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HomeMy WebLinkAboutContract 29585SPECIFICATIONS Am AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS .. FOR CITY SECRETARY CONTRACT NO. IRIS COPY FOR: COMRACIOI 4MRACTOrS BONDING CO. cffyxtmgy CRY MANAGER'S OFFICE ENGINEERING DIV. T/PW - FIRE COPY NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd. Boat Club Rd. /Robertson Rd. Boat Club Rd. / Eagle Ranch Rd. & W.J. Boaz Hwy 170 (N. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. Hwy 170 (S. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. PROJECT No. TPW-TE-2003-00016 IN THE CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS AUGUST 2003 02-26-04P03:35 RCVD MIKE MONCRIEF GARY W. JACKSON MAYOR CITY MANAGER ROBERT D. GOODE, P. E. - DIRECTOR JOE S. TERNUS, P.E. - ASSISTANT DIRECTOR .. RONNIE R. VARNELL, P.E. — PROJECT MANAGER o a�>eoo P �a�P4E�FT���O _ D :......:::................. d vRONNIE R. VARNELL e v� .........----:.............. 52203 : Qs m sr�`�o. d 4ce�� �� 0 8"/qto 3 TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT ADDENDUM 1 City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department PROJECT NO. TPW-TW-2003-00016 NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd. Boat Club Road / Robertson Road Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch Blvd. W.J. Boaz / HWY 170 (North Side) _ Alta Vista Road / HWY 170 (South Side) Alta Vista Road. RELEASE DATE:. Thursday, August 14, 2003 BID DATE: Thursday, September 4, 2003 The following additions shall be made to the appropriate sections of the plans and �- specifications and shall become a part of the Contract Documents. Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of this addendum on the bid proposal and on the outside of the sealed envelope. PROPOSAL:. 1. Notice to Bidders-------- Remove old sheet and add new one. 2. Maintenance Bond------ Delete 3. Contractor Will Be Selected on Basis of Total Bid ------ Remove old sheet and add new one. 4. Special Provisions ------ Remove old sheets and add new ones. 5. Special Instructions To Bidders ------Remove old sheets and add new ones. _. 6. Vendor Compliance To State Law ----- Remove old sheet and add new one. 7. Proposal B-2-------Remove old sheet and add new one. 8. Part F — F1 --- Remove old sheet and add new one. NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals for the following: FOR: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS. AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd.; Boat Club Rd. / Robertson Rd.; Boat Club Rd. / Eagle Ranch Blvd. & W.J. Boaz; Hwy 170 (N. Side) / Alta Vista Rd.; Hwy 170 (S. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. PROJECT No. TPW-TE-2003-00016 The project consists of the complete installation of traffic signals with poles, mastarms, pole foundations, wood poles, conduits, loop detectors, and a video detection system at the locations listed above. Addressed to Mr. Gary W. Jackson, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas will be received at the Purchasing Office until 1:30PM, Thursday. Autyust 14, 2003 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2003 from the Transportation and Public Works Department's Street Management Office located at 311 West Tenth Street, Fort Worth, Texas. One set of documents will be provided to prospective bidders for a deposit of $20.00; such deposit will be refunded if the documents are returned in good condition within (10) days after bids are opened. Additional sets may be purchased on a nonrefundable basis for twenty dollars ($20.00) per set. These documents contain additional information for prospective bidders. '! A non -mandatory Pre -Bid Conference will be held at 10:00AM, on Tuesdav, AuLrust 19, 2003 in Room G14 of the Public Safety Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Bid security is required in accordance with the Special Instruction to Bidders. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine (49) days from the date the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") as �- appropriate is received by the City. The award of contract, if made, will be within forty-nine (49) days after this documentation is received, but in no case will the award be made until the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the contract has been verified. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all Addenda to the contract documents and acknowledging receipt of the Addenda by initialing the appropriate spaces on the PROPOSAL form. Bids that do not acknowledge receipt of all Addenda may be rejected as being nonresponsive. Information regarding the status of Addenda may be obtained by contacting the Transportation and Public Works Department at (817)392-6594. In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contract. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the SUB CONTRACTORS / SUPPLIERS UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") and / or the JOINT VENTURE FORM, as appropriate. The documentation must be received no later than 5:00 PM, five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the documentation was received by the City. Failure to comply shall render the bid nonresponsive. For additional information, contact Mr. Ronnie R. Varnell P.E. at (817)-871-7974. Advertising Dates: AuLyust 14, 2003 and August 21, 2003 14dIII L ,C"•12w1`—.1:IU CONTRACTOR WILL BE SELECTED ON BASIS OF TOTAL BID This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant to the provision of Article 20.04 (F) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act, The Contractor shall comply with City Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. The undersigned agrees to complete all work covered by these contract documents within One hundred and fiftv (150) Working Days from and after the date for commencing work as set forth in the written Work Order to be issued by the Owner and to pay not less than the "Prevailing Wage Rates for Street, Drainage and Utility Construction" as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas. ,r Within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice of acceptance of this bid, the undersigned will execute the formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and other bonds required by the Contract Documents for the faithful performance of this Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of 5% in the sum of Dollars ($ ) is to be forfeited in the event the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for delay and additional work caused thereby. The Bidder agrees to begin construction within 10 working days after issue of the work order, and to complete the contract within One hundred and fifty (150) Workine Days after beginning construction as set forth in the written work order to be furnished by the Owner. (Uwe), acknowledge receipt of the following addenda to the plans and specifications, all of the provisions and requirements of which have been taken into consideration in preparation of the foregoing bid: addendum No. 1 (Initials) Addendum No. 3 (Initials) Addendum No. 2 (Initials) Addendum No. 4 (Initials) Respectfully Submitted: nA By:,E,��.� 4.X I Address: 12..1 5-16 Telephone: R/ 7-Ut, . OCR (SEAL) Date Se D`r O4 t Proposal B - 5 SPECIAL PROVISIONS NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd.; Boat Club Rd. / Robertson Rd.; Boat Club Rd. / Eagle Ranch Rd. & W. J. Boaz Rd.; Hwy 170 (N. Side) / Alta Vista Rd.; Hwy 170 (S. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. PROTECT No. TPW-TE-2003-00016 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1: Scope of Work 2. Easements 3. Contract Award 4. Project Completion 'i 5. DELETED 6. Termination 7. Reference Specifications 8. Bid Submittal 9. Warranty _ 10. Construction Staking 11. Permits 12. Traffic Control 13. Payment 14. Delays 15. Detours and Barricades .� 16. Parkways 17. Disposal of Spoil/Fill 18. Zoning Compliance 19. Clearing and Grubbing 20. Final Cleanup 21. Quality Control Testing 22. Property Access 23. Construction Schedule 24. Safety Restrictions - Work Near High Voltage Lines 25. DELETED 26. Right To Audit i 27. Trench Safety 28. Subsidiary Work 29. Substitutions 30. Temporary Soil Erosion, Sediment and Water Pollution Control 31. City Furnished Items t 4 32. Existing Utilities r_,tf.. � a.�- 33. Construction '4, �+ "�` Page D-11 34. Pay Items SPECIAL. PROVISIONS 1. SCOPE OF WORK: The work covered by these plans and specifications consists of installation of new traffic signals and all other miscellaneous items of construction to be performed as outlined in the Plans and Specifications that are necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. The number of working days shall be 150. 2. EASEMENTS: Location of all utilities and right-of-way easements are estimated. The Contractor shall not hold the City of Fort Worth responsible for any delay in issuing the work order for this Contract. 3. CONTRACT AWARD: The City shall evaluate and recommend to the City Council the best bid that is considered to be in the best interest of the City. If an award of contract is made, the Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. 4. PROJECT COMPLETION: The Contractor agrees to complete the Contract within the allotted number of working days. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the number of working days specified, liquidated damages shall be charged, as outlined in Part 1, Item 8, Paragraph 8.6 of Aft the "General Provisions" of the Standard Specification for Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. 5. DELETED 6. TERMINATION: The City reserves the right to terminate this contractor abandon in whole or in part without obligation to the Contractor at any time before the Contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation in the event of abandonment or termination.. 7. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS: This Contract and project are governed by the following published specifications (latest edition), except as modified by these Special Provisions: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION. CITY OF FORT WORTH A copy of these specifications may be purchased at the Office of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1000. Throckmorton Street, 2 d Floor, Municipal Building, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The applicable specifications are indicated on the plans and in the Contract Documents. General Provisions shall be those of the City of Fort Worth document rather than Division 1 of the North Central Texas document. :4 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS, STREETS AND BRIDGES. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION :.m STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION. NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS Page D-11 The General Provisions contained in the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION. CITY OF FORT WORTH shall govern this contract except as modified by these Special Provisions 8. BID SUBMITTAL: Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the Contract Documents at any time. Failure to bid or fully execute Contract without retaining Contract Documents intact may be grounds for designating bids as "non -responsive" and rejecting bids or voiding Contract as appropriate and as determined by the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 9. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this project due to Contractor's faulty materials and workmanship, or both, for a period of two (2) year from date of final acceptance of this project by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth. The Contractor will be required to replace at his expense any part or all of the project which becomes defective due to these causes. 10. CONSTRUCTION STAKING: Construction stakes for line and grade will be provided by the City (if required) as outlined on page 17, Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction, City of Fort Worth. 11. PERMITS: (a) The Contractor shall be required to take out a Street Use Permit with the Street Management Section of Traffic Engineering Division, located at 311 W. 100' Street. The Contractor shall provide a tentative work schedule and a copy of the Traffic Control Plan sheets. Permit fees will be waved for work preformed under contract with the City. (b) The Contractor shall be required to take out an electrical permit with the Development Department, located at 1000 Throckmorton, lower level. Permit fees will be waved for work preformed under contract with the City. 12. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic control during the construction of this project consistent with the provisions set forth in the "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Hiehways" issued under the authority of the "State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," codified as Article 6701d Vernon's Civil Statues, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign or other sign which has been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit required construction, the Contractor shall contact the Transportation and Public Works Department, Traffic Services Division (phone number 871-8100), to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the requirements of the above referenced manual and such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign. If the temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled the Contractor shall again contact the Traffic Services Division to reinstall the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed. Contractor is responsible for means, methods, and safety during construction. Work requiring street barricading will only be allowed during daylight hours (9:00 A.M. — 4:00 P.M.) in the Central Business District (CBD), arterial streets, and near schools. Page D-1 i Mo Contractor shall not to park vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct the vision of the traveling public. .r The participation of City of Fort Worth personnel in the barricade inspections does not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for the safety of the traveling public. Traffic control will not be paid for directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to the various bid items of the contract. 13. PAYMENT: The Contractor will receive full payment from the City for all work. 14. DELAYS: The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is caused by the failure of the City to provide information or material, if any, which is to be furnished by the City. When such extra compensation is claimed a written statement thereof shall be presented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by him found correct shall be approved and referred by him to the Council for final approval or disapproval; and the action.thereon by the Council shall be final and binding. If delay is caused by specific orders given by the Engineers to stop work or by the performance of extra work or by the failure of the City to provide material or necessary instructions for carrying on the work, then such delay will entitle. the Contractor to an equivalent extension of time, his application for which shall, however, be subject to the approval of the City Council; and no such extension of time. shall release the Contractor or the surety on his performance bond form all his obligations hereunder which shall remain in full force until the discharge of the Contract. 15. DETOURS AND BARRICADES: The Contractor shall prosecute his work in such a manner as to create a minimum of interruption to traffic and pedestrian facilities and to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Contractor shall be responsible for installing all construction signs, signals, and markings necessary to provide adequate traffic controls for purposes of construction. Barricades, warning and detour signs shall conform to the Standard Specifications "Barriers and Warning and/or Detour Signs," Item 524 and/or as shown on the plans. The furnishing, placing, and maintaining of barriers and warning and/or detour signs by the Contractor will not be paid for directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to the various bid items of the contract. OR Construction signing and barricades shall conform with "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Vol. No.. 1." The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the name and telephone number of the Barricade/Traffic Control Company he is using, and a 24-hour emergency number of the Contractor's responsible representative for maintenance of the traffic control plan. The Contractor shall provide a letter certifying all trafficcontrol devices. conform to the current issue of the TMUTCD. The. Contractor shall be responsible for providing a general Traffic Control Plan (TCP) at the Pre -Construction Conference and provide specific location Traffic Control Plans on request. The Contractor shall be required to comply with all street closure restrictions, make advanced arrangements with schools and businesses, and provide proof of an acceptable plan to the City. Page D-11 oft 16. PARKWAYS: During the construction of this project, it is required that all parkways be excavated and shaped as required at the same time the roadway is excavated. Excess excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the Engineer. Any parkway shaping is subsidiary to the unit prices bid for signal construction. 17. DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/F1LL MATERIAL: Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill material, the Contractor shall advise the Director of the Department of Engineering acting as the City of Fort Worth's Flood Plain Administrator ("Administrator"), of the location of all sites where the Contractor intends to dispose of such material. Contractor shall not dispose of such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the Administrator to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth (Ordinance No. 11998). All disposal sites must be approved by the Administrator to ensure the filing is not occurring within a flood plain without a permit. A flood plain permit can be issued upon approval of necessary engineering studies. No fill permit is required if disposal sites are not in a flood plain. Approval of the Contractor's disposal '+ sites shall be evidenced by a letter signed by the Administrator stating that the site is not in a known flood plain or by a Flood Plain Fill Permit authorizing fill within the flood plain. Any expenses associated with obtaining the fill permit, including any necessary engineering studies, shall be at the Contractor's expense. In the event that the Contractor disposes of spoil/fill material at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the Administrator approving the disposal site, upon notification by the Director of Engineering, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at its expense and dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinance of the City and this section. 18. ZONING COMPLIANCE: During the construction of this project, the Contractor shall comply with present zoning requirements of the City of Fort Worth in the use of vacant property for storage purposes. 19. CLEARING AND GRUBBING: All objectionable matter required to be removed within the right- of-way and not particularly described under these specifications shall be covered by Item No. 102, "Clearing and Grubbing" and shall be subsidiary to the other items of the Contract. 20. FINAL CLEANUP: Final cleanup work shall be done for this project as soon as the construction at each intersection has been completed. No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of construction at an intersection before the roadway and right-of-way is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 21. OUALITY CONTROL TESTING: The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, certifications by a private laboratory for all materials proposed to be used on the project, including a mix design for any asphaltic and/or Portland cement concrete to be used and gradation analysis for sand and crushed. stone to be used along with the name of the pit from which the material was taken. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer's certifications for all manufactured items to be used in the project and will bear any expense related thereto. (a) Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the Contractor's laboratory at least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate, cement and mortar that are to be used later in the concrete. The Contractor shall provide a certified copy of the test results to the City. (b) The City at its own expense will perform quality control testing of in situ material on this project. Any retesting required as a result of failure of the material to meet proj�ct_specifirationc urin b at the expense of the Contractor and will be billed at commercial rates Page D-11 The failure of the City to make any tests of materials shall in no way relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to furnish materials and equipment conforming to the requirements of the Contract. (c) The Contractor shall provide not less than 48 hours notice to the City for operations requiring testing. The Contractor shall provide access and trench safety system (if required) for the site to be tested and any work effort involved is deemed to be included in the unit price for the item being tested. '— (d) The Contractor shall provide a copy of the trip ticket for each load of fill material delivered to the job site. The ticket shall specify the name of the pit supplying the fill material. 22. PROPERTY ACCESS: Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. 23. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish the Engineer, prior to construction, a schedule outlining the anticipated time each phase of construction will begin and be completed, including sufficient time being allowed for cleanup. 24. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS - WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES: The following procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this Contract: (a) A warning sign not less than five inches by seven inches, painted yellow with black letters that are legible at twelve feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles such as cranes, derricks, power shovels, drilling rigs, pile drivers, hoisting equipment or similar apparatus. The warning sign shall read as follows: "WARNING —UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN TEN FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES." (b) Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall have an insulating cage -type of guard about the boom or arm, except back hoes or dippers and insulator links on the lift hood connections. (c) When necessary to work within ten feet of high voltage electric lines, notification shall be given the power company (TU Electric Service Company) which will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de -energize the line or raise or lower the line. The work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of the City of Fort Worth. The notifSring department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to TU Electric. Service Company and shall record action taken in each case. (d) The Contractor is. required to make arrangements with the TU Electric Service Company for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's sole cost and expense. (e) No person shall work within ten feet of a high voltage line without protection having been taken as outlined in Paragraph (c). 25. DELETED 26. RIGHT TO AUDIT: 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 any Page D-11 directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of Engineer involving transactions relating to this contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder, a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent' books, documents, papers and records of such subconsultant, involving transactions to the subcontract, and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities, and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give Contractor and any subconsultant reasonable advance notice of intended audit. (a) Contractor and subcontractors agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of copies at the rate published in the Texas Administrative Code in effect as of the time copying is performed. 27. TRENCH SAFETY: The Contractor must comply with the following basic requirements in order to provide for the safety and health of workers in a trench. The Contractor shall develop, design and implement the trench excavation safety protection system. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for the adequacy of the trench safety system and providing "a safe place to work" for the workman. The trench excavation safety protection system shall be used for all trench excavations deeper than five (5) feet. The Excavating and Trenching Operation Manual of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, shall be the minimum governing requirement of this item and is hereby made a part of this specification. The Contractor shall, in addition, comply with all other applicable Federal, State and local rules, regulations and ordinances. The Contractor shall provide all methods used for trench excavation safety protection including furnishing, designing, providing all materials, tools, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary, including removal of the system. 28. SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary requirements for the project such as conditions imposed by the Plans, the General Contract Documents or these Special Contract Documents, in which no specific item for bid has been provided for in the Proposal, shall be considered as a subsidiary item of work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal, for each bid item. Surface restoration and cleanup are general items of work, which fall in the category of subsidiary work. 29. SUBSTITUTIONS: The specifications for materials set out the minimum standard of quality which the City believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. No substitutions will be permitted until the Contractor has received written permission of the Engineer to make a substitution for the material which has been specified. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal' is used,. it is understood that if a material, product, or piece of equipment bearing the name so used is furnished, it will be approved, as the particular trade name was used for the purpose of establishing a standard of Page D-11 quality acceptable to the City. If a product of any other name is proposed for use, the Engineer's approval thereof must be obtained before the proposed substitute is procured by the Contractor. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is not used in the specifications, this does not necessarily exclude alternative items or material or equipment which may accomplish the intended purpose. However, the Contractor shall have the full responsibility of proving that the proposed substitution is, in fact, equal, and the Engineer, as the representative of the City, shall be the sole judge of the acceptability of substitutions. The provisions of this sub -section as related to "Substitutions" shall be applicable to all sections of these specifications. 30. TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION. SEDIMENT AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL: The Contractor shall provide all temporary soil erosion, sediment and water pollution control measures for the duration of the Contract in compliance with Federal (EPA), State of Texas, and City of Fort Worth regulations. The temporary measures shall include silt fences, temporary construction entrances, dikes, dams, berms, sediment basins, fiber mats, jute netting, temporary seeding, straw mulch, asphalt mulch, plastic liners, rubble liners, baled -hay retards, dikes, slope drains, and other devices. Such prevention measures shall be in accordance with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Storm Water Oualitv Best Management Practices for Construction Activities. All work, materials, and equipment necessary to provide temporary erosion control shall be considered subsidiary to the Contract and no extra pay will be given for this work. 31. CITY FURNISHED ITEMS: The City shall furnish the following items for the project: poles, mast arms, cabinets, and controllers as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall provide a written request to Mr. Dan Holt, Traffic Services Superintendent, for these items at least 7 days in advance of the Contractor's proposed installation date. The Contractor shall pick up these items at the City's warehouse located at 3409 Harley Ave. or 2500 Brennan Street, transport, and install them at the project location. The Contractor will install the cabinet and terminate the field wiring. The City will install and turn on the controller. The Contractor shall furnish all other labor, equipment, and materials for construction of the project. All inspection shall be by the City of Fort Worth. 32. EXISTING UTILITIES: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the existence of, to verify locations, elevations, and dimensions of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities in order that adjustments can be made to provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall preserve and protect public utilities at all times during construction. Any damage to utilities resulting from the Contractor's work shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. Public utilities shall be notified when proposed facilities conflict with existing utilities. Contractor shall contact the following utility companies 48 hours prior to doing work at any location: i Lone Star Gas Metro. (214) 263-3444 Southwestern Bell 1-800-344-8377 AT&T 1-800-878-8711 Marcus Cable 246-5538 Western Union Cable (214) 939-1930 TU Electric 1-800-233-2133 City of Fort Worth Water Department 871-8275 Page D-11 City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department 871-8100 Fiberoptic companies per stakings. If any City of Fort Worth water utility is in the vicinity of a proposed pole foundation (within 3.0 feet), then the Contractor will hand dig to uncover the water line and verify that the proposed pole foundation location is satisfactory. The Contractor shall be liable for all damages done to utilities as a result of his/her operations. 33. CONSTRUCTION: NON -PAY ITEM No. 1 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING: All objectionable items within the limits of this project and not otherwise provided for shall be removed under this item in accordance with Standard Specification Item 102, "Clearing and Grubbing." However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this Contract. NON -PAY ITEM No. 2 - SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL: All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 200, "Sprinkling for Dust Control" shall apply. However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this. Contract. NON -PAY ITEM No. 3 - PROTECTION OF FENCES. TREES. PLANTS AND SOIL: _ All property along and adjacent to the Contractor's operations including fences, lawns, yards, shrubs, trees, etc. shall be preserved or restored after completion of the work to a condition equal or better than existed prior to start of work. By ordinance, the Contractor must obtain a permit from the City Forester before any work (trimming, removal or root pruning) can be done on trees or shrubs growing on public property including street right-of-way and designated alleys. This permit can be obtained by calling the. Forestry Office at WM 871-5738. All tree work shall be in compliance with pruning standards for Class II Pruning as described by the National Arborist Association. A copy of these standards can be provided by calling the above number. Any damage to public trees due to negligence by the Contractor shall be assessed using the current formula for Shade Tree Evaluation as defined by the. International Society of Arboriculture. Payment for negligent damage to public trees shall be made to the City of Fort Worth and may be withheld from funds due to the Contractor by the City. PM To prevent the spread of the Oak Wilt fungus, all wounds on Live Oak and Red Oak trees shall be immediately sealed using a commercial pruning paint. This is the only instance when pruning paint +�+ is recommended.. NON -PAY ITEM No. 4. - CONCRETE. COLORED SURFACE: aw All concrete sidewalk ramp surface. shall be colored with LITHOCHROME color hardener or equal. A brick red color, a dry -shake hardener manufactured by L.M. Scofield.Company or equal, shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Contractor shall provide a sample concrete panel of one foot by one foot by three inches dimension, or other dimension approved by the Engineer, meeting the aforementioned specifications. The sample, upon approval of the Engineer, shall be the acceptable standard to be applied for all construction covered in the scope of this Non- �' Page D-11 Pay Item No direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this Contract. The method of application shall be by screen, sifter, sieve, or other means in order to provide for a uniform color distribution. NON -PAY ITEM No. 5 — EXISTING UTILITIES: The location and dimensions shown on the plans relative toexisting utilities are based on the best information available. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to verify locations of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities sufficiently in advance of the construction process to provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect all services encountered. No payment will be made for utility adjustments. Should the Contractor damage service. lines due to his negligence, the lines shall be repaired and adjusted by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. 34. PAY ITEMS: PART 1: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS: These bid items consist of New Signal Installations at the Intersections of Trinity Blvd. / Green Belt; Boat Club Road / Robertson; Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch HWY 170 North / Alta Vista; HWY 170 South / Alta Vista. In accordance with the plans and specifications. Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of the unit prices bid and �. shall be total compensation for furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and any incidentals necessary to complete the work. Traffic signal installation shall be performed with new equipment; some of the major equipment shall be furnished by the City of Fort Worth. The Contractor shall receive this equipment at the City's warehouse located at 3409 Harley Ave, or 2500 Brennan Street and transport and install it at the project site. Any salvaged or unused equipment shall be delivered to the City's warehouse. Page D-11 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. BID SECURITY: Cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City of Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than 5 percent of the largest possible total of the bid 'f submitted must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeit in the event the successful bidder fails to execute the contract documents within ten days after the contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bid bond, the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsures in the state of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. 2. PROPOSAL: After proposals have been opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the basis of the quoted prices, the quantities shown in the proposal, and the application of such formulas or other methods of bringing items to a common basis as maybe established in the Contract Documents. The total obtained by taking the sum of the .products of unit prices quoted and the estimated quantities plus any lump sum items and such other quoted amounts as may enter into the cost of the completed project will be considered as the amount of the bid. �- Until the award of the contract is made by the Owner, the right will be reserved to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities, to re -advertise for new proposals, or to proceed with the work in any manner as maybe considered for the best interest of the Owner. The quantities of work and materials to be famished as may be listed in the proposal forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be considered as approximate only and will be used for the purpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Payment will be made to the Contractor for only the actual quantities of work performed or materials furnished in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and Plans. The quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished may be increased or decreased as hereinafter provided, without in any way invalidating the unit prices bid or any other requirements of the Contract Documents. 3. ADDENDA: Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the Contract Documents prior to the bid receipt. Information regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation Traffic Service at (817) 871- 8983. Bids that do not acknowledge all applicable addenda will be rejected as non- responsive. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS - 1 - 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine (49) City business days from the date that the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") is received by the City. w 5. PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE BONDS: The successful bidder entering into a contract for the work will be required to give the City surety in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish bonding as applicable in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The form of the bond shall be as herein provided and the surety shall be acceptable to the City. All bonds furnished hereunder shall meet the requirements of Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended. A. If the total contract price is $25,000 or less, payment to the contractor shall be made in one lump sum. Payment shall not be made for a period of 45 calendar days from the date the work has been completed and accepted by the City. B. If the contract amount is in excess of $25,000, a Payment Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the work. C. If the contract amount is in excess of $100,000, a Performance Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract conditioned on the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Said bond shall solely be for the protection of the City of Fort Worth. D. A Two-year Maintenance Bond is required for all projects to insureZia g full and faithful erformance of the eneral grantee as set forth m To be an acceptable surety on the performance, payment and maintenance bonds, the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas and meet all requirements of Texas Insurance Code, section 7.19-1. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and a is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. No sureties will be accepted by the City that are at the time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the City. Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfacfory at any time by e City, notice will be given to the contractor to that effect and the contractor s all immediately provide a new surety satisfactory to the City ' SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -2- 6. LIOUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor's attention is called to Part 1 - General Provisions, Item 8, Paragraph 8.6, Standard Svecifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, concerning liquidated damages for late completion of projects. 7. EMPLOYMENT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person(s) because of sex, race, religion, color or national origin and shall comply with the provisions of sections 13A-21 through 13A-29 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. 8 WAGE RATES: All bidders will be required to comply with provision 5159a of "Vernons Annotated Civil Statutes" of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and set forth in Contract Documents for this project. 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A current certified financial statement may be required by the Department of . . NOWSM for use by the CITY OF FORT WORTH in determining the successful bidder. This statement, if required, is to be prepared by an independent Public Accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State Licensing Agency. 10. INSURANCE: Within ten days of receipt of notice of award of contract, the Contractor must provide, along with executed contract documents and appropriate bonds, proof of insurance for Workers Compensation (statuto ); Comprehensive General Liability and Automobile Insurance ($1,000,000 each accident on a combined single basis or $250,000 property damage/$500,000 bodily injury per person per occurrence. A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "any auto", defined as autos owned, hired, and non - owned). Additional lines of coverage may be requested. If such a request is made after bid opening, Contractor shall be entitled to additional compensation equal to 110% of the additional premium cost. For worker's compensation insurance requirements, see Special Instructions to Bidders - Item 16. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REOUIREMENTS: A. The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy. B. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work on the contracted project. C. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. D. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non -renewal, and/or material change in policy terms SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -3- or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of W premium. E. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and solvency. F. Deductible limits, or self -funded retention limits, on each policy must not exceed $10,000.00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City. G. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any alternative coverage. H. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of recovery in favor of the City. I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs for contractor's insurance. J. Contractor's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery. K. In the course of the project, Contractor shall report, in a timely manner, to City's '- officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss. L. Contractor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. M. Upon the request of City, Contractor shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by these contract documents. 11. NON-RESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, art. 2252.002, the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a non-resident bidder unless the non- resident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a non-resident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the non- resident's principal place of business is located. "Non-resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is not in this state, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company of majority owner has its principal place of business in this state. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -4- "Texas resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is in this state, — and includes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state. This provision does not apply if the project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all non-resident bidders in order for its bid to meet specifications. The failure of a non-resident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. 12. MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 15530, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. You may obtain a copy of the Ordinance from the Office of the City Secretary. The M/WBE Utilization Form, Prime Contractor Waiver Form and the Good Faith Effort Form, as applicable, must be submitted no later than 5:00 p. m. five (5) City business — days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. The bidder shall submit the documentation at the reception area of the Department of Engineering ("Managing Department"), 2nd floor, City Hall, and shall obtain a receipt. Failure to comply shall render your bid non -responsive. Upon contract execution between the City of Fort Worth and the successful bidder, now known as Contractor, a pre -construction meeting will be scheduled at which time the Contractor is required to submit either Letters of Intent or executed agreements with the M/WBE firm(s) to be utilized on this project. Such Letters of Intent or executed agreements shall include the following information: 1. Name of Contract 2. Name of M/WBE firm utilized 3. Scope of Work to be performed by the M/WBE firm 4. Monetary amount of work to be performed by the M/WBE firm 5. Signatures of all parties A notice to proceed will not be issued until the signed letter(s) or executed -' agreement(s) have been received. Throughout the duration of this project, the Contractor comply with the M/WBE Ordinance by complying with the following procedures: • A M/WBE Participation Report Form must be submitted monthly until the contract is completed. The first report will be due 30 days after commencement of work. The monthly report MUST have an original signature to ensure accountability for audit purposes. • Reports are to be submitted monthly to the M/WBE Office, regardless of whether or not the M/WBE firm has been utilized. If there was no activity by an M/WBE in a particular month, place a "0" or "no participation" in the spaces, provided, and provide a brief explanation. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -5- �' • The Contractor shall provide the M/WBE Office proof of payment to the M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers only. The M/WBE Office will accept the following as ` proof of payment: 1. Copies of submitted invoices with front and back copies of canceled check(s), OR 2. A notarized letter explaining, in detail: a Subcontractor/supplier Scope of Work b. Date when services were received from subcontractor/supplier c. Amounts paid to the subcontractor/supplier d. Original signatures from both parties must be included on this letter. • If the Contractor foresees a problem with submitting participation reports and/or proof of payment on a monthly basis, the M/WBE Office should be notified. If the Contractor wishes to change or delete an M/WBE subcontractor or supplier, adhere to the following: 1. Immediately submit a Request for Approval of Change Form to the M/WBE Office explaining the request for the change or deletion. 2. If the change affects the committed M/WBE participation goal, state clearly how -- and why in documentation. a. All requests for changes must be reviewed and pre -approved by the M/WBE Office. b. If the Contractor makes change(s) prior to approval, the change will not be considered when performing a post compliance review on this project. • Upon the Contractor's successful completion of this project, and within ten days after receipt of final payment from the City of Fort Worth, The Contractor will provide the M/WBE Office with a Final Participation Report Form to reflect the total participation from ALL subcontractors/suppliers utilized on the project. • All forms are available at the M/WBE Office, 3rd floor - City Hall. For additional information regarding compliance to the M/WBE Ordinance, call (817) 871-6104. Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner Complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) on the contract and payment therefore. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an M/WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state or local laws or ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result on the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three years. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -6- 13. AMBIGUITY: In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating process in the proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof or to reject the proposal. 14. PAYMENT, FINAL PAYMENT PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND WARRANTY: The _ contractor will receive full payment (less retainage) from the city for each pay period. Payment of the retainage will be made with the final payment upon acceptance of the project as being complete. The project shall be deemed complete and accepted by the City as of the date the final punch list has been completed, as evidenced by a written statement signed by the contractor and the City. The warranty period shall begin as of the date that the final punch list has been completed. If the contract amount is less than $400,000, retainage will be 10%; in excess of $400,000, retainage will be 5%. 15. OZONE ALERT DAYS: The Contractor shall be required to observe the following guidelines relating to working on City construction sites on days designated as "OZONE ALERT DAYS". Typically, the Ozone Alert season within the Metroplex area runs from May through September, with 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. being critical ozone forming periods —, each day. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), in coordination with the National Weather Service, will issue the Ozone Alert by 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon prior to the alert day. On designated Ozone Alert Days, the Contractor shall bear the responsibility of being aware that such days have been designated Ozone Alert Days and as such shall not begin work until 10:00 a.m. whenever construction phasing requires substantial use of motorized equipment. However, the Contractor may begin work earlier if such work minimizes the use of motorized equipment prior to 10:00 a.m. If the Contractor is unable to perform continuous work for a period of at least seven hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., on a designated Ozone Alert Day, that day will be considered as a weather day and added onto the allowable weather days of a given month. 16. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: Contractors compliance with Workers Compensation shall be as follows: A. Definitions: Certificate of coverage ("certificate") - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self -insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project. Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" i 1. 406.096) - includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the dontra.c.tor has undertaken SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -7- to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner -operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. _ "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as foodibeverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. B. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project. C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior �. to being awarded the contract. D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the City: (1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the City will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and (2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. _ E. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten days after the contractor knew or should have known, of _ any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. _ H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on aproject, to: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -8- (1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting on classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (4) obtain from each other person or entity with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor: (a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person or entity beginning work on the project; and (b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. (6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that '- materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and (7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage i agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self - insured, with the commission's Division of Self -Insurance Regulation. Providing false of misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties or other civil actions. K. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the contractor which entitles the City to declare the contract void if the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the City. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -9- "The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or other Texas Workers' Compensation commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 _ point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text, without any additional words or changes: REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE "The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an employee." "Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at (512) 440-3789 to receive information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage." 17. AGE DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the policy ("Policy") of the Executive Branch of the federal government, contractor covenants that neither it nor any officers, members, agents or employees who engage in the performance of this contract shall, in connection with such employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against any person because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents or employees acting on their behalf, shall specify in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on those contract a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor warrants that it will fully comply with the Policy and will defend, indemnify _ and hold City harmless against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the Policy in the performance of this contract. 18. DISCRIMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or current employees of, Contractor. Contractor warrants that it will fully comply with the ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -10- against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties against City arising out of ' Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the ADA in the performance of this contract. END OF SECTION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -11- PART F CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW EXPERIENCE RECORD EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE T PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND F-1 PROPOSAL FOR PACKET #16 PROJECT NO. TPW-2003-00016 TABLE OF CONTENTS Part A Notice to Bidders _ Special Instructions to Bidders Part B Proposal Vendor Compliance to State Law Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications Part C General Conditions (See.City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications For Street And Storm Drain Construction, Part I. General Provisions) Part D Special Provisions Part E Specifications Installation of Traffic Signals Silicone Joint Sealing for Concrete Pavement Part F Certificate of Insurance and Bonds Certificate of Insurance Contractor Compliance With Worker's Compensation Law Experience Record Equipment Schedule Performance Bond Payment Bond Part G Contract PART A NOTICE TO BIDDERS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals for the following: FOR: Trinity Blvd. / Greenbelt; Boat Club Road / Robertson; Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch HWY 170 North / Alta Vista; & HWY 170 South / Alta Vista. PROJECT No. TPW-TE-2003-00016 The project consists of the complete installation of traffic signals with poles, mastarms, pole foundations, conduit and loop and / or video. Addressed to Mr. Gary W. Jackson, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas will be received at the Purchasing Office until 1:30 PM, Thursdav, September 4, 2003 and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 PM in the Council Chambers. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2003 from the Transportation and Public Works Department's Street Management Office located at 311 W. 10'" Street, Fort Worth, Texas. One set of documents will be provided to prospective bidders for a deposit of $20.00; such deposit will be refunded if the documents are returned in good condition within (10) days after bids are opened. Additional sets may be purchased on a nonrefundable basis for twenty dollars ($20.00) per set. These documents contain additional information for prospective bidders. A non -mandatory Pre -Bid Conference will be held at 10:00AM. Tuesday. August 26. 2003 in Room G14 of the Public Safety Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. All bidders are encouraged to attend. Bid security is required in accordance with the Special Instruction to Bidders. The City reserves the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine (49) days from the date the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") as appropriate is received by the City. The award of contract, if made, will be within forty-nine (49) days after this documentation is received, but in no case will the award be made until the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the contract has been verified. Bidders are responsible for obtaining all Addenda to the contract documents and acknowledging receipt of the Addenda by initialing the appropriate spaces on the PROPOSAL form. Bids that do not acknowledge receipt of all Addenda may be rejected as being nonresponsive. Information regarding the status of Addenda may be obtained by contacting the Transportation and Public Works Department at (817) 871-7800. In accord with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, as amended by Ordinance 13471, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contract. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") as appropriate. The documentation must be received no later than 5:00 PM, five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the documentation was received by the City. Failure to comply shall render the bid nonresponsive. For additional information, contact Mr.Ronnie Varnell P.E. at 817-871-7974. Advertising Dates: August 14, 2003 and August 21, 2003 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. BID SECURITY: Cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City of Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than 5 percent of the largest possible total of the bid submitted must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeit in the event the successful bidder fails to execute the contract documents within ten days after the contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety on the bid bond, the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. 2. PROPOSAL: After proposals have been opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the basis of the quoted prices, the quantities shown in the proposal, and the application of such formulas or other methods of bringing items to a common basis as may be established in the Contract Documents. The total obtained by taking the sum of the products of unit prices quoted and the estimated quantities plus any lump sum items and such other quoted amounts as may enter into the cost of the completed project will be considered as the amount of the bid. Until the award of the contract is made by the Owner, the right will be reserved to reject any or all proposals and waive technicalities, to re -advertise for new proposals, or to proceed with the work in any manner as maybe considered for the best interest of the Owner. The quantities of work and materials to be furnished as may be listed in the proposal forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be considered as approximate only and will be used for the purpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Payment will be made to the Contractor for only the actual quantities of work performed or materials furnished in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and Plans. The quantities of work to be performed and materials to be furnished may be increased or decreased as hereinafter provided, without in any way invalidating the unit prices bid or any other requirements of the Contract Documents. 3. ADDENDA: Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the Contract Documents prior to the bid receipt. Information regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting the Department of Transportation Traffic Service at (817) 871- 8983. Bids that do not acknowledge all applicable addenda will be rejected as non- responsive. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -1- 4. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The contract, if awarded, will be awarded to the lowest responsive bidder. The City reserves the right to reject any or all bids and waive any or all irregularities. No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine (49) City business days from the date that the M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") is received by the City. 5. PAYMENT, PERFORMANCE AND MAINTENANCE BONDS: The successful bidder entering into a contract for the work will be required to give the City surety in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The successful bidder shall be required to furnish bonding as applicable in a sum equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The form of the bond shall be as herein provided and the surety shall be acceptable to the T City. All bonds furnished hereunder shall meet the requirements of Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended. A. If the total contract price is $25,000 or less, payment to the contractor shall be made in one lump sum. Payment shall not be made for a period of 45 calendar days from the date the work has been completed and accepted by the City. B. If the contract amount is in excess of $25,000, a Payment Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and material in the prosecution of the work. C. If the contract amount is in excess of $100,000, a Performance Bond shall be executed, in the amount of the contract conditioned on the faithful performance of the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Said bond shall solely be for the protection of the City of Fort Worth. D. A Two-year Maintenance Bond is required for all projects to insure the prompt, full and faithful performance of the general guarantee as set forth in Paragraph 7 of the Special Provisions.. To be an acceptable surety on the performance, payment and maintenance bonds, the surety must be authorized to do business in the state of Texas and meet all requirements of Texas Insurance Code, section 7.19-1. In addition, the surety must (1) hold a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law; or (2) have obtained reinsurance for any liability in excess of $100,000 from a reinsurer that is authorized and - admitted as a reinsurer in the state of Texas and is the holder of a certificate of authority from the Untied States secretary of the treasury to qualify as a surety on obligations permitted or required under federal law. Satisfactory proof of any such reinsurance shall be provided to the City upon request. The City, in its sole discretion, will determine the adequacy of the proof required herein. No sureties will be accepted by the City that are at the time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the City. Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the City, notice will be given to the contractor to that effect and the contractor shall immediately prQy new surety._ satisfactory to the City v SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -2- 6. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor's attention is called to Part 1 - General Provisions, Item 8, Paragraph 8.6, Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, concerning liquidated damages for late completion of projects. 7. EMPLOYMENT AND NON-DISCRIMINATION: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person(s) because of sex, race, religion, color or national origin and shall comply with the provisions of sections 13A-21 through 13A-29 of the Code of the City of Fort Worth (1986), as amended, prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. 8 WAGE RATES: All bidders will be required to comply with provision 5159a of "Vernons Annotated Civil Statutes" of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and set forth in Contract Documents for this project. 9. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A current certified financial statement may be required by the Department of Engineering Director for use by the CITY OF FORT WORTH in determining the successful bidder. This statement, if required, is to be prepared by an independent Public Accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State Licensing Agency. 10. INSURANCE: Within ten days of receipt of notice of award of contract, the Contractor must provide, along with executed contract documents and appropriate bonds, proof of insurance for Workers Compensation (statutory); Comprehensive General Liability ($1,000,000 per occurrence, $2,000,000 aggregate); and Automobile Insurance ($1,000,000 each accident on a combined single basis or $250,000 property damage/$500,000 bodily injury per person per occurrence. A commercial business policy shall provide coverage on "any auto", defined as autos owned, hired, and non - owned). Additional lines of coverage may be requested. If such a request is made after bid opening, Contractor shall be entitled to additional compensation equal to 110% of the additional premium cost. For worker's compensation insurance requirements, see Special Instructions to Bidders - Item 16. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: A. The City, its officers, employees and servants shall be endorsed as an additional insured on Contractor's insurance policies excepting employer's liability insurance coverage under Contractor's workers' compensation insurance policy. B. Certificates of insurance shall be delivered to the City of Fort Worth, contract administrator in the respective department as specified in the bid documents, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102, prior to commencement of work on the contracted project. C. Any failure on part of the City to request required insurance documentation shall not constitute a waiver of the insurance requirements specified herein. D. Each insurance policy shall be endorsed to provide the City a minimum thirty days notice of cancellation, non -renewal, and/or material change in policy terms SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -3- or coverage. A ten days notice shall be acceptable in the event of non-payment of premium. E. Insurers must be authorized to do business in the State of Texas and have a current A.M. Best rating of A: VII or equivalent measure of financial strength and solvency. F. Deductible limits, or self -funded retention limits, on each policy must not exceed $10,000.00 per occurrence unless otherwise approved by the City. G. Other than worker's compensation insurance, in lieu of traditional insurance, City may consider alternative coverage or risk treatment measures through insurance pools or risk retention groups. The City must approve in writing any alternative coverage. H. Workers' compensation insurance policy(s) covering employees employed on the project shall be endorsed with a waiver of subrogation providing rights of 4 recovery in favor of the City.. I. City shall not be responsible for the direct payment of insurance premium costs t for contractor's insurance. J. Contractor's insurance policies shall each be endorsed to provide that such insurance is primary protection and any self -funded or commercial coverage maintained by City shall not be called upon to contribute to loss recovery. K. In the course of the project, Contractor shall report, in a timely manner, to City's officially designated contract administrator any known loss occurrence which could give rise to a liability claim or lawsuit or which could result in a property loss. L. Contractor's liability shall not be limited to the specified amounts of insurance required herein. M. Upon the request of City, Contractor shall provide complete copies of all insurance policies required by these contract documents. 11. NON-RESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Texas Government Code, art. 2252.002, the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a non-resident bidder unless the non- resident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a non-resident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the non- resident's principal place of business is located. "Non-resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is not in this state, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company of majority owner has its principal place of business in this state. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -4- "Texas resident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business is in this state, and includes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in this state. This provision does not apply if the project is funded in whole or in part with federal funds. The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all non-resident bidders in order for its bid to meet specifications. The failure of a non-resident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. 12. MINORITY/WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE: In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, as amended by Ordinance No. 13471, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. You may obtain a copy of the Ordinance from the Office of the City Secretary. The M/WBE Utilization Form, Prime Contractor Waiver Form and the Good Faith Effort Form, as applicable, must be submitted no later than 5:00 p. m. five (5) City business days after the bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date. The bidder shall submit the documentation at the reception area of the Department of Engineering ("Managing Department"), 2°d floor, City Hall, and shall obtain a receipt. Failure to comply shall render your bid non -responsive. Upon contract execution between the City of Fort Worth and the successful bidder, now known as Contractor, a pre -construction meeting will be scheduled at which time the Contractor is required to submit either Letters of Intent or executed agreements with the M/WBE firm(s) to be utilized on this project. Such Letters of Intent or executed agreements shall include the following information: 1. Name of Contract 2. Name of M/WBE firm utilized 3. Scope of Work to be performed by the M/WBE firm 4. Monetary amount of work to be performed by the M/WBE firm 5. Signatures of all parties A notice to proceed will not be issued until the signed letter(s) or executed agreement(s) have been received. Throughout the duration of this project, the Contractor comply with the M/WBE Ordinance by complying with the following procedures: • A M/WBE Participation Report Form must be submitted monthly until the contract is completed. The first report will be due 30 days after commencement of work. The monthly report MUST have an original signature to ensure accountability for audit purposes. - • Reports are to be submitted monthly to the M/WBE Office, regardless of whether or 1 not the M/WBE firm has been utilized. If there was no activity by an M/WBE in a particular month, place a "0" or "no participation" in the spaces prov'ded, and provide SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -5- a brief explanation. The Contractor shall provide the M/WBE Office proof of pavment to the M/WBE subcontractors and suppliers only. The M/WBE Office will accept the following as proof of payment: 1. Copies of submitted invoices with front and back copies of canceled check(s), OR 2. A notarized letter explaining, in detail: a Subcontractor/supplier Scope of Work b. Date when services were received from subcontractor/supplier c. Amounts paid to the subcontractor/supplier d. Original signatures from both parties must be included on this letter. • If the Contractor foresees a problem with submitting participation reports and/or proof of payment on a monthly basis, the M/WBE Office should be notified. If the Contractor wishes to change or delete an M/WBE subcontractor or supplier, adhere to the following: 1. Immediately submit a Renuest for Approval of Change Form to the M/WBE Office explaining the request for the change or deletion. 2. If the change affects the committed M/WBE participation goal, state clearly how and why in documentation. a. All requests for changes must be reviewed and pre -approved by the M/WBE Office. b. If the Contractor makes change(s) prior to approval, the change will not be considered when performing a post compliance review on this project. • Upon the Contractor's successful completion of this project, and within ten days after receipt of final payment from the City of Fort Worth, The Contractor will provide the M/WBE Office with a Final Participation Report Form to reflect the total participation from ALL subcontractors/suppliers utilized on the project. • All forms are available at the M/WBE Office, 3rd floor - City Hall. For additional information regarding compliance to the M/WBE Ordinance, call (817) 871-6104. Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner Complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority/Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) on the contract and payment therefore. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an M/WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state or local laws or ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -6- will result on the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three years. 13. AMBIGUITY: In case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating process in the proposal, the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof or to reject the proposal. 14. PAYMENT, FINAL PAYMENT PROJECT ACCEPTANCE AND WARRANTY: The contractor will receive full payment (less 5% retainage) from the city for each pay period. Payment of the retainage will be made with the final payment upon acceptance of the project as being complete. The project shall be deemed complete and accepted by the City as of the date the final punch list has been completed, as evidenced by a written statement signed by the contractor and the City. The warranty period shall begin as of the date that the final punch list has been completed. 15. OZONE ALERT DAYS: The Contractor shall be required to observe the following guidelines relating to working on City construction sites on days designated as "OZONE ALERT DAYS". Typically, the Ozone Alert season within the Metroplex area runs from May through September, with 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. being critical ozone forming periods each day. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality(TCEQ), in coordination with the National Weather Service, will issue the Ozone Alert by 3:00 p.m. on the afternoon prior to the alert day. On designated Ozone Alert Days, the Contractor shall bear the responsibility of being aware that such days have been designated Ozone Alert Days and as such shall not begin work until 10:00 a.m. whenever construction phasing requires substantial use of motorized equipment. However, the Contractor may begin work earlier if such work minimizes the use of motorized equipment prior to 10:00 a.m. If the Contractor is unable to perform continuous work for a period of at least seven hours between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., on a designated Ozone Alert Day, that day will be considered as a weather day and added onto the allowable weather days of a given month. 16. WORKERS COMPENSATION INSURANCE COVERAGE: Contractors compliance with Workers Compensation shall be as follows: A. Definitions: Certificate of coverage ("certificate") - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self -insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project. Duration of the project - includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -7- Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in 406.096) - includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner -operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. B. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project. C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide to the City: (1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the City will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and (2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. E. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten days after the contractor knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. - I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with who Litontracts to provide services on a project, to: SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -8- (1) provide coverage, based on proper reporting on classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; (3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (4) obtain from each other person or entity with whom it contracts, and provide to the contractor: (a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person or entity beginning work on the project; and (b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project; (5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. (6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project; and (7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are providing services. J. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self - insured, with the commission's Division of Self -Insurance Regulation. Providing false of misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties, criminal penalties, civil penalties or other civil actions. K. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the contractor which entitles the City to declare the contract void if the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of.�reach from the City. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -9- "The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Act or other Texas Workers' Compensation commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text, without any additional words or changes: REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE "The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer or status as an employee." "Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at (512) 440-3789 to receive information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage." 17. AGE DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the policy ("Policy") of the Executive Branch of the federal government, contractor covenants that neither it nor any officers, members, agents or employees who engage in the performance of this contract shall, in connection with such employment, advancement or discharge of employees or in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against any person because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents or employees acting on their behalf, shall specify in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on those contract a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirement. Contractor warrants that it will fully comply with the Policy and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the Policy in the performance of this contract. 18. DISCRIMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it will not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with, or current employees of, Contractor. Contractor warrants that it will fully comply with the ADA's provisions and any other applicable federal, state, or local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City 4aripless SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -10- against any and all claims or allegations filed by third parties against City arising out of Contractor's alleged failure to comply with the ADA in the performance of this contract. END OF SECTION SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS -11- CITY OF FORT WORTH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PREVAILING WAGE RATES FOR 2000 CLASSIFICATION AIR TOOL OPERATOR ASPHALT RAKER ASPHALT SHOVELER BATCHING PLANT WEIGHER CARPENTER CONCRETE FINISHER (PAVING) CONCRETE FINISHER HELPER (PAVING) CONCRETE FINISHER (STRUCTURES) CONCRETE RUBBER ELECTRICIAN FLAGGER FORM BUILDER (STRUCTURES) FORM LINER (PAVING & CURB) FORM SETTER (PAVING & CURB) FORM SETTER (STRUCTURES) LABORER, COMMON LABORER, UTILITY MECHANIC OILER SERVICER PAINTER (STRUCTURES) .K PIPELAYER PIPELAYER HELPER BLASTER ASPHALT DISTRIBUTOR OPERATOR ASPHALT PAVING MACHINE BROOM OR SWEEPER OPERATOR BULLDOZER CONCRETE CURING MACHINE CONCRETE FINISHING MACHINE CONCRETE PAVING JOINT MACHINE CONCRETE PAVING JOINT SEALER CONCRETE PAVING SAW CONCRETE PAVING SPREADER SLIPFORM MACHINE OPERATOR CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL (<i 'A cy) CRANE, CLAMSHELL, BACKHOE, DERRICK, DRAGLINE, SHOVEL (>I 'A cy) _ FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR (CRAWLER MOUNTED) FOUNDATION DRILL OPERATOR (TRUCK MOUNTED) RATE $9.00 $10.32 $9.75 $9.65 $13.64 $10.16 $9.70 $13.44 $8.84 $15.37 $7.00 $13.44 $10.23 $9.24 $9.73 $7.64 $8.64 $13.25 $10.17 $10.13 $11.00 $7.35 $6.75 $11.50 $11.45 $11.09 $8.72 $10.74 $9.25 $11.13 $10.42 $9.00 $10.53 $10.50 $9.92 $10.00 $11.52 $10.00 $11.83 CLASSIFICATION FRONT END LOADER (2 Y3 cy & LESS) FRONT END LOADER (> 2 '/2 cy) MILLING AMCHINE OPERATOR MIXER (OVER 16 CF) MOTOR GRADER OPERATOR (FINE GRADE) MOTOR GRADE OPERATOR PAVEMENT MARKING MACHINE ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL (PLANT -MIX PAVEMENTS) ROLLER, STEEL WHEEL (OTHER (FLATWHEEL OR TAMPING) ROLLER, PNEUMATIC SELF- PROPELLED SCRAPER SCRAPER TRACTOR -CRAWLER TYPE TRACTOR -PNEUMATIC TRAVELING MIXER WAGON -DRILL, BORING MACHINE REINFORCING STEEL SETTER (PAVING) REINFORCING STEEL SETTER (STRUCTURAL) STEEL WORKER -STRUCTURAL SPREADER BOX OPERATOR WORK ZONE BARRICADE TRUCK DRIVER -SINGLE AXLE (LIGHT) TRUCK DRIVER -SINGLE AXLE (HEAVY) TRUCK DRIVER -TANDEM AXLE (SEMI -TRAILER) TRUCK DRIVER-LOWBOY/FLOAT TRUCK DRIVER -TRANSIT MIX TRUCK DRIVER -WINCH VIBRATOR OPERATOR (HAND TYPE) WELDER RATE $9.94 $9.32 $8.00 $11.00 $12.31 $13.75 $11.00 $9.88 $12.12 $8.02 $9.63 $10.58 $9.15 $10.00 $12.00 $9.75 $13.31 $14.80 $10.00 $7.32 $8.00 $9.02 $10.22 $10.54 $10.63 $9.80 $7.32 $11.57 Special Instructions to Bidders PROPOSAL VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW M/WBE FORMS r� PROPOSAL TO: Mr. Gary W. Jackson City Manager Fort Worth, Texas FOR: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd.; Boat Club Rd. / Robertson Rd.; Boat Club Rd. / Eagle Ranch Rd. & W.J. Boaz Rd.; Hwy 170 (N. Side) / Alta Vista Rd.; Hwy 170 (S. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. PROJECT No. TPW-TE-2003-00016 Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders", the undersigned has thoroughly examined the plans, specifications and the site, understands the amount of work to be done, and hereby proposes to do all the work and furnish all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to complete all the work as provided in the plans and specifications, and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director of the Department of Transportation and Public Works of the City of Fort Worth. Upon acceptance of this proposal by the City Council, the bidder is bound to execute a contract sums, to-wit:and furnish Performance and Payment Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth for performing and completing said work within the time stated and for the following Proposal B - 1 NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS SC: Greenbelt Rd. / Trinity Blvd.; Boat Club Rd. / Robertson Rd.; Boat Club Rd. / Eagle Ranch Rd. & W.J. Boaz Rd.; Hwy 170 (N. Side) / Alta Vista Rd.; Hwy 170 (S. Side) / Alta Vista Rd. PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT TOTAL TEM QUANTITY COST COST 1 5 EA Mobilizatign g 1�5W.0C) $ 2,5LD. 2 31 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 3 Section 12" -7 00. 2l RYG (Type A) with L.E.D. inserts in all $ cX-) $ -]C0.00 displays 3 0 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 3 Section 12" RYG (Type B) with L.E.D. inserts in all $ NA $_NA displays 4 0 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 4 Section 12" RRYG (Type C) with L.E.D. inserts in all $ NA $ NA displays 5 1 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 4 Section 12" (,� �, �� q 00 RYGG (Type D) $ $ 6 9 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 5 Section 12" RYGYG - Househead (Type E) with L.E.D. $1�, (0 $T DD inserts in all displays 7 0 EA Furnish and Install Signal Head 5 Section 12" RYGYG - Vertical (Type F) with L.E.D. $ NA_ $ NA_ inserts in all displays 8 28 EA Furnish and Install International Pedestrian �Cocc R DO Signal (Type P) with L.E.D. inserts in all $ • $ •00 displays 9 28 EA Furnish and Install Pedestrian Pushbutton & $ $ R' BOD. 00 Sign Assembly 10 4,954 LF Loop Detector Saw Cut and Installation 11 18 EA Furnish and Install Micro Loop Probes $ -7(O. 00 $ al (pr)D. Do 12 5 EA Furnish and Install Ground Box - $ i CEO. p0 $= Large with Lid 13 59 EA Furnish and Install Ground Box - `1 Small with Lid 14 767 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ ✓ V� t� 55 CID ,�v PVC 3" (Open Cut) 15 1,400 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ �1 5cj $ � GO PVC 2" (Open Cut) I 16 3,738 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ cy) $ I I �111 L D PVC 1-1/4" (Open Cut) �- 17 0 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $!NA_ $_NA_ Rigid Metal 3" 18 75 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ I CC $ Rigid Metal 1-1/4" 19 1,416 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ 3 oQ $ 1 0 DOQ( j PVC 3" Bore 20 70 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $ PVC 2" Bore_ �_ v�'c���✓ Proposal��fk;- 2 21 0 LF Furnish and Install Conduit $_NA_ $_NA_ PVC 1-1/4" Bore 22 2,336 LF Furnish and Install 20 Conductor #14 Stranded $ a.o� $(� �—�� 00 Cable (Electrical Wire) —� j 23 0 LF Furnish and Install 8 Conductor #14 $_NA_ $ NA_ Stranded Cable (Electrical Wire) 24 0 LF Furnish and Install 4 Conductor #14 $ NA_ $_NA_ Stranded (Electrical Wire) 25 20,225 LF Furnish and Install 4 Conductor #18 L $—' C, ; oci co $—}—`� i1 V Shielded Cable (Electrical Wire) 26 0 LF Furnish and Install #6 XHHW Black $_NA $_NA_ (Electrical Wire) 27 0 LF Furnish and Install #6 XHHW White $_NA $_NA (Electrical Wire) 28 4,499 LF Furnish and Install #8 XHHW Black $ o $;� `)qq .50 (Electrical Wire) 29 3,799 LF Furnish and Install #8 XHHW White $ Ho $ I 5j q U0 (Electrical Wire) 30 6,483 LF Furnish and Install #8 Solid Bare Grounding $— C/ , $ �v� ��� (Electrical Wire) 31 0 LF Furnish and Install #10 Neutral $_NA $ NA (Electrical Wire) � 32 233 LF Furnish and Install Overhead #6 Triplex $ y . Op $ (Electrical Wire) 33 0 LF Furnish and Install Overhead #8 Triplex $ NA $ NA (Electrical Wire) — — — — 34 5 EA Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation $ po Type 1 35 1 EA Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation y>I�O 50. DD Type 2 36 9 EA Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation Type 3 $ CO $ �� ► , I , 37 7 EA Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation $ Type 4 38 0 EA Furnish and Install Concrete Foundation $ NA $ NA Type 5 — — — — 39 3 EA Install Base for 10' or 14' Pedestal Pole, $ 6 V- m l,� $ I �Q Anchor Bolts, Ground Rod 40 4 EA Furnish and Install Cabinet Concrete '6 ODD DO i;A bD . D0 Foundation 41 3 EA Furnish and Install Electrical Service $ D DD. DD $ 3 0M0 —� (Coord. w[M Electric) 42 1 EA Furnish and Install Pedestal Service w $ 3� ODD DD 43 3 EA (Coord. wn U Electric) Install 10' Pedestal Pole $ 5D, C) D© 44 2 EA Install 14' Pedestal Pole $ 5� $=� 45 0 EA Install 16' Mast Arm $ NA $ NA 46 1 EA Install 20' Mast Arm $ © $ 47 3 EA Install 24' Mast Arm $ [7p. p(� IS/, . DD 48 2 EA Install 28' Mast Arm $ cwl DO $ 00 49 1 EA Install 32' Mast Arm $5M, 0 $ J` D6. C)D 50 2 EA Install 36' Mast Arm $ (�0 $ 1t00.0D 51 2 EA Install 40' Mast Arm 11) 0.O. D :6 1, mr-) . 