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Home My WebLink AboutContract 33611 (2)CITY SECRETARY 2 IJ.1 -[ f CONTRACT NO . 0.:l1J -----,.;.,.:;....i.... SPECIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR LAKE WORTH SOUTH SHORE GRINDER PUMP INSTALLATION WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECT NO. P171-070171131150 CHARLES BOSWELL CITY MANAGER r~~~B~P~ q{~l~r g,~ jl~fS- \ -ACTING DIRECTOR ASSISTANTDIRECTORWATERPRODUCTION WATER DEPARTMENT WATER DEPARTMENT JEFFERY E. CAFFEY, P.E. PROJECT MANAGER ALAN PLUJWT\IER ASSOCIATES, INC. WILLIAM A. MANNING, P.E. ELECTRICAL ENGINEER ... . MU.I.. T4'J':ECH ~,.~·~· c."'° F.Om' .WOR!lf, m<AS ,...~ .... '"' ... 318-3201 06 -13 -06 AOB:40 IN @>--?-(; -()-:;- PA TE ADDENDUM NO. 1 TO PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH LAKE WORTH SOUTH SHORE LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM 318-3201 TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND PLAN HOLDERS The Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents shall be modified as required by the following items : Item 1-1 Specifications, Part A -NOTICE TO BIDDERS: Delete this section in its entirety and replace with the new Part A-NOTICE TO BIDDERS (ATTACHMENT 1-AD1). (Note that the bid date has been changed to January 19, 2006). Item 1-2 Specifications, Section 01001 -GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS : Item 23 .0 : Add the following sentence: Item 1-3 'The CONTRACTOR is responsible for disposing of any excess earth or other material." Specifications, Section 01010 -CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE ITEMS : Part 2.01: Items D and E : Delete in their entirety and replace with the following : "D . The CITY shall arrange a meeting at the residence to locate the grinder pump station, the grinder pump control panel, and the discharge line route. The meeting shall include the RESIDENT, the CITY REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER. The RESIDENT shall sign a statement that they agree to the proposed location of the pump station and route of the discharge pipe and the electrical wiring, and acknowledge that there will be a prescriptive easement for the CITY's right of access to the grinder pump, discharge line and electrical feed cable and conduit. 06 -13 -06 A08 : 40 I N F :\p rojects\318\32 01 \Doc\Specs\Addendum_ Second _Bid\ADDENDUM_ 1.doc Addendum No. 1 -Page 1 17 318-3201 Item 1-3 (Continued) Item 1-4 E. The RESIDENT's electrician shall provide and install the electrical d isconnect switch for the electrical tie-in. Upon confirmation that the electrical disconnect switch is installed, the CITY shall issue a work order (Notice to Proceed) to the CONTRACTOR to begin work at that residence." Specifications, PART H-TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS: Sheet C-2-TYPICAL GRINDER PUMP INSTALLATION: Note 4 . Replace Note 4 in its entirety with the following: "4 . ALL GRASS AREAS DISTURBED, EXCEPT FOR TRENCHES, SHALL BE SODDED WITH LIKE GRASS . THE RESIDENT SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR WATERING THE GRASS ." Item 1-5 Specifications , PART H -TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS : Add Sheet C-04 : LOCATION OF SOUTH SHORE LOW PRESSURE SEWER SYSTEM (ATTACHMENT 2-AD1). All items in conflict with this addendum are hereby deleted . THIS ADDENDUM IS MADE PART OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS , AND SHALL BE ACKNOWLEDGED ON THE PROPOSAL AND ON THE BID ENVELOPE. ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES , INC. Jeffrey E. Caffey, P.E. December 22, 2005 :oo.'''''' . --i OF TE ,, ~~~ .... ······:W'• ,,-~ .. · * ·· .. •, , .. . ,.... ··.• '· , • . e.: S-!i ......................... : ... ~ '-JEFFREY E. CAFFFf I I···:·········· ...... ·········:·· 1 14\ 81896 .:$6' f.1!• . ..,. Q.·~J' •a0""";.·.~~c,srt~~··:t .... i ._ ... $,;-······· -~" / ,,,o . (A -~ '• ' ~ I ! tit~.:. )11/1-4(:l if F:\proj ects\3 18\3 201 \Doc\S pe cs\Adden dum_Second_Bid\ADDENDUM_ 1.doc Addendum No . 1 -Page 2 ... NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment for construction of the Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation, Water Department Project Number P171.-070171131150, addressed to Purchasing Manager of the City of Fort Worth, will be received until 01:30 p.m. on the date of the bid opening, at the Office of the Purchasing Division, located on the lower level of the Municipal Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers at: 2:00 p.m., January 19, 2006 Please note that this is a two-week extension from the previously published bid opening date of January 5, 2005 Special Contract Documents, including plans and detailed specifications, have been prepared for this project and may be obtained from the office of Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. 7524 Mosier View Court, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76118. One set of documents will be provided to prospective bidders on a non-refundable basis for fifty dollars ($50). Additional sets may be purchased on a non-refundable basis for eighty dollars ($80) per set. General Contract Documents and Specifications for the Water Department projects, dated July 20, 2000, with the latest revisions, also comprise a part of the Special Contract Documents for this project and maybe obtained by paying a non-refundable fee of fifty ($50) for each set, at the Engineering Services Division Office of the Fort Worth Water Department, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. Prequalification according to the Fort Worth Water Department Contract Specifications (as listed in Special Instructions to Bidders) is required. All bidders must submit prequalification documentation with the city of Fort Worth Water Department a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No Bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the Bids are opened . For additional information, please contact Jeff Caffey at Alan Plummer Associates, Inc . at (817) 806-1700 . Publication Dates: December 29, 2005 January 5, 2006 Charles Boswell City Manager Marty Hendrix City Secretary ATTACHMENT 1-ADl N -~ ,_. Dec n. 2005 -') 1 ~ L . ,':J pffi F·\p,o,e,-tc;\' 1 ·-\ , --~ o , ?n ~-v 1 \Acoci\C -4.o wq i ,,y -_f , OUT· 8 c:. , ., .~x .. -L r 0 () )> =! 0 z s::: )> -0 WILDWOOD PARK PHASE II Ir LOW PRESSURE I \ ..._...--~ :ii:' WORTH \ ~ ( ; ~ LINE C -! PHASE I GRAVITY ( (BY OTHERS) I / LAKE WORTH I .(i \_/ ,, J I '·, ' MOSOU( POINT PARK PHASE II LOW PRESSURE (J) . n )> ' rri II N 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 0 N 0 0 0 ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR CITY OF FORT WORTH LAKE WORTH SOUTH SHORE GRINDER PUMP INSTALLATION TO: PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS AND PLAN HOLDERS 318-3201 The Plans , Specifications and Contract Documents shall be modified as required by the following items: Item 2-1 Specifications , Part B -PROPOSAL: Delete this section in its entirety and replace with the new Part B -PROPOSAL (ATTACHMENT 1-AD2). (Note that the revised proposal includes a time limit on the project that limits the project scope to only include the construction of installations for which a work order is issued within 485 days from the bid date. Also note that a clause has been provided allowing for a one-time adjustment in material costs up to a 10 percent increase .) Item 2-2 Specif ications , Section 01002-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Delete this section in its entirety and replace with the new Section 01002-MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT (ATTACHMENT 2-AD2). Item 2-3 Specifications , PART H -TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS : Sheet C-3 : Add the following note: "PUSHING , BORING OR DIRECTIONAL DRILLING MAY BE USED IN LIEU OF OPEN CUT INSTALLATION AT NO ADDITIONAL COST TO THE CITY ." F :\proj ects\3 18\320 1 \Doc\Specs\Adde nd um2 _Second_Bid\A DD EN DU M _2 .doc Addendum No. 1 -Page 1 17 318-3201 All items in conflict with this addendum are hereby deleted . THIS ADDENDUM IS MADE PART OF THE SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS , AND SHALL BE ACKNOWLEDGED ON THE PROPOSAL AND ON THE BID ENVELOPE . ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC . Jeffrey E. Caffey , P .E. January 12, 2006 F :\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addend um2 _Second_ Bid\ADDENDUM_2 .doc Addendum No . 1 -Page 2 318-3201 PART B -PROPOSAL TO : Mr. Charles Boswell FROM: (Bidder's Name) C ity Manager Fort Worth, Texas (Address) PROPOSAL FOR: furnishing of all materials and equipment and labor and all necessary appurtenances and incidental work to provide a complete and operable project designated as: Lake Worth South Shore Gravity Sewer System Water Dept. Project No. P171-070171131150 Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders," the undersigned has thoroughly examined the Plans, Specifications, and the site , understands the amount of work to be done and hereby proposes to do all the work and furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to fully complete the work as provided in the Plans and Specifications , and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director, Department of Engineering of the City of Fort Worth. Upon acceptance of this proposal, the bidder is bound to execute a contract and furnish Performance and Payment Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth for performing and completing the said work within the time stated and for the following sum, to -wit: B-1 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F:\proj ec ts\3 18\320 1\Doc\Specs\Adde ndu m2_Seco nd_Bid\Pa rt B .do c \ - 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. 2 Approx . Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words 100 EA Furnish a simplex grinder pump station per the requirements of specification Section 11073, for the sum of --- 1 EA Three Thousand Two Hundred Dollars and No Cents each. $ Furnish a duplex grinder pump station per the requirements of specification Section 11073, for the sum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and No Cents each. $ 3 100 EA Install a grinder pump station, including excavation, concrete anchoring, inlet and discharge pipe connections , electrical connections and controls, backfilling pavement repair, topsoil and sod around pump station, connection to existing service tap assembly, test the system with test water provided by the CONTRACTOR, as specified or shown, complete in place for the sum of ____________ _ Unit Price Extended Amount Bid 3,200.00 $ __ 3.c....c2c...c0 ........ ,0c...c0"-"'0-'-'.0'-"-0 6, 654. oo $ __ ---'-6""'"', 6'"""5-'-4"'"".o...a.o Dollars and Cents each. ----$ __ _ $ ___ _ 4a 17 ,000 LF Furnish 1.25-inch IPS DR 11 HOPE 4b and accessories for individual pump discharge lines as specified, for the sum of -----------Dollars -----------and ____ Cents per linear foot. $ ____ _ 17 ,000 LF Install 1.25-inch IPS DR 11 HOPE for individual pump discharge lines and connect to existing service assembly in accordance with the drawings and specifications, including excavation, backfilling , pavement repair, and topsoil replacement, fittings, and accessories as specif ied or shown , complete in place for the sum of __ __________ Dollars and ____ Cents per linear foot. $ ____ _ $ _____ _ $ _____ _ B-2 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F :\proj ects\3 18\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendu m2_ Second_Bi d \Pa rt B .doc 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No . Approx. Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words 5a 2 ,800 LF Furnish underground conduit and accessories for connection between grinder pump control panel and grinder pump in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories , for the sum of ___ _ Dollars and ____ Cents per linear toot. 5b 2,800 LF Install underground conduit and install 6a 500 LF cable from grinder pump control panel to grinder pump in accordance with the plans and specifications including excavation , backfilling, pavement repair , and topsoil replacement , fittings , and accessories, complete in place for the sum of _____ _ Dollars and ____ Cents per linear foot. Furnish insulated conduit and cable for connection between grinder pump control panel and electrical disconnect in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories , for the sum of. ___ _ Dollars and ____ Cents per linear foot. B-3 F :\proj ects\3 18\320 1 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2_ Second_B id \Pa rt 8 .d oc Unit Price $ __ _ $ ____ _ $ __ _ Extended Amount Bid $ _____ _ $ _____ _ $ _____ _ ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. 6b Approx . Quantity 500 LF Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words Install insulated conduit and cable for connection between grinder pump control panel and electrical disconnect in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories , complete in place for the sum of ----------- Dollars and ____ Cents per linear foot. 7 100 EA Mount the grinder pump station control panel to the side of the home , complete in place for the sum of __ Dollars and Cents each. ---- 8 1 00 EA For providing a trench excavation safety protection system in accordance with the Specifications and OSHA regulations , and the assumption of the responsibility of said protection system , complete in place for the sum of_ Dollars and Cents each . ---- 9 100 EA Clean up the project site and demobilize, comp lete in place for the sum of ----------- Dollars and ____ Cents each. 10 10 EA Furn ish a 2-foot accessway extension Unit Price $ ____ _ $ ____ _ $ __ _ $ ____ _ for a s implex grinder pump station , for the sum of Three Hundred Seventy ~ Dollars and No Cents each . $ 318-3201 Extended Amount Bid $ _____ _ $ _____ _ $ _____ _ $ _____ _ 8-4 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F:\pro j ec ts\3 18\320 1\Doc \Specs\Addendum2 _Seco nd _Bi d\Pa rt 8.doc 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. 11 12 13 14 Approx. Quantity 10 EA 1 EA 1 EA 21 EA Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words Furnish a 4-foot accessway extension for a simplex grinder pump station, for the sum of Four Hundred Twenty Four Dollars and~ Cents each . $ Furnish a 2 -foot accessway extension for a duplex grinder pump station, for the sum of Four Hundred Thirty Four Dollars and~ Cents each. $ Furnish a 4-foot accessway extension for a duplex grinder pump station , for the sum of Four Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and~ Cents each . $ Install a grinder pump station accessway extension including additional excavation , complete in place for the sum of _____ _ Unit Price Extended Amount Bid 424. 00 $ __ ____;4c..,.:2::....:4:...:::;0..:...:. 0::.-=.0 434.oo $ ____ 4.:....;:3:...c4..:...:.oc..=.o 482.00 $. ____ 4..:...:8~2~.o=o Dollars and ---Cents each. $ ____ _ $ _____ _ 15 10 EA Furnish a 100-foot grinder pump station cable in lieu of a 32-foot cable, for the sum of Ninety Six Dollars and _b!Q_ Cents each . $ 96.00 $ ___ _,9::....::6:..:::0..:...:.0::..=.0 16 200 LF Saw cut concrete pavement, curbs or slabs and replace complete in place in as existing condition , for the sum of ___ Dollars and Cents each. $ ____ _ $ _____ _ BASE BID: TOTAL AMOUNT BID FOR ITEMS 1- 16 ___________ ~ ----------and ____ Cents. B-5 F:\proj ects\3 18\32 01 \Doc\Specs\Adde nd um2 _Seco nd_Bi d \Pa rt B .doc Dollars $ __________ _ ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. Approx . Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words Unit Price Extended Amount Bid Add Items: The unit prices for the following items are intended to add or deduct prices for work which may be added to or deducted from the Project. These prices are to be used in the event additional (or less) work from that shown on the Plans or Specifications is requ i red. Payment or deduction for these items will only be for the actual quantities, if any, which are affected and will constitute the entire payment (or deduction) for each item listed. 16 100 EA Furnish a survey document of the grinder pump installation per Specification Section 01001, complete in place for the sum of ____ _ Dollars and ____ Cents each . TOTAL PROJECT BID: TOTAL AMOUNT BID FOR ITEMS 1- 16 ___________ ~ __________ Dollars and Cents. ---- Award will be based on lowest TOTAL PROJECT BID . $ __ _ $ _____ _ $ __________ _ Within ten days after notification by the City , the undersigned will execute the formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and such other bonds as required by the Contract Documents, for the faithful performance of the Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of ___ _ ---------------(5 percent) of the total amount bid is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth , Texas , in the event the contract and bonds are not executed and delivered within the time set forth , as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby. The undersigned bidder certifies that he has been furnished at least one set of the General Contract Documents and General Specifications for Water Department Projects , dated July 21 , 2000 , and all addenda thereto , and that he has read and thoroughly understands all the requirements and cond itions 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 organ izat ion , subcontractors , and 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. B-6 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F:\projects\3 18\32 01 \Doc\Specs\Adde nd um 2_Secon d_Bi d\Part B .doc 318-3201 The bidder agrees to begin construction within 30 calendar days after issue of the first work order. Construction of each installation shall be finally complete within 60 calendar days of issuance of the work order. The bidder shall complete construction on all installations for which a work order is issued within 485 days of the bid date. The unit prices for materials, excluding equipment being provided by the grinder pump manufacturer, may be adjusted 242 days after the first work order is issued upon written request from the Contractor. The Contractor may request a one-time rate adjustment in an amount not to exceed ten percent (10%) of the original contract unit price. The Contractor must submit its request, in writing, at least 60 days before the effective date. The Contractor will be required to provide sufficient documentation to support any rate increase . If the City concludes that the rate increase being requested is exorbitant, then the City reserves the right to adjust the unit price request, or reject the unit price request in its entirety and allow the contract to expire at the end of the contract term. (Complete A or 8 below, as applicable:) A . The principal place of business of our company is in the State of ___ _ Non-resident 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. Non-resident Bidders in the State of ____ , our principal place of business are not required to underbid resident Bidders. 8. The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority holder is in the State of Texas. 8-7 F :\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendu m2 _ Second_Bid\Part B .doc ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 The bidder understands that the ENGINEER and OWNER will evaluate the qualifications of the bidder to perform the specified project and that, although obtaining pre-qualification from the Fort Worth Water Department is necessary to bid the project, it does not guarantee a favorable recommendation of award of a construction contract for this project. Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda to the Contract Documents: Addendum No. 1 dated ________ Received ______ _ Addendum No. 2 dated Received ------- Addendum No. 3 dated Received ------- Addendum No. 4 dated Received ------- Addendum No. 5 dated Received Respectfully submitted, Signature Printed Name and Title Company Name Mailing Address Street Address City and State Telephone Number B-8 F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2 _Second _Bid\Part B.doc ------- Attested by: Signature Printed Name and Title Seal and Authorization (If Corporation) ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 SECTION 01002 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 1.00 GENERAL The "Bid Price" for each and every item , as set forth in the proposal , shall include the furnishing of all labor, tools , materials , machinery, appliances, and equipment appurtenant to and necessary for the construct ion and completion in a first class, workmanlike manner of all work as herein specified in strict accordance with these specifications and accompanying plans . The "Bid Price" shall also include any and all kinds , amount or class of excavation , backfilling , pumping , or drainage , sheeting, shoring and bracing , disposal of any and all surplus materials, protection of all overhead, surface or underground structures ; removal and replacement of any poles , conduits , pipelines , appurtenances and connections , cleaning up , overhead expense, bonds , public liability and compensation and property damage insurance , patent fees, and royalties , risk due to the elements , mobilization and demobilization , and profits, unless otherwise specified . The bid price shall also include all other incidentals not specifically mentioned above that may be required to fully construct each and every item complete in place in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications and accompanying plans. The CONTRACTOR shall take all measures necessary to protect existing structures , lawns, trees , shrubbery , etc., on the areas adjacent to the work , that are not necessary to remove or cut as a part of the construction, and if damaged , shall replace them in as good condition or better than previously existed at his own cost and expense without additional compensation from the CITY . The CONTRACTOR shall protect and save all trees located on leased lots or between the property lines and the street right-of-way, and all trees noted in the plans and as instructed by the CITY without additional compensation by the CITY. Listed below are descriptions of items as listed in the Proposal and the manner in which payment shall be awarded for each. If there is not a specific measurement and/or payment section , paragraph or item associated with each Technical Specification contained in this Contract Document, then the following descriptions shall be used to describe measurement and payment. 2.00 BID ITEMS 2 .01 ITEM NO . 1 -SIMPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station shall be full compensation fc one (1) s implex grinder pump station at each residence . 0~~1e 1~\t ~~t©~m f~Tt ~~~y_g\~V n. ~i!~~rn , ¥~zt 01002 -1 F :\projects\3 18\320 1\Doc\Specs\Addendum2_Second_Bid \01002 .doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 318-3201 Ninety percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the grinder pump station shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative . The final 1 o percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station . Measurement for the final 10 percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted . 2.02 ITEM NO. 2 -DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) duplex grinder pump station at each residence. Ninety percent of the unit price for each grinder pump stat ion shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the grinder pump station shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.03 ITEM NO. 3 -GRINDER PUMP STATION INSTALLATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station installation shall be full compensation for installing one (1) grinder pump station at each residence, and shall include all excavation; dewatering; furnishing and installing all necessary accessories , fittings , concrete and miscellaneous metals , all backfill, concrete anchoring, inlet and discharge pipe connections, furnishing and installing topsoil and sod around the pump station, pavement removal and replacement , connection to the discharge line to the existing service connection assembly as shown in the typical drawings and included in the Contract , testing of the grinder pump station, furnishing the test water, and all other incidentals required to provide the grinder pump station in place and operational. Measurement for the grinder pump station installation shall be the actual number installed . Accessor ies , f ittings , concrete, miscellaneous metals, and all appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing the grinder pump stations. 2.04a ITEM NO . 4a -HOPE PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS MATERIALS The unit price bid per linear foot shall be full compensation for furnishing 1-1 /4" DR 11 HOPE pipe and fittings conforming to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Measurement for the pipe at the various locations and sizes shall be the actual ... h .... o_ri _zo_n_t_a .... 1 ------. length along the centerline of the pipe, from center to center of connecting ends of pipes. 01002-2 F :\projects\3 18\3201\Doc\Specs\Addend um2_Second_Bi d\0 1002.doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 318-3201 2.04b ITEM NO . 4b -HOPE PRESSURE PIPE AND FITTINGS INSTALLATION The un it price bid per linear foot of 1-1 /4" DR 11 HOPE pipe and fittings , at all depths , shall be full compensation for pipe installation including boring , saw cutting and removing pavement, driveways and sidewalks; removing all utilities; trenching and dewatering; for furnishing and installing pipe , transition pieces , closure pieces, fittings , fencing, backfill and embedment material; conducting hydrostatic testing; and for clean up , disposal , replacing utilities and pavement , sidewalks, driveways , structures , and landscaping requirements specified in the drawings , and other work necessary for acceptable installation completely in place . Measurement for the pipe at the various locations and sizes shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerl ine of the pipe, from center to center of connecting pipes or to ends of pipes . No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation , boring, saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks, disposal , dewatering, hydrostatic testing, transition pieces, fittings , fencing, joint restraints, replacement of pavement sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. 2.05a ITEM NO. 5a -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM GRINDER PUMP TO CONTROL PANEL MATERIALS The unit price bid per linear foot shall be full compensation for furnishing electrical conduit and accessories conforming to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit , from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits. 2.05b ITEM NO . 5b -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM GRINDER PUMP TO CONTROL PANEL INSTALLATION The unit price bid per linear foot for electrical conduit and cable installed inside conduit in a trench or exposed as shown in the drawings shall be full compensation for installing the electrical conduit and cable , all control wires , fittings and accessories required , and other work and appurtenances necessary for acceptable installation to meet specifications and City codes completely in place . Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit , from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits . No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation , boring , saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks , disposal , dewatering , transition pieces, fittings , fencing, joint restraints , replacement of pavement sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. 01002-3 F:\projects\3 18\320 1 \Doc\S pecs\Addendum2_ S eco nd_Bid\0 1002 .doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 - 318-3201 2.06a ITEM NO. 6a -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM CONTROL PANEL TO ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT MATERIALS The unit price bid per linear foot shall be full compensation for furnishing electrical conduit , cable , and accessories conforming to the requirements of the drawings and specifications. Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit, from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits. 2.06b ITEM NO. 6b -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM CONTROL PANEL TO ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT INSTALLATION The unit price bid per linear foot for electrical conduit and cable installed inside conduit exposed as shown in the drawings shall be full compensation for installing the electrical conduit and cable, all control wires, fittings and accessories required , and other work and appurtenances necessary for acceptable installation to meet specifications and City codes completely in place. Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit , from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits. No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation, boring, saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks , disposal , dewatering , transition pieces , fittings, fencing , joint restraints, replacement of pavement sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. 2.07 ITEM NO. 7 -MOUNTING GRINDER PUMP CONTROL PANEL The unit price bid for mounting each control panel to the existing structure as detailed in the plans and specifications , at each grinder pump installation shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing the grinder pump control panel , and accessories , to meet the requirements of the specifications and City codes. Measurement and payment for mounting each grinder pump control panel shall be the actual number of control panels mounted. Fittings, anchors , supports , repair of existing structures and all other appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing connections 2.08 ITEM NO. 8 -TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY PROTECTION SYSTEM The unit price bid for the trench excavation safety protection system at each residence bid shall be full compensation for designing, furnishing and installing a trench excavation safety protection system and shall include all geotechnical work , all shoring (including any special shoring), sheeting , bracing and any other equipment, labor , designed by a Professional Engineer , and inspected by competent personnel on a daily basis , and all material and labor necessary to provide a trench safety system in accordance with the specifications . Measurement shall be for trench work completed at each residence. 01002-4 F :\projec ts\3 18\320 1 \Doc \Specs\Adde ndu m2_ Second_Bi d\O 1002.doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 318-3201 2.09 ITEM NO. 9 -CLEAN UP AND DEMOBILIZATION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for all costs associated with clean-up and demobilization and for providing all bonds required by the Contract documents. Repair , replacement and restoring existing structures shall be considered subsidiary to this item. Measurement and payment for clean-up and demobilization shall be the actual number of residences completed . 2.10 ITEM NO . 10 -SIMPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 2-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 2-foot accessway extension for use on a simplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City . Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative . The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.11 ITEM NO. 11 -SIMPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 4-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 4-foot accessway extension for use on a simplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted . 2.12 ITEM NO. 12 -DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 2-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one ( 1) 2-foot accessway extension for use on a duplex grinder pump station . Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City . Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 10 percent of the 01002-5 F :\projects\3 18\3201\Doc\S pecs\Add end um2_Second_B id\01 00 2.doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 318-3201 unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.13 ITEM NO. 13 -DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 4-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 4-foot accessway extension for use on a duplex grinder pump station . Ninety percent of the unit pr ice for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City . Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 10 percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station . Measurement for the final 10 percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted . 2.14 ITEM NO. 14-GRINDER PUMP STATION ACCESSWAY EXTENSION INSTALLATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station accessway extension shall be full compensation for installing an accessway extension on a grinder pump station and shall include additional excavation required for deeper stations , furnishing and installing all necessary accessories , fittings, and all other work necessary for acceptable installation complete in place . Measurement for the grinder pump station accessway extension installation shall be the actual number installed. Accessories , fittings , and all appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing the accessway extension . 2.15 ITEM NO . 15-GRINDER PUMP STATION 100-FOOT CABLE The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 100-foot grinder pump station cable in lieu of a 32-foot cable. Ninety percent of the unit price for each 100-foot cable shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the 100-foot cable shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each 100-foot cable shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2 .16 ITEM NO. 16 -SURVEY DOCUMENT The unit pr ice bid shall be compensation for all costs associated with surveying , locating property boundaries and utilities, and AutoCAD file preparation and printing. 01002-6 F :\p ro jec ts\3 181320 1\Doc\S pecs\Addendum2_Second_Bid\O1002.doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 3 18-3201 Measurement and payment for survey documents shall be the actual number of surveys of lots delivered to the C ITY in AutoCAD format with the accompanying printouts . END OF SECTION 01002 -7 F :\projects\318\320 1 \Doc\Spec s\Addendum2_ Second_Bid\0 1002.doc ATTACHMENT 2-AD2 LAKE WORTH SOUTH SHORE GRINDER PUMP INSTALLATION CITY OF FORT WORTH Date/Time for Receiving Bids: 1 :30 p.m. Thursday, January 19, 2006 PLANHOLDER'S LIST January 13, 2006 North Texas Construction Report & Plan Room 2828 Trinity Mills, Suite 330 Carrollton , Texas 75006 (972) 820-9020/Fax: (972) 820-8910 Ms. Linda Gant (6) McGraw Hill Construction Dodge Plan Room 9155 Sterling Street, Suite 160 Irving, Texas 75063 (972) 819-1400/Fax: (972) 819-1409 Ms. Lesley Hunt (7) DFW Minority Business Council 1000 Tower South 2720 Stemmons Freeway Dallas, Texas 75207 (214) 630-0747/Fax: (214) 637-2241 Mr. Bill Hunter (8) Reed Construction Data 417 Fulton Fort Worth , Texas 76104 (817) 882-9109/Fax: (817) 882-9163 Ms. Connie Kirsch (9) Construction Information Network, Inc. 7610 Stemmons Freeway, Suite 410 Dallas, Texas 775247 (214) 688-9900/Fax: (866) 852 -2713 Ms. Danielle Naylor (10) Patco Utilities, Inc. 1617 W . Pioneer Parkway Grand Prairie , Texas 75051 (972) 641-7901/Fax: (972) 641-8233 Mr. Jeff Cowan ( 11) Prose Backhoe & Utilities, LLC . 8659 Blair Road Justin , Texas 76247 (940) 479-2763/Fax: (940) 479-0409 Mr. Jeff Prose (12) Circle C Construction Company, Inc. P.O. Box 40328 Everman, Texas 76140 (817) 293-1863/Fax: (817) 293-1957 Ms. Teri Skelly (13) Romance Plumbing P.O. Box 161385 Fort Worth, Texas 76161 (817) 232/2200/Fax: (817) 831-0559 Mr. Milan Bulat (14) Sanders Plumbing, Inc. 10409 South Freeway Fort Worth, Texas 76140 (817) 293-6393/Fax: (817) 293-9099 Mr. Philip Sanders (15) 318-3201 This list is furnished as a convenience only . Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. accepts no responsibility for its accuracy or completeness. r"".1---:-_ ... _, ........ t'\l""'""U"\AI--_,,.._ ---1--L.! ... U -1--L.1..1-f -.& ..I --"1 PART A PART B. CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR LAKE WORTH GRINDER PUMP INSTALLATION TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents Notice to Bidders Special Instructions to Bidders Proposal Minority and Women Business Enterprises Specifications (Including MWBE Ordinance) PART C General Conditions PART C1 Supplementary Conditions PART DA Special Conditions PART E Technical Specifications 01001 -General Construction Requirements 01002 -Measurement and Payment 01010 -Construction Sequence Items 01301 -Contractor's Submittals 11073 -Submersible Grinder Pump Stations 15002 -Field Testing of HOPE Pressure Pipe Systems 15035 -High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) Pressure Pipe 16010 -Electrical General Provisions 16050 -Basic Electrical Materials and Methods 1611 0 -Raceways 16120 -Wire and Cable 16410 -Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 16450 -Ground ing Systems PART F Bonds and Insurance PART G Contract PART H Typical Installation Drawings C-1 -Typical Lot Forcemain Layout C-2 -Typical Grinder Pump Installation C-3 -Typical Trench Detail E-1 -One Line Diagram E-2 -Riser Diagram F :\projects\3 18\3201\Doc\Specs\TableofContents .doc 318-3201 PART A NOTICE TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for the furnishing of all labor, materials, and equipment for construction of the Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation, Water Department Project Number P171-070171131150, addressed to Purchasing Manager of the City of Fort Worth, will be received until 01:30 p.m. on the date of the bid opening, at the Office of the Purchasing Division, located on the lower level of the Municipal Building, I 000 Throclanorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The bids will be publicly opened and read aloud in the City Council Chambers at: 2:00 p.m., January 5, 2006 Special Contract Documents, including plans and detailed specifications, have been prepared for this project and may be obtained from the office of Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. 7524 Mosier View Court, Suite 200, Fort Worth, Texas 76118. One set of documents will be provided to prospective bidders on a non-refundable basis for fifty dollars ($50). Additional sets may be purchased on a non-refundable basis for eighty dollars ($80) per set. General Contract Documents and Specifications for the Water Department projects, dated July 20, 2000, with the latest revisions, also comprise a part of the Special Contract Documents for this project and maybe obtained by paying a non-refundable fee of fifty ($50) for each set, at the Engineering Services Division Office of the Fort Worth Water Department, 1000 Throclanorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. A pre-bid conference will be held at 10:00 A.M., Wednesday December 14, 2005 at the Water Department Field Operations Trailer Conference Room, 1608 11th Ave., Fort Worth, Texas, 76102. Engineer will transmit to all prospective bidders of record such Addenda, as Engineer considers necessary in response to questions arising at the conference Prequalification according to the Fort Worth Water Department Contract Specifications (as listed in Special Instructions to Bidders) is required. All bidders must submit prequalification documentation with the city of Fort Worth Water Department a minimum of seven (7) days prior to the bid opening. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No Bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the Bids are opened. For additional information, please contact Jeff Caffey at Alan Plummer Associates, Inc. at (817) 806-1700. Publication Dates: December 1, 2005 December 8, 2005 Charles Boswell City Manager Marty Hendrix City Secretary SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS (September 10, 2004) 1. PREOUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. All contractors submitting bids, are required to be pre-qualified by the Fort Worth Water Department prior to submitting bids. This pre- qualification process will establish a bid limit based on 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 equipment schedule, names and addresses of each individual or business entity owning 10% or more of the bidding entity, and any other documents the Department may deem necessary, to the Director of the Water Department or his designated representative, at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the opening of bids. a) COVER LETTER. The cover letter provided by the prospective bidder with the , pre-qualification information must include the following information: • Contact person (for additional information) if other than individual who signed the cover letter • If the bidder intends to submit a bid within thirty (30) days from the date that the pre-qualification request is submitted to the City, a statement as to the project to be bid and the date that the bids are scheduled to be opened. b) FINANCIAL STATEMENT. The financial statement required shall have been prepared by an independent certified public accountant or 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. c) EXPERIENCE RECORD. 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 the work of both the same nature and · technical level as that of the project for which bids are to be received. Experience must be on projects that were completed no more than 5 years prior to the date on which bids will be received. A minimum of three references must be included. References must include a contact person name, telephone number, project name and total cost, and type of work done (Utility contractor shall list pipe size and pipe linear footage). d) · EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE. The prospective bidder shall list the equipment that the Contractor has available for the project and list the equipment that Contractor will rent as may be required to complete the project on which the Contractor submits a bid. The Water Department will review each pre-qualification submittal. From the financial statement, the maximum bid limit will be based on amount of liquid assets times 10. The A-2 expiration date for pre-qualification will be established as 15 months after the date of the financial statement. The experience record will be reviewed and verified at the same time. The following condition.§. will apply: a) The Director of the Water Department shall be the sole judge as to the acceptability for financial and experience qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department project. b) Bids received in excess of the bid limit shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected as such. c) The City, in its sole discretion, may reject a bid for failure to demonstrate experience and/or expertise. d) , Any proposals submitted 'by a non pre-qualified bidder shall be returned unopened, and if inadvertently opened, shall not be considered. e) 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 wavier of any necessary pre-qualification. For additional information contact John Kasavich, Fort Worth Water Department at (817) 392- 8480 (FAX 817-392-8195). Pre-qualification submittal should be sent to: John Kasavich Fort Worth Water Department 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102-6212 2. BID SECURITY. A cashier's check, or an acceptable bidder's bond, payable to the City of Fort Worth, in the amount of not less than five (5%) percent 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 ten (10) days after the contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bid bond, the surety must be licensed to do business in the State of Texas. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the United States Secretary of the Treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the · State of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States Secretary of the Treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein . A-3 3. BONDS. A performance bond, a payment bond, and a maintenance bond each for one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price will be required. Reference C3-3.7 . . 4. WAGE RATES. Not less that 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. 5. AMBIGUITY: In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the Proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof to the City or to reject the Proposal. 6. BIDDER LICENSE: Prior to the award of contract to an out-of-state bidder, the bidder shall be licensed to do business in the State of Texas. For licensing procedures, contact the Texas Secretary of State Offices (Telephone Number 1-512-463-5555 or 1-900-263-0060) 7. NONRESIDENT B!pDERS:· Pursuant to Article 60lg, Texas Revised Civil Statues, the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a nonresident bidder unless the nonresident's bid is lower that the lowest bid submitted by a Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident would be required to underbid a nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in 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 contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has a place of business in the State of Texas. 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 the bid to meet specifications. The failure of a nonresident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. 8. PAYMENT: If the contract amount is $25,000 or less, the contract amount shall be paid within forty-five (45) days after the completion and acceptance by the City. 9. 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 engaged 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, 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 A-4 for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirements. 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 parties or subcontractors against the City arising out of the Contractor's and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of the contract. 10. DISABILITY: In accordance with provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it and any and all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully discriminate on; the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or employees of the Contractor or any of its subcontractors. Contract warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provision and any other applicable Federal, State, and local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against the City arising out of the Contractor's and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning disability discrimination in the performance of this contract. 11. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: In a accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, and/or the GOOD ·FAITH EFFORT FORM ("with Documentation") and/or the JOINT VENTURE FORM as appropriate. The Documentation must be received by the managing department no later than 5:00 p.m, five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the · appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such 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 women business enterprise (WBE) on the contract and payment thereof. Contractor further agrees to permit any audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of facts ( other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under appropriate Federal, State or local laws or ordinances relating to false statements. Further, any such misrepresentation facts ( other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less that three (3) years. A-5 12. ADDENDA: Bidders wanting further information, interpretation or clarification of the contract documents must make their request in writing to the Fort Worth Water Department Engineering Services, at least 96 hours prior to bid opening. Answers to all such requests will be bound and made a part of the Contract Documents. No other explanation or interpretation will be considered official or binding. Should a bidder find discrepancies in, or omissions from, the Contract Documents, or should the bidder be in doubt as to their meaning, the bidder should at once notify the Fort Worth Water Department Engineering Services, in order that a written addendum may be sent to all bidders. Any addenda issued will be mailed or be delivered to each prospective bidder. The bid proposal as submitted by the bidder must be so constructed as to include any addenda issued by the Fort Worth Water Department, prior to 24 hours of the opening of bids with appropriate recognition of addenda so noted in the bid proposal . 13. RESIDENTIAL SITE VISITS BY BIDDERS: Bidders shall schedule visits to individual residences with Mr. Walter Hardin at the City of Fort Worth Lake Worth Management Office, 7601 Cahoba Dr., (817-237 -6890) prior to making visits. A-6 !""!!!. PARTB PROPOSAL TO: Mr. Charles Boswell City Manager Fort Worth, Texas PART B -PROPOSAL William J. Schultz Inc. dba FROM: Circle C Construction (Bidder's Name) P.O. Box 40238 Fort Worth TX 76140 (Address) 318-3201 PROPOSAL FOR: furnishing of all materials and equipment and labor and all necessary appurtenances and incidental oork to provide a complete and operable project designated as: Lake Worth South Shore Gravity Sewer System Water Dept. Project No. P171-070171131150 Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders," the undersigned has thoroughly examined the Plans , Specifications, and the site, understands the amount of work to be done and hereby proposes to do all the work and furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to fully complete the work as provided in the Plans and Specifications, and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director, Department of Engineering of the City of Fort Worth. Upon acceptance of this proposal, the bidder is bound to execute a contract and furnish Performance and Payment Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth for performing and completing the said work within the time stated and br the following sum, to-wit: B-1 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F :\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2 _Second_ Bid\Part B .doc 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No . 1 Approx. Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words 100 EA Furn ish a simplex grinder pump station per the requirements of specification Section 11073 , for the sum of __ _ Three Thousand Two Hundred Unit Price Extended Amount Bid Dollars and No Cents each. $ 3, 200. 00 $_-----"3=20.c..,.,..c....OO~O-'-'. 0-"-0 2 1 EA Furnish a duplex grinder pump station per the requirements of specification Section 11073, for the sum of Six Thousand Six Hundred Fifty Four Dollars and No Cents each. $ 6,654 .00 $ ___ 6=65"-'4=.0c.....c.O 3 100 EA Install a grinder pump station , including excavation , concrete anchoring , inlet and discharge pipe connections , electrical connections and controls , backfilling pavement repair , topsoil and sod around pump station , connection to existing service tap assembly, test the system with test water provided by the CONTRACTOR , as specified or shown , complete in place for the sum of Two Thousand Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents each . 4a 17,000 LF Furn ish 1.25-inch IPS DR 11 HOPE and accessories for individual pump discharge lines as specified , for the sum of Two Dollars and No Cents per linear foot. 4b 17 ,000 LF Install 1.25-inch IPS DR 11 HOPE for individual pump discharge lines and connect to existing service assembly in accordance with the drawings and specifications , i ncluding excavation , backfilling , pavement repa ir, and topso il replacement , fitt i ngs, and accessories as specified or shown , complete in place for the sum of Seven Dollars and No Cents per linear foot. B-2 F :\p rojects \3 18\32 01 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2_ Second _Bi d\Pa rt B.do c $ 2,500.00 $ 250,000.00 $ __ -=2"--=.0~0 $ __ -=-34....:...a,...::...OO.::..;O=.O:;..::O $_----'-7=. o"""o $ 119,000.00 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. Approx. Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words 5a 2,800 LF Furnish underground conduit and accessories for connection between grinder pump control panel and grinder pump in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories, for the sum of Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per linear foot. 5b 2,800 LF Install underground conduit and install 6a 500 LF 6b 500 LF cable from grinder pump control panel to grinder pump in accordance with the plans and specifications including excavation, backfilling , pavement repair, and topsoil replacement , fittings , and accessories, complete in place for the sum of Four Dollars and Fifty Cents per linear foot. Furnish insulated conduit and cable for connection between grinder pump control panel and electrical disconnect in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories, for the sum of Two Dollars and Fifty Cents per linear foot. Install insulated conduit and cable for connection between grinder pump control panel and electrical disconnect in accordance with the plans and specifications including fittings and accessories, complete in place for the sum of Five Dollars and Fifty Cents per linear foot. B-3 F :\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2_ Second_Bid \Part B.doc $ $ $ Unit Price Extended Amount Bid 2 .50 $ ___ 7~,_oo_o_.o_o 4. 50 $ __ -'-'12=·=60:;..;:o-'-'. o~o 2.50 $ 1 250.00 ---~~~- ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No . 7 8 9 10 11 12 Approx. Quantity 100 EA 100 EA 100 EA 10 EA 10 EA 1 EA Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words Mount the grinder pump station control panel to the side of the home , complete in place for the sum of Two Hundred Dollars and No Cents each . For prov iding a trench excavation safety protection system in accordance with the Specifications and OSHA regulations , and the assumption of the responsibility of said protection system , complete in place for the sum of_ Fifty Dollars and No Cents each . Clean up the project site and demobilize , complete in place for the sum of One Thousand One Hundred Dollars and No Cents each . Furn ish a 2-foot accessway extension for a s implex grinder pump station , for the sum of Three Hundred Seventy Six Dollars and --1:ill_ Cents each. Furnish a 4-foot accessway extension for a s implex grinder pump station , for the sum of Four Hundred Twenty Four Dollars and ~ Cents each . Furnish a 2-foot accessway extension for a duplex grinder pump station , for the sum of Four Hundred Th irty Four Dollars and ~ Cents each . B-4 F:\p rojects\3 18\3201 \Doc\Specs\Ad de nd um2_ Se con d_Bid\Part B .doc $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Unit Price 5 .50 200 .00 50.00 1 100 376.00 424 .00 434 .00 $ $ $ $ $ $ $ Extended Amount Bid 2,750 .00 20,000.00 5 000.00 110,000.00 3 760.00 4 240.00 434.00 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No. 13 14 15 16 Approx. Quantity 1 EA Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words Furnish a 4-foot accessway extension for a duplex grinder pump station , for the sum of Four Hundred Eighty Two Dollars and ~ Cents each. $ 21 EA Install a grinder pump station accessway extension including additional excavation, complete in place for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents each. 10 EA Furnish a 100-foot grinder pump station cable in lieu of a 32-foot cable, for the sum of Ninety Six Dollars $ and ___t!Q_ Cents each . $ 200 LF Saw cut concrete pavement, curbs or slabs and replace complete in place in as existing condition , for the sum of Fifty Dollars and No Cents each. $ BASE BID: TOTAL AMOUNT BID FOR ITEMS 1- 16 Nine Hundred Eighteen Thousand Six Hundred Thirty Dollars and ~Cents. Unit Price Extended Amount Bid 482.00 $ ___ -'-48=2=-.0c....c.O 500. oo $ __ --'-1 =o ,--=c...5o-"--'o'-'-. o~o 96.00 $ ___ ~96~0~.0~0 50 .00 $ __ ---'-'1 ""-00"'-'0'-'-.0~0 $ 918,630.00 Add Items: The unit prices for the following items are intended to add or deduct prices for work which may be added to or deducted from the Project. These prices are to be used in the event additional (or less) work from that shown on the Plans or Specifications is required. Payment or deduction for these items will only be for the actual quantities , if any, which are affected and will constitute the entire payment (or deduction) for each item listed . 16 100 EA Furnish a survey document of the grinder pump installation per Specification Section 01001 , complete in place for the sum of Five Hundred Dollars and No Cents each. B-5 F :\proj ects\318\3201 \Doc\Spe cs\Addendum2_ Second _Bid\Part B.doc $ 500. 00 $ __ ...c...50"-',,-C-OOC....CO-'-'. o~o ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System Item No . Approx. Quantity Description of Items with Bid Prices Written In Words TOTAL PROJECT BID: TOTAL AMOUNT BID FOR ITEMS 1-16 Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand Six Hundred Dollars and No Cents. Award will be based on lowest TOTAL PROJECT BID. Unit Price $ 968,630.00 Extended Amount Bid Within ten days after notification by the City, the undersigned will execute the formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and such other bonds as required by the Contract Documents, for the faithful performance of the Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of ___ _ _______________ (5 percent) of the total amount bid is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth, Texas , in the event the contract and bonds are not executed and delivered within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby. The undersigned bidder certifies that he has been furnished at least one set of the General Contract Documents and General Specifications for Water Department Projects, dated July 21, 2000, and all addenda thereto, 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, and 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. B-6 ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 F :\p rojects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2_ Second_Bid\Part B .doc 318-3201 The bidder agrees to begin construction within 30 calendar days after issue of the first work order. Construction of each installation shall be finally comp lete within 60 calendar days of issuance of the work order. The bidder shall complete construction on all installations for which a work order is issued within 485 days of the bid date . The unit prices for materials, excluding equipment be ing provided by the grinder pump manufacturer, may be adjusted 242 days after the first work order is issued upon written request from the Contractor. The Contractor may request a one-time rate adjustment in an amount not to exceed ten percent ( 10%) of the original contract unit price . The Contractor must submit its request, in writing , at least 60 days before the effective date. The Contractor will be required to provide sufficient documentation to support any rate increase. If the City concludes that the rate increase being requested is exorbitant, then the City reserves the right to adjust the unit price request , or reject the un it price request i n its entirety and allow the contract to expire at the end of the contract term . (Complete A or B below, as applicable:) A. The principal place of business of our company is in the State of ___ _ Non-resident 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. Non-resident Bidders in the State of ____ , our principal place of business are not required to underbid resident Bidders. _--/_ B. The principal place of bus iness of our company or our parent company or majority holder is in the State of Texas. B-7 F:\projects\318\3201 \Do c\Sp ecs\Add en dum2_Second _Bid \Part B.doc ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 318-3201 The bidder understands that the ENGINEER and OWNER will evaluate the qualifications of the bidder to perform the specified project and that, although obtaining pre-qualiication from the Fort Worth Water Department is necessary to bid the project, it does not guarantee a favorable recommendation of award of a construction contract for this project. Receipt is hereby acknowledged of the following addenda to the Contract Documents: Addendum No. 1 dated 12-22-05 Received WPS --~~~~----~~--~ Addendum No. 2 dated 01-17-06 Received WPS ------- Addendum No. 3 dated Received ------- Addendum No. 4 dated Received ------- Addendum No. 5 dated Received Respectfully submitted, Mailing Address 500 W. Trammell Street Address Fort Worth TX 76140 City and State (817) 293-1863 Telephone Number B-8 F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Addendum2_ Second _Bid\Part B .doc ------- Printed Name and Title Seal and Authorization (If Corporation) ATTACHMENT 1-AD2 - MINORITY AND WOMEN ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS - - - FORT W"ORTii -·w· City of Fort Worth Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS APPLICATION OF POLICY POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation by Minority and Women Business Enterprises (M/WBE) in the procurement of all goods and services to the City on a contractual basis. All requirements and regulations stated in the City's current Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance apply to this bid. M/WBE PROJECT GOALS The City's M/WBE goal on this project is -~1=-8 __ % of the total bid (Base bid applies to Parks and Community Services). COMPLIANCE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS On City contracts of $25,000 or more , bidders are required to comply with the intent of the City's M/WBE Ordinance by either of the following: 1. Meet or exceed the above stated M/WBE goal, or 2. Good Faith Effort documentation, or; 3. Waiver documentation, or; 4. Joint Venture. SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION The applicable documents must be received by the Managing Department, within the following times allocated , in order for the entire bid to be considered responsive to the specifications. 1. Subcontractor Utilization Form, if goal is rece ived by 5 :00 p.m ., five (5) City business days after the bid met or exceeded: openini:1 date , exclusive of the bid openinQ date. 2. Good Faith Effort and Subcontractor received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid Utilization Form, if participation is less than opening date , exclusive of the bid opening date . stated goal: 3. Good Faith Effort and Subcont~actor received by 5:00 p.m ., five (5) City business days after t_he bid Utilization Form, if no M/WBE participation: opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. 4. Prime Contractor Waiver Form, if you will received by 5 :00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid perform all subcontracting/supplier work: opening date , exclusive of the bid openinQ date. 5. Joint Venture Form , if utilize a joint venture received by 5 :00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid to met or exceed goal. opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. Any questions, please contact the M/WBE Office at (817) 392-6104. Rev. 09/09/05 FORT WORTH ~ City of Fort Worth ATTACHMENT 1A Page 1 of 4 Subcontractors/Suppliers Utilization Form PRIME COMPANY NAME: Check applicable block to describe prime PROJECT NAME: M/W/DBE NON-M/W/DBE Lake Worth Low Pressure Grinder Pump Installation BID DATE City's M/WBE Project Goal: Prime's M/WBE Project Utilization: PROJECT NUMBER 18% % P171-070171131150 Identify all subcontractors/suppliers you will use on this project M/WBEs listed toward meeting the project goal must be located in the nine (9) county marketplace or currently doing business in the marketplace at the time of bid. Marketplace is the geographic area of Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman and Rockwall counties . Identify -e~ch .Tier l_evel. Tier . is · .the -level of . subcon'tract ing below __ ·the prime contractor,. Le., ·a .direct . . paymi nttrom -th~ prime. co.ntrc1.ct6r to a subcontractor is _considered ;·15!1'ti e~,·a-payment by a subcontract~r to . . ·'it~{$lipp1Jer;isc_qn~iaet ec:i 21ttief 'kf· --···.···.··-.... , .. ,,... ,,,·,< ...... , ...... ,.;-,,, .. ,.,.,.,.,, · · -.. ,---··i,· · ALL M/WBEs MUST BE CERTIFIED BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD. Certification means those firms, located or doing business at the time of bid opening within the Marketplace, that have been determined to be bonafide minority or women businesses by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA), or the Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT), highway division. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) is synonymous with Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE). lf -ha.uling s~rvice~ ai'e ;utilized, the. -prin,Ef Will l;>e ,g,iv~n cregjt .~s 10119 i:lS the. M/W~E listed ownir ·~·ricj ope rat~~ :at least q11 e fully' \ic.erised and op~r atiofaal trLJgkto ~e L!Seq bn th1:1. contract the. M/WBE: :ajay)easei frucks from another M/WBE : firm, including 'MJW:f3 :E ;9w11er:-bpefators ; . an9 . recElive full M/WBE 'crE3dit >:: Th~ M/W:f:3~,,may 1Ela$etryc;,k,sfrqm,. nqn~flJ1/Vy§~§,. if)p!y,dif.i g qw.n,ef qp'Elfo~or f :blltWilJ only recEliV~ c1i tjit f9 r th~ .. fees arid .commissions earried b the M/WBE as outlined in the lease a reemerit. .. ·. . . · .. ·.· ... Rev. 5/30/03 fORTWORTH -...,.--- ATTACHMENT 1A Page 2 of 4 Primes are required to identify ALL subcontractors/suppliers , regardless of status; i.e., Minority, Women and non-M/WBEs. Please list M/WBE firms first, use additional sheets if necessary. Certification j~r SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER (check one) T ';l_;·;'i Detail Detail Company Name I N T ·•-·a~···! -!:',;_'.:! Address e M w c x /!'!lb: Subcontracting Work Supplies Purchased Dollar Amount Telephone/Fax r B B T D :":W. R 0 ·ca ,. E E c T 'Ef A ~t:('.i \': .·i;-: - Rev. 5/30/03 - - - FORT WORTH ~ ATTACHMENT 1A Page 3 of 4 Primes are requ ired to identify ALL subcontractors/suppliers, regardless of status ; i.e., Minority, Women and non-M/WBEs . SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER Company Name Address Telephone/Fax Please list M/WBE firms first, use additional sheets if necessary. Certification (check one) T1---...--.--N-.--,T=-1 ' i e M W C X r B B T D E E R O IC~} C T A Detail Subcontracting Work Detail Supplies Purchased Dollar Amount Rev. 5/30/03 FORT WORTH ~- Total Dollar Amount of M/WBE Subcontractors/Suppl iers Total Dollar Amount of Non-M/WBE Subcontractors/Suppliers TOTAL DOLLAR AMOUNT OF ALL SUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS $ $ $ . ATTACHMENT 1A Page 4 of 4 iii !;f 1l;i~lf tif Ji}f !.i~i~;~i,;11111~11i1~1!!ll!tlili!!i!! \shai1 a:submi Ca detailed :'.ex 1anatioh of !l i ow.the r's ··t'.i'ested ',chan ·,,e/ada,tion .. or:cte1etioh ;wi11 :·attecttheY ······ ···mitted :"'··,.:, .......... ,.,""'· ,. ::,t,:,,,.,,, ............ ,·:, .,., ..... , . .:,···.:· ,.· .. · ...... _P. , ........... ,_.. ·,···:,·····•·";,,.,, .. , ... ,, ,.·, ... , ,, .... <;! .... ·., ... ,.., ...... ,.,,;" .9 .. ,. ·:., .... , .. ·,,., ... -., . .:a ,-,,.,, ... ·.·,. , ..... , ...... :-.,,·.·.·.\·,•:;a> .... ,.:·,,.,.;.,,,._,:,,;;·,.,,, .. ,.·-"···· . . . ,,.;..·, "·· /M/WBE' oal. .,. IMhe :detaiFex lariatio'n :is .·ndt-submitted \it Will affect.the finaLcdiitJiahceLdetermiriatioh;;;:. .t:":'it". .......... 9 ......................... P.. ......... ... .. . ...... , . ... ··.· ..... ·.··· ... P ... ... .. . .... . . ................... -···,·.·· By affixing a signature to this form, the Offerer further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors, including M/W/DBE(s) arrangements submitted with the bid. The Offerer also agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and files held by their company. The bidder agrees to allow the transmission of interviews with owners, principals, officers, employees and applicable subcontractors/suppliers/contractors participating on the contract that will substantiate the actual work performed by the M/W/DBE(s) on this contract, by an authorized officer or employee of the City. Any intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds for terminating the contract or debarment from City work for a period of not less than three (3) years and for initiating action under Federal , State or Local laws concerning false statements. Any failure to comply with this ordinance and create a material breach of contract may result in a determination of an irresponsible Offerer 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/Title (if different) Company Name Telephone and/or Fax Address E-mail Address City/State/Zip Date Rev. 5/30/03 - FORT"WORTH . "'-,-·w· PRIME COMPANY NAME: PROJECT NAME: City of Fort Worth Prime Contractor Waiver Form· Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation City's M/WBE Project Goal: PROJECT NUMBER 18% P171-070171131150 ATTACHMENT 18 Page 1 of 1 Check applicable block to describe rime M/W/DBE NON-M/W/DBE BID DATE 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 a 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 hoth answers are yes. Will you perform this entire contract without subcontractors? If yes, please provide a detailed explanation that proves based on the size and scope of this project, this is our normal business ractice and rovide an o erational rofile of our business . Will you perform this entire contract without suppliers? . If yes, please provide a detailed explanation that proves based on the size and scope of th is project, this is your normal business practice and provide an inventory profile of your business . YES NO YES NO The bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by all subcontractors, including M/WBE(s) on this contract, the payment therefore and any proposed changes to the original M/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 M/WBEs on this contract, by an authorized officer or employee of the City. Any intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds tor terminating the contract or debarment from City work for a period of not less than three (3) years and for initiating action unde r Federal, State or Local laws concerning false statements. Any failure to comp ly with this ordinance creates a material breach of contract may result in a determ ination of an irrespons ible 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 Phone Number Fax Number Address Email Address City/State/Zip Date Rev. 5/2803 FORT"WORTH . '--·-· ,-City of Fort Worth Good Faith Effort Form PRIME COMPANY NAME: PROJECT NAME: Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation City's M/WBE Project Goal: 18% PROJECT NUMBER P171-070171131150 ATTACHMENT 1C Page 1 of 3 Check applicable block to describe M/W/DBE NON-M/W/DBE BID DATE If the bidder's method of compliance with the M/WBE goal 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 the facts or intentional discrimination by the bidder. 1.) Please list each and every subcontracting and/or supplier opportunity} for the completion of this project, regardless of whether it is to be provided by a M/WBE or non·M/WBE. (DO NOT LIST NAMES OF FIRMS) On Combined Projects, list each subcontracting and or supplier opportunity through the 2"a tier. (Use additional sheets, if necessary) List of Subcontracting Opportunities List of Supplier Opportunities ~~~r·ii· l @~~©~@ l, V"lc fl ~ 11. tff'1 ~~r.-·1?!~~1~;rrtr ~ ~ ). \;:/}.. ,,.~ .• ......... ~ ...... , --M M. ii~~i rn, ~ sii, Rev. 05/19/03 ATTACHMENT 1C Page 2 of 3 2.) Obtain a current (not more than three (3) months old from the bid open date) list of M/WBE subcontractors and/or suppliers from the City's M/WBE Office. __ Yes __ No Date of Listing __J--~'-- 3.) Did you solicit bids from M/WBE 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 M/WBE mall listing to Include name of firm and address and a dated copy of letter mailed.) __ No 4.) Did you solicit bids from M/WBE 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? __ Yes (If yes, attach list to include~ of M/WBE firm, person contacted, phone number and date and time of contact.) __ No - ~ote :\·J1t:theJ1iS,t:,Qf/M.1We~s ,1oF.~ ;"'part1eu .1~r,·$i1b"c~htracting/s'upp1ier ::opport1.1111tv ;isften · c10)·,9f i~i3 ~f 'th'i:t - b.iddet m'utti <:ontac(th~,ebtfre··.iistto 'be ,in'(compliar1ce :with''questic>ns '3 i ancl •4 :;:.if·tHe :.1i.st:of.:M/WB.Es.forii iili tl\0i lr\it{~~,~,1,~r.(,tlf tirot~~ttit t11it~tltiilii!il(i?~}1t!lli 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 M/WBEs? __ Yes __ No 6.) Submit documentation if M/WBE quotes were rejected. The documentation submitted should be in the forms of an affidavit, include a detailed explanation of why the M/WBE was rejected and any supporting documentation the bidder wishes to be considered by the City. In the event of a bona fide dispute concerning quotes, the bidder will provide for confidential in-camera access to and inspection of any relevant documentation by City personnel. (Please use additional sheets, if necessarv, and attach.) Company Name Telephone Contact Person Scope of Work Reason for Rejection Rev. 05/19/03 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: ATTACHMENT 1C Page 3 of 3 Please provide additional information you feel will further explain your good and honest efforts to obtain M/WBE 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 thereof 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 1 C will be contacted and the reasons for not using them will be verified by the City's M/WBE Office. Authorized Signature Printed Signature Title Contact Name and Title (if different) Company Name Phone Number Fax Number Address Email Address City/State/Zip Date Rev. 05/19/03 CITY OF FORT WORTH JOINT VENTURE ELIGIBILITY FORM All questio11s must he a11swered; use "NA" if applicable. Joint Venture Page 1 of3 Name of City project:------------------------------ A joint venture form must be completed on each project RFP/Bid/Purchasing Number: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~- 1. Joint venture information: Joint Venture Name Joint Venture Address (If applicable) Telephone: Cellular: Facsimile: E-mail address: Identify the firms that comprise the joint venture: Please attach extra sheets if additional space is required to provide detailed explanations of work to be petformed by each firm comprising the "oint venture DBE firm Non-DBE firm name: name: Business Address : Business Address : C ity, State, Zip : City, State, Zip: Telephone Facsimile E-mail Telephone Facsimile Cellular Cellular Certification Status: E-mail address Name of Certifying Agency: 2 S . cope o f wor k per orme db h J. v ,vt e omt enture: Describe the scope of work of the DBE: Describe the scope of work of the non-DBE: (']~~it 1& l ij~t,€5' ~rnv §~hfo\~Tui t ~ ~ J \;:;'I ·. • <::,-1.-., ~V' ~!!! l~·s ' n ···"''IU n · \:\/;,'\: fi I lt : 3 \;· ... ,;2 ·~ '' ..... i ..... Rev. 5/30/03 Joint Venture Page 2 of 3 3. What is the percentage of DBE participation on this joint venture that you wish to be counted toward meeting the project goal? ---------- 4. Attach a copy of the joint venture agreement. 5. List components of ownership of joint venture: (Do 11ot complete if this information is described injoi11t venture agreement) Profit and loss sharing: Capital contributions, including equipment: Other applicable ownership interests: 6. Identify by name, race, sex and firm those individuals (with titles) who are responsible for the day-to-day management and decision making of the joint venture: Financial decisions (to include Account Payable and Receivable): Management decisions: a. Estimating ----------------------------------------------b. Marketing and Sales ----------------------------------------------c. Hiring and Firing of management personnel ----------------------------------------------d. Purchasing of major equipment and/or supplies Supervision of field operations The City's Disadvantage Business Enterprise Office will review your joint venture submission and will have final approval of the DBE percentage applied toward the goal for the project listed on this form. NOTE: From and after the date of project award, if any of the participants, the individually defined scopes of work or the dollar amounts/percentages change from the originally approved information, then the participants must inform the City's DBE Office immediately for approval. Any unjustified change or deletion shall be a material breach of contract and may result in debarment in accord with the procedures outlined in the City's DBE Program. Rev. 5/30/03 - AFFIDAVIT Joint Venture Page3 of3 The undersigned affirms that the foregoing statements are true and correct and include all material information necessary to identify and explain the terms and operation of the joint venture. Furthermore, the undersigned shall agree to provide to the joint venture the stated scope of work, decision-making responsibilities and payments herein. The City also reserves the right to request any additional information deemed necessary to determine if the joint venture is eligible . Failure to cooperate and/or provide requested information within the time specified is grounds for termination of the eligibility process . The undersigned agree to permit audits, interviews with owners and examination of the books, records and files of the joint venture by any authorized representatives of the City of Fort Worth. Failure to comply with this provision shall result in the termination of any contract which may be awarded under the provisions of this joint venture's eligibility and may initiate action under Federal, State and/or Local laws/ordinances concerning false statements or willful misrepresentation of facts. Name of DBE finn Name of non-DBE finn Prin ted Name of Owner Printed Name of Owner Signatu re of Owner Signature of Owner Printed Name of Owner Printed Name of Owner Signature of Owner Signature of Owner Title Title Date Date Notarization State of __________________ County of _____________ _ On this ______________ day of _______ ~ 20 __ , before me appeared and ---------------------------------------~ to me personally known and who, being duly sworn, did execute the foregoing affidavit and did state that they were properly authorized to execute this affidavit and did so as their free act and deed. Notary Public----------------------- Print Name Notary Public _______________________ _ Signature Commission Expires ______________________ _ (seal) Rev. 5/30/03 I. II. Ill. IV. v. VI. ATTACHMENT 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Subject DEFINITIONS .•.•......•.•.............•.......•...•........••.•.•........•......... PURPOSE .......................................................................... . CERTIFICATION ...•....•........................•..........................•••.... PROGRAM GOAL SETTING APPLICABLE CONTRACTS 1. CONSTRUCTION .............................................................. . M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS COUNTING PARTICIPATION PAYMENTS RETAINAGE 2. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS COUNTING PARTICIPATION PAYMENTS Page No. 1 4 4 5 5 8 3. PURCHASES . . . . . . . . • . . . .. . . . . . . . • . ... . . . .. . .. • . . . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . . . • . . . .. . • . . • . . . . 11 M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS COUNTING PARTICIPATION PAYMENTS BEST VALUE CRITERIA POST AWARD COMPLIANCE 14 VII. CONTRACT MONITORING AND REPORTING .................•.......•.... 16 VIII. EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS . ... . .. . . . ... . ... ..•... .. . ... ... .. ..•. ..... .. ... .... . 17 IX. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION ................................................... 17 X. SANCTIONS • . . .. .• . • . . . • .. . . . . • . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . • . .. . . . • . . .. . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . •.. 18 XI. SEVERABILITY 19 - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 ATTACHMENT I I. DEFINITIONS: 1. Applicable Contract means any contract of $25,000 or more for construction projects and professional services and $25,000 or more for purchase agreements, as well as any other contracts that the City Council or City Manager deem appropriate. 2. Certified means those firms, located or doing business at the time of bid/proposal opening within the Marketplace, that have been determined to be a bonafide minority or women business enterprise by either the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA), or the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), highway division. 3. City means the City of Fort Worth, Texas. 4. City business day means Monday through Friday, inclusive, excluding legal holidays. Legal holidays shall be observed as prescribed by the City Council for observance as follows: New Year's Day M. L. King, Jr. Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Day January 1 Th ird Monday in January Last Monday in May July4 First Monday in September Fourth Thursday in November Fourth Friday in November December25 When one of the above named holidays falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the preceding Friday. When one of the above named holidays falls on a Sunday, the holiday shall be observed on the following Monday. 