HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 58778CSC No. 58778
FORT WORTH
CONTRACT
FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Project No. 102192
Mattie Parker
Mayor
David Cooke
City Manager
Dave Lewis
Acting Director, Park & Recreation
Prepared for
The City of Fort Worth
Park & Recreation Department
2021
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
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City of Fort Worth
Standard Construction Specification
Documents
Adopted September 2011
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STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
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SECTION 00 00 00
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Division 00 - General Conditions Last Revised
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Mayor and Council Communication
07/01/2011
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0011 13
Invitation to Bidders
07/19/2021
0021 13
Instructions to Bidders
11/02/2021
0035 13
Conflict of Interest Statement
02/24/2020
00 41 00
Bid Form
09/30/2021
00 42 43
Proposal Form Unit Price
09/30/2021
0043 13
Bid Bond
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Vendor Compliance to State Law Nonresident Bidder
09/30/2021
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Prequalification Statement
09/30/2021
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Pfeqtialifieatian Applieali
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00 45 26
Contractor Compliance with Workers' Compensation Law
07/01/2011
00 45 40
Business Equity Goal
10/27/2021
00 52 43
Agreement
08/22/2022
0061 13
Performance Bond
07/01/2011
0061 14
Payment Bond
07/01/2011
0061 19
Maintenance Bond
07/01/2011
00 61 25
Certificate of Insurance
07/01/2011
00 72 00
General Conditions
08/23/2021
00 73 00
Supplementary Conditions
03/09/2020
Division 01- General Requirements
Last Revised
01 1100
Summary of Work
12/20/2012
012500
Substitution Procedures
07/01/2011
01 31 19
Preconstruction Meeting
08/17/2012
01 31 20
Project Meetings
07/01/2011
01 32 16
Construction Schedule
08/13/2021
01 32 33
Preconstruction Video
07/01/2011
013300
Submittals
12/20/2012
01 35 13
Spec al Project Procedures
03/11/2022
01 45 23
Testing and Inspection Services
03/09/2020
01 50 00
Temporary Facilities and Controls
07/01/2011
01 5526
Street Use Permit and Modifications to Traffic Control
03/22/2021
01 57 13
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan
07/01/2011
0158 13
Temporary Project Signage
07/01/2011
01 60 00
Product Requirements
03/09/2020
01 66 00
Product Storage and Handling Requirements
07/01/2011
01 70 00
Mobilization and Remobilization
11/22/2016
01 71 23
Construction Staking and Survey
02/14/2018
01 74 23
Cleaning
07/01/2011
01 77 19
Closeout Requirements
03/22/2021
01 78 23
Operation and Maintenance Data
12/20/2012
01 78 39
Project Record Documents
07/01/2011
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Technical Specifications which have been modified by the Engineer specifically for this
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Technical Specifications listed below are included for this Project by reference and can be
viewed/downloaded from the City's website at:
http://fortworthtexas.2ov/tpw/contractors/
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https:Happs.fortworthtexas.2ov/Proi ectResources/
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Division 02 - Existing Conditions Last Revised
0241 13
Selective Site Demolition
03/11/2022
0241 14
Utility Removal/Abandonment
12/20/2012
0241 15
Paving Removal
02/02/2016
Division 03 - Concrete
Division 26 - Electrical
Division 31 - Earthwork
31 00 00
Site Clearing
03/22/2021
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Unclassified Excavation
01/28/2013
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Borrow
01/28/2013
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Erosion and Sediment Control
04/29/2021
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Liquid Treated Soil Stabilizer
08/21/2015
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Asphalt Paving
12/20/2012
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Asphalt Paving Crack Sealants
12/20/2012
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Concrete Paving
06/10/2022
32 1320
Concrete Sidewalks, Driveways and Barrier Free Rams
12/09/2021
32 1373
Concrete Paving Joint Sealants
12/20/2012
32 1416
Brick Unit Paving
12/20/2012
32 1613
Concrete Curb and Gutters and Valley Gutters
06/10/2022
32 1723
Pavement Markings
06/10/2022
32 1725
Curb Address Painting
11/04/2013
3231 13
Chain Fences and Gates
12/20/2012
32 31 26
W re Fences and Gates
12/20/2012
32 31 29
W od Fences and Gates
12/20/2012
3232 13
Cast -in -Place Concrete Retaining Walls
06/05/2018
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Topsoil Placement and Finishing of Roadway Right-of-ways
03/11/2022
32 92 13
Sodding
05/13/2021
32 92 14
Non -Native Seeding
05/13/2021
32 93 43
Trees and Shrubs
12/20/2012
Division 33 - Utilities
33 01 30
Sewer and Manhole Testing
9/07/2018
33 01 31
Closed Circuit Television CCTV Inspection — Sanitary Sewer
03/11/2022
33 01 32
Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Inspection — Storm Drain
03/11/2022
3303 10
Bypass Pumping of Existing Sewer Systems
12/20/2012
33 04 10
Joint Bonding and Electrical Isolation
12/20/2012
3304 11
Corrosion Control Test Stations
12/20/2012
3304 12
Magnesium Anode Cathodic Protection System
12/20/2012
33 04 30
Temporary Water Services
07/01/2011
33 04 40
Cleaning and Acceptance Testing of Water Mains
02/06/2013
33 04 50
Cleaning of Pipes
03/11/2022
3305 10
Utility Trench Excavation, Embedment, and Backfill
04/02/2021
3305 12
W ter Line Lowering
12/20/2012
3305 13
Frame, Cover and Grade Rings
12/09/2021
3305 14
Adjusting Manholes, Inlets, Valve Boxes, and Other Structures to
Grade
03/11/2022
3305 16
Concrete Water Vaults
12/20/2012
3305 17
Concrete Collars
03/11/2022
33 05 20
Auger Boring
12/20/2012
33 05 21
Tunnel Liner Plate
12/20/2012
33 05 22
Steel Casing Pie
12/20/2012
33 05 23
Hand Tunneling
12/20/2012
33 05 24
Installation of Carrier Pipe in Casing or Tunnel Liner Plate
06/19/2013
33 05 26
Utility Markers/Locators
12/20/2012
33 05 30
Location of Existing Utilities
12/20/2012
33 1105
Bolts, Nuts, and Gaskets
12/20/2012
33 11 10
Ductile Iron Pie
12/20/2012
33 11 11
Ductile Iron Fittings
09/20/2017
33 11 12
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pie
11/16/2018
33 11 13
Concrete Pressure Pipe, Bar -Wrapped, Steel Cylinder Type
12/20/2012
33 11 14
Buried Steel Pipe and Fittings
12/20/2012
33 1210
W ter Services 1-inch to 2-inch
02/14/2017
33 1211
Large Water Meters
12/20/2012
33 1220
Resilient Seated Gate Valve
05/06/2015
33 1221
AWWA Rubber -Seated Butterfly Valves
04/23/2019
33 1225
Connection to Existing Water Mains
02/06/2013
33 1230
Combination Air Valve Assemblies for Potable Water Systems
12/20/2012
33 1240
Fire Hydrants
01/03/2014
33 1250
W ter Sample Stations
12/20/2012
33 1260
Standard Blow -off Valve Assembly
06/19/2013
3331 12
Cured in Place Pipe CIPP
12/20/2012
3331 13
Fiberglass Reinforced Pipe for Gravity Sanitary Sewers
12/20/2012
3331 15
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe for Sanitary Sewer
04/23/2019
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Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Gravity Sanitary Sewer Pie
06/19/2013
33 31 21
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Closed Profile Gravity Sanitary Sewer
Pipe
12/20/2012
33 31 22
Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining
12/20/2012
33 31 23
Sanitary Sewer Pipe Enlargement
12/20/2012
33 31 50
Sanitary Sewer Service Connections and Service Line
04/26/2013
33 31 70
Combination Air Valve for Sanitary Sewer Force Mains
12/20/2012
33 39 10
Cast -in -Place Concrete Manholes
12/20/2012
33 39 20
Precast Concrete Manholes
12/20/2012
33 39 30
Fiberglass Manholes
12/20/2012
33 39 40
W stewater Access Chamber (WAC)
12/20/2012
33 39 60
Liners for Sanitary Sewer Structures
04/29/2021
3341 10
Reinforced Concrete Storm Sewer Pipe/Culverts
07/01/2011
3341 11
High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe for Storm Drain
12/20/2012
3341 12
Reinforced Polyethylene (SRPE) Pie
11/13/2015
3341 13
Polypropylene Pipe for Storm Drain
06/10/2022
33 46 00
Subdraina e
12/20/2012
33 46 01
Slotted Storm Drains
07/01/2011
33 46 02
Trench Drains
07/01/2011
33 49 10
Cast -in -Place Manholes and Junction Boxes
12/20/2012
33 49 20
Curb and Drop Inlets
03/11/2022
33 49 40
Storm Drainage Headwalls and Win walls
07/01/2011
Division 34 - Transportation
3441 10
Traffic Signals
03/11/2022
3441 10.01
Attachment A — Controller Cabinet
12/18/2015
3441 10.02
Attachment B — Controller Specification
02/2012
3441 10.03
Attachment C — Software Specification
01/2012
3441 11
Temporary Traffic Signals
11/22/2013
3441 13
Removing Traffic Signals
03/11/2022
34 41 20
Roadway Illumination Assemblies
12/20/2012
34 41 20.01
Arterial LED Roadway Luminaires
06/15/2015
34 41 20.02
Freeway LED Roadway Luminaires
06/15/2015
34 41 20.03
Residential LED Roadway Luminaires
06/15/2015
34 41 30
Aluminum Signs
11/12/2013
34 41 50
Single -Mode Fiber Optic Cable
02/26/2016
3471 13
Traffic Control
03/22/2021
Appendix
GC-4.01
Availability of Lands
GC-4.02
Subsurface and Physical Conditions
GC-4.04
Underground Facilities
GC-4.06
Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site
GC-6.06.D
Minority and Women Owned Business Enterprise Compliance
GC-6.07
W ge Rates
GC-6.09
Permits and Utilities
GC-6.24
Nondiscrimination
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Product Requirements
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MAYOR AND COUNCIL COMMUNICATION (M&Q
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Mayor and Council Communication
DATE: 11/29/22
M&C FILE NUMBER: M&C 22-0933
LOG NAME: 80 LANCASTER CORRIDOR PARKWAY IMPROVEMENTS
SUBJECT
(CD 9) Authorize Execution of a Construction Contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the Amount
of $578,566.61 for the Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements Project
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize execution of a construction contract with
Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of $578,566.61 for the Lancaster Corridor Parkway
Improvements project (City Project No. 102192).
DISCUSSION:
The purpose of this Mayor and Council Communication (M&C) is to authorize execution of a
contract with Cole Construction, Inc., in the amount of $578,566.61 for the Lancaster Corridor
Parkway Improvements project.
On November 5, 2019 (M&C 19-0291) the City Council authorized execution of an Interlocal
Agreement (ILA) with the North Central Texas Council of Governments to accept Environmental
Stewardship Program funds in the amount of $200,000.00 and authorized the execution of a
Development Agreement with the Lancaster Corridor Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone (TIRZ
#8) to accept funds in the amount of $600,000.00 for landscaping and other streetscape
improvements to Lancaster Avenue between Henderson Street and Interstate Highway 35W.
The project was posted on the city purchasing website on July 21, 2022, and advertised in the Fort
Worth Star -Telegram on July 21, 2022 & July 28, 2022. A pre -bid conference was held August 2,
2022. A sole bid was received on August 18, 2022.
CONTRACTOR IF TOTAL BID
Cole Construction, Inc. $578,566.61
Improvements include enhanced landscaping and irrigation.
Construction of this project is anticipated to begin in December of 2022 and estimated to be
completed in July of 2023.
Funding is budgeted in Park & Recreation Department's TIRZ-General Capital and Grants Capital
Project State Funds for the purpose of funding the Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvement
project, as appropriated.
The impact on the Park & Recreation Department's annual operating budget once the Lancaster
Corridor Parkway Improvements are completed will be $37,340.76. As of September 30, 2022, the
cumulative total of all previously approved M&C's increased the department's estimated annual
maintenance by $193,603.00 beginning in Fiscal Year 2024.
Compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance has been achieved by the following method:
Cole Construction, Inc. is in compliance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance by committing to
9.40% MWBE participation and documenting good faith effort. The City's MWBE goal for this
project is 18%.
The Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 9.
FISCAL INFORMATION / CERTIFICATION:
The Director of Finance certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as previously
appropriated, in the Grants Capital Project State Fund and the TIRZ General Capital Fund for the
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Imp project to support the approval of the above recommendation and
execution of the contract. Prior to any expenditure being incurred, the Park & Recreation
Department has the responsibility to validate the availability of funds.
Submitted for City Manager's Office by:
Originating Business Unit Head:
Jesica McEachern 5804
Dave Lewis 5717
Additional Information Contact: Joel McElhany 5745
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INVITATION TO BIDDERS
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SECTION 00 1113
INVITATION TO BIDDERS
RECEIPT OF BIDS
Sealed bids for the construction of Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements (#102192)
("Project") will be received by the City of Fort Worth Purchasing Office until 1:30 P.M. CST,
Thursday, August 18, 2022 as further described below:
City of Fort Worth
Purchasing Division
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Bids will be accepted by: US Mail, Courier, FedEx or hand delivery at the address above;
Bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at 2:00 PM CST in the City Council Chambers.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK
The major work will consist of the (approximate) following: enhanced landscaping, irrigation,
and traffic control.
PREQUALIFICATION
Not applied.
DOCUMENT EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENTS
The Bidding and Contract Documents may be examined or obtained on-line by visiting the City
of Fort Worth's Purchasing Division website at h4://www.fortworthtexas.goy/purchasing_/ and
clicking on the link to the advertised project folders on the City's electronic document
management and collaboration system site. The Contract Documents may be downloaded,
viewed, and printed by interested contractors and/or suppliers.
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
To ensure potential bidders are kept up to date of any new information pertinent to this project, all
interested parties are requested to email Expressions of Interest in this procurement to the City
Project Manager and the Design Engineer. The email should include the company's name,
contact person and that individual's email address and phone number. All Addenda will be
distributed directly to those who have expressed an interest in the procurement and will also be
posted in the City of Fort Worth's purchasing website at http://fortworthtexas.gov/purchasina
PREBID CONFERENCE — Web Conference
A prebid conference will be held as discussed in Section 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO
BIDDERS at the following date, and time via a web conferencing application:
DATE: Tuesday, August 2, 2022
TIME: 10:00 am (CST)
Invitations with links to the web conferencing application will be distributed directly to those
who have submitted an Expression of Interest.
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If a prebid conference is held, the presentation and any questions and answers provided at the
prebid conference will be issued as an Addendum to the call for bids. If a prebid conference is not
being held, prospective bidders can e-mail questions or comments in accordance with Section 6
of the Instructions to Bidders referenced above to the project manager(s) at the e-mail addresses
listed below. Emailed questions will suffice as "questions in writing." If necessary, Addenda will
be issued pursuant to the Instructions to Bidders.
CITY'S RIGHT TO ACCEPT OR REJECT BIDS
City reserves the right to waive irregularities and to accept or reject any or all bids.
AWARD
City will award a contract to the Bidder presenting the lowest price, qualifications and
competencies considered.
FUNDING
Any contract awarded under this INVITATION TO BIDDERS is expected to be funded from
revenues generated from Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone #8 (Lancaster Corridor TIF) reserved
by the City for the Project and an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the North Central
Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) and the City of Fort Worth.
INQUIRIES
All inquiries relative to this procurement should be addressed to the following:
Attn: Kevin Rodriguez, Park & Recreation Department
Email: kevin.rodriguez@fortworthtexas.gov
Phone: (817) 392-5746
ADVERTISEMENT DATES
I" date for advertisement: July 21, 2022
2" d date for advertisement: July 28, 2022
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Defined Terms
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1.1. Capitalized terms used in these INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS are defined in Section
00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS.
1.2. Certain additional terms used in these INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS have the
meanings indicated below which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof.
1.2.1. Bidder: Any person, firm, partnership, company, association, or corporation acting
directly through a duly authorized representative, submitting a bid for performing
the work contemplated under the Contract Documents.
1.2.2. Nonresident Bidder: Any person, firm, partnership, company, association, or
corporation acting directly through a duly authorized representative, submitting a
bid for performing the work contemplated under the Contract Documents whose
principal place of business is not in the State of Texas.
1.2.3. Successful Bidder: The lowest responsible and responsive Bidder to whom City
(on the basis of City's evaluation as hereinafter provided) makes an award.
2. Copies of Bidding Documents
2.1.Neither City nor Engineer shall assume any responsibility for errors or misinterpretations
resulting from the Bidders use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
2.2. City and Engineer in making copies of Bidding Documents available do so only for the
purpose of obtaining Bids for the Work and do not authorize or confer a license or grant
for any other use.
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4.1. Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder:
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4.1.1. Shall examine and carefully study the Contract Documents and other related data
identified in the Bidding Documents (including "technical data" referred to in
Paragraph 4.2. below). No information given by City or any representative of the
City other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially
promulgated addenda thereto, shall be binding upon the City.
4.1.2. Should visit the site to become familiar with and satisfy Bidder as to the general,
local and site conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing
of the Work.
4.1.3. Shall consider federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may affect cost,
progress, performance or furnishing of the Work.
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4.1.5. Shall study all: (i) reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
contiguous to the Site and all drawings of physical conditions relating to existing
surface or subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities) that
have been identified in the Contract Documents as containing reliable "technical
data" and (ii) reports and drawings of Hazardous Environmental Conditions, if any,
at the Site that have been identified in the Contract Documents as containing
reliable "technical data."
4.1.6. Is advised that the Contract Documents on file with the City shall constitute all of
the information which the City will furnish. All additional information and data
which the City will supply after promulgation of the formal Contract Documents
shall be issued in the form of written addenda and shall become part of the Contract
Documents just as though such addenda were actually written into the original
Contract Documents. No information given by the City other than that contained in
the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be
binding upon the City.
4.1.7. Should perform independent research, investigations, tests, borings, and such other
means as may be necessary to gain a complete knowledge of the conditions which
will be encountered during the construction of the project. For projects with
restricted access, upon request, City may provide each Bidder access to the site to
conduct such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies as each
Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder must fill all holes and
clean up and restore the site to its former conditions upon completion of such
explorations, investigations, tests and studies.
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4.1.8. Shall determine the difficulties of the Work and all attending circumstances
affecting the cost of doing the Work, time required for its completion, and obtain all
information required to make a proposal. 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 understood that the submission of a proposal or bid is prima -facie
evidence that the Bidder has made the investigations, examinations and tests herein
required.
4.1.9. Shall promptly notify City of all conflicts, errors, ambiguities or discrepancies in or
between the Contract Documents and such other related documents. The Contractor
shall not take advantage of any gross error or omission in the Contract Documents,
and the City shall be permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may
be deemed necessary for fulfillment of the intent of the Contract Documents.
4.2. Reference is made to Section 00 73 00 — Supplementary Conditions for identification o£
4.2.1. those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to
the site which have been utilized by City in preparation of the Contract Documents.
The logs of Soil Borings, if any, on the plans are for general information only.
Neither the City nor the Engineer guarantee that the data shown is representative of
conditions which actually exist.
4.2.2. those drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and
subsurface structures (except Underground Facilities) which are at or contiguous to
the site that have been utilized by City in preparation of the Contract Documents.
4.2.3. copies of such reports and drawings will be made available by City to any Bidder
on request. Those reports and drawings may not be part of the Contract
Documents, but the "technical data" contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled
to rely as provided in Paragraph 4.02. of the General Conditions has been identified
and established in Paragraph SC 4.02 of the Supplementary Conditions. Bidder is
responsible for any interpretation or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or
any other data, interpretations, opinions or information.
4.2.4.Standard insurance requirements, coverages and limits.
4.3. The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder: (i)
that Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Paragraph 4, (ii) that without
exception the Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Work required by the
Contract Documents and applying the specific means, methods, techniques, sequences or
procedures of construction (if any) that may be shown or indicated or expressly required
by the Contract Documents, (iii) that Bidder has given City written notice of all
conflicts, errors, ambiguities and discrepancies in the Contract Documents and the
written resolutions thereof by City are acceptable to Bidder, and when said conflicts,
etc., have not been resolved through the interpretations by City as described in
Paragraph 6., and (iv) that the Contract Documents are generally sufficient to indicate
and convey understanding of all terms and conditions for performing and furnishing the
Work.
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4.4. The provisions of this Paragraph 4, inclusive, do not apply to Asbestos, Polychlorinated
biphenyls (PCBs), Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material covered by
Paragraph 4.06. of the General Conditions, unless specifically identified in the Contract
Documents.
5. Availability of Lands for Work, Etc.
5.1. The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights -of -way and easements for
access thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work
are identified in the Contract Documents. All additional lands and access thereto
required for temporary construction facilities, construction equipment or storage of
materials and equipment to be incorporated in the Work are to be obtained and paid for
by Contractor. Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing
facilities are to be obtained and paid for by City unless otherwise provided in the
Contract Documents.
5.2.Outstanding right-of-way, easements, and/or permits to be acquired by the City are listed
in Paragraph SC 4.01 of the Supplementary Conditions. In the event the necessary right-
of-way, easements, and/or permits are not obtained, the City reserves the right to cancel
the award of contract at any time before the Bidder begins any construction work on the
project.
5.3. The Bidder shall be prepared to commence construction without all executed right-of-
way, easements, and/or permits, and shall submit a schedule to the City of how
construction will proceed in the other areas of the project that do not require permits
and/or easements.
6. Interpretations and Addenda
6.1. All questions about the meaning or intent of the Bidding Documents are to be directed to
City in writing on or before 2 p.m., the Monday prior to the Bid opening. Questions
received after this day may not be responded to. Interpretations or clarifications
considered necessary by City in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda
delivered to all parties recorded by City as having received the Bidding Documents.
Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect.
Address questions to:
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Attn: Kevin Rodriguez, Park & Recreation Department
Email: kevin.rodriguez@fortworthtexas.gov
Phone: (817) 392-5746
6.2. Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by
City.
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6.3. Addenda or clarifications may be posted via the City's electronic document management
and collaboration system at Bid Documents Package
6.4. A prebid conference may be held at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement or
INVITATION TO BIDDERS. Representatives of City will be present to discuss the
Project. Bidders are encouraged to attend and participate in the conference. City will
transmit to all prospective Bidders of record such Addenda as City considers necessary
in response to questions arising at the conference. Oral statements may not be relied
upon and will not be binding or legally effective.
7. Bid Security
7.1. Each Bid must be accompanied by a Bid Bond made payable to City in an amount of five
(5) percent of Bidder's maximum Bid price, on the form attached or equivalent, issued
by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph 5.01 of the General Conditions.
7.2. The Bid Bonds provided by a Bidder will be retained until the conditions of the Notice of
Award have been satisfied. If the Successful Bidder fails to execute and return the
Contract Documents within 14 days after the Notice of Award conveying same, City
may consider Bidder to be in default, rescind the Notice of Award and act on the Bid
Bond. Such action shall be City's exclusive remedy in the event Bidder is deemed to
have defaulted.
8. Contract Times
The number of days within which, or the dates by which, Milestones are to be achieved in
accordance with the General Requirements and the Work is to be completed and ready for
Final Acceptance is set forth in the Agreement or incorporated therein by reference to the
attached Bid Form.
9. Liquidated Damages
Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Agreement.
10. Substitute and "Or -Equal" Items
The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment described in the
Bidding Documents without consideration of possible substitute or "or -equal" items.
Whenever it is indicated or specified in the Bidding Documents that a "substitute" or "or -
equal" item of material or equipment may be furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to
City, application for such acceptance will not be considered by City until after the Effective
Date of the Agreement. The procedure for submission of any such application by Contractor
and consideration by City is set forth in Paragraphs 6.05A., 6.05B. and 6.05C. of the General
Conditions and is supplemented in Section 0125 00 of the General Requirements.
11. Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others
11.1. In accordance with the City's Business Equity Ordinance No.25165-10-2021 the City
has goals for the participation of minority business and/or women business
enterprises in City contracts $100,000 or greater. See Section 00 45 40 for the
M/WBE Project Goals and additional requirements. Failure to comply shall render
the Bidder as non -responsive.
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Business Equity Ordinance No.25165-10-2021, as amended (replacing Ordinance
No. 24534-11-2020), codified at:
https://codelibrM.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth tx/0-0-0-22593
11.2. No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, other person
or organization against whom Contractor or City has reasonable objection.
12. Bid Form
12.1. The Bid Form is included with the Bidding Documents; additional copies may be
obtained from the City.
12.2. All blanks on the Bid Form must be completed and the Bid Form signed in ink.
Erasures or alterations shall be initialed in ink by the person signing the Bid Form. A
Bid price shall be indicated for each Bid item, alternative, and unit price item listed
therein. In the case of optional alternatives, the words "No Bid," "No Change," or
"Not Applicable" may be entered. Bidder shall state the prices for which the Bidder
proposes to do the work contemplated or furnish materials required. All entries shall
be legible.
12.3. Bids by corporations shall be executed in the corporate name by the president or a
vice-president or other corporate officer accompanied by evidence of authority to
sign. The corporate seal shall be affixed. The corporate address and state of
incorporation shall be shown below the signature.
12.4. Bids by partnerships shall be executed in the partnership name and signed by a
partner, whose title must appear under the signature accompanied by evidence of
authority to sign. The official address of the partnership shall be shown below the
signature.
12.5. Bids by limited liability companies shall be executed in the name of the firm by a
member and accompanied by evidence of authority to sign. The state of formation of
the firm and the official address of the firm shall be shown.
12.6. Bids by individuals shall show the Bidder's name and official address.
12.7. Bids by joint ventures shall be executed by each joint venture in the manner indicated
on the Bid Form. The official address of the joint venture shall be shown.
12.8. All names shall be typed or printed in ink below the signature.
12.9. The Bid shall contain an acknowledgement of receipt of all Addenda, the numbers of
which shall be filled in on the Bid Form.
