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AZLE A VE./W. LONG A VE.
PROJECT No. TPW-TS-2007-00021
IN THE CITY OF FORT \VORTH, TEXAS
MIKE MONCRIEF
MAYOR
NOVEMBER, 2008
GREGORY S. SIMMONS, P. E.
DALE FISSELER, P.E.
CITY MANAGER
ACTING DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMEN
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ETARY
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City of fort Worth, Texas ... .
Mayor and Council Communication
COUNCII;'ACTION; Agproved on 3/31/2009
DATE: Tuesday, March 31 , 2009 REFERENCE NO.: C-23419
LOG NAME: 20SIGNALPACK21
SUBJECT:
Authorize a Contract with Battson Contracting Co., Inc., in the Amount of $383 ,027.45 for the Installation of
Five Traffic Signals at the Intersections of Heritage Trace Parkway and Kroger Drive and Ray White Road ,
Ray White Road and Shiver Road , Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland Boulevard, Decatur Avenue and East
Long Avenue , and Azle Avenue and West Long Avenue
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract w ith Battson
Contracting Co., Inc., in the amount of $383 ,027.45 for the installation of five traffic signals at the
intersections of Heritage Trace Parkway and Kroger Drive and Ray White Road, Ray White Road and
Shiver Road, Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland Boulevard , Decatur Avenue and East Long Avenue , and
Azle Avenue and West Long Avenue.
DISCUSSION:
The 2004 Capital Improvement Program included funds for traffic signals . A traffic signal study concluded
that these intersections meet the warrant requirements for a traffic signal based on the Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices . The Transportation and Public Works Department (TPW) proposes to
install fully actuated traffic signals .
The expected installation cost for th is project is $891 ,115 .00 , which is described below.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Contract Cost
Contingency
Supplies : Signals
Services
Design
TPW Staff Labor: Project Management and Inspection
Right-of-Way Acquisition
Total
COST
$383 ,027.45
$19 ,219 .55
$238,900.00
$59,850 .00
$133 ,500 .00
$43,128.00
$13,490 .00
$891 , 115.00
The expected annual maintenance cost for each signal is $1 ,704.00 or $8,520.00 for all the signals.
The project was advertised for bid on November 13, 2008 and November 20 , 2008 , in the Fort Worth Star-
Telegram. The following bids were received :
Logname: 2 0SIGN AL PA CK2 1 Page 1 of 2
BIDDER
Jackson Construction, Ltd.
Battson Contracting Co ., Inc.
Durable Specialties, Inc.
Meis Electric, L. P .
. . AMOUNT
' Non-Responsive
$383,027.45
$386,000.00
$610,862.70
Staff considers the Battson Contracting Co., Inc., bid to be fair and reasonable and recommends approval.
Jackson Construction, Ltd., did not submit the required follow-up documents and was declared as non-
responsive .
Battson Contracting Co., Inc., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 30
percent M/WBE participation . The City's goal on this project is 15 percent.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 8 .
FISCAL INFORMATION/ CERTIFICATION:
The Financial Management Services Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital
budget, as appropriated, of the Street Light and Signal Improvements Fund.
FUND CENTERS:
TO Fund/Account/Centers
CERTIFICATIONS:
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Department Head:
Additional Information Contact:
ATTACHMENTS
1. Accounting l nfo .Rdf (CFW Internal)
2 . (.:ifT .§_?JL~_5_?..~?,p df (CFW Internal)
3. Contract Compliance.p df (CFW Internal)
4 . _1;?5.bJil;~.itP-<tf (Public)
5 . PMP .p df (CFW Internal)
Logname: 20SIGNALPACK21
FROM Fund/Account/Centers
C201 541200 202710034580
C201 541200 202720034580
Fernando Costa (6122)
William A. Verkest (7801)
Marisa Conlin (8779)
$129,949.21
$253,078 .24
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SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS
AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF:
HERITAGE TRACE PKWY & KROGER RD/RAY WHITE RD.
RAY WHITE RD./SHIVER RD.
MEADOWBROOK DR/OAKLAND BL VD.
DECATUR AVE.IE. LONG AVE.
AZLE A VE./W. LONG A VE.
PROJECT No. TPW-TS-2007-00021
IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
MIKE MONCRIEF
MAYOR
NOVEMBER, 2008
DALE FISSELER, P.E.
CITY MANAGER
GREGORY S. SIMMONS, P. E.
ACTING DIRECTOR OF TRANSPORTATION
AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
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TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
Part A
PartB
Part C
PartD
PartE
PartF
PartG
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Notice to Bidders
Special Instructions to Bidders
Proposal
Vendor Compliance to State Law
Conflict of Interest Disclosure Requirement
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
General Conditions
(See City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications For Street
And Storm Drain Construction, Part I. General Provisions)
Special Provisions
Specifications
Installation of Traffic Signals
Certificate of Insurance and Bonds
Certificate of Insurance
Contractor Compliance With Worker's Compensation Law
Experience Record
Equipment Schedule
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Contract
PART A
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
AND
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals for the following:
FOR: SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF:
HERITAGE TRACE PKWY & KROGER RD/RAY WHITE RD.
RAY WHITE RD./SHIVER RD.
MEADOWBROOK DR/OAKLAND BL VD.
DECATUR AVE.IE. LONG AVE.
AZLE A VE./W. LONG A VE.
PROJECT NO. TPW-TS-2007-00021
The project consists of the complete installation of traffic signals with poles , mastarms, pole foundations, wood
poles, conduits, loop detectors , and/or video detection system at the locations listed above.
Addressed to Mr. Dale Fisseler, P .E., City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas , will be received at the
Purchasing Office until 1 :30 PM, Thursday, December 4, 2008 and then publicly opened and read aloud at
2:00 PM in the Council Chambers . Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be
obtained beginning Friday, November 14, 2008 from the Transportation and Public Works Department 's
James Ave Service Center located at 5001 James Ave , Suite 301 , Fort Worth, Texas. Each set of documents
will be provided to prospective bidders for a cost of $30.00 ; such deposit will be nonrefundable . These
documents contain additional information for prospective bidders.
A non-mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 5001 James
Ave , Suite 301. All bidders are encouraged to attend.
Bid security is required in accordance with the Special Instruction to Bidders.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all irregularities. No bid may be
withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine ( 49) days from the date the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM,
PRIME CONTRACTOR WANER FORM and/or the GOOD .FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") as
appropriate is received by the City. The award of contract , if made , will be within forty-nine (49) days after
this documentation is received , but in no case will the award be made until the responsibility of the bidder to
whom it is proposed to award the contract has been verified.
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 nonresponsive. Information regarding the status of Addenda may be
obtained by contacting the Transportation and Public Works Department at (817) 392-7738.
In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No.15530, 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 S/S UTILIZATION FORM ,
PRIME CONTRACTOR WANER FORM, the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") and /or the
JOINT VENTURE FORM as appropriate. The documentation must be received no later than 5:00 PM , 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 . Such receipt shall be evidence that the
documentation was received by the City. Failure to comply shall render the bid nonresponsive. For additional
information, contact Romero Beltran, at (817) 392-8061.
Advertising Dates: November 13, 2008 and November 20, 2008
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. BID SECURITY: Cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City of
Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than 5 percent of the largest possible total of the bid
submitted must accompany the bid , and is subject to forfeit in the event the successful
bidder fails to execute the contract documents within ten day s after the contract has been
awarded.
2.
To be an acceptable surety on the bid bond, the surety must be authorized to do business
in the state of Texas. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from
the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted
or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess
of $100 ,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of
Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the
treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law.
Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request.
The City , in its sole discretion , will determine the adequacy of the proofrequired herein.
PROPOSAL: 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.
The quantities of work and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal
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.
3 . ADDENDA: Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the Contract
Documents prior to the bid receipt. Information regarding the status of addenda may be
obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation Public Works Traffic Services
Division at (817) 392-7738 . Bids that do not acknowledge all applicable addenda will be
rejected as non-responsive.
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4. AW ARD OF CO N TRACT: The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest
responsible bidder. The Cit y reserv es the right to reject any or all b ids and waive any or
all irregularities. N o bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine ( 49) City
business day s from the date that the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME
CONTRACTOR W AIYER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM
("Documentation") is received by the City.
5. PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AN D MAINTEN ANCE BONDS: The successful bidder
entering into a contract for the work will be required to give the City surety in a sum
equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The successful bidder shall be required to
furnish bonding as applicable in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded . The
form of the bond shall be as herein provided and the surety shall be acceptable to the
City. All bonds furnished hereunder shall meet the requirements of Chapter 2253 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended.
A. If the total contract price is $25,000 or less , payment to the contractor shall be
made in one lump sum. Payment shall not be made for a period of 45 calendar
days from the date the work has been completed and accepted by the City.
B. If the contract amount is in excess of $25 ,000 , a Payment Bond shall be
executed, in the amount of the contract , solely for the protection of all claimants
supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the work.
C. If the contract amount is in excess of $100,000, a Performance Bond shall be
executed , in the amount of the contract conditioned on the faithful performance of
the work in accordance with the plans, specifications , and contract documents .
Said bond shall solely be for the protection of the Cit y of Fort Worth.
D. A Two-year Maintenance Bond is required for all projects to insure the prompt,
full and faithful performance of the general guarantee as set forth in Paragraph 7
of the Special Provisions.
To be an acceptable surety on the performance, payment and maintenance bonds,
the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas and meet all
requirements of Texas Insurance Code , section 7 .19-1. In addition, the surety
must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the
treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal
law ; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100 ,000 from
a re insurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and
is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the
treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal
law . Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon
request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof
required herein.
No sureties will be accepted by the City that are at the time in default or
delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the City.
Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the
City, notice will be given to the contractor to that effect and the contractor shall
immediately provide a new surety satisfactory to the City
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LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor's attention is called to Part 1 -General
Provisions , Item 8, Paragraph 8.6 , Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain
Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas , concerning liquidated damages for late
completion of projects .
EMPLOYMENT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION : The Contractor shall not
discriminate against any person(s) because of sex, race , religion, color or national origin
and shall comply with the provisions of sections 13A-21 through I3A-29 of the Code of
the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, prohibiting discrimination in employment
practices.
WAGE RATES: All bidders will be required to comply with provision 5159a of
"Vemons Annotated Civil Statutes" of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of
prevailing wage rates as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and set forth in
Contract Documents for this project.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A current certified financial statement may be required by
the Department of Transportation/Public Works Director for use by the CITY OF FORT
WORTH in determining the successful bidder. This statement, if required , is to be
prepared by an independent Public Accountant holding a valid permit issued by an
appropriate State Licensing Agency.
INSURANCE: Within ten days of receipt of notice of award of contract, the Contractor
must provide, along with executed contract documents and appropriate bonds, proof of
insurance for Workers Compensation (statutory); Comprehensive General Liability
($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggf.egate); and Automobile Insurance
($1 ,000 ,000 each accident on a combined single basis or $250 ,000 property
damage/$500 ,000 bodily injury per person per occurrence. A commercial business
policy shall provide coverage on "any auto", defined as autos owned, hired, and non-
owned). Additional lines of coverage may be requested . If such a request is made after
bid opening, Contractor shall be entitled to additional compensation equal to 110% of the
additional premium cost. For worker's compensation insurance requirements, see Special
Instructions to Bidders -Item 16 .
ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS:
A. The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional
insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance
coverage under Contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy.
B. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract
administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents , 1000
Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work on
the contracted project.
C. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall
not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein.
D. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty
days notice of cancellation, non-renewal , and/or material change in policy terms
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or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of
prermum.
E. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a
current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and
solvency.
F. Deductible limits , or self-funded retention limits , on each policy must not exceed
$10 ,000 .00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City.
G. Other than worker's compensation insurance , in lieu of traditional insurance , City
may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance
pools or risk retention groups . The City must approve in writing any alternative
coverage .
H . Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the
project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of
recovery in favor of the City.
I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs
for contractor's insurance .
J . Contractor's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such
insurance is primary protection and any self-funded or commercial coverage
maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery.
K. In the course of the project , Contractor shall report , in a timely manner, to City's
officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which
could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property
loss .
L. Contractor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance
required herein.
M . Upon the request of City, Contractor shall provide complete copies of all
insurance policies required by these contract documents.
11. NON-RESIDENT BIDDERS : Pursuant to Texas Government Code, art . 2252.002, 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.
"Non-resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is not in this
state, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company of majority owner has its
principal place of business in this state .
SP EC IAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDD ERS
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12.
"Texas resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is in this state,
and includes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its
principal place of business in this state.
This provision does not apply if the project is funded in whole or in part with federal
funds
The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all non-resident bidders in
order for its bid to meet specifications. The failure of a non-resident contractor to do so
will automatically disqualify that bidder.
MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: In accordance with City of Fort
Worth Ordinance No . 15530, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of
minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. You may
obtain a copy of the Ordinance from the Office of the City Secretary.
The M/WBE Utilization Form, Prime Contractor Waiver Form and the Good Faith Effort
Form, as applicable, must be submitted no later than 5:00 p. m. five (5) City business
days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. The bidder shall
submit the documentation at the reception area of the Department of
Transportation/Public Works ("Managing Department"), 2nd floor , City Hall, and shall
obtain a receipt. Failure to comply shall render your bid non-responsive.
Upon contract execution between the City of Fort Worth and the successful bidder, now
known as Contractor, a pre-construction meeting will be scheduled at which time the
Contractor is required to submit either Letters of Intent or executed agreements with the
M/WBE firm(s) to be utilized on this project. Such Letters of Intent or executed
agreements shall include the following information:
1. Name of Contract
2. Name ofM/WBE firm utilized
3. Scope of Work to be performed by the M/WBE firm
4 . Monetary amount of work to be performed by the M/WBE firm
5. Signatures of all parties
A notice to proceed will not be issued until the signed letter(s) or executed
agreement(s) have been received.
Throughout the duration of this project, the Contractor comply with the M/WBE
Ordinance by complying with the following procedures:
• A M/WBE Participation Report Form must be submitted monthly until the contract is
completed. The first report will be due 30 days after commencement of work. The
monthly report MUST have an original signature to ensure accountability for audit
purposes.
• Reports are to be submitted monthly to the M/WBE Office, regardless of whether or
not the M/WBE firm has been utilized. If there was no activity by an M/WBE in a
particular month, place a "O" or "no participation" in the spaces provided, and provide
a brief explanation.
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• The Contractor shall provide the M/WBE Office proof of payment to the M/WBE
subcontractors and suppliers only. The M/WBE Office will accept the following as
proof of payment:
1. Copies of submitted invoices with front and back copies of canceled check(s), OR
2. A notarized letter explaining, in detail:
a Subcontractor/supplier Scope of Work
b. Date when services were received from subcontractor/supplier
c. Amounts paid to the subcontractor/supplier
d. Original signatures from both parties must be included on this letter.
• If the Contractor foresees a problem with submitting participation reports and/or
proof of payment on a monthly basis, the M/WBE Office should be notified.
If the Contractor wishes to change or delete an M/WBE subcontractor or supplier, adhere
to the following:
1. Immediately submit a Request for Approval of Change Form to the M/WBE
Office explaining the request for the change or deletion.
2. If the change affects the committed M/WBE participation goal, state clearly how
and why in documentation.
a. All requests for changes must be reviewed and pre-approved by the M/WBE
Office.
b . If the Contractor makes change(s) prior to approval, the change will not be
considered when performing a post compliance review on this project.
• Upon the Contractor's successful completion of this project, and within ten days after
receipt of final payment from the City of Fort Worth, The Contractor will provide the
M/WBE Office with a Final Participation Report Form to reflect the total
participation from ALL subcontractors/suppliers utilized on the project .
• All forms are available at the M/WBE Office, 3rd floor -City Hall. For additional
information regarding compliance to the M/WBE Ordinance, call (817) 392-6104 .
Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner Complete and accurate information
regarding actual work performed by a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
on the contract and payment therefore. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or
examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the
actual work performed by an M/WBE. The misrepresentation of facts ( other than a
negligent misrepresentation) and/or the 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 (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud
will result on the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from
participating in City work for a period ohime of not less than three years.
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13. AMBIGUITY: In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating process in the
proposal, the Cit y reser ves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof
or to reject the proposal.
14 . PAYMENT, FINAL PAYMENT PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND WARRANTY: The
contractor will receive full payment (less retainage) from the city for each pay period .
Payment of the retainage will be made with the final payment upon acceptance of the
project as being complete . The project shall be deemed complete and accepted by the
Cit y as of the date the final punch list has been completed , as ev idenced by a written
statement signed by the contractor and the City. The warranty period shall begin as of
the date that the frnal punch list has been completed. If the contract amount is less than
$400 ,000 , retainage will be 10%; in excess of$400 ,000 , retainage will be 5%.
15. OZONE ALERT DAYS: The Contractor shall be required to observe the following
guidelines relating to working on City construction sites on days designated as "OZONE
ALERT DAYS". Typically, the Ozone Alert season within the Metroplex area runs from
May through September, with 6:00 a.m. -10 :00 a.m. being critical ozone forming periods
each day.
16.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in coordination with the
National Weather Service , will issue the Ozone Alert by 3 :00 p.m. on the afternoon prior
to the alert day. On designated Ozone Alert Days , the Contractor shall bear the
responsibility of being aware that such days have been designated Ozone Alert Days and
as such shall not begin work until 10 :00 a.m. whenever construction phasing requires
substantial use of motorized equipment. Howe ver, the Contractor ma y begin work earlier
if such work minimizes the use of motorized equipment prior to 10:00 a.m.
If the Contractor is unable to perform continuous work for a period of at least seven hours
between the hours of 7:00 a.m. -6:00 p.m., on a designated Ozone Alert Day , that day
will be considered as a weather day and added onto the allowable weather days of a given
month.
WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: Contractors compliance
with Workers Compensation shall be as follows:
A. Defrnitions:
Certificate of coverage ("certificate ") -A copy of a certificate of insurance , a
certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage
agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83 , or TWCC-84), showing statutory
workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity employees
providing services on a project , for the duration of the project.
Duration of the project -includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and
accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in. 406 .096) -includes all
persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken
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to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person has employees. This
includes , without limitation, independent contractors , subcontractors , leasing
companies, motor carriers, owner-operators , employees of any such entity, or
employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project.
"Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling , or delivering equipment or
materials , or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project.
"Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage
vendors , office supply deliveries , and delivery of portable toilets .
B. The contractor shall provide coverage , based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code , Section 401.011(44) for all employees
of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project.
C . The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior
to being awarded the contract.
D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project, the contractor must , prior to the end of the
coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity
showing that coverage has been extended.
E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and
provide to the City:
(1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so
the City will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all
persons providing services on the project; and
(2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of
coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project.
E. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the
project and for one year thereafter.
G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within ten days after the contractor knew or should have known, of
any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing
services on the project.
H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice , in the text , form and manner
prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons
providing services on the project that they are required to be covered , and stating how
a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.
I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to
provide services on a project, to:
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(1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting on classification codes and payroll
amounts and filing of any coverage agreements , which meets the statutory
requirements of Texas Labor Code , Section 401.011 (44 ) for all of its emplo yees
providing services on the project, for the duration of the project ;
(2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person be g inning work on the project, a
certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all emplo y ees
of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project ;
(3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate
of coverage showing extension of coverage , if the co verage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project ;
(4) obtain from each other person or entity with whom it contracts , and provide to
the contractor:
(a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person or entity beginning work
on the project ; and
(b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end
of the coverage period , if the coverage period shown on the current certificate
of coverage ends during the duration of the project ;
(5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project
and for one year thereafter.
(6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,
within ten days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that
materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on
the project; and
(7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts , to perform as required
by paragraphs (1) -(7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the
person for whom they are providing services.
J . By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees
of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers'
compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based
on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage
agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-
insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing
false of misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties ,
criminal penalties, civil penalties or other civil actions.
K. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract
by the contractor which entitles the City to declare the contract void if the contractor
does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the
City.
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"The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons
providing services on the project that they are required to be covered , and stating how
a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage . This
notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Workers '
Compensation Act or other Texas Workers ' Compensation commission rules . This
notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19
point normal type , and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language
common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following
text , without any additional words or changes :
REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE
"The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related
to this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance.
This includes persons providing , hauling , or delivering equipment or materials, or
providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of
the identity of their employer or status as an employee."
"Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at (512) 440-3789 to receive
information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer
has provided the required coverage , or to report an employer's failure to provide
coverage."
17. AGE DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the policy ("Policy") of the Executive
Branch of the federal government , contractor covenants that neither it nor any officers,
members , agents or employees who engage in the performance of this contract shall , in
connection with such employment , advancement or discharge of employees or in
connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate
against any person because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational
qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement.
Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents or employees
acting on their behalf, shall specify in solicitations or advertisements for employees to
work on those contract a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified
maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan
or statutory requirement.
Contractor warrants that it will fully comply with the Policy and will defend, indemnify
and hold City harmless against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties
against City arising out of Contractor 's alleged failure to comply with the Policy in the
performance of this contract.
18. DISCRIMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA "), Contractor warrants that it will not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the
general public , nor in the availability, terms or conditions of employment for applicants
for employment with, or current employees of, Contractor. Contractor warrants that it
will fully comply with the ADA 's provisions and any other applicable federal, state , or
local laws concermng disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless
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against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties against City arising out of
Contractor 's alleged failure to comply with the ADA in the performance of this contract.
19 . COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE LAWS
(a) Duty to pay Prevailing Wage Rates. The contractor shall comply with all requirements
of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code (Chapter 2258), including the payment of not
less than the rates determined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth to be the
prevailing wage rates in accordance with Chapter 2258. Such prevailing wage rates are
included in these contract documents .
(b) Penalty for Violation. A contractor or any subcontractor who does not pay the prevailing
wage shall , upon demand made by the City, pay to the City $60 for each worker
employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the
prevailing wage rates stipulated in these contract documents . This penalty shall be
retained by the City to offset its administrative costs, pursuant to Texas Government
Code 2258 .023 .
(c) Complaints of Violations and City Determination of Good Cause. On receipt of
information, including a complaint by a worker, concerning an alleged violation of
2258.023, Texas Government Code , by a contractor or subcontractor, the City shall make
an initial determination, before the 31 st day after the date the City receives the
information, as to whether good cause exists to believe that the violation occurred. The
City shall notify in writing the contractor or subcontractor and any affected worker of its
initial determination. Upon the City's determination that there is good cause to believe
the contractor or subcontractor has violated Chapter 2258 , the City shall retain the full
amounts claimed by the claimant or claimants as the difference between wages paid and
wages due under the prevailing wage rates , such amounts being subtracted from
successive progress payments pending a final determination of the violation.
(d) Arbitration Required if Violation Not Resolved . An issue relating to an alleged violation
of Section 2258.023, Texas Government Code, including a penalty owed to the City or an
affected worker, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Texas
General Arbitration Act (Article 224 et seq., Revised Statutes) if the contractor or
subcontractor and any affected worker do not resolve the issue by agreement before the
15th day after the date the City makes its initial determination pursuant to paragraph ( c)
above. If the persons required to arbitrate under this section do not agree on an arbitrator
before the 11th day after the date that arbitration is required , a district court shall appoint
an arbitrator on the petition of any of the persons . The City is not a party in the
arbitration. The decision and award of the arbitrator is final and binding on all parties
and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
(e) Records to be Maintained . The contractor and each subcontractor shall, for a period of
three (3) years following the date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show
(i) the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor in the
construction of the work provided for in this contract; and (ii) the actual per diem wages
paid to each worker. The records shall be open at all reasonable hours for inspection by
the City. The provisions of the Audit section of these contract documents shall pertain to
this inspection.
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(f) Pay Estimates. With each partial payment estimate or payroll period, whichever is less ,
the contractor shall submit an affidavit stating that the contractor has complied with the
requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code.
(g) Posting of Wage Rates . The contractor shall post the prevailing wage rates m a
conspicuous place at the site of the project at all times.
(h) Subcontractor Compliance. The contractor shall include in its subcontracts and/or shall
otherwise require all of its subcontractors to comply with paragraphs (a) through (g)
above.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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HEAVY & HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
PREVAILING WAGE RA TES 2008
Air Tool Operator
Asphalt Distributor Operator
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator
Asphalt Raker
Asphalt Shoveler
Batching Plant Weigher
Broom or Sweeper Operator
Bulldozer Operator
Carpenter
Concrete Finisher, Paving
Concrete Finisher, Structures
Concrete Paving Curbing Machine Operator
Concrete Paving Finishing Machine Operator
Concrete Paving Joint Sealer Operator
Concrete paving Saw Operator
Concrete Paving Spreader Operator
Concrete Rubber
Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel Operator
Electrician
Flag_ger
Form Builder/Setter, Structures
Form Setter, Paving & Curb
Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted
Front End Loader Operator
Laborer, Common
Laborer, Utility
Mechanic
Milling Machine Operator, Fine Grade
Mixer Operator
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade
Motor Grader Operator, Romm
Oiler ..
Painter, Structures
Pavement Marking Machine Operator
Pipelaver
Reinforcing Steel Setter, Paving
Reinforcing Steel Setter, Structure
Roller Oeerator, Pneumatic, Self-Proeelled
Roller Operator, Steel Wheel, Flat Wheel/Tamping
Roller Operator, Steel Wheel, Plant Mix !_)avement
Scraper Operator
Servicer
Slip Form Machine Operator
Spreader Box Operator -Tractor Oeerator, Crawler Type
Tractor Operator, Pneumatic
Traveling Mixer Operator
Truck Driver, Lowboy-Float
Truck Driver, Single A2<le, Heavy
Truck Driver, Single Axle, Light
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle, Semi-Trailer
Truck Driver, Transit-Mix
Wagon Drill, Boring Machine, Post Hole Driller Operator
Welder
Work Zone Barricade Servicer
$10.06
$13.99
$12.78
$11.01
$ 8 .80
$14.15
$ 9.88
$13.22
$12.80
$12 .85
$13.27
$12.00
$13.63
$12.50
$13.56
$14.50
$10.61
$14.12
$18.12
$ 8.43
$11.63
$11.83
$13.67
$16.30
$12.62
$ 9.18
$10.65
$16.97
$11.83
$11.58
$15.20
$14.50
$14.98
$13.17
$10.04
$11.04
$]4.86
$16.29
$11.07
$10.92
$11.28
$11.42
$12.32
$12.33
$10.92
$12.60
$12.91
$12.03
$14.93 ·-$11.47
$10.91
$11.75
$12.08
$14.00
$13.57
$10.09
Classification
AC Mechanic
AC Mechanic Helper
Acoustical Ceiling Mechanic
Bricklayer/Stone Mason
Bricklayer/Stone Mason Helper
Carpenter
Carpenter Helper
Concrete Finisher
Concrete Form Builder
Drywall Mechanic
Drywall Helper
Drywall Taper
Drywall Taper Helper
Electrician (Journeyman)
Electrician Heloer
Electronic Technician
Electronic Technician Helper
Floor Layer (Resilient)
Floor Laye r Helper
Glazier
Glazier Helper
Insulator
Insulator Helper
Laborer Common
Laborer Skilled
Lather ~-
Painter
Painter Helper
Pip efitter
J.ipefitter Helper --"-
Plas t ere r -
Plasterer Helper
2008 PREVAILING WAGE RATES
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY
Hrly Rate Classification
$21.69 Plumber
$12.00 Plumber Helper
$15 .24 Reinforcing Steel Setter
$19 .12 Roofer
$10.10 Roofer Helper
$16.23 Sheet Metal Worker
$11.91 Sheet Metal Worker Helper
$13.49 Sprinkler System Installer
$13.12 Sprinkler System Insta ller Helper
$14.62 Steel Worker Structural
$10.91 Conc rete Pump
Crane, Clamsheel, Backhoe, Derrick, D'Line
$13.00 Shovel
$9.00 Forkl i ft
$20.20 Front End Loader
$14.43 Truck Driver
$19.86 Welder
$12.00 Welder Helper
$20.00
$13.00
$18.00
$13 .00
$14.78
$11.25
$10.27
$13.18
$16 .10
$14.83
$8 .00 -.
$18.85
$12 .83
$17 .25 ·-
$12 .25
Hrly Rate
$20.43
$14. 90
$10.00
$14.00
$10.00
$16.96
$12.31
$18 .00
$9 .00
$17.43
$20 .50
$17 . 76
$12.63
$10.50
$14.91
$16.06
$9 .75
PARTB
PROPOSAL
VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE REQUIREMENT
M/WBEFORMS
TO: Dale Fisseler, P.E.
City Manager
Fort Worth, Texas
PROPOSAL
FOR: SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF:
HERITAGE TRACE PKWY & KROGER RD/RAY WHITE RD.
RAY WHITE RD./SHIVER RD.
MEADOWBROOK DR/OAKLAND BLVD.
DECATUR AVE.IE. LONG AVE.
AZLE A VE./W. LONG A VE.
PROJECT NO. TPW-TS-2007-00021
Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders", the undersigned has thoroughly examined the
plans, specifications and the site, understands the amount of work to be done, and hereby
proposes to do all the work and furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete
all the work as provided in the plans and specifications, and subject to the inspection and
approval of the Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works of the City of
Fort Worth.
Upon acceptance of this proposal by the City Council, the bidder is bound to execute a contract
sums, to-wit:and furnish Performance and Payment Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth for
performing and completing said work within the time stated and for the following signal
installations.
Proposal B -1
SIGNAL INST ALLA TIO NS:
HERITAGE TRACE PKWY & KROGER RD/RAY WHITE RD.
RAY WHITE RD./SHIVER RD.
