and
replace with the following:
Forms shall be leveled using material approved by the
- Engineer.
Article 360.6 CONCRETE MIXING AND PLACING, Subarticle (1) Mixing
-- Methods is voided and replaced by the following:
The concrete shall be mixed in a mixer conforming to the
_ requirements of Subarticle 360.3 (4) of this item. Ready-mix
concrete, conforming to the requirements of the Item, "Ready
Mix Plants", may be used for mixing concrete for pavement
only when specifically permitted by the Engineer, except that
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ready-mix concrete may be used for curbs, irregular sections
-- and/or small placements such as turnouts and leaveouts. (A
six (6) sack mix will be required at these locations.)
-- Article 360.12 MEASUREMENT. Delete the second paragraph in its
entirety.
_ Article 360.13 PAYMENT. Delete the second and third paragraphs
and replace with the following:
Payment will be made on concrete which has been completed
-- and accepted as described in Article 360.12, as herein
amended.
-- Payment will be made only on that concrete which reaches the
compressive strength specified within the 28 days or if any
concrete is found to have strength values of less than the
_ specified minimum strength at 28 days then the adjustment as
determined in Section 07500 of these specificiations shall
apply. Under no circumstances will any payment be made on
concrete that is less than seven (7) days old.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 400 - STRUCTURAL EXCAVATION
Article 400.1 DESCRIPTION. Delete the first sentence of the
first paragraph and insert the following:
This item shall govern for all excavation required for the
construction of all structures, except sewers, sewer
-- structures and appurtenances, water lines, water structures
and appurtenances; for the disposal of all excavated
material; and for backfilling around completed structures to
the original ground level or as required by the plans.
Article 400.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Delete the second
paragraph. Delete the last sentence in the sixth paragraph.
Article 400.5 BACKFILLING (~) Gener&l. Delete paragraphs
two through five entirely and replace with the following:
Backfilling shall conform to the same requirements as that
for culverts and storm sewers. See plan sheet SD-8 for
details.
Delete the ninth and tenth paragraphs in their entirety.
-- Article 400.7 PAYMENT. Delete the article in its entirety and
replace with the following:
-- The various types of construction and items described herein
shall not be measured for separate payment but shall be
subsidiary to the items to which the work applies.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 401 - EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR
SEWERS
(RERFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 6.2)
Article 401.1 DESCRIPTION. Delete the second sentence of the
first paragraph and replace it with the following sentence:
This item shall also govern for any necessary pumping or
bailing and drainage.
-- Article 401.2 CONSTRUCTION METHODS, Bubarticle (1) Excavation is
hereby deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following:
-- Prior to beginning any excavation, the Contractor shall read,
and familiarize himself with the OSHA requirements for
trenching, shoring and bracing which are included herein by
reference and made a part hereof.
Delete the sixth paragraph in its entirety.
-- Bubarticle (6) Protection of Utilities. The reference to the
State in the last sentence of the second paragraph shall read as
referring to both the Owner and the Engineer.
Subarticle (7) Surplus Excavated Materials. The reference to
the State in the second sentence of this Subarticle shall be read
as referring to both the Owner and the Engineer.
Subarticle (8) Backfill. Add to the first paragraph the
following: Backfill shall be in accordance with the standard
-- construction details included in the plans.
Omit the second paragraph entirely.
Article 401.3 MEASUREMENT. and Article 401.4 PAYMENT. Delete
these articles completely and replace with the following:
-- Measurement and payment for excavation and backfill under
this item will not be paid for separately, except as herein
specified, but shall be considered incidental to the item to
-- which the work applies. Such payment will include full
compensation for excavation, backfilling, and all incidentals
to complete the work as required herein.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 420 - CONCRETE STRUCTURES
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 7.6)
Article 420.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. Delete the first paragraph
_ and replace with the following:
The Contractor shall be responsible for the adequacy of all
construction equipment and methods used on the project and
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_ compliance of such with these Specifications and all Local,
State and Federal building codes and safety standards.
Forms, falsework, and bracing shall be designed by the
-- Contractor for all loads and pressures and prescribed by
these Specifications, local building codes, ACI 347, or as
anticipated for the job conditions, whichever is most severe.
Article 420.8 FALSEWORK. Revise the first paragraph to read:
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure
-- that all falsework is designed and constructed to safely
carry the maximum anticipated loads and to provide the
necessary rigidity.
Article 420.9 FORMS. Revise as follows:
_ Subarticle (1) General. Third paragraph:
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to insure
that studs, joists, wales or other devices used for form
-- supports are of sufficient section and rigidity to withstand
undue bulging or settling of the forms.
-- Subarticle (1) General. Delete the sentence in the fourth
paragraph that reads:
'Forming plans shall be submitted for approval subject to the
requirements of Article 420.3.'
Article 420.22 REMOVAL OF FORMS AND FALSEWORK. Add the
-- following paragraphs:
No backfill is to be replaced behind or on top of any
_ structure prior to the structure attaining its specified 28-
day compressive strength.
When tests are performed to determine flexural strengths of
- the concrete as the basis for removal of forms or shoring, or
support of forms or elements on previously placed portions of
the structure, it shall be done at the expense of the
- Contractor. Specimens shall be field cured, under the same
conditions as the actual structure, in accordance with ASTM
C-31. Flexural tests shall be performed in accordance with
_ ASTM C-78. The average strength, based on a minimum of two
tests on two beam specimens, will be the basis for
evaluation.
- In lieu of flexural tests, the Contractor may use the
required 28 day strength as the basis for formwork or shoring
removal. The concrete shall obtain its 28 day strength,
-- prior to removal of forms or falsework or support of forms or
elements on previously placed portions of the structure.
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When 28 day compressive strengths are used as the basis for
-- formwork or shoring removal, the Contractor may either;
At his own expense, have an independent laboratory make
-- samples in accordance with ASTM C-31 and conduct compressive
strength tests in accordance with ASTM C-39. The samples
shall be field cured in accordance with ASTM C-31. A minimum
of two cylinders will be made for each element to be
-- evaluated or 100 C.Y. maximum. The average strength of the
two will be the basis for evaluation of the 28 day strength.
-- Utilize the compressive strength tests conducted by the
Owner, as specified herein, on laboratory cured samples.
When formwork removal is based on the concrete reaching its
specified 2S-day strength, the concrete shall be presumed to
have reached this strength in accordance with the following:
-- When test cylinders, field cured under the most unfavorable
conditions prevailing for any portion of the concrete
represented, have reached the required strength. Except for
-- the field curing and age at test, the Cylinders shall be
molded and tested as specified in ASTM C-31.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 421 - CONCRETE FOR STRUCTURES
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 7.4)
-- Article 421.2 MATERIALS, (2) Cement. The first paragraph of
this Subarticle is hereby revised to read as follows:
(2) Mixing Water. Water for use in concrete and for curing
shall be potable and be free from oils, acids, organic matter
or other deleterious substances and shall not contain more
than 1000 parts per million of chlorides as Cl nor more than
1000 parts per million of sulfates as SO4. Mixing water used
on the site will be subject to sampling and testing by the
Owner to assure compliance with this specification.
Delete the second paragraph that requires submittal of water
_ samples for testing.
Article 421.7 CLASSIFICATIONS AND MIX DESIGN. Revise the first
paragraph to read:
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish
the mix designs, for the class(es) of concrete specified, to
.... conform with the requirements contained herein and in
accordance with SDHPT Bulletin C-ii and Supplement thereto.
The Contractor shall perform at his own expense the work
_ required to substantiate the design including the testing of
strength specimens. Complete concrete design data shall be
submitted to the Engineer for approval.
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Delete the third paragraph that gives the Contractor the option
-- of accepting a mix design furnished by the Engineer.
Article 421.9 QUALITY OF CONCRETE. Delete paragraphs three,
-- seven and eight. Add the following paragraphs:
EVALUATION OF CONCRETE STRENGTH PLACED IN STRUCTURES
- Evaluation of Test Results. The strength level of the placed
concrete for a particular element will be considered
satisfactory when the averages of all consecutive strength
test results equal or exceed the specified strength and no
individual strength test result falls below the specified
strength by more than 500 psi.
When the strength level is not satisfactory in accordance
with the above, Core Tests may be required at the direction
of the Engineer. Costs of core sampling and testing will be
borne by the Contractor.
Core samples will be at least 2 inches in diameter and will
be tested in accordance with ASTM C-42.
A minimum of three core samples will be taken from the
deficient member at locations determined by the Engineer.
Non-destructive testing (impact hammers, sonoscopes, etc.)
will be used to determine relative strengths of various areas
of the deficient element as an aid in locating cores; these
non-destructive tests will not be used as a basis of
- acceptance or rejection. Core samples containing reinforcing
will be unacceptable for testing; additional cores will be
required. Plug core holes solid with high strength, non-
metallic, non-shrink grout.
Concrete in the area represented by a core test will be
considered adequate if the average strength of the cores is
equal to at least 85 percent of, and if no single core is
less than 75 percent of, the specified 28 day strength.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 440 - REINFORCING STEEL
Article 440.8 MEASUREMENT and 440.9 PAYMENT. Delete entirely
and insert the following:
Reinforcing steel shall not be measured separately for
payment but shall be considered subsidiary to the item to
which the work applies.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 464 - REINFORCED CONCRETE PIPE CULVERTS
-- (REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 2.12)
Article 464.3 CONSTRUCTION METHODS, (1) Excavation and (5)
Backfilling. Delete in their entirety and replace with the
following:
Excavation and backfilling shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the Special Provisions to Item 401,
"Excavation and Backfill for Sewers."
Article 464.5 PAYMENT. Revise the last paragraph with the
following:
Structural excavation and backfill will not be measured for
separate payment, but will be considered included in the unit
price bid for each respective size pipe. There will be no
extra compensation for excavating rock or other
incompressible materials.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 470 -- MANHOLES AND INLETS
Article 470.3 STAGES OF CONSTRUCTION. Delete this section in
its entirety.
Article 470.5 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. Delete Subarticles (7),
(8), and (9).
Article 470.6 MEASUREMENT and Article 470.7 PAYMENT are hereby
deleted and not replaced. This Item is for reference only, and
therefore, measurement and payment for the items prescribed above
will be in accordance with the Special Provision to Item 475,
"Headwalls, Wingwalls, Inlets and Manholes."
-- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 471 - FRAMES, GRATES, RINGS & COVERS
.- Article 471.4 MEASUREMENT. Delete the paragraph entirely and
insert the following:
Frames, grates, rings and covers shall be a part of the
-' complete manhole and will not be measured for separate
payment.
- Article 471.5 PAYMENT. Delete paragraph and insert the
following:
_ There shall be no separate payment for Frames, Grates, Rings
and Covers, but these items shall be considered subsidiary to
the items to which each applies.
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-- SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 475 - HEADWALLS, WINGWALLS, INLETS &
MANHOLES
Article 475.1 DESCRIPTION. delete the third sentence entirely
and insert the following: All headwalls, wingwalls, inlets and
manholes shall be cast-in-place and hereinafter described as
concrete units.