12.10. Postal and e-mail addresses and telephone number for communications regarding the
Bid shall be shown.
12.11. Evidence of authority to conduct business as a Nonresident Bidder in the state of
Texas shall be provided in accordance with Section 00 43 37 — Vendor Compliance
to State Law Non Resident Bidder.
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13. Submission of Bids
Bids shall be submitted on the prescribed Bid Form, provided with the Bidding Documents,
at the time and place indicated in the Advertisement or INVITATION TO BIDDERS,
addressed to Purchasing Manager of the City, and shall be enclosed in an opaque sealed
envelope, marked with the City Project Number, Project title, the name and address of
Bidder, and accompanied by the Bid security and other required documents. If the Bid is sent
through the mail or other delivery system, the sealed envelope shall be enclosed in a separate
envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED" on the face of it.
14. Withdrawal of Bids
14.1. Bids addressed to the Purchasing Manager and filed with the Purchasing Office may
be withdrawn prior to the time set for bid opening. A request for withdrawal must be
made in writing and delivered to the Purchasing Office to receive a time stamp prior
to the opening of Bids. A timely withdrawn bid will be returned to the Bidder or, if
the request is within one hour of bid opening, will not be read aloud and will
thereafter be returned unopened.
14.2. In the event any Bid for which a withdrawal request has been timely filed has been
inadvertently opened, said Bid and any record thereof will subsequently be marked
"Withdrawn" and will be given no further consideration for the award of contract.
15. Opening of Bids
Bids will be opened and read aloud publicly. An abstract of the amounts of the base Bids and
major alternates (if any) will be made available to Bidders after the opening of Bids.
16. Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance
All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for a minimum of 90 days or the time period
specified for Notice of Award and execution and delivery of a complete Agreement by
Successful Bidder. City may, at City's sole discretion, release any Bid and nullify the Bid
security prior to that date.
17. Evaluation of Bids and Award of Contract
17.1. City reserves the right to reject any or all Bids, including without limitation the rights
to reject any or all nonconforming, nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids
and to reject the Bid of any Bidder if City believes that it would not be in the best
interest of the Project to make an award to that Bidder. City reserves the right to
waive informalities not involving price, contract time or changes in the Work and
award a contract to such Bidder. Discrepancies between the multiplication of units of
Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit prices. Discrepancies
between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct sum thereof will
be resolved in favor of the correct sum. Discrepancies between words and figures
will be resolved in favor of the words.
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17.1.1. Any or all bids will be rejected if City has reason to believe that collusion exists
among the Bidders, Bidder is an interested parry to any litigation against City,
City or Bidder may have a claim against the other or be engaged in litigation,
Bidder is in arrears on any existing contract or has defaulted on a previous
contract, Bidder has performed a prior contract in an unsatisfactory manner, or
Bidder has uncompleted work which in the judgment of the City will prevent or
hinder the prompt completion of additional work if awarded.
17.2. In addition to Bidder's relevant prequalification requirements, City may consider the
qualifications and experience of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and
organizations proposed for those portions of the Work where the identity of such
Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations must be submitted as
provided in the Contract Documents or upon the request of the City. City also may
consider the operating costs, maintenance requirements, performance data and
guarantees of major items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in
the Work when such data is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of Award.
17.3. City may conduct such investigations as City deems necessary to assist in the
evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications, and financial
ability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and
organizations to perform and furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents to City's satisfaction within the prescribed time.
17.4. Contractor shall perform with his own organization, work of a value not less than
3 5 % of the value embraced on the Contract, unless otherwise approved by the City.
17.5. If the Contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to lowest responsible and
responsive Bidder whose evaluation by City indicates that the award will be in the
best interests of the City.
17.6. Pursuant to Texas Government Code Chapter 2252.001, the City will not award
contract to a Nonresident Bidder unless the Nonresident Bidder's bid is lower than
the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas 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.
17.7. A contract is not awarded until formal City Council authorization. If the Contract is
to be awarded, City will award the Contract within 90 days after the day of the Bid
opening unless extended in writing. No other act of City or others will constitute
acceptance of a Bid. Upon the contract award, a Notice of Award will be issued by
the City.
17.7.1. The contractor is required to fill out and sign the Certificate of Interested
Parties Form 1295 and the form must be submitted to the Project Manager
before the contract will be presented to the City Council. The form can be
obtained at httys://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/1295/1295.Ddf
17.8. Failure or refusal to comply with the requirements may result in rejection of Bid.
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18. Signing of Agreement
18.1. When City issues a Notice of Award to the Successful Bidder, it will be accompanied
by the required number of unsigned counterparts of the Project Manual. Within 14
days thereafter, Contractor shall sign and deliver the required number of counterparts
of the Project Manual to City with the required Bonds, Certificates of Insurance, and
all other required documentation.
18.2. City shall thereafter deliver one fully signed counterpart to Contractor.
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SECTION 00 35 13
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT
Each bidder, offeror or respondent to a City of Fort Worth procurement is required to complete a
Conflict of Interest Questionnaire or certify that one is current and on file with the City Secretary's
Office pursuant to state law.
If a member of the Fort Worth City Council, any one or more of the City Manager or Assistant
City Managers, or an agent of the City who exercise discretion in the planning, recommending,
selecting or contracting with a bidder, offeror or respondent is affiliated with your company, then
a Local Government Officer Conflicts Disclosure Statement (CIS) may be required.
You are urged to consult with counsel regarding the applicability of these forms and Local
Government Code Chapter 176 to your company.
The referenced forms may be downloaded from the links provided below.
Form CIQ (Conflict of Interest Questionnaire) (state.tx.us)
https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/data/forms/conflict/CIS.pdf
l CIQ Form does not apply
❑ CIQ Form is on file with City Secretary
❑ CIQ Form is being provided to the City Secretary
❑ CIS Form does not apply
❑ CIS Form is on File with City Secretary
❑ CIS Form is being provided to the City Secretary
BIDDER:
By: Ke,..rrw
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Signature:
Title:
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SECTION 00 41 00
BID FORM
TO: The Purchasing Manager
c/o: The Purchasing Division
200 Texas Street
City of Fort Worth, Texas 76102
FOR: Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Project No.: 102192
Units/Sections: Park & Recreation Department
1. Enter Into Agreement
The undersigned Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an Agreement with City in the form
included in the Bidding Documents to perform and furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents
for the Bid Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents.
2. BIDDER Acknowledgements and Certification
2.1. In submitting this Bid, Bidder accepts all of the terms and conditions of the INVITATION TO BIDDERS and
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS, including without limitation those dealing with the disposition of Bid Bond.
2.2. Bidder is aware of all costs to provide the required insurance, will do so pending contract award, and will
provide a valid insurance certificate meeting all requirements within 14 days of notification of award.
2.3. Bidder certifies that this Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any undisclosed
individual or entity and is not submitted in conformity with any collusive agreement or rules of any group,
association, organization, or corporation.
2.4. Bidder has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to submit a false or sham Bid.
2.5. Bidder has not solicited or induced any individual or entity to refrain from bidding.
2.6. Bidder has not engaged in corrupt, fraudulent, collusive, or coercive practices in competing for the Contract.
For the purposes of this Paragraph:
a. "corrupt practice" means the offering, giving, receiving, or soliciting of any thing of value likely to
influence the action of a public official in the bidding process.
b. "fraudulent practice" means an intentional misrepresentation of facts made (a) to influence the
bidding process to the detriment of City (b) to establish Bid prices at artificial non-competitive
levels, or (c) to deprive City of the benefits of free and open competition.
c. "collusive practice" means a scheme or arrangement between two or more Bidders, with or
without the knowledge of City, a purpose of which is to establish Bid prices at artificial, non-
competitive levels.
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d. "coercive practice" means harming or threatening to harm, directly or indirectly, persons or their
property to influence their participation in the bidding process or affect the execution of the
Contract.
3. Prequalification
The Bidder acknowledges that the following work types must be performed only by prequalified contractors and
subcontractors:
a. Not Applied
b. Not Applied
C. Not Applied
d. Not Applied
e. Not Applied
f. Not Applied
g. Not Applied
h. Not Applied
4. Time of Completion
4.1. The Work will be complete for Final Acceptance within 120 days after the date when the
the Contract Time commences to run as provided in Paragraph 2.03 of the General Conditions.
4.2. Bidder accepts the provisions of the Agreement as to liquidated damages in the event of failure to complete
the Work {and/or achievement of Milestones} within the times specified in the Agreement.
5. Attached to this Bid
The following documents are attached to and made a part of this Bid:
a. This Bid Form, Section 00 41 00
b. Required Bid Bond, Section 00 43 13 issued by a surety meeting the requirements of Paragraph
5.01 of the General Conditions.
c. Proposal Form, Section 00 42 43
d. Vendor Compliance to State Law Non Resident Bidder, Section 00 43 37
e. MWBE Forms (optional at time of bid)
f. Prequalification Statement, Section 00 45 12
g. Conflict of Interest Affidavit, Section 00 35 13
*If necessary, CIQ or CIS forms are to be provided directly to City Secretary
h. Any additional documents that may be required by Section 12 of the Instructions to Bidders
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6. Total Bid Amount
6.1. Bidder will complete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents for the following bid amount. In
the space provided below, please enter the total bid amount for this project. Only this figure will be read
publicly by the City at the bid opening.
6.2. It is understood and agreed by the Bidder in signing this proposal that the total bid amount entered below is
subject to verification and/or modification by multiplying the unit bid prices for each pay item by the
respective estimated quantities shown in this proposal and then totaling all of the extended amounts.
6.3.
Total Base Bid
Total Bid
7. Bid Submittal
This Bid is submitted on
Respectfully submitted
By:
(Signature)
(Printed Name)
Title:
Company:ck,
Address: 'oi \S
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State of Incorporation:
Email::,,. j. �W���' C;b�
Phone:c61''I— �Q)k-C,( 2.�o
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$578,566.61
$578,566.61
by the entity named below.
Receipt is acknowledged of the
following Addenda:
Initial
Addendum No. 1:
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Addendum No. 2:
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SECTION 00 42 43
PROPOSALFORM
UNIT PRICE BID
Bidder's Application
Project Item Information Bidders Proposal
Bidlist Item Specification Unit of Bid
No. Description Section No. I Measure I Quantity Unit Price Bid Value
Unit 1- LANDSCAPE
IRCPJ
1-01
Crape Myrde 'Natchez'- 45 Gal.
32 90 00
EA
1 88
$613.35
$53,974.80
1-02
Texas Red Oak - 3" Cal.
32 90 00
EA
19
$614.05
$11,666.95
1-03
Shumard Oak - 3" Cal.
32 90 00
EA
2
$612.37
$1,224.74
1-04
Gingko - 3" Cal.
32 90 00
EA
1
$785.39
$785.39
1 (JKNAMP.N/A/. IrKAAAPA
1-05
1 Elijah Blue Fescue - 1 Gal.
1 32 90 00
1 EA
1 2,5301
$10.821
$27,374.60
1-06
lReggalMist Pink Muhl - 3 Gal.
1 32 90 00
1 EA
1 1.2561
$63.521
$79,781.12
1 /1P(:(/MrIJA\ /l(:KAN1/N
1-07
Decomposed Granite (4" Depth Over Total Area)
32 90 00
SY
80
$650.00
$52,000.00
1-08
Heavy Duty Weed Barrier
IF
4,400
$7.19
$31,636.00
1-09
6" Flat Staples
EA
400
$1.96
$784.00
ISLU rKLCAKAIJUIV
1-10
Compost Plant Mix (Blended as Specified -Pre -Mix w/
32 90 00
CY
200
Color)
$153.62
$30,724.00
1-11
Dried Molasses**
LBS
28
$38.50
$1.078.00
1-12
Com Gluten Meal**
LBS
28
$45.00
$1,260.00
I-13
Landscape Mulch (4" Over Total Area)
CY
200
$162.44
$32,488.00
MIR R77
1-14
Remove 4" (Over Total Area) of Existing Soil
32 90 00
CY
165
$86.33
$14,244.45
1-15
Installation of Concrete Bed Edging (9" W - 18" D)
32 13 13
1 LF
6,379
$20.09
$128,154.11
1-16
Concrete Color
321313
IS
1
1 $11,53C61
$11,534-61
IK""(: UVIVI I(UL
1 17 1 Contractor to Provide Traffic Control & Traffic Control 3471 13 LS ]
Plan w/ Engineer Seal Plan for Permitting $9,979.44 $9,979.44
Unit 1 - LANDSCAPE TOTAL $488,690.21
Unit 2 - IRRIGATION
BACKFLOWDEVICE
2-01
Febco 850 - 2" Double -Check Valve Assembly
32 84 00
1 EA
1 2
$518.60
$1,037.20
MASTER VALVE /FLOW SENSOR
2-02
Arad Hydrometer 2" (Combination Master/Flow Sensor)
32 84 00
EA
1 2
$1 546.48
$3,092.96
VALVE
2-03
Hunter ICV-1" Globe w/ Isolation Valve
32 84 00
EA
7
$104.99
$734.93
2-04
Hunter ICV-1-1/2" Globe w/ Isolation Valve
32 84 00
EA
1
$104.99
$104.99
2-05
Hunter H -5LRC Quick Coupler Valve
32 84 00
EA
9
$104.99
$944.91
2-06
Nibco 2" Isolation Valve
32 84 00
EA
2
$104.99
$209.98
CONTROLLER
2-07
Motorola In -Net Series Controller (BL-1000)
32 84 00
EA
1
$26,683.46
$26,663:46
DRIP TUBING
2-08
Netafim TLDL9-18
32 84 00
LF
9,365
$1.50
$14,047.50
2-09
Netafim TL050MFV-I Flush Valve
32 84 00
EA
4
$61.79
$247.16
2-10
Netafim Blank Tubing
32 84 00
LF
2,000
$1.50
$3.000.00
2-11
Netafim LVCZ-150
32 84 00
EA
3
$61.79
$185.37
2-12
Netafim LVCZS8010075-HF
32 84 00
EA
5
$61.79
$30&95
2-13
Netafim TLAVRV Air Relief Valve
32 84 00
EA
17
$61.79
$1,050.43
2-14
Dri Tubing Header 3/4"
32 84 00
LF
1
1LF
173
$1.25
$216.25
2-15 ID
TubingHeader I"
32 84 00
158
$1.25
$197.50
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PROPOSALFORM
UNIT PRICE BID
Bidder's Application
Project Item Information
Bidlist Item Description Specification Unit of Bid
No. Section No. Measure Quantity
Bidders Proposal
Unit Price
Bid Value
2-16
Drip Tubing Header 1-1/4"
32 84 00
IF
128
$125
$160.00
2-17
Drip Tubing Header 1-1/2"
32 84 00
LF
97
$1.25
$121.25
2-18
Drip Tubing Header 2"
32 84 00
LF
51
$1.25
$63.75
BUBBLERS
2-19
lRainbird 1402 Bubblers
32 84 00
LF
172
$8.00
$1,376.00
PIPE
2-20
Class 200 2"
32 84 00
IF
10
$5.00
$50.00
2-21
Class 200 1-1/2"
32 84 00
LF
10
$2.75
$27.50
2-22
Class 200 1-1/4"
32 84 00
IF
29
$1.19
$34.51
2-23
Class 200 1"
32 84 00
LF
150
$1.68
$252.00
2-24
Class 200 3/4"
32 84 00
LF
650
$1.75
$1.137.50
2-25
Class 315 1/2"
32 84 00
LF
916
$1.75
$1,603.00
2-26
Schedule 40 2-1/2"
32 84 00
IF
1,155
$6.35
$7,33425
2-27
Schedule 40 2"
32 84 00
IF
8881
$6.00
$5,328.00
2-28
Schedule 40 1-1/2"
32 84 00
LF
173
$5.25
$908.25
2-29
Schedule 40 1-1/4"
32 84 00
IF
10
$4.87
$48.70
2-30
Schedule 40 1 "
32 84 00
LF
29
$5.00
$145.00
2-31
Schedule 40 4" Sleeves
32 84 00
LF
197
$20.00
$3.940.00
FIrMGS
2-32 Schedule PVC Fittings 32 84 00 LS 1 $2,015.76
$2,015.76
BORING FOR SLEEVES
2-33
113oring
1 32 84 00
1 LF
1 197
$60.00
$11,820.00
VALVE BOXES
2-34 Jumbo Rectan ar Box 32 84 00 EA 2 $ 157.91
2-35 12" Rectangular Valve Box 32 84 00 EA 8 $ 82.39
$315.82
1 $659.12
2-36
6" Dia. Valve Box
32 84 00
1 EA
1 24
$20.601
$494.40
BASE BID
Unit 2 - IRRIGATION TOTAL S89,876.40
END OF SECTION
Total Base
To-Bldl $578,566.61
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Ro iwd 9/30 _021 00 4100 Bid Proposd Workbook
Bid Bond
CONTRACTOR:
/lame, legal slants mrd addraw)
Cole Construction, Inc.
10315 Alta Vista Road
Keller, TX 76248
OWNER:
INante, legal status mid address)
City of Fort Worth
200 Texas St
Fort Worth, TX 76102
BOND AMOUNT: S 5%
Document A310 TM - 2010
Conforms with The American Institute of Architects AIA Document 310
SURETY:
(,Viane, legal slalus and priiicipal place r)hu%itiesc)
RLI Insurance Company
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
Five Percent of Amount Bid
PROJECT:
(Fame, location or address midi'rojecltiumber. ifayti'
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
Project#102192
004313
BID BOND
Page 1 of 3
This document has important
legal consequences. Consultation
with an attorney is encouraged
with respect to its completion or
modification.
Any singular reference to
Contractor, Surety, Owner or
other patty shall be considered
plural where applicable.
The Contractor and Surety are bound to the Owner in the amount set forth above, for the payment of which the Contractor and Surety bind
themselves. their heirs, executors, administrators. successors and assigns. jointly and severally, as provided herein. The conditions of this
Bond arc such that if the Owner accepts the bid ofthe Contractor within the tine specified in the bid documents, or within such tine period
as may be agreed to by the Owncr and Contractor, and the Contractor either (1) enters into a contract with the Owner in accordance xvith
the tcmis of such bid, and gives such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents, with a surety admitted in
the jurisdiction of the Project and other% isc acceptable to the Owncr, for the faithful perfomiancc of such Contract and for the prompt
payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof; or (2) pays to the Owner tlic diticrencc, not to exceed the amount of
this Bond, between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Owner may i n good faith contract with another
party to perlirrin the work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in lull force and ellcct. The
Surety hereby waives any notice of an agreement between the Owner and Contractor to extend the time in -,rhich the Owner may accept the
bid. Waiver ofnotice by the Surety shall not apply to any extension exceeding sixty (60) days i n the aggregate beyond the time for
acceptance or bids specified in the bid documents. and the Owner and Contractor shall obtain the Suret.'s consent lbr an extension beyond
sixty (60) days.
If this Bond is issued in connection with a subcontractor's bid to a Contractor. the terns Contractor in this Bond shall be deemed to be
Subcontractor and the terns Owner shall be dccmcd to be Contractor.
Wien this Bond has been 1'umished to comply with a statutory or other legal requirement in the location orthe Project, any provision in
this Bond conllicting % ith said statutory or legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herelroni and provisions conlirrmine to such
statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein. When so lumished, the intent is that this Bond shall be construed
as a statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
Signed and scaled this 18th day of August, 2022
(11 rwess) or
1�
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Cole Construction, Inc.
(Principal) (Seal)
By:
(Lille) 51%
Lancasrer cornaor varKway rmprovemenrs
S-0054/AS 8110 City Project No. 102192
POWER OF ATTORNEY 0043 13
BID BOND
RLI Insurance Company Page 2 of 3
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
9025 N_ Lindbergh Dr. Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 800-645-2402
Know All Men by These Presents:
That this Power of Attorney is not valid or in effect unless attached to the bond which it authorizes executed, but may be detached by the
approving officer if desired.
That RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, each an Illinois corporation, (separately and
together, the "Company") do hereby make, constitute and appoint:
Steven R_ Foster_ Jack M. Crowley. Deborah English, Luke J. Nolan Jr., Daphne Massey, Teuta Luri Julie M_ Decker. Joshua Sanford.
Laurie Pflusi, iointly or several
in the City of Dallas . State of Texas its true and lawful Agent(s) and Attomey(s) in Fact, with
full power and authority hereby conferred, to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety, in general, any and all
bonds and undertakings in an amount not to exceed Twenty Five Million Dollars
( $25,000,000.00 ) for any single obligation.
The acknowledgment and execution of such bond by the said Attorney in Fact shall be as binding upon the Company as if such bond had been
executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company.
RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, as applicable, have each further certified that the
following is a true and exact copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of each such corporation, and is now in force, to -wit:
"All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of
the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President, or by such other officers as the Board
of Directors may authorize. The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint
Attorneys in Fact or Agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate
seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The
signature of any such officer and the corporate seal may be printed by facsimile."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, as applicable, have
caused these presents to be executed by its respective Vice President with its corporate seal affixed this _$ h day of
—January�, _2020. .
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SEAL;4,
State of Illinois N0�5
)}
County of Peoria SS
RLI Insurance Company
JpMtOE C, Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
—•' V ft/
SEAL. = By:
Barton W. Davis Vice President
On this 8th day of _January . 2020 . before me, a Notary Public,
personally appeared _Barton W. Davis . who being by me duly sworn,
acknowledged that he signed the above Power of Attorney as the aforesaid
officer of the RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and
Insurance Company and acknowledged said instrument to be the voluntary
act and deed of said corporation.
By.
Gretcben L. Johnigk r Notary Public
"OFFICLAL SEAL'
CERTIFICATE
1, the undersigned officer of RLI Insurance Company and/or
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, do hereby certify
that the attached Power of Attorney is in full force and effect and is
irrevocable; and furthermore, that the Resolution of the Company as
set forth in the Power of Attorney, is now in force. In testimony
whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the RLI
Insurance Company and/or Contractors BondinA2a2 d Insurance
Company this : IRth day of^August
RLI Insurance Company
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
By: 94k:_,"A D ±! j�
Jeffrey DCYickQ Corporate Secretary
4224953020212
A0058D L 9
LI ® RLI Irfsurance Company
P.O. Box 3967 Peoria, IL 61612-3967
RPhone: 309-692-1000 Fax:309-683-1610
TEXAS
MPORTANT NOTICE
To obtain information or make a complaint -
You may call RLI Insurance Company's toll free telephone
number for information or to make a complaint at .800-645-2402.
You may also write to RLI Insurance Company at:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX # 309-683-1610
You may contact the Texas Department of Insurance to obtain
information on companies, coverages, rights or complaints at
1-800-252-3439
You may also write the Texas Department of Insurance:
P.O. Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number: (512) 490-1007
Web: www.tdi.texas.gov
E-mail: ConsumerProtection6a,tdi.texas.gov
PREMIUM OR CLAIM DISPUTES:
Should you have a dispute concerning your premium or about a
claim, you should contact the agent first If the dispute is not
resolved, you may contact the Texas Department of Insurance_
ATTACH THIS NOTICE TO YOUR POLICY:
This notice is for information only and does not become a part or
condition of the attached document
004313
BID BOND
Page 3 of 3
Texas Policyholder Notice
TEXAS
AVISO EMPORTANTE
Para obtener informacion o para presentar una queja:
Usted puede ]lamar at numero de telefono gratuito de RLI
Insurance Company para obtener informacion o para presentar
una queja al 800-645-2402.
Usted tambien puede escribir a RLI Insurance Company:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX # 309-683-1610
Usted puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguros de
Texas para obtener informacion sobre companias, coberturas,
derechos o que as al—1-800-252-3439
Usted puede escribir al Departamento de Seguros de Texas a:
P.O. Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number_ (512) 490-1007
Sitio web: www.tdi.texas.gov
E-mail: ConsumerProtection(a?tdi.texas.Qov
DISPUTAS POR PRIMAS DE SEGUROS O
RECLAMACIONES:
Si tiene una dispute relacionada con su prima de seguro o con
reclamacion, usted debe comunicarse con el agente primero_ Si la
disputa no es resuelta, puede comunicarse con el Depariamento de
Seguros de Texas_
ADJUNTE ESTE AVISO A SU POLIZA:
Este aviso es solamente pars propositos informativos y no se
convierte en parte o en condicion del documento adjunto.
UW 1042-S (08/15) M4201815
00 43 37
VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW
Page 1 of 1
SECTION 00 43 37
VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW NON RESIDENT BIDDER
Texas Government Code Chapter 2252 was adopted for 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 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 to underbid a nonresident
bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the State which the nonresident's principal place of business
is located.
The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in order for your bid to meet
specifications. The failure of nonresident bidders to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident
bidders must check the box in Section B.
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.
Nonresident bidders in the State of our principal place of business,
are not required to underbid resident bidders.
Din
he principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner is the State of Texas.
BIDDER: % `c COIN
4%—C vI �L
END OF SECTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Revised 9/30/2021
By:
Title: � �� v,
Date: oZ-L
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Project No. 102192
00 45 12
PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT
Page 1 of 1
SECTION 00 45 12
PREQUALIFICATION STATEMENT
Each Bidder for a City procurement is required to complete the information below by identifying the prequalified
contractors and/or subcontractors whom they intend to utilize for the major work type(s) listed.
Major Work Type
Contractor/Subcontractor Company Name
Prequalification
Expiration Date
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
Not Applied
The undersigned hereby certifies that the contractors and/or subcontractors described in the table above are
currently prequalified for the work types listed.
BIDDER:
00
0 1
By: 0
(Sign t re)
Title: 0 RM�,
Date:
END OF SECTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Revised 09/30/2021
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Project No. 102192
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SECTION 00 45 26
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Pursuant to Texas Labor Code Section 406.096(a), as amended, Contractor certifies that it
provides worker's compensation insurance coverage for all of its employees employed on City
Project No. 102192. Contractor further certifies that, pursuant to Texas Labor Code, Section
406.096(b), as amended, it will provide to City its subcontractor's
certificates of compliance with worker's compensation coverage.
