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CONTRACT NO.
FORT WORTH BID SET N6. 13
CITY SECRETARY V
D.O.E. FILE
SPECIFICATIONS CONTRACTOR'S BONDING CO.
AND CONSTRUCTION'S COPY
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR CLIENT DEPARTMENT
CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF SANITARY SEWER
PART 2
DOE PROJECT NO.: 2572
PROJECT NUMBER:
s PS46-070460140250
IN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
2001
KENNETH BARR GARY JACKSON
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
DALE FISSELER, P.E.
DIRECTOR OF WATER DEPARTMENT
HUGO A. MALANGA, P.E.
DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E.
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
s PREPARED FOR
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CITY OF FORT WORTH
HUITT-ZOLLARS, INC.
500 W. 7'"STREET, SUITE 300
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102TCB�(�
City of Fort Worth, Texas
qV61601f and Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME GE
8/9/01 **C-18702 PA
30LOUIS 1 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO S. J. LOUIS
CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD, LLP FOR CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF
SANITARY SEWER, PART 2
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council:
1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $2,058,699.00 from the Water and Sewer Operating Fund to
the Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund; and
2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the
Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund in the amount of$2,058,699.00, from available funds; and
3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, LTD, LLP
in the amount of$1,867,699.00 for Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary Sewer Part 2.
DISCUSSION:
On March 30, 1999 (M&C C-17357), the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Huitt-Zollars, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for sewer capacity
improvements in the rapidly developing southwest sector of Fort Worth.
The project is generally bounded on the north by West Vickery Boulevard, on the south by the Clear
Fork of the Trinity River, on the east by University Drive and on the west by the Hulen Street Bridge.
The proposed improvements consist of the installation of approximately 4,200 linear feet of primarily 48-
inch diameter relief sewer pipe.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, Mapsco 75Q, R and 76N.
This project was advertised for bid on May 17 and 24, 2001. On June 21, 2001, the following bids were
received:
ALTERNATE A ALTERNATE B TIME OF
BIDDER jHOBAS PIPE) (T-LOCK PIPE) COMPLETION
S. J. Louis Construction
of Texas, LTD, LLP $1,867,699.00 $1,931,969.00 180 Calendar Days
Pate Brothers Construction, Inc. $1,874,894.21 $1,945,893.71
William I Schultz, Inc.
d/b/a Circle "C"
Construction Company $1,965,836.00 $2,035,806.00
Oscar Renda Contracting, Inc. $2,059,287.35 $2,004,672.35
Texas —Sterling Construction, Inc. $3,315,399.10 $3,359,027.10
City of Fort Worth, Texas
"agar and coun"R Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBERLOG NAME PAGE
8/9/01 **C-18702 30LOUIS 2 of 2
SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO S. J. LOUIS
CONSTRUCTION OF TEXAS, LTD, LLP FOR CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF
SANITARY SEWER, PART 2
In addition to the contract cost, $131,000.00 is required for inspection and survey and $60,000 is
provided for project contingencies.
S. J. Louis Construction of Texas, LTD, LLP, is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by
committing to 20% M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 20%.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of recommendation No. 1, and the
adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget,
as appropriated, of the Commercial Paper-Sewer Fund.
MG:n
Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
1&2)PS46 472045 070460140250 $2,058,699.00 W ROVED
Mike Groomer 6140 2)PS46 541300 070460140250 $1,927,699.00 CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head: 2)PS46 531350 030460140250 $ 131,000.00
A.Douglas Rademaker 6157 (from) AUG 9 2001
3)PS46 541300 070460140250 $1,867,699.00 /l
Additional Information Contact: 1)PE45 538070 0709020 $2,058,699.00
&WNIRCY of the
A.Douglas Rademaker 6157 fe8't1 of f tiA WoctR
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June 11, 2001
ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO THE g QFgT�� a '
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTSFor
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CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF SANITARY SEWS
PART 2 .�.............�...�
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DOE#2572 �►7
SEWER PROJECT NO. PS46-070460140250 'e/
In the � /1
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(Bids originally scheduled to be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on June 14, 2001)
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents referenced above and modifies the
original Contract Documents and Plans as follows:
1. The date and time set for receiving the sealed bid proposals, and publicly opening
and reading the bids, is hereby extended to June 21, 2001. Sealed proposals will
be received at the Purchasing Office until 1:30 P.M., Thursday, June 21, 2001,
w and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
All other provisions outlined in the Detailed Notice to Bidders and Contract
Documents for the project will remain in effect, with the exception of those stated
by Addendum to the Contract Documents.
2. A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted on Wednesday, June 13,
beginning at 1:00 p.m. in Room 253, in the Pre-Council Chambers. Prospective
bidders who attended the Pre-Bid Conference held on Wednesday, May 30, 2001
are not required to attend. Failure to attend either the May 30 or the June 13 pre-
bid conference shall result in rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
3. Delete the 5T" paragraph from the bottom of page DNTB(2) of the Contract
Documents and substitute the following in lieu of that paragraph:
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or
all irregularities. AWARD OF CONTRACT: No bid may be withdrawn until
the expiration of one hundred eighty days (180) from the date of bid opening.
The award of contract, if made,will be within one hundred eighty days (180)
after the opening of bids, but in no case will the award be made until all
necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility of the bidder to
whom it is proposed to award the Contract.
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SF1��"f BY:Ff. WORTH 6-12- 1 ;10:29AM HU 1 TT-ZOU ARS- 817 640 0030;# 3/13
4. Delete Part B.1-Proposal as contained in the Contract Documents in its entirety
and substitute the following in lieu of that section:
5. Insert the attached detail for"Activated Carbon Filter" as Detail 3 on Sheet 17 of
18.
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on the space provided below, and on the
pages referenced as Part Bt Proposal in the Contract Documents. Upon receipt, bidders shall
fill out the blanks below and fax a copy of the addendum back to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. at 817-335-
1025 (fax), to acknowledge receipt thereof. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum
shall subject bidder to disqualification.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DEPARTM "OF ENGINEERING
Rick , P.E.,
Manager Consultant Services
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June 13, 2001
°:. ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
For
CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF SANITARY SEWER
PART 2
DOE#2672
SEWER PROJECT NO. PS46-070460140260
in the
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(Bids originally scheduled to be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on June 14, 2001)
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents referenced above and modifies the
original Contract Documents and Plans as follows:
Please note that the detail for"Activated Carbon Filter" mentioned in paragraph 5 of the June
11, 2001 issue of Addendum No. 1 was inadvertently omitted. Find enclosed and insert the
attached detail for"Activated Carbon Filter" as Detail 3 on Sheet 17 of 18.
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on the space provided below, and on the
pages referenced as Part 81 Proposal in the Contract Documents. Upon receipt, bidders shall
fill out the blanks below and fax a copy of the addendum back to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. at 817-335-
1025 (fax), to acknowledge receipt thereof. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum
shall subject bidder to disqualification.
Receipt Acknowledged:
Compan • S.J. WO05 Co -J5TLvGno v of ffbXp,s LM, LO
By:
Date: b l t 01 o ti
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Page 1 of 1 (Addendum No. 1)
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Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary .Sewer
PART 2
OUTLET DISCHARGE PIP£
4" FNPT POLYETHYLENE
COUPLING
SIPHON BOX
VENT SYSTEM
CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH AND
INSTALL CALGON 55 GALLON
VENTSORB-PE-ACTIVATED CARBON .
CANISTER WITH FLEXIBLE SUCTION 4" FNPT POLYETHYLENE
AND DISCHARGE LINES COUPLING
(OR APPROVED EQUAL)
4" FLEXABLE HOSE
?= NOTE: CONTRACTOR TO FURNISH ONE
1 ) ADDITIONAL 55 GALLON CANISTER
FOR FUTURE MAINTENANCE.
SIPHON BOX INLET STRUCTURE
AS DETAILED ON'PLAN SHEET 1T
CARBON FILTER SYSTEM
Insert this.detail for 1',4ctivated.Carbon Filter" a
Received: 6/20/01 3:36PM; 817 335 1025 -> S J LOUIS CONST; Page 2
SENT BY FT. WORTH ` 6-20- 1 ; 3:54PM HUITT-Z011ARS 817 640 0030;# 21 4
June 20, 2001
= ADDENDUM NO. 2
TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS � OF.1F�t, i
For
CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF SANITARY SEW
PART 2
AkA%ftAL
86027
DOE#2572SEWER PROJECT NO. PS46-070"014025in the ` �-
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
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(Bids originally scheduled to be received no later than 1:30 p.m. on June 14, 2001)
(Addendum No. 1 has extended this to no later than 1:30 p.m. on June 21, 2001)
This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents referenced above and modifies the original
Contract Documents and Plans as follows:
A. Specification for 24"Knife Gate Valves:
(Refer to Addendum No. 2 Pay Item 15, 2 Each, 24" Knife Valves)
The vertically mounted manually operated 24" dia. Knife Gate Valves shall connect to 24" dia.
Flanged Cast Iron Pipe within 6' Square Sanitary Sewer Manholes. The Knife Gate Valves shall be
suitable for gravity Wastewater (Sanitary Sewer) applications. The 24"dia, Knife Gate Valves shall
have the following features:
1. The body shall be cast 316 Stainless Steel
2. The seat shall be EPDM
3. The gate shall be 316 Stainless Steel
4. The steam nut shall be acid resistant bronze
5. The lubrication fitting shall be plated steel
6. The packing shall be acrylic and shall be 100% leak proof
7. The hand wheel shall be cast iron
8. No locking device shall be required
9. The valves shall meet MSS Standard SP-81
10. The flanges shall be ANSI Class 125/150 drilling
11. All other features such as stem, yoke fasteners, travel stops, nuts, wasters shall be stainless
steel.
12. The valves shall be installed in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and an authorized
customer service representative shall be available for assistance.
13. The valves shall be as manufactured by:
a) Series G
Knife Gate Valves
Red Valve Co., Inc.
Rep: John Bolender
Valve & Equipment Consultants
(281) 324-1500
Page 1 of 2 (Addendum No. 2)
Received: 6/20/01 3:37PM; 817 335 1025 -? S J LOUIS CONST; Page 3
SENT BY=FT. WORTH 6-20- 1 ; 3:54PM ; HUITT-ZOLLARS-i 817 640 00304 3/ 4
b) Fabri-Valve C67S
Knife Gate Valves
ITT Industries
Rep: Ken Dozier
Engineered Valves
(281)353-3034
or
c) An approved equal
B. Specification for Knife Gate Valves Manholes:
(Refer to Addendum No. 2, Pay Item 7, 6 Each, 6' Square Sanitary Sewer Manhole with 60" Riser
per Detail 4, Sheet 113).
1_ Increase Pay Item 7 from 4 Each to 6 Each.
2. Interior protective manhole coating shall not be required for the two manholes containing the
Knife Gate Valves.
3. Vacuum testing shall not be required for the two manholes containing the Knife Gate Valves.
4. Within the two manholes containing the Knife Gate Valves there shall be no grout invert. The
Knife Gate Valves shall be supported with concrete blocking.
Bidders must acknowledge receipt of this Addendum on the space provided below, and on the pages
referenced as Dart B9 Proposal in the Contract Documents. Upon receipt, bidders shall fill out the
blanks below and fax a copy of the addendum back to Huitt-Zollars, Inc. at 817-335-1025 (fax), to
acknowledge receipt thereof. Failure to acknowledge receipt of this Addendum shall subject bidder to
disqualification.
