TAX 2015C-CN1707191-0 Bidding Documents
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
Town Center Boulevard Improvements
Project No. TAX 2015C,
Bid No.
Q-0717-01
FOR
THE CITY OF COPPELL
July
2017
JQ INFRASTRUCTURE
TEXAS REGISTERED
ENGINEERING FIRM F-7986
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page #
Section 1 - Bidding Documents
Notice to Bidders 1-3
Instructions to Bidders 1-4
Bid Form/Proposal/Bid Schedule 1-17
Bid Affidavit 1-27
Prevailing Wage Rates 1-29
Conflict of Interest 1-35
Section 2 - Contract Documents
Standard Form of Agreement (Contract) 2-2
Certificate of Insurance 2-8
Instructions for Bonds 2-9
Performance Bond 2-10
Payment Bond 2-12
Maintenance Bond 2-14
For this project, the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction – North Central Texas Council of Governments
(NCTCOG) most recent edition, the City of Coppell Standard
Construction Details (Ord.#2006-1129), and Appendix ‘C’
Design Criteria and Standards in the City of Coppell
Subdivision Ordinance (Ord.#94-643) shall govern all work
to be done, together with any additional Supplementary
Conditions, Specific Project Requirements, General Notes,
Description of Pay Items and/or Technical Specifications
included herein.
Section 3 - City of Coppell's Supplementary Conditions 3-1
To the NCTCOG General Provisions
Section 4 - Specific Project Requirements 4-1
Section 5 - Description of Pay Items 5-1
Section 6 - Technical Specifications 6-1
Project Sign
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SECTION 1
BIDDING
DOCUMENTS
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The City of Coppell is accepting bids for the Town Center Boulevard Improvements, Project No.
TAX 2015C. The work shall consist of the reconstruction of 700 LF of Town Center Boulevard
consisting of pavement, storm drain, sidewalk, and all appurtenant work necessary to complete
construction of the project.
Bidding documents, including Construction Plans, Construction Specifications and Contract
Documents, may be obtained for a non-refundable cost of $75.00 from the offices of JQ
Infrastructure, Inc., 1301 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 75102. Digital copies of all bidding
documents are available for download from www.BidSync.com. Sealed bids addressed to the
Purchasing Agent, City of Coppell, Texas, for the construction of Town Center Boulevard
Improvements – Project No. TAX 2015C will be received in the Purchasing Office at the City of
Coppell Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, until 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017, and
then publicly opened and read aloud. Each Bidder shall submit two identical copies of this bid with
the City of Coppell Bid No. Q-0717-01 designated clearly on the exterior of the bid envelope.
A Pre-Bid Conference has been scheduled for this project at the Coppell Town Center (255
Parkway Boulevard) at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, 2017. The conference is mandatory all
interested bidders must attend.
This project will be awarded on an A+B bid format with an incentive that will vary based on the
contracted time of completion.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive formalities. Unreasonable or
unbalanced unit prices will be considered sufficient cause for rejection of any bid or bids. NO BID
TRANSMITTED BY FAX WILL BE ACCEPTED.
Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves regarding local
conditions and conditions under which the work is to be done.
Complete sets of bidding documents must be used in preparing Bids; the City of Coppell assumes no
responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding
Documents.
NO SALES TAX ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INCORPORATED INTO OR MADE
A PART OF THE PROJECT. The bidder shall not include or provide for sales tax on tangible
personal property to be incorporated into the project. (Note: This procedure may not be used,
however, for materials which do not become a part of the finished product, such as, equipment rental
or purchase, form materials, etc.). In order to be exempt from the sales tax on such tangible personal
property, the contract shall separate and provide separate charges for materials to be incorporated
into the project from charges for labor. The City will provide the Contractor with an exemption
certificate for the materials. The contractor is expected to issue a resale certificate in lieu of paying a
sales tax at the time of purchase. The bidder shall show the cost of materials (tangible personal
property) in the space provided on the bid form. The successful bidder's bid form will be used to
develop a separated contract and determine the extent of the tax exemption.
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BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Defined Terms.
Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders which are defined in the Standard Specifications
for Public Works Construction - North Central Texas Council of Governments Fourth
Edition and the Supplementary Conditions of Agreement have the meanings assigned to them
in these General Conditions. The term "Bidder" means one that submits a Bid directly to
Owner, as distinct from a sub-bidder, who submits a bid to a Bidder. The term "Successful
Bidder" means the lowest, qualified, responsible Bidder, as determined after review of
calendar days, overall price, and qualifications, to whom the Owner (on the basis of the
Owner's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award. The term "Bidding
Documents" includes the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, the
Construction Plans and Specifications, and the proposed Contract Documents (including all
Addenda issued prior to receipt of bids). Specific defined terms are:
Owner: Wherever the word "Owner" is used in the specifications and Contract Documents, it
shall be understood as referring to the City of Coppell, Texas.
Engineer: Wherever the word "Engineer" is used in the Specifications and Contract
Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the City Engineer or his authorized
representative, City of Coppell, P.O. Box 9478, Coppell, Texas 75019.
Consulting Engineer: Wherever the word "Design Engineer" is used in the Specifications
and Contract Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the Design Engineer or his
authorized representative: JQ Infrastructure, Inc., 100 Glass Street, Dallas, Texas 75207.
Inspector: The authorized representative of the City of Coppell assigned to observe and
inspect any or all parts of the work and the materials to be used therein.
2. Scope of Work.
This work shall consist of the reconstruction of Town Center Boulevard and its intersection
with Town Center Drive.
Town Center Boulevard (approximately 700 feet) is currently a 28 ft wide, 2-lane concrete
street and will be reconstructed as a 28 ft wide, 2-lane concrete street. Various drainage
improvements and relocations will be required within the project limits. Included will be
sidewalk along south side of Town Center Drive and infill on Town Center Boulevard, as
well as accessible ramps, sidewalk repair, driveway repair, and paving repairs as identified in
the plans.
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Work shall include all components necessary for the “turn key” construction of the project as
shown in the plans for the Town Center Boulevard Improvements, Project No. TAX
2015C. It will also be necessary to maintain access to the adjacent properties at all times.
The project contractor(s) shall be responsible for coordinating with the businesses
regarding driveway access within the project.
3. Copies of Bidding Documents.
3.1 Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the offices of JQ
Infrastructure, Inc., 1301 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 75102, for a non-refundable cost
of $75.00. The following general requirements pertain to the Bidding Documents:
A) No bidding documents will be issued later than two (2) days prior to the bid opening
date.
B) After award of the Contract, the successful Bidder will be furnished five (5) sets of
Contract Documents at no charge. Additional sets over five (5) will be furnished for
$75.00 per set.
C) Bidding documents may be examined free of charge at the offices of the City
Engineer, City of Coppell, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas or JQ
Infrastructure, Inc., 1301 West 7th Street, Fort Worth, Texas 75102.
3.2 Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing Bids; the City of Coppell
assumes no responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete
sets of Bidding Documents. No partial sets of plans, specifications or proposal forms will be
issued.
3.3 The Owner, in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms, does so
only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and does not confer a license or grant for
any other use.
4. Qualifications of Bidders.
The Bidder shall submit within five (5) days of the Owner's request such evidence as the
Owner may require to establish his financial responsibility, experience and possession of
such equipment as may be needed to prosecute the work in an expeditious, safe and
satisfactory manner. Submissions will be made to City Engineer, City of Coppell, 255
Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The required information to be submitted shall consist
of, but shall not necessarily be limited to, the following:
A. Current Project Experience (within five [5] days if requested).
A list of all projects presently under construction by the bidder including approximate
cost and completion date shall be submitted upon request.
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B. Past Project Experience (required to be submitted within five [5] days if requested).
The Bidder shall submit a list of comparable projects completed within the previous
five years including approximate cost(s), quantities, and completion date(s).
C. Equipment (within five [5] days if requested).
The Bidder shall provide a list of equipment, which will be used on this project.
The Bidder shall demonstrate that he has adequate equipment to complete this
project, properly and expeditiously and shall state what additional equipment, if any,
that he must rent/lease as may be required to complete this project.
D. Financial (within five [5] days if requested).
Each Bidder shall be prepared to submit upon request of the Owner a balanced
financial statement with no evidence of threatening losses as evidenced by an audited
certified financial statement (current within the last six [6] months of bid date). This
information will be used to confirm that the Bidder has suitable financial status to
meet obligations incidental to performing the work.
E. Technical Experience.
The Bidder shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Owner that he has the technical
experience to properly complete this project.
F. Proof that the bidder maintains a permanent place of business.
5. Conflict of Interest.
City Charter states that no officer or employee of the City shall have a financial interest,
direct or indirect, in any contract with the City, nor shall be financially interested, directly or
indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, or rights or interest in any land, materials,
supplies or services. This prohibition does not apply when the interest is represented by
ownership of stock in a corporation involved, provided such stock ownership amounts to less
than one percent (1%) of the corporation stock. Any violation of this prohibition will
constitute malfeasance in office. Any officer or employee of the City found guilty thereof
should thereby forfeit his office or position. Any violation of this prohibition with the
knowledge, expressed or implied, of the persons or corporations contracting with the City
shall render the contract voidable by the City Manager or the City Council. By submitting a
bid, the Contractor represents that no employee or officer of the City has an interest in the
Contractor.
6. Examination of Contract Documents and Site.
6.1 Access to the site shall be open at any time for review. It shall be the Contractor’s
responsibility before submitting a Bid, to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly,
(b) visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect cost, progress,
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performance or furnishing of the Work, (c) consider federal, state and local Laws and
Regulations that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work, (d) study
and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents, and (e) notify
Engineer of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents. Failure to make
these examinations shall in no way relieve any Bidder from the responsibility of fulfilling all
of the terms of the contract, without additional cost to the OWNER.
6.2 Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to Underground
Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based upon information and data furnished to the
Owner by Owners of such underground Facilities or others, and the Owner does not assume
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof. All existing structures,
improvements, and utilities shall be adequately protected, at the expense of the Contractor,
from damage that might otherwise occur due to construction operations. Where construction
comes in close proximity to existing structures or utilities, or if it becomes necessary to move
services, poles, guy wires, pipe lines, or other obstructions, it shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to notify and cooperate with the utility or structure owner. The utility lines and
other existing structures shown on the plans are for information only and are not guaranteed
by the City to be complete or accurate as to location and/or depth. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to verify locations and depths sufficiently in advance of construction such that
necessary adjustments may be made to allow for the proper installation of proposed
improvements as indicated in the plans. The Contractor shall be liable for damage to any
utilities resulting from the construction of this project.
6.3 Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder will, at Bidder's own expense, make or obtain any
additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies and obtain any
additional information and data which pertain to the physical conditions (surface, subsurface
and underground facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which may affect cost,
progress, performance or furnishing of the Work and which Bidder deems necessary to
determine its Bid for performing and furnishing the Work in accordance with the time, price
and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
6.4 On request in advance, the Owner will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct
explorations and tests as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder shall
fill all holes, clean up and restore the site to its former conditions, according to the City
standards, upon completion of such explorations.
6.5 The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for access
thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work, are
identified in the Contract documents.
6.6 The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that
Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article 6, that without exception the Bid
is premised upon performing and furnishing the work required by the Contract Documents
and such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction as may be
indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract Documents are
sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all terms and conditions
for performance and furnishing of the Work.
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7. Interpretations and addenda.
7.1 All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed to the
Purchasing Agent. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the Purchasing
Agent in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or delivered to all
bidders recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions received less than
two days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered. Only questions answered
by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other interpretations or clarifications
will be without legal effect. Each Bidder shall acknowledge on the bid proposal that all
Addenda issued have been received.
7.2 Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by the
Owner.
8. Contract Time.
8.1 The time of completion of the project will be set through the bidding technique used in the
Proposal Form. All work shall be complete within the calendar day count required by the
Contractor’s Proposal. The calendar day count shall commence ten (10) calendar days after
the date of the Notice to Proceed or when the contractor begins work, whichever comes first.
A more detailed explanation of the bidding technique and completion time is given in Item
1.6 of Section 4, Specific Project Requirements.
8.2 Prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Owner, the Contractor shall submit the
following for Owner approval; 1) a detailed Progress and Schedule chart, 2) engineered
traffic control plan(s), and 3) sequencing/phasing plan(s).
8.3 Extension of the contract time shall be based on a Change Order or written amendment as
specified in Item 104.2 NCTCOG General Provisions.
9. Liquidated Damages.
Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Contract and Item 1.6 of Section 4,
Specific Project Requirements.
10. Substitute or "Or-Equal" Items.
The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment described in the
Drawings or specified in the Specifications without consideration of possible substitute or
"or-equal" items. Whenever it is indicated in the Drawings or specified in the Specifications
that a substitute or "or-equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by
Contractor if acceptable to Engineer, application for such acceptance will not be considered
by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Agreement. No substitutions should be
considered during the bidding process.
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11. Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others.
11.1 If the Owner requests the identity of any Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other persons or
organizations to be submitted to the Owner in advance of the specified date prior to the
Effective Date of the Agreement, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder so
requested, shall within seven (7) days after the request submit to the Owner a list of all such
Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed for those portions of
the Work for which such identification is requested. Such list shall be accompanied by an
experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar projects and other evidence
of qualification for each such Subcontractor, supplier, person or organization if requested by
the Owner. If the Owner, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any proposed
Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or organization, Owner may, before the Notice of
Award is given, request the apparent Successful Bidder to submit an acceptable substitute in
which case the apparent Successful Bidder shall submit an acceptable substitute. Bidder's
Bid price may be increased (or decreased) by the difference in cost occasioned by such
substitution, and the Owner may consider such price adjustment in evaluating Bids and
making the contract award.
If the apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, the Owner may
award the contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors,
Suppliers, other persons and organizations. The declining to make requested substitutions
will not constitute grounds for sacrificing the Bid security of any Bidder.
11.2 No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or
organization against whom Contractor has reasonable objection.
12. Bid Proposal.
12.1 Two (2) completed Bid Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope as described in
Item 15. The blank spaces in the Bid Form shall be filled in for each item for which a
quantity is given and the Bidder shall state the price for which he proposes to do each item of
work. All blanks on the bid form must be completed in ink or typed. No substitutions,
revisions, or omissions from the plans and/or specifications will be accepted unless
authorized in writing by the Owner.
12.2 The legal status of the Bidder, that is, as a corporation, partnership, or individual, must be
stated on the Bid Form. A corporation Bidder must name the state in which the organization
is chartered. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name
thereof, its post office address, and the signature of the president or other authorized officer
of the corporation, manually written below the corporate name in the following manner: "By
_____________________."
If the bid is made by an individual, his post office address shall be given. Bids which are not
signed by the individuals making them shall have attached thereto a power of attorney
evidencing authority to sign the bid in the name of the person for whom it is signed.
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If the bid is made by a firm or partnership, the name and post office address of the managing
member of the firm or partnership shall be given or the bid may be signed by an attorney-in-
fact. If signed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be attached to the bid a power of attorney
evidencing authority to sign the bid, executed by the members of the firm or partners.
13. Provision Concerning Escalator Clauses.
Bids containing any condition which provides for changes in the stated bid prices due to
increase or decrease in the costs of materials, labor, or other items required for this project,
may be rejected and returned to the Bidder without being considered.
14. Estimates of Quantities.
The quantities listed in the Bid Form will be considered as approximate and will be used for
the comparison of bids, unless stated otherwise in the description of pay items. Payments
will be made 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 the materials
may be increased or decreased as provided for in the Contract Documents. If an item is
noted as a “Plans Quantity” then only the quantity shown in the unit bid price schedule
will be paid.
15. Submission of Bids.
Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, and shall be submitted to the Purchasing
Agent, City of Coppell, at the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, P.O. Box 9478,
Coppell, Texas 75019 until, 2:00 p.m., Thursday, August 10, 2017, and then publicly opened
and read aloud. Two identical copies of the bid enclosed in an opaque sealed envelope and
marked with the Project title, City of Coppell Bid No. Q-0717-01 and the name and address
of the Bidder shall be submitted. 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 Construction of: Town Center Boulevard Improvements, Project No. TAX
2015C” on the face of it and addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Coppell, Texas. Bid
submission shall include Bid Form, Bid Affidavit, Bid Bond and Conflict of Interest Form.
