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ITY SECRETAF<'-:'� .O.E. F!L ,03vTRACTOR'S BONDING FORTWORTH CONTRACT NARY -7nU ;IN'S COPY SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH HULEN STREET CARRIAGE CROSSING DRIVE TO RANCHO VERDE PARKWAY r CITY PROJECT No. 01365 AUGUST 2011 Betsy Price Tom Higgins Mayor Interim City Manager Douglas W. Wiersig, P.E. Director, Transportation and Public Works S. Frank Crumb, P.E. Director, Water Department b- PREPARED FOR: The City of Fort Worth GRAHAM ASSOCIATES, INC. .. TBPE FIRM: F-1191 i t •� r MARK BURCKHARD r OFF14� r " 65341...,,...:../� CITY pETiARY FT.WORTH TX GIs P1 :':32 IN g 12 Y/2oil 1DSF'r M&U Keview Page 1 of 2 Official site of the City of Fort Worth,Texas CITY COUNCIL AGENDA FoaaWbRi� n COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/15/2011 -Ordinance No. 19982-11-2011 r�.rea:�-�»ana.�.�aa �. sa.,*=sm.�^.w.h.,ro•.>- c.s�.,.rre:�za,�;+rm,�a.a..:.e..,,.,,a.m sa..xis.+,_�s��-:e�rrs+fare::..c<asrr: =,m: ,,, Mz-ao-.e:,; ::.. .��m REFERENCE 20SOUTH HULEN STREET DATE: 11/15/2011 NO.: C-25299 LOG NAME: CONSTRUCTION CONATSER CODE: C TYPE: NON- PUBLIC NO CONSENT HEARING: SUBJECT: Authorize Execution of a Contract in the Amount of$1,609,143.35 with Conatser Construction Tx, L.P., for Water, Pavement, Street Lights, and Drainage Improvements for South Hulen Street from Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway, Utilize $1,742,000.00 from the Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues Fund and $360,000.00 from the Water Capital Projects Funds to Provide for Construction Contract Costs, Contingencies and Construction Services for a Project Total of$2,102,000.00 and Adopt Appropriation Ordinance (COUNCIL DISTRICT 6) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations by $1,742,000.00 in the Transportation Public Works Gas Well Revenues Fund from available funds to cover the acquisition of rights-of-way and easements and for construction costs related to the South Hulen Street Project; and 2. Authorize execution of a contract with Conatser Construction Tx, L.P., in the amount of $1,609,143.35 for water, pavement, street lights, and drainage improvements for South Hulen Street Improvements from Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway. DISCUSSION: On April 22, 2008, (M&C G-16117) City Council established a Special Projects Fund for Street Improvements and authorized the use of Gas Well Revenues in the amount of$15 million for arterial streets. South Hulen Street is included in this Fund, providing construction of half of a Principle Arterial from Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway along with bike lanes and sidewalks. The attached appropriation ordinance provides the funds for right-of-way, easements and construction. This construction contract will provide for the construction of water, paving, street lights and drainage improvements on South Hulen Street from Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway. The project was advertised on August 25, 2011, September 8, 2011 and September 15, 2011 in the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. The following responsive bids were received on September 22, 2011: Bidder Amount Conatser Construction Tx, L.P. $1,609,143.35 McClendon Construction Co., Inc. $1,687,247.40 JLB Contracting, LLC $1,801,950.46 Ed. A. Wilson, Inc. $2,097,891.00 Time of completion: 300 calendar days. http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=16039&councildate=11/15/2011 11/16/2011 M&C Review Page 2 of 2 The City reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities of individual pay items within the contract, provided that the total contract amount remains within plus or minus 25 percent of the contract award. In addition to the contract cost, funding in the amount of$41,300.00 is included for water construction survey, project management, material testing, field inspection and project close out. The contingency funds to cover change orders totals $9,315.00. In addition to the contract cost, funding in the amount of$239,892.48 is included for Transportation and Public Works associated costs for staff time, survey, project management, material testing, field inspection and project close out. The contingency fund to cover change orders for pavement reconstruction work total $38,147.00. Conaster Construction Tx, L.P., is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 18 percent M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 18 percent. This project is located on MAPSCO 103W and 117A in COUNCIL DISTRICT 6. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: The Financial Management Services Director certifies that upon approval of the above recommendations and adoption of the attached appropriation ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Transportation and Public Works Gas Well Revenues Fund and the Water Capital Projects Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers FROM Fund/Account/Centers C223 541200 201929990200 $1.742,000.00 223 541200 206230136583 $1.299,758.35 C223 446200 201929990200 $1.742,000.00 265 541200 606140136583 $309.385.00 Submitted for City Manager's Office by: Fernando Costa (6122) Originating Department Head: Douglas W. Wiersig (7801) Michael Hasler (2442) Additional Information Contact: Patrick Buckley (2443) ATTACHMENTS 20 SOUTH HULEN STREET CONSTRUCTION CONATSER Map.pdf 20SOUTH HULEN STREET CONSTRUCTION CONATSER A02.doc http://apps.cfwnet.org/council_packet/mc_review.asp?ID=16039&councildate=11/15/2011 11/16/2011 South Hulen Street" Addendum No. 1 CITY OF FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM No. 1 do TO THE PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH HULEN STREET FROM CARRIAGE CROSSING DRIVE TO RANCHO VERDE PARKWAY CITY PROJECT NO. 01365 TPW 4C223-541200-206230136583 WATER PROJECT NO. P265-541200-606140136583 The bid opening will remain as scheduled. Bids will be received at the purchasing office until 1:30 PM, Thursday,September 22,2011 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Bid Package 300 calendar days has been added for the time of completion. The plans,contract and documents for the subject project are herby revised or amended as the following: Bid Items 2 new bid items have been created for the job and 11 have been edited. Unit 1 Water Bid Item 5 has changed in quantity. Bid Item 7 revised the class of pipe to DR-18,PR235. Bid Item 8 the description has been corrected to read Pipe-Pressure-16 Inch(CL 52)—Install. Bid Item 9 has changed in quantity. Bid Item 10 has changed in quantity. Bid Item I I has changed in quantity. Bid Item 13 has changed in quantity. Bid Item 14 has changed in quantity. Bid Item 19 has changed in quantity. Pg 1 y` � Y South Hulen Street Addendum No. 1 Unit 2 Paving,Drainage,Striping, Illumination Bid Item 33 has changed in quantity. Bid Item 34 the description has been corrected to read Pavement-12 Inch HMAC(3"Type D over 9" Type B)—Install Bid Item 63 has been created for the adjustment of valve box to finish grade. Bid Item 64 has been created for the adjustment of water valve vault to finish grade. Special Provisions The following language has been added to the Special Provisions: 116. PAY ITEM 063—VALVE BOX—ADJUSTMENT—SERVICES BID-00847Z Contractor will be responsible for adjusting water valve boxes to match new pavement grade. The water valves themselves will be adjusted by City of Fort Worth Water Department forces. ,.. The unit price bid by the Contractor will be full payment for materials including all labor,equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work. 117. PAY ITEM 064—VAULT—VAULT ADJUSTMENT TO GRADE—REHAB(BID-00752): Contractor will be responsible for adjusting water valve vaults to match new pavement grade. The water valves themselves will be adjusted by City of Fort Worth Water Department forces. The unit price bid by the Contractor will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Copies of the revised plan sheets and bid proposal have been posted on Buzzsaw. Clarifications: The Pre-Bid meeting was held on Wednesday September 14,h and persons present were .. Justin Blair—McClendon Construction Joe Rogers—Stabile& Winn Sam Davis—JLB Contracting .. Cliff Harris—Conatser Construction Following are questions that have been answered regarding this project: 1) What phases is the traffic control detour plan for? The detour plan is for phase 3 only. The traffic control plans have also been revised to show phasing of the water line. 2) Is the bar size correct on the contraction joint? The bar size has been revised to a#4 bar on the detail sheet. The contractor needs to be prequalified to work on water and street light improvements. Pg 2 r South Hulen Street Addendum No. 1 at RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGES: By ..r it Pg 3 i South Rulen Street Addendum No. 2 CITY OF FORT WORTH TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM No.2 TO THE PLANS,SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR SOUTH HULEN STREET FROM CARRIAGE CROSSING DRIVE TO RANCHO VERDE PARKWAY i CITY PROJECT NO. 01365 TPW#C223-541200-206230136583 WATER PROJECT NO. P265-541200-606140136583 The bid opening will remain as scheduled. Bids will be received at the purchasing office until 1:30 PM, Thursday, September 22,2011 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the Council -� Chambers. The plans for the subject project are herby revised or amended as the following: Copies of the revised plan sheets have been posted on Buzzsaw. Clarifications: The legend on the street light plan sheets has been revised to say"TYPE 18 POLE W/TWO 33A ARMS, TYPE 3 FOUNDATION". RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGES: By✓ �L � - Title: -Q Eel ���u,user' . 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F-1191 SECTION 2 - FRONT END DOCUMENTS 2.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2.3 COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS .. 2.5 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS TABLE OF CONTENTS 01 —Project Information ® 1.1 —Title Page MS-Word — ® 1.2—Location Maps pdf 02—Front End Documents 2.1 —Table of Contents MS-Word ❑ 2.2— Notice to Bidders MS-Word ® 2.3—Comprehensive Notice MS-Word to Bidders ® 2.4—Special Instructions to pdf Bidders(water-sewer) ® 2.5—Special Instruction to pdf Bidders (paving-drainage) ❑ 2.6—Detailed Project MS-Word Specifications (no drawings provided) 03—MWBE Documentation ® 3.1 —MWBE Special pdf Instructions ® 3.2—MWBE pdf Subcontractors/Suppliers ir Utilization Form ® 3.3—MWBE Prime Contractor pdf Waiver ® 3.4—MWBE Good Faith Effort pdf ® 3.5—MWBE Joint Venture pdf 04—Bid Package ® 4.1 —Bid Proposal Workbook MS-Excel ❑ 4.3—Bid Schedule MS-Excel ❑ 4.4— List of Fittings MS-Excel ❑ 4.5—Pre-Qualified Contractor MS-Excel List 05—General and Special Conditions ® 5.1 —Part C General pdf Conditions (water—sewer) ® 5.2—Supplementary pdf Conditions to Part C (water— sewer) ® 5.3— Part D—Special MS-Word Conditions (water—sewer) ® 5.4—Part DA—Additional MS-Word Special Condition (water— �- sewer) ® 5.5—Part E Specifications pdf ® 5.6—Special Provisions — (paving -drainage) ® 5.7 -Wage Rates pdf ® 5.8—Compliance with and pdf — Enforcement of Prevailing Wage Rates ❑ 5.9—Standard Details (water- dwf _ sewer) ❑ 5.10—Standard Details dwf (paving-drainage) City of Fort Worth,Texas Table of Contents PMO Release Date:06.10.2010 Page I of 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS 06—Technical Specifications ® Technical Specs Index ® 6.1 —Project Sign 07—Contracts, Bonds and Insurance ® 7.1 —Certificate of Insurance MS-Word ® 7.2—Contractor Compliance pdf With Workers' Compensation Law ® 7.3 -Conflict of Interest pdf Questionnaire ® 7.4-Performance Bond pdf ® 7.5 -Payment Bond pdf ® 7.6-Maintenance Bond pdf ® 7.7—City of Fort Worth pdf Contract 08—Appendices ❑ Easements Index ❑ Permits Index ® Reports Index 09—Addenda ® Addenda Index City of Fort Worth,Texas Table of Contents PMO Release Date:06.10.2010 Page 2 of 2 COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals for the following: South Hulen Street—Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway City Project No. 01365 Addressed to: CITY OF FORT WORTH PURCHASING DIVISION 1000 TH ROC KMORTON ST FORT WORTH TX 76102-6311 will be received at the Purchasing Office until 1:30 PM,Thursday,September 22,2011 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Contract documents, including plans and specifications for this project may be obtained on-line by visiting the City of Fort Worth's Purchasing Division website at http://www.fortworthgov.org/purchasing/and clicking on the project link. This link will take you to the advertised _ project folders on the City s Buzzsaw site,where the plans and contract documents may be downloaded, viewed, and printed by interested contractors and/or suppliers. Hard copies of plans and contract documents are available at the City, at a cost of$170 per set(non-refundable). The documents are located at City Hall, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth,Texas 76102. Please contact Nikki McLeroy 817-392-8549 for assistance. The major work will consist of the (approximate)following: Unit I: Construction of approximately 2,250 L.F. of 16" water line, 214 L.F. of 12"water line, and 394 L.F. of 8"water line. Unit II: Construction of approximately 10,644 S.Y. of 10" concrete pavement, 1,463 S.Y. of HMAC pavement, 11,515 S.F. of 5'wide concrete sidewalk, and 1,344 L.F. of storm sewer. Included in the above will be all other miscellaneous items of construction as outlined in the Plans, General Contract Documents and Specifications. NOTICES All bidders will be required to comply with Provision 5159a of"Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes"of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates and City of Fort Worth Ordinance no. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-221 through 13-A-29) prohibiting discrimination in the employment practices. Bid security is required in accordance with the Special Instruction to Bidders: The City of Fort Worth reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all formalities. l No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety(90)days from the date bids are opened.The award of contract,'if made, will be within ninety (90) days after the opening of bids, but in no case will the award be made until all the necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the Contract. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all Addenda to the contract documents and acknowledging receipt of the Addenda by initialing the appropriate spaces on the PROPOSAL form. Bids that do not acknowledge receipt of all addenda may be rejected as being non-responsive. All addenda will be made available on-line with the contract documents. Contractors and/or suppliers are requested to register as plan holders on-line(on Buzzsaw site)in order Rev 2/2/10_TPW CNB- 1 COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS to receive notifications regarding the issuance of addenda. It shall be the bidding contractor's sole responsibility to verify they have received and considered all addenda, prior to submitting a bid. Bidders must complete the PROPOSAL section, including the"Vendor Compliance to State Law",and submit these executed documents or face rejection of the bid as non-responsive. In accord with the 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 of Fort Worth contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, SUBCONTRACTOR/SUPPLIER UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM (with"Documentation")and/or the JOINT VENTURE FORM as appropriate. The Documentation must be received no later than 5:00 p.m.,five(5)City of Fort Worth business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the City of Fort Worth received the Documentation. Failure to comply shall render the bid non-responsive. The water and sanitary sewer work must be performed by a contractor that is pre-qualified by the Water Department at the time of the bid opening. A general contractor, who is not pre-qualified by the Water - Department, must employ the services of a subcontractor who is pre-qualified. The procedure for pre- qualification is outlined in the "Special Instructions to Bidders (Water-Sewer)". SUBMISSION OF BID AND AWARD OF CONTRACT IL The proposal within this document is designed as a package. In order to be considered an acceptable bid,the Contractor is required to submit a bid for the contract. A bid proposal submittal for a multi-unit project with only a single proposal unit complete will be rejected as being non-responsive. The Contractor,who submits the bid with the lowest price, will be the apparent successful bidder for the project. Bidders are hereby informed that the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department reserves the right to evaluate and recommend to the City of Fort Worth City Council the bid that is considered to be in the best interest of the City of Fort Worth. For additional information, please contact Mark Burckhard, PE with Graham Associates, Inc. at Telephone Number: 817-640-8535 or by email: mburckhard@grahamcivil.com, and/or Patrick Buckley, PE, Project Manager, TPW Department at 817-392-2443 or by email: Patrick.Buckley(d-)fortworthgov.org. A pre-bid conference will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 10:00 a.m., in the City of Fort Worth's PMO Conference Room 255. Bidders are encouraged to review the plans and specifications prior to the pre-bid conference. TOM HIGGINS MARTY HENDRIX INTERIM CITY MANAGED CITY SECRETARY Advertising Dates: August 25, 2011 September 1, 2011 Rev 2/2/10 TPW CNB-2 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1) PREQUALMCATION REQUIREMENTS: All contractors submitting bids are required to be prequalified by the Fort Worth Water Department prior to submitting bids. This prequalification process will establish a bid limit based on a technical evaluation and financial analysis of the contractor. It is the bidder's responsibility to submit the following documentation: a current financial statement, an acceptable experience record,an acceptable equipment schedule and any other documents the Department may deem necessary,to the Director of the Water Department at least seven(7)calendar days prior to the date of the opening of bids. a) The financial statement required shall have been prepared by an independent certified public accountant or an independent public accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State licensing agency and shall have been so prepared as to reflect the financial status to the submitting company. This statement must be current and not more than one(1)year old. In the case that a bidding date falls within the time a new statement is being prepared,the previous statement shall be updated by proper verification. b) For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project,it must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and technical level as that of the project for which bids are to be received. c) The Director of the Water Department shall be the sole judge as to the acceptability for financial qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department project. -- d) Bids received in excess of the bid limit shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected as such. e) The City,in its sole discretion,may reject any bid for failure to demonstrate experience and/or expertise. f) Any proposals submitted by a non-prequalified bidder shall be returned unopened,and if inadvertently opened, shall not be considered. g) The City will attempt to notify prospective bidders whose qualifications(financial or experience) are not deemed to be appropriate to the nature and/or magnitude of the project on which bids are to be received. Failure to notify shall not be a waiver of any necessary prequalification. 2. BID SECURITY: A cashier's check,or an acceptable bidder's bond,payable to the City of Fort Worth,in an amount of not less than five(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 authorized to do business in the state of Texas. In addition,the surety must(1)hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or(2)have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of$100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required ., under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City,in its sole discretion,will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. 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 C 3-3.7. 09/10/04 1 .. 4. 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 Right to Audit,under pagagraph L of Section C1:'Supplementary Conditions To Part C 1 Gen1.eral Conditions;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. 5. AMBIGUITY: In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the Proposal,the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof to the City or to reject the Proposal. 6. BIDDER LICENSE: Bidder must be a licensed Contractor in the State of Texas. 7. NONRESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Article 601g,Texas Revised Civil Statutes,the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a nonresident bidder unless the nonresident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the nonresident's principal place of business in 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 its principal place of business in this state. This provision does not apply if this contract involves federal funds. The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in order for the bid to meet specifications. The failure of a nonresident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. 8. PAYMENT: If the bid amount is$25,000.00 or less,the contract amount shall be paid within forty- five(45)calendar days after completion and acceptance 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 09/10/04 2 or privileges of their employment,discriminate against persons because of their age except on the bases of a bona fide occupational qualification,retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers,members,agents, employees, subcontractors,program participants,or persons acting on their behalf,shall specify, in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this contract, a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory 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 subcontractor against City arising out of Contractor's and/or its subcontractors'alleged failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of this agreement. 10. DISABILITY: In accordance with the 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 t availability,terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or employees of Contractor or any of its subcontractors. Contractor warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal,state and local laws concerning disability and will _ defend,indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against City arising out of Contractor's and/or its subcontractors'alleged failure to comply with the above referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in the performance of this agreement. 11. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530,the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, 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 of facts(other than a negligent misrepresentation)and/or commission of fraud will result in the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three(3) years. 12. FINAL PAYMENT,ACCEPTANCE AND WARRANTY: a. The contractor will receive full payment(less retainage)from the city for each pay period. 09/10/04 3 b. Payment of the retainage will be included with the final payment after acceptance of the project as being complete. C. The project shall be deemed complete and accepted by the City as of the date the final punch list has been completed,as evidenced by a written statement signed by the contractor and the City. d. The warranty period shall begin as of the date that the final punch list has been completed. e. Bills Paid Affidavit and Consent of Surety shall be required prior to final payment becoming due and payable. f. In the event that the Bills Paid Affidavit and Consent of Surety have been delivered to the city and there is a dispute regarding(i)final quantities,or(ii)liquidated damages,city shall make a progress payment in the amount that city deems due and payable. g. In the event of a dispute regarding either final quantities or liquidated damages,the parties shall attempt to resolve the differences within 30 calendar days. i 09/10/04 4 SPECIAL INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS (TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS) 1) BID SECURITY: Cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City of Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than five percent(51/6)of the total of the bid submitted must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeit in the event the successful bidder fails to execute the contract documents within ten(10)days after the contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bid bond,the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas. In addition,the surety must a) 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 b) 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 United 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) PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE BONDS: The successful bidder entering into a contract for the work will be required to give the City surety in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. In this connection, the successful bidder shall be required to furnish a performance bond and a payment bond, both in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The form of the bond shall be as herein provided and the surety shall be acceptable to the City. All bonds furnished hereunder shall meet the requirements of Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code. In order for a surety to be acceptable to the City, the surety must a) 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 b) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsures that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and is the holder of 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. 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. The City will accept no sureties who are in default or delinquent on any bonds or who have an interest in any litigation against the City. Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the City, notice will be given to the contractor to that .. effect and the contractor shall immediately provide a new surety satisfactory to the City. If the contract amount is in excess of$25,000, a Payment Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the work. If the contract amount is in excess of $100,000, a Performance Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract conditioned on the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Said bond shall solely be for the protection of the City of Fort Worth. City of Fort Wortb,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 1 of 9 i All contracts shall require a maintenance bond in the amount of one hundred percent(100%) of the original contract amount to guarantee the work for a period of two (2) years after the date of acceptance of the project from defects in workmanship and/or material. 3) LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor's attention is called to Part 1, Item 8, paragraph 8.6, of the "General Provisions" of the Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction of the City of Fort Worth,Texas,concerning liquidated damages for late completion of projects. 4) AMBIGUITY: In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof to the City or to reject the .. proposal. 5) EMPLOYMENT: All bidders will be required to comply with City Ordinance No. 7278 as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Section 13-A-21 through 13-A-29) prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. 6) WAGE RATES: Section 8.8 of the Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction .. 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. rt b) The contractor shall, for a period of three (3) years following the date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show .. 1) the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor in the construction of the work provided for in this contract;and y 2) 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 the special provision titled "Right to Audit"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. e) The contractor shall post the prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place at the site of the project at all times. 7) FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A current certified financial statement may be required by the Department of Transportation and Public Works if required for use by the CITY OF FORT WORTH in determining the successful bidder.This statement,if required,is to be prepared by an independent Public Accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State Licensing Agency. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 2 of 9 8) INSURANCE: Within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of award of contract, the Contractor must provide,along with executed contract documents and appropriate bonds,proof of insurance for Worker's Compensation and Comprehensive General Liability (Bodily Injury-$500,000 each person, $1,000,000 — each occurrence($2,000,000 aggregate limit);Property Damage- $250,000 each occurrence).The City reserves the right to request any other insurance coverage as may be required by each individual project. 9) ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: a) The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers'compensation insurance policy. b) Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102,prior to commencement of work on the contracted project. c) Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. d) Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms 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 z 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. 1) 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 3 of 9 10) NONRESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Article 601g,Texas Revised Civil Statutes,the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a non resident bidder unless the nonresident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state 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 its principal place of business in this state. "Texas resident bidder"means a bidder whose principal place of business is in this state,and includes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state. This provision does not apply if this contract involves federal funds. The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in order for its bid to meet specifications.The failure of a nonresident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. 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 s business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 4 of 9 12) AWARD OF CONTRACT: Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of ninety (90) days from the date the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM, and/or the JOINT VENTURE FORM("Documentation") as appropriate is received by the City. The award of contract, if made, will be within ninety (90) days after this documentation is received, but in no case will the award be made until all the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the contract has been verified. 13) PAYMENT: The Contractor will receive full payment(minus retainage) from the City for all work for each pay period. Payment of the remaining amount shall be made with the final payment, and upon acceptance of the project. 14) ADDENDA: Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the.contract documents prior to the bid receipt time and acknowledging them at the time of bid receipt. Information regarding the status of R addenda may be obtained on-line on City's Buz w site or by contacting the City Project Manager. Bids that do not acknowledge all applicable addenda may be rejected as non-responsive. .. 15) CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW: a) Workers Compensation Insurance Coverage 1) . Definitions: Certain 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 worker's compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project,for the duration w of the project. Duration of the project-includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. Persons providing services on the project("subcontractor"in §406.096)-includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project,regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, 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 toner 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. �- 2) The contractor shall provided 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. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 5 of 9 3) The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. 4) If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project,the contractor must,prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. 5) The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the governmental entity: .. a) 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 b) 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. 6) The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter 7) The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,within ten (10)days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. 8) 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. 9) The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project,to: -- a) 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; b) 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; c) 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; d) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts,and provide to the contractor: City of Fort Worth,Texas Special instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 6 of 9 1) a certificate of coverage,prior to the other person beginning work on the project;and 2) 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; e) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. f) notify the governmental entity in wiring by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project;and g) 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. 10) 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 misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative, criminal,civil penalties or other civil actions. _ 11) The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity b) 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 worker" 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". Contact the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission 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". City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 7 of 9 16) NON DISCRINIINATION: The contractor shall not discriminate against any person or persons because of sex, race, religion, color, or national origin and shall comply with the provisions of City Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13A-21 through 13A-29),prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. 17) AGE DISCRIMINATION: 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, or employees, will engage 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 person because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification,retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, or employees, or person acting on their behalf, shall specify, in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this Contract, a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification,retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor warrants it will fully comply with the Policy and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any and all claims or allegations asserted by third parties against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of this Contract. - 18) DISCREW NATION DUE TO DISABILITY:In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public,nor in the availability,terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or current employees of Contractor. Contractor warrants it will fully comply with ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal state and local laws concerning disability and will defend indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the above-referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in the performance of this Contract. 19) PROGRESS PAYMENTS,FINAL PAYMENT,PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND WARRANTY: a) The contractor will receive full payment(less retainage)from the city for each pay period. -' b) Payment of the retainage will be included with the final payment after acceptance of the project as being complete. c) The project shall be deemed complete and accepted by the City as of the date the final punch list has been completed,as evidenced by a written statement signed by the contractor and the City. d) The warranty period shall begin as of the date that the final punch list has been completed. e) Bills Paid Affidavit and Consent of Surety shall be required prior to final payment becoming due and payable. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 8 of 9 f) In the event that the Bills Paid Affidavit and Consent of Surety have been delivered to the city and there is a dispute regarding 1) final quantities,or 2) liquidated damages,city shall make a progress payment in the amount that city deems due and payable. g) In the event of a dispute regarding either final quantities or liquidated damages, the parties shall attempt to resolve the differences within 30 calendar days. 20) PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All contractors submitting bids are required to be prequalified by the Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department prior to submitting bids for pavement contracts. This prequalification process will establish a bid limit based on a technical evaluation and financial analysis of the contractor. It is the bidder's responsibility to submit the following documentation: a current financial statement,an acceptable experience record, an acceptable equipment schedule as outlined in the PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PAVING CONTRACTORS most recent version, and any other documents the Department may deem necessary, to the Director of Transportation and Public Works at least fourteen(14)calendar days prior to the date of the opening of bids. a) The financial statement required shall have been compiled by an independent certified public accountant or an independent public accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State licensing agency and shall have been so prepared as to reflect the financial status to 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 with proper verification. b) For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project, it must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and technical level as that of the project for which bids are to be received. c) The Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department shall be the sole judge as to the level of project a Contractor is qualified to bid based upon a review of the information submitted. d) The City, at its sole discretion, may reject any bid for failure by the Contractor to demonstrate acceptable experience, expertise or financial wherewithal to perform the work included in the project. e) Any proposals submitted by a non-prequalified bidder shall be returned unopened, and if inadvertently opened,shall not be considered f) The City will attempt to notify prospective bidders whose qualifications (financial or experience) are not deemed to be suitable for the nature and/or magnitude of the project on which bids are to be received. Failure to notify shall not be a waiver of any necessary prequalification. g) Any contractor who becomes qualified and remains in good standing with the City will not be required to submit for re-qualification for 2 years from the date of having last being qualified. Re- qualification procedures are included in the PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR PAVING CONTRACTORS document. City of Fort Worth,Texas Special Instruction to Bidders—Paving and Drainage PMO Official Release Date:12.21.2010 Page 9 of 9 rr i SECTION 3 - M/WBE DOCUMENTS - 3.1 M/WBE SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 3.2 M/WBE SUBCONTRACTORS/SUPPLIERS UTILIZATION 3.3 M/WBE PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER i 3.4 M/WBE GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM 3.5 M/WBE JOINT VENTURE ELIGIBILITY 4 i .. F_Q�T�W4 RT H City of Fort Worth Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS APPLICATION OF POLICY If the total dollar value of the contract is$26,000 or more,the M/WBE goal is applicable. If the total dollar value of the contract is less than$25,000,the M/WBE goal is not applicable. POLICY STATEMENT It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation by Minority 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. MIME PROJECT GOALS The City's M/WBE goal on this project is of the total bid (Base bid applies to Parks and Community Services). Note: Goal percentage will be given in first amendment COMPLIANCE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS On City contracts of$25,000 or more, bidders are required to comply with the intent of the City's M/WBE Ordinance by either of the following: 1. Meet or exceed the above stated M/WBE goal,or 2. Good Faith Effort documentation,or; 3. Waiver documentation,or; 4. Joint Venture. SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION The applicable documents must be received by the Managing Department,within the following times allocated, in order for the entire bid to be considered responsive to the specifications. The Offeror shad deliver the MWBE documeittaUari )n person to the appropriate employee of the managing department and obtain a datettime receipt. Such receipt tkha11 be evidence that the City received the divumentation in the time allocated A faxed Copy will not be accepted". 1. Subcontractor Utilization Form, if goal is received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid met or exceeded: opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. 2. Good Faith Effort and Subcontractor received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid Utilization Form, if participation is less than opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. statedgoal: 3. Good Faith Effort and Subcontractor received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid Utilization Form, if no M/WBE participation: opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. 4. Prime Contractor Waiver Form, if you will received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid perform all subcontracting/supplier work: opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. 5. Joint Venture Form, if utilize a joint venture received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid to met or exceed goal. opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'$MIWBE ORDINANCE,WILL RESULT IN THE BID BEING CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE TO SPECIFICATIONS Any questions, please contact the MIWBE Office at(817)392-6104. Rev. 1111105 i ATTACHMENT IA .o Page 1 of 4 FORT WORTH City of Fort Worth Subcontractors/Suppliers Utilization Form PRIME COMPANY NAME: �'�""y Check applicable block to describe prime rio 0 CA+�,-P r r 1 oy-) 1 /\ �� DBE NON-M/w/DBE PROJECT NAME: �bcAcvi H k I p w Sf Y,,eei Qo r{;q5 L C roSs1 rri BID DATE _ b r;J� -t-0 �q v+(,hC V�Y�t.�,r K��..