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
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For Ri ,
Manager C`onsu ant Services
Receipt Acknowledged:
Compa S.T• Lout S Co�.lSlIIuCtlo�.1 TFXRf t-'ID,I l.�P
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Date:
Page 2 of 2 (Addendum No. 2)
FORT WORTH BID SETT 13
SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
CLEAR FORK PARALLEL RELIEF SANITARY SEWER
PART 2
DOE PROJECT NO.: 2572
PROJECT NUMBER:
PS46-070460140250
IN
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
2001
KENNETH BARR GARY JACKSON
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
DALE FISSELER, P.E.
DIRECTOR OF WATER DEPARTMENT
HUGO A. MALANGA, P.E.
DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS
A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E.
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
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PREPARED FOR
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
CITY OF FORT WORTH
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76102
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1
Part A - Notice to Bidders
Detailed Notice to Bidders
Special Instructions to Bidders
Part B - M/WBE Section and Proposal
M/WBE Specifications
Proposal
Part C - General Conditions
Part C1 - Supplementary Conditions
Part D - Special Conditions
Part E - General Specifications for Water Department Projects
Part F - Certificate of Insurance
Contractor Compliance with Worker's Compensation Laws
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Maintenance Bond
Part G - Contract
Appendix A - Easement Documents/Permits
Appendix B - Boring Logs
Notice to Bidders
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals for the following:
FOR: Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary Sewer
Part 2
PROJECT NO.: Sewer Project No.: PS46-070460140250
DOE NO.: 2572
Alternative "A":
3356 LF 48" HOBAS SS (SN 46 MIN)
285 LF 48" HOBAS SS TUNNEL CARRIER PIPE IN 72" STEEL CASING
285 LF 72" STEEL CASING (complete w/grouting)
Alternative "B":
3106 LF 48" CLASS III "T LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE
250 LF 48" CLASS III "T-LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE
285 LF 48" CLASS IV"T-LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE IN 72" STEEL CASING
285 LF 72" STEEL CASING (complete w/grouting)
Base Bid:
10 SPECIAL TYPE"A" SS MANHOLES
-� 3 SPECIAL 6' SQUARE SS MANHOLES
1 SPECIAL JUNCTION BOX @ Sta. 203+39.43
1 SPECIAL SS MANHOLE @ Sta. 1+07.74
6150 SF PROTECTIVE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION
Addressed to Mr. Gary Jackson, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas will be received at
the Purchasing Office until 1:30 P.M., Thursday, June 14, 2001, and then publicly opened and
read aloud at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers.
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the office of the
Department of Engineering, Municipal Office Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,
Texas. One set of documents will be provided to prospective bidders for a deposit of Fifty Dollars
($50.00) for each set.
A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2001, beginning at 1:30 P.M. in Room
293 at the Transportation and Public Works Office. Attendance at the pre-bid conference
shall be mandatory. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall result in the rejection of
the bid as non-responsive. Bidders are encouraged to review the project plans and
specifications prior to the pre-bid conference and be prepared to actively participate in the
conference. Bidders' questions will be answered at the pre-bid conference.
Bidders shall not separate, detach, or remove any portion, segment(s), or sheets from the
NTB (1)
contract documents at any time. Bidders must complete the proposal section(s) and
submit the complete specification book or face rejection of bid as non-responsive.
For additional information please contact Wilson Bergeron, P.E., Huitt-Zollars, Inc. at (817) 335-
3000, Ext. 217, or Mr. Miguel "Mike"Domenech, P.E., Project Manager at (817) 871-6826.
Advertising Dates:
May 17, 2001
May 24, 2001
Fort Worth, Texas
NTB (2)
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS
FOR: Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary Sewer
Part 2
PROJECT NO.: Sewer Project No.: PS46-070460140250
y. DOE NO.: 2572
Addressed to Mr. Gary Jackson, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas will be received at
the Purchasing Office until 1:30 P.M., Thursday, June 14, 2001, and then publicly opened and
read aloud at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents
for this project may be obtained at the office of the Department of Engineering, Municipal Office
Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. One set of documents will be provided for
a deposit of Fifty Dollars ($50.00). These documents contain additional information for prospective
bidders.
All bidders will be required to comply with Provisions 5159a of 'Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes"
of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates and City Ordinance No.
7278, as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through
13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices.
A pre-bid conference will be held Wednesday, May 30, 2001, beginning at 1:30 P.M. in Room
293 at the Transportation and Public Works Office. Attendance at the pre-bid conference
shall be mandatory. Failure to attend the pre-bid conference shall result in the rejection of
the bid as non-responsive. Bidders are encouraged to review the project plans and
specifications prior to the pre-bid conference and be prepared to actively participate in the
conference. Bidders' questions will be answered at the pre-bid conference.
- Bid security is required in accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Special Instructions to Bidders.
The major items of work on the above-referenced project shall consist of the following:
Alternative"A":
3356 LF 48" HOBAS SS (SN 46 MIN)
285 LF 48" HOBAS SS TUNNEL CARRIER PIPE IN 72" STEEL CASING
285 LF 72" STEEL CASING (complete w/grouting)
Alternative"B":
3106 LF 48" CLASS III "T LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE
250 LF 48" CLASS III "T-LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE
285 LF 48" CLASS IV"T-LOCK" CONCRETE SS PIPE IN 72" STEEL CASING
Y 285 LF 72" STEEL CASING (complete w/grouting)
Base Bid:
10 SPECIAL TYPE"A" SS MANHOLES
3 SPECIAL 6' SQUARE SS MANHOLES
1 SPECIAL JUNCTION BOX @ Sta. 203+39.43
1 SPECIAL SS MANHOLE @ Sta. 1+07.74
6150 SF PROTECTIVE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION
Included in the above will be all other miscellaneous items of construction as outlined in the Plans
and Specifications.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all formalities.
CNTB (1)
Bidders shall not separate, detach, or remove any portion, segment(s), or sheets from the contract
document at any time. Bidders must complete the proposal section(s) and submit the complete
specifications book, or face rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from
the date bids are opened. The award of Contract, if made, will be within (90) days after the
opening of bids, but in no case will the award be made until all the necessary investigations are
.� made as to the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the Contract.
Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the contract documents and acknowledging
receipt of the addenda by initialing the appropriate spaces on the PROPOSAL form. Bids that do
not acknowledge receipt of all addenda may be rejected as being non-responsive. Information
regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting the Department of Engineering at
(817) 871-7910.
In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, as amended by Ordinance No. 13781,
the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women
business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of
the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME
CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation"), as
appropriate. The Documentation must be received by the contracting department no later than
5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt
from the appropriate employee of the contracting department to whom the delivery was made.
Such receipt shall be evidence that the Documentation was received by the City.
Any contract awarded under this Notice to Bidders is expected to be funded in part by a loan from
the Texas water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments,
agencies, or employees are, or will be, party to this Notice to Bidders or any resulting contract. The
contract or contracts are subject to regulations contained in 31 TAC, Chapter 363, in effect on the
date this contract is executed.
The Managing Department for this project is the Department of Engineering. For additional
information concerning this project, please contact Wilson Bergeron, P.E., Huitt-Zollars, Inc. at
(817) 335-3000, or Mr. Miguel "Mike"Domenech, P.E., Project Manager at (817) 871-6826.
GARY JACKSON
CITY MANAGER
GLORIA PEARSON
CITY SECRETARY
A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E., DIRECTOR
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
By: JOA5
�u( Rick Trice, P.E.
Manager, Consultant Services
ADVERTISING DATES:
May 17, 2001
May 24, 2001
Fort Worth, Texas
CNTB (2)
i Special Instructions to Bidders
MM
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1 . PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All contractors submitting bids are
required to be prequalified by the Fort Worth Water Department prior to
submitting bids. This prequalification process will establish a bid limit based
on a technical evaluation and financial analysis of the contractor. It is the
bidder's responsibility to submit the following documentation: a current
financial statement, an acceptable experience record, an acceptable equipment
schedule and any other documents the Department may deem necessary, to
the Director of the Water Department at least seven (7) calendar days prior to
the date of the opening of bids.
a► The financial statement required shall have been prepared by an
independent certified public accountant or an independent public
accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State
.. licensing agency, and shall have been so prepared as to reflect the
financial status of the submitting company. This statement must be
current and not more than one (1) year old. In the case that a bidding
date falls within the time a new statement is being prepared, the
previous statement shall be updated by proper verification.
.,, b) For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given
project, it must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in
work of both the same nature and technical level as that of the project
.. for which bids are to be received.
c) The Director of the Water Department shall be the sole judge as to the
-� acceptability for financial qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water
Department project.
.r d) Bids received in excess of the bid limit shall be considered
non-responsive and will be rejected as such.
e) The City, in its sole discretion may reject any bid for failure to
demonstrate experience and/or expertise.
f) Any proposals submitted by a non-prequalified bidder shall be returned
unopened, and if inadvertently opened, shall not be considered.
g) The City will attempt to notify prospective bidders whose qualifications
(financial or experience) are not deemed to be appropriate to the nature
_ and/or magnitude of the project on which bids are to be received.
Failure to notify shall not be a waiver of any necessary prequalification.
am
n.
2. BID SECURITY: A cashier's check, or an acceptable bidder's bond, payable to
the City of Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the
.n largest possible total of the bid submitted must accompany the bid, and is
subject to forfeiture in the event the successful bidder fails to execute the
Contract Documents within ten (10) days after the contract has been
awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bond, (1 ) the name of the surety
shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury list, or (2) the surety must have
capital and surplus equal to ten times the limit of the bond. The surety must
be licensed to do business in the State of Texas. The amount of the bond
shall not exceed the amount shown on the Treasury list or one-tenth (1/10) of
the total capital and surplus.
3. BONDS: A performance bond, a payment bond, and a maintenance bond each
_ for one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price will be required,
Reference C 3-3.7.
4. WAGE RATES: Not less than the prevailing wage rate established by the City
of Fort Worth, Texas, and as set forth in the Contract Documents must be
paid on this project.
5. AMBIGUITY: In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in
the Proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous
construction thereof to the City or to reject the Proposal.
6. BIDDER LICENSE: Bidder must be a licensed Contractor in the State of Texas.
7. NON-RESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Article 601g, Texas Revised Civil
Statutes, the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a non-resident
.. bidder unless the non-resident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by
a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident
bidder would be required to underbid a non-resident bidder to obtain a
.. comparable contract in the state in which the non-resident's principal place of
business is located.
Ila "Non-resident Bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is not
in this state, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or
majority owner has its principal place of business in this state.
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This provision does not apply if this contract involves federal funds.
The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all non-resident
bidders in order for the bid to meet specifications. The failure of a non-
resident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder.
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8. PAYMENT: If the bid amount is $25,000.00 or less, the contract amount shall
be paid within forty-five (45) calendar days after completion and acceptance
-d by the City.
9. AGE: In accordance with the policy ("POLICY") of the Executive Branch of the
-- Federal Government, the Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its
officers, members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors,
while engaged in performing this contract, shall, in connection with the
am employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in connection with
the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against
persons because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational
MM qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
The Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members,
agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, or persons acting on
am their behalf, shall specify, in solicitations or advertisements for employees to
work on this contract, a maximum age limit for such employment unless the
a
specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational
qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
an The Contractor warrants it will fully comply with the policy and will defend,
indemnify and hold the City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted
by third parties or subcontractors against the City arising out of the
am Contractor's and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the
above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of
this agreement.
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10. DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With
Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), the Contractor warrants that it and any and
Mft all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of
disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the
availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for
Mft employment with, or employees of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors.