16. Modification and Withdrawal of Bids.
16.1 Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the
manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where Bids are to be
submitted at any time prior to the opening of Bids.
16.2 If, within twenty-four hours after the Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed written
notice with the Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable satisfaction of
Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation of the Bid, that
Bidder may withdraw his bid. Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified from further
bidding on the work.
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17. Rejection of Bids.
Bids may be rejected if they show alterations of form, additions not called for, conditional
bids, incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kind. The Owner reserves the right to
waive any irregularities in the bids as received and to reject any and all bids without
qualification(s). More than one bid from an individual, firm or partnership, corporation or
association, under the same or different names, will not be considered. Reasonable grounds
for believing that a Bidder is interested in more than one such bid may cause the rejection of
all bids in which said Bidder is interested. Bids in which prices are obviously unbalanced
may be rejected. Bids submitted without a Proposal Guaranty, per NCTCOG’s Item 102.5 of
the Standard Specifications for Public works will be rejected.
18. Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance.
All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for ninety (90) calendar days after the day of the
Bid opening, but the Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid prior to that date.
19. Award of Contract.
19.1 For the purpose of award, each bid submitted shall consist of two parts whereby:
Base Bid (A) = Bid Proposal Total for Town Center Boulevard = The correct summation
of the products of the estimated quantities shown in the proposal, multiplied by their bid
unit prices for the construction of Town Center Boulevard.
Time Bid (B) = Total Calendar Days x Daily Value = The time for completion in calendar
days written on the Bid Form in the space provided multiplied by $1,500.00 for each
calendar day.
The lowest evaluated bid (total Bid) will be determined by the Owner as the lowest sum of
the Base Bid (A) plus Total Calendar Days x $1,500.00 (B)
19.2 The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities
except for the time of submission of the Bid and to negotiate contract terms with the
Successful Bidder. The Owner also reserves the right to reject all nonconforming,
non-responsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to reject
the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest of the
Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive or the
Bidder is unqualified or has doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other pertinent
standard or criteria established by the Owner. Discrepancies in the multiplication of units of
Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies between the
indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will be resolved in favor
of the correct sum.
19.3 In evaluating Bids, the Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidders, whether or not
the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices, and other
data, as may be requested in the Bid form or prior to the Notice of Award. Time of
completion will be a consideration in the award of the bid.
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19.4 The Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of any Subcontractors, Suppliers,
or other persons or organizations proposed for those portions of the Work as to which the
identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations must be submitted
as requested by the Owner. The Owner also may consider the operating costs, maintenance
requirements, performance data and guarantees of major items of materials and equipment
proposed for incorporation in the Work when such data is required to be submitted prior to
the Notice of Award.
19.5 The Owner may conduct such investigations as the Owner deems necessary to assist in the
evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial stability
of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations to
perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents to the Owner's
satisfaction within the prescribed time.
19.6 If contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest and best qualified Bidder whose
evaluation by the Owner indicates to the Owner that the award will be in the best interests of
the Project.
19.7 If the contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of Award
within ninety (90) calendar days after the date of the Bid opening.
20. Incentives / Disincentives.
The owner desires to expedite construction on this contract to minimize the inconvenience to
the traveling public and to reduce the time of construction. In order to achieve this, an
incentive/disincentive provision is established for this contract.
Total Contract Time:
For the Purposes of this contract the Daily Value is $1,500.00.
In the event the Contractor takes less than the total calendar days bid to construct Town
Center Boulevard there will be incentives assessed of $1,500.00 per day to a maximum of
$67,500.00.
A disincentive in the form of liquidated damages of $1,500.00 per calendar day shall apply to
Town Center Boulevard for any work that exceeds the total calendar day count as established
herein. There shall be no maximum disincentive/liquidated damages.
21. Execution of Agreement.
Within fifteen (15) days after written notification of award of the contract, the Successful
Bidder shall execute and furnish to the Owner three (3) original signed contracts and a
Certificate of Insurance.
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22. Affidavit of Bills Paid.
Prior to final acceptance of this project by the Owner, the Contractor shall execute an
affidavit that all bills for labor, materials, and incidentals incurred in the project construction
have been paid in full, and that there are no claims pending.
23. Bid Compliance.
Bid must comply with all Federal, State, county and local laws. Contractor shall not hire nor
work any illegal alien.
24. Notice to Proceed.
Upon execution of the Contract, the Owner will issue a written Notice to Proceed to the
Contractor requesting that he proceed with the construction. The Calendar day count on the
project shall commence within ten (10) calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed
or when the contractor begins work, whichever occurs first.
25. Sales Tax.
The bidder shall not include or provide for sales tax on tangible personal property to be
incorporated into the project. In order to be exempt from the sales tax on such tangible
personal property, the contract shall separate and provide separate charges for materials to be
incorporated into the project from charges for labor. The City will provide the Contractor
with an exemption certificate for the materials. The contractor is expected to issue a resale
certificate in lieu of paying a sales tax at the time of purchase. The bidder shall show the cost
of materials to be incorporated into the contract (tangible personal property) in the space
provided on the bid form. The successful bidders bid form will be used to develop a
separated contract and will determine the extent of the tax exemption. Upon execution of the
construction contract, the successful bidder shall provide a per item breakdown of 1)
materials incorporated into the project; and 2) labor, equipment, supervision and materials not
incorporated into the project.
26. Silence of Specification.
The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission from
it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that only the
best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these specifications shall be
made on the basis of this statement by Owner or their authorized representative.
27. Change Orders.
No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms,
conditions or specifications stated in the resulting Contract. All change orders to the Contract
will be made in writing by the Owner.
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28. Assignment.
The Successful Bidder shall not sell, assign, transfer or convey this Contract, in whole or in
part, without the prior written consent of Owner.
29. Venue.
This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of Texas.
This agreement is performable in Dallas County, Texas.
30. Maintenance Bond.
The Contractor shall provide a two-year Maintenance Bond in the amount of 50% of the
value of the work at the completion of the project. The bond must be provided prior to final
payment by the City.
31. Testing Requirements.
The Owner will make arrangements with an independent laboratory acceptable for testing
as required by the construction plans and standard specifications. The Contractor shall
bear all related costs of retests, overtime testing, or reinspections. The Contractor shall
notify the ENGINEER in a timely manner of when and where tests or inspections are to be
made so that they may be present. One copy shall be provided to the Contractor of all
reports and laboratory test results. Testing by the City does not alleviate the contractor’s
responsibility for his own quality assurance/quality control testing. Contractor shall
replace any deficient construction items at his own expense.
32. Overtime.
“Hours worked before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m., all weekends and holidays are subject to
overtime. Overtime request or scheduled testing must be made in writing and approved by
the City of Coppell. Seventy-two hours notice required. All overtime incurred by the City
for inspection services shall be paid by the Contractor at a rate of $54 per hour. If not paid,
such cost may be deducted from partial payments.”
33. Payment.
CONTRACTOR shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Item 1.51 of the
General Provisions. Applications for Payment will be processed by ENGINEER as provided
in the General Provisions.
34. Documentation of existing conditions.
Contractor must video and provide copy to City of existing conditions within entire work
area prior to the start of construction. This is subsidiary to Pay Item #103 Right-of-way
Preparation. This also includes irrigation; Contractor shall verify working order and provide
documentation to City prior to the start of construction.
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35. Bid Security.
Contractor must submit a bid security in the amount of five (5%) percent of the amount of the
maximum total bid as a guarantee that the Bidder will promptly enter into a Contract and
execute a Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds on the forms included in the
Contract Documents if awarded the contract.
Acceptable Bid Security are:
Certified or cashier’s check made payable to the Owner.
An approved Bidder’s Bond underwritten by a surety named in the current list of “Surety
Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds” as published in the Federal Register by the Audit
Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department.
36. Bonds
Performance, Payment and Maintenance Bonds are required for this project and shall be
provided in accordance with the General Conditions.
37. Bid Notification
City of Coppell utilizes the following procedures for notification of bid opportunities:
www.BidSync.com and the Coppell Citizens Advocate. These are the only forms of
notification authorized by the city. Coppell shall not be responsible for receipt of notification
and information from any source other than those listed. It shall be the vendor’s
responsibility to verify the validity of all bid information received by sources other than those
listed.
38. Employment Eligibility Verification
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA) makes it illegal for employers to
knowingly hire or recruit immigrants who do not possess lawful work authorization and
requires employers to verify their employees' work eligibility on a U.S. Department of Justice
form I-9. The contractor/vendor warrants that contractor/vendor is in compliance with IRCA
and will maintain compliance with IRCA during the term of the contract with the city.
Contractor/vendor warrants that contractor/vendor has included or will include a similar
provision in all written agreements with any subcontractors engaged to perform services
under this contract.
39. Bid Summary Sheet
Bid summary results will be made available forty-eight (48) hours after bid opening.
Bidders desiring a copy of the bid summary sheet may view the results online forty-eight
hours (48) hours after the bid opening at:
http://coppelltx.gov/government/departments/purchasing. A bidder may also request a copy
via email at purchase@coppelltx.gov . No results will be given over the telephone.
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40. Environmentally Preferable Products and Services
Bidders are encouraged to offer Energy Star, GreenSeal, EcoLogo and/or EPEAT certified
products. The city also encourages bidders to offer products and services that are produced
or delivered with minimal use of virgin materials and maximum use of recycled materials and
reduce waste, energy usage, water utilization and toxicity in the manufacture and use of
products.
41. Electronic Bids
The City of Coppell uses BidSync to distribute bids and proposals. For this project bids shall
be submitted as directed in the Notice to Bidders.
42. Questions
Any Questions concerning this Invitation To Bid and Specifications should be directed to the
Purchasing Department at 972-304-3643.
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BID FORM
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Town Center Boulevard Improvements
The City of Coppell, Texas
BID OF ______________________________________________________ DATE ___________
(NAME OF FIRM)
THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO: City of Coppell (hereinafter called OWNER)
c/o Purchasing Agent
255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. 9478
Coppell, Texas 75019
CITY OF COPPELL BID NO: Q-0717-01
1. The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an
agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and
furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract Price
and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents.
2. BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Notice to Bidders
and Instructions to Bidders. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for ninety (90) days
after the day of Bid opening. BIDDER will sign and submit the Agreement with other
documents required by the Bidding Requirements within fifteen (15) days after the date of
OWNER's Notice of Award.
3. In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement, that:
(a) BIDDER has examined copies of all the Bidding Documents and of the following
Addenda (receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged):
No: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Date: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
Rec'd: ______ ______ ______ ______ ______
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(b) BIDDER has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract
Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Laws and Regulations
that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.
(c) BIDDER has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface conditions
contained in the contract documents and which have been used in preparation of the
contract documents. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the technical
data contained in such reports, but not upon nontechnical data, interpretations or
opinions contained therein or for the completeness thereof for CONTRACTOR's
purposes. Except as indicated in the immediately preceding sentence,
CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility with respect to subsurface conditions at
site.
(d) BIDDER has studied carefully all drawings of the physical conditions in or relating to
existing surface or subsurface structures on the site, which are contained in the
contract documents and which have been utilized in preparation of the contract
documents. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the technical data
contained in such drawings, but not for the completeness thereof for
CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as indicated in the immediately preceding
sentence, CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility with respect to physical
conditions in or relating to such structures.
(e) BIDDER has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining
and carefully studying) all such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and
studies (in addition to or to supplement those referred to in (c) above) which pertain
to the subsurface or physical conditions at the site or otherwise may affect the cost,
progress, performance or furnishing of the Work as BIDDER considers necessary for
the performance or furnishing of the Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract
Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents; and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests reports
or similar information or data are or will be required by BIDDER for such purposes.
(f) BIDDER has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated on
the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or
contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of said
Underground Facilities. No additional examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, reports or similar information or data in respect of said Underground Facilities
are or will be required by BIDDER in order to perform and furnish the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents.
(g) BIDDER has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports and studies with the terms and conditions of
the Contract Documents.
(h) BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies
that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by
ENGINEER is acceptable to BIDDER.
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(i) This bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed
person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with any agreement or
rules of any group, association, organization or corporation; BIDDER has not directly
or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid;
BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person, firm or corporation to refrain from
bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by collusion to obtain for itself any advantage
over any other Bidder or over OWNER.
(j) It is understood and agreed 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.
(k) It is understood and agreed that the quantities of work to be done at unit prices and
materials to be furnished may be increased or diminished as may be considered
necessary in the opinion of the OWNER 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, except as provided for in the Contract
Documents.
4. Bidder understands that the work will be completed in one phase. Additional phasing or
move-ins by utility and paving contractors will require approval by the Engineer. It is
understood and agreed that all work under this contract will be completed within the bid
calendar days. Completion date will be established in the Notice to Proceed. It is understood
that time of completion will be a consideration in the award of the bid.
5. It is understood and agreed that the contractor’s experience in this type of work will be a
strong consideration in the award of the bid.
6. It is strongly recommended that each bidder visit the site prior to submitting a bid.
Construction constraints exist, including traffic that could affect productivity.
7. BIDDER will complete the Work for the following price(s):
Item
No.
Bid
Quantity Unit Description and Unit Price in Words Unit Price Total Price
101 1 LS
Mobilization, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
102 2 EA
Project Signs, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
103 1 LS
Right-of-Way Preparation, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
104 4900 SY
Remove & Dispose Ex. Concrete Pavement,
Driveways, and Sidewalk, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
105 4950 SY
8" Stabilized Subgrade, Complete In Place
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
106 1000 SY
8" Flexbase, Complete In Place
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
107 3650 SY
9" Reinforced Pavement with Curb, Complete In
Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
108 300 SY
9" Stamped Concrete Pavement with Integral
Color, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
109 800 SY
9" Reinforced Driveway Pavement, Complete In
Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
110 640 SY
4" Concrete Sidewalk, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
Project No. TAX 2015C - Town Center Boulevard
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
BASE BID
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Item
No.
Bid
Quantity Unit Description and Unit Price in Words Unit Price Total Price
Project No. TAX 2015C - Town Center Boulevard
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
BASE BID
111 50 SY
4" Concrete Sidewalk with Integral Curb,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
112 10 EA
Barrier Free Ramp, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
113 150 LF
Pavement Markings, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
114 300 EA
Raised Pavement Markers, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
115 1 LS
Prepare Traffic Control Plan and Implement,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
116 1 LS
Prepare and Implement Storm Water Polution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
117 1 LS
Restore Parkways & Disturbed Areas,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
118 3 EA
Remove & Dispose Ex. Storm Drain Inlet,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
119 960 LF
Remove & Dispose Ex. Storm Drain Pipe All
Sizes, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
120 3 EA
10' Standard Curb Inlet ,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
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Item
No.
Bid
Quantity Unit Description and Unit Price in Words Unit Price Total Price
Project No. TAX 2015C - Town Center Boulevard
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
BASE BID
121 480 LF
18" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (CL III),
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
122 150 LF
24" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (CL III)
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
123 23 LF
27" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (CL III)
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
124 340 LF
36" Reinforced Concrete Pipe (CL III),
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
125 15 EA
Adjust Existing Valve Box to Grade,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
126 3 EA
Remove & Dispose Ex. Sanitary Sewer Manhole,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
127 3 EA
4' Sanitary Sewer Manhole (All Depths),
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
128 60 LF
8" PVC SDR-35 Sanitary Sewer Pipe,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
129 1053 LF
Trench Safety System for All Utilities,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
130 1 LS
Repair/Replace/Modify Ex. Irrigation Systems,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
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Item
No.
Bid
Quantity Unit Description and Unit Price in Words Unit Price Total Price
Project No. TAX 2015C - Town Center Boulevard
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
BASE BID
131 400 LF
Install Tree Root Barrier,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LINEAR FOOT
132 1 LS
Remove and Reset Landscaping,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
133 100 SY
Point Repairs - Sidewalk,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
134 600 SY
Point Repairs - Pavement,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per SQUARE YARD
135 1 LS
Resident/Business Communication,
Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per LUMP SUM
136 15 EA
New Sign, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
137 5 EA
Replace Double Check Backsiphonage
Prevention Device, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
138 5 EA
New Corporation and Ball Valve Curb Stop for
Meter Relocation, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
139 1 EA
Fire Hydrant Relocation, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
140 2 EA
Drop Inlet, Complete In Place,
_________________________________ Dollars
and ______________________________ Cents
per EACH
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Item
No.