5. Combined Projects means a construction contract, which includes paving and/or drainage elements of construction and water and/or sanitary sewer construction elements , but does not include a standard water and/or sanitary sewer contract where the pavement is temporarily or permanently repaired and that repair is not a separate unit. 6. Construction means the erection, rehabilitation, alteration, convers ion , extension, demolition, improvement, remodeling or repair to any real property, including streets , storm drains and facilities providing utility service owned by the City. 7. Contract means a binding agreement whereby the City either grants a privilege or is committed to expend or does expend its funds or other resources for or in connection with a) construction of any public improvement, and b) purchase of any services (including professional services). The term includes "purchase order". 8. Contract Officer means the person employed by the City to oversee the performance of the contract. 9. Contracting Department means the department responsible for payment of contract obligations. 10. Contractor means the business entity with whom the City has entered into an agreement. Includes the terms "Vendor", "Prime Contractor" and "Prime Consultant''. 11 . Goal means the percentage of minority business enterprise and/or women business enterprise participation on an applicable project as determined by the City, based on the availability of such businesses in the marketplace and the subcontracting/supplier opportunities of the project. 1 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachmen t 1 12. Good Faith Effort means an honest and conscientious effort by the Offeror to meet the City's goal for M/WBE participation . Compliance with each of the following steps shall satisfy the Good Faith Effort requirement absent pro ~f of fraud, misrepresentation, or intentional discrimination by the Offeror: 12.1. List each and every subcontracting and/or supplier opportunity for the completion of this project. On combined projects list each subcontracting and/or supplying opportunity through the 2nd tier. 12.2. Obtain a current (not more than three (3) months old from the bid open date) list of M/WBE subcontractors and/or suppliers from the City's M/WBE Office. 12 .3. Solicit bids from M/WBEs, 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. 12.4. Solicit bids from M/WBEs, 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 . Note : A facsimile may be used to comply with either 12.3 or 12.4 , but may not be used for both. Note: If the list of M/WBEs for a part icular subcontracting/supplier opportunity is ten or less, the Contractor must contact the entire list within such area of opportunity to be in compliance with 12.3 and 12.4. If the list of M/WBEs for a particular subcontracting/supplier opportunity is ten or more , the Contractor must contact at least two-thirds of the list within such area of opportunity , but not less than ten , to be in compliance with 12.3 and 12.4 . 12.5. Provide plans and specifications or information regarding the location of plans and specification to M/WBEs. 12 .6. Submit documentation if M/WBE quotes were rejected. The documentation submitted should be in the form of an affidavit, include a detailed explanation of why the M/WBE was rejected and any supporting documentation the Offerer w ishes to be considered by the City In the event of a bona r fide dispute concerning quotes, the Offeror will provide for confidential in-camera access to and inspection of any relevant documentation by City personnel. 13. Horizontal Construction means construction of highways, roads, streets , bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plans, wastewater plants, water and wastewater distribution or conveyance facilities, wharves, docks, airport runways and taxiways, drainage projects , or related types of projects associated with civil engineering construction as referenced in this ordinance . 14 . Joint Venture means an association of two or more businesses, one of which must be a certified M/WBE firm. The M/WBE firm must be responsible for a clearly defined portion of the work to be performed, equal to a share in the ownership, control, knowledge, management , responsibility, risks, and profits of the joint venture . 15. Lease Agreement means a written agreement to transfer control and use of truck(s) from one business entity to another, which outlines fees and/or commissions. 16 . Lease Truck$ means trucks that are leased from another M/WBE firm, including M/WBE owner-operators. Trucks leased from non-M/WBE firms will only receive credit for the fees and commissions earned by the M/WBE as outlined in the lease agreement. 17. Manager means the administrator of the M/WBE Office of the City of Fort Worth. 18 . Managing Department means the department responsible for overseeing the day-to-day completion of the contract. 19. Manufacturer means one that manufactures a product by hand or machinery suitable for uses; the process of making wares . 2 - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 20. Marketplace means the geographic market area as defined in the Availability and Disparity Study represented by the counties of Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman and Rockwall. 21. Minority means a citizen of the United States or lawfully admitted permanent resident that is Asian American, American Indian, Black or Hispanic. 22. Minority Business Enterprise is defined as a qualified business concern located in the Marketplace or providing proof of doing business in the Marketplace at the time of bid opening or the opening of responses to requests for proposals, meeting the following criteria: a. is at least 51 percent owned by one or more minority persons, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more minority persons; and b. management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more minority persons who own it. 23. MWBEAC means the Minority and Women Business Enterprise Advisory Committee appointed by the City Council to review the findings of Availability and Disparity Studies conducted for the City and present recommendations, in concurrence with the City Manager, on any amendments to the M/WBE Ordinance. 24. Mediation means an alternate dispute resolution method as authorized by the state law 25. Nepotism means the state or fact of showing favoritism to a relative on the basis of a relationship. 26. Non-compliance means failure of a prime contractor to comply with the Ordinance's requirements during the contract and/or at completion of the contract. 27. Non-responsive means failure of an Offeror to respond to the Ordinance's requirements upon submission of a bid or proposal; herein specifically defined by either 1) meet or exceed the stated project goal, or 2) make a good and honest faith effort to meet the project goal or 3) submit the prime contractor waiver or 4) submit the joint venture form. 28. Offeror means any person, firm, corporation, or partnership that submits a bid or proposal to provide labor, goods or services to the City where funds are expended. The term includes bidder and proposer. 29. Payment Dispute means a bonafide disagreement of payment. 30. Procurement means the buying, renting, leasing or otherwise obtaining or acquiring any supplies, materials, equipment or services . 31. Professional Services means services, which require predominantly mental or intellectual labor and skills, includes, but is not necessarily limited to, architects, engineers, surveyors, doctors, attorneys, and accountants. 32 . Project Manager see Contract Officer. 33 . Purchasing means the buying, renting, leasing or otherwise obtaining or acquiring any supplies, materials, equipment or services excluding construction and professional services previously defined. 34. Qualified means an individual or business entity having previously performed or received training in the work, industry or profession required. 35 . Regular Dealer is defined as a firm that owns, operates, or maintains a store, a warehouse, or other establishments in which the materials or supplies required for the contract are bought, kept in stock, and are regularly sold retail or wholesale . 36. Subcontract means an agreement between the contractor and another business entity for the performance of work. 3 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 37. Subcontract/Supplier Opportunity means an area where there is more than one M/WBE subcontractor/subconsultant/supplier in the market place. 38. 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. 39. Vertical Construction means construction of a facility. Facility means buildings the design and construction of which are governed by accepted building codes. The term does not include: (A) highways, roads, streets, bridges, utilities, water supply projects, water plans, wastewater plants, water and wastewater distribution or conveyance facilities, wharves, docks, airport runways and taxiways, drainage projects, or related types of projects associated with civil engineering construction or (B) builds or structures that are incidental to projects that are primarily civil engineering construction projects. 40. Women Business Enterprise is defined as a qualified business concern located in the Marketplace or provide proof of doing business in the Marketplace at the time of bid opening or the opening of responses to requests for proposals, meeting the following criteria: a. is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women, or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock is owned by one or more women; and b. management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women who own it. II. PURPOSE: The ultimate goal of this ordinance is to remedy the effects of past underutilization in the Marketplace by increasing the utilization of minority and women business enterprises above the present low level to one more comparable to their availability in the Fort Worth Marketplace. Specific goals shall be established in the areas of construction, professional services, and purchases of other goods and services . A goal may be set on individual projects based on the type of work or services to be performed, or goods to be acquired and the availability of minority and women businesses in the City's Marketplace. The City Manager shall recommend an annual goal for M/WBE participation in City procurement activities, based upon the availability within the Marketplace. The provisions of this ordinance shall apply to all contracts awarded by the City, except as may be hereafter specifically exempted. Where contracts involve the expenditure of federal or state funds, the state or federal policy related to M/WBE or DBE participation may take precedence over this ordinance . Award of a contract shall be recommended when the Offeror has complied with the requirements of this ordinance via meeting the goal, demonstrating a Good Faith Effort to meet the goal or meeting the requirements for a Prime Contractor Waiver. Failure to comply with the Ordinance by any of the required methods shall result in an Offeror being deemed non-responsive. Ill. CERTIFICATION: The City will recognize M/WBE firms that are certified by the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) or Texas Department of Transportation (TX DOT}, highway division. The firms shall be located in or doing business in the Marketplace at the time of bid/proposal opening. . 4 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 IV. PROGRAM GOAL: A. A Citywide goal for the utilization of minority business enterprises (MBE) and women business enterprises (WBE) shall be reviewed and approved annually by the City Council. 1. The City Manager shall conduct an analysis of the availability of M/WBEs and present to the City Council an annual report on M/WBE availability and utilization by the end of the first quarter of the new fiscal year. 2. Based on the availability of M/WBEs in the Marketplace and the City's most recent goal attainment and with the advice and counsel of the, the City Manager shall recommend to the City Council a reasonable goal for the remainder of the current fiscal year. 3. The goal shall be expressed in terms of a percentage of the total dollar value of all applicable contracts awarded by the City. Goals shall be established separately for categories of construction, professional services, and purchasing, as well as, any other categories that the City Council or City Manager deems appropriate. B. An individual project goal shall be set by the M/WBE Office in collaboration with the Contract Officer and Risk Management (where appropriate) prior to solicitation . The project goal shall be reasonable and shall be based upon: 1. Specific subcontracting and/or materials opportunities required to complete the project, and 2. The availability of M/WBE in the identified subcontracting and/or materials opportunities in the Marketplace. V. APPLICABLE CONTRACTS: A. CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS 1. M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS a. In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere, bid conditions shall include a statement of the M/WBE goal established for the project. The requ irements below also apply to circumstances where change orders or extra work give rise to new trade or vendor opportunities outside the original scope of work .. b. Bid conditions and all other specifications for applicable contracts to be awarded by the City shall require that Offerers make a good faith effort (GFE) to subcontract with or purchase supplies from M/WBE firms. Such specifications shall require the Offerer to meet or exceed the stated goal or submit documentation of GFE for all applicable contracts to permit a determination of compliance with the specifications. c. Construction contracts (est imated cost of $25,000 or more) shall be awarded and administered in accordance with the following standards and procedures: 01 . Competitive bids for applicable contracts shall include the M/WBE requirements and documentation in the bid specifications. M/WBE documentation consists of the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM, the PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM, and the JOINT VENTURE FORM. a) Competitive bids where the Offerer equals or exceeds the project goal must submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM or the JOINT VENTURE FORM. b) Competitive bids where the Offerer does not have subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities must submit the PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM. c) Competitive bids where the Offerer has subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities but does not include M/WBE participation in an amount which equals or exceeds the project goal, must 5 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM and the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM (GFE) and documentation. d) Competitive bids where the Offerer has subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities but do not include .any M/WBE participation must submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM and the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM and documentation. 02. The Offerer shall submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM or the PRIME · CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, or the JOINT VENTURE FORM ("and documentation") as appropriate. The Managing Department must receive the documentation no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening date, exclus ive of the bid opening date. The Offerer shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the City received the documentation . The submiss ion of the applicable completed form(s) within the allotted time will be considered when determining the responsiveness of the bid . Failure to comply with the bid specifications, inclusive of the M/WBE ' requirements and documentation, shall render the Offerer non-responsive . 03. The GFE documentation shall demonstrate the Offerer's commitment and honest efforts to utilize M/WBE(s). The burden of preparing and submitting the GFE information is on the Offerer and will be evaluated as part of the responsiveness to the bid/proposal. An Offerer who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents facts on the documentation submitted will constitute a basis for classification as non -responsive and possible debarment. 04 . The contracting department may request the M/WBE Office to waive the goal requirements of this subsection, or to reduce the amount of the goal , in accordance with the provisions of the Exceptions and Waivers section. 2. COUNTING M/WBE PARTICIPATION M/WBE participation shall be counted toward meeting the goal in accordance with the following provis ions : a. For the purpose of determining compliance with the goal requirements established in this ordinance, businesses will be counted as M/WBE only when they have been certified as such prior to a recommendation for award being made to the City Council. 01 . Any business listed by an Offerer that is not certified at the time of bid opening must file an application for certification to a city authorized certification agency w ithin a reasonable time for the City to consider the business and dollar amount towards meeting the goal. 02 . If a business described in the subparagraph immediately above fails to submit an application for certification within a reasonable time, or if the business is denied certification, the Offerer shall be afforded five (5) City business days to secure additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation, starting the next City business day following the day the written notification was received from the Managing Department. 03 . Evidence of the additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation shall be delivered to and received by the Managing Department within five (5) City business days after the notification was received by the Offerer, exclusive of the date that the notification was received . b. Except as provided for in paragraph C below, if the Offerer is ruled non-responsive te for failure to comply with the requirements of this ordinance, the Managing Department will provide written notification to the Offerer stating the specific basis for the ruling. The Offerer may then submit documentation that it will either meet or exceed the stated goal and if the documentation satisfies this ordinance, the Offerer may then be considered for an award of contract. c. If the Offerer is ruled non-respons ive solely for its failure to identify a subcontract/suppl ier opportunity and that opportunity is less than three (3%) percent of the total bid, the Offerer may submit 6 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 documentation that an M/WBE will be utilized for that subcontract/supplier opportunity, and may be considered for an award of contract. d. Documentation required under either paragraph 2 or 3 above must be received by the Managing Department within five (5) City business days , exclusive of the date that the Offeror was notified that it was non-responsive.· If the documentation is not received within the stated time, the Offeror shall be deemed to have withdrawn its bid. The City will not communicate with another Offeror regarding award of the contract until five (5) City business days after the original Offeror has been notified that it is non-responsive. e. The Offeror may count toward the goal any tier of M/WBE subcontractors and/or suppliers f. The Offeror will be given credit toward the goal only when the M/WBE subcontractor performs a commercially useful function . A M/WBE subcontractor is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when . 01. It is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved in accordance with normal business pr.actice; and 02. When the firm receives due compensation as agreed upon for the work performed. g. The Offeror will be given credit toward the M/WBE goal only when the M/WBE supplier performs a commercially useful function. A M/WBE supplier is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when the M/WBE supplier is a manufacturer or a regular dealer. h. The Offeror will be given credit for utilizing a M/WBE hauling firm as long as the M/WBE owns and operates at least one fully licensed and operational truck used on the contract. The M/WBE may lease trucks from another M/WBE firm, including M/WBE owner-operators and receive full M/WBE credit. The M/WBE may lease trucks from non-M/WBEs, including owner-operators, but will only receive credit for the fees and commissions earned by the M/WBE as outlined in the lease agreement. i. Regardless of whether an arrangement between the contractor and the M/WBE represents standard industry practice, if the arrangement erodes the ownership, control or independence of the M/WBE or does not meet the commercially useful function requirement , the Offeror shall receive no credit toward the goal. j. An Offeror may count toward its goal a portion of the total dollar value of a contract with a joint venture equal to the percentage of M/WBE participation in the joint venture . 01. The Managing Department must receive the documentation no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. The Offeror shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the City received the documentation . The submission of the applicable completed form(s) within the allotted time will be considered when determining the responsiveness of the bid. Failure to comply with the bid specifications, inclusive of the M/WBE requirements and documentation, shall render the Offeror non-responsive. 02 . The M/WBE involved in the joint venture must be responsible for a clearly defined portion of the work to be performed, equal to a share in the ownership , control, knowledge, management, responsibility, risks, and profits of the joint venture. k . Except for joint ventures, the prime contractor (regardless of their M/WBE status) and any work performed by the prime contractor is not counted toward meeting the M/WBE contract goal and is not considered when determining compliance with this ordinance . 7 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 I. An Offeror may not count toward its goal any arrangement with an M/WBE that is nepotism or where a M/WBE has been a recent employee {less than one year) of the Offeror. m. The Offeror may not count toward the goal any agreement with a M/WBE that does not meet the requ irements of this ordinance. 3. PAYMENTS The City Manager shall implement procedures to comply with the following: a. For vertical construction contracts, procedures will be established to ensure that the prime shall submit an invoice at least monthly and the City will pay the invoice as required by the Texas Prompt Payment Act {Tex. Gov't. Code , chap. 2251) or any successor statute. The prime shall pay subcontractors as required by the Texas Prompt Payment Act or any successor statute . The prime contractor's failure to make payments as provided by state law shall, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, authorize the City to withhold future payments and/or reject future bids from the contractor until compliance with this ordinance is attained. b. For horizontal construction contracts, procedures will be established to ensure that all progress payments are made twice a month and that subcontractors are paid in accordance with the provisions of the Texas Prompt Payment Act or any successor statute . A contractor's failure to make payments as required by state law shall, in addition to any other remedies prov ided by state law, authorize the City to withhold future payments and/or reject future bids from the contractor until compliance with this ordinance is attained . · c . Whenever there is a dispute over payment due between the prime and subcontractor and/or supplier, the City shall strongly encourage the parties to seek mediation before the City takes any action under this ordinance. 4. RETAINAGE a. If the prime withholds additional monies or a fee in excess of the retainage amount required by the City, and if there is no dispute about payment to the subcontractor, the prime shall release the additional monies after the completion of the subcontractor's scope of work, or as otherwise required by law, but may retain the required retainage monies until project completion, acceptance and final payment by the City. b. Where contracts involve the expenditure of federal or state funds, the state or federal policy related to M/WBE or DBE retainage may take precedence over this ordinance. B. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1. M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS a. In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere, requests for proposals shall include a statement of the M/WBE goal established for the project. The requirements below shall also app ly to circumstances where amendments or extra work gives rise to new subconsulting/supplier opportunities . b. Requests for proposals and all other specifications for applicable contracts to be awarded by the City shall require that Offeror make a good faith effort (GFE) to sub-consult with or purchase supplies from M/WBE firms. Such spec ifications shall require the Offeror to meet or exceed the stated goal or submit documentation of GFE for all applicable contracts to permit a determination of compliance with the specifications . c. Professional Services contracts and such other contracts which may be competed for under sealed proposal procedures (estimated cost of $25,000 or more) shall be awarded and administered in accordance with the following standards and procedures: 8 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 01. Other than responses to Requests for Proposals for those professional services defined in Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code, responses to Request for Proposals shall be submitted by the proposal deadline date and include a section, which identifies the particu lar M/WBE utilization plan in performing the contract. a) The proposal shall specify the estimated percentage of the M/WBE participation , the type of work to be performed by the M/WBE , and such other information as may reasonably be required to determine the responsiveness to the Request for Proposal. b) Proposals that do not meet or exceed the utilization goal, as required by the Request for Proposal, must submit a GFE explanation . Failure to include such GFE explanation shall render the proposal non-responsive. 02 . Initial responses to requests for proposals for those professional services defined in Chapter 2254 of the Texas Government Code shall not include a response to the requirements of this ordinance. The City shall comply with the requirements of said Chapter and rank the professional on the basis of demonstrated competence and qualifications. During negotiations, the proposer shall respond to this ordinance in the manner specified in paragraph 01 (a) above . 03 . The GFE documentation shall demonstrate the Offeror's commitment and honest efforts to utilize M/WBEs . The burden of preparing and submitting the GFE information is on the Offeror and will be evaluated as part of the responsiveness to the proposal. An Offeror who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents facts on the · documentation submitted may be classified as non- responsive and be subject to possible debarment. 04 . The contracting department may request the M/WBE Office to waive the goal requirements of this subsection, or to reduce the amount of the goal , in accordance with the provisions of the Exceptions and Waivers section . 2. COUNTING M/WBE PARTICIPATION M/WBE participation shall be counted toward meeting the goal in accordance with the following provisions: a. For the purpose of determining compliance with the goal requirements established in this ordinance, businesses will be counted as M/WBEs only when they have been certified as such prior to a recommendation for award being made to the City Council. 01 . Any business listed by an Offeror that is not certified at the time of response opening must file an application for certification to a city authorized certification agency within a reasonable time for the City to consider the business and dollar amount towards meeting the goal. 02 . If a business described in the subparagraph immediately above fails to subm it an application for certification within a reasonable time, or if the business is denied certification, the Offeror shall be afforded five (5) City business days to secure additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation , starting the next City business day following the day the written notification was received from the ManaginQ Department. 03. Evidence of the additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation shall be delivered to and received by the Managing Department within five (5) City business days after the notification was received by the Offeror, exclusive of the date that the notification was received . b. The Offeror may count toward the goal any tier of M/WBE sub-consultants and/or suppliers. c. The Offeror will be given credit toward the goal only when the M/WBE sub-consultant performs a commercially useful function. A M/WBE sub-consultant is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when: 9 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 01 . It is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved in accordance with normal business practice; and 02. When the firm receives due compensation as agreed upon for the work performed. d. The Offeror will be given credit toward the M/WBE contract goal only when the M/WBE supplier performs a commercially useful function. A M/WBE supplier is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when the M/WBE supplier is a manufacturer or a regular dealer. e. Regardless of whether an arrangement between the consultant and the M/WBE represents standard industry practice, if th .e arrangement erodes the ownership, control or independence of the M/WBE or does not meet the commercially useful function requirement, the Offeror shall receive no credit toward the goal. f. An Offerer may count toward its goal a portion of the total dollar value of a contract with a joint venture equal to the percentage of M/WBE participation in the joint venture. 01 . The Joint Venture Form must be submitted to the Managing Department with the proposal when determining the responsiveness of the proposal by the M/WBE Office. Failure to comply with the proposal scope of services, inclusive of the M/WBE requirements, shall rend.er the Offeror non- responsive. 02 . The M/WBE involved in the joint venture must be responsible for a clearly defined portion of the work to be performed, equal to a share in the ownership, control, knowledge, management, responsibility, risks, and profits of the joint venture. g . Except for joint ventures, the prime consultant (regardless of their M/WBE status) and any work performed by the prime consultant is not counted toward meeting the M/WBE contract goal and is not considered when determining compliance with this ordinance. h. An Offerer may not count toward its goal any arrangement with an M/WBE that is nepotism or where an M/WBE has been a recent employee (less than one year) of the Offeror. i. The Offerer may not count toward the goal any agreement with a M/WBE that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance. 3. PAYMENTS The City Manager shall implement procedures to comply with the following: a. The prime shall submit an invoice at least monthly or as designated by the contract documents and the City will pay the invoice as required by the Texas Prompt Payment Act or any successor statute .. The prime shall pay sub-consultants as required by the Texas Prompt Payment Act or any successor statute A consultant's failure to make payments in accordance with state law shall, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, authorize the City to withhold future payments and/or reject future proposals from the consultant until compliance with this ordinance is attained. b. Whenever there is a dispute over payment due between the prime and sub-consultant and/or supplier, the City shall strongly encourage the parties to seek mediation before the City initiates a stop payment order. 10 - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 C.PURCHASES 1. M/WBE UTILIZATION REQUIREMENTS a. In addition to the requirements set forth elsewhere, bid conditions shall include a statement of the M/WBE goal established for the project. The requirements below also apply to circumstances where purchase orders or extra work cause new subcontracting/supplier opportunities. b. Bid conditions and all other specifications for applicable contracts to be awarded by the City shall require that Offeror make a good faith effort (GFE) to subcontract with or purchase supplies from M/WBE firms. Such specifications shall require the Offeror to meet or exceed the stated goal or submit documentation of GFE for all applicable contracts to permit a determination of compliance with the specifications. c . Purchase contracts and such other contracts which may be competed for under sealed proposal procedures (estimated cost of $25,000 or more) shall be awarded and administered in accordance with the following standards and procedures: 01 . Competitive bids for applicable contracts shall include the M/WBE requirements and documentation in the bid specifications. M/WBE documentation consists of the SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM, the PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM, and, the JOINT VENTURE FORM. a) Competitive bids where the Offeror equals or exceeds the project goal must submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM. b) Competitive bids where the Offeror does not have subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities must submit the PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM . c) Competitive bids where the Offeror has subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities but does not include M/WBE participation in an amount which equals or exceeds the project goal, must submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM and the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM and documentation. d} Competitive bids where the Offeror has subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities but do not include any M/WBE participation must submit the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM and documentation. 02 . The Offeror shall submit the SUBCONTRACTOR UTILIZATION FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM or the PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, or the JOINT VENTURE FORM ("and documentation") as appropriate . The Managing Department must receive the documentation no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. The Offeror shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the City received the documentation . The submission of the applicable completed form(s) within the allotted time will be considered when determining the responsiveness of the bid. Failure to comply with the bid specifications, inclusive of the M/WBE requirements and documentation, shall render the Offeror non-responsive. 03 . The GFE documentation shall demonstrate the Offeror's commitment and honest efforts to utilize M/WBE(s). The burden of preparing and submitting the GFE information is on the Offeror and will be evaluated as part of the responsiveness to the bid/proposal. An Offeror who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents facts on the documentation submitted will constitute a basis for classification as non-responsive and possible debarment. 04. The contracting department may request the M/WBE Office to waive the goal requirements of this subsection, or to reduce the amount of the goal, in accordance with the provisions of the Exceptions and Waivers section. 11 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 2. COUNTING M/WBE PARTICIPATION M/WBE participation shall be counted toward meeting Goal in accordance with the following provisions: a . For the purpose of determining compliance with the goal requirements establ ished in this ordinance, businesses will be counted as M/WBEs only when they have been certified as such prior to a recommendation for award being made to the City Council. 01 . Any business listed by an Offeror that is not certified at the time of bid/response opening must file an application for certification within a reasonable time for the City to consider the business towards meeting the goal. 02 . If a business described in the subparagraph immediately above fails to submit an application for certification within a reasonable time, or if the business is denied certification, the Offeror shall be afforded five (5) City business days to secure additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation, starting the next City business day following the day the written notification was received from the Managing Department 03 . Evidence of the additional certified/certifiable M/WBE participation shall be delivered to and received by the Managing Department within five (5) City business days after the notification was received by the Offeror, exclusive of the date that the notification was received . b. Except as provided for in paragraph c below, if the Offeror is ruled non-responsive for failure to comply with the requirements of this ordinance, the Managing Department will provide written notification to the Offeror stating the · specific basis for the ruling . The Offeror may submit documentation that it will either meet or exceed the stated goal, and if the documentation satisfies this ordinance, the Offeror may then be considered for an award of contract. c. If the Offeror is ruled non-responsive solely for its failure to identify a subcontract/supplier opportunity and that opportunity is less than three (3%) percent of the total bid, the Offeror may submit documentation that an M/WBE will be utilized for that subcontract/supplier opportunity, and may be considered for an award of contract. d. Documentation required under either paragraph b or c above must be received by the Managing Department within five (5) City business days, exclusive of the date that the Offeror was notified that it was non-responsive. If the documentation is not received within the stated time, the Offeror shall be deemed to have withdrawn its bid . The City will not communicate with another Offeror regarding award of the contract until five (5) City business days after the original Offeror has been notified that it is non-responsive. e. The Offeror may count toward the goal any tier of M/WBE subcontractors and/or suppliers . It is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to report and document all subcontracting and/or supplier participation dollars counted towards the goal, irrespective of tier level. Failure to submit documentation as required in this subparagraph , shall entitle the City to withhold payments and/or reject future purchasing orders until compliance is attained. f. The Offeror will be given credit toward the goal only when the M/WBE subcontractor performs a commercially useful function . A M/WBE subcontractor is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when : 01. It is responsible for the execution of a distinct element of the work by actually performing, managing and supervising the work involved in accordance with normal business practice; and 02 . When the firm receives due compensation as agreed upon for the work performed. 12 - - - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 g. The Offeror will be given credit toward .the M/WBE contract goal only when the M/WBE supplier performs a commercially useful function. A M/WBE supplier is considered to have performed a commercially useful function when the M/WBE supplier is a manufacturer or a regular dealer. h. The Offeror will be given credit for utilizing a M/WBE hauling firm as long as the M/WBE own and operate at least one fully licensed, insured and operational truck used on the contract. The M/WBE may lease trucks from another M/WBE firm, including M/WBE owner-operators and receive 100% M/WBE credit. The M/WBE may lease trucks from non-M/WBEs, including owner-operators, but will only receive credit for the fees and commissions earned by the M/WBE as outlined in the lease agreement. i. Regardless of whether an arrangement between the contractor and the M/WBE represents standard industry practice, if the arrangement erodes the ownersh ip, control or independence of the M/WBE or does not meet the commercially useful function requ irement, the Offeror shall receive no credit toward the goal. j . An Offeror may count toward its goal a portion of the total dollar value of a contract with a joint venture equal to the percentage of M/WBE participation in the joint venture. 01. The Managing Department must receive the Joint Venture form from the Offeror within five (5) City bus iness days after the date of bid opening, exclusive of the day of the bid opening, for certification by the M/WBE Office. 02 . The M/WBE involved in the joint venture must be responsible for a clearly defined portion of the work to be performed, equal to a share in the ownership, control, knowledge, management, responsibility, risks, and profits of the joint venture . k. Except for joint ventures, the prime contractor (regardless of their M/WBE status) and any work performed by the prime contractor is not counted toward meeting the M/WBE contract goal and is not considered when determining compliance with this ordinance . I. An Offeror may not count toward its goal any arrangement with an M/WBE that is nepotism or where an M/WBE has been a recent employee (less than one year) of the Offeror. m . The Offeror may not count toward the goal any agreement with an M/WBE that does not meet the requirements of this ordinance . 3. PAYMENTS The City Manager shall implement procedures to comply with the following: a. Establish procedures to ensure that purchase orders for all vendors' invo ices be paid as required by the Texas Prompt Payment Act or any successor statute and that subcontractors are also paid as required by state law . A vendor's failure to make payments as required by law shall, in addition to any other remedies provided by law, authorize the City to withhold future payments from the vendor until compliance with this ordinance is attained. b. Whenever there is a dispute concerning payment due between the prime and subcontractor and/or supplier, the City shall strongly encourage the parties to seek mediation before the City initiates a stop payment order. 4. BEST VALUE CRITERIA a . In order to increase M/WBE primes in direct purchases, the City will apply the best valu'e criteria codified in State law {Tex. Local Gov't Code, sec. 252.043 or any successor statute) to all purchasing activities as outlined in the state legislation. 13 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 b. The City Manager, with the advice and counsel of the MWBEAC in accord with City 6f Fort Worth Resolution No. 1148, shall implement procedures the purchase of goods and services under the formal bid amount to emphasize the inclusion of M/WBEs. VI. POST-AWARD COMPLIANCE: A. In addition to such other requirements as may be set forth elsewhere, the following shall apply to applicable contracts awarded by the City: 1. Contracts shall incorporate this ordinance by reference, and shall provide that the contractor's violation of this ordinance shall constitute a breach of such contract and may result in debarment in accord with the procedures outlined in this ordinance . 2. Following the date and time of bid/proposal opening, any proposed change or deletion in M/WBE participation identified in the bid, proposal or contract shall be reviewed by the M/WBE Office to determine whether such change or deletion is justified in accord with paragraphs 3 and 4 immediately below. Any unjustified change or deletion shall be a material breach of contract and may result in debarment in accord with the procedures outlined in this ordinance. 3. Following the date and time of bid/proposal opening, the contractor shall: a. Make no unjustified changes or deletions in its M/WBE participation commitments submitted with the bid, proposal or during negotiation, without prior submission of the proper documentation for review and approval by the M/WBE Office. b. Shall submit a detailed explanation of how the requested change or deletion will affect the committed M/WBE goal . If the detail explanation is not submitted, it will affect the final compliance determination. c . If substantial subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities arise during the term of any contract when the contractor represented in its bid to the City that it alone would perform the subcontracting/supplier opportunity work, the contractor shall notify the City before subcontracts for work and/or supplies are - awarded and shall be required to comply with subsections 12.3 and 12.4 of this Attachment 1, exclusive of the time requirements stated in such subsections; d. Maintain records reasonably necessary for mon itor ing their compliance with the provisions of this ordinance; e. After the first payment and beginning with the second application for payment, submit the required M/WBE Periodic Payment Reports, including copies of M/WBE subcontractor's/subconsultant's/supplier applications for payment I invoices (as appropriate) and proof of payment documentation, to the M/WBE Office. Additionally, upon request of the M/WBE Office, the contractor shall submit such other documentation as may be reasonably required to verify proof of payments. Failure to submit these reports and other requested information, if any, as required shall authorize the City to withhold payment and/or reject future bids from the contractor until compliance with this ordinance is attained. 4. The contractor shall submit to the M/WBE Office fo r approval a M/WBE REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE FORM if, during the term of any contract, a contractor wishes to change or delete one or more M/WBE subcontractor(s), subconsultant(s) or supplier(s). a. Within three (3) City business days after receipt by the M/WBE Office, exclusive of the date of receipt, the Request shall be reviewed. The Request shall be approved if the change or deletion is justified. The following shall constitute justification for the requested change or deletion: 01. A M/WBE 's failure to provide worke rs' compensation insurance evidence as required by state law; or 14 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 02. A M/WBE's failure to provide evidence of general liability or other insurance under the same or similar terms as contained in the contract documents with limits of coverage no greater than the lower of 1) the limits required of the contractor by the City; or 2) the limits contained in the contractor's standard subcontract or supply agreements used on other projects of similar size and scope and within the contractor's normal business practice with non-M/WBE subcontractor's/subconsultant's or suppliers; or 03. A M/WBE's failure to execute the contractor's standard subcontract form, if entering a subcontract is required by the contractor in its normal course of business, unless such failure is due to: a) A change in the amount of the previously agreed to bid or scope of work; or b) The contract presented provides for payment once a month or longer and the contractor is receiving payment from the City twice a month; or c) Any limitation being placed on the ability of the M/WBE to report violations of this Ordinance or any other ordinance or violations of any state or federal law or other improprieties to the City or to provide notice of any claim to the contractor's surety company or insurance company. d) Mediation shall be a consideration before the request for change is approved. 04. A M/WBE defaults in the performance of the executed subcontract. In this event, the contractor shall: a) Request bids from all M/WBE subcontractors previously submitting bids for the work, b) If reasonably practicable, request bids from previously non-bidding M/WBEs, and c) Provide to the M/WBE office documentation of compliance with (a) and (b) above. 05. Any other reason found to be acceptable by the M/WBE Office in its sole discretion. NOTE: The contractor shall submit such documentation as may reasonably be requested by the M/WBE Office to support the contractor's request. The time between the request by the M/WBE Office for additional documentation and the delivery of such documentation shall · not be included within the time period that the M/WBE Office is required to respond as stated in subparagraph (a) above. b. If the M/WBE Office approves the deletion of a M/WBE and replacement by a non-M/WBE, such approval shall constitute a post award waiver to the extent of the value of the deleted subcontract. c. If the M/WBE Office denies the request for change or deletion, the contractor may appeal the denial to the City Manager whose decision will be final. 5. Whenever contract amendments, change orders, purchase orders or extra work orders are made individually or in the aggregate, the contractor shall comply with the provisions of this ordinance with respect to the alternates, amendments, change orders, or extra work orders. a. If the amendment, change order, purchase order or extra work affects the subcontract of a M/WBE, such M/WBE shall be given the opportunity to perform such amendment, change order, purchase order or extra work. b. If the amendment, change order, purchase order or extra work is or is not covered by any subcontractor performing like or similar work, and the amount of such amendment, change order, purchase order or extra work is $50,000.00 or more, of the original contract amount, the contractor shall comply with Article 1, subsections 12.3 and 12.4 of this Attachment 1 ( exclusive of the time 15 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 requirements stated therein) with respect to such amendment, change order purchase order or extra work . 6. If the contractor/consultant in its bid/proposal included any second or lower tier subcontractor/subconsultant/supplier towards meeting the goal, it is the sole responsibility of the Offeror to report and document all subcontracting/subconsulting and/or supplier participation dollars counted towards the goal, irrespective of tier level. Failure to comply with the City's request to provide the required documentation shall entitle the City to w ithhold payments and/or to reject future bids/proposals from the Offerer until compliance with this ordinance is attained. 7. Upon completion of the contract and w ithin ten (10) City business days after receipt of final payment from the City, exclusive of the date the contractor receives payment, the contractor shall provide the M/WBE Office with the M/WBE FINAL SUMMARY PAYMENT REPORT FORM to reflect the final participation of each subcontractor/subconsultant and/or supplier (including non-M/WBEs) used on the project. Failure to comply with the City's request to provide the required documentation shall entitle the City to reject future bids from the contractor until compliance with this ordinance is attained . · 8. In the event a contractor is in non-compliance and is a subcontractor/subconsultant on a new quote; the contractor will be required to comply with this ordinance prjor to a recommendation for award being made to the City Council. VII. CONTRACT MONITORING, AND REPORTING: A. The M/WBE Office shall monitor compliance with these requirements during the term of the contract. If it is determined that there is cause to believe that a contractor or subcontractor has failed to comply with any of the requirements of this ordinance, or the contract provisions pertaining to M/WBE utilization, the M/WBE Office shall notify the contracting department and the contractor. The M/WBE Office shall attempt to resolve the non- compliance through conciliation . If the non-compliance cannot be resolved, the Manager and the contracting department shall submit written recommendations to the City Manager or designee, and if the City Manager concurs with the findings, sanctions shall be imposed as stated in ordinance. B. Whenever the M/WBE Office finds, after investigation, that a contracting department has failed to comply with the provisions of th is ordinance, a written finding specifying the nature of the non -compliance shall be transmitted to the contracting department, and the M/WBE Office shall attempt to resolve any non-compliance through conference and conciliation. Should such attempt fail to resolve the non-compliance, the Manager shall transmit a copy of the findings of non-compliance, with a statement that conciliation was attempted and failed, to the City Manager who shall take appropriate action to secure compl iance. C. The M/WBE Office may require such reports, information , and documentation from contractors, Offerors, contracting agencies, and the head of any department, division, or office of the City of Fort Worth, as are reasonably necessary to determine compliance with the requirements of this ordinance . D. Contracting departments shall maintain accurate records for each contract awarded, including the names of contractors providing quotes, dollar value, the nature of the goods or services to be provided, the name of the contractor awarded the contract, the efforts it employed to solicit quotes from M/WBEs, identifying for each its dollar value, the nature of the goods or services prov ided, and the name of the subcontractors/suppliers. E. The City Manager, with the advice and counsel of the MWBEAC in accord with City of Fort Worth Resolution No . 1148, shall submit an annual report to the City Council on the progress of the C ity toward the utilization goal established by this ordinance , together with an identification of problems and specific recommendations for improving the City's performance . 16 - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 VIII. EXCEPTIONS AND WAIVERS: A. If an Offeror is unable to comply with the M/WBE goal requirements established in the Program Goal section of this ordinance, such Offeror shall submit one of the two forms listed below within the allotted time. 1. A Prime Contractor Waiver Form (Attachment 1 B) is submitted if the Offeror will perform the entire contract without subcontractors or suppliers . 2 . A Good Faith Effort Form (Attachment 1 C) is submitted if the Offeror has a subcontracting and/or supplier opportunity but was unable to meet or exceed the project goal. The Offeror will submit requested documentation that demonstrates a good faith effort to comply with the goal requirements as described in the Program Goal section above. a. A contracting department may request the M/WBE Office to waive or modify the goal requirements for M/WBEs by submitting a Departmental Waiver Form, in writing, prior to solicitation of bids or proposals. The M/WBE Office may grant such a waiver or reduction upon determination that: 1 . The reasonable and necessary requ irements of the contract render subcontracting or other participation of business other than the Offeror infeasible; or 2. A public or admin istrative emergency exists which requires the goods or services to be provided with unusual immediacy; or 3 . Lack of sufficient M/WBE subcontracting/subconsulting/suppliers providing the services required by the contract are unavailable in the marketplace of the project, despite attempts to locate them; or 4. The application of the provisions of this ordinance will impose an unwarranted risk on the City or unduly delay acquis ition of the goods or services. C. Whenever the M/WBE Office denies a request to waive a goal; the contracting department may appeal that denial to the City Manager whose decision on the request shall be final. IX. PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION: A. The City Manager, with the advice and counsel of the MWBEAC in accord with City of Fort Worth Resolution No . 1148, is authorized to establish and implement the regulations set forth in this ordinance. The M/WBE Office shall be responsible for the overall administration of the City's M/WBE Program, and its duties and responsibilities shall include: 1. Recommending rules and regulations to effectuate this ordinance; 2. Maintaining a current listing of certified M/WBE firms for distribution internally and externally on contracts ; 3 . Providing information, outreach (to include workshops, seminars, etc .) and needed assistance to M/WBEs to increase their ability to compete effectively for the award of City contracts; 4. Investigating alleged violations of this ordinance and making written recommendations to appropriate City authorities for remedial action when appropriate; 5. Developing and distributing all necessary forms, applications, and documents necessary to comply with this ordinance; 6. Reviewing, on a regular basis, the progress of departments toward achieving the category goals for the utilization of minority and wome n business enterprises; 7. Making recommendations to appropriate City staff regarding methods to further the policies and goals of this ordinance; 17 Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 8. Determining M/WBE compliance on bids and proposals before they are submitted to the City Council for award; 9. Maintaining an accurate contract performance reporting system; and 1 O. Compiling a report reflecting the progress in attaining the City's annual goal, quarterly and annually. B. It shall be the responsibility of the contracting department to ensure that bids or proposals for the department's projects adhere to the procedures and provisions set forth in this ordinance. 1. The department director or designee shall assume primary responsibility for achieving the goals of this program and shall review, on a continuing basis, all aspects of the program's operations to assure that the purpose is being attained. 2. The contracting department shall take the following action to ensure that M/WBEs have the maximum opportunity to participate on City contracts : a. A written notification shall be sent to minority and women trade associations, contractor's assoc iations, and minority and women chambers of commerce about the availability of formally advertised contracting opportun ities no less than 28 days before bids are due; b. All applicable contract solicitations shall include the requirements contained in this ordinance; c. All contracting opportunities shall be evaluated in an effort to divide the total requ irements of a contract to provide reasonable opportunities for M/WBE; d. Establish procedures to ensure that all contractors' invoices are paid on construction, professional services and purchases as follows: 01 . Vertical and horizontal construction shall be paid twice monthly, 02. Professional Services shall be paid within ten City business days after receipt of and approved invoice and 03. Purchases shall be paid within ten City business days after receipt of an approved invoice. 04 . Subcontractors shall be paid within five (5) City business days after receipt of payment of the - prime contractor by one of the methods stated above. e . Establish guidelines to ensure that a notice to proceed is not issued until signed letters of intent evidencing receipt by the M/WBE or executed agreements with the M/WBE have been subm itted along with the project work schedule, if applicable; f. Ensure that all required statistics and documentation are subm itted to the M/WBE Office as requested ; and g. If circumstances prevent the contracting department from meeting the 28-day advertising and notification requirements, the contracting department shall perform extensive outreach to M/WBE associations or other relevant organizations to inform them of the contracting opportunity. X. SANCTIONS: A. The GFE documentation shall demonstrate the Offerer's commitment and honest efforts to utilize M/WBE. The burden of preparing and submitting the GFE information is on the Offerer and will be evaluated as part of the responsiveness to the bid/proposal. An Offerer who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents facts in the documentation submitted will be classified as non-responsive and be subject to possib le debarment. 18 - - Minority and Women Business Enterprise Ordinance Attachment 1 B. A contractor's failure to make payments within five (5) City business days shall authorize the City to withhold payment from the contractor until compliance with this ordinance is attained. C. Debarment: 1. An Offeror who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents material facts shall be determined to be an irresponsible Offeror and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. 2. The failure of an Offeror to comply with this ordinance where such non-compliance constitutes a material breach of contract as stated herein, may result in the Offeror being determined to be an irresponsible Offeror and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than one (1) year. 3. The M/WBE Office will send a written statement of facts and a recommendation for debarment to the City Manager. The City Manager, after consultation with the Department of Law, will make the decision regarding debarment and send a certified notice to the Offeror. 4. An Offeror that receives notification of debarment may appeal to an Appeal Board, hereinafter created, by giving written notice within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the debarment notice, to the City Manager of its request for appeal. 5. An Appeal Board, cons isting of not less than three members appointed by the City Manager with the approval of the City Council, will meet within thirty (30) days from the date of receipt of the request for appeal of debarment, unless Offerer requests an extens ion of time. The Offeror will be notified of the meeting time and location. 6. The Offeror will be afforded an opportunity to appear with Counsel if they so desire, submit documentary evidence, and confront any witness that the City presents. 7. The Appeal Board will render its decision not more than thirty (30) days of the hearing and send a certified notice to the Offerer. 8. If the Appeal Board upholds the original debarment, the Offerer may appeal to the City Council within ten (10) days from the date of receipt of the Appeal Board's decision by giv ing written notice to the City Manager. 9. The appeal will be placed on the City Council agenda within thirty {30) days from receipt of written notice, unless Offeror requests an extension in writing . 10. From the date of notification of debarment and during the pendency of any appeal, the City will not consider offers from, award contracts to, renew or otherwise extend contracts with, or contract directly or indirectly through subcontracts with the Offeror pending the Appeal Board's decis ion . 11. Any M/WBE subcontractor or supplier who intentionally and/or knowingly misrepresents facts or otherwise violates the provisions of this ordinance may be determined to be irresponsible for a period not . to exceed one (1) year, and if deemed irresponsible, such M/WBE shall not be included in calculating an Offeror's responsiveness and barred from bidding on City work. XI. SEVERABILITY: If any provision of this attachment or ordinance, the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid for any reason in a court of competent jurisdiction, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions of any other application of this attachment or ordinance which can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end, all the provisions of this attachment or ordinance are hereby declared to be severable . 19 PARTC GENERAL CONDITIONS Cl-1 Cl-1.l Cl-1 .2 Cl-1.3 Cl-1.4 Cl-1.5 Cl-1.6 Cl-1.7 Cl-1.8 Cl-1.9 Cl-1.10 Cl-1.11 Cl-1.12 Cl-1.13 Cl-1.14 Cl-1.15 Cl-1.16 Cl-1.17 Cl-1.18 Cl-1.19 Cl-1.20 Cl-1.21 Cl-1.22 Cl-1.23 Cl-1.24 Cl-1.25 Cl-1.26 Cl-1. 27 . Cl-1. 28 c1-1·.29 Cl-1. 30 Cl-1.31 cl-1. 32 C2-2 C2-2.l C2-2.2 C2-2.3 C2-2.4 C2-2.5 C2-2.6 PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER, 1, 1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS DEFINITIONS Definition of Terms Contract Documents Notice to Bidders Proposal Bidder General Conditions Special Conditions Specifications Bond · Contract Plans City City Council Mayor City Manager City Attorney Director of Public Works Director, City Water Department Engineer Contractor Sureties . . The Work or Projec~ Working Day Calendar Day Legal Holiday Abbreviations Change Order Pav.ed Streets and Alleys Unpaved Streets and Alleys City Streets Roadway Gravel Str.eet INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL Proposal Form Interpretation of Quantities Examination of Contract Documents and Site Submitting of Proposal Rejection of Proposals Bid Security Cl) Cl-1 . C 1) Cl-i Cl) c1.:...1 c 2 > Cl-1 (2) Cl-1 (2) Cl-1 (2) Cl~l (2) Cl-1 (2) Cl-1 (2) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (3) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (4) Cl-1 (5) Cl-1 (6) Cl-1 (6) Cl-1 (6) Cl-1 {6) Cl-1 (6) Cl-1 (6) C2-2 Cl) C2-2 Cl) C2-2 (2) C2-2 (3) C2-2 (3) C2-2 (3) o~~ijClt\t ~~t()~~ tn~ ~~t~~i . H. ~W©~m, f~!t 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.ll Irregular Proposals C2-2 (4) C2-2.12 Disqualification of Bi~ders C2-2 (5) C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS C3-3.l Consideration of Proposals C3-3 . (1) C3-3.2 Minority Business Enterpise Women-Owned Busipess Enterprise compliance C3-3 Cl) C3"-3. 3 Equal Employment Provisions C3-3 Cl) C3-3 .4 Withdrawal of Proposals C3-3 C2) C3-3.S 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.ll In$urance 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 Dcicuments C4-4 Cl) C4-4.2 Special Provisions C4-4 Cl) C4-4 •. 3 Increased or Decreased Quantities C4-4 (l) C4-4.4 Alteration of Contract Doc;:uments C4-4 (2) C4-4.S 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) cs-s CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS CS-5.1 Authority of Engineer cs-s (1) CS-5.2 Conformity with Plans cs -s Cl) CS-5.,3 Coordination of Contract Documents cs-s (2} CS-5.4 Cooperation of Contractor CS-5 ( 2) cs-s.s Emergency and/or Rectification Work CS-5 (3) CS-5.6 Field Office CS-5 (3) CS-5.7 Construction Stakes CS-5 (3) CS-5.8 Authority and Duties of Inspectors CS-5 (4) CS-5 .• 9 Inspection CS-5 (5) C5-5.10 Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work CS-5 (5) CS-5.11 Substitute Materials or Equipment CS-5 (5) CS-5.12 Samples and Tests of Materials CS-5 (6) CS-5.13 Storage of Materials CS-5 (6) CS-5.14 Existing Structures and Utilities CS-5 (7) CS-5.15 Interruption of Service cs-s (7) CS-5.16 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors CS-5 (8) CS-5.17 Cleanup CS-5 (8) CS-5.18 Final Inspection cs-s ( 9) ( 2 ) CG-6 CG-6.1 CG-6.2 CG-6.3 C6-6.4 C6-6 .5 C6-6.6 C6-6.7 C6-6.8 C6-6.9 CG-6 .10 C6-6.ll C6-6.12 C6-6.13 CG-6 .14 C6-6.15 CG-6.16 CG-6.17 C6-6.18 C6-6.19 CG-6.20 CG-6.21 C7-7 C7-7.l C7-7.2 C7-7.3 C7-7.4 C7-7.S C7-7 .6 C7-7.7 C7-7.8 C7-7.9 C7-7.10 C7-7.11 C7-7.12 C7-7.13 C7-7.14 C7-7.15 C7-7.16 C7-7.17 ca-a CS-a.l ca-8.2 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY Laws to be ·Observed Permits and Licenses Patented Devices, Materials and Processes Sanitary Provisions Public Safety and Convenience Privileges of Contractor in ·streets, Alleys, and Right-of-Way Railway Crossings Barricades, Warnings and Watchmen Use ·of Explosives, Drop Weight, etc. Wo~k Within Easements Independent Contractor Contractor's Responsibility for Damage Claims Contractor's Claim for·Damages Adju~tment of Relocation of Public Utilities, etc . Temporary Sewer Drain Connections Arrangement and Charges of Water Furnished by ·city Use of a Section of Portion of the Work Contractor's Responsibility for Work No Waiver of Legal Rights Personal Liability of Public Officials State Sales Tax PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS Subletting Assignment of Contract Prosecution of the Work Limitations of Operations Character of Workman and Equipment Work Schedule Time of Commencement and Completion Extension of time of Completion Delays Time of Completion Suspension by Court Order Temporary suspension .Termination of Contract due to National Emergency Suspension of Abandonment of the Work and Annulment of Contract Fulfillment of Contract Termination for Convenience of the Onwer Safety Methods and Practices MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Measurement of Quantities Unit Prices (3) C6-6 Cl) C6-6 Cl) C6-6 Cl) C6-6 (2) C6-6 (2) C6-6 (3) CG-6 · (4) C6-:-6 (4) tG-6 CS> C6-6 (6) C6-6 (8) C6-6 (8) C6-6 (10) C6-6 {10) CG-6 ClO) C6-6 (11) C6-6 (11) C6-6 (11) C6-6 (12) C6-6 (12) C6-6 (12) C7-7 (1) C7-7 Cl) C7-7 Cl) C7-7 (2) C7-7 (2) C7-7 (3) C7-7 (4) C7-7 (4) C7-7 (4) C7-7 (5) C7-7 (6) C7-7 (6) C7-7 (7) C7-7 (7) C7-7 (9) C7-7 (10) C7-7 (13) ca-a n > ca-a Cl> t)~~~ei ~t ~~eo~~ t 1 ~~t~H~~y n. w.t@~rn , r~it C8-8 .3 Lump Sum C8-8 ( l) CB-8.4 Scope of Payme n t CB-8 Cl) ) CB-8 .5 Partial Estimates and Retainage CB-8 ( 2) " C8 -8 .6 Withholding Payment CS-8 (3) CB-8 .7 Final Acceptance CS -8 ( 3) CB -8 .8 Final Payment CB-8 (3) CB-8 .9 Adquacy of Design cs-a (4) CB-8 .10 General Gua r anty cs-a (4) CB-8 .11 Subsidiary Work CB-8 (5) CB-8 .12 Miscellaneous Placement of Material CB--8 cs) CB-8 .13 Record Documents .C-8 -8 (5) . } ( 4) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS Cl-1 DEFINITIONS SECTION Cl-1 DEFINITIONS Cl-1.1 DE~INITIONS OF TERMS: Whenever in these Cdnfract Documents the following terms or pronouns in place ·of -them are used, the intent and 'meaning shall be understo.od and interpreted as follows: Cl-1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are all of the written and drawn documents, such as specifications, bonds, a .ddenda, plans, etc. , which govern the terms and performance of the contractw These are contained in the General Contract Documents and the Special Contract Documents. a. GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The G~neral Contract Documents govern all Water Department Projects and include the following items: PART A -NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Sample) PART B -PROPOSAL (Sample) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS (CITY) (Developer) PART D SPECIAL CONDITIONS PART E -SPECIFICATIONS PERMITS/EASEMENTS PART F -BONDS PART G -CONTRACT (Sample) (S~mple)· White White Canary Yellow Brown Green El-white E2-Golden Rod E2A-White Blue White 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) Cl-1 Cl) Cl-1.3 NOTICg 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. Cl-1.4 PROPOSAL: The completed written and signed offer or tender of a bidder to perf.orm the work which the Owne·r desires to have · done·, together · with the bid security, constitutes the Proposal, which becomes binding upon the Bidder when it is officially received by th~ Owner, has been publicly opened and read and not rejected by the Owner. Cl-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. · Cl-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 loc~l statutes,· and requirements of the City of Fort Worth's charter and promulgated ordinances. Wherever th~re m~t be a confli~t between the General Conditions and Special Conditions, the latter shall take precedence and shall govern. Cl-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 Gerieral Conditiona 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-1.8 SPECIFICATIONS: The Specifications is that section or part of the Contract Documents which sets forth in detail the requirements which must be met by all materials, construction, workmanship, equipment a ·nd 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. Cl-1.9 BOND: The bond or bonds are the written guarantee or security furnished by the Contractor for the prompt and Cl-1 (2) faithful performance of the contract and include the following: a . Performance Bond (see paragraph C3-3.T> 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) Cl-1.10 CONTRACT: The Contract is the formal signed agreemen·t 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. Cl-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 profiies, 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. Cl-1.12 CITY: The City of Fort Worth, Texas, a municipal corporation, authorized and char~ered under the Texas State Statutes, acting by and through i ·ts 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. Cl-1.13 CITY COUNCIL: The duly elected and qualified governing body of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Cl-1.14 MAYOR: The officially elected Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro tern. of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. c1-1.1s · CITY MANAGER: The officially appointed and authorized City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative. · · Cl-lol6 CITY ATTORNEY: The officially appointed City Attorney of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his dult authorized representative. Cl-1 (3) Cl-1.17 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS : The duly appointed official of the City of Fort Worth, referred to in the Charter as the City Engineer, or his duly authorized ~epresentative. Cl-1.18 DIRECTOR, CITY WATER DEPARTMENT: The duly appointed Diredtor of the City Water Department of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized represent~tive, assistant, or agents. Cl-1.19 ENGINEER: The Director of Public Works, the Director of the Fort ·worth C~ty Water Department, or their duly authorized assistants, agents, engineers, inspectors, or superintendents, acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. Cl-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. Cl-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 fu+lY responsible for the entire and satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and for any and all requirements as set forth in the ·contract Documents and approyed changes therein. Cl-lo 22 THE WORK OR PROJECT:· The completed work contemplat.ed 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. Cl-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.~. and 6:00 p.m., with exceptions as permitted in paragraph. C7-7. 6. Cl-1. 2 4 CALENDAR DAYS: A calendar day is any day of the week or month, no days being excepted. Cl-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. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. New Year's Day M. L. King, Jr. Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Day Such other days in lieu of hoiidays as the City Council may determine January 1 Third Monday in ·January Last Monday in May July 4 First Monday in September Fourth Thursday in ~ovember Fourth Friday in November December 25 When on~ 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 operatio?s. Employees working calendar day operations will consider the calendar holiday as the holiday. Cl-1.26 ABBREVIATIONS: Wherever the abbreviations defined herein appear in Contract Documents, the intent and meaning shall be as follows: AASHTO - ASCE LAW ASTM AWWA ASA HI Asph. - Ave. Blvd. - CI CL GI Lin. lb. MH Max. American Association of MGD State Highway Transportation Officials American Society of Civil Engineers In Accordance With American Society of Testing Materials American Water Works Association American Standards Association Hydraulic Institute Asphalt Avenue Boulevard Cast Iron Center Line Galvanized Iron Linear or Lineal Pound Manhole Maximum Cl-1 (5) Million Gallons Per Oay CFS Cubic Foot per Second . Min. -Minimum Mono.-Monolithic % -Percentum R -Radius I.D. -Inside Diameter O.D. -Outside Diameter Elev.-Elevation F -Fahrenheit C -Centigrade In. -Inch Ft. -Foot St. -Street CY -Cubic Yard Yd. -Yard SY -Square Yard L.F. -Linear Foot D.I. -Ductile Iron Cl-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 -0f a Change Order unless the increase or decrease is more than 25% of the amount of the particular item or items in the origi_nal proposal. · · All "Change Orders" shall be prepared by the City from information as necess~ry furnished by the Contractor. Cl-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. 2. 3. 4. s. Any type of asphaltic concrete with or without separate base material. Any type of asphalt surface treatment, not including an oiled surface, with or without separate base material. Brick, with or without separate base material. Concrete, with or without separate base material~ Any combination of the above. Cl-1. 29 U~PAVED STREETS OR ALLEYS: An unpaved street, alley, roadway or other surface is any ~re~ except those defined above for "Paved Streets and Alleys." Cl-1.30 CITY STREETS: A city street is defined as that area between the right-of~way lines as the street is dedicated. Cl-1.31 ROADWAY: parallel lines two (4'} feet back of exists. The roadway is defined as the area between C2') feet back of the curb lines or four the average edge of pavement where no curb Cl-1.32 GRAVEL STREET: A gravel street is any unpaved street to which has been added one or more application.s of gravel or similar material other than the natural material found on the street surface before any improvement was made. Cl-1 ( 6) ) SECTION C -GENERAL CONDITIONS C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL SECTION C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL C2-2.l PROPOSAL FORM: The Owne~ will furnish bidders ·with proposal :form, which will contain an itemized list . of the items of work to be done or mate~ials 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 f~r entering into a formal contract. The Owner will furnish forms for the Bidder's "Experience Record," "Equipment Schedule," and "Financial Statement," all of which must be properly executed and filed with the Director of the City Water Department one week prior 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 ·esti~ated 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 C 5) years prior to t.he date on which are to be receivedo 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 projecto 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 bido C2-2o2 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES: The quantities of work and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal C2-2Cl) · ... 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 act:ual guanti'ties 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 .·a~y way invalida~ing ·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 vis~t 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 mu~t judge for themselves th• difficulties of the work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work or the time required for its completion, and obtain all information required to make an. intelligent proposal. No information given by the Owner or any representative of the Owner other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be .binding upon the Owner. Bidders shall rely exclusively and solely upon their own 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 C2-2(2) } ' ' Owner nor the Engineer guarantee that the data shown is representative of conditions which actually exist •. C2-2.4 SUBMITTING OF PROPOSAL: The Bidder shall submit his Proposal on the form furnished by the.Owner. All blank spaces applicable to the project 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. ma.ter ials 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 Cher) or his Cher) duly authorized agent. If a proposal is submitted by a firm, association, or partnership, the name and address of each member must be given, and the proposal must be signed by a member of the firm, association, or partnership, or by a person duly authorized. If a proposal is submitted by a company or corporation, the company or corporate name and business address must be given, and the proposal signed by an official or duly authorized agent. The corporate seal must be affixed. Power of Attorney authorizing agents or others to sign proposal must be properly certified and must be in writing and submitted with the proposal. C2-2. 5 .REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: ·Proposals may be rejected if ·they show any alteration of words or figures, additions not called for, conditional or uncalled for alternate bids, incomplete bids, erasures, or irregularities of any kind, or contain unbalance value of any items. Proposal tendered or delivered after the official time designated for receipt of proposal shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. C2-2.6 BID -SECURITY: No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by a "Proposal Security" of the charact_er 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 th~ r .equired time execute a formal contract and furnish the required performance and other bonds. The bid security of the three lowest bidders will be retained until the contract is awarded or other disposition is made thereof. The bid security of all other bidders may be returned promptly after the canvass of bids. C2-2(3) C2-2.7 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered unless it is delivered, accompanied by its proper Bid Security, to the City Manager or his representative in the official place of business as set forth in the "Notice to Bidders." It is the Bidder's sole iesponsibility 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 d•livered~ .