The Contractor warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provisions and any
other applicable federal, state and local laws concerning disability and will
AM defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless against any claims or allegations
asserted by third parties or subcontractors against the City arising out of the
Contractor's and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the
an above referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in the performance
of this agreement.
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11 . MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: In accord with City of
Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the
a• participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises
in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance may be obtained from the Office of
the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM,
*r PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT
FORM ("Documentation") as appropriate. The Documentation must be
received by the managing department no later than 5:00 P.M. five (5) City
business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt
from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery
was made. Failure to comply shall render the bid non-responsive.
12. Upon request, the Contractor agrees to provide the Owner compete and
accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business
Enterprise (MBE) on the contract and payment thereof. The Contractor further
agrees to permit any audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in
its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE
and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent
misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud by the contractor will be
grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under
appropriate Federal, State or local laws or ordinances relating to false
statements. Further, any such misrepresentation of facts (other than a
negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the
contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in
City work for a period of time of not less than three (3) years.
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PART B
M/WBE Specifications
Proposal
City of Fort Worth
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
APPLICATION OF POLICY
If the total dollar value of the contract is $25,000 or more, the MfWBE goal is applicable. If the total dollar
value of the contract is less than$25,000,the MfWBE goal is not applicable.
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation by Minority/Women Business
Enterprises (M/WBE) in the procurement of all goods and services to the City on a contractual basis. The objective
of the Policy is to increase the use of M/WBE firms to a level comparable to the availability of M/WBEs that provide
goods and services directly or indirectly to the City.
M/WBE PROJECT GOALS
The City's MBE/WBE goal on this project is 20% of the base bid value of the contract.
COMPLIANCE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS
On City contracts of$25,000 or more, bidders are required to comply with the intent of the City's M/WBE Ordinance
by either of the following:
1. Meet or exceed the above stated M/WBE goal, or;
2. Good Faith Effort documentation,or;
3. Waiver documentation.
SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents must be received by the Managing Department, within the following times allocated, in
order for the entire bid to be considered responsive to the specifications.
1. M/WBE Utilization Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the
bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
2. Prime Contractor Waiver Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the
bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
3. Good Faith Effort Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the
bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S MfWBE ORDINANCE,WILL RESULT IN THE BID BEING
CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Any questions, please contact the MfWBE Office at(817)871-6104.
Rev.6/2/98
ATTACHMENT 1A
Page 1 of 2
City of Fort Worth
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
MBE/WBE UTILIZATIONF
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P )JECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
WY'S M/WBE PROJECT GOAL: O 0 M/WBE PERCENTAGE ACHIEVED:.b. lad
Failure to complete this form, in its entirety with supporting documentation, and received by the Managing Department
o&,or before 5:00 p.m. five (5) City business days after bid opening, exclusive of bid opening date, will result in the bid
b ng considered non-responsive to bid specifications.
Thp undersigned bidder agrees to enter into a formal agreement with the MBE and/or WBE firms for work listed in this
s, iedule, conditioned upon execution of a contract with the City of Fort Worth. The intentional and/or knowing
rr..jrepresentation of facts is grounds for consideration of disqualification and will result in the bid being considered
non-responsive to specifications.
;ompany Name,Contact Name, Certified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to be Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(') Supplied(*)
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Specify all areas in which MWBE's are to be utilized and/or items to be supplied:
(*) A complete listing of items to be supplied is required in order to receive credit toward the M/V1BE goal.
(*' dentify each Tier level. Tier:Means the level of subcontracting below the prime contractor/consultant,i.e.,a direct payment
from the prime contractor to a subcontractor is considered 1`t tier,a payment by a subcontractor to
its supplier is considered 2nd tier.
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m., FIVE(5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID
Am OPENING, EXCLUSIVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE
Rev.6/2/98
Pages 1 and 2 of Attachment 1A must be received by the Managing Department
ATTACHMENT 1A
Page 2 of 2
City of Fort Worth
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
MBE/WBE UTILIZATION
Company Name, Contact Name, Certified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to be Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(") Supplied(") Z�
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She bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information regarding
Aual work performed by all subcontractors, including MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) arrangements submitted with this bid.
..ie bidder also agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and files held by their company that
will substantiate the actual work performed by the MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) on this contract, by an authorized officer or
�*nployee of the City. Any intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds for terminating the
mtract or debarment from City work for a period of not less than three(3)years and for initiating action under Federal,
State or Local laws concerning false statements. Any failure to comply with this ordinance and creates a material
Lveach of contract may result in a determination of an irresponsible offeror and barred from participating in City work
,r a period of time not less than one(1)year.
1 ALLh��r and WBEs MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE CITY BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD
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THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m., FIVE(5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID
..e OPENING, EXCLUSIVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE
Rev.6/2/98
Pages 1 and 2 of Attachment 1A must be received by the Managing Department
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SENT BY:FT. WORTH 6-12- 1 ;10:29AM HU1TT-ZOLLARS- 8.17. 0 0030;* 4113
PART Bl-PROPOSAL,
To: Mr.Gary Jackson
City Manager
City of Fort Worth
Clear Fork Parallel Relief Sanitary Sewer
Part 2
PROJECT NO.: Sewer project No.: PS46-070460140250
DOE NO.: 2572
Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders", the undersigned Bidder, having thoroughly
examined the Contract Documents, including plans, special contract documents, and the General
Contract Documents and General Specifications for Water Department Projects, the site of the
project and understanding the amount of work to be done, and the prevailing conditions, hereby
-rnneee M .In ell +1.- nA, F,.....1. -11 1..1-.- .... .-..• -A ..,...a....:..1 ..-. ^ :A.-J •- L-
furnr.ished by the City,which is necessary to fully complete the work as provided in the Plans and
Contract Documents and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director of the Department
of Engineering the City of Fort Worth,Texas; and binds himself upon acceptance of this Proposal
to execute a contract and furnish an approved performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance
Bond, and such other bonds, if any, as may be required by the Contract Documents for the
performing and completing of the said work. Contractor proposes to do the work within the time
stated and for the following sums:
(Furnish and install, install all appurtenant work,complete in place,the following items.)
BASE BID
Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity In Words Bid Price Bid
l. 2,000 Gallon Dispose of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated
_ Liquid Waste ,
IdE
5
Dol Lars 00 $1010M.00
& 0 Cents Per Gallon
2. 2,000 C.Y. Dispose of Hydrocarbon-Contaminated
Soil and Solid Waste'9;
T�t1E Ftyc o�
Dollars 35• �O DD�'
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& Cents Per Cubic Yard
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Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity In Words Bid Price Bid
3. 5 Each Special Type A Sanitary Sewer Manhole
with 60" Riser on Existing 48" Sanitary
Sewer Pipe per Detail 1,Sht 18 @;
T/�iaT�,✓ r/tous�r� mo b
Dollars
&_ _ Cents Per Each
4. 1 Each Special'Type A Sanitary Sewer Manhole
with 60" Riser on Existing 24" Sanitary
Sewer Pipe per Detail 1.Sht. 18 @;
T�{IQT�n1 T'tf ou�n�D �
Dollars
& N0 Cents Per Each
S. 1 Each Special Sanitary Sewer Manhole per
Detail 2,Sht. 18 @;
J I�EAJ1V Tk TtfWS&N D 00
Dollars •
& pl/0 Cents Per Each
6. 3 Each Special Type "A"Sanitary Sewer Manhole
with 60"Riser per De�j�il 1,Sht. 18 @;
F-16HT`� �t�r [tuNtJjtEb
Dollars �71 o,4 aJ 5th•
& WO Cents Per Each
7. 6 Each 6' Square Manhole Sanitary Sewer
Manhole with 60" Riser per Detail 4,Sht. 11
18@ FIFTEb
8@FIFTEb J Tt NSAO
D oo P
Dollars t
& D Cents Per Each
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Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity in Words Bid Price Bid
S. 1 Each Special Junction Box per Detail 3,Sht. 18
@;LAfeM EMT THOUS60
Dollars MD• r OI��wQ
& IVO Cents Per Each
9. 285 L.F. 72"Steel T=wze
l Liner Pipe;
Feta SIXTI-f-WE
Dollars S13a 5Z-v
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&_ '�Cents Per Linear Foot
10. 208 L.F. 24e I!rpn Pipe @;
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Dollars 00 �D/
& �D Cents Per Linear Foot
H. 2 Each Manhole Vent with Carbon Filter Installed
Complete @;
'[jF1 b au3 Af'N
Dollars aj�•
& 00 Cents Per Each
12. 7 Each Concrete Manhole Collar per Figure 121
@; FdE Adf�0(Eb
Dollars ✓/
& Cents Per Each
13. 1 Each 48"Sanitary Sew Pipe Plug @;
-u{ kE � Ulu0Rk0
Dollars • �0
�300.
& fl Cents Per.Each
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Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity In Words Bid Price Bid
14. 15 Each Stainless Steel Locking Watertight Inserts
@dNe
Dollars
& Cents Per Each
15. 2 Each 24"Knife Valves,MJXMJ @
Ett vrnl T}�ous�n��
Dollars III Q('b. aa' Doo.o
& �D Cents Per Each
16. 1 Each Aluminum Track for Stop Log Gate per
TW&Tj TWD TtfWSAn1 J
rw �UdDR6b Dollars SOD oo o0
& D Cents Per Each
i 17. 6,150 S.F. Interior Protective Manhole Coating @
T>E �-.
. Dollars
& Nu Cents Per Square Foot
1$. 15 Each Vacuum TesjManholes @;
�Nt { Un1A�1�� ,,S�V��►T�'
It)E
Dollars 7S Q0al
& IIID Cents Per Each
19. 3641 L.P. Post Con coon TV Inspection @;
Dollars �l�Pq 00
M'
.� & N Cents Per L.F.
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SENT BY TT. WORDi 6-12- 1 ;10:30AM HU I TT-ZOLLARS-, 817,640 M,,10;#18113
Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity In Words Bid Price Bid
20. 9,026 S.Y. 2-i-i.ivl.A.U.Base course('type-'n")(CO;
s oc
Dollars 00 f Igo.
& 0 Cents Per Square Yard
21. 9,020 S.Y. 2"H.MA.C. Surface Course(Type"B")
@; 5V
Dollars
& _Cents Per Square Yard
22. 9,020 S.Y. Subgrade Preparation w/6%Hydrated
Limc @ VF
OB v�
Dollars ,fr y J� 00
& /V Cents Per Square Yard
23. 187 Ton Hydrated Lime for Subgrade Stabilization
�NtjUE6 l-w
00
Dollars p0
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& up Cents Per Ton
24. 254 L.F. Street Readers Q;
DollarsI5'
3,
& Ivfl Cents Per Linear Foot
25. 3,641 L.F. Trench Safety
Dollars 00 3 , --- �o,�a3.