Bid
Quantity Unit Description and Unit Price in Words Unit Price Total Price
Project No. TAX 2015C - Town Center Boulevard
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
BASE BID
TOTAL - TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD
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BID SUMMARY
TOTAL BID ITEMS BASE BID $_____________________ (A)
TOTAL TIME BID ______ CALENDAR DAYS
x $1500 per day
TOTAL TIME BID $/DAY $_____________________ (B)
BASIS FOR COMPARISON OF BIDS = A+B: $________________________
The bid with the lowest amount for A+B will be considered the low bid. The award of the contract
amount will be on the basis of the total base bid (A) only.
NOTE: A TIME BID OF MORE THAN 135 CALENDAR DAYS SHALL BE CONSIDERED
NONRESPONSIVE AND WILL BE REJECTED.
1. Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to the address of BIDDER indicated
on the applicable signature page.
2. BIDDER understands that the Owner is exempt from State Limited Sales and Use Tax on
tangible personal property to be incorporated into the project. Said taxes are not included in
the Contract Price (see Instructions to Bidders).
3. The terms used in this Bid which are defined in the General Conditions of the Construction
Contract included as part of the Contract Documents have the meanings assigned to them in
the General Conditions.
The City of Coppell reserves the right to delete any portion of this project as it may deem necessary
to stay within the City's available funds. Should the City elect to delete any portion, the contract
quantities will be adjusted accordingly.
Tangible Personal Property $________________________
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PROPOSAL GUARANTY
A Proposal Guaranty shall be provided in accordance with Item 102.5 of the Standard
Specifications for Public Works Construction – North Central Texas Council of
Governments Fourth Edition.
SUBMITTED ON ________________________________________
Signature: ________________________________________
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BID AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned certifies that the bid prices contained in these bids have been carefully reviewed and
are submitted as correct and final. Bidder further certifies and agrees to furnish any and/or all
commodities upon which prices are extended at the price offered, and upon the conditions contained
in the Specifications of the Invitation to Bid. The period of acceptance of this bid will be ninety (90)
calendar days from the date of the bid opening.
STATE OF _____________________________COUNTY OF______________________ BEFORE
ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of _________, on this day
personally appeared ______________________________ who after being by me
Name
duly sworn, did depose and say:
"I, __________________________________ am a duly authorized office/agent for
Name
_____________________________________ and have been duly authorized to execute the
Name of Firm
foregoing on behalf of the said _____________________________________________________
Name of Firm
I hereby certify that the foregoing bids have not been prepared in collusion with any other Bidder or
individual(s) engaged in the same line of business prior to the official opening of this bid. Further, I
certify that the Bidder is not now, nor has been for the past six (6) months, directly or indirectly
concerned in any pool, agreement or combination thereof, to control the price of services/
commodities bid on, or to influence any individual(s) to bid or not to bid thereon."
Name and Address of Bidder:______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Telephone: ( )________________ by:___________________________________________
Title: ___________________________Signature:______________________________________
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named _________________________
on this the __________________ day of ___________________________________20________
Notary Public in and for the State of __________________
________________________________________________
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If BIDDER IS:
An Individual
By_________________________________________________________________________(Seal)
(Individual's Name)
doing business as ________________________________________________________________
Business address ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________Phone No. _______________________
A Partnership
By_________________________________________________________________________(Seal)
(Firm Name)
_______________________________________________________________________________
(General Partner)
Business address ________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________Phone No. ______________________
A Corporation
By______________________________________________________________________________
(Corporation Name)
________________________________________________________________________________
(State of Incorporation)
By______________________________________________________________________________
(Name of person authorized to sign)
________________________________________________________________________________
(Title)
(Corporate Seal)
Attest___________________________________________________________________________
(Secretary)
Business address ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________Phone No. ______________________
A Joint Venture
By______________________________________________________________________________
(Name) (Address)
By______________________________________________________________________________
(Name) (Address)
(Each joint venture must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and
corporation that is a partner to the joint venture should be in the manner indicated above.)
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PREVAILING WAGE RATES
General Decision Number: TX170035 01/06/2017 TX35
Superseded General Decision Number: TX20160035
State: Texas
Construction Type: Highway
Counties: Archer, Callahan, Clay, Collin, Dallas, Delta,
Denton, Ellis, Grayson, Hunt, Johnson, Jones, Kaufman, Parker,
Rockwall, Tarrant and Wise Counties in Texas.
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (excluding tunnels, building
structures in rest area projects & railroad construction;
bascule, suspension & spandrel arch bridges designed for
commercial navigation, bridges involving marine construction;
and other major bridges).
Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage
of $10.20 for calendar year 2017 applies to all contracts
subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded
(and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015.
If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay
all workers in any classification listed on this wage
determination at least $10.20 per hour (or the applicable
wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher)
for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar
year 2017. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually.
Additional information on contractor requirements and worker
protections under the EO is available at
www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
Modification Number Publication Date
0 01/06/2017
* SUTX2011-007 08/03/2011
Rates Fringes
CONCRETE FINISHER (Paving and
Structures) ......................$ 14.12
ELECTRICIAN......................$ 19.80
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FORM BUILDER/FORM SETTER
Paving & Curb...............$ 13.16
Structures..................$ 13.84
LABORER
Asphalt Raker...............$ 12.69
Flagger.....................$ 10.06
Laborer, Common.............$ 10.72
Laborer, Utility............$ 12.32
Pipelayer...................$ 13.24
Work Zone Barricade
Servicer....................$ 11.68
POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR:
Asphalt Distributor.........$ 15.32
Asphalt Paving Machine......$ 13.99
Broom or Sweeper............$ 11.74
Concrete Pavement
Finishing Machine...........$ 16.05
Concrete Saw................$ 14.48
Crane Operator, Lattice
Boom 80 Tons or Less........$ 17.27
Crane Operator, Lattice
Boom over 80 Tons...........$ 20.52
Crane, Hydraulic 80 Tons
or Less.....................$ 18.12
Crawler Tractor.............$ 14.07
Excavator, 50,000 pounds
or less.....................$ 17.19
Excavator, over 50,000
pounds......................$ 16.99
Foundation Drill, Truck
Mounted.....................$ 21.07
Foundation Drill, Crawler
Mounted.....................$ 17.99
Front End Loader 3 CY or
Less........................$ 13.69
Front End Loader, over 3 CY.$ 14.72
Loader/Backhoe..............$ 15.18
Mechanic....................$ 17.68
Milling Machine.............$ 14.32
Motor Grader, Fine Grade....$ 17.19
Motor Grader, Rough.........$ 16.02
Pavement Marking Machine....$ 13.63
Reclaimer/Pulverizer........$ 11.01
Roller, Asphalt.............$ 13.08
Roller, Other...............$ 11.51
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Scraper.....................$ 12.96
Small Slipform Machine......$ 15.96
Spreader Box................$ 14.73
Servicer.........................$ 14.58
Steel Worker (Reinforcing).......$ 16.18
TRUCK DRIVER
Lowboy-Float................$ 16.24
Off Road Hauler.............$ 12.25
Single Axle.................$ 12.31
Single or Tandem Axle Dump
Truck.......................$ 12.62
Tandem Axle Tractor with
Semi Trailer................$ 12.86
Transit-Mix.................$ 14.14
WELDER...........................$ 14.84
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WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing
operation to which welding is incidental.
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Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave
for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the
Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any
solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this
contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide
employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours
they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.
Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their
own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including
preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is
like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other
health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons
resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is
like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic
violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information
on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO
is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.
Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within
the scope of the classifications listed may be added after
award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses
(29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).
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The body of each wage determination lists the classification
and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the
cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage
determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical
order of "identifiers" that indicate whether the particular
rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local),
a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate
(weighted union average rate).
Union Rate Identifiers
A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed
in dotted lines beginning with characters other than "SU" or
"UAVG" denotes that the union classification and rate were
prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:
PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of
the union which prevailed in the survey for this
classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198
indicates the local union number or district council number
where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number,
005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing
the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the
most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1,
2014.
Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate
changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing
this classification and rate.
Survey Rate Identifiers
Classifications listed under the "SU" identifier indicate that
no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and
the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average
rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that
classification. As this weighted average rate includes all
rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and
non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates
the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average
calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates
the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which
these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007
in the example, is an internal number used in producing the
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wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion
date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.
Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a
new survey is conducted.
Union Average Rate Identifiers
Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate
that no single majority rate prevailed for those
classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the
classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH-0010
08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union
average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in
the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage
determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date
for the classifications and rates under that identifier.
A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of
each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current
negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is
based.
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WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS
1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can
be:
* an existing published wage determination
* a survey underlying a wage determination
* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on
a wage determination matter
* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling
On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests
for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour
Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted
because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the
Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial
contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.)
and 3.) should be followed.
With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal
process described here, initial contact should be with the
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Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:
Branch of Construction Wage Determinations
Wage and Hour Division
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an
interested party (those affected by the action) can request
review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator
(See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:
Wage and Hour Administrator
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the
interested party's position and by any information (wage
payment data, project description, area practice material,
etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.
3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an
interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative
Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:
Administrative Review Board
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.
Washington, DC 20210
4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.
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CONFLICT OF INTEREST QUESTIONNAIRE
For vendor doing business with local governmental entity
FORM CIQ
This questionnaire reflects changes made to the law by H.B. 23, 84th Leg., Regular Session.
This questionnaire is being filed in accordance with Chapter 176, Local Government Code, by a vendor who
has a business relationship as defined by Section 176.001(1-a) with a local governmental entity and the
vendor meets requirements under Section 176.006(a).
By law this questionnaire must be filed with the records administrator of the local governmental entity not later
than the 7th business day after the date the vendor becomes aware of facts that require the statement to be
filed. See Section 176.006(a-1), Local Government Code.
A vendor commits an offense if the vendor knowingly violates Section 176.006, Local Government Code. An
offense under this section is a misdemeanor.
OFFICE USE ONLY
Date Received
1 Name of vendor who has a business relationship with local governmental entity.
2
Check this box if you are filing an update to a previously filed questionnaire. (The law requires that you file an updated
completed questionnaire with the appropriate filing authority not later than the 7th business day after the date on which
you became aware that the originally filed questionnaire was incomplete or inaccurate.)
3 Name of local government officer about whom the information is being disclosed.
Name of Officer
4 Describe each employment or other business relationship with the local government officer, or a family member of the
officer, as described by Section 176.003(a)(2)(A). Also describe any family relationship with the local government officer.
Complete subparts A and B for each employment or business relationship described. Attach additional pages to this Form
CIQ as necessary.
A. Is the local government officer or a family member of the officer receiving or likely to receive taxable income,
other than investment income, from the vendor?
Yes No
B. Is the vendor receiving or likely to receive taxable income, other than investment income, from or at the direction
of the local government officer or a family member of the officer AND the taxable income is not received from the
local governmental entity?
Yes No
5 Describe each employment or business relationship that the vendor named in Section 1 maintains with a corporation or
other business entity with respect to which the local government officer serves as an officer or director, or holds an
ownership interest of one percent or more.
6
Check this box if the vendor has given the local government officer or a family member of the officer one or more gifts
as described in Section 176.003(a)(2)(B), excluding gifts described in Section 176.003(a-1).
7
Signature of vendor doing business with the governmental entity Date
SECTION 2
CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS
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STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
ON THE BASIS OF A STIPULATED PRICE
THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the __________ day of __________________ in the year 20__
by and between the CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called
OWNER) and _________________ (hereinafter called CONTRACTOR).
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree
as follows:
Article 1. WORK.
CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The
Work is generally described as follows:
This work shall consist of the improvements of Town Center Boulevard. This
project will include the removal of existing pavement, unclassified excavation, the
construction of new pavement, the installation and/or adjustment of
water/wastewater utilities, the installation and/or adjustment related drainage, and
all appurtenant work as laid out and described in the construction plans. Work
shall include all components necessary for the "turn key" construction of the
roadway and related improvements as shown in the plans for Town Center
Boulevard.
The Project for which the Work under the Contract Documents may be the whole or only a part is
generally described as follows:
Tax 2015 Street Improvements Project No. TAX 2015C
Construction of the
TOWN CENTER BOULEVARD IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. TAX 2015C
Bid No. Q-0717-01
Article 2. ENGINEER.
The Project has been designed by JQ Infrastructure, Inc. Contract administration will be provided
by the City of Coppell Engineering Department who is hereinafter called ENGINEER and who is to
act as OWNER's representative, assume all duties and responsibilities and have the rights and
authority assigned to ENGINEER in the Contract Documents in connection with completion of the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
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Article 3. CONTRACT TIME.
3.1. The Work will be completed as stated within Items 19 and 20 of the Instructions to
Bidders in Section 1 of these contract documents, and the Contract time commences to run
as provided in Item 103.2 of the General Provisions, and completed and ready for final
payment in accordance with Item 109.5 of the General Provisions.
3.2. Liquidated Damages. For the purposes of this project, an incentive/disincentive
procedure shall be incorporated into the contract based upon the provisions for the
incentive/disincentive as set forth in Item 20 within the Instructions to Bidders in Section 1
of these contract documents.
Article 4. CONTRACT PRICE.
4.1. OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for completion of the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents in current funds subject to additions and deductions by Change Orders
as provided in the contract documents in accordance with the unit prices listed in Section 1 -
Proposal and Bid Schedule.
The contract sum shall be the amount of $ .
The total tangible personal property cost included in the contract sum is
$___________ _____.
Article 5. PAYMENT PROCEDURES.
CONTRACTOR shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Item 109.5 of the
General Provisions. Applications for Payment will be processed by ENGINEER as provided in the
General Provisions.
5.1. Progress Payments. OWNER shall make progress payments on account of the Contract
Price on the basis of CONTRACTOR's Applications for Payment as recommended by
ENGINEER, each month during construction as provided below. All progress payments
will be on the basis of the progress of the Work measured by the schedule of values
established in Item 109.5 of the General Provisions (and in the case of Unit Price Work
based on the number of units completed) or, in the event there is no schedule of values, as
provided in the General Provisions.
5.1.1. Prior to Completion, progress payments will be made in an amount equal to the
percentage indicated in Item 109.5.2 of the General Provisions, but, in each case, less the
aggregate of payments previously made and less such amounts as ENGINEER shall
determine, or OWNER may withhold, in accordance with Item 109.4 of the General
Provisions.
5.2. Final Payment. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work in accordance with
Item 109.5.4 of the General Provisions, OWNER shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price as
recommended by ENGINEER as provided in said Item 109.5.4.
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Article 6. INTEREST.
No interest shall ever be due on late payments.
Article 7. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS.
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR makes the following
representations:
7.1. CONTRACTOR has studied carefully all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions and drawings of physical conditions which are identified in the Supplementary
Conditions as provided in Item 102.3 of the General Provisions, and accepts the
determination set forth in Item SC-105.1.3 of the Supplementary Conditions of the extent of
the technical data contained in such reports and drawings upon which CONTRACTOR is
entitled to rely.
7.2. CONTRACTOR has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for
obtaining and carefully studying) all such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests,
reports, and studies (in addition to or to supplement those referred to in paragraph 7.1 above)
which pertain to the subsurface or physical conditions at or contiguous to the site or
otherwise may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work as
CONTRACTOR considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents, including specifically the provisions of Item 102.3 of
the General Provisions; and no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests,
reports, studies, or similar information or data are or will be required by CONTRACTOR
for such purposes.
7.3. CONTRACTOR has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated
on the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous
to the site and assumes all responsibility for the accurate location of said Underground
Facilities. No additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies, or
similar information or data in respect of said Underground Facilities are or will be required
by CONTRACTOR in order to perform and furnish the Work at the Contract Price, within
the Contract time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents, including specifically the provisions of Items 102.3, 103.1 and 104.1 of the
General Provisions.
7.4. CONTRACTOR has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies with the terms and conditions of the
Contract Documents.
7.5. CONTRACTOR has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or
discrepancies that he has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution
thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable to CONTRACTOR.
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Article 8. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR concerning the Work consist of the following:
8.1. This Agreement (pages 2-2 thru 2-7, inclusive).
8.2. Exhibits to this agreement (immediately following this Agreement, inclusive),
including Performance Bond, Payment Bond and Maintenance Bond.