CONTRACTOR:
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Company 1 , (Please PritA
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Title:
City/State/Zip (Please Print)
THE STATE OF TEXAS §
COUNTY OF TARRANT §
BEF ME, toe /�undersi ed authority, on this day personally appeared
.rL, , known to me to be the person whose name is
sus ibed to the foregstrument, and acknowledged to me that he/she executed the same as
=U-A,-Q
the act and deed of AOir.&Q for the purposes and
consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated.
G N UNDER MY HAND ANP SEAL OF OFFICE this / / day of
iy 20
EILEEN BANKE
Notary ID #125765901 Notary Public i and for th ate of Texas
s/ My Commission Expires
April 14, 2023
ND OF SECTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Revised July 1, 2011
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Project No. 102192
004540-1
Business Equity Goal
Page 1 of 2
SECTION 00 45 40
Business Equity Goal
APPLICATION OF POLICY
If the total dollar value of the contract is $100,000 or more, then a Business Equity goal is applicable.
A Business Equity Firm refers to certified Minority-, and/or Women-, owned Business Enterprises
(M/WBEs).
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation of Business Equity
Firms when applicable, in the procurement of all goods and services. All requirements and regulations
stated in the City's Business Equity Ordinance No.25165-10-2021, (replacing Ordinance No. 24534-11-
2020 (codified at: https:HcodelibrM.amlegal.com/codes/ftworth/latest/ftworth_tx/0-0-0-22593) apply to
this bid.
BUSINESS EQUITY PROJECT GOAL
The City's Business Equity goal on this project is 18% of the total bid value of the contract (Base bid
applies to Parks and Community Services).
METHODS TO COMPLY WITH THE GOAL
On City contracts where a Business Equity Goal is applied, offerors are required to comply with the City's
Business Equity Ordinance by meeting or exceeding the above stated goal or otherwise comply with the
ordinance through one of the following methods: 1. Commercially useful services performed by a
Business Equity prime contractor, 2. Business Equity subcontracting participation, 3. Combination
of Business Equity prime services and Business Equity subcontracting participation, 4. Business
Equity Joint Venture/Mentor-Protkg6 participation, 5. Good Faith Effort documentation, or 6.
Prime contractor Waiver documentation.
SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
Applicable documents (listed below) must be received by the Purchasing Division, OR the offeror shall
EMAIL the Business Equity documentation to the assigned City of Fort Worth Project Manager or
Department Designee. Documents are to be received no later than 2:00 p.m., on the third City
business day after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
The Offeror must submit one or more of the following documents:
1. Utilization Form and Letter(s) of Intent, if the goal is met or exceeded;
2. Good Faith Effort Form and Utilization Form, including supporting documentation, if
participation is less than stated goal, or no Business Equity participation is accomplished;
3. Prime Contractor Waiver Form, including supporting documentation, if the Offeror will perform
all subcontracting/supplier opportunities; or
4. Joint Venture/Mentor-Protkg6 Form, if goal is met or exceeded with a Joint Venture or Mentor -
Protege participation.
These forms can be found at:
Business Equity Utilization Form and Letter of Intent
https://apps.fortworthtexas. og v/ProjectResources/ResourcesP/60 - MWBEBusiness Equity Utilization
Form DVIN 2022 220324.pdf
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised October 27, 2021
004540-2
Business Equity Goal
Page 2 of 2
Letter of Intent
https://apps.fortworthtexas.gova/ProjectResources/ResourcesP/60 - MWBE/Letter of Intent_DVIN
2021.pdf
Business Equity Good Faith Effort Form
https://apps.fortworthtexas..ov�/ProjectResources/ResourcesP/60 - MWBE/Good Faith Effort
Form_DVIN 2022.pdf
Business Equity Prime Contractor Waiver Form
https://apps.fortworthtexas. og v/ProjectResources/ResourcesP/60 - MWBE/MWBE Prime Contractor
Waiver-220313.pdf
Business Equity Joint Venture Form
https://apps.fortworthtexas. og v/ProjectResources/ResourcesP/60 - MWBE/MWBE Joint
Venture 220225.pdf
FAILURE TO ACHIEVE THE GOAL OR OTHERWISE COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE WILL
RESULT IN THE BIDDER/OFFEROR BEING DECLARED NON -RESPONSIVE AND THE BID
REJECTED.
FAILURE TO SUBMIT THE REQUIRED BUSINESS EOUTY DOCUMENTATION OR OTHERWISE
COMPLY WITH THE ORDINANCE WILL RESULT IN THE BID BEING DECLARED NON-
RESPONSIVE, THE BID REJECTED AND MAY SUBJECT THE BIDDER/OFFEROR TO SANCTIONS
AS DESCRIBED IN SEC. 20-373 OF THE ORDINANCE.
For Questions, Please Contact The Business Equity Division of the Department of Diversity and
Inclusion at (817) 392-2674.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised October 27, 2021
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Agreement
Page 1 of 6
SECTION 00 52 43
C:Sif:��l�!►�I�l��l
THIS AGREEMENT, authorized on November 29, 2022, is made by and between the City of Fort
Worth, a Texas home rule municipality, acting by and through its duly authorized City Manager,
("City"), and Cole Construction, Inc., authorized to do business in Texas, acting by and through
its duly authorized representative, ("Contractor"). City and Contractor may jointly be referred to as
Parties.
City and Contractor, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
Article 1. WORK
Contractor shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the
Project identified herein.
Article 2. PROJECT
The project for which the Work under the Contract Documents may be the whole or only a part is
generally described as follows:
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
City Proiect No. 102192
Article 3. CONTRACT PRICE
City agrees to pay Contractor for performance of the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents an amount, in current funds, of Five Hundred Seventy -Eight Thousand, Five
Hundred Sixty -Six Dollars and Sixty -One Cents ($578,566.61). Contract price may be adjusted
by change orders duly authorized by the Parties.
Article 4. CONTRACT TIME
4.1 Final Acceptance.
The Work shall be complete for Final Acceptance within 120 days after the date when the
Contract Time commences to run, as provided in Paragraph 2.02 of the General Conditions,
plus any extension thereof allowed in accordance with Article 12 of the General Conditions.
4.2 Liquidated Damages
Contractor recognizes that time is of the essence for completion of Milestones, if any, and
to achieve Final Acceptance of the Work and City and the public will suffer from loss of
use if the Work is not completed within the time(s) specified in Paragraph 4.1 above. The
Contractor also recognizes the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving in a
legal proceeding, the actual loss suffered by the City if the Work is not completed on time.
Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, Contractor agrees that as liquidated
damages for delay (but not as a penalty), Contractor shall pay City Six Hundred and Fifty
Dollars ($650.00) for each day that expires after the time specified in Paragraph 4.1 for
Final Acceptance until the City issues the Final Letter of Acceptance.
OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised 8/22/2022
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Page 2 of 6
Article 5. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
5.1 CONTENTS:
A.The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between City and
Contractor concerning the Work consist of the following:
1. This Agreement.
2. Attachments to this Agreement:
a. Bid Form
1) Proposal Form
2) Vendor Compliance to State Law Non -Resident Bidder
3) Prequalification Statement
4) State and Federal documents (project specific)
b. Current Prevailing Wage Rate Table
c. Insurance ACORD Form(s)
d. Payment Bond
e. Performance Bond
f. Maintenance Bond
g. Power of Attorney for the Bonds
h. Worker's Compensation Affidavit
i. MBE and/or SBE Utilization Form
3. General Conditions.
4. Supplementary Conditions.
5. Specifications specifically made a part of the Contract Documents by attachment or,
if not attached, as incorporated by reference and described in the Table of Contents
of the Project's Contract Documents.
6. Drawings.
7. Addenda.
8. Documentation submitted by Contractor prior to Notice of Award.
The following which may be delivered or issued after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and, if issued, become an incorporated part of the Contract Documents:
a. Notice to Proceed.
b. Field Orders.
c. Change Orders.
d. Letter of Final Acceptance.
Article 6. INDEMNIFICATION
6.1 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own
expense, the city, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all
claims arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed
by the contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licenses or invitees
under this contract. This indemnification provision is specifically intended to operate
and be effective even if it is alleged or proven that all or some of the damages being
sought were caused, in whole or in part, by any act, omission or negligence of the city.
This indemnity provision is intended to include, without limitation, indemnity for costs,
expenses and legal fees incurred by the city in defending against such claims and causes
of actions.
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Page 3 of 6
6.2 Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless, at its own expense,
the city, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all loss, damage
or destruction of property of the city, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work
and services to be performed by the contractor, its officers, agents, employees,
subcontractors, licensees or invitees under this contract. This indemnification provision
is specifically intended to operate and be effective even if it is alleged or proven that all
or some of the damages being sought were caused, in whole or in part, by any act,
omission or negligence of the city.
Article 7. MISCELLANEOUS
7.1 Terms.
Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions will
have the meanings indicated in the General Conditions.
7.2 Assignment of Contract.
This Agreement, including all of the Contract Documents may not be assigned by the
Contractor without the advanced express written consent of the City.
7.3 Successors and Assigns.
City and Contractor each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives to the other party hereto, in respect to all covenants, agreements and
obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
7.4 Severability/Non-Waiver of Claims.
Any provision or part of the Contract Documents held to be unconstitutional, void or
unenforceable by a court of competent jurisdiction shall be deemed stricken, and all
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and binding upon City and Contractor.
The failure of City or Contractor to insist upon the performance of any term or provision of
this Agreement or to exercise any right granted herein shall not constitute a waiver of City's
or Contractor's respective right to insist upon appropriate performance or to assert any such
right on any future occasion.
7.5 Governing Law and Venue.
This Agreement, including all of the Contract Documents is performable in the State of
Texas. Venue shall be Tarrant County, Texas, or the United States District Court for the
Northern District of Texas, Fort Worth Division.
7.6 Authority to Sign.
Contractor shall attach evidence of authority to sign Agreement if signed by someone other
than the duly authorized signatory of the Contractor.
7.7 Non -appropriation of Funds.
In the event no funds or insufficient funds are appropriated by City in any fiscal period for
any payments due hereunder, City will notify Vendor of such occurrence and this Agreement
shall terminate on the last day of the fiscal period for which appropriations were received
without penalty or expense to City of any kind whatsoever, except as to the portions of the
payments herein agreed upon for which funds have been appropriated.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
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7.8 Prohibition On Contracts With Companies Boycotting Israel.
Contractor, unless a sole proprietor, acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2271 of
the Texas Government Code, if Contractor has 10 or more full time -employees and the
contract value is $100,000 or more, the City is prohibited from entering into a contract with
a company for goods or services unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of
the contract. The terms "boycott Israel" and "company" shall have the meanings ascribed to
those terms in Section 808.001 of the Texas Government Code. By signing this contract,
Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the
City that if Chapter 2271, Texas Government Code applies, Contractor: (1) does not
boycott Israel; and (2) will not boycott Israel during the term of the contract.
7.9 Prohibition on Boycotting Energy Companies.
Contractor acknowledges that in accordance with Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government
Code -(as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2), the City is prohibited from
entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or more, which
will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with 10 or more
full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the company
that it: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott energy companies
during the term of the contract. The terms "boycott energy company" and "company" have
the meaning ascribed to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as
added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 13, § 2). To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the
Government Code is applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement,
Contractor certifies that Contractor's signature provides written verification to the
City that Contractor: (1) does not boycott energy companies; and (2) will not boycott
energy companies during the term of this Agreement.
7.10 Prohibition on Discrimination Against Firearm and Ammunition Industries.
Contractor acknowledges that except as otherwise provided by Chapter 2274 of the Texas
Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1), the City is
prohibited from entering into a contract for goods or services that has a value of $100,000 or
more which will be paid wholly or partly from public funds of the City, with a company (with
10 or more full-time employees) unless the contract contains a written verification from the
company that it: (1) does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates
against a firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate during the
term of the contract against a firearm entity or firearm trade association. The terms
"discriminate," "firearm entity" and "firearm trade association" have the meaning ascribed
to those terms by Chapter 2274 of the Texas Government Code (as added by Acts 2021, 87th
Leg., R.S., S.B. 19, § 1). To the extent that Chapter 2274 of the Government Code is
applicable to this Agreement, by signing this Agreement, Contractor certifies that
Contractor's signature provides written verification to the City that Contractor: (1)
does not have a practice, policy, guidance, or directive that discriminates against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association; and (2) will not discriminate against a
firearm entity or firearm trade association during the term of this Agreement.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised 8/22/2022
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Agreement
Page 5 of 6
7.11 Immigration Nationality Act.
Contractor shall verify the identity and employment eligibility of its employees who perform
work under this Agreement, including completing the Employment Eligibility Verification
Form (I-9). Upon request by City, Contractor shall provide City with copies of all I-9 forms
and supporting eligibility documentation for each employee who performs work under this
Agreement. Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws as well as establish
appropriate procedures and controls so that no services will be performed by any Contractor
employee who is not legally eligible to perform such services. CONTRACTOR SHALL
INDEMNIFY CITY AND HOLD CITY HARMLESS FROM ANY PENALTIES,
LIABILITIES, OR LOSSES DUE TO VIOLATIONS OF THIS PARAGRAPH BY
CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS,
AGENTS, OR LICENSEES. City, upon written notice to Contractor, shall have the right
to immediately terminate this Agreement for violations of this provision by Contractor.
7.12 No Third -Party Beneficiaries.
This Agreement gives no rights or benefits to anyone other than the City and the Contractor
and there are no third -parry beneficiaries.
7.13 No Cause of Action Against Engineer.
Contractor, its subcontractors and equipment and materials suppliers on the PROJECT or their
sureties, shall maintain no direct action against the Engineer, its officers, employees, and
subcontractors, for any claim arising out of, in connection with, or resulting from the engineering
services performed. Only the City will be the beneficiary of any undertaking by the Engineer.
The presence or duties of the Engineer's personnel at a construction site, whether as on -site
representatives or otherwise, do not make the Engineer or its personnel in any way
responsible for those duties that belong to the City and/or the City's construction contractors
or other entities, and do not relieve the construction contractors or any other entity of their
obligations, duties, and responsibilities, including, but not limited to, all construction
methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures necessary for coordinating and
completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents
and any health or safety precautions required by such construction work. The Engineer and
its personnel have no authority to exercise any control over any construction contractor or
other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any health or safety
precautions.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised 8/22/2022
00 52 43 - 6
Agreement
Page 6 of 6
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City and Contractor have each executed this Agreement to be effective
as of the date subscribed by the City's designated Assistant City Manager ("Effective Date").
Contractor:
By:
T� l�,�
Signature
Tim Wade
(Printed Name)
C00
Title
10315 Alta Vista Road
Address
Fort Worth, Texas 76244
City/State/Zip
Jan 5, 2023
Date
City of Fort Worth
By:
op�-,
Jesica McEachern
Assistant City Manager
Jan 27, 2023
Date FpRt 44
p o ......4 �aa
Attest: ago oo=;
o1
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4S,
XA?o'dp
Jannette Goodall, City Secretary
(Seal)
M&C: 22-0933
Date: November 29.2022
Form 1295 No.: 2022-936785
Contract Compliance Manager:
By signing, I acknowledge that I am the person
responsible for the monitoring and
administration of this contract, including
ensuring all performance and reporting
requirements.
X eAllib
Robert Kevin Rodriguez
Landscape Architect
Approved as to Form and Legality:
Mack (Jan 23, 2023 21'.39 CST)
Doug Black
Sr. Assistant City Attorney
APPROVAL RECOMMENDED:
sSP
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Dave Lewis, Acting Director
Park & Recreation Department OFFICIAL RECORD
CITY SECRETARY
FT. WORTH, TX
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised 8/22/2022
Bond #RCB0043741
0061 13 - 1
PERFORMANCE BOND
Page 1 of2
SECTION 00 6113
PERFORMANCE BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS
§ KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT
That we, Cole Construction, Inc., known as "Principal" herein and
RLI Insurance Company , a corporate surety (sureties, if
more than one) duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas, known as "Surety" herein
(whether one or more), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal
corporation created pursuant to the laws of Texas, known as "City" herein, in the penal sum of,
Five Hundred SeveyttyfEizht Thousand Five Hundred Six Six Dollars and Six -One Cents
($57$8566.61), lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs,
executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the City
awarded the 291h day of November, 2022 which Contract is hereby referred to and made a part
hereof for all purposes as if fully set forth herein, to fumish all materials, equipment labor and
other accessories defined by law, in the prosecution of the Work, including any Change Orders,
as provided for in said Contract designated as Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements, City
Praieel No. 102192.
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if the said Principal
shall faithfully perform it obligations under the Contract and shall in all respects duly and
faithfully perform the Work, including Change Orders, under the Contract, according to the plans,
specifications, and contract documents therein referred to, and as well during any period of
extension of the Contract that may be granted on the part of the City, then this obligation shall be
and become null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed on this Bond, venue shall lie in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. Fort
Worth Division.
CITY OF FORT WO:rH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. t02192
Revised July 1, 2011
0061 I3-2
PERFORMANCE BONI)
Page 2 of 2
This bond is made and executed in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shalt be determined in
accordance with the provisions of said statue.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have SIGNED and SEALED
this instrument by duly authorized agents and officers on this the 9th day of
December , 2022 .
A
Frinc' al) Secretary
W ess as to rincipal
Wi ess s t Sur
PRINCIPAL:
Cole Construction, I .
BY:
S' ature
Name and Title
Address: 10315 Alta Vista Road
_Fart Worth. TX 76244
SURETY:
RLI Insurance Comoan
TAY,IrAY,K■NTrJJfAF,11F r
�.
Holly - ;, t . -
Address: 9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peor'fa,-IL_fi1615
Telephone Number: 309-692-1000
*Note: If signed by an officer of the Surety Company, there must be on file a certified extract
from the by-laws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If
Surety's physical address is different from its mailing address, both must be provided.
The date of the bond shall not be prior to the date the Contract is awarded.
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENT'S
Revised duly 1, 2011
Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improveme►tis
C ity Project N o. 102192
0061 14 - 1
PAYMENT BOND
Page 1 of
Bond #RCB0043741
SECTION 00 61 14
PAYMENT BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS
KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT
That we, Cole Construction, Inc., known as "Principal" herein, and
RLI_Insgrance Company _, a corporate
surety (sureties), duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas, known as "Surety" herein
(whether one or more), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal
corporation created pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas, known as "City" herein, in the
penal sum of Five Hundred Seventy -Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Sixty Six Dollars and
Sixty -One Cents (, lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth,
Tarrant County, Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly be made, we bind ourselves,
our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents:
WHEREAS, Principal has entered into a certain written Contract with City, awarded the
291h day of November, 2022, which Contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof for all
purposes as if fully set forth herein, to furnish all materials, equipment, labor and other
accessories as defined by law, in the prosecution of the Work as provided for in said Contract and
designated as Lancaster Corridar Parkway Improvements, City Project No. 102192.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that if
Principal shall pay all monies owing to any (and all) payment bond beneficiary (as defined in
Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended) in the prosecution of the Work under
the Contract, then this obligation shall be and become null and void; otherwise to remain in full
force and effect.
This bond is made and executed in compliance with the provisions of Chapter 2253 of the
Texas Government Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in
accordance with the provisions of said statute.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised July 1, 2011
0061 14 - 2
PAYMENT BOND
Page 2 of 2
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have each SIGNED and SEALED
this instrument by duly authorized agents and officers on this the 9th day of
December , 20 22 .
ATTE :
fin ' al) Secretary
4-1
y"Iess as to ncipal
ATTEST:
r6tx-
(SurUtY)Wtness
Witn as to si�ww/
PRINCIPAL:
Cole Construction Inc_
BY: 440%�
Signa e
1��A or 1) 40. pf- e,--r, I IM
Name and Title
Address: 10315 Alta Vista Roar!
Fort Worth, TX 76244
SURETY:
RLI Insurance ComDan
BY: V flUtia M
S gnatiir
Holly Clevenger, Attorney -in- act
Name and Title
Address: 9025 N. Lindbergh Drive -
Peoria, IL 61615
Telephone Number: 309-692-1000
Note: If signed by an officer of the Surety, there must be on file a certified extract from the
bylaws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If Surety's physical
address is different from its mailing address, both must be provided.
The date of the bond shall not be prior to the date the Contract is awarded.
END OF SECTION
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Pro -ice( No. 102192
Revised July I, 2011
Bond #RCB0043741
SECTION 00 61 19
MAINTENANCE BOND
THE STATE OF TEXAS
0061 19 - 1
MAINTENANCE BOND
Page[ of 3
§ KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS:
COUNTY OF TARRANT
That we Cole Construction, Inc, known as "Principal" herein and
RLI Insurance Company , a corporate surety (sureties, if more
than one) duly authorized to do business in the State of Texas, known as "Surety" herein (whether
one or more), are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation
created pursuant to the laws of the State of Texas, known as "City" herein, in the sum of Five
Hundred Seventy -Eight Thousand, Five Hundred Sixty -Six Dollars and Sixty -One Cents
($5T8S66 611, lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth, Tarrant County,
Texas, for payment of which sum well and truly be made unto the City and its successors, we
bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally,
firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the City awarded
the 29th day of November, 2022, which Contract is hereby referred to and a made part hereof for
all purposes as if fully set forth herein, to furnish all materials, equipment labor and other
accessories as defined by law, in the prosecution of the Work, incl uding any Work resulting from
a duly authorized Change Order (collectively herein, the "Work") as provided for in said contract
and designated as Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements, City Proiect No. 102192; and
WHEREAS, Principal binds itself to use such materials and to so construct the Work in
accordance with the plans, specifications and Contract Documents that the Work is and will
remain free from defects in materials or workmanship for and during the period of two (2) years
after the date of Final Acceptance of the Work by the City ("Maintenance Period"); and
WHEREAS, Principal binds itself to repair or reconstruct the Work in whole or in part
upon receiving notice from the City of the need therefor at any time within the Maintenance
Period.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor ParkwV Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised July 1, 2011
006119-2
MAINTENANCE BOND
Page 2 of 3
NOW THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that if Principal shall
remedy any defective Work, for which timely notice was provided by City, to a completion
satisfactory to the City, then this obligation shall become null and void; otherwise to remain in
full force and effect.
PROVIDED, HOWEVER, if Principal shall fail so to repair or reconstruct any timely
noticed defective Work, it is agreed that the City may cause any and all such defective Work to
be repaired and/or reconstructed with all associated costs thereof being borne by the Principal and
the Surety under this Maintenance bond; and
PROVIDED FURTHER, that if any legal action be filed on this Bond, venue shall lie in
Tarrant County, Texas or the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas, Fort
Worth Division; and
PROVIDED FURTHER, that this obligation shall be continuous in nature and
successive recoveries may be had hereon for successive breaches.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised July 1, 2011
0061 19-3
MAINTENANCE BOND
Page 3 of 3
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have each SIGNED and SEALED this
instrument by duly authorized agents and officers on this the 9th day of
December 20 22 .
A S
(I' incip 1) Secretary
mess as t rincipal
PRINCIPAL:
BY:
Sig t e
Name and Title
Address: 10315 Alta Vista Road
Fort Worth TX 76244
SURETY:
RLi Insurance Com an
BY-
Wignat
Holly Clevenger, Attorney -in- Fact
Name and Title
Address: 9025 N. Lindbergh Drive _
Peoria, 1L 61615
Telephone Number: 309-692-1000
*Note: if signed by an officer of the Surety Company, there most be on file a certified extract
from the by-laws showing that this person has authority to sign such obligation. If
Surety's physical address is different from its mailing address, both must be provided.
The date of the bond shall not be prior to the date the Contract is awarded.
CITY OF FORT WORTH Lancaster Corridor Parkway Improvements
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS City Project No. 102192
Revised July 1, 2011
006125-1
POWER OF ATTORNEY CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Page 1 of 2
RLI Insurance Company
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
9025 N. Lindbergh Dr. Peoria, IL 61615
Phone: 800-645-2402
Know All Men by These Presents:
That this Power of Attorney is not valid or in effect unless attached to the bond which it authorizes executed, but may be detached by the
approving officer if desired.
That RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, each an Illinois corporation, (separately and
together, the "Company") do hereby make, constitute and appoint:
Jack M. Crowley. Deborah En lish Luke J. No Jr. Daphne Masse Ju a M, Decker, Brendan Fletcher Laurie Pflue,
Holly Cleveneer, iointly or severally
in the City of Dallas . State of Texas its true and lawful Agent(s) and Attomey(s) in Fact, with
full power and authority hereby conferred, to sign, execute, acknowledge and deliver for and on its behalf as Surety, in general, any and all
bonds and undertakings in an amount not to exceed Twenty Five Million Dollars
(� $25,000,000.00 ) for any single obligation.
The acknowledgment and execution of such bond by the said Attorney in Fact shall be as binding upon the Company as if such bond had been
executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company.
RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, as applicable, have each further certified that the
following is a true and exact copy of a Resolution adopted by the Board of Directors of each such corporation, and is now in force, to -wit:
"All bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation shall be executed in the corporate name of
the Company by the President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, Treasurer, or any Vice President, or by such other officers as the Board
of Directors may authorize_ The President, any Vice President, Secretary, any Assistant Secretary, or the Treasurer may appoint
Attorneys in Fact or Agents who shall have authority to issue bonds, policies or undertakings in the name of the Company. The corporate
seal is not necessary for the validity of any bonds, policies, undertakings, Powers of Attorney or other obligations of the corporation. The
signature of any such officer and the corporate seal maybe printed by facsimile."
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, as applicable, have
caused these presents to be executed by its respective Vice President with its corporate seal affixed this l9th day of
_September , 2022_ .
\.Oap\NG ANO DNS'•,,
0. GPNPOR4TF •9m'=
SEALa ;
State of Illinois
} SS
County of Peoria J
On this 19th day of _September _2022 before me, a Notary
Public, personally appeared _Barton W. Davis , who being by me duly
sworn, acknowledged that he signed the above Power of Attorney as the
aforesaid officer of the RLI Insurance Company and/or Contractors
Bonding and Insurance Company and acknowledged said instrument to be
the voluntary act and deed of said corporation.