& D _Cents Per Lincar Foot
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- Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Written Unit Price Total
Item Quantity In Words Bid Price Bid
26. 225 S.Y. Bermuda Grass Solid Sod @;
FA Yr: fr. .0 a
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Dollars
& NO Cents Per Square Yard
TOTAL AMOUNT BASE BID: S r18�t 541y. 60
Transfer Total to Sheet HI-8, Bid Summary Sheet
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Alternative A
Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Unit Price Bid Total
Item Quantity Written In Words Price Bid
1. 3,356 L.F. 48"Centrifugally-Cast Fiberglass
Reinforced Polymer Mortar Pipe,by
Hobas,Open Cut @;
TA
I�Il�� uniD�L Dollars 1 1
& D Cents Per Linear Foot
2. 285 L.F. 48"Centrifugally-Cast Fiberglass
Reinforced Polymer Mortar Pipe,by
Hobas,Other an Open Cut @;
own
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_. � �� Dollars
& Cents Per Linear Foot
TOTAL AMOUNT ALTERNATIVE BID "A" : $
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Alternative B
Pay Approximate Description of Pay Item with Price Unit Price Bid Total
- Item Quantity Written In Words Price Bid
1. 3,356 L.F. 48""T-Lock"Reinforced Concrete
Sanitary Sewer Pipe,Open Cut @; Lr�t/ G v�✓
Tffilf'F ftN �jnlDa� 2 00
Lew '7� 1
325��r✓ ��� lrc/
& d Cents Per Lincar Foot
2. 285 L.F. 48" "T-Lock"Reinforced Concrete
Sanitary Sewer Pipe,Other than Open p -ofS2 72
56-
4(44(1156
6/14,fTY�M Dollars
& �0 Cents Per Each
TOTAL AMOUNT ALTERNATIVE BID "B" : S �W
3,1125-
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BID SUMMARY
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ALTERNATIVE BID "A" $ 110-11/ 155.
(ROBAS SANITARY SEWER PTPF,)
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ALTERNATIVE BID "B"
("T-LOCK" REINFORCED
CONCRETE SANITARY SEWER PIPE)
TOTAL BASE BID $ 7-n 5 y
TOTAL BID 8G 1 $ I , 1, 01. 00
(ALTERNATIVE A+EASE BID) If 00
T TOTAL.BID 2 $ +I a rn t �' G
(ALTERNATIVE B+DASE DID) 93// 941p9 �1 D �,V^✓
Note: The City reserves the right to select either TOTAL BID 1 or TOTAL BID 2 as presented in
the bid documents; the City also reserves the right to award the contract to the responsive
low bidder of either TOTAL BID 1 or TOTAL BID 2
***CITY APPROVED PRODUCT
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PROPOSAL(contd)
Within ten (10) days after acceptance of this Proposal, the undersigned will execute the formal
contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and such other bonds as required by the
Contract Documents, for the faithful performance of the Contract. The attached bid security in
the amount of 5 percent is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in the event
the oontmat and bond or bonds are not exeouted and delivered within the time aoav-a oaruh, cs
liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby,
The undersigned bidder certified that he has been furnished at least one set of the General
Contract Documents and General Specifications for Water Department Projects dated January 1,
1978, and that he has read and thoroughly understands all the requirements and conditions of
those General Documents and the specific Contract Documents and appurtenant plans.
The undersigned assures that its employees and applicants for employment and those of any labor
organization, subcontractors, or employment agency in either furnishing or referring employee
applicants to the undersigned are not discriminated against as prohibited by the terms of City
Ordinance No. 7278 as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400.
The Bidder agrees to begin construction within 10 calendar days after issue of the work order,
and to complete the contract within 180 calendar days after beginning construction as set forth in
the written work order to be furnished by the Owner.
(Complete A or B below, as applicable:)
[J A. The principal place for business of our company is in the State of
Nonresident bidders in the State of.,our principal place of business,are required to be_
_- percent lower than resident bidders by state law. A
copy of the status is attached.
B. The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner
is in the State of Texas.
Receipt is acknowledged of the following addenda:.
Addendum No. I (Initials) DAD 4 *01 (SEAL) it Bidder is Corporation
Addendum No.2(Initials) VAV 4 Jzola%
Addendum No.3 (Initials)
Respectfully submitted,
S. . L OVI I a"ST R 01614 * T'000 LTG, W
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Title: 4;1te1.1 ` NIANAt1Fp-
Address: S?y SavTv (J' A✓tr , MAuSF1C-v Tv . "11.6L3
END OF PROPOSAL Telephone: 817 - 411- o3to
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General Conditions
PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOVEMBER, 1, 1987
TABLE OF CONTENTS
C1-1 DEFINITIONS
C1-1. 1 Definition of Terms C1-1 (1)
C1-1. 2 Contract Documents C1-1 (1)
C1-1. 3 Notice to Bidders C1-1 (2)
C1-1.4 Proposal C1-1 (2 )
C1-1. 5 Bidder C1-1 (2 )
C1-1.6 General Conditions C1-1 (2)
C1-1. 7 Special Conditions C1-1 (2 )
C1-1.8 Specifications C1-1 (2 )
C1-1.9 Bond C1-1 (2)
C1-1.10 Contract C1-1 (3 )
.� C1-1.11 Plans C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.12 City C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.13 City Council Cl-1 (3 )
C1-1.14 Mayor Cl-1 (3)
C1-1.15 City Manager C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.16 City Attorney C1-1 ( 3)
C1-1 .17 Director of Public Works C1-1 (4 )
C1-1.18 Director, City Water Department C1-1 (4 )
C1-1.19 Engineer C1-1 (4)
C1-1. 20 Contractor C1-1 (4 )
C1-1. 21 Sureties Cl-1 (4)
C1-1. 22 The Work or Project C1-1 (4)
C1-1. 23 Working Day C1-1 (4)
C1-1. 24 Calendar Day Cl-1 (4 )
C1-1. 25 Legal Holiday C1-1 (4)
C1-1.26 Abbreviations C1-1 (5 )
C1-1. 27 Change Order C1-1 (6 )
C1-1.28 Paved Streets and Alleys C1-1 (6)
C1-1. 29 Unpaved Streets and Alleys C1-1 (6 )
C1-1. 30 City Streets C1-1 (6 )
C1-1. 31 Roadway C1-1 (6 )
C1-1.32 Gravel Street Cl-1 (6 )
4 C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION
OF PROPOSAL
C2-2. 1 Proposal Form C2-2 (1)
C2-2. 2 Interpretation of Quantities C2-2 (1)
C2-2. 3 Examination of Contract Documents
and Site C2-2 (2)
C2-2. 4 Submitting of Proposal C2-2 (3 )
C2-2. 5 Rejection of Proposals C2--2 (3 )
C2-2. 6 Bid Security C2-2 (3 )
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C2-2.7 Delivery of Proposal C2-2 ( 4 )
C2-2. 8 Withdrawing Proposals C2-2 ( 4)
C2-2. 9 Telegraphic Modification of Proposals C2-2 (4 )
C2-2.10 Public Opening of Proposal C2-2 ( 4)
C2-2.11 Irregular Proposals C2-2 (4 )
C2-2.12 Disqualification of Bidders C2-2 (5 )
C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
C3-3.1 Consideration of Proposals C3-3 ( 1)
C3-3. 2 Minority 'Business Enterpise _
Women-Owned Business Enterprise
compliance C3-3 (1 )
C3-3 . 3 Equal Employment Provisions C3-3 ( 1)
C3-3. 4 Withdrawal of Proposals C3-3 ( 2 )
C3-3 . 5 Award of Contract C3-3 ( 2 )
C3-3 . 6 Return of Proposal Securities C3-3 ( 2 )
C3-3 . 7 Bonds C3-3 (2 )
C3-3. 8 Execution of Contract C3-3 (4 )
C3-3 . 9 Failure to Execute Contract C3-3 ( 4 )
C3-3. 10 Beginning Work C3-3 (4 )
C3-3 .11 Insurance C3-3 (4 )
C3-3 .12 Contractor ' s Obligations C3-3 (7 )
C3-3 . 13 Weekly Payroll C3-3 (7 )
C3-3 . 14 Contractor ' s Contract Administration C3-3 ( 7 )
C3-3 . 15 Venue C3-3 ( 8 )
C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK -'
C4-4. 1 Intent of Contract Documents C4-4 (1 )
C4-4. 2 Special Provisions C4-4 (1 )
C4-4 . 3 Increased or Decreased Quantities C4-4 (1 )
C4-4. 4 Alteration of Contract Documents C4-4 (2 )
C4-4. 5 Extra Work C4-4 (2 )
C4-4.6 Schedule of Operations C4-4 (3 )
C4-4. 7 Progress Schedules for Water and
Sewer Plant Facilities C4-4 (4 )
C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS
C5-5. 1 Authority of Engineer C5-5 (1 )
C5-5. 2 Conformity with Plans C5-5 (1 )
C5-5. 3 Coordination of Contract Documents C5-5 ( 2 )
C5-5. 4 Cooperation of Cc,.,tractor C5-5 (2 )
C5-5. 5 Emergency and/or Rectification Work C5-5 ( 3 )
C5-5. 6 Field Office C5-5 ( 3 )
C5-5.7 Construction Stakes C5-5 ( 3 )
C5-5 . 8 Authority and Duties of Inspectors C5-5 ( 4 )
C5-5. 9 Inspection C5-5 (5)
C5-5.10 Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work C5-5 ( 5 ) -
C5-5. 11 Substitute Materials or Equipment C5-5 ( 5 )
C5-5. 12 Samples and Tests of Materials C5-5 (6 )
C5-5.13 Storage of Materials C5-5 (6 )
C5-5. 14 Existing Structures and Utilities C5-5 ( 7 )
C5-5. 15 Interruption of Service C5-5 (7 )
C5-5 . 16 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors C5-5 ( 8 )
C5-5 . 17 Cleanup C5-5 (8 )
C5-5. 18 Final Inspection C5-5 ( 9 )
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C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY
C6-6.1 Laws to be Observed C6-6 (1 )
C6-6 . 2 Permits and Licenses C6-6 (1)
C6-6 . 3 Patented Devices , Materials and Processes C6-6 (1)
C6-6 . 4 Sanitary Provisions C6-6 (2 )
C6-6 . 5 Public Safety and Convenience C6-6 (2 )
C6-6 . 6 Privileges of Contractor in Streets,
Alleys , and Right-of-Way C6-6 (3 )
C6-6 . 7 Railway Crossings C6-6 (4 )
C6-6 . 8 Barricades, Warnings and Watchmen C6-6 ( 4 )
C6-6 9 Use of Explosives, Drop Weight, etc. C6-6 (5 )
C6-f . 10 Work Within Easements C6-6 ( 6 )
C6- =: . 11 Independent Contractor C6-6 (8)
C6-6. 12 Contractor ' s Responsibility for
Damage Claims C6-6 ( 8 )
C6-6 . 13 Contractor ' s Claim for Damages C6-6 (10 )
C6-6 . 14 Adjustment of Relocation of Public
Utilities, etc. C6-6 (10 )
C6-6 . 15 Temporary Sewer Drain Connections C6-6 (10)
C6-6 . 16 Arrangement and Charges of Water
Furnished by City C6-6 (11 )
C6-6 . 17 Use of a Section of Portion of the Work C6-6 (11 )
C6-6 . 18 Contractor ' s Responsibility for Work C6-6 (11 )
C6-6 . 19 No Waiver of Legal Rights C6-6 (12 )
C6-6 . 20 Personal Liability of Public Officials C6-6 (12 )
C6-6 . 21 State Sales Tax C6-6 (12)
C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
C7-7 . 1 Subletting C7-7 (1)
C7-7 . 2 Assignment of Contract C7-7 (1 )
C7-7 . 3 Prosecution of the Work C7-7 (1 )
- C7-7 . 4 Limitations of Operations C7-7 (2)
C7-7 . 5 Character of Workman and Equipment C7-7 (2 )
C7-7. 6 Work Schedule C7-7 ( 3 )
- C7-7 . 7 Time of Commencement and Completion C7-7 ( 4 )
C7-7 . 8 Extension of time of Completion C7-7 (4)
C7-7 . 9 Delays C7-7 ( 4)
C7-7 . 10 Time of Completion C7-7 (5 )
C7-7 . 11 S-spension by Court Order C7-7 (6 )
C7-7 . 12 Temporary Suspension C7-7 (6 )
C7-7 . 13 Termination of Contract due to
National Emergency C7-7 ( 7 )
C7-7 . 14 Suspension of Abandonment of the
Work and Annulment of Contract C7-7 (7 )
C7-7 .15 Fulfillment of Contract C7-7 (9 )
C7-7 . 16 Termination for Convenience of the Onwer C7-7 (10 )
C7-7 . 17 Safety Methods and Practices C7-7 (13 )
C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
C8-8 . 1 Measurement of Quantities C8-8 (1)
C8-8 . 2 Unit Prices C8-8 ( 1)
C8-8 . 3 Lump Sum C8-8 (1)
C8-8.4 Scope of Payment C8-8 (1)
C8-8. 5 Partial Estimates and Retainage C8-8 (2 )
C8-8 . 6 Withholding Payment C8-8 (3 )
C8-8.7 Final Acceptance C8-8 (3 )
C8-8. 8 Final Payment C8-8 (3 )
C8-8. 9 Adquacy of Design C8-8 (4 )
C8-8.10 General Guaranty C8-8 (4 )
C8-8.11 Subsidiary Work C8-8 (5 )
C8-8.12 Miscellaneous Placement of Material C8-8 (5 )
C8-8 .13 Record Documents C8-8 (5 )
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C1-1 DEFINITIONS
SECTION C1-1 DEFINITIONS
C1-1 . 1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS : Whenever in these Contract
Documents the following terms or pronouns in place of them are
used , the intent and meaning shall be understood and
interpreted as follows:
C1-1 . 2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are all of
the written and drawn documents , such as specifications ,
bonds , addenda , plans , etc . , which govern the terms and
performance of the contract . These are contained in the
General Contract Documents and the Special Contract Documents.