8.3. Certificate of Insurance.
8.4. Notice of Award.
8.5. Part 1: Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction – North Central Texas
Council of Governments Fourth Edition.
8.6. Supplementary Conditions to the NCTCOG, Division 100: General Provisions (pages
3-2 thru 3-10, inclusive).
8.7. Specifications bearing the title: "Construction Specifications and Contract Documents
for Town Center Boulevard Improvements, Project No. TAX 2015C, for the City of
Coppell.
8.8. Drawings (Construction Plans) entitled: "Town Center Boulevard Improvements –
Project No. TAX 2015C”, for the City of Coppell.
8.9. The following listed and numbered addenda:
___________________
8.10. CONTRACTOR's Bid Proposal and Bid Schedule of Section 1 - Bidding Documents.
8.11. Documentation submitted by CONTRACTOR prior to Notice of Award.
8.12. The following which may be delivered or issued after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and are not attached hereto: All Written Amendments and other
documents amending, modifying, or supplementing the Contract Documents pursuant
to Items 104.2 and 109.3 of the General Provisions.
8.13. The documents listed in paragraphs 8.2 et seq. above are attached to this Agreement
(except as expressly noted otherwise above).
The Contract Documents may only be amended, modified, or supplemented as provided in Items
104.2 and 109.3 of the General Provisions.
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Article 9. MISCELLANEOUS.
9.1. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Item 101 of the General Provisions
will have the meanings indicated in the General Provisions.
9.2. No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract
Documents will be binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party
sought to be bound; and specifically but without limitation moneys that may become due
and moneys that are due may not be assigned without such consent (except to the extent that
the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless specifically stated to the
contrary in any written consent to an assignment no assignment will release or discharge the
assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.
9.3. OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors, assignors and
legal representatives to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assignors and legal
representatives in respect of all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the
Contract Documents.
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Article 10. OTHER PROVISIONS.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, OWNER and CONTRACTOR have signed this Agreement in
triplicate. One counterpart each has been delivered to OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER.
All portions of the Contract Documents have been signed or identified by OWNER and
CONTRACTOR or by ENGINEER on their behalf.
This Agreement will be effective on ____________________________________, 20__.
OWNER: City of Coppell CONTRACTOR:
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 75019
BY: _____________________________ BY: ___________________________________
TITLE: __________________________ TITLE: ________________________________
ATTEST: _________________________ ATTEST: ______________________________
Address for giving notices: Address for giving notices:
P.O. Box 9478 _______________________________________
Coppell, Texas 75019
Attn: Ken Griffin, P.E. _______________________________________
Dir. of Engineering/Public Works
(If OWNER is a public body, attach (If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, attach
evidence of authority to sign and evidence of authority to sign.)
resolution or other documents
authorizing execution of Agreement.)
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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.
Please see the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction – North Central Texas
Council of Governments Fourth Edition, Item 103.4 for insurance policies required.
Contractor’s Insurance
o Worker’s Compensation – As set forth in the Workers Compensation Act
o Commercial General Liability - $1,000,000 Accident/Occurrence
o Automobiles - $500,000 Combined single limit per occurrence
o Owner’s Protective Liability - $600,000 per occurrence; $1,000,000 aggregate
o “Umbrella” Liability - $1,000,000 per occurrence with drop down coverage
o Liability (Public) - $1,000,000 Aggregate; $1,000,000 Products & Completed
Operations Aggregate
Additional insured – The Owner shall be named as an additional insured on the Commercial
General Liability (Public), Owner’s Protective Liability, and Excess/Umbrella Liability
Insurance Policies furnished by the Contractor.
Please see the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction – North Central Texas
Council of Governments Fourth Edition, Item 107.2 for indemnification requirements.
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Instructions For Bonds
A. The surety on each bond must be a responsible surety company that is qualified to do
business in Texas and satisfactory to the Owner.
B. The 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.
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PERFORMANCE BOND
STATE OF TEXAS }
COUNTY OF DALLAS }
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ____________________________________
whose address is ______________________________________________________________ ,
hereinafter called Principal, and __________________________________________________ , a
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of _____________ , and fully
licensed to transact business in the State of Texas as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the
CITY OF COPPELL, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Texas, hereinafter called "Beneficiary", in the penal sum of ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________DOLLARS
($___________________ ) in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Dallas County,
Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators and successors jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. This Bond
shall automatically be increased by the amount of any Change Order or Supplemental Agreement
which increases the Contract price, but in no event shall a Change Order or Supplemental
Agreement which reduces the Contract price decrease the penal sum of this Bond.
THE OBLIGATION TO PAY SAME is conditioned as follows: Whereas, the Principal
entered into a certain Contract with the City of Coppell, the Beneficiary, dated the _______ of
____________ , A.D. 20 _______ , which is made a part hereof by reference, for the construction of
certain public improvements that are generally described as follows:
Construction of:
Town Center Boulevard Improvements
Project No. TAX 2015C
Bid No. Q-0717-01
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform and fulfill all
of the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said Contract in accordance
with the plans, specifications and Contract documents during the original term thereof and any
extension thereof which may be granted by the Beneficiary, with or without notice to the Surety,
and during the life of any guaranty or warranty required under this Contract, and shall also well and
truly perform and fulfill all the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of any
and all duly authorized modifications of said Contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which
modifications to the Surety being hereby waived; and, if the Principal shall repair and/or replace all
defects due to faulty materials and workmanship that appear within a period of one (1) year from the
date of final completion and final acceptance of the Work by Owner; and, if the Principal shall fully
indemnify and save harmless the Beneficiary from all costs and damages which Beneficiary may
suffer by reason of failure to so perform herein and shall fully reimburse and repay Beneficiary all
outlay and expense which the Beneficiary may incur in making good any default or deficiency, then
this obligation shall be void; otherwise, it shall remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed on this Bond, exclusive Venue
shall lie in Dallas County, Texas.
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AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates
and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to
the Work to be performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in anyway
affect its obligation on this 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 or to the Specifications.
This Bond is given pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government
Code, and any other applicable statutes of the State of Texas.
The undersigned and designated agent is hereby designated by the Surety herein as the
Resident Agent in Dallas County or Denton County to whom any requisite notices may be delivered
and on whom service of process may be had in matters arising out of such suretyship, as provided
by Article 7.19-1 of the insurance Code, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _______________ copies, each
one of which shall be deemed an original, this ______ day of __________________, 20_____.
PRINCIPAL SURETY
____________________________________ ______________________________________
By: _________________________________ By: ___________________________________
Title: _______________________________ Title: _________________________________
ATTEST: ATTEST:
____________________________________ ______________________________________
Resident Agent of the Surety in Dallas or Denton County, Texas, for delivery of notice and service of the process is:
NAME: ________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: _____________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Date of Performance Bond must be date of Contract. If Resident Agent is not corporation, give person's name.
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PAYMENT BOND
STATE OF TEXAS }
COUNTY OF DALLAS }
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That ________________________________
whose address is ______________________________________________________________ ,
hereinafter called Principal, and __________________________________________________ , a
corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of _____________ , and fully
licensed to transact business in the State of Texas as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the
CITY OF COPPELL, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
Texas, hereinafter called "Beneficiary", in the penal sum of ___________________________
__________________________________________________________________DOLLARS
($___________________ ) in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Dallas County,
Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators and successors jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. This Bond
shall automatically be increased by the amount of any Change Order or Supplemental Agreement
which increases the Contract price, but in no event shall a Change Order or Supplemental
Agreement which reduces the Contract price decrease the penal sum of this Bond.
THE OBLIGATION TO PAY SAME is conditioned as follows: Whereas, the Principal
entered into a certain Contract with the City of Coppell, dated the _______ of ____________ , A.D.
20_______ , which is made a part hereof by reference, for the construction of certain public
improvements that are generally described as follows:
Construction of:
Town Center Boulevard Improvements
Project No. TAX 2015C
Bid No. Q-0717-01
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties and
make prompt payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors, corporations and claimants supplying
labor and/or material in the prosecution of the Work provided for in said Contract and any and all
duly authorized modifications of said Contract that may hereafter be made, notice of which
modification to the Surety is hereby expressly waived, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise
it shall remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed on this Bond, exclusive Venue
shall lie in Dallas County, Texas.
AND PROVIDED FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates
and agrees that no change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the Contract or to
the Work to be performed thereunder or the Plans, Specifications, Drawings, etc., accompanying the
same, shall in anyway affect its obligation on this 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.
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This Bond is given pursuant to the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government
Code, and any other applicable statutes of the State of Texas.
The undersigned and designated agent is hereby designated by the Surety herein as the
Resident Agent in Dallas County or Denton County to whom any requisite notices may be delivered
and on whom service of process may be had in matters arising out of such suretyship, as provided
by Article 7.19-1 of the insurance Code, Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes of the State of Texas.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in _______________ copies, each
one of which shall be deemed an original, this ______ day of ___________________, 20_____.
PRINCIPAL SURETY
_____________________________________ ____________________________________
By: __________________________________ By: _________________________________
Title: ________________________________ Title: _______________________________
ATTEST: ATTEST:
____________________________________ ____________________________________
The Resident Agent of the Surety in Dallas or Denton County, Texas, for delivery of notice and
service of the process is:
NAME:
____________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS:
____________________________________________________________________________
NOTE: Date of Performance Bond must be date of Contract. If Resident Agent is not a corporation, give a person's
name.
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MAINTENANCE BOND
STATE OF TEXAS }
COUNTY OF DALLAS }
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: THAT ________________________
_________________________________ as Principal, and ___________________________, a
corporation organized under the laws of _____________________________________, as sureties,
do hereby expressly acknowledge themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the
_____________________________, a Municipal Corporation, Texas, the sum of
___________________________________________ Dollars and __________________________
Cents ($_____________), for the payment of which sum will and truly be made unto said
__________________________________, and its successors, said principal and sureties do hereby
bind themselves, their assigns and successors jointly and severally.
THIS obligation is conditioned; however, that whereas, the said
_____________________________________________________________________________
has this day entered into a written contract with the said __________________________________
to build and construct Town Center Boulevard Improvements, Project No. TAX 2015C, Bid
No. Q-0717-01, which contract and the plans and specifications therein mentioned, adopted by the
_____________________________ are hereby expressly made a part thereof as through the same
were written and embodied herein.
WHEREAS, under the plans, specifications, and contract, it is provided that the Contractor
will maintain and keep in good repair, the work herein contracted to be done and performed, for a
period of two (2) years from the date of the acceptance of said work, and to do all necessary repairs
and/or reconstruction in whole or in part of said improvements that should be occasioned by
settlement of foundation, defective workmanship or materials furnished in the construction or any
part thereof or any of the accessories thereto constructed by the Contractor. It being understood that
the purpose of this section is to cover all defective conditions arising by reason of defective material
and charge the same against the said Contractor, and sureties on this obligation, and the said
Contractor and sureties hereon shall be subject to the liquidation damages mentioned in said
contract for each day's failure on its' part to comply with the terms of said provisions of said
contract. Now, therefore, if the said Contractor shall keep and perform its' said agreement to
maintain said work and keep the same in repair for the said maintenance period of two (2) years, as
provided, then these presents shall be null and void, and have not further effect, but if default shall
be made by the said Contractor in the performance of its' contract to so maintain and repair said
work, then these presents shall have full force and effect, and said ________________________
shall have and receive from the said Contractor and its' principal and sureties damages in the
premises, as provided; and it is further agreed that this obligation shall be a continuing one against
the principal and sureties, hereon, and that successive recoveries may be and had hereon for
successive branches until the full amount shall have been exhausted; and it is further understood that
the obligation herein to maintain said work shall continue throughout said maintenance period, and
the same shall not be changed, diminished or in any manner affected from any cause during said
time.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said ___________________________________ has
caused these presents to be executed by _____________________________________________
and the said _____________________________________________ has caused these presents to
be executed by its Attorney in fact and the said Attorney in fact ____________________________ ,
has hereunto set his hand, the ______________ day of _______________________, 20______.
PRINCIPAL SURETY
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
By: __________________________________ By: ___________________________________
Title: ________________________________ Title: _________________________________
WITNESS: ATTEST:
_____________________________________ ______________________________________
NOTE: Date of Maintenance Bond must not be prior to date of Contract.
SECTION 3
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
SUPPLEMENTARY
CONDITIONS
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Supplementary Conditions
CITY OF COPPELL
SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
TO THE
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
GENERAL PROVISIONS
THESE SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS AMEND THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION – NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS,
FOURTH EDITION AS INDICATED BELOW. ALL PROVISIONS WHICH ARE NOT AMENDED
OR SUPPLEMENTED REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. ALL PROVISIONS AMENDED
REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS AMENDED.
DIVISION 100: GENERAL PROVISIONS
ITEM 101. – DEFINITIONS & ABBREVIATIONS
SC-101.1
Replace the definitions listed with the following:
Engineer: The word "Engineer" in these contract documents and specifications shall be understood as
referring to CITY ENGINEER, City of Coppell, P.O. Box 9478, Coppell, TX 75019, Engineer of the
Owner, or such other representatives as may be authorized by said owner to act in any particular
position.
Owner: The word "Owner" in these contract documents and specifications refers to the CITY OF
COPPELL acting through its authorized representatives.
Add the following definitions:
Consulting Engineer: Wherever the word "Design Engineer" is used in the Specifications and
Contract Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the Design Engineer or his authorized
representative, JQ Infrastructure, Inc., 2105 Commerce Street, Dallas, Texas 75204.
Calendar Day: Add the following sentence to the end of the working days definitions: “Hours worked
before 8:00 a.m. or after 5:00 p.m., all weekends and holidays are subject to overtime. Overtime
request or scheduled testing must be made in writing and approved by the City of Coppell. Seventy-
two hours notice required. All overtime incurred by the City for inspection services and any overtime
incurred by the testing laboratory shall be paid by the Contractor. If not paid, such cost may be
deducted from partial payments.” The pay rate scale for Inspector overtime charges will be $54/hr.
All other terms used in these Supplementary Conditions which are defined in the General Provisions
shall have the same meanings used in the General Provisions.
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Supplementary Conditions
ITEM 103.3 – SURETY BONDS
SC-103.3.1
Add following sentence to Item 103.3.1:
"Maintenance Bond shall be required in the amount of 50% of the cost of the public improvements for
a 2 year period."
ITEM 103.4 - INSURANCE
SC-103.4.6
Add the following new item:
“103.4.6 Special Insurance. If OWNER requests in writing that other special insurance be included in
the property insurance policy, CONTRACTOR shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost
thereof will be charged to OWNER by appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior to
commencement of the Work at the site, CONTRACTOR shall in writing advise OWNER whether or
not such other insurance has been procured by CONTRACTOR.”
SC-103.4.7
Add the following new item:
“103.4.7 Parties Protected. CONTRACTOR intends that any policies provided in response to Item
1.26 shall protect all of the parties' insured and provide coverage for all losses and damages caused by
the perils covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall contain provisions to the effect that in
the event of payment of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights of recovery against any of
the parties named as insured or additional insured, and if such waiver forms are required of any
Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.”
SC-103.4.8
Add the following new item:
“103.4.8 Additional Insured. JQ Infrastructure, Inc. shall be included as an “Additional Insured” on
all project liability insurance.”
ITEM 103.6 - NOTICE TO PROCEED AND COMMENCEMENT OF WORK
SC-103.6
Add following sentence to end of Item 103.6.:
“Before Contractor starts the Work at the site, a conference attended by Contractor, Engineer and
others as appropriate will be held to discuss the schedules referred to in Items 105.3, 108.1 and
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109.5.1, to discuss procedures for handling Shop Drawings and other submittals and for processing
Applications for Payment, and to establish a working understanding among the parties as to the
Work.”
ITEM 104.2 - CHANGE OR MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT
SC-104.2.1
Amend the last sentence in Paragraph two of Item 104.2.1 to delete the following:
"except as provided below."
Add the following sentence to the end of paragraph two in Item 104.2.1:
"The unit price of an item of Unit Price Work shall be subject to re-evaluation and adjustment under
the following conditions:
ITEM 105.1 – CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SC-105.1.1
Add the following language at the end of the Item 105.1.1:
"If there is any conflict between the provisions of the Contract Documents and any such referenced
standard specifications, manuals or codes, the provisions of the Contract Documents shall take
precedence over that of any standard specifications, manuals or codes."