6CD 52 3 EA Install 44' Mast Arm 9i 5w. oD $ ( , `JOO. C>0 Proposal B-3 — 53 2 EA Install 48' Mast Arm OW - lDD $ 001D. DO 54 0 EA Install 52' Mast Arm $ NA $ NA 55 0 EA Install 56' Mast Arm $ NA $ NA_ -- 56 0 EA Install 60' Mast Arm $ NA $ NA 57 1 EA Install Type 8 Signal Pole $ 58 5 EA Install Type 41 Signal Pole 5C D.00 59 4 EA Install Type 42 Signal Pole y DO. CO 60 4 EA Install Type 43 Signal Pole $ 1 DD I Op $ q W.00 61 3 EA Install Type 44 Signal Pole $ I DD.O 500-W 62 0 EA Install Type 45 Signal Pole $ NA_ $ NA_ 63 0 EA Install Type 46 Signal Pole $_NA_ $ A:A 64 10 EA Install 8' Street Light Arm and Luminaire $ t— p. $ Op.l7D _ 65 4 EA Install Type 170E Controller/332 Cabinet, 96 I '11, CO ,$ �u DO Conflict Monitor & Modem 66 0 EA Install Type 170E Controlle/332 Aux. $ NA_ NA Cabinet, Conflict Monitor & Modem _ 67 1 EA Install Type 170E Controller/336 Cabinet, 96�j17 $�_lD Conflict Monitor & Modem 68 3 LS Install Opticom Cable and Detectors 96 q DD,DD 9> co 69 0 LS Install Coax Cable RG-I I $ NA $_NA_ 70 8 EA Furnish and Install Mast Arm Stabilizer $ ! 0D D $ b. 0D _ 71 0 EA Furnish and Install 35' Wood Pole $ NA $_NA 72 0 LS Furnish and Install Span Wire 5/16" $ NA $_NA_ 73 0 LS Furnish and Install Tether Cable 3/16" $ NA $ NA Y 74 0 EA Furnish and Install Video Detection Camera, Cabinet Card, Mounting Hardware, & Video $ NA $ NA Cable 75 17 EA Furnish and Install Sidewalk Ramp DD.OD 3� i� cac)17 76 0 LS Remove and Salvage Existing Equipment $_NA $ NA_ (Street Light) 77 4 LS Removal of Islands, Medians, Ramps, etc. $ y Lo. w $ i -- 78 5 LS Installation of Traffic Signal Miscellaneous ;� Oa 5. �D (Testing, etc.) 79 3 LS Furnish and Install Miscellaneous Concrete $ �' Ov $ Lr' Cc) Sidewalk, Curb & Gutter, etc. �. TOTAL BID: NEW SIGNALS = $ a q j r , DD lie Proposal 1-7 II •, n CONTRACTOR WILL BE SELECTED ON BASIS OF TOTAL BID This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant to the provision of Article 20.04 (F) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act, The Contractor shall comply with City Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. The undersigned agrees to complete all work covered by these contract documents within One hundred and fifty (150) Workine Days from and after the date for commencing work as set forth in the written Work Order to be issued by the Owner and to pay not less than the "Prevailing Wage Rates for Street, Drainage and Utility Construction" as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of notice of acceptance of this bid, the undersigned will execute the formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and other bonds required by the Contract Documents for the faithful performance of this Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of 5% in the sum of Dollars ($ ) is to be forfeited in the event the contract and bond are not executed within the time set forth, as liquidated damages for delay and additional work caused thereby. — The Bidder agrees to begin construction within 10 working days after issue of the work order, and to complete the contract within One hundred and fifty (150) Workine Days after beginning construction as set forth in the written work order to be furnished by the Owner. (Uwe), acknowledge receipt of the following addenda to the plans and specifications, all of the provisions and requirements of which have been taken into consideration in preparation of the foregoing bid: Addendum No. 1 (Initials) �� Addendum No. 3 (Initials) Addendum No. 2 (Initials) Addendum No. 4 (Initials) T Respect ly Submitted: By: Title: � f-e -j) Address: /-PlJ -f�n —Du - Ccom a Ili i—Ty , —1 l�C Telephone: Cl ` 'Rq LP — Ui :3t,;H (SEAL) Date 0 M a Proposal B - 5 M im W W Im w VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW Pursuant to Section 2252.002, Texas Government Code, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, nonresident bidders (out -of -State contractors whose corporate offices or principal place of business are outside of the State of Texas) bid projects for construction, improvements, supplies or services in Texas at an amount lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required too underbid a nonresident bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the nonresident's principal place of business is located. The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out -of -State or nonresident bidders in order for your bid to meet specifications. The failure of out -of -State or nonresident contractors to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the box in Section B. A. Nonresident vendors in (give State), our principal place of business, are required to be percent lower than resident bidders by State law. A copy of the Statute is attached. Nonresident vendors in to underbid resident bidders. (give State), our principal place of business, are not required B. Our principal place of business or corporate offices are in the State of Texas. BIDDER: 'Do, 3e L, an (Pleas print 5U911i(J(J Signature: ,i'/� Title: '-�O City State Zip (Please print) THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED WITH YOUR OUOTATION w RECEIVED SEP 1 912003 J>j 09/19/2003 11:24 8173922433 CFW TRAFFIC SERVICES PAGE 02 ,�,..,' '.� ref. �^ •: .. t:} ••A.+.. �T•••�J±�• :,,' r�•••t_, ' • `i� lt!^pr'`' -A.r: .�f;'r';^'Y32,"A„1. 1A. �a -1 ,'(, .:.;, , ,5,�: • r * yl �,. J;' .'::;: ,'; ,'.�:: _ •' G, ® FOR ifVofth �.� y� .� ,:..''.� �;y,•:�,;;.?" '' ``. Sri ': a: ben. �:&9 +i wo" ki: ass Enteirprise SpeciFicatlorxs R BIDDERS " ' -TAN i' �_#� �� FO J,v 't4,"� :, '�.0 •;1: -1,•�': i.:ri•a.:; t eility..'i�4,7 er,:,'•.�9n'•r..,.:•x. '� ' ��r`_.,�:••: F.�OL<7�t�'�F�r��'•b�;, 71he•ecip�a��=�6tg00'orresio!4�,:.flA19A1BE goad is wgiplicmtste. If ti' • ,, , , • � =,.b:.. � •, 1. .. -�,fFs s' i+ o�lii •�l e•af ie: coiiit ad It losss':Ifsari"�25,00U, Ow MIME goal is riot appFeable. �i:j\i:. •3fq'+'.My,'i TJi:.::ii+y_ . N„'•,� .*' ; ,'ts: tie }lolity;`o Cityy'pf Fart- oM to ensure the U and equitable participelon by Minority and Women Bus'trvess <''`;+ `:: `i'!* :�'• c iva is o ement.of ali hoods and .senfioes to tie City on a contractual basis. All requlremerft ��,;; a d k' " "sis edin tj e.i7rljrs current Mi 6ilkt end Women Business Enterprise Ordinance apply to this bid. ...�.�. `y_- PRO JECT GOAL S � ui•, '{:.•.` .i�AA.t .,ivil,;.T ., xl•'�w'.,• IIA'W,.�. IT" ,;j e. tvl�l=rllNt3E goal ors this p►ek � _.1G of the best bid value of the contract. i �I: ^,�i ir`11 +t yIr1 `'. Jl , !I y .' .'• : ,' i I ATFt�IS� ir: ..�'.'+�A.;::•(.+u,^:t,-�i•'k,'a•T.!­�4:;k�.;., ...;Sao.'.;::°r�L;:_'i;.:;,.....:':.�"�;�"•.'� •� �� Qn Clly `con0at :c S25,Ot14 of rno�e, biddave iegt&Wto oompy with the irrtent of the Cilvs MIWSE Ordinance by rya .-:.• ...- ,w:': -..:.. f,- �u-,�. �.�m.=.,.*:`�`�.�",''.fo11 •_•bowl ',r.:;:- • •;;,• 7r.QY.• tR •:'s'1Ileat eottndglie eve Staffed Mi'IIVBt! goal, or., `; _�: [ ii:; 'dMeE dOQVfI1�ItSt10U� :;, �} • .' • • t art,: : `_• , COMMENTARM '"��y,',jr�y1 �ll`f"'k�tt,33'i'j� 1:}'S�II.'n•t:':�v u'��'�-'l!''• ;...i a'-•., ? ,d_.• ' . � aRpF�Re_doc ni�itm us ,b_ei 6eoeive1d by ►+a9�8 1:)P eM vwM* the fclkr**V times allocated, in order t _tor tli �d tq be q�dered responsive to the speeolfinabons. ''u:,lr'!vy, •t='Fiw�.:iy:r�rrFs. t!�:,,';".�:7.•�,j•`,xj.'"�.��{Ir", S„k1i:S;Fyti e�,;y;; %•.'ir',i!�. �,;%t.:;'�5,':•:4. .: ,. ,/... .; '.': ,'•''. _ r,Ag., oiwi;:�F goal k'.: received ,by s:oo p.m., frve (5) eRy .business days Ae�'Ihe bid ]WIN exceeded '::'': _.; ,v ';` ': +`i.: ';. '' .:.. .... opening;date, exclusive of the bid opening date. p ` ':'flood FaiUi,E4FoiitatmdSu bonie citimF. reoeNed by.5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid. A. partiiapation'b lest $aan , opening date,, exclusive of Uw bid opening dote. t • : 'it ei i. r;t�t':r 31'r.i�" :, ,:. 4' . '. i. .: „ - . � lti''�;f�`?'-.�d�aP.$ri'::.:;::. ic'e7yi:Ci',':•^..;Il:' 't'•,' .r. ,'.. •��.•. r .... , o" Fa:ti•�fort•aridtc :, ',.lip i '. received by 5:00 p.rn_, free (5) City business days after the .bid io'M NVAE c' anon: di�enirtg'date, exclusive of the bid openino date. "1, I: r, . �oio�alcibrlllCaierr Form; ifyoowiH , received by 5:00 p.m., five (5) CAY business days efbu the bid ,mot;_ . p 'ep�o�ngjier urork::' oat date, by of the bid vRet�ina date. _ r : '::,:r JQrntYe re qfm, r( e e jo3rrt vendee, received by 5:00p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid oDenim date.' exclusive of the bid opening date. •';�''Q i 1 � I�;.+p� j{. G�qM- ti 7.�':. �.i " y pi'. y � .:. +t , •. 3 �{'•=�3:":*ii3tt:%�<,��+r .,,,. ,.�t't3L �t?V•`.r` :� ; .��r.: ';c • ,� �r�y".�,',r.;y:.:\;:'^ei'•�: i�t"•:''".'t`r r°�•' :'�;`Y... ttr1•a ��k•.... r,'''. r .. tgCf �aii arJy4;S� •tS.. .i`°.` ._ _.;�t`{�a;#'r. .;d:'T,,y!2:y:.A.j,e3�-7y;,•. Pr .•4».;E•s?.YSr:�:.L4.�;•, ',{:.'.-d;t1�r.!V.;o•.'l•:'-' ,:e. •.i: :' `r:'.Fv:`,E-_ �:r�19.,...ma•'y$:. tni1RN '4y1�M�}7f Cy ,. yw•rl.L: LIjRE�Yds�g.t.V .�:r; IN THE 8HD'BFJW.,,.:b... W..e E_ Q ►/ l,.. , i3 ./1pp•queshcns, please iaort tits! MMlig Oft'ice at (e17j aT1-6101. LA Rev. snoros +o z' d 1 1 trGOBLELS OW I `S3I 1 I d I 33dS 31iaumna Str : tr i EOOZ B T daS � � r w Ow ON .R RON me NO INS MIN 09/18/2003 11:24 8173922433 CFW TRAFFIC SERVICES vt~ ..i • .}� Zvi r'°":• .. .."s FR."y1'.t2:',ie' r. Cr;'•a�Yi::ir`... ':,-a,, �1 .. F. :�. Cityr of Foil Worth j a• t�'A 'CA.:. ;!^i.- � •. t, s"i^.�'rf in.<6. �:'' - •`���. •:.'.1 : ':'..i •'� .� . ''•• ��' - • i , - • -_+�{1}'3;_:;� i :, F,,, •. +aoirtracpolSuOolieirs lifi�lzaflan Fame y�alU.�;,N�•�'Y.[:.i :42,'M�l::: i.:�yFl.'��•`'`•;. yd `., � ,i �_%, , + ' PAGE 03 ATTACHWNT 1A 'j Paps I oil Check a"ftable lo describe prime ,: �} °s`=i + . 1 f_t�' 1'. ✓� I' I rUNVIDBE ( NON MAN/DBE .':::aK,y.: 0 D DATE yyr M1.MBE Geak."• . ' Pki:rke's ulisitation: PROJECT N )MBER = ._ Mfyl airact®irslsuppReers you will use on this project eXc1�si�ve_'OP.tJI� kip9r11f��R�a'tp; ' . I• .this ' On y k' roq the. projecE goal murst• be located in the nine (9) county nw ketplace or 3 en'.Um jnarketptace•at tihe'tkne of .rid_ Marketplace is the geographic area of Tarrant, Dallas,'Derrton .FJlis;.Kaut'man and Rockwall'counties. �ofis4 ' e +I ' { " �r, ys' #he'`;eve --bi�'AUb'' ohitracbrig: bWvAr4 the'. prime _dp.t.'actar; •.i.e.; ..a, direct' v ;pear�h3~dv dr a: i n>watW- -t1s'•con§' 0641,d�tie�; a'p�ym riE'tiya-subcontractortb' A1L1:1YliVifl3Es' MUST BE CERTIFIED BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD.- .,- .. q,meatdnA those. Myns,+6o atad• or doing business at the time of bid opening within the Marketplace, that have nlned... be• bonafide minority or women businesses by the North Central Texas Regional Certification i*RCAj:;_bi hi'Te*xs Deoartrnent -of Transportation (TX DOT), highway.division. Disadvantaged Business D,E) ig`sy onymous with Wn' odiy/ Aloiiien Business EntArprise (WWRE). r .: Ttre iFI�i�1t'i E' May:: as* f o"ri`iy' i be vi 'rr dit.rt&:`ffie, qR E'd 11t1LOOLEL6 ONI `S3I-LIUIO3dS 3­lHuana Str:*,T E00a al des Sep 18 2003 14:47 DURABLE SPECIAITIES,INC .9727807411 p.4 r 010'OW10) �aa7Q QQ Q�� P W 19 1 �►� d IIoQ pasey�nd sa_IddnS i!OWQ u: �' - J•:'• '•.yay,:'*.:i�.H•-'Y,;iI,IRi= •.'..,.aryl f y' i.y� '. • � �'�r'� 1� an �: x �: r` �',„s •!' -'�: �4•f :, :r•Z:'''f�' Ti��t.CY '.ti "��'y� n::�::� • :}.� � ..at .«• ,'• ;:: ^ •. y:t::Nr hl'rV':'l�-.'ti tC 4r �`•,' � a ,.RI► Mdr a i;a%.,,�.':� c �•.:�ew..Y�{�.. VoAl( Qu1}]U�ug7gnS mRfpW°`bi';:i.;;. s �. • •�(i{07�Il11.1 .a: '•i :r. 'r fir:':�.Yr:vt':�''•���.,.�_.i'•`t3r-' !: 1I1N�: 10 • i- , . .�,;. :.:,"c.'1r�:' ':+:, .,-,',�fi,Y�r �:7::�'s?';da�-�t�-''d.'.:RiK 'besse3iik1 it SP04S 19UOMPB W 11111 SUAG 31 OW N Pffq". s39Wr4-uou pue uaujaM ;Vou!yy ''*j :sntvjs to ps*We6au711 's�iyddnys�optgi«Yi�s. Vti 1N31yH7V11V " . n?_+"'` h0 3E)Vd 530ind35 OIjjvdL M30 EEo6z6EL I8 bZ :IT EM/81 /60 rr MP 09/18/2003 1.1:24 9173922433 CFW TRAFFIC SERVICES PAGE 05 t•'2F'. -S•�i 1.1.•'ri :'•t .:T_� .li::..:T!�.r`,Y� et+•:,y I,: 4: .. t, � ;. • - • _.T • - _. :1�'Mth c. r • '+•;''•''k?fr' :`" " �:' r� N ATTACFIMENT 4A ley. le ` , i,. Page 4 of A ;rq.: 'ss���', is"L-'ix' �..,.7r•.: ia.. •' ' din �irk ,y',;.yr•,..1�'i:V:�_:.iw.; • :,a!1.' - . ; Artaount �# E •Subcontc e"W- Suppliers =; .'r' •! �' �ir�f4rilourrf cif Nc+ -4ANtibBE Silbi�Otradon .Suppliers i.. .-. .fib. �`�. �r�i.0 Y• y . ,C �- .,- -• - � 1 ..,Ly �• f„�; -)l EJ .•.: ..,._.,�•... •r ,_ r• ram. •(♦�\] T� w sto, rAL. DOEt1 AR:AMOUNfi OF ALL SU13C6WTRACTORS/SUPPUERS Q1 B. 4 •' (. .1''iili its � � V M Ole, P Val MIN ra:.y, :..:ate u, a;•: _ 1• r„ ; ... ;:..:,_ .: . e<i _ ;`.ems rilolr ttsss;I'r�si;fiie',nrmr b� ,.�,}��y •tiitiLl,,►� #%ie.;'sitbi!!al••o#: a. dr•: :o ' $ii iir�' Aid''#injstijO"ct'c[.nrt�tiia':sErail''t;i: a_ `a iatriai.bneach- of •' ;tt u. WARS. 'M1.ya+`.py ... ... ^�,'Ir.u_:Ii-.>:•,c:.. ..y,. k� .r r J+ '.�, yµ,�.w._• .: .. x:r>t_ alydt�txt `'i!ad thero�de7dace's Fsiiriec!'=�A`e: oriiaracTe;':'Ttie;.conttartoc tratio,n ;af:llgn 't1 a feia rr : Lha eta j3 on::: ;t1 1.'. q v ii(I a F c`f` ib tirnrrri[�ed F. ,"gc►e1'.''' e:tie .naCi j�i;.rl a"b#' >a ; it 11 ec �i rr:icrai npitCA Cra-CMUR r ii�ta�or '�i'ss`. yN,7 .: �y�A'i�F+?�_L '1.x :.'�ti _ �,r',; +. ,„ .' • ,, ". . - ' is"4Jy'.: f ;K Ri�tin :a'.signahire`:'fo_'ttii5`form the Offeror furdw agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, . ,+�. ::: h L� w ..a. y, M•r,ti.. :,andal' tnfbrmatiorti r+egartiing acta�al work performed by all subcontra including ,ram M. cc x E tractors. cludin ',' ' DBE{5 '°am i eriferits_ sut rnitted with the bid. The Offvrvr also agrees to allow an audit andlor ;,:y`e ain?inatio } c_ ;"siryi: btioks;''recorrls and files. held by their company. The bidder agrees to allow the r" ti`arisfthbw °af=: with owners,principals,officers em to employees and applicable r';; ::'::'.uiit�e�+JEaws,' .' P y PP Goretrs 6rs/supptier k�entractoars pe'rtioipeting on the Contract that wifl substantiate the actual work P. fcft"rt°ed bf tfi�' NI/WJDBE s ' on-- thls ,contract, by ari authorized officer or employee of the City. Any rid/or".kriow�cig tnisiepresentatioii of facts *0 be grounds for termirwting the contract or debarment y r,.�.,i�_.•�ct�_Eity taror�'.far:;?�petiod', of;-ridt less ttiaiii three (3) years and for initiating action under Federal, State or �" >tocal:l2iuvs corio®rrling false', statements. 'Any faikafe to comply with this ordinance and create a material riesult in a'dgteirmination of an irresponsible Offerbr and barred from participating in . ,'•vMotkYOr 'peraudoflirrie`not1ess than one (1).year, av ±r• : �N . �•A1AirOii., .ted,.SUJntitYle,.:,. ' a Printed Slgnahrc be %. .:.1� f,% , �•''e :' C�� rr11>!%rrtr! fA dl�lflRQ . �' '' '' C •�!P!Al! Mar!; :. a;: -. TdcphaEtte aEiWi«' Fac, .c tir S.d TTf1GO9G2G6 OWI `S3I1IWrO3dS 31f3umna Bb=i+I 6002 SI daS PART C GENERAL CONDITIONS See City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications For Street and Storm Drain Construction PART D SPECIAL PROVISIONS W. AW SPECIAL PROVISIONS NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: inity Blvd. / Greenbelt; Boat Club Road / Robertson; Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch HWY 170 North / Alta Vista; & HWY 170 South / Alta Vista. PROJECT No. TPW-TE-2003-000-16 TABLE OF CONTENTS cope of Work asements ontract Award 4. Project Completion 5. Increase or Decrease in Quantities 6. Termination 7. Reference Specifications 8. Bid Submittal 9. Warranty 10. Construction Staking 11. Permits 12. Traffic Control 13. Payment 14. Delays 15. Detours and Barricades 16. Parkways 17. Disposal of Spoil/Fill 18. Zoning Compliance 19. Clearing and Grubbing 20. Final Cleanup 21. Quality Control Testing 22. Property Access 23. Construction Schedule 24. Safety Restrictions - Work Near High Voltage Lines 25. Water Department Pre -Qualification Requirements 26. Right To Audit 27. Trench Safety 28. Subsidiary Work 29. Substitutions 30. Temporary Soil Erosion, Sediment and Water Pollution Control 31. City Furnished Items 32. Existing Utilities 33. Construction 34. Pay Items Page D-i l i i w SPECIAL PROVISIONS SCOPE OF WORK: The work covered by these plans and specifications consists of installation of new traffic signals and all other miscellaneous items of construction to be performed as outlined in AWARDING OF CONTRACT AND WORKING DAYS: 1. The Plans and Specifications which are necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. (a) Contract may not necessarily be awarded to the lowest bidder. The City Engineer shall evaluate and recommend to the City Council the best bid which is considered to be in the best interest of the City. The contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. (b) The number of working days shall be 150 .. 2. EASEMENTS: Location of all utilities and right-of-way easements are estimated. The Contractor shall not hold the City of Fort Worth responsible for any delay in issuing the work order for this Contract. 3. CONTRACT AWARD: Contract will be awarded to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder. 4. PROJECT COMPLETION: The Contractor agrees to complete the Contract within the allotted s number of working days. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the number of working days specified, liquidated damages shall be charged, as outlined in Part 1, Item 8, Paragraph 8.6 of the "General Provisions" of the Standard Specification for Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. 5. INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES: It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to verify " all pay item quantities prior to submitting a bid. When the quantity of work to be done or materials to be furnished under any major pay item of the —■ Contract is more than 125% of the quantity stated in the Contract, whether stated by Owner or by Contractor, then either party to the Contract, upon demand, shall be entitled to negotiate for revised consideration on the portion of work above 125% of the quantity stated in the Contract. When the quantity of the work to be done or materials to be fumished under any major pay item of the Contract is less than 75% of the quantity stated in the Contract, whether stated by Owner or by Contractor, then either party to the Contract, upon demand, shall be entitled to negotiate for revised consideration on the portion of work below 75% of the quantity stated in the Contract. This paragraph shall not apply in the event Owner deletes a pay item in its entirety from this Contract. .. A major pay item is defined as any individual bid item included in the Proposal that has a total cost equal to or greater than 5 percent of the original Contract. A minor pay item is defined as any individual bid item included in the Proposal that has a total cost less than 5 percent of the original Contract. Page D-11 L, In the event Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on a negotiated price, Owner and Contractor agree that the consideration will be the actual field cost of the work plus 15% as described herein below, agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and Department of Transportation and Public Works and approved by the City Council after said work is completed, subject to all other conditions of the ri Contract. As used herein, field cost of the work will include the cost of all workmen, foremen, time keepers, mechanics and laborers; all materials, supplies, trucks, equipment rental for such time as actually used on such work only, plus all power, fuel, lubricants, water and similar operating expenses; and a ratable portion of premiums on performance and payment bonds, public liability, Workers Compensation and all other insurance required by law or by ordinance. The Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department will direct the form in which the accounts of actual field cost will be kept and will recommend in writing the method of doing the work and the type and kind of equipment to be used but such work will be performed by the Contractor as an independent Contractor and not as an agent or employee of the City. The 15% of the actual field cost to be paid to the Contractor shall cover and compensate him for profit, overhead, general supervision and field .� office expense and all other elements of cost and expense not embraced with the actual field cost as herein specified upon request, the Contractor shall provide the Director of Transportation and Public Works access to all accounts, bills and vouchers relating thereto. AM 6. TERMINATION: The City reserves the right to abandon, without obligation to the Contractor, any part of the project or the entire project at any time before the Contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. 7. REFERENCE SPECIFICATIONS: This Contract and project are governed by the following Am published specifications (latest edition), except as modified by these Special Provisions: STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION. CITY OF FORT WORTH A copy of these specifications may be purchased at the Office of the Department of Transportation and Public Works, 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The applicable specifications are indicated on the plans and in the Contract Documents. General Provisions shall be those of the City of Fort Worth document rather than Division 1 of the North Central Texas document. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HIGHWAYS. STREETS AND BRIDGES, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION, NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS .r 8. BID SUBMITTAL: Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the Contract Documents at any time. Failure to bid or fully execute Contract without retaining Contract Documents intact may be grounds for designating bids as "non -responsive" and rejecting bids or voiding Contract as appropriate and as determined by the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department. i 9. WARRANTY: The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this project due to Contractor's faulty materials and workmanship, or both, for a period of two (2) year from date of final acceptance of this project by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth. The Contra�tbo—rwffbe-TNuird to replace at his expense any part or all of the project which becomes defective: due to dW§e c ii es� om Page D-11 �t 10. CONSTRUCTION STAKING: Construction stakes for line and grade will be provided by the City (if required) as outlined on page 17, Standard Snecifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction, City of Fort Worth. 