MEADOWBROOK DR./OAKLAND BL VD .
DECATUR A VE.IE . LONG A VE.
AZLE AVE./W. LONG AVE.
PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS
IITEM QUANTITY
UNIT
COST
..,,. v1 3 LS Mobilization $ I 5l/) & !it_
Furnish and Install Signal Head 3 Section 12 11
RYG (Type A) with L.E .D . inserts in all 1/ot./ £ "'2 41 EA displays $
Furnish and Install Signal Head 5 Section 12 11
!J15). 11 RYGYG -Househead (Type E) with L.E .D.
...-3 18 EA inserts in all displays $
Furnish and Install International Pedestrian
39'/ 2i Signal (Type P) with L.E.D. inserts in all
4 38 EA displays $
Furnish and Install Pedestrian Pushbutton & ;,15JJ. 5 38 EA Sign Assembly $
Furnish and Install Ground Box -130.E!:l 6 5 EA Large with Lid $
Furnish and Install Ground Box -13D t.i. 7 27 EA Small with Lid $
Furnish and Install Conduit IA . .11. 8 415 LF PVC 3 11 (Open Cut) $
Furnish and Install Conduit 6~ 9 485 LF PVC 2" (Open Cut) $
Furnish and Install Conduit /6 _fj_ -10 125 LF Rigid Metal 2 " $
Furnish and Install Conduit I :i l!... " 11 2 ,100 LF PVC 3" Bore $
Furnish and Install Conduit 13~ 12 80 LF PVC 2" Bore $
Furnish and Install 20 Conductor #14 t/ 2Z. 13 3,000 LF Stranded Cable (Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install #6 XHHW Black I !i!!.. 14 1,050 LF Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install #6 XHHW White I !f!!. 15 525 LF Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install #8 XHHW Black /.B!i 16 1,795 LF Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install #8 XHHW White I 2!1-17 1,795 LF Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install #8 Solid Bare Grounding I_!!..
18 2 ,265 LF 'Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install Overhead #6 Triplex Ji jl 19 1,215 LF Electrical Wire) $
Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation 0/0 'i1.. 20 1 EA Type 1 $
Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation
/lil1 12 ,21 4 EA Type 3 $
Proposal
TOTAL
COST
$ l/JD5 Jl
,,
3lt35'3-$
$ ~~,5'-11.!J_
$ I l/, 9?'1 qL
$ g I 9/o 11:-
$ 3,s112-
$ I 9, 173 !:i.
$ 53D3 ~
$ 3 {>}. &i !!.!}_
$ ;}.Dgl ~
331 JC/8 Q2...
$
$ 1/of ft
/)., !'iO ~
$
$ J:512 ~
$ J51o~
:;.v.r;. 12.
$
$ :222~ j.Q.
$ J114J..£
$ ~ 5' 8 9 l.i--
$ ~/0 a
$ '51 I 1 !!!?..
B -2
PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT TOTAL
IITEM QUANTITY COST COST
Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation
$ ~t/5t./ J}:_ :),2, D1Y 2,g 22 9 EA Type4 $
Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation
$ JJ/tb~ :} 0, 90'8 ~ 23 7 EA Type 5 $
Install Base for 10' or 14' Pedestal Pole, ;c;/ J}. J.t// Ji. 24 1 EA Anchor Bolts, Ground Rod $ $
Furnish and Install Cabinet Concrete / !lfo !if. i; -<t </ :i. :!!l. 25 5 EA Foundation $ $
Install Pedestal Service 11f i£ 3)1c/ iE-26 5 EA (Coord. w/TU Electric) $ $
27 16 EA Furnish and Install Mast Arm Stabilizer $ J53~ $ 4D>1~
• 28 1 EA Furnish and Install 35' Wood Pole $ 63/ if-$ ~31 il.
Remove and Salvage Existing Traffic Signal Jio1/ 5> ~J. 71.ki 29 3 LS Equipment $ $
Installation of Traffic Signal Miscellaneous I ':i ~ t _fri. 18£/322-30 5 LS 'Testing, etc .) $ $
31 1 EA Install 10 ' Pedestal Pole $ / S'b il, $ J S'6 JJ.
32 1 EA Install 24' Mast Arm $ Ji 0/. :ii. $ }Jc/ !f!L
33 3 EA Insta ll 36' Mast Arm $ J(p/ !iii. $ ?<t'-113::_
34 6 EA Install 40 ' Mast Arm $ :? {g/ !!!I. $ 15~</y_
35 2 EA Install 44' Mast Arm $ :Ji 0 I !i:i $ 5 2-i 1!.
36 1 EA Install 48' Mast Arm $ i ~/ !!J-$ J_ b / 'lJ._
37 6 EA Install 52' Mast Arm $ Jb/!l!L $ /)lo i 0.-
t3 8 1 EA Install 56 ' Mast Arm $ J.lol !!!I. $ 2. b I !ii.
39 3 EA Install Type 41 Signal Pole $ 3;312 $ 9 l./ I !1.
40 1 EA Install Type 42 Signal Pole $ 3/3~ $ 3 J] 1}.
4 1 6 EA Install Type 43 Signal Pole $ 3;311. $ 1i9; Ji
42 3 EA Install Type 44 SiQllal Po le $ 3/311. $ 9£/ I !.i
43 7 EA Install Type 45 Signal Pole $ 313 J1.. $ :Jl9b!f_
Install Type 170 E Controller/332 Cabinet, 555 zl.. J. 1 J f 1f_. 44 5 EA Conflict Monitor & Modem $ $
45 5 LS Install Opticom Cable and Detectors $ 1r,i ~ $ 1</L/3 ~
Install Video Detection Camera, Cabinet Card, ?iDq/ g. JO, l/rr tr 46 5 LS Mounting Hardware & Video Cable $ $
47 1,474 SF Furnish and Install Sidewalk Ramp $ :}g ~ $ L/2, 39J-~
Proposal B -3
PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT TOTAL
ITEM QUANTITY CO ST COST
48 72 SY Furnish and Install Concrete Pavement $ 5oll $ 3<o JO !l.
49 72 SY Removal of Existing Concrete $ L/-1_&_ $ 3;~8 ~
50 504 LF Furnish & Install Concrete Curb and Gutter $ :J.t./ .!1. $ l:L, lib I!::.
51 1,087 SF Install Concrete Sidewalk ( 4") $ 53-$ <;lo l5' _il
52 683 LF Removal of Existing Curb and Gutter $ ! I i.!z. $ 103)~
53 772 SF Removal of Existing Sidewalk $ 5'~ $ t./D3?2=-
54 805 SF Removal of Existing Sidewalk Ramp $ to fJ_ $ )'tl.r,y]J..
55 5 LS Design and Provide Traffic Control $ Jg15 :e. $ /l/, "31-1 J.5
TOTAL BID$ 3 83 , O;? 7-'/5'
Proposa l B-4
Proposal
CONTRACTOR WILL BE SELECTED ON BASIS OF TOTAL BID
This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemp tion pursuant to the pro vision of Article
20.04 (F) of the Texas Limited Sales , Excise and Use Tax Act,
The Contractor shall comply with City Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 74 00 (Fort Worth
City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices .
The undersigned agrees to complete all work covered by these contract docun1ents within One Hundred
Twenty (120) Working Days from and after the date for commencing work as set forth in the written Work
Order to be issued by the Owner and to pay not less than the "Prevailing Wage Rates for Street, Drainage
and Utility Construction" as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
Within ten ( I 0) calendar days of receipt of notice of acceptance of this bid, the undersigned will execute the
formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and other bonds required by the Contract
Documents for the faithful performance of this Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of 5% in
the sum of Dollars ($ is to be forfeited in the
event the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for delay and
additional work caused thereby .
The Bidder agrees to begin construction within 10 working days after issue of the work order, and to
complete the contract within One Hundred Twenty (120) Working Days after beginning construction as
set forth in the written work order to be furnished by the Owner.
(I/we), acknowledge receipt of the following addenda to the plans and specifications, all of the provisions
and requirements of which have been taken into consideration in preparation of the foregoing bid:
Addendum No. 1 (Initials) ______ Addendum No . 3 (Initials) _____ _
Addendum No. 2 (Initials) ______ Addendum No . 4 (Initials) _____ _
(SEAL)
Contractor: f31tr(J{yl..j LDAC"l/fcr1;JJ(; l0.,.1?Jl,
Address:_~_t/_O _G_._/1_!(;_~_. ___ _
Telephone: YlJ--22 I' (p gig
Date tz/3 /o <j
I 7
B -5
GREEN CEMENT POLICY COMPLIANCE STATEMENT
(To be furnished by the Contractor to the City at the time of bid opening)
(Submit separate forms for each supplier I product supplier)
Name of Project:
City Proj. No.:
This is to certify that the cement to be util ized for the above project will meet the following
criteria:
The cement was manufactured in a kiln utilizing the dry process (list source below) or in a
kiln that meets the emission standard of 1.71b or less of NOx / ton of clinker released into
the atmosphere.
Name of Manufacturer
Address of Manufacturer: ----------------------
CONTRACTOR SUPPLIER
Name Name
Title T itle
Company Company
Phone Number Phone Number
VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW
The 1985 Session of the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 620 relative to the award of contracts to nonresident
bidders . This law provides that, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, nonresident bidders ( out-of-State
contractors whose corporate offices or principal place of business are outside of the State of Texas) bid projects for
construction, improvements , supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident
bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required too underbid a nonresident bidder in
order to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the nonresident 's principal place of business is located.
The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out-of-State or nonresident bidders in order for your
bid to meet specifications. The failure of out-of-State or nonresident contractors to do so will automatically
disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the box in Section B.
A. Nonresident vendors in (give State), our principal place of business, are required to
be percent lower than resident bidders by State law. A copy of the Statute is attached .
Nonresident vendors in ----------(give State), our principal place of business , are not
required to underbid resident bidders .
B. Our principal place of business or corporate offices are in the State of Texas . ~
BIDDER:
By: J~M f /J . BlfrfYJi
(Please print)
Sign,~~
Title:
City State Zip (Please print)
THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTATION
ATIACHMENT 1A
Page 1 of 4
FORT WORTH
~ City of Fort Worth
Subcontractors/Suppliers Utilization Form
PRIME COMPANY NAME: Check applicable block to describe prime
B1rrr:s0A1 C(YJ(RJt{fl:fJm w., Ct.JC. I M/W/DBE I vt--NON-M/W/DBE PROJECT NAME: fir/~· /s'lf~/lD. f/eu,1M.,6 172,lt(,6 Pl!.WY ~ K.£1.)6{;(2. IJ.() / R.lt'/ {;Jt/-J:-f6 /U). :/ ,j,o DATE M&tOCW Bewit OP -/ ottft.l_RIJP /JLVP . {)(flJttu£1Wl'=· L11lfu AvC /Ji 4 J.ooi AlLIJ AvB'· t.J L..0\/u Avt:
City's M/WBE Project Goal: Prime's M/WBE Project Utflization: PROJECT NUMBER
15' % :30 0 F (.0;..1'1l!J\<.,1tle5 -r'PbJ4S-aoD1-ooo:i I % Lv012.l
Identify all subcontractors/suppliers you will use on this project
Failure to corr.p!ete th is form , in its en~irety with requested document8tion, and received by the Managing •
Department on or before 5:00 p.m. five (5) City business days after bid opening , exclusive of bid opening date,
will result in the bid being considered non-responsive to bid specifications .
The undersigned Offerer agrees to enter into a formal agreement with the M/WBE firm(s) listed in this
utilization schedule, conditioned upon execution of a contract with the City of Fort Worth. The intentional
and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts is grounds for consideration of disqua lification and will result in the
bid being considered non-responsive to bid specifications
M/WBEs listed toward meeting the project goal must be located in the nine (9) county marketplace or
currently doing business in the marketplace at the time of bid. Marketplace is the geographic area of Tarrant,
Parker, Johnson, Collin, Dallas , Denton, Ellis , Kaufman and Rockwall counties .
Identify each Tier level. Tier is the level of subcontracting below the prime contractor, i.e ., a direct
payment from the prime contractor to a subcontractor is considered 1st tier, a payment by a subcontractor to
its supplier is considered 2nd tier
ALL M/WBEs MUST BE CERTIFIED BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.
Certification means those firms, located or doing business at the time of bid opening within the Marketplace, that have
been determined to be bonafide minority or women businesses by the North Central Texas Regional Certification
Agency (NCTRCA), or the Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT), highway division . Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise (DBE) is synonymous with Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE).
If hauling services are utilized , the prime will be given credit as long as the M/WBE listed owns and
operates at least one fully licensed and operational truck to be used on the contract. The M/WBE may lease
trucks from another M/WBE firm, including M/WBE owner-operators , and receive full M/WBE credit. The
M/WBE may lease trucks from non-M/WBEs , including owner-operators, but will only receive credit for the
fees and commissions earned by the M/WBE as outlined in the lease aqreement.
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The Contractor will not make additions, deletions , or substitutions to this certified list without the prior approval
of the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Office Manager or designee through the submittal of a
Request for Approval of Change/Addition . Any unjustified change or deletion shall be a material breach of
contract and may result in debarment in accord with the procedures outlined in the ordinance . The contractor
shall submit a detailed explanation of how the requested change/addition or deletion will affect the committed
M/WBE goal. If the detail explanation is not submitted , it will affect the final compliance determination .
By affixing a signature to this form, the Offerer further agrees to provide , directly to the City upon request,
complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors, including
M/W/DBE(s) arrangements submitted with the bid. The Offeror also agrees to allow an audit and/or
examination of any books , records and files held by their company. The bidder agrees to allow the
transmission of interviews with owners, principals, officers, employees and applicable
subcontractors/suppliers/contractors participating on the contract that will substantiate the actual work
performed by the M/W/DBE(s) on this contract, by an authorized officer or employee of the City. Any
intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds for terminating the contract 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 create a material
breach of contract may result in a determination of an irresponsible Offeror and barred from participating in
City work for a period of time not less than one (1 ). year.
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PARTC
GENERAL CONDITIONS
See city of Fort Worth Standard Specifications For Street and Storm Drain Construction.
PARTD
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Table of Contents
1. SCOPE OF WORK ................................................................................................... SP-4
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT .......................................................................................... SP-4
3. PRE CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE .................................................................... SP-4
4. EXAMINATION OF SITE .......................................................................................... SP-4
5. BID SUBMITIAL ....................................................................................................... SP-5
6. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION ............................................................................... SP-5
7. SANITARY FACILITIES FOR WORKMERS .............................................................. SP-5
8. PAYMENT ................................................................................................................. SP-5
9. SUBSIDIARY WORK ................................................................................................ SP-5
10. LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TO THE PUBLIC ....................................................................................................... SP-5
11. WAGE RA TES .......................................................................................................... SP-5
12 . EXISTING UTILITIES ................................................................................................ SP-7
13. PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................... SP-7
14 . MATERIAL STORAGE .............................................................................................. SP-7
15 . PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS ........................ -..................................................................... SP-7
16. INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES .......................................................... SP-7
17. CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS .................................. SP-8
18 . EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS ..................................................................... SP-8
19. MINORITY AND WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(M/WBE} COMPLIANCE ........................................................................................... SP-8
20. FINAL CLEAN UP ................................................................................................... SP-10
21. CONTRACTOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S
COMPENSATION LAW ........................................................................................ SP-10
22 . SUBSTITUTIONS .................................................................................................... SP-13
23. MECHANICS AND MATERIALSMEN'S LIEN ........................................................... SP-13
24. WORK ORDER DELAY .......................................................................................... SP-13
25. WORKING DAYS .................................................................................................... SP-14
26 . RIGHT TO ABANDON ............................................................................................ SP-14
27 . CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................... SP-14
28 . MAINTENANCE STATEMENT ................................................................................ SP-14
29 . DELAYS ....................................................................................................... SP-14
30. DETOURS AND BARRICADES .............................................................................. SP-14
31. DISPOSAL OF SPOIUFILL MATERIAL .................................................................. SP-15
32 . QUALITY CONTROL TESTING .............................................................................. SP-15
33. PROPERTY ACCESS ............................................................................................. SP-16
34. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS -WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES ...................... SP-16
35. WATER DEPARTMENT PRE-QUALIFICATIONS ................................................... SP-16
36 . RIGHT TO AUDIT ................................................................................................... SP-17
37 . CONSTRUCTION STAKES .................................................................................... SP-17
38 . LOCATION OF NEW WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS ................................................. SP-17
39 . EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION .............................................. SP-18
40 . AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS ............................. : ............................................... SP-18
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STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
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6" REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT .................................. SP-19
SILICONE JOINT SEALING ........................................................... SP-21
7" CONCRETE CURB .................................................................... SP-25
RETAINING WALL ......................................................................... SP-25
REPLACE EXIST. CURB AND GUTIER ....................................... SP-25
HMAC TRANSITION ...................................................................... SP-25
6" PIPE SUBDRAIN ....................................................................... SP-25
TRENCH SAFETY ......................................................................... SP-26
8" THICK LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE AND CEMENT FOR
SU BG RADE STABILIZATION ....................................................... SP-26
PAY ITEM -6 " HMAC PAVEMENT (THICKNESS TOLERANCES AND HMAC
TESTING PROCEDURES) ............................................................ SP-26
PAY ITEM -CONCRETE FLAT WORK (CURB. CURB & GUTIER,
SIDEWALKS, LEADWALKS , WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND
DRIVEWAYS) ................................................................................ SP-27
PAY ITEM-REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAYS,
STEPS, LEADWALKS AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS ............................................... SP-28
PAY ITEM -REMOVE EXISTING CURB AND GUTIER ................................... SP-28
PAY ITEM -REMOVE EXISTING CURB INLET ................................................ SP-28
PAY ITEM-6 " REINFORCED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY ................................... SP-28
PAY ITEM-REMOVE AND CONSTRUCT CONCRETE STEPS ....................... SP-28
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REMOVE AND REPLACE FENCE ................................................. SP-29
STANDARD 7" CURB AND 18" GUTIER ...................................... SP-29
REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT MAILBOXES/MISCELLANEOUSSP-30
BORROW ...................................................................................... SP-30
CEMENT STABILIZATION ............................................................. SP-30
CEMENT ........................................................................................ SP-30
NEW 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTIER. ....................................... SP-30
STORM DRAIN INLETS ................................................................. SP-31
TRENCH EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL
FOR STORM DRAIN ...................................................................... SP-31
PAY ITEM -STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (FOR DISTURBED
AREAS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1 ACRE) ...................... SP-31
PRE BID ITEM -PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN ................................................... SP-33
PRE BID ITEM -UTILITY ADJUSTMENT ................................................................ SP-34
PRE BID ITEM -TOP SOIL. ..................................................................................... SP-34
PRE BID ITEM -ADJUST WATER VALVE BOX ...................................................... SP-34
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ADJUST WATER METER BOX ................................................ SP-35
CLEARING AND GRUBBING ................................................... SP-35
SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL ...................................... SP-35
PROTECTION OF TREES , PLANTS AND SOILS .................... SP -35
CONCRETE COLORED SURFACE ........................................ SP-35
PROJECT CLEAN-UP .............................................................. SP-36
PROJECT SCHEDULE ............................................................ SP-36
NOTIFICATION OF RESIDENTS ............................................. SP-36
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO
BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION ............................................... SP-36
PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ............ SP-37
WASHED ROCK ..................................................................... SP-37
SAWCUT OF EXISTING CONCRETE ..................................... SP-37
LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES
AND WATER VALVES ............................................................. SP-38
TIE-IN INTO STORM DRAIN STRUCTURE ............................. SP-38
SPRINKLER HEAD ADJUSTMENT .......................................... SP-38
FEE FOR STREET USE PERMITS AND RE-INSPECTIONS .. SP-38
TEMPORARY EROSION , SEDIMENT AND WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL (FOR DISTURBED AREAS LESS
THAN 1 ACRE) ......................................................................... SP-39
NON-PAY ITEM -'GREEN' CEMENT POLICY ..................................................... SP-40
PAY ITEM -TRAFFIC CONTROL ............................................................... SP-40
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR
STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
CITY PROJECT NO .: TPW-TS-2007-00021
FOR: Signal Installations at the Intersections of:
HERITAGE TRACE PKWY & KROGER RD/RAY WHITE RD .
RAY WHITE RD./SHIVER RD .
MEADOWBROOK DR/OAKLAND BLVD.
DECATUR AVE.IE . LONG AVE.
AZLE AVE ./W. LONG AVE .
1. SCOPE OF WORK : The work covered by these plans and specifications consist of the
following : Construction of Traffic Signals and all other miscellaneous items of
construction to be performed as outlined in the plans and specifications which are
necessary to satisfactorily complete the work .
2 . AWARD OF CONTRACT: Submission of Bids : Unit 1 and Unit II constitute a package . If
the Contractor submits a bid on both Unit 1 and Unit II and has the lowest responsive
proposal price , the Contractor will be the apparent successful bidder for this project. The
Contractor can bid either the HMAC alternate and/or the Concrete alternate . The
additive alternate must be included in any bid .
Bidders are hereby informed that the Director of the Engineering Department reserves
the right to evaluate and recommend to the City Council the best bid that is considered to
be in the best interest of the City .
3 . PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE : The successful Contractor, Engineer, and City -
City shall meet at the call of the City for a preconstruction conference before any of its
work begins on this project. At th is time , details of sequencing of the work , contact
individuals for each party , request for survey, and pay requests will be covered . Prior to
the meeting , the Contractor shall prepare schedules showing the sequencing and
progress of their work and its effect on others . A final composite schedule will be
prepared during this conference to allow an orderly sequence of project construction . As
used herein , the term "Engineer" shall mean the design engineer who prepared and
sealed the plans, specifications and contract documents for this project.
4 . EXAMINATION OF SITE: It shall be the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit
the project site and make such examinations and explorations as may be necessary to
determine all conditions that may affect construction of this project. Particular attention
should be given to methods of providing ingress and egress to adjacent private and
public properties , procedures for protecting existing improvements and disposition of all
materials to be removed . Proper consideration should be given to these details during
preparation of the Proposal and all unusual conditions that may give rise to later
contingencies should be brought to the attention of the City prior to the submission of the
Proposal.
During the construction of this project , it is required that all parkways be excavated and
shaped including bar ditches at the same time the roadway is excavated . Excess
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excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the Engineer. During construction
of this project , the Contractor shall comply with present zoning requirements of the City
of Fort Worth in the use of vacant property for storage purposes .
5 . BID SUBMITTAL: Bidders shall not separate , detach or remove any portion , segment or
sheets from the contract documents at any time . Failure to bid or fully execute contract
without retaining contract documents intact may be grounds for designating bids as "non-
responsive" and rejecting bids as appropriate and as determined by the Director of the
Engineering Department.
6. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION : Water for construction will be furnished by the
Contractor at his own expense .
7. SANITARY FACILITIES FOR WORKERS : The Contractor shall provide all necessary
conveniences for the use of workers at the project site . Specific attention is directed to
this equipment.
8. PAYMENT: The Contractor shall receive full payment from the City for all the work
based on unit prices bid on the proposal and specified in the plans and specifications
and approved by the Engineer per actual field measurement.
9. SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary
requirement for the projects , such as conditions imposed by the Plans , the General
Contract Documents or these special Contract Documents , in which no specific item for
bid has been provided for in the Proposal , shall be considered as a subsidiary item or
work , the cost of wh ich shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal for each bid
item , including but not limited to surface restorat ion cleanup and relocation of mailboxes .
All objectionable matter required to be removed from within the right-of-way and not
particularly described under these specifications shall be covered by Item No. 102
"Clearing and Grubbing " and shall be subsidiary to the other items of the contract.
10 . LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC : The Contractor's
particular attention is directed to the requirements of Item 7, "Legal Relations and
Responsibilities to the Pub lic " of the "Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain
Construction ".
11 . WAGE RA TES :
Compliance with and Enforcement of Preva iling Wage Laws
Duty to pay Prevailing Wage Rates .
The contractor shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government
Code (Chapter 2258), including the payment of not less than the rates determined by the
City Council of the City of Fort Worth to be the prevailing wage rates in accordance with
Chapter 2258 . Such prevailing wage rates are included in these contract documents .
Penalty for Violat ion .
A contractor or any subcontractor who does not pay the prevailing wage shall , upon
demand made by the City , pay to the City $60 for each worker employed for each
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calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rates
st ipulated in these contract documents . This penalty shall be retained by the City to
offset its administrative costs , pursuant to Texas Government Code 2258 .023 .
Complaints of Violations and City Determination of Good Cause .
On receipt of information , including a complaint by a worker , concerning an alleged
violation of 2258 .023 , Texas Government Code , by a contractor or subcontractor, the
City shall make an initial determination , before the 31st day after the date the City
receives the information, as to whether good cause exists to believe that the violation
occurred . The City shall notify in writing the contractor or subcontractor and any affected
worker of its initial determination . Upon the City 's determination that there is good cause
to believe the contractor or subcontractor has violated Chapter 2258 , the City shall retain
the full amounts claimed by the claimant or cla imants as the difference between wages
paid and wages due under the prevailing wage rates , such amounts being subtracted
from successive progress payments pending a final determination of the violation .
Arbitration Required if Violation Not Resolved .
An issue relating to an alleged violation of Section 2258.023 , Texas Government Code ,
including a penalty owed to the City or an affected worker, shall be submitted to binding
arbitration in accordance with the Texas General Arbitration Act (Article 224 et seq .,
Revised Statutes) if the contractor or subcontractor and any affected worker do not
resolve the issue by agreement before the 15th day after the date the City makes its
initial determination pursuant to paragraph (c) above . If the persons required to arbitrate
under this section do not agree on an arbitrator before the 11th day after the date that
arbitration is required , a district court shall appoint an arbitrator on the petition of any of
the persons . The City is not a party in the arbitration . The decision and award of the
arbitrator is final and binding on all parties and may be enforced in any court of
competent jurisdiction.
Records to be Maintained .
The contractor and each subcontractor shall, for a period of three (3) years following the
date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show (i) the name and occupation
of each worker employed by the contractor in the construction of the work provided for in
this contract ; and (ii) the actual per diem wages paid to each worker. The records shall
be open at all reasonable hours for inspection by the City . The provisions of the Audit
section of these contract documents shall pertain to this inspection .
Pay Estimates .
With each partial payment estimate or payroll period, whichever is less, the contractor
shall submit an affidavit stating that the contractor has complied with the requirements of
Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code.
Posting of Wage Rates .
The contractor shall post the prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place at the site of
the project at all times .
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Subcontractor Compliance .
The contractor shall include in its subcontracts and/or shall otherwise require all of its
subcontractors to comply with paragraphs (a) through (g) above .
(Wage rates are attached at the end of this section .)
12. EXISTING UTILITIES: The locations and dimensions shown on the plans relative to
existing utilities are based on the best information available. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to verify location of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities sufficiently in
advance of construction in order that he may negotiate such local adjustments as are
necessary in the construction process in order to provide adequate clearance. The
Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in order to protect all services
encountered.
Any damage to utilities and any losses to the utility City due to disruption of service
resulting from the Contractor's operations shall be at the Contractor's expense .
13 . PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION : During the construction of this project , it will be required
that all parkways be excavated and shaped at the same time the roadway is excavated .
Excess excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the Director of the
Engineering Department.
14 . MATERIAL STORAGE : Material shall not be stored on private property unless the
Contractor has obtained permission from the property City.
15. PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS: The Contractor shall
take adequate measures to protect all existing structures, improvements and util ities ,
which may be encountered .
The utility lines and conduits shown on the plans are for information only and are not
guaranteed by the City or the Engineer to be accurate as to extent , location and depth ,
they are shown on the plans as the best information available at the time of design, from
the Owners of the utilities involved and from evidences found on the ground .
16 . INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES: The quantities shown in the Proposal are
approximate . It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to verify all the minor pay item
quantities prior to submitting a bid . No additional compensation shall be paid to
Contractor for errors in the quantities . Final payment will be based upon field
measurements . The City 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 as established in the contract documents . No allowance will
be made for any changes in anticipated profits or shall such changes be considered as
waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the Contract Documents.
Variations in quantities of storm drain pipes in depth categories shall be interpreted
herein as applying to the overall quantities of storm drain pipe in each pipe size but not to
the various depth categories .
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17 . CONTRACTOR 'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS : Contractor Covenants
and agrees to indemnify City 's Engineer and Architect , and their personnel at the project
site for Contractor's sole negligence . In addition , Contractor covenants and agrees to
indemnify , hold harmless and defend , at its own expense , the City , its officers, servants
and employees , from and against any and all claims or suits for property loss , property
damage , personal injury , including death, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the
work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents ,
employees , subcontractors , licensees or invitees , whether or not any such injury,
damage or death is caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence or alleged
negligence of City, its officers, servants, or employees. Contractor likewise
covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against any and
all injuries to City 's officers, servants and employees and any damage, loss or
destruction to property of the City arising from the performance of any of the terms and
conditions of this Contract, whether or not any such injury or damage is caused in
whole or in part by the negligence or alleged negligence of City, its officers,
servants or employees.
In the event City receives a written claim for damages against the Contractor or its
subcontractors prior to final payment , final payment shall not be made until Contractor
either (a) submits to City satisfactory evidence that the claim has been settled and/or a
release from the claimant involved, or (b) provides City with a letter from Contractor's
liability insurance carrier that the claim has been referred to the insurance carrier .
The Director may, if deemed appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other City of Fort
Worth public work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding
as a result of work performed under a City Contract.
18 . EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS : Contractor shall comply with City Ordinance
Number 7278 as amended by City Ordinance Number 7400 (Fort Worth City Code
Sections 13-A-21 through 12-A-29) prohibiting discrimination in employments practices.