SC-105.1.3
Amend the first sentence of Item 105.1.3 by changing "such copies" to be "five copies". Add the
following to the end of Item 105.1.3:
"In the preparation of Drawings and Specifications, ENGINEER has established and relied upon the
City of Coppell Standard Construction Details were used for pavement depth and subgrade
preparation. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining a copy of these standards prior to beginning
construction.
The Contractor may take borings at the site to satisfy himself as to subsurface conditions."
ITEM 105.2 - WORKMANSHIP, WARRANTIES AND GUARANTEES
SC-105.2.2
Amend the first sentence of Item 105.2.2 to change the words "one year" to "two years".
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ITEM 105.4 – CONSTRUCTION STAKES
SC-105.
Delete Item 105.4 in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:
“105.4 CONSTRUCTION STAKES
Construction stakes/surveying shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR. Monumentation has been
provided for establishing vertical and horizontal control. The Contractor shall be responsible for
establishing all lines and grades, and the precise location of all proposed 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
construction documents. Such checking by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to perform all Work in connection with Contract Drawings and Specifications and to
the lines and grades given therein."
ITEM 107.3 - OWNER'S OFFICERS, EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS
SC-107.3.2
Replace Item 107.3.2 with the following new paragraph:
“107.3.2 Conflict of Interest
City Charter states that no officer of the City shall have a financial interest, direct or indirect, in any
contract with the City, nor shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly, in the sale to the City
of any land, or rights or interest in any land, materials, supplies or services. This prohibition does not
apply when the interest is represented by ownership of stock in a corporation involved, provided such
stock ownership amounts to less than one percent (1%) of the corporation stock. Any violation of this
prohibition will constitute malfeasance in office. Any officer or employee of the City found guilty
thereof should thereby forfeit his office or position. Any violation of this prohibition with the
knowledge, expressed or implied, of the persons or corporations contracting with the City shall render
the contract voidable by the City Manager or the City Council. The Contractor represents that no
employee or officer of the City has an interest in the Contractor.”
ITEM 107.14 - STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES
SC-107.14
Delete Item 107.14 and substitute the following in lieu thereof:
“107.14 STATE AND LOCAL SALES AND USE TAXES
Recent legislation has removed the sales tax exemption previously provided by Section 151.311 of the
Tax Code covering tangible personal property purchased by a contractor for use in the performance of
a contract for the improvement of City-owned realty.
It is still possible, however, for a contractor to make tax-free purchase of tangible personal property,
which will be incorporated into and become part of a City construction project through the use of a
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"separated contract" with the City. A "separated contract" is one, which separates charges for
materials from charges for labor. Under such a contract, the contractor becomes a "seller" of those
materials, which are incorporated into the project, such as bricks, lumber, concrete, paint, etc. The
contractor issues a resale certificate in lieu of paying the sales tax at the time such items are
purchased. The contractor then receives an exemption certificate from the city for those materials.
(This procedure may not be used, however, for materials, which do not become a part of the finished
product. For example, equipment rentals, form materials, etc. are not considered as becoming
"incorporated" into the project).
Utilization of this "separated contract" approach eliminates the need for bidders to figure in sales tax
for materials, which are to be incorporated into the project. The successful bidder's bid form will be
used to develop the "separated contract" and will determine the extent of the tax exemption. Upon
execution of the construction contract, the contractor shall furnish a breakdown (per item) of 1)
materials incorporated into the project; and 2) labor, equipment, supervision and materials not
incorporated into the project.”
ITEM 107.19 - PROTECTION OF WORK AND OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
SC-107.19.2
Add the following to the end of Item 107.19.2:
“Should CONTRACTOR cause damage to the work or property of any separate Contractor at the site,
or should any claim arising out of CONTRACTOR'S, OWNER, ENGINEER, Consulting Engineer or
any other person, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to settle with such other Contractor by
agreement, or to otherwise resolve the dispute by arbitration or at law. CONTRACTOR shall, to the
fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify and hold OWNER, ENGINEER and
Consulting Engineer harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including,
but not limited to, fees of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals and court and
arbitration costs) arising directly, indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable,
brought by any separate Contractor against OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer to the
extent based on a claim arising out of CONTRACTOR'S performance of the Work. Should a separate
Contractor cause damage to the work or property of CONTRACTOR or should the performance of
work by any separate Contractor at the site give rise to any other claim, CONTRACTOR shall not
institute any action, legal or equitable, against OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer or
permit any action against any of them to be maintained and continued in its name or for its benefit in
any court or before any arbiter which seeks to impose liability on or to recover damages from
OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer on account of any such damage or claim. If
CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in performing or furnishing Work by any act or neglect of a
separate Contractor and OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as to the extent of any
adjustment in Contract Time attributable thereto, CONTRACTOR may make a claim for an extension
of time in accordance with Item 1.36. An extension of the Contract Time shall be CONTRACTOR's
exclusive remedy with respect to OWNER, ENGINEER and Consulting Engineer for any delay,
disruption, interference or hindrance caused by any separate Contractor.”
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ITEM 107.23 – EXISTING STRUCTURES, FACILITIES AND APPURTENANCES
SC-107.23.2
Add the following to the end of Item 107.23.2:
The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all existing utilities or service lines crossed or
exposed by the construction operations. Where existing utilities or service lines are cut, broken or
damaged, the CONTRACTOR shall replace the utilities or service lines with the same type of original
construction, or better, at his own cost and expense. This includes any and all irrigation systems,
whether or not they are identified on the plans.
If it is necessary to change or move the property of any owner or of a public utility, such property
shall not be moved or interfered with until authorized by the ENGINEER. The right is reserved to the
owner of any public utility to enter upon the limits of the project for the purpose of making such
changes or repairs of their property that may be made necessary by the performance of this contract.”
ITEM 108.1 – PROGRESS SCHEDULE
SC-108.1
Amend the first sentence of Item 108.1 by adding the following at the beginning of the sentence:
"If requested by Owner, Engineer or Contractor".
Revise the last sentence of Item 108.1 to read:
"The progress schedule shall be updated and re-submitted with each pay application submittal".
ITEM 108.3 - OTHER CONTRACTORS; OBLIGATION TO COOPERATE
SC-108.3
Delete the last sentence of the second paragraph and substitute the following in lieu thereof:
"In such event, Contractor shall be entitled to an extension of working time only for unavoidable
delays verified by the Engineers, as provided in Item 108.8; however, no increase in the contract price
shall be due the Contractor."
Insert the following sentence at the end of the second paragraph of Item 108.3:
"The ENGINEER shall coordinate such other work with the CONTRACTOR and schedule events to
minimize delay caused to the CONTRACTOR. No additional time shall be given to the
CONTRACTOR of such related work except as provided in Item 108.8."
ITEM 108.8 - DELAYS; EXTENSION OF TIME; LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
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SC-108.8
Add the following at the end of the last paragraph in Item 108.8:
"No extension of the contract time shall be allowed unless the CONTRACTOR can demonstrate the
delay caused an adverse impact to the critical path and that loss of time cannot be made up by revising
the sequence of the work of the project."
DIVISION 200: SITE PROTECTION AND PREPARATION
ITEM 203.3 – MAINTENANCE OF STREETS DURING CONSTRUCTION
SC-203.3.2
Add the following sentence after the second sentence in Item 203.3.2:
“The method of protection shall be 2 inch by 4 inch wood railing unless otherwise shown on the Plans
or directed by the Engineer.”
ITEM 203.7 - EMBANKMENT
SC-203.7.3.
Strike the first sentence and replace with the following in Item 203.7.3:
"Earth embedment and select material shall be compacted to between 95 percent and 100 percent of
Standard Proctor Density as determined by ASTM D-698 at, or up to five (5) percentage points
above, optimum moisture content, using mechanical compaction methods, unless otherwise specified
in the Plans or Specifications."
DIVISION 300: ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION
ITEM 303.2 – PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT MATERIALS
SC-303.2.4
Delete paragraph 303.2.4 in its entirety:
303.2.4 Mineral Admixtures. The use of Fly Ash as an admixture in any Class of concrete is
specifically prohibited without written approval of the Engineer.
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ITEM 303.5 - CONSTRUCTION METHODS
SC-303.5.4.2
Replace Item 303.5.4.2 with the following:
“303.5.4.2 Expansion Joints. Expansion joints shall be installed perpendicularly to the surface and
centerline of the pavement. Expansion Joint material shall be redwood boards, 3/4-inch in width, and
extended through curbs. Zip Strips may be used in lieu of redwood boards. Pull redwood before
sealant, use silicone sealant and appropriate backer rod. Use non-sag sealant at vertical joints.
Expansion joints are to be installed at each end of radius at street intersections. Expansion joints shall
be equally spaced between intersections with not less than one every 200 linear feet of pavement,
unless otherwise specified on the Plans or directed by the Engineer.”
SC-303.5.4.2.3
Add the following to end of Item 303.5.4.2.3:
"or as directed by the Engineer".
SC-303.5.4.3
Delete the first sentence of Item 303.5.4.3 and insert the following:
"Contraction or dummy joints shall be sawed to T/4 inches in depth, and 1/4 inch in width, and
installed every 20 linear feet of pavement, and extend through curb, unless otherwise directed by the
Engineer."
SC-303.5.6.1
Add the following at the end of item 303.5.6.1:
"Fog sprays powered by pressure pumps, and capable of covering the entire area of freshly placed
concrete with a fine mist, shall be used if water is needed for finishing operations."
SC-303.5.6.2
Insert a new paragraph after first paragraph in Item 303.5.6.2 which reads as follows:
"Fog sprays powered by pressure pumps, and capable of covering the entire area of freshly placed
concrete with a fine mist, shall be used if water is needed for finishing operations."
DIVISION 500: UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION AND APPURTENANCES
ITEM 504.2 – MATERIALS:
SC- 504.2.3.3.3
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Add the following paragraph to item 504.2.3.3.3:
"(4) All trench backfill shall be compacted to between 95 percent and 100 percent of Standard Proctor
Density as determined by ASTM D-698 at, or up to five (5) percentage points above, optimum
moisture content, using mechanical compaction methods unless otherwise specified in the Plans.
Water jetting may be used only with specific written permission of the Engineer."
ITEM 504.5 - EMBEDMENT:
SC-504.5.3.2.1
Amend in item 504.3.2.1 the second sentence by striking the words:
"to a density comparable with adjacent undisturbed material" and replacing with "to a density between
95 percent and 100 percent Standard Proctor Density as determined by ASTM D-698 at, or up to five
(5) percentage points above, optimum moisture content, unless otherwise specified in the Plans or
directed by the Engineer."
DIVISION 800: MISCELLANEOUS CONSTRUCTION & MATERIALS
ITEM 803.3 – RIPRAP:
SC-803.3.3.6
Add new paragraph at the end of item 803.3.3.6 as follows:
“Mortar or concrete type shall be approved by the Engineer and shall conform to A.S.T.M. C 387-
83.”
SECTION 4
SPECIFIC PROJECT
REQUIREMENTS
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SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The construction specifications, which apply to this project are the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction - North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), most
current edition. The following Specific Project Requirements contain general and specific project
requirements applicable to this project in the City of Coppell. These individual specifications
control for this project. Additional amendments to the NCTCOG Standard Specifications are
contained in Section 3 - Supplementary Conditions to the Standard Specifications for Construction.
In the event that an item is not covered in the Project Drawings (Construction Plans) and these
Specifications, then the Standard Specifications for the City of Coppell, Texas shall apply.
In addition, reference to the following shall be considered as referring to the specifications or
Method of Test as set forth by these organizations and shall be considered as part of the
Specifications when referenced.
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
U.L. Underwriters Laboratories
N.E.M.A. National Electrical Manufacturers Association
W.P.C.F. Water Pollution Control Federation
TXDOT Texas Department of 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
T.M.U.T.C.D. Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
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1.1 OWNER: The "OWNER" or “City” as referred to in these Specifications is the City of
Coppell, 255 Parkway Boulevard, P.O. Box 9478, Coppell, Texas 75019.
1.2 ENGINEER: The "Engineer" as referred to in these Specifications is the City Engineer,
City of Coppell, Engineer of the Owner, or such other representatives as may be authorized
by said owner to act in any particular position.
1.2a CONSULTING ENGINEER: Wherever the word "Design Engineer" is used in the
Specifications and Contract Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the Design
Engineer or his authorized representative, JQ Infrastructure, Inc., 100 Glass Street, Dallas,
TX 75207.
1.3 STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE CITY OF
COPPELL: All improvements described in this Proposal and Construction Drawings shall
be performed in accordance with the Project Drawings and Specifications. In the event that
an item is not covered in the Project Drawings and Specifications, then the City of Coppell
Standard Construction Details (Ord.#2006-1129), and Appendix ‘C’ Design Criteria and
Standards in the City of Coppell Subdivision Ordinance (Ord.#94-643) shall apply.
1.4 SITE: The Contractor shall limit his work to the area shown on the Project Drawings as
within the street right-of-way. Entrance onto private property shall be at the expressed
approval of the ENGINEER, only.
1.5 PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This work shall consist of the Street Improvements of Town
Center Boulevard. This project will include the removal of existing pavement, unclassified
excavation, the construction of new pavement, the installation of related drainage and
sanitary sewer improvements and all appurtenant work as laid out and described in the
construction plans. Work shall include all components necessary for the "turn key"
construction of the roadway and related improvements as shown in the plans for Project
No. TAX 2015C.
1.6 EXPLANATION OF CONTRACT TIME:
Project Time and Incentive Time/Liquidated Damages: 1) Project Time start is defined in
Item 8.1 of Section 1, Instruction to Bidders, 2) Incentive for early completion is defined in
Item 20 of Section 1, Instruction to Bidders, and 3) Liquidated Damages for late completion
are defined in Item 20 of Section 1, Instruction to Bidders.
Project Completion at Final Acceptance shall consist of the following: 1) Final walk-thru
has been performed, 2) All items on punch list have been completed, 3) As built markups
have been received, 4) Maintenance Bonds have been received, 5) Final dated acceptance
letter is sent, and 6) Retainage and final pay application can be submitted.
In the event the Contractor completes the contract prior to the expiration of the Original
Contract Time, the Owner will pay the Contractor an incentive payment of the Daily Value
amount specified in Item 20 of the Instructions to Bidders in the Contract Documents for
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each calendar day the actual completion date precedes the Original Contract Time and
subject to the conditions set forth below. The term “Original Contract Time” as used herein
will mean the number of calendar days established by the Contractor for completion of the
work of the Contract on the date the Contract was executed. The term “calendar day” as
used in this Article will mean every day shown on the calendar. Calendar days will be
consecutively counted from commencement of Contract Time regardless of weather,
weekends, holidays, suspensions of Contractor’s operations, delays or other events as
described herein. For purposes of the calculation and the determination of entitlement to
the incentive payment stated above, the Original Contract Time will not be adjusted for any
reason, cause or circumstance whatsoever, regardless of fault, save and except in the
instance of a catastrophic event (i.e., war, invasion, riot, declared state of emergency,
national strike, or other situations as declared by the Owner). The parties anticipate that
delays may be caused by or arise from any number of events during the course of the
Contract, including, but not limited to, work performed, disruptions, permitting issues,
actions of suppliers, subcontractors or other contractors, actions by third parties, weather,
weekends, holidays, or other such events, forces or factors sometimes experienced in
roadway construction work. Such delays or events and their potential impacts on
performance by the Contractor are specifically contemplated and acknowledged by the
parties in entering into this Contract, and shall not extend the Original Contract Time for
purposes of calculation of the incentive payment set forth above. Further, any and all costs
or impacts whatsoever incurred by the Contractor in accelerating the Contractor’s work to
overcome or absorb such delays or events in an effort to complete the Contract prior to
expiration of the Original Contract Time, regardless of whether the Contractor successfully
does so or not, shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor in every instance. In the
event the project is altered by work deleted, change orders, supplemental agreements, utility
conflicts, design changes or defects, extra work, right of way issues, or other situations
which are not the fault of or a direct result of contractor negligence which may impact the
critical path of the project construction schedule, the Owner may choose to negotiate the
extension or reduction of the Original Contract Time with the Contractor.