� _J7 /},,, City's M/WBE Project Goal: Prime's M/WBE Project Utilization: PROJECT NUMBER Identify all subcontractors/suppliers you will use on this project Failure to complete this form, in its entirety with requested documentation, and received by the Managing Department on or before 5:00 p.m. five (5) City business days after bid opening, exclusive of bid opening date, will result in the bid being considered non-responsive to bid specifications. The undersigned Offeror agrees to enter into a formal agreement with the M/WBE firm(s) listed in this utilization schedule, conditioned upon execution of a contract with the City of Fort Worth. The intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts is grounds for consideration of disqualification and will result in the bid being considered non-responsive to bid specifications M/WBEs listed toward meeting the project goal must be located in the nine (9) county marketplace or currently doing business in the marketplace at the time of bid. Marketplace is the geographic area of Tarrant, Parker, Johnson, Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Kaufman and Rockwall counties. Identify each Tier level. Tier is the level of subcontracting below the prime contractor, i.e., a direct payment from the prime contractor to a subcontractor is considered 1st tier, a payment by a subcontractor to its supplier is considered 2"d tier _ ALL MIWBEs 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 MinorityMomen Business Enterprise(M/WBE). i If hauling services are utilized, the prime will be given credit as long as the M/WBE listed owns and operates at least one fully licensed and operational truck to be used on the contract. The M/WBE may lease trucks from another M/WBE firm, including M/WBE owner-operators, and receive full M/WBE credit. The M/WBE may lease trucks from non-M/WBEs, including owner-operators, but will only receive credit for the fees and commissions earned by the M/WBE as outlined in the lease agreement. F Rev.5/30/03 PROPOSAL TO: The Purchasing Department Fort Worth,Texas City of Fort Worth, Texas 9/22/2011 FOR: South Hulen Street- Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway City Project No.: 01365 UNITS/SECTIONS: Unit I -Water Unit II - Paving, Drainage, Illumination, Striping Pursuant to the foregoing"Notice to Bidders,"the undersigned has 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 all the work as provided in the plans and specifications, and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director, Water Department of the City of Fort Worth. If required by this project, Contractor must be pre-qualified in accordance with the projects sponsoring Departments of the City of Fort Worth requirements. Upon acceptance of this Proposal by the City Council and required by this project,the bidder is bound to execute a contract and furnish Performance, Maintenance Bond for the water replacement contract only, and Payment Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth for performing and completing said work within the time stated for the following sums, to wit: Total quantities given in the bid proposal may not reflect actual quantities, by represent the best accuracy based on a reasonable effort of investigation; however, they are given for the purpose of bidding on and awarding the contract. 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The attached bid security in the amount of 5%is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth,Texas, in the event the contract and bond or bonds are not executed and delivered within the time above set forth, as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby. If as a requirement of this project,the undersigned bidder certifies that they have been furnished at least one set of the General Contract Documents and General or Special Specifications for Projects,and that they have thoroughly read and completely understand all the requirements and conditions of those General Documents and the specific Contract Documents and appurtenant plans. The undersigned assured that its employees and applicants for employment and those of any labor _ organization,subcontractors,or employment agency in either furnishing or referring employee applicants to the undersigned are not discriminated against as prohibited by the terms of City Ordinance No. 7278 as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400. The Bidder agrees to begin construction with ten(10)calendar days after issue of the work order and to complete the contract within 30{l calendar days after beginning construction as set forth in the written _ work order to be furnished by the Owner. (Check One Box and complete, as applicable) ❑ The principal place of business of our company is in the State of a. Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business, are _ required to be percent lower than resident bidders by state law. A copy of the statute is attached. b. Nonresident bidders in the State of ,our principal place of business,are not required to underbid resident bidders. The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner is in the State of Texas. Receipt is acknowledged of the following Respect silly SUUMitted, addenda: By:,/Addendum No. 1 Addendum N . : Title: Jerry Conatser,President Addendum No. Addendum No.4: Company: Conatser Construction TX,LP Addendum No. 5: Addendum No. 6: Address: PO Box 15448 Fort Worth, Texas 76119 Affix Corporate Seal Date: September 22,2011 dt i Mi VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW The 1985 Session of the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 620 relative to the award of contracts to nonresident bidders. This law provides that, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, nonresident bidders (out-of-state contractors whose corporate offices or principal place of business are outside of the State of Texas) bid projects for construction, improvements, supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required too underbid a nonresident bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the nonresident's principal place of business is located. The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out-of-state or nonresident bidders in order for your bid to meet specifications. The failure of out-of-state or nonresident contractors to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the box in Section B. (Check One Box and complete, as applicable) �- ❑ The principal place of business of our company is in the State of a. Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of i business, are required to be percent lower than resident bidders by state law. A copy of the statute is attached. b. Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business, are not required to underbid resident bidders. ® The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner is in the State of Texas. BIDDER: By J rti Jerry Conatser,President Company:Conatser Construction TX, LP _ Address: PO Box 15448 Fort Worth, Texas 76117 Date: September 22, 2011 THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR QUOTATION SECTION 5 - GENERAL AND SPECIAL CONDITIONS 5.1 PART C GENERAL CONDITIONS .. 5.2 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS TO PART C 5.3 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 5.4 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITION 5.5 PART E SPECIFICATIONS 5.6 PART F SPECIFICATIONS STREET LIGHT CONSTRUCTION 5.7 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 5.8 COMPLIANCE WITH AND ENFORCEMENT OF PREVAILING WAGE RATES '� 5.9 WAGE RATES an PART C - GENERAL,CONDITIONS as TABLE OF CONTENTS MAY 5, 2011 TABLE OF CONTENTS r C1-1 DEFINITIONS C1-1 (1) C1-1.1 Definition of Terms C1-1 (1) C1-1.2 Contract Documents C1-1 (2) C1-1.3 Notice to Bidders C1-1 (2) ,. C1-1.4 Proposal C1-1 (2) C1-1.5 Bidder C1-1 (2) C1-1.6 General Conditions C1-1 (2) C1-1.7 Special Conditions C1-1 (2) C1-1.8 Specifications C1-1 (2) C1-1.9 Bonds C1-1 (2) C1-1.10 Contract C1-1 (3) C1-1.11 Plans C1-1 (3) C1-1.12 City C1-1 (3) C1-1.13 City Council C1-1 (3) C1-1.14 Mayor C1-1 (3) C1-1.15 City Manager C1-1 (3) r C1-1.16 City Attorney C1-1 (3) C1-1.17 Director of Public Works C1-1 (3) C1-1.18 Director, City Water Department C1-1 (3) C1-1.19 Engineer C1-1 (3) C1-1.20 Contractor C1-1 (3) C1-1.21 Sureties C1-1 (4) T C1-1.22 The Work or Project C1-1 (4) C1-1.23 Working Day C1-1 (4) C1-1.24 Calendar Days C1-1 (4) C1-1.25 Legal Holidays C1-1 (4) C1-1.26 Abbreviations C1-1 (4) C1-1.27 Change Order C1-1 (5) C1-1.28 Paved Streets and Alleys C1-1 (5) C1-1.29 Unpaved Streets or Alleys C1-1 (6) -- C1-1.30 City Street C1-1 (6) C1-1.31 Roadway C1-1 (6) C1-1.32 Gravel Street C1-1 (6) C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION r OF PROPOSAL C2-2.1 Proposal Form C2-2 (1) C2-2.2 Interpretation of Quantities C2-2 (1) C2-2.3 Examination of Contract Documents and Site of Project C2-2 (2) C2-2.4 Submitting of Proposal C2-2 (2) r (1) r C2-2.5 Rejection of Proposals C2-2 (3) C2-2.6 Bid Security C2-2 (3) C2-2.7 Delivery of Proposal C2-2 (3) C2-2.8 Withdrawing Proposals C2-2 (3) C2-2.9 Telegraphic Modifications of Proposals C2-2 (3) C2-2.10 Public Opening of Proposal C2-2 (4) C2-2.11 Irregular Proposals C2-2 (4) C2-2.12 Disqualification of Bidders C2-2 (4) C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: C3-3.1 Consideration of Proposals C3-3 (1) C3-3.2 Minority Business Enterprise/Women Business C3-3 (1) Enterprise Compliance C3-3.3 Equal Employment Provisions C3-3 (1) C3-3.4 Withdrawal of Proposals C3-3 (1) C3-3.5 Award of Contract C3-3 (2) C3-3.6 Return of Proposal Securities C3-3 (2) C3-3.7 Bonds C3-3 (2) _ C3-3.8 Execution of Contract C3-3 (3) C3-3.9 Failure to Execute Contract C3-3 (3) C-3-3.10 Beginning Work C3-3 (4) C3-3.11 Insurance C3-3 (4) C3-3.12 Contractor's Obligations C3-3 (6) C3-3.13 Weekly Payrolls C3-3 (6) C3-3.14 Contractor's Contract Administration C3-3 (6) C3-3.15 Venue C3-3 (7) C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK C4-4.1 Intent of Contract Documents C4-4 (1) C4-4.2 Special Provisions C4-4 (1) C4-4.3 Increased or Decreased Quantities C4-4 (1) C4-4.4 Alteration of Contract Documents C4-4 (2) C4-4.5 Extra Work C4-4 (2) C4-4.6 Construction Schedule C4-4 (3) .. C4-4.7 Schedule Tiers Special Instructions C4-4 (6) C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS C5-5.1 Authority of Engineer C5-5 (1) C5-5.2 Conformity with Plans C5-5 (1) C5-5.3 Coordination of Contract Documents C5-5 (1) C5-5.4 Cooperation of Contractor C5-5 (2) C5-5.5 Emergency and/or Rectification Work C5-5 (2) .. C5-5.6 Field Office C5-5 (3) C5-5.7 Construction Stakes C5-5 (3) (2) CS-5.8 Authority and Duties of City Inspector C5-5 (3) .. C5-5.9 Inspection C5-5 (4) C5-5.10 Removal of Defective and Unauthorized Work C5-5 (4) C5-5.11 Substitute Materials or Equipment C5-5 (4) C5-5.12 Samples and Tests of Materials C5-5 (5) C5-5.13 Storage of Materials C5-5 (5) C5-5.14 Existing Structures and Utilities C5-5 (5) C5-5.15 Interruption of Service C5-5 (6) C5-5.16 Mutual Responsibility of Contractors C5-5 (7) C5-5.17 Clean-Up C5-5 (7) .. C5-5.18 Final Inspection C5-5 (8) C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY C6-6.1 Laws to be Observed C6-6 (1) C6-6.2 Permits and Licenses C6-6 (1) C6-6.3 Patented Devices, Materials, and Processes C6-6 (1) C6-6.4 Sanitary Provisions C6-6 (1) _ C6-6.5 Public Safety and Convenience C6-6 (2) C6-6.6 Privileges f Contractor in Streets, Alleys, C6-6 (3) and Right-of-Way _ C6-6.7 Railway Crossings C6-6 (3) C6-6.8 Barricades, Warnings and Flagmen C6-6 (3) C6-6.9 Use of Explosives, Drop Weight, Etc. C6-6 (4) C6-6.10 Work Within Easements C6-6 (5) C6.6.11 Independent Contractor C6-6 (6) C6-6.12 Contractor's Responsibility for Damage Claims C6-6 (6) C6-6.13 Contractor's Claim for Damages C6-6 (8) C6-6.14 Adjustment or Relocation of Public Utilities, Etc. C6-6 (8) C6-6.15 Temporary Sewer and Drain Connections C6-6 (8) .. C6-6.16 Arrangement and Charges for Water Furnished by the City C6-6 (9) C6-6.17 Use of a Section or Portion of the Work C6-6 (9) C6-6.18 Contractor's Responsibility for the Work C6-6 (9) C6-6.19 No Waiver of Legal Rights C6-6 (9) C6-6.20 Personal Liability of Public Officials C6-6 (10) C6-6.21 State Sales Tax C6-6 (10) _ C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS C7-7.1 Subletting C7-7 (1) C7-7.2 Assignment of Contract C7-7 (1) .. C7-7.3 Prosecution of The Work C7-7 (1) C7-7.4 Limitation of Operations C7-7 (2) C7-7.5 Character of Workmen and Equipment C7-7 (2) C7-7.6 Work Schedule C7-7 (3) C7-7.7 Time of Commencement and Completion C7-7 (3) C7-7.8 Extension of Time Completion C7-7 (3) (3) C7-7.9 Delays C7-7 (4) C7-7.10 Time of Completion C7-7 (4) C7-7.11 Suspension by Court Order C7-7 (5) C7-7.12 Temporary Suspension C7-7 (5) C7-7.13 Termination of Contract due to National Emergency C7-7 (6) C7-7.14 Suspension or Abandonment of the Work C7-7 (6) and Annulment of the Contract: C7-7.15 Fulfillment of Contract C7-7 (8) C7-7.16 Termination for Convenience of the Owner C7-7 (8) C7-7.17 Safety Methods and Practices C7-7 (11) C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT C8-8.1 Measurement Of Quantities C8-8 (1) C8-8.2 Unit Prices C8-8 (1) C8-8.3 Lump Sum C8-8 (1) C8-8.4 Scope of Payment C8-8 (1) C8-8.5 Partial Estimates and Retainage C8-8 (2) C8-8.6 Withholding Payment C8-8 (3) C8-8.7 Final Acceptance C8-8 (3) C8-8.8 Final Payment C8-8 (3) .. C8-8.9 Adequacy of Design C8-8 (4) C8-8.10 General Guaranty C8-8 (4) C8-8.11 Subsidiary Work C8-8 (4) C8-8.12 Miscellaneous Placement of Material C8-8 (4) C8-8.13 Record Documents C8-8 (4) r. (4) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS Cl-1 DEFINITIONS SECTION C I A DEFINITIONS C1-1.1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: Whenever in these Contract Documents the •. following terms or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning shall be understood and interpreted as follows: C1-1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are in all of the written and drawn documents, such as specifications, bonds, addenda, plans, etc., which govern the terms and performance of the contract. These are contained on the General Contract i Documents and the Special Contract Documents. a. GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The General Contract Documents govern all Water Department Projects and Include the following Items PART A- NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Sample) White PART B - PROPOSAL (Sample) White PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS (CITY) Canary Yellow (Developer) Brown PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Green PART E- SPECIFICATIONS El-White E2-Golden Rod E2A-White = PERMITS/EASEMENTS Blue PART F- BONDS (Sample) White PART G- CONTRACT (Sample) White i b. SPECIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Special Contract Documents are prepared for each specific project as a supplement to the General Contract Documents and include the following items: PART A- NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Advertisement) same as above PART B - PROPOSAL (Bid) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS PART E- SPECIFICATIONS PERMITS/EASEMENTS PART F-BONDS PART G- CONTRACT PART H-PLANS (Usually bound separately) C1-1 (1) C1-1.3 NOTICE TO BIDDERS: All of the legal publications either actually published in public advertising mediums or furnished direct to interested parties pertaining to the work contemplated under the Contract Documents constitutes the notice to bidders. C1-1.4 PROPOSAL: The completed written and signed offer or tender of a bidder to perform the work which the Owner desires to have done, together with the bid security, constitutes the Proposal, which becomes binding upon the Bidder when it is officially .. received by the Owner, has been publicly opened and read and not rejected by the Owner. C1-1.5 BIDDER: Any person, persons, firm, partnership, company, association, corporation, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative, submitting a proposal for performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents, constitutes a bidder. C1-1.6 GENERAL CONDMONS: The General Conditions are the usual construction and contract requirements which govern the performance of the work so that it will be carried on in accordance with the customary procedure, the local statutes, and requirements of the City of Fort Worth's charter and promulgated ordinances. Whenever there may be a conflict between the General Conditions and the Special Conditions, the latter shall take precedence. . .. C1-1.7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Special conditions are the specific requirements which are necessary for the particular project covered by the Contract Documents and not specifically covered in the General Conditions. When considered with the General Conditions and other elements of the Contract Documents they provide the information which the Contractor and Owner should have in order to gain a thorough knowledge of the project. C1-1.8 SPECIFICATIONS: The Specifications is that section or part of the Contract Documents which set forth in detail the requirements which must be met by all materials, construction, workmanship, equipment and services in order to render a completed an useful project. Whenever reference is made to standard specifications, regulations, requirements, statutes, etc., such referred to documents shall become a part of the Contract Documents just as though they were embodied therein. C1-1.9 BONDS: The bond or bonds are the written guarantee or security furnished by the Contractor for prompt and faithful performance of the contract and include the _ following: a. Performance Bond (see paragraph C3-3.7) _ b. Payment Bond (see paragraph C3-3.7) C. Maintenance Bond (see paragraph C3-3.7) d. Proposal or Bid Security (see Special Instructions to Bidders, Part A and — C2-2.6) Cl-1 (2) i C1-1.10 CONTRACT: The Contract is a formal signed agreement between the owner and the Contractor covering the mutual understanding of the two contracting parties about the project to be completed under the Contract Documents. C1-1.11 PLANS: The plans are the drawings or reproductions therefrom made by the Owner's representative showing in detail the location, dimension and position of the various elements of the project, including such profiles, typical cross-sections, layout diagrams, working drawings, preliminary drawings and such supplemental drawings as the Owner may issue to clarify other drawings or for the purpose of showing changes in the work hereinafter authorized by the Owner. The plans are usually bound separately from the other parts of the Contract Documents, but they are part of the Contract Documents just as though they were bound therein. i C1-1.12 CITY: The City of Fort Worth, Texas, a municipal corporation, authorized and chartered under the Texas State Statutes, acting by and through its governing body or its i City Manager, each of which is required by charter to perform specific duties. Responsibility for final enforcement of the Contracts involving the City of Fort Worth is i by Charter vested in the City Manager. The terms City and Owner are synonymous. C1-1.13 CITY COUNCIL: The duly elected and qualified governing body of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. C1-1.14 MAYOR: The officially elected Mayor, or in his absence, the Mayor Pro tem of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. C1-1.15 CITY MANAGER: The officially appointed and authorized City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative. C1-1.16 CITY ATTORNEY: The officially appointed City Attorney of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative. C1-1.17 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The officially appointed official of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, referred to in the charter as the City Engineer, or his duly authorized representative. C1-1.18 DIRECTOR, CITY WATER DEPARTMENT: The officially appointed Director of the City Water Department of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative, assistant, or agents. i C1-1.19 ENGINEER: The Director of Public Works, the Director of the Fort Worth i City Vater Department, or their duly authorized assistants, agents, engineers, inspectors, or superintendents, acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. C1-1.20 CONTRACTOR: The person, person's,partnership, company, firm, association, or corporation, entering into a contract with the Owner for the execution of work, acting C1-1 (3) r. directly or through a duly authorized representative. A sub-contractor is a person, firm, corporation, supplying labor and materials or only labor, for the work at the site of the project. C1-1.21 SURETIES: The Corporate bodies which are bound by such bonds as are required with and for the Contractor. The sureties engaged are to be fully responsible for the entire and satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and for any and all requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents and approved changes therein. C1-1.22 THE WORK OR PROJECT:. The completed work contemplated in and covered by the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and incidentals necessary to produce a completed and serviceable project. ` C1-1.23 WORKING DAY: A working day is defined as a calendar day, not including Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, in which weather or other conditions not under the control of the Contractor permit the performance of the principal unit of work for a period of not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., with exceptions as permitted in paragraph C7-7.6 C1-1.24 CALENDAR DAYS: A calendar day is any day of the week or month, no days being excepted. C1-1.25: LEGAL HOLIDAYS: Legal holidays shall be observed as prescribed by the r. City Council of the City of Fort Worth for observance by City employees as follows: 1. New Year's day January 1 r. 2. M.L. King,Jr. Birthday Third Monday in January 3. Memorial Day Last Monday in May 4. Independence Day July 4 5. Labor Day First Monday in September 6. Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November 7. Thanksgiving Friday Forth Friday in November 8. Christmas Day December 25 9. Such other days in lieu of holidays as the City Council may determine When one of the above named holidays or a special holiday is declared by the City _ Council, falls on a Saturday, the holiday shall be observed on the preceding Friday, or if it falls on Sunday, it shall be observed on the following Monday, by those employees working on working day operations. Employees working calendar day operations will consider the calendar as the holiday. C1-1.26 ABBREVIATIONS: Whenever the abbreviations defined herein appear in the Contract Documents, the intent and meaning shall be as follows: C1-1 (4) AASHTO - American Association of State MGD - Million Gallons Highway Transportation Officials per Day .. ASCE - American Society of Civil CFS - Cubic Foot per Engineers Second IAW - In Accordance With Min. - Minimum ASTM - American Society of Testing Mono. - Monolithic Materials % - Percentum AWWA - American Water Works R - Radius .. Association I.D. - Inside Diameter ASA - American Standards Association O.D. - Outside Diameter HI - Hydraulic Institute Elev. - Elevation Asph. - Asphalt F - Fahrenheit Ave. - Avenue C - Centigrade Blvd. - Boulevard In. - Inch CI - Cast Iron Ft. - Foot CL - Center Line St. - Street GI - Galvanized Iron CY - Cubic Yard Lin. - Linear or Lineal Yd. - Yard lb. - Pound SY - Square yard MH - Manhole L.F. - Linear Foot �. Max. - Maximum D.I. - Ductile Iron C1-1.27 CHANGE ORDER: A "Change Order" is a written supplemental agreement between the Owner and the Contractor covering some added or deducted item or feature which may be found necessary and which was not specifically included in the scope of the project on which bids were submitted. Increase in unit quantities stated in the proposal are not the subject matter of a Change Order unless the increase or decrease is i' more than 25% of the amount of the particular item or items in the original proposal. All "Change Orders" shall be prepared by the City from information as necessary furnished by the Contractor. C1-1.28 PAVED STREETS AND ALLEYS: A paved street or alley shall be defined as .. a street or alley having one of the following types of wearing surfaces applied over the natural unimproved surface: 1. Any type of asphaltic concrete with or without separate base material. 2. Any type of asphalt surface treatment, not including an oiled surface, with or without separate base material. 3. Brick, with or without separate base material. 4. Concrete, with or without separate base material. .. 5. Any combination of the above. C1-1 (5) C1-1.29 UNPAVED STREETS OR ALLEYS: An unpaved street, alley, roadway or other surface is any area except those defined for"Paved Streets and Alleys." C1-1.30 CITY STREET: A city street is defined as that area between the right-of-way lines as the street is dedicated. C1-1.31 ROADWAY: The roadway is defined as the area between parallel lines two .. (2') back of the curb lines or four (`4) feet back of the average edge of pavement where no curb exists. C1-1.32 GRAVEL STREET: A gravel street is an unimproved street to which has been added one or more applications of gravel or similar material other than the natural material found on the street surface before any improvement was made. — C1-1 (6) r. SECTION C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL SECTION C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL C2-2.1 PROPOSAL FORM: The Owner will furnish bidders with Proposal form, which will contain an itemized list of the items of work to be done or materials to be furnished and upon which bid prices are requested. The Proposal form will state the Bidder's general understanding of the project to be completed, provide a space for furnishing the amount of bid security, and state the basis for entering into a formal contract. The Owner will furnish forms for the Bidder's "Experience Record," "Equipment Schedule," and "Financial Statement," all of which must be properly executed and filed with the Director of the City Water Department one week prior 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 no more'than one(1) year old. In the case that bidding date falls within the time a new statement is being prepared, the previous statement shall be updated by proper verification. Liquid assets in the amount of ten (10)percent of the estimated project cost will be required. For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project, it must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and magnitude as that of the project for which bids are to be received, and such experience must have been completed not more than five (5) years prior to the date on which Bids are to be received. The Director of the Water Department shall be sole judge as to the acceptability of experience for qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department project. The prospective bidder shall schedule the equipment he has available for the project and state that he will rent such additional equipment as may be required to complete the project on which he submits a bid. C2-2.2 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES: The quantities of work and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be considered as approximate only and will be used for the purpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Payment will be made to the Contractor for only the actual quantities of work performed or materials furnished in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and Plans. The quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished may be increased or decreased as hereinafter provided, without in any way invalidating the unit prices bid or any other requirements of the Contract Documents. C2-2(1) 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 ISO 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 filing of proposal, to read and become familiar with the Contract Documents, to visit the site of the project and examine carefully all local conditions, to inform themselves by their own independent research and investigations, tests, boring, and by such other means as may be necessary to gain a complete knowledge of the conditions which will be encountered during construction of the project. They must .. judge for themselves the difficulties of the work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work or the time required for its completion, and obtain all _ information required to make an intelligent proposal. No information given by the Owner or any representative of the Owner other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be binding upon the Owner. Bidders .. shall rely exclusively and solely upon their own 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 investigation, 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, on the plans are for general information only and may .. not be correct. Neither the 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 work contemplated or furnish the materials required. All such prices shall be written legibly. In case of discrepancy _ between price written in words and the price written in numerals, the price most advantageous to the City shall govern. If a proposal is submitted by an individual, his or her name must be signed by him (her) or his (her) duly authorized agent. If a proposal is submitted by a firm, association, or partnership, the name and address of each member of the firm, association, or partnership, or by person duly authorized. If a proposal is submitted by a company or corporation, the company or corporation 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 C2-2 (2) 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, erasures, or irregularities of any kind, or contain unbalanced value of any items. Proposal tendered or delivered after the official time designated for receipt of proposal shall be returned to the Bidder unopened. C2-2.6 BID SECURITY: No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by a "Proposal Security" of the character and the amount indicated in the "Notice to Bidders" and the "Proposal." The Bid Security is required by the Owner as evidence of good faith on the part of the Bidder, and by way of a guaranty that if awarded the contract, the Bidder will within the required time execute a formal contract and furnish the required performance and other bonds. The bid security of the three lowest bidders will be retained until the contract is awarded or other disposition is made thereof. The bid security of all other bidders may be returned.promptly after the canvass of bids. 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 i representative in the official place of business as set forth in the "Notice to Bidders." It is the Bidder's sole responsibility to deliver the proposal at the proper time to the proper place. The mere fact that a proposal was dispatched will not be considered. The Bidder must have the proposal actually delivered. Each proposal shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marker with the word "PROPOSAL," and the name or description of the project as designated in the "Notice to Bidders." The envelope shall be addressed to the City •• Manager, City Hall,Fort Worth, Texas. C2-2.8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with the City Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for opening proposals. A request for non-consideration must be made in writing, addressed to the City Manager, and filed with him prior to the time set for 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. .w C2-2.9 TELEGRAHIC MODIFICATIONS OF PROPOSALS: Any Bidder may modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the time set for opening proposals, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the City Manager prior to the said proposal opening time, and provided further, that the City Manager is satisfied that a written and duly authenticated confirmation of such telegraphic communication over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the proposal opening time. If such confirmation is not received within forty-eight (48) hours after the proposal opening time, no further consideration will be given to the proposal. w C2-2 (3) C2-2.10 PUBLIC OPENING OF PROPOSAL: Proposals which have been properly filed and for which no "Non-consideration Request" has been received will be publicly opened and read aloud by the City Manager or his authorized representative at the time and place indicated in the "Notice to Bidders."All proposals which have been opened and read will remain on file with the Owner until the contract has been awarded. Bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to be present for the opening of bids. C2-2.11 IRREGULAR PROPOSALS: Proposals shall be considered as "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 Owner reserves the right to waive any 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 can not 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 reasons: .. 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 financial statement, experience statement, equipment schedule, and such inquiries as the Owner may see fit to make. g) Uncompleted work which, in the judgment of the Owner, will prevent or hinder the prompt completion of additional work if awarded. .. h) The bidder not filing with the Owner, one week in advance of the hour of the opening of proposals the following: 1. Financial Statement showing the financial condition of the bidder as specified in Part"A" - Special Instructions 2. A current experience record showing especially the projects of a nature similar to the one under consideration, which have been successfully completed by the Bidder. 3. An equipment schedule showing the equipment the bidder has available for use on the project. The Bid Proposal of the bidder who, in the judgment of the Engineer, is disqualified under the requirements stated herein, shall be set aside and not opened. C2-2 (4) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS SECTION C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS: C3-3.1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: After proposals have been opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the basis of the quoted prices, the quantities shown in the proposal, and the application of such formulas or other methods of bringing items to a common basis as may be established in the Contract Documents. The total obtained by taking the sum of the products of the 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 ward 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 may be considered for the best interest of the Owner. C3-3.2 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Contractor agrees to provide to Owner, upon request, complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and the payment therefor. Contractor further agrees, upon request by the Owner, to allow and audit and/or an examination of any books, records, or files in the possession of the Contractor that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MWE or WBE. Any material misrepresentation of any nature will be grounds for termination of the contract and for initiating any action under appropriate federal, state or local laws and ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation may be grounds for disqualification of Contractor at Owner's discretion for bidding on future Contracts with the Owner for a period of time of not less than six (6) months. _ C3-3.3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall comply with Current City Ordinances prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect on the project site, and at his request, will be provided assistance by the City of Fort Worth's Equal Employment Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on file in his office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer. C3-3.4 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: After a proposal has been read by the Owner, it cannot be withdrawn by the Bidder within forty-five (45) days after the date on which the proposals were opened. C3-3 (1) C 3-3.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT: The Owner reserves the right to withhold final 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 award is made, will be to the lowest and best responsive bidder. The award of the contract shall not become effective until the Owner has notified the Contractor in writing of such award. .. C3-3.6 RETURN OF PROPOSAL SECURITIES: As soon as proposed price totals have been determined for comparison of bids, the Owner may, at its discretion, return the i proposal security which accompanied the proposals which, in its judgment, would not be considered for the award. All other proposal securities, usually those of the three lowest .. bidders, will be retained by the Owner until the required contract has been executed and bond furnished or the Owner has otherwise disposed of the bids, after which they will be returned by the City Secretary. C3-3.7 BONDS: With the execution and delivery of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to, and file with the owner in the amounts herein required, the ._ following bonds: a. PERFORMANCE BOND: A good and sufficient performance bond in — the amount of not less than 100 percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the full and faithful execution of the work and performance of the contract, and for the protection of the Owner and all other persons against damage by reason of negligence of the Contractor, or improper execution of the work or use of inferior materials. This performance bond shall guarantee the .. payment for all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, and services used in the construction of the work, and shall remain in full force and effect until _ provisions as above stipulated are accomplished and final payment is made on the project by the City. b. MAINTENANCE BOND: A good and sufficient maintenance bond, in the amount of not less than 100 percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the _ prompt, full and faithful performance of the general guaranty which is set forth in paragraph C8-8.10. C. PAYMENT BOND: A good and sufficient payment bond, in the amount of not less than 100 percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the prompt, full and faithful payment of all claimants as defined in Article C3-3 (2) 5160, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended by House Bill 344, Acts 56`b Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, effective April 27, 1959, and/or the latest version thereof, supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract being constructed under these specifications. Payment Bond shall remain in force until all payments as above stipulated are made. d. OTHER BONDS: Such other bonds as may be required by these Contract Documents shall be furnished by the Contractor. No sureties will be accepted by the Owner which are at the time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the Owner. All bonds shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be executed by an approved surety company doing business in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and which is acceptable to the Owner. In order to be acceptable, the name of the surety shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury list of acceptable sureties, and the amount of bond written by any one acceptable company shall not exceed the amount shown on the Treasury list for that company. Each bond shall be properly executed by both the Contractor and Surety Company. Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the Owner, notice will be given the Contractor to that effect and the Contractor shall immediately provide a new surety satisfactory to the Owner. No payment will be made under the contract until the new surety or sureties, as required, have qualified and have been accepted by the Owner. The contract shall not be operative nor will any payments be due or paid until approval of the bonds by the Owner. C3-3.8 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Within ten (10) days after the Owner has appropriate resolution, or otherwise, awarded the contract, the Contractor shall execute �• and file with the Owner, the Contract and such bonds as may be required in the Contract Documents. No Contract shall be binding upon the Owner until it has been attested by the City Secretary, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, and executed for the Owner by either the Mayor or City Manager. C3-3.9 FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT: The failure of the Awardee to execute the required bond or bonds or to sign the required contract within ten (10) days after the contract is awarded shall be considered by the owner as an abandonment of his proposal, and the owner may annual 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 occurring to the owner by reason of said awardee's failure to execute said bonds and contract within ten (10) dayg, the proposal security accompanying the proposal shall be the agreed amount of damages which the Owner will C3-3 (3) suffer by reason of such failure on the part of the Awardee and shall thereupon .. immediately by forfeited to the Owner. The filing of a proposal will be considered as acceptance of this provision by the Bidder. C-3-3.10 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 "Work Order" or "Proceed Order", it is agreed that the Surety Company will, within ten (10) days after the commencement date set forth in such written authorization, commence the physical execution of the contract. C3-3.11INSURANCE: The Contractor shall not commence work under this .. contract until he has obtained all insurance required under the Contract Documents, and such insurance has been approved by the Owner. The prime Contractor shall be _ responsible for delivering to the Owner the sub-contractor's 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, during the life of this contract, Worker's 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 Worker's Compensation Statute, the Contractor shall provide adequate .. employer's general liability insurance for the protection of such of his employees not so protected. b. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Contractor Shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (Public Liability.and Property .. Damage Insurance) in the amount not less than $500,000 covering each occurrence on account of bodily injury, including death, and in an amount not less than $500,000 covering each occurrence on account of property damage with $2,000,000 umbrella policy coverage. C. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY: The Contractor shall furnish insurance as a separate policies or by additional endorsement to one of the above-mentioned policies, and in the amount as set forth for public liability and property damage, the following insurance: 1. Contingent Liability (covers General Contractor's Liability for acts — of sub-contractors). C3-3 (4) 2. Blasting,prior to any blasting being done. 3. Collapse of buildings or structures adjacent to excavation excavation are performed adjacent to same). 4. Damage to underground utilities for$500,000. 5. Builder's risk(where above-ground structures are involved). 6. Contractual Liability (covers all indemnification requirements of Contract). d. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the life of this Contract, Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance in an amount not less than $250,000 for injuries including accidental death to �. any one person and subject to the same limit for each person an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident, and automobile property damage insurance in an amount not less than $100,000. e. SCOPE OF INSURANCE AND SPECIAL HAZARD: The insurance required under the above paragraphs shall provide adequate protection for .. the Contractor and his sub-contractors, respectively, against damage claims which may arise from operations under this contract, whether such operations be by the insured or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by him, and also against any of the following speciallazards which may be encountered in the performance of the Contract. i ii f. PROOF OF CARRIAGE OF INSURANCE: The Contractor shall furnish the owner with satisfactory proof of coverage by insurance required in these Contract Documents in the amounts and by carriers satisfactory to the Owner. (Sample attached.) All insurance requirements made upon the .. Contractor shall apply to the sub-contractors, should the Prime Contractor's insurance not cover the sub-contractor's work operations. g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING: The insurance and bonding companies with whom the Contractor's insurance and C3-3 (5) performance, payment, maintenance and all such other bonds are written, .w shall be represented by an agent or agents having an office located within the city limits of the City of Fort Worth. Tarrant County, Texas. Each such agent shall be a duly qualified, one upon whom 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, and claims that the City of Fort Worth or other claimant or any property owner who has been •• damaged, may have against the Contractor, insurance, and/or bonding company. If the local insurance representative is not so empowered by the insurance or bonding companies, then such authority must be vested in a •-- local agent or claims officer residing in the Metroplex, the Fort Worth- Dallas area. The name of the agent, or agents shall be set forth on all such bonds and certificates of insurance. C3-3.12 CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: Under the Contract, the Contractor shall pay for all materials, labor and services when due. .. C3-3.13 WEEKLY PAYROLLS: A certified copy of each payroll covering payment _ of wages to all persons engaged in work on the project at the site of the project shall be furnished to the Owner's representative within seven (7) days after the close of each payroll period. A copy or copies of the applicable minimum wage rates as set forth in the Contract Documents shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place at the site of the project at all times during the course of the Contract. Copies of the wage rates will be furnished the Contractor, by the Owner; however, posting and protection of the wage rates shall be .. the responsibility of the Contractor. C3-3.14 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMR�ISTRATION: Any Contractor, •• whether a person, persons, partnership, company, firm, association, corporation or other who is approved to do business with and enters into a contract with the City for construction of water and/or sanitary sewer facilities, will have or shall establish a fully operational business office within the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area. The Contractor shall charge, delegate, or assign this office (or he may delegate his Project Superintendent) with full authority to transact all business actions required in the performance of the Contract. This local authority shall be made responsible to act for the Contractor in all matters made responsible to act for the Contractor in all matters pertaining to the work governed by the Contract whether it be administrative or other .. wise and as such shall be empowered, thus delegated and directed, to settle all material, labor or other expenditure, all claims against work or any other mater associated such as .. maintaining adequate and appropriate insurance or security coverage for the project. Such local authority for the administration of the work under the Contract shall be maintained until all business transactions executed as part of the Contract are complete. Should the Contractor's principal base of operations be other than in the Fort Worth- Dallas metropolitan area, notification of the Contractor's assignment of local authority shall be made in writing to the Engineer in advance of any work on the project, all C3-3 (6) appropriately signed and sealed, as applicable, by the Contractor's responsible offices with the understanding that this written assignment of authority to the local representative shall become part of the project Contract as though bound directly into the project documents. The intent of these requirements is that all matters associated with the Contractor's administration, whether it be oriented in furthering the work, or other, be governed direct by local authority. This same requirement is imposed on insurance and surety coverage. Should the Contractor's local representative fail to perform to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Engineer, at his sole discretion, may demand that such local representative be replaced and the Engineer may, at his sole discretion,stop all work until a new local authority satisfactory to the Engineer is assigned. No credit of working time will be allowed for periods in which work stoppages are in effect for this reason. C3-3.15 VENUE: Venue of any action hereinunder shall be exclusively in Tarrant County,Texas. C3-3 (7) PART C-GENERAL CONDMONS C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK SECTION C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK C4-4.1 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: It is the definite intention of these Contract Documents to provide for a complete, useful project which the Contractor undertakes to construct or furnish, all in full compliance with the requirements and intent of the Contract Documents. It is definitely understood that the Contractor shall do all .. work as provided for in the Contract Documents, shall do all extra or special work as may be considered by the Owner as necessary to complete the project in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. The Contractor shall, unless otherwise specifically stated in these Contract Documents, furnish all labor, tools, materials, machinery, equipment, special services, and incidentals necessary to the prosecution and completion of the project. C4-4.2 SPECIAL PROVISIONS: Should any work or conditions which are not thoroughly and satisfactorily stipulated or covered by General or Special Conditions of _ these Contract Documents be anticipated, or should there be any additional proposed work which is not covered by these Contract Documents, the "Special Provisions" covering all such work will be prepared by the Owner previous to the time of receiving bids or proposals for any such work and furnished to the Bidder in the form of Addenda. All such "Special Provisions" shall be considered to be part of the Contract Documents just as though they were originally written therein. �. C4-4.3 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: The Owner reserves the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed or to extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and as found to be necessary, and the Contractor shall perform the work as altered, increased or decreased at the unit prices. Such increased or decreased quantity shall not be more than twenty-five (25) percent of the contemplated .. quantity of such item or items. When such changes increase or decrease the original quantity of any item or items of work to be done or materials to be furnished by the 25 percent or more, then either party to the contract shall upon written request to the other party be entitled to a revised consideration upon that portion of the work above or below the 25 percent of the original quantity stated in the proposal; such revised consideration to be determined by special agreement or as hereinafter provided for "Extra Work." No allowance will be made for any changes in anticipated profits not 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 overall quantities of sanitary sewer pipe in each pipe size, but not to the various depth categories. C4-4 (1) _ C4-4.4 ALTERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: By Change order, the owner reserves the right to make such changes in the Contract Documents and in the character or quantities of the work as may be necessary or desirable to insure completion in the most satisfactory manner,provided such changes do not materially alter the original Contract Documents or change the general nature of the project as a whole. Such changes shall not be considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or provision of the Contract Documents. C4-4.5 EXTRA WORK: Additional work made necessary by changes and alterations of the Contract Documents or of quantities or for other reasons for which no prices are provided in the Contract Documents, shall be defined as "Extra Work" and shall be performed by the Contractor in accordance with these Contract Documents or approved additions thereto; provided however, that before any extra work is begun a "Change order" shall be executed or written order issued by the Owner to do the work for payments or credits as shall be determined by one or more combination of the following methods: a. Unit bid price previously approved. i b. An agreed lump sum. C. The actual reasonable cost of(1) labor, (2)rental of equipment used on the extra work for the time so used at Associated General Contractors of America current equipment rental rates, (3) materials entering permanently into the project, and (4) actual cost of insurance,bonds, and social security as determined by the Owner, plus a fixed fee to be agreed upon but not to exceed 10 percent of the actual cost of such extra work. The fixed fee is not to include any additional profit to the Contractor for rental of equipment owner by him and used for extra work. The fee shall be full and complete compensation to cover the cost of superintendence, overhead, other profit, general and all other expense not included in (1), (2), (3), and (4) above. The Contractor shall keep accurate cost records on the form and — in the method suggested by the Owner and shall give the Owner access to all accounts, bills, vouchers, and records relating to the Extra Work. No "Change Order" shall become effective until it has been approved and signed by each of the Contracting Parties. No claim for Extra Work of any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the Owner. In case any orders or instructions, either oral or written, appear to the Contractor to involve Extra Work for which he should receive compensation, he shall make written request to the Engineer for written orders authorizing such Extra Work,prior to beginning such work. C4-4(2) Should a difference arise as to what does or dose 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 accurate account of the actual reasonable cost thereof as provided under method (Item Q. .� Claims for extra work will not be paid unless the Contractor shall file his claim with the Owner within five (5) days before the time for making the first estimate after such work is done and unless the claim is supported by satisfactory vouchers and certified payrolls .. covering all labor and materials expended upon said Extra Work. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner such installation records of all deviations from .. the original Contract Documents as may be necessary to enable the Owner to prepare for permanent record a corrected set of plans showing the actual installation. The compensation agreed upon for "Extra Work' whether or not initiated 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, rr 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 of the change or extra work. C4-4.6 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: Before commencing any work under this .. contract, the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER a draft detailed baseline construction schedule that meets the requirements described in this specification, showing by Critical Path Method (CPM) the planned sequence and timing of the Work associated with the Contract. All submittals shall be submitted in PDF format, and schedule files shall also be submitted in native file format (i.e. file formats associated with the scheduling software). The approved scheduling software systems are indicated in the Schedule Guidance Doucument. The Schedule Guidance Document is located on Buzzsaw and is hereby made a part of this contract document by reference for all purposes, the _ same as if copies verbatim herein. It is suggested that the CONTRACTOR employ or retain the services of a qualified Project Scheduler to develop the required schedules. A qualified Project Scheduler would have the following minimum capabilities and experience. _ a. Experience preparing and maintaining detailed schedules, as well as 1 year of experience using approved scheduling software systems as defined in this specification. .. b. Knowledge of Critical Path Method of scheduling and the ability to analyze schedules to determine duration, resource allocation, and logic issues. C4-4 (3) c. Understanding of construction work processes to the extent that a logical critical path method schedule can be developed, maintained, and progressed that accurately represents the scope of work performed. C4-4.6(a) BASELINE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: The CONTRACTOR shall develop, submit and review the draft detailed baseline construction schedule with the OWNER to demonstrate the CONTRACTOR's understanding of the contract requirements and approach for performing the work. The CONTRACTOR will prepare the final detailed baseline construction schedule based on OWNER comments, if any. The CONTRACTOR's first (1st) payment application will only be processed after the detailed baseline construction schedule has been submitted by the CONTRACTOR and accepted by the OWNER. The following guidelines shall be adhered to in preparing the baseline construction schedule. a. Milestone dates and final project completion.dates shall be developed to conform to the time constraints, sequencing requirements, and completion time. b. The construction progress shall be divided into activities with time durations no greater than 20 work days. Fabrication, delivery and submittal activities are exceptions to this guideline. c. Activity durations shall be in work days and normal holidays and weather conditions over the duration of the contract shall be accounted for within the duration of each activity. d. The critical path shall be clearly shown on the construction schedule. .ti e. Float time is defined as the amount of time between the earliest start date and the late start date using CPM. Float time is a shared and expiring resource and is not for the exclusive use or benefit of the CONTRACTOR or OWNER. f. Thirty days shall be used for submittal review unless otherwise specified. The construction schedule shall be divided into general activities as indicated in the Schedule Guidance Document and each general activity shall be broken down into sub- activities in enough detail to achieve sub-activities of no greater than 20 days duration. The Schedule Guidance Document is located on Buzzsaw and is hereby made a part of this contract document by reference for all purposes, the same as if copies verbatim dn herein. For each general activity, the construction schedule shall identify all trades or subcontracts applicable to the project whose work is represented by activities that follow the guidelines of this section. For each of the trades or subcontracts applicable to the project, the construction schedule shall indicate the following: procurement, construction, pre-acceptance activities, and C4-4 (4) events in their logical sequence for equipment and materials. Include applicable activities and milestones such as: 1. Milestone for formal Notice to Proceed 2. Milestone for Final Completion or other completion dates specified in the contract documents 3. Preparation and transmittal of submittals .. 4. Submittal review periods 5. Shop fabrication and delivery 6. Erection and installation 7. Transmittal of manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions 8. Installed equipment and material testing 9. Owner's operator instructions (if applicable) 10. Final inspection 11. Operational testing C4-4.6(b) PROGRESS CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: The CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit monthly, no later than the last day of every month, to the OWNER .. for approval the updated schedule in accordance with C4-4.6 and C4-4.7 and the OWNER's Schedule Guidance Document inclusive. As the Work progresses, the CONTRACTOR shall enter into the schedule and record actual progress as described in the Schedule Guidance Document. The updated schedule submittal shall also include a concise narrative report that highlights the following,if appropriate and applicable: • Changes in the critical path, .. • Expected schedule changes, • Potential delays, ,m • Opportunities to expedite the schedule, • Coordination issues the OWNER should be aware of or can assist with, • Other schedule-related issues that the CONTRACTOR wishes to communicate to the OWNER. a. The CONTRACTOR's monthly progress payment applications will not be accepted ,. and processed for payment without monthly schedule updates, submitted in the time and manner required by this specification and the Schedule Guidance Document, and which accurately reflects the allowable costs due under the Contract Documents and ■r is accepted by the OWNER. b. Only one schedule update will be required per month in accordance with the Schedule .. Guidance Document and this specification. c. Failure to maintain the Schedule in an accepted status may result in the OWNER withholding payment to the CONTRACTOR until the schedule is accepted. C4-4 (5) i C-446(c) PERFORMANCE AND CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: If, in the opinion of the OWNER, work accomplished falls behind that scheduled, the CONTRACTOR shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to submit a revised schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to make up lag in schedule progress and to ensure completion of the Work within the allotted Contract time. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with these requirements shall be considered grounds for determination by the OWNER that the CONTRACTOR is failing to execute the Work with due diligence as will ensure completion within the time specified in the i Contract. C447 SCHEDULE TIERS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: The requirements for the schedule are determined based on the nature and needs of the project. The schedule for all projects shall be Tier 3 unless otherwise stated in the contract documents. The requirements for each Tier are described below. CONTRACTOR shall submit each schedule relying on the Schedule Guidance Document provided in the Contract Documents. i TIER 3 COST LOADING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1: At a minimum, each Activity Breakdown Structure (ABS) in the scheduling software shall be cost-loaded with the total contract dollars associated with the respective ABS elements. TIER 4 COST LOADING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Adhere to all Tier 3 requirements, and additionally the following: 2. Work(Schedule of Values Pay Items using the OWNER's standard items) shall be loaded into the scheduling software using the "NON- LABOR"resource type showing the quantity of work to be done along r. with the corresponding value of the work measured in dollars. It is intended that Earned Value will be calculated as the schedule resources are progressed. TIER 5 COST LOADING SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Adhere to all Tier 4 requirements, and additionally the following: • Labor resources (Man-Hours) shall be loaded into the scheduling software using the"LABOR"resource type with man-hours and without cost. i i C4-4 (6) PART C r GENERAL CONDITIONS C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS SECTION C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS C5-5.1 AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER: The work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and in strict compliance with the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall decide all questions which arise as to the quality and acceptability of the materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of the work, overall sequence of the construction, interpretation of the Contract Documents, acceptable fulfillment of the Contract, compensation, mutual rights between Contractor and Owner under these Contract Documents, supervision of the work, resumption of operations, and all other questions or disputes which may arise. Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequence 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. The Engineer shall determine the amount and quality of the work completed and materials furnished, and his decisions and estimates shall be final. His estimates in such event shall be a condition to the right of the Contractor to receive money due him under the Contract. The Owner shall have executive authority to enforce and make effective ., such necessary decisions and orders as the Contractor fails to carry out promptly. In the event of any dispute between the Engineer and Contractor over the decision of the .. Engineer on any such matters, the Engineer must, within a reasonable time, upon written request of the Contractor, render and deliver to both the owner and Contractor, a written decision on the matter in controversy. C5-5.2 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS: The finished project in all cases shall conform with lines, grades, cross-sections, finish, and dimensions shown on the plans or any other requirements other wise described in the Contract Documents. Any deviation from the approved Contract Documents required by the Engineer during construction will in all cases be determined by the Engineer and authorized by the Owner by Change Order. .C5-5.3 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are made up of several sections, which, taken together, are intended to describe and provide for a complete and useful project, and any requirements appearing in one of the sections is as binding as though it occurred in all sections. In case of discrepancies, figured dimension shall govern over scaled dimensions, plans shall govern over specifications, special conditions shall govern over general conditions and standard specification, 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 C5-5 (1) Contract Documents, and the owner shall be permitted to make such corrections or i interpretations as may be deemed necessary for fulfillment of the intent of the Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor discovers an apparent error or discrepancy, he i shall immediately call this condition to the attention of the Engineer. In the event of a conflict in 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 i quoted the most expensive resolution of the conflict. C5-5.4 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor will be furnished with three sets of Contract Documents and shall have available on the site of the project at all times, one set of such Contract Documents. The Contractor shall give to the work the constant attention necessary to facilitate the progress thereof and shall cooperate with the Engineer, his inspector, and other Contractors in every possible way. The Contractor shall at all times have competent personnel available to the project site for proper performance of the work. The Contractor shall provide and maintain at all times at the site of the project a competent, English-speaking superintendent and an assistant who are fully authorized to act as the Contractor's agent on the work. Such superintendent and _ his assistant shall be capable of reading and understanding the Contract Documents and shall receive and fulfill instructions from the Owner, the Engineer, or his authorized representatives. Pursuant to this responsibility of the Contractor, the Contractor shall i designate in writing to the project superintendent, to act as the Contractor's agent on the work. Such assistant project superintendent shall be a resident of Tarrant County, Texas, and shall be subject to call, as is the project superintendent, at any time of the day or night on any day of the week on which the Engineer determines that circumstances require the presence on the project site of a representative of the Contractor to 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 the property contiguous to the project routing. The Contractor shall provide all facilities to enable the Engineer and his inspector to examine and inspect the workmanship and materials entering into the work. C5-5.5 EMERGENCY AND/OR RECTIFICATION WORK: When, in the opinion of the Owner or Engineer, a condition of emergency exists related to any part of the work, the Contractor, or the Contractor through his designated representative, shall respond with dispatch to a verbal request made by the Owner or Engineer to alleviate the emergency condition. Such a response shall occur day or night, whether the project is scheduled on a calendar-day or a working-day basis. Should the Contractor fail to respond to a request from the Engineer to rectify any discrepancies, omissions, or correction necessary to conform with the requirements of the project specifications or plans, the Engineer shall give the Contractor written notice that such work or changes are to be performed. The written notice shall direct attention to the w C5-5 (2) discrepant condition and request the Contractor to take remedial action to correct the _ condition. In the event the Contractor does not take positive steps to fulfill this written request, or does not shoe just cause for not taking the proper action, within 24 hours, the City may take such remedial action with City forces or by contract. The City shall deduct an amount equal to the entire costs for such remedial action, plus 25%, from any funds due the Contractor on the project. C5-5.6 FIELD OFFICE: The Contractor shall provide, at no extra compensation, an adequate field office for use of the Engineer, if specifically called for. The field office shall be not less than 10 x 14 feet in floor area, substantially constructed, well heated, air .. conditioned, lighted, and weather proof, so that documents will not be damaged by the elements. C5-5.7 CONTRUCTION 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 under these Contract Documents, and .. lines, grades and measurements will be established by means of stakes or other customary method of marking as may be found consistent with good practice. 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 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 or marks plus 25% will be charged against the Contractor, and the full amount will be deducted from payment due the Contractor. .. C5-5.8 AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY INSPECTOR: City Inspectors will be authorized 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 call 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 case 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 the authority to reject materials or equipment, and/or to suspend work until the question at issue can be referred to and 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 tot he requirement s of the C5-5 (3) Contract Documents. The City Inspector 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 Engineer when the same are consistent with the obligations of the Contract Documents of the Contract Documents, provided, however, should the Contractor object to any orders or instructions or the City Inspector, the Contractor may within six days make written appeal to the Engineer for his decision on the matter in Controversy. C5-5.9 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 required by the Contract Documents. Should the work exposed or examined prove acceptable, the uncovering or removing and replacing of the covering or making good of the parts removed shall be paid for as extra work,but should Work so exposed or examined prove to be unacceptable, the uncovering or removing and replacing of all 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. C5-5.10 REMOVAL OF EDEFCTTVE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK:All work, materials, or equipment which has been rejected shall be remedied or removed and replaced in an acceptable manner by the Contractor at this expense. Work done beyond the lines and grades given or as shown on the plans, except as herein specially provided, or any Extra Work done without written authority, will be considered as unauthorized 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 Contractor 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 tot he Contractor. Failure to require the removal of any defective or unauthorized work shall not constitute acceptance of such work. C5-5.11 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 substitute, 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 function called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that specified and be suited to the same use and C5-5 (4) capable of performing the same function as that specified ; and identifying all variations of the proposed substitute from that specified and indicating available maintenance service. No substitute shall be ordered or installed without 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 installed without such performance guarantee and bonds as Owner may require which shall be furnished at Contractor's expense. Contractor shall indemnify and hold r. harmless Owner and Engineer and anyone directly or indirectly employees 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. •• C5-5.12 SAMPLES AND TESTS OF 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 agency by the Owner unless other wise specifically provided. The failure of the Owner to make any tests of materials shall 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 prescribed 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 and shall not, without specific written permission of the Engineer, use materials represented by the samples 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 .. Contractor shall be responsible for replacing any concrete which does not meet the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests shall be made at least 9 days prior to the placing of concrete, using samples from the same aggregate, cement, and mortar which .. are to be used later in the concrete. Should the source of supply change, new tests shall be made prior to the use of new materials. C5-5.13 STORAGE OF MATERIALS: All materials which are to be used in the construction contract shall be stored so as to insure the preservation of 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 ground, and shall be placed under cover when directed. Stored materials shall be placed and located so as to facilitate prompt _ inspection. C5-5.14 EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES: The location and dimensions shown on the plans relative to the existing utilities are based on the best information available. Omission from, the inclusion of utility locations on the Plans is not to be considered as nonexistence of, or a definite location of, existing underground utilities. .. The location of many gas mains, water mains, conduits, sewer lines and service lines for C5-5 (5) r all utilities, etc., is unknown to the Owner, and the Owner assumes no responsibility for i 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 of which is not made in these Contract Documents, in which case the provision in these Contract Documents for Extra Work shall apply. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to verify locations of the 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 provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in order to protect 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 utilities and their adjustment shall be considered subsidiary work. C5-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE: a. Normal Prosecution: In the normal prosecution of work where the i interruption of service is necessary, the Contractor, at least 24 hours in advance, shall be required to: I. Notify the Water Department's Distribution Division as to location, time, and schedule of service interruption. 2. Notify each customer personally through responsible personnel as to the time and schedule of the interruption of their service, or 3. In the event that personal notification of a customer cannot be made, a prepared tag form shall be attached to the customer's door -� knob. The tag shall be durable in composition, and in large bold letters shall say: C5-5 (6) "NOTICE" Due to Utility Improvement in your neighborhood, your (water) (sewer) service will be interrupted 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 interruption occurs, notice shall be as above, but immediate. C5-5.16 MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS: If, through act or neglect on the part of the Contractor, or any other Contractor or any sub-contractor shall suffer loss or damage of 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 damage alleged to have MW been sustained, the owner will notify the Contractor, who shall indemnify and save harmless the owner against any such claim. C5-5.17 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 satisfaction of the Engineer. Twenty-four (24) hours after written notice is given the Contractor that the clean-up on the job site is proceeding in a manner unsatisfactory to the Engineer, if the r , Contractor fails to correct the 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 ww costs, shall be deducted from the monies due or to become due to the Contractor. Upon the completion of the project as a whole as covered by these Contract Documents, and before final acceptance 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. C5-5 (7) C5-5.18 FINAL INSPECTION: Whenever the work provided for in and contemplated under the Contract Documents has been satisfactorily completed and final clean-up performed, the Engineer will notify the proper officials of the Owner and request that a Final Inspection be made. Such inspection will be made within 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 the 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. C5-5 (8) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS r. C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY SECTION C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY C6-6.1 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED:The Contractor shall at all times observe and .. comply with all Federal and State Laws and City ordinances and regulations which in any way affect the conduct of the work or his operations, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which exist or which may be enacted later by .. bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactment. No plea or misunderstanding or ignorance 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 himself or his employees. C6-6.2 PERMITS AND LICENSES: The Contractor shall procure all permits and licenses, pay all charges, costs and fees, and give all notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. C6-6.3 PATENTED DEVICES, MATERIALS, AND PROCESSES: If the Contractor .. is required or desires to use any design, device, material, or process covered by letter, patent, or copyright, he 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 price shall include all royalties or cost arising from patents, trademarks, and copyrights 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 trade-mark or copyright 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 responsibility to defend any and all suits brought for the infringement of any patent claimed to be infringed upon 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. .. C6-6.4 SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall establish and enforce w among his employees such regulations in regard to cleanliness and disposal of garbage and waste as will tend to prevent the inception 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 private, and such regulations as are required by Law shall be put 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 C6-6(1) w _ 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 SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE: Materials or equipment stored about the work shall be 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 maintain 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 to, safe and convenient ingress and egress to the property contiguous tot he 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 may include bridging, placement or 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 approval by the Engineer, If diversion of traffic is approved by the Engineer at any location, the Contractor may make arrangements satisfactory to the Engineer for the diversion of traffic, and shall, at his expense, provide all materials and perform all 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 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 call boxes, water valves, 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 or materials furnished by the Owner or by the City shall be deducted from the 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 i Department Headquarters when all such obstructed streets, alleys, or hydrants are placed back in service. Where the Contractor is required to construct 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 crossings. C6-6(2) The Contractor shall at all times conduct his operation and use of construction machinery so as not to damage or destroy trees and scrubs located in close proximity to or on the site of the work. Wherever any such damage may be done, the Contractor 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 Engineer a written statement showing all such claims adjusted. .. C6-6.6 PRIVILEGES OF CONTRACTOR IN STREETS ALLEYS AND RIGHT-OF-WAX: 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 staked 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 railroad tracks, the work shall be 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 grounds desired by the Contractor for his use shall be provided by him at his own cost and expense. _ C6-6.7 RAILWAY CROSSINGS: When the work encroaches upon any right-of-way of any railroad, the City will secure the necessary easement for the work Where the .. railroad tracks are to be crossed, the Contractor shall observe all the regulations and instructions of the railroad company as to the methods of performing the work and take all precautions for the safety of property and the public. Negotiations with the railway .. companies for the permits shall be done by and through the City. The Contractor shall give the City Notice not less than 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 compensation for such railway crossings unless 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 his own expense furnish, erect, and maintain such barricades, fences, lights, and danger .. signals, shall provide such watchman, and shall take all such other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property and of the work as are necessary. .. Barricades 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 visible 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 C6-6(3) 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 damage. All installations and procedures shall be consistent with provisions set forth in the "1980 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 6701d Veron's Civil Statues, pertinent section being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. 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 871-8075), to remove the sign. In case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the requirements of the above referred 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 foe 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 Owner. — 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 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 advance of the use of any C6-6(4) activity which might damage or endanger their or his property along or adjacent to the .. work. Where the use of explosives is to be permitted on the project, as specified in the Special Conditions Documents, or the use of explosives is requested, the Contractor shall submit notice 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 of explosives. 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 considered necessary by the Contractor shall be provided by him at his 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 affected area. The Contractor shall not enter upon private properly 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 unless and until the specified approval of the property owner has 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 every precaution to prevent damage to, all tress, shrubbery, plants, lawns, fences, culverts, curbing, and all other types of structures or improvements, to all water, sewer, 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 .. adjacent to the work. The Contractor shall notify the proper representatives of the owners or occupants of the public or private lands of interest in lands which might 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 be 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 act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work, or in consequence of non-execution thereof on the part of the Contractor, he shall restore or have restored as his cost and expense such property to a condition at least equal to that existing before such damage or injury was done, by repairing, rebuilding, or otherwise C6-6(5) replacing and restoring as may be directed by the Owner, or he shall make good such i damages or injury in a manner acceptable to the owner of the property and the Engineer. .. 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 brace posts on either side of the permanent easement before the fence is cut. Should additional fence cuts be necessary, the Contractor shall provide cross-braced posts at the 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 erected 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 project 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 property or to make good such damage or injury, the Owner may, upon 48 hour written notice under ordinary circumstances, and without notice when a nuisance or hazardous condition results, proceed to repair, rebuild, or otherwise restore such property as may be determined by the Owner to be necessary, and the cost thereby will be deducted from any monies due to or to become due to the Contractor under this contract. C6.6.11 INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: It is understood and agreed by the parties hereto that the 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 exclusive right to control the details of all work and services performed hereunder, and all persons performing the same, and shall be solely responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, agents, servants, employees, contractor, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. The doctrine of respondeat superior shall not apply as between Owner and Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors and subcontractors, and nothing herein shall be construed as creating a partnership or joint enterprise between Owner and Contractor. C6-6.12 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBII.ITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS: Contractor covenants and agrees to, and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless and defend Owner, its officers, agents, servants, and employees from and against any and all claims or suits for property damage or loss 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 the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not caused, in whole or in apart, by alleged negligence on the part of officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of the C6-6(6) Owner; and said Contractor does hereby covenant and agree to assume all liability and responsibility of Owner, its officers, agents, servants, and employees for property damage or loss, and/or personal injuries, including death, to any and all person of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or in connection with, directly or ,R indirectly, the work and services to be performed hereunder by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not caused, in whole or in apart, by alleged negligence of officers, agents, employees, •• contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of the Owner. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify and hold harmless Owner from and against any and all injuries, loss or damages to property of the Owner during the .. performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether arising out of or in connection with or resulting from, in whole or in apart, any and all alleged acts of omission of officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees of the Owner. In the event a written claim for damages against the contractor or its subcontractors .. remains unsettled 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 of 30 days after the date of such final inspection, unless the Contractor shall submit written evidence satisfactory to the Director that the claim has 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 completed, 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 Director shall not recommend final payment to a Contractor against whom such a claim for damages is outstanding for a period of six months following the date of the acceptance of the work performed unless the Contractor submits evidence in writing satisfactory tot he Director that: 1. The claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the- claimant involved, or i 2. Good faith efforts have been made to settle such outstanding claims, and such good faith efforts have failed. If condition (1) above is met at 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 C6-6(7) Director may recommend that final payment be made if all other work has been i performed and all other obligations of the Contractor have been met to the satisfaction of the Director. The 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. C6-6.13 CONTRACTOR'S CLAIM FOR DAMAGES: Should the Contractor claim �- compensation foe any alleged damage by reason of the acts or omissions of the Owner, he shall within three days after the actual sustaining of 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 25`h day of the month succeeding that in which ant such damage is claimed to have been sustained, the Contractor shall file with the Engineer an itemized statement of the details and the 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 hereinabove required, the Contractor's claim for compensation shall be waived, and he shall not be entitled to payment on account of such damages. C6-6.14 ADJUSTMENT OR RELOCATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES ETC.: In case it is necessary to change, move, or alter in any manner the property of a public utility or others, the said property shall not be moved or interfered with until orders thereupon have been issued by the Engineer. The right is reserved to the owners of public utilities to enter the geographical limits of the Contract for the purpose of making such changes or repairs to the 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 sewers, and for this purpose he shall provide nand maintain, at his own cost and expense, adequate pumping facilities and temporary outlets or divisions. The Contractor, at his own cost and expense, shall construct such troughs, pipes, or other structures necessary, and be prepared at all times to dispose of drainage and sewage 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(8) i ur 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 installed by the Contractor at his own expense. The Contractor's responsibility in the use of all existing fire hydrant and/or valves is �. detailed in Section E2-1.2 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 made at the regular established rates. When meters are not used, the charges, if any, will be as prescribed by the City ordinance, or where no ordinances applies, payment shall be made on estimates and rates established by the Director of the Fort Worth Water Department. C 6-6.17 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 notice 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 Contract Documents. All necessary repairs and removals of any section of the work so put into use, due to defective _ materials or workmanship, equipment, or deficient operations on the part of the Contractor, shall be performed by the Contractor at his expense. C6-6.18 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE WORK: Until written acceptance by the Owner as provided for in these Contract Documents, the work shall be under the charge and care of the Contractor, and he shall take every necessary precaution *� to prevent injury or damage to the work or any part thereof by action of the elements or from any cause whatsoever, whether arising from the execution or nonexecution 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 acceptance 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 the requirements of the Contract .. Documents. C6-6(9) C6-6.20 PERSONAL LIABILITY 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 representative of the Owner, either personally or other wise 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, and organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant the provisions of Article 20.04 (H) 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 to the Contractor in lieu of the tax shall be subject to and shall comply with the provision of State Comptroller's Ruling .011, and any other applicable State Comptroller's 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-owner 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 the provisions of Article 20.04 (H) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act, the Contractor can probably be exempted in the same manner stated above. Texas Limited Sales, Excise, and Use Tax Act permits and information can be obtained from: Comptroller of Public Accounts Sales Tax Division Capitol Station -� Austin, TX C6-6(10) a. PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS .. C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS SECTION C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS: C7-7.1 SUBLETTING: The Contractor shall perform with his own organization, .. and with the assistance of workmen under his immediate superintendance, work of a value of not less than fifty (50%) percent of the value embraced on 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 tot he 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 representatives. C7-7.2 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contractor shall not assign, transfer, sublet, 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 by bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, or by assignment under the insolvency laws of any .. states, 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 actual damages. C7-7.3 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK: Prior to beginning any construction operations, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer in five or more copies, if requested by the Engineer, a progress schedule preferably in chart or diagram form, or a brief outlining in detail and step by step the manner of prosecuting the work and ordering materials and equipment which he expects to follow in order to complete the project in _ the scheduled time. There shall 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 performed under this contract within the time limit stated in these Contract Documents and shall conduct the work in a continuous manner and with sufficient equipment, materials, and labor as is necessary to insure its ,. completion within the time limit. C7-7(1) The sequence requested of all construction operations shall be at all times as specified in the Special Contract Documents. Any Deviation from such sequencing shall be submitted to the Engineer for his approval_ Contractor shall not proceed with any deviation until he has received written approval from the Engineer. Such specification or approval by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from 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 LINUITATION OF OPERATIONS: The working operations shall at all times be conducted by the 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 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 commenced on any additional section or street. ANN C7-7.5 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN AND EOUIPMENT: Local labor shall be used by the Contractor when it is available. The Contractor may bring from outside the City of Fort Worth his key men and his superintendent. All other workmen, including Mks equipment operators, may be imported only after the local supply is exhausted. The Contractor shall employ only such superintendents, foremen, and workmen who are careful, competent, and fully qualified to perform the duties and 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 to be found to be incompetent, disrespectful, intemperate, dishonest, or otherwise objectionable or neglectful in the proper performance of his or their duties, or who neglect or refuses to comply with or carry out the direction 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 necessary to properly carry out the performance of the assigned duties. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain on the work all such equipment as is considered to be necessary for the prosecution of the work in an acceptable manner and at a satisfactory rate of progress. All equipment, tools, and machinery used for handling materials and executing any part of the work shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and 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(2) .. i C7-7.6 WORK SCHEDULE: Elapsed working days shall be computed starting with the first day of the work completed as defined in C1-1.23 "WORKING DAYS" or the date stipulated in the "WORK ORDER"for beginning work, whichever comes first. Nothing in these Contract Documents shall be construed as prohibiting the Contractor from working on Saturday, 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 that the preceding Thursday. b. Any work to be done on the project on such a specific 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 Saturday, 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 C1-1.24 and the Contractor may work as he so desires. C7-7.7 TIME OF COMMENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: The Contractor shall i 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 maintain a rate of progress such as will insure that the whole work will be performed and the premises cleaned up in accordance with the Contract .. Documents and within the time established in such documents and such extension of time as may be properly authorized. 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 occurred. 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 unforeseen causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor, fire, flood, tornadoes, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, embargoes, or delays of sub-contractors due to such causes. C7-7(3) When the 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 materials 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 schedule. This shall include efforts to obtain the supplies and materials from alternate — sources in case the first source cannot make delivery. 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 Contract Documents, then the contract time mat be increased by Change Order. C7-7.9 DELAYS: The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is caused by the failure of the City to provide information or material, if any, which is to be furnished by the City. When such extra compensation is claimed, a written statement thereof shall be presented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by the Engineer found _ correct, shall be approved and referred by the Engineer to the City Council for final approval or disapproval; and the action thereon by the City Council shall be final and binding. If delay is caused by specific orders given by the Engineer to stop work, or by the performance of extra work, or by the failure of the City to provide material or necessary instructions for carrying on the work, then such delay will entitle the Contractor to an equivalent extension of time, his application for shall, however, be subject to the — approval of the City Council: and no such extension of time shall release the Contractor or the surety on his performance bond 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 increased time granted by the Owner, or as automatically — increased 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 the monies due the Contractor, not as a .� penalty, but as liquidated damages suffered by the Owner. C7-7(4) AMOUNT OF CONTRACT AMOUNT OF .. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PER DAY Less than $ 5,000 inclusive $ 35.00 $ 5,001 to $ 15,000 inclusive $ 45.00 .. $ 15,001 to $ 25,000 inclusive $ 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 $ 500,001 to $ 1,000,000 inclusive $ 315.00 $ 1,000,001 to $ 2,000,000 inclusive $ 420.00 $ 2,000,000 and over $ 630.00 The parties hereto understand and agree that any harm to the City caused by the .. Contractor's delay in completing the work hereunder in the time specified by the Contract Documents would be incapable or very difficult to calculate due to lack of accurate information, and that the "Amount of Liquidated Damages Per Day", as set out above, is a reasonable forecast of just compensation due the City for harm caused by any delay. C7-7.11 SUSPENSION BY COURT ORDER: The Contractor 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 vent 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 suspend 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 unsuitable 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 the 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 materials in such manner that they will not obstruct or impede the public unnecessarily nor become damaged in any way, and he shall take every precaution to prevent 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 THETIME OF COMPLETION, and should it be C7-7(5) 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 that construction may be resumed. Such reimbursement shall be based on actual cost to the Contractor of moving 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 NATIONAL 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 equipment for the prosecution of the work with PftP reasonable continuity for a period of two months, the Contractor shall within seven days notify the City in writing, giving a detailed statement of the efforts which have been made and listing all necessary items of labor, materials, and equipment not obtainable. If, after investigations, the owner finds that such conditions existing and that the inability of the Contractor to proceed is not attributable in whole or in part to the fault or neglect of the MW Contractor, than 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 my request the owner to terminate the contract and the owner MM may comply with 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 limited to the payment for all work executed but not anticipated profits on work which has not been performed. C7-7.14 SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WORK AND ANNULMENT OF THE 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 canceled by the City Council for any good and sufficient cause. The following, by way of example, but not of limitation, may be considered 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. b. Substantial evidence that progress of the work operations by the Contractor is insufficient to complete the work within the specified time. C7-7(6) C. Failure of the Contractor to provide and maintain sufficient labor and .. equipment to properly execute the working operations. d. Substantial evidence that the Contractor 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 Engineer or Owner provided for in these Contract Documents. g. Failure of the Contractor promptly to make good any defect in materials or workmanship, or any defects of any nature the correction of which has been directed in writing by the Engineer or the Owner. MW h. Substantial evidence of collusion for the purpose of illegally procuring a contract 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 commences 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 canceled, the Contractor shall discontinue the work or such part thereof as the owner shall designate, whereupon the Sureties may, at their option, assume the contract or that portion thereof which the Owner has ordered the Contractor to discontinue, and may perform the same or may, with written consent of the owner, 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 weeks after the written notice to discontinue the work has been served upon the Contractor and upon the Sureties or their 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 remaining 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. 7 i C7/-7/(/) .. 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 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 work 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 such monies as may be due or may become due at any time thereafter to the Contractor under and by virtue of .. the Contract or any part thereof. The Owner shall not be required to obtain the lowest bid for the work completing the contract, but the expense to be deducted shall 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 Contract, then the Contractor and his Sureties shall pay the amount of such excess to the City on notice from the Owner of the excess due. 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 the 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 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: 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. s A. NOTICE OF TERMINATION: Any Termination shall be effected by mailing a notice of the 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 Postal Service 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 C7-7(8) i claim, demand or suit shall be required of the Owner regarding such discretionary action B. CONTRACTOR ACTION: After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed 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 the work terminated by notice of termination; 4. transfer title to the Owner and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent,if any, directed by the Engineer: a. the fabricated or unfabricated parts, work in # progress, 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 the termination; and b. The completed, or partially completed plans, drawings, information and other property which, if the contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to the Owner. 5. complete performance of such work as shall not have been terminated by the notice of termination; and 6. Take such action as may be necessary, 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 Contractor may submit to the Engineer a list, certified as to quantity and quality, of any or all items of termination .. inventory not previously disposed of, exclusive of items the disposition of C7-7(9) a which has been directed or authorized by Engineer, Not later than 15 days thereafter, the owner shall accept title to such items provided, that the list submitted shall be subject to verification 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 the 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 conclusively deemed waived. D. AMOUNTS: Subject to the provisions of Item C7-7.1(C), the Contractor and the 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 the work pursuant hereto; provided, that such agreed amount or amounts shall never exceed the total contract price reduced by r, the amount of payments otherwise made and as further reduced by the contract price work not terminated. The contract shall be amended accordingly, and the Contractor 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 by reason of the termination of work pursuant to this section, shall be deemed 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 the work pursuant to this section, the Owner shall determine, on the basis of information available to it, the amount, if any, due to the Contractor by reason of the termination and shall pay to the Contractor the amounts determined. 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; 1. all unliquidated advance or other payments on account theretofore made to the Contractor, applicable to the terminated portion of this contract; C7-7(10) Yr 2. any claim which the Owner may have against the _ Contractor in connection with this contract; and 3. the agreed price for, or the proceeds of the sale of, any materials, supplies or other things kept by the Contractor or sold, pursuant to the provisions 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 equitable adjustment of the price or prices specified in the contract relating to the continued portion of the contract (the portion not terminated by notice of termination), such equitable adjustment as may be agreed upon shall be made in such price or prices; noting contained herein, however, shall limit the right of the owner and the Contractor to agree upon the amount or amounts to be paid tot he 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: Noting 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 entitled "SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WORK AND ANNULMENT OF .. CONTRACT" or any other right which the 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 with 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 person and property from injury, including death, or damage in connection with the work. C7-7(11) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SECTION C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT C8-8.1 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES: The determination of quantities of work performed by the Contractor and authorized 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 Measurements used in common practice, and will be the actual length, area, solid contents, numbers, and weights of the materials and item installed. C8-8.2 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, machinery, equipment, appliances and appurtenances necessary 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 include all permanent and temporary protection of overhead, surface, and underground structures, cleanup, finishing costs, overhead expense, bond, insurance, patent fees, royalties, risk due to the elements and other clauses, delays, profits, injuries, damages claims, taxes, and all other items not specifically mentioned that may be required to fully construct each item of the work complete in place and in a satisfactory condition for operation. C8-8.3 LUMP SUM: 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 subsidiary work 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. C8-8.4 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 performing 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 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, C8-8(1) 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 one 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. C8-8.5 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND RETAINAGE: Between the 1" and the 5`h 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 10t' day of the month, the Engineer .� shall verify such estimate, and if it is found to be acceptable and the value of the work performed since the last partial payment was made exceeds one hundred dollars ($100.00) inn amount, 90% of such estimated sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is less than $400,000.00, or 95% of such estimated sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is $400,000.00 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 estimates may include acceptable nonperishable materials delivered to the work which are to be incorporated into the work �- as a permanent part thereof, but which at 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 him as a .. guide in the verification or the preparation of partial estimates. It is understood that partial estimates from month to month will be approximate only, 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 quantity of sufficiency, or as an acceptance of the work done or the release of the Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to withhold the payment of any monthly estimate, if the Contractor fails to perform the work strictly in accordance with the specifications or provisions of this Contract. C8-8(2) i w C8-8.6 WITHHOLDING PAYMENT: Payment on any estimate or estimates may be held in abeyance if the performance of the construction operations is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. C8-83 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Whenever the improvements provided for by the Contract Documents shall have been completed and all requirements of the Contract .. Documents shall have been fulfilled on the part of the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing that the improvements are ready for final inspection. The Engineer shall notify the appropriate officials of the Owner, will within a reasonable 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 processing of the final estimate and recommend final acceptance of the project and final payment thereof as outlines in paragraph C8-8.8 below. C8-8.8 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 necessary measurements, computations, and checks can be made. All prior estimates upon which payment has been made are subject to necessary corrections or revisions in the final payment. The amount of the final estimate, less previous payments and any sums that have been deducted or retained under the provisions of the Contract Documents, will be paid to the •— Contractor within 60 days after the final acceptance by the Owner on a proper resolution of the City Council, provided the Contractor has furnished to the owner satisfactory evidence of compliance as follows: Prior to submission of the final estimate for payment, w the Contractor shall execute an affidavit as furnished by the City, certifying that; A. all persons, firms, associations, corporations. or other organizations furnishing labor and/or materials have been paid in full, B. that the wage scale established by the City Council in the City of Fort Worth has been paid, and _ C. that there are no claims pending for personal injury 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 the Contract Documents or any act or neglect of said City relating to or connected with the Contract. C8-8(3) 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 specifically continue thereafter. C8-8.9 ADEQUACY OF DESIGN: It is understood that the Owner believes it has employed competent engineers and designers to prepare the Contract Documents 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 thereof 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 Contract ` Documents, approved modifications thereof, and all alterations thereof. C8-8.10 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 the 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 the other .� work resulting therefrom which shall appear within a period of one year 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. r. C8-8.11 SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary requirements for the project, such as conditions imposed by the Plans, the General Contract Documents or these Special Contract Documents, in which no specific item for bid has been provided for in the Proposal, shall be considered as a subsidiary item 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. C8-8.12 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 Contract Documents regardless of the actual amount used for the Project. C8-8.13 RECORD DOCUMENTS: The Contractor shall keep on record a copy •• of all specifications, plans, addenda, modifications, shop drawings and samples at the C8-8(4) site, in good order and annotated to show all changes made during the construction process. These shall be delivered to the Engineer upon completion of the work. C8-8(5) _ SECTION Cl: 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 loth 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 0-3 (6): Delete subparagraph "g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING" Revised Pg. 1 10/24/02 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 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, damare or death is caused, in whole or in part, by the newfigence or alleged new-lizence of Owner, its officers, servants, or employees. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all injuries to Owner's officers, servants and employees and any damage, loss or destruction to property of the Owner arising from the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether or not any such injury or damage is caused in whole or in part .. by the neplikence or allezed nezlikence 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 Revised Pg. 2 10/24/02 INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS" a. The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy. b. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work on the contracted project. c. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. d. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non-renewal, and/or material change in policy terms 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. 1. Contractor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. Revised Pg. 3 10/24/02 m. Upon the request of City, Contractor shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by these contract documents. H. C8-8.4 SCOPE OF PAYMENT: Delete C8-8.4, Scope of Payment at page C8-8(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 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. C8-8.10 GENERAL GUARANTY:Delete C8-8.10,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. Revised Pg. 4 PW 10/24/02 .. f 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 existing paragraph 2. 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 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 proposals. A request for non-consideration of a proposal must be made in writing, addressed to the City Manager, and filed with him prior to the time set for the opening of proposals. After all proposals not requested for non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the proposals for which non-consideration requests have been properly filed may, at the option of the Owner, be returned unopened. _ C2-2.9 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the time set for opening proposals, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the 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 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: Revised Pg. 5 10/24/02 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". L. RIGHT TO AUDIT: Part C - General Conditions, Section C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, Page C8-8 (5), add the following: C8-8.14 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 photecopy 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: r. 1. 50 copies and under- 10 cents per page Revised Pg. 6 .. 10/24/02 _ 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 precautionary measures to take all reasonable necessary measures. O. MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Reference Part C (General Conditions), Section C3-3.2 Entitled "MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE" shall be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner complete and accurate information MP 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; fin-ther, 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. Revised Pg. 7 10/24/02 P. ph FROM Svc.. .. , ur y _ <- w z a`) the contracfor shall comply wi allrequuements ofC agter 2 8�Texas Gc~ven ient r, Code,kincluding the payineR q not:Pss than theNrates eletennx edb t ery�Ciiy ounc�i c f the.City of Fort,Worth#o be the prevailing wage rakesn accordance with h ptr 2258 , Texas government Code Such pxevailvgywage rates are includedthese gonract .. documents (bj Thy contractor shah, for'-Ya°penod of three{3 &year4followu�g the dateofacceptance of the;wozk,;maintain records that show�"ij the name and occupaon peach worker< employed:by then contractor in the constructor of the work poded for in t]iis contract, andu"�the actual peg diem wages paid to each'workez 3'hese�rec�r�s shall be open at;a71 reasonable liotls for inspection by the City'='Tlie proyslons o�S�ct-lon�C ;L�-�R ght to Auhtx{Rev 9/�0102)per#a�i to'ttus inspection:' , .. � '�"i'�ie`�©ntracfi�oz t a i�cl�in�its beo� e s an or°s �' ere �l,of rts suKbcon#ractors to cornply�t� th�aragaPhsa�and�b� bove (d)x�V�tii each�art�a1 payment estimate`or payroll penod,�w�iichevers�iess affdavrt'' stating that the eontraetor has comphedtivth the requirements of ChaRer 228,texas Government Code r rM ■r r. w �s aM Revised Pg. 8 10/24/02 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-1 GENERAL.....................................................................................................:......................3 D-2 COORDINATION MEETING................................................................................................4 D-3 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW ......................4 D-4 COORDINATION WITH FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT ......................................7 D- 5 CROSSING OF EXISTING UTILITIES.................................................................................7 D-6 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS ....................................................................7 D- 7 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC OVER PIPELINES..................................................................8 D- 8 TRAFFIC CONTROL...........................................................................................................8 D- 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 FINAL ACCEPTANCE........................................................10 D- 15 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS -WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES..............................10 D- 16 BID QUANTITIES ..........................................................................................................11 D- 17 CUTTING OF CONCRETE............................................................................................11 D- 18 PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN...................................................................................11 D- 19 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT.........................................12 D-20 MISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL..........................................................12 D- 21 CRUSHED LIMESTONE BACKFILL..............................................................................12 D-22 2:27 CONCRETE...........................................................................................................12 D-23 TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION...........................................12 D-24 TRENCH PAVEMENT (PERMANENT) REPAIR (E2-19) FOR UTILITY CUTS..............14 D-25 SITE SPECIFIC TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM (COVERS ALL PROJECTS)..................15 D- 26 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES..................................................................................15 D-27 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES....................................................................................18 D-28 REMOVAL, SALVAGE, AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES..................20 D- 29 DETECTABLE WARNING TAPES.................................................................................22 .. D- 30 PIPE CLEANING............................. ..........................22 ..................................................... D-31 DISPOSAL OF SPOIUFILL MATERIAL.........................................................................22 D- 32 MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN...................................................................23 ,.. D- 33 SUBSTITUTIONS ..:.......................................................................................................23 D- 34 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER...............23 D-35 VACUUM TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES............................................26 u. D- 36 BYPASS PUMPING..........................................:............................................................27 D-37 POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER............28 D- 38 SAMPLES AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTING...........................................................29 D- 39 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL (FOR DISTURBED AREAS LESS THAN 1 ACRE) D-40 INGRESS AND EGRESS/OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO DRIVES ..........................31 D-41 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL ....................... .............31 ....................... D-42 SITE RESTORATION .....32 ............................................................................................... D-43 CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDARD PRODUCT LIST................................................32 D-44 TOPSOIL, SODDING, SEEDING & HYDROMULCHING...............................................32 D-45 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM.......................................................................37 D-46 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION..............................38 D-47 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES (WHERE IDENTIFIED ON THE PLANS)........................38 cm D-48 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT OF SEWER PIPE ............................................................39 D-49 CLAY DAM.....................................................................................................................39 02/09/2010 SC-1 PART D SPECIAL CONDITIONS D- 50 EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION (D-HOLE)....................................................................39 .. D- 51 INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES......................................................................39 51.1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe ...........................................................................39 51.2 Blocking .......................................................................................................................40 .. 51.3 Type of Casing Pipe.....................................................................................................40 51.4 Tie-Ins..........................................................................................................................40 51.5 Connection of Existing Mains.......................................................................................40 51.6 Valve Cut-Ins ...............................................................................................................41 51.7 Water Services ............................................................................................................41 51.8 2-Inch Temporary Service Line....................................................................................43 51.9 Purging and Sterilization of Water Lines ......44 ................................................................ 51.10 Work Near Pressure Plane Boundaries........................................................................44 51.11 Water Sample Station..................................................................................................45 51.12 Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings................................................................................45 D-52 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL.....................................:......................................45 D- 53 DEWATERING ..............................................................................................................46 D- 54 TRENCH EXCAVATION ON DEEP TRENCHES...........................................................46 .. D- 55 TREE PRUNING............................................................................................................46 D- 56 TREE REMOVAL...........................................................................................................47 D- 57 TEST HOLES..................................................................................................................47 D- 58 PUBLIC NOTIFICATION PRIOR TO BEGINNING CONSTRUCTION AND NOTIFICATION OF TEMPORARY WATER SERVICE INTERRUPTION DURING CONSTRUCTION .........................................................................................................................47 D- 59 TRAFFIC BUTTONS......................................................................................................48 D- 60 SANITARY SEWER SERVICE CLEANOUTS.................................................................48 D- 61 TEMPORARY PAVEMENT REPAIR..............................................................................49 D- 62 CONSTRUCTION STAKES..............................................................................•............49 D- 63 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS........................................................................................49 D- 64 PRE-CONSTRUCTION NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING...................................................50 D-65 WAGE RATES..............................................................................................................50 �- D- 66 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE ......................................51 D-67 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (FOR DISTURBED AREAS GREATER THAN1 ACRE) .............................................................................................................................52 .. D-68 COORDINATION WITH-THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR OPERATIONS OF EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS......................................................................................................54 D-69 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS FOR CONTRACT AWARD....................................................54 D-70 EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION .......................................................55 D-71 AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS.......................................................................................55 D-72 FEE FOR STREET USE PERMITS AND RE-INSPECTIONS............................................56 0210912010 SC-2 .. DART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS ,.. This Part D — Special Conditions is complimentary to Part C — General Conditions and Part C1 — Supplementary Conditions 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: Hulen Street from Carriage Crossing Drive to Rancho Verde Parkway City Project No. 01365 Water Project No. P265-541200-606140136583 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 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. s 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 .. 2. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - NORTH CENTRALTEXAS _ 021092010 SC-3 .r PART Q - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 Worth, 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. D-3 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW .. A. Definitions: 0210912010 SC-4 PART D -- SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide 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. G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal •� delivery, within ten (10) days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change .. 0210912010 SC-5 I'ART R - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS 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 r. 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. 1. 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 (10) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and 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 workers compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the .. commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading 0210912010 SC-6 FART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS information may subject the contractor to administrative, criminal, civil penalties or other civil actions. 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) 463-3642 to receive information on the legal requirement 'for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage". .. 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 0210912010 SC-7 IF7 a . PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS — to show them in their exact location. It is mutually agreed that such failure shall not be 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 (as approved or authorized by the applicable utility company) for the support, protection 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. It is understood that the Contractor is not responsible for the permanent relocation of existing utilities in direct conflict with the proposed 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 �J BE ALLOWED. Where existing utilities or service lines are cut, broken or damaged the Contractor shall replace or Prepair 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. _ 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 ground. 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. D- 8 TRAFFIC CONTROL 02/09/201 o SC-8 DART R - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 6701d Vernon's Civil Statutes, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. Unless otherwise included as part of the Construction documents, the Contractor shall submit a traffic control plan (duly sealed, signed and dated by a Registered Professional Engineer (P.E.) in the state of Texas), to the City Traffic Engineer [Tel (817)392-8770] at or before the preconstruction conference. The P.E. preparing the traffic control plan may utilize standard traffic reroute configurations posted as "Typicals" on the City's Buzzsaw website. Although work will not .. begin until the traffic control plan has been reviewed and approved, the Contractor's time will begin in accordance with the timeframe mutually established in the 'Notice to Proceed' issued the Contractor. The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign or other sign, which has been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit required construction, the Contractor shall contact the Transportation and Public Works Department, Signs and Markings Division, (Phone Number 817-392-7738) to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the requirements of the above-referenced manual and such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign. If the temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled, the Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to reinstall the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed. Work shall not be performed on certain locations/streets during "peak traffic 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 lump sum pay item for traffic control shall cover design and / or installation, and maintenance of the traffic control plan. 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 given to these details during the preparation of the Proposal and all unusual conditions, which may 0210912010 SC-9 DART R - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS 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 shall give final acceptance of the completed project work. D- 15 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS -WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES 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. 02/09/201 o SC-10 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 (ONCOR) 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 ONCOR, and shall record action taken in each case. 4. The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the ONCOR 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- 16 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- 17 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- 18 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 used 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) 392-8306 M-F 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. or (817) 392-8300 Nights and Weekends .. 0210912010 SC-11 PARS` D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Any and all cost for the required materials, labor, and equipment necessary for the furnishing of r. Project Signs shall be considered as a subsidiary cost of the project and no additional compensation will be allowed. D- 19 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- 20 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- 21 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- 22 2:27 CONCRETE Transportation and Public Works Department typical sections for Pavement and Trench Repair for .. Utility Cuts Figures STR-028,STR-029 and STR-031refer 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-23 TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION 0210912010 SC-12 .. t ART 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 "C" backfill material. Excavated material used for Type "C" 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 B. 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 "C" or "D" Backfill, and E2-2.11 Trench Backfill for additional requirements. When Type "C" back-fill material is not suitable, Type "B" backfill material shall be used only with the consent and approval of the Engineer. In general, all backfill material for trenches in existing paved streets shall be in accordance with Figure WTR-029. Sand material specified in WTR-029 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 % Retained 1" 0-10 1/2" 40-75 3/8" 55-90 #4 90-100 #8 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. D698) by mechanical devices specifically designed for compaction or a combination of methods subject to approval by the Engineer. 021092010 SC-13 PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS .. Trenches which lie under existing or future pavement shall be backfilled per Figure A with 95% .. Standard Proctor Density by mechanical devices specifically designed for compaction or a combination of methods subject to approval by the Engineer. Backfill material to be compacted as described above must be within +-4% of its optimum moisture content. „r 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 and 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 access 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, with the exception of Type "B" backfill, and labor costs of excavation and backfill will be included in the price bid per linear foot of water and sewer pipe. •• D- 24 TRENCH PAVEMENT (PERMANENT) REPAIR (E2-19) FOR UTILITY CUTS 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 STR-028 through STR-031. .. The results of the street cores that were conducted on the project streets, to determine HMAC depths on existing streets, are provided in these specifications and contract documents. .. 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 materials as shown on paving details, compacted and level with the finished street surface. 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 existing 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 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 Construction Services section will inspect the paving repair after construction. This permit r 0210912010 SC-14 Pf4RT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS requirement may be waived if work is being done under a Performance Bond and inspected by the Construction Services section. D- 25 SITE SPECIFIC TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM (COVERS ALL PROJECTS) 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. The trench safety plan shall be specific for each .. water and/or sanitary sewer line included in the project. 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 requirements 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 timber 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 embedment or bottom of excavation. 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- 26 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES 021092010 SC-15 PART D - SPECIAL, CONDITIONS .. 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 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 COFW Standard Detail SAN-009. 2. DELETED 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 i 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 PAMREX, or approved equal, with 30-inch clear opening. 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. 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. 0210912010 SC-16 FART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 O-ring rubber gasket shall require Bitumastic joint sealants as per Figure M. This sealant shall be pre-formed and trowelable Bitumastic as manufactured by Kent-Seal, Ram-Nek, E-Z 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 .r 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. 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. .. 021092010 SC-17 PART Q - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 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 (10) 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 bid 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- 27 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. 021092010 SC-18 FART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS 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. D. 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 any horizontal adjustment. For open cut applications, all sanitary sewer service lines shall be replaced to the property or easement 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. E. 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 in 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. _ 0210912010 SC-19 PART D'- SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. 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 _ 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- 28 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 E2-1.5 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 E245 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 021092010 SC-20 MA rNRT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS ., 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 18" 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 then be used as backfill material to match existing grade. 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 18" 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 section, or to point not less 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. C. 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. 0210912010 SC-21 r_^RT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. 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. D- 29 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 2'/z pounds/1 inch/100'. The tape shall be color coded and imprinted with the message as follows: Type of Utility Color Code Legends Water Safety Blue Caution! Buried Water Line Below Sewer Safety Green 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- 30 PIPE CLEANING Joints shall be wiped and then inspected for proper installation by the inspectors. Each joint shall A, 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- 31 DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill material, the Contractor shall advise 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 02/09/2010 SC-22 PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS 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, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at his expense and dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinances of the City and this section. D-32 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. D- 33 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- 34 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 engines, 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 .. 0210912010 S C-23 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS _ 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 sewer 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 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 021092010 SC-24 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS ,.. 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. 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. 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 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 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. 02109110 10 S C-25 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. 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- 35 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 plugs 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 (10"Hg) shall be drawn and the vacuum pump will be turned off. With the valve closed, the level of vacuum shall be read 02/09/2010 SC-26 PART Q - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS .. 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-Inch Dia. 60-Inch Dia. AFT ) Manhole Manhole _ 0 to 16' 40 sec. 52 sec. 18' 45 sec. 59 sec. 20' 50 sec. 65 sec. 22' 55 sec. 72 sec. 24' 59 sec. 78 sec. 26' 64 sec. 85 sec. 28' 69 sec. 91 sec. 30' 74 sec. 98 sec. For Each 5 sec. 6 sec. Additional 2' 1. 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 be 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-36 BYPASS PUMPING o• 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 and 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. 021092010 SC-27 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. D- 37 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. B. 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 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. .a 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 0210912010 SC-28 FART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. 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 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. D- 38 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 to be used in the project and will bear any expense related thereto. B. Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the contractor's laboratory at least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate, cement, and mortar which are w 0210912010 SC-29 u PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. D-39 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL (FOR DISTURBED AREAS LESS THAN 1 ACRE) A. DESCRIPTION: This item shall consist of temporary soil erosion sediment and water pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer for the duration of the contract. These control measures shall at no time be used as a substitute for the permanent 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. .. 2. Waste or disposal areas and construction roads shall be located and constructed in a manner that will minimize the amount of sediment entering streams. ,. 0210912010 S C-30 PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS 3. 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. 4. 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. 5. 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. .. 6. 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-40 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 be left accessible 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-41 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 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 ( 9� P 9) 9 9 P P P Y including street Rights-of-Ways and designated alleys. This permit can be obtained by calling the Forestry Office at 817-392-5738. 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. 021092010 SC-31 IDA f"%RT D ^ SPECIAL. CONDITIONS To prevent the spread of the Oak Wilt fungus, all wounds on Live Oak and Red Oak trees shall be immediately sealed using a commercial pruning paint. 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-42 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-43 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-44 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 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 .w 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 „w thickness of native soil attached to the roots. St. Augustine grass sod shall have a healthy, * 0210912010 SC-32 .. PAFRT Q - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout a one (1) inch minimum thickness of native soil attached to the roots. The sod shall 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. i 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 in accordance with the requirements hereinafter described. Sodding shall be either "spot" or "block"; either Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass. a. Spot Sodding _ Furrows parallel to the curb line or sidewalk lines, twelve (12) inches on centers or to the dimensions shown on the Drawings, shall be opened 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) inch below the finished grade. Holes of equivalent depth and spacing may be used instead of furrows. The soil 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 thoroughly 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. 0210912010 S C-33 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. 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. The specified seed shall equal or exceed the following percentages of Purity and germination: Common Name Purity Germination �- Common Bermuda Grass 95% 90% Annual Rye Grass 95% 95% Tall Fescue 95% 90% Western Wheatgrass 95% 90% Buffalo Grass Varieties Top Gun 95% 90% Cody 95% 90% Table 120.2.(2)a. �- URBAN AREA WARM-SEASON SEEDING RATE (lbs.); Pure Live Seed (PLS) Mixture for Clay or Tight Soils Mixture for Sandy Soils Dates (Eastern Sections) (Western Sections) (All Sections) Feb 1 Bermudagrass 40 Buffalograss 80 Bermudagrass 60 to Buffalograss 60 Bermudagrass 20 Buffalograss 40 May 1 Total: 100 Total: 100 Total: 100 Table, 120.2.(2)b TEMPORARY COOL-SEASON SEEDING RATE; (lb.) Pure Live Seed (PLS) Dates (AII Sections) .. Aug 15 Tall Fescue 50 to Western Wheatgrass 50 May 1 Annual Rye 50 "` 0210912010 SC-34 PrNPT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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, slopes, 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 approximately one-eight (1/8) inch. The planted area shall be rolled with a corrugated roller of the "Cultipacker"type. AII_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 D-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, 0710912010 SC-35 I PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS the planted area shall be watered sufficiently to assure uniform moisture from the surface to a i 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 i DESCRIPTION: "Fertilizer"will consist of providing and distributing fertilizer over such areas as are designated on the Drawings and in accordance with these Specifications. 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. 0210912010 SC-36 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 the 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" s shall be paid for at the unit price for "Seeding", or "Sodding", of the type 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-45 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. .. 021092010 SC-37 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-46 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Final inspection shall be in conformance with general condition item "C5-5.18 Final Inspection" of PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS. D-47 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES (WHERE IDENTIFIED ON THE PLANS) 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 a 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. 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 "short tunnel" method using Class 51 D.I. pipe shall be utilized. 7. Except in areas where clearing is allowed, all trees up to 8" 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. 0210912010 SC-38 PAIN D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS .. 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-48 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-49 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- 50 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-Hale) 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 (D-Hole). 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- 51 INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES 51.1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC)Water Pipe 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). 02/092010 SC-39 PANT D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS .. 51.2 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. 51.3 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 protective 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. 51.4 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 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. �. 51.5 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 proposed connections, such down time shall be coordinated with the 02/09/2010 SC-40 F-rNRT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 City Project Manager, Construction Services, Phone 817-392-8306, at least 48-hours prior to the required shut down time. The Contractor's attention is directed to Paragraph C5-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, Page C5-5(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. r. 51.6 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 and 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. 51.7 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. All services which are to be 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. 02109122010 SC-41 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. 1. WATER SERVICE RECONNECTION: Water service reconnection is required when the existing service is copper and at adequate depth to avoid breakage during street 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. 2. 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. 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). This 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. 02/09/201 o SC-42 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. 1. MULTIPLE SERVICE BRANCHES: When multiple service branches are required the contractor shall furnish approved factory manufactured branches. i 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). 2. MULTIPLE STREET SERVICE LINES TO SINGLE SERVICE METER: Any multiple service lines with taps servicing a single service meter encountered during construction .. shall be replaced with one service line that is applicable 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). 51.8 2-Inch 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 shall 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 location. The meter box shall be reset as necessary to be flush with the existing ground or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. 0210912010 SC-43 PAIN Q - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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 moved 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 Department. 51.9 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 City will provide 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 10 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. 51.10 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 to ensure all "pressure plane" valves installed are installed closed and no cross connections are made between pressure planes 0210912010 S C-44 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 51.11 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 Field 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, modification 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. 51.12 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 fog 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. D- 52 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL .. 0210912010 SC-45 PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS _ 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- 53 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 MW 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. ON 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- 54 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- 55 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 3. Steel °T" = Bar stakes, 6 feet long. 4. Smooth Horse-Wire: 14-1/2 gauge (medium gauge) or 12 gauge (heavy gauge). 5. Surveyors Plastic Flagging: "Tundra" weight, International fluorescent orange or red color. 6. Combination Fence: Commercially manufactured combination soil separator fabric on wire mesh backing as shown on the Drawings. D. ROOT PRUNING 7. Survey and stake location of root pruning trenches as shown on drawings. �. 8. Using the approved specified equipment, make a cut a minimum of 36 inches deep in order to minimize damage to the undisturbed root zone. .� 9. Backfill and compact the trench immediately after trenching. -- M" 021092010 SC--46 on M PART Q - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS .. 10. Place a 3-foot wide by 4-inch deep cover of mulch over the trench as required by the Engineer. 11. 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. .. 12. 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 clearing operation on areas designated by the Engineer. F. Tree Pruning shall be considered subsidiary to the project contract price. D- 56 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- 57 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 prospective bidders, and any bidder on this project 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- 58 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 each 0210912010 SC-47 we PA RT D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS residence or business that will be impacted by construction. The notice shall be prepared as mks 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, City Project No (CPN)., 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, City Project 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 Project Construction Inspector.. All work involved with the notification flyers shall be considered subsidiary to the contract price and no additional compensation shall be made. .. D- 59 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) 392-8770 and shall reimburse SSMD for all costs .. incurred, both labor and material. No additional compensation shall be made to the contractor for this reimbursement. w D- 60 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 0210912010 S C-48 s - FART Q - SPECIAL CONDITIONS ,. traffic areas such as driveways, streets, sidewalks, etc. whenever possible. When it is not possible, the cleanout stack and cap shall be cast iron. 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- 61 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. The existing asphalt shall be saw cut to provide a uniform edge and the entire width and length of the temporary repair shall be rolled with a steel asphalt roller to provide _ smooth rideability on the street as well as provide a smooth transition between the existing pavement and the temporary repair. Cost of saw cutting shall be subsidiary to the temporary pavement repair pay item. The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining the temporary pavement until the paving contractor has mobilized. The paving contractor shall assume maintenance responsibility upon such mobilization. No additional compensation shall be made for maintaining the temporary " pavement. D- 62 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 disturbed, 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- 63 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 consultant who distributes the plans for .. 0210912010 SC-49 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS the project. 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 C6-6.10 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. 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 thoroughly reviewing, understanding and 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. For •- railroad permits, any and all railroad insurance costs and any other incidental costs necessary to meet the conditions associated with permit(s) compliance, including payment for flagmen, shall be included in the lump sum pay bid item for"Associated Costs for Construction within Railroad / .. Agency Right-of-way". No additional compensation shall be allowed on this pay item. D- 64 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-65 WAGE RATES Compliance with and Enforcement of Prevailing Wage Laws Duty to pay Prevailing Wage Rates. •• The contractor shall comply with all requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code (Chapter 2258), including the payment of not less than the rates determined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth to be the prevailing wage rates in accordance with Chapter 2258. Such .. prevailing wage rates are included in these contract documents. Penalty for Violation. A contractor or any subcontractor who does not pay the prevailing wage shall, upon demand made by the City, pay to the City $60 for each worker employed for each calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rates stipulated in these contract documents. This penalty shall be retained by the City to offset its administrative costs, pursuant to Texas .. Government Code 2258.023. Complaints of Violations and City Determination of Good Cause. an 021092010 S C-50 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS On receipt of information, including a complaint by a worker, concerning an alleged violation of 2258.023, Texas Government Code, by a contractor or subcontractor, the City shall make an initial determination, before the 31st day after the date the City receives the information, as to whether good cause exists to believe that the violation occurred. The City shall notify in writing the contractor or subcontractor and any affected worker of its initial determination. Upon the City's determination that there is good cause to believe the contractor or subcontractor has violated Chapter 2258, the City shall retain the full amounts claimed by the claimant or claimants as the .. difference between wages paid and wages due under the prevailing wage rates, such amounts being subtracted from successive progress payments pending a final determination of the violation. Arbitration Required if Violation Not Resolved. An issue relating to an alleged violation of Section 2258.023, Texas Government Code, including a .. penalty owed to the City or an affected worker, shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Texas General Arbitration Act (Article 224 et seq.,. Revised Statutes) if the contractor or subcontractor and any affected worker do not resolve the issue by agreement before .■ the 15th day after the date the City makes its initial determination pursuant to paragraph (c) above. If the persons required to arbitrate under this section do not agree on an arbitrator before the 11th day after the date that arbitration is required, a district court shall appoint an arbitrator on the petition of any of the persons. The City is not a party in the arbitration. The decision and award of the arbitrator is final and binding on all parties and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. Records to be Maintained. The contractor and each subcontractor shall, for a period of three (3) years following the date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show (i) the name and occupation of each worker employed by the contractor in the construction of the work provided for in this contract; and (ii) the actual per diem wages paid to each worker. The records shall be open at all reasonable hours for inspection by the City. The provisions of the Audit section of these contract documents shall pertain to this inspection. Pay Estimates. .. With each partial payment estimate or payroll period, whichever is less, the contractor shall submit an affidavit stating that the contractor has complied with the requirements of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code. Posting of Wage Rates. The contractor shall post the prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place at the site of the project at all times. Subcontractor Compliance. The contractor shall include in its subcontracts and/or shall otherwise require all of its subcontractors to comply with paragraphs (a) through (g) above. (Wage rates are attached at the end of this section.) (Attached) D- 66 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF ASBESTOS CEMENT PIPE A. It is the intent of the City of Fort Worth to comply with the requirements of the Asbestos National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) found at 40 CFR .r 0210912010 SC-51 r IVA P�I�T D �- SPECIAL CONDITIONS Part 61, Subpart M. This specification will establish procedures to be used by all M Excavators in the removal and disposal of asbestos cement pipe (ACP) in compliance with NESHAP. Nothing in this specification shall be construed to void any provision of a contract or other law, ordinance, regulation or policy whose requirements are more stringent. B. ACP is defined under NESHAP as a Category II, non-friable material in its intact state but which may become friable upon removal, demolition and/or disposal. Consequently, if the _ removal/ disposal process renders the ACP friable, it is regulated under the disposal requirements of 40 CFR 61.150. A NESHAP notification must be filed with the Texas Department of Health. The notification must be filed at least ten days prior to removal of the material. If it remains in its non - friable state, as defined by the NESHAP, it can be disposed as a conventional construction waste. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) defines friable as material, when dry, which may be crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by hand pressures. .. C. The Generator of the hazardous material is responsible for the identification and proper handling, transportation, and disposal of the material. Therefore, it is the policy of the City �- of Fort Worth that the Excavator is the Generator regardless of whether the pipe is friable or not. D. It is the intent of the City of Fort Worth that all ACP shall be removed in such careful and prudent manner that it remains intact and does not become friable. The Excavator is responsible to employ those means, methods, techniques and sequences to ensure this .. result. E. Compliance with all aspects of worker safety and health regulations including but not limited to the OSHA Asbestos Standard is the responsibility of the Excavator. The City of Fort Worth assumes no responsibility for compliance programs, which are the responsibility of the Excavator. (Copy of forms attached) F. The removal and disposal of ACP shall be subsidiary to the cost of installing the new pipe unless otherwise stated or indicated on the project plans or contract documents_ D-67 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION (FOR DISTURBED AREAS GREATER THAN 1 ACRE) PERMIT: As defined by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) regulations, a Texas .. Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) General Construction Permit is required for all construction activities that result in the disturbance of one to five acres (Small Construction Activity) or five or more acres of total land (Large Construction Activity). The contractor is defined as an "operator" by state regulations and is required to obtain a permit. Information concerning the permit can be obtained through the Internet at http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/permitting/water perm/wwperm/construct.html. Soil stabilization and structural practices have been selected and .. designed in accordance with North Central Texas Council of Governments Best Management Practices and Erosion Control Manual for Construction Activities (BMP Manual). This manual can be obtained through the Internet at www.dfwstormwater.com/runoff.html. Not all of the structural controls discussed in the BMP Manual will necessarily apply to this project. Best Management Practices are construction management techniques that, if properly utilized, can minimize the need for physical controls and possible reduce costs. The methods of control shall result in minimum sediment retention of not less than 70%. 0210912010 SC-52 F^RT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. NOTICE OF INTENT (NOI): If the project will result in a total land disturbance equal to or greater than 5 acres, the contractor shall sign at the pre-construction meeting a TCEQ Notice of Intent (NOI) form prepared by the engineer. It serves as a notification to the TCEQ of construction activity as well as a commitment that the contractor understands the requirements of the permit for storm water discharges from construction activities and that measures will be taken to implement and maintain storm water pollution prevention at the site. The NOI shall be submitted to the TCEQ at least 48 hours prior to the contractor moving on site and shall include the required $100 application fee. The NOI shall be mailed to: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Storm Water& General Permits Team; MC-228 P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 A copy of the NOI shall be sent to: .. City of Fort Worth Department of Environmental Management 5000 MLK Freeway Fort Worth, TX 76119 NOTICE OF TERMINATION (NOT): For all sites that qualify as Large Construction Activity, the contractor shall sign, prior to final payment, a TCEQ Notice of Termination (NOT) form prepared by the engineer. It serves as a notice that the site is no longer subject to the requirement of the permit. The NOT should be mailed to: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Storm Water& General Permits Team; MC-228 .. P.O. Box 13087 Austin, TX 78711-3087 .. STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWPPP): A document consisting of an erosion control and toxic waste management plan and a narrative defining site parameters and techniques to be employed to reduce the release of sediment and pollution from the construction site. Copies of the project SWPPP's are available for viewing at the office of the Consultant disbursing the plans for the project. The selected Contractor shall be provided with three copies of the SWPPP after award of contract, along with unbounded copies of all forms to be submitted to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. LARGE CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY — DISTURBED AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN 5 ACRES: A Notice of Intent (NOI) form shall be completed and submitted to the TCEQ including payment of the TCEQ required fee. A SWPPP that meets all TCEQ requirements prepared by the Engineer shall be prepared and implemented at least 48 hours before the commencement of construction activities. The SWPPP shall be incorporated into in the contract documents. The contractor shall submit a schedule for implementation of the SWPPP. Deviations from the plan must be submitted to the engineer for approval. The SWPPP is not warranted to meet all the conditions of the permit since the actual construction activities may vary from those anticipated during the preparation of the SWPPP. Modifications may be required to fully conform to the requirements of the Permit. The contractor must keep a copy of the most current SWPPP at the 02/09201 o SC-53 PAINT D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. construction site. Any alterations to the SWPPP proposed by the contractor must be prepared and .. submitted by the contractor to the engineer for review and approval. A Notice of Termination (NOT) form shall be submitted within 30 days after final stabilization has been achieved on all portions of the site that is the responsibility of the permittee, or, when another permitted operator r, assumes control over all areas of the site that have not been finally stabilized. SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY - DISTURBED AREA EQUAL TO OR GREATER THAN _ ONE ACRE BUT LESS THAN FIVE ACRES: Submission of a NOI form is not required. However, a TCEQ Site Notice form must be completed and posted at the site. A copy of the completed Site Notice must be sent to the City of Fort Worth Department of Environmental Management at the address listed above. A SWPPP, prepared as described above, shall be implemented at least 48 ` hours before the commencement of construction activities. The SWPPP must include descriptions of control measures necessary to prevent and control soil erosion, sedimentation and water pollution and will be included in the contract documents. The control measures shall be installed .. and maintained throughout the construction to assure effective and continuous water pollution control. The controls may include, but not be limited to, silt fences, straw bale dikes, rock berms, diversion dikes, interceptor swales, sediment traps and basins, pipe slope drain, inlet protection, ,. stabilized construction entrances, seeding, sodding, mulching, soil retention blankets, or other structural or non-structural storm water pollution controls. The method of control shall result in a minimum sediment retention of 70% as defined by the NCTCOG "BMP Manual." Deviations from .. the proposed control measures must be submitted to the engineer for approval. PAYMENT FOR SWPPP IMPLEMENTATION: Payment shall be made per lump sum as.shown on the proposal as full compensation for all items contained in the project SWPPP. D-68 COORDINATION WITH THE CITY'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR OPERATIONS OF EXISTING WATER SYSTEMS .s It is the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate any event that will require connecting to or the operation of an existing City water line system with the City's representative. The Contractor may .. obtain a hydrant water meter from the Water Department for use during the life of named project. In the event the Contractor requires that a water valve on an existing live system be turned off and on to accommodate the construction of the project, the Contractor must coordinate this activity .. through the appropriate City representative. The Contractor shall not operate water line valves of existing water system. Failure to comply will ,render the Contractor in violation of Texas Penal Code Title 7, Chapter 28.03 (Criminal Mischief) and the Contractor will be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. In addition, the Contractor will assume all liabilities and responsibilities as a ' result of these actions. D-69 ADDITIONAL SUBMITTALS FOR CONTRACT AWARD The City reserves the right to require any pre-qualified contractor who is the apparent low bidder(s) for a project to submit such additional information as the City, in sole discretion may require, .. including but not limited to manpower and equipment records, information about key personnel to be assigned to the project, and construction schedule, to assist the City in evaluating and assessing the ability of the apparent low bidder(s) to deliver a quality product and successfully �. complete projects for the amount bid within the stipulated time frame. Based upon the City's assessment of the submitted information, a recommendation regarding the award of a contract will be made to the City Council. Failure to submit the additional information if requested may be grounds for rejecting the apparent low bidder as non-responsive. Affected contractors will be notified in writing of a recommendation to the City Council. 