Article 475.11 MEASUREMENT. Delete the first three paragraphs
-- entirely and replace with the following:
Headwalls/wingwalls, inlets and manholes of the type and size
_ shown on the plans will be measured by each
headwall/wingwall, inlet, or manhole. Excavation and
backfill will not be measured for separate payment but will
be considered subsidiary to the unit price bid for each
.... headwall/wingwall, inlet, or manhole. Measurement will only
be considered when the headwall/wingwall, inlet, or manhole
is complete-in-place per the plans and specifications.
Article 475.12 PAYMENT. Delete in its entirety and replace with
the following:
Payment for complete headwalls/wingwalls, inlets, or manholes
of the types shown on the plans, complete-in-place and in
accordance with these specifications and measured as
-- prescribed above, will be made at the unit price bid for each
headwall/wingwall, inlet, or manhole of the type specified.
-- Payment as provided above shall be full compensation for
furnishing, transporting and placing all concrete,
reinforcing steel, brick, mortar and castings for shaping of
bed, jointing to the new or existing structures; bedding,
-- cofferdams, dewatering, pumps, excavation, backfill,
sprinkling, compaction, all other materials, tools,
equipment, labor and incidentals necessary to perform the
-- applicable work prescribed above including frames, grates,
rings and covers.
PROVISION TO ITEM 502 - BARRICADES, SIGNS AND TRAFFIC HANDLING
(REFERENCE: NCTCOG SPECIFICATIONS, ITEM 8.1)
Article 502.3 MEASUREMENT and 502.4 PAYMENT. Delete both
articles and replace with the following:
The work and materials as prescribed by this item will not
be paid for as a separate item, but will be considered
incidental to the project.
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SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 618 -- CONDUIT AND PULL BOXES
THIS SECTION IS HEREBY VOIDED AND REPLACED BY THE FOLLOWING:
-- Article 618.1 DESCRIPTION.
All conduit and fittins shall be of the sizes and types shown on
the plans. Each section of conduit shall bear evidence of
-- approval by Underwriter's Laboratiories. Polyvinylchloride
conduit shall be Schedule 40.
-- 618.1.2 The Contractor may, at his own expense, use conduit of
larger size than specified on the plans providing that the larger
size is used for the entire length of the conduit run.
618.1.3 Conduit terminating in posts or pedestal bases shall
extend vertically, approximately 2 inches above the concrete
foundation. Field bends in regid metal conduit shall have a
-- minimum radius of 12 diameters of the nominal size of the
conduit.
-- 618.1.4 Each length of galvanized rigid metal conduit, where
used, shall be reamed and threaded on each end and couplings
shall be made up tight. White-lead paint or equal shall be used
on threads of all joints. PVC Conduit shall be joined by
solvent-weld method in accordance with the conduit manufacturers
recommendation. No reducer couplings shall be used unless
specifically indicated on the plans.
618.1.5 All conduit and fittings shall have the burrs and rough
places smoothed and shall be clean and free of obstructions
_ before the cable is installed. Ends of conduits shall be capped
or plugged until starting of wiring. Upon request by the
Engineer, the Contractor shall draw a full-size metal brush,
attached by swivel joint to a pull tape through metal conduit and
-- a spherical template having a diameter not less than 75 percent
of the inside diameter through PVC conduits to insure that the
conduit is clean and free from obstructions. A nylon or non-
- metal pull tape shall be used in puling cables and conductors
through PVC Conduit. Metal tapes will not be permitted in PVC
Conduit. The conduits shall be placed as shown on the plans or
as directed by the Engineer. Unless otherwise shown on the plans
or as directed by the Engineer, conduit placed in an open trench
shall be placed at least 18 inches deep.
- 618.1.6 PVC Conduit which is to be placed under existing
pavement, sidewalks and driveways shall be placed by first
providing a void through which the PVC Conduit shall be inserted.
- The void may be accomplished by either boring or jacking a
mandrel. Metal conduit which is to be placed under existing
pavement, sidewalks, and driveways shall be placed by jacking or
boring. If it is determined by the Engineer that it is
impractical to place the conduit as outlined above due to
unforeseen obstructions, written permission will be granted by
the Engineer for the Contractor to cut the existing pavement.
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Pits for jacking or boring shall not be closer than 2 feet to the
-- back of the curb or the outside edge of the shoulder unless
otherwise directed by the Engineer. The jacking and boring
method used shall not interfere with the operation of street,
-- highway, or other facility and shall not weaken or damage any
embankment, structure, or pavement. Heavy jacks are to be used
for jacking. Boring is to be done by mechanical means providing
a maximum one-inch overcut for the conduit to be placed, and use
of water or other fluids in connection with the boring operation
will be permitted only to the extent to lubricate cuttings.
Water jetting will not be permitted. Where conduit is to be
-- placed under existing asphaltic pavement, the jacking method is
to be used unless written approval is given by the Engineer for
placement of the conduit by boring.
Article 618.2 PULL (JUNCTION) BOXES
618.2.1 GENERAL. The purpose of this specification is to
describe a reinforced concrete mortar, pull (junction) box with
cover and extension (if requited) for use in underground traffic
signal systems. The box shall be used for terminating and
-- beginning conduit runs (junctions) of various sizes and also for
accessibility when pulling signal cable.
618.2.2 DESCRIPTION.
(a) The assembly shall consist of box, cover and extension (if
required) and all components shall be of reinforced plastic
-- mortar. The cover shall be fabricated so as to fit properly
in a recessed lip for full and stable contact on the box,
and be secured thereon with at least, two stainless steel
- bolts. The legend "Traffic Control" shall be integrally
cast into the top surface of the cover, and the cover shall
be provided with a sturdy, stainless steel drop handle to
facilitate removal.
(b) The box and extension (if required) shall be rectangular in
shape, with inside minimum dimensions of 24-inch length, 14-
- inch width and 12-inch depth. The bottom portion of each
will be open, with a sturdy flange around the perimeter so
that the box seats firmly on the top of the extension. A
minimum of two knockouts, 3" x 4" one on each end, shall be
provided in each box and extension section.
(c) All components except for handle and fastening bolts shall
be grey in color.
618.2.3 MATERIAL AND STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS. The pull box, cover
and extension shall be of reinforced plastic mortar, and be
designed and tested to temperatures of -50 degrees
Fahrenheit, meeting ASTM D-635 flammability test. The box and
- cover shall be capable of withstanding a minimum 5,000 pound
single axle load over any 10" xl0" area exposure.
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_ Article 618.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT. Work performed and
material furnished as prescribed by this item will be measured
and paid for by linear foot along the main line of the conduit
installed between pull boxes. Pull boxes will be measured as
-- each installed complete-in-place. The price shall be for full
compensation for material, equipment and labor, and all
incidentals required to complete the work.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 662 - CONSTRUCTION PAVEMENT MARKINGS
-- Article 662.2 MATERIALS. Delete the third paragraph entirely.
Add the following to the second paragraph.
-- All markings shall be shite or yellow, unless directed
otherwise by the Engineer. All temporary detours shall be
marked with a yellow centerline stripe in accordance with
_ the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. All
other requirements by the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic
Control Devices shall be complied with in addition to the
above requirement.
Article 662.4 MEASUREMENT and Article 662.5 PAYMENT. Delete
entirelly and replace with the following:
Construction Pavement Markings shall not be measured
separately for payment but shall be considered subsidiary to
the items to which the work applies.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 666 -- THERMOPLASTIC MARKINGS
Article 666.2 GENERAL. Add the following:
All markings shall comply with these specifications herein
and with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
for streets and highways.
-- Article 666.9 MEASUREMENT and Article 666.10 PAYMENT. Delete
entirely and replace with the following:
Markings will be measured by the linear feet of material,
complete-in-place on the pavement at the widths specified.
_ The work performed and the materials furnished shall be paid
for at the unit price bid for "Thermoplastic Pavement
Markings," per linear foot of the various widths and shapes
specified in the plans or specifications. This price shall
be full compensation for cleaning the pavement, furnishing
equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work in
accordance with the applicable specifications herein
- included.
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_ SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEM 672 - JIGGLE BAR TILE
Article 672.2 MATERIALS. Revise the first sentence in second
paragraph by the following: The jiggle bar tile shall be of a
-- ceramic body.
Article 672.3 TYPE. Add the following: Type 1-C is specified.
SPECIAL PROVISION TO ITEMS 674 AND 676 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER
INSTALLATIONS
For this project, Items 674 and 676 are hereby deleted and
replaced with the following:
-- 1.0 GENERAL
1.1 The purpose of these specifications is to describe minimum
_ requirements for the installation of raised ceramic lane markers
on street for the purpose of designating travel lanes.
1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for layout of the
-- markings, pavement preparation and installation of the markings
to include handling of traffic, as described more fully herein.
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials and equipment
- for such installation.
2.0 LAYOUT AND INSTALLATION
2.1 The Contractor shall install the required types of markers
as described herein and shown on the attached typical layout
sketch.
2.1.1 Skipped White Lane Line designation separation of
lanes of the same direction of traffic shall be on a total cycle
-- length of 40 feet with a 15 foot marking and 25 foot space. The
lead marker of the pattern shall be a mono-reflective type as
described herein with the reflective portion facing oncoming
traffic. The remaining 3 markers shall be non-reflective as
described herein. Interruption of the marking pattern shall
occur at cross-street intersections as shown in the attached
typical.
2.1.2 White Left Turn Lane Line designating separation of
left-turn lane from through lanes. The marking shall be
continuous with single reflective ceramic marker on lO-foot
spacing. The continuous line shall be twenty feet shorter than
the left-turn lane length.
2.1.3 Double Yellow Centerline designates the separation of
lanes with traffic in opposing directions on an undivided
multiple-lane street. The marking shall be continuous except for
- interruption a cross-streets. The marking shall consist of two
continuous parallel lines with 4-inch (.33 feet)
lateral separation. The bi-directional reflective yellow markers
._ for each line shall be placed 5 feet apart.
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-- 2.1.4 Skipped Yellow Centerline designates the separation
of lanes with traffic in opposing directions on a 2-lane
undivided street. The marking shall be on a total cycle length
of 40 feet with a 15 foot marking and 25 foot space. The 15 foot
-- marking shall consist of 4 markers placed 5 feet apart. The
marking shall be bi-directional reflective yellow markers.
-- 3.0 PAVEMENT PREPARATION
3.1 The pavement shall be prepared in such a manner as to insure
_ the best possible bonding of the marker to the pavement.
4.0 MATERIALS
-- 4.1.0 Markers - All markers shall be a glazed ceramic type and
must be approved by the Engineer. All markers as described
herein shall be similar in design and function to Permark Brand
-- manufactured by the American Clay Forming Plant of the Ferro
Corp.
4.1.1 Non-Reflective White Marker shall be circular,
-- approximately 4" in diameter by .75" high with a domed surface
glazed white. The bottom surface shall not be glazed and may
have a designed irregular finish to aid bonding to the pavement
-- (American Clay Designation P-7, or equal).