11. PERMITS: The Contractor shall be required to take out a Street Use Permit with the Street ORManagementSection of Traffic Engineering Division, located at 311 W. 10,' Street. The Contractor shall provide a tentative work schedule and a copy of the Traffic Control Plan sheets. Permit fees will be waved for work preformed under contract with the City. 12. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic control during the construction of this project consistent with the provisions set forth in the "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traf%c Control Devices for Streets and Hiehways" issued under the authority of the "State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," codified as Article 6701d Vernon's Civil Statues, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign or other sign which has been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit ,.� required construction, the Contractor shall contact the Transportation and Public Works Department, Traffic Services Division (phone number 871-8100), to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a temporary sign meeting the �. requirements of the above referenced manual and such temporary sign must be installed prior to the removal of the permanent sign. If the temporary sign is not installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled the Contractor shall again contact the Traffic Services Division to reinstall the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed. Contractor is responsible for means, methods, and safety during construction. Work requiring street barricading will only be allowed during daylight hours (9:00 A.M. — am 4:00 P.M.) in the Central Business District (CBD), arterial streets, and near schools. Contractor shall not to park vehicles in such a manner as to obstruct the vision of the traveling public. The participation of City of Fort Worth personnel in the barricade inspections does not relieve �• the Contractor of responsibility for the safety of the traveling public. Traffic control will not be paid for directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to the various bid Im items of the contract. 13. PAYMENT: The Contractor will receive full payment from the City for all work. 14. DELAYS: The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is caused by the failure of the City to provide information or material, if any, which is to be furnished by the City. When such extra r' compensation is claimed a written statement thereof shall be presented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by him found correct shall be approved and referred by him to the Council for final approval or disapproval; and the action thereon by the Council shall be final and binding. If delay is caused by specific orders given by the Engineers to stop work or by the performance of extra work or Oft Page D-11 4 by the failure of the City to provide material or necessary instructions for carrying on the work, then such delay will entitle the Contractor to an equivalent extension of time, his application for which �k shall, however, be subject to the approval of the City Council; and no such extension of time shall release the Contractor or the surety on his performance bond form all his obligations hereunder which shall remain in full force until the discharge of the Contract. 15. DETOURS AND BARRICADES: The Contractor shall prosecute his work in such a manner as to create a minimum of interruption to traffic and pedestrian facilities and to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area. Contractor shall be responsible for installing all construction signs, signals, and markings necessary to provide adequate traffic controls for purposes of construction. i Barricades, warning and detour signs shall conform to the Standard Specifications "Barriers and Warning and/or Detour Signs," Item 524 and/or as shown on the plans. The furnishing, placing, and .� maintaining of barriers and warning and/or detour signs by the Contractor will not be paid for directly, but shall be considered subsidiary to the various bid items of the contract. AM Construction signing and barricades shall conform with "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices. Vol. No. 1.7 The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the name and telephone number of the 'r Barricade/Traffic Control Company he is using, and a 24-hour emergency number of the. Contractor's responsible representative for maintenance of the traffic control plan. The Contractor shall provide a letter certifying all traffic control devices conform to the current issue of the TMUTCD. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing a general Traffic Control Plan (TCP) at the Pre -Construction Conference and provide specific location Traffic Control Plans on request. The Contractor shall be required to comply with all street closure restrictions, make advanced arrangements with schools and businesses, and provide proof of an acceptable plan to the City. M Am in 16. PARKWAYS: During the construction of this project, it is required that all parkways be excavated and shaped as required at the same time the roadway is excavated. Excess excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the Engineer. Any parkway shaping is subsidiary to the unit prices bid for signal construction. 17. DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL: Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill material, the Contractor shall advise the Director of the Department of Engineering acting as the City of Fort Worth's Flood Plain Administrator ("Administrator"), of the location of all sites where the Contractor intends to dispose of such material. Contractor shall not dispose of such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the Administrator to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance of the City of Fort Worth (Ordinance No. 11998). All disposal sites must be approved by the Administrator to ensure the filing is not occurring within a flood plain without a permit. A flood plain permit can be issued upon approval of necessary engineering studies. No fill permit is required if disposal sites are not in a flood plain. Approval of the Contractor's disposal sites shall be evidenced by a letter signed by the Administrator stating that the site is not in a known flood plain or by a Flood Plain Fill Permit authorizing fill within the flood plain. Any expenses associated with obtaining the fill permit, including any necessary engineering studies, shall be at the Contractor's expense. In the event that the Contractor disposes of spoil/fill material at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the Administrator approving the disposal site, upon notification by the Page D-11 M Director of Engineering, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at its expense and dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinance of the City and this section. 18. ZONING COMPLIANCE: During the construction of this project, the Contractor shall comply WX with present zoning requirements of the City of Fort Worth in the use of vacant property for storage purposes. 19. CLEARING AND GRUBBING: All objectionable matter required to be removed within the right- of-way and not particularly described under these specifications shall be covered by Item No. 102, "Clearing and Grubbing" and shall be subsidiary to the other items of the Contract. 20. FINAL CLEANUP: Final cleanup work shall be done for this project as soon as the construction has been completed. No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of construction before the roadway and right-of-way is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. 21. OUALITY CONTROL TESTING: The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, certifications by a private laboratory for all materials proposed to be used on the project, including a mix design ._ for any asphaltic and/or Portland cement concrete to be used and gradation analysis for sand and crushed stone to be used along with the name of the pit from which the material was taken. The Contractor shall provide manufacturer's certifications for all manufactured items to be used in the project and will bear any expense related thereto. (a) Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the Contractor's laboratory at least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate, cement and mortar that are to be used later in the concrete. The Contractor shall provide a certified copy of the test results to the City. (b) Quality control testing of in situ material on this project will be performed by the City at its own expense. Any retesting required as a result of failure of the material to meet project specifications will be at the expense of the Contractor and will be billed at commercial rates as determined by the City. The failure of the City to make any tests of materials shall in no way relieve the Contractor of its responsibility to furnish materials and equipment conforming to the requirements of the Contract. (c) The Contractor shall provide not less than 48 hours notice to the City for operations requiring testing. The Contractor shall provide access and trench safety system (if required) for the site to be tested and any work effort involved is deemed to be included in the unit price for the item .. being tested. (d) The Contractor shall provide a copy of the trip ticket for each load of fill material delivered to AM the job site. The ticket shall specify the name of the pit supplying the fill material. 22. PROPERTY ACCESS: Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. 23. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish the Engineer, prior to construction, a schedule outlining the anticipated time each phase of construction AMR will begin and be completed, including sufficient time being allowed for cleanup. 24. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS - WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES;.— The following procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this Contract: ICI Page D-11 mm (a) A warning sign not less than five inches by seven inches, painted yellow with black letters that are legible at twelve feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles such as cranes, derricks, power shovels, drilling rigs, pile drivers, hoisting equipment or similar apparatus. The warning sign shall read as follows: "WARNING —UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN TEN FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES." (b) Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall have an insulating cage -type of guard about the boom or arm, except back hoes or dippers and insulator links on the lift hood connections. (c) When necessary to work within ten feet of high voltage electric lines, notification shall be given the power company (TU Electric Service Company) which will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de -energize the line or raise or lower the line. The work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of the City of Fort Worth. The notifying department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to TU Electric Service Company and shall record action taken in each case. (d) The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the TU Electric Service Company for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's sole cost and expense. (e) No person shall work within ten feet of a high voltage line without protection having been taken as outlined in Paragraph (c). 25. WATER DEPARTMENT PRE-OUALIFICATION REOUIREMENTS: Any Contractor performing any work on Fort Worth water or sanitary sewer facilities must be pre -qualified with the Water Department to perform such work in accordance with procedures and specifications described in the current Fort Worth Water Department General Specifications. 26. RIGHT TO AUDIT: Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this Contract have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this Contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate workspace in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. (a) Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, under the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract, have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor involving transactions to the subcontract and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all subcontractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article together with subsection (c ) hereof. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. .Alp Page D-11 W m (b) Contractor and subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of copies as follows: 1. 50 copies and under $0.10 per page. 2. More than 50 copies $0.85 for first page plus $0.15 for each page thereafter (c) "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 any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of such subcontractor, involving transactions to the subcontract and further, that City shall have access during normal working hours to all appropriate work space, in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this article. City shall give subcontractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits." 27. TRENCH SAFETY: The Contractor must comply with the following basic requirements in order to provide for the safety and health of workers in a trench. The Contractor shall develop, design and implement the trench excavation safety protection system. The Contractor shall bear the sole responsibility for the adequacy of the trench safety system and providing "a safe place to work" for the workman. The trench excavation safety protection system shall be used for all trench excavations deeper than five (5) feet. The Excavating and Trenching Operation Manual of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of Labor, shall be the minimum governing requirement of this item and is hereby made a part of this specification. The Contractor shall, in addition, comply with all other applicable Federal, State and local rules, regulations and ordinances. a The Contractor shall provide all methods used for trench excavation safety protection including furnishing, designing, providing all materials, tools, labor, equipment and incidentals necessary, including removal of the system. 28. SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary requirements for the project such as conditions imposed by the Plans, the General Contract Documents or these Special Contract Documents, in which"no specific item for bid has been provided for in the Proposal, shall be considered as a subsidiary item of work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal, for each bid item. Surface restoration and cleanup are general items of work, which fall in the category of subsidiary work 29. SUBSTITUTIONS: The specifications for materials set out the minimum standard of quality which the City believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. No substitutions will be permitted until the Contractor has received written permission of the Engineer to make a substitution for the material which has been specified. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is used, it is understood that if a material, product, or piece of equipment bearing the name so used is furnished, it will be approved, as the particular trade name was used for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality acceptable to the City. If a product of any other name is proposed for use, the Engineer's approval thereof must be obtained before the proposed substitute is procured by the Contractor. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is not used in the specifications, this does not necessarily exclude alternative items or material or equipment which may accomplish the intended purpose. However, the Contractor shall have the full responsibility of proving that the proposed substitution is, in fact, equal, and the Engineer, as the representative of the City, shall be the sole Page D-11 judge of the acceptability of substitutions. The provisions of this sub -section as related to "Substitutions" shall be applicable to all sections of these specifications. 30. TEMPORARY SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENT AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL: The r, Contractor shall provide all temporary soil erosion, sediment and water pollution control measures for the duration of the Contract in compliance with Federal (EPA), State of Texas, and City of Fort Worth regulations. The temporary measures shall include silt fences, temporary construction _ entrances, dikes, dams, berms, sediment basins, fiber mats, jute netting, temporary seeding, straw mulch, asphalt mulch, plastic liners, rubble liners, baled -hay retards, dikes, slope drains, and other devices. Such prevention measures shall be in accordance with the North Central Texas Council of Governments Storm Water Oualitv Best Management Practices for Construction Activities. All work, materials, and equipment necessary to provide temporary erosion control shall be considered subsidiary to the Contract and no extra pay will be given for this work. 31. CITY FURNISHED ITEMS: The City shall furnish the following items for the project: poles, mast arms, cabinets, and controllers as shown on the plans. The Contractor shall provide a written request to Mr. Dan Holt, Traffic Services Superintendent, for these items at least 7 days in advance of the Contractor's proposed installation date. The Contractor shall pick up these items at the City's warehouse located at 3409 Harley Ave. or 2500 Brennan Street, transport, and install them at the project location. The Contractor will install the cabinet and terminate the field wiring. The City will install and turn on the controller. The Contractor shall furnish all other labor, equipment, and materials for construction of the project. All inspection shall be by the City of Fort Worth. 32. EXISTING UTILITIES: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the existence of, to verify locations, elevations, and dimensions of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities in order that adjustments can be made to provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall preserve and protect public utilities at all times during construction. Any damage to utilities resulting from the Contractor's work shall be restored at the Contractor's expense. Public utilities shall be notified when proposed facilities conflict with existing utilities. Contractor shall contact the following utility companies 48 hours prior to doing work at any location: Lone Star Gas Metro (214) 263-3444 Southwestern Bell 1-800-344-8377 AT&T 1-800-878-8711 Marcus Cable 246-5538 Western Union Cable (214) 939-1930 TU Electric 1-800-233-2133 City of Fort Worth Water Department 871-8275 City of Fort Worth Transportation and Public Works Department 871-8100 Fiberoptic companies per stakings. If any City of Fort Worth water utility is in the vicinity of a proposed pole foundation (within 3.0 feet), then the Contractor will hand dig to uncover the water line and verify that the proposed pole foundation location is satisfictory. Page D-11 s. The Contractor shall be liable for all damages done to utilities as a result of his/her operations. M 33. CONSTRUCTION: NON -PAY ITEM No. 1 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING: All objectionable items within the limits of this project and not otherwise provided for shall be removed under this item in accordance with Standard Specification Item 102, "Clearing and Grubbing." However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this Contract. NON -PAY ITEM No. 2 - SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL: All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 200, "Sprinkling for Dust Control" shall apply. However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this Contract. NON -PAY ITEM No. 3 - PROTECTION OF FENCES, TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL: All property along and adjacent to the Contractor's operations including fences, lawns, yards, shrubs, trees, etc. shall be preserved or restored after completion of the work to a condition equal or better than existed prior to start of work. By ordinance, the Contractor must obtain a permit from the City Forester before any work (trimming, removal or root pruning) can be done on trees or shrubs growing on public property including street right-of-way and designated alleys. This permit can be obtained by calling the Forestry Office at 871-5738. All tree work shall be in compliance with pruning standards for Class II Pruning as described by the National Arborist Association. A copy of these standards can be provided by calling the above number. Any damage to public trees due to negligence by the Contractor shall be assessed using the current formula for Shade Tree Evaluation as defined by the International Society of Arboriculture. Payment for negligent damage to public trees shall be made to the City of Fort Worth and may be withheld from funds due to the Contractor by the City. To prevent the spread of the Oak Wilt fungus, all wounds on Live Oak and Red Oak trees shall be immediately sealed using a commercial pruning paint. This is the only instance when pruning paint is recommended. NON -PAY ITEM No. 4 - CONCRETE COLORED SURFACE: All concrete sidewalk ramp surface shall be colored with LITHOCHROME color hardener or equal. A brick red color, a dry -shake hardener manufactured by L.M. Scofield Company or equal, shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Contractor shall provide a sample concrete panel of one foot by one foot by three inches dimension, or other dimension approved by the Engineer, meeting the aforementioned specifications. The sample, upon approval of the Engineer, shall be the acceptable standard to be applied for all construction covered in the scope of this Non - Pay Item. No direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered incidental to this Contract. The method of application shall be by screen, sifter, sieve, or other means in order to provide for a uniform color distribution. ko NON -PAY ITEM No. 5 — EXISTING UTILITIES: Page D-11 The location and dimensions shown on the plans relative to existing utilities are based on the best information available. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to verify locations of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities sufficiently in advance of the construction process to provide adequate clearances. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect all services encountered. No payment will be made for utility adjustments. Should the Contractor damage service lines due to his negligence, the lines shall be repaired and adjusted by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. 34. PAY ITEMS: PART 1: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS: These bid items consist of New Signal Installations at the Intersections of Trinity Blvd. / Greenbelt; Boat Club Road / Robertson; Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch HWY 170 North / Alta Vista & HWY 170 South / Alta Vista. in accordance with the plans and specifications. Measurement and payment shall be on the basis of the unit prices bid and hall be total compensation for furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and any incidentals necessary to complete the work. Traffic signal installation shall be performed with new equipment; some of the major equipment shall be furnished by the City of Fort Worth. The Contractor shall receive this equipment at the City's warehouse located at 3409 Harley Ave, or 2500 Brennan Street and transport and install it at the project site. Any salvaged or unused equipment shall be delivered to the City's warehouse. Page D-11 PART E SPECIFICATIONS The City of Fort Worth's "Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction " will govern this project, except as modified by the Contract Documents and the plans. A copy of these Standard Specifications may be purchased at the office of the Transportation and Public Works Director, 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2"d Floor, Municipal Building, Fort Worth, TX 76102. "Texas Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction ofHizhways. Streets and Bridees latest edition, are also referenced by the plans and Contract Documents for signal installations. "Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction ", latest edition, as published by the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG) shall cover any remaining items not included by the Fort Worth or TxDOT Standard Specifications or modified specifically by the plans or Contract Documents. TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER NUMBER 1.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR 3 CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS 2.0 MATERIALS 5 2.1 General Notes 5 2.2 Traffic Signal Heads 6 2.3 LED Traffic Signal Lamp Units 7 2.4 Traffic Signal Head Louvers 8 2.5 Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware 9 2.6 Pedestrian Signal Head 9 2.7 LED Pedestrian Signal Lamp Unit 10 2.8 Pedestrian Signal Head Mounting Hardware 11 2.9 Pedestrian Pushbutton Assemblies 12 2.10 Luminaires 12 2.11 Conduits and Related Hardware 12 2.12 Microwave Vehicle Detectors 13 2.13 Video Vehicle Detection Units 16 2.14 Detector Cable 19 2.15 Multi -Conductor Cable 19 2.16 Power Lead -In Cable 19 2.17 Ground Boxes 20 2.18 Traffic Signal Structures 20 2.19 Foundations 21 2.20 Hardware Paint (Non Streetscape Structures) 22 2.21 Grounding Conductor and Grounding Rod 22 3.0 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL 22 COMPONENTS 3.1 Installation of Electrical Service 22 3.2 Installation of Conduit 22 3.3 Installation of Cable 25 3.4 Grounding 29 3.5 Vehicle Detector Loop Installation 29 3.6 Concrete Foundations for Signal Structures 30 3.7 Installation of Traffic Signal Structures 31 3.8 Installation of Signal Heads, Pedestrian Heads and Push 33 Buttons 3.9 Controller Cabinet Preparation 33 Traffic Signal Specifications - Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 1 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATION TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE NUMBER NUMBER 3.10 Installation of Microwave Detector Units 34 3.11 Installation of Video Detection Units 34 3.12 Installation of Emergency Vehicle Detector Units 34 4.0 INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC 34 SIGNS AND DAMPERS 5.0 PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPING, SPRINKLER 35 SYSTEMS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY 6.0 REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 35 6.1 Removal of Traffic Signal Equipment 35 6.2 Removal and Replacement of Curbs and Walks 35 6.3 Removal of Foundations 36 6.4 Removal of Ground Boxes 36 6.5 Removal of Signs 36 7.0 SAMPLING AND TESTING 36 7.1 General Notes 36 7.2 Concrete 37 7.3 Vehicle Detector Loops 37 7.4 Signal Cables 37 7.5 Controller Cabinets 37 8.0 WARRANTIES/GUARANTEES 38 9.0 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE DURING 38 CONSTRUCTION 10.0 BARRICADES 38 11.0 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING 40 CONTRACT ITEMS 12.0 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 40 Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 2 TRAFFIC SIGNAL SPECIFICATIONS 1.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS 1.1 This specification, the General Conditions and the Special Provisions for construction in the City of Fort Worth (the City), where applicable, shall govern the materials and installation of traffic control signals, including illumination, at the intersections. In the event of a conflict, the plan set and detail sheets shall control. 1.2 This project shall consist of installing materials and equipment necessary to complete the traffic signal at locations as set out in the construction plan set. The Contractor shall' furnish all required materials and equipment not provided by the City, and shall install and shall activate completed signals and/or signal systems in the sequence specified by the City Traffic Engineer. The City will issue the anticipated sequence of work locations at the time the Notice to Proceed is issued. 1.3 All installation work shall be in accordance with the applicable sections of the National Electrical Code (NEC), local ordinances and regulations, these specifications, the standard detail sheets accompanying the plans, and those applicable sections of the City's Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Constniction. In the event that these specifications should be less restrictive than the NEC, the NEC: shall prevail. Any deviation from these specifications or standard detail sheets shall be considered unacceptable unless authorized in writing by the City Traffic Engineer, or designee. All workmanship shall be of -the highest quality. Finished work shall be neat and uncluttered in appearance. The City will have the authority to bar from this project any Contractor's employee whose work is judged substandard and unacceptable by the project City Inspector with approval of the City Traffic Engineer. The Contractor shall schedule his work so as to cause the minimum interference with traffic and the operation of the existing signal system. Existing signals may be shut down for modification and/or equipment installation only with the approval of the City Traffic Engineer or his designee with n minimum of 49 ho it notice_ The Contractor's responsibility in regard to Traffic Signal installation work shall consist of the following items: (A) Furnishing and installing signal equipment including: signal structures, conduits, ground boxes, signal head assemblies, detector units, AC service, conductors, concrete, reinforcing steel, forms for structure foundations, grouting materials, painting materials, detector loop saw cut and sealing materials, signs, miscellaneous nuts, bolts, and washers, and all other miscellaneous equipment as required to complete the project, including all necessary barricades or devices required to maintain proper traffic control in accordance with the Texas al on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (TMUTCD). Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E 2 - November 2001 City of Fort Worth r' Page 3 (B) Installing and connecting equipment supplied by the City. (C) Maintaining existing traffic signal operations including providing all materials and labor. (D) Removing and salvaging existing traffic signal equipment as designated in the plans. (E) It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to perform the following at no additional compensation: 1. Prevent any property damage to property owner's poles, fences, landscaping, mailboxes, etc., and repair any damages. 2. Provide access to all driveways during construction. 3. Protect all underground and overhead utilities, including sprinkler systems, and repair any damages 1.4 The Contractor's responsibility for correcting any substandard workmanship and/or materials shall extend for a period of twenty four (24) months from the date the signal is accepted by the City. This workmanship and materials shall include, but not be limited to, signal pole construction, signal head assembly, vehicle detector loops, ground box and conduit installation, signal head and cable installation. 1.5 The Contractor shall coordinate with the Inspector to have a qualified technician on the project site when the traffic signal is placed into operation. During the thirty (30) day test period, the City shall be the first respond to any trouble calls. If the City Troubleshooter determines that the repairs are the result of poor workmanship, the Contractor shall complete the repairs. The Contractor shall provide a local telephone number (not subject to frequent changes) where trouble calls are to be received on a 24-hour basis. The Contractor's response time to reported calls shall be within a reasonable travel time, but not more than two (2) hours maximum. Appropriate repairs shall be made within 24 hours. If, after further diagnosing the problem, the qualified technician determines the problem is in the equipment supplied by others, the Contractor shall notify the Inspector. NO EXTRA COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED FOR FULFILLING THE REQUIREMENTS STATED ABOVE. 1.6 The City of Fort Worth, Traffic Services Division will fiulush the traffic signal controller and cabinet. The Contractor shall connect all field wiring to the controller assembly. The City will assist in determining how the detector loop lead-in cables are to be connected in the cabinet. The City will program the controller, the conflict monitor, detector units, and other equipment in the controller cabinet and turn on the traffic signals. The contractor shall obtain the signal cabinet from the City of Fort Worth, Traffic Services Division, 3409 Harley Ave. The Contractor shall notify the Inspector at least 3-working days prior to picking up the controller cabinet. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E No#rember +1 City of Fort Worth — __ Pages 4 1.7 The locations of traffic signal foundations, bases, conduit, detectors, etc., shown on the plans are approximate. The Contractor shall give the Inspector 48 hours notice of his intention to establish the final location of any foundations, bases, conduit, detectors, etc., and have the locations approved on the ground by the Project Engineer or his duly authorized representative. 1.8 The location and depth of all utilities shown on the plans are approximate and there may be other unknown utilities existing not shown on the plans that should be field verified and protected by the contractor prior to the start of construction. The contractor shall contact the following utility companies 48 hours prior to doing any work in the area: a. Dig Tess 1-800-344-8377 b. City Utility Mains (Water, Sewer) 817-871-8275 C. City Traffic Signals, Street Lights and Storm Drains 817-871-8100 d. Charter Cable 817-246-5538 e. Southwestern Bell Telephone Enterprise 9800 f. AT&T 1-800-878-8711 g. Western Union Cable 214-939-1930 h. TXU Electric 1-800-233-2133 i. TXU Gas 214-263-3444. 1.9 Whenever the work provided for and contemplated under the contract has been found by the Inspector to be completed to his / her satisfaction on any individual signalized intersection, or interconnected system of signalized intersections, as shown in the plans, final cleaning up of said signalized intersection has been performed and the traffic signal equipment supplied by the contractor has operated continuously for a minimum of thirty (30) days in a satisfactory manner, the Contractor will be released from further maintenance on that particular intersection. Such partial acceptance will be made in writing and shall in no way void or alter any terms of the contract. 2.0 MATERIALS 2.1 General Notes 2.1.1 It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish all materials necessary to complete each traffic signal installation, whether the item is specifically mentioned or not. All unspecified materials (i.e., electrical tape, bolts, and nuts, etc.) shall meet the requirements of the National Electrical Code. All materials supplied by the Contractor shall be new un-depreciated stock. 2.1.2 Certain sections of these specifications list examples of acceptable brands and model numbers of the items described. Items of equal durability, performance, and design may be substituted upon City acceptance. Bidders may be required to submit to the Traffic Engineering Division information on materials they desire to furnish and install. A tw-a year warranty shall be required on all other equipment furnished. A list of cities, towns, etc., where the equipment being bid has been in field service or a e two (2) years may be required by the City of Fort Worth for reference. Thb list shall contain names and phone numbers of persons who can be contacted for such reference. If the guidelines Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 5 listed above are not met, the bid and the equipment shall not be accepted. 2.1.3 If more than one unit of a given bid item is required, then the Contractor shall ensure that all units are the product of one manufacturer, unless otherwise directed by the City Traffic Engineer or designee. 2.1.4 All materials furnished by the Contractor shall become the property of the City of Fort Worth, effective upon successful completion of a 30 day test period. Except for materials supplied by the City, the Contractor shall have full responsibility for materials until the date of acceptance with respect to damage, theft, or loss. 2.1.5 Prior to final acceptance by the City, the Contractor is responsible for removal, replacement and reinstallation of any damaged material at the Contractor's expense. 2.2 Traffic Signal Heads Each traffic signal head supplied shall meet the following requirements: 2.2.1 The housing and doors of the signal head shall be made of die cast aluminum alloy in accordance with A.S.T.M. Specification B85-57T. Sandcast aluminum alloy shall be used for other parts of the signal head if in accordance with A.S.T.M. Specification B26-57T. The visors shall be fabricated from aluminum sheet conforming to the A.S.T.M. Specification B-209-57T. All miscellaneous parts such as hinge pins, lens clips, locking devices, etc. shall be made of a non -corrosive material. 2.2.2 The housing of the signal heads shall be constructed of interchangable sections. All exterior mating surfaces shall be flat to assure waterproof and dust -proof assembly of sections. The top and bottom of the sections will have an opening approximately two (2) inches in diameter to permit the entrance of one and a half (1-%Z) inch pipe nipples. Each section shall have serrated openings or equivalent, for providing a positive and locked positioning of signal sections when used with serrated mast arm or span wire mounting brackets. 2.2.3 The door and lens housing shall be equipped with a watertight and dust -tight molded neoprene gasket. The door of each signal section shall be attached to the housing in a watertight and dust -proof manner. Non -corrosive hinge pins and two (2) wing screws will be furnished on each door for opening and closing without the use of special tools. These hinges and screws shall be of such design as to allow even gasket pressure. 2.2.4 Each signal head section shall be furnished with a detachable tunnel type visor unless otherwise specified. Visors shall be a minimum of ten (10) inches in length (depth) for twelve (12) inch signals, or a minimum of seven (7) inches in length (depth) for eight (8) inch signal heads where specifically call for in the construction plans. Visors shall be attached to the door assemblies in a manner that facilitates field removal and installation. Visors shall .be fabricated from aluminum and shall not form a complete circle and shall have the bottom open, unless louvers are required. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth _ Page 6 2.2.5 Traffic signal refractors or lenses shall be furnished in the standard Red, Amber and Green configuration as specified by the TMUTCD. All lenses shall be designed and constructed to meet or exceed the color and light distribution specifications established by the Institute of Traffic Engineers (ITE Report #1) and the American Standards Association (No. 10.1-1958 UDC 656.057). 2.2.6 Lenses shall be constructed of glass and capable of withstanding continuous illumination with a 150-watt lamp in twelve (12) inch signals and a 90 watt lamp in eight (8) inch signals. A clear, durable and unmistakable marking shall be provided on each lens as to its proper orientation (top or bottom). 2.2.7 Traffic signal reflectors shall be a one piece, spun aluminum, assembly treated with an ALZAK process. Reflectors shall be mounted either on the door or housing of the signal section in a manner that will facilitate lamp replacement. The reflector shall conform to the requirements of the Institute of Traffic Engineers Report #1. 2.2.8 The lamp sockets shall be insulated and shall be adjustable for positioning the lamp filament without using tools. The receptacle shall pre -focused by securely holding the lamp center at the focal point of the reflector. Pigtail leads shall be provided from the socket to the terminal block provided within the signal head. 2.2.9 A terminal block shall be provided with each signal head for facilitating field wiring. The pigtail leads from the lamp receptacles shall be connected to a common terminal block within the head assembly. Each terminal block will be at least a six (6) position, twelve (12) terminal strip securely fastened at both ends to the signal housing. 2.2.10 All traffic signal heads shall conform to the requirements of the Texas Mannal On Uniform Control Device., 1990 in color and arrangement. The housing and outside surface of the visors shall be "Federal Yellow" in color. The inside surface of visors shall be a "Dull" or "Flat -black" color. The outside surface shall have a minimum of two (2) coats of baked chrome yellow enamel (TT-C-595E1310), Munsell notation O.YP 47/15/3, per FAA Specification L-802-B and ASTM D 1535. 2.3 LED Traffic Signal Lamp Unit 2.3.1 This specification describes the minimum acceptable design and performance requirements for a 12 in. (300mrn) or 8 in (200 mm) LED (light emitting diode) traffic signal lamp unit. The equipment furnished shall conform to these Specifications. Further, the equipment shall conform to the applicable requirements of. the Underwriter's Laboratory Incorporate (UL); the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); the American Standards Institute (ANSI); the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA); and other applicable standards and specifications. (A) The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be designed to retrofit existing traffic signal housings without the use of any special tools. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth FPage 7 1 (B) Installation of a retrofit replacement LED traffic signal lamp unit into an existing signal housing shall only require removal of the existing lens, reflector, and incandescent lamp, fitting of the new unit securely in the housing door, and connecting to existing electrical wiring or terminal block by means of simple connectors. (C) If proper orientation of the LED unit is required for optimum performance, a clear, durable and unmistakable marking shall be provided on each lens as to its proper orientation (top or bottom). (D) The manufacturer's name, serial number and other necessary identification shall be permanently marked on the backside of the LED traffic signal lamp unit. A label shall be placed on the unit certifying compliance to ITE standards. 2.3.2. Physical and Mechanical Requirements (A) The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall fully conform to Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Equipment and Materials Standards, Vehicle Traffic Control Signal Heads (VTCSH) part 2: LED vehicle Signal Modules and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) latest specification. 2.3.3 Documentation Requirements (A) Each LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be provided with the following documentation: (1) Complete and accurate installation guide. (2) Contact name, address, and telephone number for the representative, manufacturer, or distributor for warranty repair. (B) A copy of a test report certified by an independent laboratory that the LED traffic signal lamp model submitted meets all the requirements of these specifications in accordance with ITE VTSCH Part 2. 2.4 Signal Head Louvers 2.4.1 Louvers shall be provided for those signal sections indicated in the plans. All louvers shall be of such design as to provide visibility of the lens for the intended lane of traffic as indicated by the plans and block visibility to all other lanes. 