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 ~hall be addressed to the City Manager, City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas. C2-2.8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with the City Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for opening proposals. A request for non-consideration of a proposal must be made in writing, addressed to the city Manager, and filed with him prior to the time set for the opening of proposals. After all proposals not requested for non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the prop~sals for which non-consideration requests have been properly filed may, at the option of the Owner, be returned unopened. C2-2.9 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATcION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the time set for op~ning proposals, provided -such telegraphic communication is received by the City ~anager prior to the said proposal open-ing time, and provided further, that the City Manager is satisfied that a -written a-nd 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 wnich no .''Non-consideration Request" has been received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City Manager or his authorized represent~tive 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 rep:cesentatives are invited to be present for the opening of bids. · C2-2.ll 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 C2-2(4) \ • f Owner reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities and to make the award of the contract to the best interest of the City. Tendering a proposal after the closing hour is an irregularity which cannot be waived. C2-2.12 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Bidders may be disqualified and their proposals not considered for any of, but not limited to, the following reason: a. Reasons for believing that collusion exists among bidders. b. Reasonable grounds for believing that any bidder is interested in more than one proposal for work contemplated. · c. The bidder being interested in any litigation against the Owner or where the Owner may have a claim against or be engaged in litigation against the bidder. d. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract or having defaulted on a previous contract. e. The bidder having performed a prior contract in an unsatisfactory manner. f. Lack of competency as revealed by the financial statement, experience record, equipment schedule, and such inquiries as the Owner may ~ee fit to make. g. Uncompleted work which, in th~ judgment of the owner, will prevent or hinder the prompt completion of additional work if awarded. h. The bidder not filing with the owner, one week in advance of the hour of the opening of proposals the following: 1. Financial Statement showing the financial condition of the bidder as specified in Part· "A"~ Special Instructions. 2. A current experience record showing especially the projects of a nature similar to the one under consideration, which have been successfully completed by the Bidder. 3. An equipment schedule showing the equipment the bidder has ivailable 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. C2-2(5) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS · SECTION C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: C3-3 .1 CONSIDERATION O.F 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 ·acc~rate in~ormation regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterpri.s~ CMBE) and or a a •oman-owned Business ~nteip~ise CWBE) on the - contract and the payment therefor. Contractor further agrees, upon request by Owner, to allow and audit and/or an examination of any books, records, or files in the possession of Contractor that will substantiate the actual work performed by the MBE or WBEo 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. C3-3 C 1) 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. App~opriate notices m~y be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer. C3-3.4 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: After a proposal .has been read by the Owner it cann~t be withdrawn by. the Bidd.er within forty-five C 45 ·) days .. after the date-on which the proposals · were opened. C3-3.S AWARD OF CONTRACT: The .owner reserves the right to withholdfinal action on the proposals for a reasonable time, not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date of opening proposals, and in no event will an award be made until after investigations have been made as to the responsibility of the proposed awardee. The award of the contract, if an award is made, will be to the lowest and best responsible bidder. The award of ·the contract shall not become effective until the Owner has notified the Contractor i'n 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 whlch, in its judgment, would not be considered for the award •. All other propos·al _ 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 dispose·a of the bids, after which they will be returned by the City Secretaryo . . C3-3.7 BONDS: With the execution and delivery of the contract Documents , the Contractor shall furnish to, and file· with the Owner in the amounts herein required, the following bonds: a. PERFORMANCE BOND: A good and sufficient performance bond in an amount not less than 100 percent of· the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the .full and faithful execution of the work and performance of the c .ontract, .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 C3-3 (2) ~-· >,. f.. ' { bond shall guarantee the payment for all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and se~vices used in the construction of the work, and shall remain in full force and effect until provisions as above stipulated are accomplish~d and final payment is made on the project by the City. b. MAINTENANCE BOND: A good ahd sufficient maintenance bond, in the amount of not ie~s 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 CB-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 the~e 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 companyo 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 C3-3 (3) 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 nqr 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, aw.ard.ed the contract., the Contractor shall execute ~nd 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 exec~te said bonds an~ 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 consiqered as an acceptance of this provision by the Bidder. C3-3.10 BEGINNING WORK: The Contractor shall not commence work until -authorized in writing to do so by the Owner. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the site of the project within the time stipulated in the written authorization usually termed the "Work Order" or "Proceed Order", it is agreed that the Surety Company will, within ten (10) days after the commencement date set forth in such written authorization., commence· the physical execution of the contracto C3-3oll 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 Ownero The prime Contractor shall be responsible for delivering to the .Owner the sub-contractors' C3-3 (4) ) certificate of insurance for approval. The prime contractor shall indicate on the certificate of insurance included in the documents for execution whether or not his insurance covers sub-contractors. It is the intention of the Owner that the insurance coverage required herein shall include the coverage of all sub-contractors. - a. COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The Contractor shall maintain, du;ing the life of th~s 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 protecte~. 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,orro covering each occurrence on account of bodil~ injury, including death, and in an amount not less than $500,000 covering each occurrence on account of property damage with $2,000,000 -umbrella policy coverage. c. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY: The ·Contractor shall furnish insurance as separate policies or by · additional endorsement to one of the above-mentioned policies, and in the amount as set forth for public liability and property damage, the following insurance: - 1. Contingent Liability (covers General Contractor 0 s Liability for acts of sub-contractors). 2. Blasting, prior to any blasting being done. 3. Collapse of buildings or structures adjacent to excavation (if excavations are to be performed adjacent to same). 4. Damage to underground utilities for $500,000. C3-3 (5) • ... 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. g. SCOPE OF INSURANCE AND SPECIAL .HAZARD: The insurance require~ 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 qr indirectly employed by him, and also against any of the following special hazards which may be encountered in the performance of the Contract. PROOF OF cjRRIAGE OF INSURANCE: The Contractor shall furnish the Owner with satisfactory proof of coverage by insurance required in these Contiact 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. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING: The insurance and bonding companies with whom the contractor 9 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 C3-3 (6) ) . \ J 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/qr bonding company. If the local insurance representative is not so empowered by the insurance or bonding companies, then such authority must be v~sted 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 ~uch bonds and certificates of insurance. C3-3.12 CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: Under the ·contract, the Contractor shall pay for all materials, labor and services when due. C3-3.13 WEEKLY PAYROLL: A certified copy of each payroll covering payment of wages to all person engaged in work on the project at the site of the project shall be furnished to the owner's representatjve 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 conspi~uous place at the site of the project at .all times durin~ 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 th~ 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 copstruction 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 C3-3 (7) @f ~ e tit ~~t ij~~ en ~~ti ~liV H. ~1©~Y~, Y~!t matter associated such as maintaining adequate and appropriate insurance or security coverage for the project. · Such local authority for administration of the work unde~ the Contract shall be maintained until all business transactions executed as part of the Contract are complete. ) . I •' Should the Contractor's principal base of operations b.e other than in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area, notification of the Contractor's asslgnment 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 ~fficers with the understanding that this written as·signment of authority to a local representative shall become part of the project Contract ~s 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 dlrect 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 r ·epresentative 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 I working time will be ~or 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. -..., C3-3 (8) SECTION C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK ' . PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK C4-4.l 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. 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 t~ese 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 suqhwork and furnished to the Bidder in the form of Addenda. All such "Special Provisions" shall be considered to be a part of the Contract Documents just as though they were originally written therein. C4-4.3 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: The Owner reserves the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed or to extend or shorten the improvements a.t any time when and as found to be necessary, and the Contractor shall perform the work as altered, increased or decreased at the unit priceso Such increased or decreased quantity shall not be more than 25 percent of the contemplated quantity of such item or itemso 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 proposali such revised co~sideration 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 C4-4 (1) waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the Contract Documents. variations in quantities of sanitary sewer pipes ~n depth categories, shall be interpreted herein as applying to the overall quantities or sanitary sewer pipe in each pipe ~ize, 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 othe~ 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 shal+ 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 Cl) labor, (2) rental of equipment used on the extra work for the time so used at Associated General Contractors of America current equipment rental rates; (3) materials entering permanently into the project, and (4) actual cost of insurance, bonds, and social security as determined by the Owner, plus a fixed fee to be agreed upon but not to exceed 10% of the actual cost of such extra worko 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 Cl), (2), (3), and (4) above. The Contractor shall keep accurate cost records on the form and in the method C4-4 (2) ,i. 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 becom~ 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 invoive Extra Work for which he should receive compensation, he shall make writt~n 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). c~aims for ext~a work will not be paid unless the Contractor shall file his claim with the Owner withi~ five CS) 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 coverjng all labor and materials expended upon the said Extra Work. - The Contractor shall furnish the Owner such installation records of all deviations from the original Contract Documents as may be necessary to enable ·the Owner to -prepare for pe·rmanent record a corrected set of plans showing the actual installation. · · The compensation ·agreed upon for 'extra work' whether or not iniitiated by a .'change order' shall be a full, complete and final payment for all costs Contractor incurs as a result or relating to the change or extra work, whether said costs are known, unknown, foreseen or unforeseen at that time, including without limitation, any costs for delay, extended overhead, ripple or impact cost, or any other effect on changed or unchanged work as a result or the change or extra work. C4-4. 6 · SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS:. Before . commencing any work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner and receive the Owner's app~oval thereof, a "Schedule .of Operations," showing by a straight lin~ method the date of commencing and finishing each of the major elements of the contract. There shall be also shown the estimated monthly cost of work for which estimates are to be expected. There C4-4 (3) 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--p~ior to submission of first mo -nthly progress payment, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Owner fqr 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 CCPM) 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 direc.ted by the Owner. As a minimum, the construction schedule shall incorporate all· work elements and activities indicated in the proposal and in the technical specifiQations~ Prior to the final drafting of the detailed construction schedule, the Cpntractor 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 process shall be divided into activities with time durations of approximately fourteen (14) days and construction values not to exceed $50,000. Fabrication, delivery and submittal activities are exceptions to this guideline. C4-4 (4) .j 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 6£. 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 foll~wing procurements, construction and preacceptance activities and events in their logical sequence for equipment and materials. 1. Preparation and transmittal of submittals. 2. Submittal review periods. 3. Shop fabrication and delivery. 4. Erection or installation. 5. Transmittal of manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions. 6. Installed equipment and materials testing. 7. Owner's operator instruction (if applicable). 8. Final inspection. C4-4 CS) 9. Operational testing. 10. Final inspection. If, in the opinion of the Owner, work accomplished falls behind that scheduled, the Contractor shall take su~h 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 schedu1ed progress and to insure completion of the work within the contract time. If the Owner finds the proposed plan not acceptable, he may require the Contractor to increase the work force, the construction plant and equipment, the number of work shifts or the overtime operations without additional cost to the Owner. Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements shall be considered grounds for determination by the Owner that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with such diligence as will insure its completion within the time specified. C4-4 ( 6) ) ) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS CS-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS SECTION CS-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS CS-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 Contrac _t Documents, supervision of the work,. resumption of operations, and all other questions or disp~tes 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 d~cisi~ns arid estimates shall be final. His estimates in such event shall be a . condition to the right of the Contr,actor to receive money due him under the Contract. The Owner shall have executive ~uthority to enforce and ~ake effective such necessary decisions and orders as the Contractor fails to carry out promptly. In the event of any dispute between the Engineer and Contractor over the decision of the Engineer on any such matters, the Engineer must, within a reasonable time, upon written request of the Contractor, render and deliver to both the Owner and Contractor, a written decision on the matter in controversyo cs-s.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 Documentso 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 Ordero cs-s (1) CS-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 requireme~ts 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 ove.r . g 'eneral conditi9ns and standard specifications, and quantities shown on the plans shall govern over those shown in the proposal. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any apparent error or omission in the Contract Documents, and the Owner shall be permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor discovers an apparent error or discrepancy, he shall immediately call this condition to the attention of the Engineer. In the event of a conflict in the drawings, specifications, or other portions of the Contract Documents which were not reported prior to the award of Contract, the Contractor shall be deemed to have quoted the most expensive resolution of the conflict. CS-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 ~ork th~ 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 ori the work. Such superintendent and his assistant shall be capable of reading and understanding the Contract Documents and shall receive and fulfill instructions from the Owner, the Engineer, or his authorized representatives. Pursuant to this responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor shall designate in writing to the project· superintendent, to act as the Contractor's agent on the work. Such assistant project superintendent shall be a resident of Tarrant County, Texas and shall be subject t9 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 cs-s C 2) 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. CS-5.5 E~ERGENCY 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 ~epr~s~~~ative, shall respond with dispatch to ·a verbal request made 'by the Owner or Engirteer to alleviate the emergenct cohdition. Such a tesponse shall occur day or night, wheth~r 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 discr~~ancies, o~issions, or corrections necessary to conform with the i::.equirem·ents 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 Cohtr~ctor to take remedial action to correct the condition. In the event the C~ntractor does not take positiva steps~to f~lfill this written request, or does not show just cause for not taking the proper action, within 24 hoµrs, the City may-take 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. CS-5.6 FIELD OFFICE: The Contractor shall provide, at no extra compensation, an adequate f ie.ld off ice for us·e of the Engineer, if specifically called foro The field office shall be not less than 10 by 14 f~et in .floor area, substantially constructed~ well heated, air conditioned, lighted, and weather-proof, so that documents will not be damaged by the elements. C5-5o7 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 e$tablished by means of stakes or other customary method of marking as may be found consistent with good practice. · cs-s (3) These stakes or markings shall be set sufficiently in advance .of construction operations to avoid delay. Such stakes or markings as may be established for the Contractor's use or guidance shall be preserved by the Contractor. until he is authorized by the Engineer to remove them. Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any stakes or markings have been carelessly or willfully destroyed, disturbed, or removed by the Contractor or any of his employees, the full cost of replacing such stakes pr marks plus 25% will be ' 6harged against the·, Contractor, and·· the · full amount will be deducted from payment due the Contractor. CS-5.8 AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY INSPECTORS: City Inspectors will be auth~rized to inspect all work done and to be -done and all materials furnished. Such inspection may extend to all or any part of the work, and the preparation or manufacturing of the materials to be used or equipment to be installed. A City Inspector may be stationed on the work to report to the Engineer as to the progress of the work and the manner in which it is being performed, to report any evidence that the materials being furnished or the work being performed by the Contractor fails to fulfill the requirements of the Contract Documents, and to dall the attention of the Contractor to any such failure or other infringements. Such inspection or lack of inspection will not relieve the Contractor from any .obligation to perform the work in ·) accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. In c::ase of any dispute arising between the ·contractor and the city Inspector as to the materials ·or equipment furnished or the manner of performing the work, the City Inspector will have authority to reject matetials or equipment to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred. to and be decided by the Engineer. The City Inspector will not, however, be authorized to revoke, alter, enlarge, or release any requirement of these Contract Documents, nor to approve or accept any portion or section of the work, nor to issue any instructions contrary to the requirements of the Contract Documents . He will in no case act as superintendent or foreman or perform any other duties for the Contractor, or interfere with the management or operation of the work. He will not accept from the Contractor any compensation in any form for performing any duties. The Contractor shall regard and obey the directions and instructions of the City Inspector or Eng,ineer when. the same are consistent with . the obligations of the Contract Documents, provided, however, should the Contractor object to any orders or instructions of the City Inspector., the Contractor may within six days make written appeal to the Engineer for his decision on the matter in controversy. CS-5 (4) CS-5.9 INSPECTION: The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with every reasonable facility for ascertaining whether or not the .work as performed is in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. If the Engineer so requests, the Contractor shall, at any time before acceptance of the work, remove or uncover such portion of the finished work as may be directed. After examination, the Contractor shall restore said portions of the work to the standard requir~d .by the Contract ·Documents. · · Should ihe work exposed or examined prove acceptable, the uncovering or removing and replacing of the coveri.ng or making good of the parts removed shall be paid for as extra work, but should be work so exposed or examined prove to be unacceptable, the uncovering or removing and the replacing of a11 · adjacent defective or damaged parts shall be at the Contractor's expense. No work shall be done or materials used without suitable supervision or inspection. CS-5.10 REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK: All work, materials, dr equipment which has been rejected shall b.e remedied or removed and replaced in an acceptable manner by the Contractor at his own expense. Work done beyond the lines and grades given or as shown on the plans, except as herein specifically provided, or any Extra Work done without written authority, will be considered as unauthoriz~d and done at the expense of the Contractor and will not be paid for by the Owner. Work so done may be ordered removed at the Contractor's expense. Upon the 'failure on the part of the Co~tractor· to comply with any order of the Engineer made under the provisions of this paragraph, the Engineer will have the authority to cause defective work to be remedied or removed and replaced and unauthorized work to be removed, and the cost thereof may be deducted from any money due or to become due to the Contractor. Failur• to require the removal of any · defective or unauthorized work shall not constitute acceptance of such works. CS-5.11 SUBSTITUTE MATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT: If the Specifications, law, ordinance, codes or regulations permit Contractor to furnish or use a substitute that is equal to any material or equipment specified, ·and if Contractor wishes to furnish or use a proposed substitu~e, he shall, prior to the preconstruction conference, make written application to ENGINEER for approval of such substitute certifying in writing. that the proposed substitute will perform adequately the functions called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use and capable of performing the same function as that specified; and identifying all variations of the proposed cs-s (5) substitute from that specified and indicating available maintenance service. No substitute shall be ordered or installed without the written approval of Engineer who will be the judge of the equality and may require Contractor to furnish such other data about the proposed substitute as he considers pertinent. No substitute shall be ordered or inst~lled without such performance guarantee and bpnds as Owner may require which shall be furnished at Conttactor's expen-se.· Contrac·tor · shall indemnify and hold ha£mless Owner and Engipeer and anyone directly or indirectly employed by · either of them from and against the claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys fees) arising out of the use of substituted materials or equipment . cs-5.12 SAMPLES AND TESTS OR MATERIALS: Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, or as called for in the Contract Documents, tests of materials or equipment are necessary, such tests will be made at the expense of and paid for direct to the testing ~gency by the owner unless otherwisj specifically provided. The failure of the Owner to make any tests of materials shall be in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility of furnishing materials and equipment fully conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests and sampling of materials, unless otherwise specified, will be made in accordance with the latest methods presc·ribed by the American Society for Testing Materials or specific requirements of the Owner. The Contractor shall provide such facilities as the Engineer may require for collecting and forwarding samples a _nd shall not, without spe~ific written permission of the Engineer, use the materials represented by the sampl~s until tests have been made and the materials approved for use. The Contractor will furnish adequate samples without charge .to the Owner. In case of concrete, the aggregates, design minimum, and the mixing and transporting equipment shall be approved by the Engineer before any concrete is placed, and ·the Contactor shall be responsible for replacing any concrete which does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests s ·hall be made at least 9 days prior to the placing of concrete, using samples from the sam~ aggregate , cement, and mortar which are to b~ used later in the concrete. Should the source of supply change, new tests shall be made prior to the use of the new materials. cs-s .13 STORAGE OF MATERIALS: All materials which are to be used in the construction operation shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of the quality and fitness of the work. When directed by the Engineer , they shall be placed on wooden platforms or other hard , clean durable surfaces and not on the CS-5 (6) ground, and shall be placed under cover when directed. Stored materials shall be placed and located so as to facilitate prompt inspection. CS-5.14 EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES: The location and dimensions shown on the Plans relative to existing utilities are based on the bes·t information available. Omission from, or the inclusion of utility locations on the Plans is not · to be considered as the nonexistence of, or a definite location of, existing .underground utilities. The location of many gas . mains, water mains, conduits, sewer lines and servide lines for all utilities, etc., is unknown to the Owner, and the Owner assumes no responsibility for failure to show any or all such structures and utilities on the plans or to show them in their exact location. It is mutually agreed that such failure will not be considered sufficient basis for claims for additional compensation for Extra Work or for increasing the pay quantities in any manner whatsoever, unless an obstruction encountered is such as to necessitate changes in the lines and grades of considerable magnitude or requires the building of special works, provision for which is not made in the Contract Documents, in which case the provision in these Contract Documents for Extra Work shall apply. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to verify locations of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities sufficiently in advance of construction in order that he may negotiate such local adjustments as necessary in the construction process to p~ovide adequate clearances. T~e Contractor shall ·take all nece~sary precautions in order to prot~~t all existing utilities, structures and service lines. Verification of existing utilities, structures and service lines shall include notification of all utility companies at least forty eight (48) hours in advance of construction including exploratory excavation if necessary. All verification of existing utilities and their adjustment shall be considered as s _ubsidia.1:x work. CS-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE:: a. Normal Prosecution: In the normal prosectuion _of work where the interruption of service is necessary, the Contractor, at least 24 hours in advance, shall be required to: 1. Notify the Water Department's Distribution Division as to location, time, and schedule of service interruption. CS-5 (7) 2. Notify each customer personally through responsible personnel as to time apd schedule of the interruption of their service, or 3. In the event that personal notification of a customer cannot be made, a prepared tag for~ shall be attached to the customer's entrance door knob. The tag shall be durable in compos.ition, and in large. bold type shall say: "NOTICE" Due to Utility Improvement in your neig.hborhood, your (water) (sewer) service will be inter- rupted on between the hours of and ---- This inconvenience will be as short as possible. Thank you, Contractor Address Phone b. Emergency: in the event that.an unforeseen service interrupt ion occurs, notice shall be as abo.ve, but immediate. CS-5.16 MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS:· If, through acts or neglect on the part of the Contractor, any other Contractor or any sub-contracto'r shall suffer loss or damage on the work, the Contractor agrees to settle with such other Contractor or· sub-contractor by agreement or arbitration. If such other Contractor or. sub-contractor shall assert any claim against the Owner on account of any damage alleged to have been sustained, the Owner will notify t~e Contractor, who shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner against any such claim. .. CS-5 .17 CLEAN·-up: Clean-up of surplus and/or waste materials accumulated on the job site during the prosecution of the work under these Contract Documents shall be accomplished in keeping with a daily routine established to the the satisfaction of the Engineer. Twenty-fours fours after written notice is given to the Contractor that the clean-up on the job site is proceeding in a manner unsatisfactory to the Engineer, if the Contractor fails to correct the cs-s (8) unsatisfactory procedure, the City may take such direct action as the Engineer deems appropriate to correct the clean-up deficiencies cited to the Contractor in the written notice, and the costs of such direct action, plus 25% of such costs, shall be deducted from monies due or to become due to the Contractor. Upon the completion of the project as a whole as covered by these co·ntract Document~, and before final accept·arice and final payment will be made, the Contractor shall clean and remove from the site of the project all surplus and discarded materials, temporary structures-, and debris of every kind. He shall leave the site of all work in a neat and orderly condition equal to that which originally existed. Surplus and waste materials removed from the site of the work shall be disposed of at locations satisfactory to the Engineer. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment and materials installed by him and shall deliver over such materials and equipment in a bright, clean, polished and new appearing condition . No extra compensation will be made to the Contractor for any clean-up required on the project. CS-5.18 FINAL INSPECTION: Whenever the work provided for in and contemplated under the Contract Doqument~ has been .satisfactorily completed and final cleanup performed, the Engineer will notify the proper officials .of the Owner and request that the Final inspection be made. Such inspection will be made with~n 10 days after such notification. After such final inspection, if .the work and materials and equipment are found satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified in writing of the acceptance of th~ same after the proper resolution has been passed by the City Council. No time charge will be made against the Contractor between said date of notification of the Engineer and · the date of final inspection of the work. CS-5 (9) @f~!C J~l ~~eo~~ trn w ~~e~~~!Y ~1 i©~m , 1~i -------- PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY SECTION C6-6 ·LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSI»ILITY C6-6.l LAWS TO BE OBSERVEP: The Contractor shall at all ·times observe ~nd comply with all Federal and State Law!:l · .a.Jld City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect the cond~~t of the work or his operations, and shall observe and comply· with all orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which ~xist or which · may be enacted later by bodies havin:g jurisdicti6n or authority for such enactment. No plea of J..lli$unqerstand~I\9 or _ignora-nce thereof will be considered. The Contractor and his .· Sureties shall indemnify and save harmless the City and all of its officers, agents, and employees against any and all claims or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such . law, ordinance, regulation, or order, whether it be by himse_lf or his employees. C6-6.2 PERMITS AND LIC~~SES: The Contractor shall procure all permi _ts and 1 icenses, pay all charges, cos.ts anti fees, and give all notices necessary and incident to .the due and lawful prosecution of the work. C6-6·. 3 PATENTED DEVICES ., MA~ERIALS A'ND ~aOCESS:§S: If the Contractor is required or desires to use a~y design, device, material, or process covered by letter, patent, or copyright, be shall provide for such use by suitable legal agreement with the patentee or owner of such patent, letter, or copyrighted design. It is mutually agreed and understood that without exception the contract prices sh·a11 inc;I.ude all royalties or cost arising from patents, trade-marks, and copy rights in· any way involved in the work. The Contractor and his sureties shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner from any and all claims for infringement by reason of the use of any·such patented design, device, material or process, or any tra-de-mark or copy right in connection with the work agreed to be performed under these Contract Documents, and shall indemnify the Owner for any cost, expense, or damage which .it may be obliged to pay by reason of such infringement at any time during the prosecution of the work or after completion of the work, provided, however, that the Owner will assume the responsibili°ty to def_end any and a11 · suits brought · for the infringement of any patent claimed to be infringed upon by· the design, type of construction or material or equipment specified in the .Contract Documents furnished the Contractor by the Owner, and to hold the Contractor harmless on account of such suits. C6-6 Cl) CG-6.4 SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall establish and enforce among his employees such regulations in regard to cleanlines~ and disposal of garbage and waste as will tend to prevent the incep~ion and spread of infectious or contagious diseases and to effectively prevent the creation of a nuisance about the work on any property either public or privat~, and such regulations as are required by Law sh~ll b~ pbt into immediate force and effect by the Contractor. The necessary . sanitary conveniences for use of laborers on the work, properly secluded from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor and their use shall be strictly enforced by the Contractor. All such facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from objectionable odors so as not to cause a nuisance. All sanitary laws and regulations of the State of Texas and the City shall be strictly complied with. C6-6.5 PUBLIC SA?ETY AND CONVENIENCE: Materials or equipment stored about the work shall be so placed and used, and the work shall at all times be so conducted, as to cause no greater obstruction or inconvenience to the public than is considered to be absolutely necessary by the Engineer. The Contractor is required to mainta~n at all times ·all phases of his work in such a manner as not to impair the safety or convenience of the public, including, but not limited tq,. safe and convenient ingress and egress to property contiguous to the work area. The Contractor shall make adequate provisions to render reasonable ingress and egress for normal vehicular traffic, except during actual trenching or pipe installation - operations, at all driveway crossings. Such provisions· m~y include bridging, placement of crushed stone or gravel or such other means of providing proper ingress and egress for the property served by the driveway as the Engineer may approve as appropriate •. Such other means may include the ·diversion of driveway traffic, with specific apprqval by the Engtneer. If diversion of tr~ffic is approved by the Engineer at any location, the Contractor shall make arrangements satisfactory · to the Engineer at any location, the Contractor shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Engineer for the diversion of traffic, and shall, at his own expense, provide all materials and perform a11 · work necessary for the construction and maintenance of roadways and bridges for such diversion of traffic. Sidewalks must not be obstructed except by special permission of the Engineer. The materials excavated and the construction materials such as pipe used in the construction of the work shall be placed so as not to endanger the work or prevent free access to all fire hydrants, fire alarm boxes , police ~all boxes, water valves, CG-6 (2) ' ' gas valves, or manholes in the vicinity. The Owner reserves the right to remedy any neglect on the part of the Contractor as regards to public convenience and safety which·may come to its attention, after twenty-four hours notice in writing to the Contractor, save in cases of emergency when it shall have the right to remedy any neglect without notice, and in either case, the cost of such work done or materials furnished by the Owner or by the City shall be deducted from monies due or to become due to the Contractor. The Contractor, after approval of the Engineer, shall notify the Fire Department Headquarters, .. Traffic Engineer, and Police Department, when any street or alley is requested to be closed or obstructed or any fire hydrant is to be made inaccessible, and, when so directed by the Engineer, shall keep any street, streets, or highways in condition for unobstructed use by fire apparatus. The Contractor shall promptly notify the Fire Department Headquarters when all such obstructed streets, alleys, or hydrants are again placed back in service. Where the Contractor is required to co.nstruct temporary bridges or make other arrangements for crossing over ditches or streams, his responsibility for accidents in connection with such crossings shall include the roadway approaches as well as the structures of such crqssings. The Contractor shall at all times conduct his operation and the use of construction m·ach inery so as not to damage or · destroy trees and ·shr·ubs located. in close proximity to or on the site of .the work. Wherever any such damage may be done, the Cont~a~tor shall immediately satisfy all claims of property owners, and no payment will be made by the Owner in settlement of such claims. The Contractor shall file with the Engi.neer a written statement sQowing all such claims adjust~d .. C6-6.6 PRIVILEGES OF CONTRACTOR IN STREETS, ALLEYS, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY: For the performance of the contract, the Contractor will be permitted to use and occupy such portions of .the public streets and alleys, or other public places or other rights-of-way as provided for in the ordinances of the City, as shown in the Contract Documents, or as may be specifically authorized in writing by the Engineer. A reasonable amount of tools, materials, and equipment for construction purposes may be stored in such space, but .no more than is necessary to avoid delay in the construction operations. Excavated and waste materials shall be piled or stacked in such a way as not to interfere with .the use of spaces that may .be designated to be left free and unobstructed and so as not to inconvenience occupants of adjacent property. If the street is occupied by railway tracks, the work shall be C6-6 (3) carried on in such manner as not to interfere with the operation of trains, loading or unloading of cars, etc. Other contractors of the Owner may, for all purposes required by the contract, enter upon the work and .premises ·used by the Contractor and shall be provided all reasonable facilities and assistance for the completion of adjoining work~ ·Any additional grourids desired by the Contractor fpr his use shall be provided by him at his ?Wn cost and .expense. · C6-6~7 RiILWAY CROSSINGS: When the work encroaches upqn apy right-of-way ·of any railway, the City will secur~ t~~ necessary easement for the work. ·Where the .railway tragks a,r~ to be crossed, the Contractor shall observe all tlfe regulations and instructions of the railway company as to t.l:)e methods of performing the work and take all precautions ,~6r safety of propeity and the public. Negotiations with ~he railway companies for permits shall be done by and through the City. The Contractor shall give the City notice not less th~n five days prior to the time of his intentions to begin work on that portion of the project which is related to the railway properties. The Contractor will not be given extra or additional compensation for such railway crossings uriless specifically set forth in the Contract Documents. C6-6.8 BARRICADES, WARNINGS AND WATCHMEN: Where the work is ·). carried on in or adjacent to any street, alley, or public · place, the Contractor shall at· hi~ own expense furnish, erect, and maintain such barricades, fences,.lights and danger signals, shall provide such.watchmen, and shall take all such other precautionary· measures for the protection of perso~s or property and of the work as are necessary. Ba.rr icades and fences shall be . painted in a color that will be visible at night. From sunset to sunrise the Contractor shall furnish and maintain at least one· easily visibl"e burning light at each barricade. A sufficient number of barricades shall be erected and maintained to keep pedestrians away from, and vehicles from being driven on or into, any work under construction or being maintained. The Contractor shall furnish watchmen and keep them at their respective assignments in sufficient numbers to protect the work and prevent accident or damageo All ·installations and procedures shall be consistent with the prov-isi"ons set forth in the "1980 ·Te·xas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" issued under the authority of the "State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways", codified as Article 670ld Veron's Civil Statutes, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27,. 29, 30 and 31. . C6-6 (4) -------------------- The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign, or other sign which has been erected by the City. If it is determined.that a sign must be removed to permit required const£.uction, the Contractor shall contact the Transp·ortation and Public Works departm~nt, Signs and Markings Division {phone number 8780-8075), to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contrac.tor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the re.quirements of .t .he above referenced manual and such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign . If the temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be re-installed, the Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to re-install the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary .sign in place until such re-installation is completed. The Contractor will be held responsible for all damage to the work or the public due to failure of barricades, signs, fences, lights, or watchmen to protect them. Whenever evidence is found of such damage to the work the Engineer may order the damaged portion immediately removed and replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's own expense. The Contractor's responsibility for the maintenance of .barricades, signs, fences and· lights, and for providing watchmen shall not cease until the project shall have been completed and accepted by the Ownero No compensation, except as specifically provided in these Contract Documents, will be paid to the Contractor for the work and materials involved in .the constructing, providing, and maintaining of barricades, signs, fences, and lights or for salaries of watchmen, for the subsequent removal and disposal of such barricades, signs, or for any other incidentals necessary for the proper protection, safety, and convenience of the public during the contract period, as this work is considered to be subsidiary to the several items for which unit or lump sum prices are requested in the Proposal. C6-6.9 USE OF EXPLOSIVES, DROP WEIGHT, ETC.: Should the Contractor elect to use explosives, drop weight, etc., in the prosecution of the work, the utmost care shall be exercised at all times so as not to endanger life or property. The Contractor shall notify the proper representative of any public service corporation, any company, individual, or utility, and the Owner, not less than twenty-four hours in C6-6 C 5) ----------------- advance of the use of any activity which might damage or endanger their or his property along or adjacent to .the work. Where the use qf explosives is to be permitted on the project, as specified in the Special Contract Documents, or the use of explosives is requested, the Contractor shall submit notiqe to the Engineer · in writing twenty-four hours prior to commencing and shall furnish evidence that he has insurance coverage to protect against any damages and/or injuries arising out of such use 9f · explosives . All claims arising out of the use of explosives shall be ·investigated and a written report made by ·the Contractor's insurers to the Engineer ·within ten (10) days after receipt of written notice of the claim to the Contractor from either the City or the claimant. The City shall proceed to give notice to the Contractor of any such claim. The use of explosives may be suspended by the Engineer if any complaint is received and such use shall not be resumed until the cause of the complaint has been addressed. Whenever explosives are stored or kept, they shall be stored in a safe and secure manner and all storage places shall be plainly marked "DANGEROUS . EXPLOSIVES" and shall be under the care of a competent watchman at all times. All vehicles in · which explosives are being transported· shall ~e plainly marked ) as mentioned above and shall, insofar as possible, not use heavy traffic routes. C6-6.10 WORK WITHIN EASEMENTS: Where the work passes over, through, or into private property, the Owner will provide such right-of-way or easement privileges as the City may deem necessary for the prosecution of the work. Any additional rights-of -way or work area conside~ed necessary by the Contractor shall be provided by him at his own expense. Such additional rights-of-way or work area shall be acquired for the benefit of the City. The City shall be notified in writing as to the rights so acquired before work begins in the af~ected area. The Contractor shall not enter upon private property for any purpose without having previously obtained permission from the owner of such property. The Contractor will not be allowed to store equipment or material on private property unle~s and until the specified ~pproval of the property. owne•r ha-s been secured in writing by the Contractor and a copy furnished to the Engineer . Unless specifically provided otherwise , the Contractor shall clear all rights-of-way or easements of obstructions which must be removed to make possible proper prosecution of the work as a part of the project construction operations. The Contractor shall be responsible for the preservation of and shall use C6-6 (6) every precaution to prevent damage to all trees~ shrubbery, plants, lawns, fences, culverts, curbing, and all other types of structures or improvements, to all water, s~wer, and gas lines, to all conduits, overhead pole lines, or appurtenances thereof, including the construction of temporary fences, and to all other public or private property along adjacent to the work. The Concractor shall notify the proper representatives of owners or. o ·ccupants of public or private lands or inter.est in lands · which might--1 be affected by the work. · Such notice shall be made at least 48 hours in advance of the beginning of the work. Notices shall be applicable to both public and private utility companies or any corporation, company, individual; or other, ·either as owners or occupants, whose land or interest in land might affected by the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damage or injury to property of any character resulting from any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the manner or method or execution of the work, or at any time due to defective work, material, or equipment. When and where any direct or indirect or injury is done to public or private property on account of any ac.t, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work, or in consequence of the non-execution thereof on the part of the Contractor, he shall restore or have restored at his own cost and expense such property to a co~dition at · least equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done, by repairing, rebuilding, or otherwise replacing and restoring as may be directed by the Owner, or he shall make good such damages or injury in? manner acceptable to the owner of the property and the ~ngineer. All fences encountered and removed during construction of this project shall be restored to the original or a better than original condition upon completion of this project. When wire fencing, either wire mesh or barbed wire is to· be crossed, the Contractor shall set cross braced posts on either side of permanent easement be.fore the fence is cut. Should additional fence · cuts be necess~ry, the Contractor shall provide cross braced posts at point of the proposed cut in addition to the cross braced posts provided at the· permanent easements limits, before the fence. is cut. Temporary fencing shall be er~cted in place of the fencing removed whenever the work is not in progress and when the site is· vacated overnight, and/or at all times to prevent livestock from entering the construction area. The cost for fence removal, temporary closures and replacement shall be subsidiary to the various items bid in the ~roject C6-6 (7) proposal. Therefore, no separate payment shall be allowed for any service associated with this work. In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to restore such pioperty to make goo~ such damage o~ injury, th~·Owner may, upon 48 hour writ~en notice under ordinary circumstances, and without notice when a nuisance or hazardous c6n~ition results, proceed to repair; rebuild, or otherwise restore such property·as may be determined by the Owner tQ be necessary, and the cost thereby· will be deducted from any monies due or to become due to the Contractor under this Contract. C6-6.ll INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that Contractor shall perform all work and services hereunder as an independent contractor, and not _as an officer, agent, servant or employee of . the Owner. Contractor shall have exclusive control of. and the exclusive right to control the details of all the work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing same, ana shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants·, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees~ The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between Owner and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors an·d · subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as · creating a partnership or J9int enterprise between Owner and Contractor. · · C6-6.l2 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS: Contxactor covenants and agrees to and do.es hereby indemnify, hold hannless and . defend, at it,s own expense, Owner, its officers, agents, servants and .employees, from and a~ainst any and all claims or suits for property Joss or damage and/or personal injury, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with, directly or -indirectly, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not caused, in whole or in part, by the alleged negligence of the officers, agents, servants, employees, c~ntractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees of the City; and said Contractor does hereby covenant and agree to assume all liability and responsibility of City, its officers, agents, servants and employees for any and all claims or suits for property loss or damage and/or personal injwy, including death, to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not caused, in ·whole or in part, by the alleged negligence of the officers, agents, servants, employees, C6-6 (8) ) •' contractors, subcontractors, licen-sees and invitees of the City. Con'l:rc!ctor likewise covenants and agrees to7 and does hereby. indemnify and hold hanniess City from and against any and all injuries> damage. loss or destruction to property of City during the performance of any of the tenns · ~d conditions of this Contract, whether arising out of or in connection with or resulting from, in whole or in part, any and all alleged acts or omissions officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, invitees of Owner. In the event a written claim for damages against the contractor or its subcontractors remains W1Settled at the time all work on the project has been completed to the satisfaction of the .Director of the Water Department, as evidenced by a final inspection. final payment to. the Contractor shall not be recommended to the Director of the Water Department for a period of30 days after the date of such final inspection. unless the Contractor shall submit written evidence satisfactory to the Director that the claim ha~ been settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved. If the claims concerned remains unsettled as of the expiration of the above 30-day period, the Contractor may be deemed to be entitled to a semi-final payment for work complet~ such semi-final payment to be in the amount equal to the total dollar amount then due less · the dollar value of any written claims pending against the Contractor arising out · of performance of such work, and such semi-final payment may then be recommended by the Director. The Directo~ shall not recommend final payment to a Contractor against whom such a claim for damaoes is outstanding for a period of six months following the date of the a<;:c~ptance of tlie work perfomied unless the Contractor submits evidence in writing satisfactory tot he Director that: I. The claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved. or 2. . Good faith efforts have been made to settle such outstandin~ claims, and such good faith efforts have failed. If condition (I) above is met ~t any time within the six month period~. the Director shall recommend that the final payment to the Contractor be made. If condition (2) above is met at any time within the six month period, the Director may recommend that final payment to the Contractor be made. At the expiration of the six month period, the Director may C6-6 (9) recommend that final payment be made .if all other worlc has been performed and all other obligations of the Contractor have been met to the satisfaction of the Director .. Toe Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other Water Department Contract work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed under a City Contract. (Revision Date: April .15, 1999) C6-6.l3 CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Should the Contractor claim compensatio.n for any alleged damage by reason of the acts or omissions of the Owner, he shall wichin three days after the actual sustaining o~ such alleged damage, make a written statement to the Engineer, setting out in detail the nature of the alleged damage, and on or before the 25th day of the month succeeding that in which·any such damage is claimed to have been sustained, the Contractor shall file with the Engineer an itemized statement of the det~ils and amount of such alleged damage and, upon .request, shall give the Engineer access to all books of account, receipts, vouchers, bills of lading, and other books or papers containing any evidence as to the amount of such alleged damage. Unless such statements shall be filed as herein.above required, the Contractor• s claim for compensation shall be waiyed, and he shall not be entitled to payment On account of such qamages. CG-6.14 ADJUSTMENT OR RELOCATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, ETC.: In case it is necessary to change, mover or alter in any manner the property of a puhlic utility or others, the said property shall not be ~oved or interfered with until orders thereupon have been ·issued by the Engineer_ The right is reserved to the owners of publ~c utilities to enter the geographical limits of the Contract for the purpose of making such changes or repairs to their property that ·may be necessary by the performance of this contract. C6-6.15 TEMPORARY SEWER AND DRAIN CONNECTIONS: When existing sewer lines have to be taken up or removed, the Contractor. shall, at his own expense and cost, provide and maintain temporary outlets and connections for all private or public drains and sewers. The Contractor shall also take care of all sewage and drainage which will be received from these drains and sewersr and for this purpose he shall provide and maintain, i t his own cost and expense, adequate pumping facilities and temporary outlets or diversions_ The Contractor, at his own cost and e~pense, shall construct such troughs , pipes , or other structures necessary, and be prepared at all times to dispose of drainage and sewage C6-6 (lQ) ---------- \ j PL_·) J received from these temporary connections until such times as the permanent connections are built and are in service. The existing sewers and connections shall be kept in service and maintained under the . Contract, except when .specified or ordered to be abandoned by the Engineer. All water, sewage, and other waste shall be disposed of in a satisfactory manner so that no nuisance is created and so that the work under construction will be adequately protected . C6-6.16 ARRANGEMENT AND .CHARGES FOR WATER FURNISHED BY THE . CITY: When the Contractor desires to use City water in connection with any construction work,he shall make complete and satisfactory arrangements with the Fort Worth City Water Department for so doing. City water furnished to the Contractor shall be delivered to the Contractor from a connection on an existing City main. All piping required beyond the point of delivery shall be instailed by the Contrac.tor at .his own expense. The Contractor's responsibility in the use of all existing fire hydrant and/or valves is detailed in Section E2-l.2 USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND VALVES in these General Contract Documents. When meters are used to measure the water, the charges, if any, for water will be at the regular established rates •. When meters are not .. used, the charges, if any, will be as prescribed by the City Ordinan~e, or where no ordinance _applies, payment shall be made on estimates and rates .~stablished by the Director of the Fort Worth Water Department . C6-6.17 USE OF A SECTION OR PORTION OF THE WORK: Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any section or portion of the work or .any structure ·is in suitable condition, it may be ·put into use upon the written order of the Engineer, and such usage shall not be held to be in any way an acceptance of said work or structure or any part thereof or as a waiver of any of the provisions of these Contra~t Documents. All necessary repairs and removals of any section of the work so put into use, due to defective materials or workmanship, equipment, or to deficient operations on the part of the Contractor, shall be performed by the Contractor at his own expense. C6-6.18 CONTRACTOR 'S RESPO.SIBILITY FOR THE WORK: Uritil written acceptance by the Owner as provided for in these Contract Documents, the work shall be under the charge and care of the Contractor, arid he shall t~ke every necessary precaution to prevent injury or damage to the work or any part C6-6 Cll) -------- thereof by action of the elements or from any cause whatsoever, whether arising from the execution or n~nexecution of the work. The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, and make good at his own expense all injuries or damage to any portion of the work occasioned by .any of the hereinabove causes. C6-6 .19 NO WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS: Inspection by the .'Engineer or any order by the Owner ·by payment of .money or any payment for or aqceptan.ce of any work, or any extension of time, or any possession taken by the City shall .not operate as a waiver of any provision of the Contract Documents. Any waiver of any breach or Contract shall not be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. The Owner reserves the right to correct any error that may be discovered in any estimate that may have been paid and to adjust the same to meet ~he requirements of the Contract Documents. C6-6. 20 PERSONAL L°IABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS: In carrying out the provisions of these Contract Documents or in exercising any power of authority granted thereunder, there shall be no liability upon the authorized representatives of the Owner, either personally or otherwise as they are agents ) and representatives of the City. C6-6. 21 STATE SALES TAX: ·on a contract awarded by the City of Fort Worth, an . organization which qualifies for exe·mption pursuant the provisions of Article 20.04 CH) of the Texas Limited Sales, excise, and Use Tax Act, the Contractor may purchase, rent · or lease all materials, supplies and equipment used or consumed in the performance of this contract by issuing to his supplier an exemption certificate in lieu of the tax, said exemption certificate to comply with State Comptroller's Ruling .007. Any such exemption certificate issued by the Contractor in lieu of the tax shall be subject to and shall comply with the provisions of State Comptroller's Ruling .011, and any other applicable State Comptroller rulings pertaining to the Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act. On a contract awarded by a developer ·for the construction of a publicly-owned improvement in a street right-of-way or other easement which has been dedicated to the public and the City of Fort Worth, an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant to the provisions of Article 20.04 CH) of the Texas limited Sales , Excise, and Use Tax Act, the Contractor can probably be exempted in the same manner stated above. C6-6 (12) ) Limited Sale, Excis·e and Use Tax permits and information can be obtained from: Comptroller of Public Sale Tax Division Capitol Station Austin, TX Accounts C6-6 (13) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS SECTION C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS: C7-7.1 SUBLETTING: The Contracto~ shall perform with .his own organization, and with the assistance of workman under his immediate superintendance, work of a value of not less thari fifty (50%) percent of the value embraced in the contract. If the Contractor sublets any part of the work to be done under these Contract Documents, he will not under any circumstances be relieved of the responsibility and obligation assumed under these Contract Documents . All transactions of the Engineer will be with the Contractor. Subcontractors will be considered only in the capacity of employees or workmen of the Contractor and shall be subject to the same requirements as to character and competency. The Owner will not ·recognize any subcontractor on the work. The Contractor shall at all times; when the work is in operation, be represented either in person or by a superintendent or other designated re~resentatives. C7-7.2 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, sublet, convey, or otherwise dispose of the ·contract or his rights, title, or interest in or to the same or any part thereof without the previous consent of the Owner expressed by resolution of the City Council and concurred in by the Sureties. If the Contractor does, without such previous consent, assign, transfer, sublet, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract or his right, title, or interest therein or any part thereof, ·to any person or persons, partnership, company, firm, or. corporation, or does py bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, or by assignment under the insolvency laws of any state, attempt to dispose of the contract may, at the option of the owner be revoked and annulled, unless the Sureties shall successfully complete said contract, and in the event of any such revocation or annulment, any monies . due or to become due under or by virtue of' said contract shall be retained by.the Owner as liquidated damages for the .reason that it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the ~ctual 'damageso C7-7.3 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK: Prior to beginnin~ ~ny construction operation, the Contractor shall submit to the . Engineer in five or more copies, if requested by the Engineer, a progress schedule preferably in chart o~ diagram form, or a brief outlining in detail and step by step the manner of C7-7 Cl) prosecuting the work and ordering materials and equipment which he expects to follow in order to complete th~ project in the scheduled time. There shall also be submitted a table of estimated amounts to be earned by the Contractor during each monthly estimate period. · The Contractor shall commence the work to be perfor~~d under this contract within the time limit stated in these Contract Document,s and shall c·onduct the work in ·a continuous martrter and with sufficient equip;merit, materials, and lab.or as is necessary to insure its completion within the time limit. The sequence requested of all construction operations shal.1 pe at all times as specified in the Special Contract boc~~ents. Any deviation from scuh sequenc.ing shall be submitted to ·the Engineer for his approval. Contractor shall not proceed with any deviation until he bas received written approval from the Engineer. ~uch specification or appioval by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor frqm the full responsibility of the complete performance of the Contract. The contract time may ·be changed only as set forth in Section c7-7.8 "Extension of Time of Completion" of this Agreement, and a progress schedule shall not constitute a change in the contract time . C7-7.4 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS: The working operations ahall at all times be conducted by th~ Contractor so as to create .a minimum amount of inconvenience to the public. At any time when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the Contractor has obstructed or closed or is carrying on operations in a portion of a street or public way greater than ·is necessary for the proper execution of the work, the Engineer may require the.Contractor to finish the section on which operations are in progress before the work is commence,d on any additional section or street. C7-7.5 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN AND EQUIPMENT: Local labor shall be used by the Contractor is available. The Contractor may bring ;in from outside the City of Fort Worth his key men and his superintendent. All other workmen, including equipment operators , may be imported only after the local supply is exhausted. The Contractor shall employ only .such super-in tende . .n ts, foremen, and workmen who are careful, competent, and fully qualified to perform the duties or tasks assigned to them, and the Engineer may demand and secure the summary dismissal of any person or persons employed by the Contractor in or about or on the work who, in the opinion of the Owner, shall misconduct himself or be found to be incompetent , disrespectful, intemperate, dishonest , or C7-7 (2) ) ) otherwise objectionable or neglectful in the proper performance of his or their duties, or who neglects or re.fuses to comply with or carry out the directions of the Owner, and such person or persons shall not be employed again thereon without written consent of the Engineer. All workmen shall have sufficient skill, ability, and experience to properly perform the work assigned to them and operate ·any equipment ~ecessary to properly carry ·out the performan~e of the assigned duties. The Contractor shall -furnish and maintain on the work all such equipment as is considered to be necessary for prosecution of the work in an acceptable manner and at a satisfactory rate of progress. All equipment, tools, an~ machinery ·used for handling materials and executing any part of the work shall be su~ject to the approval of the Engineer ~nd shall be maintained in a satisfactory, safe and efficient working condition. Equipment on any portion of the work· shall be such that no injury to the work, workmen or adjacent property will result from its use. C7-7.6 WORK SCHEDULE: Elapsed working days shall be computed starting with the first day of work completed as defined in Cl-1~23 "WORKING DAY" or the d ;a.te stipul·ated in the "WORK ORDER" for beginning work, whiche~er comes first. . . ~ . . ~ Nothing in these Contract Documents shall be construed as prohibiting the Contractor from working on S~~urday, Sunday or Legal Holidays, providing that the following requirements are met : a. A . request to work on a specific Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday must be made to the Engineer no later than the proceeding Thursday. b. Any work -to be done on the project on such a speqific Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday must be, in the opinion of the Engineer, essential to the timely completion .of the project. The Engineer's decision shall be final in response to such a request for approval to work on a specific Satu~day, Sunday or Legal Holiday, and no extra compensation shall be allowed to the Contractor for any work performed on such a specific Saturday , Sunday or Legal Holiday. Calendar Days shall be defined in Cl-l.24 and the Contractor may work as he so desires. C7-7 (3) C7-7.7 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: The Contractor shall commence the working operations within the time specified in the Contract Documents and set forth in the Work Order. Failure to do so shall be considered by the Owner as abandonment of the Contract by the Contractor and the Owner may proceed as he sees fit. The Contractor shall mai.ntain a rate of progress suc·h as will insu-re0 that the· whole work· will be· perf·orme·d and the premises cleaned ~pin accordance with the Contract Documents and within the time established in such documents and such extension of time as may be properly authorized by the Owner. C7-7. 8 EXTENSION OF TIME COMPLETION: The Contractor'.s request for an extension of time of completion shall be considered only when the request for such extension is submitted in writing to the Engineer within seven days from and after the time alleged cause of delay shall have occuried. Should an extension of the time of completion be requested such request will be forwarded to the City Council for approval. In adjusting the contract time for completion of work, consideration will be given to unforseeable causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including but limited to acts of the public en_emy, . ) acts of the Owner, fire ·, flood, tornadoes, epidemics, quarantine.restrictions, strikes, fJ;"eight embargoes, or .delays of sub-contractors due to such ·causes. When ~he date of completion is based on a calendar day bid, a request for extension of time because of inclement weather will not be considered. A request for extension of time due to inability to obtain supplies and ~aterials will be considered only when a review of the Contractor's purchase order dates and other pertinent data as requested by the Engineer indicates that the Contractor has· made a bonafide attempt to secure delivery on scheduleo This _shall include efforts to ob~ain the supplies and materials from alternate sources in case the first source cannot make deliveryo If satisfactory execution and completion of the contract should require work and materials in greater amounts or quantities than those set forth in the approved Contfact Documents, then the contract time may be increased by Change Ordero C7-7o9 DELAYS: The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is caused by the failure of the City to provide information or material, if C7-7 (4) ··) any, which is to be furnished by the City. When such extra compensation is claimed a written statement thereof shall be presented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by him found correct shall be app~oved and referred by him to the Council for final approval or disapproval; and the action thereon by the Council shall be final and binding. If delay is caused by specific orders given by the Engineers tq stop work, or by ·the performance of extra work, or by the failure of the City to provide material or necessary instructions for carrying on the work, ~hen such dela~ will entitle the Contractor to an equivalent extension of time, his application for which shall, however, be subject to the approval of the City Council; and no such ~xtension of time shall release the Contractor or the surety on his performance bond from all his obligations hereunder which shall remain in full force until the discharge of the contract. C7-7.10 TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of completion is an essential element of the contract. Each bidder shall indicate in the appropriate place on the last page of the Proposal the number of working days or calendar days that he will require to fully complete this contract or the time of completion will be specified by the City in the Proposal section of the contract documents. The number of days indicated shall be a realistic estimate of the time required to complete the work covered by the specific contract being bid upon. The ·amount of time so stated by the successful bidder or the city .will become the time of . completion specified in the Contract Documents. For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted after the time specified in the Contract Documents, or the increased time granted by the Owner, or as automatically increa.sed by additional ·work or materials ordered after _the contract is signed, the sum per day given in the following schedule, unless otherwise specified in other parts of the Contract Documents , will be deducted from monies due the Contractor, not as a penalty , but as liquidated damages suffered by the Ownero AMOUNT OF CONTRACT Less· than $ 5,000 inclusive $ 35.00 $ 5,001 to $ 15,000 inclusive $ 45.00 $ 15,001 to $ 25,000 inciusive $ 63 .00 $ 25,001 to $ 50,000 inclusive $ 105.00 $ 50,001 to $ 100,000 inclusive $ 154.00 $ 100 ,001 to $ 500,000 inclusive $ 210.00 C7-7 (5) $ 500,001 to $1,000,001 to $2,000,001 and over $1,000,000 $2,000,000 inclusive$ inclusive$ $ 31S.OO 420.00 630.00 The parties hereto understand and a~ree that any harm to the City caused by the Contractor's delay in completing the work hereunder in the time specified by the Contract· Docd~ents would be incapable or very difficult of accurate e$timation, and that-the "Amount of ~iquidated Damages Per Day", as set out above,·is a reasonable forecast of just compensation due the City for harm cause~ by any delay. C7-7.ll SUSPENS10N BY COURT ORDER: The Contraotor shall suspend operations on such part or parts of the work ordered by any court, and will not be entitled to additional compensation by virtue of such court order. Neither will he be liable to the City in the event the work is suspended by a Court Order. Neither will the Owner be liable to the Contractor by virtue of any Court Order or action for which the Owner is not solely responsible. C7-7.12 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION: -The Owner shall have the right to suspe~d the work operation wholly or in part for such period or periods of time as he may deem necessary due to unsuitable weather conditions~or any other unfavorable conditions which in the opinion of the Owner or Engineer cause further prosecution of the work to be unsatisfactory or detrimental to the interest of the project. During temporary suspension of work covered by this contract, for any reason, the owner will make no extra payment for stand-by time of construction equipment and/or construction crews. If it should become necessary to suspend work for an indefinite period, the Contractor shall store all mater·ials in such manner that they will not obstruct or impede the publ-ic unnecessarily nor become damaged in any way·, and he shall take every precaution to p~event damage or deterioration of the work performed; he shall provide suitable drainage ·about the work, and erect temporary structures where necessary.