4.1.2 Mono-Directional Reflective White Marker shall be either
_ circular or oval approximately 4" in diameter by .75" high with a
glazed white surface finish. A single white "high intensity"
reflective rod shall be permanently imbedded in the surface
facing essentially horizontal. (American Clay Designation P-15 or
-- P-15A, or equal)
4.1.3 Mono-Directional Reflective White or Yellow Barrier Marker
-- shall be circular, approximately 8" in diameter by 2.86" high
with a glazed white or yellow surface finish. A single white
"high intensity" reflective rod shall be permanently imbedded in
the surface facing essentially horizontal. (American Clay
Designation P-18-1 or equal)
4.1.4 Be-Directional Reflective Yellow Marker shall be of
-- circular or oval design approximately 4" in diameter by .75" high
with a glazed yellow surface finish. Two yellow "high intensity"
reflective rods shall be placed in opposing directions,
-- permanently embedded in the surface facing essentially
horizontal. (American Clay Designation P-117 or equal)
4.1.5 Non-Reflective White Traffic Buttons shall be circular,
approximately 8" in diameter by 2.86" high with a domed surface
glazed white as specified per the plans. The bottom surface
shall not be glazed and may have a designed irregular finish to
aid bonding to the pavement. (American Clay Designation P-18-W
or equal)
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4.2.1 Epoxy Adhesive - Ceramic traffic markers shall be
-- permanently affixed to the pavement surface by means of epoxy
resin adhesive. The epoxy shall be a two component compound of
resin and hardner to be mixed immediately prior to installation.
-- The allowable type of epoxy adhesive shall conform to that
specified by the State Department of Highways and Public
Transportation for hand mix or machine mix epoxy adhesive. (Type
_ II or III or II-M or II-M respectively)
5.0 HANDLING OF TRAFFIC
-- 5.1 In most cases, the roadway to be marked will be open to
traffic and the Contractor shall provide all necessary warning
and barricading to insure safety of the workmen and traffic and
-- proper set of the markers to the pavement.
5.2 A minimum of one lane in each direction shall remain open to
_ through traffic.
5.3 The Contractor shall conduct the installation so as to
minimize the duration or restricted traffic movements.
-- 5.4 The Contractor should plan on working on the street only
during the offpeak hours of 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
_ 5.5 The Contractor shall insure proper maintenance of all
warning and traffic channelizing devices throughout the job.
5.6 Construction signing and channelizing devices and operations
-- shall conform to the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (1973).
-- 6.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
Measurement of quantities shall be made on total number installed
_ for each type of traffic button. The pay quantity measurement
shall be made on a per unit basis; the units being "markers in
place".
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DIVISION I
-- GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
_ Mention herein or indication on the Drawings of items,
materials, operations or methods, requires that the
Contractor provide and/or install each item mentioned or
indicated of quality or subject to qualification noted;
-- perform according to conditions stated each operation
prescribed; and provide all necessary labor, equipment,
supplies and incidentals.
Requirements of the General Conditions, Supplementary
Conditions, and Addenda, if issued, shall apply under this
Division of Work as if herein written.
Separation of these specifications into Divisions and Sections
is for convenience only and is not intended to establish limits
-- of work.
_ 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK
01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING
-- 01152 - APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
01310 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
01340 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
01700 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
01720 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
-- 01750 - WARRANTIES
-- SECTION 01010 - SUMMARY OF WORK
1.1 DESCRIPTION AND LOCATION OF WORK
-- A. Work covered by the Contract Documents includes the
furnishing of all labor, materials, tools,
equipment, taxes, services, transportation and other
-- items necessary to perform and complete all of the
work for the construction as indicated on the drawings
and as herein written.
1.2 WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE:
A. General conditions of agreement, special conditions,
-- standard specifications and special provisions.
1.3 START OF WORK
A. Work shall be started immediately upon issuance of a
notice to proceed order. Prior to this, all
contracts and beginning documents will have been
executed and insurance in force.
1.4 COMPLETENESS OF WORK:
A. The drawings and specifications describe the various
items of work, character of materials and quality of
_ workmanship and finish. Any appurtenances, parts,
finish of work essential to the entire completion of
the work, though not specifically shown or specified,
shall be provided by the Contractor and included in
the Contract Sum.
B. Time of Completion: The completion of this work is to
-- be on or before the time indicated in the Owner
and Contractor Agreement.
_ 1.5 EXISTING UTILITIES, STRUCTURES, AND OTHER PROPERTY:
A. Prior to any excavation, it shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to determine the
-- locations of all existing water, gas, petroleum,
sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, television and
other underground utilities and structures.
-- Obtain location drawings and other assistance from the
various local Utility Departments and other
applicable agencies, and make other investigations as
_ required to accomplish this.
B. After commencing work, use every precaution to
avoid interference with existing underground and
- surface utilities and structures, and protect them from
damage.
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C. Where the locations of existing underground and
surface utilities and structures are indicated on the
drawings, these locations are generally approximate,
and all items which may be encountered during the work
-- are not necessarily indicated. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to determine the exact
locations of all items indicated, and the
-- existence and locations of all items not indicated.
1.6 CONTRACTOR'S DUTIES:
A. Except as specifically noted, provide and pay for:
Labor, materials, equipment.
-- Tools, construction equipment, and machinery.
Water, heat, and utilities required for construction.
Other facilities and services necessary for proper
-- execution and completion of work.
B. Pay legally required sales, consumer, use, payroll,
_ privilege and other taxes.
C. Secure and pay for, as necessary for proper
execution and completion of work, and as applicable
-- at time of receipt of bids:
Permits
_ Fees
Licenses
D. Give required notices.
E. Comply with codes, ordinances, rules, regulations,
orders and other legal requirements of public
-- authorities which bear on performance of work.
F. Promptly submit written notice to Engineer of observed
variance of contract documents from legal requirements.
It is not the contractor's responsibility to make
certain that drawings and specifications comply with
codes and regulations. Appropriate modifications to
- contract documents will adjust necessary changes.
Assume responsibility for work known to be contrary to
such requirements without notice.
G. Enforce strict discipline and good order among
employees. Do not employ on work, unfit persons or
.... persons not skilled in assigned task.
1.7 SUB-CONTRACTOR'S LIST:
- A. The prime general contractor will submit a list
of all sub-contractors to be used on the project
at the time of submitting his bid proposal. Any
_. subcontractor listed must be acceptable to the Owner.
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-- 1.8 COORDINATION:
A. The prime general contractor is responsible
_ for the coordination of the total project. All other
prime contractors and all sub-contractors will
cooperate with the prime general contractor so as to
facilitate the general progress of the work. Each
-- trade shall afford all other trades every
reasonable opportunity for the installation of their
work.
1.9 CONTRACTS:
A. Construct work under a single prime general contract.
1.10 WORK SEQUENCE:
-- A. Construct work so as to provide the least
interruption of service to traffic and
businesses situated along the construction area.
B. At all times throughout construction, existing water,
sewer and gas facilities shall remain in use. No
discontinuation of service for any extended period of
time will be allowed.
1.11 CONTRACTOR'S USE OF PREMISES:
A. Contractor shall limit his use of the premises for work
and for storage to the rights-of-way limits or other
areas allowed by property owners.
B. Confine operations at site to areas permitted by:
1. Law
2. Ordinances
3. Permit
-- 4. Contract Documents
5. Owner
_ C. Do not unreasonably encumber site with materials or
equipment. Coordinate use of premises with
Owner/Engineer and property owners.
-- D. Assume full responsibility for protection and
safekeeping of products stored on premises.
-- E. Move any stored products which interfere with
operations of Owner or other contractors.
F. Obtain and pay for, use of additional storage of
work areas needed for operations.
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-- 1.12 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP:
A. All material under this contract shall be new and as
_ specified, suitable for the purpose and subject to
approval by the Engineer. The workmanship shall be
first-class and subject to the approval of the
Engineer as equal to best standard practice.
B. Contractor shall furnish labor which in no way will
conflict with other labor working on the site. The
_ Contractor shall at all times enforce strict
discipline and good order among his men and shall
not employ any unfit persons or anyone not skilled
in the work assigned to him. The work shall be
-- protected from action of the weather and damage from
workmen. Surfaces shall be clean and free from defects.
· -- C. The Contractor shall remove at his own expense any
work or material condemned by the Engineer as
defective and not in accordance with the additional
_ compensation. Failure to do so shall be deemed as
violation of contract and shall be subject to the
procedure established for such case. Any omission or
failure on the part of the Engineer to disapprove or
-- reject any work or material shall not be construed to
be an acceptance of any such defective work or material.
-- 1.13 INSPECTION OF WORK:
A. All the work of the contract shall be subject to the
_ inspection of the Engineer and his authorized
representatives, and the Contractor shall afford
every facility for the inspection of materials and
workmanship. Such access shall include such portions
-- of the place of manufacture or fabrication as may be
necessary to complete inspection. The Contractor shall
notify the Engineer in writing, in ample time, to permit
inspection at the place of manufacture should the
Engineer so desire. Materials shall be delivered on
the job properly marked for identification and whether
previously inspected or not shall be subject to
-- reinspection and final acceptance or rejection at the
site of the work.
-- B. If the specifications, Engineer's instructions,
laws, ordinances, or any public authority require
any work to be specially tested or approved, the
_ Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of
its readiness for inspection, and if inspection is by
another authority than the Engineer, of the date fixed
for such inspection.
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-- C. Re-examination of the questioned work may be ordered
by the Engineer and, if so ordered, the work must be
uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to
be in accordance with the Contract Documents, the
Owner shall pay the cost of the re-examination and
replacement. If such work is found not in accordance
with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay
-- such cost unless he shall show the defect in the work
was caused by another Contractor and, in that
event, the party responsible shall pay such costs.
1.14 SUSPENSION OF WORK - DELAY:
A. On order of the Engineer, the work may be suspended
-- for any substantial cause, such as, but not limited
to, unfavorable weather conditions, failure, refusal or
neglect on the part of the contractor and his
-- employees to comply with the terms and conditions of
the Contract documents. The use of, or attempted use
of materials or methods not in accordance
_ therewith, interference of the work with other work of a
public or private nature necessary to be done
prior to the work herein contemplated or for any
cause of like nature, and the work so suspended shall
-- not be resumed except with the consent of the
Engineer.
-- B. During the time of such suspension of the work, if it
is to be a considerable time, the Contractor shall
have all material neatly piled or removed from the
_ line of work, and all equipment shall be located so
as to least interfere with public convenience and
traffic. Should the Contractor refuse or neglect to
take proper care of such materials and equipment, the
-- Engineer shall cause the same to be properly cared for
and an amount equal to the cost of so doing shall be
deducted from any monies which may be or may become due
-- to the Contractor.
C. The Contractor may file proper claims for loss or
_ damage on account of delays incurred by the Owner.