021092010 S C-54 PART D -- SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-70 EARLY WARNING SYSTEM FOR CONSTRUCTION Time is of the essence in the completion of this contract. In order to insure that the contractor is responsive when notified of unsatisfactory performance and/or of failure to maintain the contract .. schedule, the following process shall be applicable: The work progress on all construction projects will be closely monitored. On a bi-monthly basis the .. percentage of work completed will be compared to the percentage of time charged to the contract. If the amount of work performed by the contractor is less than the percentage of time allowed by 20% or more (example: 10% of the work completed in 30% of the stated contract time as may be amended by change order), the following proactive measures will be taken: 1. A letter will be mailed to the contractor by certified mail, return receipt requested .. demanding that, within 10 days from the date that the letter is received, it provide sufficient equipment, materials and labor to ensure completion of the work within the contract time. In the event the contractor receives such a letter, the contractor shall _ provide to the City an updated schedule showing how the project will be completed within the contract time. 2. The Project Manager and the Directors of Water Department, and Department of Transportation and Public Works will be made aware of the situation. If necessary, the City Manager's Office and the appropriate city council members may also be informed. .. 3. Any notice that may, in the City's sole discretion, be required to be provided to interested individuals will distributed by the Water Department's Public Information Officer. 4. Upon receipt of the contractor's response, the appropriate City departments and directors will be notified. The Water Department's, Public Information Officer will, if necessary, then forward updated notices to the interested individuals. 5. If the contractor fails to provide an acceptable schedule or fails to perform satisfactorily _ a second time prior to the completion of the contract, the bonding company will be notified appropriately. D-71 AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS The Contractor shall be required to observe the following guidelines relating to working on City construction sites on days designated as "AIR POLLUTION WATCH DAYS". Typically, the OZONE SEASON, within the Metroplex area, runs from May 1, through OCTOBER 31, with 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. being critical BECAUSE EMISSIONS FROM THIS TIME PERIOD HAVE ENOUGH TIME TO BAKE IN THE HOT ATMOSPHERE THAT LEADS TO EARLY AFTERNOON OZONE FORMATION. . The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in coordination with the National Weather Service, will issue the Air Pollution Watch by 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon prior to the WATCH day. On designated Air Pollution Watch Days, the Contractor shall bear the responsibility of being aware that such days have been designated Air Pollution Watch Days and as such shall not begin work until 10:00 a.m. whenever construction phasing requires the use of motorized equipment for periods in excess of 1 hour. However, the Contractor may begin work prior to 10:00 a.m. if use of motorized equipment is less than 1 hour, or if equipment is new and certified by EPA _ 02/092010 SC-55 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS as "Low Emitting", or equipment burns Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD), diesel emulsions, or .. alternative fuels such as CNG. If the Contractor is unable to perform continuous work for a period of at least seven hours between .. the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., on a designated Air Pollution Watch Day, that day will be considered as a weather day and added onto the allowable weather days of a given month. D-72 FEE FOR STREET USE PERMITS AND RE-INSPECTION Contractor is required to secure a Street Use Permit, issued by the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Permit Center (817-392-6594) prior to any work in public right of .. way. Permit will not be issued without a traffic control plan sealed and signed by a registered professional engineer licensed to practice in the State of Texas. Failure to acquire the proper permit and permission may result in a fine of$500/day to the contractor performing the work. .. Payment by the contractor for all Street Use Permits shall be considered subsidiary to the contract cost and no additional compensation shall be made. END OF PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 02/09/2010 SC-56 PART D - SPECIAL. CONDITIONS (To be printed on Contractor's Letterhead) Date: ` CPN No.: Project Name: Mapsco Location: Limits of Construction: THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT UNDER A CONTRACT WITH THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, OUR COMPANY WILL WORK ON WATER AND/OR SEWER LINES ON OR AROUND YOUR PROPERTY. CONSTRUCTION WILL BEGIN APPROXIMATELY SEVEN DAYS FROM THE DATE OF THIS NOTICE. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT ACCESS, SECURITY, SAFETY OR ANY OTHER ISSUE, PLEASE CALL: Mr. <CONTRACTOR'S SUPERINTENDENT> AT <TELEPHONE NO.> OR Mr. <CITY INSPECTOR> AT < TELEPHONE NO.> AFTER 4:30 PM OR ON WEEKENDS, PLEASE CALL (817) 392 8306 PLEASE KEEP THIS FLYER HANDY WHEN YOU CALL 021092010 SC-57 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS FORTWORTH Datm DOB NO.XXXX Project Naive: 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 HAVE QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS SHUT-OUT,PLEASE CALL: MR. AT — (CONTRACTORS SUPERINTENDENT) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) OR — MR. AT (CITY INSPECTOR) (TELEPHONE NUMBER) THIS INCONVENIENCE WILL BE AS SHORT AS POSSIBLE. THANK YOU, — ,CONTRACTOR — 0210912010 SC-58 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS F TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH nEmou'rION f RENOVATION NOTIFICATION FORM NOTE:CIRCLE ITEMSTHAT ARE I MEND1=D T D H NOTIFICA-1IONI 1) Abatement Contractor _..... TDH License Number Address: _......___....__. City; Elate: Zip. z Of m Phtsr-a Number( 1 Job.Slte Phone Number: s Srte supervir TDH Liver►sa Number. U Site Supervisor_ TDH Ucense Number;._. .. ... is Trained On Site.N ESHAP Individual: CarliftabDn Data: e ffice PhWIS Nuraba f y •• n Aoddresa:` t.�yr_ Slo�bd:;,,,�fp: 1 y 2) Project Consultant or Operator, 7DH Licata Number Meiling Address: Zip Office Phone Number( l ........... .._. .. T A 3) Facilftyr Owner- Attentiant H Maiino Address: 13 A City: ltst€: Zip�^Omer Phone Number! I '°Flora:Thirlrtwrric for the notlhcadan fee will he sent to the owner of tth*bullding and the blillrr(f addr"s for the imroica will be obtainedfnam the Information mat is prcvlded In thtssactlon. N 4) Description or Facfty Name: ...__.... .... Ftroical Address: Cacrniy City ZJP;� S Facility Phone Number( Fers4n:.............. 1f Deseriptiw of A mAq%awn Number_ A , Prior Use: Futuna t_lse: P Age of 6uilcling&acllityr -__-- Un, -Number of Flaara _ School(K-12), a YES d NO U 5) Type of WOrtcr i Demoll"ort q.Renmeon(Abatement) -©'A ioual Censrttidated Work wf be during- 0 Di* I] Eviar tip' 17 hilghi 0,Pholsed d Descriptfori a#vviarlc scheduler S) is ibis a PubIld Building? D YES 0 NO Federal Facillty..O YEs a N0lndu9Mi1J`Site?13 YES U Nd Q HESHAP-�lyi Facfli1W ❑.YES ❑ NO Is Euirdinglt=aclI4 C>'W41,edo Cl YES 0 NO .�. L 7) NoffinglonType CHECK ONLY ONE I: O Original(10 World ngpayrs) � Cartcelt�%gn 0Alinendment ❑ EmergancyfOrdcrod r If ibis Is an amondrnwt,which amendment number.is this? (Enclosa copy of orJg1ma1,andfor last arnand rent) If on emerrgency;who did you talk with at TOW EmergencyJk a Date and Hour of Ernatgancy(HHl 11NDDffy)- d ., . basaription oaf the sudden:,unexpected event end explana�ra of how the nt ea�used unsafa Conditions or WQu1ki cause ° equipment damage(computers.machinery.aril ri o S) ClastripUorr of procedures t4 be Billowed in the event that triexpactriti asbislos is f oarnd or previously non friable y asbestos material becomes ixumbled,pulvarizad.or reduced Una Per S 9) was an Aab"esbs survey performed? D.Yam. 13 NO Dale. r J TDH Inspedar Line tea: Q Analloc:al hd ho&0 PL M ❑TEM D Assumed -mH t-ab&all pry l icense No:' N (For TAHPA(public budding)pffifecia-.4n'assumption must be made by a MH Licensed Inspecfar) 10) Description of planned dermoUtion or ranavation work,type of maWriaf,and metfaod(s)to be used: t 9) ❑ascription of work pr*caicea and engineering contras to be used to promt eralasions of rasbesias at the :. damolitlonfrencivadiort: x „ .... :__ ._�,-.,...,y, ...s - `� 021092010 SC-59 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS _ 12) ALL applicable Items ir€ltta fclldwing table must be c=ple , IF NO ASBESTOS PRESENT CHECK H ERE_v Approximate amount of Check unit of measurement ASbarAos-Gonfaining Building Material Asbestos _ Type _ Pipes Surface Area Ln Ln SO $0 Ou Cu .. Ft M Ft RA Ft M RAGM to be removed RACM NOT removed .� Interior Category I non-friaY-a removed Lxteriru Category I non-Mate removed . . _.............. ... .. Cate"ry t non-friable NOT removed Interior Category ll non-friabW remaved Extaftr Cateqnry 11 non-friable removed CateWry Ii non-friable NOT removed RACM Off-Farility Component � 13) Wasta Tranrsparler Namei__.._._............ TRH Live"p Humber, Addresst. 411y: Zlpe` Carted Parstm FtttorrgFta►%Mr. f 1 .. 14)'Wista Disposal Site Name- AKldtiasa Clay state: Zip: Telephone.i TNRCC Permit Number. 16) For afrucWrally unsound faccllllles,attach a copy of darnoliliion girder and identity Governmental Of viol below, Name;---, Realstretion No: Tills, Date of order(Mt►I OONY)........._.1.. _ 1 Data ardef to begin(MMIODMY f I .. 16) Scheduled Dates of asbestos Abatement(A4W00" start: r I Cpmple4e: ! f 17) Scheduled Detas Demo tianMenovation(M&VDDNY) Start: .. 1 1 Complete_ f 1 "Note-Fibre start data an this nnliflemdon cap not bo awt.Wo TDH tiQq!gnal or Local Program office khmi be contacted by o. phone prior to the start date. Failure to do so Is a vtotatlon in accordance Io`PAMPA.snctlon 299.81. I hereby ceriffy that all information I have provided is correct,Complete.ai d true to the best of my knaWedge. I ac knomdedge that I am responsible for all aspects of thg naffricatfon tcum,including.but not limiting,content and submission dates. The .. ma)dmurn penalty is$10,1I00 per day per violation. 9 Op {Printed Name(Sigft6luxt�cFHtaildin Otivrnerl Operator ) (Data) (Telephone) .. or Deiegeted ConsullaftXontractcr) t } (Fax Nutter) IMML TO; ASBESTOS NOT'IRCATI N SECTION TO&Q SUBSTANCES CONTROL DIVISION TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH "Fex s.tra not ac pteal* PO BOX 143538 *Faxes are not a=eptedl AUSTIN.TX 78714-3538 PH:512-834-8t G,1-8IX1-572-5548 Form PB#5,dWed117I9002.Replaces WHThemdater ,07/fWf-ForassistanceincomplelfrgJbume GarlI-WO.572-5548 0210912010 SC-60 PART D - SPECIAL, CONDITIONS _ Classifications Hourly Rates Class"rfrcations. HFfy Rts Air Taal Operator $14.06 Scraper Operator $11.42 Asphalt Raker ' $13.99 Servicer $12.32 As hakShoveler $&.80 Slip Form Machine O eratcw $12.33 Asphalt Distributor Operator $13.99 Spreader Box Operator $19.22 _ Asphalt Payin llfachLneOperator $12.7& Tractor apeTator,Crawler Type $1260 Batchirng Plant Weigher $14.15 Tractor operator.Pneumatic $12.91 Broom or Sweeper Operator $9-H TraveliM Mixer Operator $12.03 Bulldozer Operator $13.22 Truck Driver-Single Axle(Light) $111.91 _ Carpenter(Rough) $12.St1 Truck Driver-Si le Axle Hen $11 A7 Concrete FFmisher-Paving $12.95 Truck Driver Tandem Axle Semi-Traiter $11.75 Concrete Finisher Structures $13.27 Truck Driver-Lowbo 'Float $14.93 Concrete Paving Curbirtg Mach,Oper. $1.2.00 Truck Drives Transit Mix $12.09 no Wagon Drill,Boring Machine.Post Hale Concrete Paving FinishiN Mach.O er. $13.E3 Driller S14.00 Concrete Paving Joint Sealer Oper_ $12.50 Welder $13.67 Concrete Paving Saw OpeT. $13.56 '.Mork Zone Barricade Serviaer $1Q.OP Concrete Paving SpreaderOper.. $14M _ Concrete Rubber $10.61 Crete,Clamslrell,Backhoe,13enick, Oragkne,Shovel $14.12 Electrician $18.12 w Flagger $B.43 Form Builder-Structures $11.63 Form Setter Paving&Curbs $11.83 Foundatim Drill Operabor,Crawler Mounted $13.67 _ Foundation Drill Operatior,Truck Mounted $18.30 Front End Loader $12.82 Laborer-Comman U-18 Laborer-Utility $10.55 Mechanic $16_97 w itilkng Machine Operator,Fine Grade $11.83 Mixer Operator $11.59 Motor Grader Operator(Fine Grade) $15..20 &Wor Grader Operator.Rough Oiler $14.50 w Painter,Strrx hires $13.17 Pavement Marking Machine 4 er. $10.04 Pipe L $11.04 _ RoHer.Steel Wheel Plant-Mix Pavements $t 1.28 Ro®er,Steel Wheel Other Flatwheel or Tarnpina $10.92 RoBer.Pneumatic,Self-Prippelled Scraper $11.07 ReWarcing Steel Setter(Paving) $14.86 _ Reinforcirig Steel Setter Structure $18.-n Source is AGG of Texas. (Hwy.".t.ltilibees Industrial Branch) www.aoce%ssglpogovidavisbacW 0210912010 SC-61 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS DA-1 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS..........................3 5A-2 PIPELINE REHABILITATION CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (OMITTED) ............................4 DA-3 PIPE ENLARGEMENT SYSTEM (OMITTED)................................................................4 DA-4 FOLD AND FORM PIPE (OMITTED)..............................................................................4 5A-5 SLIPLINING (OMITTED)................................................... .......4 ...................................... 5A-6 PIPE INSTALLED BY OTHER THAN OPEN CUT (OMITTED)......................................4 DA-7 TYPE OF CASING PIPE... ............................................................................................4 .. DA-8 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR/ CLEANOUT REPAIR(OMITTED)............:...............5 FA-9 PROTECTIVE MANHOLE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION (OMITTED)..5 DA-10 MANHOLE REHABILITATION (OMITTED)............. ........ ........ .................................5 DA-11 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATION (OMITTED)..............5 DA-12 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - MICROSILICATE MORTAR SYSTEM (OMITTED)5 DA-13 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING -QUADEX SYSTEM (OMITTED).............................5 .. DA-14 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING -SPRAY WALL SYSTEM (OMITTED).....................5 DA-15 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - RAVEN LINING SYSTEM (OMITTED)...................5 DA-16 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING: PERMACAST SYSTEM WITH EPDXY LINER .. (OMITTED) ...................................................................................................................5 DA-17 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-STRONG-SEAL-SYSTEM (OMITTED)....................5 5A-18 RIGID FIBERGLASS MANHOLE LINERS (OMITTED) .................................................5 DA49 PVC LINED CONCRETE WALL RECONSTRUCTION (OMITTED)..............................5 DA-20 PRESSURE GROUTING (OMITTED)............................................................................5 DA-21 VACUUM TESTING OF REHABILITATED MANHOLES (OMITTED) ...........................5 FA-22 FIBERGLASS MANHOLES (OMITTED)........................................................................5 DA-23 LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES AND WATER VALVES ......................5 FA-24 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (OMITTED).......:...................6 DA-25 REPLACEMENT OF 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS............................... 6 '....................... DA-26 REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE................................................6 DA-27 GRADED CRUSHED STONES .....................................................................................7 5A-28 WEDGE MILLING 2" TO 0" DEPTH 5.0-WIDE.............................................................7 .. DA-29 BUTT JOINTS - MILLED .. ......... ......... ...................... ......:.......................... .................8 A-50 2-- H.M.A.C. SURFACE COURSE (TYPE "D" MIX).......................................................9 DA-1 REPLACEMENT OF 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED)...........................9 .,,. DA-i2 NEW T- CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED).......:............................................9 DA-33 NEW 4" STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RAMP (OMITTED)..............................................9 FA-34 8" PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION ................................................................................9 DA-35 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) (OMITTED).......10 DA-36 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS (OMITTED).............................................................10 EX-5-7 POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HANDLING.................10 DA-i8 LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED SOIL........14 .. DA-39 ROCK RIPRAP -GROUT -FILTER FABRIC OMITTED DA-40 CONCRETE RIPRAP (OMITTED) ...............................................................................15 FA-41 CONCRETE CYLINDER PIPE AND FITTINGS (OMITTED)........................................15 BA-42 CONCRETE PIPE FITTINGS AND SPECIALS (OMITTED) ........................................15 5A-43 UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION.....................................................................15 DA44 6" PERFORATED PIPE SUBDRAIN (OMITTED)........................................................15 .. DA-45 REPLACEMENT OF 4" CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ....................................................15 DA-46 RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION (OMITTED).............................16 DA47 PAVEMENT REPAIR IN PARKING AREA (OMITTED)...............................................16 DA-48 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS .......................................................................................16 DA-49 HIGHWAY REQUIREMENTS (OMITTED)......................... ......................................16 10/23/08 ASC-1 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. DA-50 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT ......................................................................................16 .. BA-51 CONNECTION TO EXISTING STRUCTURES.............................................................16 FA_-52 TURBO METER WITH VAULT AND BYPASS INSTALLATION (OMITTED)..............17 DA-53 OPEN FIRE LINE INSTALLATIONS OMITTED DA-54 WATER SAMPLE STATION........................................................................................17 6A-55 CURB ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT(OMITTED)........................................................17 DA-56 SHOP DRAWINGS......................................................................................................17 BA-57 COST BREAKDOWN OMITTED BA-g8 STANDARD STREET SPECIFICATIONS H.M.A.C. OVERLAY(OMITTED)...............18 BA-59 H.M.A.C. MORE THAN 9 INCHES DEEP (OMITTED),..-- ............18 DA- 00 ASPHALT DRIVEWAY REPAIR. ................................................................................18 6A-61 TOP SOIL....................................................................................................................18 DA-62 WATER METER AND METER BOX RELOCATION AND ADJUSTMENT..................18 BA-63 BID QUANTITIES .......................................................................................................19 DA-64 WORK IN HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY (OMITTED).....................................................19 BA-65 CRUSHED LIMESTONE (FLEX-BASEI ......................................................................19 DA-66 OPTION TO RENEW(OMITTED)................................................................................19 .. 5A-67 NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT (OMITTED)................................................................19 BA-68 CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED)...............................................................19 DA-69 TRAFFIC BUTTONS (OMITTED) ............................... .......19.......................................... DA-70 PAVEMENT STRIPING (OMITTED)............................................................................19 EA-71 H.M.A.C. TESTING PROCEDURES............................................................................19 DA-72 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES ................................................................................20 BA-73 RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM BACK-FLOW PREVENTER/CONTROL VALVEAND BOX. ......................................................................................................20 DA-74 RESILIENT-SEATED GATE VALVES.........................................................................20 5A-75 EMERGENCY SITUATION, JOB MOVE-IN (OMITTED)................. 20 ...........................................................................DA-76 1 '/:" � 2" COPPER SERVICES-,..... 21 DA-77 SCOPE OF WORK(UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)...............................................................21 DA-78 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILTY(UTIL. CUT) OMITTED DA-79 CONTRACT TIME (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)................................................................21 DA-80 REQUIRED CREW PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)..............21 DA-81 TIME ALLOWED FOR UTILITY CUTS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED).................................21 .. DA-82 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED).....................................................21 6A-83 PAVING REPAIR EDGES (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)....................................................21 BA-84 TRENCH BACKFILL (UTIL. CUT)...............................................................................21 DA-85 CLEAN-UP (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)...........................................................................22 DA56 PROPERTY ACCESS (UTIL. CUT).............................................................................22 6A-87 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)........................................................22 DA-88 STANDARD BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT I UTIL. CUT (OMITTED).............................22 .. 5A-89 CONCRETE BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT II & UNIT III (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)...........22 DA-90 2" TO 9" H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)...........................................22 DA-91 ADJUST WATER VALVE BOXES, MANHOLES, AND VAULTS (UTIL, CUT) ...........22 BA-92 MAINTENANCE BOND (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)........................................................22 FA_-93 BRICK PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) ....................:........................................22 DA-94 LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)..........................................22 .. DA-96 CEMENT STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) ...................................22 DA-96 REPAIR OF STORM DRAIN\STRUCTURES (UTIL. CUT).........................................22 DA-97 "QUICK-SET" CONCRETEJUTIL. CUT).....................................................................23 .. DA-i8 UTILITY ADJUSTMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED),......................... ............................23 10123108 ASC-2 •• uw PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS DA-99 STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) ..................................................................................................................23 DA-100 LIMITS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR UTIL. CUT (OMITTED)................23 DA-101 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED)............................ ..23 DA-102 PAYMENT(UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED).........................:..............................................23 DA-103 DEHOLES (MISC. EXT.)............................................................. .................23 DA-104 CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED)....................................23 DA-105 PRESSURE CLEANING AND TESTING (MISC. EXT.)...........................................23 DA-106 BID QUANTITIES (MISC EXT.) (OMITTED) ...........................................................24 DA-107 LIFE OF CONTRACT(MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED) ....................................................24 .. DA-108 FLOWABLE FILL (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED ....24 DA-109 BRICK PAVEMENT REPAIR(MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED).......................................24 DA-110 DETERMINATION AND INITIATION OF WORK(MISC, REPL.) (OMITTED)..........24 .. DA-111 WORK ORDER COMPLETION TIME (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) ..........................24 DA-112 MOVE IN CHARGES (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED)............................. DA-113 PROJECT SIGNS (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED).........................................................24 DA-114 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED).............................................24 DA-115 TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED)..........................24 DA-116 FIELD OFFICE. .......................................................................................................24 DA-117 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN.....................................................................................25 .. DA-118 COORDINATION OF WORK WITH CONTRACTOR FOR OTHER UNITS (OMITTED)...............................................................................................................25 DA-119 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (OMITTED) 25 air DA-1 AWARD OF CONTRACT FOR PROJECTS WITH MULTIPLE UNITS The City reserves the right to abandon without obligation to the contractor, any part of the project, .. or the entire project, at any time before the contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. Award, if made, shall be to the lowest responsible bidder. 10123108 ASC-3 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. The following shall apply for contract documents with multiple units of work. Each unit represents .. a separate project, each with an individual M/WBE specification and proposal section. The proposal sections are arranged to allow prospective bidders to submit bids on one unit, some of the units, or all of the units. Award of contract(s), if made, shall be to the lowest responsible bidder for each individual unit. If a contractor is the low bidder on two units or more, a single set of contract documents consisting of all applicable units will be created and one single award of contract shall be made. The Contractor shall comply with the City's M/WBE Ordinance for the applicable unit or combination of units and shall submit monthly M/WBE reports for the applicable unit or combination of units. Construction time on all units will run concurrently. For situations involving approved contracts with multiple units, the total allowable construction completion time period for all the units shall be the same as the unit with the longest construction time period. 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) 1 DA-6 PIPE INSTALLED BY OTHER THAN OPEN CUT (OMITTED) DA-7 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: •• A. For the inside and outside of casing pipe, coal-tar protective coating in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 2.2 and related sections in AWWA C-203. .. B. 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. Casing Spacers (centering style) such as manufactured by Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing _ Company, Advanced Products and Systems, Inc., 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. 1023108 ASC-4 .. PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. DA-8 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR/CLEANOUT REPAIR (OMITTED) 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 EPDXY 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 The contractor shall be responsible for locating and marking all previously exposed manholes and water valves in each street of this contract before the resurfacing process commences for a particular street. The contractor shall attempt to include the Construction Engineer (if he is available) in the observation and marking activity. In any event a street shall be completely marked a minimum of -- two (2) working days before resurfacing begins on any street. Marking the curbs with paint is a recommended procedure. .. It shall be the contractors responsibility to notify the utility companies that he has commenced work on the project. As the resurfacing is completed (within same day) the contractor shall locate 10123108 ASC-5 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS the covered manholes and valves and expose them for later adjustment. Upon completion of a .. street the contractor shall notify the utilities of this completion and indicate the start of the next one in order for the utilities to adjust facilities accordingly. The following are utility contact persons; Company Telephone Number Fort Worth Water Dept. 817-392-8296 .- ATMOS Gas 1-866-332-8667 TXU Electric 1-800-242-9113 SWBT 1-800-395-0440 Charter Communications 817-246-5538 _ Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works 817-392-6594 For other facilities 1-800-DIG-TESS Of course, under the terms of this contract, the contractor shall complete adjustment of the storm drain and Water Department facilities, one traffic lane at a time within five (5) working days after completing the laying of proposed H.M.A.C. overlay adjacent to said facilities. Any deviation from the above procedure and allotted working days may result in the shut down of the resurfacing operation by the Construction Engineer. The contractor shall be responsible for all materials, equipment and labor to perform a most accurate job and all costs to the contractor shall be figured subsidiary to this contract. DA-24 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (OMITTED) DA-25 REPLACEMENT OF 6" 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 goveming 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-S5 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. r DA-26 REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE The contractor shall 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 10123108 ASC-6 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. 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. All applicable provisions of Standard Specification Item Nos. 300 "Asphalts, 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-27 GRADED CRUSHED STONES This item shall be used to repair the failed base material in areas exceed 8" deep as directed by the Engineer. The material shall be graded crushed stones. For specifications governing this item see Item No. 208 "Flexible Base". The unit price bid per cubic yard shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment and •• incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-28 WEDGE MILLING 2" TO 0" DEPTH 5.0' WIDE A. Description _ This item shall consist of milling the existing pavement from the lip of gutter,at a depth of 2" and transitioning to match the existing pavement (0" cut) at a minimum width of 5'. The existing pavement to be milled will either be asphalt, concrete, or brick pavement. The removal and disposal of the milled materials shall be as directed by the Engineer. The milled surface shall provide a smooth surface free from gouges, ridges, oil film, and other imperfections of workmanship and shall have a uniform textured appearance. In all situations where the existing H.M.A.C. surface contacts the curb face the wedge milling shall include the removal of the existing asphalt covering the gutter up to and along the face of curb. The wedge milling operations for this project will be performed in a continuous manner along both sides of the street. Details of milling locations are at the back of this document. Contractor is required to begin the overlay, within five (5) calendar days from the date of the wedge milling completion of any one street. Should the contractor fail to meet this condition, the wedge milling will be shut down, and liquidated damage of$500.00 per day .. 10123108 ASC-7 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS per street will be assessed until all wedge milled streets are overlayed. The overlay, once an begun on a street shall continue uninterrupted until complete. The Contractor shall haul-off the removed material to a suitable dump site. B. Equipment The equipment for removing the pavement surface shall be a power operated milling .. machine or other equal or better mechanical means capable of removing, in either one pass or two passes, the necessary pavement thickness in a five-foot minimum width. The equipment shall be self-propelled with sufficient power, traction and stability to maintain accurate depth of cut and slope. The machine shall be equipped with an integral loading and reclaiming means to immediately remove material being cut from the surface of the roadway and discharge the cuttings into a truck, all in one operation. Adequate back-up equipment (mechanical street sweepers, loaders, water truck, etc.) and personnel will also be provided to keep flying .. dust to a minimum and to insure that all cuttings are removed from street surface daily. Stockpiling of planed material will not be permitted on the project site unless designated by the Engineer. The machine shall be equipped with means to control dust created by the cutting action and shall have a manual system providing for uniformly varying the depth of cut while the machine is in motion thereby making it possible to cut flush to all inlets, manholes, or other obstructions within the paved area. The speed of the machine shall be variable in order to leave the desired grid pattern specified under Surface Texture. The unit price bid per linear feet shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-29 BUTT JOINTS - MILLED A. Description: This item requires the contractor to mill "butt joints" into the existing surface, in association .. with the wedge milling operation to the depth and at locations as described below. The butt joint will provide a full width transition section, whereby the new overlay shall maintain constant depth at the point the new overlay is terminated and the new surface elevation matches the existing pavement. The construction activities, performance standards and equipment needed for the buff joints milling operations shall be governed by the special provisions of Pay Item No. 9 - Wedge Milling. The configuration of the butt joints is described in more detail below. General details of butt joint locations - along with wedge milling in general-are shown in plan form at the back of this document. B. Construction Details Prior to the milling of the butt joints, the Contractor shall consult with the Construction Engineer for proper location of these joints and verify that the selected limits of the projects' street are correct. The general locations for butt joints are at all beginning and ending points of streets listed ■- in the project and as more graphically detailed at the back of this specification book. The 10123108 ASC-8 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS joints are also required on both sides of all railroad tracks and concrete valley gutters, bridge decks and culverts and all other items which transverse the street and end the continuity of the asphalt surface. Each butt joint shall be 20 feet long and milled out across the full width of the street section to a tapered depth of 2". This milled area shall be tapered within the 20 feet to a depth from 0" to 2" at a line adjacent to the beginning and ending points or intermediate transverse items. This butt joint - when overlayed - will consist of a asphalt section that will transition the new overlay to match the existing pavement elevation. The contractor shall provide a temporary wedge of asphalt at all butt joints to provide a smooth ride over the bump. C. Measurement and Payment Butt joints as prescribed above, will be measured by the unit of each butt joint milled. The disposal of excess material involved will not be measured for payment. s Each butt joint-milled, measured as above, complete-in place-in accordance with these specifications, will be paid for at the unit price shown in the proposal for"Butt Joints". The unit price bid per each shall be full compensation for all milling, including material haul-off, tools, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the required work. DA-30 2" H.M.A.C. SURFACE COURSE (TYPE "D" MIX) All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications, Item Nos. 312 "Hot-Mix Asphaltic Concrete", 300 "Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions", 304 "Prime Coat, and 313 "Central Plant Recycling-Asphalt Concrete"shall apply to the construction methods for this portion of the project. Standard Specification 312.5 (1) shall be revised as follows: The prime coat, tack coat, or the asphaltic mixture shall not be placed unless the air temperature is fifty (50) degrees Fahrenheit and rising, the temperature being taken in. the shade and away from artificial heat. Asphaltic material shall also not be placed when the wind conditions are unsuitable in the opinion of the Engineer,. The contractor shall furnish batch design of the proposed hot mix asphaltic concrete for City approval 48 hours prior to placing the H.M.A.C. overlay. The City will provide laboratory control as necessary. The unit price bid per square yard of H.M.A.C. complete and in place, shall be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-31 REPLACEMENT OF 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED) DA-32 NEW 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED) DA-33 NEW 4" STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RAMP (OMITTED) DA-34 8" PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION .r 10123108 ASC-9 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS Contractor shall pulverize the existing pavement to a depth of 8". After pulverization is completed, contractor shall temporarily remove and store the 8" deep pulverized material, then cut the base 2" to provide place for the new 2" H.M.A.C. surface. The 2" base cut shall start at a depth of 8" from the existing pulverized surface. After the undercut operation is completed, contractor shall spread, mix, and compact the pulverized material to a 95% compaction per City's Standard Specifications or as directed by the Engineer in the field. A 3.5% portland cement shall be used to mix the pulverized material. If the existing pavement has a combination of 10" H.M.A.C. and crushed stone/gravel, undercut Will not be required, the contractor will pulverize 10" inches, the 2" inch cut will be taken from the 10" pulverized material, (see soil test report) Pulverization shall start within ten (10) calendar days after all concrete work has been completed on a street. If the contractor fails to begin the work within ten (10) calendar days, a $200 dollars liquidated damage will be assessed per block per day. After the pulverization material is cured, the contractor shall overlay it with 2" H.M.A.C. surface within five (5) calendar days. If the contractor fails to begin the work within five (5) calendar days, a $200 dollars liquidated damage will be assessed per block per day. The unit price bid per sq. yd. shall be full compensation for all labor, material, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to pulverize, remove and store the pulverized material, undercut the base, mixing, compaction, haul off, sweep, and dispose of the undercut material. The 2" H.M.A.C. surface will be paid by separate item. DA-35 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) (OMITTED) DA-36 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS (OMITTED) DA-37 POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HANDLING A. GENERAL: Where known by the design engineer, the locations of potentially petroleum contaminated material (soil) that may be encountered during excavation and/or construction activities will be shown on the plans. For all locations where material is excavated and suspected of being contaminated with petroleum products, whether known or not, these special conditions are to be followed. The contractor is also to follow all applicable Federal. State and Local regulations when handling known or suspect contaminated materials (soils). 1. WORK INCLUDED a. Excavation, stockpiling and testing of Potentially Petroleum Contaminated Material. b. Removal, testing, and disposal of petroleum contaminated groundwater. c. Obtaining and paying for required permits. 10123108 ASC-10 .. r. PART DA - ADDITIONAL'SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. d. Hiring of qualified environmental professional consultant(s). Contractor will be required to submit the environmental consultant's experience and qualifications to the City prior to beginning work in areas of Potentially Petroleum Contaminated Material. e. Hiring of qualified environmental sampling professionals that will collect and submit samples to the applicable City of Fort Worth testing laboratory. The City of Fort Worth's Department of Environmental Management for coordination of laboratory testing. 2. REFERENCES a. All applicable OSHA regulatory requirements. b. All applicable Environmental Protection Agency(EPA) regulatory requirements. c. All applicable State of Texas regulatory requirements. d. All applicable City of Fort Worth (City) regulatory requirements. e. All applicable NIOSH standards. f. All applicable TNRCC requirements. 