The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect on the project site, and at his
request , will be provided by assistance by the City of Fort Worth's Equal Employment
Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on file in his office to the
Contractor. Appropriate notices may be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer.
19 . MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE) COMPLIANCE : In
accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No . 15530, the City has goals for the
participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City
contracts . The Ordinance is incorporated in these specifications by reference. A copy of
the Ordinance may be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary . Failure to comply
with the ordinance shall be a material breach of contract.
M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, M/WBE GOALS WAIVER FORM AND GOOD FAITH
EFFORT FORM, as applicable, must be submitted within fine (5) city business days after
bid opening . Failure to comply shall render the bid non-responsive.
Upon request , Contractor agrees to provide the City complete and accurate information
regard ing actual work performed by a Minority or Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE)
on the contract and payment thereof. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or
examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the
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actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE . The misrepresentat ion of acts (other
than a negl igent misrepresentation) and /or the comm iss ion fraud by the Contractor will
be grounds for termination of the contract and/or init iat ing action u nder appropriate
federal , state, or local laws or ordinances relating to false statement. Further, any such
m isrepresentation (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 not less than three years .
The City w ill consider the Contractor's performance regarding its M/WBE program in the
evaluation of bids . Failure to comply with the C ity 's M/WBE O rdinance , or to
demonstrate "good faith effort", shall result in a bid being rendered non-responsive to
specifications.
Contractor shall provide copies of subcontracts or co-signed letters of intent with
approved M/WBE subcontractors prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed . Contractor
shall also provide monthly reports on utilization of the subcontractors to the City 's
M/WBE office .
The Contractor may count first and second tier subcontractors and/or suppliers toward
meeting the goals . The Contractor may count toward its goal a portion of the total dollar
amount of the contract w ith a joint venture equal to the percentage of the M/WBE
part icipation in the joint venture for a clearly defined portion of the work to be performed.
All M/WBE Contractors used in meeting the goals must be cert ified prior to the award of
the Contract. The M/WBE Contractor(s) must be certified by either the North Central
Texas Regional Certificat ion Agency (NCTRCA) or Texas Department of Transportation
(TxDOT), Highway Division and must be located in the nine (9) county marketplace or
currently doing business in the marketplace at time of bid . The Contractor shall contact
all such M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers prior to listing them on the M/WBE utilization
or good faith effort forms as applicable . Fa ilure to contact the listed M/WBE
subcontractor or supplier prior to bid opening may result in the rejection of bid as non-
responsive .
Whenever a change order affects the work of an M/WBE subcontractor or supplier, the
M/WBE shall be g iven an opportunity to perform the work. Whenever a change order
exceeds 10% of the orig inal contract, the M/WBE coordinator shall determine the goals
applicable to the work to be performed under the change order.
During the term of the contract the contract shall :
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Make no unjustified changes or deletions in its M/WBE participation
commitments submitted with or subsequent to the bid , and ,
If substantial subcontracting and/or substantial supplier opportunities arise
during the term of the contract which the Contractor had represented he
would perform w ith his forces , the Contractor shall notify the City before
subcontracts or purchase orders are let, and shall be required to comply with
modifications to goals as determined by the City , and,
Submit a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE FORM , if the Contractor
desires to change or delete any of the M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers .
Justification for change may be granted for the following :
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a. Failure of Subcontractor to provide evidence of coverage by Worker's
Compensation Insurance .
b. Failure of Subcontractor to provide required general liability of other
insurance .
c . Failure of Subcontractor to execute a standard subcontract form in the
amount of the proposal used by the Contractor in preparing his M/WBE
Participation plan .
d . Default by the M/WBE subcontractor or supplier in the performance of
the subcontractor.
Within ten (10) days after final payment from the City , the Contractor shall
provide the M/WBE Office with documentation to reflect final participation of
each subcontractor and supplier used on the project , inclus ive of M/WBEs .
20 . FINAL CLEAN-UP : Final cleanup work shall be done for this project as soon as the
paving and curb and gutter has been completed . No more than seven days shall elapse
after completion of construction before the roadway and ROW. is cleaned up to the
satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall make a final cleanup of all parts of the
work before acceptance by the City or its representative . This cleanup shall include
removal of all objectionable rocks , pieces of asphalt or concrete and other construction
materials, and in general preparing the site of the work in an orderly manner and
appearance .
21 . CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER 'S COMPENSATION LAW:
A. Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage
a. DEFINITIONS :
b. Certification of coverage ("Certificate"). A copy of a certificate of insurance , a
certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission , or a coverage
agreement (TWCC-81 , TWCC-82 , TWCC-83 , OR TWCC-84), showing statutory
workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees
providing services on a project , for the duration of the project. Duration of the project-
includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the
Contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the
governmental entity .
Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406 .096)-includes all
persons or entities performing all or part of the services the Contractor has undertaken
to perform on the project , regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the
Contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees . This includes ,
without limitation , independent Contractors , subcontractors , leasing companies , motor
carriers , City-operators , employees of any such entity , or employees of any entity which
furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include , without
limitation , providing , hauling , or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor,
transportation , or other services related to a project. "Services" does not include
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activit ies unrelated to the project , such as food/beverage vendors, office supply
deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets .
The Contractor shall provide coverage , based on proper reporting of classification
codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements , which meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code , Sect ion 401 .011 (44) or all employees of
the Contractor providing services on the project , for the duration of the project.
c . The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to
being awarded the contract.
d . If the coverage period shown on the Contractor's current certificate of coverage ends
during the duration of the project , the Contractor must , prior to the end of the coverage
period , file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that
coverage has been extended .
e . The Contractor shall obtain from each person provid ing services on a project , and
provide to the governmental entity :
(1) a certificate of coverage , prior to that person beginning work on the
project , so the governmental · entity will have on file certificates of
coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the
project ; and
(2) no later than seven days after receipt by the Contractor, a new
certificate of coverage show ing extension of coverage , if the coverage
period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project.
f. The Contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duratio n of the
project and for one year thereafter .
g . The Contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery , within ten (10) days after the Contractor knew or should have known ,
or any change that materially affects the provis ion of coverage of any person providing
services on the project.
h. The Contractor shall post on each project site a notice , in the text , form and manner
prescribed by the Texas Worker's Compensation , informing all persons providing
services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person
may verify coverage and report lack of coverage.
i. The Contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide
services on a project , to :
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provide coverage , based on proper reporting on classification codes
and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which
meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code , Section
401 .011 (44) for all of its employees providing services on the project ,
for the duration of the project ;
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(2) provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the
project , a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being
provided for all employees of the person provid i ng services on the
project , for the duration of the project ;
(3) provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period , a new
certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage , if the coverage
period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project ;
(4) obtain form each other person with whom it contracts , and provide to
the Contractor:
(a) a cert ificate of coverage , prior to the other person beginning
work on the project ; and
(b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage ,
prior to the end of the coverage period , if the coverage period
shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project ;
(c) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the
duration of the project and for one year thereafter.
(d ) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the person knew or
should have known, of any change that materially affects the
provision of coverage of any person providing services on the
project ; and
(e) contractually require each person with whom it contracts , to
perform as requ ired by paragraphs (1)-(7), with the certificates
of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are
providing services .
By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage , the Contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all
employees of the Contractor who will provide services on the project will be
covered by worker's compensation coverage for the duration of the project ,
that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and
payroll amounts , and that all coverage agreements will be filed with
appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the
commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation . Providing false or
misleading information may subject the Contractor to adm inistrative, criminal ,
civil penalties or other civil actions .
The Contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of
contract by the Contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare
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the contract void if the Contractor does not remedy the breach within ten day
after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity .
The Contractor shall post a notice on each project s ite informing all persons
providing services on the project that they are required to be covered , and
stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide
coverage . This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed
by the Texas Worker's Compensation Act or other Texas Worker's
Commission rules . This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point
bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type , and shall be in both English
and Spanish and any other language common to the Worker population . The
text for the notices shall be the following text , without any additional words or
changes :
"REQUIRED WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE"
The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services
related to this construction project must be covered by worker's compensation
insurance . This includes persons providing , hauling , or delivering equipment
or materials , or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the
project, regardless of the identify of their employer or status as an employee ."
Call the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission at 512-463-3642 to
receive information on the legal requirement for coverage , to verify whether
your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's
failure to provide coverage".
22 . SUBSTITUTIONS : The specifications for materials set out the minimum standard of
quality that the City believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. No
substitutions will be permitted until the Contractor has received written permission of the
Engineer to make a substitution for the material that has been specified . Where the term
"or equal ", or "or approved equal" is used, it is understood that if a material , product , or
piece of equipment bearing the name so used is furnished , it will be approvable, as the
particular trade name was used for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality
acceptable to the City . If a product of any other name is proposed subst itutes is
procured by the Contractor. Where the term "or equal ", or "approved equal " is not used
in the specifications , this does not necessarily exclude alternative items or material or
equipment which may accomplish the intended purpose . However, the Contractor shall
have the full responsibility of providing that the proposed substitution is, in fact , equal ,
and the Engineer, as the representative of the City , shall be the sole judge of the
acceptability of substitutions . The provisions of the sub-section as related to
"substitutions " shall be applicable to all sections of these specifications .
23 . MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN 'S LIEN : The Contractor shall be required to execute
a release of mechanics and materialmen 's liens upon receipt of payment.
24 . WORK ORDER DELAY: All utilities and right-of-way are expected to be clear and
easements and/or permits obtained on this project within sixty (60) days of advertisement
of this project. The work order for subject project will not be issued until all utilities , right-
of-ways, easements and/or permits are cleared or obtained . The Contractor shall not
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hold the City of Fort Worth responsible for any delay in issuing the work order for this
Contract.
25 . WORKING DAYS : The Contractor agrees to complete the Contract within the allotted
number of working days.
26. RIGHT TO ABANDON: The City reserves the right to abandon, without obligation to the
Contractor, any part of the project or the entire project at any time before the Contractor
begins any construction work authorized by the City .
27 . CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS: This contract and project are governed by the two
following published specifications , except as modified by these Special Provisions:
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS
A copy of either of these specifications may be purchased at the Office of the
Department of Engineering , 1000 Throckmorton Street , 2nd Floor, Municipal Building ,
Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The specifications applicable to each pay item are indicated
in the call-out for the pay item by the Engineer. If not shown , then applicable published
specifications in either of these documents may be followed at the discretion of the
Contractor. General Provisions shall be those of the Fort Worth document rather than
Division 1 of the North Central Texas document.
28 . MAINTENANCE STATEMENT: The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this
project due to faulty materials and workmanship, or both , for a period of two (2) years
from date of final acceptance of this project and will be required to replace at his
expense any part or all of the project which becomes defective due to these causes .
29 . DELAYS : The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the
work , except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is caused by the
failure of the City to provide information or material, if any, which is to be furnished by the
City . When such extra compensation is claimed a written statement thereof shall be
presented by the Contractor to the Director of the Engineering Department and if by him
found correct shall be approved and referred by him to the Council for final approval or
disapproval; and the action thereon by the Council shall be final and binding . If delay is
caused by specific orders given by the Engineers to stop work or by the performance of
extra work or by the failure of the City to provide material or necessary instructions for
carrying on the work, then such delay will entitle the Contractor to an equivalent
extension of time, his application for which shall, however, be subject to the approval of
the City Council ; and no such extension of time shall release the Contractor or the surety
on his performance bond form all his obligations hereunder which shall remain in full
force until the discharge of the contract.
30 . DETOURS AND BARRICADES: The Contractor shall prosecute his work in such a
manner as to create a minimum of interruption to traffic and pedestrian facilities and to
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the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area . Contractor shall
protect construction as required by Engineer by providing barricades.
Barricades , warning and detour signs shall conform to the Standard Specifications
"Barriers and Warning and/or Detour Signs ," Item 524 and/or as shown on the plans .
Construction signing and barricades shall conform with the latest version of the "Texas
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways "
31 . DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL: Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill material ,
the Contractor shall advise the Director of the Department of Engineering acting as the
City of Fort Worth 's Flood Plain Administrator ("Administrator''), of the location of all sites
where the Contractor intends to d ispose of such material. Contractor shall not dispose of
such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the Administrator to
meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth (Ordinance
No . 10056). All disposal sites must be approved by the Administrator to ensure the filling
is not occurring within a flood plain without a permit. A flood plain permit can be issued
upon approval of necessary eng ineering studies . No fill perm it is required if disposal
sites are not in a flood plain . Approval of the Contractor's disposal sites shall be
evidenced by a letter signed by the Adm inistrator stating that the site is not in a known
flood plain or by a Flood Plain fill Permit authorizing fill within the flood plain . Any
expenses associated with obtaining the fill permit , including any necessary eng ineering
studies , shall be at the Contractor's expense . In the event that the Contractor disposes
of spoil/fill materials at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the administrator
approving the disposal site , upon notification by the Director of Engineering , Contractor
shall remove the spoil/fi ll material at its expense and dispose of such materials in
accordance with the Ordinance of the City and this section .
32 . QUALITY CONTROL TESTING :
(a) The Contractor shall furnish , at its own expense , certifications by a private laboratory
for all materials proposed to be used on the project , including a m ix design for any
asphaltic and/or Portland cement concrete to be used and gradation analys is for
sand and crushed stone to be used along with the name of the pit from which the
material was taken . The Contractor shall provide manufacturer's certifications for all
manufactured items to be used in the project and will bear any expense related
thereto .
(b) Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the Contractor's laboratory at
least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate , cement
and mortar which are to be used later in the concrete . The Contractor shall provide a
certified copy of the test results to the City .
(c) Quality control testing of on site material on this project will be performed by the City
at its own expense . Any retesting required as a result of failure of the material to
meet project specifications will be at the expense of the Contractor and wi ll be billed
at commercial rates as determ ined by the City . The failure of the City to make any
tests of materials shall in no way relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to furnish
materials and equipment conforming to the requirements of the contract.
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(d) Not less than 24 hours notice shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for
operations requiring testing . The Contractor shall provide access and trench safety
system (if required) for the site to be tested and any work effort involved is deemed to
be included in the unit price for the item being tested .
(e) The Contractor shall prov ide a copy of the trip ticket for each load of fill material
delivered to the job site. The ticket shall specify the name of the pit supplying the fill
material.
33 . PROPERTY ACCESS : Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times
unless otherwise directed by the Eng ineer.
34 . SAFETY RESTRICTIONS -WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES :
The following procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this contract:
(a) A warning s ign not less than five inches by seven inches , painted yellow with black
letters that are legible at twelve feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles such
as cranes , derricks , power shovels , drilling rigs , pile drivers , hoisting equipment or
s imilar apparatus. The warning sign shall read as follows :
"WARNING-UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF
HIGH VOLTAGE LINES ."
(b) Equ ipment that may be operated w ithin ten feet of high voltage lines shall have an
insulat ing cage-type of guard about the boom or arm , except back hoes or dippers
and insulator links on the lift hood connections .
(c) When necessary to work within six feet of high voltage electric lines , notification shall
be given the power company (TU Electric Service Company) which will erect
tempornry mechanical barriers , de-energize the line or raise or lower the line . The
work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of the City of Fort
Worth . The notifying department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to
TU Electric Service Company and shall record action taken in each case .
(d) The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the TU Electric Service
Company for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the
Contractor's sole cost and expense .
(e) No person shall work within six feet of a high voltage line without protection having
been taken as outlined in Paragraph (c).
35 . WATER DEPARTMENT PRE-QUALIFICATIONS : Any Contractor performing any work
on Fort Worth water or sanitary sewer facilities must be pre-qualified with the Water
Department to perform such work in accordance with procedures described in the current
Fort Worth Water Department General Specifications which general specifications shall
govern performance of all such work .
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36. RIGHT TO AUDIT:
(a) Contractor agrees that the City shall , until the expiration of three (3) years after final
payment under this contract have access to and the right to examine and photocopy
any directly pertinent books , documents , papers and records of the Contractor
involving transactions relating to this contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall
have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and
shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in
compliance with the provisions of this section . The City shall give Contractor
reasonable advance notice of intended aud its .
(b) Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to
the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall , under the expiration of
three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract , have access to and the
right to examine and photocopy any directly pert inent books , documents , papers and
records of such subcontractor involving transactions to the subcontract and further ,
that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facil ities
and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct
audits in compliance with the provisions of this article together with subsection (c )
hereof. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits .
(c) Contractor and subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may be
requested by the City . The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of copies
at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time
copying is performed .
37 . CONSTRUCTION STAKES ;
The City, through its Surveyor or agent, will provide to the Contractor construction stakes
or other customary methods of markings as may be found consistent with professional
practice to establish line and grade for roadway and utility construction and centerlines
and benchmarks for bridgework . These stakes shall be set sufficiently in advance to
avoid delay whenever practical. One set of stakes shall be set for all utility construction
(water, sanitary sewer, drainage , etc .), one set of excavation/or stabilization stakes , and
one set of stakes for curb and gutter and/or paving. It shall be the sole responsibility of
the Contractor to preserve , maintain , transfer, etc., all stakes furnished until completion
of the construction phase of the project for which they were furnished .
If, in the opinion of the Engineer, a sufficient number of stakes or markings provided by
the City have been lost , destroyed , or disturbed, that the proper prosecution and control
of the work contracted for in the Contract Documents cannot take place, then the
Contractor shall replace such stakes or markings as required. An ind ividual registered
by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveying as a Registered Professional Land
Surveyor shall replace these stakes , at the Contactor's expense . No claims for delay due
to a lack of replacement of construction stakes will be accepted, and time will continue to
be charged in accordance with the Contract Documents .
38 . LOCATION OF NEW WALKS AND DRIVEWAYS ;
The Contractor will make every effort to protect existing trees within the parkway , with
the approval of the engineer the Contractor may re-locate proposed new driveways and
walks around existing trees to minimize damage to trees .
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39 . EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION: Time is of the essence in the
completion of this contract. In order to insure that the Contractor is respons ive when
notified of unsatisfactory performance and/or of fa ilure to maintain the contract schedule ,
the following process shall be applicable :
The work progress on all construction projects will be closely mon itored . On a bi-monthly
basis the percentage of work completed will be compared to the percentage of time
charged to the contract. If the amount of work performed by the Contractor is less than
the percentage of time allowed by 20% or more (example : 10% of the work completed in
30% of the stated contract time as may be amended by change order), the following
proactive measures will be taken :
1. A letter will be mailed to the Contractor by certified mail , return receipt
requested demanding that , within 10 days from the date that the letter is
received , it provide sufficient equipment , materials and labor to ensure
completion of the work within the contract time . In the event the Contractor
receives such a letter, the Contractor shall provide to the City an updated
schedule showing how the project will be completed within the contract time .
2. The Project Manager and the Directors of the Department of Engineering ,
Water Department , and Department of Transportation and Public Works will
be made aware of the situation. If necessary , the City Manager's Office and
the appropriate city council members may also be informed .
3. Any not ice that may , in the City's sole discretion , be required to be provided to
interested ind ividuals will dist ributed by the Engineering Department's Public
Information Officer.
4 . Upon receipt of the Contractor's response , the appropriate City departments
and directors will be notified . The Engineering Department 's Public
Information Officer will , if necessary , then forward updated notices to the
interested individuals.
5. If the Contractor fails to provide an acceptable schedule or fails to perform
satisfactorily a second time prior to the completion of the contract , the
bonding company will be notified appropriately.
40 . AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS : The Contractor shall be required to observe the
following guidelines relating to working on City construction sites on days designated as
"AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS ". Typically , the OZONE SEASON, within the
Metroplex area, runs from May 1, through OCTOBER 31 , with 6 :00 a .m. -10 :00 a.m .
being critical BECAUSE EMISSIONS FROM THIS TIME PERIOD HAVE ENOUGH TIME
TO BAKE IN THE HOT ATMOSPHERE THAT LEADS TO EARLY AFTERNOON
OZONE FORMATION .
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in coordination with the
National Weather Service , will issue the Air Pollution Watch by 3:00 p.m . on the
afternoon prior to the WATCH day. On designated Air Pollution Watch Days , the
Contractor shall bear the responsibility of being aware that such days have been
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designated Air Pollution Watch Days and as such shall not begin work until 10 :00 a.m .
whenever construction phasing requires the use of motorized equipment for periods in
excess of 1 hour. However, the Contractor may begin work prior to 10 :00 a .m. if use of
motorized equipment is less than 1 hour, or if equipment is new and certified by EPA as
"Low Emitting ", or equipment burns Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), diesel emulsions , or
alternative fuels such as CNG .
If the Contractor is unable to perform continuous work for a period of at least seven
hours between the hours of 7 :00 a.m. -6 :00 p.m ., on a designated Air Pollution Watch
Day , that day will be considered as a weather day and added onto the allowable weather
days of a given month .
CONSTRUCTION
41 . PAY ITEM -UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION :
See Standard Specifications Item No . 106 , "Unclassified Street Excavation " for
specificat ions governing this item .
Removal of ex isting penetration or asphalt pavement shall be included in this item .
Operations necessary to windrow existing gravel base in order to lower or raise subgrade
shall be considered as subsidiary to this item and no additional compensation shall be
given as such .
During the construction of this project , it is required that all parkways be excavated and
shaped at the same time the roadway is excavated . Excess excavation will be disposed
of at locations approved by the engineer.
The intention of the City is to pay only the plan quantity without measurement. Should
either contracting party be able to show an error in the quantities exceed ing 10 percent ,
then actual quantities will be paid for at the unit prices bid . The party requesting the
payment of actual rather than plan quantities is responsible for bearing any survey and/or
measurement costs necessary to verify the actua l quantities .
42 . PAY ITEM -6" REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT :
(a) All applicable prov isions of standard Specifications Item 314 "Concrete Pavement ,"
shall apply . The Contractor shall use a six (6) sack concrete mix for all hand
placement in the intersections . The unit price bid per square yard shall be full
payment for all labor, material, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the
work .
(b) Once an evaluation of the pavement is made to determine whether the crack is due
to d istress or minor shrinkage , the following policy will apply :
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(1) When the crack is minor and due to shrinkage (cosmetic), then no further
treatment will be needed .
(2) If the crack is due to distress (structural), the failed pavement must be
removed and replaced a minimum of 5 feet. In no case should the remaining
portion of the panel be less than 5 feet wide after repairing the failed panel.
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(3) Any crack within 12 inches of any joint must be removed and replaced a
minimum of 5 feet to prevent future spall ing of the pavement.
(c) All concrete pavement not placed by hand shall be placed using a fully automated
paving machine as approved by the Construction Engineer. Screeds will not be
allowed except if approved by the Construction Engineer.
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43 . PAY ITEM -SILICONE JOINT SEALING FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT:
CITY OF FORT WORTH , TEXAS
TRANSPORTAT ION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SPECIFICATION
for
SILICONE JOINT SEALING
(Revision 1, October 18 , 1989)
(Revision 2 , May 12 , 1994)
1. SCOPE
This specification for silicone joint sealing Portland Cement Concrete pavement and
curbs shall supersede Item 314 .2 . (11) "Joint Seal ing Materials " of STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION -CITY OF
FORT WORTH , and Item 2 .210 "Joint Sealing " of STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION -NORTH TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS .
2 . MATERIALS
2.1 The silicone jo int sealant shall meet Federal Specification TT-S-001543A for
Class A sealant except as mod ified by the test requirements of this
specification . Before the installation of the joint sealant , the Contractor shall
furnish the Engineer certification by an independent testing laboratory that the
silicone joint sealant meet these requirements .
2.2 The manufacturer of the silicone joint sealant shall have a minimum two-year
demonstrated , documented successful field performance with Portland
Cement Concrete pavement silicone joint sealant systems . Verifiable
documentation shall be submitted to the Engineer. Acetic acid cure sealants
shall not be accepted . The silicone sealant shall be cold applied.
2 .3 Self-Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant
The joint sealant shall be Dow Corning 890-SL self-leveling s il icone joint
sealant as manufactured by Dow Corning Corporation , Midland , Ml 48686-
0994 , or an approved equal.
Self-Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant
Test Method Requirement
AS SUPPLIED
****
MIL-S-8802
ASTM D 1475
****
****
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Non Volatile Content , % min .
Extrusion Rate, grams/minute
Specific Gravity
Skin-Over T ime , minutes max.
Cure Time , days
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96 to 99
275 to 550
1.206 to 1.340
60
14 to 21
**** Full Adhesion , days 14 to 21
AS CURED-
ASTM D 412 , Die
ASTM D 3583
(Sect. 14 Mod .)
ASTM C 719
ASTM D 3583
(Sect. 14 Mod .)
ASTM D 3583
(Sect. 14 Mod.)
Mod . Elongation , % min .
Modulus @ 150% Elongation , psi max.
Movement , 1 O cycles@+100/-50%
Adhesion to Concrete , % Elongation min.
Adhesion to Asphalt , % Elongation min .
1400
9
No Failure
600
600
2.4 The joint filler sop shall be of a closed cell expanded polyethylene foam backer rod
and polyethylene bond breaker tape of sufficient size to provide a tight seal. The
back rod and breaker tape shall be installed in the saw-cut joint to prevent the joint
sealant from flowing to the bottom of the joint. The backer rod and breaker tape
shall be compatible with the silicone joint sealant and no bond or reaction shall
occur between them . Reference is made to the "Construction Detail" sheet for the
various joint details with their respective dimens ions .
3. TIME OF APPLICATION
On newly constructed Portland Cement Concrete pavement , the joints shall be
initially saw cut to the required depth w ith the proper joint spacing as shown on
the "Construct ion Deta il" sheet or as directed by the Engineer within 12 hours of
the pavement placement. (Note that for the "dummy" joints , the initial 1/4 inch
width "green " saw-cut and the "reservoir" saw cut are identical and should be
part of the same saw cutting operat ion . Immediately after the saw cutting
pressure washing shall be appl ied to flush the concrete slurry from the freshly
saw cut joints .) The pavement shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of seven
(7) days . Then the saw cuts for the joint sealant reservoir shall be made, the
joint cleaned , and the joint sealant installed . During the application of the joint
sealant , the weather shall not be inclement and the temperature shall be 40F (4C)
and ris ing .
4 . EQUIPMENT
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4 .1 All necessary equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor
shall keep his equipment in a satisfactory working condition and shall be
inspected by the Engineer prior to the beginning of the work . The minimum
requirements for construction equipment shall be as follows :
4 .2 Concrete Saw : The sawing equipment shall be adequate in size and power to
complete the joint sawing to the required dimensions .
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4 .3 High Pressure Water Pump : The high pressure cold water pumping system
shall be capable of delivering a sufficient pressure and volume of water to
thoroughly flush the concrete slurry from the saw-cut joint.
4.4 Air Compressors : The delivered compressed air shall have a pressure in
excess of 90 psi and 120 cfm . There shall be suitable reaps for the removal
of all free water and oil from the compressed air. The blow-tube shall fir into
the saw-cut joint.
4 .5 Extrusion Pump : The output shall be capable of supplying a sufficient volume
of sealant to the joint.
4 .6 Injection Tool : This mechanical device shall apply the sealant uniformly into
the joint.
4 .7 Sandblaster: The design shall be for commercial use w ith air compressors as
specified in Paragraph 5.4 .
4.8 Backer Rod Roller and Tooling Instrument: These devices shall be clean and
free of contamination . They shall be compatible with the join depth and width
requirements .
5. CONSTRUCTION METHODS
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5.1 General : The joint reservoir saw cutting , cleaning , bond breaker installation ,
and joint sealant placement shall be performed in a continuous sequence of
operations
5 .2 Sawing Joints : The joints shall be saw-cut to the width and depth as shown on
the "Construction Detail " sheet. The faces of the joints shall be uniform in
width and depth along the full length of the joint.
5 .3 Clean ing Joints : Immediately after sawing , the resulting concrete slurry shall
be completely removed from the joint and adjacent area by flushing with high
pressure water. The water flushing shall be done in one-direction to prevent
joint contamination .
When the Contractor elects to saw the joint by the dry method , flushing the
joint with high pressure water may be deleted . The dust resulting from the
sawing shall be removed from the joint by using compressed air. (Paragraph
Rev . 1, October 18 , 1989)
After complete drying , the joints shall be sandblasted . The nozzle shall be
attached to a mechanical aiming device so that the sand blast will be directed
at an angle of 45 degrees and at a distance of one to two inches from the
face of the joint. Both joint faces shall be sandblasted in separate , one
directional passes . Upon the termination of the sandblasting , the joints shall
be blown-out us ing compressed air. The blow tube shall fit into the joints .
The blown joint shall be checked for residual dust or other contamination . If
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any dust or contam ination is found , the sandblasting and blowing shall be
repeated until the joint is cleaned . Solvents will not be permitted to remove
stains and contam i nation .
Immediately upon clean ing , the bond breaker and sealant shall be placed in
the joint. Open , cleaned joints shall not be left unsealed overnight.
Bond Breaker Rod and Tape : The bond breaker rod and tae shall be installed
in the cleaned joint prior to the application of the joint sealant in a manner that
will produce the required dimensions .
5.4 Joint Sealant: Upon placement of t he bond breaker rod and tape , the joint
sealant shall be applied using the mechanical injection tool. The joint sealant
application shall not be perm itted when the air and pavement temperature is
less than 40F (4C). Joints shall not be sealed unless they are clean and dry.
Unsatisfactorily sealed joints shall be refilled . Excess sealant left on the
pavement surface shall be removed and discarded and shall not be used to
seal the joints .
The pavement surface shall present a clean final condition .
Traffic shall not be allowed on the fresh sealant until it becomes tack-free .