By: ooj�,�� -
Catherine D. Glover Notary Public
CATHERINE D. GLOVER .
OFFICIAL SEAL.
n�uc Ndwy Public - Same of
u.TMiow My r r. 0
Mudr 24.2024
RLI Insurance Company
Contractors Bonding and
Insurance Company
By:
Barton W. Davis Vice President
CERTIFICATE
I. the undersigned officer of RLI Insurance Company and/or
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, do hereby certiA
that the attached Power of Attomev is in full force and effect and is
irrevocable, and furthermore, that bie Resolution of the Company as
set lorth in the Power of Attorney, is now in force. In testimony
whereof, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the RLI
Insurance Company and/or Contractors Bonding and Insurance
Company this 9th day of —December . 2022.
RLI Insurance Company
Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company
By:
Jeffrey IXYicki Corporate Secretary
4224953020212 A0058 D l 9
RLI® Insurance Company
P.O
P.O. Box 3967 Peoria, IL 61612-3967
Phone-309-692-1000 Fax-309-683-1610
TEXAS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
To obtain information or make a complaint:
006125-1
CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Page 2 of 2
Texas Policyholder Notice
TEXAS
AVISO IMPORTANTE
Para obtener informacion o para presentar una queja:
You may call RLI Insurance Company's toll free telephone Usted puede Ilamar al numero de telefono gratuito de RLI
number for information or to make a complaint at 800-645-2402. Insurance Company para obtener informacion o para presentar
una queja al 800-645-2402.
You may also write to RLI Insurance Company at:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX # 309-683-1610
You may contact the Texas Department of Insurance to obtain
information on companies, coverages, rights or complaints at
1-800-252-3439
You may also write the Texas Department of Insurance:
P.O. Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number: (512) 490-1007
Web: www.tdi.texas.l?ov
E-mail: Con sumerProtection(a.tdi.texas.2ov
PREMIUM OR CLAIM DISPUTES:
Should you have a dispute concerning your premium or about a
claim, you should contact the agent first. If the dispute is not
resolved, you may contact the Texas Department of Insurance.
ATTACH THIS NOTICE TO YOUR POLICY:
This notice is for information only and does not become a part or
condition of the attached document.
Usted tambien puede escribir a RLI Insurance Company:
9025 N. Lindbergh Drive
Peoria, IL 61615
FAX # 309-683-1610
Usted puede comunicarse con el Departamento de Seguros de
Texas para obtener informacion sobre companias, coberturas,
derechos o quejas al _1-800-252-3439
Usted puede escribir al Departamento de Seguros de Texas a:
P.O. Box 149104
Austin, TX 78714-9104
Fax Number: (512) 490-1007
Sitio web: www.tdi.texas.eov
E-mail: Consumer Protect ionaatdi.texas.eov
DISPUTES POR PRIMAS DE SEGUROS O
RECLAMACIONES:
Si tiene una disputa relacionada con su prima de seguro o con
reclamacion, usted debe comunicarse con el agente primero. Si la
disputa no es resuelta, puede comunicarse con el Departamento de
Seguros de Texas.
ADJUNTE ESTE AVISO A SU POLIZA:
Este aviso es solamente para propositos informativos y no se
convierte en parte o en condicion del documento adjunto.
UW 1042-5 (08/15) M4201815
STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS
OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Revision: 823/2021
STANDARD GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Article I — Definitions and Terminology .......................................................................................................... I
1.01 Defined Terms ............................................................................................................................... 1
1.02 Terminology .................................................................................................................................. 6
Article2 —
Preliminary Matters ......................................................................................................................... 7
2.01
Copies of Documents .................................................................................................................... 7
2.02
Commencement of Contract Time; Notice to Proceed ................................................................ 7
2.03
Starting the Work .......................................................................................................................... 8
2.04
Before Starting Construction ........................................................................................................ 8
2.05
Preconstruction Conference .......................................................................................................... 8
2.06
Public Meeting .............................................................................................................................. 8
2.07
Initial Acceptance of Schedules .................................................................................................... 8
Article 3 — Contract Documents: Intent, Amending, Reuse ............................................................................ 8
3.01 Intent .............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.02 Reference Standards ...................................................................................................................... 9
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies ....................................................................................... 9
3.04 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents ................................................................. 10
3.05 Reuse of Documents ................................................................................................................... 10
3.06 Electronic Data ............................................................................................................................ 11
Article 4 — Availability of Lands; Subsurface and Physical Conditions; Hazardous Environmental
Conditions; Reference Points ........................................................................................................... 11
4.01 Availability of Lands .................................................................................................................. 11
4.02 Subsurface and Physical Conditions .......................................................................................... 12
4.03 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions ............................................................................. 12
4.04 Underground Facilities ............................................................................................................... 13
4.05 Reference Points ......................................................................................................................... 14
4.06 Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site .............................................................................. 14
Article5 — Bonds and Insurance ..................................................................................................................... 16
5.01 Licensed Sureties and Insurers ................................................................................................... 16
5.02 Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds ....................................................................... 16
5.03 Certificates of Insurance ............................................................................................................. 16
5.04 Contractor's Insurance ................................................................................................................ 18
5.05 Acceptance of Bonds and Insurance; Option to Replace ...........................................................19
Article 6 — Contractor's Responsibilities ........................................................................................................ 19
6.01 Supervision and Superintendence ............................................................................................... 19
CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION DOCUMENTS
Revision: 8/23/2021
6.02
Labor; Working Hours ................................................................................................................ 20
6.03
Services, Materials, and Equipment ...........................................................................................
20
6.04
Project Schedule ..........................................................................................................................
21
6.05
Substitutes and "Or-Equals"....................................................................................................... 21
6.06
Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others
.................................................................... 24
6.07
Wage Rates ..................................................................................................................................
25
6.08
Patent Fees and Royalties ...........................................................................................................
26
6.09
Permits and Utilities ....................................................................................................................
27
6.10
Laws and Regulations .................................................................................................................
27
6.11
Taxes ...........................................................................................................................................
28
6.12
Use of Site and Other Areas ....................................................................................................... 28
6.13
Record Documents ......................................................................................................................
29
6.14
Safety and Protection ..................................................................................................................
29
6.15
Safety Representative ..................................................................................................................
30
6.16
Hazard Communication Programs ............................................................................................. 30
6.17
Emergencies and/or Rectification ............................................................................................... 30
6.18
Submittals ....................................................................................................................................
31
6.19
Continuing the Work ...................................................................................................................
32
6.20
Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee ..........................................................................
32
6.21
Indemnification .........................................................................................................................
33
6.22
Delegation of Professional Design Services ..............................................................................
34
6.23
Right to Audit.
34
6.24
Nondiscrimination .......................................................................................................................
35
Article 7 - Other Work at the Site ................................................................................................................... 35
7.01 Related Work at Site ................................................................................................................... 35
7.02 Coordination ................................................................................................................................ 36
Article 8 - City's Responsibilities ................................................................................................................... 36
8.01 Communications to Contractor ................................................................................................... 36
8.02 Furnish Data ................................................................................................................................ 36
8.03 Pay When Due ............................................................................................................................ 36
8.04 Lands and Easements; Reports and Tests ................................................................................... 36
8.05 Change Orders ............................................................................................................................. 36
8.06 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals .............................................................................................. 36
8.07 Limitations on City's Responsibilities ....................................................................................... 37
8.08 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition .................................................................... 37
8.09 Compliance with Safety Program ............................................................................................... 37
Article 9 - City's Observation Status During Construction ........................................................................... 37
9.01 City's Project Manager ............................................................................................................ 37
9.02 Visits to Site ................................................................................................................................ 37
9.03 Authorized Variations in Work .................................................................................................. 38
9.04 Rejecting Defective Work .......................................................................................................... 38
9.05 Determinations for Work Performed .......................................................................................... 38
9.06 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work ..................... 38
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Article 10 - Changes in the Work; Claims; Extra Work ................................................................................ 38
10.01 Authorized Changes in the Work ............................................................................................... 38
10.02 Unauthorized Changes in the Work ........................................................................................... 39
10.03 Execution of Change Orders ....................................................................................................... 39
10.04 Extra Work .................................................................................................................................. 39
10.05 Notification to Surety .................................................................................................................. 39
10.06 Contract Claim Process ............................................................................................................. 40
Article 11 - Cost of the Work; Allowances; Unit Price Work; Plans Quantity Measurement ......................41
11.01 Cost of the Work......................................................................................................................... 41
11.02 Allowances .................................................................................................................................. 43
11.03 Unit Price Work .......................................................................................................................... 44
11.04 Plans Quantity Measurement ...................................................................................................... 45
Article 12 - Change of Contract Price; Change of Contract Time ................................................................. 46
12.01 Change of Contract Price ............................................................................................................ 46
12.02 Change of Contract Time ............................................................................................................ 47
12.03 Delays .......................................................................................................................................... 47
Article 13 - Tests and Inspections; Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work ...................... 48
13.01 Notice of Defects ........................................................................................................................ 48
13.02 Access to Work ........................................................................................................................... 48
13.03 Tests and Inspections .................................................................................................................. 48
13.04 Uncovering Work ........................................................................................................................ 49
13.05 City May Stop the Work ............................................................................................................. 49
13.06 Correction or Removal of Defective Work ................................................................................ 50
13.07 Correction Period ........................................................................................................................ 50
13.08 Acceptance of Defective Work ................................................................................................... 51
13.09 City May Correct Defective Work ............................................................................................. 51
Article 14 - Payments to Contractor and Completion .................................................................................... 52
14.01 Schedule of Values ...................................................................................................................... 52
14.02 Progress Payments ...................................................................................................................... 52
14.03 Contractor's Warranty of Title ................................................................................................... 54
14.04 Partial Utilization ........................................................................................................................ 55
14.05 Final Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 55
14.06 Final Acceptance ......................................................................................................................... 55
14.07 Final Payment .............................................................................................................................. 56
14.08 Final Completion Delayed and Partial Retainage Release ........................................................ 56
14.09 Waiver of Claims ........................................................................................................................ 57
Article 15 - Suspension of Work and Termination ........................................................................................ 57
15.01 City May Suspend Work ............................................................................................................. 57
15.02 City May Terminate for Cause ................................................................................................... 58
15.03 City May Terminate For Convenience ....................................................................................... 60
Article 16 -Dispute Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 61
16.01 Methods and Procedures ............................................................................................................. 61
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Article17 — Miscellaneous .............................................................................................................................. 62
17.01 Giving Notice .............................................................................................................................. 62
17.02 Computation of Times................................................................................................................ 62
17.03 Cumulative Remedies ................................................................................................................. 62
17.04 Survival of0bligations ............................................................................................................... 63
17.05 Headings ...................................................................................................................................... 63
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ARTICLE I — DEFINITIONS AND TERMINOLOGY
1.01 Defined Terms
A. Wherever used in these General Conditions or in other Contract Documents, the terms listed below
have the meanings indicated which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof, and
words denoting gender shall include the masculine, feminine and neuter. Said terms are generally
capitalized or written in italics, but not always. When used in a context consistent with the
definition of a listed -defined term, the term shall have a meaning as defined below whether
capitalized or italicized or otherwise. In addition to terms specifically defined, terms with initial
capital letters in the Contract Documents include references to identified articles and paragraphs,
and the titles of other documents or forms.
1. Addenda —Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids which clarify,
correct, or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract Documents.
2. Agreement —The written instrument which is evidence of the agreement between City and
Contractor covering the Work.
3. Application for Payment —The form acceptable to City which is to be used by Contractor
during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments and which is to be
accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents.
4. Asbestos —Any material that contains more than one percent asbestos and is friable or is
releasing asbestos fibers into the air above current action levels established by the United States
Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
5. Award — Authorization by the City Council for the City to enter into an Agreement.
6. Bid —The offer or proposal of a Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the
prices for the Work to be performed.
7. Bidder —The individual or entity who submits a Bid directly to City.
8. Bidding Documents —The Bidding Requirements and the proposed Contract Documents
(including all Addenda).
9. Bidding Requirements —The advertisement or Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid
security of acceptable form, if any, and the Bid Form with any supplements.
10. Business Day— A business day is defined as a day that the City conducts normal business,
generally Monday through Friday, except for federal or state holidays observed by the City.
11. Calendar Day —A day consisting of 24 hours measured from midnight to the next midnight.
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12. Change Order —A document, which is prepared and approved by the City, which is signed
by Contractor and City and authorizes an addition, deletion, or revision in the Work or an
adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time, issued on or after the Effective Date
of the Agreement.
13. City— The City of Fort Worth, Texas, a home -rule municipal corporation, authorized and
chartered under the Texas State Statutes, acting by its governing body through its City
Manager, his designee, or agents authorized under his behalf, each of which is required by
Charter to perform specific duties with responsibility for final enforcement of the contracts
involving the City of Fort Worth is by Charter vested in the City Manager and is the entity
with whom Contractor has entered into the Agreement and for whom the Work is to be
performed.
14. City Attorney — The officially appointed City Attorney of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or
his duly authorized representative.
15. City Council - The duly elected and qualified governing body of the City of Fort Worth,
Texas.
16. City Manager — The officially appointed and authorized City Manager of the City of Fort
Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative.
17. Contract Claim —A demand or assertion by City or Contractor seeking an adjustment of
Contract Price or Contract Time, or both, or other relief with respect to the terms of the
Contract. A demand for money or services by a third parry is not a Contract Claim.
18. Contract —The entire and integrated written document between the City and Contractor
concerning the Work. The Contract contains the Agreement and all Contract Documents and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations, or agreements, whether written or oral.
19. Contract Documents —Those items so designated in the Agreement. All items listed in the
Agreement are Contract Documents. Approved Submittals, other Contractor submittals, and
the reports and drawings of subsurface and physical conditions are not Contract Documents.
20. Contract Price —The moneys payable by City to Contractor for completion of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents as stated in the Agreement (subject to the provisions
of Paragraph 11.03 in the case of Unit Price Work).
21. Contract Time —The number of days or the dates stated in the Agreement to: (i) achieve
Milestones, if any and (ii) complete the Work so that it is ready for Final Acceptance.
22. Contractor —The individual or entity with whom City has entered into the Agreement.
23. Cost of the Work —See Paragraph 11.01 of these General Conditions for definition.
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24. Damage Claims — A demand for money or services arising from the Project or Site from a
third party, City or Contractor exclusive of a Contract Claim.
25. Day or day — A day, unless otherwise defined, shall mean a Calendar Day.
26. Director of Aviation — The officially appointed Director of the Aviation Department of the
City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly appointed representative, assistant, or agents.
27. Director of Parks and Community Services — The officially appointed Director of the Parks
and Community Services Department of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly appointed
representative, assistant, or agents.
28. Director of Planning and Development — The officially appointed Director of the Planning
and Development Department of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly appointed
representative, assistant, or agents.
29. Director of Transportation Public Works — The officially appointed Director of the
Transportation Public Works Department of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly
appointed representative, assistant, or agents.
30. Director of Water Department — The officially appointed Director of the Water Department
of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly appointed representative, assistant, or agents.
31. Drawings —That part of the Contract Documents prepared or approved by Engineer which
graphically shows the scope, extent, and character of the Work to be performed by Contractor.
Submittals are not Drawings as so defined.
32. Effective Date of the Agreement —The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes
effective, but if no such date is indicated, it means the date on which the Agreement is signed
and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and deliver.
33. Engineer —The licensed professional engineer or engineering firm registered in the State of
Texas performing professional services for the City.
34. Extra Work — Additional work made necessary by changes or alterations of the Contract
Documents or of quantities or for other reasons for which no prices are provided in the Contract
Documents. Extra work shall be part of the Work.
35. Field Order —A written order issued by City which requires changes in the Work but which
does not involve a change in the Contract Price, Contract Time, or the intent of the Engineer.
Field Orders are paid from Field Order Allowances incorporated into the Contract by funded
work type at the time of award.
36. Final Acceptance — The written notice given by the City to the Contractor that the Work
specified in the Contract Documents has been completed to the satisfaction of the City.
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37. Final Inspection — Inspection carried out by the City to verify that the Contractor has
completed the Work, and each and every part or appurtenance thereof, fully, entirely, and in
conformance with the Contract Documents.
38. General Requirements —Sections of Division 1 of the Contract Documents.
39. Hazardous Environmental Condition —The presence at the Site of Asbestos, PCBs,
Petroleum, Hazardous Waste, Radioactive Material, or other materials in such quantities or
circumstances that may present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto.
40. Hazardous Waste —Hazardous waste is defined as any solid waste listed as hazardous or
possesses one or more hazardous characteristics as defined in the federal waste regulations,
as amended from time to time.
41. Laws and Regulations Any and all applicable laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes,
and orders of any and all governmental bodies, agencies, authorities, and courts having
Jurisdiction.
42. Liens —Charges, security interests, or encumbrances upon Project funds, real property, or
personal property.
43. Major Item — An Item of work included in the Contract Documents that has a total cost equal
to or greater than 5% of the original Contract Price or $25,000 whichever is less.
44. Milestone —A principal event specified in the Contract Documents relating to an intermediate
Contract Time prior to Final Acceptance of the Work.
45. Notice of Award —The written notice by City to the Successful Bidder stating that upon
timely compliance by the Successful Bidder with the conditions precedent listed therein, City
will sign and deliver the Agreement.
46. Notice to Proceed —A written notice given by City to Contractor fixing the date on which the
Contract Time will commence to run and on which Contractor shall start to perform the Work
specified in Contract Documents.
47. PCBs —Polychlorinated biphenyls.
48. Petroleum —Petroleum, including crude oil or any fraction thereof which is liquid at standard
conditions of temperature and pressure (60 degrees Fahrenheit and 14.7 pounds per square
inch absolute), such as oil, petroleum, fuel oil, oil sludge, OR refuse, gasoline, kerosene, and
oil mixed with other non -Hazardous Waste and crude oils.
49. Plans — See definition of Drawings.
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50. Project Schedule —A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, in accordance with
the General Requirements, describing the sequence and duration of the activities comprising
the Contractor's plan to accomplish the Work within the Contract Time.
51. Project —The Work to be performed under the Contract Documents.
52. Project Manager —The authorized representative of the City who will be assigned to the
Site.
53. Public Meeting — An announced meeting conducted by the City to facilitate public
participation and to assist the public in gaining an informed view of the Project.
54. Radioactive Material —Source, special nuclear, or byproduct material as defined by the
Atomic Energy Act of 1954 (42 USC Section 2011 et seq.) as amended from time to time.
55. Regular Working Hours — Hours beginning at 7:00 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m., Monday
thru Friday (excluding legal holidays).
56. Samples —Physical examples of materials, equipment, or workmanship that are
representative of some portion of the Work and which establish the standards by which such
portion of the Work will be judged.
57. Schedule of Submittals —A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, of required
submittals and the time requirements to support scheduled performance of related construction
activities.
58. Schedule of Values —A schedule, prepared and maintained by Contractor, allocating portions
of the Contract Price to various portions of the Work and used as the basis for reviewing
Contractor's Applications for Payment.
59. Site —Lands or areas indicated in the Contract Documents as being furnished by City upon
which the Work is to be performed, including rights -of -way, permits, and easements for access
thereto, and such other lands furnished by City which are designated for the use of Contractor.
60. Specifications —That part of the Contract Documents consisting of written requirements for
materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work, and certain
administrative requirements and procedural matters applicable thereto. Specifications may be
specifically made a part of the Contract Documents by attachment or, if not attached, may be
incorporated by reference as indicated in the Table of Contents (Division 00 00 00) of each
Project.
61. Subcontractor —An individual or entity having a direct contract with Contractor or with any
other Subcontractor for the performance of a part of the Work at the Site.
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62. Submittals All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules, and other data or information
which are specifically prepared or assembled by or for Contractor and submitted by Contractor
to illustrate some portion of the Work.
63. Substantial Completion — The stage in the progress of the Project when the Work is
sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract Documents for Final Inspection.
64. Successful Bidder —The Bidder submitting the lowest and most responsive Bid to whom City
makes an Award.
65. Superintendent— The representative of the Contractor who is available at all times and able
to receive instructions from the City and to act for the Contractor.
66. Supplementary Conditions —That part of the Contract Documents which amends or
supplements these General Conditions.
67. Supplier —A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman, or vendor having a
direct contract with Contractor or with any Subcontractor to furnish materials or equipment
to be incorporated in the Work by Contractor or Subcontractor.
68. Underground Facilities All underground pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires,
manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels, or other such facilities or attachments, and any encasements
containing such facilities, including but not limited to, those that convey electricity, gases,
steam, liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable television,
water, wastewater, storm water, other liquids or chemicals, or traffic or other control systems.
69 Unit Price Work —See Paragraph 11.03 of these General Conditions for definition.
70. Weekend Working Hours — Hours beginning at 9:00 a.m. and ending at 5:00 p.m., Saturday,
Sunday or legal holiday, as approved in advance by the City.
71. Work —The entire construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to
be provided under the Contract Documents. Work includes and is the result of performing or
providing all labor, services, and documentation necessary to produce such construction
including any Change Order or Field Order, and furnishing, installing, and incorporating all
materials and equipment into such construction, all as required by the Contract Documents.
72. Working Day — A working day is defined as a day, not including Saturdays, Sundays, or legal
holidays authorized by the City for contract purposes, in which weather or other conditions
not under the control of the Contractor will permit the performance of the principal unit of
work underway for a continuous period of not less than 7 hours between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
1.02 Terminology
A. The words and terms discussed in Paragraph 1.02.13 through E are not defined but, when used in
the Bidding Requirements or Contract Documents, have the indicated meaning.
B. Intent of Certain Terms or Adjectives:
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1. The Contract Documents include the terms "as allowed," "as approved," "as ordered," "as
directed" or terms of like effect or import to authorize an exercise of judgment by City. In
addition, the adjectives "reasonable," "suitable," "acceptable," "proper," "satisfactory," or
adjectives of like effect or import are used to describe an action or determination of City as to
the Work. It is intended that such exercise of professional judgment, action, or determination
will be solely to evaluate, in general, the Work for compliance with the information in the
Contract Documents and with the design concept of the Project as a functioning whole as
shown or indicated in the Contract Documents (unless there is a specific statement indicating
otherwise).
C. Defective:
1. The word "defective," when modifying the word "Work," refers to Work that is
unsatisfactory, faulty, or deficient in that it:
a. does not conform to the Contract Documents; or
b. does not meet the requirements of any applicable inspection, reference standard, test, or
approval referred to in the Contract Documents; or
c. has been damaged prior to City's written acceptance.
D. Furnish, Install, Perform, Provide:
1. The word "Furnish" or the word "Install" or the word "Perform" or the word "Provide" or
the word "Supply," or any combination or similar directive or usage thereof, shall mean
furnishing and incorporating in the Work including all necessary labor, materials, equipment,
and everything necessary to perform the Work indicated, unless specifically limited in the
context used.
E. Unless stated otherwise in the Contract Documents, words or phrases that have a well-known
technical or construction industry or trade meaning are used in the Contract Documents in
accordance with such recognized meaning.
ARTICLE 2 — PRELIMINARY MATTERS
2.01 Copies of Documents
City shall furnish to Contractor one (1) original executed copy and one (1) electronic copy of the
Contract Documents, and four (4) additional copies of the Drawings. Additional copies will be
furnished upon request at the cost of reproduction.
2.02 Commencement of Contract Time; Notice to Proceed
The Contract Time will commence to run on the day indicated in the Notice to Proceed. A Notice to
Proceed may be given no earlier than 14 days after the Effective Date of the Agreement, unless agreed
to by both parties in writing.
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2.03 Starting the Work
Contractor shall start to perform the Work on the date when the Contract Time commences to run.
No Work shall be done at the Site prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences to run.
2.04 Before Starting Construction
Baseline Schedules: Submit in accordance with the Contract Documents, and prior to starting the
Work.
2.05 Preconstruction Conference
Before any Work at the Site is started, the Contractor shall attend a Preconstruction Conference as
specified in the Contract Documents.
2.06 Public Meeting
Contractor may not mobilize any equipment, materials or resources to the Site prior to Contractor
attending the Public Meeting as scheduled by the City.
2.07 Initial Acceptance of Schedules
No progress payment shall be made to Contractor until acceptable schedules are submitted to City in
accordance with the Schedule Specification as provided in the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 3 — CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT, AMENDING, REUSE
3.01 Intent
A. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is required by one is as binding as if required
by all.
B. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete project (or part
thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any labor, documentation,
services, materials, or equipment that reasonably may be inferred from the Contract Documents
or from prevailing custom or trade usage as being required to produce the indicated result will be
provided whether or not specifically called for, at no additional cost to City.
C. Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued by City.
D. The Specifications may vary in form, format and style. Some Specification sections may be written
in varying degrees of streamlined or declarative style and some sections may be relatively
narrative by comparison. Omission of such words and phrases as "the Contractor shall," "in
conformity with," "as shown," or "as specified" are intentional in streamlined sections.
Omitted words and phrases shall be supplied by inference. Similar types of provisions may appear
in various parts of a section or articles within a part depending on the format of the
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section. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any variation of form, format or style in
making Contract Claims.
E. The cross referencing of specification sections under the subparagraph heading "Related
Sections include but are not necessarily limited to:" and elsewhere within each Specification
section is provided as an aid and convenience to the Contractor. The Contractor shall not rely on
the cross referencing provided and shall be responsible to coordinate the entire Work under the
Contract Documents and provide a complete Project whether or not the cross referencing is
provided in each section or whether or not the cross referencing is complete.
3.02 Reference Standards
A. Standards, Specifications, Codes, Laws, and Regulations
1. Reference to standards, specifications, manuals, or codes of any technical society, organization,
or association, or to Laws or Regulations, whether such reference be specific or by implication,
shall mean the standard, specification, manual, code, or Laws or Regulations in effect at the
time of opening of Bids (or on the Effective Date of the Agreement if there were no Bids),
except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents.