, a. GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The General Contract
Documents govern all Water Department Projects and
include the following items:
PART A - NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Sample) White
PART B - PROPOSAL ( Sample) White
PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS (CITY) Canary Yellow
-� ( Developer) Brown
PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Green
PART E - SPECIFICATIONS E1-White
E2-Golden Rod
�. E2A-White
PERMITS/EASEMENTS Blue
PART F - BONDS (Sample) White
PART G - CONTRACT (Sample) White
b. SPECIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS : The Special Contract
Documents are prep3r -a. for each specific project as
a supplement to the General Contract Documents and
include the following items :
PART A - NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Advertisement) Same as
above
PART B - PROPOSAL (Bid)
PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
PART E - SPECIFICATIONS
PERMITS/EASEMENTS
PART F - BONDS
PART G - CONTRACT
- PART H - PLANS (Usually bound separately)
C1-1 (1 )
C1-1 . 3 NOTICE TO BIDDERS : All of the legal publications
either actually published in public advertising mediums or
furnished direct to interested parties pertaining to the work
contemplated under the Contract Documents constitutes the
notice to bidders.
C1-1 . 4 PROPOSAL: The completed written and signed offer or
tender of a bidder to perform the work which the Owner desires
to have done , together with the bid security, constitutes the
Proposal , which becomes binding upon the Bidder when it is
officially received by the Owner, has been publicly opened and
read and not rejected by the Owner.
C1-1 . 5 BIDDER : Any person , persons , firm, partnership ,
company, association, corporation, acting directly or through
a duly authorized representative , submitting a proposal for
performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents ,
constitutes a bidder.
C1-1 . 6 GENERAL CONDITIONS : The General Conditions are the
usual construction and contract requirements which govern the
performance of the work so that it will be carried on in
accordance with the customary procedure , the local statutes ,
and requirements of the City of Fort Worth ' s charter and
promulgated ordinances.
Wherever there may be a conflict between the General
Conditions and Special Conditions , the latter shall take
precedence and shall govern.
C1 -1 . 7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS : Special conditions are the
specific requirements which are necessary for the particular
project covered by the Contract Documents and not specifically
covered in the General Conditions . When considered with the
General Conditions and other elements of the Contract
Documents they provide the information which the Contractor
and Owner should have in order to gain a thorough knowledge of
the project.
C1-1 . 8 SPECIFICATIONS : The Specifications is that section or
part of the Contract Documents which sets forth in detail the
requirements which must be met by all materials, construction,
workmanship , equipment and services in order to render a
completed and useful project . Whenever reference is made to
standard specifications , regulations, requirements , statutes ,
etc . , such referred to documents shall become a part of the
Contract Documents just as though they were embodied therein.
C1-1 . 9 BOND : The bond or bonds are the written guarantee or
security furnished by the Contractor for the prompt and ,^
C1-1 (2) ..
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faithful performance of the contract and include the
following:
a. Performance Bond ( see paragraph C3-3 . 7 )
b. Payment Bond ( see paragraph C3-3. 7 )
C. Maintenance Bond ( see paragraph C3-3 . 7 )
d. Proposal or Bid Security (see Special Instructions
to Bidders , Part A and C2-2 . 6 )
C1-1 . 10 CONTRACT: The Contract is the formal signed agreement
between the Owner and the Contractor covering the mutual
understanding of the two contracting parties about the project
to be completed under the Contract Documents .
C1-1 . 11 PLANS : The plans are the drawings or reproductions
therefrom made by the Owner ' s representative showing in detail
the location , dimension and position of the various elements
of the project , including such profiles , typical
cross-sections, layout diagrams , working drawings , preliminary
drawings and such supplemental drawings as the Owner may issue
to clarify other drawings or for the purpose of showing
changes in the work hereinafter authorized by the Owner . The
plans are usually bound separately from other parts of the
Contract Documents , but they are a part of the Contract
Documents just as though they were bound therein.
C1-1 . 12 CITY : The City of Fort Worth , Texas , a municipal
corporation , authorized and chartered under the Texas State
Statutes , acting by and through its governing body or its City
Manger , each of which is required by charter to perform
specific duties . Responsibility for final enforcement of
Contracts involving the City of Fort Worth is by Charter
vested in the City Manager . The terms City and Owner are
synonymous .
jM C1 - 1 . 13 CITY COUNCIL : The duly elected and qualified
governing body of the City of Fort Worth, Texas .
C1-1 . 14 MAYOR : The officially elected Mayor , or in his
absence, the Mayor Pro tem of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
C1-1 . 15 CITY MANAGER: The officially appointed and authorized
City Manager of the City of Fort Worth , Texas , or his duly
authorized representative .
C1-1 . 16 CITti ATTORNEY: The officially appointed City Attorney
of the City of Fort Worth , Texas , or his duly authorized
representative.
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C1-1 (3 )
C1-1 . 17 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The duly appointed official
of the City of Fort Worth , referred to in the Charter as the
City Engineer, or his duly authorized representative.
C1-1 . 18 DIRECTOR , CITY WATER DEPARTMENT: The duly appointed
Director of the City Water Department of the City of Fort
Worth , Texas , or his duly authorized representative ,
assistant, or agents.
C1-1 . 19 ENGINEER: The Director of Public Works, the Director
of the Fort Worth City Water Department , or their duly
authorized assistants , agents , engineers , inspectors , or
superintendents , acting within the scope of the particular
duties entrusted to them.
C1-1 . 20 CONTRACTOR: The person , persons , partnership ,
company, firm, association , or corporation , entering into a
contract with the Owner for the execution of the work, acting
directly or through a duly authorized representative . A
sub-contractor is a person, firm, corporation, or others under
contract with the principal contractor , supplying labor and
materials or only labor, for work at the site of the project.
C1-1 . 21 SURETIES : The Corporate bodies which are bound by
such bonds are required with and for the Contractor . The
sureties engaged are to be fully responsible for the entire
and satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and for any and
all requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents and
approved changes therein.
C1-1 . 22 THE WORK OR PROJECT: The completed work contemplated
in and covered by the Contract Documents , including but not
limited to the furnishing of all labor , materials , tools ,
equipment, and incidentals necessary to produce a completed
and serviceable project.
C1-1 . 23 WORKING DAY : A working day is defined as a calendar
day, not including Saturdays , Sundays , and legal holidays , in
which the weather or other conditions not under the control of
the Contractor permit the performance of the principal unit of
work for a period of not less than seven ( 7 ) hours between
7 : 00 a . m, and 6 : 00 p.m. , with exceptions as permitted in
paragraph C7-7. 6 .
C1-1 . 24 CALENDAR DAYS : A calendar day is any day of the week
or month, no days being excepted.
C1-1 . 25 LEGAL HOLIDAYS : Legal holidays shall be observed as
prescribed by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth for
observance by City employees as follows:
C1-1 (4 )
1. New Year ' s Day January 1
- 2 . M. L. Ring, Jr. Birthday Third Monday in January
3 . Memorial Day Last Monday in May
4 . Independence Day July 4
5 . Labor Day First Monday in September
6 . Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
7 . Thanksgiving Friday Fourth Friday in November
8 . Christmas Day December 25
AM 9. Such other days in lieu of
holidays as the City Council
may determine
When one of the above named holidays or a special holiday is
declared by the City Council , falls on Saturday, the holiday
shall be observed on the preceding Friday or if it falls on
Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday, by those
employees working on working day operations . Employees
working calendar day operations will consider the calendar
•� holiday as the holiday.
C1-1 . 26 ABBREVIATIONS : Wherever the abbreviations defined
herein appear in Contract Documents , the intent and meaning
shall be as follows :
AASHTO - American Association of MGD - Million Gallons Per
State Highway Transportation Day
Officials
ASCE - American Society of Civil CFS - Cubic Foot per
Engineers Second
LAW - In Accordance With
ASTM - American Society of Min. - Minimum
Testing Materials Mono.- Monolithic
AWWA - American Water Works % - Percentum
Association R - Radius
ASA - American Standards Association I .D. - Inside Diameter
HI - Hydraulic Institute O . D . - Outside
Diameter
Asph. - Asphalt Elev. - Elevation
Ave. - Avenue F - Fahrenheit
Blvd. - Boulevard C - Centigrade
CI - Cast Iron In. - Inch
CL - Center Line Ft. - Foot
GI - Galvanized Iron St . - Street
Lin. - Linear or Lineal CY - Cubic Yard
lb. - Pound Yd. - Yard
MH - Manhole SY - Square Yard
Max. - Maximu.m L. F. - Linear Foot
D. I . - Ductile Iron
C1-1 (5 )
C1-1 . 27 CHANGE ORDER : A " Change Order" is a written
supplemental agreement between the Owner and the Contractor
covering some added or deducted item or feature which may be
found necessary and which was not specifically included in the
scope of the project on which bids were submitted. Increase
in unit quantities ' stated in the proposal are not the subject
matter of a Change Order unless the increase or decrease is
more than 25% of the amount of the particular item or items in
the original proposal.
All- " Change Orders " shall be prepared by the City from
information as necessary furnished by the Contractor.
C1-1 . 28 PAVED STREETS AND ALLEYS : A paved street or alley
shall be defined as a street or alley having one of the
following types of wearing surfaces applied over the natural
unimproved surface:
1. Any type of asphaltic concrete with or without
separate base material.
2. Any type of asphalt surface treatment , not
including an oiled surface , with or without
separate base material. '®
3 . Brick, with or without separate base material.
4. Concrete, with or without separate base material.
5. Any combination of the above.
C1-1 . 29 UNPAVED STREETS OR ALLEYS: An unpaved street, alley,
roadway or other surface is any area except those defined
above for "Paved Streets and Alleys . "
C1-1 . 30 CITY STREETS : A city street is defined as that area
between the right-of-way lines as the street is dedicated.
C1-1 . 31 ROADWAY: The roadway is defined as the area between
parallel lines two ( 2 ' ) feet back of the curb lines or four ..