If any delay is caused by any act of the Owner,
or results from causes hereinbefore mentioned, the
Contractor will be granted an extension of time for
-- the completion of the work, sufficient to offset such
delay if a claim is made by the Contractor in
writing to the Engineer within seven days from the
date upon which such delay is started. No extension
of time shall be granted for time lost during
suspension of the work due to the Contractor's failure
to comply with the conditions or terms of the contract.
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-- 1.15 CHANGES IN THE WORK:
A. No extra work or change shall be made without a
-- written order from the Owner, in which event the
Contractor shall proceed with such extra work or
change, and no claim for an addition to the Contract Sum
-- shall be valid unless so ordered.
B. However, the Engineer shall have the authority, by
_ instructions, to make minor changes in the work, not
involving extra cost and not inconsistent with the
purposes of the project. If the Contractor claims that
any such instructions to make minor change do involve
-- extra cost under the contract, he shall notify the
Engineer in writing, within a reasonable time after
receiving the said instruction and, in any event,
-- before proceeding with the work as changed thereby or be
barred from making any claim against the Owner for such
extra costs.
-- C. Compensation for the work covered by an approved change
order shall be determined by an agreed lump sum.
-- 1.16 LATENT CONDITIONS:
A. If, in the performance of the Contract, latent
_ conditions at the site are found to be materially
different from those indicated by the specifications
or unknown conditions not usually inherent in work
of the character specified, the attention of the
- Owner and Engineer shall be called immediately to such
conditions before they are disturbed. Upon such
notice, or upon his own observations of such
-- conditions, the Engineer and Owner shall promptly
make such changes in the specifications as he finds
necessary to conform to the different conditions,
and any increase or decrease in the cost of the work
resulting from such changes shall be adjusted as
provided under Article 6, General Conditions, EXTRA
WORK AND CLAIMS, as amended in the Special Conditions.
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SECTION 01050 - FIELD ENGINEERING
1.1 GENERAL:
-- A. Contractor shall provide and pay for field engineering
services required for the project and include in his
bid the necessary allowance to cover same, including:
1. Survey work required in execution of the project.
2. civil, structural, or other professional
engineering services specified, or required to
-- execute Contractor's construction methods.
B. The Engineer will identify existing control points
indicated on the drawings, as required.
1.2 QUALIFICATIONS OF SURVEYOR OR ENGINEER:
A. Qualified engineer or registered land surveyor
acceptable to Contractor and Engineer.
-- 1.3 BENCH MARKS, MONUMENTS AND SURVEY REFERENCE POINTS:
A. The Contractor will carefully maintain all bench marks,
monuments, and other reference points. If destroyed or
disturbed, the reference points will be replaced, by the
Contractor, to their original positions. In any case in
which a reference point is disturbed, the Contractor
-- shall notify the Engineer.
1.4 PROJECT SURVEY REQUIREMENTS:
A. The Contractor shall accurately stake out all components
of the project and will be held entirely responsible for
any errors in these lines and levels.
B. The Contractor shall verify all grades, lines and
levels and shall report any inconsistencies to
- the Engineer before commencing work.
1.5 RECORDS:
A. Contractor shall maintain a complete accurate log
of all control and survey work as it progresses, copies
Of which shall be available to the Engineer if requested.
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1.6 SUBMITTALS:
A. If requested by Engineer, Contractor shall submit:
-- 1. Name and address of surveyor and/or professional
engineer.
2. Documentation to verify accuracy of field
_ engineering work.
3. Certificate signed by registered engineer or
surveyor certifying that elevations and locations of
improvement are in conformance, or non-conformance
-- with Contract Documents.
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SECTION 01152 - APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT
1.1 GENERAL:
-- A. Contractor to submit Applications for Payment to
Engineer in accordance with the schedule established by
Special Conditions, paragraph 1.4, F, Partial Payments.
1.2 FORMAT AND DATA REQUIRED:
A. Submit six itemized applications typed on Application
-- and Certificate for Payment, as approved by Engineer.
1.3 PREPARATION OF APPLICATION FOR EACH PROGRESS PAYMENT:
A. Application Form:
-- 1. Engineer shall supply the application form to the
Contractor.
2. Fill in required information, including that for
Change Orders executed prior to the date of
-- submittal of applications.
3. Fill in summary of dollar values to agree
with the respective totals indicated on the
-- continuation sheets.
4. Execute certification on each copy with the
signature of a responsible officer of the Contract
_ firm.
B. Continuation Sheets:
-- 1. Fill in total list of all scheduled component
items of work, with item number and the scheduled
dollar value for each item.
-- 2. Fill in the dollar value in each column for each
scheduled line item when work has been performed or
products stored.
3. List each Change Order Number, and description, as
for an original component item of work.
1.4 SUBSTANTIATING DATA FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS:
A. When the Owner or the Engineer requires substantiating
data, Contractor shall submit suitable information,
-- with a cover letter identifying: 1. Project
2. Application number and date
3. Detailed list of enclosures
4. For stored products:
a. Item number and identification as shown on
application
-- b. Description of specific material
B. Submit one copy of data cover letter for each
_ copy of application.
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1.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE:
A. Submit Applications for Payment to Engineer at times
stated in Special Conditions.
B. Number: Six (6) copies of each Application.
C. Sign each copy and have each copy properly notarized.
D. When Engineer finds the Application properly
completed and correct, he will transmit three (3)
_ copies of the certificate for payment to the Owner and
one (1) copy to the Contractor.
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_ SECTION 01310 - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES
1.1 GENERAL:
-- A. Within 15 days after award of the Contract, the
Contractor shall prepare and submit to the
Engineer an estimated construction progress
-- schedule for the Work, with dates on which he will
start the salient features of the work and the
contemplated dates for completing the same.
-- B. Submit revised progress schedules with each
application for payment. Submit two (2) copies.
Failure to submit these will be cause for payment to be
-- delayed.
1.2 FORM OF SCHEDULES:
A. Prepare schedules in the form of a horizontal bar chart.
1. Provide separate horizontal bar for each separate
-- item or operation.
2. Horizontal time scale: Identify by week, month,
year, etc.
-- 3. Minimum sheet size: 8 1/2" x 11".
B. Format of listings: The chronological order of the
start of each item of work.
1.3 CONTENTS OF SCHEDULE:
-- A. Construction Progress Schedule:
1. Show the complete sequence of construction by
-- activity.
2. Show the dates for the beginning, and completion
of, each major element of construction.
3. Show projected percentage of completion for each
-- item, as of the first day of each month.
1.4 PROGRESS REVISIONS:
A. Indicate progress of each activity to date of
submission.
B. Show changes occurring since previous submission of
schedule.
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SECTION 01340 - SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES
1.1 GENERAL:
A. Contractor to submit Shop Drawings, Product Data and
-- Samples as required by the Contract Documents and as
specified in other sections of the specifications.
-- 1.2 SHOP DRAWINGS:
A. As soon as practicable after contract award, submit
to the Engineer, for review, the required number of
-- bound copies of shop drawings of all items as specified
in the various sections of these specifications,
accompanied by letters of transmittal.
B. Shop drawings shall include: Manufacturer's catalog
sheets and/or descriptive data for materials and
_ equipment; showing dimensions, performance
characteristics, and capacities and other pertinent
information as required to obtain approval of the items
involved.
C. No work requiring shop drawings will be executed until
review and acceptance of such drawings has been
-- obtained.
1.3 PRODUCT DATA:
A. Preparation:
1. Clearly mark each copy to identify pertinent
-- products or models.
2. Show performance characteristics and capacities.
3. Show dimensions and clearances required.
B. Manufacturer's standard schematic drawings and diagrams:
1. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information
which is not applicable to the work.
2. Supplement standard information to provide
information specifically applicable to the work.
1.4 SAMPLES:
-- A. Provide samples as indicated in other parts of
these specifications.
1.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Review Shop Drawings and Product Data prior to
submission.
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B. Determine and Verify:
1. Field measurements
2. Field construction criteria
3. Catalog numbers and similar data
-- 4. Conformance with specifications.
C. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work
-- and of the Contract Documents.
D. Begin no work which requires submittals until
_ return of submittals with Engineer's review.
E. Keep one (1) approved copy of shop drawings or product
data at job site at all times.
1.6 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
-- A. Make submittals promptly and in such sequence as to
cause no delay in the work or in the work.
B. Number of submittals required:
1. For shop drawings and product data: Submit the
number of copies which the contractor requires, plus
-- four which will be retained by the Engineer.
C. Submittals shall contain:
1. The date of submission and the dates of any
previous submissions.
2. The project title.
3. The names of:
a. Contractor
b. Supplier
-- c. Manufacturer
4. Identification of the product.
5. Field dimensions, clearly identified as such.
_ 6. Relation to adjacent or critical features of the
work or materials.
7. Applicable standards, such as ASTM or Federal
Specification numbers.
-- 8. Identification of deviations from Contract
Documents.
9. Identification of revisions on resubmittals.
-- 10. Contractor's stamp, initialed or signed, certifying
to review of submittal, verification of products,
field measurements and field construction criteria,
and coordination of the information within the
submittal with requirements of the work and of
Contract Documents.
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11. Fabrication and erection drawings lists and
schedules.
12. Basis of design and design calculations signed and
sealed by a registered professional engineer.
13. Seal and signature of a registered engineer on all
-- structural submittals.
D. REVIEW:
-- 1. Shop drawing and product data information review
will be general. Such review will not relieve the
Contractor of any responsibility and work required
-- by the Contract.
2. Approved shop drawings will be so designated and all
sets, except four (4), returned to the Contractor.
_ Rejected shop drawings will be so designated and
all sets except two (2) will be returned to the
Contractor, with indications of the required
corrections and changes.
-- 3. Rejected shop drawings will be corrected and
resubmitted to the Engineer for acceptance.
-- 1.7 RESUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:
A. Make any corrections or changes in the submittals
_ required by the Engineer and resubmit until accepted.
B. Shop Drawings and Product Data:
-- 1. Revise initial drawings or data, and resubmit as
specified for the initial submittal.
2. Indicate any changes which have been made other
-- than those requested by the Engineer.
1.8 ENGINEER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:
-- A. Review submittals with reasonable promptness.
B. Affix stamp and initials or signature, and
-- indicate requirements for resubmittal, or acceptance of
submittal.
-- C. Return submittals to Contractor for distribution,
or for resubmission.
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-- SECTION 01700 - CONTRACT CLOSEOUT
1.1 GENERAL:
-- A. Contractor shall comply with requirements stated in
Conditions of the Contract and specifications
for administrative procedures for closing out the work.
B. Related requirements specified in other sections:
1. Record Documents: Section 01720
2. Warranties: Section 01750
1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION:
A. When Contractor considers the work is substantially
complete, he shall submit to the Engineer:
1. A written notice that the work, or designated
portion thereof, is substantially complete.
2. A list of items to be completed or corrected.
B. Within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice,
Engineer will make an inspection to determine the
-- status of completion and shall furnish the Contractor a
complete list of items of work to be completed or
corrected. The list so developed shall, in no way,
_ release the Contractor, or subcontractors from
furnishing and installing or correcting items or
work required by the Contract Documents.