· Should the Contractor not be able to complete a portion of the project due to causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as set forth in Paragraph C7-7.8 EXTENSION OF THE TIME OF COMPLETION, and should it be determined by mutual consent of the Contractor and the Engineer that a solution to allow construction to proceed is not available within a reasonable period of time, then the Contractor may be reimbursed for the cost of moving his equipment off the job and returning the necessary equipment to the job when it is determined by the Engineer C7-7 (6) .. ) that construction may be resumed. Such reimbursement shall be based on actual cost to the Contractor of movirig the equipment and no profit will be allowed. · No reimbursement shall be allowed if the equipment is moved to another construction project for the City of Fort Worth. The Contractor shall not suspend work without written notice from the Engineer and shall proceed with the work operations promptly when notified by the Engineer to so resume operations. C7-7.13 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT DUE TO ~ATIQNAL EMERGENCY: Whenever, because of National Emergency, so declared by the President of the United States or other lawful authority, it becomes impossible for the Contractor to obtain all of the necessary labor, materials, and equipmen~ for the prosecution of the work with reasonable continuity for a period of two months, the Contractor shall within seven days -notify the City in writtng, giving a detailed statement of the efforts which have been made and listing all necessary ·items of labor, materials, and equipment not obtainab~e. If, after investigations, the Owner finds that such conditions existing and that the inability of the Contractor to proceed i~ not attributable in whole or in part to the fault or neglect of the Contract, then if the Owner cannot after reasonable effort assist the Contractor in procuring and making available the necessary labor, materials ·and equipment within thirty days, the Contractor may-request the Owner to terminate the contract and the Owner may comply wi.th the request, and the termination shall be conditioned and based upon a final settlement mutually acceptable to both the Owner and the Contractor and final payment shall be made in accordance with the terms of .the agreed settlement, which shall include, but not · be limit.ed to, the payment for all work executed but no anticipated profits on work which has not been performed. C7-7.14 SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WORK AND ANNULMENT OF CONTRACT: The work operations on all or any portion or section of the work under Contract shall be suspended immediately on written order of the Engineer or the Contract may be declared cancelled by the City Council for any good and sufficient causeo The following, by way of example, ·but not of limitation, may be consid~red grounds for suspension or cancellation: a. Failure of the Contractor to commence work operations within the time specified in the Work Order issued by the Owner. C7-7 (7) ~~~~C1A! i~tt»~~ en w ~~e@n1\ n. ~om~, r~i I I I I b. Substantial evidence that progress of the work operations by Contractor is insuf~icient to complete the work within the specified time. c. Failure of the Contractor .to provide and maintain sufficient labor and equipment to properly execute the working operations. d . Subs tan.t .i .al. ·evi.denc_e that. the C.o .ntractor has abandoned the work. e. Substantial evidence that the Contractor has become insolvent or bankrupt, or otherwise financially unable to carry on the work satisfactorily. f. Failure on the part of the Contractor to observe any requirements of the Contract Documents or to comply with any orders given by the Engi~eer or Owner provided for in these Contract Documents. g. Failure of the Contractor pr·omptly to make good any defect in materials or workmanship, or any defects of any nature the correction of which has been directed i _n writing_ by the Engineer or the Owner. h. Substantial evidence of collusipn for the purpose of illegally procuring a cont~act or perpetrating fraud on the City in the construction of work under contract. i. A substantial indication that ·the Contractor has made an unauthorized assignment of the contract or any funds due therefrom for the benefit of any creditor or ·for any other purpose. j. If the .Contractor shall for any cause whatsoever not carry on the working operation in an acceptable manner. k. If the Contractor dommerices legal action against the Owner. A copy of the suspension order or action of the City Council shall be served on the Contractor's Sureties. When work is suspended for any cause or causes, or when the contract is cancelled, the Contractor shall discontinue the work or such part thereof as the Owner shall designate, whereupon the Sureties mayv at their option, assume the contract or that portion thereof which the Owner has ordered the Contractor to discont.inue, and may perform the same or may , with the written C7-7 (8) ) ,. consent of the Owne~, sublet the work or that portion of the work as taken over, provided however, that the Sureties shall exercise their option, if at all, within two we~ks after the written notice to discontinue the work has been served. upon the Contractor and upon the Sureties or the"ir authorized agents. The Sureties, in such event shall assume the Contractor's place in all respects, and shall be paid ·by the Owner for all work performed by them in accordance with the terms of . the Contract Documents. All monies remain~ng. due the Contractor at the time of ·this default shall thereupon become due and payable to the Sureties as the work progresses, subject to all of the terms of the Contract Documents. In case the Sureties do not, within the hereinabove specified time, exercise their right and option to assume the contract responsibilities, or that portion thereof which the Owner has ordered by the Contractor to discontinue, then the Owner shall have the power to complete, by contract or otherwise, as it may determine, the work herein described or such part thereof as it may deem necessary, and the Contractor hereto agrees that the Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any materials, plants, tools, equipment, supplies, and property of any kind provided by the Contractor for the purpose of carrying on the work and to procure other tools, equipment, materials, labor and property for. the .completion of the work, and to charge to the account of the Contractor of said contract expense for labor, materials, ~tools, equipment, and all expenses _ incidental thereto. The expense so charged shall be deducted by the Owner from suqh monies as may be due or may become due at any time thereafter to the Con.tractor under and by virtue of the Contract .or any ·part thereof. The Owner shall n _ot be required to obtain the lowest bid for the work complet~ng the con~ract, but the expense to be deducted sha11 be the actual cost of the owner of such work. In case such expenses shall exceed the amount which would have been payable under the Contract if the same had been completed by the Contractor, then the Contractor and his Sureties shall pay the amount of such excess to the City on notice from the Owner of the excess dueo When any particular part of the work is being carried on by the Owner by contract or otherwise under the provisions of this section, the Contractor shall continue the remainder of the work in conformity with the terms of the Contract Documents and in such a manner as to not hinder or interfere with performance of the work by the Owner. C7-7.15 FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contract will be considered as having been fulfilled, save as provided in any bond or bonds or by law, when all the work and all sections or parts of the project covered by the Contract Documents have C7-7 (9) been finished and completed, the final inspection made by the Engineer, and the final acceptance and final payment made by the Owner. C7~7.16 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE OWNER: A. NOTICE OF TERMINATION: The performance of ·the work under. this contract may be. terminated. by the Owner in whole, or from time to . time in part, in accordance with this section, whenever the Owner shall determine that such termination is in the best interest of the Owner. Any such termination shall be effected by mailing a notice of termination to the Contractor specifying the extent to which performance of work under the contract is terminated~ and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Receipt of the notice shall be deemed conclusively presumed and established when the letter is placed in the United States Mail by the Owner •. Further, it shall be deemed conclusively presumed and established -that such termination is made with just cause as therein stated; and no proof in any claim, demand or suit s~all be required of the Owner regardirig such discretionary action. · B. . CONTRACTOR ACTION: .After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise dir~cted by the Engineer, the Contractor shall: 1 . Stop work under the contract on the date and to the extent specified in the notice of termination; 2. place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract as is not terminated; 3 . terminate all orders and subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of work terminated by the notice· of terminationr 4. transfer title to the Own~r and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent, if any , directed by the Engineer: C7-7 (10) ) . i a. the fabricated or unfabricated parts, work in process, completed work, supplies and other material 'produced as a part of, or acquired in connection with ·the performance of, the work terminated by the notice of termination; and b. the completed, or partially completed plans, drawings, information ·a"nd other property which, if the contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to the Owner. 5. complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by the notice of termination; and 6. take such action as may be ne~essary, or as the Engineer may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to its contract which is in the possession of the Contractor and in which the Owner has or may acquire the rest. At a time not later than 30 days after the termination date specified in the notice of termination, the CQntractor may submit to the Engineer a list, certified as to quantity and guality, of any Dr all items of termination inventory not previously disposed of, exclusive of items the disposition of which has been directed or aut.horized by the Engineer. Not later than 15 days thereafter, the Owner shall accept title to such items provided, that the list submitted shall be subject to :ver if ica.tion by the Engineer upon removal of the items or, if the items are stored, within 45 days from the date of submission of the list, and any necessary adjustments to correct the list as submitted, shall be made prior to final settlement. C. TERMINATION CLAIM: Within 60 days after notice of termination, the Contractor shall submit his termination claim to the Engineer in the form and- with the certification prescribed by the Engineer. Unless one or more extensions in writing are granted by the Owner upon request of the Contractor; made in writing within such 60-day period or authorized extension thereof, any and all such claims shall be concl~sively deemed waived. C7-7 (11) D. AMOUNTS: Subject to the provisions of ·item C7-7 .. 16 (C), 'the Contractor and Owner may · agree upon the whole or any part of the amount ·or amounts to be paid to the Contractor by reason of the total or partial termination of work pursuant her•toi provided, that such agreed amount or amounts shall never exceed the total contract price as reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made and as further reduc·ed by · the· contract· pr ice of work not terminated. The contract shall be amended accordingly, and the Cqntractor shall be paid the agreed amount. No amount shall be due for lost or anticipated profits. Nothing in C7-7.16(E} hereafter, prescribing the amount to be paid to the Contractor in the event of failure of the Contractor by reason of the termination of work pursuant to this section, shall be d~emed to limit, restrict or otherwise determine or affect the amount or amounts which may be agreed upon to be paid to the Contractor pursuant to this paragraph. E. FAILURE TO AGREE: In the event of the failure of the Contractor and the Owner to agree as provided in C7-7.16 (D) upon the whole amount to be paid to the Contractor by reason of the termination of work pursuant to this section the Owner shall determine, on the basis of informa~ion available to it, the amount, if any, due to the Contractor by reason of the termination and shall pay to the Contractor the amounts de~ermined. No amount shall be due for lost or anticipated profits. F. DEDUCTIONS: In arriving at the amount due the contractor under this section, there shall be deducted (a) all unliquidated advance or other payments on account the~etofo~e made to the Contractor, applicable to the terminated portion of this contract; {b) any claim which the Owner may have against the Contractor in connection with this contract; and (c) ·the agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, any materials, supplies or other things kept by the Contractor or soldi pursuan£ to the pro~isions of this clause, and not otherwise recovered by or ·credited to the Owner. G. ADJUSTMENT: If the termination hereunder be partial, prior to the settlement of the terminated portion of this contract, .the Contractor may file with the Engineer a request in writing for an C7-7 (12) \ ) equitable adjustment of the price or prices specified in the contract relating to the continued portion of the eontract (the portion not terminated by the notice of· termination), such equitable adjustment as may be agreed upon shall be made in such price or prices~ nothing contained herein, however, shall limit the right of the Owner .and the Contractor to agree .upon the amount or amounts to be paid to the Contractor for the completion of the continued portion of the contract when said · contract does not contain an established contract price for such continued portion. H. NO LIMITATION OF RIGHTS: Nothing contained in this section shall limit or alter the rights which the Owner may have for termination of this contract under C7-7.14 hereof entitied "Suspension of Abandonment of the work and .Amendment of Contract" or any .other right which owner may have for default or breach of contract by Contractor. C7-7.17 SAFETY METHODS AND PRACTICES: The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection wi.th the work at .all times and shall assume all responsibilities for their enforcement. The Contractor shall comply with federal, state, and local . laws, ordinances, and regulations so as to protect per~on and prop.erty from injury, including death, or damage in connection with the work. C7-7 (13) PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS CS-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SECTION ca-a MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT CB-a.l MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES: The determination of quantities of work performed by the Contractor .and ~uthorized by the Contract Documents· acceptably completed under ·the terms of the Contract Documents shall be made by the Engineer, based on measurements made by the Engineer. These measurements will be made according to the United States Standard Mea.surements used in common practice, ·and will be the actual length, area, solid contents, numbers, and weights of the .materials and items installed. cs-a.2 UNIT PRICES: When in the Proposal a "Unit Price" is set forth, the said "Unit Price" shall include the furnishing by the Contractor of all labor, tools, materials, machine.ry, equipment, appliances and appurtenances nec~ssary for the construction of and the completion in a manner acceptable to the Engineer of all work to be done under these Contract Documents • . The "Unit Price" shall inclu.de all permanent and temporary protectiol) of overhead, surface, and undergr.ound structur.e~, cleanup, finished,. overhead expense, bond, insurance, patent fees, royalties, risk .due to the elements and other causes, delays, profits, injuries, damages claims, taxes, and al'l other items n·ot specifically mentioned that may be required to fully construct each . item of the work complete in place and in a satisfactory condition for operation. ca-a.3 LUMP SOM: When in the Proposal a "Lump Sum" is set forth, the said "Lump Sum" shall represent the total cost for the Contractor to furnish all labor, tools, materials, machinery, equipment, appurtenances, and all subsidary w9rk necessary for the construction and completion of all the work to provide a complete and functional item as detailed in the Special Contract Documents and/or Plans. ca-8.4 SCOPE OF PAYMENT: The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation, as herein provided, in full payment for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and incidentals for per·forming all work contemplated and embraced under these Contract Documents, for all loss and. damage arising out of the nature of the work or from the action of the elements, for any unforeseen defects or obstructions which may arise or be encountered during the prosecution of the work at any time C8-8 Cl) ----_____ __. before its final acceptance by the Owner, (except as provided in paragraph CS-5.14) for all risks of whatever description connected with the prosecution of the work, for ·all expense incurred by or in consequence of suspension or discontinuance of such prosecution of the working operations as herein specified, or any and all infringements of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other legal reservations,. and for completeing the work in an acceptable manner according .to the terms of ·the Contract Documents. The payment of any current or partial estimate prior to final acceptance of the work by the owner shall in no way cqnstit;ute an acknowledgment of the acceptance of the work, materials;.· or equipment, nor in any way prejudice or affect the obligat.ions of the Contractor to repair, correct, renew, or replace at his own and proper expense any defects or imperfections in the construction or in the strength or quality of the ~aterial used or equipment or machinery furnished in .or about the construction of the work under contract and its appurtenances, or any damage due or attributed to sue~ def~cts, which defects, imperfection, or damage shall have been discovered on or before the final inspection and acceptance of work or during the one year guaranty period after final acceptance. The Owner shall be the sole judge of such defects, imperfections, or damage, and. the Contractor shall be liable to the Owner for failure to correct the same as provided herein. · · ca-a. 5 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND RETAINAGE: Between the 1st and 5th day of each month the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer a statement showing an estimate of the value of the work done during . the previous month, or estimate period under the Contract Documents. Not later than the 10th day of the month the Engineer shall verify such estimate, and if it is found to be · acceptable and the value of work performed since the last partial payment was made exceeds one hundred dollars ($100.00) i.n amount, 90% of such estimated sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is less than $400,000, or 95% of such estimated sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is $400,000 or greater within twenty-five (25) days after the regular estimate period . The City will have the option of preparing estimates on forms furnished by the City. The partial estimate may include acceptable· nonperishable materials deliveJ;'ed t .o the work which are to be incorporated into the work as a permanent part thereof, but which at the the time of the .estimate have not been installed. (such payment will be allowed on a basis of 85% of the net invoice value thereof.) The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer such information as he may request to aid CS-8 (2) ) . .) him as a guide in ·the verification or the preparation of partial estimates. It is understood that the partial estimate from month to month will be approximate only, and all partial monthly estimates and payment will be subject to correction in the estimate rendered following the discovery of an error in any previous estimate,and such estimate shall not, in any respect, be taken as an admission of the Owner of the amount of work done or of its quality of sufficiency, or as an acceptance of 'the work done or ·the re lease of the Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to withhold th~ paymeht of any monthly estimate if the contra·ctor fails to. perform the work strictly in accordance with the specifications or provisions of this contract. CB-8.6 WITHHOLDING PAYMENT: Payment ~n any estimate or estimates may be held in abeyance if the performance of the constrQction operations is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. CS-8. 7 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Whenever the improveme_nts provided for by the Contract Documents shall have been completed and all requirements of the Cont.ract Documents · shall have been fulfilled on the part of the Contracto·r, the Contractor s~all notify the Engineer in writing that the improvements are ready for the final inspection. The Engineer shall notify the appropriate officials of the-Own~r, will .within a re~sonable time make such final inspection, and if the work is satisfactory, in an acceptable condition, and has been completed in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents and all approved modifications thereof, the Engineer will . initiate the processi~g of the final estimate and recommend final acceptance of the project and final payment therefor as outlined in CS-8.8 below. CB-808 FINAL PAYMENT: Whenever all the improvements provided for by the Contract Documents and all approved modifications thereof shall have been completed and all requirements ·of the Contract Documents have been fulfilled on the part of the Contractor,· a final estimate showing the value of the work will be prepared by the Engineer as soon as the nece~sary measurements, computati9ns, and checks can be made. All prior estimates upon which payment has been made are subject to necessary co~rections or revisions in the final payment. CB-8 (3) · .. '· ---_________ _JJ The amount of the final estimate, less previous payments and any sum that have been deducted or retained under · the provisions of the Contract Documents, will be 'paid to the Contractor within 60 days after final acceptance· by the Owner on a proper resolution of the City Council, provided the Contractor has furnished to the Owner satisfactory evidence of payment as follows: Prior to submission of the final estimate for payment, the Contractor shall execute an affid~vit, as furnish~d by the City, certifying that all persoris, firms, associations, corporations, or other organizations furnishing labor and/or materials have been paid in full, that the wage scale established by the City Council in the City of Fort Worth has been paid, and that there are no claims pending for personal inj.ury and/or property damages. The acceptance by the Contractor of the last or final payment as aforesaid shall operate as and shall release the Owner from alL claims or liabilities under the Contract for anything done or furnished or relating to the work under Contract Documents or any act or neglect of said City relating to or connected with the Contract. The making of the final payment by the Owner shall not relieve the Contractor of any guarantees or other requirements of the Contract Documents which specif ica·11y continue thereafter. CS-8.9 ADEQUACY OF DESIGN: It is understood that the Owner believes it has employed competent En_gineers and designers to prepare the Contract Document~ and all modifications of the approved Contract Documents. It is, therefore, agreed that the Owner shall be responsible for the adequacy of its own design features, sufficiency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the structure, and the practicability of the operations of the completed project, provided the Contractor has complied with the requirements of the .said Contract Documents, all approved modifications thereof, and additions and alterations thereto approved in writing by the Owner. The burden of ·proof of such compliance 'shall be upon the contractor to show that he has complied with the said requirements of the Contract Documents, approved modifications ·thereof, and all approved additions and alterations thereto. CS-8.10 GENERAL GUARANTY: Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision in the Contract . Documents nor partial or entire occupancy or use of the premises by the Owner shall constitute an acceptance of work not done in accordance with the Contract Documents or relieve the Contractor of .liability in respect to any express warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects or damages in the work and C8-8 (4) ) pay for any damage to other work resulting therefrom which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of final acceptance of the work unless a longei period is specified andshall furnish a good and sufficient maintenance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the amount of the contract w.hich shall assure the performance of the general guaranty as above outline. The Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. · CS-8.11 .SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary requirements for the proj e ct, such as conditions imposed by the Plaris, the General Contract Documents or these Special Contract Documents, in which no specific item for bid has been provided for in the Proposal, shall be considered as a subsidiary item of work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal, for each bid item. Surface restoration, rock excavation and cleanup are general items of work which fall ·in the category of subsidiary work. CS-8.12 MISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL: Material may be allocated under various bid items in the Proposal to establish unit prices for miscellaneous placement of material. These materials shall be used only when directed by the Engineer, depending on field conditions. Payment for miscellaneous 'placement of material will be made for only that amount of material used, measured to the nearest one-tenth unit~ Payment for miscellaneous placement of material shall be in accordance with the General Contxact Documents regardless of the actual amount used for the project.· CS-8.13 RECORD DOCUMENTS: Contractor shall keep on record a copy of all specifications, plans, addenda, modifications, shop drawings and samples at the site, in good orde~ and annotated to show all 'changes made during the construdtion process. These shall be delivered to Engineer upon completion of the work. ca-a cs> PARTC1 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS SECTION C1: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS TO PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the General Conditions of the Contract and other provisions of , the Contract Documents as indicated below. Provisions which are not so amended or supplemented remain in full force and affect. B. C8-8.5 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND RETAINAGE: Page C8-8 (2), should be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Partial pay estimates shall be submitted by the Contractor or prepared by the City on the 5th day and 20th day of each month that the work is in progress. The estimate shall be proceeded by the City on the 10th day and 25th day respectively. Estimates will be paid within 25 days following the end of the estimate period, less the appropriate retainage as set out below. Partial pay estimates may include acceptable nonperishable materials delivered to the work place which are to be incorporated into the work as a permanent part thereof, but which at the time of the pay estimate have not been so installed. If such materials are included within a pay estimate, payment shall be based upon 85% of the net voice value thereof. The Contractor will furnish the Engineer such information as may be reasonably requested to aid in the verification or the preparation of the pay estimate. For contracts of less than $400,000 at the time of execution, retainage shall be ten per cent (10%). For contracts of $400,000 or more at the time of execution, retainage shall be five percent (5%). Contractor shall pay subcontractors in accord with the subcontract agreement within five (5) business days after receipt by Contractor of the payment by City. Contractor's failure to make the required payments to subcontractors will authorize the City to withhold future payments from the Contractor until compliance with this paragraph is accomplished. It is understood that the partial pay estimates will be approximate only, and all partial pay estimates and payment of same will be subject to correction in the estimate rendered following the discovery of the mistake in any previous estimate. Partial payment by Owner for the amount of work done or of its quality or sufficiency or acceptance of the work done; shall not release the Contractor of any of its responsibilities under the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to withhold the payment of any partial estimate if the Contractor fails to perform the work in strict accordance with the specifications or other provisions of this contract. C. Part C -General Conditions: Paragraph C3-3.11 of the General Conditions is deleted and replaced with D-3 of Part D -Special Conditions. D. C3-3.11 INSURANCE: Page C3-3 (6): Delete subparagraph "g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING" E. C6-6.12 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBLITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS: Page C6-6 (8), is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Contractor covenants and agrees · to indemnify City's engineer and architect, and their Revised 10/24/02 Pg. 1 personnel at the project site for Contractor's sole negligence. In addition, Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the Owner, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims or suits· for property loss, property damage, personal injury, including death, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not any such injury. damage or death is caused, in whole or in part, by the negligence or alleged negligence of Owner, its officers. servants. or employees. Contrac~or likewise covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all injuries to Owner's officers, servants and employees and any damage, loss or destruction to property of the Owner arising from the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether or not any such injury or damage is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or alleged negligence of Owner, its officers, servants or employees. In the event Owner receives a written claim for damages against the Contractor or its subcontractors prior to final payment, final payment shall not be made until Contractor either (a) submits to Owner satisfactory evidence that the claim has been settled and/or a release from the claimant involved, or (b) provides Owner with a letter from Contractor's liability insurance carrier that the claim has been referred to the insurance carrier. The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other City of Fort Worth public work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed under a City Contract. F. INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: Part C-General Conditions, Section C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK, Page C 4-4 (1 ), revise paragraph C4-4.3 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES to read as follows: 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 as established in the contract documents. No allowance will be made for any changes in lost or anticipated profits nor shall such changes be considered as waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the Contract Documents. Variations in quantities of sanitary sewer pipes in depth categories shall be interpreted herein as applying to the overall quantities of sanitary sewer pipe in each pipe size but not to the various depth categories. G. C3-3.11 INSURANCE: Page C3-3 (7): Add subparagraph "h. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS" a. The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy. Revised 10/24/02 Pg. 2 - b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work on the contracted project. c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. d. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. e. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and solvency. f. Deductible limits, or self-funded retention limits, on each policy must not exceed $10,000.00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City. g. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any alternative coverage. h. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of recovery in favor of the City. i. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs for contractor's insurance. j. Contractor's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance is primary protection and any self-funded or commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery. k. In the course of the project, Contractor shall report, in a timely manner, to City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss. I. Contractor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. m. Upon the request of City, Contractor shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by these contract documents. H. CB-8.4 SCOPE OF PAYMENT: Delete CB-8.4, Scope of Payment at page CB-8(1) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation as herein provided, in full payment for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and incidentals for performing all work contemplated and embraced under these Contract Documents, for all loss and damage Revised 10/24/02 Pg. 3 arising out of the nature of the work or from the action of the elements, for any unforeseen defects or obstructions which may arise or be encountered during the prosecution which may arise or be encountered during the prosecution of the work at any time before its final acceptance by the Owner, (except as provided in paragraph C5- 5.14) for all risks of whatever description connected with the prosecution of the work, for all expenses incurred by or in consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of such prosecution of the working operations as herein specified, or any and all infringements of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other legal reservations, and for completing the work in an acceptable manner according to the terms of the Contract Documents. The payment of any current or partial estimate prior to the final acceptance of the work by the Owner shall in no way constitute an acknowledgment of the acceptance of the work, materials, or equipment, nor in any way prejudice or affect the obligations of the Contractor to repair, correct, renew, or replace at his own and proper expense any defects or imperfections in the construction or in the strength or quality of the material used or equipment or machinery furnished in or about the construction of the work under contract and its appurtenances, or any damage due or attributed to such defects, which defects, imperfections, or damage shall have been discovered on or before the final inspection and acceptance of the work or during the two (2) year guaranty period after the final acceptance. The Owner shall be the sole judge of such defects, imperfections, or damage, and the Contractor shall be liable to the owner for failure to correct the same as provided herein. I. CB-8.10 GENERAL GUARANTY: Delete CB-8.10, General Guaranty at page C8-8(4) is deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision in the Contract Documents, nor partial or entire occupancy or use of the premises by the Owner shall constitute an acceptance of work not done in accordance with the Contract Documents or relieve the Contractor of liability in respect to any express warranties or responsibility for faulty materials or workmanship. The Contractor shall remedy any defects or damages in the work and pay for any damage to other work or property resulting therefrom which shall appear within a period of two (2) years from the date of final acceptance of the work unless a longer period is specified and shall furnish a good and sufficient maintenance bond in the amount of 100 percent of the amount of the contract which shall assure the performance of the general guaranty as above outlined. The Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. Any reference to any shorter period of time of warranty contained elsewhere within the specifications shall be resolved in favor of this specifications, it being the City's intent that the Contractor· guarantee its work for a period of two (2) years following the date of acceptance of the project. In the Special Instructions to Bidders, TPW contracts place the following in lieu of the - - e~stingparagraph2. - J. Part C-General Conditions, Section C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL, Page C2-2 (4) exchange paragraphs C2-2.7, C2-2.8 and C2-2.9 with the following: C2-2.7 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered unless it is Revised 10/24/02 Pg.4 delivered, accompanied by its proper Bid Security, to the Purchasing Manager or his representative at the official location and stated time 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 Bidders 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 Purchasing Manager, City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division, P.O. Box 17027, Fort Worth , Texas 76102. · C2-2 .8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with the Purchasing Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for opening proposa ls. 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 Purchasing Manager prior to the said proposar 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 K. C3-3 .7 BONDS (CITY LET PROJECTS): Reference Part C, General Conditions, dated November 1, 1987; (City let projects) make the following revisions: 1. Page C3-3(3); the paragraph after paragraph C3-3.7d Other Bonds should be revised to read : In order for a surety to be acceptable to the City, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the United States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. 2. Pg. C3-3(5) Paragraph C3-3 .11 INSURANCE delete subparagraph "a. COMPENSATION INSURANCE". 3 . Pg. C3-3(6), Paragraph C3-3 .11 INSURANCE delete subparagraph "g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING". Revised 10/24/02 Pg. 5 L. RIGHT TO AUDIT: Part C -General Conditions, Section C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, Page C8-8 (5), add the following: CB-8.14 RIGHT TO AUDIT: (a) Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (b) Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be - provided adequate and appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (c) Contractor and subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse the Contractor for the cost of copies as follows: 1. 50 copies and under -10 cents per page 2, More than 50 copies -85 cents for the first page plus fifteen cents for each page thereafter M. SITE PREPARATION: The Contractor shall clear rights-of-way or easements of obstruction which must be removed to make possible proper prosecution of the work as a part of this project construction operations. The contractor's attention is directed to paragraph C6-6.10 work within easements, page C6-6(4), part C -General Conditions of the Water Department General Contract Document and General Specifications. Clearing and restoration shall be considered as incidental to construction and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the Linear Foot price of the pipe. N. Reference Part C -General Conditions, Section C6-6.8 BARRICADES, WARNINGS AND WATCHMEN: 1. Wherever the word Watchmen appears in this paragraph, it shall be changed to the word flagmen. 2. In the first paragraph, lines five (5) and six (6), change the phrase take all such other Revised 10/24/02 Pg.6 precautionary measures to take all reasonable necessary measures. 0. MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Reference Part C (General Conditions), Section C3-3.2 Entitled "MINOf{ITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE" shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Revised 10/24/02 Pg. 7 Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and payment therefore. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state or local laws or ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (other than negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than thee (3) years. P. WAGE RATES: Section C3-3.13 of the General Conditions is deleted and replaced with the following: (a) The contractor shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code, including the payment of not less than the rates determined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth to be the prevailing wage rates in accordance with Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code. Such prevailing wage rates are included in these contract documents. (b) The contractor shall, for a period of three (3) years following the date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show (i) the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor in the construction of the work provided for in this contract; and (ii) the actual per diem wages paid to each worker. These records shall be open at all reasonable hours for inspection by the City. The provisions of Section C-1, L. Right to Audit (Rev. 9/30/02) pertain to this inspection. (c) The contractor shall include in its subcontracts and/or shall otherwise require all of its subcontractors to comply with paragraphs (a) and (b) above. (d) With each partial payment estimate or payroll period, whichever is less, an affidavit stating that the contractor has complied with the requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code. The contractor shall post the prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place at the site of the project at all times. Revised 10/24/02 , Pg. 8 - PARTD SPECIAL CONDITIONS PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS 0-1 GENERAL ........................................................................................ · ................................ 3 0-2 COORDINATION MEETING ............................................................................................ 4 D-3 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW ................... 5 0-4 COORDINATION WITH FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT .................................. 7 0-5 CROSSING OF EXISTING UTILITIES ............................................................................. 7 D-6 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................ 7 0-7 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC OVER PIPELINES .............................................................. 8 0-8 TRAFFIC CONTROL ....................................................................................................... 9 0-9 DETOURS ........................................................................................................................ 9 D-10 EXAMINATION OF SITE .............................................................................................. 9 D-11 ZONING COMPLIANCE .................................................... ; ........................................ 10 D-12 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION ................................................................................ 10 D-13 WASTE MATERIAL ................................................................................................... 10 D-14 PROJECT CLEANUP AND FINALACCEPTANCE .................................................... 10 D-15 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCING OF WORK. .............................. 10 D-16 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS-WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES .......................... 10 0-17 BID QUANTITIES ...................................................................................................... 11 D-18 CUTIING OF CONCRETE ........................................................................................ 11 D-19 PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN ............................................................................... 11 D-20 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT .................................... 12 D-21 MISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL. ..................................................... 12 D-22 CRUSHED LIMESTONE BACKFILL .......................................................................... 12 D-23 2:27 CONCRETE ...................... ; ................................................................................ 12 D-24 TRENCH EXCAVATION. BACKFILL. AND COMPACTION ....................................... 12 0-25 PAVEMENT REPAIR (E2-19) .................................................................................... 14 D-26 TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM (COVERS ALL PROJECTS) ........................................ 14 D-27 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES ........ ." ...................................................................... 15 D-28 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES ................................................................................ 18 D-29 REMOVAL. SALVAGE. AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES .............. 20 D-30 DETECTABLE WARNING TAPES ............. : ............................................................... 22 D-31 PIPE CLEANING ......................................................................................................... 22 D-32 DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL. .................................................................... 22 D-33 MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN ............................................................... 22 D-34 SUBSTITUTIONS ...................................................................................................... 23 D-35 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER. .......... 23 D-36 VACUUM TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES ........................................ 26 D-37 BYPASS PUMPING ................................................................................................... 27 D-38 POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER ........ 27 D-39 SAMPLES AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTING ....................................................... 29 D-40 TEMPORARY EROSION. SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL. ....... 29 D-41 INGRESS AND EGRESS/OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO DRIVES ...................... 30 D-42 PROTECTION OF TREES. PLANTS AND SOIL ....................................................... 31 · D-43 SITE RESTORATION ................................................................................................ 31 D-44 CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDARD PRODUCT LIST ............................................ 31 D-45 TOPSOIL SODDING. SEEDING & HYDROMULCHING ........................................... 31 D-46 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM ................................................................... 37 D-47 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION .......................... 37 D-48 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES .................................................................................... 37 D-49 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT OF SEWER PIPE ........................................................ 38 D-50 CLAY DAM ......................................................... · ........................................................ 38 D-51 EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION (D-HOLE).. .............................................................. 38 Q:_§g INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES .................................................................. 39 11115102 SC-1 11/15102 PART D .. SPECIAL CONDITIONS Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe ......................................................................... 39 Blocking ........................ _ ............................................................................................. 39 .Type of Casing Pipe ................................................................................................... 39 Tie-lns ........................................................................................................................ 39 Connection of Existing Mains ..................................................................................... 40 Valve Cut-Ins ............................................................................................................. 40 . Water Services ........................................................................................................... 40 2-lnch Temporary Service Line .................................................................................. 42 Purging and Sterilization of Water Lines ..................................................................... 43 Work Near Pressure Plane Boundaries ...................................................................... 43 Water Sample Station ................................................................................................ 44 Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings .............................................................................. 44 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL. ....................................................................... 45 DEWATERING .................. : ........................................................................................ 45 TRENCH EXCAVATION ON DEEP TRENCHES ....................................................... 45 TREE PRUNING ........................................................................................................ 45 TREE REMOVAL ....................................................................................................... 46 TEST HOLES ............................................................................................................. 46 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFICATION OF TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION DURING CONSTRUCTION ...................................................................................................... 46 TRAFFIC BUTTONS .................................................................................................. 47 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS .............................. ; ............................. 47 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIR .......................................................................... 48 CONSTRUCTION STAKES ....................................................................................... 48 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS .................................................................................... 48 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING ............................................... 49 WAGE RATES: ........................................................................................................ 49 SC-2 - - PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS D, Part D shall This Part D -Special Conditions is complimentary to Part C -General Conditions and Part C1 -Supplementary Co.nditions to Part C of the Contract. Anything contained in this Part D that is additive to any provision in Part C -General Conditions and part C1 - Supplementary Conditions to Part C of the Contract are to be read together. Any conflict between Part C -General Conditions and Part C1 -Supplementary Conditions of the Contract and this Part D, Part D shall control. FOR: WASTEWATER DIVERSION FROM EAST OF EAGLE MOUNTAIN LAKE DRAINAGE BASIN TO BIG FOSSIL CREEK DRAINAGE BASIN GRAVITY SEGMENT FORT WORTH, TEXAS DOE PROJECT NO. 3622 WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECT NO. P171-070171140020 D-1 GENERAL The order or precedence in case of conflicts or discrepancies between various parts of the Contract Documents subject to the ruling of the Engineer shall generally, but not necessarily, follow the guidelines listed below: 1. Plans 2. Contract Documents 3. Special Conditions The following Special Conditions shall be applicable to this project and shall govern over any conflicts with the General Contract Documents under the provisions stated above. The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this project due to faulty materials and workmanship, or both, for a period of two (2) years from date of final acceptance of this project by the City of Fort Worth and will be required to replace .at his expense any part or all of this project which becomes defective due to these causes. Subject to modifications as herein contained, the Fort Worth Water Department's General Contract Documents and General Specifications, with latest revisions, are made a part of the General Contract Documents for this project. The Plans, these Special Contract Documents and the rules, regulations, requirements, instructions, drawings or details referred to by manufacturers name, or identification include therein as specifying, referring or implying product control, performance, quality, or other shall be binding upon the contractor. The specifications and drawings shall be considered cooperative; therefore, work or material called for by one and not shown or mentioned in the other shall be accomplished or furnished in a faithful manner as though required by all. Any Contractor performing any work on Fort Worth water or sanitary sewer facilities must be pre- qualified with the Water Department to perform such work in accordance with procedures described in the current Fort Worth Water Department General Specifications, which general specifications shall govern performance of all such work. This contract and project, where applicable, may also be governed by the two following published specifications, except as modified by these Special Provisions: 1. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION - CITY OF FORT WORTH 11/15102 SC-3 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS 2. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION -NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS Any conflict between these contract documents and the above 2 publications shall be resolved in favor of these contract documents. A copy of either of these specifications may be purchased at the office of the Transportation and Public Works Director, 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Fort Worth , Texas 76102. The specifications applicable to each pay item are indicated by the call-.out for the pay item by the designer. If not shown , then applicable published specifications in either of these documents may be followed at the discretion of the Contractor. General Provisions shall be those of the Fort Worth document rather than Division 1 of the North Central Texas document. Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the contract document at any time. Failure to bid or fully execute contract without retaining contract documents intact may be grounds for designating bids as "non-responsive" and rejecting bids or voiding contract as appropriate as determined by the City Engineer. INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL: A. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered unless it is delivered, accompanied by its proper Bid Security, to the Purchasing Manager or his representative at the official location and stated time 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 Bidders 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 Purchasing Manager, City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division, PO Box 17027, Fort W~rth , Texas 76102. · . ~ B. WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with the Purchasing 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. C. 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 Purchasing 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. D-2 COORDINATION MEETING For coordination purposes, weekly meetings at the job site may be required to maintain the project on the desired schedule. The contractor shall be present at all meetings. 11/15102 SC-4 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-3 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW A Definitions: 1. Certification of coverage ("certificate"). A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project. 2. Duration of the project -includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. 3. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096)-includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes; without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other services related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. B. The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011 (44) or all employees of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the .duration of the project. C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the d1,1ration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide the governmental entity: · 1. A certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and 2. No later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. 11115/02 SC-5 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days c!,fter the contractor knew or should have known,, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. . I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to: 1. Provide coverage, based on proper reporting on classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011 (44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 2. Provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 3. Provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the .project; 4. Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts ~ and provide to the Contractor: a.) A certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and b.) A new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. 5. Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. 6. Notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (1 O) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and 7. Contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (1)-(7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. 8. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by worker's compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self- insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or 11/15102 SC-6 - PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative, criminal, civil penalties or other civil acti<;ms. 9. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity. J. The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Act or other Texas Worker's Compensation Commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text, without any additional words or changes: "REQUIRED WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an employee." Call the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission at (512)440-3789 to receive information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage". D-4 COORDINATION WITH FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT During the construction of this project, it will ·be necessary to deactivate, for a period of time, existing lines. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the Water Department to determine the best times for deactivating and activating those lines. D-5 CROSSING OF EXISTING UTILITIES Where a proposed water line crosses over a sanitary sewer or sanitary sewer service line and/or proposed sewer line crosses over a water line and the clear vertical distance is less than 9 feet barrel to barrel, the sanitary sewer or sanitary sewer service line shall be made watertight or be constructed of ductile iron pipe. The Engineer shall determine the required length of replacement. The material for sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer laterals shall be Class 51 Ductile Iron Pipe with polyethylene wrapping. The material for sanitary sewer service lines shall be extra strength cast iron soil pipe with polyethylene wrapping. Adapter fittings shall be a urethane or neoprene coupling ASTM C-425 with series 300 stainless steel compression straps. Backfill, fittings, tie-ins and all other associated appurtenances required are deemed subsidiary work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal for each bid item. D-6 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS The plans show the locations of all known surface and . subsurface structures. However, the Owner assumes no responsibility for failure to show any or all of these structures on the Plans, or to show them in their exact location. It is mutually agreed that such failure shall not be 11/15102 SC-7 PART D -SPEClAL CONDITIONS considered sufficient basis for claims for additional compensation for extra work or for increasing the pay quantities in any manner whatsoever. The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the locations of and protecting all existing utilities, service lines, or other property exposed by his construction operations. Contractor shall make all necessary provisions for the support, protection, relocation, and/or temporary relocation of all utility poles, gas lines, telephone cables, utility services, water mains, sanitary sewer lines, electrical cables, drainage pipes, and all other utilities and structures both above and below ground during construction. The Contractor is liable for all damages done to such existing facilities as a result of his operations and any and all cost incurred for the protection and/or temporary relocation of such facilities are deemed subsidiary work and the cost of same and shall be included in the cost bid per linear foot of pipe installed. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED. Where existing utilities or service lines are cut, broken or damaged the Contractor shall replace or repair the utilities or service lines with the same type of original material and construction, or better, unless otherwise shown or noted on the plans, at his own cost and expense. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner of the damaged utility or service line. He shall cooperate with the Owners of all utilities to locate existing underground facilities and notify the Engineer of any conflicts in grades and alignment. Any and all permanent structures such as parking lot surface, fencing, and like structures on either public or private property shall be replaced at no cost to the City by material of equal value and quality as that damaged. In case it is necessary to change or move the property of any owner of a public utility, such property shall not be moved or interfered with until ordered to do so by the Engineer. The right is reserved to the . owner of public utilities to enter upon the limits of the project for the purpose of making such changes or repairs of their property that may be made necessary by performance of this contract. · · The utility lines and conduits shown on the plans are for information only and are not guaranteed by the City of the Engineer to be accurate as to extent, location, and depth; they are shown on the plans as the best information available at the time of design, from the owners of the utilities involved and from evidences found on the groqnd. D-7 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC OVER PIPELINES It is apparent that certain construction vehicles could exceed the load bearing capacity of the pipe under shallow bury conditions. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to protect both the new line and the existing lines from these possibly excessive loads. The Contractor shall not, at any time, cross the existing or new pipe with a truck delivering new pipe to the site. Any damage to the existing or new pipe will be repaired or replaced by the Contractor, at the Contractor's expense, to the satisfaction of the City. In locations where it is not permissible to cross the existing or proposed pipes without additional protection the Contractor may elect to provide additional protection of the pipes so that more frequent crossings of the pipes are allowed. It still is, however, the ·responsibility of the Contractor to repair any damage to the existing or proposed lines, if the damage results from any phase of his construction operation. 11/15102 SC-8 - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-8 TRAFFIC CONTROL The contractor will be required to· obtain a "Street Use Permit'' prior to starting work. As part of the "Street Use Permit" a traffic control plan is required. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic control during the construction of this project consistent with the provisions set forth in the "Latest Edition 'Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" issued under the authority of the "State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," codified as Article 6701 d Vernon's Civil Statutes, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. A traffic control plan shall be submitted fo·r review to Mr. Charles R. Burkett. City Traffic Engineer at (817) 871-8770 at least 10 working days prior to the pre-construction conference. Although work will not begin until the traffic control plan has been reviewed, the Contractor's time will begin in accordance with the time frame established in the Notice to the Contractor. The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign or other sign, which has been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit required construction, the Contractor shall contact the Transportation and Public Works Department, Signs and Markings Division, (Phone Number 871-7738) to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the requirements of the above-referenced manual and such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign. If the temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled, the Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to reinstall the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed. The Contractor shall limit his work · within one continuous lane ·of traffic at a time to minimize interruption to the flow of traffic. Work shall not be performed on certain locations/streets during "peak traffic periods" as determination by the City Traffic Engineer and in accordance with the applicable provision of the "City of Fort Worth Traffic Control Handbook for Construction and Maintenance Work Areas." The cost of the traffic control is subsidiary work and the cost of same shall be included in the price bid for pipe complete in place as bid in the Proposal, and no other compensation will be allowed. D-9 DETOURS The contractor shall prosecute his work in such a manner as to create a minimum of interruption to traffic and pedestrian facilities and to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area. D-10 EXAMINATION OF SITE It shall be the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit the project site and make such examinations and explorations as may be necessary to determine all conditions, which may affect construction of this project. Particular attention should be given to methods of providing ingress and egress to adjacent private and public properties, procedures for protecting existing improvements and disposition of all materials to be removed. Proper consideration should be 11/15102 SC-9 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS given to th ese details during the preparation of the Proposal and all unusual conditions, which may give, rise to later contingencies should be brought to the attention of the Owner prior to the submission of the Proposal. D-11 ZONING COMPLIANCE During the construction of this project, the Contractor shall comply with present zoning requirements of the City of Fort Worth in the use of vacant property for storage purposes. D-12 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION The Contractor at his own expense will furnish water for construction. D-13 WASTE MATERIAL All waste material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor at locations approved by the Engineer. All material shall. be disposed of in such a manner as to present a neat appearance and to not obstruct proper drainage or to cause injury to street improvements or to abutting property. D-14 PROJECT CLEANUP AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE The Contractor shall be aware that keeping the project site in a neat and orderly condition is considered an integral part of the contracted work and as such shall be considered subsidiary to the appropriate bid items. Clean up work shall be done as directed by the Engineer as the work progresses or as needed. If, in the opinion of the Engineer it is necessary, clean-up shall be done on a daily basis. Clean up work shall include, but not be limited to: .. • Sweeping the street clean of dirt or debris • Storing excess material in appropriate and organized manner • Keeping trash of any kind off of residents' property If the Engineer does not feel that the jobsite has been kept in an orderly condition, on the next estimate payment (and all subsequent payments until completed) of the appropriate bid item(s) will be reduced by 25%. Final cleanup work shall be done for this project as soon as all construction has been completed. No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of construction before the roadway, right- of-way, or easement is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall make a final cleanup of all parts of the work before acceptance by the City of Fort Worth or its representative. This cleanup shall include removal of all objectionable rocks, pieces of asphalt or concrete and other construction materials, and in general preparing the site of the work in an orderly manner and appearance. The City of Fort Worth Department of Engineering shall give final acceptance of the completed project work. D-15 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCING OF WORK Prior to executing the Contract, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish a schedule outlining the anticipated time for each phase of construction with starting and . completion dates, including sufficient time being allowed for cleanup. D-16 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS -WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES 11/15102 SC-10 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS The following procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this contract: 1. A warning sign not less than five inches by seven inches, painted yellow with black letters that are legible at twelve feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles such as cranes, derricks, power shovels, drilling rigs, pile drivers, hoisting equipment or similar apparatus. The warning sign shall read as follows: 'WARNING -UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES." 2. Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall have insulating cage-type of guard about the boom or arm, except back hoes or dippers, and insulator links on the lift hook connections. · 3. When necessary to work within six feet of high voltage electric lines, notification shall be given the power company (ONCORE) who will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de- energize the lines, or raise or lower the lines. The work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of the City of Fort Worth. The notifying department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to ONCORE, and shall record action taken in each case. 4. The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the ONCORE company for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's sole cost and expense. 5. No person shall work within six feet of a high voltage line without protection having been taken as outlined in Paragraph (3). D-17 BID QUANTITIES Bid quantities of the various items in the proposal are for comparison only and may not reflect the actual quantities. There is no limit to which a bid item can be increased or decreased. Contractor shall not be entitled to renegotiation of unit prices regardless of the final measured quantities. To the extent that C4-4.3 conflicts with this provision, this provision controls. No claim will be considered for lost or anticipated profits based upon differences in estimated quantities versus actual quantities. D-18 CUTTING OF CONCRETE When existing concrete is cut, such cuts shall be made with a concrete saw. All sawing shall be subsidiary to the unit cost of the respective item. D-19 PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN Project signs are required at all locations. It shall be in accordance with the attached Figure 30 (dated 9-18-96). The signs may be mounted on skids or posts. The Engineer shall approve the exact locations and methods of mounting. In addition to the 4' x 8' project signs, project signs shall be attached to barricades ~sed where manhole rehabilitation or replacement is being conducted. Signs suspended from barricading shall be placed in such a way that signs do not interfere with reflective paint or coloring on the barricades. Barricade signs shall be in accordance with Figure 30, except that they shall be 1 '-0" by 2'-0" in size. The information box shall have the following information: For Questions on this Project Call: (817) 871-8306 M-F 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. or 11115/02 SC-11 PART D ~· SPECIAL CONDITIONS (817)871-8300 Nights and Weekends Any and all cost for the required materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the furnishing of Project Signs shall be considered as a subsidiary cost of the project and no additional compensation will be allowed. D-20 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT At locations in the project where mains are required to be placed under existing sidewalks and/or driveways, such sidewalks and/or driveways shall be completely replaced for the full existing width, between existing construction or expansion joints with 3000 psi concrete with reinforcing steel on a sand cushion in accordance with City of Fort Worth Transportation/Public Works Department Standard Specifications for Construction, Item 504. At locations where mains are required to be placed under existing curb and gutter, such curb and gutter shall be replaced to match type and geometry of the removed curb and gutter shall be installed in accordance with City of Fort Worth Public Works Department Standard Specification for Construction, Item 502. Payment for cutting, backfill, concrete, forming materials and all other associated appurtenances required, shall be included in the square yard price of the bid item for concrete sidewalk or driveway repair. D-21 MISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL Material has been allocated under various bid items in the Proposal to establish unit prices for miscellaneous placement of material. These materials shall be used only when directed by the Engineer, depending on field conditions. Payment for miscellaneous placement of material. will be made for only that amount of material used, measured to the nearest one-tenth unit. Payment for miscellaneous placement of material shall be in accordance with the General Contract Documents regardless of the actual amount used for the project. D-22 CRUSHED LIMESTONE BACKFILL Where specified on the plans or directed by the Engineer, Crushed Limestone shall be used for trench backfill on this project. The material shall conform to Public Works Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction Division 2 Item 208.2 -Materials and Division 2 Item 208.3 -Materials Sources. Trench backfill and compaction shall meet · the requirements of E2-2 Excavation and Backfill, Construction Specifications, General Contract Documents. Payment for crushed limestone backfill in place shall be made at the unit price bid in the Proposal multiplied by the quantity of material used measured in accordance with E2-2.16 Measurement of Backfill Materials, Construction Specifications, and General Contract Documents. D-23 2:27 CONCRETE Transportation and Public Works Department typical sections for Pavement and Trench Repair for Utility Cuts Figures 1 through 5 refer to using 2:27 Concrete as base repair. Since this call- out includes the word "concrete", the consistent interpretation of the Transportation and Public Works Department is that this ratio specifies two (2) sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete. D-24 TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION 11/15102 SC-12 - PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Trench excavation and backfill under parking lots, driveways, gravel surfaced roads, within easements, and within existing or .future R.O.W. shall be in accordance with Sections E1-2 Backfill and E2-2 Excavation and Backfill of the General Contract Documents and Specifications except as specified herein. 1. TRENCH EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section E2-2 Excavation and Backfill, if the stated maximum trench widths are exceeded, either through accident or otherwise, and if the Engineer determines that the design loadings of the pipe will be exceeded, the Contractor will be required to support the pipe with an improved trench bottom. The expense of such remedial measures shall be entirely the Contractor's own. All trenching operations shall be confined to the width of permanent rights-of-way, permanent easements, and any temporary construction easements. All excavation shall be in strict compliance with the Trench Safety Systems Special Condition of this document. 2. TRENCH BACKFILL: Trenches which lie outside of existing or future pavement shall be backfilled above the top of the embedment material with Type 11 C11 backfill material. Excavated material used for Type 11 C 11 backfill must be mechanically compacted unless the Contractor can furnish the Engineer with satisfactory evidence that the P.I. of the excavated material is less than 8. Such evidence shall be a test report from an independent testing laboratory and must include representative samples of soils in all involved areas, with a map showing the location and depth of the various test holes. If excavated material is obviously granular in nature, containing little or no plastic material, the Engineer may waive the test report requirement. See E1 -2.3, Type 11 C 11 or 11 D 11 Backfill, and E2-2.11 Trench Backfill for additional requirements. When Type 11 C11 back-fill material is not suitable, at the direction of the Engineer, Type 11 B11 backfill material shall be used. In general, all backfill material for trenches in existing paved streets shall be in accordance with Figure A. ·sand material specified in Figure A shall be obtained from an approved source and shall consist of durable particles free of thin or elongated pieces, lumps of clay, soil, loam or vegetable matter and shall meet the following gradation: • Less than 10% passing the #200 sieve · • P.I. = 10 or less Additionally, the crushed limestone embedment gradation specified in Section E1 -3 Crushed Limestone for Embedment of the General Contract Documents and Specifications shall be replaced with the following: · Sieve Size 1" 1/2" 3/8" #4 #8 % Retained 0-10 40-75 55-90 90-100 95-100 All other provisions of this section shall remain the same. 3. TRENCH COMPACTION: All trench backfill shall be placed in lifts per E2-2.9 Backfill. Trenches which lie outside existing or future pavements shall be compacted to a minimum of 90% Standard Proctor Density (A.S.T.M. 0698) by means _of tamping only. Trenches which lie under existing or future pavement shall be backfilled per Figure A with 95% Standard Proctor Density by jetting, mechanical tamping, or a combination of methods. Backfill 11115102 SC-13 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS material to be mechanically tamped must be within +-4% of its optimum moisture content. The top two (2) feet of sewer line trencnes and the top eighteen (18) inches of water line may be rolled in with heavy equipment tires, provided it is placed in lifts appropriate to the material being used and the operation can be performed without damage to the installed pipe. The City, at its own expense, will perform trench compaction tests per A.S.T.M. standards on all trench backfill. Any retesting required as a result of failure to compact the backfill material to meet the standards will be at the expense of the Contractor and will be billed at the commercial rates as determined by the City. These soil density tests shall be performed at two (2) foot vertical intervals beginning at a level two (2) feet above the top of the installed pipe ~nd continuing to the top of the completed backfill at intervals along the trench not to exceed 300 linear feet. The Contractor will be responsible for providing apcess and trench safety system to · the level of trench backfill to be tested. No extra compensation will be allowed for exposing the backfill layer to be tested or providing trench safety system for tests conducted by the City. 4. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All material, including any and all Type 11 8 11 backfill, and labor costs of excavation and backfill will be included in the price bid per linear foot of water and sewer pipe. D-25 PAVEMENT REPAIR (E2-19) The unit price bid under the appropriate bid item of the proposal shall cover all cost for providing pavement repair equal to or superior in composition, thickness, etc., to existing pavement as detailed in the Public Works Department typical sections for Pavement and Trench Repair for Utility Cuts, Figures 1 through 5. All required paving cuts shall be made with a concrete saw in a true and straight line on both sides of the trench, a minimum of twelve (12) inches outside the trench walls. The trench shall be backfilled and the top nine (9) inches shall be filled with required l'!laterials as shown on paving details, compacted and level with the finished street surfac_e. This finished grade shall be maintained in a serviceable condition until the paving has been replaced. All residential driveways shall be accessible at night and over weekends. It has been determined by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the strip of existing HMAC pavement between the existing gutter and the edge of the trench pavement repair will not hold up if such strip of existin·g pavement is two (2) feet or less in width. Therefore, at the locations in the project where the trench wall is three (3) feet or less from the lip of the existing gutter, the Contractor shall be required to remove the existing paving to such gutter. The pavement repair shall then be made from a minimum distance of twelve (12) inches outside the trench wall nearest the center of the street to the gutter line. The pavement shall be replaced within a maximum of five (5) working days, providing job placement conditions will permit repaving. If paving conditions are not suitable for repaving, in the opinion of the Owner, the repaving shall be done at the earliest possible date. A permit must be obtained from the Department of Engineering Construction Services Section by the Contractor in conformance with Ordinance No. 3449 and/or Ordinance No. 792 to make utility cuts in the street. The Department of Engineering will inspect the paving repair after construction. This permit requirement may be waived if work is being done under a Performance Bond and inspected by the Department of Engineering. D-26 TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM (COVERS ALL PROJECTS) 11115102 SC-14 PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS A. GENERAL: This specification covers the trench safety requirements for all trench excavations exceeding depth of five (5) feet in order to protect workers from cave-ins. The requirements of this item govern all trenches for mains, manholes, vaults, service lines, and all other appurtenances. The design for the trench safety shall be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Texas. B. STANDARDS: The latest version of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926, Sub-Part P -Excavations, are hereby made a part of this specification and shall be the minimum governing requirement$ for trench safety. · C. DEFINITIONS: 1. TRENCHES - A trench is referred to as a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground in which the depth is greater than the width, where the width measured at the bottom is not greater than fifteen (15) feet. 2. BENCHING SYSTEM -.Benching means excavating the sides of a trench to form one or a series of horizontal level or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical surfaces between levels. 3. SLOPING SYSTEM -Sloping means excavating to form sides of a trench that are inclined away from the excavation. 4. SHIELD SYSTEM -Shields used in trenches are generally referred to as "trench boxes" or ''trench shields". Shield means a structure that is able to withstand the forces imposed on it by a cave-in and protect workers within the structure. Shields can be permanent structures or can be designed to be portable and move along as the work progresses. Shields can be either pre-manufactured or job-built in accordance with OSHA standards. 5. SHORING SYSTEM -Shoring means a structure such as a metal hydraulic, mechanical or timer system that supports the sides of a trench and which is designed to prevent cave- ins. Shoring systems are generally comprised of cross-braces, vertical rails, (uprights), horizontal rails (wales) and/or sheeting. D. MEASUREMENT -Trench depth is the vertical measurement from the top of the existing ground to the bottom of the pipe or structures. The quantity of trench safety systems shall be based on the linear foot amount of trench depth greater than five (5) feet. E. PAYMENT -Payment shall be full compensation for safety system design, labor, tools, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for the installation and removal of trench safety systems. D-27 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES A. GENERAL: The installation, replacement, and/or rehabilitation of sanitary sewer manholes will be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Special Contract Documents ·in addition to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer. All manholes shall be in accordance with sections E1-14 Materials for Sanitary Sewer Manholes, Valve Vaults, Etc., and E2-14 Vault and Manhole Construction of the General Contract Documents and Specifications, unless amended or superseded by requirements of this Special Condition. For new sewer line installations, the Contractor shall temporarily plug all lines at every open manhole under construction in order to keep debris out of the dry sewer 11115102 SC-15 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITlONS lines. The plugs shall not be removed until the applicable manhole complete with cone section has been constructed _and the lid installed to keep out debris as a result of additional construction. 1. CONCRETE COLLARS: Concrete collars will be required on all manholes specified as per Figure 121. 2. WATERTIGHT MANHOLE INSERTS: Watertight gasket manhole inserts shall be installed in all sanitary sewer manholes. Inserts stiall be constructed in accordance with Fort Worth Water Department Standard E100-4 and shall be fitted and installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Stainless Steel manhole inserts shall be required for all pipe diameters 18" and greater. 3. LIFT HOLES: All lift holes shall be plugged with a pre-cast concrete plug. The lift hole shall be sealed on the outside of the manhole with Ram-Nek or an approved equal sealant. The lift hole shall be sealed on the inside of the manhole with quick setting cement grout. 4. FINAL RIM ELEVATIONS: Manhole rims in parkways, lawns and other improved lands shall be at an elevation not more than one (1) nor less than one-half (1/2) inch above the surrounding ground. Backfill shall provide a uniform slope from the top of manhole casting for not less than three (3) feet each direction to existing finish grade of the ground. The grade of all surfaces shall be checked for proper slope and grade by string lining the entire area regarded near the manhole. Manholes in open fields, unimproved land, or drainage courses shall be at an elevation shown on the drawings or minimum of 6 inches above grade. 5. MANHOLE COVERS: All lids shall have pick slots in lieu of pick holes. Manhole frames and covers shall be McKinley, Type N, with indented top design , or equal, with pick slots. Covers shall set flush with the rim of the frame and shall have no larger than 1/8-inch gap between the frame and cover. Bearing surfaces shall be machine finished. Locking manhole lids and frames will be restricted to locations within the 100-year floodplain and areas specifically designated on the plans. Certain teed Ductile Iron Manhole Lids and Frames are acceptable for use where locking lids are specified. 6. SHALLOW CONE MANHOLES: Shallow manhole construction will be used when manhole depth is four (4) feet or less. All shallow cone manholes shall be built in accordance with Figure 105. All shallow cone manholes shall have a cast iron lid and frame with pick slots. NOTE: MANHOLES PER FIGURE 106 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 7. MANHOLE STEPS: No manhole steps are to be installed on any sanitary sewer manhole. 8. EXTERIOR SURFACE COATING: Exterior surfaces of all manholes shall be coated with two mop coats of coal tar epoxy, Koppers "Bitumastic Super Service Black" Tnemec "46- 450 Heavy Tnemecol," or equal to, a minimum or 14 mils dry film thickness. 9. MANHOLE JOINT SEALING: All interior and/or exterior joints on concrete manhole sections constructed for the City of Fort Worth Water Department, excluding only the joints using a trapped type performed 0-ring rubber gasket shall require Bitumastic joint sealants as per Figure M. 11/15102 SC-16 - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS This sealant shall be pre-formed and trowelable Bitumastic as manufactured by Kent- Seal, Ram-Nek, E-2 Stick,. or equal. The joint sealer shall be supplied in either extruded pipe form or suitable cross-sectional area or flat-tape and shall be sized as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Engineer. The joint sealer shall be protected by a suitable removable wrapper and shall not in any way depend on oxidation, evaporation, or any other chemical action for either its adhesive properties or cohesive strength. The Joint sealer shall remain totally flexible without shrinking, hardening, or oxidizing regardless of the length of time it is exposed to the elements. The manufacturer shall furnish an affidavit attesting to the successful use of the product as a pre-formed flexible joint sealant on concrete pipe and manhole sections for a period of at least five years. B. EXECUTION: 1. INSTALLATION OF JOINT SEALANT: Each grade adjustment ring and manhole frame shall be sealed with the above-specified materials. All surfaces to be in contact with the joint sealant shall be thoroughly cleaned of dirt, sand, mud, or other foreign matter. The manufacturer shall apply a primer to all surfaces prior to installing the joint sealant in accordance with the recommendations. The protective wrapper shall remain on the joint sealant until immediately prior to the placement of the pipe in the trench. After removal of the protective wrapper, the joint sealant shall be kept clean. Install frames and cover over manhole opening with the bottom of the rings resting on Bitumastic joint sealer. Frames . and grade rings shall rest on two (2) rows (inside and outside) of Bitumastic joint sealer. 2. SEALING AND/OR ADJUSTING EXISTING MANHOLES: Excavate (rectangular full depth saw cut if in pavement) adjacent to the manhole to expose the entire manhole frame and a minimum of 6 inches of the. manhole wall keeping the sides of the trench nearly vertical. 11115102 Remove manhole frame from the manhole structure and observe the condition of the frame and grade rings. Any frame or grade ring that is not suitable for use as determined by the Engineer shall be replaced: Grade rings that are constructed of brick, block materials other than pre-cast concrete rings, or where necessary and approved by · the Engineer, shall be replaced with a pre-cast flattop section. Pre-cast concrete rings, or a pre-cast concrete flattop section will be the only adjustments allowed. In brick or block manholes, replace the upper portion of the manhole to a point 24 inches below the frame. If the walls or cone section below this level are structurally unsound, notify the Engineer prior to replacement of the grade rings and manhole frame. Existing brickwork, if damaged by the Contractor, shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. Wire brush manhole frame and exposed manhole surfaces to remove dirt and loose debris. Coat exposed manhole surfaces with an approved bonding agent followed by an application of quick setting hydraulic cement to provide a smooth working surface. If the inside diameter of the manhole is too large to safely support new adjustment rings or frames, a flat top section shall be installed. Joint surfaces between the frames, adjustment rings, and cone section shall be free of dirt, stones, debris and voids to ensure a watertight seal. Place flexible gasket joint material along the inside and outside edge of each joint, or use trowelable material in lieu of pre-formed gasket material. Position the butt joint of each length of joint material on opposite sides of the manhole. . No steel shims, wood, stones, or any material not SC-17 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS specifically accepted by the Engineer may be used to obtain final surface elevation of the manhole frame. In paved areas or future paved areas, castings shall be installed by using a straight edge not less than ten (1 O} feet long so that the top of the casting will conform to the slope and finish elevation of the paved surface. The top of the casting shall be 1 /8 inch below the finished elevation. Allowances for the compression of the joint material shall be made to assure a proper final grade elevation . 3. EXPOSED EXTERIOR SURFACES: All exposed exterior surfaces shall be coated with two mop coats of coal tar epoxy. Kopper "Bitumastic Super Service Black"; ·Tnemec "46- 450 Heavy Tnemecol", or equal, to a minimum of 14 mils dry film thickness. 4. The exterior surface of all pre-cast section joints shall be thoroughly cleaned with a wire brush and then waterproofed with a 1 /2-inch thick coat of trowelable bitumastic joint sealant from 6-inches below to 6-inches above the joint. The coated joint shall then be wrapped with 6 mil plastic to protect the sealant from damage during backfilling. C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: The price bid for new manhole installations shall include all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for construction of the manhole including, but not limited to, joint sealing, lift hole sealing and exterior surface coating. Payment shall not include pavement replacement, which if required, shall be paid separately. The price bid for reconstruction of existing _ manholes shall include all labor equipment and materials necessary for construction of new manhole, including, but not limited to, excavation, backfill, disposal of materials, joint sealing, lift hole sealing and exterior surface coating. Payment shall not include pavement replacement, which if required, shall be paid separately. The price bfd for adjusting and/or sealing of existing manholes shall include all labor, equipment and materials necessary for adjusting and/or sealing the manhole, including but not limited to, joint sealing, lift hole sealing, and exterior surface coating . Payment for concrete collars will be made per each. Payment for manhole inserts will be made per each . D-28 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES Any reconnection, relocation, re -routes , replacement, or new sanitary sewer service shall be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Special Contact Documents in addition to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer as active sewer taps. The service connections shall be constructed by the Contractor utilizing standard factory manufactured tees. City approved factory manufactured saddle taps may be used, but only as directed by the Engineer. The decision to use saddle taps as opposed to tees shall be made on a case-by-case basis. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the scheduling of tapping crews with building owners and the Engineer in order that the work be performed in an expeditious manner. A minimum of 24 hours advance notice shall be given when taps will be required. Severed service connections shall be maintained as specified in section C6-6.15. A. SEWER SERVICE RECONNECTION : When sewer .service reconnection is called for the Contractor shall vertically adjust the existing sewer service line as required for reconnection and furnish a new tap. The fittings used for vertical adjustment shall consist of a maximum _ bend of 45 degrees. The tap shall be located so as to line up with the service line and avoid 11115102 SC-18 - - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS any horizontal adjustment. For open cut applications, all sanitary sewer service lines shall be replaced to the property or eijsement line, or as directed by the Engineer. Sanitary sewer services on sewers being rehabilitated using pipe enlargement methods shall be replaced to the property or easement line or as directed by the Engineer. Procedures listed below for Sewer Service Replacement shall be adhered to for the installation of any sewer service line including the incidental four (4) feet of service line which is included in the price bid for Sanitary Sewer Taps. Payment for work such as backfill, saddles, tees, fittings incidental four (4) feet of service line and all other associated appurtenances required shall be included in the price bid for Sanitary Sewer Taps. B. SEWER SERVICE REPLACEMENT: All building sewer services encountered during construction shall be adjusted and/or replaced by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer as required for the connection of the sewer service line. If the sewer service line is in such condition or adjustment necessitates the replacement of the sewer service line, all work shall be performed by a licensed plumber. The Engineer shall determine the length of the replacement. All sewer services shall be installed at a minimum of two (2) percent slope or as approved by the Engineer. For situations involving sewer service re-routing, whether on public or private property, the City shall provide line and grade for the sewer service lines as shown on the project plans. Prior to installing the applicable sewer main or lateral and the necessary service lines, the Contractor shall verify (by de-holing at the building clean-out) the elevations (shown on the plans) at the building clean-out and compare the data with the elevation at the proposed connection point on the sewer main, in order to ensure that the two (2) percent minimum slope (or as specified by the Engineer) requirement is satisfied. Elevations shall also be verified at all bend locations on the service re-route. All applicable sewer mains, laterals and affected service lines that are installed without pre-construction de- holing at the affected residences (to verify design elevations) shall be .removed and replaced as necessary at the Contractor's expense ii) the event grade conflicts are brought to light after de-holing is conducted. All elevation information obtained by the Contractor shall be submitted to the Inspector. The Engineer shall be immediately-notified in the event that the · two (2) percent minimum slope is not satisfied. If the Contractor determines that a different alignment for the re-route is more beneficial than shown on the plans, the Contractor shall obtain and submit all relevant elevation information for the new alignment to the · inspector and shall be responsible for ensuring that the two (2) percent minimum grade (or as approved by the Engineer) is satisfied. Prior to backfilling, the Contractor shall double check the grade of the installed service line and submit signed documentation verifying that the line has been installed as designed to the Engineer. The Contractor, at its sole expense, shall be required to uncover any sewer service for which no grade verification has been submitted. All re- routes that are not installed as designed or fail to meet the City code shall be reinstalled at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor shall ensure that the service line is backfilled and compacted in accordance with the City Plumbing Code. Connection to the existing sewer service line shall be made with appropriate adapter fittings. The fitting shall be a urethane or neoprene coupling A.S.T.M. C-425 with series 300 stainless steel compression straps. The Contractor shall remove the existing clean-out and plug the abandoned sewer service line. The contractor shall utilize schedule 40 PVC for all sanitary sewer service re-routes or relocations located on private property. Furthermore, the contractor shall utilize the services of a licensed plumber for all service line work on private property. Permit(s) must be obtained from the City of Fort Worth Development Department for all service line work on private property and all work related to the service line must be approved by a City of Fort Worth Plumbing Inspector. A copy of the plumbing permit shall be provided to the Engineer prior to beginning work on the sanitary sewer service re-route and proof of final acceptance by the 11/15102 SC-19 PART D M SPECIAL CONDITIONS Plumbing Inspector shall be provided to the Engineer upon completion of the sanitary sewer re-route. Payment for work and materials such as backfill, removal of existing clean-outs, plugging the abandoned sewer service line, double checking the grade of the installed service line, pipe fittings, surface restoration on private property (to match existing), and all other associated work for service replacements in excess of four (4) linear feet shall be included in the linear foot price bid for sanitary sewer service line replacement on private property or public right of way. Payment for all work and material involving the "tap" shall be included in the price bid for sanitary sewer service taps . D-29 REMOVAL, SALVAGE, AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES Any removal, salvaging and/or abandonment of existing facilities will necessarily be required as shown on the plans, and/or described in these Special Contract Documents in addition to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer. This work shall be done in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Material and E2-2. 7 Removing Pipe, · of the General Contract Documents and Specifications, unless amended or superseded by requirements of this Special Condition. A. SALVAGE OF EXISTING WATER METER AND METER BOX: Existing water meter and meter box shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. B. SALVAGE OF EXISTING WATER METER AND CONCRETE VAULT LID: Existing water meter and concrete vault lid shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the . Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1 .s· Salvaging of Materials. The concrete vault shall be demolished in place to a point not less than 18 inches below final grade. The concrete vault shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with existing surrounding surface and grade. C. SALVAGE OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS: Existing fire hydrants shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The void shall be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with existing surrounding surface and grade. D. SALVAGE OF EXISTING GATE VALVE: Existing gate valve and valve box and lid shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The void area caused by the valve removal shall be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with existing surrounding surface and grade. If the valve is in a concrete vault, the vault shall be demolished in place to a point no less than 1811 below final grade. E. ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING GATE VALVE: Existing gate valve and box lid shall be abandoned by first closing the valve to the fully closed position and demolishing the valve box .in place to a point not less than 18 inches below final grade. Concrete shall theri be used as backfill material to match existing grade. 11115102 SC-20 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS F. ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING VAULTS: Vaults to be demolished in place shall have top slab and lid removed and vault walls demolished to a point not less than 1811 below final grade. The void area caused shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with the existing surrounding grade. G. ABANDONMENT OF MANHOLES: Manholes to be abandoned in place shall have all pipes entering or exiting the structure plugged with lean concrete. Manhole top or cone section shall be removed to the top of the full barrel diameter s~ction, or to point nofless than 18 inches below final grade. The structure shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material may be either clean washed sand of clean, suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with surrounding service surface. Payment for work involved in backfilling, plugging of pipe(s) and all other appurtenances required, shall be included in the appropriate bid item -Abandon Existing Sewer Manhole. H. REMOVAL OF MANHOLES: Manholes to be removed shall have all pipes entering or exiting the structure disconnected. The complete manhole, including top or cone section, all full barrel diameter section, and base section shall be removed. The excavation shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material may be with Type C Backfill or Type B Backfill, as approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with surrounding surface. I. CUTTING AND PLUGGING EXISTING MAINS: At various locations on this project, it may be required to cut, plug, and block existing water mains/services or sanitary sewer- mains/services in order to abandon these lines. Cutting and plugging existing mains and/or services shall be considered as incidental and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe, unless separate trenching is required. J. REMOVAL OF EXISTING PIPE: Where removal of the existing pipe is required, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to properly dispose of all removed pipe. All removed valves, fire hydrants and meter boxes shall be delivered to Water Department Field Operation, Storage Yard. K. PAYMENT: Payment for all work and material involved in salvaging, abandoning and/or removing existing facilities shall be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe, except as follows: separate payment will be made for removal of all fire hydrants, gate valves, 16 inch and larger, and sanitary sewer manholes, regardless of location. Payment will be made for salvaging, abandoning and/or removing all other existing facilities when said facility is not being replaced in the same trench (i.e., when removal requires a . separate trench). L. ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING SEWER LINES: Where plans call for abandonment of existing sewer mains after the construction of a new sewer main, the Contractor shall be responsible for TV inspection of 100% of the existing sewer main to be abandoned to make a final determination that all existing service connections have been relocated to the new main. Once this determination has been made, the existing· main will be abandoned as indicated above in Item I. 11/15102 SC-21 PART D .. SPECIAL CONDITl.ONS 0-30 DETECTABLE WARNING TAPES Detectable underground utility warning tapes which can be located from the surface by a pipe detector shall be installed directly above non-metallic water and sanitary sewer pipe . The detectable tape shall be "Detect Tape" manufactured by Allen Systems, Inc. or approved equal, and shall consist of a minimum thickness 0.35 mils solid aluminum foil encased in a protective inert plastic jacket that is impervious to all known alkalis, acids, chemical reagents and solvents found in the soil. The minimum overall thickness of the tape shall be 5.5 mils, and the width shall not be less than two inches with a minimum unit weight of 21h pounds/1 inch/100'. The tape shall be color coded and imprinted with the message as follows: Type of Utility Color Code Water Safety Blue Sewer Safety Green Legends Caution! Buried Water Line Below Caution! Buried Sewer Line Below Installation of detectable tapes shall be per manufacturer's recommendations and shall be as close to the grade as is practical for optimum protection and detectability. Allow a minimum of 18 inches between the tape and the pipe. Payment for work such as backfill, bedding, blocking, detectable tapes, and all other associated appurtenances required shall be included in the unit price bid for the appropriate bid item(s). D-31 PIPE CLEANING Joints shall be wiped and then inspected for proper installation by the inspectors. Each joint shall be swept daily and kept clean during installation. A temporary night plug shall ·be installed on all exposed pipe ends during any period of work stoppage. D-32 DISPOSAL OF SPOIUFILL MATERIAL Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill material, tti1;1 Contractor shall advise the Director . of Engineering Department, acting as the City of Fort Worth's Flood Plain Administrator ("Administrator"), of the location of all sites where the Contractor intends to dispose of such material. Contractor shall not dispose of such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the Administrator to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth (Ordinance No. 10056). All disposal sites must be approved by the Administrator to ensure that filling is not occurring within a floodplain without a permit. A floodplain permit can be issued upon approval of necessary Engineering studies. No fill permit is required if disposal sites are not in a floodplain. Approval of the Contractor's disposal sites shall be evidenced by a letter signed by the Administrator stating that the site is not in a known flood plain or by a Flood Plain Fill Permit authorizing fill within the flood plain. Any expenses associated with obtaining the fill permit, including any necessary Engineering studies, shall be at the Contractor's expense. In the event that the Contractor disposes of spoil/fill material at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the administrator approving the disposal site, upon notification by the Director of Engineering Department, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at its expense and dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinances of the City and this section. D-33 MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN The Contractor shall be required to execute a release of mechanics and material men's liens upon receipt of payment. 11115/02 SC-22 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-34 SUBSTITUTIONS The specifications for materials set out the minimum standard of quality, which the City believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. No substitutions will be permitted until the Contractor has received written permission of the Engineer to make a substitution for the material, which has been specified. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is used, it is understood that if a material, product, or piece of equipment bearing the name so used is furnished, it will be approvable, as the particular trade name was used for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality acceptable to the City. If a product of any other name is proposed for use, the Engineer's approval thereof must be obtained before the Contractor procures the proposed · substitute. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is not used in the specifications,. this does not necessarily exclude alternative items or material or equipment which may accomplish the intended purpose. However, the Contractor shall have the full responsibility of proving that the proposed substitution is, in fact, equal, and the Engineer, as the representative of the City, shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of substitutions. The provisions of this sub-section as related to "substitutions" shall be applicable to all sections of these specifications. D-35 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER A. GENERAL: Prior to the reconstruction, ALL sections of existing sanitary sewer lines to be abandoned, removed (except where being replaced in the same location), or rehabilitated (pipe enlargement, cured-in-place pipe, fold and form pipe, slip-line, etc.), shall be cleaned, and a television inspection performed to identify any active sewer service taps, other sewer laterals and their location. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary for the cleaning and inspection of the sewer lines by means of closed circuit television. Satisfactory precautions shall be taken to protect the sewer lines from damage that might be inflicted by the improper use of cleaning equipment. 1. HIGH VELOCITY JET (HYDROCLEANING) EQUIPMENT: The high-velocity sewer line cleaning · equipment shall be constructed for easy and safe operation. The equipment shall . also have a selection of two or more high-velocity nozzles. The nozzles shall be capable of producing a scouring action from 15 to 45 degrees in all size lines designated to be cleaned. Equipment shall also include a high-velocity gun for washing and scouring manhole walls and floor. The gun shall be capable of producing flows from a fine spray to a solid stream. The equipment shall carry its own water tank, auxiliary Etngines, pumps, and hydraulically driven hose reel. Hydraulically Propelled Equipment shall be of a movable dam type and be constructed in such a way that a portion of the dam may be collapsed at any time during the cleaning operation to protect against flooding of the sewer. The movable dam shall be equal in diameter around the outer periphery to ensure removal of grease. If sewer cleaning balls or other equipment, which cannot be collapsed, is used, special precautions to prevent flooding of the sewers and public or private property shall be taken. The flow of sewage present in the s·ewer lines shall be utilized to provide necessary fluid for hydraulic cleaning devices whenever possible. 2. CLEANING PROCEDURES: The designated sewer manholes shall be cleaned using high-velocity jet equipment. The equipment shall be capable of removing dirt, grease, rocks, sand, and other materials and obstructions from the sewer lines and manholes. If cleaning of an entire section cannot be successfully performed from one manhole, the equipment shall be set up on the other manhole and cleaning again attempted. If, again, successful cleaning cannot be performed or equipment fails to traverse the entire manhole section, it will be assumed that a major blockage exists, and the cleaning effort 11/15/02 SC-23 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS shall be abandoned . When additional quantities of water from fire hydrants are necessary to avoid delay in normal working procedures, the water shall be conserved and not used unnecessarily. No fire hydrant shall be obstructed in case of a fire in the area served by the hydrant. Before using any water from the City Water Distribution System , the Contractor shall apply for and receive permission from the Water Department. The Contractor shall be responsible for the water meter and related charges for the setup, including the water usage bill. All expenses shall be considered incidental to cleaning. 3. DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL: All sludge, dirt, sand , rock, grease, and other solid or semisolid material resulting from the cleaning operation shall be removed at the downstream manhole of the section being cleaned. Passing material from manhole section to manhole section, which could cause line stoppages, accumulations of sand in wet wells, or damage pumping equipment, shall not be permitted. 4. All solids or semisolid resulting from the cleaning operations shall be removed from the site and disposed of at a site designated by the Engineer. All materials shall be removed from the site no less often than at the end of each workday and disposed of at no additional cost to the City. 5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL SEWAGE OR SOLIDS REMOVED THEREFROM BE DUMPED ONTO STREETS OR INTO DITCHES, CATCH BASINS , STORM DRAINS OR SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES. 6. TELEVISION INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: The television camera used for the inspection shall be one specifically designed and constructed for such inspection. Lighting for the camera shall be suitable to allow a clear picture of the entire periphery of the pipe. The camera shall be operative in 100% humidity conditions. The camera, television monitor, and other components of the video system shall be capable of producing picture quality to the satisfaction of the Engineer; and if unsatisfactory, equipment shall be removed and no payment will be made for an unsatisfactory inspection. · B. EXECUTION: 1. TELEVISION INSPECTION: The camera shall be moved through the line in either direction at a moderate rate, stopping when necessary to permit proper documentation of any sewer service taps . In no case will the television camera be pulled at a speed greater than 30 feet per minute. Manual winches, power winches, TV cable, and powered rewinds or other devices that do not obstruct the camera view or interfere with proper documentation shall be used to move the -camera through the sewer line. 11/15102 When manually operated winches are used to pull the television camera through the line, telephones or other suitable means of communications shall be set up between the two manholes of the section being inspected to ensure good communications between members of the crew. The importance of accurate distance measurements is emphasized. All television inspection videotapes shall have a footage counter. Measurement for location of sewer service taps shall be above ground by means of meter device. Marking on the cable, or the like, which would require interpolation for depth of manhole, will not be allowed . Accuracy of the distance meter shall be checked by use of a walking meter, roll-a-tape, or other suitable device, and the accuracy shall be satisfactory to the Engineer. SC-24 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS The City makes no guarantee that all of the sanitary sewers to be entered are clear for the passage of a camera. The methods used for securing passage of the camera are to be at the option of the Contractor. The cost of retrieving the Television camera, under all circumstances, when it becomes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to Television inspection. 2. DOCUMENTATION: Television Inspection Logs: Printed location records shall be kept by the Contractor and will clearly show the location in relation to an adjacent manhole of each sewer service taps observed during inspection. In addition, other points of significance such as locations of unusual conditions, roots, storm sewer connections, broken pipe, presence of scale and corrosion, and other discernible features will be recorded, and a copy of such records will be supplied to the City. 3. PHOTOGRAPHS: Instant developing, 35 mm, or other standard-size photographs of the television picture of problems shall be taken by the Contractor upon request of the Engineer, as long as such photographing does not interfere with the Contractor's operations. 4. VIDEOTAPE RECORDINGS: The purpose of tape recording shall be to supply a visual and audio record of problem areas of the lines that may be replayed. Video tape recording playback shall be at the same speed that it was recorded. The television tapes shall be furnished to the City for review immediately upon completion of the television inspection and may be retained a maximum of 30 calendar days. Equipment shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for review of the tapes. The Engineer will return tapes to the Contractor upon completion of review. Tapes shall not be erased without the permission of the Engineer. If the tapes are of such poor quality that the Engineer is unable to evaluate the condition of the sewer line or to locate service connE;ictions, the Contractor shall be required to re-televise and provide a good tape of the line at no additional cost to the City. If a good .tape cannot be provided of such quality that can be reviewed by the Engineer, no payment for televising this portion shall be made. Also, no payment shall be made for portions of lines not televised or portions where manholes cannot be negotiated with the television camera. THE TAPES SHALL BE SUBMITTED TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF SAGS. Upon completion of review of the tapes by the Engineer, the Contractor will be notified as to which sections of the sanitary sewer are to be corrected. The Engineer will return tapes to the Contractor upon completion of review. All costs associated with this work shall be incidental to unit prices bid for items under Television Inspection of the Proposal. C. PAYMENT OF CLEANING AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS: The. cost for Pre-Construction Cleaning and Television Inspection of sanitary sewers shall be per linear foot of sewer actually televised. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with tapes of a quality that the particular piece of sewer can be readily evaluated as to existing sewer conditions and for providing appropriate means for review of the tapes by the Engineer including collection and removal, transportation and disposal of sand and debris from the sewers to a legal dump site. 11/15102 SC-25 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS Television inspection shall include necessary cleaning (hydraulic jet or mechanical cleaner) to provide video image required .for line analysis. The primary purpose of cleaning is for television inspection and rehabilitation; when a portion · of a line is not or cannot be televised or rehabilitated, the cleaning of that portion of line shall be incidental and no payment shall be made. The City makes no guarantee that all of the sanitary sewers to be entered are clear for the passage of a camera. The methods used for securing passage of the camera are to be at the option of the Contractor, and the costs must be included in the bid price for TV Inspections. The cost of retrieving the TV Camera, under all circumstances, when it becomes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to TV Inspection. The item shall also include all costs of installing and maintaining any bypass pumping required to provide reliable, regular sewer service to the area residents. All bypass pumping shall be incidental to the project. D-36 VACUUM TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES A. GENERAL: This item shall govern the vacuum testing of all newly constructed sanitary sewer manholes. B. EXECUTION: 1. TEST PROCEDURE: Manholes shall be vacuum tested prior to any interior grouting with all connections in place. Lift holes shall be plugged, and all drop-connections and gas sealing connections shall be installed prior to testing. The sewer lines entering the .manhole shall be plugged and braced to prevent the plugs from being drawn into the manhole. The pl~gs shall be installed in the lines beyond the · drop-connections, gas sealing connections, etc. The test head shall be placed inside the frame at the top of the manhole and inflated in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. A vacuum of ten inches of mercury (1 O"Hg) shall be drawn and the vacuum pump will be turned off. With the valve closed, the level of vacuum shall be read after the required test time. The required test time shall be determined from the Table I below in accordance with ASTM C1244-93: Table I MINIMUM TIME REQUIRED FOR VACUUM DROP OF 1" Hg (10"Hg -9"Hg) {SEC) Depth of MH. 48-lnch Dia. 60-lnch Dia. {FT.} Manhole Manhole Oto 16' 40 sec. 52 sec. 18' 45 sec. 59 sec. 20 1 50 sec. 65 sec. 22 1 55 sec. 72 sec. 24 1 59 sec. 78 sec. 26 1 64 sec. 85 sec. 28 1 69 sec. 91 sec. . 11/15102 SC-26 - PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS 30' For Each Additional 2' 74 sec. 5 sec. 98 sec. 6sec. 2. ACCEPTANCE: The manhole shall be considered acceptable, if the drop in the level of vacuum is less than one-inch of mercury (1" Hg) after the required test time. Any manhole, which fails to pass the initial test, must be repaired by either pressure grouting through the manhole wall or digging to expose the exterior wall of the manhole in order to locate the leak and seal it with an epoxy sealant. The manhole shall l;>e retested as described above until it has successfully passed the test. Following completion of a successful test, the manhole shall be restored to its normal condition, all temporary plugs shall be removed, all braces, equipment, and debris shall be removed and disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. C. PAYMENT: Payment for vacuum testing of sanitary sewer manholes shall be paid at the contract price per each vacuum test. This price shall include all material, labor, equipment, and all incidentals, including all bypass pumping, required to complete the test as specified herein. D-37 BYPASS PUMPING The Contractor shall bypass the sewage around the section or sections of sewer to be rehabilitated and/or replaced. The bypass shall be made by plugging existing upstream manhole and pumping the sewage into a downstream manhole or adjacent system or other method as may be approved by the Engineer. The pump an.d bypass lines shall be of adequate capacity and size to handle the flow without sewage backup occurring to facilities connected to the sewer. Provisions shall be made at driveways and street crossings to permit safe vehicular travel without interrupting flow in the bypass system. Under no circumstances will the Contractor be permitted to discharge sewage into · the trenches. · Payment shall be incidental to rehabilitation · or replacement of the sewer line. D-38 POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER A GENERAL: After construction, ALL sections of sanitary sewer lines shall have a television inspection performed by an independent sub-Contractor hired by the prime Contractor. Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary for inspection of the sewer lines by means of closed circuit television. Satisfactory precautions shall be taken to protect the sewer lines from damage that might be inflicted by the improper use of cleaning equipment. 8. TELEVISION INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: The television camera used for the inspection shall be one specifically designed and constructed for such inspection. Lighting for the camera shall be operative in 100% humidity conditions. The camera, television monitor, and other components of the video system shall be capable of producing picture quality to the satisfaction of the Engineer; and if unsatisfactory, equipment shall be removed and no payment will be made for an unsatisfactory inspection. C. EXECUTION: 1. TELEVISION INSPECTION: The camera shall be moved through the line in either direction at a moderate rate, stopping when necessary to permit proper documentation of 11/15102 SC-27 PART D M SPECIAL CONDITIONS any sewer service taps. In no case will the television camera be pulled at a speed greater than 30 feet per minute.. Manual winches, power winches, TV cable, and powered rewinds or other devices that do not obstruct the camera view or interfere with proper documentation shall be used to move the camera through the sewer line. No more than 2000 linear feet of pipe will be televised at one time for review by the Engineer. When manually operated winches are used to pull the television camera through the line, telephones or other suitable means of communications shall be set up between the two manholes of the section being inspected to ensure good communications between members of the crew. The importance of accurate distance measurements is emphasized. All television inspection video tapes shall have a footage counter. Measurement for location of sewer service taps shall be above ground by means of meter device. Marking on the cable, or the like, which would require interpolation for depth of manhole, will not be allowed. Accuracy of the distance meter shall be checked by use of a walking meter, roll-a-tape, or other suitable device, and the accuracy shall be satisfactory to the Engineer. The City makes no guarantee that all of the sanitary sewers to be entered are clear for the passage of a camera. The methods used for securing passage of the camera are to be at the option of the Contractor. The cost or retrieving the Television camera, under all circumstances, when it becomes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to Television inspection. Sanitary sewer mains must be laced with enough water to fill all low pints. The television inspection must be done immediately following the lacing of the main with no water flow. If sewer is active, flow must be restricted to provide a clear image of sewer being inspected. 2. DOCUMENTATION: Television Inspection Logs: Printed location records shall be kept by the Contractor and will clearly show the location in relation to an adjacent manhole of each sewer service tap observed during inspection. All television logs shall be referenced to stationing as shown on the plans. A copy of these television logs will be supplied to the City. 3. PHOTOGRAPHS: Instant developing, 35 mm, or other standard-size photographs of the television picture of problems shall be taken by the Contractor upon request of the Engineer, as long as such photographing does not interfere with the Contractor's operations. 4. VIDEOTAPE RECORDINGS: The purpose of tape recording shall be to supply a visual and audio record of problem areas of the lines that may be replayed. Video tape recording playback shall be at the same speed that it was recorded. The television tapes shall be furnished to the City for review immediately upon completion of the television inspection and may be retained a maximum of 30 calendar days. . Equipment shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for review of the tapes. Tapes will be returned to the Contractor upon completion of review by the Engineer. Tapes ·shall not be erased without the permission of the Engineer. 11/15102 If the tapes are of such poor quality that the Engineer is unable to evaluate the condition of the sewer line or to locate service connections. the Contractor shall be required to re- televise and provide a good tape of the line at no additional cost to the City. If a good SC-28 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS tape cannot be provided of such quality that can be reviewed by the Engineer, no payment for televising this portion shall be made. Also, no payment shall be made for portions of lines not televised or portions where manholes cannot be negotiated with the television camera. D. PAYMENT OF POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS: The cost for post-construction Television Inspection of sanitary sewers shall be per linear foot of sewer televised. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with tapes of a quality that the particular piece of sewer can be readily evaluated as to sewer conditions and for providing appropriate means for review of the tapes by the Engineer. Television inspection shall include necessary cleaning (hydraulic jet or mechanical cleaner)" to provide video image required for line analysis. The quantity of TV inspection shall be measured as the total length of new pipe installed. All costs associated with this work shall be included in the appropriate bid item -Post-Construction Television Inspection. The item shall also include all costs of installing and maintaining any bypass pumping required to provide reliable, regular sewer service to the area residents. All bypass pumping shall be incidental to the project. 0-39 SAMPLES AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTING A The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, certifications by a private laboratory for all materials proposed to be used on the project, including a mix design for any asphaltic and/or Portland cement concrete to be used, and gradation analysis for sand and crushed stone to be used along with the name of the pit from which the material was taken. The contractor shall provide manufacturer's certifications for all manufactured items tb be used in the project and will bear any expense related thereto. · · B. Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the contractor's laboratory at least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate, cement, and mortar which are to be used later in the concrete. The Contractor shall provide a certified copy of the test results to the City. C. Quality control testing of in-place material on this project will be performed by the city at its own expense. Any retesting required as a result of failure of the material to meet project specifications will be at the expense of the contractor and will be billed at commercial rates as determined by the City. The failure of the City to make any tests of materials shall in no way relieve the contractor of its responsibility to furnish materials and equipment conforming to the requirements of the contract. D. Not less than 24 hours notice shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for operations requiring testing. The Contractor shall provide access and trench safety system (if required) for the site to be tested, and any work effort involved is deemed to be included in the unit price for the item being tested. E. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the trip ticket for each load of fill material delivered to the job site. The ticket shall specify the name of the pit supplying the fill material. 0-40 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL A DESCRIPTION: This item shall consist of temporary soil erosion sediment and water pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer for the duration of the contract. These control measures shall at no time be used as a substitute for the permanent 11/15102 SC-29 PART D -SPECtAL CONDITIONS control measures unless otherwise directed by the Engineer and they shall not include measures taken by the CONTRACTOR to control conditions created by his construction operations. The temporary measures shall include dikes, dams, berms, sediment basins, fiber mats, jute netting, temporary seeding, straw mulch, asphalt mulch, plastic liners, rubble liners, baled-hay retards, dikes, slope drains and other devices. B. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineer has the authority to define erodible earth and the authority to limit the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by preparing right-of-way, clearing and grubbing, the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by excavation, borrow and to direct the CONTRACTOR to provide temporary pollution-control measures to prevent contamination of adjacent streams, other water courses, lakes, ponds or other areas of water impoundment. Such work may involve the construction of temporary berms, dikes, dams, sediment basins, slope drains and use of temporary mulches, mats, seeding, or other control devices or methods directed by the Engineer as necessary to control soil erosion. Temporary pollution-control measures shall be used to prevent or correct erosion that may develop during construction prior to installation of permanent pollution control features, but are not associated with permanent control features on the project. The Engineer will limit the area of preparing right-of-way, clearing and grubbing, excavation and borrow to be proportional to the CONTRACTOR'S capability and progress in keeping the finish grading, mulching, seeding, and other such permanent pollution-control measures current in accordance with the accepted schedule. Should seasonal conditions make such limitations unrealistic, temporary soil-erosion-control measures shall be performed as directed by the Engineer. 1. Waste or disposal areas and construction roads shall be located and constructed in a manner that will minimize the amount of sediment entering streams. 2. Frequent fordings of live streams will not be permitted; therefore, temporary bridges or other structures shall . be used wherever an appreciable number of stream crossings are necessary. Unless otherwise approved in writing _by the Engineer, mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams. 3. When work areas or material sources are located in or adjacent to live streams, such areas shall be separated from the stream by a dike or other barrier to keep sediment from entering a flowing stream. Care shall be taken during the construction and removal of such barriers to minimize the muddying of a stream. 4. All waterways shall be cleared as soon as practicable of false work, piling, debris or other obstructions placed during construction operations that are not a part of the finished work. 5. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution of streams, lakes and reservoirs with fuels, oils , bitumen, calcium chloride or other harmful materials. He shall conduct and schedule his operations so as to avoid or minimize siltation of streams, lakes and reservoirs and to avoid interference with movement of migratory fish. C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All work, materials and equipment necessary to provide temporary erosion control shall be considered subsidiary to the contract and no extra pay will be given for this work. D-41 INGRESS AND EGRESS/OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO DRIVES The Contractor shall provide ingress and egress to the property being crossed by this construction and adjacent property when construction is not in progress and at night. Drives shall 11115102 SC-30 - - - PART D ~· SPECIAL CONDITIONS be left access ible at night, on weekends , and during holidays. The Contractor shall conduct his activities to minimize obstruction of access to drives and property during the progress of construction. Notification shall be· made to an owner prior to his driveway being removed and/or rebuilt. D-42 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL All property along and adjacent to the Contractors' operations including lawns, yards, shrubs, trees, etc., shall be preserved or restored after completion of the work, to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to start of work. Any trees or other landscape features scarred or damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be restored or replaced at the Contractor's expense. Trimming or pruning to facilitate the work will be permitted only by experienced workmen in an approved manner (No trimming or pruning without the property owners' consent). Pruned limbs of 1" diameter or larger shall be thoroughly treated as soon as possible with a tree wound dressing. By ordinance, the Contractor must obtain a permit from the City Forester before any work (trimming, removal, or root pruning) can be done on trees or shrubs growing on public property including street Rights-of-Ways and designated alleys. This permit can be obtained by calling the Forestry Office at 871-5738. All tree work shall be in compliance with pruning standards for Class II Pruning as described by the National Arborist Association. A copy of these standards can be provided by calling the above number. Any damage to public trees due to negligence by the Contractor shall be assessed using the current formula for Shade Tree Evaluation as defined by the International Society of Arboriculture. Payment for negligent damage to public trees shall be made to. the City of Fort Worth and may be withheld from funds due the Contractor by the City. To prevent the spread of the Oak Wilt fungus, all wounds on Live Oak and Red Oak trees shall be imrt:1ediately sealed using a commercial pruning p~int. No separate payment will be made for any of the work involved for this item and all costs incurred will be considered a subsidiary cost of the project. D-43 SITE RESTORATION The contractor shall be responsible for restoring the site to original grade and condition after completion of his operations subject to approval of the Engineer. The basis for approval by the Engineer will be grade restoration to plus minus one-tenth (0.1) of a foot. D-44 CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDARD PRODUCT LIST Proposed products submitted in the bid documents must appear in the latest "City of Fort Worth Standard Product List, for the bid to be considered responsive. Products and processes listed in the "City of Fort Worth Standard Product List shall be considered to meet City of Fort Worth minimum technical requirements. D-45 TOPSOIL, SODDING, SEEDING & HYDROMULCHING This item shall be performed in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department Specifications for Topsoil, Sodding and Seeding. 1. TOPSOIL 11/15102 SC-31 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS DESCRIPTION: This item will consist of furnishing and placing a minimum of six (6) inches of topsoil, free from rock and foreign material, in all parkways and medians to the lines and grades as established by the Engineer. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: Topsoil will be secured from borrow sources as required to supplement material secured from street excavation. All excavated materials from streets which is suitable for topsoil will be used in the parkways and medians before any topsoil is obtained from a borrow source. Topsoil material secured from street excavation shall be stockpiled at locations approved by the Engineer, and at completion of grading and paving operations, topsoil shall be placed on parkway areas so as to provide a minimum six (6) inches of compacted depth of topsoil parkways. 2. SODDING DESCRIPTION: Sodding will consist of furnishing and planting Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass in the areas between the curbs and walks, on terraces, in median strips, on embankments or cut slopes, or in such areas as designated on the Drawings and in accordance with the requirements of this Specification. Recommended Buffalo grass varieties for sodding are Prairie and 609. MATERIALS: Sod shall consist of live and growing Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass secured from sources where the soil is fertile. Sod to be placed during the dormant state of these grasses shall be alive and acceptable. Bermuda and Buffalo grass sod shall have a healthy, virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout a two (2) inch minimum thickness of native soil attached to the roots. St. Augustine grass sod shall have a healthy, virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout a one (1) inch minimum thickness of native soil attached to the roots. The sod sh.all be free from obnoxious . weeds or other grasses and shall not contain any matter deleterious to its growth or which might affect its subsistence or hardiness when transplanted. Sod to be placed between curb and walk and on terraces shall be the same type grass as adjacent grass or existing lawn. Care shall be taken at all times to retain native soil on the roots of the sod during the process of excavating, hauling, and planting. Sod material shall be kept moist from the time it is dug until planted. When so directed by the Engineer, the sod existing at the source shall be watered to the extent required prior to excavating. Sod material shall be planted within three . days after it is excavated. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: After the designated areas have been completed to the lines, grades, and cross-sections shown on the Drawings and as provided for in other items of the contract, sodding of the type specified shall be performed iri accordance with the requirements hereinafter described. Sodding shall be either "spot" or "block"; either Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass. a. Spot Sodding 11/15102 Furrows parallel to the curb line or sidewalk lines, twelve (12) inches on centers or to the dimensions shown on the Drawings, shall be op·ened on areas to be sodded. In all furrows, sod approximately three (3) inches square shall be placed on twelve (12) inch centers at proper depth so that the top of the sod shall not be more than one-half (1 /2) SC-32 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS inch below the finished grade. Holes of equivalent depth and spacing may be used instead of furrows. The s9il shall be firm around each block and then the entire sodded area shall be carefully rolled with a heavy, hand roller developing fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) pounds per square inch compression. Hand tamping may be required on terraces. b. Block Sodding. At locations on the Drawings or where directed, sod blocks shall be carefully placed on the prepared areas. The sod shall be so placed that the entire designated area shall be covered, and any voids left in the block sodding shall be filled with additional sod and tamped. The entire sodded area shall be rolled and tamped to form a thorou.ghly compact solid mass. Surfaces of block sod, which, in the opinion of the Engineer, may slide due to the height or slope of the surface or nature of the soil, shall,. upon direction of the Engineer, be pegged with wooden pegs driven through the sod block to the firm earth, sufficiently close to hold the block sod firmly in place. When necessary, the sodded areas shall be smoothed after planting has been completed and shaped to conform to the cross-section previously provided and existing at the time sodding operations were begun. Any excess dirt from planting operations shall be spread uniformly over the adjacent areas or disposed of as directed by the Engineer so that the completed surface will present a sightly appearance. The sodded areas shall be thoroughly watered immediately after they are planted and shall be subsequently watered at such times and in a manner and quantity directed by the Engineer until completion and final acceptance of the project by the City of Fort Worth. 3._ SEEDING DESCRIPTION: "Seeding" will consist of preparing ground, providing and planting seed or a mixture of seed of the kind · specified along and across such areas as may be designated on the Drawings and in accordance with these Specifications. MATERIALS: a. General. All seed used must carry a Texas Testing Seed label showing purity and germination, name, type of seed, and that the seed meets all requirements of the Texas Seed Law. Seed furnished shall be of the previous season's crop and the date of analysis shown on each tag shall be within nine (9) months of time of delivery to the project. Each variety of seed shall be furnished and delivered in separate bags or containers. A sample of each variety of seed shall be furnished for analysis and testing when directed by the Engineer. 11/15102 The specified seed shall equal or exceed the following percentages of Purity and germination: Common Name Common Bermuda Grass Annual Rye Grass Tall Fescue Western Wheatgrass Buffalo Grass Varieties Top Gun SC-33 Purity Germination 95% 90% 95% 95% 95% 90% 95% 90% 95% 90% PART D -SPECIAL CONDITtONS Cody 95% 90% Table 120.2.(2)a. URBAN AREA WARM-SEASON SEEDING RATE (lbs.); Pure Live Seed (PLS) Dates Feb 1 to May 1 Mixture for Clay or Tight Soils (Eastern Sections) Bermudagrass 40 Buffalograss 60 (Western Sections) Buffalograss 80 Bermudagrass 20 Total: 100 Total: 100 Table, 120.2.(2)b Mixture for Sandy Soils (All Sections) Bermudagrass 60 Buffalograss · 40 Total: 100 TEMPORARY COOL-SEASON SEEDING RATE; (lb.) Pure Live Seed (PLS) Dates (All Sections) Aug 15 Tall Fescue 50 to Western Wheatgrass 50 May1 Annual Rye 50 Total: 100 CONSTRUCTION METHODS: After the designated areas have been completed to the lines, grades, and cross-sections shown on the Drawings and as provided for in other items of this Contract, seeding of the type specified shall be performed in accordance with the requirements hereinafter described. a. Watering. Seeded areas shall be watered as directed by the Engineer so as to prevent washing of the slopes or dislodgment of the seed. b. Finishing. · Where applicable, the shoulders, siopes, and ditches shall be smoothed after seed bed preparation has been completed and shaped to conform to the cross-section previously provided and existing at the time planting operations were begun. BROADCAST SEEDING: The seed or seed mixture in the quantity specified shall be uniformly distributed over the areas shown on the Drawings and where directed. If the sowing of seed is by hand, rather than by mechanical methods, the seed shall be sown in two directions at right angles to each other. Seed and fertilizer shall be distributed at the same time provided the specified uniform rate of application for both is obtained. "Finishing" as specified in Section D-45, Construction Methods, is not applicable since no seed bed preparation is required. DISCED SEEDING: Soil over the area shown on the Drawings as directed to be seeded shall be loosened to a minimum depth of three (3) inches and all particles in the seed bed shall be reduced to less than one (1) inch in diameter or they shall be removed. The area shall then be finished to line and grade as specified under "Finishing" in Section D-45, Construction Methods. The seed, or seed mixture, specified shall then be planted at the rate required and the application shall be made uniformly. If the sowing of seed is by hand rather than by mechanical methods, seed shall be raked or harrowed into the soil to a depth of 11/15102 SC-34 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS approximately one-eight (1/8) inch. The planted area shall be rolled with a corrugated roller of the 11 Cultipacker11 type . All rolling of the slope areas shall be on the contour. ASPHALT MULCH SEEDING: The soil over the area shown on the Drawings, or as directed to be seeded, shall be loosened to the minimum depth of three (3) inches and all particles in the seed bed shall be reduced to less than one (1) inch in diameter, or they shall be removed. The area shall then be finished to line and grade as specified under "Finishing" in Section 0- 45, Construction Methods. Water shall then be applied to the cultivated area of the seed bed until a minimum depth of six (6) inches is thoroughly moistened. After the watering, when the ground has become sufficiently dry to be loose and pliable, the seed, or seed mixture specified, shall then be planted at the rate required and the application shall be made uniformly. If the sowing of seed is by hand, rather than mechanical methods, the seed shall be sown in two directions at right angles to each other. Seed and fertilizer may be distributed at the same time, provided the specified uniform rate of application for both is obtained. After planting, the seed shall be raked or harrowed into the soil to a depth of approximately one-quarter (1/4) inch. The planted surface area and giving a smooth surface without ruts or tracks. In between the time compacting is completed and the asphalt is applied, the planted area shall be watered sufficiently to assure uniform moisture from the surface to a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. The application of asphalt shall follow the last watering as rapidly as possible.. Asphalt shall be of the type and grade as shown on the Drawings and shall conform to the requirements of the item 300, "Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions". If the type of asphalt to be used is not shown on the Drawings, or if Drawings are not included, then MS-2 shall be used. Applications of the asphalt shall be at a rate of three-tenths (0.3) gallons per square yard. It shall be applied to the area in such a manner so that a complete film is obtained and the finished surface shall be comparatively smooth. RE-SEEDING OF AREAS PLANTED WITH COOL SEASONS SPECIES: Areas where temporary cool season species have been planted may be replanted beginning February 1 with warm season species as listed in Table 120.2(2)a. The re-seeding will be achieved in the following manner. The cool season species shall be mowed down to a height of one (1) inch to insure that slit-seeding equipment will be able to cut through the turf and achieve adequate soil penetration. * Slit-seeding, is achieved through the use of an implement which cuts a furrow (slit) in the soil and places the seed in the slit which is then pressed close with a cult packer wheel. 4. HYDROMULCH SEEDING: If hydro mulch seeding is provided, seed mix shall have 95% purity of Bermuda grass and have a germination rate of 90%. Contractor shall ensure that the grass establishes. 5. CONSTRUCTION WITHIN PARK AREAS TURF RESTORATION OF PARK AREAS: FERTILIZER DESCRIPTION: "Fertilizer" will consist of providing and distributing fertilizer over such areas as are designated on the Drawings and in accordance with these Specifications. 11/15102 SC-35 PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS MATERIALS: All fertilizer used shall be delivered in bags or containers clearly labeled showing the analysis. The fertilizer is subject to testing by the City of Fort Worth in accordance with the Texas Fertilizer Law. A pelleted or granulated fertilizer shall be used with an analysis of 16-20-0 or 16-5-8 or having the analysis shown on the Drawings. The figures in the analysis represent the percent of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash nutrients respectively as determined by the methods of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. In the event it is necessary to substitute a fertilizer of a different analysis, it shall be a pelleted or granulated fertilizer with a lower concentration. Total amount of nutrients · furnished and applied per acre shall equal or exceed that specified for each nutrient. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: When an item for fertilizer is included in the Drawings and proposal, pelleted or granulated fertilizer shall be applied uniformly over the area specified to be fertilized and in the manner directed for the particular item of work. Fertilizer shall be dry and in good physical condition. Fertilizer that is powdered to caked will be rejected. Distribution of fertilizer as a particular item of work shall meet the approval of the Engineer. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, fertilizer shall be applied uniformly at the average rate of three hundred (300) pounds per acre for all types of "Sodding" and four hundred (400) pounds per acre for all types of "Seeding". MEASUREMENT: Topsoil secured from borrow sources will be measured by the square yard in place on the project site. Measurement will be made only on topsoils secured from borrow sources. Acceptable material for "Seeding" will be measured by t~e linear foot, complete in place. Acceptable material for "Sodding" will be measured by the linear foot, complete in place. Acceptable material for "Fertilizer" shall be subsidiary to the price of sodding or seeding. PAYMENT: All work performed as ordered and measured shall be subsidiary to the contract unless and otherwise noted in the plans and bid documents to be paid for at the unit price bid for each item of work. Its price shall be full compensation for excavating (except as noted below), loading, hauling, placing and furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete work. All labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to supply, transport, stockpile and place topsoil or salvage topsoil as specified shall be included in "Seeding" or "Sodding" bid items and will not be paid for directly. "Spot sodding" or "block sodding" as the case may be, will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard, complete in place, as provided in the proposal and contract. The contract unit price shall be the total compensation for furnishing and placing all sod; for all rolling and tamping; for all watering; for disposal of all surplus materials; and for all materials, labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work, all in accordance with the Drawings and these Specifications. The work performed and materials furnished and measured as provided under "Measurement" shall be paid for at the unit price for "Seeding", or "Sodding", of the type 11/15102 SC-36 - PART D ~· SPECIAL CONDITIONS specified, as the case may be, which price shall each be full compensation for furnishing all materials and for performing . all operations necessary to complete the work accepted as follows: Fertilizer material and application will not be measured or paid for directly, but is considered subsidiary to Sodding and Seeding. D-46 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to implement and maintain a variable "CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM" which must meet OSHA requirements for all its employees and subcontractors at all times during construction. All active sewer manholes, regardless of depth, are defined by OSHA, as "permit required confined spaces". Contractors shall submit an acceptable "CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM" for all applicable manholes and maintain an active file for these manholes. The cost of complying with this program shall be subsidiary to the pay items involving work in confined spaces. D-47 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION 1. Prior to the final inspection being conducted for the project, the contractor shall contact the city inspector in writing when the entire project or a designated portion of the project is substantially complete. 2. The inspector along with appropriate City staff and the City's consultant shall make an inspection of the substantially completed work and prepare and submit to the contractor a list of items needing to be completed or corrected. 3. The contractor shall take immediate steps to rectify the listed deficiencies and notify the owner in writing when all the items have been completed or· corrected. 4. Payment for substantial · completion inspection as well as final inspection shall be subsidiary to the project price. Contractor shall still be required to address all other deficiencies, which are discovered at the time of final inspection. 5. Final inspection shall be in conformance with general condition item "C5-5.18 Final Inspection" of PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS. D-48 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES 1. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking measures to minimize damage to tree limbs, tree trunks, and tree roots at each work site. All such measures shall be considered as incidental work included in the Contract Unit Price bid for applicable pipe or structure installation except for short tunneling/tree augering. 2. Any and all trees located within the equipment operating area at each work site shall, at the direction of the Engineer, be protected by erecting a "snow fence" along the drip line or edge of the tree root system between tree and the construction area. 3. Contractor shall inspect each work site in advance and arrange to have any tree limbs pruned that might be damaged by equipment operations. The Engineer shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to any tree trimming work. No trimming work will be permitted within private property without written permission of the Owner. 11/15102 SC-37 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS 4. Nothing shall be stored over the tree root system within the drip line area of any tree. 5. Before excavation (off the. roadway) within the drip line area of any tree, the earth shall be sawcut for a minimum depth of 2 feet. 6. At designated locations shown on the drawings, the 11 short tunnel 11 method using Class 51 D.I. pipe shall be utilized. 7. Except in areas where clearing is allowed, all trees up to 8 11 in diameter damaged during construction shall be removed and replaced with the same type and diameter tree at the contractor's expense. · 8. Contractor shall employ a qualified landscaper for all the work required for tree care to ensure utilization of the best agricultural practices and procedures. 9. Short tunneling shall consist of power augering or hand excavation. The tunnel diameter shall not be larger than 1-1/2 times the outside pipe diameter. Voids remaining after pipe installation shall be pressure grouted. D-49 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT OF SEWER PIPE Concrete encasement of sewers shall be paid for at the Contract Unit Price per linear foot of concrete encasement as measured in place along the centerline of the pipe for each pipe diameter indicated." The Contract Unit Price shall include all costs associated with installation and reinforcement of the concrete encasement. D-50 CLAY DAM Clay dam construction shall be performed in accordance with the Wastewater Clay Dam Construction, figure in the Drawings in these Specifications, at locations indicated on the Drawings or as .directed by the City. Clay dams shall be keyed into undisturbed soil to make an impervious barrier to reduce groundwater percolation through the pipeline trench. Construction material shall consist of compacted bentonite clay or 2:27 -concrete. Payment for work such as forming, placing and finishing shall be subsidiary to the price bid for pipe installation. D-51 EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION (D-HOLE} The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the locations of all existing utilities prior to construction, in accordance with item D-6. At locations identified on the drawings, contractor shall conduct an exploratory excavation (D-Hole), to locate and verify the location and elevation of the existing underground utility where it may be in potential conflict with a proposed facility alignment. The exploratory excavation shall be conducted prior to construction of the entire project only at locations denoted on the plans or as directed by the engineer. Contractor shall submit a report of findings (including surveyed elevations of existing conflicting utilities) to the City prior to the start of construction of the entire project. If the contractor determines an existing utility is in conflict with the proposed facility, the contractor shall contact the engineer immediately for appropriate design modifications. The contractor shall make the necessary repairs at the exploratory excavation (D-Hole) to obtain a safe and proper driving surface to ensure the safety of the general public and to meet the approval of the City inspector. The contractor shall be liable for any and all damages incurred due to the exploratory excavation (0-Hole). 11/15102 SC-38 - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS Payment shall not be made for verification of existing utilities per item D-6. Payment for exploratory excavation (D-Hole), at locations identified on the plans or as directed by the Engineer, shall include full compensation for all materials, excavation, surface restoration, field surveys, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work, shall be the unit price bid. No payment shall be made for exploratory excavation(s) conducted after construction has begun. D-52 INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES 52.1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe 11115102 POLYVINYL Chloride Plastic Water Pipe and fittings on this Project shall be in accordance with the material standard contained in the General Contract Documents. Payment for work such as backfill, bedding, blocking, detectable tapes and all other associated appurtenant required, shall be included in the linear foot price bid of the appropriate BID ITEM(S). 52.2 Blocking Concrete blocking on this Project will necessarily be required as shown on the Plans and shall be installed in accordance with the General Contract Documents. All valves shall have concrete blocking provided for supporting. No separate payment will be made for any of the work involved for the item and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe or the bid price of the valve. 