( 4 ' ) feet back of the average edge of pavement where no curb
exists .
C1-1 . 32 GRAVEL STREET : A gravel street is any unpaved street
to which has been added one or more applications of gravel or
similar material other than the natural material found on the
street surface before any improvement was made.
C1-1 (6 )
SECTION C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND
PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
SECTION C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
C2-2 . 1 PROPOSAL FORM: The Owner will furnish bidders with
proposal form, which will contain an itemized list of the
items of work to be done or materials to be furnished and upon
which bid prices are requested. The Proposal form will state
the Bidder ' s general understanding of the project to be
completed, provide a space for furnishing the amount of bid
security , and state the basis for entering into a formal
contract . The Owner will furnish forms for the Bidder ' s
" Experience Record, " "Equipment Schedule, " and "Financial
Statement, " all of which must be properly executed and filed
with the Director of the City Water Department one ^week prior
g to the hour for opening of bids.
The financial statement required shall have been prepared by
an independent certified public accountant or an independent
public accountant holding a valid permit issued by an
appropriate state licensing agency , and shall have been so
prepared as to reflect the current financial status . This
statement must be current and not more than one ( 1 ) year old .
In the case that a bidding date falls within the time a new
statement is being prepared , the previous statement shall be
updated by proper verification . Liquid assets in the amount
of ten ( 10% ) percent of the estimated project cost will be
required.
For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for
a given project , it must reflect the experience of the firm
seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and
magnitude as that of the project for which bids are to be
received , and such experience must have been on projects
completed not more than five ( 5 ) years prior to the date on
which are to be received . The Director of the Water
department shall be sole judge as to the acceptability of
experience for qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water
Department project.
The prospective bidder shall schedule the equipment he has
available for the project and state that he will rent such
-� additional equipment as may be required to complete the
project on which he submits a bid.
C2-2 . 2 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES : The quantities of work
and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal
C2-2(1 )
forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be
considered as approximate only and will be used for the
purpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Payment will be
made to the Contractor for only the actual quantities of work
performed or materials furnished in strict accordance with the
Contract Documents and Plans . The quantities of work to be
performed and materials to be furnished may be increased or
decreased as hereinafter provided , without in any way
invalidating the unit prices bid or any other requirements of �.
the Contract Documents.
C2-2 . 3 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF PROJECT:
Bidders are advised that the Contract Documents on file with
the Owner shall constitute all of the information which the
Owner will furnish. All additional information and data which
the owner will supply after promulgation of the formal —
contract documents shall be issued in the form of written
addenda and shall become part of the Contract Documents just
as though such addenda were actually written into the original
Contract Documents .
Bidders are required, prior to the filing of proposal, to read
and become familiar with the Contract Documents , to vis4t the ®'
site of the project and examine carefully all local
conditions , to inform themselves by their own independent
research and investigations, tests , boring , and by such other
means as may be necessary to gain a complete knowledge .of the
conditions which will be encountered during the construction
of the project . They must judge for themselves the
difficulties of the work and all attending circumstances '®
affecting the cost of doing the work or the time required for
its completion, and obtain all information required to make an
intelligent proposal . No information given by the Owner or
any representative of the Owner other than that contained in
the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda
thereto, shall be binding upon the Owner . Bidders shall rely
exclusively and solely upon their own estimate ,
investigation , research , tests , explorations, and other data
which are necessary for full and complete information upon
which the proposal is to be based. It is mutually agreed that
the submission of a proposal is prima-facie evidence that the
bidder' has made the investigations , examinations and tests
herein required . Claims for additional compensation due to
variations between conditions actually encountered in
construction and as indicated in the Contract Documents will
not be allowed.
The logs of Soil Borings, if any, showing on the plans are for
general information only and may not be correct . Neither the
C2-2( 2 )
Owner nor the Engineer guarantee that the data shown is
representative of conditions which actually exist.
C2-2 . 4 SUBMITTING OF PROPOSAL: The Bidder shall submit his
Proposal on the form furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces
applicable to the project co.ntained in the form shall be
correctly filled in and the Bidder shall state the prices ,
written in ink in both words and numerals , for which he
proposes to do the work contemplated or furnishe the materials
required . All such prices shall be written legibly. In case
of discrepancy between the price written in words and the
price written in numerals , the price most advantageous to the
City shall govern .
If a proposal is submitted by an individual, his or her name
must be signed by him (her ) or his ( her) duly authorized agent.
If a proposal is submitted by a firm , association , or
partnership , the name and address of each member must be
given , and the proposal must be signed by a member of the
firm , association , or partnership , or by a person duly
authorized . If a proposal is submitted by a company or
corporation , the company or corporate name and business
address must be given , and the proposal signed by an official
or duly authorized agent. The corporate seal must be affixed .
Power of Attorney authorizing agents or others to sign
proposal must be properly certified and must be in writing and
submitted with the proposal.
C2-2 . 5 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS : Proposals may be rejected if
they show any alteration of words or figures , additions not
called for , conditional or uncalled for alternate bids ,
incomplete bids, erasures , or irregularities of any kind, or
contain unbalance value of any items . Proposal tendered or
delivered after the official time designated for receipt of
proposal shall be returned to the Bidder unopened.
C2-2 . 6 BID SECURITY: No proposal will be considered unless it
is accompanied by a "Proposal Security" of the character and
in the amount indicated in the " Notice to Bidders" and the
"Proposal . " The Bid Security is required by the Owner as
evidence of good faith on the part of the Bidder , and by way
of a guaranty that if awarded the contract , the Bidder will
within the recuired time execute a formal contract and furnish
the required performance and other bonds . The bid security of
the three lowest bidders will be retained until the contract
is awarded or other disposition is made thereof . The bid
security of all other bidders may be returned promptly after
the canvass of bids.
C2-2 ( 3 )
C2-2 . 7 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered
unless it is delivered , accompanied by its proper Bid
Security, to the City Manager or his representative in the
official place of business as set forth in the "Notice to
Bidders . " It is the Bidder ' s sole responsibility to deliver
the proposal at the proper time to the proper place. The mere
fact that a proposal was dispatched will not be considered. —
The Bidder must have the proposal actually delivered. Each
proposal shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the
word "PROPOSAL, " and the name or description of the project as
designated in the "Notice to Bidders. " The envelope shall be
addressed to the City Manager, City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas .
C2-2 . 8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS : Proposals actually filed with
the City .Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for
opening proposals . A request for non-consideration of a
proposal must be made in writing , addressed to the City
Manager , and filed with him prior to the time set for the
opening of proposals . After all proposals not requested for
non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the _
proposals for which non-consideration requests have been
properly filed may, at the option of the Owner , be returned
unopened.
C2-2 . 9 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may
modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time
prior to the time set for opening proposals , provided such —
telegraphic communication is received by the City Manager
prior to the said proposal opening time, and provided further,
that the City Manager is satisfied that a written and duly
authenticated confirmation of such telegraphic communication
over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the
proposal opening time . If such confirmation is not received
within forty-eight ( 48 ) hours after the proposal opening time ,
no further consideration will be given to the proposal.
C2-2 . 10 PUBLIC OPENING OF PROPOSAL: Proposals which have been
properly filed and for which no "Non-consideration Request"
has been received will be publicly opened and read aloud by
the City Manager or his authorized representative at the time
and place indicated in the "Notice to Bidders . " All proposals —
which have been opened and read will remain on file with the
Owner until the contract has been awarded. Bidders or their
authorized representatives are invited to be present for the
opening of bids .
C2-2 . 11 IRREGULAR PROPOSALS: Proposals shall be considered as —
being "Irregular" if they show any omissions , alterations of
form, additions , or conditions not called for , unauthorized
alternate bids , or irregularities of any kind , However , the
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Owner reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities
and to make the award of the contract to the best interest of
the City. Tendering a proposal after the closing hour is an
irregularity which cannot be waived.
.� C2 - 2 . 12 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS : Bidders may be
disqualified and t'heir proposals not considered for any of ,
but not limited to, the following reason:
a. Reasons for believing that collusion exists among
bidders .
b. Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder is
interested in more than one proposal for work
contemplated.
C. The bidder being interested in any litigation
against the Owner or where the Owner may have a
claim against or be engaged in litigation against
the bidder.
d. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract
or having defaulted on a previous contract.
e. The bidder having performed a prior contract in an
unsatisfactory manner.
f. Lack of competency as revealed by the financial
statement , experience record , equipment schedule ,
and such inquiries as the Owner may see fit to make.
-- g. Uncompleted work which , in the judgment of the
Owner , will prevent or hinder the prompt completion
of additional work if awarded.
h. The bidder not filing with the Owner , one week in
advance of the hour of the opening of proposals the
following :
1. Financial Statement showing the financial
condition of the bidder as specified in Part
"A" - Special Instructions .
2 . A current experience record showing especially
the projects of a nature similar to the one
under consideration , which have been
successfully completed by the Bidder.
3 . An equipment schedule showing the equipment
the bidder has available for use on the
project.
The Bid Proposal of a bidder who , in the judgment of the
Engineer , is disqualified under the requirements stated
herein, shall be set aside and not opened.
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS
SECTION C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
C3-3 . 1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: After proposals have been
opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the
basis of the quoted prices , the quantities shown in the
proposal , and the application of such formulas or other
methods of bringing items to a common basis as may be
established in the Contract Documents .
The total obtained by taking the sum of the products of unit
prices quoted and the estimated quantities plus any lump sum
items and such other quoted amounts as may enter into the cost
of the completed project will be considered as the amount of
the bid.
Until the award of the contract is made by the Owner , the
right will be reserved to reject any or all proposals and
waive technicalities, to re-advertise for new proposals , or to
proceed with the work in any manner as maybe considered for
® the best interest of the Owner.
C3-3 . 2 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Contractor agrees to provide to Owner ,
upon request , complete and accurate information regarding
actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
and or a a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE ) on the
contract and the payment therefor. Contractor further agrees ,
upon request by Owner , to allow and audit and/or an
examination of any books , records, or files in the possession
of Contractor that will substantiate the actual work performed
by the MBE or WBE. Any material misrepresentation of anv
nature will be grounds for termination of the contract and for
initiating any action under appropriate federal , state or
local laws and ordinances relating to false statements ;
further , any such misrepresentation may be grounds for
disqualification of Contractor at Owner ' s discretion for
bidding on future Contracts with the Owner for a period of
time of not less than six (6 ) months.
C3-3 . 3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall
comply with Current City Ordinance prohibiting discrimination
in employment practices.
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The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect
on the project site , and, at his request , will be provided
assistance by the City of Fort Worth ' s Equal Employment
Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he mayhave on
file in his office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may
be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer.
C3-3 . 4 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS : After a proposal has been
read by the Owner it cannot be withdrawn by the Bidder within
forty-five ( 45 ) days after the date on which the proposals
were opened.
C3-3 . 5 AWARD OF CONTRACT: The Owner reserves the right to
withholdfinal action on the proposals for a reasonable time ,
not to exceed forty-five ( 45 ) days after the date of opening
proposals, and in no event will an award be made until after
investigations have been made as to the responsibility of the
proposed awardee.
The award of the contract, if an award is made, will be to the
lowest and best responsible bidder.
The award of the contract shall not become effective until the --
Owner has notified the Contractor in writing of such award.
C3-3 . 6 RETURN OF PROPOSAL SECURITIES : As soon as proposed
price totals have been determined for comparison of bids , the
Owner may , at its discretion, return the proposal security
which accompanied the proposals which , in its judgment , would
not be considered for the award . All other proposal
securities , usually those of the three lowest bidders , will be
retained by the Owner until the required contract has been
executed and bond furnished or the Owner has otherwise
disposed of the bids , after which they will be returned by the
City Secretary.