Approval of Joints : A representative of the sealant manufacturer shall be
present at the job site at the beg inning of the final cleaning and sealing of the
joints . He shall demonstrate to the Contractor and the Engineer the
acceptable method for sealant installat ion . The manufacturer's representative
shall approve the clean , dry joints before the sealing operation commences .
6 . WARRANTY
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a manufacturer's written guarantee on all
joint sealing materials . The manufacturer shall agree to provide any replacement
material free of charge to the City . Also , the Contractor shall provide the Engineer
a written warranty on all sealed joints . The Contractor shall agree to replace any
failed joints at no cost to the City . Both warranties shall be for two years after final
acceptance of the completed work by the Engineer.
7 . BASIS OF PAYMENT
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Payment will be made at the Contract bid item unit price bid per linear foot (L.F .) as
provided in "MEASUREMENT" for "SILICONE JOINT SEALING ", which price of
shall be full compensation for furnishing all materials and for all preparation ,
delivery, and application of those sealing materials and for all labor, equipment,
tools and incidentals necessary to complete the sil icone joint sealing in conformity
with the plans and these specificat ions .
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44. PAY ITEM -7" CONCRETE CURB :
The Contractor may , at his option , construct either integral or superimposed curb. Standard
Specification Item 502 shall apply except as follows : Integral curb shall be constructed along
the edge of the pavement as an integral part of the slab and of the same concrete as the
slab . The concrete for the curb shall be deposited not more than thirty (30) minutes after the
concrete in the slab .
If the Contractor fails to backfill behind the curb within seven (7) calendar days of pouring the
curb and gutter, the amount paid for the curb shall be reduced by 25% until the backfill
operation is complete .
45. PAY ITEM -RETAINING WALL:
This item will consist of placing retaining walls in locations and at heights determined by the
engineer in the field . All applicable section of City of Fort Worth Standard Specification item
518 shall apply except as follows :
Retaining wall shall be constructed per City of Fort Worth Construction Standard Drawing
No . S-M13 "Retaining Wall With Sidewalk" where applicable.
All existing brick and/or stone retaining walls not significantly impacted by proposed grade
changes will be protected. Replacement of retaining walls not impacted by proposed grade
changes will be at the expense of the Contractor.
46 . PAY ITEM -REPLACE EXIST. CURB AND GUTTER:
This item is included for the purpose and removing and replacing existing curb and gutter in
transition areas as determined by the Engineer in the field . The proposed curb and gutter
will be of the same dimensions as the ex isting curb and gutter to be removed . Quantities for
this pay item are approximate and are given only to establish a unit price for the work
The price bid per linear foot for "REPLACE EXIST. CURE} AND GUTTER" as shown in the
Proposal will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment, tools and
incidentals necessary to complete the work .
47. PAY ITEM -HMAC TRANSITION :
This item will consist of the furnishing and placing at varying thicknesses an HMAC surface
in transition areas where ind icated on the plans , as specified in these specifications and at
other locations as may be directed by the Engineer.
This item shall be governed by all applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 312 .
The price bid per ton HMAC Transition as shown in the Proposal will be full payment for
materials including all labor, equipment , tools and incidentals necessary to complete the
work.
48. PAY ITEM - -6" PIPE SUBDRAIN :
No specific location for this item is designated on the plans . Subdrain shall be installed only
if field conditions indicate ground water at subgrade level after excavation and if deemed
necessary by the Engineer.
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49 . PAY ITEM -TRENCH SAFETY:
Description : This item will consist of the basic requirements which the Contractor must
comply with in order to provide for the safety and health of workers in a trench. The
Contractor shall develop, design and implement the trench excavation safety protection
system . The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for the adequacy of the trench
safety system and providing "a safe place to work" for the workman .
The trench excavation safety protection system shall be used for all trench excavations
deeper than five (5) feet. The Excavating and Trenching Operation Manual of the
Occupational Safety and Health Administration , U .S . Department of Labor, shall be the
minimum governing requirement of this item and is hereby made a part of this specification .
The Contractor shall , in addition , comply w ith all other applicable Federal , State and local
rules , regulations and ordinances .
Measurement and Payment: All methods used for trench excavation safety protection shall
be measured by the linear foot of trench and paid at the unit price in the Proposal , which
shall be total compensation for furnishing design , materials , tools , labor, equipment and
incidentals necessary, including removal of the system .
Trench depth for payment purposes for Trench Safety Systems is the vertical depth as
measured from the top of the existing ground to the bottom of the pipe.
50 . PAY ITEM - 8 " THICK LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE & CEMENT FOR SUBGRADE
STABILIZATION :
See Standard Specifications Item No . 210 , "Lime Treatment (Material Manipulation)" and
Specification Item No . 212 , "Hydrated Lime and Lime Slurry" for specifications governing this
item . Quantities for th is pay item are approximate and are given only to establish a unit price
for the work.
The price bid per square yard for "8" THICK LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE" as shown in
the Proposal will be full payment for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to
complete the work . The price bid per ton for "LIME FOR SUBGRADE STABILIZATION " as
shown in the Proposal will be full payment for materials necessary to complete the work .
51 . PAY ITEM - 6" H .M .A.C . PAVEMENT (Thickness Tolerances and HMAC Testing
Procedures):
The base course shall be a 3" deep Type "B" course placed in one lift. The surface course
shall be a 3" deep Type "D" course placed in one lift.
All provisions of Standard Specification No . 312 . 7 'Construction Tolerance ' shall apply
except as modified herein :
1) After completion of each asphalt paving course , core tests will be made to determine
compliance with the contract specifications . The hot-mix asphaltic concrete pavement
will be core drilled by the City of Fort Worth . The thickness of the asphaltic surface will
be determined by measurement cores taken at locations determined by the Engineer.
The thickness of individual cores will be determined by averaging at least three (3)
measurements. If the core measurements ind icate a deficiency, the length of the area of
such deficient thickness shall be determined by additional cores taken along the length of
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the pavement in each direction until cores are obta ined which are at least of specified
thickness . The width of such area shall not be less than ~ of the roadway width .
2) When the thickness of the base course (as determined from core samples ) is more than
15% deficient of the plan thickness , the Contractor shall remove and replace the
deficient area at his own expense. If the thickness is less than 15% deficient , the
Contractor shall make up the difference in the base thickness with surface course
material.
3) The surface course must be the plan thickness . Th is does not include surface course
material used to make up deficiencies in the base course as described in item 2).
4) The overall thickness of asphaltic concrete pavement must be a minimum of the p lan
thickness . Deficient areas (as determined in item 1) found to be less than the plan
thickness w ill be removed and replaced at the Contractor's expense .
5) No additional payment over the contract price will be made for any hot-mix asphaltic
concrete course of a thickness exceeding that required by the plans and specifications .
6) HMAC Testing Procedure :
The Contractor is required to submit a Mix Design for both Type "B" and "D" asphalt that
will be used for each project. This should be submitted at the Pre-Construction
Conference . Th is design shall not be more than two (2) years old . Upon submittal of
the design mix a Marshal (Proctor) will be calculated , if one has not been previously
calculated , for the use during density testing . For type "B" asphalt a maximum of 20%
rap may be used . No Rap may be used in type "D"
Upon approval of an asphalt mix design and the calculation of the Marshal (proctor) the
Contractor is approved for placement of the asphalt. The Contractor shall contact the
City Laboratory , through the inspector, at least 24 hours in advance of the asphalt
placement to schedule a technician to assist in the monitoring of the number of passes
by a roller to establish a rolling pattern that will provide the required densities . The
required Density for Type "B" and for Type "D" asphalt w ill be 91 % of the calculated
Marshal (proctor). A Troxler Thin Layer Gauge will be used for all asphalt testing .
After a rolling pattern is established , densities should be taken at locations not more than
300 feet apart . The above requirement applies to both Type "B" and "D " asphalt.
Densities on type "B " must be done before Type "D" asphalt is appl ied .
Cores to determine thickness of Type "B" asphalt must be taken before Type "D" asphalt
is applied . Upon completion of the application of Type "D" asphalt additional cores must
be taken to determine the applied thickness .
52 . PAY ITEM -CONCRETE FLAT WORK (CURB , CURB & GUTTER, SIDEWALKS,
LEADWALKS, WHEELCHAIR RAMPS AND DRIVEWAYS):
Concrete flatwork is defined as curb , curb and gutter, sidewalks, leadwalks , wheelchair
ramps and driveways as shown in the plans . This provis ion governs the sequence of work
related to concrete flatwork and shall be considered a supplement to the specifications
governing each specific item .
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Required backfilling and finished grading adjacent to flatwork shall be completed in order for
the flatwork to be accepted and measured as completed .
No payment will be made for flatwork until the pay item has been completed , wh ich includes
backfilling and finished grading .
53. PAY ITEM -REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE SIDEWALK, DRIVEWAYS , STEPS ,
LEADWALKS AND WHEEL CHAIR RAMPS :
This item includes removal of existing concrete sidewalks , driveways, steps , leadwalks and
wheelchair ramps at location shown on the plans or as designed by the Engineer . See Item
No . 104 "Removing Old Concrete ", for Specifications governing this item .
54 . PAY ITEM-REMOVE EXISTING CURB AND GUTTER:
Where shown on the plans or where designated by the Engineer, existing curb and or gutter
and existing laid down curb shall be removed and disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the
Engineer. Measurement will be by the linear foot for curb and gutter, laydown curb removed ,
and for all labor, tools , and incidentals necessary to complete the job.
55. PAY ITEM -REMOVE EXISTING CURB INLET:
This item shall include all labor, materials , and equipment necessary to remove and dispose
of the existing inlet and removal and connection of the existing RCCP lead pipe inlet as
shown on the Plans and as directed by the Engineer.
56 . PAY ITEM -6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY:
See Standard Specification Item No . 504 , "Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways " for
specifications governing this item as well as details S-S5 and S-S5A.
The price bid per square foot for "6" THICK REINFORCED CONCRETE DRIVEWAY" as
shown in the Proposal will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment, tools
and incidentals necessary to complete the work .
57 . PAY ITEM-REMOVE AND CONSTRUCT CONCRETE STEPS :
See Standard Specification Item No . 516 , "Concrete Steps" for specifications governing this
item as well as details SM-3 .
The price bid per each for "REMOVE CONCRETE STEPS " and "CONSTRUCT CONCRETE
STEPS " as shown in the Proposal will be full payment for materials including all labor,
equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the removal and construction of
each set of concrete steps .
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58 . PAY ITEM -4' STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK, LEADWALK AND WHEELCHAIR
RAMP:
All applicable provisions of standard Specifications Item 104 "Removing Old Concrete " and
Item 504 "Concrete Sidewalk Driveways " shall apply except as herein modified .
The Contractor shall construct standard concrete wheelchair ramps as shown on the
enclosed details , or as directed by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall not remove any regulatory sign , instruction sign , street name and sign
or other sign which has been erected by the City . The Contractor shall contact Signs and
Marking Division, TPW (Phone 817-392-7738).
All concrete flared surfaces shall be colored with LITHOCHROME color hardener as
manufactured by L.M. Scofield Company or equal. The color hardener shall be brick red
color and dry-shake type , and shall be used in accordance with manufacturers instructions .
"Contractor shall provide a colored sample concrete panel of one foot by one foot by three
inches dimension, or other dimension approved by the Engineer, meeting the
aforementioned specification . The sample, upon approval by the Engineer, shall be the
· acceptable standard to be applied for all construction covered in the scope of this pay item .
The method of application shall be by screen , sifte r, sieve or other means in order to provide
for a uniform color distribution ."
59 . PAY ITEM -REMOVE AND REPLACE FENCE :
This item shall include the removal and reconstruction of the existing fence at the locations
shown on the plans or where deemed necessary by the Engineer. The Contractor shall
exercise caution in removing and salvaging the materials to they may be used in
reconstructing the fence . Their constructed fence shall be equal in every way, or superior, to
the fence removed . The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping livestock within the
fenced areas during construction operation and while removing and relocating the fence , and
for any damage or injury sustained by persons, livestock or property on account of any act of
omission, neglect or misconduct of his agents , employees , or subcontractors . The unit price
per linear foot shown on the Proposal shall be full compensation for all materials , labor,
equipments , tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work .
60. PAY ITEM -STANDARD 7" CURB AND 18" GUTTER:
All provisions of Standard Specification No . 502 'Concrete Curb and Gutter' shall apply
except as modified herein:
Subsidiary to the unit price bid per linear foot shall be the following :
A minimum of 5 " or greater as required depth of stabilized subgrade properly compacted
under the proposed curb and gutter as shown in the construction details .
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If the Contractor fails to backfill either in from of the gutter or behind the curb within seven
(7) calendar days of pouring the curb and gutter, the amount paid for the curb and gutter
shall be reduced by 25% until the backfill operation is complete .
Standard Specifications Item No . 502 , shall apply except as herein modified . Concrete shall
have minimum compressive strength of three thousand (3 ,000) pounds per square inch in
twenty-eight (28) days. The quantity of mixing water shall not exceed seven (7) gallons per
sack (94 lbs .) of Portland Cement. The slump of the concrete shall not exceed three (3)
inches. A minimum cement content of five (5) sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete is
required .
61. PAY ITEM -REMOVE AND RECONSTRUCT MAILBOXES / MISCELLANEOUS :
This item includes the removal and reconstruction of existing mailboxes , brick walls,
flowerbed trim and miscellaneous items within the right of way which may be damaged or
removed during construct ion . When possible , the Contractor shall salvage existing materials
for reuse in the replacement or repair of damaged or removed items . Items which are to be
repaired or reconstructed should look architecturally the same in material and appearance
and should be reconstructed or repaired in a better or new condition .
All applicable provisions of City of Fort Worth Construction Standards shall apply .
62 . PAY ITEM -BORROW:
The non-expansive earth fill should cons ist of soil materials with a liquid limit of 35 or less , a
plasticity index between 8 and 20 , a minimum of 35 percent passing the No . 200 sieve, a
minimum of 85 percent passing the No. 4 sieve , and which are free of organics or other
deleterious materials. When compacted to the recommended moisture and density, the
material should have a maximum free swell value of 0 .5 percent and a maximum hydraulic
conductivity (permeability) of 1 E-05 cm/sec , as determined by laboratory testing of
remolded specimens of the actual materials proposed for the non-expansive earth fill.
63 . PAY ITEM-CEMENT STABILZATION :
All applicable provisions of Item 214 , 'Portland Cement Treatment' shall apply .
64 . PAY ITEM -CEMENT:
All applicable provisions of Item 214, 'Portland Cement Treatment' shall apply .
65 . PAY ITEM-NEW 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER:
This item shall include the construction of concrete valley gutters at various locations to be
determined in field .
Removal of existing , asphalt pavement, concrete base, curb and gutter, and necessary
excavation to install the concrete valley gutters all shall be subsidiary to this pay item .
Furnishing and placing of 2:27 concrete base and crushed limestone to a depth as directed
by the Engineer and necessary asphalt transitions as shown in the concrete valley gutter
details shall be subsidiary to this Pay Item.
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See standard spec ification Item No . 314 ", Concrete Pavement", Item 312 "Hot-Mix Asphaltic
Concrete", Item No . 104, "Removing Old Concrete ", Item No. 106 , "Unclassified Street
Excavation" Item No . 208 "Flexible Base ." Measurement for final quantities of valley gutter
will be by the square yard of concrete pavement and the curb and gutter section will be
included .
Contractor may substitute 5" non-re inforced (2 :27) Concrete Base in lieu of Crushed Stone
at no additional cost. See Item 314 " Concrete Pavement".
The concrete shall be designed to ach ieve a minimum compressive strength of 3000 pounds
per square inch . Contractor shall work on one-half of Valley gutter at a time , and the other
half shall be open to traffic . Work shall be completed on each half within seven (7) calendar
days .
66 . PAY ITEM -STORM DRAIN INLETS :
An alternative method of construction for these items will be "Pre-Cast" manholes and inlets .
If the Contractor desires to use this method, he must submit details for the construction to
the Transportation and Public Works Department fore review and approval if said details are
acceptable . The Pre-Cast construction must be equal or superior to the strength
requirements for this item as set out in Item 444 , "Manholes and Inlets" and said construction
shall be in compliance with all other requirements of Item 444 where applicable .
67 . PAY ITEM-TRENCH EXCAVATION AND BACKFILL FOR STORM DRAIN :
Work under this item includes all the proposed excavation and backfill in the project area
and the necessary fill area. Payment will be made for the quantity of earth
excavated/backfilled . The placing of fill shall be subsidiary to the trench excavation/backfill
price . Excess material wh ich is obtained from excavating the trench shall be used for fill
placement subject to the provisions of Item 114 of the City of Fort Worth Standard
Specifications .
All excavated material which is unacceptable as fill material shall become the property of the
Contractor to be hauled off the site and disposed of properly . Unacceptable material shall
be , but not limited to : rocks , concrete , asphalt , debris , etc . The cost for removal and
disposal of unacceptable material shall be subsidiary to the unit prices .
68 . PAY ITEM -STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (FOR DISTURBED
AREAS EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 1 ACRE):
PERMIT: As defined by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations , a
Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Construction Permit is
required for all construction activities that result in the disturbance of one to five acres (Small
Construction Activity) or five or more acres of total land (Large Construct ion Activity). The
Contractor is defined as an "operator" by state regulations and is required to obtain a permit.
Information concerning the permit can be obtained through the Internet at
http:/ /www. tnrcc . state. tx . us/permitting/water perm/wwperm/construct. html . Soil stabilization
and structural practices have been selected and designed in accordance with North Central
Texas Council of Governments Best Management Practices and Erosion Control Manual for
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Construction Activities (BMP Manual). This manual can be obtained through the Internet at
www.dfwstormwater.com/runoff.html. Not all of the structural controls discussed in the BMP
Manual will necessarily apply to this project. Best Management Practices are construction
management techniques that, if properly utilized, can minimize the need for physical controls
and possible reduce costs . The methods of control shall result in minimum sediment
retention of not less than 70%.
NOTICE OF INTENT (NOi): If the project will result in a total land disturbance equal to or
greater than 5 acres , the Contractor shall sign at the pre-construction meeting a TCEQ
Notice of Intent (NOi) form prepared by the engineer. It serves as a notification to the TCEQ
of construction activity as well as a commitment that the Contractor understands the
requirements of the permit for storm water discharges from construction activities and that
measures will be taken to implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention at the
site . The NOi shall be submitted to the TCEQ at least 48 hours prior to the Contractor
moving on site and shall include the required $100 application fee .
The NOi shall be mailed to :
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Storm Water & General Permits Team ; MC-228
P .O . Box 13087
Austin , TX 78711-3087
A copy of the NOi shall be sent to :
C ity of Fort Worth
Department of Environmental Management
5000 MLK Freeway
Fort Worth, TX 76119
NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT): For all sites that qualify as Large Construction Activity,
the Contractor shall sign, prior to final payment , a TCEQ Notice of Termination (NOT) form
prepared by the engineer. It serves as a notice that the site is no longer subject to the
requirement of the permit.
The NOT should be mailed to :
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
Storm Water & General Permits Team ; MC-228
P.O . Box 13087
Austin, TX 78711-3087
STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP): A document consisting of an
erosion control and toxic waste management plan and a narrative defining site parameters
and techniques to be employed to reduce the release of sediment and pollution from the
construction site . Five of the project SWPPP's are available for viewing at the plans desk of
the Department of Engineering . The selected Contractor shall be provided with three copies
of the SWPPP after award of contract , along with unbounded copies of all forms to be
submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality .
LARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY -DISTURBED AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN 5 ACRES : A Notice of Intent (NOi) form shall be completed and submitted to the
TCEQ including payment of the TCEQ required fee . A SWPPP that meets all TCEQ
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requirements prepared by the Engineer shall be prepared and implemented at least 48 hours
before the commencement of construction activities . The SWPPP shall be incorporated into
in the contract documents . The Contractor shall submit a schedule for implementation of the
SWPPP. Deviations from the plan must be submitted to the engineer for approval. The
SWPPP is not warranted to meet all the conditions of the permit since the actual
construction activities may vary from those anticipated during the preparation of the SWPPP.
Modifications may be required to fully conform to the requirements of the Permit. The
Contractor must keep a copy of the most current SWPPP at the construction site . Any
alterations to the SWPPP proposed by the Contractor must be prepared and submitted by
the Contractor to the engineer for review and approval. A Notice of Termination (NOT) form
shall be submitted within 30 days after final stabilization has been achieved on all portions of
the site that is the responsibility of the permittee , or, when another permitted operator
assumes control over all areas of the site that have not been finally stabilized .
SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY -DISTURBED AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER
THAN ONE ACRE BUT LESS THAN FIVE ACRES : Submission of a NOi form is not
required . However, a TCEQ Site Notice form must be completed and posted at the site . A
copy of the completed Site Notice must be sent to the City of Fort Worth Department of
Environmental Management at the address listed above . A SWPPP , prepared as described
above , shall be implemented at least 48 hours before the commencement of construction
activities . The SWPPP must include descriptions of control measures necessary to prevent
and control soil erosion , sed imentation and water pollution and will be included in the
contract documents . The control measures shall be installed and maintained throughout the
construction to assure effective and continuous water pollution control. The controls may
include , but not be limited to, silt fences , straw bale dikes, rock berms, diversion dikes,
interceptor swales , sediment traps and basins, pipe slope drain , inlet protection, stabilized
construction entrances , seeding , sodding , mulching , soil retention blankets, or other
structural or non-structural storm water pollution controls . The method of control shall result
in a minimum sediment retention of 70% as defined by the NCTCOG "BMP Manual."
Deviations from the proposed control measures must be submitted to the engineer for
approval.
PAYMENT FOR SWPPP IMPLEMENTATION: Payment shall be made per lump sum as
shown on the proposal as full compensation for all items contained in the project
SWPPP .
FOR DISTURBED AREAS LESS THAN 1 ACRE, SPECIAL PROVISION 23 -40 SHALL BE
APPLICABLE.
69 . PRE BID ITEM -PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN :
The Contractor shall construct and install two (2) Project Designation Signs and it will be the
responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the signs in a presentable condition at all times
on each project under construction . Maintenance will include paint ing and repairs as
directed by the Engineer.
It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to have the individual project signs lettered and
painted in accordance with the enclosed detail. The quality of the paint, painting and
lettering on the signs shall be approved by the Engineer. The height and arrangement of the
lettering shall be in accordance with the enclosed detail. The sign shall be constructed of %"
fir plywood, grade A-C (exterior) or better. These signs shall be installed on barricades or as
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directed by the Engineer and in place at the project site upon commencement of
construction .
The work , which includes the painting of the s igns, installing and removing the signs ,
furnishing the materials, supports and connections to the support and maintenance shall be
to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
The un it price bid per each will be full payment for materials includ ing all labor, equipment ,
tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work .
70 . PRE BID ITEM -UTILITY ADJUSTMENT:
This item is included for the basic purpose of establishing a contract price which will be
comparable to the final cost of making necessary adjustments required due to street
improvements to water , sanitary sewer and natural gas service lines and appurtenances
where such service lines and appurtenances are the property owner's responsibility to
maintain. An arbitrary figure has been placed in the Proposal ; however, this does not
guarantee any payment for utility adjustments , neither does it confine utility adjustments to
the amount shown in the Proposal. It shall be the "Contractor" responsibility to provide the
services of a licensed plumber to make the utility adjustments determined necessary by the
Engineer. No payment will be made for util ity adjustments except those adjustments
determined necessary by the Engineer. Should the Con t ractor damage service lines due to
his negligence , where such lines would not have required adjustment or repa ir otherwise , the
lines shall be repaired and adjusted by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense . The
payment to the Contractor for utility adjustments shall be the actual cost of the adjustments
plus ten percent ( 10%) to cover the cost of bond and overhead incurred by the Contractor in
handling the utility adjustments .
71 . PRE BID ITEM -TOP SOIL:
The proposed quantities shown are calcu lated to provide topsoil 4 to 6 inches in depth
(compacted) over the parkway area and do not include deeper than design depth behind the
curb . The pay item is intended to pay for topsoil that must be imported where suitable
material is either not available on the job or cannot reasonably be stored on-site. Payment
will be made on the basis of loose truck volume (full truck with sideboards up) tickets and
material must meet City of Fort Worth standards for topsoil. Only the volume imported will be
paid for and may be substantially less than the proposal quantities listed .
72 . PRE BID ITEM -ADJUST WATER VALVE BOX :
Contractor will be responsible for adj usting water valve boxes to match new pavement
grade. The water valves themselves will be adjusted by City of Fort Worth Water
Department forces .
The unit price bid will be full payment fo r materials including all labor, equipment , tools and
incidentals necessary to complete the work .
73 . PRE BID ITEM -MANHOLE ADJUSTMENT :
This item shall include adjusting the tops of existing and/or proposed manholes to match
proposed grade as shown on the plans or as directed by the Engineer. Standard
Specificat ion Item No . 450 shall apply except as follows :
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Included as part of this pay item shall be the application of a cold-applied preformed
flexible butyl rubber or plastic sealing compound for sealing interior and/or exterior joints
on concrete manhole sections as per current City Water Department Special Conditions .
74 . PRE BID ITEM -ADJUST WATER METER BOX :
This item shall include raising or lowering an existing meter box to the parkway grade
specified . No payment will be made for existing boxes , which are within 0 .1' of specified
parkway grade .
The unit price bid will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment , too ls and
incidentals necessary to complete the work .
75 . NON-PAY ITEM -CLEARING AND GRUBBING :
All objectionable items within the limits of this project and not otherwise provided for shall be
removed under this item in accordance with Standard Specification Item 102, "Clearing and
Grubbing ." However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered
incidental to this contract.
76 . NON-PAY ITEM -SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL :
All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 200 , "Sprinkling for Dust Control "
shall apply. However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered
incidental to this contract.
77 . NON-PAY ITEM -PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL:
All property along and adjacent to the Contractor's operations including lawns, yards , shrubs,
trees, etc . shall be preserved or restored after completion of the work to a condition equal or
better than existed prior to start of work.
By ordinance , the Contractor must obtain a permit from the City Forester before any work
(trimming , removal or root pruning) can be done on trees or shrubs growing on public
property including street rights-of-way and designated alleys. This permit can be obtained
by calling the Forestry Office at 871-5738 . All tree work shall be in compliance with pruning
standards for Class 11 Pruning as described by the National Arborist Association . A copy of
these standards can be provided by calling the above number. Any damage to public trees
due to negligence by the Contractor shall be assessed using the current formula for Shade
Tree Evaluation as defined by the International Society of Arboriculture . Payment for
negligent damage to public trees shall be made to the City of Fort Worth and may be
withheld from funds due to the Contractor by the City .
To prevent the spread of the Oak Wilt fungus , all wounds on Live Oak and Red Oak trees
shall be immediately sealed using a commercial pruning paint. This is the only instance
when pruning paint is recommended .
78 . NON-PAY ITEM -CONCRETE COLORED SURFACE :
Concrete wheelchair ramp surfaces , excluding the side slopes and curb , shall be colored
with LITHOCHROME color hardener or equal. A brick red color, a dry-shake hardener
manufactured by L.M. Scofield Company or equal , shall be used in accordance with
manufacturers instructions . Contractor shall provide a sample concrete panel of one foot by
one foot by three inches dimension , or other dimension approved by the Engineer, meeting
the aforementioned specifications. The sample, upon approval of the Engineer, shall be the
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acceptable standard to be applied for all construction covered in the scope of this Non-Pay
Item . No direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to
this contract.
The method of application shall be by screen , sifter, sieve , or other means in order to
provide for a uniform color distribution .
79 . NON-PAY ITEM -PROJECT CLEAN-UP :
The Contractor shall be aware that keeping the project site in a neat and orderly condition is
considered an integral part of the contracted work and as such shall be considered
subsidiary to the appropriate bid items . Clean up work shall be done as directed by the
Engineer as the work progresses or as needed . If, in the opinion of the Engineer it is
necessary , clean up shall be done on a daily basis . Clean up work shall include , but not be
limited to :
• Sweeping the street clean of dirt or debris
• Storing excess material in appropriate and organized manner
• Keeping trash of any kind off of residents' property
If the Engineer does not feel that the jobsite has been kept in an orderly condit ion , on the
next estimate payment (and all subsequent payments until completed) of the appropriate bid
item(s) will be reduced by 25%.
Final cleanup work shall be done for th is project as soon as the paving and curb and gutter
has been constructed . No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of
construction before the roadway and right -of-way is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
80 . NON-PAY ITEM -PROJECT SCHEDULE :
Contractor shall be responsible for producing a project schedule at the pre-construction
conference. This schedule shall detail all phases of construction, including project clean up ,
and allow the Contractor to complete the work in the allotted time . Contractor will not move
on to the jobsite nor will work begin until said schedule has been received and approval
secured from the Construction Engineer. However, contract time will start even if the project
schedule has not been turned in . Project schedule will be updated and resubmitted at the
end of every estimating period . All costs involved with producing and maintaining the project
schedule shall be considered subsidiary to this contract.
81 . NON-PAY ITEM -NOTIFICATION OF RESIDENTS:
In order to cut down on the number of complaints from residents due to the dust generated
when saw-cutting joints in concrete pavement , the Contractor shall notify residents , in
writing , at least 48 hours in advance of saw-cutting joints during the construction of paving
projects .
All costs involved with providing such written notice shall be considered subsidiary to this
contract.