2. No provision of any such standard, specification, manual, or code, or any instruction of a
Supplier, shall be effective to change the duties or responsibilities of City, Contractor, or any
of their subcontractors, consultants, agents, or employees, from those set forth in the Contract
Documents. No such provision or instruction shall be effective to assign to City, or any of its
officers, directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors, any
duty or authority to supervise or direct the performance of the Work or any duty or authority
to undertake responsibility inconsistent with the provisions of the Contract Documents.
3.03 Reporting and Resolving Discrepancies
A. Reporting Discrepancies:
1. Contractor's Review of Contract Documents Before Starting Work: Before undertaking each
part of the Work, Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents and
check and verify pertinent figures therein against all applicable field measurements and
conditions. Contractor shall promptly report in writing to City any conflict, error, ambiguity,
or discrepancy which Contractor discovers, or has actual knowledge of, and shall obtain a
written interpretation or clarification from City before proceeding with any Work affected
thereby.
2. Contractor's Review of Contract Documents During Performance of Work: If, during the
performance of the Work, Contractor discovers any conflict, error, ambiguity, or discrepancy
within the Contract Documents, or between the Contract Documents and (a) any applicable
Law or Regulation , (b) any standard, specification, manual, or code, or (c) any instruction of
any Supplier, then Contractor shall promptly report it to City in writing. Contractor shall not
proceed with the Work affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph
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6.17.A) until an amendment or supplement to the Contract Documents has been issued by
one of the methods indicated in Paragraph 3.04.
3. Contractor shall not be liable to City for failure to report any conflict, error, ambiguity, or
discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless Contractor had actual knowledge thereof.
B. Resolving Discrepancies:
1. Except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the provisions of
the Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity, or
discrepancy between the provisions of the Contract Documents and the provisions of any
standard, specification, manual, or the instruction of any Supplier (whether or not specifically
incorporated by reference in the Contract Documents).
2. In case of discrepancies, figured dimensions shall govern over scaled dimensions, Plans shall
govern over Specifications, Supplementary Conditions shall govern over General Conditions
and Specifications, and quantities shown on the Plans shall govern over those shown in the
proposal.
3.04 Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents
A. The Contract Documents may be amended to provide for additions, deletions, and revisions in
the Work or to modify the terms and conditions thereof by a Change Order.
B. The requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor variations and
deviations in the Work not involving a change in Contract Price or Contract Time, may be
authorized, by one or more of the following ways:
1. A Field Order;
2. City's review of a Submittal (subject to the provisions of Paragraph 6.18.C); or
3. City's written interpretation or clarification.
3.05 Reuse of Documents
A. Contractor and any Subcontractor or Supplier shall not:
1. have or acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications, or
other documents (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of Engineer,
including electronic media editions; or
2. reuse any such Drawings, Specifications, other documents, or copies thereof on extensions of
the Project or any other project without written consent of City and specific written verification
or adaptation by Engineer.
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B. The prohibitions of this Paragraph 3.05 will survive final payment, or termination of the
Contract. Nothing herein shall preclude Contractor from retaining copies of the Contract
Documents for record purposes.
3.06 Electronic Data
A. Unless otherwise stated in the Supplementary Conditions, the data furnished by City or Engineer
to Contractor, or by Contractor to City or Engineer, that may be relied upon are limited to the
printed copies included in the Contract Documents (also known as hard copies) and other
Specifications referenced and located on the City's on-line electronic document management and
collaboration system site. Files in electronic media format of text, data, graphics, or other types
are furnished only for the convenience of the receiving party. Any conclusion or information
obtained or derived from such electronic files will be atthe user's sole risk. Ifthere is a discrepancy
between the electronic files and the hard copies, the hard copies govern.
B. When transferring documents in electronic media format, the transferring party makes no
representations as to long term compatibility, usability, or readability of documents resulting from
the use of software application packages, operating systems, or computer hardware differing from
those used by the data's creator.
ARTICLE 4 — AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; SUBSURFACE AND PHYSICAL CONDITIONS;
HAZARDOUS ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
4.01 Availability of Lands
A. City shall furnish the Site. City shall notify Contractor of any encumbrances or restrictions not of
general application but specifically related to use of the Site with which Contractor must comply
in performing the Work. City will obtain in a timely manner and pay for easements for permanent
structures or permanent changes in existing facilities.
1. The City has obtained or anticipates acquisition of and/or access to right-of-way, and/or
easements. Any outstanding right-of-way and/or easements are anticipated to be acquired in
accordance with the schedule set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. The Project Schedule
submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents must consider any
outstanding right-of-way, and/or easements.
2. The City has or anticipates removing and/or relocating utilities, and obstructions to the Site.
Any outstanding removal or relocation of utilities or obstructions is anticipated in accordance
with the schedule set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. The Project Schedule submitted
by the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents must consider any outstanding
utilities or obstructions to be removed, adjusted, and/or relocated by others.
B. Upon reasonable written request, City shall furnish Contractor with a current statement of record
legal title and legal description of the lands upon which the Work is to be performed.
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C. Contractor shall provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for
construction facilities or storage of materials and equipment.
4.02 Subsurface and Physical Conditions
A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify:
1. those reports known to City of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or
contiguous to the Site; and
2. those drawings known to City of physical conditions relating to existing surface or
subsurface structures at the Site (except Underground Facilities).
B. Limited Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such reports and drawings, but such reports and
drawings are not Contract Documents. Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary
Conditions. Contractor may not make any Contract Claim against City, or any of their officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including, but not
limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction to be employed by Contractor, and safety precautions and programs incident
thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions, and information contained in such reports or shown or
indicated in such drawings; or
3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any such
other data, interpretations, opinions, or information.
4.03 Differing Subsurface or Physical Conditions
A. Notice: If Contractor believes that any subsurface or physical condition that is uncovered or
revealed either:
1. is of such a nature as to establish that any "technical data" on which Contractor is entitled to
rely as provided in Paragraph 4.02 is materially inaccurate; or
2. is of such a nature as to require a change in the Contract Documents; or
3. differs materially from that shown or indicated in the Contract Documents; or
4. is of an unusual nature, and differs materially from conditions ordinarily encountered and
generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for in the Contract
Documents;
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then Contractor shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before further disturbing the
subsurface or physical conditions or performing any Work in connection therewith (except in an
emergency as required by Paragraph 6.17.A), notify City in writing about such condition.
B. Possible Price and Time Adjustments
Contractor shall not be entitled to any adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time i£
1. Contractor knew of the existence of such conditions at the time Contractor made a final
commitment to City with respect to Contract Price and Contract Time by the submission of a
Bid or becoming bound under a negotiated contract; or
2. the existence of such condition could reasonably have been discovered or revealed as a result
of the examination of the Contract Documents or the Site; or
3. Contractor failed to give the written notice as required by Paragraph 4.03.A.
4.04 Underground Facilities
A. Shown or Indicated.- The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract Documents
with respectto existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the Site is based on information
and data furnished to City or Engineer by the owners of such Underground Facilities,
including City, or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the Supplementary
Conditions:
1. City and Engineer shall not be responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any such
information or data provided by others; and
2. the cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price, and Contractor shall
have full responsibility for:
a. reviewing and checking all such information and data;
b. locating all Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents;
c. coordination and adjustment of the Work with the owners of such Underground
Facilities, including City, during construction; and
d. the safety and protection of all such Underground Facilities and repairing any damage
thereto resulting from the Work.
B. Not Shown or Indicated.•
1. If an Underground Facility which conflicts with the Work is uncovered or revealed at or
contiguous to the Site which was not shown or indicated, or not shown or indicated with
reasonable accuracy in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall, promptly after becoming
aware thereof and before further disturbing conditions affected thereby or performing any
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Work in connection therewith (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph 6.17.A),
identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give notice to that owner and to City.
City will review the discovered Underground Facility and determine the extent, if any, to
which a change may be required in the Contract Documents to reflect and document the
consequences of the existence or location of the Underground Facility. Contractor shall be
responsible for the safety and protection of such discovered Underground Facility.
2. If City concludes that a change in the Contract Documents is required, a Change Order may
be issued to reflect and document such consequences.
3. Verification of existing utilities, structures, and service lines shall include notification of all
utility companies a minimum of 48 hours in advance of construction including exploratory
excavation if necessary.
4.05 Reference Points
A. City shall provide engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction, which in
City's judgment are necessary to enable Contractor to proceed with the Work. City will provide
construction stakes or other customary method of marking to establish line and grades for roadway
and utility construction, centerlines and benchmarks for bridgework. Contractor shall protect and
preserve the established reference points and property monuments, and shall make no changes or
relocations. Contractor shall report to City whenever any reference point or property monument is
lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of necessary changes in grades or locations. The
City shall be responsible for the replacement or relocation of reference points or property
monuments not carelessly or willfully destroyed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall notify
City in advance and with sufficient time to avoid delays.
B. Whenever, in the opinion of the City, any reference point or monument has been carelessly or
willfully destroyed, disturbed, or removed by the Contractor or any of his employees, the full cost
for replacing such points plus 25% will be charged against the Contractor, and the full amount will
be deducted from payment due the Contractor.
4.06 Hazardous Environmental Condition at Site
A. Reports and Drawings: The Supplementary Conditions identify those reports and drawings known
to City relating to Hazardous Environmental Conditions that have been identified at the Site.
B. Limited Reliance by Contractor on Technical Data Authorized: Contractor may rely upon the
accuracy of the "technical data" contained in such reports and drawings, but such reports and
drawings are not Contract Documents. Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary
Conditions. Contractor may not make any Contract Claim against City, or any of their officers,
directors, members, partners, employees, agents, consultants, or subcontractors with respect to:
1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for Contractor's purposes, including, but not
limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of
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construction to be employed by Contractor and safety precautions and programs incident
thereto; or
2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or shown or
indicated in such drawings; or
3. any Contractor interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or any such
other data, interpretations, opinions or information.
C. Contractor shall not be responsible for any Hazardous Environmental Condition uncovered or
revealed at the Site which was not shown or indicated in Drawings or Specifications or identified
in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work. Contractor shall be responsible for
a Hazardous Environmental Condition created with any materials brought to the Site by
Contractor, Subcontractors, Suppliers, or anyone else for whom Contractor is responsible.
D. If Contractor encounters a Hazardous Environmental Condition or if Contractor or anyone for
whom Contractor is responsible creates a Hazardous Environmental Condition, Contractor shall
immediately: (i) secure or otherwise isolate such condition; (ii) stop all Work in connection with
such condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by Paragraph
6.17.A); and (1) notify City (and promptly thereafter confirm such notice in writing). City may
consider the necessity to retain a qualified expert to evaluate such condition or take corrective
action, if any.
E. Contractor shall not be required to resume Work in connection with such condition or in any
affected area until after City has obtained any required permits related thereto and delivered written
notice to Contractor: (i) specifying that such condition and any affected area is or has been
rendered suitable for the resumption of Work; or (ii) specifying any special conditions under which
such Work may be resumed.
F. If after receipt of such written notice Contractor does not agree to resume such Work based on a
reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under such special conditions,
then City may order the portion of the Work that is in the area affected by such condition to be
deleted from the Work. City may have such deleted portion of the Work performed by City's own
forces or others.
G. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and hold
harmless City, from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited
to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court
or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to a Hazardous
Environmental Condition created by Contractoror by anyoneforwhom Contractor is responsible.
Nothing in this Paragraph 4. 06.G shall obligate Contractor to indemnify any individual or ent#yy
from and against the consequences of that individual's or entity's own negligence.
H. The provisions of Paragraphs 4.02, 4.03, and 4.04 do not apply to a Hazardous Environmental
Condition uncovered or revealed at the Site.
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ARTICLE 5 — BONDS AND INSURANCE
5.01 Licensed Sureties and Insurers
All bonds and insurance required by the Contract Documents to be purchased and maintained by
Contractor shall be obtained from surety or insurance companies that are duly licensed or authorized
in the State of Texas to issue bonds or insurance policies for the limits and coverages so required.
Such surety and insurance companies shall also meet such additional requirements and qualifications
as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
5.02 Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds
A. Contractor shall furnish performance and payment bonds, in accordance with Texas Government
Code Chapter 2253 or successor statute, each in an amount equal to the Contract Price as
security for the faithful performance and payment of all of Contractor's obligations under the
Contract Documents.
B. Contractor shall furnish maintenance bonds in an amount equal to the Contract Price as security
to protect the City against any defects in any portion of the Work described in the Contract
Documents. Maintenance bonds shall remain in effect for two (2) years after the date of Final
Acceptance by the City.
C. All bonds shall be in the form prescribed by the Contract Documents except as provided otherwise
by Laws or Regulations, and shall be executed by such sureties as are named in the list of
"Companies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds and as
Acceptable Reinsuring Companies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Financial
Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, U.S. Department of the Treasury. All bonds signed by
an agent or attorney -in -fact must be accompanied by a sealed and dated power of attorney which
shall show that it is effective on the date the agent or attorney -in -fact signed each bond.
D. If the surety on any bond furnished by Contractor is declared bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its
right to do business is terminated in the State of Texas or it ceases to meet the requirements of
Paragraph 5.02.C, Contractor shall promptly notify City and shall, within 30 days after the event
giving rise to such notification, provide another bond and surety, both of which shall comply with
the requirements of Paragraphs 5.01 and 5.02.C.
5.03 Certificates of Insurance
Contractor shall deliver to City, with copies to each additional insured and loss payee identified in the
Supplementary Conditions, certificates of insurance (other evidence of insurance requested by City or
any other additional insured) in at least the minimum amount as specified in the Supplementary
Conditions which Contractor is required to purchase and maintain.
1. The certificate of insurance shall document the City, and all identified entities named in the
Supplementary Conditions as "Additional Insured" on all liability policies.
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2. The Contractor's general liability insurance shall include a, "per project" or "per location",
endorsement, which shall be identified in the certificate of insurance provided to the City.
3. The certificate shall be signed by an agent authorized to bind coverage on behalf of the insured,
be complete in its entirety, and show complete insurance carrier names as listed in the current
A.M. Best Property & Casualty Guide
4. The insurers for all policies must be licensed and/or approved to do business in the State of
Texas. Except for workers' compensation, all insurers must have a minimum rating of A-:
VII in the current A. M. Best Key Rating Guide or have reasonably equivalent financial
strength and solvency to the satisfaction of Risk Management. If the rating is below that
required, written approval of City is required.
5. All applicable policies shall include a Waiver of Subrogation (Rights of Recovery) in favor
of the City. In addition, the Contractor agrees to waive all rights of subrogation against the
Engineer (if applicable), and each additional insured identified in the Supplementary
Conditions
6. Failure of the City to demand such certificates or other evidence of full compliance with the
insurance requirements or failure of the City to identify a deficiency from evidence that is
provided shall not be construed as a waiver of Contractor's obligation to maintain such line s
of insurance coverage.
7. If insurance policies are not written for specified coverage limits, an Umbrella or Excess
Liability insurance for any differences is required. Excess Liability shall follow form of the
primary coverage.
8. Unless otherwise stated, all required insurance shall be written on the "occurrence basis". If
coverage is underwritten on a claims -made basis, the retroactive date shall be coincident with
or prior to the date of the effective date of the agreement and the certificate of insurance shall
state that the coverage is claims -made and the retroactive date. The insurance coverage shall
be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for three (3) years following Final
Acceptance provided under the Contract Documents or for the warranty period, whichever is
longer. An annual certificate of insurance submitted to the City shall evidence such
insurance coverage.
9. Policies shall have no exclusions by endorsements, which, neither nullify or amend, the
required lines of coverage, nor decrease the limits of said coverage unless such endorsements
are approved in writing by the City. In the event a Contract has been bid or executed and the
exclusions are determined to be unacceptable or the City desires additional insurance coverage,
and the City desires the contractor/engineer to obtain such coverage, the contract price shall
be adjusted by the cost of the premium for such additional coverage plus 10%.
10. Any self -insured retention (SIR), in excess of $25,000.00, affecting required insurance
coverage shall be approved by the City in regards to asset value and stockholders' equity. In
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lieu of traditional insurance, alternative coverage maintained through insurance pools or risk
retention groups, must also be approved by City.
11. Any deductible in excess of $5,000.00, for any policy that does not provide coverage on a
first -dollar basis, must be acceptable to and approved by the City.
12. City, at its sole discretion, reserves the right to review the insurance requirements and to
make reasonable adjustments to insurance coverage's and their limits when deemed necessary
and prudent by the City based upon changes in statutory law, court decision or the claims
history of the industry as well as of the contracting parry to the City. The City shall be required
to provide prior notice of 90 days, and the insurance adjustments shall be incorporated into the
Work by Change Order.
13. City shall be entitled, upon written request and without expense, to receive copies of policies
and endorsements thereto and may make any reasonable requests for deletion or revision or
modifications of particular policy terms, conditions, limitations, or exclusions necessary to
conform the policy and endorsements to the requirements of the Contract. Deletions, revisions,
or modifications shall not be required where policy provisions are established by law or
regulations binding upon either party or the underwriter on any such policies.
14. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs for
Contractor's insurance.
5.04 Contractor's Insurance
A. Workers Compensation and Employers' Liability. Contractor shall purchase and maintain such
insurance coverage with limits consistent with statutory benefits outlined in the Texas Workers'
Compensation Act (Texas Labor Code, Ch. 406, as amended), and minimum limits for Employers'
Liability as is appropriate for the Work being performed and as will provide protection from claims
set forth below which may arise out of or result from Contractor's performance of the Work and
Contractor's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it is to be performed by
Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier, or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of
them to perform any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:
1. claims under workers' compensation, disability benefits, and other similar employee benefit
acts;
2. claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of
Contractor's employees.
B. Commercial General Liability. Coverage shall include but not be limited to covering liability
(bodily injury or property damage) arising from: premises/operations, independent contractors,
products/completed operations, personal injury, and liability under an insured contract. Insurance
shall be provided on an occurrence basis, and as comprehensive as the current Insurance Services
Office (ISO) policy. This insurance shall apply as primary insurance with respect to any other
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insurance or self-insurance programs afforded to the City. The Commercial General Liability
policy, shall have no exclusions by endorsements that would alter of nullify premises/operations,
products/completed operations, contractual, personal injury, or advertising injury, which are
normally contained with the policy, unless the City approves such exclusions in writing.
For construction projects that present a substantial completed operation exposure, the City may
require the contractor to maintain completed operations coverage for a minimum of no less than
three (3) years following the completion of the project (if identified in the Supplementary
Conditions).
C. Automobile Liability. A commercial business auto policy shall provide coverage on "any auto",
defined as autos owned, hired and non -owned and provide indemnity for claims for damages
because bodily injury or death of any person and or property damage arising out of the work,
maintenance or use of any motor vehicle by the Contractor, any Subcontractor or Supplier, or by
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the Work, or by anyone
for whose acts any of them may be liable.
D. Railroad Protective Liability. If any of the work or any warranty work is within the limits of
railroad right-of-way, the Contractor shall comply with the requirements identified in the
Supplementary Conditions.
E. Notification of Policy Cancellation: Contractor shall immediately notify City upon cancellation
or other loss of insurance coverage. Contractor shall stop work until replacement insurance has
been procured. There shall be no time credit for days not worked pursuant to this section.
5.05 Acceptance of Bondsandlnsurance; Option to Replace
If City has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the bonds or insurance
required to be purchased and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with Article 5 on the basis
of non-conformance with the Contract Documents, the City shall so notify the Contractor in writing
within 10 Business Days after receipt of the certificates (or other evidence requested). Contractor shall
provide to the City such additional information in respect of insurance provided as the City may
reasonably request. If Contractor does not purchase or maintain all of the bonds and insurance required
by the Contract Documents, the City shall notify the Contractor in writing of such failure prior to the
start of the Work, or of such failure to maintain prior to any change in the required coverage.
ARTICLE 6 — CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
6.01 Supervision and Superintendence
A. Contractor shall supervise, inspect, and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting
such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Contractor shall be solely responsible for the
means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction.
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B. At all times during the progress of the Work, Contractor shall assign a competent, English-
speaking, Superintendent who shall not be replaced without written notice to City. The
Superintendent will be Contractor's representative at the Site and shall have authority to act on
behalf of Contractor. All communication given to or received from the Superintendent shall be
binding on Contractor.
C. Contractor shall notify the City 24 hours prior to moving areas during the sequence of construction.
6.02 Labor; Working Hours
A. Contractor shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to perform construction as
required by the Contract Documents. Contractor shall at all times maintain good discipline and
order at the Site.
B. Except as otherwise required for the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at
the Site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, all Work
at the Site shall be performed during Regular Working Hours. Contractor will not permit the
performance of Work beyond Regular Working Hours or for Weekend Working Hours without
City's written consent (which will not be unreasonably withheld). Written request (by letter or
electronic communication) to perform Work:
1. for beyond Regular Working Hours request must be made by noon at least two (2) Business
Days prior
2. for Weekend Working Hours request must be made by noon of the preceding Thursday
3. for legal holidays request must be made by noon two Business Days prior to the legal
holiday.
6.03 Services, Materials, and Equipment
A. Unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, Contractor shall provide and assume full
responsibility for all services, materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment
and machinery, tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities,
temporary facilities, and all other facilities and incidentals necessary for the performance,
Contractor required testing, start-up, and completion of the Work.
B. All materials and equipment incorporated into the Work shall be as specified or, if not specified,
shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Documents. All
special warranties and guarantees required by the Specifications shall expressly run to the benefit
of City. If required by City, Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence (including reports of
required tests) as to the source, kind, and quality of materials and equipment.
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C. All materials and equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall be stored, applied, installed,
connected, erected, protected, used, cleaned, and conditioned in accordance with instructions of
the applicable Supplier, except as otherwise may be provided in the Contract Documents.
D. All items of standard equipment to be incorporated into the Work shall be the latest model at the
time of bid, unless otherwise specified.
6.04 Project Schedule
A. Contractor shall adhere to the Project Schedule established in accordance with Paragraph 2.07
and the General Requirements as it may be adjusted from time to time as provided below.
Contractor shall submit to City for acceptance (to the extent indicated in Paragraph 2.07 and
the General Requirements) proposed adjustments in the Project Schedule that will not result
in changing the Contract Time. Such adjustments will comply with any provisions of the
General Requirements applicable thereto.
2. Contractor shall submit to City a monthly Project Schedule with a monthly progress payment
for the duration of the Contract in accordance with the schedule specification 0132 16.
3. Proposed adjustments in the Project Schedule that will change the Contract Time shall be
submitted in accordance with the requirements of Article 12. Adjustments in Contract Time
may only be made by a Change Order.
6.05 Substitutes and "Or -Equals"
A. Whenever an item of material or equipment is specified or described in the Contract Documents
by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the specification or
description is intended to establish the type, function, appearance, and quality required. Unless the
specification or description contains or is followed by words reading that no like, equivalent, or
"or -equal" item or no substitution is permitted, other items of material or equipment of other
Suppliers may be submitted to City for review under the circumstances described below.
"Or -Equal "Item: If in City's sole discretion an item of material or equipment proposed by
Contractor is functionally equal to that named and sufficiently similar so that no change in
related Work will be required, it may be considered by City as an "or -equal" item, in which
case review and approval of the proposed item may, in City's sole discretion, be accomplishe d
without compliance with some or all of the requirements for approval of proposed substitute
items. For the purposes of this Paragraph 6.05.A.1, a proposed item of material or equipment
will be considered functionally equal to an item so named i£
a. the City determines that:
1) it is at least equal in materials of construction, quality, durability, appearance,
strength, and design characteristics;
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2) it will reliably perform at least equally well the function and achieve the results
imposed by the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole; and
3) it has a proven record of performance and availability of responsive service; and
b. Contractor certifies that, if approved and incorporated into the Work:
1) there will be no increase in cost to the City or increase in Contract Time; and
2) it will conform substantially to the detailed requirements of the item named in the
Contract Documents.
2. Substitute Items:
a. If in City's sole discretion an item of material or equipment proposed by Contractor does
not qualify as an "or -equal" item under Paragraph 6.05.A.1, it may be submitted as a
proposed substitute item.
b. Contractor shall submit sufficient information as provided below to allow City to determine
if the item of material or equipment proposed is essentially equivalent to that named and
an acceptable substitute therefor. Requests for review of proposed substitute items of
material or equipment will not be accepted by City from anyone other than Contractor.
c. Contractor shall make written application to City for review of a proposed substitute item
of material or equipment that Contractor seeks to filrnish or use. The application shall
comply with Section 0125 00 and:
1) shall certify that the proposed substitute item will:
a) perform adequately the functions and achieve the results called for by the general
design;
b) be similar in substance to that specified;
c) be suited to the same use as that specified; and
2) will state:
a) the extent, if any, to which the use of the proposed substitute item will prejudice
Contractor's achievement of final completion on time;
b) whether use of the proposed substitute item in the Work will require a change in
any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract
with City for other work on the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed
substitute item;
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c) whether incorporation or use of the proposed substitute item in connection with
the Work is subject to payment of any license fee or royalty; and
3) will identify:
a) all variations of the proposed substitute item from that specified;
b) available engineering, sales, maintenance, repair, and replacement services; and
4) shall contain an itemized estimate of all costs or credits that will result directly or
indirectly from use of such substitute item, including costs of redesign and Damage
Claims of other contractors affected by any resulting change.
B. Substitute Construction Methods or Procedures: If a specific means, method, technique, sequence,
or procedure of construction is expressly required by the Contract Documents, Contractor may
furnish or utilize a substitute means, method, technique, sequence, or procedure of construction
approved by City. Contractor shall submit sufficient information to allow City, in City's sole
discretion, to determine that the substitute proposed is equivalent to that expressly called for by
the Contract Documents. Contractor shall make written application to City for review in the same
manner as those provided in Paragraph 6.05.A.2.
C. City's Evaluation: City will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each
proposal or submittal made pursuant to Paragraphs 6.05.A and 6.05.B. City may require Contractor
to furnish additional data about the proposed substitute. City will be the sole judge of acceptability.
No "or -equal" or substitute will be ordered, installed or utilized until City's review is complete,
which will be evidenced by a Change Order in the case of a substitute and an accepted Submittal
for an "or -equal." City will advise Contractor in writing of its determination.