C3-3 . 7 BONDS : With the execution and delivery of the Contract ..
Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to , and file with the
Owner in the amounts herein required, the following bonds:
a. PERFORMANCE BOND : A good and sufficient
performance bond in an amount not less than 100
percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced
by the proposal tabulation or otherwise ,
guaranteeing the full and faithful execution of the
work and performance of the contract , and for the _
protectio:, of the Owner and all other persons
against damage by reason of negligence of the
Contractor , or improper execution of the work or
the use of inferior materials . This performance
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bond shall guarantee the payment for all labor,
materials, equipment, supplies , and services used
in the construction of the work, and shall remain
in full force and effect until provisions as above
stipulated are accomplished and final payment is
made on the project by the City.
b. MAINTENANCE BOND : A good and sufficient
maintenance bond, in the amount of not less than
100 percent of the amount of the contract, as
evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise ,
guaranteeing the prompt , full and faithful
performance of the general guaranty which is set
forth in paragraph C8-8 . 10.
C. PAYMENT BOND: A good and sufficient payment bond,
in an amount not less than 100 percent of the
amount of the contract , as evidenced by the
proposal tabulation or otherwise , guaranteeing the
prompt, full and faithful payment of all claimants
as defined in Article 5160 , Revised Civil Statutes
of Texas , 1925 , as amended by House Bill 344 Acts
56th Legislature , Regular Session , 1959 , effective
April 27 , 1959 , and/or the latest version thereof,
supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of
the work provided for in the contract being
constructed under these specifications . Payment
Bond shall remain in force until all payments as
above stipulated are made.
d. OTHER BONDS : Such other bonds as may be required
by these Contract Documents shall be furnished by
the Contractor.
No sureties will be accepted by the Owner which are at the
time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are
interested in any litigation against the owner . All bonds
shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be
executed by an approved surety company doing business in the
City of Fort Worth , Texas , and which is acceptable to the
owner . In order to be acceptable , the name of the surety
shall be included on the current U . S . Treasury list of
acceptable sureties, and the amount of bond written by any one
acceptable company shall not exceed the amount shown on the
Treasury list for that company. Each bond shall be properly
executed by both the Contractor and Surety Company.
Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory
at any time by the Owner, notice will be given the Contractor
- to that effect and the Contractor shall immediately provide a
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new surety satisfactory to the Owner. No payment will be made
under the contract until the new surety or sureties , as
required, have qualified and have been accepted by the Owner.
The contract shall not be operative nor will any payments be
due or paid until approval of the bonds by the Owner.
C3-3 . 8 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Within ten (10 ) days after the -"
Owner has by appropriate resolution, or otherwise, awarded the
contract , the Contractor shall execute and file with the Owner
the .Contract and such bonds as may be required in the Contract
Documents .
No contract shall be binding upon the owner until it has been
attested by the City Secretary , approved as to form and
legality by the City Attorney, and executed for the Owner by
either the Mayor or City Manager.
C3-3 . 9 FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT : The failure of the
Awardee to execute the required bond or bonds or to sign the
required contract within ten ( 10 ) days after the contract is
awarded shall be considered by the Owner as an abandonment of
his proposal , and the Owner may annul the Award. By reason of
the uncertainty of the market prices of material and labor ,
and it being impracticable and difficult to accurately "-
determine the amount of damages occuring to the Owner by
reason of said awardee ' s failure to execute said bonds and
contract within ten ( 10 ) days , the proposal security .•
accompanying the proposal shall be the agreed amount of
damages which Owner will suffer by reason of such. failure on
the part of the Awardee and shall thereupon immediately be .r
forfeited to the Owner.
The filing of a proposal will be considered as an acceptance
of this- provision by the Bidder.
C3-3 . 10 BEGINNING WORK: The Contractor shall not commence
work until authorized in writing to do so by the Owner .
Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the site of the
project within the time stipulated in the written
authorization usually termed the "Work Order" or "Proceed
Order" , it is agreed that the Surety Company will , within ten
( 10 ) days after the commencement date set forth in such
written authorization, commence the physical execution of the
contract.
C3-3 . 11 INSURANCE: The Contractor shall not commence work
under this contract until he has obtained all the insurance .®
required under the Contract Documents , and such insurance has
been approved by the Owner . The prime Contractor shall be
responsible for delivering to the Owner the sub-contractors '
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certificate of insurance for approval . The prime contractor
shall indicate on the certificate of insurance included in the
documents for execution whether or not his insurance covers
sub-contractors . It is the intention of the Owner that the
insurance coverage required herein shall include the cbverage
of all sub-contractors .
a. COMPENSATION INSURANCE : The Contractor shall
maintain , during the life of this contract ,
Workers ' Compensation Insurance on all of his
employees to be engaged in work on the project
under this contract, and for all sub-contractors.
In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous
work on the project under this contract is not
protected under the Workers ' Compensation Statute ,
the Contractor shall provide adequate employer ' s
general liability insurance for the protection of
such of his employees not so protected.
.. b. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE : The
Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during
the life of this contract Contractor ' s
.. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance ( Public
Liability and Property Damage Insurance ) in an
amount not less than $ 500 , 000 covering each
occurrence on account of bodily injury, including
death , and in an amount not less than $ 500 , 000
covering each occurrence on account of property
damage with $2 ,000 , 000 umbrella policy coverage.
C. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY : The Contractor shall
furnish insurance as separate policies or by
additional endorsement to one of the
above-mentioned policies , and in the amount as set
forth for public liability and property damage, the
following insurance:
..
1. Contingent Liability ( covers General
Contractor ' s Liability for acts of
.. sub-contractors ) .
2. Blasting , prior to any blasting being done.
3 . Collapse of buildings or structures adjacent
to excavation ( if excavations are to be
performed adjacent to same) .
4 . Damage to underground utilities for $500 , 000 .
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5. Builder ' s risk (where above-ground structures
are involved) .
6 . Contractual Liability ( cove,rs all
indemnification requirements of Contract) .
d. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE: The Contractor shall procure and maintain ,
during the life of this Contract, Comprehensive
Automobile Liability insurance in an amount not
less than $ 250 , 000 for injuries including
accidental death to any one person and subject to
the same limit for each person an amount not less
than $ 500 , 000 on account of one accident , and
automobile property damage insurance in an amount
not less than $100,000 .
e. SCOPE OF INSURANCE AND SPECIAL HAZARD : The
insurance required under the above paragraphs shall
provide adequate protection for the Contractor and
his sub-contractors , respectively , against damage
claims which may arise from operations under this
contract, whether such operations be by the insured
or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
him, and also against any of the following special
hazards which may be encountered in the performance
of the Contract.
f. PROOF OF CARRIAGE OF INSURANCE : The Contractor
shall furnish the Owner with satisfactory proof of
coverage by insurance required in these Contract
Documents in amounts and by carriers satisfactory
to the Owner . ( Sample attached . ) All insurance
requirements made upon the Contractor shall apply
to the sub - contractor , should the Prime
Contractor ' s insurance not cover the
sub-contractor ' s work operations .
g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING : The
insurance and bonding companies with whom the
Contractor ' s insurance and performance , payment,
maintenance and all such other bonds are written
shall be represented by an agent or agents having
an office located within the city limits of the _
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City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas . Each
such agent shall be a duly qualified, one upon whom
service of process may be had , and must have
authority and power to act on behalf of the
insurance and/or bonding company to negotiate and
settle with the City of Fort Worth , or any other
claimant, any claims that the City of Fort Worth or
other claimant or any property owner who has been
damaged , may have against the Contractor ,
insurance, and/or bonding company . If the local
insurance representative is not so empowered by the
insurance or bonding companies , then such authority
must be vested in a local agent or claims officer
residing in the Metroplex , the Fort Worth-Dallas
area . The name of the agent or agents shall be set
forth on all of such bonds and certificates of
+� insurance.
C3-3 . 12 CONTRACTOR ' S OBLIGATIONS : Under the Contract , the
Contractor shall pay for all materials , labor and services
when due.
C3-3 . 13 WEEKLY PAYROLL: A certified copy of each payroll
covering payment of wages to all person engaged in work on the
project at the site of the project shall be furnished to the
Owner ' s representative within seven ( 7 ) days after the close
of each payroll period . A copy or copies of the applicable
minimum wage rates as set forth in the Contract Documents
shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place at the site of the
project at all times during the course of the Contract .
Copies of the wage rates will be furnished the Contractor, by
the Owner; however, posting and protection of the wage rates
shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
C3-3 . 14 CONTRACTOR' S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Any Contractor,
whether a person , persons , partnership , company , firm ,
Ma association , corporation or other who is approved to do
business with and en �ers into a contract with the City for
construction of water and/or sanitary sewer facilities , will
have or shall establish a fully operational business office
within the Fort Worth- Dallas metropolitan area . The
Contractor shall charge, delegate , or assign this office ( or
he may delegate his Project Superintendent ) with full
authority to transact all business actions required in the
performance of the Contract . This local authority shall be
made responsible to act for the Contractor in all matters
pertaining to the work governed by ths- Contract whether it be
administrative or otherwise and as si:ch shall be empowered,
thus delegated and directed, to settle all material , labor or
other expenditures , all claims against the work or any other
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matter associated such as maintaining adequate and appropriate
insurance or security coverage for the project. Such local
authority for administration of the work under the Contract
shall be maintained until all business transactions executed
as part of the Contract are complete.
Should the Contractor ' s principal base of operations be other
than in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area , notification
of the Contractor ' s assignment of local authority shall be
made in writing to the Engineer in advance of any work on the
project , all appropriately signed and sealed, as applicable,
by :the Contractor ' s responsible officers with the
understanding that this written assignment of authority to a
local representative shall become part of the project Contract
as though bound directly into the project documents . The
intent of these requirements is that all matters associated
with the Contractor ' s administration , whether it be oriented
in furthering the work, or other, be governed direct by local
authority. This same requirement is imposed on insurance and
surety coverage. Should the Contractor 's local representative
fail to perform to the satisfaction of Engineer, the Engineer ,
at his sole discretion , may demand that such local
representative be replaced and the Engineer may, at his sole
discretion , stop all work until a new local authority
satisfactory to the Engineer is assigned . No credit of
working time will be for periods in which work stoppages are
in effect for this reason.
C3-3 . 15 VENUE : Venue of any action hereinunder shall be
exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas . "
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK
SECTION C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK
C4-4 . 1 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS : It is the definite
A, intention of these Contract Documents to provide for a
complete , useful project which the Contractor undertakes to
construct or furnish , all in full compliance with the
requirements and intent of the Contract Documents . It is
w definitely understood that the Contractor shall do all work as
provided for in the Contract Documents, shall do all extra or
special work as may be considered by the Owner as necessary to
an complete the project in a satisfactory and acceptable manner.
The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specifically stated in
these Contract Documents, furnish all labor, tools, materials,
Am machinery , equipment , special services , and incidentals
necessary to the prosecution and completion of the project.
C4-4 . 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS : Should any work or conditions
AN which are not thoroughly and satisfactorily stipulated or
covered by General or Special Conditions of these Contract
Documents be anticipated , or should there be any additional
., proposed work which is not covered by these Contract
Documents, then "Special Provisions " covering all such work
will be prepared by the Owner previous to the time of
receiving bids or proposals for such work and furnished to the
Bidder in the form of Addenda. All such "Special Provisions"
shall be considered to be a part of the Contract Documents
just as though they were originally written therein.