82 . NON-PAY ITEM -PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION :
Prior to beginning construction on any block in the project , the Contractor shall, on a block
by block basis , prepare and deliver a notice or flyer of the pending construction to the front
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door of each residence or business that will be impacted by construction . The not ice shall be
prepared as follows :
The notification not ice or flyer shall be posted seven (7) days prior to beginn ing any
construct ion activity on each block in the project area . The flyer shall be prepared on the
Contractor's letterhead and shall include the following information : Name of Project , DOE
No ., Scope of Project (i.e. type of construction activity), actual construct ion duration within
the block , the name of the Contractor's foreman and his phone number, the name of the
City 's inspector and his phone number and the City 's after-hours phone number. A sample of
the 'pre-construction notification ' flyer is attached .
The Contractor shall submit a schedule showing the construction start and finish time for
each block of the project to the inspector. In addition, a copy of the flyer shall be delivered to
the C ity Inspector for his review prior to being distributed . The Contractor will not be allowed
to begin construction on any block until the flyer is delivered to all residents of the block . An
electronic version of the sample flyer can be obtained from the construction office at 817-
392-8306.
All work involved with the pre-construction notification flyer shall be considered subsidiary to
the contract price and no additional compensation shall be made .
83 . NON-PAY ITEM -PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING :
After the pre-construction conference has been held but before construction is allowed to
begin on this project a public meeting will be held at a location to be determined by the
Engineer. The Contractor, inspector, and project manager shall meet with all affected
residents and present the projected schedule , including construction start date , and answer
any construction related questions . Every effort will be made to schedule the neighborhood
meeting within the two weeks following the pre-construction conference but in no case will
construction be allowed to begin until this meeting is held.
84 . NON-PAY ITEM -WASHED ROCK :
All washed rock used for embedment or backfill or as otherwise directed by the Engineer
shall washed , crushed stone and shall meet the following gradation and abrasion : (Actual
washing not required if gradation is met)
Sieve Size
1"
1/2"
3/8 "
#4
#8
% Retained
0-10
40-75
55-90
90-100
95-100
Los Angeles Abrasion Test: 50% Maximum wear per A.S .T.M . Designation C-131 .
85 . NON-PAY ITEM-SAWCUT OF EXISTING CONCRETE :
When existing concrete or H .M.A.C . is cut , such cuts shall be made with a concrete saw.
The Contractor may break out curb and gutter to the nearest joint if he chooses . All sawing
shall be subs idiary to the unit cost of the respective item .
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86. NON PAY ITEM -LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES AND WATER
VALVES :
The Contractor shall be responsible for locating and marking all previously exposed
manholes and water valves in each street of th is contract before the recycling process
commences for a particular street.
The Contractor shall attempt to include the construct ion engineer (if he is available) in the
observation and marking activity . In any event a street shall be completely marked a
minimum to two (2) working days before recycling beg ins on any street. Marking the curbs
with paint is a recommended procedure .
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to notify the ut ility companies that he has
commenced work on the project. As the recycling is completed (within the same day) the
Contractor shall locate the covered manholes and valves and expose them for later
adjustment. Upon complet ion of a street the Contractor shall notify the utilities of this
complet ion and indicate that start of the next one in order for the utilities to adjust facilities
accordingly . The following are utility contact persons :
Company
AT&T
TXU
ATMOS Energy
Dig TESS
Telephone Number
817-338-6275
1-800-233-2133
817-215-0366
880-344-8377
Of course , under the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall complete adjustment of the
storm drain and Water Department facilities , one traffic lane at a time with in five (5) working
days after completing the laying of proposed H.M.A.C . overlay adjacent to said facil ities .
Any deviation from the above procedure and allotted working days may result in the shut
down of the recycling operation by the Construction Engineer.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials, equipment and labor to perform a most
accurate job and all costs to the Contractor shall be figured subsidiary to this contract.
87 . NON PAY ITEM -TIE IN INTO STORM DRAIN STRUCTURE: The cost for making
lateral tie-ins to the storm drain structure shall be subsidiary to the bid price for the
respective lines .
88 . NON PAY ITEM -SPRINKLER HEAD ADJUSTMENT: The adjustment and/or relocation
of sprinkler heads encountered shall be paid for under utility adjustment in the proposal
section. No other compensation will be provided .
89 . NON PAY ITEM -FEE FOR STREET USE PERMITS AND RE-INSPECTIONS : A fee for
street use permits is in effect. In addition , a separate fee for re-inspections for parkway
construction , such as driveways , sidewalks , etc ., will be required . The fees are as
follows :
The street permit fee is $50 .00 per permit with payment due at the time of permit application .
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A re-inspection fee of $25 .00 w ill be assessed when work for which an inspection called for
is incomplete . Payment is due prior to the City performing re-inspection .
Payment by the Contractor for all street use permits and re-inspections shall be considered
subsidiary to the contract cost and no addit ional compensation shall be made .
90 . NON PAY ITEM -TEMPORARY EROSION , SEDIMENT AND WATER POLLUTION
CONTROL (FOR DISTURBED AREAS LESS THAN 1 ACRE):
A. DESCRIPTION : This item shall consist of temporary soil erosion sediment and water
pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Eng ineer for the duration of the
contract. These control measures shall at no time be used as a substitute for the permanent
control measure unless otherwise directed by the engineer and they shall not include
measures taken by the CONTRACTOR to control cond itions created by his construction
operations . The temporary measures shall include dikes , dames , berms , sediment basins ,
fiber mats , jute nett ing , temporary seeding , straw mulch , asphalt mulch , plastic liners , rubble
liners, baled-hay retards , dikes , slope drains and other devices .
B . CONSTRUCTION REQUIRMENTS : The Engineer has the authority to define
erodible earth and the authority to limit the surface are of erodible-earth material exposed by
preparing right-of-way , clearing and grubbing , the surface area of erodible-earth material
exposed by excavation , borrow and to direct the CONTRACTOR to provide temporary
pollution-control measures to prevent contamination of adjacent streams , other water
course , lakes , ponds or other areas of water impoundment. Such work may involve the
construction of temporary berms , dikes , dams , sediment basins , slope drains and use of
temporary mulches , mats , seeding or other control devices or methods directed by the
Engineer as necessary to control soil erosion. Temporary pollution-control measures shall
be used to prevent or correct erosion that may develop during construction prior to
installation of permanent pollution control features , but are not associated with permanent
control features on the project. The Engineer will limit the area of preparing right-of-way,
clearing and grubbing , excavation and borrow to be proportional to the CONTRACTOR 'S
capability and progress in keeping the finish grading , mulching, seeding , and other such
permanent pollution-control measures current in accordance with the accepted schedule .
Should seasonal cond itions make such limitations unrealistic, temporary soil-erosion-control
measures shall be performed as directed by the Engineer.
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1. Waste or disposal areas and construction roads shall be located and
constructed in a manner that will minimize the amount of sediment
entering streams .
2 . Frequent fordings of live streams will not be permitted; therefore ,
temporary bridges or other structures shall be used wherever an
appreciable number of stream crossing are necessary . Unless otherwise
approved in writing by the Engineer, mechanized equipment shall not be
operated in live streams .
3 . When work areas or material sources are located in or adjacent to live
streams , such areas shall be separated from the stream by a dike or other
barrier to keep sediment from entering a flowing stream . Care shall be
taken during the construction and removal of such barriers to minimize the
muddying of a stream.
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4 . All waterways shall be cleared as soon as practicab le of false work , piling ,
debris or other obstructions placed during construction operations that are
not part of the finished work .
5 . The Contractor shall take sufficient precaut ions to prevent pollution of
streams , lakes and reservo irs with fuels , oils , bitumens , calcium chloride
or other harmful materials . He shall conduct and schedule his operations
so as to avoid or minimize siltation of streams , lakes and reservoirs and to
avoid interference with movement of migratory fish.
E. SUBMITTAL: Prior to the start of the applicab le construction , the Contractor shall
submit for approval his schedules for accomplishment of soil-erosion-control work and his
plan to keep the area of erodible-earth material to a minimum . He shall also submit for
acceptance his proposed method of soil-erosion control on construction and haul roads and
material sources and his plan for disposal of waste materials . No work shall be started until
the soil-erosion control schedules and methods of operations have been reviewed and
approved by the Engineer.
F. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All work , materials and equipment necessary to
provide temporary erosion control shall be considered subsidiary to the contract and no extra
pay will be given for this work .
91 . GREEN CEMENT POLICY : As per Fort Worth City Council Resolution 3536 , the
City Manager is authorized to specify the purchase of dry kiln cement as the base bid in City
of Fort Worth bid projects , with an alternative bid for the purchase of cement from an
unspecified source and preferential purchasing for bids from a cement kiln with emissions
not exceeding 1.7 pounds of NOx per ton of clinker produced . In cases where cement
meeting the above requirements is not available , and where cement from a non-compliant
source must be utilized , the Contractor shall furnish good faith effort documentation in the
form of letters from two North Texas cement suppliers of green cement stating that no stock
of green cement is available for the contractor at that time . These letters shall be
considered valid for a maximum of one week after which new letters must be submitted to
the Project Inspector if green cement continues to remain unavailable . All related costs for
complying with the Green Cement Policy shall be considered subsidiary to the applicable
project pay items .
The contractor shall submit the Green Cement Policy Compliance Statement or the good
faith effort documentation at the time the of bid opening of the project. A copy of the
Compliance Statement is attached at the end of this section . Failure to comply with the
Green Cement Policy may result in rejection of the bid as non -responsive.
92 . TRAFFIC CONTROL : The contractor will be required to obtain a "Street Use Permit"
prior to starting work . As part of the "Street Use Permit " a traffic control plan is required .
The Contractor shall be responsible for provid ing traffic control during the construction of this
project consistent with the provisions set forth in the "Latest Edition Texas Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways " issued under the authority of the
"State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways ," codified as Article 6701 d
Vernon's Civil Statutes, pertinent sections be ing Section Nos . 27 , 29, 30 and 31 .
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Unless otherwise included as part of the Construction documents , the Contractor shall
submit a traffic control plan (duly sealed , signed and dated by a Registered Professional
Engineer (P .E.) in the state of Texas), to the City Traffic Engineer [Tel (817)392-8770] at or
before the preconstruction conference . The P.E. preparing the traffic control plan may utilize
standard traffic reroute configurations posted as "Typicals " on the City 's Buzzsaw website .
Although work will not begin until the traffic control plan has been reviewed and approved ,
the Contractor's time will begin in accordance with the timeframe mutually established in the
'Notice to Proceed ' issued the Contractor.
The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign , street name sign or
other sign , which has been erected by the City . If it is determined that a sign must be
removed to permit required construction, the Contractor shall contact the Transportation and
Public Works Department, Signs and Markings Division , (Phone Number 871-7738) to
remove the sign . In the case of regulatory signs , the Contractor must replace the permanent
sign with a temporary sign meeting the requirements of the above-referenced manual and
such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign . If the
temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the
permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When
construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled , the
Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to reinstall the permanent
sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed.
Work shall not be performed on certain locations/streets during "peak traffic periodsn as
determination by the City Traffic Engineer and in accordance with the applicable provision of
the "City of Fort Worth Traffic Control Handbook for Construction and Maintenance Wark
Areas .n
The lump sum pay item for traffic control shall cover design, and I or installation and
maintenance of the traffic control plans.
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(To be printed on Contractor's Letterhead)
Date: -----
DOENo:
PROJECT NAME: Water/Sanitary Sewer and Paving/Storm Drain Improvements for:
MAPSCO LOCATION: --
LIMITS OF CONST.: -------------Estimated Duration of Construction on your Street : _ days
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE
CITY OF FORT WORTH, OUR COMPANY WILL< REPLACE WATER
AND/OR SEWER LINES -RECONSTRUCT THE STREET> ON OR
AROUND YOUR PROPERTY.
CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN APPROXIMATELY SEVEN DAYS
FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE.
IF YOU HA VE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESS, SECURITY, SAFETY
OR ANY OTHER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL:
Mr. <CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT> AT <TELEPHONE NO.>
OR
Mr. <CITY INSPECTOR> AT <TELEPHONE NO.>
AFTER 4:30 PM OR ON WEEKENDS, PLEASE CALL 871-7970
PLEASE KEEP THIS FLYER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL.
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PARTE
SPECIFICATIONS
The City of Fort Worth's "Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction" will govern this
project, except as modified by the Contract Documents and the plans . A copy of these Standard Specifications may
be purchased at the office of the Transportation and Public Works Director , 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2nd Floor,
Municipal Building , Fort Worth, TX 76102.
"Texas D epartm ent of Tran s portation Standard Sp ecifications for Con stru ctio n of Highways , Stree ts and
Bridges ", latest edition , are also referenced by the plans and Contract Document s for signal installations .
"Standard Sp ecificati ons for Public Works Con stru ction ", latest edition , as published by the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (NCTCOG) shall cover any remaining items not included by the Fort Worth or TxDOT
Standard Specific~tions or modified specifically by the plans or Contract Documents ..
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DESCRIPTION
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR
CO N STRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGN ALS
MATERIALS
General Notes
Traffic Signal Heads
LED Traffic Signal Lamp Units
Traffic Signal Head Louvers
Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware
International Pedestrian Signal Housing
LED Pedestrian Signal Lamp Unit
Pedestrian Signal Head Mounting Hardware
Pedestrian Pushbutton Assemblies
Push Button Station for Pedestrian Signal
Sign for pushbutton station for Pedestrian Signal
Luminaries
Conduits and Related Hardware
Microwave Overhead/Side Mounted Vehicle Detectors
Detector Cable
Multi-Conductor Cable
Power Lead-In Cable
Ground Boxes
Traffic Signal Structures
Foundations
Hardware Paint (Non Streetscape Structures)
Grounding Conductor and Grounding Rod
INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL
COMPONENTS
Installation of Electrical Service
Installation of Conduit
Installation of Cable
Grounding
Vehicle Detector Loop Installation
Concrete Foundations for Signal Structures
Installation of Traffic Signal Structures
Installation of Signal Heads, Pedestrian Heads and Push
Buttons
Controller Cabinet Preparation
Traffic Signal Specifications -Part E
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATIO N
TAB LE O F CO NTENTS
DESCRIPTION
Installation of Microwave Detector Units
Installation of Emergency Veh icle Detector Units
INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC
SIGNS AND DAMPERS
PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPING, SPRINKLER
SYSTEMS , AND PRIVATE PROPERTY
REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOU S ITEMS
Removal of Salvaging of Traffic Signal Equipment
Removal and Rep lacement of Curbs and Walks
Removal of Foundations
Removal of Ground Boxes
Removal of Signs
SAMPLING AND TESTING
General Notes
Concrete
Vehicle Detector Loops
Signal Cables
Controller Cabinets
WARRANTIES /GUARANTEES
TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE DURING
CONSTRUCTION
BARRICADES
PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING AND INST ALLING
CONTRACT ITEMS
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
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TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS
1.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS
1.1 This specification, the General Conditions and the Special Provisions for construction in the City
of Fort Worth (the City), where applicable , shall govern the materials and installation of traffic
control signals , including illumination, at the intersections. In the event of a conflict , the plan set
and detail sheets shall control.
1.2 This project shall consist of installing materials and equipment necessary to complete the traffic
signal at locations as set out in the construction plan set. The Contractor shall furnish all
required materials and equipment not provided by the City, and shall install signal systems in the
sequence specified by the Traffic Services Manager or designee. The City will issue the
anticipated sequence of work locations at the time the Notice to Proceed is issued .
1.3 All installation work shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the National Electrical
Code (NEC), local ordinances and regulations, these specifications, the standard detail sheets
accompanying the plans, and those applicable sections of the City 's Standard Specifications for
Street and Storm Drain Construction. In the event that these specifications should be less
restrictive than the NEC, the NEC shall prevail . Any deviation from these specifications or
standard detail sheets shall be considered unacceptable unless authorized in writing by the Traffic
Services Manager or designee .
All workmanship shall be of the highest quality. Finished work shall be neat and uncluttered in
appearance. The City will have the authority to bar from this project any Contractor's employee
whose work is judged substandard and unacceptable by the project City Inspector with approval
of the Traffic Services Manager or designee. The Contractor shall schedule his work so as to
cause the minimum interference with traffic and the operation of the existing signal system
Existing signals may be turned off or placed on flash for modification and/or equipment
installation only with the approval of the Traffic Services Manager or designee with a minimum
of 48 hour notice.
The Contractor's responsibility in regard to Traffic Signal installation work shall consist of the
following items:
(A) Furnishing and installing signal equipment including: signal structures, conduits, ground
boxes , signal head assemblies, detector units , AC service , conductors, concrete,
reinforcing steel, forms for structure foundations , grouting materials , painting materials,
detector loop saw cut and sealing materials, signs , miscellaneous nuts , bolts, and
washers , and all other miscellaneous equipment as required to complete the project,
including all necessary barricades or devices required to maintain proper traffic control in
accordance with the latest version of the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices (TMUTCD).
(B) Installing and connecting equipment supplied by the City, including but not limited to
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controller-cabinet assemblies , signal poles , mast arms , emergency pre-emption devices
and video detection systems.
(C) Maintaining existing traffic signal operations including providing all materials and labor.
(D) Removing and salvaging existing traffic signal or street light equipment as designated in
the plans.
(E) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to perform the following at no additional
compensation:
1. Prevent any property damage to property owner's poles, fences , landscaping ,
mailboxes, etc., and repair any damages.
2 . Provide access to all driveways during construction.
3 . Protect all underground and overhead utilities, including sprinkler systems, and
repair any damages
1.4 The Contractor's responsibility for correcting any substandard workmanship and/or materials
shall extend for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date the signal is accepted by the
City. This workmanship and materials shall include, but not be limited to, signal pole
construction, signal head assembly, vehicle detector systems , ground box and conduit
installation, signal head and cable installation.
1.5 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Inspector to have a qualified technician on the project
site when the traffic signal is placed into operation.
During the thirty (30) day test period, the City shall be the first respond to any trouble calls. If
the City Troubleshooter determines that the repairs are the result of poor workmanship, the
Contractor shall complete the repairs. The Contractor shall provide a local telephone number
(not subject to :frequent changes) where trouble calls are to be received on a 24-hour basis. The
Contractor's response time to reported calls shall be within a reasonable travel time, but not more
than two (2) hours maximum. Appropriate repairs shall be made within 24 hours. If, after
further diagnosing the problem, the qualified technician determines the problem is in the
equipment supplied by others, the Contractor shall notify the Inspector.
NO EXTRA COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED FOR FULFILLING THE
REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE.
1.6 The City of Fort Worth, Traffic Services Division will furnish the traffic signal controller and
cabinet. The Contractor shall connect all :field wiring to the controller-cabinet assembly. The
City will assist in determining how the detector loop lead-in cables are to be connected in the
cabinet. The City will program the controller, the conflict monitor, detector units, and other
equipment in the controller cabinet and turn on the traffic signals .. The contractor shall obtain the
signal cabinet from the City of Fort Worth, Traffic Services Division, 5001 James Avenue.
The Contractor shall notify the Inspector at least 3-working days prior to picking up the
controller-cabinet assembly.
1.7 The locations of traffic signal foundations, bases, conduit, detectors, etc., shown on the plans are
approximate. The Contractor shall give the Inspector 48 hours notice of his intention to
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establish the final location of any foundations , bases, conduit, detectors, etc., and have the
locations approved on the ground by the Project Engineer or an authorized representative.
1.8 The location and depth of all utilities shown on the plans are approximate and there may be other
unknown utilities existing not shown on the plans that should be field verified and protected by
the contractor prior to the start of construction. The contractor shall contact DIG TESS and all
appropriate utility companies as needed 48 hours prior to doing any work in the area including
the following City of Fort Worth offices:
a. City Utility Mains (Water, Sewer) 817-871-8275
b . City Traffic Signals , Street Lights and Storm Drains 817-392-8100
1.9 Whenever the work provided for and contemplated under the contract has been found by the
Inspector to be completed to his / her satisfaction on any individual signalized intersection, or
interconnected system of signalized intersections, as shown in the plans, final cleaning up of said
signalized intersection has been performed and the traffic signal equipment supplied by the
contractor has operated continuously for a minimum of thirty (30) days in a satisfactory manner,
the Contractor will be released from further maintenance on that particular intersection. Such
partial acceptance will be made in writing and shall in no way void or alter any terms of the
contract.
2.0 MATERIALS
2.1 General Notes
2.1.1 It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish all materials necessary to complete each traffic
signal installation, whether the item is specifically mentioned or not. All unspecified materials
(i.e ., electrical tape, bolts, and nuts, etc.) shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical
Code . All materials supplied by the Contractor shall be new un-depreciated stock.
2.1.2 Certain sections of these specifications list examples of acceptable brands and model numbers of
the items described. Items of equal durability, performance, and design may be substituted upon
City acceptance. Bidders may be required to submit to the Traffic Services Division information
on materials they desire to furnish and install. A two year warranty shall be required on all other
equipment furnished. A list of cities, towns, etc., where the equipment being bid has been in field
service for at least two (2) years may be required by the City of Fort Worth for reference. The
list shall contain names and phone numbers of persons who can be contacted for such reference.
If the guidelines listed above are not met, the bid and the equipment shall not be accepted.
2.1 .3 If more than one unit of a given bid item is required, then the Contractor shall ensure that all
units are the product of one manufacturer, unless otherwise directed by the Traffic Services
Manager or designee.
2.1.4 All materials furnished by the Contractor shall become the property of the City of Fort Worth,
effective upon successful completion of a 30 day test period. Except for materials supplied by ·
the City, the Contractor shall have full responsibility for materials until the date of acceptance
with respect to damage, theft, or loss .
2.1.5 Prior to final acceptance by the City, the Contractor is responsible for removal, replacement and
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reinstallation of any damaged material at the Contractor's expense .
2.2 Traffic Signal Heads
Each traffic signal head supplied shall meet the following requirements:
2.2.1 The housing and doors of the signal head shall be made of die cast aluminum alloy in
accordance with A.S .T.M. Specification B85-57T. Sandcast aluminum alloy shall be used
for other parts of the signal head if in accordance with A.S.T.M. Specification B26-57T.
The visors shall be fabricated from aluminum sheet conforming to the A.S.T.M.
Specification B-209-57T. All miscellaneous parts such as hinge pins , lens clips , locking
devices, etc . shall be made of a non-corrosive material.
2.2.2 The housing of the signal heads shall be constructed of interchangeable sections. All
exterior mating surfaces shall be flat to assure waterproof and dust-proof assembly of
sections . The top and bottom of the sections will have an opening approximately two (2)
inches in diameter to permit the entrance of one and a half (1-Yz) inch pipe nipples. Each
section shall have serrated openings or equivalent , for providing a positive and locked
positioning of signal sections when used with serrated mast arm or span wire mounting
brackets .
2.2 .3 The housing door shall be equipped with a watertight and dust-tight molded neoprene
gasket. The door of each signal section shall be attached to the housing in a watertight and
dust-proof manner. Non-corrosive hinge pins and two (2) wing screws will be furnished on
each door for opening and closing without the use of special tools. These hinges and
screws shall be of such design as to allow even gasket pressure.
2.2.4 Each signal head section shall be furnished with a detachable tunnel type visor unless
otherwise specified. Visors shall be a minimum of ten (10) inches in length ( depth) for
twelve (12) inch signals, or a minimum of seven (7) inches in length (depth) for eight (8)
inch signal heads. Visors shall be attached to the door assemblies in a manner that
facilitates field removal and installation. Visors shall be fabricated from aluminum and shall
not form a complete circle and shall have the bottom open.
2.2.5 Traffic signal housing shall be furnished with LED inserts that comply with section 2 .3 of
these specifications and shall be in the standard red, amber and green configuration as
specified by the most current version of the "Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices" (TMUTCD).
2.2.6 A screw down type terminal block shall be provided with each signal head for facilitating
field wiring. The pigtail leads from the lamp receptacles shall be connected to a common
terminal block within the head assembly. Each terminal block will be at least a six (6)
position, twelve (12) terminal strip securely fastened at both ends to the signal housing.
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2.2.7. All traffic signal heads shall conform to the requirements of the most current version of the
Texas Manual On Uniform Control Devices in color and arrangement. The housing and
outside surface of the visors shall be "Federal Yellow" in color. The inside surface of visors
shall be a "Dull" or "Flat-black" color. The outside surface shall have a minimum of two
(2) coats of baked chrome yellow enamel (TT-C-595E1310), Munsell notation O .YP
47/15/3 , per FAA Specification L-802-B and ASTM D 1535 .
2.3 LED Traffic Signal Lamp Unit
2 .3 .1 This specification describes the minimum acceptable design and performance requirements for a
12 in. (300mm) or 8 in (200 mm) LED (light emitting diode) traffic signal lamp unit. The
equipment furnished shall conform to these Specifications. Further, the equipment shall
conform to the applicable requirements of: the Underwriter 's Laboratory Incorporate (UL);
the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); the American Standards Institute
(ANSI); the National Electrical Manufacturer 's Association (NEMA); and other applicable
standards and specifications .
(A) The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall comply at a minimum with the Institute of
Transportation Engineers (ITE) specification for Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Head -
Light Emitting Diode (LED) Circular Signal Supplement (VTCSfil ; adopted June 2005 ,
for circular indications and Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Head Part 3: Light Emitting
Diode (LED) Arrow Traffic Signal Modules for arrow indications.
(B) The LED shall have an "incandescent" look, using the minimum number of LED's that
comply with the ITE specification.
(C) If proper orientation of the LED unit is required for optimum performance, a clear,
durable and unmistakable marking shall be provided on each lens as to its proper
orientation (top or bottom).
(D) The manufacturer's name , serial number and other necessary identification shall be
permanently marked on the backside of the LED traffic signal lamp unit. A label shall be
placed on the unit certifying compliance to ITE standards.
2 .3.3 Documentation Requirements
(A) Each LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be provided with the following
documentation:
(1) Complete and accurate installation guide .
(2) Contact name, address , and telephone number for the representative,
manufacturer, or distributor for warranty repair.
(B) A copy of a test report certified by an independent laboratory that the LED traffic
signal lamp model submitted meets all the requirements of these specifications in
accordance with ITE VTSCH Part 2.
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2.4 Signal Head Louvers
2.4 .1 Louvers shall be prov ided for those signal sections indicated in the plans. All louvers shall
be of such design as to provide visibility of the lens for the intended lane of traffic as
indicated by the plans and block v isibility to all other lanes.
2.4.2 The internal arrangement of each louv er shall consist of 5 vanes or 7 baffles with 7 degree cut-
off right of center, or unless specifically call for in the plan set. All louvers or baffles shall have a
flat black finish. Each louver or baffle shall be of suitable weight and size to fit inside the full
circle visor furnished for the intended signal section.
2.4.3 Louvers shall be secured by rivets to the visor. Baffles shall be secured by sponge 0-rings.
2.5 Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware
2.5.1 Mast Arm Mount Signal Bracket, 1-Way Cable Mount
The product bid shall be equal to or better than the mast arm mount signal bracket , 1-way cable
mount, for 3 to 5 section head with 84" cable and 74" long gusseted tube manufactured by
Pelco, part no. AB-0125. General Specifications are below.
2.5 .2 Mast Arm Mount Signal Bracket, 1-Way Cable Mount, Clamp Assembly
The product bid shall be equal to or better than the mast arm clamp assembly with 84" cable
manufactured by Pelco , part no . AB-3009. General Specifications are below.
2.5.3 Mast Arm Mount Signal Bracket, 2-Way Cable Mount
The product bid shall be equal to or better than the mast arm mount signal bracket, cluster cable
mount, for 5 section signal head with 84" cable manufactured by Pelco , part no . AB-0138.
General Specifications are below.
2.5.4 General Specifications for Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware
(A) The bracket shall be completely adjustable such that it is capable of rotational adjustment
about the bracket axis , vertical adjustment, rotational adjustment about the mast arm and
rotational adjustment right & left from the vertical plane.
(B) The bracket shall be provided with aircraft type stranded cable for fastening the bracket
to the supporting arm or structure . The bracket shall be easily adjustable to fit all sizes
of round, octagonal, elliptical or other shaped structure without special tools or
equipment.
(C) The bracket shall attach to the signal in a clamping manner holding the signal both top
and bottom in order to assure maximum rigidity. For the one-way cable mount, a
standard bracket shall accommodate all major signal manufacturers ' signals from a three
(3) section 1-way 8" and 12" signal through a five (5) section 1-way 12 " signal and any
combination thereof including 3M and ICC configurations. For the two-way cable
mount, a standard bracket shall accommodate all major signal manufacturers' signals
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from a three (3 ) section 2-way 8" signal through a three (3 ) section 2-way 12" signal and
any combination thereof including 3M and ICC configurations.
(D) All electrical wiring shall be completely concealed within the bracket. The v ertical
support shall be a gusseted "C " shaped extruded aluminum tube to accommodate the
signal cable regardless of vertical positioning of the tube .
(E) Upper & Lower Arms: Shall be cast from 319 aluminum or equivalent. The lower
bracket arm shall be internally threaded to accommodate the threaded vertical support
tube. The lower arm shall be furnished with ABS plastic covers, which will slide and
snap into position without the use of fasteners or tools. All upper and lower arms shall
have 72 tooth serrations cast into the arm to assure a positive lock with signal housing
and shall be secured about their rotational axis with setscrews . Both upper and lower
arms shall have a tri-bolt arrangement for attachment to the signal housing . Opening in
the lower arms shall accommodate a minimum of 3 , 12 conductor 14 gauge cables.
(F)) Vertical Support Tube: Shall be a double gusseted tube extruded from 6063-T6
aluminum alloy or equivalent and have a cross section. Each tube shall be complete with
a vinyl closure strip and be threaded on one end to accommodate the lower arm
assembly.