D. Special Guarantee: City may require Contractor to furnish at Contractor's expense a special
performance guarantee, warranty, or other surety with respect to any substitute. Contractor shall
indemnify and hold harmless City and anyone directly or indirectly employed by themfrom and
against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys fees) arising out of
the use of substituted materials or equipment.
E. City's Cost Reimbursement: City will record City's costs in evaluating a substitute proposed or
submitted by Contractor pursuant to Paragraphs 6.05.A.2 and 6.05.13. Whether or not City
approves a substitute so proposed or submitted by Contractor, Contractor may be required to
reimburse City for evaluating each such proposed substitute. Contractor may also be required to
reimburse City for the charges for making changes in the Contract Documents (or in the provisions
of any other direct contract with City) resulting from the acceptance of each proposed substitute.
F. Contractor's Expense: Contractor shall provide all data in support of any proposed substitute or
"or -equal" at Contractor's expense.
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G. City Substitute Reimbursement: Costs (savings or charges) attributable to acceptance of a substitute
shall be incorporated to the Contract by Change Order.
H. Time Extensions: No additional time will be granted for substitutions.
6.06 Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers, and Others
A. Contractor shall perform with his own organization, work of a value not less than 35% of the
value embraced on the Contract, unless otherwise approved by the City.
B. Contractor shall not employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity, whether
initially or as a replacement, against whom City may have reasonable objection. Contractor shall
not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity to furnish or
perform any of the Work against whom Contractor has reasonable objection (excluding those
acceptable to City as indicated in Paragraph 6.06.C).
C. The City may from time to time require the use of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers, or other
individuals or entities on the project, and will provide such requirements in the Supplementary
Conditions.
D. Minority Business Enterprise Compliance: It is City policy to ensure the full and equitable
participation by Minority Business Enterprises (MBE) in the procurement of goods and services
on a contractual basis. If the Contract Documents provide for a MBE goal, Contractor is required
to comply with the intent of the City's MBE Ordinance (as amended) by the following:
1. Contractor shall, upon request by City, provide complete and accurate information regarding
actual work performed by a MBE on the Contract and payment therefor.
2. Contractor will not make additions, deletions, or substitutions of accepted MBE without
written consent of the City. Any unjustified change or deletion shall be a material breach of
Contract and may result in debarment in accordance with the procedures outlined in the
Ordinance.
3. Contractor shall, upon request by City, allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records,
or files in the possession of the Contractor that will substantiate the actual work performed by
an MBE. Material misrepresentation of any nature will be grounds for termination of the
Contract in accordance with Paragraph 15.02.A. Any such misrepresentation may be grounds
for disqualification of Contractor to bid on future contracts with the City for a period of
not less than three years.
E. Contractor shall be fully responsible to City for all acts and omissions of the Subcontractors,
Suppliers, and other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any of the Work just as
Contractor is responsible for Contractor's own acts and omissions. Nothing in the Contract
Documents:
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1. shall create for the benefit of any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity
any contractual relationship between City and any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other
individual or entity; nor
2. shall create any obligation on the part of City to pay or to see to the payment of any moneys
due any such Subcontractor, Supplier, or other individual or entity except as may otherwise be
required by Laws and Regulations.
F. Contractor shall be solely responsible for scheduling and coordinating the Work of Subcontractors,
Suppliers, and other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct
or indirect contract with Contractor.
G. All Subcontractors, Suppliers, and such other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any
of the Work shall communicate with City through Contractor.
H. All Work performed for Contractor by a Subcontractor or Supplier will be pursuant to an
appropriate agreement between Contractor and the Subcontractor or Supplier which specifically
binds the Subcontractor or Supplier to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract
Documents for the benefit of City.
6.07 Wage Rates
A. Duty to pay Prevailing Wage Rates. The Contractor shall comply with all requirements of
Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code (as amended), including the payment of not less than the
rates determined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth to be the prevailing wage rates in
accordance with Chapter 2258. Such prevailing wage rates are included in these Contract
Documents.
B. Penalty for Violation. A Contractor or any Subcontractor who does not pay the prevailing wage
shall, upon demand made by the City, pay to the City $60 for each worker employed for each
calendar day or part of the day that the worker is paid less than the prevailing wage rates stipulated
in these contract documents. This penalty shall be retained by the City to offset its administrative
costs, pursuant to Texas Government Code 2258.023.
C. Complaints of Violations and City Determination of Good Cause. On receipt of information,
including a complaint by a worker, concerning an alleged violation of 2258.023, Texas
Government Code, by a Contractor or Subcontractor, the City shall make an initial
determination, before the 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 betweenwages paid and wages due under the prevailing wage rates, such amounts being
subtracted from successive progress payments pending a final determination of the violation.
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D. Arbitration Required if Violation Not Resolved. An issue relating to an alleged violation of Section
2258.023, Texas Government Code, including a penalty owed to the City or an affected worker,
shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with the Texas General Arbitration Act
(Article 224 et seq., Revised Statutes) if the Contractor or Subcontractor and any affected worker
does not resolve the issue by agreementbefore the 15th day afterthe 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 1 lth day after the date that arbitration is required,
a district court shall appoint an arbitrator on the petition of any of the persons. The City is not a
party in the arbitration. The decision and award of the arbitrator is final and binding on all parties
and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction.
E. Records to be Maintained. The Contractor and each Subcontractor shall, for a period of three (3)
years following the date of acceptance of the work, maintain records that show (i) the name and
occupation of each worker employed by the Contractor in the construction of the Work provided
for in this Contract; and (ii) the actual per diem wages paid to each worker. The records shall be
open at all reasonable hours for inspection by the City. The provisions of Paragraph 6.23, Right
to Audit, shall pertain to this inspection.
F. Progress Payments. With each progress payment or payroll period, whichever is less, the
Contractor shall submit an affidavit stating that the Contractor has complied with the requirements
of Chapter 2258, Texas Government Code.
G. Posting of Wage Rates. The Contractor shall post prevailing wage rates in a conspicuous place at
all times.
H. Subcontractor Compliance. The Contractor shall include in its subcontracts and/or shall
otherwise require all of its Subcontractors to comply with Paragraphs A through G above.
6.08 Patent Fees and Royalties
A. Contractor shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the use in the
performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process,
product, or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. If a particular
invention, design, process, product, or device is specified in the Contract Documents for use in the
performance of the Work and if, to the actual knowledge of City, its use is subject to patent rights
or copyrights calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others, the existence of such
rights shall be disclosed by City in the Contract Documents. Failure of the City to disclose such
information does not relieve the Contractor from its obligations to pay for the use of said fees or
royalties to others.
B. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, Contractor shall indemnify and hold
harmless City, from and against all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited
to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court
or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to any infringement of
patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of the Work or resultingfrom
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the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process, product, or device not specified
in the Contract Documents.
6.09 Permits and Utilities
A. Contractor obtained permits and licenses. Contractor shall obtain and pay for all construction
permits and licenses except those provided for in the Supplementary Conditions or Contract
Documents. City shall assist Contractor, when necessary, in obtaining such permits and licenses.
Contractor shall pay all governmental charges and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of
the Work which are applicable at the time of opening of Bids, or, if there are no Bids, on the
Effective Date of the Agreement, except for permits provided by the City as specified in 6.09.13.
City shall pay all charges of utility owners for connections for providing permanent service to the
Work.
B. City obtainedpermits and licenses. City will obtain and pay for all permits and licenses as provide d
for in the Supplementary Conditions or Contract Documents. It will be the Contractor's
responsibility to carry out the provisions of the permit. If the Contractor initiates changes to the
Contract and the City approves the changes, the Contractor is responsible for obtaining clearances
and coordinating with the appropriate regulatory agency. The City will not reimburse the
Contractor for any cost associated with these requirements of any City acquired permit. The
following are permits the City will obtain if required:
1. Texas Department of Transportation Permits
2. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Permits
3. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Permits
4. Railroad Company Permits
C. Outstanding permits and licenses. The City anticipates acquisition of and/or access to permits
and licenses. Any outstanding permits and licenses are anticipated to be acquired in accordance
with the schedule set forth in the Supplementary Conditions. The Project Schedule submitted by
the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents must consider any outstanding permits
and licenses.
6.10 Laws and Regulations
A. Contractor shall give all notices required by and shall comply with all Laws and Regulations
applicable to the performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by
applicable Laws and Regulations, the City shall not be responsible for monitoring Contractor's
compliance with any Laws or Regulations.
B. If Contractor performs any Work knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary to Laws or
Regulations, Contractor shall bear all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited
to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all
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court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to such Work.
However, it shall not be Contractor's responsibility to make certain that the Specifications and
Drawings are in accordance with Laws and Regulations, but this shall not relieve Contractor of
Contractor's obligations under Paragraph 3.02.
C. Changes in Laws or Regulations not known at the time of opening of Bids having an effect on
the cost or time of performance of the Work may be the subject of an adjustment in Contract Price
or Contract Time.
6.11 Taxes
A. On a contract awarded by the City, an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant to
Texas Tax Code, Subchapter H, Sections 151.301-335 (as amended), 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 rulings pertaining to the Texas Tax Code,
Subchapter H.
B. Texas Tax permits and information may be obtained from:
1. Comptroller of Public Accounts
Sales Tax Division
Capitol Station
Austin, TX 78711; or
2. http://www.window.state.tx.us/taxinfo/taxfonns/93-forms.html
6.12 Use of Site and Other Areas
A. Limitation on Use of Site and Other Areas:
1. Contractor shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and equipment, and
the operations of workers to the Site and other areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, and
shall not unreasonably encumber the Site and other areas with construction equipment or other
materials or equipment. Contractor shall assume full responsibility for any damage to any such
land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereof, or of any adjacent land or areas resulting
from the performance of the Work.
2. At any time when, in the judgment of the City, the Contractor has obstructed or closed or is
carrying on operations in a portion of a street, right-of-way, or easement greater than is
necessary for proper execution of the Work, the City may require the Contractor to finish the
section on which operations are in progress before work is commenced on any additional
area of the Site.
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3. Should any Damage Claim be made by any such owner or occupant because of the performance
of the Work, Contractor shall promptly attempt to resolve the Damage Claim.
4. Pursuant to Paragraph 6.21, Contractor shall indemnify and hold harmless City, from and
against all claims, costs, losses, and damages arising out of or relating to any claim or action,
legal or equitable, brought by any such owner or occupant against City.
B. Removal of Debris During Performance of the Work: During the progress of the Work
Contractor shall keep the Site and other areas free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish,
and other debris. Removal and disposal of such waste materials, rubbish, and other debris shall
conform to applicable Laws and Regulations.
C. Site Maintenance Cleaning: 24 hours after written notice is given to the Contractor that the
clean-up on the job site is proceeding in a manner unsatisfactory to the City, if the Contractor fails
to correct the unsatisfactory procedure, the City may take such direct action as the City deems
appropriate to correct the clean-up deficiencies cited to the Contractor in the written notice
(by letter or electronic communication), and the costs of such direct action, plus 25 % of such
costs, shall be deducted from the monies due or to become due to the Contractor.
D. Final Site Cleaning: Prior to Final Acceptance of the Work Contractor shall clean the Site and
the Work and make it ready for utilization by City or adjacent property owner. At the completion
of the Work Contractor shall remove from the Site all tools, appliances, construction equipment
and machinery, and surplus materials and shall restore to original condition or better all property
disturbed by the Work.
E. Loading Structures: Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded
in any manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall Contractor subject any part of the Work
or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that will endanger it.
6.13 Record Documents
A. Contractor shall maintain in a safe place at the Site or in a place designated by the Contractor and
approved by the City, one (1) record copy of all Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Change
Orders, Field Orders, and written interpretations and clarifications in good order and annotated to
show changes made during construction. These record documents together with all approved
Samples and a counterpart of all accepted Submittals will be available to City for reference. Upon
completion of the Work, these record documents, any operation and maintenance manuals, and
Submittals will be delivered to City prior to Final Inspection. Contractor shall include accurate
locations for buried and imbedded items.
6.14 Safety and Protection
A. Contractor shall be solely responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
precautions and programs in connection with the Work. Such responsibility does not relieve
Subcontractors of their responsibility for the safety of persons or property in the performance of
their work, nor for compliance with applicable safety Laws and Regulations. Contractor shall
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take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to
prevent damage, injury or loss to:
1. all persons on the Site or who may be affected by the Work;
2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on
or off the Site; and
3. other property at the Site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, utilities, and Underground Facilities not designated for
removal, relocation, or replacement in the course of construction.
B. Contractor shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations relating to the safety of
persons or property, or to the protection of persons or property from damage, injury, or loss; and
shall erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. Contractor shall
notify owners of adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and other utility owners when
prosecution of the Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection,
removal, relocation, and replacement of their property.
C. Contractor shall comply with the applicable requirements of City's safety programs, if any.
D. Contractor shall inform City of the specific requirements of Contractor's safety program, if any,
with which City's employees and representatives must comply while at the Site.
E. All damage, injury, or loss to any property referred to in Paragraph 6.14.A.2 or 6.14.A.3 caused,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by Contractor, any Subcontractor, Supplier, or any other
individual or entity directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform any of the Work,
or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by Contractor.
F. Contractor's duties and responsibilities for safety and for protection of the Work shall continue
until such time as all the Work is completed and City has accepted the Work.
6.15 Safety Representative
Contractor shall inform City in writing of Contractor's designated safety representative at the Site.
6.16 Hazard Communication Programs
Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating any exchange of material safety data sheets or other
hazard communication information required to be made available to or exchanged between or among
employers in accordance with Laws or Regulations.
6.17 Emergencies and/or Rectification
A. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the Site or
adjacent thereto, Contractor is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury, or loss.
Contractor shall give City prompt written notice if Contractor believes that any significant
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changes in the Work or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby or are
required as a result thereof. If City determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required
because of the action taken by Contractor in response to such an emergency, a Change Order may
be issued.
B. Should the Contractor fail to respond to a request from the City to rectify any discrepancies,
omissions, or correction necessary to conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents,
the City shall give the Contractor written notice that such work or changes are to be performed.
The written notice shall direct attention to the discrepant condition and request the Contractor to
take remedial action to correct the condition. In the event the Contractor does not take positive
steps to fulfill this written request, or does not show just cause for not taking the proper action,
within 24 hours, the City may 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 or become due the Contractor on the Project.
6.18 Submittals
A. Contractor shall submit required Submittals to City for review and acceptance in accordance
with the accepted Schedule of Submittals (as required by Paragraph 2.07). Each submittal will be
identified as City may require.
1. Submit number of copies specified in the General Requirements.
2. Data shown on the Submittals will be complete with respectto quantities, dimensions, specified
performance and design criteria, materials, and similar data to show City the services,
materials, and equipment Contractor proposes to provide and to enable City to review the
information for the limited purposes required by Paragraph 6.18.C.
3. Submittals submitted as herein provided by Contractor and reviewed by City for
conformance with the design concept shall be executed in conformity with the Contract
Documents unless otherwise required by City.
4. When Submittals are submitted for the purpose of showing the installation in greater detail,
their review shall not excuse Contractor from requirements shown on the Drawings and
Specifications.
5. For -Information -Only submittals upon which the City is not expected to conduct review or
take responsive action may be so identified in the Contract Documents.
6. Submit required number of Samples specified in the Specifications.
7. Clearly identify each Sample as to material, Supplier, pertinent data such as catalog numbers,
the use for which intended and other data as City may require to enable City to review the
submittal for the limited purposes required by Paragraph 6.18.C.
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B. Where a Submittal is required by the Contract Documents or the Schedule of Submittals, any
related Work performed prior to City's review and acceptance of the pertinent submittal will be
at the sole expense and responsibility of Contractor.
C. City's Review:
1. City will provide timely review of required Submittals in accordance with the Schedule of
Submittals acceptable to City. City's review and acceptance will be only to determine if the
items covered by the submittals will, after installation or incorporation in the Work, conform
to the information given in the Contract Documents and be compatible with the design concept
of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated by the Contract Documents.
2. City's review and acceptance will not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences, or
procedures of construction (except where a particular means, method, technique, sequence,
or procedure of construction is specifically and expressly called for by the Contract
Documents) or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and acceptance
of a separate item as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item
functions.
3. City's review and acceptance shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for any
variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless Contractor has complied
with the requirements of Section 01 33 00 and City has given written acceptance of each
such variation by specific written notation thereof incorporated in or accompanying the
Submittal. City's review and acceptance shall not relieve Contractor from responsibility for
complying with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
6.19 Continuing the Work
Except as otherwise provided, Contractor shall carry on the Work and adhere to the Project Schedule
during all disputes or disagreements with City. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending
resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as City and Contractor may otherwise agree in
writing.
6.20 Contractor's General Warranty and Guarantee
A. Contractor warrants and guarantees to City that all Work will be in accordance with the Contract
Documents and will not be defective. City and its officers, directors, members, partners,
employees, agents, consultants, and subcontractors shall be entitled to rely on representation of
Contractor's warranty and guarantee.
B. Contractor's warranty and guarantee hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:
1. abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than Contractor,
Subcontractors, Suppliers, or any other individual or entity for whom Contractor is
responsible; or
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2. normal wear and tear under normal usage.
C. Contractor's obligation to perform and complete the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents shall be absolute. None of the following will constitute an acceptance of Work that is
not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of Contractor's obligation to perform
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents:
1. observations by City;
2. recommendation or payment by City of any progress or final payment;
3. the issuance of a certificate of Final Acceptance by City or any payment related thereto by
City;
4. use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by City;
5. any review and acceptance of a Submittal by City;
6. any inspection, test, or approval by others; or
7. any correction of defective Work by City.
D. 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, complying with the requirements of Article
5.02.B. The City will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness.
6.21 Indemnification
A. Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own
expense,the City, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims
arising out of, or alleged to arise out of; the work and services to be performed by the
Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licenses or invitees under this
Contract. THIS INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION IS SPECIFICALLY INTENDED TO
OPERATE. AND BE EFFECTIVE EVEN IF IT IS ALLEGED OR PROVEN THAT ALL
OR SOME OF THE DAMAGES BEING SOUGHT WERE CAUSED. IN WHOLE OR IN
PART. RV ANY ACT- OMISSION OR NEGLIGENCE OF THE CITY. This indemnity
provision is intended to include, without limitation, indemnity for costs, expenses and legal
fees incurred by the City in defending against such claims and causes of actions.
B. Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmle ss, at its own expense, the City,
its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all loss, damage or destruction
of property of the City, arising out of, or alleged to arise out o� the work and services to be
performed by the Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or
invitees under this Contract. THIS INDEMNIFICATION PROVISION IS
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6.22 Delegation of Professional Design Services
A. Contractor will not be required to provide professional design services unless such services are
specifically required by the Contract Documents for a portion of the Work or unless such services
are required to carry out Contractor's responsibilities for construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences and procedures.
B. If professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems,
materials or equipment are specifically required of Contractor by the Contract Documents, City
will specify all performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Contractor shall
cause such services or certifications to be provided by a properly licensed professional, whose
signature and seal shall appear on all drawings, calculations, specifications, certifications, and
Submittals prepared by such professional. Submittals related to the Work designed or certified by
such professional, if prepared by others, shall bear such professional's written approval when
submitted to City.
C. City shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services,
certifications or approvals performed by such design professionals, provided City has specified
to Contractor performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy.
D. Pursuant to this Paragraph 6.22, City's review and acceptance of design calculations and design
drawings will be only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with performance and
design criteria given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. City's review
and acceptance of Submittals (except design calculations and design drawings) will be only for
the purpose stated in Paragraph 6.18.C.
6.23 Right to Audit
A. The 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 Regular 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 Paragraph. 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 this Contract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly
pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such Subcontractor, involving transactions to
the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during Regular Working Hours to all
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Subcontractor facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to
conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this Paragraph. The City shall give
Subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits.
C. Contractor and Subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City.
The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of the copies as follows at the rate published
in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed.
6.24 Nondiscrimination
A. The City is responsible for operating Public Transportation Programs and implementing transit -
related projects, which are funded in part with Federal financial assistance awarded by the U.S.
Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration (FTA), without
discriminating against any person in the United States on the basis of race, color, or national origin.
B. Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended: Contractor shall comply with the requirements of
the Act and the Regulations as further defined in the Supplementary Conditions for any project
receiving Federal assistance.
ARTICLE 7 — OTHER WORK AT THE SITE
7.01 Related Work at Site
A. City may perform other work related to the Project at the Site with City's employees, or other
City contractors, or through other direct contracts therefor, or have other work performed by utility
owners. If such other work is not noted in the Contract Documents, then written notice thereof
will be given to Contractor prior to starting any such other work; and
B. Contractor shall afford each other contractor who is a party to such a direct contract, each utility
owner, and City, if City is performing other work with City's employees or other City contractors,
proper and safe access to the Site, provide a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage
of materials and equipment and the execution of such other work, and properly coordinate the
Work with theirs. Contractor shall do all cutting, fitting, and patching of the Work that may be
required to properly connect or otherwise make its several parts come together and properly
integrate with such other work. Contractor shall not endanger any work of others by cutting,
excavating, or otherwise altering such work; provided, however, that Contractor may cut or alter
others' work with the written consent of City and the others whose work will be affected.
C. If the proper execution or results of any part of Contractor's Work depends upon work performed
by others under this Article 7, Contractor shall inspect such other work and promptly report to
City in writing any delays, defects, or deficiencies in such other work that render it unavailable
or unsuitable for the proper execution and results of Contractor's Work. Contractor's failure to so
report will constitute an acceptance of such other work as fit and proper for integration with
Contractor's Work except for latent defects in the work provided by others.
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7.02 Coordination
A. If City intends to contract with others for the performance of other work on the Project at the
Site, the following will be set forth in Supplementary Conditions:
1. the individual or entity who will have authority and responsibility for coordination of the
activities among the various contractors will be identified;
2. the specific matters to be covered by such authority and responsibility will be itemized; and
3. the extent of such authority and responsibilities will be provided.
B. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, City shall have authority for such
coordination.
ARTICLE 8 — CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.01 Communications to Contractor
Except as otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, City shall issue all communications
to Contractor.
8.02 Furnish Data
City shall timely furnish the data required under the Contract Documents.
8.03 Pay When Due
City shall make payments to Contractor in accordance with Article 14.
8.04 Lands and Easements; Reports and Tests
City's duties with respect to providing lands and easements and providing engineering surveys to
establish reference points are set forth in Paragraphs 4.01 and 4.05. Paragraph 4.02 refers to City's
identifying and making available to Contractor copies of reports of explorations and tests of subsurface
conditions and drawings of physical conditions relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at
or contiguous to the Site that have been utilized by City in preparing the Contract Documents.
8.05 Change Orders
City shall execute Change Orders in accordance with Paragraph 10.03.
8.06 Inspections, Tests, and Approvals
City's responsibility with respect to certain inspections, tests, and approvals is set forth in Paragraph
13.03.
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8.07 Limitations on City's Responsibilities
A. The City shall not supervise, direct, or have control or authority over, nor be responsible for,
Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction, or the safety
precautions and programs incident thereto, or for any failure of Contractor to comply with Laws
and Regulations applicable to the performance of the Work. City will not be responsible for
Contractor's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
B. City will notify the Contractor of applicable safety plans pursuant to Paragraph 6.14.
8.08 Undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition
City's responsibility with respect to an undisclosed Hazardous Environmental Condition is set forth
in Paragraph 4.06.
8.09 Compliance with Safety Program
While at the Site, City's employees and representatives shall comply with the specific applicable
requirements of Contractor's safety programs of which City has been informed pursuant to
Paragraph 6.14.
ARTICLE 9 — CITY'S OBSERVATION STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
9.01 City's Project Manager
City will provide one or more Project Manager(s) during the construction period. The duties and
responsibilities and the limitations of authority of City's Project Manager during construction are set
forth in the Contract Documents. The City's Project Manager for this Contract is identified in the
Supplementary Conditions.
9.02 Visits to Site
A. City's Project Manager will make visits to the Site at intervals appropriate to the various stages
of construction as City deems necessary in order to observe the progress that has been made and
the quality of the various aspects of Contractor's executed Work. Based on information
obtained during such visits and observations, City's Project Manager will determine, in general, if
the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. City's Project Manager will
not be required to make exhaustive or continuous inspections on the Site to check the quality or
quantity of the Work. City's Project Manager's efforts will be directed toward providing City a
greater degree of confidence that the completed Work will conform generally to the Contract
Documents.
B. City's Project Manager's visits and observations are subject to all the limitations on authority and
responsibility in the Contract Documents including those set forth in Paragraph
8.07.
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9.03 Authorized Variations in Work
City's Project Manager may authorize minor variations in the Work from the requirements of the
Contract Documents which do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time
and are compatible with the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as
indicated by the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order and will be
binding on City and also on Contractor, who shall perform the Work involved promptly.
9.04 Rejecting Defective Work
City will have authority to reject Work which City's Project Manager believes to be defective, or will
not produce a completed Project that conforms to the Contract Documents or that will prejudice the
integrity of the design concept of the completed Project as a functioning whole as indicated by the
Contract Documents. City will have authority to conduct special inspection or testing of the Work as
provided in Article 13, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed, or completed.
9.05 Determinations for Work Performed
Contractor will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Work performed. City's Project
Manager will review with Contractor the preliminary determinations on such matters before rendering
a written recommendation. City's written decision will be final (except as modified to reflect changed
factual conditions or more accurate data).
9.06 Decisions on Requirements of Contract Documents and Acceptability of Work
A. City will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of the
acceptability of the Work thereunder.
B. City will render a written decision on any issue referred.
C. City's written decision on the issue referred will be final and binding on the Contractor, subject
to the provisions of Paragraph 10.06.