-- C. Should Engineer determine that the work is not
substantially complete:
-- 1. Engineer will promptly notify the Contractor in
writing, giving the reasons therefor.
2. Contractor shall remedy the deficiencies in the
_ work, and send a second written notice of
substantial completion to the Engineer.
3. Engineer will reinspect the work.
-- D. When Engineer concurs that the work is substantially
complete, he will:
-- 1. Prepare a Certificate of Substantial Completion
accompanied by Contractor's list of items to be
completed or corrected, as verified and amended by
_ the Engineer.
2. Submit the Certificate to Owner and Contractor
for their written acceptance of the responsibilities
assigned to them in the Certificate.
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-- 1.3 FINAL INSPECTION:
A. When Contractor considers the work is complete, he shall
_ submit written certification that:
1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.
2. Work has been inspected for compliance with
-- Contract Documents.
3. Work has been completed in accordance with
Contract Documents.
-- 4. Equipment and systems have been tested in the
presence of the Owner's representatives and are
operational.
5. Work is completed and ready for final inspection.
B. Engineer will make an inspection to verify the
status of completion with reasonable promptness
-- after receipt of such certification.
C. Should Engineer consider that the work is
_ incomplete or defective:
1. Engineer will promptly notify the Contractor in
writing, listing the incomplete or defective work.
-- 2. Contractor shall take immediate steps to remedy the
stated deficiencies, and send a second written
certification to Engineer that the work is complete.
-- 3. When the Engineer finds that the work is
acceptable under the Contract Documents, he shall
request the Contractor to make closeout submittals.
1.4 CONTRACTOR'S CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS TO ENGINEER:
A. Upon final acceptance by the Owner, and completion of
-- all work, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner,
through the Engineer, the following data:
1. Certificate stating that all accounts for labor,
_ equipment and material are paid in full; or
in the case of outstanding accounts because of
this work, the Contractor shall furnish a
release of claims by the individual or concerned
party. This certificate shall be notarized and
signed by the Contractor.
2. The Contractor's Bonding Company shall furnish a
-- release to the Owner, that it is with their consent
that final payment be made to the Contractor.
3. The Contractor shall furnish a letter guarantee
_i for all workmanship to be free of defects for a
period of one year, unless required longer by any
division of the specifications, and should any
defects arise, then such defects shall be restored
-- to the original condition at no expense to the
Owner. This shall include all necessary cutting
and patching as may be required to correct the
-- defective work.
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-- 4. The Contractor shall submit accurate and detailed
"As-Built Drawings" covering all changes to the
work. Submit one set of reproducibles and two
(2)sets of blue-line copies.
-- 5. The Contractor shall submit all guarantees,
warranties, brochures, and operating instructions
as required by the different divisions of the
-- specifications.
6. The Contractor shall submit a request for final
payment, which shall include an audit of the account
of the contract and said audit shall fully cover
-- amounts paid by the Owner to the Contractor, and
amounts due Contractor because of this work, all
of which shall be fully covered by the contract
-- documents and approved change orders.
1.5 FINAL PAYMENT:
Final payment shall be made upon submission of the documents
called for above, and as covered under the general
conditions and any modification thereto.
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-- SECTION 01720 - PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS
1.1 GENERAL:
-- A. Contractor shall maintain at the project site one
record copy of:
-- 1. Drawings 2. Specifications
3. Addenda
_ 4. Change orders and other modifications to the
Contract
5. Reviewed shop drawings, product data and samples
6. Test records
1.2 MAINTENANCE OF DOCUMENTS:
-- A. Maintain documents in neat, clean legible condition and
in good order.
B. Make documents available at all times for
inspection by Engineer.
1.3 RECORDING:
A. Record information concurrently with construction
progress.
B. Drawings; legibly mark to record actual construction:
1. Finished elevations
-- 2. Horizontal and vertical locations of underground
utilities and appurtenances.
3. Field changes of dimensions and details.
-- 4. Changes made by field order or by change order.
5. Details not on original contract drawings.
C. Specifications and Addenda; legibly mark each
section to record:
1. Manufacturer, trade name, catalog number and
-- supplier of each product and item of equipment
actually installed.
2. Changes made by field order or by change order.
1.4 SUBMITTAL:
A. At Contract close-out, deliver one set of reproducibles
and two sets (blue line prints) of record
documents (as-built) to Engineer for the Owner. Cost
of reproducibles and blue lines will be borne by the
-- Contractor.
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-- SECTION 01750 - WARRANTIES
1.1 GENERAL:
A. Contractor shall guarantee materials and
workmanship for a period of one year from date of
completion except where additional guarantees or
- warranties are required under the technical sections
of the specifications.
-- B. Before final payment is made the General
Contractor shall deliver to the Engineer all material
and equipment guarantees or warranties in writing from
sub-contractors and suppliers.
C. The General Contractor shall also deliver to the
Engineer before final payment three complete
-- bound sets of manufacturer's instructions, service
and parts manuals on each piece of equipment furnished
under this contract.
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DIVISION II - SITE WORK
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-- PART I - GENERAL
1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS:
The requirements of the General Conditions and Special
Conditions of the Contract shall apply to all work of this
section with the same force and effect as though repeated in
full herein.
1.02 SCOPE:
The Contractor shall furnish all work and materials,
appliances, tools, equipment, facilities, transportation,
and services necessary for and incidental to performing all
operations in connection with the installation of the
underground sprinkler irrigation system complete, as shown
on drawings and/or specified herein.
1.03 APPLICABLE STANDARDS:
-- ASTM - D2241 - Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe (SDR-
DR-14, CLASS 200).
ASTM - D2464 - Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe
Fittings, Threaded, Schedule 40
ASTM - D2466 - Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Plastic Pipe
-- Fittings, Socket Type, Schedule 40
ASTM - D2564 - Solvent Cements for Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC)
_ Plastic Pipe and Fittings
ASTM - D2855 - Making Solvent - Cemented Joints with Poly
Vinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings
1.04 OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE:
-- The Owner's Representative shall be member(s) of the staff
of the City of Coppell, Texas with assistance by the
Landscape Architects from Natural Design Concepts, Inc.,
_ 2400 A Empire Central, Dallas, Texas as identified at the
preconstruction meeting.
1.05 SUBMITTALS:
The Contractor shall submit to the Owner's Representatives
eight (8) copies of shop drawings or manufacturer's "product
-- cut sheets" for each type of sprinkler head, pipe,
controller, valve, check valve assembly, valve box, wire,
quick coupler valve, conduit, fitting and all other types of
fixtures and equipment which he proposes to install on the
project. The submittals shall include the manufacturer's
name, model number, equipment capacity and manufacturer's
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installation recommendation, if applicable, for each
-- proposed item. Each copy submitted shall be signed and
dated as "Approved" by the General Contractor. Any
resubmittals will be noted accordingly as a second
-- submittal, etc.
Final acceptance will not be issued to the Contractor until
he has submitted all the required information. No partial
-- submittal will be accepted and submittals shall be neatly
bound into a brochure and logically organized. After the
submittals have been approved, substitutions will not be
-- allowed except by written consent of the Owner's
Representative.
-- Shop drawings shall include dimensions, elevations,
construction details, arrangement and capacity of equipment,
as well as manufacturers' installation recommendations.
1.06 CODES/PERMITS:
All work under this contract shall comply with the
-- provisions of these specifications, as illustrated on the
accompanying drawings, or as approved by the Owner's
Representative and shall satisfy all applicable local codes,
_ ordinances, or regulations of the governing bodies and all
authorities having jurisdiction over this project.
Installation of equipment and materials shall be done in
accordance with the requirements of the National Electric
-- Code, City of Coppell, Plumbing Codes and standard plumbing
and irrigation standards. All local, municipal, and state
laws, rules and regulations governing or relating to any
-- portion of this work are hereby incorporated into and made a
part of these specifications. Anything contained in these
specifications shall not be construed to conflict with any
of the above rules, laws and regulations or requirements of
the same.
The drawings and these specifications are intended to comply
-- with all the necessary rules and regulations; however,
should any discrepancies occur, the Contractor must
immediately notify the Owner's Representative in writing of
-- the discrepancies and request an interpretation. However,
when these specifications and drawings call for or describe
materials, workmanship, or construction of a better quality,
higher standard, or larger size than is required by the
-- above rules and regulations, the provisions of these
specifications and drawings shall take precedence.
-- The Contractor shall give all necessary notices, obtain all
permits and pay all costs in connection with his work; file
with all governmental departments having jurisdiction;
_ obtain all required certificates of inspection for his work
and deliver them to the Owner's Representative before
request of acceptance and final payment for the work.
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-- The Contractor shall include in the work any labor,
materials, services, apparatus or drawings in order to
comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules and
-- regulations whether or not shown on the drawings and/or
specified.
The installation of the irrigation system shall be made by
-- an individual or firm duly licensed under Article No. 8751
VTCS, Title "Licensed Irrigators Act", S.B. No. 259 as
passed by the 66th Texas Legislature. The individual or
-- firm shall submit their license number with their bid
proposal.
1.07 SUPERINTENDENT:
A superintendent satisfactory to the Owner's Representative
shall be present on the site at all times during progress of
-- the work.
A. The superintendent shall not be changed, except with
-- the consent of the Owner's Representative. The
Contractor must submit the resume of the superintendent
to the Owner's Representative within (10) days after
the bid award for approval.
B. The superintendent shall be authorized to represent the
Contractor in all onsite installation matters. In
-- addition to the superintendent, the Contractor must
also designate a project manager and submit a resume
for this individual who shall represent the Contractor
_ in all other matters.
1.08 NOTIFICATION OF OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE:
-- The Owner's Representative shall have free access to the
work whenever it is in preparation or progress and the
Contractor shall provide safe, convenient and proper
-- facilities, for such access and inspection. The Contractor
shall notify the Owner's Representative when work shall be
in progress and when work ceases for more than 24 hours
.... excluding weekends. Should the Contractor work periodically
on the job, the Owner's Representative shall have the right
to require the Contractor to give a 24 hour notice of each
and every day or partial day that he intends to work on the
- project. The Contractor shall perform no work unless the
Owner's Representative has been properly notified. Failure
to notify the Owner's Representative may require the
-- Contractor to re-do, uncover pipe, expose for inspection
connections, valves, splices, double check assemblies and
all that the Owner's Representative has been unable to see.
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1.09 EXISTING UTILITIES - LOCATIONS AND ELEVATIONS:
Locations of all utilities is the responsibility of each
Bidder. Each bidder shall examine the site and verify to his
-- own satisfaction the locations and elevations of all
utilities, sleeves, and availability of utilities and
services required. Submission of bids shall be deemed as
_ evidence thereof that all locations and elevations have been
verified and necessary work to access and tie into any
necessary utilities has been considered in the bid.
-- The Contractor shall repair at his own expense, and to the
satisfaction of the Owner's Representative, any damage to
any utility shown or not shown on the sprinkler plans and
the plans examined in the Consulting Engineer's office.