(G) Mast Arm Clamp Assembly: Both male and female halves shall be cast from 713
aluminum alloy or equivalent. The male clamp half shall be secured within the female
half, utilizing a spring steel retainer ring. Such assembly shall provide an unobstructed
center of 2 3/8" minimum diameter, allowing for 360 degree rotation of the clamp
assembly . There shall be no internal cross bracing assembly obstructing the center
opernng.
(H) Aircraft Type Stranded Cable: Shall be fabricated in one piece with a minimum diameter
of 3/16" either galvanized or stainless steel. The cable shall be complete with 7 /16 "
stainless steel clamp screw permanently attached to each end. Each clamp screw shall be
fitted with a stainless steel hex nut, SAE flatwasher and an aluminum-bearing washer.
The clamp screw shall be flattened on two opposite sides for wrench accommodation.
The stranded cable shall be of sufficient length to fasten the clamp assembly to a
minimum pole diameter of 8. 6".
(I) Hardware: Each bracket shall be complete with all necessary bolts, washers, gaskets,
etc . to allow assembly of the signal to the bracket and the bracket to the mast arm.
(J) Finish: All aluminum parts shall have an Alodine ( or equivalent) finish. All steel parts
shall have a federal yellow zinc di-chromate finish.
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2.6 International Pedestrian Signal Housing
2.6 .1 These specifications cover the minimum requirements for a single-section pedestrian signal
housing with international hand/walk symbol. The housing shall be fitted with an LED module
that has an incandescent look and complies with Section 2.7 of these specifications.
2 .6.2 The housing shall be a one-piece corrosion resistant aluminum alloy die-casting with integrally
cast top, bottom and sides that are weather proof and dust-tight. It shall be right & left drilled
for clamshell attachment and shall have top and bottom ports that are opened and capped and
will accommodate standard 1 Yz " pipe.
2.6 .3 The approximate size of housing (including body, door, and ears) shall be 18.S "H x 18.75 "W x
8"D.
2.6.4 The doorframe shall be a one-piece corrosion resistant aluminum die-casting.
2.6.5 The unit shall be powder coated federal yellow.
2.6.6 The unit shall have a black z-crate visor that fits inside the assembly door and is secured with
screws to minimize movement.
2 .6.7 It shall have a standard three-position terminal block, pre-wired to receptacles to permit easy
field installation of a power supply.
2 .6.8 All necessary hardware shall be provided with housing. Rivets shall be aluminum and bolts, lock
washers , screws , eyebolt assembly and pins shall be stainless steel.
2. 7 LED Pedestrian Signal Lamp Unit
LED pedestrian indications must meet the following requirements: The equipment furnished
shall conform to these Specifications . Further, equipment supplied shall conform to the
applicable requirements of: the Underwriter 's Laboratory Incorporate (UL); the American
Society for Testing and Materials (AS T M); the American Standards Institute (ANSI); the
National Electrical Manufacturer 's Association (NEMA); and other applicable standards
and specifications.
2. 7 .1 General
The single combination WALK (man) and DON'T WALK (hand) LED unit shall be designed to
retrofit existing pedestrian signal housings without the use of any special tools .
(A) Installation of a retrofit replacement LED traffic signal lamp unit into an existing signal
housing shall only require removal of the existing lens , reflectors , and incandescent
lamps, fitting of the new unit securely in the housing door, and connecting to existing
electrical wiring or terminal block by means of simple connectors.
(B) If proper orientation of the LED unit is required for optimum performance , a clear,
durable and unmistakable marking shall be provided on each lens as to its proper
orientation (top or bottom).
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(C) The manufacturer's name , serial number and other necessary identification shall be
permanently marked on the backside of the LED traffic signal lamp unit. A label shall be
placed on the unit certifying compliance to ITE standards.
2.7.2. Physical and Mechanical Requirements
(A) The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall fully conform to Institute of Transportation Engineers
(ITE) Equipm ent and Materials Standards , Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads (VTCSH)
adopted June 2005, part 2: LED y ehicle Signal Modules .
(B) The LED pedestrian signal lamp unit shall be the international hand/man sy mbol and
shall have an " incandescent" look.
2 .7.3 Documentation Requirements
(A) Each LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be provided with the following
documentation:
(1) Complete and accurate installation guide.
(2) Contact name, address, and telephone number for the representative
manufacturer, or distributor for warranty repair.
(B) A copy of a test report certified by an independent laboratory that the LED traffic
signal lamp model submitted meets all the requirements of these specifications in
accordance with ITE VTSCH Part 2.
2.8 Pedestrian Signal Head Mounting Hardware
Each pedestrian signal head mounting hardware must meet the following requirements:
2.8.1 The pedestrian signal head mounting hardware shall be the clamshell mount type equivalent
to or better than the clamshell #4805 manufactured by McCain.
2 .8 .2 The subject mounting hardware shall be a two piece, cast aluminum alloy assembly. The
two separate castings shall be joined in the final assembly by the use of stainless steel spring
prns.
2.8.3 The pole half of the assembly shall be designed to adapt to a wide range of pole
configurations ( 4 inch minimum diameter).
2.8.4 Unit construction shall allow band-it type mounting . Band-it type mounting shall be
permitted by two recessed slots near the top and bottom of the pole half of the assembly.
2.8.5 The pedestrian assembly shall be capable of being mounted on the pole by lining up the
mounting pins of the pole half with the mounting ears of the pedestrian assembly and
lowering it into position.
2.8.6 Three sets of screw terminal pairs shall be located on a terminal block in the upper third of
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the head half of the clamshell assembly.
2 .8.7 A closed cell neoprene sponge gasket shall be provided on the mating surfaces of the two
halves of the assembly to compete the rain-tight construction.
2.9 Pedestrian Push Button Assemblies
2.9.1 The product bid shall be equivalent to or better than the Bulldog pushbutton BDLM2-Y with
Bulldog Pole Mount BDPM-X manufactured by Polara and shall meet the following
specifications .
2 .9.2 Button must be highly vandal resistant and pressure activated with essentially no moving parts.
Button must be able to withstand an impact from a baseball bat or hammer.
2.9 .3 Button housing must be cast aluminum powder coated federal yellow.
2.9.4 Button cap must be made of316 stainless steel.
2.9 .5 Switch must be solid state electronic Piezo switch rated for 100 million cycles with no moving
plunger or moving electrical contacts .
2.9 .6 Button must have LED to give indication of button being pushed.
2 .9.7 Button must give a two toned beep indication of button being pushed (one tone for push, one
tone for release).
2 .9.8 Button must have built in surge protection.
2 .9.9 Button must be able to hold the call for a minimum of 5 seconds.
2.9 .10 Button must operate immediately after being completely immersed in water for 5 minutes .
2.9.11 Button must not be able to allow ice to form such that it would impede function of button or
button cap.
2.9.12 All switch electronics must be sealed within the cast aluminum housing .
2.9.13 Button must have raised ridges to protect the button from side impacts.
2 .9.14 The button shall come complete with a aluminum round housing to be mounted to the signal
pole. The housing shall be cast aluminum powder coated federal yellow.
2.9.15 All necessary pole mounting hardware shall be supplied.
2.10 Pushbutton Station for Pedestrian Signal
2.10.1 The product bid shall be equal to or better than the 5 ' X 7' adjustable cast aluminum push button
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station, without cable guide , with 2" mushroom plunger manufactured by Pelco, part no. SE-
2011-08 .
2.10.2 The housing and cover shall be cast from aluminum alloy 319 or equivalent and be free of voids ,
pits, dents, molding sand and excessive foundry grinding marks. All design radii shall be smooth
and intact. The exterior surface finish shall be smooth and cosmetically acceptable-free of
molding fins , cracks and other exterior blemishes.
2.10 .3 The Push Button Assembly shall consist of a Push Button Cover Assembly and body with an
integral frame of sign.
2.10.4 The bottom of the Push Button Housing shall be tapped for and provided with a Yi " threaded
conduit plug .
2.10.5 The back of the Push Button Housing shall be provided with a hole capable of being threaded for
a Yi'' threaded conduit plug and capped with a non-threaded Yi" plastic plug.
2.10 .6 The assembly shall be capable of being bolted or banded to a flat or curved surface and shall be
constructed to allow moisture drainage. Mounting slots shall be concealed within the body.
2.10.7 When mounted to a curved surface the station shall be adjustable to securely fit poles from 3"
through 14" diameter.
2.10 .8 Body of the assembly shall be comprised of a sign mounting surface and an actuation cover
surface .
2.10.9 Sign mounting surface shall be drilled tapped to accommodate either a 5" X 7 %" four hole sign
or 5" X 7" two hole sign.
2.10.10 . Actuation cover shall be constructed so that it has a weather tight seal and does not collect
moisture .
2 .10 .11 . Cover shall be machined for an actuation switch (included), Above the switch there should be
space to allow for an LED lens if required.
2.10.12 All exterior hardware shall be stainless steel, tamper resistant and SAE compliant. Internal
hardware shall be either zinc plated with yellow di-chromate or stainless steel.
2.10.13 The switch assembly shall be capable of operating in temperature ranges of approximately-65 °
F through + 180°F and have a mechanical life ofup to 10,000,000 actuations.
2.10.14 The switch assembly shall have an operating force of approximately 8 oz., but shall not exceed
16 oz. (I lb .).
2.10.15 The switch shall be electrically rated to carry 25 amp at 125 volts AC, 250 volts AC maximum.
2.10.16 . The switch assembly shall be capable of disengaging from the mounting bracket assembly
without removing the mounting bracket assembly.
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2.10.17. Both housing and cover shall have an alodine conversion coating to prevent oxidation and to
provide a proper base for paint adhesion. The assembly shall be painted federal yellow.
2.11 Sign for pushbutton Station for Pedestrian Signal
2.11.1 The sign bid shall equivalent to the sign manufactured by Pelco , part no , SF-1019-05 and shall
meet the following specifications.
2.11.2 The sign shall be 5" X & 7 W' with four ( 4) 5/16" mounting holes.
2.11 .3 The sign shall have standard comer radius .
2.11.4 The sign shall be black on white .063 aluminum.
2 .11 .5 The sign shall have a double arrow with legends and instruction for:
• "Start Crossing"
• "Don't Start"
• "Pedestrians Should Not Be In Crosswalk"
2.12 Luminaries
2.12.1 When luminaries are to be installed on st eel mast arm poles, a separate fusetron link shall be
provided in the signal pole access compartment. The conductors from the pole base to the
luminaire shall be #8 XHHW wire. Luminaries shall have a multi-tap (120 I 240 volt) ballast .
2.12.2 The luminaire head shall be a 'cobra' type with drop lens. Each unit shall come with a photo cell
switch mounted on the top. Each luminaire shall contain a 200 watt high pressure sodium bulb.
2.13 Conduits and Related Hardware
2.13.l Conduit: All polyvinyl chloride conduits, including elbows and couplings shall be schedule 40
PVC conduit, conforming to Federal Specification W-C-1094 and Underwriters' Laboratories,
Inc. Standard UL-651. All conduit sizes shall be as indicated on the plans.
2.13.2 Rigid metal: Rigid metal conduit shall be steel, hot-dipped galvanized inside an.d outside.
2.13.3 Weather heads shall be made of aluminum and may be the threaded or the clamp on type.
2.14 Microwave Overhead/ Side-mounted Vehicle Detector
2 .14 .1 General
(A) This item shall govern for the rrnrumum acceptable design and installation
requirements for an overhead o r side-mounted microwave vehicle presence detector.
All equipment required to interface with a traffic signal controller will be subsidiary
to this pay item.
(B) The unit shall detect the continuous presence of every type of vehicle.
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(C) The horizontal range for detection shall be from a minimum of 1 ft . (300 mm) to a
maximum of 80 ft . (24,400 mm) at a mounting height of20 feet.
(D) The sensor shall be able to hold the detection until the zone is cleared. Additionally,
the sensor shall be able to tune-out stationary targets that remain within the
detection zone for a minimum programmable time with one (1) minute resolution
from one (1) to thirty (3 0) minutes.
(E) The sensor shall self-tune to its detection zone with no external adjustments other
than physical alignment after the initial set-up. There will be no tuning controls of
any kind which will require an operator once the unit has been properly installed
with the set-up software.
(F) The detector output must be directly compatible with the controller cabinet detector
input.
(G) The detector shall be capable of continuous operation over a temperature range of -
35 F to + 165 F (-31 C to 78 C).
2.14.2 Functional Requirements
(A) The microwave unit must have Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.)
certification. The FCC-ID number must be displayed on an external label. The
detector will operate at a frequency , as allowed under the F.C.C. Rules , Part 15.
(B) Cabinet power utilized by a detector power supply will range from 90 to 135 VAC.
The detector will be self-contained. The power supply shall be an integral part of
the unit. External power supplies shall not be allowed.
(C) The unit will have an electro-mechanical SPDT relay to send a signal to the
controller.
(D) No component shall be of such design, fabrication , nomenclature or other
identification as to preclude the purchase of said component from any wholesale
electronic distributor.
(E) The unit must employ a circuit for power failure to put the relay to a fail-safe
position (recall) during a power failure.
(F) The detector must have a monitoring circuit for the transceiver that will change the
output relay to the fail-safe position in the ev ent of a component failure.
(G) The detector shall work either as a side of the pole mounted detector or as an
overhead mounted detector at a height range of 12 ft. to 24 ft . (3650 mm to 7300
mm).
(H) All set-up and diagnostic software shall be provided to run on a Windows XP or
Windows NT based operating system.
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2 .14 .3 Mechanical Requirements
(A) Each sensor shall be enclosed in a finished fabricated plastic and aluminum chassis
with a minimum 4 in . (100 mm) wide by 5 in. (130 mm) high front plastic panel. The
front plastic panel shall be constructed of a high impact plastic that covers the
opening in front of the antenna.
(B) Each detector chassis will be water resistant without the use of silicone gels or any
other material that will deteriorate under prolong ed exposure to ultraviolet rays .
(C) The printed circuit board shall be coated with a solder mask material that resists
moisture and fungus. The solder mask shall have a silk screen to provide a label for
each component on the printed circuit board.
(D) The sensor shall be furnished with a bracket designed to mount directly to a pole or
overhead mast-arm structure.
(E) The sensor shall interface with the set-up software via a RS-232 port with a baud
rate of1200 .
(F) The maximum size of the detector shall be :
Height: 8.00 in. (200 mm) w / mounting bracket
Width : 4 .25 in. (108 mm)
Depth : 10.50 in . (270 mm)
2.14.4 Functional Tests :
(A) The manufacturer will test all microwave units to insure compliance to all F .C.C.
and department specifications .
2.14.5 Software
(A) The set-up software shall be menu driven and shall utilize a Windows XP or
Windows !fT type format for operating the software.
(B) An on-line help shall be provided as an integral part of the system software.
(C) The operator shall be able to perform the following functions through the set-up
software:
1. View a detection output from the unit.
2. View a low microwave signal from the unit.
3. Program the average intersection cycle time in the
set-up software.
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4 . Program the presence time-out ill one (1) minute intervals from one (1) to
thirty (30) minutes.
5. Program a delay time from zero (0) to twenty-five (25) seconds ill one (1)
second intervals. 0 = off
6 . Program a delay inhibit time from zero (0) to twenty-five (25 ) seconds in one
( 1) second intervals. 0 = off
7. Provide a quick re-tune feature for re-tuning in an expedited fashion under ideal
background conditions .
(D) The operator shall be . able to perform the following advanced pro gram functions
through the set-up software :
1. Select and program a new sensor I.D . for each sensor.
2. Program a response time for the sensor.
3. Program a hysteresis value from a selection of:
Low, Medium, or High
4 . Program a profile value for each sensor.
(E) The operator shall be able to view the signature of the microwave and the de viation
parameters of the microwave for each sensor through the set-up software .
2.14.6 Documents
The Manufacturer shall supply a hardware installation guide and a software set up and user
manual.
2.15 Detector Cable
2.15.1 Detector Loop Wire:
All detector loop wire shall be #14 AWG, or better if required on the traffic signal layout sheet ,
stranded, type XHHW one (1) conductor cable.
2.15.2 Detector Lead-In Cable:
Loop detector lead-in cable shall be a single four (4) conductor No. 18 AWG, shielded
cable . One ( 1) cable shall service each loop where practical.
2.16 Multi-Conductor Cable
2.16 .1 All cable for intersection signalization shall be multi-conductor capable of operating at 600 volts
maximum, and suitable for use at conductor temperatures not exceeding 75 degrees C (167
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degrees F).
2.16.2 Multi-conductor cable shall be either stranded IMSA 20-1 , #14 AWG, stranded copper wire,
IMSA 7-1, #16 AWG, stranded copper, or IMSA 5-1 , #16 AWG, stranded copper. The copper
wire (before insulating) shall meet the requirements of the latest American Society for Testing
and Materials (ASTM) standards for uncoated wire.
2.17 Power Lead-In Cable
2.17 .1 Power lead-in cable shall be stranded RHW copper wire and suitable for A/C electric service.
2 .17.2 The cable shall be capable of operating at 600 volts maximum and suitable for use at conductor
temperatures not exceeding 167 F (75 C). Material and construction shall be in accordance with
the applicable requirements ofIMSA and NEC standards.
2.17.3 Conductors shall be stranded, anneal coated copper. Copper wire before insulating or stranding,
shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of ASTM B-033 (for coated wire). Stranding
shall be class B , in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM B-8.
2.17.4 Insulation shall consist of cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene, meeting the requirements of
IMSA and listed by UL as type USE RHW-75C.
2.18 Ground Boxes
2 .18.1 General Requirements
All ground boxes specified for use at signalized intersections shall satisfy the following general
requirements:
A . The top surface of the ground box cover shall have a minimum co-efficient of friction of
0.5.
B. Boxes shall be stackable for extra height.
C. Boxes shall be manufactured from Reinforced Polymer Concrete (RPM) composed of
borosilicate glass fiber, a catalyzed polyester resin and an aggregate. Side walls may be
reinforced polymer.
D . Enclosures and covers shall be rated for a minimum of 5000 lbs. strength over a 10 in.
(250 mm) x 10 in. (250 mm) area. All components shall be designed and tested to
withstand temperatures as low as -20 F (-4 C).
The size and dimensions of the required ground boxes shall be shown on the Ground Box and
Detector Details sheet in the plan set
2.19 Traffic Signal Structures
2.19.1 Unless specifically required in the construction plan set, all traffic signal mast arm poles shall be
furnished by the City. If the plans call for traffic signal structures to be supplied by the
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Contractor, then the strict compliance with the designs , dimension, strength, and material quality
specified in the standard detail sheets and the construction plan set shall be exercised to assure
structural consistency of all components.
2 .19.2 All pole shafts and mast arms for this project shall be marked with the identification numbers
from the traffic signal layout sheets on the plans to facilitate assembly of these items in the field.
For projects with multiple intersections, the pole shafts and mast arms shall be identified by
intersection.
All steel mast arms ranging above 36 ft . (11 .0 M ) to 60 ft. (17.8 M) in length shall be
provided with aluminum vibration dampers.
All components of Traffic Signal Structures listed in this subsection shall be hot dipped
galvanized to resist corrosion, unless otherwise required in the construction plan set or bid
documents.
High Strength Galvanized Steel Bolts: The allowable .working stresses for A325 bolts shall be
given in the AASHTO Streetscape Structure Specifications for Structural Joints using ASTM
A3250-N or A490-N bolts .
2.19 .3 Mast Arm Pole Shaft
Each traffic signal mast arm pole shall be fabricated from a one piece high strength steel sheet,
and shall have no more than two longitudinal full length high frequency resistance welded joints
and no horizontal welded joints except at the base of the pole . All welds shall have a smooth and
consistent external surface appearance. All traffic signal poles shall have a uniform taper. All
poles shall have a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength. Cold working the steel to attain the
50,000 PSI required yield strength is not acceptable . The certifications from the vendor on the
steel must indicate a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength after fabrication.
2.19 .4 Mast Arm
Each traffic signal mast arm shall be constructed from a one piece high strength, steel sheet with
a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 50 ,000 PSI. Arms over 40 ft. (12.2 M) may be two
piece but shall arrive at the job site and City yard as welded one piece . The certifications from
the vendor on the steel must indicate a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength after fabrication.
Cold working the steel to attain the 50,000 PSI required yield strength is not acceptable. All
mast arms shall have no more than two longitudinal full length high frequency resistance welded
joints. All welds shall have a smooth and consistent external surface appearance. All mast arms
shall have a uniform taper.
2.19 .5 Luminaire Arm
All luminaire arms shall be fabricated in accordance with the pole detail sheets included on the
plan set.
2.19.6 Pedestal Structures
All pedestal structures for mounting pedestrian signals or median-mount traffic signals shall be
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furnished with a transformer base, pole cap, and all necessary hardware for proper installation.
Height of pole shall be set in the construction plan set, but shall not exceed 15 ft. ( 4 .6 M).
2.19. 7 All other hardware neces sary for complete installation of traffic signal structures, i.e., simplex
plates, pole caps, transformer bases, anchor bolts, etc. shall be hot dipped galv anized and
conform to the design, dimension, and strength requirements of said items as indicated on the
Traffic Signal Pole and Mast Arm Assembly det ail sheet. All hardware shall be packed on a per
pole basis.
2.20 Foundations
2.20 .1 All foundations shall be built in accordance with the requirements stated in the standard detail
sheets of the plan set.
2.21 Hardware Paint
2.21.1 The paint to be applied to existing non-galvanized traffic signal structures shall be a durable
iodized alkyd enamel with high gloss finish. The drying time shall be approximately three hours
with an average dry film thickness of 1.4 mil. The paint quality shall allow for application on
surfaces at temperatures as low as 20 F (7 C).
2.21.2 Hardware paint color shall as called for in the construction plans set or bid documents.
2.22 Grounding Conductor and Ground Rod
2.22 .1 The grounding conductor shall be a #8 A WG solid copper wire. The conductor shall be bonded
to all ground rods.
2 .22.2 Ground rod electrodes shall be copper-bonded steel being at least 5/8 in. (16 mm) in diameter.
All ground rods shall be a minimum of 8 ft. (2.4 M).
3.0 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPONENTS
3.1 Installation of Electrical Service
3 .1 .1 The Contractor shall install all electrical service connections including conduit, po le risers , meter
base, breaker box, breakers etc., in a ccordance with NEC standards and specifications.
Installation of conduit and wire in to the Power Company vaults shall be per the Power
Company specifications.
3.1.2 Unless otherwise called for in the plans, t he power connection shall be made to a 120-240 volt,
two-phase, 60 cycle AC supply. The wire used for the power connection shall be #8 A WG or
better (if specifically required on the traffic signal layout plan sheet) stranded and shall be
insulated for six hundred (600) volts. One circuit shall supply the controller cabinet and the other
shall supply any roadway lighting . The grounding wire shall be bare copper, the common wire
shall be white-coded and the power shall be black-coded.
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3.2 Installation of Conduit
3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide and install underground cable facilities required to complete the
construction plan set. The Contractor will be required to coordinate with all local utility
companies, long distance communication companies, City utilities , railroad companies, and Dig
Tess if applicable , to ascertain exact locations of conflicting underground services.
3.2.2 The location of conduits and ground boxes are diagrammatic only and may be shifted by the
Inspector to accommodate field conditions.
3 .2.3 When Boring is used for under pavement conduit installations, the maximum allowable overcut
shall be 1 in. (25 mm) in diameter.
3.2.4 When conduits are bored, the vertical and horizontal tolerances shall not exceed 18 in. ( 457 mm)
as measured from the intended target point.
3.2.5 The use of a pneumatically driven device for punching holes beneath the pavement (commonly
known as a "missile") will not be permitted on this project.
3.2.6 Conduit installed for future use shall have a non-metallic, nylon type pull string and shall be
capped using standard weather tight conduit caps, as approved by the Inspector. This work shall
not be paid for directly but shall be considered subsidiary to this item.
3.2.7 The contractor shall place duct seal or foam at the ends of all conduit where conductors and/or
cables are present.
3.2 .8 New Conduit
(A) Unless otherwise shown on plans or standard detail sheets, all underground conductors
shall be 40 PVC conduit. All conduit or raceways above ground shall be rigid metal. All
conduit and fittings shall be of the sizes and types shown on the plans. Each section of
conduit shall bear evidence of approval by Underwriter's Laboratories.
(B) Conduit terminating in posts or pedestal bases shall not extend vertically more than 3
inches above the concrete foundation. Field bends in conduit shall have a minimum
radius of 12 diameters of the nominal size of the conduit
(C) Exposed vertical conduit shall be galvanized rigid metal, and reamed and couplings made
tight. PVC conduit shall be joined by the solvent--weld method in accordance with the
conduit manufacturer's recommendations. No reducer couplings shall be used unless
specifically indicated on the plan sheet.
(D) All conduit and fittings shall have burrs and rough places smoothed and shall be clean
and free of obstructions before the cable is installed . Field cuts shall be made with a
hacksaw only, and shall be square and true so that the ends will butt or come together
for the full diameter thereof In no case shall a cutting torch be used to cut or join
conduit. Slip joints or running threads will not be permitted for coupling conduit unless
approved by the Inspector. When a standard coupling cannot be used, an approved
union coupling shall be used and shall provide a water-tight coupling between the
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conduit.
All couplings shall be properly installed to bring their ends of connected conduit together
to produce a good rig id connection throughout the entire length of the conduit run.
Where the coating on a rigid metal conduit run has been damaged in handling or
installation, such damag ed parts shall be thoroughly painted with rust preventive paint.
Ends of conduits shall be capped or plugged until installation of the wire is complete .
Upon request by the Inspector, the Contractor shall draw a full-size metal wire brush,
attached by swiv el joint to a pull tape, through the metal conduit to insure that the
conduit is clean and free from obstructions. Conduits shall be placed in an open trench at
a minimum 24 in. (612 mm) depth below the curb grade in the sidewalk areas, or 18 in.
( 450 mm) below the :finished street grade in the street area.
(E) Conduit placed for concrete encasement shall be secured and supported in such a manner
that the alignment will not be disturbed during placement of the concrete. No concrete
shall be placed until all of the conduit ends hav e been capped and all bo x openings
closed.
(F) PVC conduit, which is to be placed under existmg pavement, sidewalks, and
driveways, shall be placed by first providing a void through which the PVC conduit
shall be inserted. The void m ay be made by either boring or jacking a mandrel.
Heavy jacks are to be used for jacking. Use of water or other fluids in connection
with the boring operation will be permitted only to lubricate cuttings. Water jetting
will not be permitted.
(G) If it is determined by the Inspector that it is impractical to place the conduit by boring as
outlined above due to unforeseen obstructions, written permission may be granted by the
Traffic Services Manager or designee for the Contractor to cut the existing pav ement.
Pits for jacking and boring shall not be closer than 2 ft. (612 mm) to the back of the curb
or the outside edg e of the shoulder. The jacking and boring method used shall not
interfere with the operation of streets, highways , or other facilities , and shall not weaken
or damage any embankment structure, or pav ement.
(H) Backfill -Compaction & Density Test for All Ditchlines
All ditchlines within paving areas of existing and proposed streets and within 2 ft . (600
mm) back of curb are to be mechanically tamped. All tamping is to be density controlled
to 90% standard proctor density at optimum moisture content and no greater than 5%
optimum or less than 2 % below optimum. All backfill material is to be select native
material, 6 in. (150 mm) diameter clods and smaller. It is permissible to put backfill in 6
in. to 8 in. (150 mm to 400 mm) lifts with densities being taken for each 1 ft . (3 00 mm) of
compacted material on offsetting stations of 50 ft. (15.9 M).
(I) The Contractor shall provide adequately bent conduit and shall properly excavate so as
to prevent damage to the conduit or conductor by a bend radius which is too short .
(J) All conduit runs shall be continuous and of the same material (metal only or PVC only).
Where tying into existing conduit, the Contractor must continue with the same material
(metal to metal or PVC to PVC).
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(K) Each length of galvanized rigid metal conduit , where used, shall be reamed and
threaded on each end and couplings shall be made up tight. White-lead paint or
equal shall be used on threads of all joints. Metal conduit and fittings shall hav e the
burrs and rough places smoothed. Where the coating on a metal conduit run has
been damaged in handling or installation, such damaged parts shall be thoroughly
painted with rust prev entive paint.
3.2 .9 Existing Conduit
(A) Prior to pulling cable in existing underground conduit, the conduit shall be cleaned with a
mandrel or cylindrical wire brush and blown out with compressed air. If conduit appears
to be blocked, the Contractor shall make an attempt to clear the conduit by rodding (The
Contractor will not receive extra compensation for rodding).
(B) If the existing conduit cannot be used, the Contractor may be required to repair and/or
replace this conduit as directed by the engineer. Repair ofthis conduit will be paid for as
"extra work" on a Change Order
(C) The Inspector shall be notified prior to disconnection or removal of any existing cable.
3.3 Installation of Cable
3.3.1 General
(A) Cables shall be installed in conduit unless indicated as an "o verhead" cable run. Conduit
must be continuous, reasonably dry, completely free of debris , and without sharp
projections, edges, or short bends . If required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall
demonstrate that the conduit is dry and free of debris by pulling a swab and/or mandrel
through the conduit. The conductors shall be installed in a manner so as to insure
against harmful stretching of the conductors or damage to the insulation. Installation
methods shall conform to the recommendations of the cable manufacturer. The
Contractor shall furnish, at the request of the Traffic Services Manager or designee a
copy of the manufacturer's recommendations, which shall include methods of attaching
pull cable , pulling tension per conductor size and per radius of conduit bend, and the
type of lubricant to be used.
(B) All cables in a given conduit run shall be pulled at the same time and the conductors shall
be assembled to form one loop in such a manner that the pulling tension is equally
distributed to all the cables. Long , hard pulls will necessitate the use of pulling eyes. For
short runs, the cables may be gripped directly by the conductors by forming them into a
loop to which the pull wire or rope can be attached. The insulation on each conductor
shall be removed before the loop is formed . The method used will depend on the
anticipated maximum pulling tension in each case.