In the event of a catastrophic event (i.e., war, invasion, riot, declared state of emergency,
national strike, or other situations as declared by the Owner) directly and substantially
affecting the Contractor’s operations on the Contract, the Contractor and the Owner shall
agree as to the number of calendar days to extend the Original Contract Time so that such
extended Original Contract Time, will be used in calculation of any incentive payment. In
the event the Contractor and Owner are unable to agree to the number of calendar days to
extend the Original Contract Time, the Owner shall unilaterally determine the number of
calendar days to extend the Original contract Time reasonably and necessary and due solely
to such catastrophic event and the Contractor shall have no right whatsoever to contest such
determination, save and except that the Contractor establishes that the number of calendar
days determined by the Owner were arbitrary or without any reasonable basis. The
Contractor shall have no rights under the Contract to make any claim arising out of this
incentive payment provision except as is expressly set forth in this Provision. As conditions
precedent to the Contractor’s entitlement to any incentive the Contractor must:
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1. Actually complete all Contract requirements, including the completion of all punch list
work, and obtain final acceptance by the Owner prior to expiration of the Original
Contract Time.
2. The Contractor shall notify the Owner in writing, within 30 days after the final
acceptance of the Contract by the Owner, that the Contractor elects to be paid the
incentive payment which the Contractor is eligible to be paid based on the actual final
acceptance date, and such written notice shall constitute a full and complete waiver,
release and acknowledgement of satisfaction by the Contractor of any and all claims,
causes of action, issues, demands, disputes, matters or controversies, of any nature or
kind whatsoever, known or unknown, against the Owner, its employees, officers, agents,
representatives, consultants, and their respective employees, officers and representatives,
the Contractor has or may have, including, but not limited to, work performed, work
deleted, change orders, supplemental agreements, delays, disruptions, differing site
conditions, utility conflicts, design changes or defects, time extensions, extra work, right
of way issues, permitting issues, actions of suppliers or subcontractors or other
contractors, actions by third parties, shop drawing approval process delays, expansion of
the physical limits of the project to make it functional, weather, weekends, holidays,
suspensions of Contractor’s operations, extended or unabsorbed home office or job site
overhead, lump sum maintenance of traffic adjustments, lost profits, prime mark-up on
subcontractor work, acceleration costs, any and all direct and indirect costs, any other
adverse impacts, events, conditions, circumstances or potential damages, on or
pertaining to, or as to or arising out of the Contract. This waiver, release and
acknowledgement of satisfaction shall be all-inclusive and absolute, save and except any
routine Owner final estimating quantity adjustments.
Should the Contractor fail to actually complete the Contract and obtain final acceptance by
the Owner prior to expiration of the Original Contract Time, or should the contractor, having
timely completed the Contract and obtained final acceptance by the Owner prior to
expiration of the Original Contract Time, but having failed to timely request the incentive
payment for any reason, and including but not limited to the Contractor choosing not to fully
waive, release and acknowledge satisfaction as set forth in (2) above, the Contractor shall
have no right to any payment whatsoever under this Article. Notwithstanding the
Contractor’s election or non-election of the incentive under this provision, the disincentive
provision applies to all circumstances where the work in the Contract is not finally accepted
by the Original Contract Time.
Should the Contractor fail to complete the Contract on or before the expiration of the
Original Contract Time, as adjusted in accordance with the provisions above, the Owner
shall deduct from the moneys due the Contractor the Daily Value specified in the Contract
Documents for each calendar day completion exceeds the Original Contract Time. This
deduction shall be the disincentive/liquidated damages for the Contractor’s failing to timely
complete the Contract. This shall be strictly enforced.
In the event the Contractor elects to exercise this incentive payment provision, should this
provision conflict with any other provision of the Contract; the Contract shall be interpreted
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in accordance with this provision. Any reference to “Substantially Complete” shall be
interpreted to be complete with the Contract with no work remaining on the project.
1.7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws
including the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, ordinances, rules, regulations
and order of any public authority have jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property to
protect them from damage, injury or loss. He shall erect and maintain, as required by
existing conditions and progress of the work, all reasonable safeguards for safety and
protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating
safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities.
1.8 SOIL INVESTIGATION: A geotechnical investigation report has not been prepared for
this project. The City of Coppell Standard Construction Details were used for pavement
depth and subgrade preparation. The Contractor shall visit the site and acquaint himself
with the site conditions.
1.9 SURVEY AND FINISHED GRADES: Horizontal and vertical control is provided by
the owner as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for layout and staking
of all grades and lines for construction utilizing qualified survey personnel. The Contractor
shall preserve all stakes or markings until authorized by the Engineer to remove same. The
Contractor shall bear the cost of the re-establishing any control or construction stakes
destroyed by either him or a third party and shall assume the entire expense of rectifying
work improperly constructed due to failure to maintain established points and marks.
No separate payment shall be made to the Contractor for construction staking which shall be
considered incidental to the project and payments made under specific Pay Items shall be
considered as full compensation for these requirements.
1.10 CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS: All work shall conform to the lines, grades, cross-
sections, and dimensions shown on the Drawings. Any deviation from the Drawings which
may be required by the exigencies of construction will be determined by the Engineer and
authorized by him in writing.
1.11 TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE: The Owner shall make arrangements with an
independent laboratory acceptable for testing as required by the construction plans and
standard specifications. The Contractor shall bear all related costs of retests, overtime
testing, or re-inspections. The Contractor shall notify the ENGINEER in a timely manner of
when and where tests or inspections are to be made so that they may be present. One copy
shall be provided to the contractor of all reports and laboratory test results. Testing by the
Owner does not alleviate the contractors' responsibility for his own quality assurance/quality
control testing. Contractor shall replace any deficient construction items.
1.12 SUSPENSION OF WORK: If the work should be stopped or suspended under any order
of the court, or other public authority, the Owner may at any time during suspension upon
seven days written notice to the Contractor, terminate the Contract. In such an event, the
Owner shall be liable only for payment for all work completed plus a reasonable cost for
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any expenses resulting from the termination of the Contract, but such expenses shall not
exceed $5,000.
1.13 PRESERVATION OF TREES: Permission of the Engineer must be obtained for removal
of trees that obstruct the installation of the improvements as outlined for this project in these
Contract Documents. The penalty for the removal or destruction of a tree without obtaining
written permission from the Engineer shall be $500.00 per caliper inch payable to the
Owner, regardless of if it is on the plans or not. If damage is occurring or is likely to
continue, tree guards shall be erected when so directed by the Engineer at the Contractor's
expense.
1.14 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor shall have on the project at all
times, as his agent, a competent Superintendent capable of reading the plans and
specifications and thoroughly experienced in the type of work being performed. The
Superintendent shall have full authority to execute orders or directions and to promptly
supply such materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as may be required. Such
superintendence shall be furnished irrespective of the amount of work contracted.
The Superintendent and the Contractor shall be responsible for supervision of all work
performed by the subcontractor at all times during construction.
1.15 WARNING DEVICES: The Contractor shall have the responsibility to provide and
maintain all warning devices and take all precautionary measures required by law to protect
persons and property while said persons or property are approaching, leaving or within the
work site or any area adjacent to said work site. Compensation will be paid to the
Contractor for the installation or maintenance of any warning devices, barricades, lights,
signs or any other precautionary measures required by law for the protection of persons or
property under pay item to "Prepare Traffic Control Plan and Implement.”
The Contractor shall assume all duties owned by the City of Coppell to the general public in
connection with the general public's immediate approach to and travel through the work site
and area adjacent to said work site.
Where the work is carried on, in, or adjacent to, any street, alley, sidewalk, public right-of-
way or public place, the Contractor shall at his own cost and expense provide such flagmen
and watchmen and furnish, erect and maintain such warning devices, barricades, lights,
signs and other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property as are
required by law. The Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan to be reviewed by the
City prior to the beginning of work. In preparing the traffic control plan, the contractor shall
take into account that the project will be constructed in multiple phases. The contractor
shall be responsible for placing notices on private residences and/or businesses prior to the
beginning of each phase that shows revised traffic patterns. No lane shall be barricaded
before 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. The Contractor's responsibility for providing and
maintaining flagmen, watchmen, warning devices, barricades, signs, and lights, and other
precautionary measures shall not cease until the project shall have been fully and finally
accepted by the Owner.
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If the Engineer discovers that the Contractor has failed to comply with the applicable federal
and state law (by failing to furnish the necessary flagmen, warning devices, barricades,
lights, signs or other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property), the
Engineer may order such additional precautionary measures as required by law to be taken
to protect persons and property, and to be reimbursed by the Contractor for any expense
incurred in ordering such additional precautionary measures.
In addition, the Contractor will be held responsible for all damages to the work and other
public or private property due to the failure of warning devices, barricades, signs, lights, or
other precautionary measures in protecting said property, and whenever evidence is found of
such damage, the Engineer may order the damaged portion immediately removed and
replaced by and at the cost and expense of the Contractor. If the damages are not corrected
in a timely fashion, then the City shall have the right to repair the damage and charge the
cost back to the Contractor. All of this work is considered incidental to pay item “Prepare
Traffic Control Plan and Implement.”
1.16 EXISTING UTILITIES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER PROPERTY:
In regards to existing utilities, structures and other property within, crossing or adjacent to
the site, the Contractor understands and accepts the following conditions:
a. Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall determine the locations of all existing
water, gas sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, television, and other underground
utilities and structures. This includes the water and sanitary sewer services.
b. After commencing the work, the Contractor will use every precaution to avoid
interferences with existing underground and surface utilities and structures, and
protect them from damage.
c. Where the locations of existing underground and surface utilities and structures are
indicated, these locations are generally approximate, and all items that may be
encountered during the work are not necessarily indicated. The Contractor shall
determine the exact locations of all items indicated, and the existence and locations
of all items not indicated.
d. The Contractor shall repair or pay for all damage caused by his operations to all
existing utilities, public property, and private property, whether it is below ground or
above ground, and he shall bear sole responsibility to settle the total cost of all
damage suits which may arise as a result of his operations.
e. To avoid unnecessary interferences or delays, the Contractor shall coordinate all
utility removals, replacements and construction directly with the appropriate utility
company.
1.17 DRAINAGE: The Contractor shall maintain adequate drainage at all times.
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1.18 PROJECT MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall maintain, and keep in good repair,
the improvements covered by these plans and specifications during the life of the contract.
1.19 CLEANUP:
During Construction. The contractor shall at all times keep the job site as free from all
material, debris and rubbish as is practicable and shall remove same from any portion of the
job site when it becomes objectionable or interferes with the progress of the project, and/or
when requested to do so by the Owner.
Final. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site all plant,
materials, tools and equipment belonging to him and leave the site with an appearance
acceptable to the Engineer and the Owner. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all
equipment and materials installed by him and shall deliver over such materials and
equipment in a bright, clean, polished and new-appearing condition.
1.20 INSPECTION: The word "Inspection" or other forms of the word, as used in the contract
documents for this project shall be understood as meaning an Owner's agent will observe the
construction on behalf of the Owner. The agent will observe and check the construction in
sufficient detail to satisfy himself that the work is proceeding in general accordance with the
contract documents, but he will not be a guarantor of the Contractor's performance.
1.21 DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND SURPLUS EXCAVATION: All trees, stumps, slashings,
brush or other debris removed from the site as a preliminary to the construction of the
various improvements shall be removed from the property by the Contractor. Any required
burning and/or disposal permits shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.
All excavated materials in excess of that required for backfilling shall be removed from the
job site and disposed of in a satisfactory manner by the Contractor.
1.22 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangement
for securing and transporting all water required in the construction of this project, including
water required for mixing of concrete, sprinkling, testing, flushing, flooding, or jetting. The
Contractor shall provide water as required at his own expense.
1.23 GUARANTEE: All work shall be guaranteed against defects resulting from the use of
inferior materials, equipment or workmanship for a period of two (2) years from the date of
final completion and acceptance of the project.
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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. Manufacturers standard schematic drawings and diagrams:
1. Modify drawings and diagrams to delete information that is not applicable to
the work.
2. Supplement standard information to provide information specifically
applicable to the work.
1.4 SAMPLES: Provide samples as indicated in other parts of these specifications.
1.5 CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Review Shop Drawings and Product Data prior to submission.
B. Determine and verify:
1. Field measurements.
2. Field construction criteria.
3. Catalog numbers and similar data.
4. Conformance with specifications.
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C. Coordinate each submittal with requirements of the work and of the Contract
Documents.
D. Begin no work that 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 of any other contractor.
B. Number of submittals required:
1. For shop drawings and product data: Submit the number of copies that the
contractor requires, plus four (4) that 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 re-submittals.
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.
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. Satisfactory shop drawings will be so designated and all sets, except four (4),
returned to the Contractor. Rejected shop drawings will be so designated
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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 that 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 re-submittal, or
acceptance of submittal.
C. Return submittals to Contractor for distribution, or for resubmission.
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SECTION 5
DESCRIPTION OF PAY ITEMS
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SECTION 5 - DESCRIPTION OF PAY ITEMS
This section includes comments concerning various Pay Items so that the CONTRACTOR can fully
understand the scope of work involved in the Pay Items.
1. Construction No Pay Items:
All work necessary for the orderly completion of the project, but not specifically included as a
pay item in the Proposal, shall be considered subsidiary to the Contract and no separate or
additional payment will be made therefore. For example, there shall be no separate payment
for the following: (a) removal and replacement of any signs, with the exception of the new
sign paid under various Bid Items, (b) removal of spoils, (c) water for construction, (d)
surveying to establish grade, (d) maintenance of streets during construction, (e) sprinkling for
dust control, (f) project trailer if needed, and/or (g) any other incidentals necessary to complete
the work whether directly called out within the plans or implied.
2. Construction Pay Items:
Pay items as listed in the proposal shall be measured and paid for in accordance with the
applicable measurement and payment paragraphs in the Standard Specifications for Public
Works Construction - North Central Texas Council of Governments Fourth Edition, unless
modified by these special provisions.
All work for this project shall be governed by the Standard Specifications for Public Works
Construction – North Central Texas Council of Governments Fourth Edition, the City of
Coppell Standard Construction Details (Ord. #2006-1129), and Appendix "C" Design Criteria
and Standards in the City of Coppell Subdivision Ordinance (Ord. #94-643), together with any
additional Supplementary Conditions, Specific Project Requirements, General Notes or
Description of Pay Items included herein.
2.1. Pay Item #101 – Mobilization:
This pay item shall include the mobilization and demobilization for the construction of the
project. This pay item shall be inclusive of any and all mobilizations and demobilizations
associated with the project. Mobilization shall be defined as all necessary equipment,
supplies, materials, and personnel on the job site ready to begin construction. Note: The
total amount bid for Mobilization & Demobilization shall not exceed five percent
(5%) of the Base Bid amount, exclusive of this pay item (adjusted contract amount).
Measurement and payment shall be as follows: Ten percent (10%) of the amount bid shall
be paid with the first pay estimate following mobilization. On all subsequent pay
estimates, payment shall be prorated on the basis of the value of the adjusted contract
amount completed. Prorated payment shall be as follows: When 1% of the adjusted
contract amount has been earned, 50% of lump sum bid for mobilization, less retainage,
will be paid. When 5% of the adjusted contract amount has been earned, 75% of the lump
sum bid for mobilization, less retainage, will be paid. When 10% of the adjusted contract
amount has been earned, 90% of the lump sum bid for mobilization, less retainage, will be
paid. Payment for the remaining 10% of the lump sum bid for mobilization, less retainage,
will be paid on the next monthly estimate following the 90% payment. Payment shall be
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total compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary to
complete the work.
2.2. Pay Item #102 – Project Signs:
This pay item shall consist of the installation of project signage in the following locations:
the north end of construction, the west end of construction. Each sign shall be constructed
in accordance with the details found in Section 6 of the Specifications. The City will
furnish the City logo for the sign.