Should utilities not shown on the plans be found during
excavations, the Contractor shall promptly notify the
Owner's Representative accordingly and then the Contractor
shall make necessary adjustments in the layout as may be
required to connect to existing stubouts. Should such
stubouts not be located exactly as shown, adjustments may be
-- required to work around existing work; however, no increase
in cost shall be charged to the Owner. All such work will
be recorded on record "as built" drawings and turned over to
-- the Owner's Representative prior to final acceptance. Daily
"as builts" must be kept on prints by the superintendent for
review at any time by the Owner's Representative. A reverse
mylar set of the sprinkler plans shall be furnished and paid
-- for by the Contractor for notations after the daily "as
builts" of the record drawings has been approved. The mylar
set of "as builts" must be completed and approved prior to
-- release of any retainage.
1.10 COOPERATION OF TRADES:
Work under this contract may be accomplished with other
contractors and trades on the site at the same time. The
Contractor shall allow each contractor and trade adequate
time at the proper stage of construction to fulfill his
contract.
-- 1.11 RECORD DRAWINGS:
A. Any change to the sprinkler plans layout shall be duly
recorded as to the dimensions, locations, and depths
for each of the following:
1. Points of connection to potable water supply and
-- meter locations.
2. Sprinkler pressure line routing. Provide
-- dimensions for each 100 lineal feet (maximum)
along each routing, and for each change in
directions.
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3. Gate valves.
4. Sprinkler control valves.
-- 5. Control wire routing.
6. Sprinkler lateral line routing.
7. Sprinkler head layout.
8. Double check assemblies.
9. Controllers.
-- 10. Sleeves.
11. Electrical power source connections.
12. Other related items as may be directed by the
Owner's Representative.
-- B. Locate all dimensions from two permanent points (light
poles, curbs, monuments, pavements, etc.).
-- C. Record all changes which are made from the Contract
Drawings, including changes in the pressure and non-
pressure lines.
-- D. Record all required information on a set of blueline
prints of the Drawings daily for review by the Owner's
Representative. Do not use these prints for any other
-- purpose. Keep drawings at the site at all times and
available for review.
_ E. When record drawings have been approved by the Owner's
Representative, transfer all information to one set of
reproducible mylars furnished by the Landscape
Architect, (paid for by the Contractor), for this
- purpose. All information transferred to the mylars
must be in permanent india ink. Changes using ball-
point pen are not acceptable. Make dimensions
accurately at the same scale used on the original
drawings.
_ F. All record drawings are to be submitted to the Owner's
Representative prior to request for final payment for
the work.
1.12 CONTROLLER CHARTS:
-- A. Do not prepare charts until record drawings have been
approved by the Owner's Representative.
B. Provide one controller chart for each automatic
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controller installed.
1. The chart may be a reproduction of the Record
Drawings, if the scale permits fitting within the
-- controller door. If photo reduction prints are
required, keep reduction to maximum size possible
to retain legibility.
-- 2. The chart shall be a blackline print of the actual
system, showing the area covered by that
controller.
C. Identify the area of coverage of each remote control
valve, using a distinctly different pastel color drawn
_ over the entire area of coverage.
D. Following approval of charts by the Owner's
Representative, they shall be sealed between two layers
of 20 mil thick plastic sheets.
E. Charts must be complete and approved prior to final
-- acceptance of the irrigation system.
1.13 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS/EQUIPMENT:
- A. Provide two individually bound manuals detailing
operating and maintenance requirements for irrigation
systems.
B. Manuals shall be delivered to the Owner's
Representative prior to request for acceptance and
- final payment for the work.
C. Provide descriptions of all installed materials and
systems in sufficient detail to permit maintenance
personnel to understand, operate, and maintain the
equipment.
- D. Provide the following in each manual:
1. Index sheet, stating Irrigation Contractor's name,
address, telephone number and name of person to
contact.
2. Duration of guarantee period including start date
- and finish date.
3. Equipment list providing the following for each
item:
a. Manufacturer's name
b. Make and model number
c. Name and address of local manufacturer's
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representative
d. Spare parts list in detail and sources
-- e. Detailed operating and maintenance
instructions of major equipment.
E. Provide the following equipment as a part of this
contract:
1. Two (2) sets of special tools required for
-- removing, disassembling, and adjusting each type
of sprinkler and valve supplied on this project,
including valve boxes and double check valve
_ boxes, if applicable.
2. Four (4) keys for each automatic controller.
-- 3. One (1) quick coupler key and one (1) No. 10 hose
swivel ell for every quick coupling valve
installed.
The equipment mentioned above shall be turned over to the
Owner at the conclusion of the project before final
_ inspection can occur. Evidence that the Owner has received
the equipment must be demonstrated to the Owner's
Representative.
-- 1.14 CHECKLIST:
A. Provide a signed and dated checklist and deliver to the
_ Owner's Representative prior to final acceptance of the
work.
B. Use the following format:
1. Plumbing permits: (If none, so note).
-- 2. Materials approvals: (Approved by and date).
3. Pressure line tests: (By whom and date).
4. Record drawings: (Drawn by, received by, changes
sealed or stamped by, and date).
-- 5. Controller charts: (Received by and date).
6. Materials furnished: (Received by and date).
7. Operation and maintenance manuals: (Received by
_ and date).
8. System and equipment operation instructions:
(Received by and date).
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-- 9. Manufacturer's warranties, including all mail in
cards: (Received by and date).
-- 10. Written guarantee: (Received by and date).
1.15 ELECTRIC POWER:
-- Electric power to operate the controller shall be furnished
by the Contractor unless otherwise noted on the plans.
Service wiring to the controller cabinet shall be furnished
-- by the Contractor and hooked up by a licensed electrician
licensed by the City of Coppell. TU Electric shall furnish
power down the power poles identified on the plans and shall
_ set meters approximately 6' above the ground on the power
poles identified on the plans, or as approved by TU Electric
and the Engineer. The Contractor shall bring wiring from
the controller cabinets through approved conduit and pull
-- boxes to the power pole and shall attach approved conduit,
all wire and electrical hookups to the meter base. All
connections shall be performed by a licensed electrician
-- approved by the City of Coppell. All permits, fees and
inspections are the responsibility of the Contractor. All
work must be coordinated with TU Electric prior to final
_ hookup of meters by TU Electric.
1.16 TAPS, METERS, AND DOUBLE CHECK VALVE ASSEMBLIES:
-- Water taps have been made for the purpose of sprinkler
system as shown on the plans. The Contractor must install
2" type K copper pipe from the corporation stop on the water
_ main or the fire hydrant lead to the meter. Angled curb
stops have been installed in the medians. These angled curb
stops shall be removed and salvaged by the Contractor and
given to the City of Coppell. Any other necessary water
-- taps shall be made by the Contractor as a part of this
contract.
-- The Contractor is responsible for installing meters and
double check valve assemblies acceptable to the City of
Coppell, and all such assemblies must be permitted and
_ inspected by the appropriate city official.
1.17 WATER FOR TESTING:
-- The Owner shall furnish, at no cost to the Contractor, all
water necessary for testing and flushing. A meter must be
secured from the City of Coppell to monitor the amount of
-- water used.
1.18 SLEEVES AND ELECTRICAL CONDUITS:
Sleeves and conduits have been installed by others as noted
on the drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible for
locating all sleeves and conduits at no additional cost to
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the Owner. Any additional sleeves and conduit required
-- shall be installed by the Contractor and shall be a part of
the base bid of this contract.
-- 1.19 PROGRESS MEETINGS:
The Contractor shall attend all progress meetings as
_ requested by the Owner's Representative during installation.
1.20 GUARANTEE:
-- A. The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and
workmanship for one year after final acceptance
including repair and replacement of defective
_ materials, backfill settlement, etc.
B. The guarantee shall include, but not necessarily be
limited to the following:
1. Adjustment of sprinkler height and plumb to
compensate for settlement and/or manufacturer's
-- defects.
2. Backfilling of all trenches and recompacting of
_ any trenches due to settling after initial
backfilling has been completed.
3. Adjustment of head coverage as necessary including
-- relocation of heads to improve any deficient
coverage, increasing or decreasing nozzle radii
where indicated by the Owner's Representative.
4. Unstopping heads, valves or screens plugged by
foreign materials.
-- 5. Adjustment and warranty of controller as necessary
to insure proper sequence and watering times.
-- C. Guarantee after final acceptance does not include
alterations as necessitated by relandscaping,
regrading, addition of trees or the addition and/or
_ changes in paving, curb cuts and narrowing of median
areas.
D. The guarantee for the sprinkler irrigation system shall
-- be re-typed onto the Contractor's letterhead and
contain the following information:
GUARANTEE FOR SPRINKLER IRRIGATION SYSTEM
-- We hereby guarantee that the sprinkler irrigation system we
have furnished and installed is free from defects in
materials and workmanship, and the work has been completed
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_ in accordance with the drawings and specifications, ordinary
wear and tear and unusual abuse or neglect excepted. We
agree to repair or replace any defects in material or
workmanship which may develop during the period of one year
-- from date of acceptance and also to repair or replace any
damage resulting from the repairing or replacing of such
defects at no additional cost to the Owner. We shall make
-- such repairs or replacements within three (3) days after
receipt of written notice. In the event of our failure to
make such repairs or replacements within three (3) days time
after receipt of written notice from the Owner, we authorize
-- the Owner to proceed to have said repairs or replacements
made at our expense and we will pay the costs and charges
therefore upon demand.
PROJECT:
-- LOCATION:
SIGNED:
-- ADDRESS:
PHONE:
DATE OF ACCEPTANCE:
NOTARIZED BY (SEAL)
-- DATE NOTARIZED
E. A copy of the guarantee form shall be included in the
operation and maintenance manual.
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PART II - PRODUCTS
2.01 GENERAL:
Unless otherwise noted on the plans, all materials shall be
new and unused. The irrigation equipment catalog numbers
used for reference in these specifications are to establish
-- minimum quality standards and may be substituted only where
an "approved equal" is stated.
-- 2.02 POLYVINYL CHLORIDE PIPE (PVC PIPE):
PVC pipe shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM
_ Standards noted herein.
A. Marking and Identification: PVC pipe shall be
continuously and permanently marked with the following
-- information: Manufacturer's name, size, type of pipe
and material, SDR number, Product Standard number and
the NSF (National Sanitation Foundation) Seal.
B. PVC pipe fittings shall be Schedule 40 PVC.
_ C. PVC pipe shall be schedule 40 PVC solvent weld type
1220 for all pressure lines and lateral lines.
D. Flexible PVC Risers: All flexible PVC Risers shall be
-- made from virgin PVC materials and shall comply with
ASTM D2287 and shall have been tested at 200 PSI static
pressure for 2 hours with a quick burst rating of a
-- minimum 400 PSI. Flexible PVC pipe nipples shall be
factory assembled only and shall be "Excalibur" or
approved equal.
2.03 SWING JOINTS:
Swing Joints shall be Spears, Lasco O-Ring seal type or
-- approved equal.