(C) In existing conduit where new cables are to replace existing cables , the exit cables may
be used to pull in the new cables . At locations where new cables are to be added to
existing cable runs, the existing cables shall first be pulled out, the new cables are to be
added to the existing cables to form one cable pull. Installation and removal shall be
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done in such a way as to prevent damage to the existing and/or new cables . In the event
of damage , the Contractor shall bear the responsibility of providing the material and
labor for replacement of defective cables at no extra cost to the City .
(D) All conduit runs shall be measured accurately and precisely for determining cable lengths
to be installed. A conduit run measurements shall take place in the presence of the
Inspector. The Inspector shall record all cable measurements and include the distances
on an as -built drawing. In locations where new cables are to replace existing cables , the
Contractor may use the removed cables as a measuring device to determine the lengths
of the new cables to be installed. However, this does not relieve the Contractor of his
responsibility to record accurate measurements of all cable lengths.
(E) The manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions shall not be exceeded under
any circumstances. If so required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall insert a
dynamometer in the pull wire as the cables are being pulled into the conduit to
demonstrate that the maximum tensions are not being exceeded. The cable shall be fed
freely off the reel into the conduit without making a reverse curve. At the pulling end,
the pull wire and cables shall be drawn from the conduit in direct line with the conduit.
Sheaves or other suitable devices shall be used as required to reduce any hazards to the
cable during installation. The cables shall be adequately lubricated to reduce friction and
further minimize possible damage . Such lubricants shall not be the grease or oil type
used on lead sheathed cables , but shall be one of several commercially available wire
pulling compounds that are suitable for PVC sheathed cables. They shall consist of soap,
talc , mica, or similar materials and shall be designed to have no deleterious effect on the
cables being used.
(F) Cables shall be neatly trained to their destinations. The Contractor shall adhere to the
cable manufacturer's recommended values for the minimum bending radii to which cables
may be bent for permanent training during installation. These limits do not apply to
conduit bends , sheaves , or other curved surfaces around which these cables may be
pulled under tension while being installed. Larger radius bends are required for such
conditions.
3.3.2 Wire and Cable
(A) All wire and cable shall conform to the requirements shown in the plans, except wire and
cable specifically covered by other items of this contract.
3 .3.3 Controller Cabinet Wrring
(A) Wiring for the controller cabinet shall consist of connecting (1) signal wires, (2) loop
detector wires , (3) power wires, ( 4) ground wires , and (5) pedestrian push button wires
to their respective terminals in the cabinet. In the controller cabinet, stranded signal
conductors from the field shall be stripped back and a solderless terminal connector
(spade lug) shall be attached by means of a crimping tool. These terminal Connectors
shall be inserted under the binder head screw and tightened securely. Other wiring for
the controller shall be completed as shown on the wiring diagrams and in the instructions
furnished with the controller by the manufacturer.
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(B) All field wiring in cabinets shall be neatly installed. Incoming cables shall be trained to
their destination and neatly laced together. All spare wires shall be trimmed and neatly
coiled with the ends taped. Detector lead-in cables shall have their insulation jackets
removed from their terminal strip connection to the bottom of the cabinet.
(C) Pedestrian push buttons shall have a ground wire that is completely isolated and
independent from all other ground wires. This wire shall be connected to the designated
terminal in the controller cabinet. A pedestrian isolation board shall be in place.
3.3.4 Signal Head Wiring
(A) Conductors shall run as follows:
1. An unbroken 20-conductor cable one bare #6 shall run from the controller cabinet to
each pole pier.
2 . An unbroken seven (7) conductor, #16 AWG cable shall run from the signal pole base
to each 5-section, 4-section signal head, or the 3-section head located at the end of mast
arm; and an unbroken five (5) conductor, #16 AWG cable to each other 3-section or
pedestrian signal head. Two (2) signal conductors, # 16 A WG shall run to each
pedestrian push button.
(B) Each cable shall be identified as referenced on the pole wiring detail sheet provided in the
construction plan set with permanent marking labels (panduit type PLM standard single
marker tie, Thomas and Betts type 548M or equivalent) at each ground bo x, pole base
and controller.
3.3.5 Luminaire Wiring
Two (2) #8 cables shall run from service disconnect in parallel around the intersection as on the
traffic signal layout sheet of the construction plan set. Luminaire wiring connection may be made
in the nearest ground box to the traffic signal pole ; such connection shall be placed in a water
tight seal. If more than three wires are splice together in the traffic signal cabinet then a Kearney
connector shall be used as required in Section 3.3.7 (B) below.
3 .3 .6 Terminals
(A) The ends of all stranded wires from the controller cabinet and from the signal heads shall
be twisted at least three turns and wire nut applied in the base of the signal structure.
3 .3.7 Splices
(A) Splices are strictly prohibited inside conduit runs. Detector cables shall not be spliced at
any point except where transitioning from #14 XHHW loop detector cable to lead-in
cable (see Section 3.5.4). Signal cables are to be spliced only at locations that are
specified in the plans. Splicing signal cable in pull boxes shall not be permitted.
(B) Splicing methods shall be in accordance with good electrical practice and the cable
manufacturer's recommendations . All materials used shall be of high quality and
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specifically intended for this purpose.
Cables shall be trained to their final position and cut to proper lengths. The cable's jacket
and insulation shall be removed as required. In doing this, use proper care to insure
against nicking the conductors. The connection shall be installed tightly and all burrs,
rough edges , etc. shall be removed. If wire nuts are used to secure the connection, then
only "Scotchlock" brand connectors shall be utilized . No more than four (4) wires shall
be spliced together using "Scotchlock" connectors and the wire shall be twisted. If more
than four (4) wires are connected, then a Kearney connector or mechanical clamp shall
be used . All splices involving grounding conductors shall be made by twisting the cables
together, applying solder then wrapping the connection with green electrical tape.
Heating the connection with a direct flame will not be permitted for cable gauge less than
# 14 . Care shall be used to protect the insulation when soldering. The entire surface shall
be cleaned taking special care in cleaning the outside jacket in order to remove the wax
finish . Then approved thermo-setting materials shall be used to provide a water tight
seal.
(C) The Inspector shall select at random at least five (5) splices to be thoroughly inspected.
The Contractor shall, in the presence of the Inspector, sectionalize each selected splice to
expose the various layers of materials and the connector. These splices shall be
thoroughly checked for compliance to these special provisions. Each splice shall then be
remade by the Contractor. This work shall not require extra payment, but is considered
subsidiary to other items in the Contract. All of the splices selected for this inspection
shall conform to the requirements of these special provisions. If any splices fail to meet
these requirements , then ten more splices shall be selected at random by the Inspector for
examination.
3.3 .8 Identification of Signal Wires and Cables
(A) IMSA color coded signal cable shall be used for all signal systems. Colors shall be
continuous from the point of origin to the point of termination.
(B) Each signal cable , detector lead-in cable and communication cable shall be designated
with permanent marking labels or (panduit type PLM, Thomas and Betta type 548M
standard single marker type or equivalent) and color coded tape at each pull box and in
the controller cabinet.
3.4 Grou nding
3.4.1 There shall be a properly installed and connected ground rod for each controller cabinet, power
drop and signal pole pier to reduce any extraneous voltage to a safe level. The ground rod shall
be located so as to minimize the length of the grounding-conductor run. For pole mounted
cabinets a grounding rod and grounding conductor shall be installed at the nearest foundation or
ground box. All grounding circuits shall be substantial and permanent and shall be electrically
continuous with an ohms-to -ground resistance not to exceed 10 ohms when tested by volt-ohm-
meter.
3.4.2 Grounding Connectors and Electrodes
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(A) When the location precludes driving a single ground rod to a depth of 2.4 m (8 feet), or
when a multiple ground rod matrix is used to obtain the required resistance to ground,
ground rods shall be spaced at least six feet apart and bonded by a minimum No. 6 A WG
copper wrre.
(B) Connection of grounding circuits to grounding electrodes shall be by devices which will
ensure a positive , fail-safe grip between the conductor and the electrode (such as lugs or
pressure connectors). No splice joint will be permitted in the grounding conductor.
(C) Each grounding rod shall be driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to provide the
required resistance (10 ohms) between electrodes and ground.
3.5 Vehicle Detector Loop Installation
3 .5.1 Detector lead-in cables shall be identified as shown on the plans (phase 1, etc.) with permanent
marking labels (panduit type PLM, Thomas and Betts type 548M standard single marker tie or
equivalent) at each ground box, pole base, and controller.
3 .5.2 It is required that all work related to the installation of a particular detector loop, with the
exception of the layout task, shall be completed in the same work day. All loop installation work
shall be performed during off-peak traffic hours. Loop installation shall not be made during any
type of precipitation.
3.5.3 Installation of detector loops shall be in accordance with the plans. Lead-in saw cuts from the
street to the pull box shall maintain a maximum separation from other loops of 12 in.(500 mm)
and a minimum separation of 6 in. (150 mm) from other lead-in saw cuts. The saw cut depth, as
specified in the standard detail sheets of the plan set shall be consistent, including the entry point
into the curb. The maximum number of wires placed in a single saw slot shall be four (4) wires.
Each lead-in shall enter the curb through a separate hole.
3.5.4 3M Loop sealant or approved equal shall be used to seal all loop wire within the roadway.
3.5.5 Detector lead-in cables shall be run continuously without splices from the curbside ground box
to the controller. If splices must be made, they shall be solder connected and the splice
connection shall be insulated and waterproofed with 3M DBR-6 Direct Bury Splice Kits or
approved equal. Splices at the curbside pull boxes shall be made in the same manner (see
Section 3.3 .6). Splices in detector cables must be pre-approved by the Inspector in writing.
3.5.6 In all cases where detector loop lead-ins pass from pavement through a curb to an existing
ground box for a splice point, conduit shall be installed from the curb entry point up into the
ground box. A minimum one inch diameter conduit shall be provided from the curb entry point
to the ground box for each loop.
3.5.7 All loop wire from the loop in the street to the ground box shall be tightly twisted a minimum of
5 times per foot (16 times per meter) as it is placed in the lead-in saw cut.
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3.6 Concrete Foundations for Signal Structures
3.6.1 All folll1dations shall be staked by the contractor and approved by the Inspector prior to
excavation. While staking the pole locations, the contractor, along with the Inspector, shall be
cognizant of pedestrian needs by verifying the location of the push buttons and the pedestrian
heads.
3.6.2 Concrete folU1dations for signal structures shall be located so that the closest face is a rrrinimum
of 3 ft . (900 mm) from the face of the nearest vertical curb . The Contractor shall probe before
excavating folU1dations to determine the location of utilities and structures. FolU1dations shall be
paid for once, regardless of extra work caused by obstructions. The Contractor shall furnish all
supplementary items necessary for proper folll1dation installation.
3.6.3 Excavation for all folll1dations shall be done in accordance with lines and depths indicated on the
standard detail sheets of the plan set. All loose material shall be removed from the excavation
before concrete is placed. Any water shall be removed by pumping or bailing. The use of
explosives will not be permitted.
3.6.4 FolU1dations shall be constructed to the dimensions shown on the plans. The Contractor is
required to make certain that the top of the finished folll1dation is level and formed . Anchor
bolts and conduits shall be held rigidly in place by a template lll1til the concrete is set.
A mechanical vibrator shall be used for compacting and working the concrete. After the
concrete has been placed and the top struck off, it shall be covered with wet cotton or burlap
mats or other appropriate form of curing , for not less than 96 hours. All bracing and templates
for anchor bolts shall remain in place for 96 hours after the concrete is poured. During that time,
the anchor bolts and conduit shall not be subjected to any applied strain. Transformer bases shall
not be installed on any folll1dations lll1til approval has been given by the Inspector.
3.6.5 Backfill shall be tamped with mechanical tamps in 6 in. (150 mm) layers to the density of the
surrolll1ding ground. Where excavation is made in the roadway shoulder, the shoulder shall be
replaced with material equal to the original composition.
3.6.6 All excavated material, not required for backfill, shall be promptly removed and disposed of by
the Contractor, outside the limits of the project. The work site shall be kept clean and neat at all
times.
3 .6.7 No concrete shall be placed when the atmospheric temperature drops below 40 F (40 C)
(temperature reading taken in the shade away from artificial heat) unless permission to do so is
given by the Inspector.
3.6.8 The City shall supply to the contractor the controller cabinet anchor bolts and specific cabinet
templates. The cabinet door shall generally open away from the intersection.
3.6.9 Pole anchor bolts shall be aligned to be parallel to the tangent of the street curb that the pole is
intended to serve .
3.6.10 Tubing used to form pole folll1dations shall not be visible and all exposed concrete shall be
:finished with vinyl concrete patch mix to provide a smooth quality finish with all voids filled
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and no aggregate exposed. The cost of the work shall be included in the unit bid price for this
item
3. 7 Installation of Traffic Signal Structures
3.7.1 The Contractor shall install all traffic signal structures in accordance with the plans. Deviation
from the plans because of physical obstructions, such as overhead utilities or in appropriate mast
arm length to fit a relocated foundation, shall be worked out with the Inspector and approved
prior to installation.
Poles shall have nuts on top and bottom of the pole base plate. Anchor bolts for mast arm
signal poles shall be set so that two are in tension and two are in compression.
The traffic signal pole heights and mast arm lengths shown on the plans and in the material
summary are to be used for bidding purposes only. Prior to fabrication, the contractor, in
cooperation with the Inspector, shall make field measurements to determine the actual pole
height necessary to ensure a vertical clearance of 17 Ft. (5.2M) minimum, and 19 ft. (5.8M)
maximum from the roadway surface to the bottom of the lowest point on the signal head
assembly or mast arm and to determine the mast arm lengths required to mount the traffic signal
heads over the traffic lanes . The masts arms shall be straight and level in the area where the
signal heads are attached. These field measurements and evaluations shall be determined from
the actual field location of the pole foundations , considering all above and below ground utilities
and the existing roadway elevations and lane widths.
3.7.2 Transformer bases for pedestal poles shall be leveled and tightly secured to the foundation before
the structure is placed on the base. If shims are required for leveling, total shim height shall not
exceed 1/2 in. (127 mm). Foundation anchor bolts shall extend a minimum of 1 in. (25.4 mm)
through each nut in the base.
3.7.3 Except as modified herein, erection of traffic signal structures shall be in accordance with the
applicable specifications and standards of the AISC Manual of Steel Construction. Erecting
equipment shall be suitable for the work and shall be in proper working condition. Where parts
cannot be assembled or fitted properly as a result of errors in fabrication or deformation due to
handling or transportation shall be reported immediately to the Inspector. Straightening of plates
and angles or other shapes shall be done by approval of the manufacturer. No corrections will be
allowed that will void the manufacturer's warranty. A letter from the manufacturer approving
the corrections shall be required or the material may be rejected by the Inspector.
3.7.4 The steel structure frame shall be lifted as shown in the manufacturer's specifications and all
match marking shall be followed. Temporary bracing shall be used wherever necessary to
support all loads to which the structure may be subjected, including equipment, operation, and
material loading. Such bracing shall be left in place as long as may be required for safety. The
various members, after being assembled, shall be aligned and adjusted accurately before being
fastened. Fastening of splices on compression members shall be done after the abutting surfaces
have been brought completely into contact. No welding or bolting shall be done until the
structures have been properly aligned.
3.7.5 Bearing · surfaces and surfaces which will be in permanent contact with each other shall be
cleaned before the members are assembled. Bearing plates shall be set in exact position and shall
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have a full and even bearing upon the concrete. A53 erection progresses, the work shall be bolted
to take care of all dead load, wind and erection stresses. All erection bolts used in welded
construction may be tightened securely and left in place. If removed , the holes shall be filled with
plug welds.
3.7.6 Field bolting shall be in accordance with the requirements specified for shop fabrication. Untrue
holes shall be corrected by reaming. Whe re the surface of a bolted part has a slope of more than
1 :20 , a beveled washer shall be used to compensate for the lack of parallelism. Bolt heads and
nuts shall be drawn tight against the work with a suitable wrench not less than 15 inches long.
Bolt heads shall be tapped with a hammer while the nut is being tightened .
3 .7.7 Field Painting of Structures:
Surfaces where the shop coat of paint has been damaged shall be retouched after installation in
compliance with Section 2 .20 .1. The cleaning, pretreatment, and priming of welds and the areas
adjacent thereto shall be done promptly after the acceptance of the weld. Care shall be taken to
properly mask signals heads , signs , pedestrian pushbuttons and their mounting hardware to keep
paint from splashing onto these components. Masking shall be removed after completion of the
painting process. A sufficient number of paint coatings shall be applied to each structure to
result in a uniform finish once completed. All structures shall be air blasted using high pressure
air to remove peeled paint and dust prior to application of new paint.
3.7.8 Bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separated by gaskets or
any other interposed compressible material. When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those
adjacent to the bolt heads , nuts, or washers, shall be free of scale, except tight mill scale, and
shall also be free of burrs, dirt, and other foreign material that would prevent solid seating of the
parts. Each fastener shall be tightened to at least the minimum bolt tension as recommended by
the pole manufacturer using ASTM A325 or A490 bolts for the size of fastener used . Threaded
bolts shall be tightened with properly calibrated wrenches or by the "turn-of-nut" method. Bolts
may be installed without hardened washers when tightening takes place by the "tum-of-bolt"
method. Any bolt tightened by the calibrated wrench method ( or by torque control) shall have a
hardened washer under the element (nut or bolt head) turned in to a point not closer than 7/8ths
of the bolt diameter from the center of the washer.
3.7.9 Grouting: The Contractor shall perform all work required to complete the grout work associated
with installing the signal structure and furnish all supplementary items necessary for its proper
installation.
3.7.10 Where signal poles and/or mast arms exist on raised foundations that are to be removed and
installed on new foundations , the Contractor shall store these poles, mast arms, street lights, and
wiring until they can be installed on their new foundations.
3.8 Installation of Signal Heads, Pedestrian Heads and Pedestrian Push Buttons
3. 8 .1 The Contractor shall be required to assemble all signal head units as specified in the plans or as
directed by the Inspector. Signal and pedestrian heads shall be securely tightened immediately
after signal head assembly has been installed. If any signal head assembly is found to be
loose or asymmetrical in any manner, the Contractor shall be required to remove and rebuild
the signal head assembly to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
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3.8 .2 The Contractor shall mollllt signal heads level and plwnb. The Contractor shall position and
secure the signal heads so they are visible as stipulated , in Table 4-1 of the TMUTCD.
3.8.3 All signal heads or parts of heads not in operation shall be co vered with burlap or fabric material
lllltil placed into operation. When the signal heads become operationaL all existing heads no
longer required shall be removed immediately.
3.8.4 Pedestrian head assemblies installed such that the wiring to each head shall pass from the mast
arm through the signal head bracing or attachment hardware to the signal head. No exposed
cable or wiring will be permitted.
3.9 Controller Cabinet Preparation
3.9.1 Each controller cabinet shall be modified for use at a specific intersection in accordance with the
instructions included in the plans. Each cabinet shall be prepared and tested for on-the-street use
by the Traffic Services Division of Transportation and Public Works Department prior to :field
installation of the cabinet.
3.9 .2 All wiring modifications made in conjllllction with preparing the cabinet for use at a specific
intersection shall be docwnented on the cabinet prints for that intersection.
3.10 Installation of Microwave Detector Units
3.10.1 Microwave detector units shall be installed as shown the Signal Layout Sheet of the signal
construction plans.
3 .10.2 The Contractor shall provide a technician to assist with adjusting and aiming the detector unit at
the time of traffic signal tum-on, in order to comply with Engineer 's desired detection areas as
shown on the construction plans .
3.11 Installation of Emergency Vehicle Detection Units
3 .11.1 Any emergency vehicle detection (EVD) equipment required in the construction plan set will be
supplied by the City. Where practicaL EVD receiver units shall be mollllted to a rigid metal arm
supplied by the City and banded to the mast arm pole upright on the intersection comer
designated on the Traffic Signal Layout sheet of the plan set. The Inspector shall determine if
the roadway sight line permits this type of EVD installation.
Otherwise the EVD receiver units shall be mollllted on the mast arms for the intersection
approaches as designated on the Traffic Signal Layout sheet of the plan set.
4.0 INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS AND DAMPERS
4.1 The contractor shall furnish, install and relocate existing signs as shown in the plan set.
Mast-arm signs shall be mounted with astro-sign brae or sign:fix aluminwn channel or equal
as approved by the engineer.
4 .2 Metro street name signs shall be mounted level with the ground as shown on the standard
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Construction detail sheets.
4.3 Dampers shall be installed using Astro Sign Brae or Sign.fix Aluminum Channel or equal.
5.0 PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPING, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, AND PRIVATE
PROPERTY
5.1 The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the preservation of existing landscaping (sod,
shrubbery, trees , and etc.), sprinkler systems, and/or other private property at the site during the
installation of items in this contract document. Damaged landscaping, sprinkler systems, and/or
other private property shall be replaced within a reasonable time, by the Contractor at his own
expense, to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
5.2 The contractor shall relocate the existing EVD equipment.
5.3 No trees or shrubbery shall be cut except upon the specific authority of the Inspector.
5.4 Removal of mail boxes in the way of construction requires 48 hours advance notice to the post
office.
6.0 REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
6.1 Removal and Salvaging of Traffic Signal Equipment
All salvage materials will be delivered by the Contractor to the City at a locations designated by
the Inspector. The Inspector, assisted by authorized representatives , will serve as the receiving
agent for salvage material.
The Contractor will ship and handle all salvage material (heads, poles, cabinets, cable, signs ,
amplifiers, etc.) in a manner so as to prevent damage to these items. Signal heads will be
removed from poles prior to shipping. All cables must be secured in controller cabinets to
prevent damage during shipment and handling. All screws will be tightened into their respective
slots to prevent loss during shipping. The controller and all supplemental control equipment
(conflict monitors, detector amplifiers, load switches, etc.) will be removed from the cabinet
prior to cabinet removal and given to the Inspector at the time of the signal turn-on.
The Inspector will identify existing damage to salvageable material and mark damaged items in
the field before they are delivered to the City yard. If damage to material is the fault of the
Contractor, he or she will have three (3) working days to make repairs or supply like items, at
his/her expense , for damaged items. If the Contractor fails to repair or replace damaged items in
said time, the City may charge the Contractor for the assessed value as determined by the Traffic
Services Manager or designee .
6.2 Removal and Replacement of Curbs and Walks
(A) Contractor shall secure permission from the Inspector before cutting into or removing
any walks or curbs which might be required during construction.
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(B) Where possible, dig under sidewalks. If the Contractor chooses to remove or cut the
sidewalk, the concrete must be sawed and broken out and then restored to an equal or
better condition than the original.
6.3 Removal of Foundations
All foundations subject to remo val (as indicated on the plans) shall be razed to a le vel at least 12
inches below the ground surface if the foundation subject to remo val is located within a
sidewalk, the foundation shall be removed to a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of the
walkway . Once the foundation is removed, the ground surface shall be restored to surrounding
conditions.
6.4 Removal of Ground Boxes
If the construction plans call for the removal of abandoned ground boxes, then the hole
remaining from ground box removal shall be filled and the ground surface shall be restored to
surrounding conditions. Any conduit elbows found the ground box to be removed shall be cut
back to a minimum of 12 inches below the natural ground surface .
6.5 Removal of Signs
The existing stop sign panels , or any grounded mounted signs , as shown on the plans , will be
removed after the traffic signals are placed in flash and before the signal is turned to full colors by
City forces .
7.0 SAMPLING AND TESTING
7.1 General Notes
(A) Initial testing of all materials, construction items, or products incorporated in the work
will be performed at the direction of the City and at the expense of the Contractor,
including initial compaction and density tests deemed necessary in connection with the
construction of embankment, backfill of structures, or excavation.
(B) In the event that a material, construction item, product incorporated in the work,
embankment, backfill, excavation or any other item tested, fails to satisfy the minimum
requirements of the initial test described above , appropriate prove-out tests shall be made
as directed by the Inspector to determine the extent of the failure and to verify that
corrective measures have brought the item up to specification requirements. The cost of
all testing necessary to determine the extent of the failure and the adequacy of the
corrective measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.
(C) The failure to require tests of materials by the Inspector shall in no way relieve the
Contractor of his responsibility of furnishing materials conforming to these specifications .
(D) Tests, unless otherwise specified , shall be made in accordance with the latest methods of
the ASTM or other approved test methods. The Contractor shall provide such facilities,
as the Inspector may require , for the collecting and forwarding of samples and shall not
use the materials represented by the samples until tests have been made. The Contractor
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shall furnish adequate samples without charge.
7.2 Concrete
(A) All concrete materials , reinforcing steel, and preparation shall be in accordance with the
requirements of the City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications for Street and Storm
Drain Construction.
7.3 Vehicle Detector Loops
(A) Prior to termination of the loop lead-in in the controller cabinet an installation test shall
be made by applying not less than 500 volts DC to the completed detector loop. A
minimum resistance of 1 megohm shall be obtained by use of a meger.
(B) After the above tests are completed and the lead-in cable has been terminated in the
cabinet, the Contractor shall assist the Inspector in determining the loop inductance of
each loop detector. A detector loop analyzer shall be used to determine the total
inductance of the loop in the pavement and its associated lead-in cable as well as to
determine the percentage shift in loop inductance for various size vehicles that actuate
the detector.
7.4 Signal Cables
(A) The Traffic Services Manager or designee may require that all cables shall be checked for
insulation resistance upon installation and prior to termination. The tests shall be made
with a test set operating at a minimum of 500 volts DC applied to the conductors.
(B) Each conductor in the multi-conductor signal cables shall be tested for insulation
resistance relative to each other and to the outer covering of the cable . The minimum
acceptance value for insulation resistance shall be one megohm.
7.5 Controller Cabinets
(A) If the controller cabinet is to be supplied by the Contractor for this project, the cabinet
shall be tested at a facility located within the Dallas/Fort Worth area.
(B) The Contractor shall notify the Inspector or his representative a minimum of three
working days prior to beginning the test period of his intent to test a cabinet or group of
cabinets . At this point, the City may schedule an inspection team and notify the
Contractor of the earliest date and time the team can visit.
(C) Each cabinet shall be tested with a controller unit for a minimum of 24 continuous hours.
The cabinet test will include conflict monitor functions , detector unit function
and load switch operation for conformance with cabinet hardware specifications, etc .
The cabinet must successfully pass all items. Otherwise the test is restarted for another
24 hour period.
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8.0 WARRANTIES/GUARANTEES
8 .1 The Contractor guarantees all work performed and materials furnished under this project for a
period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of final acceptance. In addition, the
Contractor shall furnish any normal manufacturer warranties with effective beginning dates the
same as the date of the project acceptance.
8.2 All faulty equipment shall be repaired within 15 working days of the Contractor being notified .
9.0 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION
9.1 While performing work under this contract, the Contractor bears the sole risk of loss for
damages to or destruction of any traffic signal equipment or appurtenances, on equipment that
was not to be replaced or installed under this Contract, but which was damaged or destroyed
through the fault or negligent acts of the Contractor. The Contractor shall replace such
damaged or destroyed equipment , etc., at no cost to the City, regardless of whether or not the
damaged or destroyed equipment, etc ., was a part of this contract or any warranties under this
contract. The Contractor's responsibility shall cease under this paragraph upon written
acceptance of an intersection by the City.
9.2 The Contractor's responsibility for full operation and maintenance of all traffic signal equipment
shall begin when he starts any type of work which effects active intersection control at the first
intersection and shall extend through the period of final project acceptance of each intersection.
This maintenance responsibility includes existing controllers/masters, existing interconnect and
cabling systems, existing signal indications , existing vehicle detectors, new controllers/masters,
new signal hardware, new cabling systems, and other hardware elements which are considered
part of either the existing or the new traffic signal system.
9.3 It is recognized that the City may continue to make a first response to any trouble call. Action
on such response will , however, be limited to placing the intersection on flash, replacing load
switches or detector amplifiers , erecting temporary control devices , requesting immediate traffic
control by uniformed police officer, or other such action deemed necessary to provide a safe
operation. Such action will in no way relieve the Contractor of his operation and maintenance
responsibility.
9.4 The Contractor shall be required to notify the Inspector or Traffic Services Division at least 24
hours in advance of any planned controlled change-outs or any other operational procedures.
10.0 BARRICADES
10.1 The Contractor shall be required to obtain a Street Use Permit from the Street Management
Section of the Traffic Engineering Division, 311 W 10 th St. The traffic control plan (TCP) for
this project shall be as detailed on the Traffic Control Plan Detail sheets of the plan set. A copy
of this Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted with the Street Use Permit.
10.2 If the Inspector discovers that the Contractor has failed to comply with applicable federal and
state laws (by failing to furnish the necessary flagmen, warning devices , barricades, lights, signs,
or other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property), the Inspector may
order such additional precautionary measures be taken to protect persons and property.
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10.3 In addition, the Contractor shall be held responsible for all damage to work items and other
public or private property due to the failure of warning devices, barricades, signs , lights, or other
precautionary measures in protecting said property. Whenever evidence is found of such
damage, the Inspector may order the damaged portion immediately removed and replaced by the
Contractor at his expense.
10.4 Subject to the approval of the Inspector, portions of this project, which are not affected by or in
conflict with the proposed method of handling traffic or utility adjustments, can be constructed
during any phase.
10 .5 Barricades and signs shall be placed in such a manner as to not interfere with the sight distance of
drivers entering the highway from driveways or side streets. To facilitate shifting, barricades and
signs used in lane closures or traffic staging may be erected and mounted on portable supports.