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of price bid per each (EA) and shall
be total compensation for furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and any other
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.3. Pay Item #103 – Right-of-Way Preparation:
This work includes the clearing and grubbing and removal and trimming of vegetation in all
areas within the project limits requiring such work, including work within the right-of-way
and any adjacent property that is necessary to complete the work as shown on the plans, or as
determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate details and specifications,
including NCTCOG Item 203.1, 203.2 & 203.3. All vegetation within the paving limits shall
be removed. Any tree labeled for removal in the plans shall be confirmed with the Engineer
prior to removal. Tree removal shall include all pruning, felling, stump removal, mulching of
leaves and limbs necessary to safely remove any tree approved for removal. Once work has
commenced on the removal of a tree approved for removal, it shall not cease until the
remnants of the tree are completely mulched and lawfully removed from the project site. All
debris and mulch from the removal of trees shall be disposed of in a legal manner. This item
shall also include the protection of any trees, shrubs, fences, structures, signs or other items
that are to be preserved and/or relocated as shown on the plans. All trees designated to be
preserved shall be protected by fencing to the limits of the canopy and no parking, driving or
moving of equipment in this area will be permitted. If pruning of protected trees is required,
they shall be trimmed as directed by the Engineer and any cuts of two inches or more in
diameter shall be treated as directed by the Engineer. Disposal of said material will be at the
Contractor’s sole expense.
Any existing landscape improvements, including landscape beds and landscape timbers, shall
be removed if deemed necessary for the construction of the improvements shown within the
plans. Any removal of existing landscape improvements shall be coordinated with the
Engineer and homeowner. Removal of landscape improvements shall be considered
subsidiary to this pay item.
This work shall also include:
(a) The removal of existing pavement markings and traffic buttons;
(b) Any grading activities (excavation or fill) deemed necessary to prepare the proposed
grades of the subgrade prior to pavement; and
(c) The removal and/or replacement of any existing regulatory, school or informational signs
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These items of work will not be paid for directly but shall be considered subsidiary to this
pay item. Any item indicated in the plans to be removed (directly called out or implied) for
which there is no specific pay item shall be considered subsidiary to this pay item.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to general
site preparation, as provided herein, shall be made on the basis of the price bid per lump
sum (LS) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.4. Pay Item #104 – Sawcut, Remove and Dispose of Existing Concrete Pavement,
Driveways, and Sidewalk:
This work includes the removal and disposal of existing concrete pavement, driveways, and
sidewalk at the locations shown on the construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in
accordance with the appropriate details and specifications. Any existing improvements
beyond these limits, which are damaged or destroyed by the construction shall be removed
and replaced at the Contractor’s expense. Concrete to be removed shall be sawed full-depth
through the existing reinforcement along even straight lines as shown on the plans or as
established by the Engineer, in accordance with NCTCOG Item 402.3. Once concrete
improvements are removed, exposed surfaces shall be roughened to allow adequate bonding
of new concrete. Epoxy grout #4x24” dowel bars into end of existing concrete pavement.
Epoxy grout #3x24” dowel bars into end of existing concrete driveways and sidewalk. This
operation shall be inspected and approved by the Engineer prior to placement of new concrete.
The thickness of the existing concrete is unknown.
The removal of concrete curb that is integral to any concrete pavement, driveway, or sidewalk,
which is to be removed as part of this work, shall not be paid for directly but shall be
considered subsidiary to this pay item. Any concrete removal, as well as any temporary
pavement, required for the installation or adjustment of existing utilities shall be subsidiary to
this pay item.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the removal
of concrete pavement, driveway, and sidewalk as provided herein, shall be made on the basis
of the price bid per square yard (SY) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or
operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the
work. This item shall be measured by Contractor and by Owner’s representative prior to
removal.
2.5. Pay Item #105 – 8” Stabilized Subgrade:
This work includes preparation of the top 8” of subgrade by scarifying and compacting
existing material to the required density in accordance with the appropriate details and
specifications, including NCTCOG Item 301.1. Subgrade shall be constructed to the lines and
grades as required by the construction plans and details.
Subgrade preparation shall be provided under all proposed concrete pavement, median
pavement, curbs, alley pavement, and new driveway pavement as indicated on the plans,
unless noted otherwise or approved otherwise by the Engineer, and shall extend to a point at
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least one-foot behind the back of curb. After subgrade preparation and shaping is complete,
CONTRACTOR shall maintain the proper moisture content in the subgrade to prevent drying
and cracking, until covered by paving material.
Proof rolling is required. Make at least 2 coverages with the proof roller. Offset each trip of
the roller by at most 1 tire width. Operate rollers at a speed between 2 and 6 miles per hour, or
as directed by Owner. If an unstable or non-uniform area is found, correct the area in
accordance with the applicable Item.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to subgrade
preparation, as provided herein, shall be made on the basis of the price bid per square yard
(SY) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.6. Pay Item #106 – 8” Flexbase:
This work includes furnishing and installing in place 8” of flexbase to replace or repair areas
of subgrade preparation found to be inadequate. Material and installation shall conform to
TxDOT Item 247, Type D, Grade 1-2.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to flexbase, as
provided herein, shall be made on the basis of the price bid per square yard (SY) and shall be
total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and
other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.7. Pay Item #107 - 9” Reinforced Concrete Pavement with 6” Integral Curb:
This work includes the construction of the specified thickness of reinforced concrete
pavement (including integral curb, where indicated) at the locations shown on the
construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications. All concrete used for this project shall be Class “C” concrete
with a minimum cement content of 6 sacks per cubic yard and minimal compressive
strength of 3,600 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be permitted. Curbs are subsidiary to this
pay item, therefore, no separate payment will be made for curb. Any street headers shall be
constructed subsidiary to this pay item. The concrete shall be doweled into the existing
pavement and reinforced in accordance with the City of Coppell Standard Construction
Details. The concrete pavement shall be reinforced with a minimum of No. 4 bars placed
on chairs on 18-inch centers in each direction. The cost for furnishing and placing
reinforcement is subsidiary to the price bid.
The Contractor shall vibrate all concrete during the pour by a method approved by the
Engineer. The Contractor is responsible for making sample concrete cylinders at a cycle
determined by the Engineer for testing purposes. No sand level up course will be allowed
under any paving. The paving shall be a baker broom finish and shall be cured with a
highway white curing compound applied per the manufacturer’s recommendations.
At locations indicated on the plans, lay down curbs shall be constructed and shall be
considered subsidiary to this pay item. The lay down curb shall consist of a 10’ taper from a
6” curb to no curb. CONTRACTOR shall pay close attention to NCTCOG Item 303.5.4.3
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“Contraction Joints” regarding sawing of joints. In general, joints shall be sawed into the
completed pavement surface as soon after initial concrete sets as possible so that some
raveling of the green concrete is observed in order for the sawing process to prevent
uncontrolled shrinkage cracking. Failure to perform the work in compliance with these
requirements and those in Item 303.5.4.3 will subject the slab to rejection. All joints shall be
spaced a maximum of 15-18 feet apart.
All joints (contraction, expansion, etc.…) shall be sealed with backer rod and silicone joint
sealant prior to opening the road to traffic. Redwood joint material needs pulled prior to
sealing.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
construction of reinforced concrete pavement of the specified thickness, as provided herein,
shall be made on the basis of the price bid per square yard (SY) in accordance with NCTCOG
Item 303.9, and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.8. Pay Item #108 – 9” Stamped Concrete Pavement with Integral Color:
This work includes construction of stamped concrete with integral color at the locations
shown in the construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the
appropriate details and specifications, including NCTCOG Item 305.2. All concrete used for
construction shall be Class “C” concrete with minimum cement content of 6 sacks per cubic
yard and minimum compressive strength of 3,600 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be
permitted. The concrete pavement shall be reinforced with a minimum of No. 4 bars placed
on chairs on 18-inch centers in each direction. The cost for furnishing and placing
reinforcement is subsidiary to the price bid. Work shall be in compliance with City of Coppell
stamped concrete ordinance 2002-979 and manufacturer’s specifications.
Colors shall be Red Clay – Bomanite Integral Color with Bomanite Narutal Gray Release (or
an approved equal).
All patterns shall be Running Bond Used Brick. Approved equal shall only be considered
after review of specification and a test section that demonstrates the ability to match color and
pattern. All joints shall match the colors used in the colored pavement.
Measurement and payment for stamped concrete pavement work performed and materials
furnished completed and in place as provided herein shall be made on the basis of the price
bid per square yard (SY) in accordance with NCTCOG Item 305.2.4, and shall be total
compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and
other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.9. Pay Item #109 – 9” Reinforced Concrete Driveway Pavement:
This work includes construction of concrete driveways at the locations shown in the
construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications, including NCTCOG Item 305.2. All concrete used for driveway
and alley construction shall be Class “C” concrete with minimum cement content of 6 sacks
per cubic yard and minimum compressive strength of 3,600 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be
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permitted. The 6” monolithic curb is included and no separate payment will be made for the
curb. The concrete pavement shall be reinforced with a minimum of No. 4 bars placed on
chairs on 18-inch centers in each direction. The cost for furnishing and placing reinforcement
is subsidiary to the price bid. Any decorative finishes are considered subsidiary.
Measurement and payment for reinforced concrete driveway work performed and materials
furnished completed and in place as provided herein shall be made on the basis of the price
bid per square yard (SY) in accordance with NCTCOG Item 305.2.4, and shall be total
compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and other
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.10. Pay Item #110 – 4” Reinforced Concrete Sidewalk:
This work includes construction of concrete sidewalks at the locations shown in the
construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications. All concrete used for sidewalk shall be Class “A” concrete with a
minimum cement content of 5 sacks per cubic yard and minimum compressive strength of
3,000 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be permitted. Steel reinforcement shall be as shown on
standard detail. The cost for furnishing and placing reinforcement is subsidiary to the price
bid. All expansion material, sealant, doweling, and subgrade compaction shown in the details
shall be included and subsidiary to the price bid.
All sidewalk construction shall be in compliance with the Texas Accessibility Act Article
9102 of the Texas Civil Statute as administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulations. Any sidewalk found to be in noncompliance shall be removed and brought to
compliance at the Contractor’s sole expense.
Measurement and payment for reinforced concrete sidewalk work performed and materials
furnished completed and in place as provided herein shall be made on the basis of the price
bid per square yard (SY) in accordance with NCTCOG Item 305.2, and shall be total
compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and other
incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.11. Pay Item #111 – 4” Reinforced Concrete Sidewalk with Integral Curb:
This work includes construction of concrete sidewalks with integral curb at the locations
shown in the construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the
appropriate details and specifications. All concrete used for sidewalk and curb shall be Class
“A” concrete with a minimum cement content of 5 sacks per cubic yard and minimum
compressive strength of 3,000 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be permitted. Steel
reinforcement shall be as shown on standard detail and as detailed in the plans. The cost for
furnishing and placing reinforcement is subsidiary to the price bid. All expansion material,
sealant, doweling, and subgrade compaction shown in the details shall be included and
subsidiary to the price bid.
All sidewalk construction shall be in compliance with the Texas Accessibility Act Article
9102 of the Texas Civil Statute as administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulations. Any sidewalk found to be in noncompliance shall be removed and brought to
compliance at the Contractor’s sole expense.
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Measurement and payment for reinforced concrete sidewalk with integral curb work
performed and materials furnished completed and in place as provided herein shall be made
on the basis of the price bid per square yard (SY) in accordance with NCTCOG Item 305.2,
curb thickness shall not be included in width measurement, only the walk flatwork, and shall
be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.12. Pay Item #112 – Barrier Free Ramp:
This work includes the construction of barrier free ramps at locations shown in the plans or as
determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate details and specifications.
All concrete used for the barrier free ramp construction shall be Class “A” concrete with a
minimum cement content of 5 sacks per cubic yard and minimum compressive strength of
3,000 psi at 28 days. No fly ash will be permitted.
This project shall require the use of paver units with truncated dome surface (stamped
concrete truncated dome surface shall not be used). Colonial Red Armor-Tile Herculite
Series.
All ramp construction shall be in compliance with the Texas Accessibility Act Article 9102 of
the Texas Civil Statute as administered by the Texas Department of Licensing and
Regulations, and the City of Coppell Standard Construction Details. See Standard Details
Sheets 2185-1 through 2185-6 for additional requirements. This includes the correct slope,
correct width, correct texture, and correct color differentiation. The Engineer shall verify each
ramp prior to final acceptance. Any ramp found to be in noncompliance shall be removed and
brought to compliance at the Contractor’s sole expense.
Measurement and payment for construction of barrier free ramps and materials furnished
completed and in place as provided herein shall be made on the basis of the price bid per each
(EA), and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials,
tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.13. Pay Item #113 – Pavement Markings:
This work includes the complete in place installation of pavement markings at locations
shown within the construction plans.
Measurement and payment for pavement markings shall be per linear foot (LF) for all various
widths and colors as directed by the City and shall include all labor, equipment and materials
necessary to complete the work.
2.14. Pay Item #114 – Raised Pavement Markers:
This work includes the complete in place installation of raised pavement markers at locations
shown within the construction plans.
Measurement and payment for traffic buttons shall be per each (EA) and shall include all
labor, equipment and materials necessary to complete the work.
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2.15. Pay Item #115 – Prepare Traffic Control Plan and Implement:
This work includes developing and preparing a Traffic Control Plan, and then implementing
and maintaining the required traffic control devices during each phase of construction as
shown and/or indicated on the plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the
appropriate details and specifications, including the TMUTCD. Inclusive with this pay item is
the requirement for adequate notification and instruction (i.e., printed notices delivered to
individual homes and businesses, electronic message boards, signage, etc.) to be given to
adjacent property owners and to the traveling public regarding interruptions or changes to
established traffic flow patterns to, from and along the work site. This work also includes the
use of flagman, if necessary, to control traffic in an orderly manner as it enters, exits and/or
passes through the construction area, as well as the installation and removal of all temporary
riding surfaces. Additionally, the Contractor shall maintain the existing roadway and
temporary riding surfaces in a safe driving condition at all times during construction.
The Contractor shall provide, utilize and update two (2) message boards located near the
entrances to the streets under construction near intersections. Final location and message to be
determined during construction. Traffic control plans and updates shall be provided to the
Engineer for review prior to construction or modifying any traffic flow (changing lanes, road
closures, changing a street to one way, etc.). Any lane reductions on divided streets will
require the use of an arrow board as described in the TMUTCD.
Measurement and payment for traffic control work performed and materials furnished shall be
made on the basis of the price per price bid per lump sum (LS) and shall be total
compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and other
incidentals necessary to complete all phases of the work.
2.16. Pay Item #116 – Prepare and Implement Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
(SWPPP):
This pay item shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining and removing erosion
controls throughout the duration of the project in accordance with the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality permitting requirements for construction projects that disturb
one (1) or more acres. Under the Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TDPES)
general construction permit TXR 150000, the operator with control of construction plans
and specifications (Owner) and the operator with day-to-day operational control
(Contractor) are required to obtain a permit for the discharge of storm water runoff. The
Contractor shall be required to prepare and implement a single comprehensive site specific
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) for the entire construction site. The
Owner and the Contractor shall independently: (1) sign the SWPPP, (2) submit an NOI,
and (3) post a site notice as part of the permit. The SWPPP must describe and insure the
implementation of best management practices that will be used to reduce, to the maximum
extent possible, the pollutants and storm water discharges associated with the construction
activity and insure compliance with the terms and conditions of the permit. The SWPPP
must clearly indicate which operator is responsible for satisfying each shared requirement
of the SWPPP. The SWPPP shall be subject to approval by the Owner and must be
retained on-site during the term of the construction. Notice must be posted if the SWPPP is
retained off-site.
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A Texas Registered Professional Engineer must sign and seal the Erosion Control Plan
(ECP) submitted as part of the SWPPP. The Owner and Contractor shall independently
submit a Notice of Termination upon completion of the project.
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of the price bid per lump sum (LS)
for preparation and implementation of the SWPPP. This includes any necessary revisions
to the Erosion Control Plan throughout the term of construction and the installation,
sequencing, and maintenance of structural control measures throughout the term of
construction. Payment shall be total compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, tools,
and equipment necessary to complete the work and payment shall be prorated throughout
the term of construction based on the calendar days.
2.17. Pay Item #117 – Restore Parkways and Disturbed Areas:
This work includes all work, materials and incidentals necessary to restore parkways, yards or
other improved areas to an equal or better condition than prior to construction, in accordance
with the appropriate details and specifications, including NCTCOG Items 202.2, 202.3, 202.4,
202.5, and 202.6. Parkways and disturbed areas along the length of the project shall be fine
graded and cut to receive sod. Topsoil shall be placed in low areas to bring them to grade.