3.. SUBMITTALS a. The contractor shall prepare and submit to the City's Department of Environmental Management, Senior Specialist in Compliance, plans for handling Potentially Petroleum Contaminated Material (PPCM) not less than 30 days prior to commencing excavation. b. The Contractor shall take necessary precautions while performing this project. Contractor shall not commence PPCM work (1) Contractor's submittal for dealing with PPCM is reviewed by the City and (2) the plans (i.e., drawing and description) for discharging any treated liquid into the storm sewer or sanitary sewer are reviewed by the City(3) and acceptable stockpile area is identified by the Contractor. c. Contractor shall submit the name of his proposed qualified environmental professional consultant(s) and proposed PPCM Handling Plan to the City. The PPCM Handling Plan shall include the detailed sequence of construction including proposed excavation and handling methods, proposed carriers for contaminated .. materials, waste disposal site, and a list of any permits that may be required for PPCM handling or contaminated materials disposal. The above data must be compiled and arranged in a format that is acceptable to the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (fNRCC). d. Contractor shall submit actual limits of PPCM excavation_, as prepared by his qualified environmental consultant(s) and testing lab. e. Contractor shall submit for review the proposed carrier pipe material to be used with the actual limits of PPCM excavation, including pipe gasket and carrier pipe coating or liner. 1023/08 ASC-11 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS _ B. PRODUCTS: 1. PIPE GASKET MATERIAL. Materials used within the actual limits of PPCM excavation, including pipe gaskets, shall be resistant to petroleum hydrocarbon deterioration. C. EXECUTION: 1. POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED AREAS .. a. Areas suspected of having petroleum contaminated material (soils) are shown in on the engineering drawings. b. In areas other than those noted on the plans and where potentially petroleum contaminated materials are either detected or suspected, the City of Fort Worth and the Engineer should be notified immediately and the work should proceed in accordance with this section. 2. SCREENING POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED AREAS a. Care should be taken during all excavation and dewatering activities to identify areas potentially contaminated by petroleum. b. When a petroleum odor is encountered during excavation or when there is visual evidence of potentially petroleum contaminated soil, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer without delay. c. The Contractor shall have retained the services of an environmental consultant who shall be present at the site to screen suspect soil with a photo-ionization detector (PID) or a flame ionization detector (FID). A reading of 20 ppm above ambient conditions or greater on PID or FID tested soil sample will be considered potentially petroleum contaminated. The soul sample should be a recent sample from the excavation face. The sample should be stored in a laboratory supplied glass jar with a teflon gasket lined lid. The City of Fort Worth Department of Environmental Management will be notified prior to all sample collection and submittal to the current testing laboratory identified by the City. The PID or FID tests should be performed in a confined location. Soils producing a reading of less than 20 ppm above ambient will not be considered potentially petroleum contaminated. The PID or FID shall be calibrated according to manufactures instructions. d. Water encountered during excavation or dewatering shall be considered to be potentially contaminated if there is a visible sheen, a hydrocarbon odor, adjacent soil ` that appears visually to be contaminated by hydrocarbons or at any time the Contractor has reason to believe that hydrocarbon contamination may have occurred. The Contractor shall immediately notify the City and the TNRCC whenever contaminated water is encountered. a. The Contractor shall contact the City whenever contamination from any source is suspected. Jk 3. HANDLING POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED SOIL (PPCS) •.. 1023✓08 ASC-12 w PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS a. Contractor shall coordinate with the City to determine a suitable location for the stockpiling of contaminated soil. The following procedure shall be followed in preparing the chosen site: 1. Provide a diked enclosure large enough to hold all material and prevent runoff. 2. The diked area shall be lined with 20-30 mil plastic tp prevent seepage into the existing soil. 3. At the end of each work day, Contractor shall completely cover stockpile with 20 mil plastic. During the day, the Contractor shall keep the stockpile covered, as necessary, to prevent release of contaminated materials due to rain or wind. 4. Sampling and evaluation of materials will be performed at the Contractor's expense. (The City of Fort Worth will provide laboratory services) b. PPCS shall be handled, tested, observing all standard chain-of-custody procedures and sampling preservation and analyses shall conform to published and recognized standards. c. The stockpiled PPCS shall be sampled and tested every 50 cubic yards for Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) (TX1005) and Benzene, Toulene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene (BTEX) (EPA 8020). All test results will be forwarded to the City of Fort Worth Department of Environmental Management. d. Contaminated soil identified by test results will be disposed of according to DA-36, Loading, Transportation, and Disposal of Contaminated Soil. e. It is the intent of the City of Fort Worth that uncontaminated soils be utilized as backfill material, if the soils also meet the Type C or B backfill classifications. 4. HANDLING POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED WATER(PPCW) a. Water pumped from the excavation or from dewatering activities that has an oily sheen, a hydrocarbon odor, or is otherwise suspect, shall be considered potentially petroleum contaminated. b. PPCW shall be handled, tested, and discharged in accordance with the TNRCC's appropriate state regulation. PPCW shall be tested no later than 15 days prior to extraction. PPCW shall, if necessary, be treated in an appropriately sized oil/water separator, air stripper or GAC canisters. Contractor shall have his testing laboratory determine that the oil/water separator treated discharge is within the limits established by the TNRCC's regulations before being allowed to discharge (discharge to sanitary sewer). Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing the effluent test reports to the City. c. Alternatively, the Contractor may dispose of contaminated water, after appropriate pretreatment, into the sanitary sewer collection system. It shall be the responsibility ... of the Contractor to obtain the necessary permit(s) and to perform all testing required by the City of Fort Worth Pretreatment Services Division. _ d. All treated water shall be discharged into a Contractor supplied Frac Tank, sampled, and analyzed before discharge into the sewer system. 10123108 ASC-13 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS e. The product that is recovered shall be disposed of in accordance with all applicable regulations. Any phase separate product recovered from the oiltwater separator and air stripper shall be transported in accordance with Department of Transportation rules and regulations for flammable products. When transporting product for disposal, transportation shall also be performed by a licensed carrier. The Contractor is responsible for proper manifesting of the material from the site to the waste disposal facility. Completed Manifests shall be returned to the City Department of Environmental Management within 90 days of shipment. 5. HANDLING VAPOR CONCENTRATIONS a. In order to maintain safe working conditions, the vapor concentrations should not exceed 20 percent of the Lower Explosive Limit (LEL). During construction, •• measures should be taken to maintain LEL levels below 20 percent in all working areas. ow b. To monitor vapor levels and oxygen levels a combustible gas indicator (CGI)with a LEU02 meter should continuously operate in the working area. The CGI should be properly calibrated and should have an alarm that sounds if 20 percent LEL is aw reached. Monitoring data from the GCI should be recorded periodically to determine if ventilation or other methods are effective. In the event local health and safety agencies require more stringent monitoring, the local regulations must be aw implemented. D. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT; MW Payment for handling PPCS, PPCW and Vapor Concentrations, obtaining and paying for any permits required, hiring the services of a qualified professional environmental consultant(s), environmental issues, stockpiling and all issues included and incidental to this section will be full compensation for all labor, equipment, materials, and supervision. Measurement and Payment for this section will be per linear foot of trench excavated where the excavated material is handled as a contaminated material. No separate payment will be made for handling of contaminated water, vapor concentrations, sampling, stockpiling, etc. DA-38 LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED SOIL A. GENERAL: This item has been established for the loading, transportation and disposal of contaminated soils in a State of Texas approved disposal site (landfill) to handle special wastes (petroleum contaminated soils). A bid item has been established in the proposal for the proper loading, transportation and disposal of the material to a designated site and the quantity established is the engineers best estimate of the quantity that may be removed. This quantity may vary depending upon actual conditions and testing results. The unit price bid will not be increased regardless of the actual amount of material disposed and may be decreased if a larger volume of material, than that listed in the bid proposal, results in a unit cost reduction for disposal. B. WASTE MANIFESTS: 10123108 ASC-14 .. PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS Any and all non-hazardous liquid and petroleum substance waste removed from the site of generation and transported for treatment and/or disposal must be accompanied by a waste shipment record/manifest detailing required generator, transported, destination and waste description information. These results may not be uniform throughout the entire site. For all petroleum substance waste, the waste shipment record utilized shall be the TNRCC PETROLEUM-SUBSTANCE WASTE AFFIDAVIT (Form TWC-0332). The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining, originating and maintaining manifests in accordance with federal and state laws. The Contractor shall sign the manifests forms as Independent Contractor to the Owner. AUTHORIZATION OF PAYMENT FOR REMOVAL TRANSPORT AND TREATMENT / DISPOSAL OF WASTES IN CONTINGENT UPON RECEIPT BY THE ENGINEER OF FULLY COMPLETED AND SIGNED MANIFEST FORMS that are in agreement with regard to the type and amount of waste removed from the site and received by the treatment/disposal facility. The Contractor shall immediately resolve any manifest discrepancies. Completed Manifests shall be returned to the City Department of Environmental Management within 90 days of shipment. C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: Payment for this item shall be made per in place cubic yard of contaminated soils that are loaded, transported and disposed of in an approved special disposal site. No separate payment will be made for loading, transportation and disposal of contaminated ground waters collected; these costs considered subsidiary to DA-37, POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HANDLING. The proposed landfill shall be included in the Contractor's bid submittal and approved by the City of Fort Worth Department of Environmental Management prior to contract award. Contractor shall be responsible for all landfill costs, including, but not limited to landfill fees, transportation costs and landfill operator requested analytical testing and waste characterization. DA-39 ROCK RIPRAP - GROUT - FILTER FABRIC (OMITTED) DA-40 CONCRETE RIPRAP (OMITTED) DA-41 CONCRETE CYLINDER PIPE AND FITTINGS (OMITTED) DA-42 CONCRETE PIPE FITTINGS AND SPECIALS (OMITTED) DA-43 UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION This item will be used if additional excavation is needed that is not covered by n8° PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION°. Additional Excavation is the removal of the excessive crown and base to bring WW the new base to proper grade and City standard specifications for street reconstruction. All applicable provisions of Item No. 106 "Unclassified Street Excavation" shall apply, work shall be paid per cubic yard. DA-44 6" PERFORATED PIPE SUBDRAIN (OMITTED) DA-45 REPLACEMENT OF 4" CONCRETE SIDEWALKS ,� 10123108 ASC-15 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS .. 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", and 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-46 RECOMMENDED SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION (OMITTED) DA-47 PAVEMENT REPAIR IN PARKING AREA (OMITTED) 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 J' 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 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-49 HIGHWAY REQUIREMENTS (OMITTED) DA-50 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT .r 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. .. ski 10/23/08 ASC-16 -� PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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-52 TURBO METER WITH VAULT AND BYPASS INSTALLATION (OMITTED) DA-53 OPEN FIRE LINE INSTALLATIONS (OMITTED) DA-54 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 Field 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 the water main. •• 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, modification 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. DA-55 CURB ON CONCRETE PAVEMENT (OMITTED) DA-56 SHOP DRAWINGS 1. Submit seven (7) copies of shop drawings, layouts,. manufacturer's data and material schedules as may be required by the Engineer for his review. Submittals may be checked by and stamped with the approval of the Contractor and identified as the Engineer may require. Such review by the Engineer shall include checking for general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with information given in the General Contract Documents. Indicated actions by the Engineer, which may result from his review, shall not constitute .. concurrence with any deviation from the plans and specifications unless such deviations are specifically identified by the method described below, and further shall not relieve the Contractor .. 10123108 ASC-17 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS of responsibility for errors or omissions in the submitted data. Processed shop drawing submittals are not change orders. The purpose of submittals by the Contractor is to demonstrate that the Contractor understands the design concept, and that he demonstrates his understanding by indicating which equipment and materials he intends to furnish and install, and by detailing the fabrication and installation methods he intends to use. if deviations, discrepancies or conflicts between submittals and the design drawings and/or specifications are discovered, either prior to or after submittals are processed, the design drawings and specifications shall govern. The Contractor shall be responsible for dimensions which are to be confirmed and correlated at the .. job site, fabrication processes and techniques of constriction, coordination of his work with that of other trades and satisfactory performance his work. The Contractor shall check and verify all measurements and review submittals prior to being submitted, and sign ,or initial a statement included with the submittal, which signifies compliance with plans and specifications and dimensions suitable for the application. Any deviation from the specified criteria shall be expressly stated in writing in the submittal. Three (3) copies of the approved submittals shall be retained by the Contractor until completion of the project and presented to the City in bound form. 2. Shop drawings,shall be submitted for the following items prior to installation: List the required submittals here Additional shop drawing requirements are described in some of the material specifications. 3. Address for Submittals -The submittals shall be addressed to the Project Manager: Patrick Buckley, P.E. City of Fort Worth 1000 Throckmorton Fort Worth, TX 76102 DA-57 COST BREAKDOWN (OMITTED) _ DA-58 STANDARD STREET SPECIFICATIONS H.M.A.C. OVERLAY (OMITTED) DA-59 H.M.A.C. MORE THAN 9 INCHES DEEP (OMITTED) 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 TOPSOIL 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-62 WATER METER AND METER BOX RELOCATION AND ADJUSTMENT 1023108 ASC-1 8 _ PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS This item shall include raising or lowering an existing meter box to the parkway grade specified No payment will be made for adjusting existing boxes which are within 0.001 feet of specified parkway grade. The unit price bid shall be full and sufficient payment for all labor, equipment and materials used in the adjustment of the meter box. 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 C443 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. 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-64 WORK IN HIGHWAY RIGHT OF WAY (OMITTED) DA-65 CRUSHED LIMESTONE (FLEX-BASE) Crushed limestone required for use as a flexible base material shall conform to Specification Item No. 208 of the Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction for the City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department. DA-66 OPTION TO RENEW (OMITTED) DA-67 NON-EXCLUSIVE CONTRACT (OMITTED) DA-68 CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (OMITTED) DA-69 TRAFFIC BUTTONS (OMITTED) DA-70 PAVEMENT STRIPING (OMITTED) DA-71 H.M.A.C. TESTING PROCEDURES The contractor is required to submit a Mix Design for both Type "B" and "D" asphalt that will be used for each project. This should be submitted at the Pre-Construction Conference. This IW3108 ASC-19 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS design shall not be more than two (2) years old. Upon submittal of the design mix a Marshal .. (Proctor) will be calculated, if one has not been previously calculated, for the use during density testing. For type "B" asphalt a maximum of 20% rap may be used. No Rap may be used in type "D° Upon approval of an asphalt mix design and the calculation of the Marshal (proctor) the contractor is approved for placement of the asphalt. The contractor shall contact the City Laboratory, through the inspector, at least 24 hours in advance of the asphalt placement to schedule a ` technician to assist in the monitoring of the number of passes by a roller to establish a rolling pattern that will provide the required densities. The required Density for Type "Ba and for Type "D" asphalt will be 91% of the calculated Marshal (proctor).. A Troxler Thin Layer Gauge will be used for all asphalt testing. After a rolling pattern is established, densities should be taken at locations not more than 300 feet apart. The above requirement applies to both Type "B" and "D" asphalt. Densities on type "B" must be done before Type "D" asphalt is applied. Cores to determine thickness of Type "B" asphalt must be taken before Type "D" asphalt is applied. Upon completion of the application of Type "D' asphalt additional cores must be taken to determine the applied thickness. No DA-72 SPECIFICATION REFERENCES When reference is made in these specifications to a particular ASTM, AWWA, ANSI or other .o 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-73 RELOCATION OF SPRINKLER SYSTEM BACK-FLOW PREVENTER/CONTROL how VALVE AND BOX The relocation and reconnection of sprinkler system control valve and box 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. .. A minimum of twenty-four (24) hours advance notice shall be given when service interruption will be required. When the relocation is required, separate payment will be allowed for the relocation of sprinkler back-flow preventer or control valve and box. Payment for all work and material such as back-fill, fittings, five (5) feet of PVC Schedule 40 and all material labor, and equipment used by and for the licensed plumber shall be included in the price bid for the relocation of sprinkler back-flow preventer or control valve and box. All other costs will be included in other appropriate bid item(s). DA-74 RESILIENT-SEATED GATE VALVES Any resilient-seated gate valves supplied for this contract shall conform to.Material Standard E1-26, STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR RESILIENT-SEATED GATE VALVES, with the exception of size requirements in sections E-26.1. All resilient-seated gate valves shall be mechanical joints and be approved on the City of Fort Worth Standard Product List. DA-75 EMERGENCY SITUATION, JOB MOVE-IN (OMITTED) 10/2NO8 ASC-20 .. PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS hr- DA-76 1 'lz" & 2" COPPER SERVICES ■ The following is an addendum to E1-17, Copper Water Service Lines and Copper Alloy Couplings: All fittings used for 1 %7 and 2" water services lines shall be compression fittings of the type produced with an internal "gripper ring" as manufactured by the Ford Meter Box Co., Inc., Mueller Company, or approved equal. Approved equal products shall submit shop drawings and manufacturer's catalog information for approval. Contractor shall make all cuts to the copper tubing with a copper tubing cutter tool specifically designed for this purpose in order to provide a clean, square cut. The use of hacksaws or any .. other type of cutter will not be allowed. Prior to installing the compression fittings, the copper tubing will be made round by the use of a ,. "rounding tube" specifically made for that purpose. Payment for all work and materials associated with 1 'l" and 2" copper services shall be included in the price of the appropriate bid item. DA-77 SCOPE OF WORK (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-78 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILTY(UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-79 CONTRACT TIME (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-80 REQUIRED CREW PERSONNEL & EQUIPMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) .. DA-81 TIME ALLOWED FOR UTILITY CUTS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-82 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-83 PAVING REPAIR EDGES (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-84 TRENCH BACKFILL (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) 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 % Retained 1 0-10 40-75 .� 3/8" 55-90 #4" 90-100 .,, 1023108 ASC-21 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS #8 95-100 Los Angeles abrasion test: 50% Maximum wear per ASTM. DA-85 CLEAN-UP (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-86 PROPERTY ACCESS (UTIL. CUT) Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. DA-87 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-88 STANDARD BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT I (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) .. DA-89 CONCRETE BASE REPAIR FOR UNIT II & UNIT III (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-90 2" TO 9" H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-91 ADJUST WATER VALVE BOXES, MANHOLES, AND VAULTS (UTIL. CUT) Contractor will be responsible for adjusting water valve boxes, manholes and vaults to match new pavement grade. The unit price bid will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment,tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work. DA-92 MAINTENANCE BOND (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-93 BRICK PAVEMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-94 LIME STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) .. DA-95 CEMENT STABILIZED SUBGRADE (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-96 REPAIR OF STORM DRAIN\ STRUCTURES (UTIL. CUT) 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 Ilh 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. i 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-SD1 through S-SD20 of the City of Fort Worth 10123108 ASC-22 , PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 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. 4W DA-97 "QUICK-SET" CONCRETE (UTIL. CUT) am 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. 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. CUT) (OMITTED) • DA-99 STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR RAMPS (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-100 LIMITS OF CONCRETE PAVEMENT REPAIR (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-101 CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-102 PAYMENT (UTIL. CUT) (OMITTED) DA-103 DEHOLES (MISC. EXT.) The Contractor excavates for existing water and/or sanitary sewer main as detailed by work order together with a sketch. The location and dimensions shown on the plans relative to other existing utilities are based on the best 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. It shall be the Contractor's 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 dehole process to provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in order to protect all services encountered. Any damage to utilities resulting from the Contractor's operations, shall be restored at his expense. Payment for work such as backfill and all other associated appurtenants required, shall be included in the price of the appropriate bid item. DA-104 CONSTRUCTION LIMITATIONS (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED) DA-105 PRESSURE CLEANING AND TESTING (MISC. EXT.) 1 10/23/08 ASC-23 PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS Care shall be taken to keep all water extensions clean and free from foreign objects. Chlorinated lime shall be placed in the first joint of pipe of the extension and upon completion of the pipe laying, water shall be introduced slowly for sterilization, after which the extension shall be thoroughly flushed with clean water. Risers shall be installed, as directed by the Engineer, for flushing and for providing sample points for bacteria tests. ` The water main extensions. of the project shall be tested under normal line pressure and any leaks observed shall be immediately repaired. DA-106 BID QUANTITIES (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED) DA-107 LIFE OF CONTRACT (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED) DA-108 FLOWABLE FILL (MISC. EXT.) (OMITTED) .. DA-109 BRICK PAVEMENT REPAIR (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-110 DETERMINATION AND INITIATION OF WORK (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-111 WORK ORDER COMPLETION TIME (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) .. DA-112 MOVE IN CHARGES (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-113 PROJECT SIGNS (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-114 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-115 TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM DESIGN (MISC. REPL.) (OMITTED) DA-116 FIELD OFFICE As specified in Part C, General Conditions C5-5.6, the contractor shall provide a field office exclusively for the City of Fort Worth Construction Manager and coordination meetings for the .. following: A. Temporary field office shall be established on the job site where approved or directed by the Engineer, adequately furnished. B. Contractor shall provide either a separate building or a partitioned-off space of at least 140 sq ft of floor space with solid lockable door in Contractors building for the exclusive use of the City of i Fort Worth Construction Manager throughout the period of construction. The temporary office shall be weathertight, have a tight floor at least 8-in off the ground and shall be insulated and suitably ventilated. The office shall be provided with janitor service, heating and cooling equipment, electrical wiring, outlets and fixtures suitable to light the tables and desk adequately as directed. Provide separate toilet facilities in the field office. C. Provide the following furniture and equipment in the Construction Manager's office: 1. One plan table, 3-ft by 5-ft and one stool •• 2. Desk about 3 fit by 5-ft with desk chair 1023108 ASC-24 ,� PART DA - ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3. Two additional chairs 4. Two-drawer, filing cabinet with lock Field office shall also have available to the Construction Manager the following: 1. One conference table (frft). 2. Eight folding chairs. 3. First aid kit suitable for ten people with manual, American White Cross No. K10 or equal. 4. Duplicating machine, Xerox Model 10251 or equal. D Contractor shall fumish temporary light and power, including wiring, lamps and similar equipment as required to adequately light all work areas and with sufficient power capacity to meet the reasonable needs of the Construction Manager. Contractor shall make all necessary arrangements with the local electric company for temporary electric service and pay all expenses in connection therewith and pay all electrical bills. ` DA-117 TRAFFIC CONTROL PLAN Traffic control shall be in accordance with item D-8 of the Special Conditions with the exception of the Contractor providing the traffic control plan. A traffic control plan has been prepared and is included in the project plans. All other requirements of D-8 shall apply. DA-118 COORDINATION OF WORK WITH CONTRACTOR FOR OTHER UNITS (OMITTED) DA—119 CATHODIC PROTECTION SYSTEM (OMITTED) 10/23✓08 ASC-25 } IxSECTION E SPECIFICATIONS JANUARY 1, 1978 rcd WATER DEPARTMENT All materials, construction methods and procedures used in this project shall conform to Sections El, E2, and E2A of the Fort Worth Water Department General Contract Documents and .. General Specifications,together with any additional material specification(s),construction(s)or later revision(s). (See revisions listed on this sheet). Sections El, E2 and E2A of the Fort Worth Water Department General Contract Documents and General Specifications are hereby made .. a part of this contract document by reference for all purposes,the same as if copies verbatim herein,and such Sections are filed and kept in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth as an official record of the City of Fort Worth. INDEX •• El MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS E2 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS E2A GENERAL DESIGN DETAILS Revisions as of April 20, 1981, follow: E1-2.4 Backfill: (Correct minimum compaction requirement to 95%Procter density and correct P.I. .. values as follows:) C. Additional backfill requirements when approved for use in streets: Type B Backfill - (c) Maximum plastic index(PI) shall be 8 2. Type C Backfill .. (a) Material meeting requirements and having a PI of 8 or less shall be considered as suitable for compaction by wetting (b) Material,meeting requirement and having a PI of 9 or more shall be considered for use only with mechanical compaction E2-2.11 Trench Backfill: (Correct minimum compaction requirement wherever it appears, in this section to 95%Procter density except for paragraph a.l.where the "95% modified Procter density" shall remain unchanged). SECTION E100—MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS MATERIAL STANDARD E 1004 JANUARY 1, 1978 (ADDED 5/13/90) E100-4 WATERTIGHT MANHOLE INSERTS. E100-4.1 GENERAL: This standard covers the furnishing and installation of watertight gasketed manhole inserts in the.Fort Worth sanitary sewer collection system. E100-4.2 MATERIALS AND DESIGN: a. The manhole insert shall be of corrosion-proof high density polyethelene that meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D 1248,Category 5, Type III. b . The minimum thickness of the manhole insert shall be 1/8". C. The manhole insert shall have a gasket that provides positive seal in wet or dry conditions. The gasket shall be made of closed cell neoprene rubber and meet the requirement of ASTM D 1056,or equal. d. The manhole insert shall have a strap for removing the insert. The strap shall be made of minimum 1 wide woven polypropalene or nylon webbing,with the ends treated to prevent unravelling. Stainless steel hardware shall be used to securely attach strap to the insert. e. The manhole insert shall have one or more vent holes or valves to release gasses and allow water inflow at a rate no greater than 10 gallons per 24 hours. E 100-4.3 INSTALLATION: a. The manhole frame shall be cleaned of all dirt and debris before placing the manhole insert on the rim. b. The manhole insert shall be fully seated around the manhole frame rim to retard water from seeping between the cover and the manhole frame rim. E100 (1) no Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installation _ 1.0 SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND INSTALLATION OF STREET LIGHTS _ 1.1 These specifications for construction in the City of Fort Worth(the City),where applicable,shall govern the materials and installation of street lights in residential areas, along arterial roadways or on or under bridges. In the event of a conflict,the plan set and detail sheets shall control(Appendix A). These specifications should be used in conjunction with the following standard detail sheets: Street Luminaire General Notes; Street Luminaire Electrical Connection Details; Street Luminaire Pole Foundation Details; Street Luminaire Pole Details; and Ground Box Details. 1.2 This agreement shall consist of installing materials and equipment necessary to complete the street light construction at locations as set out in the task order. The Contractor shall furnish all required materials and equipment not provided by the City, and shall install and shall activate the lighting systems completed in the sequence specified by the Traffic Services Manager or designee. The City will issue task order for work locations via electronic mail. A pre-construction meeting shall be held before any work may commence on the project. The Project Inspector will set the meeting time and place The contractor shall meet with the Project Inspector within five working days after receiving a task order. The work shall commence within ten working days after meeting with the Project Inspector. Invoices will be paid per task order completed and shall be submitted both electronically and by hard copy for processing. 1.3 All installation work shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the National Electrical Code(NEC), local ordinances and regulations,these specifications,the standard detail sheets accompanying the plans, and those applicable sections of the City's Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction. In the event that these specifications should be less restrictive than the NEC, the NEC shall prevail. Any deviation from these specifications or standard detail sheets shall be considered .. unacceptable unless authorized in writing by the Traffic Services Manager,or designee. All workmanship shall be of the highest quality. Finished work shall be neat and uncluttered in appearance. The City will have the authority to bar from this project any Contractor's employee whose work is judged substandard and unacceptable by the project City Inspector with approval of the Traffic Services Manager. The Contractor shall schedule his work so as to cause the minimum interference with traffic on surrounding roadways. Existing lighting systems may be shut down for modification and/or equipment installation only with the approval of the Traffic Services Manager or his designee with a minimum.of 48 hour notice. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 1 The Contractor's responsibility in regard to street light installation work shall consist of the following items: 1.3.1 Furnishing and/or installing street light equipment including: structures, conduits, ground boxes, luminary assemblies, conductors, concrete, reinforcing steel, forms for structure foundations, grouting materials, painting materials, miscellaneous nuts, bolts, and washers, and all other miscellaneous equipment as required to complete the project, including all necessary barricades or devices required to maintain proper traffic control in accordance with the Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Installing and connecting equipment supplied by the City. 1.3.2 Maintaining existing lighting system operations including providing all materials and labor. 1.3.3 Removing and salvaging any existing lighting equipment as designated in the plans. 1.3.4 It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to perform the following at no additional compensation: • Prevent any property damage to property owner's poles, fences, • landscaping,mailboxes,etc.,and repair any damages. • Provide access to all driveways during construction. • Protect all underground and overhead utilities,including sprinkler systems, ` erosion control and repair any and all damages. • In developed areas, it shall be contractors responsibility to provide sod and .. replace any shrubbery to leave the work site in good clean condition. 1.4 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Inspector to commence the thirty (30) day test burning period. The Contractor shall have a qualified technician on the project site when the system is energized for the test period. During the thirty (30) day test period, the City shall be the first response to any trouble .. calls. If the City Troubleshooter determines that the problem is the result of poor workmanship, the Contractor shall complete the repairs. The Contractor shall provide a 01 local telephone number (not subject to frequent changes) where trouble calls are to be •• received on a 24-hour basis. Appropriate repairs shall be made within 24 hours. If, after further diagnosing the problem, the qualified technician determines the problem is in the equipment supplied by others,the Contractor shall notify the Inspector. .. NO EXTRA COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED FOR FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE. _ 1.5 The City of Fort Worth,Traffic Services Division,will furnish lighting poles and arms and service center enclosures to the project in accordance with the bid proposal. The Contractor shall erect all poles and connect all field wiring to the luminary assembly. The .. Contractor shall notify the Inspector via e-mail at least 3-working days prior to picking up poles. The Inspector will make arrangements on when and where to pick up the poles. 1.6 The locations of pole foundations, bases, conduit, etc., shown on the plans are approximate..The Contractor shall give the Inspector 48 hours notice of his/her intention Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 2 to establish the final location of any foundations, bases, conduit, etc., and have the locations approved on the ground by the Inspector. _ 1.7 The location and depth of all utilities shown on the plans are approximate and there may be other unknown utilities existing not shown on the plans that should be field verified and protected by the contractor prior to the start of construction. The contractor shall contact _ the following utility companies 48 hours prior to doing any work in the area: ■ Dig Tess 1-800-344-8377 _ M City Utility Mains(Water, Sewer) 817-392-8275 • City Traffic Signals, Street Lights and Storm Drains 817-392-8100 _ M Charter Cable 817-246-5538 ■ Southwestern Bell Telephone Enterprise 9800 ■ AT&T 1-800-878-8711 ■ Western Union Cable 214-939-1930 _ 0 Oncor Electric 1-800-233-2133 ■ Tri-County Electric 817-379-4703 ■ Co-Sery Electric Coop 1-800-274-4014 ■ Atmos Gas 214-263-3444 NOTE: The contractor should be cautious of private gas collection and distribution lines from well sites. 1.8 Whenever the work provided for and contemplated under the contract has been found by the Inspector to be completed to his / her satisfaction on any individual light, or lighting system shown in the plans, final clean up of said location has been performed and the equipment supplied by the contractor has operated continuously for a minimum of thirty .. (30) days in a satisfactory manner, the Contractor will be released from further maintenance'on that particular location or system. Such partial acceptance will be made in writing and shall in no way void or alter any terms of the contract. 1.9 The Contractor,including own employees and employees of subcontractors, shall comply with all applicable safety regulations as established by Occupational, Safety and Health Administration(OSHA),including wearing personal safety equipment and/or harnesses. w 1.10 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS - WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES: The following .. procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this Contract: (a) 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 TEN FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES." w Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 3 (b) Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall have an _ insulating cage-type of guard about the boom or arm, except back hoes or dippers and insulator links on the lift hood connections. (c) When necessary to work within ten feet of high voltage electric lines, notification shall be given the electric service provider which will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de-energize the line or raise or lower the line. The work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of the City of Fort Worth. The notifying department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to electric service provider and shall record action taken in each case. .. (d) The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the electric service provider for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's sole .. cost and expense. No person shall work within ten feet of a high voltage line without protection having �•• been taken as outlined in Paragraph(c). 2.0 MATERIALS 2.1 General Notes 2.1.1 It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish all materials necessary to complete each street light, whether the item is specifically mentioned or not, with the exception of those materials that will be provided by the City as specified in the bid. All unspecified materials (i.e., electrical tape, bolts, and wire nuts, etc.) shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code. All materials supplied by the Contractor shall be new un-depreciated stock. _ 2.1.2 Some sections of these specifications may cite examples of acceptable brands and model numbers of the items described. Items of equal durability, performance, and design may be substituted upon City acceptance. Bidders may be required to �- submit to the Traffic Services Division information on materials they desire to furnish and install. A two-year warranty shall be required on all other materials furnished. A list of cities, towns, etc., where the equipment being bid has been in .. field service for at least two (2)years may be required by the City for reference. If required, the list shall contain names and phone numbers of persons who can be contacted for such reference. If the guidelines listed above are not met,the bid and the equipment shall not be accepted. w 2.1.3 If more than one unit of a given bid item is required, the Contractor shall ensure that all units are the product of one manufacturer, unless otherwise directed by the Traffic Services Manager or designee. 