-- 2.04 WIRE AND SPLICES:
All wire shall be single strand solid copper, minimum 14
_ gauge with type UF insulation which is Underwriters
Laboratory approved for direct underground burial when used
in a National Electrical Code Class II Circuit (30 volts AC
or less) as per Articles 725 and 300. Voltage drop over
- distance shall be taken into consideration. All wire shall
be color coded as follows: The common wire shall have white
insulation, and the signal wires shall have red insulation.
All wire connectors shall have a two-piece PVC housing which
when filled with resin epoxy and pressed together forms a
permanent, one-piece, moisture-proof wire splice. All
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connectors shall be U.L. listed, rated 600 volt, for PVC
insulated wire. Ail wire splices shall be placed in valve
boxes. All wire connectors shall be Scotch-Lok #3576
Connector Sealing packs, Rainbird Snap-Tite, 3-M or approved
..... equal. Only one wire splice allowed per connector.
2.05 QUICK COUPLING VALVES:
Quick coupling valves shall be 3/4" Buckner or approved
equal, composed of a bronze cast body with a weighted metal
cover. The valve shall accept a single lug 3/4" bronze
- valve key for operation. Provide one (1) CO75 coupler and
one (1) No. 10 hose swivel ell for every quick coupling
valve shown on the plans.
2.06 MANUAL VALVES:
Manual Valves if applicable shall be all brass, globe type
-- with composition disc rated at 150 pound W.O.G. All valves
shall have wheel handles unless cross handles are called for
on the plan and shall be Ohio brass 1502 and 1502-x, NIBCO
-- #22 and #33 or approved equal.
2.07 VALVE BOXES:
A box shall be provided for all valves, wire splices, and
quick coupling valves. These boxes shall be made of high
strength plastic suitable for turf irrigation purposes.
-- Boxes shall be suitable in size and configuration for the
operability and adjustment of the valve. Extension sections
will be used as appropriate to the depth of piping. Ail
valve box covers shall bolt down or have locking mechanisms
and shall be colored green or black as selected by the
Owner's Representative. A minimum of 6" of gravel shall be
_. placed in the bottom of each valve box. The gravel shall
be clean washed gravel from a crusher with aggregate sizes
between 1/2" to 2"
-- A. Box for electric valves shall be Carson, Inc., Series
910 or approved equal.
-- B. Quick Coupling Valves and Wire Splices - Boxes for
quick coupling valves and wire splices shall be Brooks
70 series with snaplock cover or approved equal.
2.08 POP-UP SPRAY HEADS:
Spray heads shall have a minimum 4" pop-up. The sprinkler
body and all related parts shall be plastic cycolac or
polycarbonate. They shall have a spring retraction for
positive return action of the pop-up nozzle. The spring for
retraction and the adjustable nozzle screw shall be made of
corrosion resistant materials. Pop-up spray heads shall be
Toro 570 C-4P or approved equal. See plans for nozzle types
and requirements.
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-- 2.09 ELECTRIC CONTROLLER:
Electric irrigation controller shall be capable of operating
-- the number of stations as indicated on the drawing. The
system is designed to operate only one section valve at a
time, unless otherwise noted.
-- Power source shall be standard 120 Volt 60 Cycle AC. Output
for operation of companion solenoid actuated valves shall be
24 Volt 60 Cycle AC.
Operation of the Controller shall be fully automatic,
incorporating one 24 hour clock and 14 day calendar per
_ controlled number of electric valves shown on the plan to
start the sprinkling cycle any hour or hours of the day or
night or any day or days over a repeating 14 day period.
-- The controller shall be capable of repeating watering cycles
as required with a maximum delay between the ending of one
cycle and the beginning of the next not to exceed 2 hours.
-- Control shall provide optional semi-automatic operation
whereby the automatic cycle may be started independent of
the clock and manual operation whereby any station may be
_ operated by hand independent of all timing mechanisms. The
choice of automatic day or hour programming shall be
available to the operator on the face of the control panel
without the use of tools.
The automatic controller shall be Irritrol MC plus series as
shown on the plans with a rainproof housing and a pedestal
-- mounting set in concrete. The Contractor shall furnish a
pedestal mounting detail for approval by the Owner's
representative prior to installation of any controllers.
2.10 ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL VALVES:
Electric Remote Control Valves shall have plastic bodies and
covers and shall be globe-type diaphragm valves of normally
closed design. Operation shall be accomplished by means of
an integrally mounted heavy duty 24-V AC solenoid complying
- with National Electrical Code, Class II Circuit. Solenoid
coil shall be potted in epoxy resin within a plastic coated
stainless steel housing. Solenoids shall be completely
waterproof, suitable for direct underground burial. A flow
- control stem adjustment shall be included in each valve.
Electric Remote Control valves shall be Weathermatic 11000
Series or approved equal.
2.11 WATER METER, BACKFLOW PREVENTER (DCVA), METER BOXES:
_ The Contractor must install 2" service line of type "K" soft
copper with flare connections from the water main or the
fire hydrant lead to the meter. The Contractor shall
install a double strap all bronze "cc" threaded tapping
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-- saddle for all service taps. Ail corporation stops shall be
bronze "cc" threaded by copper flare.
-- All curb stops are to be bronze ball-valve copper flare by
male or female iron pipe thread (1 1/2" and 2" curb stops
can be angle stops).
-- The meter setter shall be a 2" Ford Model VVF 77-12B or
approved equal. All setters shall be all copper and bronze
with silver solder welds and all valves to be equipped with
-- lock wings.
All meters shall be purchased from the City of Coppell. All
_ meters and installation shall meet the approval of City of
Coppell Specifications. All pipe fittings used within the
meter or double check setting shall be bronze and copper
materials. The meter shall be installed in an approved
-- meter box.
The double check assembly (DCVA) shall be located and sized
-- as shown on the plans. It shall meet the approval of
Underwriters Laboratories. The device shall have test cocks
for testing and shall be installed at a maximum of 6" below
the centerline of the meter and no higher than the grade of
-- the centerline of the meter. The DCVA shall be installed in
a box approved by the city of Coppell.
-- All meter and DCVA boxes shall be Bass and Hays Foundry,
Inc. 55 Series galvanized meter boxes with cast iron rings
and lids or approved equal.
PART III - EXECUTION
3.01 INSTALLATION - GENERAL:
A. Handling of PVC pipe and fittings: The Contractor is
cautioned to exercise care in handling, loading,
-- unloading, and storing of PVC pipe and fittings. All
PVC pipe shall be transported in a vehicle which allows
the length of pipe to lie flat so as not to subject it
_ to undue bending or concentrated external load at any
point. Any section of pipe that has been dented or
damaged will be discarded and, if installed, shall be
replaced with new piping.
B. Site Conditions: Ail scaled dimensions are
approximate. The Contractor shall check and verify all
-- size dimensions and receive approval from the Owner's
Representative prior to proceeding with work under this
contract. Exercise extreme care in excavating and
_ working near existing utilities. The Contractor shall
be responsible for damages to utilities which are
caused by his operations or neglect. The Contractor
shall verify all site utilities, including water and
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-- electrical facilities prior to commencing any work on
the project. Contractor is responsible for contacting
the utility companies prior to beginning work in the
-- area.
C. Design Pressure: This irrigation system has been
designed to operate with a minimum static inlet water
-- pressure of 64 PSI at the point of connection. The
Contractor shall take a pressure reading prior to
beginning construction. If the pressure reading is
-- less than above, the Contractor shall notify the
Owner's Representative.
_ D. Contractor Responsibility: The Contractor shall not
willfully install the irrigation system as shown on the
drawings when it is obvious in the field that
obstructions, grade differences or discrepancies in
-- equipment usage, area dimensions or water pressure
exist that might not have been considered in the
design. Such obstructions or differences shall be
-- brought to the attention of the Owner's Representative.
In the event this notification is not performed, the
Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any
revision necessary.
E. Staking: Before installation is started, the
Contractor shall place a stake or flag where each
-- sprinkler is to be located, in accordance with the
drawings. Staking shall be approved by the Owner's
Representative before proceeding.
F. Piping Layout: Piping layout is diagrammatic. Route
piping around any existing trees and shrubs in such a
manner as to avoid damage to plantings. Do not dig
-- within the ball of newly planted trees or shrubs. In
the case of trenching to be done within the dripline of
existing trees, all trenching is to be done by hand.
-- All roots encountered that are 1" or more in diameter
shall not be cut and piping must pass beneath or above
such roots.
G. All material and equipment shall be delivered to the
job site in unbroken reels, cartons, or other packaging
to demonstrate that such material is new and or a
- quality and grade in keeping with the intent of these
specifications.
-- H. Water Supply: Water taps for the sprinkler system have
been made by others according to the plans. The
Contractor shall install 2" Type K copper pipe from the
_ corporation stop on the water main or the fire hydrant
lead to the meter. The Contractor shall install all
meters, DCV assemblies, and meter boxes according to
the plans and consistent with the City's plumbing code.
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-- The Contractor is responsible for all permits,
inspections, and fees applicable to these connections.
-- The sprinkler system shall be connected to the water
supply points of connection as indicated on the
drawings. The points of connections are approximate as
shown on the drawings. The Contractor is responsible
-- for minor changes caused by actual site conditions.
The Contractor is responsible for any other water taps
necessary for operation of the sprinkler system.
I. Electrical Supply: The Contractor is responsible for
all electrical connections for the automatic
controllers. The location of all such connections as
shown on the plans are approximate. The Contractor is
responsible for minor changes caused by actual site
conditions. Electrical connections shall be made by a
-- licensed electrician acceptable to the City. After
installation and prior to contacting TU Electric to
connect the system to the transformers, the Contractor
-- shall arrange for inspection and permitting from the
City of Coppell Building Official.
3.02 EXCAVATION AND TRENCHING:
The Contractor shall perform all excavation to the depth
indicated in these specifications and drawings. The banks
-- of trenches shall be kept as nearly vertical as practicable.
Trenches shall be wide enough to accommodate the specified
dimension of pipe. In the case of more than one pipe laid
_ in the trench, additional width may be required. Where rock
excavation is required, or where stones are encountered in
the bottom of the trench that would create a concentrated
pressure on the pipe, the rock or stones shall be removed to
-- a depth of six (6) inches minimum below the trench depth
indicated. Any rock excavated and all excess trench
excavation shall be backfilled with loose, moist earth or
-- sandy loam, thoroughly tamped. Whenever wet or otherwise
unstable soil that is incapable of properly supporting the
pipe is encountered in the trench bottom, such shall be
_ removed to a depth and length required, and the trench
backfilled to trench bottom grade as hereinafter specified,
with course sand, fine gravel or other suitable material.
-- Bottom of trench grade shall be continued past ground
surface deviations to avoid air pocket and iow collection
points in the line. The minimum cover specifications shall
govern regardless of variations in ground surface profile
and the occasional deeper excavation required at banks and
other field conditions. Excavation shall be such that a
uniform trench grade variation will occur in all cases where
variations are necessary.