Sandy loam topsoil shall be used in areas to receive Bermuda grass. Clay loam topsoil shall
be used in areas to receive Augustine grass. Any existing landscape improvements, landscape
beds, gravel rock beds, and/or any other existing improvement removed or relocated during
the course of construction shall be replaced with like kind or better as a part of this pay item.
Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, block sod matching the species that existed prior to
construction and/or the species adjacent to the disturbed area shall be placed in all disturbed
areas where improved lawn or established turf existed prior to construction. The
CONTRACTOR will be required to water, fertilize, mow and otherwise maintain restored
areas to establish healthy growth, even distribution of vegetation and full coverage over the
entire restored area. The CONTRACTOR shall also maintain and protect these areas from
damage and repair any damage that occurs, until completion and final acceptance of the
project by the OWNER.
Measurement and Payment for parkway and yard restoration work performed and materials
furnished complete and in place as provided herein shall be made on the basis of the price bid
per lump sum (LS) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work, including
watering, fertilizing, mowing and maintenance of the restored areas. No more than 50% of
this item will be paid until 100% coverage has been established to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
2.18. Pay Item #118 – Remove and Dispose Existing Storm Drain Inlet:
This work includes the removal and proper disposal of existing curb inlets.
Measurement and payment for work performed shall be made on the basis of the price bid
per each (EA). Price Bid shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all
labor, materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
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2.19. Pay Items #119 – Remove and Dispose Existing Storm Drain Pipe all Sizes:
This work includes the removal and proper disposal of existing reinforced concrete pipe
(RCP) storm drain in various sizes at the locations shown on the construction plans or as
determined by the Engineer.
Measurement and payment for work performed shall be made on the basis of the price bid
per linear foot (LF) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all
labor, materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.20. Pay Item #120 – 10’ Recessed Curb Inlet:
This work includes construction of standard recessed curb inlet at the locations shown on the
construction plans or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications, including City of Coppell Standard Construction Detail 6030 and
NCTCOG Item 702,. Concrete used for the construction of inlets shall be Class “A”, with a
minimum cement content of 5 sacks of cement/cubic yard of concrete, and a 3,000 psi
minimum compressive strength when tested at 28 days.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
construction of standard curb inlets shall be made on the basis of the price bid per each (EA).
Price Bid shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.21. Pay Items #121-124 – (Various Sizes) Reinforced Concrete Pipe (Class III):
This work includes the construction of all reinforced concrete pipe (RCP) storm drain in
various sizes at the locations shown on the construction plans or as determined by the
Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate details and specifications, including NCTCOG
Item 501.6 and 508.3. All RCP storm drain shall be Class III (NCTCOG Item 501.6); all
bends shall be pre-fabricated, and rubber gasketed material shall be used for all joints meeting
ASTM C-443, unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. This work shall include trench
excavation, preparation and shaping of bedding, transporting of pipe, jointing, connections to
existing and/or proposed improvements and structures, embedment, backfill, and temporary
pavement repair, if necessary. Embedment shall be in accordance with the City of Coppell
Standard Construction Detail 3020.
Where leads or pipe terminate into an existing system, this work shall include construction of
a concrete collar at the junction to form a watertight connection. Concrete collar and field
connections shall be in accordance with City of Coppell Standard Construction Detail 6085.
The construction of concrete collars, as required by these specifications, and the connection to
the existing storm sewer line will not be paid for directly but shall be considered subsidiary to
this pay item.
This work shall also include the construction of temporary pavement repair, when necessary
or as determined by the Engineer, consisting of a minimum of 8” of flexible crushed stone
base. Temporary pavement repair shall be constructed and maintained along all storm drain
installed in areas that need to be open to traffic prior to the construction of the final pavement.
Temporary pavement repair, as required by these specifications, will not be paid for directly
but shall be considered subsidiary to this pay item.
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Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
construction of RCP storm drain (various sizes and/or types), as provided herein, shall be
made on the basis of the price bid per linear foot (LF) in accordance with NCTCOG Item
508.6, and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials,
tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.22. Pay Item #125 - Adjust Existing Valve Box to Grade:
This work includes the adjustment (raising or lowering) of existing water valve boxes
(including valve stems as necessary) in multiple locations along the project where the
proposed finished grade is being raised or lowered, as shown on the construction plans or as
determined by the Engineer. These adjustments shall be in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications, including those of the valve manufacturer. No separate pay will be
allowed for repairing damage to valves or valve boxes due to construction on this project,
unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. The cost to repair such damage shall be the sole
responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
The adjustment of valve boxes that are installed as part of this project shall not be paid for
directly but shall be considered subsidiary to the pay item under which it was installed.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
adjustment of existing water valve boxes, as provided herein, shall be made on the basis of the
price bid per each (EA) and shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all
labor, materials, tools, equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the work,
including the adjustment of the valve stem as necessary.
2.23. Pay Item #126– Remove and Dispose Existing Sanitary Sewer Manhole:
This work includes the removal of existing sanitary sewer manholes in multiple locations
along the project where dictated on the construction plans. These locations include areas
where an existing manhole is to be removed as unneeded as well as locations where a new
sanitary sewer manhole is to be constructed. The abandonment and/or removal of the
sanitary sewer line connected to the manhole is considered subsidiary to Pay Item for
“Abandon Existing Sanitary Sewer Line. Payment shall include excavation and backfill of
the location where the sanitary sewer manhole is removed and not replaced and shall not be
measured and paid for according to depth. Any testing or backfill around a new manhole
shall be subsidiary to Pay Item for “4’ Sanitary Sewer Manhole (All Depths).”
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of price bid per Each (EA). The
contract price shall be the total compensation for the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work including earth excavation,
disposal of surplus materials and backfill, all in accordance with the plan.
2.24. Pay Item #127 – 4’ Sanitary Sewer Manhole (All Depths):
This work includes the installation of 4’ diameter sanitary manholes per NCTCOG item
number 502.1 and City of Coppell Standard Construction Details. Payment shall include
excavation, castings, reinforcing steel, concrete, backfill, and other materials, and all
appurtenances for a complete and functional unit. Removal and disposal of existing
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manholes in same trench shall be incidental to pipe line installation and not a part of this
item. Both pre-cast and cast-in-place manholes are permitted for this project.
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of price bid per Each (EA). There is
no separate bid item for extra depth, and shall be paid for as per each regardless of depth.
The contract price shall be the total compensation for the furnishing of all labor, materials,
tools, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work, including earth
excavation, disposal of surplus materials and backfill, all in accordance with the plans and
NCTCOG item 502.1.
2.25. Pay Item #128 – 8” PVC SDR 35 Sanitary Sewer Pipe:
This work includes the installation of ASTM D3034 SDR-35 PVC sanitary sewer pipe at
the locations and to the grades shown on the plans (8”). Work shall be in accordance with
NCTCOG Items 501, 504, 505, 507 and City of Coppell Standard Construction Details.
Payment shall include furnishing, hauling and laying of pipe shown on the plans, trench
excavation, and backfilling, including embedment material as specified, replacement of top
soil, protecting or replacing existing structures or utilities, mandrel pulling, pipeline signs,
testing, disposal of surplus materials, cleaning up and maintenance, fence removal and
replacement, as result of the pipeline construction to equal or better condition. Payment
shall include any and all extra precautions or construction requirements necessary to
adequately protect and support existing utilities. Payment for the pipe lines shall include all
costs required to have utility companies repair any damage inflicted to their lines by the
Contractor and any cleanup, property damages, fines, etc. resulting from damage inflicted
to any utility line by the Contractor. Removal and disposal of existing pipe and manholes
in same trench shall be incidental to pipe line installation. Testing in accordance with
specifications is considered subsidiary to the price bid.
This work also includes the connection of the proposed sanitary sewer lines to any existing
sanitary sewer lines or manholes. Connection to existing line shall include a Class “B”
concrete collar around the joint between the existing and new pipe. Connection to existing
manholes shall be made by coring and grouting the existing manhole. Connections to existing
lines and/or manholes will not be paid for directly but will be subsidiary to this pay item.
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of price bid per linear foot (LF)
measured horizontally from center of manhole to center of manhole or cleanout without
any deduction for the length of pipe through manholes and shall be total compensation for
furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and any other incidentals necessary to
complete the work, including all excavation, embedment and backfill.
2.26. Pay Item #129 – Trench Safety System (all utility construction):
This work includes preparing a job specific trench safety plan and installing the proper
shoring and/or bracing to adequately provide a safe trench situation for all utility construction
(i.e., storm drain, water and/or sanitary sewer), in compliance with current regulations and
requirements of the United States Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health
Administration (OSHA). The CONTRACTOR shall have a Trench Safety Plan prepared,
signed and sealed by a professional engineer licensed in the State of Texas, and provided to
the Engineer prior to the start of construction. The preparation of the trench safety plan, as
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required by these specifications, will not be paid for directly but shall be considered
subsidiary to this pay item.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
preparation of a trench safety plan and the installation of a trench safety systems, as
provided herein, shall be made on the basis of the price bid per linear foot (LF) and shall be
total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment
and other incidentals necessary to complete the work.
2.27. Pay Item #130 – Repair, Replace and/or Modify Existing Irrigation Systems:
This work includes repairing, replacing and/or modifying any existing irrigation system or
system component within the limits of the work area that is damaged or whose
function/operation is adversely impacted by the construction of the proposed
improvements, in a manner satisfactory to the adjacent property owners or HOAs to whom
they belong and the Engineer. This work includes repairing or replacing any damaged
pipes, sprinkler heads or other system components (i.e., valves, controllers, valve boxes,
etc.).
All existing irrigation systems will be assumed to be in good condition and fully operational
unless the CONTRACTOR has inspected, noted and documented some specific damage to a
system that exists, prior to construction beginning. It would, therefore, be advisable for the
CONTRATOR to contact adjacent property owners and/or system owners/operators prior to
construction to determine the limits of all existing irrigation systems, the location of sprinkler
heads and other system components, and to identify and document any existing damage.
All repairs should be completed as soon as possible after the damage is discovered. Any
damage to existing grass, trees or landscaping resulting from a lack of water during
construction because of damage to irrigation systems or irrigation systems that become
inoperable will be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to replace. The exact
number and location of sprinkler heads, valves, controllers, etc. on this project is unknown.
The CONTRACTOR is, therefore, advised to visit the project site for himself and make his
own determination of where existing irrigation systems may be located and to what extent
those systems and system components may be damaged or impacted during construction.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
repair, replacement and/or modification of existing irrigation systems, as provided herein,
shall be made on the basis of the price bid per lump sum (LS) and shall be total
compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools, equipment and
other incidentals necessary to complete the work, including replacing any sod, trees or
landscaping damaged during the course of construction due to the lack of adequate
watering or the inability to properly operate an existing irrigation system resulting from the
construction.
2.28. Pay Item #131 – Install Tree Root Barrier:
This work includes the installation of Tree Root Barriers per the detail as shown in the
construction plans at locations designated in the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Any
proposed curb or existing curb to remain that is damaged with the installation of the tree
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root barrier shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense and not included as
an additional cost.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials related to the installation of
the tree foot barriers shall be for linear foot (LF) tree root barrier installed complete in
place and accepted.
2.29. Pay Item #132 – Remove and Reset Landscaping:
This work includes the removing and resetting existing landscaped areas between R.O.W.
curbs and sidewalks and R.O.W. including pavestone, timbers and gravel to a condition as
good or better than preconstruction conditions. Each area shall be photographed and
videoed before the start of construction. Any disturbed areas must be replaced regardless
of location in or out of right-of-way. If new stones are used, they must match existing as
much as practical. The Contractor shall notify each property owner after completion of the
restoration work for acceptance.
Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of lump sum (LS) complete in place and
accepted. The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.30. Pay Item #133 – Point Repairs-Sidewalk:
This work includes various types of repair to small areas of existing sidewalk located along
Project Limits at locations within and beyond the pavement reconstruction area. Location and
limits of area shall be determined and approved by the Owner in advance of any work being
performed.
Measurement and payment shall be for square yard (SY) complete in place and accepted. The
bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, equipment,
and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.31. Pay Item #134 – Point Repairs-Pavement:
This work includes various types of repair to small areas of existing concrete pavement
located along Project Limits at locations beyond the pavement reconstruction area. Location
and limits of area shall be determined and approved by the Owner in advance of any work
being performed.
Measurement and payment shall be for square yard (SY) complete in place and accepted.
The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies,
equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.32. Pay Item #135 – Resident/Business Communication:
This item shall consist of communicating all aspects of the project to both the adjacent
property owners and the City throughout the term of the project. The contractor shall attend a
preconstruction meeting with all the project stakeholders before beginning work. This shall be
in addition to the preconstruction meeting with City Staff. The stakeholder meeting shall
consist of introductions of key staff personnel, presentation of contractor’s anticipated
schedule, presentation of details regarding coordinating neighborhood services such as refuse
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collection, mail distribution, ingress and egress of residents, etc. and any other pertinent
information to the project or residents.
Additionally, the contractor shall provide a bi-weekly update memo including progress in the
previous two weeks, detailed anticipated schedule for the next two weeks, overall schedule of
progress, anticipated closings of specific work areas, anticipated disruptions to community
services, updated contact information, and any other pertinent information to the project or
residents. Bi-weekly progress reports shall be delivered on Fridays by 3:00pm and left on the
door of each adjacent property. Additionally, a copy of the update memo shall be emailed to
the City Engineer, City Inspector, Design Engineer, and any other email distribution list
determined at the beginning of the project.
Measurement and payment shall be made on the basis of the bid price per lump sum and
shall be the total compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment necessary
to complete the work of communicating the project. Payment for this item shall be paid
upon substantially completing the work and successfully communicating the project
milestones. Additionally, monthly pay requests will not be processed without proof of the
bi-weekly updates being prepared and delivered.
2.33. Pay Item #136 – New Sign:
This work includes the furnishing and installing new signs as noted on the plans or as directed
by the City. The work and materials as prescribed by this Item will be measured by each
street sign furnished and installed. Work includes the removal of existing signs as needed or
directed. Each sign and sign location shall be approved by the City before installation.
Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of each (EA) sign complete in place and
accepted. The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials,
supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.34. Pay Item #137 – Replace Double Check Backsiphonage Prevention Device:
This work includes the removing and replacing existing double check backsiphonage
prevention devices as required or directed by the City. The work and materials as prescribed
by this Item will be measured by each double check backsiphonage prevention device
replaced. Each replaced double check backsiphonage prevention device shall be installed in
accordance with the appropriate details applicable as shown in City of Coppell Standard
Construction Details 4135, 4145, 4150, 4155, or other applicable City Standard Detail.
Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of each (EA) device replaced complete in
place and accepted. The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified
2.35. Pay Item #138 – New Corporation and Ball Valve Curb Stop for Meter Relocation:
This work includes the relocation of existing meters including removing and replacing water
service as required or directed by the City. The work and materials as prescribed by this Item
will be measured by each meter relocated. Each relocated meter and associated service shall
be installed in accordance with the appropriate details applicable as shown in City of Coppell
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Standard Construction Details 4135, 4145, 4150, 4155, or other applicable City Standard
Detail.
Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of each (EA) relocated meter complete in
place and accepted. The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.36. Pay Item #139 – Fire Hydrant Relocation:
This work includes the relocation of existing fire hydrant as noted on the plans. The work and
materials as prescribed by this Item will be measured by each fire hydrant relocated. Each fire
hydrant shall be photographed before the start of construction. Each relocated fire hydrant
shall be installed in accordance with the appropriate details and specifications, including City
of Coppell Standard Construction Detail 4120.
Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of each (EA) fire hydrant complete in
place and accepted. The bid price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor,
materials, supplies, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as specified.
2.37. Pay Item #140 – Drop Inlet:
This work includes construction of a drop inlet at locations necessary where an existing drop
inlet has been damaged or as determined by the Engineer, in accordance with the appropriate
details and specifications, including City of Coppell Standard Construction Details 6040 and
6090, and NCTCOG Item 702. Concrete used for the construction of inlets shall be Class “A”,
with a minimum cement content of 5 sacks of cement/cubic yard of concrete, and a 3,000 psi
minimum compressive strength when tested at 28 days.
Measurement and payment for work performed and materials furnished related to the
construction of drop inlets shall be made on the basis of the price bid per each (EA). Price
Bid shall be total compensation for furnishing and/or operating all labor, materials, tools,
equipment and other incidentals necessary to complete the
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS