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ENT CONTRACT NO.
M-4 DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNITS 1 AND 2 y
SEINER PROJECT NO. PS58-070580410070
DEPT. OF ENGINEERING PROJECT NOS. 2567 AND 2757
THE CITY OF FORT (NORTH
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
N
r KENNETH L. BARR ROBERT TERRELL
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
LEE C. BRADLEY, JR., P.E. A. DOUGLAS RAEDEMAKER, P.E.
DIRECTOR, FORT WORTH DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT
WATER DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
ORICIAL RICO ,@
2000
CTed K. Burleson and Associates, Inc.
Consulting Engineers
2822 West Lancaster Avenue, Fort Worth, Texas 76107
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
"61yor And Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
7/11/00 **C-18100 30-2ND 1 of 2
SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONATSER CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MAIN 4
DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND
IMPROVEMENTS GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2 PART 3, UNIT 2
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Conatser
Construction, Inc. in the amount of $327,381.75 for Main 4 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System
Rehabilitation and Improvements (Group 7, Contract 2) Part 3, Unit 2.
DISCUSSION:
On August 12, 1997 (M&C C-16211), the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an
engineering agreement with Ned K. Burleson & Associates, Inc. to prepare plans and specifications for
the reduction of inflow/infiltration in the sanitary sewer Main 4 drainage area.
The project is part of the City's Integrated Wet Weather Wastewater Management Program to comply
with an administrative order from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to eliminate sewer overflows
from the City's wastewater collection system.
The proposed improvements consist of the replacement of approximately 2,200 linear feet of 8-inch
sewer pipe for the following sanitary sewer laterals:
• L-12/L-12R Beginning from a point located 130 feet east of the 2nd Street/Nichols Street
intersection, westerly 130 feet along 2nd Street, northerly 1,000 feet along
Nichols Street, then westerly 350 feet in the alley located between Belknap
Street and Bluff Street; and
• L-6474R Beginning from a point located 150 feet west and 120 feet south of the Harding
Street/Bluff Street intersection, southerly 130 feet, westerly 120 feet, then
southwesterly 100 feet.
The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9, Mapsco 63W.
The project was advertised for bid on March 2 and 9, 2000. On April 13, 2000, the following bids were
received:
City of Fort Worth, Texas
"Avow andCouncil Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
7/11/00 **C-18100 30-2ND 2 of 2
SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO CONATSER CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR MAIN 411
DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND
IMPROVEMENTS GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2 PART 3, UNIT 2
BIDDER AMOUNT TIME OF COMPLETION
Conatser Construction. Inc. $327.381.75 90 Calendar Days
Southern Paradise Construction, Inc. 348,061.00
William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C"
Construction Company 384,327.00
Burleson Utilities Construction, Inc. 405,029.50
Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. 417,844.00
Kebo Services, Inc. 431,233.00
Stocker Enterprises, Inc. 438,005.00
Davila Construction, Inc. 447,561.55
Mid-State Utilities, Inc. 569,782.00
In addition to the contract cost, $23,000.00 is required for inspection and survey and $17,000.00 is
provided for project contingencies.
Conatser Construction, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 20%
M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 19%.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the State Revolving Fund - Sewer.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
APPROVED
Mike Groomer 6140 CITY COUNCIL
Originating Department Head:
JUL 11 2000
A.Douglas Rademaker 6157 (from)
PE42 541200 070420418000 $327,381.75
Additional Information Contact: v �v
City Secretary of the
City of Fort Worik Texas
A.Douglas Rademaker 6157
02/24/1996 e4:01 3325478 FW WW PRGM YCH PAGE 01
ADDENDUM NO. 1
TO THE
CONSTRUCTION PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
M-d DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEINER SYSTEM
' REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP T. CONTRACT 2), PART 3
SEWER PROJECT NO. P$68-070680410010
D.O.E. PROJECT NO. 2667
IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(Bids to be received on March 30, 2000)
Addendum issued March 28,2000
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Prospective bidders are hereby infomied of the following:
A. The fallowing entities should be added as additional Insured pasties on all City
required inssurawe:
_ I I Suadance Square Tom Cenral Padneradp
2 Baas Enterprises Production Co.
3 Sundance Square Management,L.L.0
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iAu eosm associated with listing the above entities as additional insured shall be
r considemd subsidiary to the contract pricc.
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R, The contractor shall comply- with items 1 through 4. of "Constrt c on
Requirements for L-4R from Sta 7+37 to Sta 9+99"on sheet 8 of 16 of the plans,
and items 1 through 6 of"C.onstructlon requirements for L-22R from Sta. 5 .53 m
j Sts. 9+34"on Sheet 10 of 16 of the ply.
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Receipt Acknowledged.- A. Douglas Rademaker,P.E. Director,
Department of Engine
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By. _ 8y: �
Rick Trice,P.E.,Manager
Consultant Services
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ADDENDUM NO. 2
TO THE PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
Mr4 DRAINAGE AREA
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNITS 1& 2
SEWER PROJECT NO. PSW-070580410070
D.O.E, PROJECT NOS. 2567 A 2757
IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
(Previous Bid Receipt date March 30, 2000)
Addendum Issued March 29, 2000
Prospective bidders are hereby informed of the foliaw0g:
The bid receipt date has been changed to April 6, 2000.
This addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents and modifies the original Notice to
Bidders. A signv4 copy of this addendum shall be attached to the proposal at the time of bid
subrntEtai. Bidders shall also acknowledge recelpt of the Addendum in the space provided In
the Bid Form. Failure to acknowledge reaelpt of the Addendum may subject bidder to
disqualifleation,
SCHEDULED BID DATE:April e, 2000
DATE ADDENDUM ISSUED: March 29, 2000
RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED: DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
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for Rick Trice, P.E.
Manager, Conaultent Services
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- ADDENDUM NO. 3
TO THE
CONSTRUCTION PLANSs SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
I M-4 DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
REHABIUTATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7,CONTRACT I), PART 3
MWER PROJECT NO. PS58-070680410070
D.O.E. PROJECT NO. 2887
IN THE CITY Of FORT WORTH, TEXAS
(gids to be received on AprP B, 2000)
T Addendum issued April 4, 2000
This Addendum forma a part of the Contract Documents refaencod above and modifies
the original Contract Documents and Plans. Please acknowledge re:ceapt of this
Addendum on the space provided below,an nage R2-9 of your proposal and note on the
outer envelope of your-bid. Failure to acknawledgo receipt of t1',ls Addendum could
' subject the bidder to be disqualified.
Prospective bidders are hereby informed of the fullmvim:(SEE ATTACHED SHEETS):
Public Notification Prior to Beginning of Consbt don
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1. Two week FwConstruction Notification Flyeo�
2. Tbrec Day Pre-Construction Fiver.
Receipt Acknowledged: A. Douglas Rademakier,P.E.Director,
Department ofEng�n
• By: By: r'c rah 7vo ti .
Rick Trice,P.E„Manager
Consultant Services
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D- Public Notification Prior to Beginning Constriction
Prior to beginning cons(mullon on any block in the project, the contractor shall.
on a block by block basis,,prepare and deliver two notices or flyers of the pending
construction to the front door of each residence or business that will be impacted
by construction. The two notices shall be prepared as follows:
1. Two Week Pre-Construction Notification Flyer.
The first notification shall be posted two (2) weeks prior to beginning any
construction activity on each block in the project area. The flyer shall be
prepared on the C'ontractor's letterhead and shall include the following
information: Name of project, DQF. No_, Scope of Project (i.e. type of
construction activity), anticipated construction time within the block, the
name of the contractor's forcman 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 `two week pre-construction notification' flyer is
attached.
2. Three Day Pre-Construction Notification Flyer.
The second notification shall he posted three (3) days prior to beginning
actual construction on each block in the project area. This flyer will also
be printed on the Contractor's letterhead and shall bmically serve as a
follow-up letter to the two week notification flyer and shall inform
residents of the actual construction duration for the neighborhood. A
sample of the three clay pre-construction notification flyer is attached.
The eantractor shall submit a schedule showing the construction start and finish
time for each block of the project to the inspector. In addition, Copies of both
flyers shall be delivered to the City Inspector for his review prior being
distributed. The contractor will not be allowed to begin construction on any block
until both flyers are delivered to all residents of the block. Electronic versions of
the sample flyers can be obtained from the Wet Weather office at 332-5474.
All work involved with the pre-construction notification flyers shall be considered
subsidiary to the contract price and no additional compensation shall be made.
EOd 600 NOS3-iNne O3N L95b CE1 60 66 : 01 b0-ti0-0061
(lo be printed on Contractor's Letterhead)
Late:
DOE No: xxxxx
PROJECT NAME:
MAPSCO LOCATION: -�XXE>
LIMITS OF CONST.: <Alpha St.between Beta Street and Gamma La.)
Estimated Duration of Construction on your Street: <XX>days
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DEAR RESIDENT,
AS A FOLLOW UP TO OUR PREVIOUS FLYER DATED ,
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT CONSTRUCTION ON THE
ABOVEMENTIONED PROJECT IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD
WILL BEGIN IN THREE DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS
NOTICE.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESS, SECURITY, SAFETY
OR ANY OTHER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL IMMEDIATELY:
Mr. <CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT>AT<TELEPHONE NO.>
OR,
Mr.<Crff INSPECTOR> AT <TELEPHONE N1O.>
PLEASE KEEP THIS FL YER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL.
VOd 600 NOs: 1-lN s MN Z95b 6Z [ 60 00 : 01 b0—VO-0061
(To be printed on Contractor's Letterhead)
Date:
DOE No: xxxxx
PROJECT NAME.
M A PSCO LOCATION: <XXE>
LIMITS OF CONST.: <Alpha St. between Beta Street and Gamma Ln.)
Estimated Duration of Construction on your Street : -,XX;-days
THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT UNDER A CONTRACT WITH
THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, OUR COMPANY WILL
CONSTRUCT OR REPLACE SEWER LINES ON OR AROUND
YOUR PROPERTY.
YOU WILL RECEIVE A SECOND NOTICE IN ABOUT TEN DAYS
SHORTLY BEFORE CONSTRUCTION ACTUALLY BEGINS.
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE CALL
Mr. <CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT> AT <'TELEPHONE NO.>
OR
Mr. <CTTY 1NSP1R.CTOR> AT <11.LEPHONE NO>
AFTER 4:30 PM OR ON WEEKENDS, PLEASE CALL 871-7970
PLEASE KEEP THIS FL YER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL.
SOd 600 NOs:D-iN18 C3N L9SV 021 60 Oti : 01 b0—b0-0061
03/03/1996 22:16 3325479 FW WW PRGM YCH PAGE 01
ADDENDUM No.4
TO THE
SPECIFICATIONS,"CONTRACT DOCUM NTS
for
MMPI 4 DRAINAGE AREA SA)VITARY SEWER
SYSTEM REHABILITATION AM IMPROVEMENT$
PART 3,ilN11TS 1 &2
(GROUP 7,CONTRACT 3)
SEWER Pti'i<=CT NO.PS5i!-0 0580410070
In the
CITX OF FORT WORTH
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECT'NO.2567&2757
(Bldg to be received by April 130,2000)
Addendum issued April 54,2000
This Addeodwn form* a part of the Contract Documents referenced above and moefifics The Origipal Contract
Documents and Pierre, AftmvIedge receipt of this Addendum on the spw4 provided below,on page B2-9 of your
proposal and note on the outer envelope of your bid. Failure to w4mowledge receipt of tWx Addendum coald
subject.bidder to disqualifieatloo.
Prospective bidders ane bKvby informed of the following:
I. The Sid Opeaalaog'1*bereby postponed to ApHI M 2000
ousntlti chancres(C'orr&-red paga3a ofrhs Bid Prgma/are artaa h4
2. Mala 4 ftrtt3,Unit 1
n Pay Item 33 192 SY F1491ble Hale Conn@
V Pay[haat 34 750 SY Coeerets Fevsmatt Repair per Fig.I
pay Item 33 192 SY Concrete Pavement/Drlveway Repair
3 Maio 4 Part 3,Unit 2
1�vPay Item 34 111 SY Flexible Hance Cause
Pay-Item 01 11.4 SY Cooerete PavementlDrivernny Repair
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CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
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SPECIFICATIONS AND
t CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
M-4 DRAINAGE AREA
SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNITS 1 AND 2
IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
SEWER PROJECT NO. PS58-070580410070
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECT NO. 2567 (UNIT 1) AND 2757 (UNIT 2)
CITY OF FORT WORTH
TARRANT COUNTY, TEXAS
NED K. BURLESON AND ASSOCIATES, INC. °•••• '`...••• , `f�
CONSULTING ENGINEERS - 3729
2822 WEST LANCASTER AVENUE '���T o`... ,71
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76107 "c"•''
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MARCH 2000
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PART A
Notice to Bidders
Comprehensive Notice to Bidders
Special Instructions to Bidders (Water)
Prevaing V�a, etes
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NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals for the following project:
FOR: M-4 DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNITS 1 AND 2
SEWER PROJECT NO. PS58-070580410070
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECT NO. 2567 (UNIT 1) AND 2757 (UNIT 2)
The major work on UNIT 1 will consist of the following:
12 EA manholes;
425 LF of 12" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
94 LF of 10" or 12" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
89 LF of 8" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
66 LF of 8" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by other than open cut;
775 LF of 8" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
105 LF of 6" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
817 LF of asphalt pavement repair.
250 SY of concrete pavement repair
The major work on UNIT 2 will consist of the following:
16 EA manholes;
843 LF of 8" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
299 LF of 8" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by other than open cut;
760 LF of 8" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
307 LF of 6" to 8" HDPE sanitary sewer replacement by pipe enlargement method;
1,219 LF of asphalt pavement repair.
Addressed to Mr. Bob Terrell, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, will be received'at
the Purchasing Office until 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30th, 2000, and then publicly opened
and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the office of
the Department of Engineering, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,
Texas 76102. One set of plans and contract documents will be provided for a deposit of
50.00. These documents contain additional information for prospective bidders.
Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the contract
document at any time. Bidders must submit the complete specification book or risk rejection of
bid.
For additional information concerning this project, please contact Mr. Rakesh Chaubey, P.E.,
Department of Engineering, at (817) 332-5474, ext. 40, or Mr. Ned K. Burleson, Ph.D., P.E.,
Ned K. Burleson and Associates, Inc., at (817) 335-6203.
ADVERTISING DATES:
March 2nd, 2000
March 9th. 2000
Fort Worth, Texas
COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed proposals for the following project:
FOR: M-4 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Rehabilitation and Improvements
(Group 7, Contract 2), Part 3, Units 1 &2; D.O.E. Nos. 2567 (Unit 1) &2757 (Unit 2)
Sewer Project No. PS58-070580410070
Addressed to Mr. Bob Terrell, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, will be received at the
Purchasing Office until 1:30 p.m., Thursday, March 30th. 2000, and then publicly opened and read aloud
at 2:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers.
Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the office of the
Department of Engineering, City of Fort Worth, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
One set of plans and contract documents will be provided for a deposit of $50.00. These documents
contain additional information for prospective bidders.
All bidders will be required to comply with provision 5159a of 'Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes" of the
State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates. All bidders must comply with City
Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through
13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices.
Bid security is required in accordance with Paragraph 1 of the Special Instructions to Bidders.
The major work on UNIT 1 will consist of the following:
12 EA manholes;
425 LF of 12" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
94 LF of 10"or 12" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
89 LF of 8" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
66 LF of 8" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by other than open cut;
775 LF of 8" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
105 LF of 6" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
817 LF of asphalt and/or concrete pavement repair.
250 SY of concrete pavement repair
The major work on UNIT 2 will consist of the following:
16 EA manholes;
843 LF of 8" DIP sanitary sewer by open cut;
299 LF of 8" PVC/DIP sanitary sewer by other than open cut;
760 LF of 8" PVC sanitary sewer by open cut;
307 LF of 6"to 8" HDPE sanitary sewer replacement by pipe enlargement method;
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1,219 LF of asphalt pavement repair.
Included in the above will be all other items of construction as outlined in the Plans and Specifications.
The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and to waive any and/or all formalities. Bidders
shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the contract document at any
time. Bidders must complete the proposal section submit the complete specifications book or risk
rejection of the bid as non-responsive.
AWARD OF CONTRACT: No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date
bids are opened. The award of contract, if made, will be within ninety (90) days after the opening of bids,
but in no case will the award be made until all the necessary investigations are made as to the
responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the contract. Contractor shall not be allowed
wr to begin construction until all utilities are clear.
Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the contract documents and acknowledging the
receipt of the addenda by initialing the appropriate spaces on the PROPOSAL form. Bids that do not
acknowledge receipt of all applicable addenda may be rejected as being non-responsive. Information
regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting the Department of Engineering at (817)
871-7910.
This document is designed as two separate contract documents and proposals. The Proposal is arranged
to allow the Contractor to bid on either or both Unit 1 or Unit 2. A contract will be awarded to the
responsive low bidder for Unit 1 and to the responsive low bidder for Unit 2. Time on both Units awarded
will run concurrently. If the Contractor is low bidder on both Units, his time to complete both Units will be
the longest time allowed to complete any one Unit.
Bidders shall not separate, detach, or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the contract
documents at any time. Bidders must complete the proposal sections and submit the complete
specifications book or face rejection of bid as non-responsive.
Any contract or contracts awarded under this Notice to Bidders are expected to be funded in part by a loan
from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of Texas nor any of its departments,
agencies, or employees are or will be a party to this Notice to Bidders or any resulting contract. The
contract(s) is subject to regulations contained in 31 TAC §363 in effect on the date this contract is
executed.
In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, as amended by Ordinance No. 13781, the
City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority 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 M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, and/or the
GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation"), as applicable. The Documentation must be received
by the contracting department no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening
date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the contracting department to
whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the Documentation was received by the
City.
For additional information concerning this project, please contact Mr. Rakesh Chaubey, P.E., Department
of Engineering, at (817) 332-5474, ext. 40, or Mr. Ned K. Burleson, Ph.D., P.E., Ned K. Burleson and
Associates, Inc., at(817) 335-6203.
Robert Terrell
City Manager
Gloria Pearson
City Secretary
A. Douglas Rademaker, P.E., Director
Department of Engineering
ADVERTISING DATES:
March 2nd, 2000 BY:
March 9th, 2000 Rick Trice, P.E.
Fort Worth, Texas Manager, Consultant Service
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
Prequalification Requirements: All contractors submitting bids are required to be
prequalified by the Fort Worth Water Department prior to submitting bids. This
prequalification process will establish a bid limit based on a technical evaluation and
financial analysis of the contractor. It is the bidder's responsibility to submit the
following documentation: a current financial statement, an acceptable experience record,
an acceptable equipment schedule and any other documents the Department may deem
necessary, to the Director of the Water Department at least seven (7) calendar days prior
to the date of the opening of bids.
(a) The financial statement required shall have been prepared by an independent
certified public accountant or an independent public accountant holding a valid
permit issued by an appropriate State Licensing agency and shall have been so
prepared as to reflect the financial status of the submitting company. This
statement must be current and not more than one (1) year old. In the case that a
bidding date falls within the time a new statement is being, prepared, the previous
statement shall be updated by proper verification.
(b) For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project, it
must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in work of both the
same nature and technical level as that of the project for which bids are to be
received.
(c) The Director of the Water Department shall be the sole judge as the acceptability
for financial qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department Project.
(d) Bids received in excess of the bid limit shall be considered non-responsive and
will be rejected as such.
(e) The City, in it's sole discretion, may reject any bid for failure to demonstrate
experience and/or expertise.
(f) Any proposals submitted by a non-prequalified bidder shall be returned unopened,
and if inadvertently opened, shall not be considered.
(g) The City will attempt to notify prospective bidders whose qualifications (financial
or experience) are not deemed to be appropriate to the nature and/or magnitude of
the project on which bids are to be received. Failure to notify shall not be a
waiver of any prequalification.
1. Bid Securitv: A cashier's check, or an acceptable bidder's bond, payable to the City of
Fort Worth, in an amount of not less that five percent (5%) of the largest possible total of
the bid submitted, must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeiture in the event the
successful bidder fails to execute the Contract documents within then (10) days after the
contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bond, (1) the name of the
SIB-1
surety shall be included on the current US Treasury, or (2) the surety must have capital
and surplus equal to ten times the limit of the bond. The surety must be licensed to do,
business in the state of Texas. The amount of the bond shall not exceed the amount
shown on the treasury list of one-tenth(I/10)the total capital surplus.
2. Bonds: A performance bond, a payment bond, and a maintenance bond, each for one
hundred percent(100%) of the contract price will be required, reference C 3-7.7.
3. Wage Rates: Not less than the prevailing wage rates established by the city of Fort
Worth, Texas, and as set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project.
4. Ambiguity: In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the
Proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof
to the City or to reject the Proposal.
5. Bidder License: Bidder must be a licensed Contractor in the State of Texas.
6. Nonresident Bidders: Pursuant to Article 601g, Tex. Rev. Civ. State., the City of Fort
Worth will not award this contract to a nonresident bidder unless the nonresident'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 nonresident bidder
to obtain a comparable contract in the state which the nonresident's principal place of
business is located.
"Nonresident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is not in
this state, but excludes a contract whose ultimate parent company or majority
owner has its principal place of business in this state.
"Texas resident bidder" means a bidder, whose principal place of business in the
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 this contract involves federal funds.
The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in
order for your bid to meet specifications. The failure of a nonresident contractor to do
will automatically disqualify that bidder.
7. Payment: If the contract amount is $25,000 or less, the contract amount shall be paid
within fort-five (45) calendar days after completion and acceptance by the City.
8. Age: In accordance with the policy ("Policy") of the Executive Branch of the Federal
Government, Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its officers, members, agents,
employees, program participants or subcontractors, while engages in performing this
contract, shall, in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of
employees or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment,
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discriminate against persons 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, employees,
subcontractors, program participants, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify, in
solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this 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 it will fully comply with the policy and will defend, indemnify and
hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third party or
subcontractor against City arising ouf of Contractor's and / or its subcontractor's alleged
failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the
performance of this agreement.
9. Disabilitv: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990 ("AD"), Contractor warrants that it and any and all of it subcontractors will not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the
general public, nor in the availability, terms and/ or conditions of employment for
applicants for employment with, or employees of Contractor or any of its subcontractors.
Contractor warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provisions and any other applicable
federal, state and local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold
City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third partied or subcontractors
against City arising out of Contractor's and / or its subconsultants' alleged failure to
comply with the above referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in the
performance of this agreement.
10. Minority and Women Business Enterprises: In accordance with City of Fort Worth
Ordinance No. 13471, as amended by Ordinance No. 13784, the City of Forth Worth has
goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business
enterprises in the City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained form the
Office of the City Secretary. In order for a bid to be considered responsible the
AFFIDAVIT STATEMENT included within these bid documents must be completed and
submitted with the bid. Failure to submit the completed AFFIDAVIT STATEMENT
shall render he bid non-responsive. In addition, the bidder shall submit the M/WBE
Utilization Form, Prime Contractor Waiver Form, and/or the Good Faith Effort Form
("Documentation"), as applicable. The Documentation must be received after no later
that 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the opening bid date. The bidder shall
obtain a receipt form the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom
delivery was made. Such a receipt shall be evidence that the Documentation was
received by the City. Failure to comply shall render the bid non-responsive.
Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide the Owner complete and accurate information
regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and / or a
Women Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and payment. Contractor further
agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its
possession that will substantiate that actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE.
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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 locals laws or ordinances
relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (other than negligent
misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the .Contractor being
determined to be irresponsible and barred from participation in City work for a period of
time of not less that three (3) years.
Revised 9/24/97
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Revised 06/01/96
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
M-4 DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNIT 2; D.O.E. NO. 2757
APPLICATION OF POLICY
If the total dollar,value of o*contract is $25,000 or more, the.M/WBE.goals are..applicable. If the total
dollar value of the contras s;less than$25,000,the M/WBE goals are not applicable.
POLICY STATEMENT
r` It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation by Minority/Women
Business Enterprises (M/WBE) in the procurement of all goods and services to the City on a contractual
basis. The objective of the Policy is to increase the use of M/WBE firms to a level comparable to the
availability of MIWBEs that provide goods and services directly or indirectly to the City.
M/WBE PROJECT GOALS
The City's MBE/WBE goal on this project is 19$ of the total bid value of the contract.
COMPLIANCE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS
On City contracts of$25,000 or more, bidders are required to comply with the intent of the City's M/WBE
Ordinance by either of the following:
1. Meet or exceed the above stated minimum M/WBE goals, or
2. Good Faith Effort documentation, or
3. Waiver documentation.
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SUBMITTAL OR REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents must be received by the Managing Department, within the following times
allocated, in order for the entire bid to be considered responsive to the specifications.
1. M/WBE Utilization Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the bid
opening date,exclusive of the bid opening date.
2. Prime Contractor Waiver Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the bid
opening date,exclusive of the bid opening date.
3. Good Faith Effort Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City business days after the bid
opening date,exclusive of the bid opening date.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S M/WBE ORDINANCE WILL RESULT IN THE BID
BEING CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE TO SPECIFICATIONS
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Revised 06/02/98
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS
Any questions, please contact the M/WBE Office at(817) 871-6104.
AITA.CHMENT 1A
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
Ml Pd 3RrrYWNId W6glr--WSQRlM SNENTERPR(5ES-SP'ELIPICATIONS
MBEMBE UTILIZATION
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CONATSER CONSTRUCTION,1= 14 ) 13,�S?oo,
Prime Company Name Old clam*{
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144(GROUP 7.CONTR+4C121. PART 3. UNIT 2,D.O.E.NoITSl P358-070580410070
Project Nam* Mod Ntln ber
• CIT)rS Iilimali PROJECT GOAL-- WINBE PERCENTAGE ACHIIEYED:
Failure to complete this form,In Its entirety with supportIm documlentaltlon,and received by the Managing Depafbmmt on
or before SM pm,five(5) City business days after bid opening,exclusive of bid opening Hato,will"suit In the bid being
considered non-reaponsive to bid sspecificafio1s.
The underslan>md bidder agroes to otnter into a formal agreement width the UBE and/or WBE firms; for work listed in this
schedule, canditlored upon execution of a contract with the City of Fort Worth. The w8lRd misrepreserlta Ton of facts Is
grounds for consideration of disqualification and will result in the bid being considered non-responsive to specifications.
Company Name,Contact Name, Certified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to
Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(•) be Supplied (•)
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RAX MATERIALSINC.
PO BOX 361 �k.t.i, /1�7 r�aMa .-
MANSFIELD,TX 76063 :kCefsCrW/�t.vi � S :s -zcx:,'
917-473-8355
RAY REDI-MIX INC.
PO BOX 361c�lm P.s' G xlv-, "s �,�9�33,
MANSFIELD,TX 76063 Sy- �41 glco-
✓ >QaQolc -/Y) :Y, 3S ,34 , 37, 38 I
CEN-TEX SEEDING
3312 JOYCE DR. HYDROMULCH SEEDIN
FORT WORTH,TX 76116 / Z 42. � Sf �� 000. °►
817-244-6024
UNSEs must be located in the 9(nine)county marketplace or currently doing business in the marketplace at time of bid. 1
(1 Specify-all areas In which(fAllti3lAs acre to be utilized and/or items to be supplied,
(") A complete listing of items"t�I',64 supplied is required in order to receive credit toward the Ai)/ll O E goal
PM
(")Identify Each Tier Level. Tier; Means the level of subcontracting below the prime contractor/consultant,i.e.,a direct payment from
the prime contractor to a subcontractor is considered 1st tier,a payment by a subcontractor to its
supplier is considered 2nd tier.
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m.,FIVE(5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID OPENING,
EXCLUSIVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE
Pages 1 and 2 of Attachment 1A must be received by the Managing Department
ATTACHMENT IA
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS
MBE and WBE UTILIZATION FORM
Company Name,Contact Name, Certified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to4 Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(') be Supplied(')
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The bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information
regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors, including MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) arrangements submitted
with this bid. The bidder also agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records, and files held
by their company that will substantiate the actual work performed by the MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) on this contract,
by an authorized officer or 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 creates 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.
ALL MBE(s)and WBE(s)MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE CITY BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD
1ERRYCO AT5ER
A Izedfgrfature Printing Signs-ture
fres;d,
Title Contact Name and Title(if different)
CONATSRR f Q1rt ALi 1C?N.Ine PHONE 41T-fj-17U
"" Company Name F.c).WX IN04 Telephone Nu> (6) kf7.534_4556
FORT WORTH,TX 76119
3 Address Fax Number
Apra ts"
City/StateMp Code — Date
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m.,FIVE(5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID OPENING,
EXCLUSIVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE
Pages 1 and 2 of Attachment 1A must be received by the Managing Department
Al l M.MMCN I 1b
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Revised 06/02/93
CITY OF FORT WORTH
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS
PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM
M-4(GROUP 7 CONT.21 PART 3.UNIT 2:D.O.E.#2757
Prime Company Name Project Name
� PSSS-070580410070 _
11 Bid Opening Date Project Number
If both answers to this form are YES, do not complete ATTACHMENT 1C (Good Faith Effort Form).
All questions on this form must be completed and detailed explanation provided, if applicable. If
the answer to either question is NO, then you must complete ATTACHMENT 1C. This form is only
applicable if h2th answers are yes.
Failure to complete this form in its entirety and be received by the Managing Department on or before
5:00 p.m.five(51 City business days after bid opening,exclusive of the bid opening date, will result in bid
being considered non-responsive to bid specifications.
Will you perform this entire contract without subcontractors? Yes No
If yes, please provide a detailed explanation that proves, based on the size and scope of this
project,this is your normal business practice and provide an operational profile of your business.
Will you perform this entire contract without suppliers? Yes No
If yes, please provide a detailed explanation that proves, based on the size and scope of this
project,this is your normal business practice and provide an inventory profile of your business.
1• The bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information
regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors, including MBEs) and/or WBE(s)on this contract,the
payment therefore and any proposed changes to the original MBEs)and/or WBE(s)arrangements submitted
with this bid. The bidder also agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records, and files
held by their company that will substantiate the actual work performed by the MBEs) and/or WBE(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 creates 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.
Authorized Signature Printed Signature
.. Title Contact Name(if different)
Company Name Contact Telephone Number(s)
Address Fax Number
Authorized Signature Company Name
1 ATTACHMENT IC
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CITY OF FORT WORTH
MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS
GOOD FAITH REPORT
CONATSER 22NS7 RuanON,lac. 1+0eL I
Prime Company[Nems Bid Dat
M-4(GP.7.CONT,21.PART 3. UNIT 2: D.O.E.#2757 PS58-070580410070
Project Name Project Number
If you have failed to secure MNVBE participation and you have subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities or if your
MNVBE participation is less than the City's project goal(s),you must complete this form.
If the bidder's method of compliance with the M/WBE goals is based upon demonstration of a
"good faith effort", the bidder will have the burden of correctly and accurately preparing and
submitting the documentation required by the City. Compliance with each item, 1 thru 6 below,
shall satisfy the Good Faith Effort requirement absent proof of fraud, intentional and/or knowing
misrepresentation of the facts or intentional discrimination by the bidder.
Failure to complete this form,in its entirety with supporting documentation,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.
1. Please list each and every subcontracting and/or supplier opportunity (DO NOT LIST
NAMES OF FIRMS) which will be used in the completion of this project, regardless of
whether it is to be provided by a M/WBE or non-M/WBE.
(Use additional sheets, if necessary)
List of: Subcontractinq Opportunities List of: Supplier Opportunities
TV lmyeEgm of 1", Pcrtahk Tdla saw
Water&Sew"Pipe&Supplies
Rebar Suppliers
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ATTACHMENT 1C
Page 2 of 3
Revised 06/02/96
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2. Did you obtain a current list of MIWBE firms from the City's M/WBE Office? The list is
considered in compliance, if it is not more 3 months old from the date of bid opening.
YES Date of Listing I l9 i oa
NO
3. Did you solicit bids from MIWBE firms, within the subcontracting and/or supplier areas
previously listed, at least ten calendar days prior to bid opening by mail, exclusive of the
day the bids are opened?
YES If yes, attach MIWBE mail listing to include name of firm and
NO address and a dated copy of letter mailed.
4. Did you solicit bids from MIWBE firms, within the subcontracting and/or supplier areas
previously listed, at least ten calendar days prior to bid opening by telephone, exclusive of
the day the bids are opened?
J YES If yes, attach list to include name of MIWBE firm, person contacted,
NO phone number and date and time of contact.
NOTE: A facsimile may be used to comply with either 3 or 4, but may not be used for both. If a facsimile is used,
attach the fax confirmation, which is to provide MIWBE name, date, time, fax number, and documentation
faxed.
NOTE: If a SIC list of W/MBE is ten or less,the bidder must contact the entire list to be in compliance with questions 3
and 4. If a SIC list of MIWBE is more than ten,the bidder must contact at least two-thirds of the list, but not
less than ten to be in compliance with questions 3 and 4.
5. Did you provide plans and specifications to potential M/WBEs or information regarding the location
of plans and specifications in order to assist the MIWBEs?
YES
NO
6. If MIWBE bids were received and rejected,you must:
1. List the MIWBE firms and the reason(s) for rejection (i.e., quotation not commercially
reasonable,qualifications,etc.)and
2. Attach affidavit and/or documentation to support the reason(s) listed below (i.e., letters,
memos, bids,telephone calls,meetings,etc.)
(Please use additional sheets,if necessary,and attach)
Company Name Telephone Contact Person Scope of Work Reason for Rejection
am
ATTACHMENT IC
Page 3 of 3
Revised 06/02/36
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Please provide additional information you feel will further explain your good and honest efforts to
obtain MIWBE participation on this project.
The bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate
information regarding actual work performed on this contract, the payment therefore and any
proposed changes to the original arrangements submitted with this bid. The bidder also agrees to
allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and files held by their company that will
substantiate the actual work performed 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 creates 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.
The undersigned certifies that the information provided and the M/WBE(s) listed was/were
contacted in good faith. it is understood that any M/WBE(s) listed in Attachment 1C will be
contacted and the reasons for not using them will be verified by the City's M/WBE Office.
&KRY CONAT=
horized Signature Pointed lignah1ro
1�re�,_dam.
Tithe Contact Name and Title(if different)
CONATSER CONSTRUCTION,lac. PHONE 817-534-1743 _
Company NfAbBOX 15604 Telephone Nurfbif(s) 1117-534.45%
FORT WORTH,TX 76119
Address Fax Number
City/StatelZip Code Date
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BID PROPOSAL
TO: Mr. Robert Terrell
City Manager
Fort Worth, Texas
FOR: M-4 DRAINAGE AREA SANITARY SEWER SYSTEM
REHABILITATION AND IMPROVEMENTS
(GROUP 7, CONTRACT 2), PART 3, UNIT 2
SEWER PROJECT NO. PS58-070580410070
DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING PROJECT NO. 2757
Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders," the undersigned Bidder, having thoroughly examined the
Contract Documents, including Plans, Special Contract Documents, and the General Contract Documents and
General Specifications for Water Department projects, and the site of the Project, and understanding the
amount of work to be done and the prevailing conditions, hereby proposes to do all the work, furnish all labor,
equipment and materials necessary to fully complete all the work as provided in the Plans, Specifications and
Contract Documents, and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director of the Department of
Engineering, City of Fort Worth, Texas; and binds himself upon acceptance of this Proposal to execute a
contract and furnish an approved Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond and such other
bonds, if any, as may be required by the Contract Documents for the performance and completion of the said
work. The Contractor must be pre-qualified in accordance with the Fort Worth Water Department
requirements. Contractor proposes to do the work within the time stated and for the following sums, to wit:
The following are bid items required for the above referenced project, to be furnished and installed, including
all appurtenant work, complete and in place.
k PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT AMOUNT
ITEM QTY. ITEM PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE BID
F
1 307 LF 6"to 8"HDPE pipe DR21 (D.I.pipe size)
rby Pipe Enlargement Method
(a3 r""i Icy Dollars and
/20 Cents per Linear Foot $ SS 00 $ /6.816.00
2 760 LF 8"PVC SS Pipe(open cut)
IF;rA, six- Dollars and
rL10 Cents per Linear Foot $ 44,400 $ 3tl 9(i0.OD
3 136 LF 8"PVC SS Pipe(Short Bore)
@ Or/c 14""dred T� Dollars and
M0 Cents per Linear Foot $ 110. 00 $ It 960. 00
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PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT AMOUNT
ITEM QTY. ITEM PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE BID
4 843 LF 8" D.I.SS Pipe(open cut)
@ F';�.J,_ �wr► Dollars and
Cents per Linear Foot 452S3.z goo
5 163 LF 8"D.I.SS Pipe(by Method Other Than Open Cut)
@TW o 14 tA44d tee Ter1. Dollars and
Y1e Cents per Linear Foot $ Z10 ,00 —$ 3q'Z3D.0Q
6 65 LF Sewer Line Sag Adjustment for Pipe Enlargement
@ �.�-�. Dollars and
VLD Cents per Linear Foot $ $ 3�2's G•0V
7 5 EA Abandon Exist.SS Manhole
@ Six H L"Ld✓4rl Dollars and
rt,e Cents per Each $ (ergo. do $ 3.nar�.00
8 9 EA Cut,Plug,Abandon Exist.Sanitary Sewer
@
Five. l iw.-dytd Dollars and
✓LD Cents per Each $ 5no.00 $ 4,900,vo
9 4 EA Remove Exist.Sanitary Sewer Manhole
@ "114✓Gc N u.4I✓td Dollars and
r'1.p Cents per Each $ aan,gmo $ li ZOD'A0
10 15 EA Std.4'Dia.Sanitary Sewer Man,�hollee�
@ OI'IG �iei�Sa� ,�
✓G �" I7ollasand
Cents per Each $ 1.5p0.go
11 25 VF Additional Depth in Manholes
@ DNG 4i.4A4leod 4CeAg Dollars and
If
19Q Cents per Vertical Foot $ /30. 00
12 1 EA Std.4' Dia.Sanitary Sewer Drop Manhole
CT. 'Thouf&4&
@ L N�. Iycl Dollars and
/-YID Cents per Each $ 4 90r a.00 $ /.JPOD•OD
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PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT AMOUNT
ITEM QTY. ITEM PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE BID
13 3 VF Additional Depth in Drop Manhole
@ DM.6 14UA4,dadf &". Dollars and
Fift Cents per Vertical Foot $ 150. 0O S 145a. 00
14 13 EA 4"Service Reconnect
F@ TWo 4-&W red Dollars and
n.o Cents per Each $ Zoo.&a S L,V Do. AD
15 695 LF Re-Plumb(Re-Route)4"PVC
Private Sanitary Sewer Services
@ T.p�,t_4ewd!f Dollars and
rLu Cents per Linear Foot $ Z4 OD $ /..6 Ire
16 5 LF Re-Plumb(Re-Route)6"PVC
Private SanitarySewer Services
k1iL Dollars and
V1... Cents per Linear Foot $ 2t;-00 $ I Z.5, Do
17 18 EA Install 4"PVC San.Sew.Cleanout
@ lhleez Flz ardd rE4, Dollars and
Ir" Cents per Each $ 35'D . ev $ (v_ane.can
T
18 1 EA Install 6"PVC San.Sew.Cleanout
@ 'tree. 4h wtdra 5 Dollars and
Ul o Cents per Each $ loo-00 $ 2&0.0O
19 7 EA Plug and
�Abandon Sanitary Sewer Cleanout
!
@ An do J;u44z1jetd Dollars and
rt0 Cents per Each $ 300.00 $ Z.lwD ay
20 6 EA Sanitary Sewer Service Reinstatement
for Pipe Enlargement
ilk@ �i'sti¢ Nl4tdnf0( Dollars and
PLO Cents per Each $ 200.00 $ 4F o0.e2_
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PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT AMOUNT
ITEM QTY. ITEM PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE BID
21 336 LF 4"PVC Sewer lateral(within ROW)
@ TWt +Wo Dollars and
N.o Cents per Linear Foot $ L t.Ob $ 7.a!q 7-QD
22 5 LF 6"PVC Sewer Lateral(within ROW)
@ Dollars and
Cents per Linear Foot $ t 3.e o $
23 2.5 Tons C.I./D.I. Fittings
@ @A` 171euS&I&4 Dollars and
h.,o Cents per Ton coo,,= $ L�Sop.Oc7
24 2,100 LF Trench Safety Program(depth greater than 5 ft.)
@ one- Dollars and
no Cents per Linear Foot $ /,an $ 2,loo.oo
25 13 EA Concrete Collars at Sanitary Sewer Manholes
@ TW• 14&udyed Dollars and
h4 Cents per Each $ 25'a- 00 $ 3.as-0•so
26 16 EA Watertight Gasketed Manhole Inserts
@ �r Dollars and
✓1.� Cents per Each 00 $ (19 40. fM^
27 60 LF Concrete Encasement per Fig. 113
@_ -1L' s, fYy", Dollars and
rile Cents per Linear Foot $ 3S.00 $ _�1040.00
28 16 EA Vacuum Testing of Sanitary Sewer Manholes
@ —Dollars and
Cents per Each $ .So. no $ TOO-00
29 1,957 LF Pre-Construction TV Inspection and Cleaning
@ -r., Dollars and
-f'iaQtlhi ___It. Cents per Linear Foot $ 2 '75- $ 03.2s
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PAY APPROX. DFSCRIPTION OF ITEMS WI'I'li BID UNIT AMOUNT
1'1'EM QTY. I'T'EM PRICES WRITTEN TN WORDS PRICE BID
30 2,206 LF Post-Construction TV Inspection
@ OK t .- Dollars and
- Cents per Linear Foot S /.ZS S 2�757. 5p
31 207 1.F Asphalt Pavement Repair per Fig.2
_Dollars and
I'I-u Cents per Linear Foot $— q0-00 $ 80.Ot�,
32 1,012 LF Asphalt Pavement Repair per Fig.4
( ___ -Fvw✓' _ Dollars and
_� wo Cents per Linear Foot S 4'F-00 _.S 14SF, 5A d•,Qp_
33 163 LF, 2"HMAC
Dollars and
—Cents per Linear Foot $_ 40.00
34 111 SY Flexible Base Course
Dollars and
_.�.ft�o �._.. „Cents per Square Yard S_. 5t.00 S 555.00._...-
35 68 LF Remove Exlat.Conc.Walk
Dollars and
— M* Cents per Linear Foot $ 4.p0. .—$ 272.o0
36 114 SY Concrete Pavement/Driveway Repair
@ _Dollars and
_ylQ Cents per Square Yard $ 140.
37 406 LF Concrete Sidewalk Repair/Cone.Wheelchair Ramp
(a— _ Fi'icie.ed& Dollars and
._1 .o Cents per Linear Foot $ _15.00 $ _-4".090_. CO,
38 250 LF Concrete Curb and Gutter Replacement
��. TwritT-h--VQ.. _Dollars and
A-0 Cents per Linear Foot
132-5
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PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT AMOUNT
ITEM QTY. ITEM PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE BID
39 1 EA Relocate Existing Private Water Meter Service& Box
Five i4waYt[i Dollars and
YLo Cents per Each $ 5ioe.no $ Soo.w
40 33 CY Topsoil
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@ ,C4,etv` Dollars and
NLc::� Cents per Cubic Yard $ 15,00 $ 495.oA
41 380 LF Bermuda Grass Sodding
@ E;j bt,'f" Dollars and
1'Lo Cents per Linear Foot $
42 358 LF Hydro Mulch
@ rL&41r Dollars and
1'Lo Cents per Linear Foot $ 4-yo $ (,q 3 2.00
SUB-TOTAL MAIN 4,PART 3,UNIT 2:$ 32? 3 F f.7 S
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Contractor shall select type of pipe to be used:
STANDARD SPEC. NO. SIZE
✓ E1-31 4" thru 30"
El-25 4" thru 15"
E1-27 4"thru 15"
E1-28 18" thru 27"
E 100-2 18" thru 48"
Consult the "City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Product List" to obtain the Generic/Trade
and the Manufacturer for the pipes listed above.
Contractor shall indicate pipe enlargement method to be used and provide name of
installation subcontractor, if applicable.
PIM Method Subcontractor: 40.4k. Albe& Ovr4 Klorlb, 7Sc.
T.R.S. System Subcontractor:
McConnell Method Subcontractor:
Expanded System Subcontractor:
Note: Only tee service connection will be allowed
Failure to provide the information required above may result in rejection of bid as non-responsive. Only
products or methods listed above will be allowed for use in this project. Any substitution shall result in rejection
of bid as non-responsive.
Within ten (10) days of notification by the City, the undersigned will execute the formal contract and will deliver
an approved Surety Bond and other such bonds as required by the Contract Documents, for the faithful
performance of the Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of 5% of the amount bid is to become
the property of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in the event that the contract and bond or bonds are not executed
and delivered within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused
thereby.
The undersigned bidder certifies that he has obtained at least one set of the General Contract Documents and
General Specifications for Water Department Projects, dated January 1, 1978, and that he has read and
thoroughly understands all the requirements and conditions of those General Documents and the Specific
Contract Documents and appurtenant plans.
The undersigned assures that its employees and applicants for employment and those of any labor
organization, subcontractors, or employment agency in either furnishing or referring employee applicants to the
undersigned are not discriminated against as prohibited by the terms of City Ordinance No. 7278, as amended
by City Ordinance No. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 13-A-29).
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(Complete A or B below, as applicable:)
A. The principal place of business of our company is in the State of
Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business, are
required to be percent lower than resident bidders by state law. A copy of the
statute is attached.
0 Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business, are
not required to underbid resident bidders.
V/ B. The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner is in
the State of Texas.
This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant to the provisions of Article
20.04 (F) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. All equipment and materials not consumed by
or incorporated into the project construction are subject to State sales tax under House Bill 11, enacted August
15, 1991.
The undersigned agrees to begin construction within ten (10) calendar days after issue of the work order, and
to complete all work covered by these contract documents within ninety (90) Calendar Days after the
date for commencing work as set forth in the Written Work Order to be issued by the Owner. This project is
included in the Administrative Order issued by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and contract
completion within the above stipulated contract time will be strictly enforced.
I (We) acknowledge receipt of the following addenda to the plans and specifications, all of the provisions and
requirements of which we have taken into consideration in preparation of the foregoing bid:
Addendum No. 1 (initials) ✓
Addendum No. 2 (initials) ✓
Addendum No. 3 (initials) ✓ W11511
✓ / Respectfully submitted,
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Company Name
By:
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Date: A d 111 2.000 Fax: 81?- S34'45Slip
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PART C
General Conditions
Supplemental Conditions
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
NOVEMBER, 1, 1987
TABLE OF CONTENTS
C1-1 DEFINITIONS
C1-1. 1 Definition of Terms C1-1 ( 1)
C1-1.2 Contract Documents C1-1 (1)
C1-1. 3 Notice to Bidders C1-1 (2)
C1-1. 4 Proposal C1-1 (2 )
C1-1.5 Bidder C1-1 (2)
C1-1.6 General Conditions C1-1 (2)
C1-1. 7 Special Conditions C1-1 ( 2)
C1-1.8 Specifications C1-1 (2)
C1-1. 9 Bond C1-1 ( 2)
C1-1.10 Contract C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.11 Plans C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.12 City C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.13 City Council C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.14 Mayor C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.15 City Manager C1-1 (3 )
C1-1.16 City Attorney C1-1 (3 )
C1-1. 17 Director of Public Works C1-1 (4 )
ps C1-1.18 Director, City Water Department C1-1 (4 )
C1-1.19 Engineer C1-1 (4 )
C1-1. 20 Contractor C1-1 (4 )
a. C1-1. 21 Sureties C1-1 (4 )
C1-1.22 The Work or Project Cl-1 (4 )
3 C1-1.23 Working Day C1-1 (4 )
C1-1. 24 Calendar Day Cl-1 (4)
C1-1.25 Legal Holiday C1-1 (4 )
C1-1:26- Abbreviations Cl-1 (5)
C1-1. 27 Change Order C1-1 (6 )
C1-1. 28 Paved Streets -'and Alleys C1-1 (6 )
C1-1.29 Unpaved Streets and Alleys Cl-.1 (6 )
C1-1.30 City Streets C1-1 (6 )
C1-1. 31 Roadway C1-1 (6 )
C1-1.32 Gravel Street C1-1 (6 )
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C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION
OF PROPOSAL
C2-2. 1 Proposal Form C2-2 (1)
C2-2. 2 Interpretation of Quantities C2-2 (1)
C2-2.3 Examination of Contract Documents
and Site C2-2 (2)
C2-2.4 Submitting of Proposal C2-2 (3 )
C2-2.5 Rejection of Proposals C2-2 (3)
C2-2.6 Bid Security C2-2 (3 )
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C2-2.7 Delivery of Proposal C2-2 (4 )
C2-2.8 Withdrawing Proposals C2-2 (4 )
C2-2. 9 Telegraphic Modification of Proposals C2-2 (4 )
C2-2.10 Public Opening of Proposal C2-2 (4 )
C2--2.11 Irregular Proposals C2-2 (4 )
C2-2.12 Disqualification of Bidders C2-2 (5)
C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS
C3-3.1 Consideration of Proposals C3-3 (1)
C3-3 .2 Minority Business Enterpise
Women-Owned Business Enterprise
compliance C3-3 (1 )
C3-3.3 Equal Employment Provisions C3-3 (1 )
C3-3.4 Withdrawal of Proposals C3-3 (2)
C3-3.5 Award of Contract C3-3 (2)
C3-3.6 Return of Proposal Securities C3-3 (2 )
C3-3.7 Bonds C3-3 (2)
C3-3.8 Execution of Contract C3-3 (4 )
C3-3.9 Failure to Execute Contract C3-3 (4 )
C3-3.10 Beginning Work C3-3 (4 )
C3-3.11 Insurance C3-3 (4 )
C3-3.12 Contractor ' s Obligations C3-3 (7)
C3-3 .13 Weekly Payroll C3-3 (7)
C3-3.14 Contractor ' s Contract Administration C3-3 (7)
C3-3.15 Venue C3-3 (8 )
C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK
C4-4.1 Intent of Contract Documents C4-4 (1)
C4-4.2 Special Provisions C4-4 (1)
C4-4. 3 Increased or Decreased Quantities C4-4 (1)
C4-4. 4 Alteration of Contract Documents C4-4 (2 )
C4-4.5 Extra Work C4-4 (2)
C4-4.6 Schedule of Operations C4-4 (3 )
C4-4.7 Progress Schedules for Water and
Sewer Plant Facilities C4-4 (4)
C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS
C5-5.1 Authority of Engineer C5-5 (1)
C5-5 .2 Conformity with Plans C5-5 (1)
C5-5.3 Coordination of Contract Documents C5-5 (2)
C5-5. 4 Cooperation of Contractor C5-5 (2)
C5-5.5 Emergency and/or Rectification Work C5-5 (3)
C5-5. 6 Fidld Office C5-5 (3 )
C5-5. 7 Construction Stakes C5-5 (3)
C5-5.8 Authority and Duties of Inspectors C5-5 (4 )
C5-5.9 Inspection C5-5 (5)
C5-5.10 Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work C5-5 (5)
C5-5.11 Substitute Materials or Equipment C5-5 (5)
C5-5.12 Samples and Tests of Materials C5-5 (6 )
C5-5.13 Storage of Materials C5-5 (6)
C5-5.14 Existing Structures and Utilities C5-5 (7)
C5-5.15 Interruption of Service C5-5 (7)
C5-5. 16 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors C5-5 (8 )
C5-5. 17 Cleanup C5-5 (8 )
C5-5.18 Final Inspection C5-5 ( 9)
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C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY
C6-6.1 Laws to be Observed C6-6 (1)
C6-6. 2 Permits and Licenses C6-6 (1)
C6-6. 3 Patented Devices, Materials and Processes C6-6 (1)
C6-6.4 Sanitary Provisions C6-6 (2)
C6-6.5 Public Safety and Convenience C6-6 (2)
C6-6. 6 Privileges of Contractor in Streets,
Alleys, and Right-of�-Way C6-6 (3)
C6-6. 7 Railway Crossings C6-6 (4 )
C6-6. 8 Barricades, Warnings and Watchmen C6-6 (4 )
C6-6. 9 Use of Explosives, Drop Weight, etc. C6-6 (5 )
C6-6.10 Work Within Easements C6-6 (6 )
C6-6.11 Independent Contractor C6-6 (8)
C6-6.12 Contractor ' s Responsibility for
Damage Claims C6-6 (8 )
C6-6.13 Contractor 's Claim for Damages C6-6 (10)
C6-6.14 Adjustment of Relocation of Public
Utilities, etc. C6-6 (10)
C6-6.15 Temporary Sewer Drain Connections C6-6 (10)
C6-6.16 Arrangement and Charges of Water
Furnished by City C6-6 (11)
C6-6.17 Use of a Section of Portion of the Work C6-6 (11)
C6-6.18 Contractor ' s Responsibility for Work C6-6 (11)
C6-6. 19 No Waiver of Legal Rights C6-6 (12 )
C6-6. 20 Personal Liability of Public Officials C6-6 (12)
C6-6. 21 State Sales Tax C6-6 (12)
C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS
C7-7.1 Subletting C7-7 (1 )
C7-7. 2 Assignment of Contract C7-7 (1 )
C7-7. 3 Prosecution of the Work C7-7 (1)
C7-7. 4 Limitations of Operations C7-7 (2 )
C7-7.5 Character of Workman and Equipment C7-7 (2)
C7-7.6 Work Schedule C7-7 (3 )
C7-7. 7 Time of Commencement and Completion C7-7 (4)
C7-7. 8 Extension of time of Completion. C7-7 (4 )
C7-7. 9 Delays C7-7 (4)
C7-7.10 Time of Completion C7-7 (5)
C7-7.11 Suspension by Court Order C7-7 (6)
C7-7.12 Temporary Suspension C7-7 (6 )
C7-7.13 Termination of, Contract due to
National Emergency C7-7 (7)
C7-7.14 Suspension of Abandonment of the
Work and Annulment of Contract C7-7 (7)
C7-7.15 Fulfillment of Contract C7-7 (9)
C7-7.16 Termination for Convenience of the Onwer C7-7 (10)
C7-7.17 Safety Methods and Practices C7-7 (13 )
C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT
C8-8.1 Measurement of Quantities C8-8 (1)
C8-8. 2 Unit Prices C8-8 (1)
C8-8. 3 Lump Sum C8-8 (1)
C8-8. 4 Scope of Payment C8-8 (1)
C8-8.5 Partial Estimates and Retainage C8-8 (2)
C8-8.6 Withholding Payment C8-8 (3 )
C8=8.7 Final Acceptance C8-8 (3 )
C8-8. 8 Final Payment C8-8 (3)
C8-8.9 Adquacy of Design C8-8 (4 )
C8-8.10 General Guaranty C8-8 (4 )
C8-8.11 Subsidiary Work C8-8 (5 )
C8-8.12 Miscellaneous Placement of Material C8-8 (5 )
C8-8.13 Record Documents C8-8 (5 )
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C1-1 DEFINITIONS
SECTION Cl-1 DEFINITIONS
C1-1 . 1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS : Whenever in these Contract
Documents the following terms or pronouns in place of them are
used , the intent and meaning shall be understood and
interpreted as follows :
C1-1. 2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are all of
the written and drawn documents , such as specifications ,
r bonds , addenda , plans , etc . , which govern the terms and
performance of the contract . These are contained in the
General Contract Documents and the Special Contract Documents.
a. GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS : The General Contract
Documents govern all Water Department Projects and
'# include the following items:
PART A - NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Sample) White
PART B - PROPOSAL (Sample) White
PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS (CITY) Canary Yellow
(Developer) Brown
PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Green
PART E - SPECIFICATIONS E1-White
E2-Golden Rod
E2A-White
PERMITS/EASEMENTS Blue
PART F - BONDS (Sample) White
PART G - CONTRACT ` (Sample) White
b. SPECIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Special Contract
Documents are prepared for each specific project as
a supplement to the General Contract Documents and
include the following items: _
PART A - NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Advertisement) Same as
above
PART B - PROPOSAL (Bid)
PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS
PART E - SPECIFICATIONS
PERMITS/EASEMENTS
PART F - BONDS
PART G - CONTRACT
PART H - PLANS (Usually bound separately)
C1-1 (1)
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C1-1 . 3 NOTICE TO BIDDERS : All of the legal publications
either actually published in public advertising mediums or
furnished direct to interested parties pertaining to the work
contemplated under the Contract Documents constitutes the
notice to bidders.
C1-1. 4 PROPOSAL: The completed written and signed offer or
tender of a bidder to perform the work which the Owner desires
to have done, together with the bid security, constitutes the
Proposal , which becomes binding upon the Bidder when it is
officially received by the Owner, has been publicly opened and
read and not rejected by the Owner.
C1-1 . 5 BIDDER : Any person , persons , firm, partnership,
company, association, corporation, acting directly or through
a duly authorized representative, submitting a proposal for
performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents ,
constitutes a bidder.
C1-1. 6 GENERAL CONDITIONS: The General Conditions are the
usual construction and contract requirements which govern the
performance of the work so that it will be carried on in
accordance with the customary procedure, the local statutes ,
and requirements of the City of Fort Worth ' s charter and
promulgated ordinances.
Wherever there may be a conflict between the General
Conditions and Special Conditions , the latter shall take
precedence and shall govern.
C1-1 . 7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS : Special conditions are the
specific requirements which are necessary for the particular
project covered by the Contract Documents and not specifically
covered in the General Conditions . When considered with the
General Conditions and other elements of the Contract
Documents they provide the information which the Contractor
and Owner should have in order to gain a thorough knowledge of
the project.
Cl-1. $ SPECIFICATIONS: The Specifications 'is that section or
part of the Contract Documents which sets forth in detail the
requirements which must be met by all materials, construction,
workmanship, equipment and services in order to render a
completed and useful project. Whenever reference is made to
standard specifications, regulations, requirements , statutes ,
etc . , such referred to documents shall become a part of the
Contract Documents just as though they were embodied therein.
C1-1 . 9 BOND: The bond or bonds are the written guarantee or
security furnished by the Contractor for the prompt and
C1-1 (2)
faithful performance of the contract and include the
following:
a. Performance Bond (see paragraph C3-3 . 7 )
b. Payment Bond (see paragraph C3-3 .7 )
C. Maintenance Bond (see paragraph C3-3 .7 )
d. Proposal or Bid Security (see Special Instructions
to Bidders, Part A and C2-2. 6)
C1-1 . 10 CONTRACT: The Contract is the formal signed agreement
between the Owner and the Contractor covering the mutual
understanding of the two contracting parties about the project
to be completed under the Contract Documents.
s C1-1. 11 PLANS : The plans are the drawings or reproductions
' therefrom made by the Owner's representative showing in detail
the location, dimension and position of the various elements
of the project , including such profiles , typical
cross-sections, layout diagrams, working drawings, preliminary
drawings and such supplemental drawings as the Owner may issue
to clarify other drawings or for the purpose of showing
changes in the work hereinafter authorized by the Owner. The
plans are usually - bound separately from other parts of the
Contract Documents , but they are a part of the Contract
Documents just as though they were bound therein.
C1-1 . 12 CITY : The City of Fort Worth, Texas , a municipal
corporation, authorized and chartered under the Texas State
_ Statutes , acting by and through its governing body or its City
Manger, each of which is required by charter to perform
specific duties . Responsibility for final enforcement of
Contracts involving the City of Fort Worth is by Charter
vested in the. City Manager. The terms City and Owner are
synonymous.
C1.-1 . 13 CITY COUNCIL : The duly elected and qualified
governing body of the y. of Fort Worth, Texas.
Cl-1 . 14- MAYOR: The officially elected Mayor, or in his
absence; the Mayor Pro tem of the City of Fort Worth, Texas.
C1-1. 15 CITY MANAGER: The officially appointed and authorized
City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas , or his duly
authorized representative.
C1-1. 16 CITY ATTORNEY: The officially appointed City Attorney
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas , or his duly authorized
representative.
C1-1 (3)
C1-1.17 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The duly appointed official
o -the City of Fort Worth, referred to in the Charter as the
City Engineer, or his duly authorized representative.
C1-1 . 18 DIRECTOR, CITY WATER ' DEPARTMENT: The duly appointed
Director of the City Water Department of the City of Fort
Worth , Texas , or his duly authorized representative.,
assistant, or agents.
C1-1 . 19 ENGINEER: The Director of Public Works, the Director y
of the Fort Worth City Water Department , or their : duly
authorized assistants , agents , engineers , inspectors , or
superintendents , acting within the scope of the particular
duties entrusted to them.
C1 -1 . 20 CONTRACTOR: The person , persons , partnership ,
company, firm, association, or corporation , entering into a
contract with the Owner for the execution of the work, acting
directly or through a duly authorized representative . A
sub-contractor is a person, firm, corporation, or others under
contract with the principal contractor , supplying labor and
materials or only labor, for work at the site of the project.
C1-1. 21 SURETIES: The Corporate bodies which are bound by
such bonds are required with and for the Contractor . The
sureties engaged are to be fully responsible for the entire
and satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and for - any and
all requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents and
approved changes therein.
C1-1. 22 THE WORK OR PROJECT: The completed work contemplated
in and covered by the Contract Documents , - including but not
limited to the furnishing of all labor , materials , tools ,
equipment, and incidentals necessary to produce a completed
and serviceable project.
C1-1. 23 WORKING DAY: A working day is defined as a calendar
day, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays , in
which the weather or other conditions not under the control of
the Contractor permit the performance of the principal unit of
work for a period of not less than seven ( 7 ) hours between
7 : 00 a.m, and 6 : 00 p.m. , with exceptions as permitted in
paragraph C7-7. 6.
C1-1. 24 CALENDAR DAYS: A calendar day is any day of the week
or month, no days being excepted.
C1-1 . 25 LEGAL HOLIDAYS : Legal holidays shall be observed as
prescribed by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth for
observance by City employees as follows:
Cl-1 (4)
1. New Year ' s Day January 1
2. M. L. King, Jr. Birthday. Third Monday in January
3 . Memorial Day Last Monday in May
4. Independence Day July 4
5 . Labor Day First Monday in September
6. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November
! 7. Thanksgiving Friday Fourth Friday in November
8. Christmas Day December 25
9. Such other. days in lieu of
holidays as the City Council
may determine
When one of the above named holidays or a special holiday is
declared by the City Council , falls on Saturday, the holiday
shall be observed on the preceding Friday or if it falls on
Sunday, it shall be observed on the following ;Monday, by those
employees working on working day operations . Employees
working calendar day operations will consider the calendar
holiday as the holiday.
C1-1. 26 ABBREVIATIONS: Wherever the abbreviations defined
herein appear in Contract Documents, the intent and meaning
shall be as follows:
AASHTO - American Association of MGD - Million Gallons Per.
State Highway Transportation Day
Officials
ASCE - American Society of Civil CFS - Cubic Foot per
Engineers Second
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LAW In Accordance With
ASTM - American Society of Min. - Minimum
Testing Materials, Mono.- Monolithic
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AWWA American Water Works % - Percentum
Association R - Radius
ASA - American Standards Association I.D. - Inside Diameter
HI - Hydraulic Institute O. D . —Outside
Diameter
Asph. - Asphalt Elev.- Elevation
Ave. _ Avenue F - Fahrenheit
Blvd. Boulevard C - Centigrade
CI - Cast Iron In. - Inch
CL _ Center Line Ft. - Foot
GI Galvanized Iron St. - Street
Lin. - Linear or Lineal CY - Cubic Yard
lb. - Pound Yd. - Yard
-. MH - Manhole SY - Square Yard
x Max. - Maximum L.F. - Linear Foot
D. I. - Ductile Iron
C1-1 (5 )
C1-1 . 27 CHANGE ORDER : A " Change Order " is a written
supplemental agreement between the Owner and the Contractor
covering some added or deducted item or feature which may be
found necessary and which was not specifically included in the
scope of the project on which bids were submitted. Increase
in unit quantities stated in the proposal are not the subject
matter of a Change Order unless the increase or decrease is
more than 25% of the amount of the particular item or items in
the original proposal.
All "Change Orders " shall be prepared by the City from
information as necessary furnished by the Contractor.
C1-1. 28 PAVED STREETS AND ALLEYS : A paved street or alley
shall be defined as a street or alley having one of the
following types of wearing surfaces applied over the natural
unimproved surface:
1. Any type of asphaltic concrete with or without
separate base material.
2. Any type of asphalt surface treatment , not
including an oiled surface , with or without
separate base material.
3 . Brick, with or without separate base material.
4. Concrete, with or without separate base material.
5 . Any combination of the above.
C1-1. 29 UNPAVED STREETS OR ALLEYS: An unpaved street, alley,
roadway or other surface .is any area except those defined
above for "Paved Streets and Alleys. "
C1-1. 30 CITY STREETS : A city street is defined as that area
between the right-of-way lines as the street is dedicated.
C1-1 . 31 ROADWAY: The roadway is defined as the area between
parallel lines two ( 21 ) feet back of the curb lines or four
( 41 ) feet back of the average edge of pavement where no curb
exists.
C1-1. 32 GRAVEL STREET: A gravel street is any unpaved street
to which has been added one or more applications of gravel or
similar material other than the natural material found on the
street surface before any improvement was made.
C1-1 (6 )
SECTION C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND
PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
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SECTION C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL
C2-2. 1 PROPOSAL FORM: The Owner will furnish bidders with
proposal form, which will contain an itemized list of the
items of work to be done or materials to be furnished and upon
which bid prices 'Are requested. The Proposal form will state
the Bidder ' s general understanding of the project to be
completed, provide a space for furnishing the amount of bid
security ,` and state the basis for entering into a formal
contract. The Owner will furnish forms for the Bidder ' s
"Experience Record, " "Equipment Schedule, " and "Financial
Statement, " all of which must be properly executed and riled
with the Director of the City Water Department one week prior
to the hour for opening of bids.
The financial statement required shall have been prepared by
an independent certified public accountant or an independent
public accountant holding a valid permit issued by an
appropriate state licensing agency, and shall have been so
prepared as to reflect the current financial status . This
statement must be current and not more than one ( 1 ) year old .
In the case that a bidding date falls within the time a new
statement is being prepared, the previous statement shall be
updated by proper verification . Liquid assets in the amount
of ten ( 10% ) percent of the estimated project cost will be
required.
For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for
a given project , it must reflect the experience of the firm
seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and
magnitude as that of the project for which bids are to be
�- received , and such experience must have been on projects
completed not more than five ( 5 ) years prior to "the date on
which are to be received . The Director of the Water
department shall be sole judge as to the acceptability of
experience for qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water
Department project.
The prospective bidder shall schedule the equipment he has
available for the project and state that he will rent such
additional equipment as may be required to complete the
project on which he submits a bid.
C2-2 . 2 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES: The quantities of work
and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal
' C2-2(1)
forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be
considered as approximate only and will be used for the
purpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Payment will be
made. to the Contractor for only the actual quantities of work
performed or materials furnished in strict accordance with the
Contract Documents and Plans . The quantities of work to be
performed and materials to be furnished may be increased or
decreased as hereinafter provided , without in any way
invalidating the unit prices bid or any other requirements of
the Contract Documents.
C2-2. 3 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF PROJECT:
Bidders are advised that the Contract Documents on file with
the Owner shall constitute all of the information which the
Owner will furnish. All additional information and data which
the owner will supply after promulgation of the formal
contract documents shall be issued in the form of written
addenda and shall become part of the Contract Documents just
as though such addenda were actually written into the original
Contract Documents.
Bidders are required, prior to the filing of proposal, to read
and become familiar with the Contract Documents , to visit the ,
site of the project and examine carefully all local
conditions , to inform themselves by their own independent
research and investigations, tests, boring, and by such other
means as may be necessary to gain a complete knowledge of the
conditions which will be encountered during the construction
of the project . They must judge for themselves the
difficulties of the work,. and all attending circumstances
affecting the cost of doing the work or the time requited for
its completion, and obtain all information required to make an
intelligent proposal. No information given by the Owner or
any representative of the Owner other than that contained in
the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda
thereto, shall be binding upon the Owner. Bidders shall rely
exclusively and solely upon their own estimates ,
investigation , research, tests ,- explorations, and other data
which are necessary for full and complete information upon
which the proposal is to be based. It is mutually agreed that
the submission of a proposal is prima-facie evidence that the
bidder has made the investigations , examinations and tests
herein required . Claims for additional compensation due to
variations between conditions actually encountered in
construction and as indicated in the Contract Documents will
not be allowed.
The logs of Soil Borings, if any, showing on the plans are for
general information only and may not be correct . Neither the
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Owner nor the Engineer guarantee that the data shown is
representative of conditions which actually exist.
C2-2. 4 SUBMITTING OF PROPOSAL: The Bidder shall submit his
Proposal on the form furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces
applicable to the project contained in the form shall be
correctly filled in and the Bidder shall state the prices ,
written in ink in both words and numerals , for which he
proposes to do the work contemplated or furnishe the materials
required . All such prices shall be written legibly. In case
of discrepancy between the price written in words and the
price written in numerals , the price most advantageous to the
City shall govern.
If a proposal is submitted by an individual, his or her name
must be signed by him (her) or his (her) duly authorized agent.
If a proposal is submitted by a firm, association , or
partnership, the name and address of each member must be
given , and the proposal must be signed by a member of the
firm, association , or partnership , or by a person duly
authorized . If a proposal is submitted by a company or
{ corporation , the company or corporate name and business
address must be given, and the proposal signed by an official
or duly authorized agent. The corporate seal must be affixed.
Power of Attorney authorizing agents or others to sign
proposal must be properly certified and must be in writing and
submitted with the proposal.
C2-2. 5 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: Proposals may be rejected if
t ey show any alteration of words or figures, additions not
called for , conditional or uncalled for alternate bids,
? incomplete bids, erasures , or irregularities of any kind, or
contain unbalance value of any items . Proposal tendered or
delivered after the official time designated for receipt of
proposal shall be returned to the Bidder unopened.
C2-2. 6 BID SECURITY: No proposal will be considered un-less it
is accompanied by a "Proposal Security" of the character and
in the amount indicated in the "Notice to Bidders " and the
"Proposal . " The Bid Security is required by the Owner as
evidence of good faith on the part of the Bidder, and by way
of a guaranty that if awarded the contract, the Bidder will
within the required time execute a formal contract and furnish
the required performance and other bonds. The bid security of
the three lowest bidders will be retained until the contract
is awarded or other disposition is made thereof . The bid
security of all other bidders may be returned promptly after
the canvass of bids.
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C2=2'. 7 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered
unless it is delivered , accompanied by its proper Bid
Security, to the City Manager or his representative in the
official place of business as set forth in the "Notice to
Bidders . " It is the Bidder ' s sole responsibility to deliver
the proposal at the proper time to the proper place. The mere
fact. that a proposal was dispatched will not be considered.
The Bidder must have the proposal actually delivered. Each
proposal shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the
word "PROPOSAL, " and the name or description of the project as
designated in the "Notice to Bidders. " The envelope shall be
addressed to the City Manager, City Ha11, Fort Worth, Texas.
C2-2 . 8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with
the City Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for
opening proposals . A request for non-consideration of a
proposal must be made in writing , addressed to the City
Manager , and filed with him prior to the time set for the
opening of proposals. After all proposals not requested for
non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the
proposals for which non-consideration requests have been
properly filed may, at the option of the Owner,` be .returned
unopened.
C2-2. 9 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may
modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time
prior to the time set for opening proposals , provided such
telegraphic communication is received by the City Manager
prior to the said proposal opening time, and provided further,
that the City Manager is satisfied that a written and duly
authenticated confirmation of such telegraphic communication
over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the
proposal opening time. If such confirmation is not received
within forty-eight ( 48) hours after the proposal opening time ,
no further consideration will be given to the proposal.
C2-2 . 10 PUBLIC OPENING OF PROPOSAL: Proposals which have been
properly filed and for which no "Non-consideration Request"
has been received will be publicly opened and read aloud by
the City Manager or his authorized representative at the time
and place indicated in the "Notice to Bidders." All proposals
which have been opened and read will remain on file with the
Owner until the contract has been awarded. Bidders or their
authorized representatives are invited to be present for the
opening of bids.
C2-2 . 11 IRREGULAR PROPOSALS: Proposals shall be considered as
being `Irregular" if they show any omissions , alterations of
form, additions , or conditions not called for , unauthorized
alternate bids, or irregularities of any kind. However , the
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Owner reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities
and to make the award of the contract to the best interest of
the City. Tendering a proposal after the closing hour is an
irregularity which cannot be waived.
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pa C2 -2 . 12 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS : Bidders may be
disqualified and their proposals not considered for any of,
but not limited to, the following reason:
a. Reason's for believing that collusion exists among
bidders.
b. Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder is
'- interested in more than one proposal for work
contemplated.
C. The bidder being interested in any litigation
against the Owner or where the Owner may have a
claim against or be engaged in litigation against
the bidder.
d. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract
or having defaulted on a previous contract.
e. The bidder having performed a prior contract in an
unsatisfactory manner.
-' f. Lack of competency as revealed by the financial
statement, experience record, equipment schedule,
and such inquiries as the Owner may see fit to make.
g. Uncompleted work which , in the judgment of the
Owner, will prevent or hinder the prompt completion
of additional work if awarded.
h. The bidder not filing with the Owner, one week in
advance of the hour of the opening of proposals the
following:
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1. Financial Statement showing the financial
condition of the bidder as specified in Part
"A" - Special Instructions.
2. A current experience record showing especially
the projects of a nature similar to the one
under consideration , which have been
successfully completed by the Bidder.
3 . An equipment schedule showing the equipment
the bidder has available for use on the
project.
The Bid Proposal of a bidder who, in the judgment of the
Engineer , is disqualified under the requirements stated
herein, shall be set aside and not opened.
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF
DOCUMENTS
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SECTION C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS:
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C3-3 . 1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: After proposals have been }
_ opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the
basis of , the quoted prices , the quantities shown in the
proposal , and the application of such formulas or other
methods of bringing items to a common basis as may be
established in the Contract Documents.
The total obtained by taking the sum of the products of unit
prices quoted and the estimated quantities plus any lump sum
items and such other quoted amounts as may enter into the cost
of the completed project will be considered as the amount of
the bid.
Until the award of the contract is made by the Owner, the
right will be reserved to reject any or all proposals and
waive technicalities, to re-advertise for new proposals, or to
proceed with the work in any manner as maybe considered for
the best interest of the Owner.
C3-3 . 2 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS
ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Contractor agrees to provide to Owner,
upon request ; complete and accurate information regarding
actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE)
and or a" a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) on the
contract and the payment therefor. Contractor further agrees ,
upon request by Owner, to allow and audit and/or an
examination of any books, records, or files in the possession
of I Contractor that will substantiate the actual work performed
by- the MBE or WBE. Any material misrepresentation of any
nature will be grounds for termination of the contract and for
initiating any action under appropriate federal , state or
local laws and ordinances relating to false statements ;
further , any such misrepresentation may be grounds for
disqualification of Contractor at Owner ' s discretion for
bidding on future Contracts with the Owner for a period of
time of not less than six (6 ) months.
' C3-3 . 3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS : The Contractor shall -
comply with Current City Ordinance prohibiting discrimination
in employment practices.
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The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect
on the project site , and, at his request , will be provided
assistance by the City of Fort Worth ' s Equal Employment
Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on
file in his office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may
be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer.
C3-3 . 4 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS : After a proposal has been
read by the Owner it cannot be withdrawn by the Bidder within
forty-five ( 45 ) days after the date on which the proposals
were opened.
C3-3 . 5 AWARD OF CONTRACT: The Owner reserves the right to
withholdfinal action on the proposals for a reasonable time,
not to exceed forty-five ( 45 ) days after the date of opening
proposals, and in no event will an award be made until after
investigations have been made as to the responsibility of the
proposed awardee. . .
The award of the contract, if an award is made, will be to the
lowest and best responsible bidder.
The ward of the contract shall not become effective until the
Owner has notified the Contractor in writing of such award.
C3-3 . 6 RETURN OF PROPOSAL SECURITIES : As soon as proposed
price totals have been determined for comparison of .bids , the
Owner may, at its discretion, return the proposal security
which accompanied the proposals which, in its judgment, would
not be considered for the award . All other proposal
securities, usually those of the three lowest bidders , will be
retained by the Owner until the required contract has been
executed and bond furnished or the Owner has otherwise
disposed o£ the bids, after which they will .be returned by the
City Secretary.
C3-3 . 7 BONDS : With the execution and delivery of the Contract
Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to, and file with the
Owner in the amounts herein required, the following bonds:
a. PERFORMANCE BOND : A good and sufficient
performance bond in an amount not less than 100
percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced
by t*he proposal tabulation or otherwise ,
guaranteeing the full and faithful execution of the
work and performance of the contract, and for the
protection of the Owner and all other persons
against damage by reason of negligence of the
Contractor , or improper execution of the work or
the use of inferior materials . This performance
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bond shall guarantee the payment for all labor ,
materials, equipment, supplies , and services used
in the construction of the work, and shall remain
in full force and effect until provisions as above
stipulated are accomplished and final payment is
made on the project by the City.
? b. ° MAINTENANCE BOND : A good and sufficient F
maintenance bond, in the amount of not less than
100 percent of the amount of the contract, as
evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise,
guaranteeing the prompt , full and faithful
performance of the general guaranty which is set
forth in paragraph C8-8.10.
C. PAYMENT BOND: A good and sufficient payment bond,
in an amount not less than 100 percent of the
amount of the contract , as evidenced by the
proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the
prompt, full and faithful payment of all claimants
as. defined in Article 5160 , Revised Civil Statutes
of Texas , 1925 , as amended by House Bill -344 Acts
56th Legislature, Regular Session , 1959 , effective
April 27 , 1959 , and/or the latest version- thereof, -
supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of
the work provided for in the contract -being
constructed under. these specifications . Payment .
Bond shall remain in force until all payments as
above stipulated are- made.
d. OTHER BONDS : Such- other bonds as may be required
by these Contract Documents shall be furnished by
the Contractor=.
No sureties will be accepted' by the Owner which are at the
time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are
interested- in any litigation against the owner . All bonds-
shall be made• on'� the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be
executed by an; approved` surety company doing business in the
City of Fort Worth, Texas , and which is acceptable to the
owner : In order to be acceptable, the name of the surety
shall be included on the current U . S . Treasury list of
acceptable sureties, and the amount of bond written by any one
acceptable company shall not exceed the amount shown on the
Treasury list for that company. Each bond shall be properly
executed by both the Contractor and Surety Company.
Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory
at any time by' the Owner, notice will be given the Contractor
to that effect and the Contractor shall immediately provide a
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new surety satisfactory to the Owner. No payment will be made
under -the contract until the new surety or sureties , as
required, have qualified and have been accepted by the Owner.
The contract shall not be operative nor will any payments be
due or paid until approval of the bonds by the Owner.
C3-3 . 8 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Within ten (10) days after the
Owner has by appropriate resolution, or otherwise, awarded the
contract, the Contractor shall execute and file with the Owner
the Contract and such bonds as may be required in the Contract
Documents._
No contract, shall be binding upon the owner until it has been
attested by the City Secretary, approved as to form and
legality by the City Attorney, and executed for the Owner by
either the Mayor or City Manager.
C3-3 . 9 FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT : The failure of the
` Awardee to execute the required bond or bonds or to sign the
required contract within ten (10 ) days after the contract is
awarded shall be considered by the Owner as an abandonment of
his proposal, and the Owner may annul the Award. - By reason of
the uncertainty of the market prices of material and labor,
and it being impracticable and difficult to accurately
determine the amount of damages occuring to the Owner by
reason of said awardee ' s failure to execute said bonds and
contract within ten ( 10 ) days , the proposal security
accompanying the proposal shall be the agreed amount of
damages which Owner will suffer by reason of such failure on
the part of the Awardee and shall thereupon immediately be
forfeited to the Owner.
The filing of a proposal will be considered as an acceptance
of this provision by the Bidder.
C3-3 . 10 BEGINNING WORK: The Contractor shall not commence
workuntil authorized in writing to do so by the Owner .
Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the site of the
project within the time stipulated in the written
authorization usually termed the "Work Order" or "Proceed
Order" , it is agreed that the Surety Company will , within ten
( 10 ) days after the commencement date set forth in such
written authorization, commence the physical execution of the
contract.
C3-3 . 11 INSURANCE: The Contractor shall not commence work
under this contract until he has obtained all the insurance
required under the Contract Documents, and such insurance has
been approved by the Owner . The prime Contractor shall be
responsible for delivering to the Owner the sub-contractors'
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certificate of insurance for approval . The prime contractoc
shall indicate on the certificate of insurance included in the
documents for execution whether or not his insurance covers
sub-contractors . it is the intention of the Owner that the
insurance coverage required herein shall include the coverage
of all sub-contractors.
a. COMPENSATION INSURANCE : The Contractor shall
maintain , during the life of this contract ,
Workers ! Compensation Insurance on all of his
employees to be engaged in work• on the project
under this contract, and for .all sub-contractors.
In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous
work on the project under this contract is not
protected under the Workers ' Compensation Statute,
the Contractor shall provide adequate employer ' s
general liability insurance for the protection of
such of his employees not so protected..—
b. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The
Contractor shall procure and shall. maintain during
the . life of this contract .Contractor ' s
Comprehensive General Liability Insurance ( Public
Liability. and Property Damage Insurance) in an
amount not less than $ 500 , 000 covering each
occurrence on account of bodily. injury,, -including
death, and in an amount not less than a $ 500 , 000.
covering each occurrence on account of property
damage' with $2,000,000 umbrella policy coverage.
C. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY : The Contractor shall
furnish insurance as separate policies or by
additional endorsement to one " of the
above-mentioned policies, and in the amount as set
forth for public liability and property damage, the
following insurance:
1. Contingent Liability ( covers General
Contractor ' s Liability for acts of
sub-contractors) .
2. Blasting, prior to any blasting being- done.
3. Collapse of buildings or structures adjacent
to excavation ( if excavations . are to be
performed adjacent to same) .
4. Damage to undergra"ind utilities, for .$500,000.
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'p 5. Builder ' s risk (where above-ground structures
are involved) .
6. Contractual Liability ( covers all
indemnification requirements of Contract) .
d. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE: The Contractor shall procure and maintain,
during the life of this Contract, Comprehensive
Automobile Liability insurance in an amount not
less than $ 250 , 000 for injuries including
accidental death to any one person and subject to
the same limit for each person an amount not less
than $ 500 , 000 on account' of one accident , and
automobile property damage insurance in an amount
not less than $100,000.
e. SCOPE OF INSURANCE AND SPECIAL HAZARD : The
insurance required under the above paragraphs shall
provide adequate protection for the Contractor and
his sub-contractors , respectively, against damage
claims which may arise from operations under this
contract, whether such operations be by the insured
or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
him, and also against any of the following special
hazards which may be encountered in the performance
of the Contract.
-� f. PROOF OF CARRIAGE OF INSURANCE: The Contractor
shall furnish the Owner with satisfactory proof of
coverage by insurance required- in these Contract
Documents in amounts and by carriers satisfactory
to the Owner . ( Sample attached. ) All insurance
requirements made upon the Contractor shall apply
to the sub- contractor , should the Prime
Contractor ' s insurance not cover the
sub-contractor' s work operations.
* g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING : The
insurance and bonding companies with whom the
Contractor ' s insurance and performance, payment,
maintenance and all such other bonds are written
shall be represented by an agent or agents having
an office located within the city limits of the
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City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas . Each
such agent shall be a duly qualified, one upon whom
service of process may be had , and must have
authority and power to act on behalf of the
insurance and/or bonding company to negotiate and
settle with the City of Fort Worth , or any other
., claimant, any claims that the City of Fort Worth or
other claimant or any property owner who has been
' damaged ; may have against the Contractor ,
insurance, and/or bonding company. If the local
insurance representative is not so empowered by the
insurance or bonding companies, then such authority
must be vested in a local agent or claims officer
residing in the Metroplex, the Fort Worth-Dallas
area . The name of the agent or agents shall be set
forth on all of such bonds and certificates of
.� insurance.
C3-3 . 12 CONTRACTOR ' S OBLIGATIONS: Under the Contract, the
Contractor shall pay for all materials, labor and services
when due.
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C3-3 . 13 WEEKLY PAYROLL: A certified copy of each payroll
covering payment of wages to all person engaged in work on the
project at , the site of the project shall be furnished to the
Owner's representative within seven ( 7 ) days after the close
of each payroll period. A copy or copies of the applicable
minimum wage rates as set forth in the Contract Documents
shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place at the site of the
project at all times during the course of the Contract .
Copies of the wage rates will be furnished the Contractor, by
the Owner; however, posting and protection of the wage rates
shall be the *responsibility of the Contractor.
C3-3 . 14 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Any Contractor,
whether a person , persons , partnership, company , firm ,
association ,_ corporation or other who is approved to do
business with and enters into a contract with the City for
construction of water and/or sanitary sewer facilities, will
have or shall establish a fully operational business office
within the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area . The
Contractor shall charge, delegate, or assign this office (or
he may delegate his Project Superintendent ) with full
authority to transact all business actions required in the
performance of the Contract . This local authority shall be
made responsible to act for the Contractor in all matters
pertaining to the work governed by the Contract whether it be
administrative or otherwise and as such shall be empowered,
thus delegated and directed, to settle all material, labor or
other expenditures, all claims against the work or any other
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inatter associated such as maintaining adequate and appropriate
insurance or security coverage for the project . Such local
authority for administration of the work under the Contract
shall be maintained until all business transactions executed
as part of the Contract are complete.
Should the Contractor ' s principal base of operations be other
than in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area , notification
of the Contractor ' s assignment of local authority shall be
made in writing to the Engineer in advance of any work on the
project, all appropriately signed and sealed, as applicable,
by the Contractor ' s responsible officers with the
understanding that this written assignment of authority to a
local representative shall become part of the project Contract.
as though bound directly into the project documents . The
intent of these requirements is that all matters associated
with the, Contractor ' s administration , whether it be oriented
in furthering the work, or other, be governed direct by local
authority. This same requirement is imposed on insurance and
surety coverage. Should the Contractor 's local representative
+�• Fail to perform to the satisfaction of Engineer, the Engineer,
at his sole discretion , may demand that such local
representative be replaced and the Engineer may, at his sole
discretion , stop all work until a new local authority
satisfactory to the Engineer is assigned . No credit of
working time will be for periods in which work stoppages are
in effect for this reason.
C3-3 . 15 VENUE : Venue of any action hereinunder. shall be
exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas.
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PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS
C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK
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SECTION C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK
C4-4 . 1 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS : It is the definite
intention of these Contract Documents to provide for a
complete, useful project which the Contractor undertakes to
construct or furnish , all in full compliance with the
requirements and intent of the Contract Documents . It is
definitely understood that the Contractor shall do all work as
provided for in the Contract Documents, shall do all extra or
special work as may be considered by the Owner as necessary to
complete the project in a satisfactory and acceptable manner.
x The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specifically stated in
these Contract Documents, furnish all labor, tools, materials,
machinery, equipment , special services , and incidentals
necessary to the prosecution and completion of the project.
C4-4 . 2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS : Should any work or conditions
which are not thoroughly and satisfactorily stipulated or
covered by General or Special Conditions of these Contract
Documents be anticipated, or should there be any additional
' proposed work which is not covered by these Contract
Documents, then "Special Provisions" covering all such work
will be prepared by the Owner previous to the time of
receiving bids or proposals for such work and furnished to the
Bidder in the form of Addenda. All such "Special Provisions"
shall- be considered to be a part of the Contract Documents
j just as though they were originally written therein.
C4-4. 3 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: The Owner reserves
the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed
or to extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and
as found to be necessary, and the Contractor shall perform the
work as altered, increased or decreased at the unit prices.
Such increased or 'decreased quantity shall not be more than 25
percent of the contemplated quantity of such item or items.
When such changes increase or decrease the original quantity
of any item or items of work to be done or materials to be
furnished by the 25 percent or more, then either party to the
contract shall upon written request to the other party be
entitled to a revised consideration upon that portion of the
work above or below- the 25 percent of the original quantity
stated in the proposal; such revised consideration to be
determined by special agreement or as hereinafter provided for
"Extra Work. " No allowance will be made for any changes in
anticipated profits nor shall such changes be considered as
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waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the
Contract Documents.
variations in quantities of sanitary sewer pipe in depth
categories , shall be interpreted herein as applying to the
overall quantities or sanitary sewer pipe in each pipe size,
but not to the various depth categories.