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Trench excavation shall comprise the satisfactory removal
and disposition of all materials and shall include all
shoring and sheeting required to protect the excavation and
_ to safeguard employees.
During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall
be stockpiled in an orderly manner a sufficient distance
back from edge of trenches to avoid overloading and prevent
slides or cave-ins. Material unsuitable for backfilling
shall be disposed of as directed by the Owner's
-- Representative. When excavated material is of a rocky
nature and the topsoil or any other layer of excavated
material is suitable for pipe bedding and pipe backfill,
such material shall be separately stockpiled for use in such
bedding and pipe backfill operations, unless satisfactory
imported material is used.
-- Ail excavations and backfill shall be unclassified and
covered in the basic bid. No additional compensation will
be allowed for rock encountered.
Restore all surfaces, existing underground installations,
and utilities either damaged or cut as a result of the
excavations to their original conditions in a manner
-- acceptable to the Owner's Representative.
3.03 PIPE INSTALLATION:
A. Sprinkler Mains: Sprinkler mains are that portion of
piping from water sources to electric valves. This
_ portion of piping is subject to surges since it is a
closed portion of the sprinkler system. Sprinkler
mains shall be installed in a trench with a minimum of
18 inches of cover.
B. Lateral Piping: Lateral piping is that portion of
piping from electric valve to sprinkler heads. This
- portion of piping is not subject to surges since it is
an "open end" portion of the sprinkler system. Lateral
piping shall be installed in a trench with a minimum of
12 inches of cover.
C. Remove lumber, rubbish, and rocks from trenches.
Provide firm, uniform bearing for entire length of each
pipe line to prevent uneven settlement. Wedging or
blocking of pipe will not be permitted. Remove foreign
matter or dirt from inside of pipe before welding, and
keep piping clean during and after laying of pipe.
D. PVC pipe shall not be installed when there is water in
the trench, nor shall PVC pipe be laid when temperature
is 40 degrees or below or when rain is imminent. PVC
pipe will expand and contract as the temperature
changes: therefore, pipe shall be snaked from side to
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side of trench bottom to allow for expansion and
contraction.
3.04 PVC PIPE AND FITTING ASSEMBLY:
A. Solvent: Use only solvent recommended by manufacturer
-- to make solvent welded joints following standards noted
herein. Thoroughly clean pipe and fittings of dirt,
dust, and moisture with an approved PVC primer before
_ applying solvent. All pipe connections and fittings
are to be primed or sanded to remove the gloss finish
prior to solvent welding.
-- B. PVC to Metal Connection: Work metal connections first.
Use a non-hardening pipe dope such as Permatex No. 2 or
"Teflon" tape on threaded PVC to metal joints. Use
-- only light wrench pressure.
C. Threaded PVC Connections: Where required use threaded
_ PVC adapters into which pipe may be welded.
3.05 HYDROSTATIC TESTS:
-- Pressure Test: After the pipe is laid, the joints completed
and the trench partially backfilled leaving the joints
exposed for examination, the newly laid piping or any valved
_ section of main pressure line piping shall, unless otherwise
specified, be subjected for four hours to a hydrostatic
pressure test of normal city water pressure. Each valve
shall be opened and closed during the test. Exposed pipe,
- joints, fittings, and valves shall be carefully examined
during the partially open trench test. Joints showing
visible leakage shall be replaced or remade as necessary.
.... Cracked or defective pipe, joints, fittings, or valves
discovered in consequence of this pressure test shall be
removed and replaced with sound material, and the test shall
__ be repeated until the test results are satisfactory. All
replacement and repair shall be without additional expense
to the Owner.
3.06 CONTROL WIRE INSTALLATION:
Ail control wires shall be continuous without splices or
-- joints from the controller to the valves. Connections to
the electric valves shall be made using connectors specified
in Paragraph 2.04 unless otherwise approved by the Owner's
.~ Representative in writing. Any wire splice which cannot be
avoided must be contained in valve boxes with appropriate
length of expansion curl.
-~ Wire shall occupy the same trench and shall be installed
along the same route as pressure supply or lateral lines
wherever possible. All wire shall be placed in the bottom
· of the trench. Any wire routing not within the trench of
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pressure or lateral lines must have approval of the Owner's
Representative in advance. Where more than one (1) wire is
_ placed in a trench, the wiring shall be taped together at
intervals of ten (10) feet.
An expansion curl shall be provided within three (3) feet of
-- each wire connection. Expansion curl shall be of sufficient
length at each splice connection and at each electric
control valve so that in case of repair the valve bonnet may
_ be brought to the surface without disconnecting the control
wires. Control wires shall be laid loosely in trench
without stress or stretching of control wire conductors. An
expansion curl of 12" is required at every change of
-- direction (example, elbow or tee) and allow a minimum
addition of 1' in every 100' of wire run for expansion.
-- All wire connectors shall have a two-piece PVC housing which
when filled with resin epoxy and pressed together forms a
permanent, one-piece, moisture-proof wire splice. Ail
connectors shall be U.L. listed, rated 600 volt, for PVC
-- insulated wire. Ail wire splices shall be placed in valve
boxes. Ail wire connectors shall be Scotch-Lok #3576
Connector Sealing packs, Rainbird Snap-Tite, 3-M or approved
-- equal. Each connector pack may be used for only one splice.
All wire passing under existing or future paving, sidewalk,
_ construction, etc. shall be encased in PVC Schedule 40
conduit extending at least 2 feet beyond edges of paving,
sidewalks, or construction.
3.07 POP-UP SPRAY HEADS:
Provide heads and nozzles as specified and install in
-- locations as shown on the drawings. Pop-up spray heads
shall be installed on a flexible PVC riser directly onto
lateral piping as detailed on the drawings. Heads shall be
installed no closer than four (4") inches from the curb.
- Heads shall be installed flush with the finish grade. The
Contractor will be required to adjust heads while operating
for precipitation rate, arc or radius, plumbness, and angle
- of trajectory as necessary. The Contractor may also be
required to re-adjust heads after establishment of grass or
other plant material at no additional expense to the City of
Coppell.
3.08 QUICK COUPLING VALVES:
-- Quick coupling valves shall be placed in valve boxes. Quick
coupling valves shall be installed on a swing-joint assembly
as detailed on the drawings. The Contractor shall be
-- required to adjust valves and valve boxes to proper grade
after installation at no additional cost to the Owner to
establish proper grade should settlement occur.
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-- 3.09 VALVE BOXES:
Valve boxes shall be adjusted to be .25" above finished
-- grade. The Contractor will be required to adjust after
establishment of grass. Valve boxes shall be properly
supported and of sufficient construction that tractors and
mowers crossing over the boxes will not push boxes down and
-- crush the pipe, valve or box.
3.10 VALVE AND VALVE BOX PLACEMENT:
All manual, electric, and quick coupling valves shall be in
boxes as specified in 2.07 and shall be set with a minimum
_ of six (6) inches of space between their top surface and the
bottom of the valve box. Valves shall be fully opened and
fully closed to ensure that all parts are in operating
condition. Valve boxes shall be set plumb, vertical and
-- concentric with the valve stem. Any valve box which has
moved from this required position so as to prevent the use
of the flow control of the valve shall be re-set by the
-- Contractor at his own expense.
3.11 ELECTRIC CONTROLLER:
-- Electric Controllers shall be located as shown on the plans
and shall be capable of operating the number of stations
indicated. The system is designed to operate only one
-- section at a time, unless otherwise noted on the plans. The
controllers may be sized for future irrigation expansion and
may have more stations than valves. The Contractor shall
_ install the size controller specified on the plans in strict
accordance with the manufacturer's published installation
instructions.
-- 3.12 ELECTRIC REMOTE CONTROL VALVES:
Remote control valves shall be located and sized as shown on
-- the plans. All electrical connections shall be made when
the weather is dry with connection kits as specified in 2.14
in strict accordance with manufacturer's recommended
_ procedures. All remote control valves shall be installed in
a horizontal position with direction of flow correct in
accordance with the manufacturer's published installation
instructions.
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish
and install the proper size wire on each of the low voltage
-- circuits from the master control center to the various
electric remove control valves.
Consideration shall be given to each circuit for allowance
of voltage drop and economy consistent with accepted
practices of electrical installation. Under no
circumstances shall the voltage of any branch circuit be
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-- reduced more than proper due to length of run exceeding the
maximum allowable for the wire size used.
-- 3.13 BACKFILL AND COMPACTION:
A. The trenches shall be carefully backfilled with the
excavated materials approved for backfilling and
reviewed by the Owner's Representatives, consisting of
earth, sandy loam, sandy clay, sand or other approved
materials free from large clods of earth or stone.
-- Rock, broken concrete, or pavement and large boulders
shall not be used as backfill material. The backfill
shall be thoroughly compacted and evened out with the
_ adjacent soil level. Discarded irrigation parts, pipe,
and wiring shall not be placed into irrigation trenches.
B. Compact trenches in areas to be planted thoroughly by
-- mechanical methods. Compact all other areas by
hand-tamping or mechanical methods.
-- C. Backfill for all trenches, regardless of the type of
pipe covered, shall be compacted to a minimum 90%
of standard proctor density. No jetting will be
allowed.
D. Specifically tamp backfill under heads and around the
flange of heads by a suitable means after trench
-- backfill has dried from flushing to prevent heads
loosening in the ground.
-- 3.14 FINAL ADJUSTMENT:
A. After installation has been completed, final adjustment
_ of the sprinkler system must be made prior to the
Owner's Representative's final approval.
B. Completely flush the system to remove debris from lines
-- by removing nozzles from heads and turning on the
system. Reinsert nozzles in heads in consecutive order
with the head at the end of the line being last.
C. Check sprinkler for proper operation and proper
alignment for direction of throw.
-- D. Check each section for operating pressure and balance
to other sections by use of flow adjustment on top of
each valve.
E. Check nozzling for proper coverage. Prevailing wind
conditions may indicate that arc or angle of spray
should be other than as shown on drawing. In this
case, change nozzles to provide correct coverage and
furnish record data to the Owner's Representative with
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-- each change. Such changes will not be subject to
additional expense to the Owner, but should be included
in the lump sum contract price.
3.15 CLEAN-UP:
_ The project site shall be thoroughly cleaned of all waste
materials and all unused or salvaged materials, equipment,
tools, etc. After completion of the work, areas disturbed
shall be leveled and the site shall be raked clean and left
-- in an orderly condition. All adjacent roadway areas shall
be broomed and washed. At no time shall the project site be
left in a hazardous or muddy condition which would effect
-- adjacent traffic or the work of other contractors on the
site. All irrigation debris must be removed from the site.
3.16 FINAL OBSERVATION PRIOR TO ACCEPTANCE:
The Contractor shall operate each system in its entirety for
the Owner's Representative at the time of final observation.
-- Any items deemed not acceptable by the Owner's
Representative shall be reworked to the complete
satisfaction of the Representative. The Contractor shall
-- show evidence to the Owner's Representative that the Owner
has received all accessories, charts, record drawings,
written guarantee, and equipment as required before the
final payment can be requested.
END OF SECTION
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