2.1.4 All materials furnished by the Contractor shall become the property of the City, effective won successful completion of a 30 day test period. Except for materials supplied by the City, the Contractor shall have full responsibility for materials until the date of acceptance with respect to damage theft,or loss. w Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 4 2.1.5 Prior to final acceptance by the City, the Contractor is responsible for removal, - replacement and reinstallation of any damaged material at the Contractor's .. expense,including,but not limited to,grass,irrigation and erosion control. 2.2 Standard Street Luminaire Poles (Section 2.2 is for information only and is not applicable to this bid request since the City will be providing these poles.) .. 2.2.1 Pole Dimensions Poles shall conform to the"Street Luminaire Detail Sheets" and the dimensional requirements layout therein as provided. Any deviations from the dimensions of the"Street Luminaire Detail Sheets" shall be noted in the bid submittal. 2.2.2 Design Standards Pole Assembly: The pole assembly shall consist of a tapered steel shaft complete with a steel anchor base, conforming to ASTM standard A36/A36M- 03a and A595-98 (2002), of adequate strength and appropriate size, secured to the lower end of the shaft.by telescoping the shaft into the base and placing.two continuous welds around the pole, one on the end of the shaft and the other at _ the top of the plate base on poles to be mounted on anchor bolts. On poles to be embedded in the ground, a#7 gauge minimum ground sleeve 24" in length shall be installed at designated height as specified from bottom of pole •�• and secured by two continuous welds around pole at the bottom and top of the sleeve and a#7 gauge minimum steel strap at lease 2"wide shall be welded across the bottom opening of the shaft to support it in the hole. A pole plate or plates will be required as specified near the top of the shaft for mounting light arm. _ The shaft shall be one piece for poles 40' and less;two piece for poles over 40' is optional. Two-piece shafts shall assemble by telescoping the upper section over the lower section with a firm tapered fit. The telescoping length of the _ joint shall not be less than 1 %Z times the diameter of the pole at the joint. The telescoping field joint shall not be welded but shall be keyed with a through bolt. The tapered shaft tube or tubes shall have a constant taper of.10"to .14" per linear foot. Strength: Luminaire support and lighting poles shall be designed to withstand test loads equivalent to a velocity pressure of 23.0 PSF at the nominal mounting height above ground line with appropriate coefficients of and with a factor of safety of not less than 1.80. The lighting standard shall also be designed to withstand test loads, which are calculated equivalent of 80 MPH without destruction. Shape: Poles shall be round with a maximum"ovalness" not to exceed 1.5% of the nominal diameter. Measurements shall be made at 90' to each other in the same cross-section. Straightness tolerance shall be no more than 3/8 inch per 20 feet of length, or not more than l/16 inch in any four-foot section of pole. .. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 5 NOTE: Actual dimensions of poles to be supplied shall be included in bid submittal. 2.2.3 Design Details 2.2.3.1 Base of Pole: The base anchor hole pattern shall conform to the "Street _ Luminaire Pole Foundation Details"sheet as provided. The base flange shall be provided with four(4) slip holes for mounting on four anchor bolts. The anchor bolt hole on the base flange shall be slotted. 2.2.3.2 Transformer Bases: When required on the bid form,the standards shall be furnished with an aluminum`Breakaway Base." 2.2.3.3 Breakaway Transformer Base: A cast aluminum breakaway type transformer base with all necessary fittings and attachments shall be furnished so as to afford to the lighting standard the quality of breaking _ away under vehicular impact. The base shall have a vertical height of 20"to provide bumper area contact with a passenger vehicle and shall have the ability to shear on impact when struck by a vehicle of approximately two thousand pounds or more and traveling at a speed of twenty miles per hour or more. It shall meet necessary structural and wind loading requirements and, as a minimum,withstand the effects of a load of five hundred pounds eighteen inches from the tip of the shaft to which the base is attached without any permanent distortion, overstress or failure. A door opening shall be provided in the side of the base approximately 8"x 10"in size. Aluminum base material shall conform to ASTM B108 alloy SG 70A-T6. 2.2.3.4 Access Door: A removable access door shall be furnished in the base of the pole assembly,measuring at least 4 inches by 6 inches, secured by #20 stainless steel tamper proof screws. A#20 ground stud shall be provided opposite the access door opening. aw 2.2.3.5 Anchor Bolts: Anchor bolts shall be provided with each pole.Anchor bolts shall comply with ASTM standard F1554-99. Anchor bolts shall be galvanized steel and shall comply with the dimensional requirements as set out in the "Street Luminaire Pole Base Detail Sheet" as shown under "Anchor Bolt Detail" as provided. .. 2.2.3.6 Pole Cap: The pole cap shall be sloped to shed rain and shall be secured with at least three locking screws. The pole cap shall be made of cast _ aluminum or pot steel. Cast iron is not acceptable. 2.2.3.7 Arms: Arms shall be capable of withstanding a test load,the calculated equivalent of an 80 MPH wind. Luminaire arms shall be capable of supporting 75 pounds of weight with a 3 square feet luminaire surface. 2.2.3.8 Support Arm Mounting Flange: The pole shall have a simplex fitting plate conforming to the "Street Luminaire Pole Details" sheet as provided. The plate shall have two-'/7.inch tapped diameter holes,4 inches apart to secure the support arm to the pole. The plate shall accept a saddle plate on the support arm. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 6 w A hole shall be provided in the pole flange that is not less than 1-1/2 _ inches in diameter. The hole shall be smooth and free of burrs so as to prevent damage to cable jacketing when pulled through the opening. Extra pole mounting flanges are a line on the itemized bid list. These w flanges shall not be galvanized to permit welding to the pole to make repairs or modify the pole to accept truss type support arms. _ 2.2.3.9 Finish: The pole shall be hot dipped galvanized, unless otherwise required in the bid items list. All galvanized materials shall be dipped in accordance to ASTM A123 / A123M-01 standard. Each component must be completely coated in a single dip. Double dipped materials will not be accepted.The finish shall be smooth and free of imperfections. 2.3 Luminaires(Cobra Head Type) 2.3.1 General Specifications All luminaires shall be adapted for both 11/4" and 2" adjustable slip fitter mounting with leveling screws to securely clamp to mast arm or bracket. Two clamping brackets shall be provided to prevent the head from turning from wind or vibration. All luminaire housings shall be cast or drawn from a non-ferrous alloy and shall be free of cracks and excessive porosity. The exterior surface shall have uniform w natural aluminum or painted finish. Mogul base sockets shall be nickel-plated copper and shall be rigidly attached to a high-grade porcelain base, which shall extend and completely enclose the metal shell. Sockets shall be mounted to provide for latest requirements for the IES-ANST Standards for highway and roadway lighting. Sockets shall be of one-piece construction; no split socket construction acceptable. All nuts, screws, clips, washers and attaching hardware shall be fabricated from highly corrosion resistant alloys. Lamp shall be mounted in a horizontal position. The optic assembly shall be provided with resilient gaskets and so constructed that a positive seal against weather and other contaminates will be maintained. The hinge shall be lift-off type with a means for preventing unintentional separation. The latch shall be an automatic type or quick release thumb latch and designed such that a spring failure will not cause the refractor assembly to open. The reflector shall be .. processed to a highly specular finish. It shall be secured in such a manner that no tools will be necessary for removal or replacement. The edges of the reflector if not covered by a gasket, shall be smooth and all corners rounded to w prevent injury to bare hands. The reflector shall have sufficient strength to prevent being distorted during routine operations. The refractor shall be crystal clear glass with refracting prism (IES Type III, semi-cut off, unless otherwise specified). 2.3.2 Ballasts w Ballasts shall be the regulated type designed to operate high-pressure sodium or metal halide lamps in a horizontal position, and manufactured by Advance (or approved equal), voltage to be specified, on each order. Total assembled weight Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 7 of luminaire and ballast shall not exceed 50 pounds on 400-watt units and 75 pounds on 1000-watt units. Ballast input wattage during fluctuations of the primary voltage of plus 5% or _ minus 10% shall not exceed the value given in the table below: Lamp Wattage Maximum Ballast Input(Average for Group Sample) 100 145% of Normal lamp Wattage 150 145%of Normal lamp Wattage 200 130% of Normal lamp Wattage 250 130% of Normal lamp Wattage 400 130%of Normal lamp Wattage 1000 130% of Normal lamp Wattage Lamp wattage shall average within plus or minus 3% of wattage measured at nominal line voltage applied to the ballast, shall not be less than 0.90. Each ballast shall permanently and clearly indicate the following: • Type, Catalog Number, Voltage Rating, and Connection Diagram 2.3.3 Starter _ The Electrical starter shall be a solid-state device capable of withstanding ambient temperature of 85 degree C. All components shall be sealed and protected from dirt,moisture, or other foreign material. The starter shall have a minimum pulse repletion rate of 1 pulse per cycle. The minimum amplitude of the pulse shall be 2500 volts for the 100, 150,200,250, and 400 watt lamp; 3000 volts for the 1000 watt lamp, and shall be applied within 20 electrical .w degrees of the center of the open circuit voltage wave. 2.3.4 Receptacle for Photo Electric Eye _ Luminaires with 120/208/240/277 volt multi tap ballast shall be furnished with receptacle for photo electric eye. 2.4 Antique Style Pole (Section 2.4 is for information only and is not applicable to this bid request since the City will be providing these poles.) .. 2.4.1 Lantern Assembly The lantern shall conform to the following specifications and description: 2.4.1.1 Dimensions: The lantern shall be approximately 33 inches high overall and approximately 16 inches in overall diameter. 2.4.1.2 Globes:All globes shall have 8 inch opening with spun aluminum collar to prevent set screws from meeting with any part of the acrylic globe. Each style of globe shall be available to purchase with or without the .. lantern. All mounting hardware and screws shall be stainless steel. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 8 2.4.1.3 If finial is requested,the finial shall be composed of cast aluminum& shall be fastened to the globe with machine bolt from inside the globe and shall be sealed with a silicon style adhesive. 2.4.1.4 Globe I: This globe shall be a one-piece UV resistant DR Acrylic globe equal to or greater than Dynamic Lighting Globe#AO25DR-CL or Lightning Inc. Globe#FP 127. .. 2.4.1.5 Globe II: This globe shall be a two piece made up of the globe and roof. The globe shall meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(ASSHTO) Type III refractive pattern with house side cut-off. It shall be composed of clear acrylic material that is ultra-violet resistant for up to 10 years and shall be heat resistant. The globe shall be equal to or better than Dynamic Lighting globe# ARP23/AC8/T3. The globe roof shall be a vertically ribbed"Fort Worth" style with no finial. It shall be composed of clear impact-resistant acrylic material that is ultra-violet resistant for up to 10 years and shall be heat resistant. The roof shall have a one piece stainless steel band to make a single permanent assembly that is sealed with a utility grade silicone. The roof shall come with a semi-cut off reflector. The reflector shall be a one- piece aluminum assembly treated with an ALZAK process. 2.4.1.6 Globe III: This globe shall be a two-piece assembly made up of the globe and the roof. The globe shall meet American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials(ASSHTO)Type III or Type V refractive pattern. It shall be composed of a clear impact-resistant acrylic material that is ultra-violet resistant for up to 10 years and shall be heat resistant. The globes shall come with a house side cut-off and shall be equal to or greater than Dynamic Lighting globe AO28AC-T3 or AO28AC-T5 Series. The globe roof shall be "Victorian"style with no finial. It shall be .. composed of impact-resistant acrylic material that is ultra-violet �F resistant for up to 10 years and shall be heat resistant. The roof shall _ be secure to the globe with at least 4 stainless steel screws and sealed } with utility grade silicone. The roof shall come complete with a semi-cut off reflector. The reflector shall be a one-piece aluminum assembly _ treated with an ALZAK process. 2.4.2 Ballast shall be the regulated type designed to operate high-pressure sodium or metal halide lamps in a vertical position and manufactured by Advance Ballast r. & Transformers or Universal Lighting Technologies, voltage to be 120v, unless specified on each order. .. 2.4.3 Socket: The Sockets shall be mounted to provide for latest requirements for the IES-ANST Standards for roadway lighting. Sockets shall be of one=piece construction, no split socket construction is acceptable. 2.4.4 Lamping: The following lamping options shall be provided. Specific lamping types and quantities shall be listed on the itemized bid sheet. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 qP City of Fort Worth 9 MW • 70 watt,mogul base, 120 volt metal halide with integral internal ballast socket combination; • 100 watt,mogul base, 120/240 volt metal halide with integral internal ballast socket combination; • 100 watt,mogul base, 120/240 volt high-pressure sodium with integral internal ballast socket combination 2.4.5 Photo Control: A twist lock photo control receptacle shall be provided. The photo control shall fit under the globe within the fixture pod with access door hinged and fasten with an external tool less latching method and shall have a clear acrylic lens. 2.4.6 Seat and Fitter: The seat and fitter shall be cast aluminum. A neoprene gasket shall be provided as to help prevent dust from entering inside the globe area. .. 2.4.7 Finish: All metal parts (pod and seat) shall be painted with a Superpolyester Black powder coating. The finish shall be smooth and free of imperfections. .. 2.5 Post The post shall conform to the "Street Light Luminaire Detail Sheet" under Antique Style Street Light Pole detail as provided. Pole shall be patterned with 16 flutes. 2.5.1 Dimensions: The pole dimensions shall be as follows: ■ Height: 10 feet, 10 inches & 13 feet, 10 inches (as required on the itemized bid sheet); _ ■ Sections: Column at base - 7 inches outside diameter; Column at top—3.5 inches outside diameter; Base at base - 20 inches outside diameter; TENON-3 inches outside diameter& shall be 3 inches in height. Pole should be designed to withstand an 80 mph wind load. NOTE: Actual dimensions of poles to be supplied shall be included in bid submittal. 2.5.2 Material: The pole assembly shall be a one-piece heavy wall aluminum casting. The castings are to be true, smooth and clean of cast burs (inside and outside). 2.5.3 Base and Hole Pattern: The base anchor hole pattern shall conform to the "Street Luminaire Detail Sheet"as provided 2.5.4 Access Door: A removable access door shall be furnished in the base of the pole assembly, measuring at least 4 inches by 6 inches, secured #20 stainless steel `■ tamper proof screws. A #20 ground stud shall be provided opposite the access door opening. 2.5.5 Base of Pole: The base flange shall be provided with four (4) slip holes for mounting on four anchor bolts. The base flange shall be provided with at least Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 10 r an 8-inch diameter hole for conduit projection. Leveling shims will be provided. 2.5.6 Anchor Bolts: Anchor bolts shall be provided with each pole. Anchor bolts shall be galvanized steel and shall comply with the dimensional requirements as set out in the"Street Luminaire Pole Base Detail Sheet"as provided. 2.5.7 Finish: The pole shall be painted with a Superpolyester black powder coating. The finish shall be smooth and free of imperfections. The supplier shall supply sufficient primer and enamel for field touch-up after installation. 2.6 Conduits and Related Hardware 2.6.1 Conduit: All polyvinyl chloride conduits, including elbows and couplings shall be schedule 40 PVC or schedule 80 PVC conduit, conforming to Federal Specification W-C-1094 and.Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard UL-651. All conduit sizes shall be as indicated on the plans. Only "stick" PVC conduit will be permitted. Roll conduit is not acceptable. r 2.6.2 Rigid metal: Rigid metal conduit shall be steel, hot-dipped galvanized inside and outside. •. 2.6.3 Weather heads shall be made of aluminum and may be the threaded or the clamp on type. 2.7 Power Lead-In Cable r 2.7.1 Power lead-in cable shall be stranded THHW copper wire and suitable for A/C electric service. 2.7.2 The cable shall be capable of operating at 600 volts maximum and suitable for use at conductor temperatures not exceeding 167 F (75 C). Material and construction shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of IMSA and NEC standards. 2.7.3 Conductors shall be stranded, anneal coated copper. Copper wire before insulating or stranding shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of ASTM B-033 (for coated wire). Stranding shall be class B, in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM B-8. 2.7.4 Insulation shall consist of cross-linked thermosetting polyethylene, meeting the requirements of IMSA and listed by UL as type USE THHW-75C. r 2.8 Ground Boxes 2.8.1 General Requirements r All ground boxes specified for use shall satisfy the following general requirements: ' 2.8.1.1 The top surface of the ground box cover shall have a minimum co-efficient of friction of 0.5. 2.8.1.2 Boxes shall be stackable for extra height. 2.8.1.3 Boxes shall be manufactured from Reinforced Polymer Concrete (RPM) composed of borosilicate glass fiber, a catalyzed polyester resin and an aggregate. Sidewalls may be reinforced polymer. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 11 .. 2.8.1.4 Enclosures and covers shall be able to withstand a minimum 12,000 lb. per wheel load. Load requirements shall be tested by an independent .m laboratory and a certification of such tests shall be supplied for approval. 2.8.1.5 All components shall be designed and tested to withstand temperatures as low as-20 F(4 Q. .. 2.8.1.6 The size and dimensions of the required ground boxes shall be shown on the Ground Box Details sheet in the plan set ow 2.9 Foundations All foundations shall be built in accordance with the requirements stated in the standard detail sheets of the plan set. All foundations shall be continuous pour in place. 2.10 Hardware Paint (Section 2.10 is for information only and is not applicable to this bid request since the City will be providing poles.) The contractor shall supply the following primer coating and finishing coating. Specific finish coat color shall be specified on each task order and will vary accordingly. The follow descriptive names of finish coat colors are permissible within the City: ■ Brick Red (RAL 3009) ■ Black Green (RAL 6012) ■ Yellow Olive (RAL 6014) ■ Grey Beige (RAL 8022) ■ Duranotic Bronze RAL(8019) ■ Black (RAL 9004) ■ Pure Aluminum (RAL 9006) 2.10.1 Primer Coating The primer coat shall be Kwal Paint #5810 G-Prime Premium Acrylic Universal Primer or approved equal. This is a 100% acrylic primer for all types of surfaces,including galvanized finishes. 2.10.2 Finish Coat The finish coat shall be Kwal paint#6300 Accupro 100%Acrylic Exterior Flat Finish or approved equal. This is a 100% acrylic finish that durable and chalk resistant. The paint to be applied to existing non-galvanized street light structures shall be a .. durable iodized alkyd enamel with semi-gloss finish. The drying time shall be Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 a City of Fort Worth 12 approximately three hours with an average dry film thickness of 1.4 mil. The paint quality shall allow for application on surfaces at temperatures as low as 20 F(7 Q. 2.10.3 Hardware paint color shall as called for in the construction plans set or bid documents. 2.11 Grounding Conductor and Grounding Rod 2.11.1 The grounding conductor shall be a #8 AWG solid copper wire. The conductor shall be bonded to all ground rods. 2.11.2 Grounding rod electrodes shall be copper-bonded steel being at least 5/8 in. (15.875 mm) in diameter. All ground rods shall be 8 ft. (2.4 M). 2.12 Electric Service Center 2.12.1 Electric service center or contactor control box shall meet or exceed the product shown in Appendix A for either pole mounted or ground mounted units. 2.12.2 Vendors requesting to supply a different box than the shown in Appendix A, shall submit a sample unit for review and approval by the Traffic Services Manager or his/her designee. 2.12.2 Ground mounted service centers shall be mounted on a concrete base that is 3-1/2 .. inches thick, and four feet by four feet square, with eight#3 bars and 6 inch long "J"hook anchor bolts. (See ground box apron detail for typical steel layout.) .. 3.0 INSTALLATION OF SREEET LIGHT COMPONENTS 3.1 Installation of Electrical Service 3.1.1 Unless otherwise noted on the plan sheets, power shall be direct wired to the appropriate phased transformer provided by the electrical service provider. This connection will only be made by authorized personnel. 3.1.2 If electrical service is required to be metered, then the Contractor shall install all electrical service connections including conduit, pole risers, meter base, breaker box, breakers etc., in accordance with-NEC standards and specifications. Installation of conduit and wire in to the electrical service provider vaults shall be per the electrical service provider's specifications. .. 3.1.3 Unless otherwise called for in the plans, the power connection shall be made to a 120-240 volt, single-phase, 60 cycle AC supply. All wiring shall be done in accordance with NEC. 3.2 Installation of Conduit 3.2.1 The conduit size will generally be specified on the street light plan sheets or task .. work order. 3.2.2 The Contractor shall provide and install underground cable facilities required to complete the construction plan set. The Contractor will be required to coordinate .. with all local utility companies, long distance communication companies, City utilities, railroad companies, and Dig Tess, if applicable, to ascertain exact locations of conflicting underground services. .. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 13 3.2.3 The location of conduits and ground boxes are diagrammatic only and may be shifted by the Inspector to accommodate field conditions. 3.2.4 When boring is used for under pavement conduit installations, the maximum allowable overcut shall be 1 in. (25 mm)in diameter. 3.2.5 When conduits are bored,the vertical and horizontal tolerances shall not exceed 18 in. (457 mm)as measured from the intended target point. 3.2.6 The use of a pneumatically driven device for punching holes beneath the pavement .. (commonly known as a "missile') will not be permitted under streets or roadways on any street light installation projects. Boring shrill be done by use of directional boring machinery. .. 3.2.7 The contractor shall place duct seal or foam (maximum of 3 inches) at the ends of all conduit where conductors and/or cables are present. _ 3.2.8 New Conduit 3.2.8.1 Unless otherwise shown on plans or standard detail sheets, all underground conduit shall be schedule 40 PVC conduit except if the conduit is to be .. placed under a roadway at a depth of less than 24 inches (600 nun), then the conduit shall be schedule 80 PVC. All conduit or raceways above .. ground shall be rigid metal. All conduit and fittings shall be of the sizes and types shown on the plans. Each section of conduit shall bear evidence of approval by Underwriter's Laboratories. .. 3.2.8.2 Conduit terminating in posts or pedestal bases shall not extend vertically more than 3 inches(76 mm)above the concrete foundation. Field bends in conduit shall have a minimum radius of 12 diameters of the nominal size of the conduit. 3.2.8.3 Exposed vertical conduit shall be galvanized rigid metal, and reamed and ,+ couplings made tight. PVC conduit shall be joined by the solvent-weld method in accordance with the conduit manufacturer's recommendations. No reducer couplings shall be used unless specifically indicated on the plan sheet. 3.2.8.4 All rigid conduit and fittings shall have burrs and rough places smoothed and shall be clean and free of obstructions before the cable is installed. Field cuts shall be made with a hacksaw or four wheel pipe cutter only and shall be square and true so that the ends will butt or come together for the full diameter thereof. In no case shall a cutting torch be used to cut or join conduit. Slip joints or running threads will not be permitted for coupling conduit unless approved by the Inspector. When a standard coupling cannot be used, an approved union coupling shall be used and shall provide a water-tight coupling between the conduit sections. 3.2.8.5 All couplings shall be properly installed to bring their ends of connected .. conduit together to produce a good rigid connection throughout the entire length of the conduit run. Where the coating on a rigid metal conduit run has been damaged in handling or installation, such damaged parts shall be thoroughly painted with rust preventive paint. Ends of conduits shall be capped or plugged until installation of the wire is complete. Upon request Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 F City of Fort Worth 14 by the Inspector, the Contractor shall draw a full-size metal wire brush, _ attached by swivel joint to a pull tape, through the metal conduit to insure that the conduit is clean and free from obstructions. Conduits shall be placed in an open trench at a minimum 24 in. (600 mm) depth below the _ curb grade in the sidewalk areas, or 18 in. (450 mm) below the finished street grade in the street area. 3.2.8.6 Conduit placed for concrete encasement shall be secured and supported in * such a manner that the alignment will not be disturbed during placement of the concrete. No concrete shall be placed until all of the conduit ends have been capped and all box openings closed. 3.2.8.7 PVC conduit, which is to be placed under existing pavement, sidewalks, and driveways, shall be placed by first providing a void through which the PVC conduit shall be inserted. The void may be made by either boring or jacking a mandrel. Heavy jacks are to be used for jacking. Use of water or other fluids in connection with the boring operation will be permitted only to lubricate cuttings. Water jetting will not be permitted. 3.2.8.8 If it is determined by the Inspector that it is impractical to place the conduit by boring as outlined above due to unforeseen obstructions, written permission may be granted by the Assistant Director of Transportation and Public Works Department over Infrastructure for the Contractor to cut the existing pavement. Pits for jacking and boring shall not be closer than 2 ft. (600 mm)to the back of the curb or.the outside edge of the shoulder. The jacking and boring method used shall not interfere with the operation-of streets, highways, or other facilities, and shall not weaken or damage any embankment structure, or pavement. 3.2.8.9 Backfill-Compaction&Density Test for All Ditchlines The Inspector shall be notified prior to commencing any backfill of all trench lines. All ditchlines within paving areas of existing and proposed streets and within 2 ft. (600 mm) back of curb are to be mechanically tamped. All tamping is to be density controlled to 90% standard proctor density at optimum moisture content and no greater than 5% optimum or less than 2% below optimum. All backfill material is to be select native material, 6 in. (150 mm) diameter clods and smaller. It is permissible to put backfill in 6 in. to 8 in. (150 mm to 400 mm) lifts with densities being taken for each lft. (300 mm) of compacted material on offsetting stations of 50 ft. .. (15.9 NI). Note: All excavated material, not required for backfill, shall be promptly .. removed and disposed of by the Contractor, outside the limits of the project. The work site shall be kept clean and neat at all times at no additional cost to the city. The inspector may provide access to a city .. owned location to deposit debris. 3.2.8.10 The Contractor shall provide adequately bent conduit and shall properly .. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 II City of Fort Worth 15 N� .. excavate so as to prevent damage to the conduit or conductor by a bend radius that is too short. .. 3.2.8.11 All conduit runs shall be continuous and of the same material(metal only or PVC only). Where tying into existing conduit, the Contractor must continue with the same material(metal to metal or PVC to PVC). No 3.2.8.12 Each length of galvanized rigid metal conduit, where used, shall be reamed and threaded on each end and couplings shall be made up tight. White-lead paint or equal shall be used on threads of all joints. .. Metal conduit and fittings shall have the burrs and rough places smoothed. Where the coating on a metal conduit run has been damaged in handling or installation, such damaged parts shall be thoroughly painted with rust preventive paint. 3.2.9 Existing Conduit �- 3.2.9.1 Prior to pulling cable in existing underground conduit,the conduit shall be cleaned with a mandrel or cylindrical wire brush and blown out with _ compressed air. If conduit appears to be blocked,the Contractor shall make an attempt to clear the conduit by rodding(The Contractor will not receive extra compensation for rodding). .. 3.2.9.2 If the existing conduit cannot be used, the Contractor may be required to repair and/or replace this conduit as directed by the Inspector. Ow 3.2.9.3 The Inspector shall be notified prior to disconnection or removal of any existing cable. 3.3 Installation of Cable 3.3.1 General 3.3.1.1 Cables shall be installed in conduit unless indicated as an "overhead" cable run. Conduit must be continuous, reasonably dry, completely free of debris, and without sharp projections, edges,or short bends. If required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the conduit is dry and .w free of debris by pulling a swab and/or mandrel through the conduit. The conductors shall be installed in a manner so as to insure against harmful stretching of the conductors or damage to the insulation. Installation am methods shall conform to the recommendations of the cable manufacturer. The Contractor shall furnish, at the request of the Traffic Services Manager a copy of the manufacturer's recommendations, which shall include so methods of attaching pull cable, pulling tension per conductor size and per radius of conduit bend,and the type of lubricant to be used. am 3.3.1.2 All cables in a given conduit run shall be pulled at the same time and the conductors shall be assembled to form one loop in such a manner that the pulling tension is equally distributed to all the cables. Long,hard pulls will No necessitate the use of pulling eyes. For short runs, the cables may be gripped directly by the conductors by forming them into a loop to which the pull wire or rope can be attached. The insulation on each conductor .e shall be removed before the loop is formed. The method used will depend on the anticipated maximum pulling tension in each case. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 ". City of Fort Worth 16 3.3.1.3 In existing conduit where new cables are to replace existing cables,the exit cables may be used to pull in the new cables. At locations where new cables are to be added to existing cable runs, the existing cables shall first be pulled out,the new cables are to be added to the existing cables to form one cable pull. Installation and removal shall be done in such a way as to prevent damage to the existing and/or new cables. In the event of damage, the Contractor shall bear the responsibility of providing the material and labor for replacement of defective cables at no extra cost to the City. 3.3.1.4 All conduit runs shall be measured accurately and precisely for determining cable lengths to be installed. Conduit measurement shall take place in the presence of the Inspector. The Inspector shall record all cable measurements and include the distances on an as-built drawing. In locations where new cables are to replace existing cables, the Contractor may use the removed cables as a measuring device to determine the lengths of the new cables to be installed. However, this does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to record accurate measurements of all cable lengths. 3.3.1.5 The manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions shall not be exceeded under any circumstances. If so required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall insert a dynamometer in the pull wire as the cables are being pulled into the conduit to demonstrate that the maximum tensions .. are not being exceeded. The cable shall be fed freely off the reel into the conduit without making a reverse curve. At the pulling end, the pull wire and cables shall be drawn from the conduit in direct line with the conduit. Sheaves or other suitable devices shall be used as required to reduce any hazards to the cable during installation. The cables shall be adequately lubricated to reduce friction and further minimize possible damage. Such .. lubricants shall not be the grease or oil type used on lead sheathed cables, but shall be one of several commercially available wire pulling compounds that are suitable for PVC sheathed cables. They shall consist of soap,talc, .. mica, or similar materials and shall be designed to have no deleterious effect on the cables being used. _ 3.3.1.6 Cables shall be neatly trained to their destinations. The Contractor shall adhere to the cable manufacturer's recommended values for the minimum bending radii to which cables may be bent for permanent training during installation. These limits do not apply to conduit bends, sheaves, or other curved surfaces around which these cables may be pulled under tension while being installed. Larger radius bends are required for such conditions. FF 3.3.2 Wire and Cable All wire and cable shall conform to the requirements shown in the plans, except wire and cable specifically covered by other items of this contract. 3.3.3 Circuit Control Wiring 3.3.3.1 Wiring for the contactor control cabinet shall consist of(1)power and field wires, (2) ground wires, (3)photo-controls and (5) contactor wires to their Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 17 respective terminals in the cabinet. Wiring for the controller shall be completed as shown on the Street Luminaire Electrical Connection Details and in the instructions furnished with the controller by the manufacturer. 3.3.3.2 All field wiring in the contactor control cabinet shall be neatly installed. Incoming cables shall be trained to their destination and neatly laced together. 3.3.4 Luminaire Wiring(contactor to each pole pier) 3.3.4.1 Conductors shall run as follows: • Four unbroken electrical cables shall run from the contactor to each pole pier for circuit lighting, or three electrical cables from the transformer connection to a single light standard. • Each cable shall have the color jacketing as required on the Street Luinaire Electrical Connection Details. 3.3.5 Luminaire Wiring(pole base to luminaire) Two (2) cables shall run from pole base up to the luminaie in each pole_ All connections will be made above ground. The grounding conductor shall be connected to the ground lug in the pole hand hole. A 7 amp in-line fuse shall be required for the positive conductor in the base of the pole. 3.3.6 Terminals The ends of all stranded wires from the luminaires shall be twisted at least three turns and wire nut applied in the base of the lighting structure. 3.3.7 Splices 3:3.7.1 Splices are strictly prohibited inside conduit runs and, if made in ground boxes, must be made water tight. All splices shall be made only at locations that are specified in the plans. 3.3.7.2 Splicing methods shall be in accordance with good electrical practice and the cable manufacturer's recommendations. All materials used shall be of high quality and specifically intended for this purpose. Cables shall be trained to their final position and cut to proper lengths. The cable's jacket and insulation shall be removed as required. When doing this, use proper care to insure against nicking the conductors. The connection shall be installed tightly and all burrs,rough edges, etc. shall be removed. If wire nuts are used to secure the connection, then only "Scotchlock" brand connectors shall be utilized. No more than two (2) wires shall be spliced together using "Scotchlock" connectors and the wire shall be twisted. If more than two (2)wires are connected,then a split-bolt connector or mechanical clamp shall be used. VAN All splices involving_grounding, conductors shall be made by twisting the cables together, MlyingLolder then wrapping the connection with geen electrical tape. .. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 18 Heating the connection with a direct flame will not be permitted for cable gauge less than #14. Approved thereto-setting materials shall be used to provide a watertight seal. 3.3.7.1 The Inspector may select at random at least five (5) splices to be thoroughly inspected. The Contractor shall, in the presence of the Inspector, sectionalize each selected splice to expose the various layers of materials and the connector. These splices shall be thoroughly checked for +� compliance to these special provisions. Each splice shall then be remade by the Contractor. This work shall not require extra payment, but is considered subsidiary to other items in the Contract. All of the splices .. selected for this inspection shall conform to the requirements of these special provisions. If any splices fail to meet these requirements, then ten more splices shall be selected at random by the Inspector for examination. 3.4 Ground Boxes All ground boxes shall be installed according the standard construction detail sheet. The cost of installing ground boxes shall be complete and in place, including the concrete apron. _ 3.5 Grounding 3.5.1 There shall be a properly installed and connected ground rod for each controller cabinet,power drop and street light pole pier to reduce any extraneous voltage to .. a safe level. The ground rod shall be located so as to minimize the length of the grounding-conductor run. For pole-mounted cabinets a grounding rod and grounding conductor shall be installed at the nearest foundation or ground box. All grounding circuits shall be substantial and permanent and shall be electrically continuous with an ohms-to-ground resistance not to exceed 10 ohms when tested by volt-ohm-meter. 3.5.2 Grounding Connectors and Electrodes 3.5.2.1 When the location precludes driving a single ground rod to a depth of 8 feet (2.4 m), or when a multiple ground rod matrix is used to obtain the required resistance to ground, ground rods shall be spaced at least six feet apart and bonded by a minimum No. 6 AWG copper wire. 3.5.2.2 Connection of grounding circuits to grounding electrodes shall be by devices that will ensure a positive, fail-safe grip between the conductor and the electrode (such as lugs or pressure connectors). No splice joint will be permitted in the grounding conductor. 3.5.2.3 Each grounding rod shall be driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to provide the required resistance(10 ohms)between electrodes and ground. 3.6 Concrete Foundations for Lighting Structures 3.6.1 All foundations shall be staked or flagged by the contractor Inspector prior to excavation. ,,. 3.6.2 Concrete foundations for street light structures shall be located so that the closest face is a minimum of 2 ft. (600 met) from the face of the nearest vertical curb. The Contractor shall probe before excavating foundations to determine the 41.. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 19 location of utilities and structures. Foundations shall be paid for once, regardless of extra work caused by obstructions. The Contractor shall furnish all _ supplementary items necessary for proper foundation installation. 3.6.3 Excavation for all foundations shall be done in accordance with lines and depths indicated on the standard detail sheets of the plan set. All loose material shall be .� removed from the excavation before concrete is placed. Any water shall be removed by pumping or bailing. The use of explosives will not be permitted. 3.6.4 Foundations shall be constructed to the dimensions shown on the plans. The Contractor is required to make certain that the top of the finished foundation is level and formed. Anchor bolts and conduits shall be held rigidly in place by a template until the concrete is set. All foundations shall be continuous pour concrete. - A mechanical vibrator shall be used for compacting and working the concrete. After the concrete has been placed and the top struck off, it shall be covered with wet cotton or burlap mats or other appropriate form of curing, for not less than 96 hours. All bracing and templates for anchor bolts shall remain in place for 96 hours after the concrete is poured. During that time, the anchor bolts and conduit shall not be subjected to any applied strain. Transformer bases shall not be installed on any foundations until approval has been given by the Inspector. 3.6.5 Backfill shall be tamped with mechanical tamps in 6 in. (150 mm) layers to the density of the surrounding ground. Where excavation is made in the roadway shoulder, the shoulder shall be replaced with material equal to the original composition. 3.6.6 All excavated material, not required for backfill, shall be promptly removed and disposed of by the Contractor, outside the limits of the project. The work site shall be kept clean and neat at all times at no additional cost to the city. The inspector may provide access to a city owned location to deposit debris. " 3.6.7 No concrete shall be placed when the atmospheric temperature drops below 40' F (4° C) (temperature reading taken in the shade away from artificial heat) unless permission to do so is given by the Inspector. 3.6.8 Pole anchor bolts shall be aligned to be parallel to the tangent of the street curb that the pole is intended to serve. 3.6.9 Tubing used to form pole foundations shall not be visible and all exposed concrete shall be finished with vinyl concrete patch mix to provide a smooth quality finish with all voids filled and no aggregate exposed. The cost of the work shall be included in the unit bid price for this item. 3.7 Installation of Li hting Structures 3.7.2 The Contractor shall install all structures in accordance with the plans. Deviation from the plans because of physical obstructions, such as overhead utilities to fit a ,. relocated foundation, shall be worked out with the Inspector and approved prior to installation. Poles shall have nuts, lock washers and flat washers on top and bottom of the pole base plate. Detailed Specifications for Street Light Installations—Part F June 2010 City of Fort Worth 20 SECTION 9 - ADDENDA