The design of these supports are subject to the approval of the engineer.
10 .6 The contractor shall provide and maintain flaggers at such points and for such periods of time as
may be required to provide for the safety and convenience of public travel and contractor's
personnel, and as shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer. These flaggers shall be
located at each end of the lane closure and shall be properly attired . The two flaggers shall be in
two way radio contact with each other at all times. Paddles will be required for this project.
10.7 The contractor will not be permitted to commence work on the road before sunrise and shall
arrange his work so that no machinery or equipment shall be parked closer than 30 ft. (9.14M)
to the traveled roadway after sunset except as authorized by the engineer.
10.8 The contractor shall keep traveled surfaces used in his hauling operation clear and free of dirt or
other material.
10.9 The use of rubber-tired equipment will be required for moving dirt and other materials along or
across paved surfaces.
10.10 No lane closures will be allowed prior to 9 :00 a .m. or after 4 :00 p .m., Monday thru Friday unless
otherwise directed by the engineer.
10 .11 If at any time the existing traffic signals become inoperable, the contractor shall provide portable
stop signs with two orange flags, as approved by the engineer, to be used for traffic control.
11.0 PAYMENT F OR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING C ONTRACT ITEMS
11.1 The unit bid price shall be full compensation for placing and testing all materials as well as use of
equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Portions of the work
that have not been approved by the Inspector will not be considered complete and payment shall
be withheld until the Contractor has completed the work to the satisfaction of the Inspector.
12 .0 EXPERIENCE AND Q UALIFICATIONS
12.1 The Bidder may be required to supply a list of cities, towns, etc., where previous Contract work
as been completed. The list shall contain names and phone numbers of persons who can be
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contacted for such reference. If the guidelines listed above are not met , the bid may not be
accepted .
12.2 The Bidder shall also furnish information, as outlined above on each major subcontractor (i.e .
manufacturer or fabricator of traffic signal structures, etc .) that will participate in this project.
The City reserves the right to reject any and all subcontractors .
12 .3 The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities.
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PARTF
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW .
EXPERIENCE RECORD
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
PERFORMANCE BOND
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CERTIFICATE OF INSUR.r~ffi ,
TO: CITY OF FORT WORlH Date~
NAME OF PROJECT: Installation of Five Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Heritage Trace Parkway and
Kroger Drive and Ray White Road, Ray White Road and Shiver Road. Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland
Boulevard, Decatur Ave and East Long Ave, and Azle Ave d West Long Ave.
PROJECT NUMBER: TPW-TS-2007-00021
IS TO CERTIFY TIIAT: Battson Con.trading Co., Inc.
is , at the date of this certificate, Insured by this Company with respect to the business operations hereinafter described, for
the type of insurance and accordance with provisions oft.he standard policies used by this Company, and further
hereinafter described Exceptions to standard policy noted on reverse side hereof
TYPE OF INSURANCE
Policy Effective Exoires Limits of Liability
Worker's Compensation
Comprehensive General Bodily Injury :
Liability Insurance (Public Ea. Occurrence: $
Liability) Property Damage:
Ea. Occurrence: $
Blasting Ea. Occurrence: $
Collapse of Building or
structures adjacent to Ea. Occurrence: $ __
excavations
Damage to Underground
Utilities Ea. Occurrence: $
Builder's Risk
Comprehensive Bodily Injury :
Automobile Liability Ea. Person : $
Ea. Occurrence : $
Property Damage:
Ea. Occurrence: $
Bodily Injury:
Contractual Liability Ea. Occurrence: $
Property Damage:
Ea. Occurrence: $
Other
Locations covered:---------------------------------
Description of operations covered :----------------------------
The above policies either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement provided that they may not be changed or
canceled by the insurer in less than five (5) days after the insured has received written notice of such change/or
cancellation.
Where applicable local laws or regulations require more than five (5) days actual notice of change or cancellation to be
assured, the above policies contain such special requirements, either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement
thereto attached.
The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies
excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers ' compensation insurance policy.
Agency lnsmance Company: __________ _
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CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH
WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW
Pursuant to V.T.C .A . Labor Code §406.96 (2000), as amended , Contractor certifies that it
provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for all of its employees employed on City
of Fort Worth Department of Engineering No. __ . N/A __ and City of Fort Worth Project No.
TPW -TS-2007-00021 .
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List Surety Bonds in force on above incomplete work:
Date of Contract Award Type of Work Amount of Name and Address of
Bond Bond Surety
o/08 ~l'J.l{t, I MAAuf,P~ M' .S l).l/,[7t:C. "ntfjt,l/(/11.J ~
1:UlLJt/W r«:uo,J $3Jq 1DDD
3/o2 P~1fvif\JiN(J P/l'fAAll1 $ 361, ODD ]/..tJ'Lt',~C-~5,u/!.}11,.JCG
1J2.Afnl,SJ:b1v11<.H
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EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
BCI Unit BCI Unit
No. Unit Description No. Unit Description
101 201 Ford 6550 Extend-a-boom Backhoe
102 202 Ford 5550 Backhoe
103 203 MD140 Yutani Track Excavator
104 Chevrolet 2-Ton Box Dump Truck 204 Ford 5550 Backhoe
105 Ford F250 Ext. Cab Pickup 205 Cat 307 Excavator
106 206 Cat 416 B Loder-Backhoe
107 Ford 1.5-Ton Super Duty Flat Bed 207 Case 580K Backhoe
108 International 2-Ton Flat Bed Dump 208 Atlas Compco 185 CFM Compressor
109 Ford 1.5-Ton Super Duty Flat Bed 209 Sullivan 185 CFM Air Compressor
110 Ford 6 Yd Dump Truck 210 Massey Furguson
111 Ford F250 Pickup 211 John Deer 7775 Skid Steer Loader
112 Ford Boom Truck 212 Komatsu WA 180-1 L Loader
113 Ford F350 Ext. Cab w/ Flat Bed 213 Ditch Witch Trencher 7610
114 Mack 25' Flat Bed / Bore Rig Truck 214 Case 580K Backhoe
115 Chevrolet Utility Bed 3/4 Ton 215 Cat 416C Backhoe 1549
116 Dodge 1 Ton 216 Ditch Witch Trencher 6510
117 Chev Suburban 217 Cat 416C Backhoe 1238
118 Chev C20 218 Ditch Witch 1720 Bore Rig
119 Ford Crew Cab 1 Ton 219 Legend Welder
119 Ford 350 220 Sullivan Air Comp.
120 Ford F250 4-Door 221 Water Trailer
121 Ford 350 222 Vactron W/Trailer
122 Ford 350 223 1999 Daewoo 220 Excavator
123 Ford 350 224 New Holland LB75 Backhoe
124 Ford F450 Diesel 225 Kobelco Loader
125 Ford F450 V1 O Gas 226 Asphalt Roller
126 Ford F350 Diesel 227 Takeuchi TB016 Mini Excavator
127 Peterbuilt 350 Cummings Tractor 228 Daewoo SL330 Ill Excavator
128 Ford Windstar Van 229 Bo mag Compactor PW124 PDB
129 Chevy C2500 Crew Cab 230 Komatsu WA250 Loader
130 Ford F150 Extended Cab 4x4 231 Ingersol Rand Air Comp 185
131 Ford Tarus 232 Ingersol Rand Air Comp 185
132 Freightliner 233 MultiQuip Air Compressor
133 Nissan Exterra 234 Rite Lite Light Tower
134 Ford Extended Cab 235 Arrow Board
135 Ford F150 Super Crew Cab 236 Cable Puller TSE Model UP-70
136 Chevrolet Tahoe SUV 237 Target cone saw
137 Nissan Murano 238 Komatsu ext loader/hoe
239 Komatsu ext loader/hoe
Trailers 240 A & G Boring Machine
BCI Unit
No. Unit Description 241 Solar Tech Arrow Board
301 30' Gooseneck Trailer (Triple Axle) 242 Ditch Witch Vacuum Trailer
302 20' Utility Trailer (Tandem Axle) 243 New Holland LB75 Extend-A-Hoe
303 1 O' Utility Trailer (Single Axle) 244 New Holland 895 Extend-A-Hoe
304 Cable Reel Trailer (Single Axle) 245
305 Van Storage Trailer (Single Axle) 246
306 Temple Trailers 18 Ft. Tandem 247
307 20' OT Interstate Trailer (Tandem Axle) 248
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
308 18' Utility Trailer (Tandem Axle) 249
309 Hyd Cable Trailer 250 750 John Deere w/ Brush Hog Attachment
310 Asp. Roller Trailer
311 20' Temple Trailer (Triple Axle Flat Bed)
312 Homade Trailer
313 Lufkin Hyd. Dump Trailer
314 Belshe Gooseneck T-8GN
315 Sherman Reilly Trailer
316 20' Black Goosneck Trailer
317 18' Asphalt Trailer
318 Interstate Haul Trailer 40K
EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE
List of Equipment owned by Bidder that is in serviceable condition and available for use:
Portions of work Bidder proposes to sublet in case of Award of Contracts including amount and
type:
F-5
Bond No . 4372690
PERFORMANCE BOND
THE ST A TE OF TEXAS §
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS :
COUNTY OFT ARRANT §
That we (1) Battson Contracting Co., Inc. as Principal herein, and (2) SueTec Insurance ComPJlny
corporation organiz.ed under ·the laws of the State of (3) Texas and who is authorized to issue surety
bonds in the State of Texas, Surety herein, are held and fimuy bound UDlO the City of Fort Worth, a municipal
corporation located in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, Obligee herein, in the sum of:
Three Hundred Eighty-three Thowand Tweny~n and 45/100_ --------------·--.. -.• -
($383,027,45} Dollars fur the payment of which sum we bind ourselves. our heirs, executors. administrators,
successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these pn:seots .
WHEREAS, Principal bas entered inro a certain contract with the Obligee dated the 31st of March, 2009 a
copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hen:of, for the construction of:
Installation of Five Traffic Sipab Jlt die la1entmoll el Beritas Trace Parkway and Kroger Drive and Ray
White Road, Ray White Road and Shiver Road. Meadewbrook Drive ud Oakland Boulevard, Decatur Ave
and East Long Aye, and Azle Ave and West I.Gn2 Ave.
NOW 11-IBREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, if the said Principe shall faithfully perform
the woik in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents and shall fully indemnify and hold
hannless the Obligee from all costs and damages which Obligee may suffer by reason of Principal 's default, and
reimburse and repay Obligee for all outlay and cxperu,e that Obligee may incur in making good such default, tlten
this obligation shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full fon:e and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government
Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of such
statute, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein .
TN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the Principal and the Surety have
executed this instrument.
SIGNED and SEALED this 31.t of March, 2009.
ATI'EST:
(Principal) Secretary
(SEAL)
Witness as to Principal
=t 1~~
(Surety)~
Carol Goodenough , Agency Representative
(SEAL)
Witness as Surety
Diana Hernandez, Agency Represen
(Address)
5057 Keller Springs Rd., Ste 400
Addison TX 75001
Battson Contracting Co., Inc.
PRTNC~) ~
BY: ~ (_--~ -
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Title: ..,, .. L..~-e,-JHV--. ~
640 E. Main
Lancaster. TX 75146
(Address)
SureTec Insurance Company
~ Surety
BY ~~ (Attorney-in--fact}(5)
Sandra L. Roney
5741 Legacy Dr., Ste 210
Plano TX 75024
(Address)
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be
prior to date of Contract
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(2)
(3)
Correct Name of Cont.rac1pr
Correct name of Suret:y / _:; · ·.. :; .. -. . ........ -----_ ..
State of incorporation of-Surety •
Telephone number of surety must be stated .
In addition, an original copy of Power of
Attorney shall be attached to Bond by
Attorney-in-Fact.
The date of bond shall not be prior to date of
Contract.
.,..
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OFT ARRANT
§
§
§
Bo nd N o . 4372690
PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL BY TIIESE PRESENTS:
That we, (1) Battson Cootracfuy: Co., Inc., as PrincipaJ herein, and (2) SureTec Insurance Company
--~ a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of (3) _T e_x_a_s ___ , as surety, are
held and .finnly bound unto the City ofFol1 Wortb, a municipal oorporation located in Tanant and Denton Counties,
Texas, Obligee herein, in the amount of 11trtt lbuulrcd Eipty-tbne Tltoasand Tweny-llC'Ven and
45/100 •• ,.-----·---------Dollars (S383,027.45) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety
bind themselves and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and as.5igns, jointly and severally, finnly by
these presents :
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee dated the 31st day of
March, 2009, which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully and to the same extent as if
copied at length, for the following project :
Installation of Five Traffic Signp11 at tile Iatentttioa of Heritage Trace Parkway and Kroger Drive
and Ray White Road, Ray White Road and Shmr Road, Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland Boulevard,
Decatar Ave ud .EaJt LOltc Aft, ud A2le Aff ud West Lone Ave.
NOW, TIIEREFORE, Tiffi CONDmON OF TIIlS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal
sha11 faithfully make payment to each and every claimant (as defined in Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code, as
amended) supplying labor or materials in the prosecution of the work under the contract. then this obligation shall be
void; otherwise, to .remain in full force and effect..
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is elreCUled pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government
Code, as amended. and all liabilities on this bond shall be detennined in accordance with the provisions of said
statute, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein.
TN WITNESS WHEREOF. the duly authori7.ed representatives of the Principal and the Surety have
executed this instrument.
SIGNED and SEALED this 31st day of, March2009.
ATTEST:
AOl!l4 il!A~
(Principal) Secretary
Witness :
~ .• QS::Up. ~ ey Carol Goodenough , A g ~yRepresentative
(SEAL)
Witness as to Surety
Diana Hernandez, Agency Representativ
Battson Contracting Co., Inc.
PRINCIPAL
By : :_)---L-~
Name: :::>-C. • S~
Title : Vee.>-· f~. ~
Address: 640 E. Main
Lancaster, TX 75146
SureTec Insurance Company
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Attorney in Fact , Sandra L. Roney
Address: 5741 Legacy Dr., Ste-2 10:--.---·· -.
Plano TX 75024 ::: r~-----·....._ . -
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NOTE: (1)
(2)
(3)
Correct name of Principal (Contractor).
Correct name of Surety.
State of incorporation of Surety
Telephone number of surety must be stated . In addition, an original copy of
Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attorney-in-Fact.
The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract .
....
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Bo nd No . 4372690
MAINTENANCE BOND
THE STA TE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OFT ARRANT §
That Battson Contracting Co., Inc. ("Contractor"}, as principal, and Sure Tee Insurance Company
__ _.... a corporation organized under the \aws of the State of T exas , {~Surety"), do hereby
acknowledge themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the City of Fort Worth, a Municipal
Corporation chartered by virtue of Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, rcity") in Tarrant
County, Texas , the sum of Three Hundred Eighty-three Thousand Twenv-seven and
45/100 ..................................................................................................................................... Dollars
($383,027.45), lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum well and truly be made
unto said City and its successors, said Contrador and Surety do hereby bind themselves, their heirs ,
executors, administrators, assigns and successors , jointly and severally.
This obligation is conditioned, however, that:
WHEREAS, said Contractor has this day entered into a written Contract with the City of Fort
Worth, dated the 31st of March, 2009, a copy ex which is hereto attached and made a part hereof, for
the perfonnance of the following desaibed pubtic improvements:
Installation of Five Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Heritage Trace Parkway and Kroger
Drive and Ray White Road, Ray White Road and Shiver Road, Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland
Boulevard, Decatur Ave and East Long Ave. and Azle Ave and West Long Ave.
the same being referred to herein and in said contract as the Work and being designated as project
number(s) TPW-TS-2007-00021 and said contract, including all of the specifications, conditions ,
addenda, change orders and written instruments referred to therein as Contract Documents being
incorporated herein and being made a part hereof; and ,
W H EREAS, in said Contract, Contractor binds itself to use such materials and to so construct
the work that it will remain in good repair and condition for and during a period of after the date of the
final acceptance of the work by the C ity~ and
WHEREAS, sa id Contractor binds itself to maintain said work in good repair and
condition for said term of Two (2) years : and
WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself to repair or reconstruct the Work in whole or in
part at any time within said period, if in the opinion of the Director of the City of Fort Worth
Depa rtment of Engineering, it be necessary ; and ,
WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself, upon receiving notice of the need therefore to
repair or reconstruct said Work as herein provided.
NOW THEREFORE, if said Contractor shall keep and perform its said agreement to
maintain, repair or reconstruct said Work in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said
Contract, these presents shall be null and void, and have no force or effect. Otherwise, this
Bond shall be and remain in full force and effect, and the City shall have and recover from
Contractor and Surety damages in the premises as prescribed by said Contract.
This obligation shall be a continuing one and successive recoveries may be had hereon
for successive breaches until the full amount hereof is exhausted.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in 10 counterparts, each of which
shall be deemed an original, trus ~ day of March , A.D.2009.
ATTEST:
(SE AL)
/0~?/I~
Secretary
Witness :
~T:
(SE AL)
(?~~
~ry
Carol Goodenough , Agency Representative
Battson Contracting Co., Inc.
Contractor
By -:£--L '?f.;--
Name: :, .. _., L , ~J-J
Title: v~~.c. -P ....... -J..-A
SureTec Insurance Company
Surety
By ~~-~/·.
Name : Sandra L. Roney .:::-~:V ~
Trtle : Attorney-in-Fact
5741 Legacy Dr., Ste 210
Plano TX 750 24
Address
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POA #: 4221127
SureTe;c Insurance Company
LIMITED POWER OF ATTORNEY
KnQw AH Men by These Presents, That SURETEC 1NSUMNCE COMP ANY (the "Company"), a corporation duly organized and
existing under the laws of the State of tcxas, and having i ts principal office in Houston, Harris County, Texas, does by these presents
make, constitute and appojnt ·
Sammy J. Mullis Jr., John William Newby, Wilbert Raymond Watson, Patricia Lee Bartlett,
Carolyn J. Goodenough, Troy Russell Key, Sandra Lee Roney
its true and lawful Attorney-in-fact, with full power and authority hereby conferred in its name , place and stead , to execute, acknow led ge
and deliver any and all bonds , recognizances , undertakings or other instruments or contracts of suretyship to include waivers to the
conditions of contracts and consents of surety, providing the bond penalty does not exceed
Five Million Dollars and no /100 ($5 ,000 ,000 .00)
and to bind the Company thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bond were signed by the President, sealed wi th the corporate
sea l of the Company and duly attested by its Secretary, hereby ratifying and confim1ing all that the said Attorney(s)-in-Fact may do in the
premises . Said appointment shall continue in force until 12/31/10 and is made under and by authority of th e following
res olutions of the Bo ard of Directors of the SureTec Insurance Company:
Be it Resolyed, that the ,P~sidel}t, any Vice-Pl;~idcnt, any Assjstant Vice-President, any Secretary or any Assistant Secretary shall be and i$
hereby 'Vested withJiiU power and .authority to appoint aQY one ·:or more suitable persons as Attomey(s}in-Facno represent and act for and on
behalf of th~ Conipan}" subject to Jbe following · prov ~iQns:
Attornl!)'"in-.fact ma);' be ~\:'en full ~w,_er and,:aut:hori~ for, and.in the pame . of.and of behalf of the Co.mpany, to execute, acknowledge and
deliver, any and all bonds, recognizances, contracts, agreements or indemnity and other conditional or-obligatory undertakings and any and all
notices and.·docum,e:nts ~ani;<;ling or terminating thc. Company's liability theretmder, and any such instruments so executed by any such
Attomey-in~F.ac.t Shall be 'bindit\g upon the Company. as if signed .by the President and sealed and effected by the Col]lorate Secretary.
Be ,if Resolveµ, that $he signat.µre of any autqQrized officer and seal of tbe;Company ,heretofore or hereafter affixed to any power of attorney or
any certificate relating thereto by .facsimile , and any power'of attorney or·certificate bearing facsimile s ignature or facsimiTe seal shall be valid
and binding upon the Company with respect to any bond or un~aking to which it is attached . (A dopted at a meeting held on ](jh of April,
1999) .
In Witness Whereof, SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY has caused. these presents to be signed by its President, and its corporate seal
to be,!ie_;eto:aff~ed this 28th day of October, A.O . 2008. -.---....... CE COMPANY
/
::: Staie Q _ • ss:.
,,. Coimty:rif:llarrfs -
On tnis28 b day of October, 2008 beforeimel)Crsonally came BJ~ King, to me known. who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say~ that he resides
in Houston, Texas,. that he is President of SUREIEC msURANCE COMPANY,.the company described i n and which executed the above instrument;
that he knows the seal of said Company; that .the seaJ affixed to said instrument, is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed by order of the Board of
Directors of said Company; and that he stgiled his name thereto by like order.
My collllDi$sion.expires August 27, 2012
I, U Brent:~eaty, Assistant Secretary of SURETEC INSUMN,CE (;(),MJ?:~~ do hereby .certify that the ,.above and forego ing is a true and correct copy
ofa Power ·of Attorney;, executed l)y said, Company, 'which .is still in full force and effctt; and .furthennore , the resolutions of the Board of Directors , set
out in the Power of Attorney are in full force and:eftect.
Given under my han.d and the seal of said Company at Houston,. Texas this 31 st March
Any lnsttument Issued In excess of-the pe_oalty $tated above Is totally v.old and without any validity:
For :verification of the authority of this. l)C?wer you m.ay ,;all (713) 812.0800 any b.ualness day between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm CST .
SureTec Insurance Company
THIS BOND RIDER CONTAINS IMPORTANT COVERAGE INFORMATION
Statutory Complaint Notice
To obtain information or make a complaint : You may call the Surety 's toll free telephone number for information or to
make a complaint at: 1-866-732-0099 . You may also write to the Surety at:
SureTec Insurance Company
9737 Great Hills Trail, Ste 320
Austin , TX 78759-6418
You may contact the Texas Department of Insurance to obtain information on companies , coverage , rights or
complaints at 1-800-252 -3439 . You may write the Texas Department of Insurance at
PO Box 149104
Austin , TX 78714-9104
Fax#: 512-4 75-1771
PREMIUM OR CLAIM DISPUTES : Should you have a dispute concerning your premium or about a claim, you should
contact the Surety first. If the dispute is not resolved , you may contact the Texas Department of Insurance .
Terrorism Risks Exclusion
The Bond to which this Rider is attached does not prov ide coverage for. and the surety shall not be liable for , losses
caused by acts of terrorism , riot. civil insurrection. or acts of war .
Exclusion of Liability for
Mold, Mycotoxins, Fungi & Environmental Hazards
The Bond to which this Rider is attached does not provide coverage for , and the surety thereon shall not be liable for,
molds , living or dead fungi , bacteria . allergens , histamines , spores , hyphae , or mycotoxins, or their related products or
parts, nor for any environmental hazards , bio-hazards , hazardous materials , environmental spills , contamination . or
cleanup , nor the remediation thereof, nor the consequences to persons , property , or the performance of the bonded
obligations , of the occurrence , existence . or appearance thereof.
Rev . 1-1-06
THE STATE OF TEXAS
COUNTY OFT ARRANT
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
CONTRACT
KNOW ALL BY TIIESE PRESENTS
This agreement made and entered into this the 31st day of March A.D., 20!!2, by and between
the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a municipal corporation of Tarrant County, Texas, organized and existing
under and by virtue of a special charter adopted by the qualified voters within said City on the 11th day of
December, A.D . 1924, under the authority (vested in said voters by the "Home Rule" provision) of the
Constitution of Texas, and in accordance with a resolution dul y passed at a regular meeting of the City
Council of said city , and the City of Fort Worth being hereinafter termed Owner, Battson Contracting
Co., Inc., HEREINAFTER CALLED Contractor.
WITNESSETH: That said parties have agreed as follows :
1.
That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made
and performed by the Owner, and under the conditions expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith,
the said Contractor hereby agrees with the said Owner to commence and complete the construction of
certain improvements described as follows :
Installation of Five Traffic Signals at the Intersection of Herit.12e Trace Parkway and Kro2er Drive and Ral'.
White Road, Ray White Road and Shiver Road, Meadowbrook Drive and Oakland Boulevard, Decatur Ave
and East Long Ave, and Azle Ave and West Long Ave.
2 .
That the work herein contemplated shall consist of furnishing as an independent contractor all
labor, tools, appliances and materials necessary for the construction and completion of said project in
accordance with the Plans and Specifications and Contract Documents prepared by the Department of
Engineering for the Transportation and Public Works Department of the City of Fort Worth adopted by
the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, which Plans and Specifications and Contract Documents are
hereto attached and made a part of this contract the same as if written herein .
3 .
The Contractor hereby agrees and binds himself to commence the construction of said work
within ten (10) days after being notified in writing to do so by the Department of Engineering of the City
of Fort Worth.
4 .
The Contractor hereby agrees to prosecute said work with reasonable diligence after the
commencement thereof and to fully complete and finish the same ready for the inspection and approval of
the Department of Engineering of the City of Fort Worth and the City Council of the City of Fort Worth
within a period of 120 working days .
If the Contractor should fail to complete the work as set forth in the Plans and Specifications and Contract
Documents within the time so stipulated, plus any additional time allowed as provided in the General
Conditions, there shall be deducted from any monies due or which may thereafter become due him, the
sum of $210 Per working day, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, the Contractor and his Surety
shall be liable to the Owner for such deficiency .
5 .
Should the Contractor fail to begin the work herein provi ded for within the time herein fixed or to
carry on and complete the same according to the true meaning of the intent and terms of said Plans,
Specifications and Contract Documents, then the Owner shall have the right to either demand the surety
to take over the work and complete same in accordance with the Contract Documents or to take charge of
and complete the work in such a manner as it may deem proper, and if in the completion thereof, the cost
to the said City shall exceed the contract price or prices set forth in the said plans and specifications made
a part hereof, the Contractor and/or its Surety shall pay said City on demand in writing, setting forth and
specifying an itemized statement of the total cost thereof, said excess cost.
6
Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify City's engineer and architect, and their personnel at the
project site for Contractor's sole negligence. In addition, Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify,
hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the Owner, its officers, servants and employees, from and
against any and all claims or suits for property loss, property damage, personal injury, including death,
arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor,
its officers, agents , employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not any such iniury,
damage or death is caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence or alleged negligence of
Owner, its officers, servants, or employees. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to indemnify
and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all injuries to Owner's officers, servants and
employees and any damage, loss or destruction to property of the Owner arising from the performance of
any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether or not any such iniury or damage is
caused in whole or in part by the negligence or alleged negligence of Owner. its officers,
servants or employees ..
In the event Owner receives a written claim for damages against the Contractor or its subcontractors prior
to final payment, final payment shall not be made until Contractor either (a) submits to Owner
satisfactory evidence that the claim has been settled and/or a release from the claimant involved, or (b)
provides Owner with a letter from Contractor's liability insurance carrier that the claim has been referred
to the insurance carrier.
The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other City of Fort Worth public
work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed
under a City Contract.
7.
The Contractor agrees, on the execution of this Contract, and before beginning work, to make,
execute and deliver to said City of Fort Worth good and sufficient surety bonds for the faithful
performance of the terms and stipulations of the Contract and for the payment to all claimants for labor
and/or materials furnished in the prosecution of the w ork, such bonds being as provided and required in
Article 5160 of the Revised Ci vil Statutes of Tex as, as amended, in the form included in the Contract
Documents, and such bonds shall be for 100 percent of the total contract price, and said surety shall be a
surety company duly and legally authorized to do business in the State of Texas, and acceptable to the
City Council of the City of Fort Worth .
8.
Said City agrees and binds itself to pay, and the said Contractor agrees to receive, for all of the
aforesaid work, and for all additions thereto or deductions therefrom, the price shown on the Proposal
submitted by the successful bidder hereto attached and made a part hereof. Payment will be made in
monthly installments upon actual work completed by contractor and accepted by the Owner and receipt of
invoice from the Contractor. The agreed upon total contract amount (including/excluding) alternates n/3,
shall be Three Hundred Eighty-three Thousand Tweny-seven and
45/100 ......................................................................................................................... DoUars, ($383,027.45).
9.
It is further agreed that the performance of this Contract, either in whole or in part, shall not be
sublet or assigned to anyone else by said Contractor without the written consent of the Director of the
Department of Engineering .
10 .
The Contractor agrees to pay at least the minimum wage per hour for all labor as the same is
classified, promulgated and set out by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a copy of which is attached hereto
and made a part hereof the same as if it were copied verbatim herein.
11.
It is mutually agreed and understood that this agreement is made and entered into by the parties
hereto with references to the existing Charter and Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth and the laws of
the State of Texas with references to and governing all matters affecting this Contract, and the Contractor
agrees to fully comply with all the provisions of the same.
IN WITNESS THEREOF, the City of Fort Worth has caused this instrument to be signed in 10
counterparts in its name and on its behalf by the City Manager and attested by its Secretary, with the
corporate seal of the City of Fort Worth attached. The Contractor has executed this instrument through its
duly authorized officers in~ counterparts with its corporate seal attached.
Done in Fort Worth, Texas, this the 31st day of March, A.D ., 2009.
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
A.U'~~ WILLIAM A. VE ~
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORT A TI ON/PUBLIC WORKS
ATTEST:
Battson Contracting Co., Inc.
640 E. Main
Lancaster, TX 75146
CONTRACTOR
BY ~ L rF"
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TITLE
ADDRESS
November 1960
Revised May 1986
Revised September 1992
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
FERNANDO COSTA, ASST CITY MANAGER
CITY SECRET ARY
(SE AL)
Contr a ct Aut horizati o a
3 /3(\ cs
Date
APPROVED AS TO FORM AND
LEGALITY:
ASST.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
Ff. WORTH , TX
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