52.3 Type of Casing Pipe 1. WATER: The casing pipe for open cut and bored or tunneled section shall be AWWA C-200 Fabricated Electrically Welded Steel Water Pipe, and shall conform to the provisions of E1-15, E1-5 and E1-9 in Material Specifications of General Contract Documents and Specifications for Water Department Projects. The steel casing pipe shall be supplied as follows: · · For the inside and outside of casing pipe, ·coal-tar proteGtive coating in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 2.2 and related sections in AWWA C-203. Touch-up after field welds shall provide coating equal to those specified above. C. Minimum thickness for casing pipe used shall be 0.375 inch. Stainless Steel Casing Spacers (centering style) such as manufactured by Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing Company or an approved equal shall be used on all non - concrete pipes when installed in casing. Installation shall be as recommended by the Manufacturer. 2. SEWER: Boring used on this project shall be in accordance with the material standard E1 -15 and Construction standard E2-15 as per Fig. 110 of the General Contract Documents. 3. PAYMENT: Payment for all materials, labor, equipment, excavation, concrete grout, backfill, and incidental work shall be included in the unit price bid per foot. 52.4 Tie-Ins The Contractor shall be responsible for making tie-ins to the existing water mains. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the exact location and elevation of the existing line tie-ins. And any differences in locations and elevation of existing line tie-ins between the contract drawings and what may be encountered in the field shall be SC-39 11/15102 PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITliONS considered as incidental to construction. The cost of making tie-ins to existing water or sanitary sewer mains shall _be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. 52.5 Connection of Existing Mains The Contractor shall determine the exact location, elevation, configuration and angulation of existing water or sanitary sewer lines prior to manufacturing of the connecting piece. Any differences in locations, elevation, configuration, and or angulation of existing lines between the contract drawings and what may be encountered in the said work shall be considered as incidental to construction. Where it is required to shut down existing mains in order to make propos~d connections, such down time shall be coordinated with the Engineer, and all efforts shall be made to keep this down time to a minimum. In case of shutting down an existing main, the Contractor shall notify the Manager, Construction Services, Phone 871-7813, at least 48-hours prior to the required shut down time. The Contractor's attention is directed to Paragraph CS-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, Page CS-5(5), PART C -GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall notify the customer both personally and in writing as to the location, time, and schedule of the service interruption. The cost of removing any existing concrete blocking shall be included in the cost of connection. Unless bid separately all cost incurred shall be included in the linear foot price bid for the appropriate pipe size. 52.6 Valve Cut-Ins It may be necessary to cut-in gate valves to isolate the water main from which the extension and/or replacement is to be connected. This may require closing valves in other lines and putting consumers out of service for that period of time necessary to cut in. the new valve; the work must be expedited to the utmost ahd all such cut-ins must be coordinated with the engineer in charge of inspection. All consumers shall be individually advised prior to the shut out and advised of the approximate length of time they may be without service. Payment for work such as backfill, bedding, fittings, blocking and all other associated appurtenants required, shall be included in the price of the appropriate bid items. 52. 7 Water Services The relocation, replacement, or reconnection of water services will be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Special Contract Documents in addition to . those located in the field and identified by the Engineer. All service's shall be constructed by the contractor utilizing approved factory manufactured tap saddles (when required) and corporation stops, type K copper water tubing, curb stops with lock wings, meter boxes, and if required approved manufactured service branches. All materials used shall be as specified in the Material Standards (E1- 17 & E1-18) contained in the General Contract Documents. · All water services to be replaced shall be installed at a minimum depth of 36 inches below final grade. All existing 3/4-inch water service lines which are to be replaced shall be replaced with 1- inch Type K copper, 1-inch diameter tap saddle when required, and 1-inch corporation from the main line to the meter box. SC-40 - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS All services which are to b_e replaced or relocated shall be installed with the service main tap and service line being in line with the service meter unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. A minimum of 24 hours advance notice shall be given when service interruption will be required as specified in Section C5-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. All water service meters shall be removed, tagged, and collected by the contractor for pickup by the Water Department for reconditioning or replacement. After installation of the water service in the proposed location and receipt of a meter from the project inspector the contractor shall install the meter. The meter box shall be reset as necessary to be flush with existing ground or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. All such work on the outlet side of the service meter shall be performed by a licensed plumber. 1. WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENTS: Water service replacement or relocation is required when the existing service is lead or is too shallow to avoid breakage during street reconstruction. The contractor shall replace the existing service line with Type K copper from the main to the meter, curb stop with lock wings, and corporation stop. Payment for all work and materials such as backfill, fittings, type K copper tubing, curb stop with lock wings, service line adjustment, and any relocation of up to 12-inches from center line existing meter location to center line proposed meter location shall be included in the Linear Foot price bid for Copper Service Line from Main to five (5) feet behind Meter. Any vertical adjustment of customer service line within the 5 foot area shall be subsidiary to the service installation. -Payment for all work and materials such as tap saddle (if required), corporation stops, and · fittings shall be included in the· price bid for Service Taps to Main. 2. WATER SERVICE RECONNECTION: Water service reconnection is required when the existing service is copper and at adequate depth to avoid breakage during s.treet reconstruction. The contractor shall adjust the existing water service line as required for reconnection and furnish a new tap with corporation stop. The contractor will be paid for one (1) Service Tap to Main for each service reconnected plus for any copper service line used in excess of five (5) feet from Main to five (5) feet behind the Meter. 3. WATER SERVICE METER AND METER BOX RELOCATIONS: When the replacement and relocation of a water service and meter box is required and the location of the meter and meter box is moved more than twelve (12) inches, as measured from the center line of the existing meter to location to the center line of the proposed meter location, separate payment will be allowed for the relocation of service meter and meter box. Centerline is defined by a line extended from the service tap through the meter. Only relocations made perpendicular to this centerline will be paid for separately. Relocations made along the centerline will be paid of in feet of copper service line. 11/15102 When relocation of service meter and meter box is required, payment for all work and materials such as backfill, fittings, five (5) feet of type K copper service and all materials, labor, and equipment used by and for the licensed plumber shall be included in the price bid for the service meter relocation. All other costs will be included in other appropriate bid item(s). SC-41 PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Th is item will also be used to pay for all service meter and meter box relocations as required by the Engineer when the service line is not being replaced. Adjustment of only the meter box and customer service line within 5 feet distance behind the meter will not justify separate payment at any time . Locations with multiple service branches will be paid for as one service meter and meter box relocation. 4. NEW SERVICE: When new services are required the contractor shall install tap saddle (when required), corporation stop, type K copper service line, curb stop with lock wings, and meter box. Reinforced plastic meter boxes with cast iron lid shall be provided for all 2 inch water meters or smaller. The reinforced plastic water meter boxes shall comply with section E1-18A -Reinforced Plastic Water Meter Boxes. · Payment for all work and materials such as backfill, fittings, type K copper tubing, and curb stop with lock wings shall be included in the Linear Foot price bid for Service Line from Main to Meter five (5) feet behind the meter. Payment for all work and materials such as tap saddle, corporation stops, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Mains. Payment for all work and materials such as furnishing and setting new meter box shall be included in the price bid for furnish and set meter box. 5. MULTIPLE SERVICE BRANCHES: When multiple service branches are required the contractor shall furnish approved factory manufactured branches. Payment for multiple service branches will include furnishing and installing the multiple service branch only and all other cost will be included in other appropriate bid item(s). 6. MULTIPLE STREET SERVICE LINES TO SINGLE SERVICE METER: Any multiple service lines with taps servicing a single service meter ericountered · during construction shall be replaced with one service line that is ~pplicable for the size of the existing service meter and approved by the Engineer. Payment shall be made at the unit bid price in the appropriate bid item(s). 52.8 2-lnch Temporary Service Line A. The 2-inch temporary service main and 3/4-inch service lines shall be installed to provide temporary water service to all buildings that will necessarily be required to have severed water service during said work. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the schedule of the temporary service connections and permanent service reconnections with the building owners and the Engineer in order that the work be performed in an expeditious manner. Severed water service must be reconnected within 2 hours of discontinuance of service . A 2-inch tapping saddle and 2-inch corporation stop or 2-inch gate valve with an appropriate fire hydrant adapter fitting shall be required at the temporary service point of connection to the City water supply. The 2-inch temporary service main and 3/4-inch service lines shall be installed in accordance to the attached figures 1, 2 and 3. 2" temporary service line shall be cleaned and sterilized by using chlorine gas or chlorinated lime (HTH) prior to installation. The out-of-service meters sh .all be removed, tagged and collected by the Contractor for delivery to the Water Department Meter Shop for reconditioning or replacement. Upon restoring permanent service, the Contractor shall re-install the meters at the correct 11115102 SC-42 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS location . The meter box shall be reset as necessary to be flush with the existing ground or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. The temporary service layout shall have a minimum available flow rate of 5 GPM at a dynamic pressure of 35 PSI per service tap. This criteria shall be used by the Contractor to determine the length of temporary service allowed, number of service taps and number of feed points. When the temporary service is required for more than one location the 2-inch .temporary service pipes, 3/4-inch service lines and the 2-inch meter shall be movep to the next successive project location. Payment for work such as fittings, 3/4-inch service lines, asphalt, barricades, all service connections, removal of temporary services and all other associated appurtenants required , shall be included in the appropriate bid item. B. In order to accurately measure the amount of water used during construction, the Contractor will install a fire hydrant meter for all temporary service lines. Water used during construction for flushing new mains that cannot be metered from a hydrant will be estimated as accurately as possible. At the pre-construction conference the contractor will advise the inspector of the number of meters that will be needed along with the locations where they will be used. The inspector will deliver the hydrant meters to the locations. After installation, the contractor will take full responsibility for the meters until such time as the contractor returns those meters to the inspector. Any damage to the meters will be the sole responsibility of the contractor. The Water Department Meter Shop will evaluate the condition of the meters upon return and if repairs are needed the contractor will receive an invoice for those repairs. The issued meter is for this specific project and location only. Any water that the contractor may need for personal use will require a separate hydrant meter obtained by the Contractor, at its cost, from the Water · 11/15102 Department. · · 52.9 Purging and Sterilization of Water Lines Before being placed into service all newly constructed water lines shall be purged and sterilized in accordance with E2-24 of the General Contract Documents and Specifications except as modified herein. The Contractor will furnish all water for' INITIAL cleaning and sterilization of water lines. All materials for construction of the project, including appropriately sized "pipe cleaning pigs", chlorine gas or chlorinated lime (HTH) shall be furnished by the Contractor. Chlorinated lime (HTH) shall be used in sufficient quantities to provide a chlorine residual of fifty (50) PPM. The residual of free chlorine shall be measured after 24 hours and shall not be less than 1 O parts per million of free chlorine. Chlorinated water shall be disposed of in the sanitary sewer system. Should a sanitary sewer not be available, chlorinated water shall be "de-chlorinated" prior to disposal. The line may not be placed in service until two successive sets of samples, taken 24 hours apart, have met the established standards of purity. Purging and sterilization of the water lines shall be considered as incidental to the project and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. 52.10 Work Near Pressure Plane Boundaries Contractor shall take note that the water line to be replaced under this contract may cross or may be in close proximity to an existing pressure plane boundary. Care shall be taken SC-43 11/15102 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS to ensure all "pressure plane" valves installed are installed closed and no cross connections are made between pressure planes 52.11 Water Sample Station GENERAL: All water sampling station installations will be per attached Figure 34 or as required in large water meter vaults as per Figure 33 unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The appropriate water sampling station will be furnished to the Contractor free -of charge; however, the Contractor will be required to pick up this item at the Fie,d Operations Warehouse . PAYMENT FOR FIGURE 34 INSTALLATIONS: Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the 3/4-inch type K copper service line will be shall be included in the price bid for copper Service Line from Main to Meter. Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation tap saddle (if required), corporation stops, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Main. - Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the sampling station, concrete support block, curb stop, fittings, and an incidental 5-feet of type K copper service line which are required to provide a complete and functional water sampling station shall be included in the price bid for Water Sample Stations. PAYMENT FOR FIGURE 33 INSTALLATIONS: Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation tap saddle, gate valve, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Main. Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the sampling station, modific~tion to the vault, fittings, and all type 'K copper service line which are required to provide a complete and functional water sampling station shall be included in the price bid for Water Sample Stations. 52.12 Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings Reference Part E2 Construction Specifications, Section E2-7 Installing Cast Iron Pipe, fittings, and Specials, Sub section E2-7.11 Cast Iron Fittings: E2-7.11 DUCTILE-IRON AND GRAY-IRON FITTINGS: All ductile-iron and gray-iron fittings shall be furnished with cement mortar lining as stated in Section E1-7. The price bid per ton of fittings shall be payment in full for all fittings, joint accessories, polyethylene wrapping, horizontal concrete blocking, vertical tie-down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle necessary for construction as designed. All ductile-iron and gray-iron fittings, valves and specials shall be wrapped with polyethylene wrapping conforming to Material Specification E1-13 and Construction Specification E2-13. Wrapping shall precede horizontal concrete blocking, vertical tie- down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle. Payment for the polyethylene wrapping, horizontal concrete blocking, vertical tie-down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle shall be included in bid items for vales and fittings and no other payments will be allowed. SC-44 - - PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-53 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 200, "Sprinkling for Dust Control" shall apply. However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered to this contract. D-54 DEWATERING The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the method of dewatering operation for the . water or sewage flows from the existing mains and ground water. The Contractor shall be responsible for damage of any nature resulting from the dewatering operations. The DISCHARGE from any dewatering operation shall be conducted as approved by the Engineer. Ground water shall not be discharged into sanitary sewers. Dewatering shall be considered as incidental to a construction and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the project price . D-55 TRENCH EXCAVATION ON DEEP TRENCHES Contractor to prevent any water flowing into open trench during construction . Contractor shall not leave excavated trench open overnight. Contractor shall fill any trench the same day of excavation . No extra payment shall be allowed for this special condition. D-56 TREE PRUNING A. REFERENCES: National Arborist Association's "Pruning Standards for Shade Trees". B. ROOT PRUNING EQUIPMENT 1. Vibratory Knife · . 2. Vermeer V-1550RC Root Pruner C. NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION FENCE 1. Steel 'T' = Bar stakes, 6 feet long. 2. Smooth Horse-Wire: 14-1/2 gauge (medium gauge) or 12 gauge (heavy gauge). 3. Surveyor's Plastic Flagging: ''Tundra" weight, International fluorescent orange or red color. 4. Combination Fence: Commercially manufactured combination soil separator fabric on wire mesh backing as shown on the Drawings. D. ROOT PRUNING 11115102 1. Survey and stake location of root pruning trenches as shown on drawings. 2. Using the approved specified equipment, make a cut a minimum of 36 inches deep in order to minimize damage to the undisturbed root zone. 3. Backfill and compact the trench immediately after trenching. SC-45 PART D -SPECIAL CONDIT IONS 4. Place a 3-foot wide by 4-inch deep cover of mulch over the trench as required by the Engineer. 5. Within 24 hours, prune flush with ground and backfill any exposed roots due to construction activity. Cover with wood chips of mulch in order to equalize soil temperature and minimize water loss due to evaporation . 6. Limit any grading work within conservation areas to 3-inch maximum cut or fill, with no roots over 1-inch diameter being cut unless cut by hand or cut by specified methods, equipment and protection. E. MULCHING: Apply 2-inches to 4-inches of wood chips from trimming or clearin_g operation on areas designated by the Engineer. F. Tree Pruning shall be considered subsidiary to the project contract price. D-57 TREE REMOVAL Trees to be removed shall be removed using applicable methods, including stump and root ball removal, loading, hauling and dumping. Extra caution shall be taken to not disrupt existing utilities both overhead and buried. The Contractor shall immediately repair or replace any damage to utilities and private property including, but not limited to, water and sewer services, pavement, fences, walls, sprinkler system piping, etc., at no cost to the Owner. All costs for tree removal, including temporary service costs, shall be considered subsidiary to the project contract price and no additional payment will be allowed. D-58 TEST HOLES . The matter of subsurface exploration to ascertain the nature of the soils, including the amount of rock, if any, through which this pipeline installation is to be made is the responsibility of any and all pro~pective bidders, and any bidder on this proje~t shall submit his bid under this condition. Whether prospective bidders perform this subsurface exploration jointly or independently, and whether they make such determination by the use of test holes or other means, shall be left to the discretion of such prospective bidders . If test borings have been made and are provided for bidder's information, at the locations shown on the logs of borings in the appendix of this specification, it is expressly declared that neither the City nor the Engineer guarantees the accuracy for the information or that the material encountered in excavations is the same, either in character, location, or elevation, as shown on the boring logs. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to make such subsurface investigations, as he deems necessary to determine the nature of the material to be excavated . The Contractor assumes all responsibility for interpretation of these records and for making and maintaining the required excavation and of doing other work affected by the geology of the site. The cost of all rock removal and other associated appurtenances, if required, shall be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. D-59 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFICATION OF TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION DURING CONSTRUCTION Prior to beginning construction on any block in the project, the contractor shall, on a block by block basis, prepare and deliver a notice or flyer of the pending construction to the front door of 11/15102 SC-46 ,.... PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS each residence or business that will be impacted by construction. The notice shall be prepared as follows: The notification notice or flyer shall be posted seven (7) days prior to beginning any construction activity on each block in the project area. The flyer shall be prepared on the Contractor's letterhead and shall include the following information: Name of Project, DOE No., Scope of Project (i.e. type of construction activity), actual construction duration within the block, the name of the contractor's foreman and his phone number, the name of the City's inspector and his phone number and the City's after-hours phone number. A sample of the 'pre-construction notification' flyer is attached. The contractor shall submit a schedule showing the construction start and finish time for each block of the project to the inspector. In addition, a copy of the flyer shall be delivered to the City Inspector for his review prior to being distributed. The contractor will not be allowed to begin construction on any block until the flyer is delivered to all residents of the block. In the event it becomes necessary to temporarily shut down water service to residents or businesses during construction, the contractor shall prepare and deliver a notice or flyer of the pending interruption to the front door of each affected resident. The notice shall be prepared as follows: The notification or flyer shall be posted twenty-four (24) prior to the temporary interruption. The flyer shall be prepared on the contractor's letterhead and shall include the following information: Name of the project, DOE number, the date of the interruption of service, the period the interruption will take place, the name of the contractor's foreman and his phone number and the name of the City's inspector and his phone number. A sample of the temporary water service interruption notification is attached. A copy of the temporary interruption notification shall be delivered to the inspector for his review prior to being distributed. The contractor shall not be permitted to proceed . with interruption of water service until the flyer has been delivered to all affected residents and businesses. Electronic versions of the sample flyers can be obtained from the Construction office at (817) 871-8306. All work involved with the notification flyers shall be considered subsidiary to the contract price and no additional compensation shall be made. D-60 TRAFFIC BUTTONS The removal and replacement of traffic buttons is the responsibility of the contractor and shall be considered a subsidiary item. In the event that the contractor prefers for the Signals, Signs and Markings Division (SSMD) of the Transportation/Public Works Department to install the markings, the contractor shall contact SSMD at (817) 871-8770 and shall reimburse SSMD for all costs incurred, both labor and material. No additional compensation shall be made to the contractor for this reimbursement. D-61 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS Whenever a sanitary sewer service line is installed or replaced, the Contractor shall install a two- way service cleanout as shown in the attached detail. Cleanouts are to be installed out of high traffic areas such as driveways, streets, sidewalks, etc. whenever possible. When it is not possible, the cleanout stack and cap shall be cast iron. 11/15102 SC-47 PART D ~ SPECIAL CONDITIONS Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the two-way service cleanout which are required to provide a complete and functional sanitary sewer cleanout shall be included in the price bid for Sanitary Sewer Service Cleanouts. D-62 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIR The Contractor shall provide a temporary pavement repair immediately after trench backfill and compaction using a minimum of 2-inches of hot mix asphalt over a minimum of 6-inches of compacted flex base. This temporary repair shall be rolled to provide a smooth transition between the existing pavement and the temporary repair. The unit price bid under the appropriate bid item of the proposal shall cover all costs for providing temporary pavement repair for all street cuts prior to street reconstruction. D-63 CONSTRUCTION STAKES The City, through its Surveyor or agent, will provide to the Contractor construction stakes or other customary method of markings as may be found consistent with professional practice, establishing line and grades for roadway and utility construction, and centerlines and benchmarks for bridgework. These stakes shall be set sufficiently in advance to avoid delay whenever practical. One set of stakes shall be set for all utility construction (water, sanitary sewer, drainage etc.), and one set of excavation/or stabilization stakes, and one set of stakes for curb and gutter/or paving. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor to preserve, maintain, transfer, etc., all stakes furnished until completion of the construction phase of the project for which they were furnished. If the City or its agent determines that a sufficient number of stakes or markings provided by the City, have been lost, destroyed, or di~turbed, to prevent the proper prosecution and control of the work contracted for in the Contract Documents, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility, at the Contractor's sole expense, to have such stakes replaced by an individual registered by the Texas Board of Professional Land Surveyor as a Registered· Land Surveyor. No claims for delay due to lack of replacement of construction stakes will be accepted, and time will continue to be charged in accordance with the Contract Documents. D-64 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS The performance of this contract requires certain temporary construction, right-of-entry agreements, and/or permits to perform work on private property. The City has attempted to obtain the temporary construction and/or right-of-entry agreements for properties where construction activity is necessary on City owned facilities, such as sewer lines or manholes. For locations where the City was unable to obtain the easement or right-of-entry, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain the agreement prior to beginning work on subject property. This shall be subsidiary to the contract. The agreements, which the City has obtained, are available to the Contractor for review by contacting the plans desk at the Department of Engineering, City of Fort Worth. Also, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain written permission from property owners to perform such work as cleanout repair and sewer service replacement on private property. Contractor shall adhere to all requirements of Paragraph C6-6.1 O of the General Contract Documents. The Contractor's attention is directed to the agreement terms along with any special conditions that may have been imposed on these agreements, by the property owners. 11/15102 SC-48 - - - PART D .. SPECIAL CONDITIONS The easements and/or private property shall be cleaned up after use and restored to its original condition or better. In event additional work room is required by the Contractor, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain written permission from the property owners involved for the use of additional property required. No additional payment will be allowed for this item. The City has obtained the necessary documentation for railroad and/or highway permits required for construction of this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all provisions of such permits, including obtaining the requisite insurance, and shall pay any and all costs associated with or required by the permit(s). It is the Contractor's responsibility to. provide the required flagmen and/or provide payment to the appropriate railroad/agency for all flagmen during construction in railroad/agency right-of-way. Any and all costs associated with compliance with permits(s) including payment for flagmen shall be subsidiary to the project price. No additional payment will be allowed for this item. D-65 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING After the pre-construction conference has been held but before construction is allowed to begin on this project a public meeting will be held at a location to be determined by the Engineer. The contractor, inspector, and project manager shall meet with all affected residents and present the . projected schedule, including construction start date, and answer any construction related questions. Every effort will be made to schedule the neighborhood meeting within the two weeks following the pre-construction conference but in no case will construction be allowed to begin until this meeting is held. D-66 WAGE RA TES The labor classifications and minimum wage rates set forth herein have been predetermined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in accordance with statutory requirements, as being the prevailing classifications and rates that shall govern on . all work performed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor on the site of the project covered by these Contract Documents. In no event shall less than the following rates of wa_ges be paid.· (Attached) 11/15102 SC-49 . 1 ... -... '7. (To be printed on Contractor's Letterhead) Date: ____ _ DOE No: 3176 · PROJECT NAME:Main C1C4B Sanitary Sewer Drainage Area Part 15 MAPSCOLOCATION: 76L LIMITS OF CONST.: West of9'h Avenue along FWWR between Rosedale and Oleander 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 REHABILITATE SEWER LINES ON OR ARO{ffll) YOUR PROPERTY. CONSTRUCTION WILL BEG.IN APPROXIMATELY ,SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF TIDS NOTICE. IF YOU HA VE QUES';rIONS ABOUT ACCESS, SECURITY, SAFETY OR - ANY OTHER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL: Mr. <CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT> AT <TELEPHONE NO.> OR - Mr. <CITY INSPECTOR> AT <TELEPHONE NO.> AFTER 4:30 PM OR ON WEEKENDS, PLEASE CALL 871-7970 PLEASE KEEP THIS FLYER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL. PART D w SPECIAL CONDITIONS CITY OF FORT WORTH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PREVAILING WAGE RATE FOR 2000 CLASSIFICATION Asphalt Raker Asphalt Shoveler Batching Plant Weigher Carpenter (Rough) Concrete Finisher-Paving Concrete Finisher Helper (Paving) Concrete Finisher-Structures Flagg er Form Builder-Structures Form Setter-Paving & Curbs Form Setter-Structures Laborer-Common Laborer-Utility Mechanic Servicer Pipe Layer Pipe Layer Helper Asphalt Distributor Operator Asphalt Paving Machine Operator Concrete Paving Saw · Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel(< 1 1/2 CY) Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel(> 11/2 CY) Front End Loader (2 1/2 CY & less) Front End Loader (over 2 1/2 CY) · Milling Machine Operator Mixer Motor Grader Operator (Fine Grade) Motor Grader Operator Pavement Marking Machine Roller, Steel Wheel Plant-Mix Pavements Roller, Steel Wheel Other Flatwheel or Tamping Roller, Pneumatic, Self-Propelled Scraper Traveling Mixer Reinforcing Steel Setter (Paving) Truck Driver-Single Axle (Light) Truck Driver-Tandem Axle Semi-Trailer Truck Driver-Lowboy/Float Truck Driver-Transit Mix Truck Driver-Winch 11/15102 SC-51 HOURLY RATE $10.32 $9.75 $9.65 $13.64 $10.16 $9.70 $13.44 $7.00 $13.44 $10.25 $9.75 $7.64 $8.64 $13.25 $10.13 $7.35 $6.75 $11.45 $11.09 $10.53 $10.00 $11.52 $9.94 $9.32 $8.00 $11.00 $12.31 $13.75 $11.00 $9.88 $12.12 $8.02 $10.00 $9.75 $8.00 $10.22 $10.54 $10.63 $9.80 PART D -SPECIAL CONDITIONS 11115102 SC-52 Date: ____ _ DOENO.XXXX Project flame: NOTICE OF TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION DUE TO UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS IN YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD, YOUR WATER SERVICE WILL BE INTERRUPTED ON _______ _ BETWEEN THE HOURS OF AND _____ _ IF YOU HA VE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SHUT-OUT, PLEASE CALL: MR. AT-----------~ (CONTRACTORS S:UPERINTENDENT) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) OR MR.~---------------~AT _________________ __ (CITY INSPECTOR) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) THIS INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU, __________ _,CONTRACTOR PART D • SPECIAL CONDITIONS 11115102 SC-54 PART DA ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS - PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS DA-1 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS .............. Omitted DA .. 2 PIPELINE REHABILITATION CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE ................................... Omitted DA-3 PIPE ENLARGEMENT SYSTEM ...................................................................... Omitted. DA-4 FOLD AND FORM PIPE .................................................................................... Omitted DA-5 SLIPLINING ...................................................................................................... Omitted DA·6 PIPE INSTALLED BY OTHER THAN OPEN CUT ............................... ; ............ Omitted DA· 7 TYPE OF CASING PIPE ................................................................................... Omitted DA-8 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR I CLEAN OUT REPAIR .............................................. .4 DA-9 PROTECTIVE MANHOLE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION ........ Omitted DA-10 MANHOLE REHABILITATION .......................................................................... Omitted DA-11 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATION ..................... Omitted DA-12 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-MICROSILICATE MORTAR SYSTEM ....... Omitted DA-13 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-QUADEX SYSTEM .................................... Omitted DA-14 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING .. SPRAY WALL SYSTEM ............................ Omitted DA-15 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING -RAVEN LINING SYSTEM ......................... Omitted DA-16 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING: PERMACAST SYSTEM WITH EPOXY LINER .......................................................................................................................... Omitted DA-17 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-STRONG-SEAL-SYSTEM ........................... Omitted DA-18 RIGID FIBERGLASS MANHOLE LINERS ........................................................ Omitted DA-19 PVC LINED CONCRETE WALL RECONSTRUCTION ..................................... Omitted DA-20 PRESSURE GROUTING ................................................................................... Omitted DA-21 VACUUM TESTING OF REHABILITATED MANHOLES .................................. Omitted DA-22 FIBERGLASS MANHOLES .............................................................................. Omitted DA-23 LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES AND WATER VALVES .......... Omitted DA-24 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER ............................................. 6 DA-25 REPLACEMENT OF 6 11 CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS .................................................... .? DA-26 REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE ............................................. 7 DA-27 GRADED CRUSHED STONES ............................................................................ Omitted DA-28 WEDGE MILLING 2 11 TO 0 11 DEPTH 5.0' WIDE ................................................ Omitted DA-29 BUTT JOINTS .. MILL.ED ...................................................................................... Omitted DA-30 2 11 H.M.A.C. SURFACE COURSE (TYPE 11 D11 MIX) .......................................... Omitted DA-31 REPLACEMENT OF 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER .................................. Omitted DA-32 NEW 7 11 CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER .......................................................... Omitted DA-33 NEW 4 11 STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RAMP ..................................................... Omitted DA-34 8 11 PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION ..................................................................... Omitted DA-35 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) ........................... 8 DA-36 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS ...................................................................... Omitted DA-37 POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HANDLING ....... Omitted DA-38 LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED SOILOmitted DA-39 ROCK RIPRAP • GROUT -FILTER FABRIC .................................................... Omitted DA-40 CONCRETE RIP RAP ........................................................................................ Omitted DA-41 CONCRETE CYLINDER PIPE AND FITTINGS ................................................. Omitted DA-42 CONCRETE PIPE FITTINGS AND SPECIALS ................................................. Omitted DA-43 UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION ......................................................... Omitted DA-44 6" PERFORATED PIPE SUBDRAIN ................................................................. Omitted DA-45 REPLACEMENT OF 4" CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ..................................................... 9 DA-46 RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION ...................................... Omitted DA-47 PAVEMENT REPAIR IN PARKING AREA ................................................................... 9 oe104103 ASC-1 DA-48 DA-49 DA-50 DA-51 DA-52 DA-53 DA-54. DA-55 DA-56 DA-57 DA-58 DA-59 DA-60 DA-61 DA-62 DA-63 DA-64 DA-65 DA-66 DA-67 DA-68 DA-69 DA-70 DA-71. DA-72 DA-73 DA-74 DA-75 DA-76 DA-77 DA-78 DA-79 DA-80 DA-81 DA-82 DA-83 DA-84 DA-85 DA-86 DA-87 DA-88 DA-89 DA-90 DA-91 DA-92. DA-93 DA-94 06/04/03 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS EASEMENTS AND PERMITS ...................................................................................... 9 HIGHWAY REQUIREME.NTS .............................................................................. Omitted CONCRETE ENCASEMENT ...................................................................................... 10 CONNECTION TO EXISTI.NG STRUCTURES ........................................................... 10 TURBO METER WITH VAULT AND BYPASS INSTALLATION ....................... Omitted ·oPEN FIRE LINE INSTALLATIONS ................................................................. Omitted WATER SAMPLE STATION ............................................................................. Omitted CURB ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT ................................................................ Omitted SHOP DRAWINGS ............................................................................................ Omitted COST BREAKDOWN ......................................................................................... Omitted STANDARD STREET SPECIFICATIONS H.M.A.C. OVERLAY ........................ Omitted H.M.A.C. MORE THAN 9 INCHES DEEP ............................................................ Omitted ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPAIR ................................................................................. 10 TOP SOIL .... " ......................... 'l ...................................... " ••• " ............. " ........................ ,, ........ 11.,,."' ••• _ •••• -10 WATER METER AND METER BOX RELOCATION AND ADJUSTMENT ........ Omitted BID QUANTI.TIE.S ........................................................................................................ 10 WORK IN HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY ............................................................. Omitted CRUSHED LIMESTONE (FLEX-BASE) ............................................................ Omitted -OPTION TO RENEW ......................................................................................... Omitted NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT ........................................................................ Om.itted CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER ................................................................................. 11 TRAFFIC BUTTONS ......................................................................................... Omitted PAVEMENT STRIPING ..................................................................................... Omitted H.M.A.C. TESTING PROCEDURES .................................................................... Omitted SPECIFICATION REFERENCES ............................................................................... 11 RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM BACK-FLOW PREVENTER/CONTROL VALVE AND BOX ............................................................................................. Omitted RESILIENT-SEATE.D GATE VALVES ............................................................... Omitted - · EMERGENCY SITUATION, JOB MOVE-IN ...................................................... Omitted 1 112" & 2" COPPER SERVI.CES ......................................................................... Omitted SCOPE OF WORK (UTIL. CUT) ....................................................................... Omitted CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBIL TY (UTIL. CUT) ..................................................... 11 CONTRACT TIME (UTIL. CUT) ....................................................................... · .. Omitted REQUIRED CREW PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT (UTIL. CUT) ....................... Omitted TIME ALLOWED FOR UTILITY CUTS (UTIL. CUT) ......................................... Omitted LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (UTIL. CUT) ............................................................. Omitted PAVING REPAIR EDGES {UTIL. CUT) ...................................................................... 11 TRENCH BACKFILL (UTIL. CUT) .............................................................................. 12 CLEAN-UP (UTIL. CUT) ............................................................................................. 12 PROPERTY ACCESS (UTIL. CUT) ............................................................................ 12. SUBMISSION OF BIDS (UTIL. CUT) ................................................................ Omitted STANDARD BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT I (UTIL. CUT) ...................................... Omitted CONCRETE BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT II & UNIT Ill (UTIL. CUT) .................... Omitted -2" TO 9" H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) ............................................................ 12 ADJUST WATER VALVE BOXES, MANHOLES, AND VAULTS (UTIL. CUT) .. Omitted MAINTENANCE BOND (UTIL. CUT) ................................................................. Omitted BRICK PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) ............................................................................... 13 LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) ................................................... Omitted ASC-2 DA-95 DA .. 96 DA-97 DA--98 DA-99 DA-100 DA-101 DA--102 DA-103 DA-104 DA-105 DA--106 DA-107 DA-108 DA-109 DA--11.0 DA-111 DA-112 DA-113 DA--114 06/04/03 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS CEMENT STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) ............. ; .............................. Omitted REPAIR OF STORM DRAIN\STRUCTURES (UTIL. CUT) ........................................ 14 11 QUICK-SET11 CONCRETE (UTIL. CUT) ................................................................... 14 UTILITY ADJUSTMENT (UTIL. CUT) ......................................................................... 15 STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS (UTIL. CUT) .... 15 LIMITS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR {UTIL. CUT) .................................. 15 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (UTIL. CUT) ........................................... Omitted PAYMENT (UTI.L. CUT) ................................................................................. Omitted DEHOLES (MISC. EXT.) ............................................................................... Omitted CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS (MISC. EXT.) ............................................ Omitted PRESSURE CLEANING AND TESTING (MISC. EXT.) ................................. Omitted BID QUANTITIES (MISC. EXT.) .................................................................... Omitted LIFE OF CONTRACT (MISC. EXT.) .............................................................. Omitted DETERMINATION AND INITIATION OF WORK (MISC. REPL.) .................. Omitted WORK ORDER COMPLETION TIME (MISC. REPL.) ................................... Omitted MOVE IN CHARGES (MISC. REPL.) ............................................................ Omitted PROJECT SIGNS (MISC. REPL.) ................................................................. Omitted LIQUIDATED DAMAGES {MISC. REPL.) ..................................................... Omitted TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN (MISC. REPL.) .................................. Omitted FIELD OFFICE ................................................................................................ Omitted ASC-3 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS DA-8 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR I CLEANOUT REPAIR A. GENERAL: The work covered by this item consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, supervision, etc. necessary to construct a point repair on the portion of a service line located within a utility easement, street right-of-way or on private property. Point repairs on private property shall only be addressed after the Contractor has received written permission from the property owner to do the work. A blank Right-of-Entry Agreement form to be completed by the Contractor and the individual property owners is included at the end of this section. The Contractor shall keep a record copy of all Right- of-Entry forms obtained and have it on hand at all times during construction. The street addresses and approximate location of service line repairs are shown in Table _ and the· Field Survey Forms in Attachment _. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to accurately field locate the exact point of repair. B. MATERIALS: The pipe replacement material shall be gasketed joint, gravity PVC sewer pipe (ASTM 0- 3034, SOR 26) and have a minimum cell classification of 12454 A or B as defined in ASTM 'D-1784. Installation shall be in strict compliance with the manufacturer, recommendations and th.e Uni-Bell Plastic Pipe Association. The method of jointing the ends of the replaced pipe with the existing pipe shall be water tight. C. EXECUTION: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 06/04/03 After the location of the point repair is determined, the Contractor shall excavate and remove the damaged pipe and replace with new pipe. The minimum length of pipe replaced shall be three (3) feet. All work shall be performed by a licensed plumber. Determine whether additional lengths of line beyond "minimum length" criteria need replacement. Report need for additional replacement to City and obtain approval before proceeding. The Contractor shall excavate, shape the bottom of the trench and place the required pipe bedding so that the grade of the replaced pipe matches the existing service line grade. Numerous service line point repairs along with lateral line point repairs and obstruction removals are located in areas which in many instances will require the removal of existing landscaping, structures, sidewalks, driveways, etc. Items removed or disturbed shall replaced or restored to original conditions or better. Removal of Debris: Excess excavated material and debris are to be removed from the work site daily. Cost of hauling excess excavation and debris is to be included in the price bid for "Service Line Point Repair''. Roof and Yard Drains: Atthe locations indicated in Table_ of the Attachments. The Contractor shall disconnect roof and yard drains from the sanitary sewer service line. For yard drains, the Contractor shall excavate and remove the drain from the yard and plug the line at the property line. For roof drains, the Contractor shall remove the downspout from the drain line and plug the line to prevent inflow. ASC-4 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS In addition, the Contractor shall install an elbow fitting at the bottom of the downspout to direct runoff, away from the building, and a concrete splash pad to prevent erosion. 6. Disconnected Service Lines: At the locations indicated in Table_ of Attachments __ to the Special Contract Documents, the Contractor shall remove the service line no longer in use by excavating at the property line and plugging the service line. 7. Abandonment of Point Repair: If a pipe is exposed and found in good condition, not requiring a point repair, notify City Engineer who will record abandonment of point repair. Backfill the excavation, replace pavement or sidewalk and repair and seed or sod unpaved areas. 8. Cleanout Repair: The Contractor shall make appropriate repairs to cleanouts as indicated in Table and as shown on the PLANS. All cleanout repair work shall be performed by a licensed plumber. a. General This special condition describes the repair of sanitary sewer cleanouts located on private property as designated on the 1/1 Elimination Repair plans. Repair of the cleanouts shall consist of replacing defective cleanout caps or installing new caps where none exist, such that inflow is eliminated. There will be no repairs made to the existing cleanouts that require excavation, other than what is required to expose the top of the cleanout so that the new caps can be installed. b. Materials Replacement cleanout caps shall be Dal-Caps as manufactured by Dallas Specialty & Mfg. Company, or equal. The rubber caps are held down by stainless steel clamps. c. Excavation 1) The Contractor shall submit shop drawings on all materials and equipment to be installed. 2) The Contractor i.s responsible for obtaining right of entry from the property owners prior to performing any work. Property owners should be notified 48 hours in advance of any work on their property. 3) The Contractor shall restore any disturbed surface to its original or better condition at no separate pay. D. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: 06104103 ASC-5 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 1. Payment for service line point repair shall be on a unit price basis for each repair performed on all sizes of service lines for the respective depths. The minimum length of service line point repair shall be three (3) feet. No separate pay if the work is done within the limits of a service line reconnect as defined in Special Condition, D-28, "Sanitary Sewer Services". 2. Measurements for extra length repair is on a linear foot basis for repairs in excess of the minimum 3 foot replacement length. 3. All pipe fittings, adapters, concrete collars, bedding, and removal and replacements of grass sodding required shall be considered incidental to service line point repair. 3. If no pay item is included for any work required to properly complete a service line point repair as specified, the cost to perform said work, including any required removal and replacement of materials, shall be considered incidental to the service line point repair. 5. Depth of Bury is to be measured from Natural Ground Level to the Flow Line of the Sanitary Sewer Service Line at the Point of Replacement. The minimum trench width shall be 3'-0". 6. All excavation, backfill, removal and replacement of grass sodding and landscaping, plugs, fittings, and splash pads shall be considered incidental to removal of yard drains, disconnecting roof drains and plugging disconnected service lines. 7. No separate payment will be made for the Contractor to obtain written permission to enter private property. 8. Payment will be made for Abandonment of Point Repairs at the Contract Unit Price for Excavation and Backfill Abandoned Point Repairs. 9. Payment shall be made at the Contract Unit Price for each sanitary sewer cleanout successfully repaired. Payment shall be full compensation for all materials, equipment, and labor required to perform the work. DA-24 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER These provisions require the contractor to remove all failed existing curb and gutter, as designated by the Construction Engineer, and replace with standard concrete curb and gutter, laydown curb and gutter, or in like kind, as governed by the standard City Specifications, Item No. 104 "Removing Old Concrete", Item No. 502 "Concrete Curb and Gutter'', and Drawing Nos. S-S2 through S-S4. Pay limits for laydown curb and gutter are shown in Drawing No. S-85 of the Standard Specifications. Contractor shall saw cut the curb and gutter and pavement prior to removal. Included, and figured subsidiary to this unit price, will be the required sawcut excavation, as per specification Item No. 106 "Unclassified Street Excavation", into the street to aid in the construction of the curb and gutter. The pay limit will be 9" out from the gutter lip, with same day haul-off of the removed material to a suitable dump site. The street void shall be filled with H.M.A.C. "Type D" mix as per specification No. 300 "Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions", Item No. 304 06/04/03 ASC-6 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS "Prime Coat'' and Item No. 312 "Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete" and compacted to standard City densities and top soil as per specification item No. 116 "Top Soil", if needed, shall be added and leveled to grade behind the curb. Existing improvements within the parkway such as water meters, sprinkler system, etc. damaged during construction shall be replaced with same or better at no cost to the City. Backfill for curb and gutter shall be completed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day of demolition to date of completion. If the contractor fails to complete the work within fourteen (14) calendar days, a $100 dollar liquidated damage will be assessed per block per day. The unit price bid per linear foot shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-25 REPLACEMENT OF 6 11 CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS This item shall include the removal and replacement of existing concrete driveways, due to deterioration or in situations where curb and gutter is replaced to adjust grades to eliminate ponding water with same day haul-off of the removed material to a suitable dump site. For specifications governing this item see Item No. 104 "Removing Old Concrete", Item No. 504" Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways". Pay limits for concrete driveway are as shown in Drawing No. S-SS of the Standard Specifications. The unit price bid per square yard shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-26 REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE The contractor sha.11 remove all existing deformed H.M.A.C. pavement and/or bad base material that shows surface deterioration and/or complete failure. The Engineer will identify these areas upon which time the contractor will begin work. The failed area shall be saw cut, or other similar means, out of the existing pavement in square or rectangular fashion. The side faces shall be cut vertically and all failed and loose material excavated. As a part of the excavation process, all unsatisfactory base material shall be removed, if required, to a depth sufficient to obtain stable sub-base. The total depth of excavation could range from a couple of inches to include the surface-base-some sub-base removal for which the Engineer will select the necessary depth. The remaining good material shall be leveled and uniformly made ready to accept the fill material. All excavated material shall be hauled off site, the same day as excavated, to a suitable dump site. After satisfactory completion of removal as outlined above, the contractor shall place the permanent pavement patch, with "Type D" surface mix. This item will always be used even if no base improvements are required. The proposed H.M.A.C. repair shall match the existing pavement section or the depth of the failed material, whichever is greater. However, the patch thickness shall be a minimum of 2 inches. Generally the existing H.M.A.C. pavement thickness will not exceed 6". Before the patch layers are applied, any loose material, mud and/or water shall be removed. A liquid asphalt tack coat shall be applied to all exposed surfaces. Placement of the surface mix lifts shall not exceed 3 inches with vibrator compactions to follow each lift. Compactions of the mix shall be to standard densities of the City of Fort Worth, made in preparation to accept the recycling process. 06/04/03 ASC-7 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS All applicable provisions of Standard Specification ltem Nos. 300 uAsphalts, Oils, and Emulsions\ 304 "Prime Coat", and 312 "Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete" .shall govern work. The unit price bid per cubic yard shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-35 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) The following specifications are for the furnishing and placing of reinforced concrete pavement or base as shown on detail and as directed by the Engineer. A. GENERAL: Reinforced concrete pavement or base shall conform to Specification Item No. 314 herein except for finishing and curing. B. FINISHING: The reinforced concrete shall be brought to a uniform surface by working with a wooden float. The surface shall be flush with the adjacent pavement and shall have a finish similar to the surrounding pavement. The surface shall be even and shall provide a smooth ride. C. CURING: The reinforced concrete pavement surfaces shall be sprayed uniformly with a membrane curing compound conforming to the requirements of ASTM C-309, Type 2, white-pigmented compound, which shall not produce permanent dis,coloration of the concrete. Concrete shall be allowed to cure for seven days or test cylinders reach 3000 psi before removal of barricades. D. EXECUTION: Included in this item will be the removal of the existing reinforced concrete pavement. The existing pavement shall be sawed so as to maintain an even, straight pavement cut. The existing reinforcing steel at sawed line and construction joints shall be lapped 18 inches with the new reinforced concrete pavement. The existing steel shall be thoroughly cleaned before lapping. The following work method will be performed on each utility cut: 1. Place safety signs, barricades and/or other warning devices where necessary and as required. 2. Replace pavement to nearest joint. 3. Mark out the damaged area with keel, chalk line or paint being sure to include all areas requiring repair. 4. Saw cut along marked lines a minimum of two (2) inches deep. 5. Remove existing concrete. 06/04/03 ASC-8 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 6. Form joints and place reinforcing steel and Dowel Bars (as required) according to standard specifications. 7. Place and finish concrete. 8. Clean up job site, removing all debris. 9. Maintain traffic control devices to protect the area until the concrete has cured seven days or concrete reaches 3000 psi compressive strength. E. PAYMENT: Payment shall be made at the unit price per linear foot as shown on the proposal and shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment tools and incidentals necessary to complete the Work. DA-45 REPLACEMENT OF 4" CONCRETE SIDEWALKS This item shall include the removal and replacement of existing concrete sidewalk due to failure or in situation where curb and gutter is replaced to adjust grades to eliminate ponding water with same day haul-off of the removed material to a suitable dumpsite. For specifications governing this item see Item No. 104 "Removing Old Concrete''. an_d Item No. 504 "Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways". The unit price bid per square yard shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment, .supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the removal and replacement work. DA-47 PAVEMENT REPAIR IN PARKING AREA The unit price bid under appropriate BID ITEM(S) of the Proposal shall cover all cost for providing pavement repair equal to or superior in composition, thickness, etc., to existing pavement. All required paving cuts shall be made with a concrete saw in a true and straight line on both sides of the trench, a minimum of twelve (12) inches outside the trench walls. The trench shall be backfilled and the top nine (9) inches shall be filled with crushed limestone base material, compacted and level with the finished adjacent surface. This finished grade shall be maintained in a serviceable condition until the paving has been replaced. DA-48 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS Easements and permits, both temporary and permanent, have been secured for this project at this time and made a part thereto. Any easements and/or permits, both temporary and permanent, that have not been obtained by the time of publication shall be secured before construction starts. No work is to be done in areas requiring easements and/or permits until the necessary easements are obtained. The Contractor's attention is directed to the easement description and permit requirements, as contained herein, along with any special conditions that may have been imposed on these easements and permits. Where the pipeline crosses privately owned property, the easements and construction areas are shown on the plans. The easements shall be cleaned up after use and restored to their original 06/04/03 ASC-9 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS conditions or better. In the event additional work room or access is required by the Contractor, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain written permission from the property owners involved for the use of additional property required. No additional payment will be allowed for this item. DA-50 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT Concrete encasement shall be Class E (1500 psi) concrete and for sewer line encasements shall conform to Fig. 113; for water line encasements it shall conform to Fig. 20 of the General Contract Documents. Requirements for such encasement are specified in Sections E1-20 and E2-20 of the General Contract Documents. Payment for work such as forming, placing, and finishing including all labor, tools, equipment and material necessary to complete the work shall be included in the linear foot price bid for Concrete Encasement. DA-51 CONNECTION TO EXISTING STRUCTURES All connections between proposed and existing facilities, shall consist of a watertight seal. Concrete used in the connection shall be Class A (3000 psi) concrete and meet the requirements of Section E1-20 and E2-20 of the General Contract Documents. Prior to concrete placement, a gasket, RAM-Nek or approved equal shall be installed around penetrating pipe. Payment for such work as connecting to existing facilities including all labor, tools, equipment, and material necessary to complete the work shall be included in the linear foot price of the . appropriate pipe BID ITEM. DA-60 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPAIR At locations where H.M.A.C. driveways are encountered, such driveways shall be completely replaced for the full extent of utility cut with H.M .A.C. equal to or better than the existing driveway. DA-61 TOP SOIL Where directed by the Engineer, top soil shall be applied in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department's Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction, Item 116, except as follows: All labor, equipment, tools and incidentals shall be included in the square yard bid price for the top soil. DA-63 BID QUANTITIES Bid quantities of the various items in the proposal are for comparison only and may not reflect the actual quantities. There is no limit to which a bid item can be increased or decreased. Contractor shall not be entitled to renegotiation of unit prices regardless of the final measured quantities. To the extent that C4-4.3 conflicts with this provision, this provision controls. No claim will be considered for lost or anticipated profits based upon differences in estimated quantities versus actual quantities. 06/04/03 ASC-10 - PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS In particular, the Contractor shall be aware that it is the City's intention that the quantities in Unit I be used on an "emergency" basis only. Total quantities given in the bid proposal may not reflect actual quantities; however, they are given for the purpose of bidding and awarding the contract. A contract in the amount of $200,000 (see Options to Renew) shall be awarded with final payment based on actual measured quantities and the unit price bid in this proposal. Moreover, there is to be not limit on the variation between the estimated quantities shown and actual quantities performed. It is understood and agreed that the scope of work contemplated in this contract is that which is designated by the City bit will in not case exceed $200,000 {see Options to Renew) including all change orders. DA-68 CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER This item shall include the repair/replacement of existing concrete valley gutters as directed by the Engineer. The proposed valley gutters will be constructed according to the detail included in these documents as well as conforming to Specification Item No. 314 of the Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction for the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department. The unit price bid for this item shall be full compensation for all materials {including applicable sub-base), labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-72 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES When reference is made in these specifications to a particular ASTM, AWWA, ANSI or other specification, it shall be understood that the latest revision of such specification, prior to the date of these general specifications or revisions thereof, shall apply. DA-78 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBIL TY (UTIL. CUT) Contractor covenants and agrees to fully perform or cause to be performed, with good faith and due diligence, and in accordance with standards common to the industry and herein set forth in these Contract Documents which is hereby incorporated and made a part of this contract, pavement repair to be ordered by the City at various times and to be performed at various places by separate repair tickets. The City may designate pavement to be repaired by furnishing to the Contractor a marked drawing, or street addresses contained in a written order or by marking in the filed by paint or other means, or by any or all combinations of said methods of designation. The Contractor agrees that no work will be performed without written authorization from the individual designated in writing by the Director of the Engineering Department. DA-83 PAVING REPAIR EDGES (UTIL. CUT) All paving repair edges shall be undamaged neat lines (by sawing or equal) and shall be parallel or perpendicular to the center line of the street. 06/04/03 ASC-11 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS DA-84 TRENCH BACKFILL (UTIL. CUT) The Water Department shall place the pipe embedment and backfill with washed rock per the following specification. Washed Rock: All washed rock used for embedment or as otherwise directed by the engineer shall be washed gravel or washed crushed stone or washed crushed gravel and shall meet the following gradation and abrasion: Sieve Size 1 %" 3/8" #4" #8 % Retained 0-10 40-75 55-90 90-100 95-100 Los Angeles abrasion test: 50% Maximum wear per ASTM. DA-85 CLEAN-UP (UTIL. CUT) Final clean up work shall be done for this project as soon as the paving and curb and gutter has been constructed. Contractor shall remove all excess cold mix, washed rock and debris from the street in the area of the repair. No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of construction before the roadway and right-of-way is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Refer also to Page CS-5 (8) Section CS-5.17 Clean-Up of Part C General Conditions. DA-86 PROPERTY ACCESS (UTIL. CUT) Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. DA-90 2" TO 9" H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) These items will include the furnishing and placing of H.M.A.C. surface course as directed by the Engineer. For Specifications governing Type "D" H.M.A.C. see the 1982 Texas State Department of Highways and Public Transportation, Spec. Item No. 340 "Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Pavement". H.M.A.C. is also covered under Spec. Item No . 312 in the Standard Specifications for Construction, City of Fort Worth. Subsidiary to the H.M.A .C. pavement shall be sawing, removal of asphaltic material, gravel and excavation as shown on the details or as directed by the Engineer. The removed surfacing shall be loaded into trucks upon removal and hauled away from the job site as directed by the Engineer. In no case shall the removed surface be stockpiled on the job site. · · 06/04/03 ASC-12 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS The following work method will be performed on each utility cut: 1. Place safety signs, barricades and/or other warning devices where necessary and as required. 2. The existing asphalt pavement shall be saw cut into a square or rectangular shape and cut side faces vertically. The sawed asphalt pavement shall be a minimum of 1' outside the utility cut area. 3. Apply liquid asphalt tack to vertical faces and bottom of excavated area in a uniform manner. Do not puddle tack coat on bottom of utility cut area. Do not apply tack coat to washed rock. 4. Place H.M.A.C. surface mix in lifts not to exceed three (3) inches. Last or top lift shall not be less than two (2) inches in thickness. 5. Each lift shall be thoroughly compacted with a plate compactor or portable vibratory roller. Fifteen to twenty passes will be necessary with a vibratory roller and mix temperature above 250 F (121 C) to ensure a good compaction . Top lift when compacted shall be approximately 1/8 inch above surrounding pavement. 6. Apply liquid asphalt around edges of patch along cold joints. 7. Clean up surrounding area. Do not leave excess fill or excavated material on the pavement. 8. Remove safety signs, barricade and/or warning devices after job is complete. Payment shall be made at the unit price per S. Y. as shown on the proposal and shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-93 BRICK PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) This item shall include: 1. Removal and salvage of existing brick pavers for the purpose of relaying, in such a manner that no damage occurs during handling of the brick. 2. Supply additional brick pavers as necessary that meets size, shape and color of existing brick, as approved by engineer. 3. Mortar bed shall be leveled to the desired elevation, as directed by Engineer and shall not be disturbed in any way. The mortar setting bed shall consist of: a. 1 part Portland cement -ASTM C150, Type 1 b. 1/4 part hydrated lime by volume -ASTM C207, Type 5 c. 3 parts damp sand -ASTM C-144 (for high-bond mortar, gradation in accordance with additive manufacturer's recommendation) d . Add water to obtain stiff mix -water shall be potable quality The dry joint filler shall consist of: 06/04/03 ASC-13 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS a. 1 part Portland cement -ASTM C150, Type 1 b. 6 parts dry sand -ASTM C-144 c. Do not add water High bond mortar mix shall consist of: a. 1 sack Portland cement-ASTM C150, Type 1 b. 50 pounds workability additive -"A" Marble Dust by Armco Steel Corp., Piqua Quarries, or Ute Dolomite Limestone by U.S. Lime Division of Flintkote Corp., or Micro Fill No./2 by Pure Stone Co., of Marble Falls, Texas. c. 3 1/4 cubic feet of sand -ASTM C-144 d. 4 gallons of high bond additive -Sarabond Liquid Mortar Additive by the Dow Chemical Co. e. Mix with water in accordance with High Bond Additive manufacturer's recommendations Concrete surfaces to receive pavers shall be dry, clean fee of oily or waxy films and firm and level. Pavers with chips, cracks, or voids shall not be used. The setting bed mixture shall be spread and screeded to a true plane and shall be limited to that amount that can be covered with pavers before initial set. DA-96 REPAIR OF STORM DRAIN\ STRUCTURES (UTIL. cun This pay item shall apply to all storm drain structures such as inlets, manholes, headwalls, or .other facilities which, in the opinion of the Engineer require repair. The Contractor shall remove and replace the tops of existing drainage structures and a portion of the walls of the structure as directed by the Engineer. The vertical reinforcing steel bars in the walls shall be cleaned of any concrete or dirt and exposed a minimum of twelve (12) inches. New steel shall be used in the reconstruction of the walls and top. No payment shall be made for manhole frames, lids, steps and other miscellaneous items of construction, as they shall be considered subsidiary to the unit price bid for Repair of Storm Drain Structures. Unless directed otherwise by the Engineer, the existing manhole frames, lids, and other miscellaneous items may be reused. Storm Drain Structure Repair shall be performed in conformance with specification Item 444, "Manholes and Inlets", and Drawing No. S-801 through S-SD20 of the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department's Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction and shall further apply to all storm drainage facilities of a similar design and construction. Payment for Repair of Storm Drain Structures shall be made by the cubic yard of concrete required to reconstruct the structures as well as all steel,. etc. in conformance with the appropriate drawings. · DA-97 "QUICK-SET" CONCRETE (UTIL. cun In high traffic areas where the utility cut repair must be returned to service sooner than a normal cure time will allow, the Contractor shall use concrete admixtures as outlined in Item 422, "Concrete Admixtures" or ready made mixes such as "Rapid Set" concrete mix or approved equal. Any and all materials used shall conform to the above mentioned Item 422. 06/04/03 ASC-14 PART DA-ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS Payment for quick set concrete shall be made at the unit price bid per CY as shown on the proposal and shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-98 UTILITY ADJUSTMENT (UTIL. cun This item is included for the basic purpose of establishing a contract price which will be comparable to the final cost of making necessary adjustments required due to utility cut repairs to water, sanitary sewer, and natural gas service lines and appurtenances including irrigation lines (sprinkler systems), etc. where such lines and appurtenances are the property owner's responsibility to maintain. An arbitrary figure has been placed in the Proposal; however, this does not guarantee any payment for utility adjustments, neither does it confine utility adjustments to the amount shown in the Proposal. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to provide the services of a licensed plumber to make the utility adjustments determined necessary by the Engineer. No payment will be made for utility adjustments except those adjustments determined necessary by :the Engineer. Should the Contractor damage service lines due to his negligence, where such lines would not have required adjustment or repair otherwise, the lines shall be repaired and adjusted by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. The payment to the Contractor for utility adjustments shall be the actual cost of the adjustments plus ten percent (10%) to cover the cost of bond and overhead incurred by the Contractor in handling the utility adjustments. DA-99 STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS (UTIL. cun All applicable provisions of Standard Specification Item 504 "Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways" shall apply. The Contractor shall construct standard concrete sidewalk and wheelchair ramps as shown in the details or as directed by the Engineer. All concrete flared surfaces (wheelchair ramp wing or curb) shall be colored with LITHOCHROME color hardener or equal. A brick red color, a dry-shake hardener manufactured by L.M. Scofield Company or equal, shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Contractor shall provide a colored sample concrete panel of one foot by one foot by three inches dimension, or other dimensions approved by the Engineer, meeting the aforementioned specification if needed. The sample, upon approval by the Engineer shall be the acceptable standard to be applied for all wheelchair ramp construction. Surface coloring shall be subsidiary to the unit price for this pay item. The method of application shall be by screen, sifter, sieve or other means in order to provide for a uniform color distribution. DA-100 LIMITS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR {UTIL. cun The following criteria will be used to determine the limits of concrete pavement repair for this contract: 1. The minimum size of repair for concrete shall be 5'x 5'. 