ARTICLE 10 — CHANGES IN THE WORK; CLAIMS; EXTRA WORK
10.01 Authorized Changes in the Work
A. Without invalidating the Contract and without notice to any surety, City may, at any time or from
time to time, order Extra Work. Upon notice of such Extra Work, Contractor shall promptly
proceed with the Work involved which will be performed under the applicable conditions of the
Contract Documents (except as otherwise specifically provided). Extra Work shall be
memorialized by a Change Order which may or may not precede an order of Extra work.
B. For minor changes of Work not requiring changes to Contract Time or Contract Price, a Field
Order may be issued by the City.
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10.02 Unauthorized Changes in the Work
Contractor shall not be entitled to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract
Time with respect to any work performed that is not required by the Contract Documents as amended,
modified, or supplemented as provided in Paragraph 3.04, except in the case of an emergency as
provided in Paragraph 6.17.
10.03 Execution of Change Orders
A. City and Contractor shall execute appropriate Change Orders covering:
changes in the Work which are: (i) ordered by City pursuant to Paragraph 10.01.A, (ii) required
because of acceptance of defective Work under Paragraph 13.08 or City's correction of
defective Work under Paragraph 13.09, or (iii) agreed to by the parties;
2. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time which are agreed to by the parties, including
any undisputed sum or amount of time for Work actually performed.
10.04 Extra Work
A. Should a difference arise as to what does or does not constitute Extra Work, or as to the payment
thereof, and the City 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. Contract Claims regarding Extra Work shall be made pursuant to Paragraph 10.06.
B. The Contractor shall furnish the City such installation records of all deviations from the original
Contract Documents as may be necessary to enable the City to prepare for permanent record a
corrected set of plans showing the actual installation.
C. 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, 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.
10.05 Notification to Surety
If the provisions of any bond require notice to be given to a surety of any change affecting the general
scope of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents (including, but not limited to,
Contract Price or Contract Time), the giving of any such notice will be Contractor's responsibility.
The amount of each applicable bond will be adjusted by the Contractor to reflect the effect of any
such change.
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10.06 Contract Claims Process
A. City's Decision Required: All Contract Claims, except those waived pursuant to Paragraph
14.09, shall be referred to the City for decision. A decision by City shall be required as a condition
precedent to any exercise by Contractor of any rights or remedies he may otherwise have under
the Contract Documents or by Laws and Regulations in respect of such Contract Claims.
B. Notice:
1. Written notice stating the general nature of each Contract Claim shall be delivered by the
Contractor to City no later than 15 days after the start of the event giving rise thereto. The
responsibility to substantiate a Contract Claim shall rest with the party making the Contract
Claim.
2. Notice of the amount or extent of the Contract Claim, with supporting data shall be delivered
to the City on or before 45 days from the start of the event giving rise thereto (unless the City
allows additional time for Contractor to submit additional or more accurate data in support of
such Contract Claim).
3. A Contract Claim for an adjustment in Contract Price shall be prepared in accordance with
the provisions of Paragraph 12.01.
4. A Contract Claim for an adjustment in Contract Time shall be prepared in accordance with
the provisions of Paragraph 12.02.
5. Each Contract Claim shall be accompanied by Contractor's written statement that the
adjustment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the Contractor believes it is entitled as a
result of said event.
6. The City shall submit any response to the Contractor within 30 days after receipt of the
claimant's last submittal (unless Contract allows additional time).
C. City's Action: City will review each Contract Claim and, within 30 days after receipt of the last
submittal of the Contractor, if any, take one of the following actions in writing:
1. deny the Contract Claim in whole or in part;
2. approve the Contract Claim; or
3. notify the Contractor that the City is unable to resolve the Contract Claim if, in the City's
sole discretion, it would be inappropriate for the City to do so. For purposes of further
resolution of the Contract Claim, such notice shall be deemed a denial.
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D. City's written action under Paragraph 10.06.0 will be final and binding, unless City or
Contractor invoke the dispute resolution procedure set forth in Article 16 within 30 days of such
action or denial.
E. No Contract Claim for an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Time will be valid if not
submitted in accordance with this Paragraph 10.06.
ARTICLE I I — COST OF THE WORK; ALLOWANCES; UNIT PRICE WORK; PLANS
QUANTITY MEASUREMENT
11.01 Cost of the Work
A. Costs Included: The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs, except those excluded in
Paragraph 11.0l.B, necessarily incurred and paid by Contractor in the proper performance of the
Work. When the value of any Work covered by a Change Order, the costs to be reimbursed to
Contractor will be only those additional or incremental costs required because of the change in the
Work. Such costs shall not include any of the costs itemized in Paragraph 11.0l.B, and shall
include but not be limited to the following items:
1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of Contractor in the performance of the
Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by City and Contractor. Such
employees shall include, without limitation, superintendents, foremen, and other personnel
employed full time on the Work. Payroll costs for employees not employed full time on the
Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs shall
include;
a. salaries with a 55% markup, or
b. salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe benefits, which shall include social security
contributions, unemployment, excise, and payroll taxes, workers' compensation, health
and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and holiday pay applicable thereto.
The expenses of performing Work outside of Regular Working Hours, Weekend
Working Hours, or legal holidays, shall be included in the above to the extent authorized
by City.
2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including costs
of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in connection
therewith.
3. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery, and the parts thereof whether rented
from Contractor or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by City, and the
costs of transportation, loading, unloading, assembly, dismantling, and removal thereof. All
such costs shall be in accordance with the terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any
such equipment, machinery, or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary
for the Work.
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4. Payments made by Contractor to Subcontractors for Work performed by Subcontractors. If
required by City, Contractor shall obtain competitive bids from subcontractors acceptable to
City and Contractor and shall deliver such bids to City, who will then determine, which bids,
if any, will be acceptable. If any subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be paid on
the basis of Cost of the Work plus a fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work and fee shall
be determined in the same manner as Contractor's Cost of the Work and fee as provided in
this Paragraph 11.01.
5. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to engineers, architects, testing
laboratories, surveyors, attorneys, and accountants) employed for services specifically related
to the Work.
6. Supplemental costs including the following:
a. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel, and subsistence expenses of
Contractor's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.
b. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment,
machinery, appliances, office, and temporary facilities at the Site, and hand tools not
owned by the workers, which are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost, less
market value, of such items used but not consumed which remain the property of
Contractor.
c. Sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes related to the Work, and for which
Contractor is liable not covered under Paragraph 6.11, as imposed by Laws and
Regulations.
d. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may
be liable, and royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses.
e. Losses and damages (and related expenses) caused by damage to the Work, not
compensated by insurance or otherwise, sustained by Contractor in connection with the
performance of the Work, provided such losses and damages have resulted from causes
other than the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such losses shall
include settlements made with the written consent and approval of City. No such losses,
damages, and expenses shall be included in the Cost of the Work for the purpose of
determining Contractor's fee.
f. The cost of utilities, fuel, and sanitary facilities at the Site.
g. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone and
communication services at the Site, express and courier services, and similar petty cash
items in connection with the Work.
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h. The costs of premiums for all bonds and insurance Contractor is required by the Contract
Documents to purchase and maintain.
B. Costs Excluded: The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following items:
1. Payroll costs and other compensation of Contractor's officers, executives, principals (of
partnerships and sole proprietorships), general managers, safety managers, engineers,
architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and contracting agents,
expediters, timekeepers, clerks, and other personnel employed by Contractor, whether at the
Site or in Contractor's principal or branch office for general administration of the Work and
not specifically included in the agreed upon schedule of job classifications referred to in
Paragraph 11.0l.A.1 or specifically covered by Paragraph 11.0l.A.4, all of which are to be
considered administrative costs covered by the Contractor's fee.
2. Expenses of Contractor's principal and branch offices other than Contractor's office at the
Site.
3. Any part of Contractor's capital expenses, including interest on Contractor's capital
employed for the Work and charges against Contractor for delinquent payments.
4. Costs due to the negligence of Contractor, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not
limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly
supplied, and making good any damage to property.
5. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind.
C. Contractor's Fee: When all the Work is performed on the basis of cost-plus, Contractor's fee
shall be determined as set forth in the Agreement. When the value of any Work covered by a
Change Order for an adjustment in Contract Price is determined on the basis of Cost of the
Work, Contractor's fee shall be determined as set forth in Paragraph 12.01.C.
D. Documentation: Whenever the Cost of the Work for any purpose is to be determined pursuant to
Paragraphs 11.01.A and 11.01.13, Contractor will establish and maintain records thereof in
accordance with generally accepted accounting practices and submit in a form acceptable to City
an itemized cost breakdown together with supporting data.
11.02 Allowances
A. Specified Allowance: It is understood that Contractor has included in the Contract Price all
allowances so named in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be
performed for such sums and by such persons or entities as may be acceptable to City.
B. Pre -bid Allowances:
1. Contractor agrees that:
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a. the pre -bid allowances include the cost to Contractor of materials and equipment required
by the allowances to be delivered at the Site, and all applicable taxes; and
b. Contractor's costs for unloading and handling on the Site, labor, installation, overhead,
profit, and other expenses contemplated for the pre -bid allowances have been included in
the allowances, and no demand for additional payment on account of any of the
foregoing will be valid.
C. Co ntinge ncy Allowance: Contractor agrees that a contingency allowance, if any, is for the sole use
of City.
D. Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued to reflect actual amounts due
Contractor on account of Work covered by allowances, and the Contract Price shall be
correspondingly adjusted.
11.03 Unit Price Work
A. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price Work,
initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to
the sum of the unit price for each separately identified item of Unit Price Work times the estimated
quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement.
B. The estimated quantities of items of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for the
purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an initial Contract Price. Determinations of the
actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor will be made by
City subject to the provisions of Paragraph 9.05.
C. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by Contractor to be adequate to
cover Contractor's overhead and profit for each separately identified item. Work described in the
Contract Documents, or reasonably inferred as required for a functionally complete installation,
but not identified in the listing of unit price items shall be considered incidental to unit price work
listed and the cost of incidental work included as part of the unit price.
D. City may make an adjustment in the Contract Price in accordance with Paragraph 12.01 i£
1. the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by Contractor differs materially and
significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement; and
2. there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work.
E. Increased or Decreased Quantities: The City reserves the right to order Extra Work in
accordance with Paragraph 10.01.
1. If the changes in quantities or the alterations do not significantly change the character of
work under the Contract Documents, the altered work will be paid for at the Contract unit
price.
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2. If the changes in quantities or alterations significantly change the character of work, the
Contract will be amended by a Change Order.
3. If no unit prices exist, this will be considered Extra Work and the Contract will be amended
by a Change Order in accordance with Article 12.
4. A significant change in the character of work occurs when:
a. the character of work for any Item as altered differs materially in kind or nature from that
in the Contract or
b. a Major Item of work varies by more than 25% from the original Contract quantity.
5. When the quantity of work to be done under any Major Item of the Contract is more than
125% of the original quantity stated in the Contract, then either party to the Contract may
request an adjustment to the unit price on the portion of the work that is above 125%.
6. When the quantity of work to be done under any Major Item of the Contract is less than 75%
of the original quantity stated in the Contract, then either party to the Contract may request
an adjustment to the unit price.
11.04 Plans Quantity Measurement
A. Plans quantities may or may not representthe exact quantity of work performed or material moved,
handled, or placed during the execution of the Contract. The estimated bid quantities are
designated as final payment quantities, unless revised by the governing Section or this Article.
B. If the quantity measured as outlined under "Price and Payment Procedures" varies by more than
25% (or as stipulated under "Price and Payment Procedures" for specific Items) from the total
estimated quantity for an individual Item originally shown in the Contract Documents, an
adjustment may be made to the quantity of authorized work done for payment purposes. The party
to the Contract requesting the adjustment will provide field measurements and calculations
showing the final quantity for which payment will be made. Payment for revised quantity will be
made at the unit price bid for that Item, except as provided for in Article 10.
C. When quantities are revised by a change in design approved by the City, by Change Order, or to
correct an error, or to correct an error on the plans, the plans quantity will be increased or decreased
by the amount involved in the change, and the 25% variance will apply to the new plans quantity.
D. If the total Contract quantity multiplied by the unit price bid for an individual Item is less than
$250 and the Item is not originally a plans quantity Item, then the Item may be paid as a plans
quantity Item if the City and Contractor agree in writing to fix the final quantity as a plans quantity.
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E. For callout work or non -site specific Contracts, the plans quantity measurement requirements are
not applicable.
ARTICLE 12 — CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE; CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME
12.01 Change of Contract Price
A. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order.
B. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order will be determined as follows:
1. where the Work involved is covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents, by
application of such unit prices to the quantities of the items involved (subject to the provisions
of Paragraph 11.03); or
2. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents,
by a mutually agreed lump sum or unit price (which may include an allowance for overhead
and profit not necessarily in accordance with Paragraph 12.0l.C.2), and shall include the cost
of any secondary impacts that are foreseeable at the time of pricing the cost of Extra Work;
or
3. where the Work involved is not covered by unit prices contained in the Contract Documents
and agreement to a lump sum or unit price is not reached under Paragraph 12.01.B.2, on the
basis of the Cost of the Work (determined as provided in Paragraph 11.01) plus a Contractor's
fee for overhead and profit (determined as provided in Paragraph 12.01.C).
C. Contractor's Fee: The Contractor's additional fee for overhead and profit shall be determined as
follows:
1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or
2. if a fixed fee is not agreed upon, then a fee based on the following percentages of the various
portions of the Cost of the Work:
a. for costs incurred under Paragraphs 11.01.A.1, 11.01.A.2. and 11.0l.A.3, the
Contractor's additional fee shall be 15 percent except for:
1) rental fees for Contractor's own equipment using standard rental rates;
2) bonds and insurance;
b. for costs incurred under Paragraph 11.01.A.4 and 11.01.A.5, the Contractor's fee shall be
five percent (5%);
1) where one or more tiers of subcontracts are on the basis of Cost of the Work plus a
fee and no fixed fee is agreed upon, the intent of Paragraphs 12.01.C.2.a and
12.0l.C.2.b is that the Subcontractor who actually performs the Work, at whatever
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tier, will be paid a fee of 15 percent of the costs incurred by such Subcontractor under
Paragraphs 11.0l.A.1 and 11.0l.A.2 and that any higher tier Subcontractor and
Contractor will each be paid a fee of five percent (5%) of the amount paid to the next
lower tier Subcontractor, however in no case shall the cumulative total of fees paid be
in excess of 25%;
c. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under Paragraphs 11.0l.A.6, and
11.01.13;
d. the amount of credit to be allowed by Contractor to City for any change which results in
a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in cost plus a deduction
in Contractor's fee by an amount equal to five percent (5%) of such net decrease.
12.02 Change of Contract Time
A. The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order.
B. No extension of the Contract Time will be allowed for Extra Work or for claimed delay unless the
Extra Work contemplated or claimed delay is shown to be on the critical path of the Project
Schedule or Contractor can show by Critical Path Method analysis how the Extra Work or claime d
delay adversely affects the critical path.
12.03 Delays
A. Where Contractor is reasonably delayed in the performance or completion of any part of the
Work within the Contract Time due to delay beyond the control of Contractor, the Contract Time
may be extended in an amount equal to the time lost due to such delay if a Contract Claim is made
therefor. Delays beyond the control of Contractor shall include, but not be limited to, acts or
neglect by City, acts or neglect of utility owners or other contractors performing other work as
contemplated by Article 7, fires, floods, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions, or acts of God.
Such an adjustment shall be Contractor's sole and exclusive remedy for the delays described in
this P aragraph.
B. If Contractor is delayed, City shall not be liable to Contractor for any claims, costs, losses, or
damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and
other professionals and all court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) sustained by
Contractor on or in connection with any other project or anticipated project.
C. Contractor shall not be entitled to an adjustment in Contract Price or Contract Time for delays
within the control of Contractor. Delays attributable to and within the control of a Subcontractor
or Supplier shall be deemed to be delays within the control of Contractor.
D. 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.
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ARTICLE 13 — TESTS AND INSPECTIONS; CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF
DEFECTIVE WORK
13.01 Notice ofDefects
Notice of all defective Work of which City has actual knowledge will be given to Contractor.
Defective Work may be rejected, corrected, or accepted as provided in this Article 13.
13.02 Access to Work
City, independent testing laboratories, and governmental agencies with jurisdictional interests will
have access to the Site and the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspection, and testing.
Contractor shall provide them proper and safe conditions for such access and advise them of
Contractor's safety procedures and programs so that they may comply therewith as applicable.
13.03 Tests and Inspections
A. Contractor shall give City timely notice of readiness of the Work for all required inspections,
tests, or approvals and shall cooperate with inspection and testing personnel to facilitate required
inspections or tests.
B. If Contract Documents, Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction require any
of the Work (or part thereof) to be inspected, tested, or approved, Contractor shall assume full
responsibility for arranging and obtaining such independent inspections, tests, retests or approvals,
pay all costs in connection therewith, and furnish City the required certificates of inspection or
approval; excepting, however, those fees specifically identified in the Supplementary Conditions
or any Texas Department of Licensure and Regulation (TDLR) inspections, which shall be paid as
described in the Supplementary Conditions.
C. Contractor shall be responsible for arranging and obtaining and shall pay all costs in connection
with any inspections, tests, re -tests, or approvals required for City's acceptance of materials or
equipment to be incorporated in the Work; or acceptance of materials, mix designs, or equipment
submitted for approval prior to Contractor's purchase thereof for incorporation in the Work.
Such inspections, tests, re -tests, or approvals shall be performed by organizations acceptable to
City.
D. City may arrange for the services of an independent testing laboratory ("Testing Lab") to
perform any inspections or tests ("Testing") for any part of the Work, as determined solely by
City.
1. City will coordinate such Testing to the extent possible, with Contractor;
2. Should any Testing under this Section 13.03 D result in a "fail", "did not pass" or other
similar negative result, the Contractor shall be responsible for paying for any and all retests.
Contractor's cancellation without cause of City initiated Testing shall be deemed a negative
result and require a retest.
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3. Any amounts owed for any retest under this Section 13.03 D shall be paid directly to the
Testing Lab by Contractor. City will forward all invoices for retests to Contractor.
4. If Contractor fails to pay the Testing Lab, City will not issue Final Payment until the Testing
Lab is paid.
E. If any Work (or the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested, or approved is covered by
Contractor without written concurrence of City, Contractor shall, if requested by City, uncover
such Work for observation.
F. Uncovering Work as provided in Paragraph 13.03.E shall be at Contractor's expense.
G. Contractor shall have the right to make a Contract Claim regarding any retest or invoice issued
under Section 13.03 D.
13.04 Uncovering Work
A. If any Work is covered contrary to the Contract Documents or specific instructions by the City, it
must, if requested by City, be uncovered for City's observation and replaced at Contractor's
expense.
B. If City considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by City or inspected or
tested by others, Contractor, at City's request, shall uncover, expose, or otherwise make available
for observation, inspection, or testing as City may require, that portion of the Work in question,
furnishing all necessary labor, material, and equipment.
1. If it is found that the uncovered Work is defective, Contractor shall pay all claims, costs,
losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys, and other professionals and all court or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of
or relating to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, and testing, and of
satisfactory replacement or reconstruction (including but not limited to all costs of repair or
replacement of work of others); or City shall be entitled to accept defective Work in accordance
with Paragraph 13.08 in which case Contractor shall still be responsible for all costs associated
with exposing, observing, and testing the defective Work.
2. If the uncovered Work is not found to be defective, Contractor shall be allowed an increase
in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both, directly attributable to such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing, replacement, and reconstruction.
13.05 City May Stop the Work
If the Work is defective, or Contractor fails to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials
or equipment, or fails to perform the Work in such a way that the completed Work will conform to
the Contract Documents, City may order Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the
cause for such order has been eliminated; however, this right of City to stop the Work shall not give
rise to any duty on the part of City to exercise this right for the benefit of Contractor, any
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Subcontractor, any Supplier, any other individual or entity, or any surety for, or employee or agent of
any of them.
13.06 Correction or Removal of Defective Work
A. Promptly after receipt of written notice, Contractor shall correct all defective Work pursuant to
an acceptable schedule, whether or not fabricated, installed, or completed, or, if the Work has been
rejected by City, remove it from the Project and replace it with Work that is not defective.
Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, additional testing, losses, and damages (including but not
limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all
court or arbitration or other dispute resolution costs) arising out of or relating to such correction
or removal (including but not limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work of others).
Failure to require the removal of any defective Work shall not constitute acceptance of such Work.
B. When correcting defective Work under the terms of this Paragraph 13.06 or Paragraph 13.07,
Contractor shall take no action that would void or otherwise impair City's special warranty and
guarantee, if any, on said Work.
13.07 Correction Period
A. If within two (2) years after the date of Final Acceptance (or such longer period of time as may be
prescribed by the terms of any applicable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents),
any Work is found to be defective, or if the repair of any damages to the land or areas made
available for Contractor's use by City or permitted by Laws and Regulations as contemplated in
Paragraph 6.10.A is found to be defective, Contractor shall promptly, without cost to City and in
accordance with City's written instructions:
1. repair such defective land or areas; or
2. correct such defective Work; or
if the defective Work has been rejected by City, remove it from the Project and replace it
with Work that is not defective, and
4. satisfactorily correct or repair or remove and replace any damage to other Work, to the work
of others or other land or areas resulting therefrom.
B. If Contractor does not promptly comply with the terms of City's written instructions, or in an
emergency where delay would cause serious risk of loss or damage, City may have the defective
Work corrected or repaired or may have the rejected Work removed and replaced. All claims,
costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of engineers,
architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or other dispute resolution costs) arising
out of or relating to such correction or repair or such removal and replacement (including but not
limited to all costs of repair or replacement of work of others) will be paid by Contractor.
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C. In special circumstances where a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous service
before Final Acceptance of all the Work, the correction period for that item may start to run from
an earlier date if so provided in the Contract Documents.
D. Where defective Work (and damage to other Work resulting therefrom) has been corrected or
removed and replaced under this Paragraph 13.07, the correction period hereunder with respect
to such Work may be required to be extended for an additional period of one year after the end of
the initial correction period. City shall provide 30 days written notice to Contractor should such
additional warranty coverage be required. Contractor may dispute this requirement by filing a
Contract Claim, pursuant to Paragraph 10.06.
E. Contractor's obligations under this Paragraph 13.07 are in addition to any other obligation or
warranty. The provisions of this Paragraph 13.07 shall not be construed as a substitute for, or a
waiver of, the provisions of any applicable statute of limitation or repose.
13.08 Acceptance of Defective Work
If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, City prefers to
accept it, City may do so. Contractor shall pay all claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but
not limited to all fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all
court or other dispute resolution costs) attributable to City's evaluation of and determination to accept
such defective Work and for the diminished value of the Work to the extent not otherwise paid by
Contractor. If any such acceptance occurs prior to Final Acceptance, a Change Order will be issued
incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work, and City
shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, reflecting the diminished value of
Work so accepted.
13.09 City May Correct Defective Work
A. If Contractor fails within a reasonable time after written notice from City to correct defective
Work, or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by City in accordance with Paragraph
13.06.A, or if Contractor fails to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents,
or if Contractor fails to comply with any other provision of the Contract Documents, City may,
after seven (7) days written notice to Contractor, correct, or remedy any such deficiency.
B. In exercising the rights and remedies under this Paragraph 13.09, City shall proceed
expeditiously. In connection with such corrective or remedial action, City may exclude Contractor
from all or part of the Site, take possession of all or part of the Work and suspend Contractor's
services related thereto, and incorporate in the Work all materials and equipment incorporated in
the Work, stored at the Site or for which City has paid Contractor but which are stored elsewhere.
Contractor shall allow City, City's representatives, agents, consultants, employees, and City's
other contractors, access to the Site to enable City to exercise the rights and remedies under this
Paragraph.
C. All claims, costs, losses, and damages (including but not limited to all fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys, and other professionals and all court or other dispute resolution
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costs) incurred or sustained by City in exercising the rights and remedies under this Paragraph
13.09 will be charged against Contractor, and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the
necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work; and City shall be entitled
to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price.
D. Contractor shall not be allowed an extension of the Contract Time because of any delay in the
performance of the Work attributable to the exercise of City's rights and remedies under this
Paragraph 13.09.
ARTICLE 14 — PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
14.01 Schedule of Values
The Schedule of Values for lump sum contracts established as provided in Paragraph 2.07 will serve
as the basis for progress payments and will be incorporated into a form of Application for Payment
acceptable to City. Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of
units completed.
14.02 Progress Payments
A. Applications for Payments:
1. Contractor is responsible for providing all information as required to become a vendor of the
City.
2. At least 20 days before the date established in the General Requirements for each progress
payment, Contractor shall submit to City for review an Application for Payment filled out and
signed by Contractor covering the Work completed as of the date of the Application and
accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents.
3. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work
but delivered and suitably stored at the Site or at another location agreed to in writing, the
Application for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice, or other
documentation warranting that City has received the materials and equipment free and clear of
all Liens and evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate insurance
or other arrangements to protect City's interest therein, all of which must be satisfactory to
City.
4. Beginning with the second Application for Payment, each Application shall include an affidavit
of Contractor stating that previous progress payments received on account of the Work have
been applied on account to discharge Contractor's legitimate obligations associated with prior
Applications for Payment.
5. The amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as described in
subsection C. unless otherwise stipulated in the Contract Documents.
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B. Review of Applications:
1. City will, after receipt of each Application for Payment, either indicate in writing a
recommendation of payment or return the Application to Contractor indicating reasons for
refusing payment. In the latter case, Contractor may make the necessary corrections and
resubmit the Application.
2. City's processing of any payment requested in an Application for Payment will be based on
City's observations of the executed Work, and on City's review of the Application for Payment
and the accompanying data and schedules, that to the best of City's knowledge:
a. the Work has progressed to the point indicated;
b. the quality of the Work is generally in accordance with the Contract Documents (subject
to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon Final Acceptance, the
results of any subsequent tests called for in the Contract Documents, a final determination
of quantities and classifications for Work performed under Paragraph 9.05, and any other
qualifications stated in the recommendation).
3. Processing any such payment will not thereby be deemed to have represented that:
a. inspections made to check the quality or the quantity of the Work as it has been performed
have been exhaustive, extended to every aspect of the Work in progress, or involved
detailed inspections of the Work beyond the responsibilities specifically assigned to City
in the Contract Documents; or
b. there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle Contractor
to be paid additionally by City or entitle City to withhold payment to Contractor; or
c. Contractor has complied with Laws and Regulations applicable to Contractor's performance
of the Work.
4. City may refuse to process the whole or any part of any payment because of subsequently
discovered evidence or the results of subsequent inspections or tests, and revise or revoke
any such payment previously made, to such extent as may be necessary to protect City from
loss because:
a. the Work is defective or completed Work has been damaged by the Contractor or
subcontractors requiring correction or replacement;
b. discrepancies in quantities contained in previous applications for payment;
c. the Contract Price has been reduced by Change Orders;
d. City has been required to correct defective Work or complete Work in accordance with
Paragraph 13.09; or
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e. City has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in
Paragraph 15.02.A.
C. Retainage:
1. For contracts less than $400,000 at the time of execution, retainage shall be ten percent
(10%).
2. For contracts greater than $400,000 at the time of execution, retainage shall be five percent
(5%).
D. Liquidated Damages. For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted after the
time specified in the Contract Documents, the sum per day specified in the Agreement will be
assessed against the monies due the Contractor, not as a penalty, but as damages suffered by the
City.
E. Payment: Contractor will be paid pursuant to the requirements of this Article 14 and payment
will become due in accordance with the Contract Documents.
F. Reduction in Payment:
1. City may refuse to make payment of the amount requested because:
a. Liens have been filed in connection with the Work, except where Contractor has delivered
a specific bond satisfactory to City to secure the satisfaction and discharge of such Liens;
b. there are other items entitling City to a set-off against the amount recommended; or
c. City has actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in
Paragraphs 14.02.B.4.a through 14.02.B.4.e or Paragraph 15.02.A.
2. If City refuses to make payment of the amount requested, City will give Contractor written
notice stating the reasons for such action and pay Contractor any amount remaining after
deduction of the amount so withheld. City shall pay Contractor the amount so withheld, or any
adjustment thereto agreed to by City and Contractor, when Contractor remedies the reasons
for such action.
14.03 Contractor's Warranty of Title
Contractor warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment covered by any
Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to City no later than the
time of payment free and clear of all Liens.
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14.04 Partial Utilization
A. Prior to Final Acceptance of all the Work, City may use or occupy any part of the Work which
has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents, or which City determines constitutes
a separately functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used for its intended purpose
without significant interference with Contractor's performance of the remainder of the Work. City
at any time may notify Contractor in writing to permit City to use or occupy any such part of the
Work which City determines to be ready for its intended use, subject to the following conditions:
1. Contractor at any time may notify City in writing that Contractor considers any such part of
the Work ready for its intended use.
2. Within a reasonable time after notification as enumerated in Paragraph 14.05.A.1, City and
Contractor shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of
completion. If City does not consider that part of the Work to be substantially complete, City
will notify Contractor in writing giving the reasons therefor.
3. Partial Utilization will not constitute Final Acceptance by City.
14.05 Finallnspection
A. Upon written notice from Contractor that the entire Work is Substantially Complete in
accordance with the Contract Documents:
1. Within 10 days, City will schedule a Final Inspection with Contractor.
2. City will notify Contractor in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that
the Work is incomplete or defective ("Punch List Items"). Contractor shall immediately take
such measures as are necessary to complete such Work or remedy such deficiencies.
B. No time charge will be made against the Contractor between said date of notification to the City
of Substantial Completion and the date of Final Inspection.
1. Should the City determine that the Work is not ready for Final Inspection, City will notify the
Contractor in writing of the reasons and Contract Time will resume.
2. Should the City concur that Substantial Completion has been achieved with the exception of
any Punch List Items, Contract Time will resume for the duration it takes for Contractor to
achieve Final Acceptance.
14.06 Final Acceptance
Upon completion by Contractor to City's satisfaction, of any additional Work identified in the Final
Inspection, City will issue to Contractor a letter of Final Acceptance.
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14.07 Final Payment
A. ApplicationforPayment:
1. Upon Final Acceptance, and in the opinion of City, Contractor may make an application for
final payment following the procedure for progress payments in accordance with the
Contract Documents.
2. The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by:
a. all documentation called for in the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the
evidence of insurance required by Paragraph 5.03;
b. consent of the surety, if any, to final payment;
c. a list of all pending or released Damage Claims against City that Contractor believes are
unsettled; and
d. affidavits of payments and complete and legally effective releases or waivers
(satisfactory to City) of all Lien rights arising out of or Liens filed in connection with the
Work.
B. Payment Becomes Due:
1. After City's acceptance of the Application for Payment and accompanying documentation,
requested by Contractor, less previous payments made and any sum City is entitled,
including but not limited to liquidated damages, will become due and payable.
2. After all Damage Claims have been resolved:
a. directly by the Contractor or;
b. Contractor provides evidence that the Damage Claim has been reported to Contractor's
insurance provider for resolution.
3. The making of the final payment by the City shall not relieve the Contractor of any
guarantees or other requirements of the Contract Documents which specifically continue
thereafter.
14.08 Final Completion Delayed and Partial Retainage Release
A. If final completion of the Work is significantly delayed, and if City so confirms, City may, upon
receipt of Contractor's final Application for Payment, and without terminating the Contract, make
payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted. If the
remaining balance to be held by City for Work not fully completed or corrected is less than the
retainage stipulated in Paragraph 14.02.C, and if bonds have been furnished as required in
Paragraph 5.02, the written consent of the surety to the payment of the balance due for that
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portion of the Work fully completed and accepted shall be submitted by Contractor to City with
the Application for such payment. Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions
governing final payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of Contract Claims.
B. Partial Retainage Release. For a Contract that provides for a separate vegetative establishment
and maintenance, and test and performance periods following the completion of all other
construction in the Contract Documents for all Work locations, the City may release a portion of
the amount retained provided that all other work is completed as determined by the City. Before
the release, all submittals and final quantities must be completed and accepted for all other work.
An amount sufficient to ensure Contract compliance will be retained.
14.09 Waiver of Claims
The acceptance of final payment will constitute a release of the City 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 City related to or connected with the Contract.
ARTICLE 15 — SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION
15.01 City May Suspend Work
A. At any time and without cause, City may suspend the Work or any portion thereof by written
notice to Contractor and which may fix the date on which Work will be resumed. Contractor shall
resume the Work on the date so fixed. During temporary suspension of the Work covered by these
Contract Documents, for any reason, the City will make no extra payment for stand-by time of
construction equipment and/or construction crews.
B. 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, and should it be determined by
mutual consent of the Contractor and City that a solution to allow construction to proceed is not
available within a reasonable period of time, Contractor may request an extension in Contract
Time, directly attributable to any such suspension.
C. If it should become necessary to suspend the Work for an indefinite period, the Contractor shall
store all materials in such a 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.
D. 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 City 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. Reimbursement may not be allowed if the equipment is
moved to another construction project for the City.
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15.02 City May Terminate for Cause
A. The occurrence of any one or more of the following events by way of example, but not of limitation,
may justify termination for cause:
1. Contractor's persistent failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials
or equipment, failure to adhere to the Project Schedule established under Paragraph 2.07 as
adjusted from time to time pursuant to Paragraph 6.04, or failure to adhere to the City's
Business Diversity Enterprise Ordinance #20020-12-2011established under Paragraph
6.06.D);
2. Contractor's disregard of Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction;
3. Contractor's repeated disregard of the authority of City; or
4. Contractor's violation in any substantial way of any provisions of the Contract Documents;
or
5. Contractor's failure to promptly make good any defect in materials or workmanship, or
defects of any nature, the correction of which has been directed in writing by the City; or
6. 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;
or
7. Substantial evidence that the Contractor has become insolvent or bankrupt, or otherwise
financially unable to carry on the Work satisfactorily; or
8. Contractor commences legal action in a court of competent jurisdiction against the City.
B. If one or more of the events identified in Paragraph 15.02A. occur, City will provide written notice
to Contractor and Surety to arrange a conference with Contractor and Surety to address
Contractor's failure to perform the Work. Conference shall be held not later than 15 days, after
receipt of notice.
1. If the City, the Contractor, and the Surety do not agree to allow the Contractor to proceed to
perform the construction Contract, the City may, to the extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations, declare a Contractor default and formally terminate the Contractor's right to
complete the Contract. Contractor default shall not be declared earlier than 20 days after the
Contractor and Surety have received notice of conference to address Contractor's failure to
perform the Work.
2. If Contractor's services are terminated, Surety shall be obligated to take over and perform the
Work. If Surety does not commence performance thereof within 15 consecutive calendar days
after date of an additional written notice demanding Surety's performance of its
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obligations, then City, without process or action at law, may take over any portion of the
Work and complete it as described below.
a. If City completes the Work, City may exclude Contractor and Surety from the site and
take possession of the Work, and all materials and equipment incorporated into the Work
stored at the Site or for which City has paid Contractor or Surety but which are stored
elsewhere, and finish the Work as City may deem expedient.
3. Whether City or Surety completes the Work, Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any
further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds
all claims, costs, losses and damages sustained by City arising out of or resulting from
completing the Work, such excess will be paid to Contractor. If such claims, costs, losses and
damages exceed such unpaid balance, Contractor shall pay the difference to City. Such claims,
costs, losses and damages incurred by City will be incorporated in a Change Order, provided
that when exercising any rights or remedies under this Paragraph, City shall not be required to
obtain the lowest price for the Work performed.
4. Neither City, nor any of its respective consultants, agents, officers, directors or employees
shall be in any way liable or accountable to Contractor or Surety for the method by which the
completion of the said Work, or any portion thereof, may be accomplished or for the price paid
therefor.
City, notwithstanding the method used in completing the Contract, shall not forfeit the right
to recover damages from Contractor or Surety for Contractor's failure to timely complete the
entire Contract. Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim on account of the method used
by City in completing the Contract.
6. Maintenance of the Work shall continue to be Contractor's and Surety's responsibilities as
provided for in the bond requirements of the Contract Documents or any special guarantees
provided for under the Contract Documents or any other obligations otherwise prescribed by
law.
C. Notwithstanding Paragraphs 15.02.13, Contractor's services will not be terminated if Contractor
begins within seven days of receipt of notice of intent to terminate to correct its failure to perform
and proceeds diligently to cure such failure within no more than 30 days of receipt of said notice.
D. Where Contractor's services have been so terminated by City, the termination will not affect any
rights or remedies of City against Contractor then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any
retention or payment of moneys due Contractor by City will not release Contractor from liability.
E. If and to the extent that Contractor has provided a performance bond under the provisions of
Paragraph 5.02, the termination procedures of that bond shall not supersede the provisions of this
Article.
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15.03 City May Terminate For Convenience
A. City may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of City, terminate the
Contract. 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 City. Further, it shall be deemed conclusively presumed and established that such
termination is made with just cause as therein stated; and no proof in any claim, demand or suit
shall be required of the City regarding such discretionary action.
B. After receipt of a notice of termination, and except as otherwise directed by the City, 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 City and deliver in the manner, at the times, and to the extent, if any,
directed by the City:
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 City.
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 City 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.
C. At a time not later than 30 days after the termination date specified in the notice of termination,
the Contractor may submit to the City 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 which
has been directed or authorized by City.
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D. Not later than 15 days thereafter, the City shall accept title to such items provided, that the list
submitted shall be subject to verification by the City 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.
E. Not later than 60 days after the notice of termination, the Contractor shall submit his termination
claim to the City in the form and with the certification prescribed by the City. Unless an extension
is made in writing within such 60 day period by the Contractor, and granted by the City, any and
all such claims shall be conclusively deemed waived.
F. In such case, Contractor shall be paid for (without duplication of any items):
1. completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract Documents prior
to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on
such Work;
2. expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services and
furnishing labor, materials, or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in connection
with uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such expenses;
and
3. reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination.
G. In the event of the failure of the Contractor and City to agree upon the whole amount to be paid
to the Contractor by reason of the termination of the Work, the City shall determine, on the basis
of information available to it, the amount, if any, due to the Contractor by reasonof the termination
and shall pay to the Contractor the amounts determined. Contractor shall not be paid on account
of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other economic loss arising out of or resulting from
such termination.
ARTICLE 16 — DISPUTE RESOLUTION
16.01 Methods and Procedures
A. Either City or Contractor may request mediation of any Contract Claim submitted for a decision
under Paragraph 10.06 before such decision becomes final and binding. The request for mediation
shall be submitted to the other party to the Contract. Timely submission of the request shall stay
the effect of Paragraph 10.06.E.
B. City and Contractor shall participate in the mediation process in good faith. The process shall be
commenced within 60 days of filing of the request.
C. If the Contract Claim is not resolved by mediation, City's action under Paragraph 10.06.0 or a
denial pursuant to Paragraphs 10.06.C.3 or 10.06.1) shall become final and binding 30 days after
termination of the mediation unless, within that time period, City or Contractor:
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1. elects in writing to invoke any other dispute resolution process provided for in the
Supplementary Conditions; or
2. agrees with the other party to submit the Contract Claim to another dispute resolution
process; or
3. gives written notice to the other party of the intent to submit the Contract Claim to a court of
competent jurisdiction.
ARTICLE 17 — MISCELLANEOUS
17.01 Giving Notice
A. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice, it will
be deemed to have been validly given if:
1. delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the
corporation for whom it is intended; or
2. delivered at or sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business
address known to the giver of the notice.
B. Business address changes must be promptly made in writing to the other party.
C. Whenever the Contract Documents specifies giving notice by electronic means such electronic
notice shall be deemed sufficient upon confirmation of receipt by the receiving party.
17.02 Computation of Times
When any period of time is referred to in the Contract Documents by days, it will be computed to
exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period falls on a
Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday the next Working Day shall become the last day
of the period.
17.03 Cumulative Remedies
The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and remedies available
hereunder to the parties hereto are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation
of, any rights and remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available
by Laws or Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee, or by other provisions of the Contract
Documents. The provisions of this Paragraph will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the
Contract Documents in connection with each particular duty, obligation, right, and remedy to which
they apply.
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17.04 Survival of Obligations
All representations, indemnifications, warranties, and guarantees made in, required by, or given in
accordance with the Contract Documents, as well as all continuing obligations indicated in the
Contract Documents, will survive final payment, completion, and acceptance of the Work or
termination or completion of the Contract or termination of the services of Contractor.
17.05 Headings
Article and paragraph headings are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute parts of these
General Conditions.
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These Supplementary Conditions modify and supplement Section 00 72 00 - General Conditions, and other
provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. All provisions of the General Conditions that are
modified or supplemented remain in full force and effect as so modified or supplemented. All provisions
of the General Conditions which are not so modified or supplemented remain in full force and effect.
Defined Terms
The terms used in these Supplementary Conditions which are defined in the General Conditions have the
meaning assigned to them in the General Conditions, unless specifically noted herein.
Modifications and Supplements
The following are instructions that modify or supplement specific paragraphs in the General Conditions and
other Contract Documents.
SC-3.03B.2, "Resolving Discrepancies"
Plans govern over Specifications.
SC-4.01A
Easement limits shown on the Drawing are approximate and were provided to establish a basis for bidding.
Upon receiving the final easements descriptions, Contractor shall compare them to the lines shown on the
Contract Drawings.
SC-4.01A.1., "Availability of Lands"
The following is a list of known outstanding right-of-way, and/or easements to be acquired, if any as of
Outstanding Right -Of -Way, and/or Easements to Be Acquired
PARCEL OWNER
NUMBER
TARGET DATE
OF POSSESSION
None None None
The Contractor understands and agrees that the dates listed above are estimates only, are not guaranteed,
and do not bind the City.
If Contractor considers the final easements provided to differ materially from the representations on the
Contract Drawings, Contractor shall within five (5) Business Days and before proceeding with the Work,
notify City in writing associated with the differing easement line locations.
SC-4.01A.2, "Availability of Lands"
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Utilities or obstructions to be removed, adjusted, and/or relocated
The following is list of utilities and/or obstructions that have not been removed, adjusted, and/or relocated
as of
EXPECTED UTILITY AND LOCATION
OWNER
NONE
TARGET DATE OF
ADJUSTMENT
NONE
The Contractor understands and agrees that the dates listed above are estimates only, are not guaranteed,
and do not bind the City.
SC-4.02A., "Subsurface and Physical Conditions"
The following are reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site of the Work:
NONE
The following are drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing surface and subsurface
structures (except Underground Facilities) which are at or contiguous to the site of the Work:
NONE
SC-4.06A., "Hazardous Environmental Conditions at Site"
The following are reports and drawings of existing hazardous environmental conditions known to the City:
NONE
SC-5.03A., "Certificates of Insurance"
The entities listed below are "additional insureds as their interest may appear" including their respective
officers, directors, agents and employees.
(1) City
(2) Consultant: Swafford Landscaping
(3) Other: None
SC-5.04A., "Contractor's Insurance"
The limits of liability for the insurance required by Paragraph GC-5.04 shall provide the following
coverages for not less than the following amounts or greater where required by laws and regulations:
5.04A. Workers' Compensation, under Paragraph GC-5.04A.
Statutory limits
Employer's liability
$100,000 each accident/occurrence
$100, 000 Disease - each employee
$500, 000 Disease -policy limit
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SC-5.04B., "Contractor's Insurance"
5.04B. Commercial General Liability, under Paragraph GC-5.0413. Contractor's Liability Insurance
under Paragraph GC-5.04B., which shall be on a per project basis covering the Contractor with
minimum limits of
$1,000,000 each occurrence
$2, 000, 000 aggregate limit
The policy must have an endorsement (Amendment — Aggregate Limits of Insurance) making the
General Aggregate Limits apply separately to each job site.
The Commercial General Liability Insurance policies shall provide "X", "C", and "U" coverage's.
Verification of such coverage must be shown in the Remarks Article of the Certificate of Insurance.
SC 5.04C., "Contractor's Insurance"
5.04C. Automobile Liability, under Paragraph GC-5.04C. Contractor's Liability Insurance under
Paragraph GC-5.04C., which shall be in an amount not less than the following amounts:
(1) Automobile Liability - a commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "Any Auto",
defined as autos owned, hired and non -owned.
$1, 000, 000 each accident on a combined single limit basis. Split limits are acceptable if limits are at
least:
$250, 000 Bodily Injury per person /
$500, 000 Bodily Injury per accident /
$100, 000 Property Damage
SC-5.04D., "Contractor's Insurance"
The Contractor's construction activities will require its employees, agents, subcontractors, equipment, and
material deliveries to cross railroad properties and tracks NONE.
The Contractor shall conduct its operations on railroad properties in such a manner as not to interfere with,
hinder, or obstruct the railroad company in any manner whatsoever in the use or operation of its/their trains
or other property. Such operations on railroad properties may require that Contractor to execute a "Right of
Entry Agreement" with the particular railroad company or companies involved, and to this end the
Contractor should satisfy itself as to the requirements of each railroad company and be prepared to execute
the right -of -entry (if any) required by a railroad company. The requirements specified herein likewise relate
to the Contractor's use of private and/or construction access roads crossing said railroad company's
properties.
The Contractual Liability coverage required by Paragraph 5.04D of the General Conditions shall provide
coverage for not less than the following amounts, issued by companies satisfactory to the City and to the
Railroad Company for a term that continues for so long as the Contractor's operations and work cross,
occupy, or touch railroad property:
(1) General Aggregate:
(2) Each Occurrence:
Required for this Contract
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$Confirm Limits with Railroad
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With respect to the above outlined insurance requirements, the following shall govern:
1. Where a single railroad company is involved, the Contractor shall provide one insurance policy in
the name of the railroad company. However, if more than one grade separation or at -grade
crossing is affected by the Project at entirely separate locations on the line or lines of the same
railroad company, separate coverage may be required, each in the amount stated above.
2. Where more than one railroad company is operating on the same right-of-way or where several
railroad companies are involved and operated on their own separate rights -of -way, the Contractor
may be required to provide separate insurance policies in the name of each railroad company.
3. If, in addition to a grade separation or an at -grade crossing, other work or activity is proposed on a
railroad company's right-of-way at a location entirely separate from the grade separation or at -
grade crossing, insurance coverage for this work must be included in the policy covering the grade
separation.
4. If no grade separation is involved but other work is proposed on a railroad company's right-of-
way, all such other work may be covered in a single policy for that railroad, even though the work
may be at two or more separate locations.
No work or activities on a railroad company's property to be performed by the Contractor shall be
commenced until the Contractor has furnished the City with an original policy or policies of the insurance
for each railroad company named, as required above. All such insurance must be approved by the City and
each affected Railroad Company prior to the Contractor's beginning work.
The insurance specified above must be carried until all Work to be performed on the railroad right-of-way
has been completed and the grade crossing, if any, is no longer used by the Contractor. In addition,
insurance must be carried during all maintenance and/or repair work performed in the railroad right-of-way.
Such insurance must name the railroad company as the insured, together with any tenant or lessee of the
railroad company operating over tracks involved in the Project.
SC-6.04., "Project Schedule"
Project schedule shall be either tier 3 or 4 for the project.
SC-6.07., "Wage Rates"
The following is the prevailing wage rate table(s) applicable to this project and is provided in the
Appendixes:
Prevailing wage rate table(s) applicable to the type of construction being provided are located
in Appendix GG6.O7.
A copy of the table is also available by accessing the City's website at:
https: //apps.fortworthtexas.izov/Proi ectResources/
You can access the file by following the directory path:
02-Construction Documents/Specifications/Div00 — General Conditions
SC-6.09., "Permits and Utilities"
SC-6.09A., "Contractor obtained permits and licenses"
The following are known permits and/or licenses required by the Contract to be acquired by the Contractor:
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1. TCEQ Irrigator's License
2. City Permit for Irrigation System Installation
SC-6.09B. "City obtained permits and licenses"
The following are known permits and/or licenses required by the Contract to be acquired by the City:
NONE
SC-6.09C. "Outstanding permits and licenses"
The following is a list of known outstanding permits and/or licenses to be acquired, if any as of
Outstanding Permits and/or Licenses to Be Acquired
OWNER PERMIT OR LICENSE AND LOCATION TARGET DATE
OF POSSESSION
NONE
NONE
SC-6.24B., "Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended"
NONE
During the performance of this Contract, the Contractor, for itself, its assignees and successors in interest
(hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor") agrees as follows:
1. Compliance with Regulations: The Contractor shall comply with the Regulation relative to
nondiscrimination in Federally -assisted programs of the Department of Transportation (hereinafter,
"DOT") Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 21, as they may be amended from time to time,
(hereinafter referred to as the Regulations), which are herein incorporated by reference and made a part
of this contract.
2. Nondiscrimination: The Contractor, with regard to the work performed by it during the contract, shall
not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, or national origin, in the selection and retention of
subcontractors, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment. The Contractor shall not
participate either directly or indirectly in the discrimination prohibited by 49 CFR, section 21.5 of the
Regulations, including employment practices when the contract covers a program set forth in
Appendix B of the Regulations.
3. Solicitations for Subcontractors, Including Procurements of Materials and Equipment: In all
solicitations either by competitive bidding or negotiation made by the contractor for work to be
performed under a subcontract, including procurements of materials or leases of equipment, each
potential subcontactor or supplier shall be notified by the Contractor of the Contractor's obligations
under this contract and the Regulations relative to nondiscrimination on the grounds of race, color, or
national origin.
4. Information and Reports: The Contractor shall provide all information and reports required by the
Regulations or directives issued pursuant thereto, and shall permit access to its books, records,
accounts, other sources of information and its facilities as may be determined by City or the Texas
Department of Transportation to be pertinent to ascertain compliance with such Regulations, orders
and instructions. Where any information required of a contractor is in the exclusive possession of
another who fails or refuses to furnish this information the contractor shall so certify to the City, or the
Texas Department of Transportation, as appropriate, and shall set forth what efforts it has made to
obtain the information.
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5. Sanctions for Noncompliance: In the event of the Contractor's noncompliance with the
nondiscrimination provisions of this Contract, City shall impose such contract sanctions as it or the
Texas Department of Transportation may determine to be appropriate, including, but not limited to:
a. withholding of payments to the Contractor under the Contract until the Contractor
complies, and/or
b. cancellation, termination or suspension of the Contract, in whole or in part.
6. Incorporation of Provisions: The Contractor shall include the provisions of paragraphs (1) through
(6) in every subcontract, including procurements of materials and leases of equipment, unless exempt
by the Regulations, or directives issued pursuant thereto. The Contractor shall take such action with
respect to any subcontract or procurement as City or the Texas Department of Transportation may
direct as a means of enforcing such provisions including sanctions for non-compliance: Provided,
however, that, in the event a contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with, litigation with a
subcontractor or supplier as a result of such direction, the contractor may request City to enter into
such litigation to protect the interests of City, and, in addition, the contractor may request the United
States to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.
Additional Title VI requirements can be found in the Appendix.
SC-7.02., "Coordination"
The individuals or entities listed below have contracts with the City for the performance of other work at
the Site:
Vendor
Sco a of Work
I Coordination Authority
NONE
NONE
INONE
SC-8.01, "Communications to Contractor"
Not aVplicable to this Contract
SC-9.01., "City's Project Manager"
The City's Project Manager for this Contract is Kevin Rodriguez, RLA, or his/her successor pursuant to
written notification from the Director of Park & Recreation.
SC-13.03C., "Tests and Inspections"
Lab testing will be provided by the City. Contractor shall be responsible to pay for any testing following
ant lab failures. The Transportation & Public Works Department staff will be conducting the daily
inspections at the work site. An inspector will be assisting during the pre -construction meeting.
SC-16.01C.1, "Methods and Procedures"
NONE
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..Revision Log
.DATE
NAME
SUMMARY OF CHANGE
F. Griffin
SC-9.01., "City's Project Representative" wording changed to City's Project
.1/22/2016
Manager.
.3/9/2020
..D.V. Magafia
.SC-6.07, Updated the link such that files can be accessed via the City's
website.
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