C4-4 . 4 ALTERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: By Change Order, the
Owner reserves the right to make such changes in the. Contract
- Documents and in the character or quantities of the work as
may be necessary or desirable to insure completion in the most
satisfactory manner, provided such changes do not materially
alter the original Contract Documents or change the general
nature of the project as a whole. Such changes shall not be
considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or
provision of the Contract Documents.
C4-4 . 5 EXTRA WORK: Additional work made necessary by changes
and alterations of the Contract Documents or of quantities or
for other reasons for which no prices are provided in the
Contract Documents, shall be defined as "Extra Work" and shall
be performed by the Contractor in accordance with these
Contract Documents or approved additions thereto; provided,
however , that before any extra work is begun a "Change Order"
shall be executed or written order issued by the Owner to do
the work for payments or credits as shall be determined by one
or more combination of the following methods:
a. Unit bid price previously approved.
b. An agreed lump sum.
C. The actual reasonable cost of (1 ) labor, (2 ) rental
of equipment used on the extra work for the time so
used at Associated General Contractors of America
current equipment rental rates ; ( 3 ) materials
entering permanently into the project, and ( 4 )
actual cost of insurance , bonds , and social
security as determined by the Owner , plus a fixed
fee to be agreed upon but not to exceed 10% of the
actual cost of such ex~ra work. The fixed fee is
not to include any additional profit to the
Contractor for rental of equipment owned by him and
used for the extra work. The fee shall be full and
complete compensation to cover the cost of
superintendence, overhead, other profit , general
and all other expense not included in ( 1 ) , ( 2 ) ,
( 3 ) , and ( 4 ) above. The Contractor shall keep
accurate cost records on the form and in. the method
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suggested by the Owner and shall give the Owner
access to all accounts , bills , vouchers , and
records relating to the Extra Work.
No "Change Order" shall become effective until it has been
approved and signed by each of the Contracting parties.
No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless
ordered in writing - by the Owner . In case any orders or
instructions , either oral or written, appear to the Contractor
to involve Extra Work for which he should receive
compensation , he shall make written request to the Engineer
for written orders authorizing such Extra Work , prior to
beginning such work.
Should a difference arise as to what does or does not
constitute Extra Work, or as to the payment thereof , and the
Engineer insists upon its performance, the Contractor shall
proceed with the work after making written request for written
orders and shall keep an accurate account of the actual
reasonable cost thereof 'as provided under method ( Item C ) .
Claims for extra work will not be paid unless the Contractor
shall file his claim with the Owner within five ( 5 ) days
before the time for making the first estimate after such work
is done and unless the claim is supported by satisfactory
vouchers and certified payrolls covering all labor and
materials expended upon the said Extra Work.
The Contractor shall furnish the Owner such installation
records of all deviations from the original Contract Documents
as may be necessary to enable the Owner to prepara for
permanent record a corrected set of plans showing the actual
installation.
The compensation agreed upon for ' extra work' whether or not
iniitiated by a 'change order ' shall be a full , complete and
final payment for all costs Contractor incurs as a result or
relating to the change or extra work, whether said costs are
known , unknown, foreseen or unforeseen at that time, including
without limitation, any costs for delay, extended overhead,
ripple or impact cost , or any other effect on changed or
unchanged work as a result or the change or extra work.
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C4-4 . 6 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS : Before commencing any work
under this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner
and receive the Owner ' s approval thereof , a "Schedule of
Operations , " showing by a straight line method the date of
commencing and finishing each of the major elements of the
contract . There shall be also shown the estimated monthly
cost of work for which estimates are to be expected. Thera
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shall be presented also a composite graph showing the
anticipated progress of construction with the time being
plotted horizontally and the percentage of completion plotted
vertically. The progress charts shall be prepared on 8-1/2" x
11" sheets and at least five black or blue line prints shall
be furnished to the Owner.
C4-4 . 7 PROGRESS SCHEDULES FOR WATER AND SEWER PLANT
FACILITIES : Within ten (10 ) days prior to submission of
first monthly progress payment , the Contractor shall
prepare and submit to the Owner for approval six copies of
the schedule in which the Contractor proposes to carry on
the work, the date of which he will start the several major
activities ( including procurement of materials, plans, and
equipment ) and the contemplated dates for completing the
same . The schedule shall be in the form of a time schedule
Critical Path Method (CPM) network diagram. As the work
progresses , the Contractor shall enter on the diagram the
actual progress at the end of each partial payment period
or at such intervals as directed by the Engineer . The
Contractor shall also revise the schedule to reflect any
adjustments in contract time approved by the Engineer .
. Three copies of the updated schedule. shall be delivered at
such intervals as directed by the Owner.
As a minimum, the construction schedule shall incorporate
all work elements and activities indicated in the proposal
and in the technical specifications.
Prior to the final drafting of the detailed construction
schedule, the Contractor shall review the draft schedule
with the Engineer to ensure the Contractor' s understanding
of the contract requirements.
The following guidelines shall be adhered to in preparing
the construction schedule:
a. Milestone dates and final project completion
dates shall be developed to conform to time
constraints , sequencing requirements and
completion time.
b. The construction proces3 shall be divided into
activities with time durations of approximately
fourteen (14 ) days and construction values not to
exceed $ 50 , 000 . Fabrication , delivery and
submittal activities are exceptions to this
guideline.
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C. Durations shall be in calendar days and normal
holidays and weather conditions over the duration
of the contract shall be accounted for within the
duration of each activity.
d. One critical path shall be shown on the
construction schedule.
e. Float time is defined as the amount of time
between the earliest start date and the latest
start date of a chain' of activities of the CPM
construction schedule. Float time is not for the
exclusive use or benefit of either the Contractor
or the Owner.
f. Thirty days shall be used for submittal review
unless otherwise specified.
The construction schedule shall as a minimum be divided
into general categories as indicated in the Proposal and
Technical Specifications and each general category shall be
broken down into activities in enough detail to achieve
activities of approximately fourteen (14) days duration.
For each general category, the construction schedule shall
identify all trades or subcontracts whose work is
represented by activities that follow the guidelines of
this Section.
For each of the trades or subcontracts , the construction
schedule shall indicate the following procurements ,
construction and preacceptance activities and events in
their logical sequence for equipment and materials.
1. Preparation and transmittal of submittals.
2. Submitral .review periods.
3 . Shop fabrication and delivery.
4. Erection or installation.
5 . Transmittal of manufacturer ' s operation and
maintenance instructions.
6 . Installed equipment and materials testing.
7. Owner ' s operator instruction ( if applicable) .
8 . Final inspection.
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9 . Operational testing.
10. Final inspection.
If , in the opinion of the Owner , work accomplished falls
behind that scheduled , the Contractor shall take such
action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition,
the Owner may require the Contractor to submit a revised
schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to
make up lag in scheduled progress and to insure completion
of the work within the contract time . If the Owner finds
the proposed plan not acceptable , he inay require the
'Contractor to increase the work force, the construction
plant and equipment, the number of work shifts or the
overtime operations without additional cost to the Owner.
Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements
shall be considered grounds for determination by the Owner
that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with
such diligence as will insure its completion within the
time specified.
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SECTION C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS
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C5-5 . 1 AUTHORITY: OF ENGINEER: The work shall be performed to -
the satisfaction of the Engineer and in strict compliance with
the Contract Documents . He shall decide all questions which
arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials
furnished , work performed, rate of progress of the work,
overall sequence of the construction, interpretation of the
Contract Documents , acceptable fulfillment of the contract,
compensation, mutual rights between Contractor and Owner under
these Contract Documents, supervision of the work, resumption
of operations, and all other questions or disputes which may
arise . Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor ' s
means , methods , techniques , sequences or procedures of
construction, or the safety precaution and programs incident
thereto, and he will not be responsible for Contractor ' s
failure to perform the work in accordance with the contract
documents.
He shall determine the amount- and quality of the work
completed and materials furnished, and his decisions and
estimates shall be final . His estimates in such event shall
be';"a•condition to the right of the Contractor to receive money -
due him under the Contract. The Owner shall have executive
j authority to enforce and make effective such -riecessary
decisions and orders as the Contractor fails to carry out
promptly.
In the event of any- dispute between the Engineer and -
Contractor over the decision of the Engineer on any such
matters , the Engineer must, within a reasonable time, upon
written request of the Contractor, render and deliver to both
the Owner and Contractor, a written decision on the matter in
controversy.
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C5-5. 2 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS: The finished project in all
cases shall conform with lines , grades , cross-sections ,
finish , and dimensions shown on the plans or any other
requirements otherwise described in the Contract Documents .
Any deviation from the approved Contract Documents required by
the Engineer during construction will in all cases be
determined by the Engineer and authorized by the Owner by
Change Order.
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C5-5 . 3 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract
Documents are made up �of several sections , which , taken
together, are intended to describe and provide for a complete
and useful project, and any requirements appearing in one of
the sections is as binding as though it occurred in all
sections. In case of discrepancies , figured dimension shall
govern over scaled dimensions , plans shall govern over
specifications, special conditions shall govern over general
conditions and standard specifications, and quantities shpwn
on the plans shall govern over those shown in the proposal .
The Contractor shall not take advantage of any apparent error
or omission in the Contract Documents , and the Owner shall be
permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may
be- deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the
Contract Documents . In the event the Contractor discovers 'an
apparent error or discrepancy, he shall immediately call this
condition to the attention of the Engineer. In the event of a
conflict in the drawings, specifications, or_other portions of
the Contract Documents which were not reported prior to the
award of Contract, the Contractor shall be deemed to h-
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most expensive resolution of the conflict.
C5-5 . 4 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor will be
furnished with three sets of the Contract Documents* and shall
have available on the site of the project at all times one set
of such Contract Documents.
The Contract shall give to the work the constant attention
necessary to facilitate the progress thereof and shall
cooperate with the Engineer , his inspector , and other
Contractors in every possible way.
The Contractor shall at all times have competent personnel
available to the project site for proper performance of the
work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times
at the site of the project a competent , English-speaking
superintendent and an assistant who are fully authorized to
act as the Contractor ' s agent on the work . Such �-
superintendgnt and his assistant shall be capable of reading
and understanding the Contract Documents and shall receive and
fulfill instructions from the Owner, the Engineer, or his
authorized representatives . Pursuant to this responsibility
of the Contractor, the Contractor shall designate in writing
to the project superintendent, to act as the Contractor ' s
agent on the work. Such assistant project superintendent
shall be a resident of Tarrant County, Texas and shall be
subject to call,. as is the project Superintendent, at any time
of the day or night on any day of the week on which the
Engineer determines that circumstances require the presence on
the project site of a representative of the Contractor to
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adequately provide for the safety or convenience of the
traveling public or the owners of property across which the
project extends or the safety of property contiguous to the
project routing.
The Contractor shall provide all facilities to enable the
Engineer and his inspector to examine and inspect the
workmanship and materials entering into the work.
C5-5 . 5 EMERGENCY AND/OR RECTIFICATION WORK: When, in the
opinion of the Owner or Engineer, a condition of emergency
exists related to any part of the work, the Contractor, or the
Contractor through his designated representative , shall
respond with dispatch to a verbal request made by the Owner or
Engineer to alleviate the emergency condition . Such a
response shall occur day or night, whether the project is
scheduled on a calendar-day or on a working-day basis.
Should the Contractor fail to respond to a request from the
Engineer to rectify any discrepancies , omissions , or
corrections necessary to conform with the requirements of the
project specifications or plans , the Engineer shall give the
Contractor written notice that such work or changes are to be
performed. The written notice shall direct attention to the
' discrepant condition and request the Contractor to take
remedial action to correct the condition . In the event the x
Contractor does not take positive steps to fulfill this
written request, or does not show just cause for not taking
the proper action, within 24 hours , the City may tdke such -
remedial action. with City „ forces or by contract. The City
shall then deduct an amount equal to` the entire costs for such
remedial action, plus 25% , from 'any funds due the Contractor -
on the project.
A C5-5 . 6 FIELD OFFICE: The Contractor shall provide, at no
extra compensation, an adequate field office for use of the
Engineer, if specifically called for. The field office shall
be not less than 10 , by 14 feet in floor area, substantially
constructed,, well heated , air conditioned , lighted, and
weather-proof , so that documents will not be damaged by the
elements:
C5-5 . 7 CONSTRUCTION STAKES: The City, through its Engineer,
will. furnish the Contractor with all lines , grades , and
measurements necessary to the proper prosecution and control
of the work contracted for under these Contract Documents , and
lines , grades and measurements will be established by means of
stakes or other customary method of marking as may be found
consistent with good practice.
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