06/04/03 ASC-15 PART DA -ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 2. Whenever the limits of the repair are 8 feet or less from an adjacent joint of any type, the replacement shall be extended to that joint: 3. Dummy joints shall be sawed across any panel where a construction joint intersects the panel and a joint does not exist. All new joints (construction or dummy) shall be parallel with existing joints. 4. Depending on the existing longitudinal joint spacing and the limits of the damaged pavement, the contractor may be required to extend the replacement to the halfway point of the panel. The determination shall be made by the inspector on a case by case basis in order to assure uniform joint spacing. Payment for ~II concrete pavement repairs shall be made at the unit price bid per square yard as shown in the proposal and shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. However, payment for sawcutting dummy joints in adjacent panels shall be made under the appropriate bid item. 06/04/03 ASC-16 PARTE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS - - 318-3201 SECTION 01001 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 1.0 SUMMARY This project involves the installation of grinder pump stations at individual residences as part of the low-pressure sewer systems around Lake Worth for the City of Fort Worth. The work involved under this Contract consists of the furnishing of all materials, tools, equipment, transportation, services, and all labor and superintendence necessary for the construction and completion of the project, including but not limited to the following major items: A. The CONTRACTOR will work with the RESIDENT, CITY, and ENGINEER to determine the location of the grinder pump and control panel on each lot. The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for installing the grinder pump station, a 1-1/4" DR 11 HOPE discharge line, making the connection to the existing service connection assembly, running conduit and wire from the pump station to the control panel and to the disconnect switch, and mounting the control panel on the side of the home. CONTRACTOR must set grade of pump station based on depth/location of existing sewer. Once the system is installed it must be tested before it is accepted. B. Photos must be taken of each lot before and after work is complete. Each lot shall be restored to its original condition to the satisfaction of the CITY. Restoration work will be considered subsidiary to the installation of the grinder pump. C. The RESIDENT will be responsible for some of the tasks required for a complete operational grinder pump installation. The RESIDENT will be responsible for connecting the home's gravity sewer line to the grinder pump station after the grinder pump station test is accepted. All plumbing work done by the RESIDENT shall be performed by a licensed plumber and approved by a CITY inspector. The RESIDENT will also be required to provide the power supply to the disconnect switch as shown on Drawing E-02. All electrical work done by the RESIDENT shall be performed by a licensed electrician and approved by a CITY inspector. Refer to Specification SECTION 01010 for Sequence of Construction. 2.0 MATERIAL FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR All materials for this contract shall be provided by the CONTRACTOR in accordance with the applicable specifications unless specifically noted otherwise in the Plans or Specifications . 3.0 SURVEY LOTS After the installation of the grinder pump system is complete, the CONTRACTOR shall survey each lot. The survey should include as a minimum the property lines, the utility easements, the location of the house, the grinder pump station, the grinder pump control panel, the 1-1/4" pump discharge line, the sewer service assembly connection. The F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\01001.doc 01001-1 318-3201 surveyor shall show a 5-foot wide access easement extending along the length of the · discharge pipe to the grinder pump centered on the discharge line and including the grinder pump. The delivered product to the CITY will be one or more AutoCAD files and one 8-1/2" x 11" printout of each lot. A bid item has been provided for the survey and shall include all labor and materials required." 4.0 SANITATION FACILITIES The CONTRACTOR shall provide portable toilet and drinking water facilities in sufficient number for the CONTRACTOR'S use throughout the course of the Project and in accordance with OSHA requirements. CONTRACTOR'S personnel will not be permitted to use toilet or drinking water facilities in the existing buildings or residences. 5.0 POWER FOR CONSTRUCTION The CONTRACTOR shall at his own expense pay for all electrical power for project construction. 6.0 FIREARMS Neither the CONTRACTOR nor any of his employees shall be allowed to carry firearms on the Project, either on their persons or within their automobiles. 7.0 REFERENCE STANDARDS Reference to the standards of any technical society, organization, or association or to the codes of local and state authorities shall mean the latest standard codes, specifications, or tentative specifications adopted and published at the date of taking bids, unless specifically stated otherwise. 8.0 OFFSITE STORAGE Offsite storage of materials or equipment shall be the sole responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. In the event that the CONTRACTOR does not have adequate facilities to receive and protect equipment or materials when delivery is made, then the CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the storage of such items. Equipment or materials shall be stored by the CONTRACTOR according to each manufacturer's recommendations. The CONTRACTOR may, at his option, make such arrangements with each vendor to delay shipment of certain items by storing them at the factory. Additional costs incurred thereby shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. Such changes in shipping schedules shall not in any way affect the designated completion date of this Contract. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\01001 .doc 01001-2 318-3201 9.0 HANDLING MATERIALS NOT APPROVED The CONTRACTOR shall remove from the site any materials found to be damaged and any materials not meeting the Specifications. Any payment for materials found to be damaged shall be deleted from the next monthly partial payment request. Inspection before installation shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from any responsibility to furnish materials which meet the specified requirements. 10.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AT THE SITE The CONTRACTOR shall maintain at the Project site one copy of the Contract Documents including Plans, Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders, approved Shop Drawings, and any other modifications approved by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall also keep copies of all project correspondence and payment requests at the site. These documents shall be kept in good order in file cabinets and shall be marked to accurately record all changes made during construction and to accurately record the location and size of existing buried pipe and valves encountered during construction of the Project. With each monthly pay request, the CONTRACTOR shall make available updated record drawings for CITY's review. Upon completion of the Project, these drawings shall be made available to the ENGINEER for the CITY. 11.0 DUST CONTROL The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for eliminating and/or alleviating dust resulting from his construction operations. This is particularly applicable to dust which results from vehicular traffic traveling along or through areas where construction has resulted in dirt or dust being left on streets. The CONTRACTOR shall sprinkle water or use other dust control methods which will reduce dust to a minimum. The CITY may request additional dust control sprinkling at anytime as deemed necessary. Dust control will be considered subsidiary to construction and no separate measurement and payment will be made. No oils, petroleum based solutions, or other substances which endanger the environment may be utilized for dust control. 12.0 CITY AND COUNTY ORDINANCES The CONTRACTOR shall abide by all City and County ordinances and standards when working within their jurisdiction, pertaining to any and all of the CONTRACTOR'S construction and work activities. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for obtaining copies of and becoming familiar with all applicable ordinances and standards. Such ordinances shall include, but are not limited to, those addressing barricades, warning and detour signs; disposal of excess earth and materials; allowable hours and days for performing work; noise; air pollution; erosion and sedimentation control; and any other applicable ordinances and standards. The CONTRACTOR shall contact the jurisdiction in which the work is being conducted to obtain all necessary ordinances and standards. No separate measurement and payment will be made for abiding by all City and County ordinances and standards, but will be considered as subsidiary to construction. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\01001 .doc , 01001-3 318-3201 13.0 OPEN TRENCHES Except at excavations created as the result of pits for bores, tunnels, jacking or similar operations (i.e., construction other than open trench), or as set forth in these Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall backfill all trenches at the completion of each day's work to the CITY's satisfaction and in addition to other required barricades and warning devices. The backfill shall extend from the end of the pipe to the top of the trench. At excavations created as the result of pits for bores, tunnels, jacking or similar operations, the CONTRACTOR shall, in addition to other required barricades and warning devices, furnish and install adequate barricades to prevent and stop vehicles from driving into pits and prevent pedestrians and livestock from falling into pits. 14.0 PIPE CLOSURE AND BUOYANCY OF STRUCTURES At the end of each working day, the CONTRACTOR shall plug the ends of all exposed pipeline with inflatable plugs placed inside the ends of the pipe or with CITY approved plug, to prevent any material or objects from entering the pipeline. The CONTRACTOR shall anchor all pipelines and structures to prevent their flotation should rain occur prior to the completion of backfilling to proposed final grade. 15.0 LIGHTING A. Provide lighting for construction operations and security. B. Permanent lighting may be used when available. C. Maintain lighting and make routine repairs . 16.0 HEATING AND VENTILATION A. Provide as required to maintain specified conditions for construction operations. B. Protect materials and finishes from damage due to temperature or humidity. C. Provide ventilation of enclosed areas to cure materials, disperse humidity and prevent accumulations of dust, fumes, vapors, or gases. 17.0 FIRST AID FACILITIES CONTRACTOR shall provide full compliment of first aid supplies in weatherproof container at locations convenient to work sites. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\01001.doc 01001-4 318-3201 18.0 FIRE PROTECTION A. Provide portable fire extinguishers, rated 2A minimum, in CONTRACTORS' field office, and storage sheds. B. Provide means of notifying personnel in case of emergency. C. Ensure internal combustion engine powered equipment is located at safe distance from combustible materials. D. Prohibit smoking in locations and operations of potential fire hazard and clearly post "No Smoking" or "Open Flame" signs. E. Flammable/Combustible Liquids: 1. Store flammable/combustible liquids in conformance with requirements of federal and local codes and regulations. 2. Provide approved metal safety containers for storage of flammable/combustible liquids in excess of one gallon. 3. Prohibit storage of flammable/combustible liquids near exits, stairways or common passageways. 19.0 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS The CONTRACTOR may provide a field office and sheds for the CONTRACTOR's use . The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for utilities. The CONTRACTOR has sole responsibility for acquiring a site for the location of offices and sheds. 20.0 POTABLE WATER LINE PROTECTION AND TCEQ REQUIREMENTS The CONTRACTOR shall abide by all TCEQ standards for installing near potable water pipelines. Special attention shall be made to these standards regarding new sewer lines crossing existing water lines. Water lines and sanitary sewers shall be installed no closer to each other than nine (9) feet. Where this cannot be achieved, the CONTRACTOR shall place all wastewater (sewer) lines in accordance with the TCEQ's Rules and Regulations for Public Water Systems effective October 1, 1992, and Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems. The removal and replacement of sanitary sewers and all requirements by the TQEC shall be considered subsidiary to the installation of this pipeline. 21.0 EXPLOSIVES Use of explosives will not be allowed on this Project. 22.0 PROJECT PHOTOGRAPHS A. The CONTRACTOR shall take photographs of each residence prior to construction. A minimum of 12 photographs shall be taken of each residence prior to construction and 12 photographs shall be taken after completion of the work. Photographs shall be taken with a quality 35mm or better quality camera equipped to photograph either interior or exterior exposures, with lenses ranging from wide angle to 135mm. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\01001 .doc 01001-5 318-3201 Photographs shall be taken at locations as designated by the CITY and/or ENGINEER. All prints and negatives required by the CITY shall become the property of the CITY. B. The contractor shall provide a copy of the photos in digital format on a CD. The photos shall be identified by Address and date. Photos shall be clear and sharp with proper exposure. If photographs of adequate quality are not produced from exposure, additional photographs shall be taken immediately. 23.0 UNCLASSIFIED EXCAVATION All excavation will be unclassified. It shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to make such subsurface investigations as he deems necessary to determine nature of material to be excavated. 24.0 SODDING -CONTRACTOR '- Provide sodding on all disturbed areas on RESIDENT's property. Sod shall match existing grass. 25.0 APPROVAL OF WORK ON INDIVIDUAL RESIDENTIAL LOTS Prior to beginning work on each individual residential lot, the CONTRACTOR shall receive approval of the p lan of work to be performed on the lot from the RESIDENT and the ENGINEER. Plan shall include, but not be limited to, the location of the grinder pump, the pump control panel, and the route of the piping and electrical conduit and cable. 26.0 LIMITS ON CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY Construction may be performed from 8 a.m . to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Construction at other times must be approved by the CITY and the RESIDENT. 27.0 FINAL INSPECTION AND FINAL ACCEPTANCE A final inspection shall be performed for the improvements on each residential lot per General Conditions Part C8.8-7 . Any unsatisfactory work will be noted in a punchlist. When the punch list items have been completed and accepted, a Final Acceptance for the lot shall be issued. Following Final Acceptance for an individual lot, full payment will be made for the improvements on that lot including the release of retainage. The Final Payment per General Conditions Part C8.8-8 will be made following completion of the work on the last residential lot. 28.0 The CONTRACTOR may store up to five (5) grinder pump stations at a time at the Lake Worth Management Office, 7601 Cahoba Dr., 817-237-6890. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebid\01001 .doc 01001-6 318-3201 SECTION 01002 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT 1.00 GENERAL The "Bid Price" for each and every item, as set forth in the proposal, shall include the furnishing of all labor, tools, materials, machinery, appliances, and equipment appurtenant to and necessary for the construction and completion in a first class, workmanlike manner of all work as herein specified . in strict accordance with these specifications and accompanying plans. The "Bid Price" shall also include any and all kinds, amount or class of excavation, backfilling, pumping, or drainage, sheeting, shoring and bracing, disposal of any and all surplus materials, protection of all overhead, surface or underground structures; removal and replacement of any poles, conduits, pipelines, appurtenances and connections, cleaning up, overhead expense, bonds, public liability and compensation and property damage insurance, patent fees, and royalties, risk due to the elements, mobilization and demobilization, and profits, unless otherwise specified. The bid price shall also include all other incidentals not specifically mentioned above that may be required to fully construct each and every item complete in place in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications and accompanying plans. The CONTRACTOR shall take all measures necessary to protect existing structures, lawns, trees, shrubbery, etc., on the areas adjacent to the work, that are not necessary to remove or cut as a part of the construction, and if damaged, shall replace them in as good condition or better than previously existed at his own cost and expense without additional compensation from the CITY. The CONTRACTOR shall protect and save all trees located on leased lots or between the property lines and the street right-of-way, and all trees noted in the plans and as instructed by the CITY without additional compensation by the CITY. Listed below are descriptions of items as listed in the Proposal and the manner in which payment shall be awarded for each. If there is not a specific measurement and/or payment section, paragraph or item associated with each Technical Specification contained in this Contract Document, then the following descriptions shall be used to describe measurement and payment. · 2.00 BID ITEMS 2.01 ITEM NO. 1 -SIMPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) simplex grinder pump station at each residence. F :\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002.doc 01002-1 318-3201 Ninety percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the grinder pump station shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. · 2.02 ITEM NO. 2-DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) duplex grinder pump station at each residence. Ninety percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the grinder pump station shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each grinder pump station shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.03 ITEM NO. 3 -GRINDER PUMP STATION INSTALLATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station installation shall be full compensation for installing one (1) grinder pump station at each residence, and shall include all excavation; dewatering; furnishing and installing all necessary accessories, fittings, concrete and miscellaneous metals, all backfill, concrete anchoring, inlet and discharge · pipe connections, furnishing and installing topsoil and sod around the pump station, pavement removal and replacement, connection to the discharge line to the existing service connection assembly as shown in the· typical drawings and included in the Contract, testing of the grinder pump station, furnishing the test water, and all other incidentals required to provide the grinder pump station in place and operational. Measurement for the grinder pump station installation shall be the actual number installed. Accessories, fittings, concrete, miscellaneous metals, and all appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing the grinder pump stations. 2.04 ITEM NO. 4 -HDPE PRESSURE PIPE MATERIAL AND FITTINGS The unit price bid per linear foot of 1-1 /4" DR 11 HDPE pipe and fittings, at all depths, shall be full compensation for boring, saw cutting and removing pavement, driveways and sidewalks; removing all utilities; trenching and dewatering; for furnishing and installing pipe, transition pieces, closure pieces, fittings, fencing, backfill and embedment material; conducting hydrostatic testing; and for clean up, disposal, replacing utilities and pavement, sidewalks, driveways, structures, and landscaping requirements specified in the drawings, and other work necessary for acceptable installation completely in place. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002.doc 01002-2 318-3201 Measurement for the pipe at the various locations and sizes shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the pipe, from center to center of connecting pipes or to ends of pipes. No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation, boring, saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks, disposal, dewatering, hydrostatic testing, transition pieces, fittings, fencing, joint restraints, replacement of pavement sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. 2.05 ITEM NO. 5 -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM GRINDER PUMP TO CONTROL PANEL The unit price bid per linear foot for electrical conduit and cable installed inside conduit in a trench or exposed as shown in the drawings shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing the electrical conduit and cable, all control wires, fittings and accessories required, and other work and appurtenances necessary for acceptable installation to meet specifications and City codes completely in place. Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit, from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits. No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation, boring, saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks, disposal, dewatering, transition pieces, fittings, fencing, joint restraints, replacement of pavement · sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. · 2.06 ITEM NO. 6 -ELECTRICAL CONDUIT AND CABLE FROM CONTROL PANEL TO ELECTRICAL DISCONNECT The unit price bid per linear foot for electrical conduit and cable installed inside conduit exposed as shown in the drawings shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing the electrical conduit and cable, all control wires, fittings and accessories required, and other work and appurtenances necessary for acceptable installation to meet specifications and City codes completely in place. Measurement for the electrical conduit and cable shall be the actual horizontal length along the centerline of the conduit, from center to center of connecting conduits or to ends of conduits. No separate measurement will be made for payment for trenching, depth of installation, boring, saw cutting and removal of pavement and sidewalks, disposal, dewatering, transition pieces, fittings, fencing, joint restraints, replacement of pavement sidewalks and structures but will be considered subsidiary to installing the pipe. 2.07 ITEM NO. 7 -MOUNTING GRINDER PUMP CONTROL PANEL The unit price bid for mounting each control panel to the existing structure as detailed in the plans and specifications, at each grinder pump installation shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing the grinder pump control panel, and accessories, to meet the requirements of the specifications and City codes . F :\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002 .doc 01002-3 318-3201 Measurement and payment for mounting each grinder pump control panel shall be the actual number of control panels mounted. Fittings, anchors, supports, repair of existing structures and all other appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing connections 2.08 ITEM NO . 8-TRENCH EXCAVATION SAFETY PROTECTION SYSTEM The unit price bid for the trench excavation safety protection system at each residence bid shall be full compensation for designing, furnishing and installing a trench excavation safety protection system and shall include all geotechnical work, all shoring (including any special shoring), sheeting, bracing and any other equipment, labor, designed by a Professional Engineer, and inspected by competent personnel · on a daily basis, and all material and labor necessary to provide a trench safety system in accordance with the specifications. Measurement shall be for trench work completed at each residence. 2 .09 ITEM NO. 9-CLEAN UP AND DEMOBILIZATION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for all costs associated with clean-up and demobilization and for providing all bonds required by the Contract documents. Repair, replacement and restoring existing structures shall be considered subsidiary to this item. Measurement and payment for clean-up . and demobilization shall be the actual number of residences completed. 2.10 ITEM NO. 10 -SIMPLEX GRINDER Pl.JMP . STATION 2-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 2-foot accessway extension for use on a simplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.11 ITEM NO. 11 -SIMPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 4-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 4-foot accessway extension for use on a simplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002.doc 01002-4 318-3201 actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 10 percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted . 2.12 ITEM NO. 12 -DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 2-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid s.hall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 2-foot accessway extension for use on a duplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 o percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.13 ITEM NO. 13 -DUPLEX GRINDER PUMP STATION 4-FOOT ACCESSWAY EXTENSION The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 4-foot accessway extension for use on a duplex grinder pump station. Ninety percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the accessway extension shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 1 O percent of the unit price for each accessway extension shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.14 ITEM NO. 14 -GRINDER PUMP STATION ACCESSWAY EXTENSION INSTALLATION The unit price bid per each grinder pump station accessway extension shall be full compensation for installing an accessway extension on a grinder pump station and shall include additional excavation required for deeper stations, furnishing and installing all necessary accessories, fittings, and all other work necessary for acceptable installation complete in place. Measurement for the grinder pu.mp station accessway extension installation shall be the actual number installed. Accessories, fittings, and all appurtenances will not be measured but will be considered subsidiary to installing the accessway extension. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002.doc 01002-5 318-3201 2.15 ITEM NO. 15-GRINDER PUMP STATION 100-FOOT CABLE The unit price bid shall be full compensation for furnishing one (1) 100-foot grinder pump station cable in lieu of a 32-foot cable. Ninety percent of the unit price for each 100-foot cable shall be paid upon delivery of the equipment to the local manufacturer's representative and inspection of equipment by a representative of the City. Measurement for the 100-foot cable shall be the actual number delivered to the local service representative. The final 10 percent of the unit price for each 100-foot cable shall be paid upon final acceptance of the installed grinder pump station. Measurement for the final 1 O percent shall be the actual number installed and accepted. 2.16 ITEM NO. 16-SURVEY DOCUMENT The unit price bid shall be compensation for all costs associated with surveying, locating property boundaries and utilities, and AutoCAD file preparation and printing. Measurement and payment for survey documents shall be the actual number of surveys of lots delivered to the CITY in AutoCAD format with the accompanying printouts. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01002.doc 01002-6 318-3201 SECTION 01010 CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE ITEMS PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 GENERAL A. The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit a typical project schedule for the installation work at one residence within 30 days of beginning work, outlining the schedule and time requirements for installing the grinder pump stations. B. The CITY will give the CONTRACTOR the list of lots where grinder pump stations are to be installed. Additional lots may be added to the list throughout construction. The CONTRACTOR shall keep an up-to-date schedule for work at different residences. C. Prior to beginning work on each residence, the CONTRACTOR shall have on-site all materials, equipment, and personnel necessary to complete the work in the time schedules. The CONTRACTOR shall also perform all possible tasks to the most complete state possible. D. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the RESIDENT at least 14 days in advance and again 3 days prior to beginning work on a particular residence, and coordinate with the CITY and the RESIDENT in regards to the specific layout requirements and duration for each. Obtain written approval from the RESIDENT prior to beginning work on each residence. Any cost associated with rescheduling will be included in the CONTRACTOR's bid. E. RESIDENT cannot connect to the grinder pump station until a successful test is completed. F. Access to all residences must be maintained at all times. PART 2 -CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE FOR SPECIFIC ITEMS 2.01 SPECIFIC CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCE ITEMS A. The RESIDENT shall notify the CITY of intent to connect to the low-pressure sewer system and shall pay the required tap fee and impact fee. The CITY shall provide the RESIDENT a description of responsibilities in regards to the grinder pump installation. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\0101 O.doc 01010-1 318-3201 B. The CITY shall provide the CONTRACTOR a list of residences that have notified the CITY of intent to connect. C. The RESIDENT's plumber shall uncover the gravity sewer and identify connection points prior to the septic tanks. D. The CONTRACTOR shall arrange a meeting at the residence to locate the grinder pump station, the grinder pump control panel, and the discharge line route. The meeting shall include the RESIDENT, the CITY REPRESENTATIVE, the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER. E. The RESIDENT's electrician shall set the electrical disconnect switch at the grinder pump control panel location and provide conduit and wiring to the disconnect switch. F. The CONTRACTOR shall install the grinder pump and the discharge line. The CONTRACTOR shall determine if the pump is located in the Floodway Easement, which is typically 10 feet horizontally upland from Elevation 600.00 feet. If the grinder pump station is located in the Floodway Easement, the CONTRACTOR shall plug the tank vent using plug provided by pump supplier. RESIDENT will vent pump station through gravity piping. G. The CONTRACTOR shall connect the grinder pump control panel to the electrical disconnect switch. H. The CONTRACTOR and manufacturer's representative shall test the grinder pump station and the discharge line with water provided by the CONTRACTOR. I. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with the manufacturer's representative so that grinder pump testing shall occur one day a month. Refer to Specifications Section 11073 for pump station test requirements. When the CITY accepts the pump station test, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the RESIDENT that the gravity sewer can be connected. J. The RESIDENT's plumber shall connect the gravity sewer to the grinder pump station and abandon the septic tanks . K. The CONTRACTOR shall survey the lot per Spec Section 01001. L. The CONTRACTOR shall place sod similar to existing grass around the grinder pump installation and the connection to the existing service assembly. The CONTRACTOR shall repair/reset/replace any existing features on the property that were affected by the work. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebld\0101 O.doc 01010-2 318-3201 M. The CONTRACTOR shall test the grinder pump station installation, as described in Part 2.01.1, either in the same month or the month following the meeting described in Part 2.01 .D. Following the successful test of the grinder pump station, the CONTRACTOR shall have 14 days to complete all construction and restoration activities on the lot. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebid\0101 a.doc 01010-3 318-3201 SECTION 01301 CONTRACTOR'S SUBMIITALS PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE The CONTRACTOR shall submit descriptive information to: A. Allow the ENGINEER to advise the CITY whether the materials and equipment proposed for the project are in general conformance with the design concepts and in conformance with the drawings and specifications. B. Provide a record for the CITY of the materials and equipment which have been incorporated into the project. C. Provide a guide for operations and maintenance of equipment. D. Provide information required for the administration of the Contract for construction of the project. This section of the specifications provides a more detailed description of the requirements for submittals as outlined in the General Conditions but does not alter any requirement for submittals as described in the General Conditions. PART 2 -PROCEDURES 2.01 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall insure that the values, material, equipment, or method of work shall be as described in the submittal. All submittals must be stamped by the CONTRACTOR, Indicating that they have been checked by the CONTRACTOR for compliance with the Contract Documents and approved by the CONTRACTOR, or contain certifications as required by the Contract Documents. Submittals that do not have the stamp applied or include the required certifications will be returned without processing to the CONTRACTOR. 2.02 SUBMITTAL TO CITY · The CONTRACTOR shall submit all shop drawings, certifications, letters, warranties, and any other information required by these Specifications and Bid Documents to the ENGINEER for review as detailed herein. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01301 .doc 01301-1 318-3201 2.03 MARKING OF SUBMITTALS A. The CONTRACTOR shall assign a number to each submittal provided to the ENGINEER to allow each submittal to be tracked while processing through the . review procedures . B. Assignment of numbers shall be by means of a letter prefix, a sequence number, and letter suffix to indicate resubmittals. C. The sequence number shall be issued in chronological order for each type of submittal. Resubmittals shall be followed by a letter of the alphabet to indicate the number of times a submittal has been sent to the ENGINEER for processing. As an example, a submittal with the number 25 indicates that the submittal is the 25th submitted. Submittal number 12-A indicates the submittal is the 12th shop drawing submitted and is being submitted for the second time. D. Correct assignment of numbers is essential as different submittal types are processed in different ways. Some submittals received do not require that any response be given for the material. CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall both maintain a log of submissions to allow the processing of CONTRACTOR's submittals to be monitored. Logs will be reviewed periodically to determine that all submittals are received and processed. E. Submittals shall be marked to show clearly the applicable sections of the specification and sheet number of drawings. F. Submittals shall be accompanied by a Submittal Transmittal Form to be provided by the ENGINEER. A separate form shall be used for each specific item, class of material, equipment, and items specified in separate discrete sections, etc. for which a submittal is required. Submittals for various items shall be made with a single form when the items taken together constitute a manufacturer's package or are so functionally related that they should be checked as a unit. 2.04 CONTRACTOR MODIFICATION REQUEST/PROPOSED CONTRACT MODIFICATION A. Any change in the contract documents that is requested will be initiated by the CONTRACTOR issuing a CONTRACTOR's Modification Request or by ENGINEER issuing a Proposed Contract Modification on the form provided by the ENGINEER. Proposals will be considered and if found acceptable will be incorporated in a Field Order in accordance with the General Conditions or Change Order in accordance with the General Conditions . B. The cost of ENGINEER's evaluation of any substitution or deviation requested by the CONTRACTOR may be charged to the CONTRACTOR by the CITY, through a Change Order. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01301.doc 01301-2 318-3201 2.05 SHOP DRAWINGS A. DEFINITION 1. As defined in the General Conditions, shop drawings consist of all drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically prepared by or for the CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the work and all illustrations, brochures, standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams, and other information prepared by a supplier and submitted by CONTRACTOR to illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the Work. 2. Shop drawings shall indicate the kind, exact model, size, arrangement, and operation of component materials and devices; materials of construction, external connections, anchorages and supports required; performance characteristics; dimensions, weights, and other information required for installation and correlation with other materials and equipment. B. SCHEDULE FOR SUBMITTAL OF SHOP DRAWINGS 1. The CONTRACTOR shall submit, in accordance with the General Conditions, a schedule indicating the time and sequence in which Shop Drawings are to be submitted. This schedule shall consider the dates for incorporation of the materials or equipment into the project and take into consideration time for delivery and a reasonable time for review of shop drawings. Proposed order and delivery dates ~hall be incorporated in the Progress Schedule. 2. Shop drawings will generally be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Drawings marked "Priority" will be reviewed ahead of other shop drawing submittals not so marked which have already been received but are not yet being reviewed. CONTRACTOR shall be aware that checking of "Priority" shop drawings may delay the review of other drawings which have already been submitted by the CONTRACTOR and the use of this designation is to be used with discretion. C. CONTRACTOR'S REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION The CONTRACTOR shall verify that the material and equipment in each shop drawing conforms to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Shop drawings shall be in strict compliance with the Contract Documents and shall bear an executed statement to that effect by the CONTRACTOR. Shop Drawings without this stamp applied will be returned without review. D. DEVIATIONS FROM CONTRACT DOCUMENTS Requests for deviation from the Contract Documents shall be by CONTRACTOR's Modification Request as outlined in Paragraph 2.04 of this section of the specification. The CONTRACTOR's Modification Request shall fully identify and describe the deviations and state the reason the change is requested. Any savings in cost related to the substitution is to be stated in the request for consideration. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01301.doc 01301-3 318-3201 E. REQUIREMENT FOR COMPLETE SHOP DRAWINGS 1. Material in shop drawings shall be in sufficient detail to demonstrate compliance with all requirements of the Contract Documents. Shop drawings shall address material and/or methods of construction, design criteria, performance characteristics, and special provisions of the Specifications. 2. Shop drawings for systems and related equipment shall include information for all components required for a complete and operational system, including electrical , mechanical, and any other information required to indicate how the various components of the system function, and shall be included in the same submittal. 3. Where statements of certification, written guarantees, extended service agreements or extended warranties as defined in Paragraph J are required, they will be provided with the shop drawing. The effective date of the guarantee and service agreements, however, shall not be until the date of acceptance for the project. 4. Shop drawings shall be clearly marked to show the applicable sections of the specifications and sheet in the drawings. Other identification may also be required on drawings such as layout drawings or schedules to allow the reviewer to determine where a particular item is to be used in the project. 5. A minimum of six (6) copies of each shop drawing shall be submitted. Five (5) copies will normally be retained by the ENGINEER and CITY. Any remaining copies will returned to the CONTRACTOR. 6. Shop drawings which do not have all of the information required for evaluation will be returned without benefit of review and comment. F. CHECKING AND REVIEW OF SHOP DRAWINGS 1. The ENGINEER will review the data for general conformity to the Contract Documents. Comments will be made on items called to the attention of the ENGINEER for review and verification. Markings will be based on this examination and do not constitute a blanket review of the shop drawing. The ENGINEER's review does not relieve the CONTRACTOR from any responsibility for errors or deviations from the Contract requirements. Shop drawings which contain substantial error or omissions, or which are not clearly legible, will be returned without benefit of review. 2. Shop drawings will be marked in one of the four following ways: a. Reviewed: Shop drawings are acceptable without correction and may be distributed for construction and/or manufacture. b. Furnish as Corrected : Shop drawings are acceptable with minor corrections as marked and may be used with the corrections noted . c. Revise and Resubmit: Shop drawings having significant errors or incomplete data shall be revised and resubmitted for subsequent review after corrections have been made or additional materials are available. d. Rejected: Material or equipment described is not acceptable. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01301 .doc 01301-4 318-3201 G . APPROVAL OF EQUAL SUBSTITUTIONS Where Contract Documents allow substitution of material or equipment as an approved equal to the specified product, shop drawings shall be provided. Shop drawings shall include supporting data to indicate specifically, on a point-by-point basis for each feature of the design, how the proposed product is equal to or better than the specified product. Deviations from the Contract Documents must be requested and approved as described in Paragraph D. H. SHOP DRAWINGS REQUIRED Shop drawings are required for only those items of equipment or materials where submittals are listed in the individual specification section and for the determination of substitutions for approval as described in Paragraph G of this section. Only these shop drawings will be reviewed . Shop drawings which are not required may be returned with the notation "Not required by this contract." I. CITY SELECTED OPTIONS Where selections are to be made by the CITY for color, texture or finish and shop drawings are required for that product, shop drawings will be submitted for approval of the materials of construction, composition , etc., prior to the selection of finishes by the CITY. Items requiring selection of finish for which shop drawings are not required shall be furnished as record data . Selection of finish for materials shall be determined as described in Paragraph 2.13. J . CERTIFICATIONS, WARRANTIES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS Where indicated in the Contract Documents the following items as defined below are to be provided as part of the shop drawing. 1. Certified Test Report - A report prepared by an approved testing agency on the resu lts of tests performed on materials to indicate their compliance with the specifications . Reports are to be numbered consecutively for reference. Retest requ ired to verify compliance with Contract Documents shall be identified with the same number as the original test with a letter to indicate retest, similar to the numbering system used for Shop Drawings. 2. Certification of Local Field Service - A certified letter stating that field service is available from a factory or supplier approved service organization located within a 300-mile radius of the project site. 3. Extended Warranty - A guarantee of performance for the product or system beyond the one-year warranty described in the General Conditions. The Warranty Certificate is to be issued in the name of the CITY. 4. Extended Service Agreement - A contract to provide operations and maintenance for equipment as specified beyond that required to full requirements for warranty repairs; or to perform routine maintenance at some period beyond the warranty period. The Service Agreement is to be issued in the name of the CITY or RESIDENT. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\01301 .doc 01301-5 318-3201 5. Certification of Adequacy of Design -A certified letter from the manufacturer of the equipment stating that they have designed the equipment offered to account for structural stability to withstand all imposed loads without deformation, failure or adversely affecting the operational requirements of the unit; and operational capability, including mechanical and electrical equipment sizing to be fully operational in accordance with the conditions specified. 6. Certification of Applicator/Subcontractor Qualifications -A certified letter stating that the applicator/subcontractor proposed to perform a specified item of work is duly designated as factory-authorized and trained for the application or installation of the specified product. 2.06 RECORD DATA A. Record data shall be submitted to provide information as to the general character, style and manufacturer of the equipment to allow the CITY to adequately identify the materials or equipment incorporated into the project. Record data shall be provided for all equipment and materials of construction. Record data are not required for items for which Shop Drawings and or operations and maintenance manuals are required. B. Record data shall be complete to indicate where the material was incorporated into the project, provide schedules of materials and their use, colors, model numbers and other information which would allow this material to be replaced at some future date. Record data will be received by the ENGINEER and logged for transmittal to the CITY. Record data will not be reviewed for comment and no response will be made to the CONTRACTOR. 2.07 GRINDER PUMP STATION OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS A. CITY O&M MANUAL: The CONTRACTOR shall prepare an operation and maintenance manual covering: 1. Name, address, and telephone number of the grinder pump station supplier and a second competent, local service organization that can supply parts and service. 2. Equipment function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions. 3. Assembly, installation, alignment, adjustment, and checking instructions, including field modification made during installation, startup and testing. 4. Operating instructions for startup, routine and normal operation, regulation and control, shutdown, and emergency conditions. 5. Lubrication and maintenance instructions. 6. Guide to "troubleshooting'\ 7. Parts lists, and predicted life of parts subject to wear. 8. Outline, cross-section, and assembly drawings; engineering data; control schematics and point-to-point wiring diagrams, and reproductions of all equipment nameplates. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\01301.doc 01301-6 318-3201 9. Test data and performance curves, where applicable. 10. Specified warranties and service agreements. 11. A listing of the manufacturer's identification, including order number, model, and serial number. 12. Certification of Local Field Service. 13. Certification of Adequacy of Design. 14. Copy of all survey maps. 15. All Equipment Installation Reports. 16. Schedule of Preventative Maintenance. B. RESIDENT O&M MANUALS: The CONTRACTOR shall prepare an operation and maintenance manual for each Resident covering: 1. CITY contact information for equipment service (to be provided by the CITY}. 2. Equipment function, normal operating characteristics, and limiting conditions, including a list of what cannot be put into the grinder pump. 3. Operating instructions for startup, routine and normal operation, regulation and control, shutdown, and emergency conditions. 4. Guide to "troubleshooting". 5. Certification of Adequacy of Design. 6. Copy of survey map. C. The operation and maintenance manuals shall be in addition to any instructions or parts lists packed with or attached to the equipment when delivered . D. Manuals shall be printed on heavy, first quality paper, 8-1/2 x 11 inch size with standard 3-hole punching. Drawings and diagrams shall be reduced to 8-1/2 x 11 inches. Where reduction is not practicable, larger drawings shall be fplded separately, and placed in envelopes which are bound into the manual. Each envelope shall bear suitable identification on the outside. Indicate applicable specification number and location within plant that equipment will be installed on cover of each manual. Provide "Table of Contents" or "Index" for each manual. E. Two preliminary copies of CITY's O&M Manual, temporarily bound in heavy paper covers bearing suitable identification, shall be submitted to the ENGINEER at the time of submittal of the shop drawings, except for the "as-built" drawings pertaining to individual station installations. Two preliminary copies of the "as-built" drawings shall be submitted 60 days prior to the RESIDENT training classes . After review by the ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall prepare five (5) final copies CITY's O&M Manual and one set of the RESIDENT O&M Manuals and deliver to the ENGINEER not later than 30 days prior to RESIDENT training classes. The final manuals shall be bound in stiff artificial black leather 3-ring binders. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\01301.doc 01301-7 318-3201 2.08 PROJECT INFORMATION REQUEST A. When it is necessary for the CONTRACTOR to request additional information, interpretation of the Contract Documents, or when the CONTRACTOR believes there is a conflict between the drawings and specifications, he shall identify the conflict and request clarification using the Project Information Request form. Use of this form will allow requests for information to be routed to CITY, design engineers, design consultants or others through the ENGINEER and allow these requests to be monitored to determine that clarification is provided when needed. Sufficient information shall be attached to permit a written response without further information. B. The ENGINEER will log each request and will review the request to determine that the information provided is adequate. If information is not adequate, the request will be returned for additional information. When adequate information is provided, the request will be reviewed and a response made. If a change is required, the ENGINEER will initiate a Proposed Contract Modification. If no change is required the ENGINEER will provide additional information required to help the CONTRACTOR comply with the Contract Documents. 2.09 GRINDER PUMP STATION INSTALLATION REPORT A. A written report shall be submitted by the grinder pump station supplier performing the installation check for all major equipment. This report shall qertify that 1) The equipment has been properly installed and lubricated, 2) is in accurate alignment, 3) is free from any undue stress imposed by connecting piping, equipment, or anchor bolts, and 4) has been operated under full load conditions and that it is operating satisfactorily. 2.10 NOTIFICATION BY CONTRACTOR Written notification of the need for testing, observation work by ENGINEER, intent to work outside of regular working hours, or the request to shut down the facilities or make utility connections shall be given to the ENGINEER by issuance of a Notification By Contractor on a form provided by the ENGINEER. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\01301.doc 01301-8 318-3201 SECTION 11073 SUBMERSIBLE GRINDER PUMP STATIONS PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 SUMMARY Furnish, install, startup, and test the number of complete factory-built Grinder Pump Stations as listed in the proposal and as specified herein. Each station shall include but not be limited to a grinder pump suitably mounted in a basin constructed of high density polyethylene (HOPE), watertight accessway and basin covers, electrical quick disconnect (NEMA 4X) tor the pump core, pump removal system, shut-off valve, anti-siphon valve, and check valve assembled within the basin, control panel, electrical alarm/disconnect panel, and all necessary internal wiring and controls. Provide special breathable vent plug for pump stations located in Floodway Easement. For ease of serviceability, all pump motor/grinder units shall be of like type and horsepower throughout the system. 1.02 PROJECT DEFINITIONS CITY: City of Fort Worth. The City is responsible for the final enforcement of this project. The City will retain ownership of the pressure sewer system force main , the tap for each lot, the discharge line, the isolation ball valve and check valve tor each service connection, the Grinder Pump Station, and the control panel. Per the project definitions in the General Conditions, the terms Owner and City are synonymous. The resident owns the gravity sewer line from the residence to the pump station and all electrical additions to the property except the contro l panel and the electrical quick disconnect. 1.03 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Manufacturer's Representative : 1. The pump manufacturer shall furnish a qualified field representative for a minimum of twelve (12) trips and twelve (12) working days to inspect all equipment described herein after installation, to advise the CONTRACTOR and the CITY during startup and testing. This time period shall consist of a minimum of 8-hour days, and travel to and from the project site shall not be included. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate the scheduling of such startup assistance with the CITY's personnel. 2. The pump manufacturer's representative will also hold two identical operation and maintenance classes per year on separate days for the RESIDENTS to instruct them in routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures. Both factory direct personnel and service personnel shall be present. The resident's O&M Manual shall be available for distribution at the time of the meeting. The RESIDENTS shall be notified qne month in advance of the time and location of the classes . The City shall provide a location for the classes. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-1 318-3201 B. Acceptance Test: Upon completion of installation of the equipment, an acceptance test to verify the satisfactory operation of each unit shall be conducted. The test shall be conducted in a manner approved by and in the presence of the ENGINEER. The unit shall be checked for excessive noise, vibration, alignment, general operation, etc. The unit must perform in a manner acceptable to the ENGINEER before final acceptance will be made by the CITY. c. Installation Report: Manufacturer's installation report is required prior to final acceptance. This report is described in detail in Section 01301 -Contractor's Submittals, Subpart 2.11 Equipment Installation Report. D. Referenced Standards: 1. ASTM A36, Standard for Structural Steel. 2. ASTM A 123, Standard for Zinc (Hot Galvanized) Coatings on Products Fabricated from Rolled, Pressed, and Forged Steel Shapes, Plates, Bars, and Strip. 3. ASTM A 143-7 4, Recommended Practice for Safeguarding Against Embrittlement of Hot-Dip Galvanized Structural Steel Products and Procedure for Detecting Embrittlement. 4. ASTM A153, Standard for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Hardware. 5. ASTM A384, Recommended Practice for Safeguarding Against Warpage and Distortion During Hot-Dip Galvanizing of Steel Assemblies. 6. ASTM A385, Recommended Practice for Providing High Quality Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip). E. All equipment shall have a stainless steel manufacturer's nameplate securely affixed in a conspicuous place on the equipment showing the rated flow and head, horsepower, serial number, model number, manufacturer and other pertinent nameplate data. 1.04 SUBMITT ALS A. Submittals shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with Section 01301. B. The following submittals are required, at a minimum, in addition to any other applicable requirements of Section 01301. 1 . Shop drawings specific to project and applicable product data bound neatly in a single package. The following information shall be included as a minimum: a. Complete performance curves and data for each item furnished showing capacity, head, efficiency, and brake horsepower throughout the full range of the pump. b. Dimensions and clearances required. c. Listing of materials of construction. d. Complete electrical control schematic and wiring diagrams and data on equipment and devices to be furnished. e. Location of nearest stocking distributor of spare parts. f. Any other information necessary for the ENGINEER to determine whether or not the equipment complies with these specifications. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-2 318-3201 2. Complete operation and maintenance data for all equipment and controls in accordance with Section 01301. 3. Start-up and test schedule with test procedures. 4. Special Equipment Warranty. 5. Certification of Adequacy of Design, as detailed in Section 01301 - Contractor's Submittals. 6. Resident Service Agreement. 7. O&M Manuals as detailed in Section 01301. 1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. The CONTRACTOR shall mobilize and begin work within 14 days of Notice to Pr.oceed. B. The CONTRACTOR shall store, temporarily support, and handle equipment prior to installation in strict accordance with each manufacturer's recommendations. C. The pump supplier will store pump stations at their facility in Lewisville and deliver them to the jobsite when requested by the CONTRACTOR per the attached Not-to- Exceed letter. 1.06 EXPERIENCE A. The equipment specified shall be a product of a company experienced in the design and manufacture of grinder pumps for specific use in low pressure sewage systems. B. All equipment shall be the product of a manufacturer having at least twenty (20) U.S. installations of the type being proposed each with a minimum of 5 years of satisfactory service. C. A list of similar installations shall be furnished upon request with the shop drawing submittal, including names and telephone numbers of contacts. 1.07 SPECIAL WARRANTY AND SERVICE AGREEMENT Warranty: The grinder pump manufacturer shall provide a part(s) and labor, 100% unconditional warranty on the complete station and accessories, including, but not limited to, control panel and redundant check valve, for a period of sixty (60) months beginning after the date the City accepts the equipment installation report. Manufacturer shall train Fort Worth Water Department employees for repair and maintenance to qualify as warranty repair facility. Manufacturer shall provide replacement parts within 1 O days of request. The City shall be compensated by the manufacturer for warranty repair work. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-3 318-3201 1.08 OPERATING CONDITIONS AND DESIGN A. Design Parameters: 1. The system design is based on prov1s1on of semi-positive displacement grinder pumps of identical type and horsepower throughout the project area. 2. The pump(s) must also be capable of operating at negative total dynamic head without overloading the motor(s). Under no conditions shall in-line piping or valving be allowed to create a false apparent head. 3. The progressive cavity pumps shall be capable of delivering 15 gpm against a rated total dynamic head of O feet (0 psig) and 9 gpm against a rated total dynamic head of 138 feet (60 psig). 4. Flow per residence = 200 gallons per day. 5. C-Factor = 140. 8. The grinder pump manufacturer shall establish individual requirements for pumps reflecting random simultaneous operation of each pump in the system. All pumps shall be capable of operating when at least eight (8) other pumps in the system are operating at random. The manufacturer shall provide detailed calculations demonstrating individual pumping capabilities in the system with regard to random simultaneous discharge. These detailed calculations shall be submitted to the ENGINEER with the shop drawings. Calculations shall show that a minimum velocity of 2.0 fps is being developed in all piping on a daily basis. The ENGINEER reserves the right to reject the manufacturer on the basis of the system design calculations not complying with the requirements as specified herein. PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 PROGRESSIVE CAVITY PUMPS A. Progressive Cavity Pump: The pump shall be a custom designed, integral, vertical rotor, motor driven, solids handling pump of the progressing cavity type with mechanical seal. The rotor shall be through-hardened, highly polished, precipitation hardened stainless steel. The stator shall be of a specifically compounded ethylene propylene synthetic elastomer. The material shall be suited for domestic wastewater service . Its physical properties shall include high tear and abrasion resistance, grease resistance, water and detergent resistance, temperature stability, good aging properties, and outstanding wear resistance. B. Grinder: 1. The grinder shall be placed immediately below the pumping elements and shall be direct-driven by a single, one-piece stainless steel motor shaft. The grinder impeller assembly shall be securely fastened to the pump motor shaft. The grinderwill be of the rotating type with a stationary hardened and ground chrome steel shredding ring spaced in accurate close annular alignment with the driven impeller assembly, which shall carry two hardened type 400 series stainless steel cutter bars. This assembly shall be dynamically balanced and F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-4 318-3201 operate without objectionable noise or vibration over the entire range of recommended operating pressures. The grinder shall be constructed so as to eliminate clogging and jamming under all normal operating conditions including starting. Sufficient vortex action shall be created to scour tank free of deposits of sludge banks which would impair the operation of the pump. These requirements shall be accomplished by the following, in conjunction with the pump: a. The grinder shall be positioned in such a way that solids are fed in an upward flow direction. b. The inlet shroud shall have a diameter no less than 5 inches. c. At maximum flow the average inlet velocity must not exceed 0.2 feet per second. d. The impeller mechanism must rotate at a nominal speed of no greater than 1800 rpm. 2. The grinder shall be capable of reducing all components in normal domestic sewage, including a reasonable amount of "foreign objects" such as paper, wood, plastic, glass, rubber and the like, to finely-divided particles which will pass freely through the passages of the pump and the 1-1/4-inch diameter stainless steel discharge piping. The system design is based on provision of semi-positive displacement grinder pumps of identical type and horsepower throughout the project area. If centrifugal grinder pumps are provided, the CONTRACTOR shall include in his bid the cost to the project any changes that may be required and any and all additional appurtenances that may be necessary to make the system properly functional as described in Paragraph C. Additional costs must be subsidiary to the construction of the project at the prices bid. C. Electric Motor: As a minimum, the motor shall be a 1-hp, 1725 rpm, 240 Volt, 60 Hertz, 1-phase, capacitor start, ball bearing, squirrel cage induction type with a low starting current not to exceed 30 amperes and high starting torque of 8.4 foot pounds. Inherent protection against running overloads or locked rotor conditions for the pump motor shall be provided by the use of an automatic-reset, integral thermal overload protector incorporated into the motor. This motor protector combination shall have been specifically investigated and listed by Underwriters Laboratories Inc., for the application. Grinder pumps and motors shall be listed by UL or meet NEC requirements for Class I, Division 1, Group D Service for such locations. Guaranteed submergence shall not be considered equal to the UL listing for the application or Class I, Division I, Group D listing required. D. Mechanical Seal: The core shall be provided with a mechanical shaft seal to prevent leakage between the motor and pump. The seal shall have a stationary ceramic seat and carbon rotating surface with faces precision lapped and held in position by a stainless steel spring . F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-5 318-3201 E. Tank and Integral Accessway-High Density Polyethylene Construction: 1. The tank shall be made of high density polyethylene of a grade selected for environmental stress cracking resistance. Corrugated sections are to be made of a double wall construction with the internal wall being generally smooth to promote scouring. Corrugations of outside wall are to be of a minimum amplitude of 1-1/2 inches to provide necessary transverse stiffness. Any incidental sections of a single wall construction are to be a minimum 0.250-inch thick. All seams created during tank construction are to be thermally welded and factory tested for leak tightness. Tank wall and bottom must withstand the pressure exerted by saturated soil loading at maximum burial depth assuming 120 lbs./cubic foot. All station components must function normally when exposed to maximum external soil and hydrostatic pressure. 2. The tank shall be furnished with one EPDM grommet fitting to accept a 4.50- inch OD DWV pipe. Tank capacities shall be as shown on the contract drawings. 3. The accessway shall be an integral extension of the wetwell assembly and include a lockable cover assembly providing low profile mounting and water- tight capability. Accessway design and construction shall facilitate field adjustment of station height in increments of 4 inches or less without the use of any adhesives or sealants requiring cure time before installation can be completed. 4. The station shall have all necessary penetrations molded in and factory sealed. No field penetrations shall be acceptable. 5. All discharge piping shall be constructed of 304 Series stainless steel and terminate outside the accessway bulkhead with a stainless steel, 1-1/4-inch female N.P.T. fitting. The discharge piping shall include a stainless steel ball valve rated for 200 psi WOG. The bulkhead penetration shall be factory installed and warranted by the manufacturer to be watertight. 6. The accessway shall include a single NEMA 6 electrical quick disconnect for all power and control functions, factory installed with accessway penetrations warranted by the manufacturer to be watertight. The accessway shall also include a 2-inch PVC vent to prevent sewage gases from accumulating in the tank. F. Core Unit: The Grinder Pump Station shall have cartridge type easily removable core assemblies containing pump, motor, grinder, controls, check valve, anti-siphon valve, electrical quick disconnect and wiring. The watertight integrity of the core unit, shall be established by 100 percent factory test at a minimum of 5 psig. G. Controls: 1. Necessary controls shall be located in the top housing of the core unit. The top housing will be attached with stainless steel fasteners. 2. Non-fouling wastewater level detection for controlling pump operation shall be accomplished by monitoring the pressure changes in an integral air-bell level sensor connected to a pressure switch. The level detection device shall have no moving parts in direct contact with the wastewater. High-level sensing will F:\pro]ects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-6 318-3201 be accomplished in the manner detailed above by a separate air-bell sensor and pressure switch of the same type. 3. To assure reliable operation of the pressure sensitive switches, each core shall be equipped with a breather assembly, complete with a suitable means to prevent accidental entry of water into the motor compartment. 4. The grinder pump will be furnished with a length of 6 conductor, 12-gauge, type SJOW cable; pre-wired and watertight to meet UL requirements. H. Control Panel (Alarm/Disconnect Panel) 1. Each grinder pump station shall include a NEMA 4X, UL listed Control Panel (Alarm/Disconnect Panel) suitable for wall or pole mounting. The enclosure shall include a hinged, padlocked cover, secured dead front and component knockouts. The enclosure for simplex pumps shall not exceed 11.38 inches · wide by 13.5 inches high by 5.63 inches deep . The duplex pump station shall utilize' a MOD T260 control panel. 2. For each core, the panel shall contain one (1) 15 amp, double pole circuit breaker for the power circuit and one (1) 15 amp single pole circuit breaker for the alarm circuit. The panel shall contain terminal blocks, integral power bus, push to run feature and a complete alarm circuit. 3. The Control Panel (Alarm/Disconnect Panel) shall include the following features: audio and visual alarm, push-to-run switch, and high level (redundant) pump starting control. The alarm sequence is to be as follows: a. When liquid level in the sewage wetwell rises above the alarm level, visual and audio alarms will be activated.. The contacts on the alarm pressure switch will close. The redundant pump starting system will be energized. b. The audio alarm may be silenced by means of the externally mounted, push-to-silence button. c. Visual alarm remains illuminated until the sewage level in the wetwell drops below the "off" setting of the alarm pressure switch. 4. The visual alarm lamp shall be inside a red fluted lens at least 2-5/8-inch in diameter and 1-.11 /16-inch in height. Visual alarm shall be mounted to the top of the enclosure in such a manner as to maintain NEMA 4X rating . 5. The audio alarm shall be a printed circuit board in conjunction with an 86 dB buzzer with quick mounting terminal strip mounted in the interior of the enclosure. The audio alarm shall be capable of being de-activated by depressing a push-type switch which in encapsulated in a waterproof silicone boot and mounted on the bottom of the enclosure. 6. Control Panel (Alarm/Disconnect Panel) shall include a pump-on relay delay that will activate after a power outage. The delay shall include an on/off toggle switch and a field adjustable timer with a minimum delay range of O to 60 minutes. 7. Panel shall include a pump run time meter that shows the total number of hours of pump operation. 8. The entire Control Panel (Alarm/Disconnect Panel) as manufactured, shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-7 318-3201 I. Serviceability : The grinder pump core unit shall have two lifting hooks complete with nylon lift-out harness connected to its top housing to facilitate easy core removal when necessary. All mechanical and electrical connections must provide easy disconnect accessibility for core unit removal and installation. A push to run feature will be provided for field troubleshooting. All motor control components shall be mounted on .a readily replaceable bracket for ease of field service . J . Acceptable Products and Manufacturers: The acceptable equipment shall be Environment One Model GP-2010 for simplex pump stations and Environment One Model GP-2014 for .the duplex pump stations. The Environment One representative for this area is Environmenta l Improvements, Inc., P.O. Box 915, Lewisville , Texas 75067, 972-436-2536. The CITY has received the attached not-to-exceed quote for the equipment described herein from the representative in the amount of $320,000· for the simplex pump stations and $6,645 for a duplex pump station . This amount includes the cost for the manufacturer's on- site representation, ikarranty, performance testing, and for freight to the jobsite. 2.02 CHECK VALVE A. The pump discharge shall be equipped with a factory installed, gravity operated, f lapper-type integral check valve built into the stainless steel discharge piping . The check valve will provide a full-ported passageway when open, and shall introduce a friction loss of less than 6 inches of water at maximum rated flow. Working parts will be made of a 304 series stainless steel and fabric reinforced synthetic elastomer to ensure corrosion resistance, dimens ional stability , and fatigue strength. A non- metallic hinge shall be an integral part of the flapper assembly providing a maximum degree of freedom to assure seating even at a very low back pressure. The valve body shall be an injection molded part made of glass filled PVC . 2 .03 ANTI-SIPHON VALVE The pump shall be constructed with a positively primed flooded suction configu ration. As added assurance that the pump cannot lose prime even under negative pressure conditions in the discharge piping system, the pump shall be equipped with an integral anti-siphoning, air relief valve in the discharge piping just below the main check valve. This valve will automatically close when the pump is running and open to atmosphere when the pump is off. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-8 318-3201 2.04 OSHA CONFINED SPACE All maintenance tasks for the grinder pump station must be possible without entry into the grinder pump station (as per OSHA 1910.146 Permit required confined spaces): "Entry means the action by which a person passes through an opening into a permit-required confined space. Entry includes ensuing work activities in that space and is considered to have occurred as soon as any part of the entrant's body breaks the plane of an opening into the space." 2.05 CORROSION PROTECTION All materials exposed to wastewater shall have inherent corrosion protection: i.e., epoxy powder coated cast iron, fiberglass, stainless steel, PVC, HOPE. 2.06 SAFETY A. The Grinder Pump shall be free from electrical and fire hazards as required in a residential environment. As evidence of compliance with this requirement, the completely assembled and wired Grinder Pump Station in its tank shall be listed by Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., to be safe and appropriate for the intended use or shall as a minimum meet NEC requirements for Class I, Division I, Group D, explosion proof service. B. The grinder pump shall meet accepted standards for plumbing equipment for use in or near residences, shall be free from noise, odor, or health hazards, and shall have been tested by an independent laboratory to certify its capability to perform as specified in either individual or low pressure sewer system applications. As evidence of compliance with this requirement, the grinder pump shall bear the National Sanitation Foundation seal. 2.07 SPARE ITEMS The manufacturer will supply three progressive cavity spare grinder plump cores with all operational control level sensors, check valve, anti-siphon valve, pump/motor unit, and grinder. PART 3-EXECUTION 3.01 FACTORY TEST A. Each grinder pump shall be submerged and operated for 5 minutes (minimum). Included in this procedure will be the testing of all ancillary components such as, the anti-siphon valve, check valve, discharge line, level sensors and each unit's dedicated controls, respective alarm/disconnect or control panel, etc. All factory tests shall incorporate each of the above listed items. Actual appurtenances and controls which will be installed in the field, shall be particular to the tested pump only. A common set of appurtenances .and controls for all pumps will not be acceptable. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-9 318-3201 Certified test results shall be available upon request showing the operation of each grinder pump at three (3) different points on its curve, with the maximum pressure no less than 60 psi. The ENGINEER reserves the right to inspect such testing procedures with representatives of the CITY, at the grinder pump manufacturer's facility. B. All completed stations shall be factory leak tested to assure the integrity of all joints, seams and penetrations. All necessary penetrations such as inlets, discharge fittings and cable connectors shall be included in this test along with their respective sealing means (grommets, gaskets etc.) 3.02 DELIVERY All grinder pump units will be delivered to the jobsite, 100 percent completely assembled, including testing, ready for installation. Each grinder pump unit will have a minimum of four (4) lifting eyes to facilitate unloading and be individually mounted on wooden pallets. 3.03 INSTALLATION A. Earth excavation and backfill are specified under sitework, but are also to be done as a part of the work under this section, including any necessary sheeting and bracing. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for handling groundwater to provide a firm, dry subgrade for the structure, and shall guard against flotation or other damage resulting from general water or flooding. The grinder pump stations shall not be set into the excavation until the installation procedures and excavation have been approved by the ENGINEER. The CONTRACTOR shall provide a two- year maintenance warranty on installation work. B. Remove packing material. Users instructions MUST be given to the CITY. Hardware supplied with the unit, if required, will be used at installation. The basin will be supplied with a standard 4-inch inlet grommet (4.50-inch OD) for connecting the incoming sewer line. Appropriate inlet piping must be used. The basin may not be dropped, rolled or laid on its side for any reason. C. Installation shall be accomplished so that 1-inch to 4 inches of accessway, below the bottom of the lid, extends above the finished grade line. The finished grade shall slope away from the unit. The diameter of the hole must be large enough to allow for the concrete anchor. D. A 6-inch (minimum) layer of naturally rounded aggregate, clean and free flowing, with particle size of not less than 1/8-inch or more than 3/4-inch shall be used as bedding material under each unit. A concrete anti-flotation collar, as detailed on the drawings, and sized according to the manufacturer's instructions, shall be required and shall be pre-cast to the grinder pump or poured in place. Each grinder pump station with its precast anti-flotation collar shall have a minimum of four (4) lifting eyes for loading and unloading purposes. The unit shall be leveled, and filled with water, to the bottom of the inlet, to help prevent the unit from shifting while the F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\ 11073.doc 11073-10 318-3201 concrete is being poured. The concrete must be manually vibrated to ensure there are no voids. If it is necessary to pour the concrete to a level higher than the inlet piping, an 8-inch sleeve is required over the inlet prior to the concrete being poured. E. Backfill of clean native earth, free of rocks, roots, and foreign objects shall be thoroughly compacted in lifts not exceeding 12 inches to a final proctor density of not less than 85 percent. Improper backfilling may result in damaged accessways. F. The grinder pump station shall be installed at a minimum depth from grade to the top of the 1-1/4-inch or 2-inch discharge line, to assure maximum frost protection. The finish grade line shall be 1 inch to 4 inches below the bottom of the lid, and final grade shall slope away from the grinder pump station. G. All restoration will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. Per un it costs for this item shall be included in the CONTRACTOR's bid price for the individual grinder pump stations. The properties shall be restored to their original condition in all respects , im;:luding, but not limited to, curb and sidewalk replacement, landscaping, loaming and seeding, and restoration of the traveled ways, as directed by the ENGINEER. H. The electrical enclosure shall be furnished, installed and wired to the grinder pump station by the CONTRACTOR. An alarm device is required on every installation, there shall be no exceptions. It will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER to coordinate with the individual property owner(s) to determine the optimum location for the "Alarm/Disconnect Panel." I. The CONTRACTOR shall mount the alarm device in a conspicuous location, as per national and local codes . The Alarm/Disconnect Panel will be connected to the grinder pump station by a length of six (6) conductor 12 gauge TC type cable as shown on the contract drawings . The power and alarm circuits must be on separate power circuits. 