C4-4 . 3 - INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: The Owner reserves
the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed
or to extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and
as found to be necessary, and the Contractor shall perform the
work as altered, increased or decreased at the unit prices.
Such increased or decreased quantity shall not be more than 25
percent of the contemplated quantity of such item or items.
When such changes increase or decrease the original quantity
of any item or items of work to be done or materials to be
furnished by the 25 percent or more, then either party to the
contract shall upon written request to the other party be
entitled to a revised consideration upon that portion of the
work above or below the 25 percent of the original quantity
stated in the proposal ; such revised consideration to be
determined by special agreement or as hereinafter provided for
"Extra Work. " No allowance will be made for any changes in
anticipated profits nor shall such changes be considered as
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waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the
Contract Documents.
Variations in quantities of sanitary sewer pipes i•n depth
categories , shall be interpreted herein as applying to the
overall quantities or sanitary sewer pipe in each pipe size,
but not to the various depth categories .
C4-4 . 4 ALTERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: By Change Order, the
Owner reserves the right to make such changes in the Contract
Documents and in the character or quantities of the work as
may be necessary or desirable to insure completion in the most
satisfactory manner , provided such changes do not materially
alter the original Contract Documents or change the general
nature of the project as a whole . Such changes shall not be
considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or
provision of the Contract Documents.
C4-4 . 5 EXTRA WORK: Additional work made necessary by changes
and alterations of the Contract Documents or of quantities or
for other reasons for which no prices are provided in the
Contract Documents , shall be defined as "Extra work" and shall
be performed by the Contractor in accordance with these
Contract Documents or approved additions thereto ; provided ,
however , that before any extra work is begun a "Change Order"
shall be executed or written order issued by the Owner to do
the work for payments or credits as shall be determined by one
or more combination of the following methods :
a. Unit bid price previously approved.
b. An agreed lump sum.
C. The actual reasonable cost of (1) labor, (2 ) rental
of equipment used on the extra work for the time so
used at Associated General Contractors of America
current equipment rental rates ; ( 3 ) materials
entering permanently into the project , and ( 4 )
actual cost of insurance , bonds , and social
security as determined by the Owner , plus a fixed
fee to be agreed upon but not to exceed 10% of the
actual cost of such extra work . The fixed fee is
not to include any additional profit to the —
Contractor for rental of equipment owned by him and
used for the extra work. The fee shall be full and
complete compensation to cover the cost of _
superintendence , overhead , other profit, general
and all other expense not included in ( 1 ) , ( 2 ) ,
( 3 ) , and ( 4 ) above . The Contractor shall keep
accurate cost records on the form and in the method
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suggested by the Owner and shall give the Owner
access to all accounts , bills , vouchers , and
records relating to the Extra Work.
No "Change Order" shall become effective until it has been
approved and signed by each of the Contracting parties.
No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless
ordered in writing by the Owner . In case any orders or
instructions , either oral or written, appear to the Contractor
to involve Extra Work for which he should receive
compensation , he shall make written request to the Engineer
for written orders authorizing such Extra Work , prior to
beginning such work
Should a difference arise as to what does or does not
constitute Extra Work, or as to the payment thereof , and the
Engineer insists upon its performance, the Contractor shall
proceed with the work after making written request for written
orders and shall keep an accurate account of the actual
reasonable cost thereof as provided under method ( Item C ) .
Claims for extra work will not be paid unless the Contractor
shall file his claim with the Owner within five ( 5 ) days
before the time for making the first estimate after such work
is done and unless the claim is supported by satisfactory
vouchers and certified payrolls covering all labor and
materials expended upon the said Extra Work.
The Contractor shall furnish the Owner such installation
records of all deviations from the original Contract Documents
as may be necessary to enable the Owner to prepare for
permanent record a corrected set of plans showing the actual
installation.
The compensation agreed upon for ' extra work ' whether or not
iniitiated by a ' change order ' shall be a full , complete and
final payment for all costs Contractor incurs as a result or
relating to the change or extra work, whether said costs are
known , unknown, foreseen or unforeseen at that time, including
without limitation, any costs for delay, extended overhead ,
ripple or impact cost , or any other effect on changed or
unchanged work as a result or the change or extra work.
C4-4 . 6 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS : Before commencing any work
under this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner
and receive the Owner ' s approval thereof , a "Schedule of
Operations , " showing by a straight line method the date of
commencing and finishing each of the major elements of the
contract . There shall be also shown the estimated monthly
cost of work for which estimates are to be expected. There
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shall be presented also a composite graph showing the
anticipated progress of construction with the time being
plotted horizontally and the percentage of completion plotted
vertically. The progress charts shall be prepared on 8,1/2" x
11" sheets and at least five black or blue line prints shall
be furnished to the. Owner.
C4-4 . 7 PROGRESS SCHEDULES FOR WATER AND SEWER PLANT
FACILITIES : Within ten ( 10 ) days prior to submission of
first monthly progress payment , the Contractor shall
prepare and submit to the Owner for approval six copies of
the schedule in which the Contractor proposes to carry on
the work, the date of which he will start the several major
activities ( including procurement of materials, plans, and
equipment ) and the contemplated dates for completing the
same . The schedule shall be in the form of a time schedule
Critical Path Method (CPM) network diagram. As the work
progresses , the Contractor shall enter on the diagram the
actual progress at the end of each partial payment period
or at such intervals as directed by the Engineer . The
Contractor shall also revise the schedule to reflect any
adjustments in contract time approved by the Engineer .
Three copies of the updated schedule shall be delivered at ...
such intervals as directed by the Owner.
As a minimum, the construction schedule shall incorporate
all work elements and activities indicated in the proposal
and in the technical specifications.
Prior to the final drafting of the detailed construction
schedule , the Contractor shall review the draft schedule
with the Engineer to ensure the Contractor ' s understanding
of the contract requirements .
The following guidelines shall be adhered to in preparing
the construction schedule:
a. Milestone dates and final project completio,i
dates shall be developed to conform to time
constraints , sequencing requirements and
completion time.
b. The construction process shall be divided into
activities with time durations of approximately
fourteen ( 14 ) days and construction values not to
exceed $ 50 , 000 . Fabrication , delivery and _
submittal activities are exceptions to this
guideline.
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C. Durations shall be in calendar days and normal
holidays and weather conditions over the duration
of the contract shall be accounted for within the
duration of each activity.
d. One critical path shall be shown on the
construction schedule. ,
e. Float time is defined as the amount of time
between the earliest start date and the latest
start date of a chain of activities of the CPM
construction schedule. Float time is not for the
exclusive use or benefit of either the Contractor
or the Owner.
f. Thirty days shall be used for submittal review
unless otherwise specified.
The construction schedule shall as a minimum be divided
into general categories as indicated in the Proposal and
Technical Specifications and each general category shall be
broken down into activities in enough detail to achieve
activities of approximately fourteen (14 ) days duration.
For each general category, the construction schedule shall
identify all trades or subcontracts whose work is
_ represented by activities that follow the guidelines of
this Section.
For each of the trades or subcontracts , the construction
schedule shall indicate the following procurements ,
construction and preacceptance activities and events in
their logical sequence for equipment and materials .
1. Preparation and transmittal of submittals.
.. 2. Submittal review periods .
3 . Shop fabrication and delivery.
4 . Erection or installation.
5. Transmittal of manufacturer ' s operation and
"r maintenance instructions .
6. Installed equipment and materials testing.
7 . Owner ' s operator instruction ( if applicable) ,
S . Final inspection.
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9 . Operational testing.
10. Final inspection.
If , in the opinion of the Owner , work accomplished falls
behind that scheduled , the Contractor shall take such
action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition,
the Owner may require the Contractor to submit a revised
schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to
make up lag in scheduled progress and to insure completion
of the work within the contract time. If the Owner finds
the -proposed plan not acceptable , he may require the
Contractor to increase the work force, the construction
plant and equipment , the number of work shifts or the
overtime operations without additional cost to the Owner.
Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements
shall be considered grounds for determination by the Owner
that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with
such diligence as will insure its completion within the
time specified.
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND
MATERIALS
SECTION C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS
C5-5 . 1 AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER: The work shall be performed to
the satisfaction of the Engineer and in strict compliance with
the Contract Documents . He shall decide all questions which
arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials
furnished , work performed , rate of progress of the work,
overall sequence of the construction , interpretation of the
Contract Documents , acceptable fulfillment of the contract,
compensation, mutual rights between Contractor and Owner under
., these Contract Documents , supervision of the work, resumption
of operations , and all other questions .or disputes which may
arise . Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor ' s
01* means , methods , techniques , sequences or procedures of
construction , or the safety precaution and programs incident
thereto , and he will not be responsible for Contractor ' s
failure to perform the work in accordance with the contract
documents.
He shall determine the amount and quality of the work
completed and materials furnished , and his decisions and
estimates shall be final . His estimates in such event shall
be a condition to the right of the Contractor to receive money
due him under the Contract . The Owner shall have executive
authority to enforce and make effective such necessary
decisions and orders as the Contractor fails to carry out
promptly.
In the event of any dispute between the Engineer and
Contractor over the decision of the Engineer on any such
matters , the Engineer must , within a reasonable time , upon
written request of the Contractor, render and deliver to both
the Owner and Contractor , a written decision on the matter in
controversy.
C5-5 . 2 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS : The finished project in all
cases shall conform with lines , grades , cross-sections ,
finish , and dimensions shown on the plans or any other
requirements otherwise described in the Contract Documents .
Any deviation from the approved Contract Documents required by
the Engineer during construction will in all cases be
determined by the Engineer and authorized by the Owner by
Change Order.
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C5-5 . 3 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS : The Contract
Documents are made up of several sections , which , taken �•
together , are intended to describe and provide for a complete
and useful project, and any requirements appearing in one of
the sections isyas binding as though it occurred in all
sections . In case of discrepancies , figured dimension shall
govern over scaled dimensions , plans shall govern over
specifications, special conditions shall govern over general
conditions and standard specifications, and quantities shown
on the plans shall govern over those shown in the proposal .
The Contractor shall not take advantage of any apparent error
or omission in the Contract Documents , and the Owner shall be
permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may
be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the
Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor discovers an
apparent error or discrepancy, he shall, immediately call this
condition to the attention of the Engineer. In the event of a
conflict in the drawings, specifications, or other portions of
the Contract Documents which were not reported prior to the
award of Contract , the Contractor shall be deemed to have
quoted the most expensive resolution of the conflict.
C5-5 . 4 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor will be
furnished with three sets of the Contract Documents and shall
have available on the site of the project at all times one set
of such Contract Documents .
The Contract shall give to the work the constant attention
necessary to facilitate the progress thereof and shall
cooperate with the Engineer , his inspector , and other
Contractors in every possible way.
The Contractor shall at all times have competent personnel
available to the project site for proper performance of the
work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times
at the site of the project a competent , English- speaking
superintendent and an assistant who are fully authorized to
act as the Contractor ' s agent on the work . Such
superintendent and his assistant shall be capable of reading
and understanding the Contract Documents and shall receive and
fulfill instructions from the Owner , the Engineer , or his
authorized representatives . Pursuant to this responsibility
of the Contractor , the Contractor shall designate in writing
to the project superintendent , to act as the Contractor ' s
agent on the work. Such assistant project superintendent
shall be a resieent of Tarrant County, Texas and shall be .®
subject to call , as is the project Superintendent, at any time
of the day or night on any day of the week on which the
Engineer determines that circumstances require the presence cn
the project site of a representative of the Contractor to
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