3.04 START-UP AND FIELD TESTING A. The manufacturer shall provide the services of qualified factory trained technician(s) who shall inspect the placement and wiring of each station and perform field tests as specified herein before the stations are accepted by the CITY. All equ ipment and materials necessary to perform testing shall be the responsibility of the CITY or installing CONTRACTOR. This will include, as a minimum, a portable generator (if temporary power is required}, pressure gauges, and water in each basin. B. Upon completion of the installation, the authorized factory technicians will perform the following test on each station: 1. Make certain the discharge shut-off valve is fully open. This valve must not be closed when the pump is operating . In some installations, there may be a valve(s) at the street main that must also be open. 2. Turn ON the alarm power circuit. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-11 318-3201 3. Fill the wetwell with water to a depth sufficient to verify the high level alarm is operating. Shut off water. 4. Turn ON pump power circuit. Initiate pump operation to verify automatic "on/off" controls are operative. Pump should immediately turn ON. Within one minute, alarm light will turn OFF. Within 3 minutes, the pump will turn OFF. C. Upon completion of the start-up and testing, the manufacturer shall submit to the ENGINEER the start-up authorization form describing the results of the tests performed for each grinder pump station. Final acceptance of the system will not occur until authorization forms have been received for each pump station installed. END OF SECTION F:\projects\31B\3201\Doc\Specs\11073.doc 11073-12 517 North Kealy (7 5057) P.O. Box 915 environmental EI 2 Lewisville, TX 75067 Voice 972-436-2536 / Fax 972-436-8670 Not-to-Exceed Quoation DATE: BID DATE TO: ATTN: SALES REP: · SECTIONS: June 15, 2005 N/A Alan Plummer Associates Jeff Caffey, P .E. Eric Fields 11073 - Submersible Grinder Pump Stations SCOPE OF SUPPLY: Qty: Description: .l 00 Model 2010-7 4 grinder pump station . Pump stations shall be in general accordance with the referenced specification. Extended Manufacturer's five (5) year warranty. COMMENTS & CLARIFICATIONS: imorovements. inc. Revision: 2 Manufacturer: Environment One Corporation l. Pumps will be stored at the El2 facility in Lewisville, Texas. Pumps will be delivered to the jobsite upon request from the installing contractor. 2. Warranty will be activated upon start-up by El2 personnel. 3. Price is valid for 3 years from the date of this quote and is based on -a quantity order of 100 pumps per year. Customer will be invoiced for each order of 100 pumps. Invoices will be net 30 days. Environmental Improvements proposes to furnish materials, and or equipment· for the above · project. Any items not shown above as detailed under 'SCOPE OF SUPPLY', or other attachments to this proposal, are EXCLUDED . In Addition , installation labor, misc. plumbing, .piping, valves, fittings, chemical supply, gauges, supports , anchor bolts, electrical conduit and any other items not specifically listed above, shall be supplied by others. Delivery and start-up services are included in the pricing. PRICE: ............................................. $320,000 Regards, Environmental Improvements, Inc. ~µ Eric Fields Manufacturers' Representative 517 North Kealy (75057) P.O. Box 915 Lewisville, TX 75067 Voice 972-436-2536 I Fax 972-436-8670 Not-to-Exceed Quotation DATE: BID DATE TO: ATTN: SALES REP: SECTIONS: . August 10, 2005 N/A Alan Plummer Associates Jeff Caffey, P.E. Eric Fields 11073 -Submersible Grinder Pump Stations SCOPE OF SUPPLY: Qty: Description: environmental E 12 imorovements, inc. Revision: 0 Manufacturer: 1 Model 2014-93 duplex grinder pump station. Pump station shall be in general accordance with the referenced specification. Environment One Corporation 1 1 1 1 Manufacturer's standard two [2) year warranty. Slip-on 2' simplex accessway extension -no cover kit Slip-on 4' simplex accessway extension -no cover kit Slip-on 2' duplex accessway extension -no cover kit Slip-on 4' duplex accessway extension -no c.over kit COMMENTS & CLARIFICATIONS: Environment One Corporation 1.05 C. The manufacturer shall deliver pumps in ~ets of 50 over the 3-year period -60 pumps· constitute a truckload order. Freight will not be charged based on a truckload order. 1.08 B. The hydraulics must be signed by a licensed professional engineer -Neither E/One or Environmental Improvements, Inc. can meet this requirement. Environmental Improvements proposes to furnish materials, and or equipment for the above project. Any items not shown above as detailed under 'SCOPE OF SUPPLY', or other attachments to this proposal, are EXCLUDED. In Addition, installation labor, misc. plumbing, piping, valves, fittings, ·chemical supply, gauges, supports, anchor bolts, electrical conduit and any other items not specifically listed above, shall be supplied by others. Start-up services are included in the pricing. :: ~ . :; ... I i: ' ·' . il H ,, . !; 1: ii H " ,; ii H :: i: ,1 j! li. :1 · i! 11 ti. PRICE (2014-93): ............................................. $6,554.00 PRICE (simplex 2' ext.): ...............•.................... $276.00 PRICE (simplex 4' ext.): .................................... $324.00 PRICE ( duplex 2' ext.): ..................................... $334.00 · PRICE (duplex 4' ext.): ..................................... $3a2.00 Freight .............................................. $100.00 each Regards, Environmental Improvements, Inc. ~· Eric Fields Manufacturers' Representative i !'. ! j ' j L I I l- •; ! . f il [l 318-3201 SECTION 15002 FIELD TESTING OF HOPE PRESSURE PIPING SYSTEMS 1.00 GENERAL 1.01 SCOPE A. Provide all necessary labor, materials and equipment, including test pumps and gauges, as well as temporary valves and piping to perform the testing operations of piping systems as specified herein. B. All water pipelines will be tested. C. CONTRACTOR's Responsibility: 1. Take such precautions as required to prevent damage to lines and appurtenances being tested. 2. Repair any damage resulting from tests. 3. Repair and retest all items which do not pass the tests as specified herein. 4. Conduct all tests in the presence of the ENGINEER, and to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER and all State and local authorities having jurisdiction. 5. All necessary pumps, water, pipe connections, meters, gauges, and any necessary apparatus to perform and conduct the tests shall be furnished by the CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all necessary equipment and make all tests at CONTRACTOR's expense without separate measurement and payment, but said expense shall be subsidiary to installation of pipe. D. Test pressures are specified in the schedule at the end of this section. 1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS PPI TR-31 Underground Installation of Polyolefin Piping, Section 7, System Testing. 1.03 SUBMITT ALS A. Submit record data describing proposed testing methods, procedures, and apparatus for ENGINEER'S record, prior to testing. B. Conform to any other applicable requirements of Section 01301. C. Submit a certified test report for each test to ENGINEER certifying the test pressures, duration of the test, leakage and pertinent observations and comments. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\Rebid\ 15002 .doc 15002-1 \ 318-3201 1.04 GENERAL SEQUENCE OF WORK A. Obtain the OWNER's approval of proposed testing methods, procedures, and apparatus, before performing any test. B. Upon receipt of the OWNER's approval, submit a schedule of testing dates and times at least 24 hours in advance of testing. C. Perform tests as specified herein. 1.05 DEFINITIONS A. "Gravity lines" shall refer to HOPE pipes designed to normally operate in a partiallyfull condition. B. "Pressure lines" shall refer to HOPE pipes designed to operate in a full condition, with the system's energy grade line at or above the top of the pipe during normal operating conditions. 2.00 PRODUCTS Not Applicable. 3.00 EXECUTION 3.01 TESTING OF PRESSURE LINES A. General: 1. Allow concrete blocking to cure for at least 7 days before testing. 2. Backfill and compact soil behind all blocking. 3. Backfill over pipe to extent necessary to restrain the piping. Backfill shall extend to within 1-foot of proposed final grade. 4. Conduct water leakage test after completing hydrostatic pressure tests. 5. Lines which fail to hold the specified test pressure for at least two hours or which exceed an allowable leakage rate specified below, shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the ENGINEER and retested at the CONTRACTOR's expense. 6. Test section and test water temperature shall be less than 100°F. Before applying test pressure, time may be required for the test medium and test section to temperature equalize. B. Procedures for Leakage and Hydrostatic Pressure Tests: 1. Slowly fill isolated section of line with water. 2. Insure that all air has been expelled through air and vacuum release valves, taps, or connections shown on Plans for permanent piping, valves, or accessories. Do not make additional taps solely for air expulsion purposes unless approved by ENGINEER. No additional compensation will be made for additional taps. 3. Apply specified test pressure based on the elevation of the lowest section of line under test and corrected to elevation of test gauge. The total test time including F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Rebld\ 15002.doc 15002-2 318-3201 initial pressurization, initial expansion, and time at test pressure, must not exceed eight (8) hours. If the pressure test is not completed due to leakage, equipment failure, etc., the test section should be depressurized, and allowed to "relax'' for at least eight (8) hours before bringing the test section up to test pressure again. The tesf pressure listed in section 3.02 shall be maintained for at least two hours. 4. At the end of the two hours of the test, the entire route of the pipeline shall be inspected to locate any leaks or breaks. Any defective joints, cracked or defective pipe, fittings, or valves discovered in consequence of this pressure test shall be removed and replaced with sound material in the manner provided and the test shall be repeated until satisfactory results are obtained. Any and all noticeable leaks shall be repaired regardless of whether the actual leakage is within the allowable. The pipe shall be retested. 5. All pipes shall be tested for leakage by a hydrostatic pressure test. Lines shall be filled slowly, with a maximum velocity of 1-foot per second, while venting all air. If permanent air vents have not been installed, the CONTRACTOR shall install corporation cocks at all high points to expel air during initial filling and testing of the lines. The duration of each leakage test shall be at least two hours unless otherwise specified, and during the test the line shall be subjected to a continuous pressure equal to that required in section 3.02 at the lowest elevation. The test procedure consists of initial expansion, and test phases. During the initial expansion phase, the test section is pressurized to the test pressure, and sufficient make-up water is added each hour for three (3) hours to return to test pressure. Nominal Pipe Size, in. 1.25 1.5 2 3 4 5 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22 24 F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Rebld\ 15002.doc Test Phase Make-up Amount Make-up Water Allowance (U.S. Gallons per 100 ft of Pipe) 1 Hour Test 2 Hour Test 3 Hour Test 0.06 0.10 0.16 0.07 0.10 0.17 0.07 0.11 0.19 0.10 0.15 0.25 0.13 0.25 0.40 0.19 0.38 0.58 0.3 0.6 0.9 0.5 1.0 1.5 0.8 1.3 2.1 1.1 2.3 3.4 1.4 2.8 4.2 1.7 3.3 5.0 2.0 4.3 6.5 2.8 5.5 8.0 3.5 7.0 10.5 4.5 8.9 13.3 15002-3 318-3201 26 5.0 10.0 15.0 28 5.5 11.1 16.8 30 6.3 12.7 19.2 32 7.0 14.3 21.5 34 8.0 16.2 24.3 36 9.0 18.0 27 .0 42 12 .0 23.1 35.3 48 15.0 27.0 43.0 54 18.5 31.4 51.7 After the initial expansion phase, about four (4) hours after pressurization, the test phase begins. The test phase may be one (1 ), two (2), or three (3) hours, after which a measured amount of make-up water added does not exceed the above listed values, leakage is not indicated . The test pressure shall be applied by means of a pump connected to the pipe and to an approved water container, or other approved method, for accurate measurement. The test pressure shall be maintained (by additional pumping , if necessary) for the specified t ime. While the line is under pressure, the system and all exposed pipe, fittings , valves, and hydrants shall be carefully examined for leakage. All defective elements shall be repaired or replaced and the test repeated until all visible leakage has been stopped and the allowable leakage requirements have been met. 6. On completion of tests, any newly installed, approved taps shall be repaired or plugged per the ENGINEER's direction. 7. Thoroughly purge all compressed air lines after testing. 3.02 TEST PRESSURES FOR PRESSURE LINES All piping shall be tested to 125 psig at the lowest point tested. 3.03 All pipes shall be disinfected in accordance w ith Specification Section 01656 - DISINFECTION. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\Rebld\ 15002.doc 15002-4 318-3201 SECTION 15035 HIGH DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (HDPE) PRESSURE PIPE PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 WORK INCLUDED High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) pressure pipe and fittings in sizes 1h-inch through 63-inch. HOPE pipe shall be provided in iron pipe standard sizes (IPS). 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Reference Specifications: 1. AWWA C906: Polyethylene (PE) Pressure Pipe and Fittings, 4 inches through 63 inches, For Water Distribution. 2. AWWA C901: Polyethylene Pressure Pipe and Tubing, 1h-inch through 3 inch, for Water Service. 3. NSF Std #14: Plastic Piping Components and Related Materials. 4. ASTM 0638: Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics. 5. ASTM 0790: Test Methods for Flexural Properties of Unreinforced and Reinforced Plastics and Electrical Insulating Materials. · 6. ASTM 01238: Test Method for Flow Rates of Thermoplastics by Extrusion Plastometer. · 7. ASTM F1473: Standard Test Method for Notch Tensile Test to Measure the Resistance to Slow Crack Growth of Polyethylene Pipes and Resins· 8. ASTM 01505: Test Method for Density of Plastics by the Density-Gradient Technique. 9. ASTM 01598: Test Method for Time-to-Failure of Plastic Pipe Under Constant Internal Pressure 10. ASTM 01599: Test Method for Short-Time Hydraulic Failure Pressure of Plastic Pipe, Tubing, and Fittings. 11. ASTM 01693: Test Method for Environmental Stress-Cracking of Ethylene Plastics. 12. ASTM 02122: Method for Determining Dimensions of Thermoplastic Pipe and Fittings. 13. ASTM 02837: Method for Obtaining Hydrostatic Design Basis for Thermoplastic Pipe Materials. 14. ASTM 03350: Specification for Polyethylene Plastics Pipe and Fittings Materials. 15. ASTM F1248: Test Method for Determination of Environmental Stress Crack Resistance (ESCR) of Polyethylene Pipe. 16. ASTM 04218: Test Method for Determination of Carbon Black Content in Polyethylene Compounds by the Muffle-Furnace Technique. 17. ASTM 02737: Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Tubing. 18. ASTM 02239: Specification for Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe (SIDA-PR) Based on Controlled Inside Diameter. F:\projects\31 B\3201\Doc\Specs\15035.DOC 15035-1 318-3201 19. ASTM 03261 : Butt Heat Fusion Polyethylene PE Plastic Fittings for Polyethylene PE Plastic Pipe and Tubing. 20. ASTM F2206: Fabricated Fittings of Butt-Fused Polyethylene (PE) Plastic Pipe, Fittings, Sheet Stock, Plate Stock, or Block Stock. 21. ASTM F1055: Electrofusion Type Polyethylene Fittings for Outside Diameter Controlled Polyethylene Pipe and Tubing. B. High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) pressure pipe and fittings may be rejected for failure to meet any of the requirements of this specification. Pipe rejected by the ENGINEER shall be removed from the site. C. Inspection: The quality of all materials, process or manufacture and the finished pipe shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the ENGINEER. 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Submit shop drawings and product data in accordance with the requirements of Section 01301. B. Submit manufacturer's installation instructions. C. Submit affidavits of compliance with the referenced standards. NSF requirements only apply to potable water applications. 1.04 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Comply with the manufacturer's handling and storage recommendations. B. Use nylon slings or rope to lift bundles of pipe. Do not use chains. C. Do not drop pipe. D. Support pipe every 4 feet. E. Limit stacking height of pallets to prevent any undue stress or deflection in pipe materials. F. Manufacturer shall package the pipe in a manner designed to deliver the pipe to the project neatly, intact, and without physical damage. The transportation carrier shall use appropriate methods and intermittent checks to insure the pipe is properly supported, stacked, and restrained during transport such that the pipe is not nicked, gouged, or physically damaged. G. Pipe shall be stored on clean, level ground to prevent undue scratching or gouging of the pipe. If the pipe must be stacked for storage, such stacking shall be done in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. The handling of the pipe shall be done in such a manner that it is not damaged by dragging over sharp objects or cut by chokers or lifting equipment. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\15035 .DOC 15035-2 318-3201 H. Sections of pressure pipe having been discovered with cuts or gouges in excess of 10 percent of the wall thickness of the pipe shall be cut out and removed. The undamaged portions of the pipe shall be rejoined using the heat fusion joining method. I. Fused segments of pipe shall be handled so as to avoid damage to the pipe. When lifting fused sections of pipe, chains or cable type chokers must be avoided. Nylon slings are preferred. Spreader bars are recommended when lifting long fused sections. Care must be exercised to avoid cutting or gouging the pipe. PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 GENERAL A. Pressure pipe for potable water systems shall bear the seal of approval of the National Sanitation Foundation for use in potable water systems. B. All HOPE pipe shall be new and shall be marked as in Paragraph E below. C. Pressure pipe shall be as manufactured by Rinker Materials Polypipe or approved equal. D. The pipe shall have true section complying with the sizes specified. All pipe shall be free from cracks, holes, blisters, voids, projections, defects, roughness and chalking, sticky or tacky material. · E. Injection molded and electrofusion fittings shall be as manufactured by Central Plastics Company or approved equal. Fabricated fittings shall be as manufactured by ISCO Industries or approved equal. Fittings shall have a minimum pressure rating equal to the pressure rating of the pipe it is attached to. F. Pipe and fittings must be marked as prescribed by AWWA C901 or C906 and NSF. Pipe markings will include nominal size, OD base {i.e.: 12 inch iron pipe sizing, IPS), dimension ratio, pressure class, Working Pressure Rating {WPR), AWWA C901 or C906, manufacturer's name, manufacturer's production code including day, month, year extruded, and manufacturer's plant and extrusion line; and optional NSF-pw logo. 2.02 Material Materials used for the manufacture of polyethylene pipe and fittings shall be extra high molecular weight, high density ethylene/hexene copolymer PE 3408-345464C polyethylene resin as defined in ASTM 03350 meeting the above appropriate referenced specifications: The polyethylene pipe manufacturer shall provide certification that stress regression testing has been performed on the pipe product. The said certification shall include a stress life curve per ASTM 02837. The stress regression testing shall have been done in accordance with ASTM 02837, and the manufacturer shall provide a product supplying a minimum Hydrostatic Design Basis {HOB) of 1,600 psi, as determined in accordance with ASTM 02837. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 15035.DOC 15035-3 318-3201 Further, the material shall be listed by PPI (the Plastics Pipe Institute, a division of the Society of the Plastics Industry) in PPI TR-4 with a 73°F hydrostatic design stress rating of 1600 psi, and a 140°F hydrostatic design stress rating of 800 psi. The PPI Listing shall be in the name of the pipe manufacturer, and shall be based on ASTM 02837 and PPI TR-3 testing and validation of samples of the pipe manufacturer's production pipe. The manufacturer's certification shall state that the pipe was manufactured from one specific resin in compliance with these specifications. The certificate shall state the specific resin used, its source, and list its compliance to these specifications. 2.03 PIPE EXTRUSION The pipe shall be extruded using a melt homogenizing/plasticating extruder and "appropriate" die. The extruder screw design should be customized for the HDPE being processed. The extruded tubular melt will be vacuum or pressure sized in downstream cooling tanks to form round pipe to specification diameter and wall thickness with a "matt- finish" surface, per AWWA C901 or C906. 2.04 PIPE AND FITTINGS A. Pipe Pipe supplied under this specification shall have a nominal IPS (iron pipe size) OD unless otherwise specified. The SDR (Standard Dimension Ratio), and the pressure rating of the pipe supplied shall be as specified by Engineer. The pipe shall be produced from approved HDPE pipe grade resin(s) to the dimensions and tolerances specified in AWWA C901 or C906. Any pipe supplied for non-potable reuse water line shall be purple in color. The pipe for potable, sanitary sewer, and raw water lines shall be black in color. The pipe shall contain no recycled compound except that generated in the manufacturer's own plant from resin of the same specification from the same raw material. The pipe shall be homogenous throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, voids, foreign inclusions, or other deleterious defects, and shall be nominally identical in color, density, melt index, and other physical properties throughout. B. Pipe Performance The pipe shall be in compliance with the physical and performance requirements of applicable referenced specifications. Specifically, the pipe will be extruded from resin meeting specifications of ASTM 03350 with a cell classification of PE 345464C. C. Fittings The HDPE fittings shall be standard commercial products. Provide fittings manufactured by injection molding if available, otherwise fittings shall be fabricated from C901 or C906 pipe conforming to this specification. All fittings shall be provided/recommended by the manufacturer of the pipe on each project. The fittings F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 15035.DOC 15035-4 318-3201 shall be manufactured from the same resin type, grade, and cell classification as the pipe itself. The fittings shall be fully pressure rated by the manufacturer to provide a working pressure equal to the pipe. The manufacture of the fittings shall be in accordance with good commercial practice to provide fittings homogeneous throughout and free from cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, voids, or other injurious defects. The fitting shall be as uniform as commercially practicable in color, opacity, density, and other physical properties. The minimum "quick-burst" strength of the fittings shall not be less than that of the pipe with which the fitting is to be used. All fittings shall be pressure tested by the pipe/fitting manufacturer to the specification and requirements of AWWA C901 or C906. Standard fittings are tees, ells, wyes, 45° bends, flange adapters, reducers, transition fittings, branch and service saddles, and hot-tap tees. 2.05 SPARE PARTS The contractor shall supply the following HDPE pipe repair equipment to the City. All repair equipment and spare parts shall be new equipment. A. Furnish a minimum of 100 linear feet of each size and pressure rating of HDPE supplied in this project. Each size and pressure rated section of pipe shall be supplied on its own pipe coil, not in sections of linear pipe. Additional pipe furnished shall be from the same manufacturer as supplied for the rest of the project. B. Furnish a supply of spare parts equal to a minimum of 1 O percent of the each size and type of fitting installed, with a minimum of one spare fitting of each size and type. Also provide 1 coupler for every 1000 LF of each size of HDPE being supplied. All fittings supplied as spare parts shall be of the electrofusion type. The pressure rating on the fittings and couplers shall be greater than or equal to the fittings or pipe being supplied. Electrofusion fittings shall be from the same manufacturer as supplied for the rest of the project. If electrofusion fittings are not used in the installed low pressure sewer system then fittings shall be from an engineer approved manufacturer. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.01 INSTALLATION A. General: 1 . Comply with the general requirements of Section 02221 and the supplemental requirements following. 2. Install all piping in accordance with pipe manufacturer's instructions. B. Making of Joints: Sections of polyethylene pipe should be joined into continuous lengths on the job site above ground. The joining method shall be by either the heat fusion or electrofusion method, and shall be performed in strict accordance with the pipe and fitting manufacturer's recommendations. 1. The heat fusion equipment used in the joining procedures should be capable of meeting all conditions recommended by the pipe manufacturer, including but not limited to, temperature requirements of 450°F, alignment, and 75 psi interfacial fusion pressure. Heat fusion joining shall be 100% efficient offering a joint weld F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 15035.DOC 15035-5 318-3201 strength equal to or greater than the tensile strength of the pipe. The fusion equipment operator shall receive training using the recommended procedure. The Contractor shall be responsible to verify that the fusion equipment is in good operating condition and that the operator has been trained with the past twelve months. 2. Polyethylene pipe and fittings may be joined using approved electrofusion couplings. Fittings shall be PE3408 HOPE, Cell classification of 345464C as determined by ASTM 03350-02. Electrofusion fittings shall have a manufacturing standard of ASTM F1055. Fittings shall have a pressure rating equal to the pipe unless otherwise specified on the plans . All electrofusion fittings shall be suitable for use as pressure conduits, and per AWWA C906, have nominal burst values of three and one-half times the Working Pressure Rating (WPR) of the fitting. 3. Socket fusion, hot gas fusion, threading, solvents, and epoxies will not be used to join HOPE pipe. 4. Mechanical joining will be used where the butt fusion and electrofusion methods can not be used or where called out on plans. Mechanical joining will be accomplished by either using an HOPE flange adapter with a Ductile Iron back- up ring or HOPE Mechanical Joint adapter with a Ductile Iron back-up ring. Flanges, unions, grooved-couplers, transition fittings and some mechanical couplers may be used to mechanically connect HOPE pipe without butt fusion. Refer to manufacturer's recommendations. 5. Plastic to Metal Connections: a. Make all plastic to metal connections by means of HOPE adapters. b. Do not cut threads on HOPE Pipe. · C. Buried Piping: 1. All excavation shall be done in an approved manner to the elevations and grades shown on the Plans or specified. The trench bottom shall be free of sharp rocks and large clods of dirt. 2. Embedment for HOPE pipe shall be as shown on the Plans: ASTM C33 #67 embedment under the pipe to a depth 0. 75 o.d. (maximum 6 11 ) and initial backfill to 6 inches over the pipe. All bedding and granular backfill material shall be consolidated to 85 percent standard proctor density. 3. Backfill shall be placed according to Section 02221 . 4. Pipe shall be placed in trench so that the pipe forms a slight "S" curve in the trench to accommodate expansion and contraction of the HOPE material in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations . D. Exposed Piping: 1. Where required HOPE piping shall be installed in the locations indicated with hangers, brackets, supports, etc., at spacings recommended by the pipe manufacturer. 2. Flexible connections shall be required at locations where pipe passes through a concrete wall. F:\projects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 15035.DOC 15035-6 318-3201 3.02 FIELD TESTING Comply with the requirements of Section 15002. END OF SECTION F:\projects\31 B\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 15035 .DOC 15035-7 318-3201 SECTION 16050 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS PART 1 -GENERAL 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.02 SUMMARY A. This Section includes the following: 1. Raceways. 2. Supporting devices for electrical components. 3. Electrical identification. 4. Cutting and patching for electrical construction. 5. Touchup painting. 1.03 DEFINITIONS A. RNC: Rigid non-metallic conduit -PVC material, Schedule 40 . unless noted otherwise. B. . RSC-PVC: PVC coated rigid steel conduit. 1.04 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Electrical Components, Devices, and Accessories: Listed and labeled as defined in NFPA 70, Article 100, by a testing agency acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and marked for intended use. B. Comply with NFPA 70. 1.05 COORDINATION A. Coordinate chases, slots, inserts, sleeves, and openings with general construction work and arrange in building structure during progress of construction to facilitate the electrical installations that follow. 1 . Set inserts and sleeves in poured-in-place concrete, masonry work, and other structural components as they are constructed. B. Sequence, coordinate, and integrate installing electrical materials and equipment for efficient flow of the Work. Coordinate installing large equipment requiring positioning before closing in the building. F:\projects\318\320 1\Doc\Specs\16050_Baslc Elec Mall & Methods .doc 16050 -1 April4,2005 318-3201 C. Where electrical identification devices are applied to field-finished surfaces, coordinate installation of identification devices with completion of finished surface. PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 RACEWAYS A. RNC: NEMA TC 2, Schedule 40 PVC, with NEMA TC3 fittings. B. Raceway Fittings: Specifically designed for the raceway type with which used. C. RSC-PVC: PVC Coated Rigid Steel Conduit. 2.02 SUPPORTING DEVICES A. Material: Cold-formed galvanized steel, 1. Slotted-Metallic Channel Supports: Flange edges turned toward web, and 9/16-inch-diameter slotted holes at a maximum of 2 inches o.c., in webs. 2. Raceway and Cable Supports: Manufactured clevis hangers, riser clamps, straps, threaded C-clamps with retainers, ceiling trapeze hangers, wall brackets, and spring-steel clamps or click-type hangers shall be galvanized steel. 3 . Pipe Sleeves: ASTM A 53, Type E, Grade A, Schedule 40, ga lvanized steel , plain ends. B. Expansion Anchors: Stainless steel wedge or sleeve type . C. Toggle Bolts: All stainless steel springhead type . 2.03 ELECTRICAL IDENTIFICATION A. Identification Devices: A single type of identification product for each application category. Use colors prescribed by ANSI A13.1, NFPA 70, and these Specifications . B. Colored Adhesive Marking Tape for Raceways , Wires, and Cables: Self-adhesive vinyl tape, not less than 1 inch wide by 3 mils thick. C. Underground Warning Tape: Permanent, bright-colored , continuous-printed, vinyl tape with the following features: 1 . Not less than 6 inches wide by 4 mils thick. 2. Compounded for permanent direct-burial service. 3. Embedded continuous metallic strip or core. 4. Printed legend that indicates type of underground line. D. Engraved-Plastic Labels, Signs, and Instruction Plates: Engraving stock, melamine plastic lam inate punched or drilled for mechanical fasteners 1 /16-inch F:\pro]ects\318\3201 \Doc\Specs\ 16050 _ Basic Elec MaU & Methods .doc 16050 - 2 April 4, 2005 318-3201 minimum thickness for signs up to 20 sq. in. and 1/8-inch minimum thickness for larger sizes. Engraved legend in black letters on white background. E. Fasteners for Nameplates and Signs: Self-tapping, stainless-steel screws or No. 10/32 stainless-steel machine screws with nuts and flat and lock washers. 2.04 TOUCHUP PAINT For Equipment: Equipment manufacturer's paint selected to match installed equipment finish. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.01 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLATION A. Materials and Components: Install level, plumb, and parallel and perpendicular to other building systems and components, unless otherwise indicated. B. Equipment: Install to facilitate service, maintenance, and repair or replacement of components. Connect for ease of disconnecting, with minimum interference with other installations. 3.02 RACEWAY APPLICATION A. Use the following raceways for indoor and outdoor in·stallations: 1. Exposed: PVC coated RSC. · 2. Underground, Single Run: RNC. 3. Boxes and Enclosures: Type 3R or as noted on drawings. 3.03 IDENTIFICATION MATERIALS AND DEVICES A. Install at locations for most convenient viewing without interference with operation and maintenance of equipment. B. Coordinate names, abbreviations, colors, and other designations used for electrical identification with corresponding designations indicated in the Contract Documents or required by codes and standards. Use consistent designations throughout Project. C. Install continuous underground plastic markers during trench backfilling, for exterior underground power, control, signal, and communication lines located directly above power and communication lines. Locate 6 to 8 inches below finished grade. If width of multiple lines installed in a common trench or concrete envelope does not exceed 16 inches, overall, use a single line marker. D. Install engraved-laminated emergency-operating signs with white letters on red background with minimum 3/8-inch -high lettering for emergency instructions on power transfer, load shedding, and other emergency operations. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\16050_Basic Elec Mall & Methods.doc 16050 - 3 April4,2005 318-3201 3.04 CUTIING AND PATCHING Repair and refinish disturbed finish materials and other surfaces to match adjacent undisturbed surfaces. Install new fireproofing where existing firestopping has been disturbed. Repair and refinish materials and other surfaces by skilled mechanics of trades involved . 3.05 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Inspect installed components for damage and faulty work, including the following: 1. Raceways . 2. Building wire and connectors. 3. Supporting devices for electrical components. 4. Electrical identification. 3.06 CLEANING AND PROTECTION A. On completion of installation, including outlets, fittings, and dev ices, inspect exposed finish. Remove burrs, dirt, paint spots, and construction debris . B. Protect equipment and installations and maintain conditions to ensure that coatings, finishes, and cabinets are without damage or deterioration at time of Substantial Completion. END OF SECTION F:\projects\31B\3201\Doc\Specs\16050_Bes lc Elec Mall & Methods.doc 16050 -4 April 4 , 2005 318-3201 SECTION 16410 ENCLOSED SWITCHES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS PART 1 -GENERAL · 1.01 RELATED DOCUMENTS Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section. 1.02 SUMMARY A This Section includes the following individually mounted, enclosed switches and circuit breakers: 1 . Nonfusible switches. 1·.03 DEFINITIONS A. GD: General duty. 1.04 SUBMITT ALS A. Product Data: For each type of enclosed switch, circuit breaker, accessory, and component indicated. Include dimensioned elevations, sections, weights, and manufacturers' technical data on features, performance, electrical characteristics, ratings, and finishes. 1 . Enclosure types and details. 2. Current and voltage ratings. 3. Short-circuit current rating. B. Shop Drawings: Diagram power, signal, and control wiring. 1.05 QUALITY ASSURANCE Product Selection for Restricted Space: Drawings indicate maximum dimensions for enclosed switches and circuit breakers, including clearances between enclosures, and adjacent surfaces and other items. Comply with indicated maximum dimensions. 1.06 COORDINATION Coordinate layout and installation of switches and components with other construction, including conduit, piping, equipment, and adjacent surfaces. Maintain required workspace clearances and required clearances for equipment access doors and panels. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\16410_Enclosed Switches .doc 16410 -1 April 4, 2005 318-3201 PART 2 -PRODUCTS 2.01 MANUFACTURERS A. In other Part 2 articles where titles below introduce lists, the following requirements apply to product selection: 1. Manufacturers: Subject to compliance with requirements, provide products by one of the manufacturers specified. 2.02 FUSIBLE AND NONFUSIBLE SWITCHES A. Manufacturers: 1. Square D/Group Schneider, or approved equal. In first two paragraphs below, select 11 GD 11 option for switches for light-commercial applications, 240 V, 30 to 600 A; otherwise, select 11 HD 11 option. See Editing Instruction No. 2 in the Evaluations. B. Nonfusible Switch, 600 A and Smaller: NEMA KS 1, Type HD, lockable handle with capability to accept two padlocks, and . interlocked with cover in closed position. C. Accessories: 1. Equipment Ground Kit: Internally mounted and labeled for copper and aluminum ground conductors. 2. Neutral Kit: Internally mounted; insulated, capable of being grounded, and bonded; and labeled for copper and aluminum neutral conductors. 3. Auxiliary Contact Kit: Auxiliary set of contacts arranged to open before switch blades open. 2.03 ENCLOSURES A. NEMA 3R to meet environmental conditions of installed location. 1. Outdoor Locations: NEMA 250, Type 3R. 2. As indicated on plans, if differing from above. PART 3 -EXECUTION 3.01 EXAMINATION A. Examine elements and surfaces to receive enclosed switches for compliance with installation tolerances and other conditions affecting performance. B. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected. F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\16410_Enclosed Switches .doc 16410 -2 April 4, 2005 318-3201 3.02 INSTALLATION A. Comply with applicable portions of NECA 1, NEMA PB 1.1, and NEMA PB 2.1 for installation of enclosed switches and circuit breakers. B. Mount individual wall-mounting switches and circuit breakers with tops at uniform height, unless otherwise indicated. 3.03 IDENTIFICATION A. Identify field-installed conductors, interconnecting wiring, and components; provide warning signs as specified in Division 16 Section "Electrical Identification." B. Enclosure Nameplates: Label each enclosure with engraved metal or laminated- plastic nameplate as specified in Division 16 Section 11 Electrical Identification." 3.04 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL A. Prepare for acceptance testing as follows: 1. Inspect mechanical and electrical connections. 2. Verify switch and relay type and labeling verification. 3.05 CLEANING A. On completion of installation, vacuum dirt and debris from interiors; do not use compressed air to assist in cleaning . B. Inspect exposed surfaces and repair damaged finishes. END OF SECTION F:\projects\318\3201\Doc\Specs\16410_E nclosed Switches .doc 16410 -3 April 4, 2005 PARTF BONDS AND INSURANCE THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT PERFORMANCE BOND Bond No. TXC55518 § § § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: That we , (1) William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company, as Principal herein, and (2) Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of (3) Iowa, and who is authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of Texas , Surety herein, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation located in Tarrant and Denton Counties , Texas, Obligee herein, in the sum of *Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty and No/100* Dollars ($*968,630.00*) for the payment of which sum we bind ourselves , our heirs , executors , administrators , successors and assigns , jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHE.R#AS , Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee dated the [?Yu(_ day of , 2006, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes , for th construction of: Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation-Water Project No. P171-070171131150 NOW, THEREFORE , the condition of this obligation is such , if the said Principal shall faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans , specifications, and contract documents and shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the Obligee from all costs and damages which Obligee may suffer by reason of Principal 's default, and reimburse and repay Obligee for all outlay and expense that Obligee may incur in making good such default , then this obligation shall be void ; otherwise , to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED , HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Go vernment Code , as amended , and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of such statute , to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the duly authorized representatives of the Principal and the Surety have executed this instrument. ,/j SIGNED and SEALED this ~ day of , 2006. William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company PRINCIPAL ATIEST: By: Name: William J. Schultz (Principal) Secretary Address: P. 0. Box 40328 Fort Worth, TX 76140 Witness as to Principal ATIEST: Secretary (SEAL) NOTE: (1) (2) (3) Name: Sheryl A. Klutts, Attorney-in-Fact Address: 2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321-1158 Telephone Number: 1-800-252-9656 Correct name of Principal (Contractor). Correct name of Surety. State of incorporation of Surety Telephone number of surety must be stated. In addition, an original copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attorney-in-Fact. The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract. POWER OF ATTORNEY Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Nations Bonding Company Bond No . KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS : Tha t MERCHA NTS BONDING COMPAN Y (MUTUAL } is a corpora ti on du ly organ ized under the laws of the State of Iowa, and that NATIONS BONDING COMPANY is a corporation duly organ ized under the laws of the State of Te xas (here in collect ively called the "Compan ies"}, and that the Companies do hereby make , constitute and appoint John A. Miller, Sheryl A. Klutt s, John A. Miller II an d/or K .R . Harvey of Fort W o rth and State of Texas the ir true and lawful Attorney-in -Fact , with full power and authority hereby conferred in their name , place and stead , to sign , execute , acknowledge and deliver in their behalf as surety any and all bonds , undertakings , recognizances or other written obligations in the nature thereof. subject to the lim itation that any such instrument shall not exceed the amount of: FIVE MILLION ($5,000,000.00) DOLLARS and to bind the Compan ies thereby as full y and to the same ex ten t as if such bond or undertaking was signed by the duly author ized officers of the Companies . and all the acts of said Attorney-in-Fact , pursuant to the authority herein given . are hereby ratified and confirmed . This Power-of-Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following bylaws adopted by the Boa rd of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual} on November 16 , 2002 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Na ti ons Bonding Company on April 19 , 2003.. "The Chairman of the Board or President or any Vice President or Secretary shall have power and authority to appo int Attorneys -i n-Fact , and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company , and attach the Seal of the Company thereto , bonds and undertakings , recogn izances , contracts of indemnity and other writ ings obligatory in the nature thereof . The signature of any authorized officer and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimi le to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond , undertaking , recognizance , or other suretyship obligations of the Company , and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed ." In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 1st day of May , 2003 . STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss . ······· •• \llG Co··. ··~\) ... ·····-~,o·. :<b~--~ \\PO 19,1·,1"~ •• • • <:., .,,..., ;.,I. • • ">:~ ~-• • ,-.._ -o -o :-• : ~:.. 1933 _: 3:! • -$,-.. • c::-. •• v~. .-'~: • •• :;ii ·-... ··\'\~.· . . -{{ . . . . . . . . MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL} NATIONS BONDING COMPANY ~~ 7.,£- President On th is 1st day of May , 2003 , before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known , who being by me duly sworn did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL} and NATIONS BONDING COMPANY; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the corporate seals of the Companies ; and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of their respective Boards of Directors . In Testimony Whereof, I ha ve hereunto set my hand and affi xed my Offic ial Seal at the City of Des Moines , Iowa, th e day and year first above written . STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss. 11\ ~. MARILYN BOYD Commission Number 10012 My Commission Expires November 4, 2004 ¥ No tary Public , Polk Co unty . Iowa I. Wi ll iam Warner , Jr .. Se cretary of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL } and NATIONS BONDING COM_PANY , do hereby cert ify_ that the above and forego ing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by t.at Companies . which 1s still in full force and effect and has not been amended or revoked . ~~ In Witness Whereof, I have hereunto se t my hand and affi xed the seal of the Compan ies on thi~ day of , 2006 ······· ········· .··o ~.'?.!!'~·. .·~\)\~~--~~4,;·. : <o, . .;,.v,PQ,9·· .. 0 \ :<b~··~\\P0,9',,;,."f_; •• •,~;~"V ..,.,,..., • • .c:_, -,.,,..,:~ • • VJ: =i: ""• 0 0 • I,):~ ~ o • •z·--o -c:,: • ....... _ -o-o·-· : :. :::: : %!:. : ==: ·.~· .. 2003 ... "t,. ·~·. 1933 :c::-. ·.'<'~·-·. . .. -'-4: •• v;:.. . .. ·~: • ""N ""'t ~ .• •.v..:lu:· .... ··\'\~ • ·.. ~-".·· ··'" {:[ .·· ...... ········ NBC 0103 (4/03) Se cretary THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT PAYMENT BOND Bond No. TXCSSS18 § § § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS : That we , (1) William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company, as Principal herein, and (2) Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of (3) Iowa, as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation located in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas , Obligee herein , in the amount of *Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty and No/100* Dollars ($*968,630.00*) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs , executors, administrators, successors and assigns , jointly and severally, firmly by these presents: , the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee dated the ~ day of , 2006 , which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully and to the s extent as if copied at length, for the following project: Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation -Water Project No. P171-070171131150 NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH , that if the said Principal shall faithfully make payment to each and ev ery claimant (as defined in Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code, as amended) supplying labor or materials in the prosecution of the work under the contract, then this obligation shall be void ; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED , HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended , and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of said statute, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein . IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the duly authorized representatives of the Principal and the Surety have executed this instrument.. ~ J6 J~ SIGNED and SEALED this -d-day of +Llf4+v+"--,__,_ _____ , 2006. William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company PRINCIPAL ATIEST: By: Name: William J. Schultz, President (Principal) Secretary Address : P. 0. Box 40328 ---------Fort Worth, TX 76140 L«-=c ,:~ Witness as to Principai ATIEST: Secretary NOTE: (1) (2) (3) By: Name: Sheryl A. Klutts, Attorney-in-Fact Address : 2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321-1158 Telephone Number: 1-800-252-9656 Correct name of Principal (Contractor). Correct name of Surety. State of incorporation of Surety Telephone number of surety must be stated. In addition, an original copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attorney-in-Fact. The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract. POWER OF ATTORNEY Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Nations Bonding Company Bond No . KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS : Tha t MERCHANTS BONDING COMPAN Y (MUTUAL } is a corporation du ly organ ized under the laws of the State of Iowa , and that NATIONS BONDING COMPANY is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Te xas (herein collect ively called the "Companies "}, and that the Companies do hereby make , constitute and appoint John A . M ill er, Sheryl A . Klutts , John A . Miller II and/o r K.R . Harvey of Fort Worth and State of Texa s the ir true and lawful Attorney-in -Fact , with full power and authority hereby conferred in their name , place and stead , to sign . execute . acknowledge and deliver in their behalf as surety any and all bonds , undertakings, recognizances or other written obligations in the nature thereof. subject to the limitation that any such instrument shall not exceed the amount of: FIVE MILLION ($5 ,000 ,000.00) DOLLARS and to bind the Compan ies thereby as fu ll y and to the same extent as if su ch bond or undertaki ng was signed by the duly authorized offi cers of the Companies , and all the acts of said Attorney-in-Fact , pursuant to the authority herein given , are hereby ratified and confirmed . This Power-of-Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual } on November 16 , 2002 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Nations Bond ing Company on April 19 , 2003.. "The Chairman of the Board or President or any Vice President or Secretary shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys-in -Fact , and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company , and attach the Seal of the Company thereto , bonds and undertakings , recognizances , contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof. The signature of any authorized officer and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond , undertaking , recognizance, or other suretyship obligations of the Company , and such signature and sea l when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed ." In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 1st day of May, 2003 . . ··~·o ·,N·· •• 0 .-·--· .. G'·· : ~.-~\\P0-9/. 0 .. : C/J .. -~ ~··.·o ~ . z -0 -. • • :-o :,. • o · .~. •• ,,:.. 2003 .. · 1:,: STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss . ·.<;·. ..·"-4. ·.""'N ..... >--~ •• • • • t:! • ....... •• ,;G-co·· . •• ~~ ......... :1,,o •• .·~~··<::> \\PO '9-1·,1"~ •• • . ~ ......... ;..t.. • C.,;~ r<'· • • ,-.._ -o -o :-• : ~:.. 1933 ... 3 : • ,; . . c::-. --~. • ':'Y. . ~· -~~· •• '.Ji{,·-... ··\'\ •• • • • "¢{ •• . ..... . MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL} NATIONS BONDING COMPANY ~~7~ Pre sident On th is 1st day of May , 2003, before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known , who being by me duly sworn did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL} and NATIONS BONDING COMPANY; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the corporate seals of the Companies : and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of their respective Boards of Directors . In Testimon y Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at the City of Des Moines , Iowa , the day and year first above written . STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss. MARILYN BOYD Commission Number 10012 My Commission Expires November 4, 2004 ¥ Notary Pub lic , Polk Co unty. Io wa I, Will iam Warne r, Jr ., Secretary of MERCHANTS BOND ING COMPAN Y (MUTUA L} and NATIONS BONDING COM_PANY , do hereby cert ify _ that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by said Compa ni es . which 1s still in full force and effect and has not been amended or revoked . In Witness Whereof . I ha ve hereunto set my hand and affi xed the seal of th e Companies on this da y of , 2006 NBC 0103 (4/03) . . . . . . . ··~011i1·· • • 0 .-""•, G'·· : ~-·~\\P0,9/. 0 .. : C/J .:~ ~··. 0 ~ :z:.--O -o :,: • o ·. ..~. .. ,, ·. 2003 : '?:,: ·.'f"t;,·;.; .... ·(~~.· . • • .'v -Ci ,..... • • ······· ....... • • '"G Co••. •• ~~--· ...... :1,,o • • :~~··<::> \\P0,9-1·,1"~ •• • . ~ ......... _c.. •C.,;~ r<'· • .,-.._ -o-o :-• : ~:._ 1933 _: 3 : • J'.. • c::-• .-.... ,.. .·~· ....... ~. -~----· •• '.Jii,· .... ··\'\ •• • • • «tr •• ······· p~:fz{~~- Secretary THE STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: § § § MAINTENANCE BOND Bond No. TXC55518 That William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company, ("Contractor"), as principal , and Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual), a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Iowa , ("Surety "), do hereby acknowledge themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the City of Fort Worth , a Municipal Corporation chartered by virtue of Constitution and law s of the State of Te xas , ("City") in Tarrant County, Texas , the sum of *Nine Hundred Sixty-Eight Thousand, Six Hundred Thirty and No/lOO*Dollars ($*968,630.00*), lawful money of the United States , for payment of which sum well and truly be made unto said City and its successors , said Contractor and Surety do hereby bind themselves , their heirs , executors , administrators, assigns and successors , jointly and severally . This o~~~a,.11 is conditioned, however, that: WHE~ ;t ontractor has this day entered into a written Contract with the City of Fort Worth , dated the ~ of 2006 , a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof, for the performance of the ol owing described public improvements: Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation the same being referred to herein and in said contract as the Work and being designated as Project Number(s) P171-070171131150 and said contract , including all of the specifications , conditions, addenda , change orders and written instruments referred to therein as Contract Documents being incorporated herein and being made a part hereof; and , WHEREAS , in said Contract, Contractor binds itself to use such materials and to so construct the work that it will remain in good repair and condition for and during a period of two (2) years after the date of the final acceptance of the work by the City; and WHEREAS , said Contractor binds itself to maintain said work in good repair and condition for said term of two (2) years ; and WHEREAS , said Contractor binds itself to repair or reconstruct the Work in whole or in part at any time within said period, if in the opinion of the Director of the City of Fort Worth Department of Engineering , it be necessary ; and , WHEREAS , said Contractor binds itself, upon receiving notice of the need therefore to repair or reconstruct said Work as herein provided . NOW THEREFORE , if said Contractor shall keep and perform its said agreement to maintain , repair or reconstruct said Work in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said Contract , these presents shall be null and void, and have no force or effect. Otherwise, this Bond shall be and remain in full force and effect, and the City shall have and recover from Contractor and Surety damages in the premises as prescribed by said Contract. This obligation shall be a continuing one and successive recoveries may be had hereon for successive breaches until the fu~l a ount hereof is exhausted. IN WITNESS WHE~ , this ins ent is exe (ed in ,2 counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original , this ~ ay of , A.D. 2006 . William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company Contractor Name: William J. Schultz Title: President Address: P. 0. Box 40328 Fort Worth, TX 76140 Name : Sheryl A. Klutts Title: Attorney-in-Fact 2100 Fleur Drive Des Moines, IA 50321-1158 Address POWER OF ATTORNEY Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) Nations Bonding Company Bond No . KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS : That MERCHANTS BONDING COMPAN Y (MUTUAL ) is a corporati on duly organized under the laws of the State of Iowa , and that NATIONS BONDING COMPANY is a corporation duly organized under the laws of the State of Te xas (herein collectively called the "Compan ies"). and that the Companies do hereby make, const itute and appoint John A. Miller, Sheryl A. Klutts , John A . Miller II and/or K .R . Harvey of Fort Worth and State of Texas their true and lawful Attorney-in-Fact. with full power and authority hereby conferred in their name , place and stead , to sign , execute . acknowledge and deliver in their behalf as surety any and all bonds , undertak ings , recognizances or other written obligations in the nature thereof. subject to the limitation that any such instrument shall not exceed the amount of: FIVE MILLION ($5,000,000.00) DOLLARS and to bind the Companies thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such bond or undertaking was signed by the duly authorized officers of the Companies , and all the acts of sa id Attorney-in-Fact, pursuant to the authority herein given . are hereby ratified and confirmed . This Power-of-Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the following bylaws adopted by the Board of Directors of Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) on November 16 , 2002 and adopted by the Board of Directors of Nations Bonding Company on April 19, 2003.. "The Chairman of the Board or President or any Vice President or Secretary shall have power and authority to appoint Attorneys -in-Fact . and to authorize them to execute on behalf of the Company , and attach the Seal of the Company thereto , bonds and undertakings , recogn izances. contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof. The signature of any authorized officer and the Seal of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any Power of Attorney or Certification thereof authorizing the execution and delivery of any bond , undertaking , re cognizance , or other suretyship obligations of the Company , and such signature and seal when so used shall have the same force and effect as though manually fixed ." In Witness Whereof, the Companies have caused this instrument to be signed and sealed this 1st day of May , 2003 . ....... ··~D/tv•· •• 0 .······. Q"• : ~-·~\'.P0,9_/. 0 .. : C/J.:~ ~··.·o ! : Z:--o -O:::-: • o· ·""'· •• ,,:.. 2003 ... '?:),: ·.Y-;·.. ,i-4.· STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss. ··':_N ':&··~ :.· ······· . ·,;G .. c·a·· •• ~(;') ... ·····.~,o··. :<Q~--~ \'.PO '9-f ·.-?~ •• •. (., .,.,..,.,1.. •C.,:~ ...... • ,.___ -o-o·-· •z : :3:. ~.:.·.. 1933 .:c::::: ·"t· . -::-v. . ~· -~~-•• '.:Jit,····· ··\, •• •• • «(:{ •• ....... MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) NATIONS BONDING COMPANY ~~ 7.,£- Pre sident On this 1st day of May. 2003, before me appeared Larry Taylor, to me personally known . who being by me duly sworn did say that he is President of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY (MUTUAL) and NATIONS BONDING COMPANY; and that the seals affixed to the foregoing instrument are the corporate seals of the Companies ; and that the said instrument was signed and sealed in behalf of the Companies by authority of the ir respective Boards of Directors . In Testimony Whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and affix ed my Officia l Seal at the City of Des Moines , Iowa . the day and year first above written . STATE OF IOWA COUNTY OF POLK ss . MARILYN BOYD Commission Number 10012 My Commission Expires November 4, 2004 ¥ Nota ry Public, Polk Cou nty, Io wa I, Wil liam Warner , Jr., Se cretary of MERCHANTS BONDING COMPAN Y (MUTUAL ) and NATIONS BONDING COMPANY , do hereby certify that the above and forego ing is a true and correct copy of the POWER-OF-ATTORNEY executed by said Companies , which is still in full for ce and effect and has not been amended or revoked . In Wi tness Wh ereo f, I ha ve he reunto set my hand and affi xe d the seal of the Com panies on this day of , 2006 NBC 0103 (4/03) . . . . . . . ··~DlfV"• • • 0 ........ Q"• : ~--~~P0,9/, 0 .. :C/J.:~ ~··.o! :z:--o -o:,,_• • o·· :~: •• ,··. 2003 .-·'?:),: ·.Y-i·_. . .. ·-4. ...... .4; ...... ~ •• • • •'V -(;{ ),... • • ······· ....... •• \~G Co"• •• ~fi:> •••••.. -.~,o·· • _:~~-~~\'.P0,9-1)~~.. n/ ·//. ~::::. __ ,,~~. • ('.);~ .... . • .A,/~ ~.-"-=--' .,-._ -o-o:-• : ~ \ 1933 .-· 3:: Se cretary . ..,_, .~. .-~-. -::-v. . ~--~~· •• '.:lit,· ..... ·\, •• • • • -ct •• ······· Please send all notices of claim on this bond to: Merchants Bonding Company (Mutual) 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 200 P. 0. Box 26720 Austin, TX 78755-0720 (512) 343-9033 ~f ~ltl~L ~~C@~~ Clil ~~e~H~~y n. W~~iM, YUt CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE TO: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS NAME OF PROJECT: Lake Worth South Shore Low Pressure Sewer System PROJECT NUMBER(S): Pl 71-070171131150 THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT DATE: ------- ----------------------------~ (Name and Address of Insured) is at the date of this certificate, insured by this Company with respect to the business operations hereinafter described, for the type of insurance and in accordance with the provisions of the standard policies used by this Company, and further hereinafter described. Exceptions to standard policy noted on the reverse side hereof. TYPE OF INSURANCE Policy No. Effective Expires Limits of Liability Worker's Compensation Comprehensive General Bodily Injury: Liability Insurance Ea. Occurrence: $ (Public Liability) Property Damage Ea. Occurrence $ Blasting Collapse of Buildings or structures adjacent Ea. Occurrence $ to excavations Damage to Underground Utilities Ea. Occurrence $ Builder's Risk Bodily Injury: Comprehensive Ea. Person $ Automobile Ea. Occurrence: $ Liability Property Damage Ea. Occurrence $ Bodily Injury: Contractual Liability Ea. Occurrence: $ Property Damage Ea. Occurrence $ Other Location covered:---------------------------------- Description of Operations covered: ---------------------------- The above policies either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement provide that they may not be charged or canceled by the insurer in less than five (5) days after the insured has received written notice of such change/or cancellation. Where applicable local laws or regulations require more than five (5) days actual notice of change or cancellation to be assured, the above policies contain such special requirements, either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement thereto attached. Agency Fort Worth Address By Address Title ~ AC-ORD TM CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE IMM IDD IYY ) 6/0 2 /0 6 JDUC ER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION Wm . Rigg Co . ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE 777 Main St, Suite C-50 HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND , EXTEND OR ALTER T HE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW . Ft . Worth . TX 76 102-5333 817-820-8100 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED INSURER A: T wi n C ity Fire Wil liam J . Schu ltz , Inc . OBA r, Circle "C" Constructi on Co . ETAL INSU RER B: Hartford Ins o f the M i d west PO Bo x 4032 8 IN SURER C: Unit ed St at es Lia bility Ins Co Fort Worth TX 76 140 INSURER D: Hartfo rd Underwriters I INSURER E: Hartfo rd Fire Ins Co VE RAGES rHE POLIC IES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSU RED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLIC Y PERIOD IND ICATED . NOTWITHSTAND ING ANY REOU1RfM1:N T , TERM OR COND ITION OF ANY CONT RACT OR OT HER DOC UMENT WITH RESP ECT TO WHICH TH IS CERTIFI CATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HER EIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS , EXC LUSIONS AND COND ITIONS OF SUCH _POLICI ES . AGGREGATE LIM ITS SHO WN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS . I R TYPE OF INSURANCE POLI CY NUMBER POLIC Y EFFECTIVE PO LI CY EXPIRATION LI MI TS l DATE ,...,,nn1yy1 DATE 1uu 1nn1yy1 ~ GENERAL LIABILITY 4£CQT l405 .8 /1 2 /05 8 /1 2 /06 EACH OCCU RRENCE $ 1000 000 -x COMME RCIAL GENERA L LI ABILITY Blanket Add'I FIR E DAM AGE !An y one f ire ) $ 100000 I CLAlMS MADE [i] o c c uR Insured/Blanket MED EXP !A ny one person ) $ 10000 Waiver of PERSONAL & AD V INJU RY $ 1000000 - Subrogation Per GE NER AL AGG REGATE $ 2 000000 f-- l'"'I GEN 'L AG GREGATE LI MIT APP LI ES PE R: w ritten contract PR ODUC TS · COMP /OP AGG $ 2 000000 n POLl CY IXl ~~,QT n LOC D AUTOMOBILE LI ABILITY 46UWN QT140 6 8 /12/05 8 /1 2 /06 COM BINE D SI NG LE LIMIT !E a acci dent ) $ 1000000 L AN Y AUTO Blanket A d dit'I 1,-, ALL OWNED AUTOS In sured /Blan ket BODILY INJ URY -$ SCHEDULED AUTOS Waiv e r of !Per perso n) - L HIRE D AUTOS Su b rog atio n Per BODIL Y INJU RY $ l""I L NON-OWNED AUT OS W ri t ten Contract (Pe r acci dent ) -PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE LIABI LITY AU TO ONL Y · EA ACCIDENT $ 1r-l R AN Y AU TO OT HER THAN EA ACC $ AU TO ON LY: AGG $ c EXC ESS LI ABILITY 55 3 0 8 7709 1 8 /12/05 8 /12/06 EA CH OCC URRENC E $ 2 000000 1.-i ~ OCCUR D CLAI MS MA DE AGG REGATE $ 2000000 $ ~ D"EDUCTIBLE $ RETENTION $ 10000 $ r, WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 4 6 W EQT1 404 8 /12/05 8 /12/0 6 \ we STA TU · I X TORY LI MITS IOTH -ER EMPLOYERS ' LIABILITY Blanket Waiver of E.L. EACH ACC IDENT $ 1000000 Subrog ati on P/ E.L. DISEASE -EA EMPLO YEE $ 1000000 """' Co ntract E.L. DISE ASE -POLICY LI MIT $ 1 000000 OTHER Co ntract ors Leased /Rented 50 ,000 li m it 1 ,000 De d uctib le Eau iDm en t 25 ,0 0 0 Der item 5 0 0 0 DedfTh eft te d 1riscR1PTION OF OPERATIONS /LOCATIONS N EH IC LES /EX CLUS ION S AD DED BY EN DORSE MENT/SPECIA L PROVISIONS PRO J ECT : LAKE W O RTH SOUTH SHORE LOW PR ESS U RE S EWER SY STE M . WAT ER DEPARTMENT PROJECT NO . P-1 71 -07 0 17 1 131150 *S EE ATTACHED FOR SPECIAL WORDING I~ Named l ns.1ncludes :Schultz Roadmaster Automotive , Inc . Sc h u ltzies Inc .Schu ltz Tru cking , Inc and William J. & Carol Schultz, lndivid . CERT1FICATi:-HOLDER I x I ADDITIONAL INS URED ; INSUR ER LETTE R: CANCELLATION lrl SH OULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DE SCRI BED PO LICIE S BE CANCE LL ED BEF ORE TH E EX PIRATION CJTY OF FOR T WOR T H DATE THEREO F, TH E IS SU ING IN SUR ER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL -1Q_ DAY S WRITTEN 1000 THROC K MORTO N ST REET NOTI CE TO THE CERTIFICA TE HO LDER NAME D TO THE LE FT , BUT FAI LU RE TO DO SO SHALL r-i FORT WORTH , TX 76 102 IMPOSE NO OBLI GATIO N OR LI ABI LITY OF AN Y KIND UPO N THE INSUR ER. ITS AGENTS OR REP RESENTATI VES. / ,, - I AUTH~~~ r-cORD 25-S (7 /97) 2 -64 / €l CORPORATION 1988 IMPORTANT If the ce rt if i cate hol der is an ADDITIONAL INSURED , the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement on th i s certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in l ieu of such endorsement(s). If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED , subject to the terms and cond itions of the policy , certain policies may requ ire an endorsement . A statement on this certificate does not confe r ri ghts to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement (s). DISCLAIMER The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authori zed representative or producer , and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatiwty amend , extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies l isted thereon . ~RD 25-S (7/97) , TTACHMENT FOR WI LLIAM J . SCHULTZ , INC. DBA CIRCLE "C" :ONSTRUCTION, ET AL DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS IS .OMPLETED TO READ THE CIT Y FOR F ORT WORTH, IT'S OFFICERS , EMPLOYEES AND SERVENTS ARE NCLUDED AS ADDITIONAL INSUREDS ON ALL POLICIES (EXCEPT WORKER'S '.OMPENSATION ). THE POLICES TO WHICH THE ADDITIONAL INSUREDS ARE _.ODED APPLY ON A PRIMARY BASIS IN RELATION TO THE ADDITIONAL INSURED 'S OWN SELF -FUNDED OR COMMERCIAL COVERAGES, WHICH WILL BE ON -CONTRIBUTING . A WAIVER OF SUBROGATION IN FAVOR OF THE CITY OF ORT WORTH IS I NCLUDE ON THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION POLICY . CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW Pursuant to Article 8308-3.23 ofVeron's Annotated Civil Statues, Contractor Certifies that it provides worker's compensation insurance coverage for all of its employees employed on City of Fort Worth Project Number Pl 71 -070171131150. ST ATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OFT ARRANT William J . Schultz, Inc., dba Circle C Construction CONTRACTOR By :~~ 6-ef:>;dc.J Title Date BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared ___ _ L.}t' I {; gm j. 4Qc.b LJ I f :c,. . known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed oft.JrnJ. ':)ci,ulft Lnc . for the purpose and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity t~erein stated. f\.J GNEN UNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this 2___ of Jun c:- 20Q{p I Notary Public in and for thtate of Texas Page I Of I - PARTG CONTRACT PART G -CONTRACT THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § .) THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into?/' day of 2006 by and between the City of Fort Worth , a home-rule municipal corporation located · Tarrant County, Texas , acting through its City Manager thereto duly authorized so to do , Party of the First Part, hereinafter termed "OWNER", and William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company of the City of Fort Worth, County of Tarrant and State of Texas, Party of the Second Part, hereinafter termed "CONTRACTOR". WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and performed by the Party of the First Part (Owner), said Party of the Second Part (Contractor) hereby agrees with the said Party of the First Part (Owner) to commence and complete certain improvements described as follows: Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation Water Project No. P171-070171131150 And all extra work connected therewith, under the terms as stated in the Contract Documents, and at his (their) own proper cost and expense to furnish all the materials , supplies , machinery, equipment , tools , superintendence, labor, bonds, insurance, and other accessories and services necessary to compete the said construction, in accordance with all the requirements of the Contract Documents , which include all maps , plats, blueprints and other drawings and printed or written explanatory matter thereof, and the specifications thereof, as prepared by the Engineers employed by the Owner, each of which has been identified by the endorsement of the Contractor and the Engineers thereon, together with the Contractor 's Written Proposal and the other parts of the Contract Documents hereto attached , including the Fort Worth Water Department General Contractor Documents and General Specifications, all of which are made a part hereof and collectively and constitute the entire contract. The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work within ten (10) days after the date written notice to do so shall have been given to him, and to substantially complete same within the time stated in the Proposal. The Owner agrees to pay the Contractor in current funds for the performance of the contract in accordance with the Proposal submitted therefore , subject to additions and deductions , as provided in the Contract Documents and all approved modifications thereof, and to make payment on account thereof as provided therein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties of these presents have executed this Contract in .{fil counterparts in the year and day first above written. (SEAL) Contract AuthorizatioR a-aw Date APPROVED: ATTEST: CONTRACTOR: William J. Schultz, Inc., dba Circle "C" Construction Company P. 0. Box 40328 Fort Worth, TX 76140 By ~-WilliamJ.8chulz Title: President WITNESS: PARTH TYPICAL INSTALLATION DRAWINGS Sep 09, 2005 - 1 :06pm F:\projects\318\3201\Acod\forcemoin layout figure.DWG LAYOUT: Loyout1 d ~~ ;:_ >O -> Zr >5 a-f c -f ( NOlES: EXIS71NG SERVICE I CONNEC710N ASSEMBLY I (BY OTHERS) I I ...._ !ROPOSED~GRINDER PUMP STATION I --.......... I LOT A PO~ AND ALARM CABLE -- (REFER TO ElEClRICAL DRAWINGS) ,._ -. ...._ ...._ -. { 35• PROPANE TANK-1 ...._ ...._ ...._ --~ ...._ ...._ ...._ ...._ fffU. HEAD ...._ ~ ...._ -. ...._ WATER TOltER ...._ ...._ ...._ ~ 0 • ~ GRA~TY......, (B\~1£RS)------\ £)(. LOW PRESSURE SE:HE'R FORCEMAIN (BY OTHERS) -cu 1 £XIS71NG SEP11C TANK \ (!) 0 , SEYER CONNECllON {BY OlH~) . , CONlROL PANEL LU71UTY EASEMENT (TrP.) I ----5'(TYP.)E---------- -5' ('M'.) --- ------------------ _!;l-G------ ---- 1. 1HE LOT SHO'I\N IS AN EXAMPLE. ALL LOlS 'MLL BE DIFFERENT SIZES AND SHAPES 'M1H DIFFERENT F£AlURES. 2. OVERHEAD AND BURIED B.EClRICAI. LINES, GAS LINES, WAlER LINES AND <miER UTILITIES ARE NOT SHO'I\N. 1HE CONlRAClUR SHALL DElERMINE lHE EXACT LOCATION OF ALL EXISllNG UllUllES BEFORE COMMENQNG Y«lRK ON EAai LOT AND AGREES TO BE FULLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL DAMAGES Yffai MIGHT BE OCCASIONED BY lHE CON1RAC1UR'S FAIWRE TO EXACllY LOCA1E AND PRESER\f: ANY ANO ALL UllUllES. 3. 1HE GRINDER PUMP STATION ANO lHE OISaiARGE LINE SHALL BE LOCAlED IN lHE U1IU1Y EASEMENT UNLESS A DIFFERENT LOCATION AND ROU1E IS AGREED TO BY lHE aTY AND 1HE RESIDENT. Sep 09, 2005 -10:1Jom f':\projects\318\3201\Acod\GP-INST.OWG LAYOUT: Loyout1 \i ~ ~ , ~ Ji ~ 1:11 5 iii ia~2 -"ti i~ "ti-. _c, z> U) .-~ C) ~~ ... c -r'I i :;u POWER AND ALARM CAII.E. IUER 10 E11C1IIICAL DRAIIIG ACCESS i>t.1 ! , CCMR ;.,-set Hmm RDIOY£ IUNGID HIIPE PWG NG c:otKCT 10 DISffiG SEJMCE ASSEIIBLY WfH IUNGID HOPE COfHC110N 1, CONlRACTOR SHAU. BORE OR PUSH DISCHARGE LINE UNDER EXISTING PA\fllENT AND SIDEWALKS. IF ROO< IS ENCOUNlERED, CUT PA\fllENT, INSTAU. UN[, AND REPAIR PA\fllENT. . 2. DEPENDING ON TH[ D..EVATION Of THE' HOUSE. TH[ DISCHARGE LINE SHAU. MAINTAIN E'IM:R A POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE GRADE FROM THE PUMP TO THE FORCE MAIN. AVOID MUL11PL£ HIGH POINTS IN TH[ DISCHARGE UN£. 3. TH[ CONlRACTOR SHAU. BE R£SPONSIBL[ FOR AU. DAMAGE OR ltWRY TO PROPERTY Of ANY ()tARAClER RESULTING FROM ANY A<::r, OMISSION, NEGLE<::r, OR MISCONDUCT IN ANY MANNER OR ME'THOO OR E'XECUTION Of THE MlRK, OR AT ANY TIME DUE' TO DEFECTIVE WORI<, MAlERIAL. OR EQUIPMENT. THE CONTRACTOR SHAU. RESTORE OR HAVE RESTORED AT HIS E'XPENSE SUCH PROPERTY TO A CONDITION AT I.EAST EQUAL TO THAT E'XISTING BEFORE SUCH DAMAGE .OR IN.AIRY WAS DONE'. BY REPAIRING. REBUILDING. OR OTHERYl1SE REPL.AaNG AND RESTORING. AS MAY BE DIREClED BY THE OWNER, OR H[ SHAU. MAKE GOOO SUCH-DAMAGES OR IN.AIRY IN A MANNER ACCEPTABI.£ TO THE RESIDENT AND THE ENGINEER. 4. AU. GRASS AREAS DISTURBm SHAU. BE sooom WITH UK[ GRASS. WAlER UNTIL GRASS THRIVES. 5. EXCAVATION, BACKFIWNG AND COMPACTION SHAU. BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH SPEaFICATIONS INa.LIDING SECTION 11073. CONCRE1E ANCHallNG PER IIANUF'ACIURES RDlUIRDIEN1S CRaR PlllP COf1ROI. PANEi. AND DISCCN£CI' Sll'PUm BY PUIIP IINM"ACTIRR CClllJUIT, IUER 10 Sl'ECl1CA110NS £JUSTING R£SIO!NC£ {;RAl,f'fT SCfl(Tl CONNCC11DN (BT01HCRS) ~,,,,~\, --, OF Tt..t.;\ _,.-;1~~-.···········:~ \ , .• · .. ,, '•··· : ol ,,. : ............ : ... ,, . .. ..... ,.......... FFEY ~ '-JEFFREy E. CA ......... .., \;r····a1ses~ .. J1 irci,;.·.~~c,s J-G~ ~ . ',{-rs.·· .. f.~ :"2' , /// .,;,.~s- E Q. CD ·N i,.i g N . -N c ::, -, ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC. EMBEDMENT DETAIL FOR PIPE SMALLER THAN 2" ~,,,,,,, •-'!:\' OP Tt, \\ ... L'\fl! •••••••,, .t".;'11 -'7.•·······~. , .·· ··. I , . . , .l · .• ,, ,.: ~.1 , ............................ : ... , f JEFFREY E. CAFFEY J 1.···:··············· ·············-I 't\\ 81896 .... ~, • o··~ Q ··~- NOT TO SCALE 1, .... l·~9,sri.~·~·~ ~ ,,.rs,··· .. c; '· ~-~ ? r::,ftfa< C-3 318-3201 ... ,. .. ,--...., :::, 0 .3 ,- 0 -0 Q) ~ c 5 ,- 0 N I"") fu E 0. ; ~ ·1 l{) 0 0 N l{) N CJ) :::, <( ALL SEAL-OFFS SHALL HAVE PACKING AND FILLER. ROBROY EYM STYLE OR APPROVED EQUAL. ~-----i----NEMA JR DISCONNECT SWITCH (BY HOME OWNER} ---1--0UTSIDE WALL OF HOUSE i-----1---GRINDER PUMP CONTROL PANEL ..--------i--VAPOR TIGHT CONDUIT SEAL-OFF ..------1--1'' RIOID PVC COATED STEEL ABOVE GROUND VAPOR TIGHT COND.UIT SEAL-OFF" '· SHALL BE PVC COATED RIGID SCHEDULE 40 PVC UNDER GROUND RISER DIAGRAM NOT TO SCALE E-02 SEQ, NO, ALAN PLUMMER ASSOCIATES, INC. MULTATECH EHGIHEERIHG, IHC. 1407 ·,oos. sum: 200 E-01 ~-,.. FORT WOfffll. TEXAS SCE<llilS ........ ~"'... 318-3201 .. ·~~~~~~~~--~~~~~~~~~~~~~-----~-- .b c 0 Q) G: Q) (/) 0 lD I Q) (/) :::) .... 0 z 0 0 .:.: \~ ~ l{) 0 0 .N I[) N Ol ~ 1 OPTIONAL J0/2P ( -----=-BY HOME OWNER 120/240V, 1¢, 4W. MALE, MALE, NEMA JR, OUTLET FOR PORTAB~E GENERATOR (BY HOME OWNER) -------2/8, /tON, /TOC-1" SCHEDULE 40 PVC 6 --i------CONNECnON TO D5CONNECT BY HOME OWNER DISCONNECT SWITCH (NEMA JR) THREE POSITION, THREE POLE, CENTER OFF PAD LOCK POSITION. (MANUAL) IF GENERATOR OPTION IS USED (BY HOME OWNER) . ------2#8, #10N, #10G"'.'"1" RIGID PVC COATED STEEL i.-----GRINDER PUMP CONTROL PANEL SIX CONDUCTOR CABLE ------(SUPPLIED BY MANUFACTURER), REF, MFGR REQUIREMENTS IN CONDUIT INSTALLED BY CONTRACTOR RIGID PVC COATED . STEEL PIPE ABOVE GROUND, SCHEDULE 40 PVC UNDER GROUND SUBMERSIBLE G1RINDER PUMP 1 HP, 240V 1~ ONE LINE DIAGRAM G\ . . . ALAN PLUMMER . ASSOCIATES, INC. """'"~.._~ .... NOT TO SCALE E-01 MULTATECH . ENGINEERING, INC. 1407 TEXAS, SUITE 200 ..,._ FORT WORTit TEXAS c. SEQ. NO. E-2 318-3201 M&C Request Review Page 1 of2 Pr COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 5/2/2006 -Ordinance No. 16917-05-2006 & 16918-05-200E DATE: REFERENCE NO.: LOG NAME: 60GRINDER Pl CODE: 5/2/2006 c TYPE: **C-21425 CONSENT PUBLIC HEARING: NO SUBJECT: Adopt Appropriation Ordinances and Authorize Execution of Contract with William J. Schul d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for the Construction of the Lake Worth South Shon Grinder Pump Installation Project RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the transfer of $990,000.00 from the Lake Worth Infrastructure Escrow Account to the \/1 and Sewer Operating Fund; 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in th Water & Sewer Operating Fund in the amount of $990,000 .00; 3. Authorize the transfer of $990,000.00 from the Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capit Projects Fund; 4. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in th Sewer Capital Projects Fund in the amount of $990,000.00; and 5. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with William J. Schultz, Inc. d/b/a Circle "C" Construction Company for the construction of the Lake Worth South Shore Grinder Pump Installation ir amount not to exceed $968.630.00. DISCUSSION: The contract provides for the installation of individual grinder pumps at each of 100 lots in four service along the south shore of Lake Worth . The four areas include 8616 Heron Drive to 8120 Heron Drive, 8. Shoreview to 1349 Bomber Road, 9604 Heron Drive to 9840 Goodnight Circle and 2416 to 2472 India, Cove Circle. The grinder pumps will discharge into a low-pressure sewer system , which is currently un construction. The project was advertised for bid on December 1 and December 8, 2005. On January 19, 2006 the following bids were received: BIDDERS Circle 'omance Plumbing Services TCO Utilities AMOUNT $968,630 .00 $989,405.00 $2 ,550,730.00 .cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc _review .asp?refnum=C-21425 COMPLETI 465 Calendar 0 ; 6/8/2006 M&C Request Rev iew P age 2 of 2 In addition to the contract amount $21 ,370 is included for Water Department staff support, possible ch, orders and contingencies. This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 7. Circle "C" Construction Company is in compliance with the City 's M/WBE Ord inance by committing to · M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 18%. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Finance Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinances , funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriatec the Sewer Cap ital Projects Fund . FROM Fund/Account/Centers TO Fund/Account/Centers 1&2)PE45 444192 0701000 2)PE45 538070 0709020 $990 ,000 .00 $990 ,000.00 1 )PE45 240015 0000000 $990 ,000 . 3)PE45 538070 0709020 $990 ,000 . 3&4)P274 472045 707130026883 $990 ,000 .00 5)P274 541200 707130026883 $968 ,630 . 4)P274 541200 707130026883 $968,630.00 4 )P27 4 511070 707130026883 $21 .370.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Marc Ott (6122) Originating Department Head: S. Frank Crumb (8207) Additional Information Contact: S. Frank C rumb (8207) ATTACHMENTS 60Gri nder Pump Rec 2.doc 60Gri nder Pump Rec 4.doc http://www.cfwnet.org/ council _packet/me _rev iew .a sp ?refnum=C-214 2 5 6/8/2006