2.4.2 The internal arrangement of each louver shall consist of 5 vanes or 7 baffles with 7 degree cut-off right of center, or unless specifically call for in the plan set. All louvers or baffles shall have a flat black finish. Each louver or baffle shall be of suitable weight and size to fit inside the full circle visor furnished for the intended signal section. 2.4.3 Louvers shall be secured by rivets to the visor. Baffles shall be secured by sponge 0- rings. an Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 8 2.5 Traffic Signal Head Mounting Hardware Each mounting hardware assembly shall be a universally adjustable signal bracket, meeting the following requirements listed below: 2.5.1 The bracket shall allow for traffic signal head rotation about the bracket axis, rotation about the supporting member axis, rotation on the vertical plane, and sliding of the support tube against the bracket connection point on the supporting member. 2.5.2 The bracket shall be attached to the supporting structure with a stainless steel band or cable capable of withstanding 100 KSI tensile stress. 2.5.3 The bracket attachment to the signal head shall assume rigid connection through the ends of the signal head and fit the brand of signal head supplied by the Contractor on this project. 2.5.4 The bracket shall be of the type to accept the number of signal sections specified in the plans for each signal head. 2.5.5 Both arms of the bracket shall be cast from aluminum alloy and be secured about their rotational axis by set screws. The arm on one side of the tube shall be internally threaded to accommodate the threaded support tube. 2.5.6 The entire assembly shall be capable of securely supporting a signal head under 80 mph wind loading conditions on the attached member. 2.5.7 All parts used in this assembly shall be made of corrosion resistant material or be coated with a corrosion resistant finish. 2.5.8 A wiring channel or path shall be provided that allows the wiring from the supporting member (signal arm or pole) to the signal head to be completely concealed within the mounting assembly. 2.5.9 Each bracket shall be furnished complete with the necessary hardware for installation on the signal supporting member. 2.6 Pedestrian Signal Head Each pedestrian signal head must meet the following requirements: 2.6.1 The maximum dimensions of the signal head shall be: 18 1/2 in. (470 mm) wide 18 3/4 in. (473 mm) high 9 in. (230 nun) deep. Smaller sized pedestrian heads may be specifically called for in the construction plan set. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 9 2.6.2 The housing and doors of the pedestrian head shall be made of die cast aluminum alloy in accordance with A.S.T.M. Specification B85-57T. Sandcast aluminum alloy shall be used for other parts of the signal head if in accordance with A.S.T.M. Specification B26-57T. The casing of the head shall be a one piece with four (4) integrally cast hinges to provide for operation of a swing open door and thumb -screw locking devices. The casing shall be yellow in color. 2.6.3 Each pedestrian signal door shall be designed with adequate hinges and latch slots to provide swing open door operation and thumb -screw locking devices. 2.6.4 All associated pins, screws, bolts, and nuts shall be made of stainless steel material to resist corrosion. 2.6.5 The entire signal head assembly shall form a dust and weatherproof unit after installation. 2.6.6 Each signal head shall be compatible with the mounting hardware as stated in these specifications. 2.6.7 The optical unit shall include polycarbonate lens designed to display a uniform, bright alternate symbol message hand for "Don't Walk" in portland orange and the symbol man walking for "Walk" in lunar white. 2.6.8 Each pedestrian head shall include a 1-1/2in. (40 mm) deep polycarbonate egg crate visor with impregnated flat black color, designed to eliminate the interference of sunlight and - to allow clear visibility of the messages. 2.7 LED Pedestrian Signal Lamp Unit LED pedestrian indications must meet the following requirements: The equipment furnished shall conform to these Specifications. Further, equipment supplied shall conform to the applicable requirements of: the Underwriter's Laboratory Incorporate (UL); the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); the American Standards Institute (ANSI); the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA); and other applicable standards and specifications. 2.7.1 General The single combination WALK (man) and DON'T WALK (hand) LED unit shall be designed to retrofit existing pedestrian signal housings without the use of any special tools. (A) Installation of a retrofit replacement LED traffic signal lamp unit into an existing signal housing shall only require removal of the existing lens, reflectors, and incandescent lamps, fitting of the new unit securely in the housing door, and connecting to existing electrical wiring or terminal block by. means of simple connectors. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 10 (B) If proper orientation of the LED unit is required for optimum performance, a clear, durable and unmistakable marking shall be provided on each lens as to its r proper orientation (top or bottom). (C) The manufacturer's name, serial number and other necessary identification shall be permanently marked on the backside of the LED traffic signal lamp unit. A label shall be placed on the unit certifying compliance to ITE standards. 2.3.2. Physical and Mechanical Requirements (A) The LED traffic signal lamp unit shall fully conform to Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE) Equipment and Materials Standards, Vehcicle Traffic Control Signal Heads (VTCSH) part 2: LED vehicle Signal Modules and Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) latest specification. 2.3.3 Documentation Requirements (A) Each LED traffic signal lamp unit shall be provided with the following documentation: ` (1) Complete and accurate installation guide. _ (2) Contact name, address, and telephone number for the representative manufacturer, or distributor for warranty repair. (B) A copy of a test report certified by an independent laboratory that the LED traffic signal lamp model submitted meets all the requirements of these specifications in accordance with ITE VTSCH Part 2. 2.8 Pedestrian Signal Head Mounting Hardware Each pedestrian signal head mounting hardware must meet the following requirements: 2.8.1 The pedestrian signal head mounting hardware shall be the clamshell mount type. 2.8.2 The subject mounting hardware shall be a two piece, cast aluminum alloy assembly. The two separate castings shall be joined in the final assembly by the use of stainless steel spring pins. 2.8.3 The pole half of the assembly shall be designed to adapt to a wide range of pole configurations (4 inch minimum diameter). 2.8.4 Unit construction shall allow band -it type mounting. Band -it type mounting shall be permitted by two recessed slots near the top and bottom of the pole half of the assembly. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 11 _ 2.8.5 The pedestrian assembly shall be capable of being mounted on the pole by lining up the mounting pins of the pole half with the mounting ears of the pedestrian assembly and lowering it into position. 2.8.6 Three sets of screw terminal pairs shall be located on a terminal block in the upper third of the head half of the clamshell assembly. 2.8.7 A closed cell neoprene sponge gasket shall be provided on the mating surfaces of the two halves of the assembly to compete the rain -tight construction. 2.9 Pedestrian Push Button Assemblies 2.9.1 Pedestrian push buttons shall be constructed of one piece cast aluminum, and include a push button switch, sign frame, and sign. The push button shall be activated by a minimum of 2 in. (50 mm) convex, ADA compliant plunger. The plunger shall be designed to deter vandalism. The push button housing and sign frame shall have a federal yellow, corrosion resistant finish. A 3/16 in. (5mm) drain hole shall be provided on the bottom of the housing assembly. 2.9.2 The housing of the push button switch shall be completely dust and moisture resistant. 2.9.3 The sign frame for each assembly shall accept a minimum 5 in. x 7in. (130 mm x 180 mm) sign. 2.9.4 The sign shall have a white reflective background with black lettering and border meeting the graphical and textural requirements as specified on the plans. 2.9.5 Curved back assemblies shall be provided for mounting on round poles of 4 in. to 15 in. (100 mm to 380 mm) in diameter. 2.9.6 All signs shall have black two-way directional arrows. 2.10 Luminaires 2.10.1 When luminaires are to be installed on steel mast arm poles, a separate fusetron link shall be provided in the signal pole access compartment. The conductors from the pole base to the luminaire shall be #8 XHHW wire. Luminaires shall have a multi -tap (120 / 240 volt) ballast. 2.10.2 The luminaire head shall be a `cobra' type with drop lens. Each unit shall come with a photo cell switch mounted on the top. Each luminaire shall contain a 200 watt high pressure sodium bulb. 2.11 Conduits and Related Hardware 2.11.1 Conduit: All polyvinyl chloride conduits, including elbows and couplings shall be schedule 40 PVC conduit, conforming to Federal Specification W-C-1094 and Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. Standard UL-651. All conduit sizes shall be as indicated Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 12 on the plans. 2.11.2 Rigid metal: Rigid metal conduit shall be steel, hot -dipped galvanized inside and outside . 2.11.3 Weather heads shall be made of aluminum and may be the threaded or the clamp on type. 2.12 Microwave Overhead / Side -mounted Vehicle Detector 2.12.1 General (A) This item shall govern for the minimum acceptable design and installation requirements for an overhead or side -mounted microwave vehicle presence detector. All equipment required to interface with a traffic signal controller will be subsidiary to this pay item. (B) The unit shall detect the continuous presence of every type of vehicle. (C) The horizontal range for detection shall be from a minimum of 1 ft. (300 mm) to a maximum of 80 ft. (24,400 mm) at a mounting height of 20 feet. (D) The sensor shall be able to hold the detection until the zone is cleared. Additionally, the sensor shall be able to tune -out stationary targets that remain within the detection zone for a minimum programmable time with one (1) minute resolution from one (1) to thirty (30) minutes. (E) The sensor shall self -tune to its detection zone with no external adjustments other than physical alignment after the initial set-up. There will be no tuning controls of any kind which will require an operator once the unit has been properly installed with the set-up software. (F) The detector output must be directly compatible with the controller cabinet detector input. (G) The detector shall be capable of continuous operation over a temperature range of - 35 F to + 165 F (-31 Cto78Q. 2.12.2 Functional Requirements (A) The microwave unit must have Federal Communications Commission (F.C.C.) certification. The FCC -ID number must be displayed on an external label. The detector will operate at a frequency, as allowed under the F.C.C. Rules, Part 15. (B) Cabinet power utilized by a detector power supply will range from 90 to 135 VAC. The detector will be self-contained. The power supply shall be an integral part of the unit. External power supplies shall not be allowed. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth -- Page 13 (C) The unit will have an electro-mechanical SPDT relay to send a signal to the controller. (D) No component shall be of such design, fabrication, nomenclature or other identification as to preclude the purchase of said component from any wholesale electronic distributor. (E) The unit must employ a circuit for power failure to put the relay to a fail-safe position (recall) during a power failure. (F) The detector must have a monitoring circuit for the transceiver that will change the output relay to the fail-safe position in the event of a component failure. (G) The detector shall work either as a side of the pole mounted detector or as an overhead mounted detector at a height range of 12 ft. to 24 ft. (3650 mm to 7300 mm). (H) All set-up and diagnostic software shall be provided to run on a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT based operating system. 2.12.3 Mechanical Requirements (A) Each sensor shall be enclosed in a finished fabricated plastic and aluminum chassis with a minimum 4 in. (100 mm) wide by 5 in. (130 mm) high front plastic panel. The front plastic panel shall be constructed of a high impact plastic that covers the opening in front of the antenna. (B) Each detector chassis will be water resistant without the use of silicone gels or any other material that will deteriorate under prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays. (C) The printed circuit board shall be coated with a solder mask material that resists moisture and fungus. The solder mask shall have a silk screen to provide a label for each component on the printed circuit board. (D) The sensor shall be furnished with a bracket designed to mount directly to a pole or overhead mast -arm structure. (E) The sensor shall interface with the set-up software via a RS-232 port with a baud rate of 1200. (F) The maximum size of the detector shall be: Height: 8.00 in. (200 mm) w/ mounting bracket Width: 4.25 in. (108 mm) Depth: 10.50 in. (270 mm)]L'� lvJ'd Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E Novembef-2001 City of Fort Worth Page 14 2.12.4 Functional Tests: (A) The manufacturer will test all microwave units to insure compliance to all F.C.C. and department specifications. 2.12.5 Software (A) The set-up software shall be menu driven and shall utilize a Windows 95, Windows 98, or Windows NT type format for operating the software. (B) An on-line help shall be provided as an integral part of the system software. (C) The operator shall be able to perform the following functions through the set- up software: 1. View a detection output from the unit. 2. View a low microwave signal from the unit. 3. Program the average intersection cycle time in the set-up software. 4. Program the presence time-out in one (1) minute intervals from one (1) to thirty (30) minutes. 5. Program a delay time from zero (0) to twenty-five (25) seconds in one (1) second intervals. 0 = off. 6. Program a delay inhibit time from zero (0) to twenty-five (25) seconds in one (1) second intervals. 0 = off. 7. Provide a quick re -tune feature for re -tuning in an expedited fashion under ideal background conditions. (D) The operator shall be able to perform the following advanced program functions through the set-up software: 1. Select and program a new sensor I.D. for each sensor. 2. Program a response time for the sensor. 3. Program a hysteresis value from a selection of. Low, Medium, or High 4. Program a profile value for each sensor. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 Y City of Fort Worth Page 15 (C) The operator shall be able to view the signature of the microwave and the deviation parameters of the microwave for each sensor through the set-up software. 2.12.6 Documents The Manufacturer shall supply an hardware installation guide and a software set up and user manual. 2.13 Video Detection System 2.13.1 This specification describes the minimum acceptable design and performance requirements for a video detection system to be furnished and installed in the City of Fort Worth, Texas for the Transportation and Public Works Department. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to provide a video detection system. 2.13.2 The equipment furnished shall conform to these Specifications and conform to the applicable requirements of. the Underwriter's Laboratory Incorporate (UL); the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM); the American National Standards Institute (ANSI); the National Electrical Manufacturer's Association (NEMA); The Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), and other applicable standards and specifications. 2.13.3 The Contractor shall furnish and install a functional Video Detection System. The system shall detect the presence of vehicles on all approaches of the intersection and be operationally compatible with controllers and conflict monitors currently used by — the City of Fort Worth. 2.13.4 The Video Detection System shall be equal or equivalent to the items listed in item 2.13.7 below. Any video detection system proposed by the Contractor must meet all functions provided by the system components listed. 2.13.5 The video detection component of this system is generally composed of 4 camera/processor combination units and associated hardware. 2.13.6 The Video Detection System must be Autoscope Solo Pro or equivalent and capable of performing the following functions: — The Video Processor System (VPS) shall be capable of providing up to sixteen (16) detector outputs to a Type 170 traffic controller from up to eight (8) camera/video processor units (C/VPU). Each C/VPU field of view shall provide a minimum of thirty-two (32) virtual detection zones for vehicle detection. The specific number of C/VPUs to be provided is shown on the plan sheets for each intersection. — The Video Processor Unit (VPU) shall reside in each camera housing. The video output from the C/VPU shall be in color with active detection zones overlayed on full motion video. — Connection from the controller cabinet to the camera/processor must be twisted wire pairs only. No coaxial cable shall be used from the controller cabinet to the cameras. — The C/VPU shall be able to simultaneously perform vehicle presence detection while computing and R storing traffic data parameters for user selected intervals of 10, 20, or 30 seconds or 1, 5, 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes. These parameters must include vehicle counts, flow rate, classification, occupancy, and Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 16 speeds. The C/VPU shall be capable of operating in an IP-addressable multi -drop communications network that allows the traffic data parameters to be polled down to ten (10) second intervals. It shall be possible to verify and download the stored data at any time without disturbing the data currently stored in memory. The C/VPU shall be provided with occlusion compensation software on a per detection zone per lane basis in order to minimize overcounting due to large vehicles. — Phase Red and Green load switch outputs from up to sixteen (16) phases of a Type 170 traffic controller shall be provided as inputs to the C/VPU for inhibiting detector Extend/Delay timing functions. — The C/VPU software shall provide Boolean logic gates (AND, OR, NAND, and N of M) that allow the detector outputs to be daisy chained/linked together for customized operation. In addition, the C/VPU shall be able to condition the detector outputs based on the state of the associated phase number and color. The following detector types shall be available: Detector Output Tvpe Function Phase State 0 Send a call for every Not applicable vehicle presence detected 1 Extend a call Green Delav a call Not Green 2 Delay a call Green Extend a call Not Green 3 Lock a call Not Green 4 Extend and/or lock a call Not Green 5 Extend and/or lock a call Not Green (with an automatic reset timer) 6 Lock a call Red 7 Reserved for future output type (Defaults to Type 0 output) 8 Calculate dilemma zone Green and automatically extend a call Not Green Send a call for every vehicle presence detected 9 Delay and/or lock a call Red Send a call for moving Not Red vehicles only — The serial communication port on the VPS shall be a DB-9 RS-232 connector. The Contractor shall supply a software package that will operate with Windows 3.1, 95, 98, and NT. In the direct connect mode, the software resident in the VPS and in the personal computer shall be capable of transmitting and receiving all information needed for detection zone set-up, monitoring vehicle detection by viewing flashing detection zone overlays, and uploading/downloading and interrogating all stored data within the VPS. Future remote communications with the VPS shall be possible with the addition of external communication devices (modem, codec, etc.) using the RS-232 and video output ports on the VPS. — The VPS shall be provided with front panel switches and LED indicators that allow an operator to manually select and verify the VPS operating mode, monitor camera Sync and Data operation, and monitor a minimum of 16 outputs and 8 inputs of the VPS withnnt the use of an external device such as a personal computer. — The C/VPU shall be capable of detecting vehicles for a minimum of eight (8) lanes plus two (2) shoulders on a per camera basis. The CATU shall also be able to simultaneously detect both approaching and departing vehicles for each camera field of view. — The C/VPU operational software shall be stored internally in Flash Memory and be capable of being updated without the removal and replacement of memory devices. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 17 — The C/VPU shall be provided with count, presence, directional presence, speed, stopped vehicles, and queue types of detection zones. An adjustable cycle timer shall be available for dealing with stopped vehicles. The Windows software shall be able to display the traffic parameters on the screen of an SVGA monitor on a per vehicle basis for each detection station by lane. It shall also be possible to view and sort the stored data for selected time intervals. — A Clock/Calendar shall be resident in the C/VPU software for turning on/off certain parameters used to enhance detection performance, and shall include Daylight Savings compensation. — The Contractor shall provide a .125 inch thick aluminum Camera Interface Panel mounted to the wall of the traffic controller cabinet for protecting the C/VPU video, data, and power. The panel shall contain as a minimum; one (1) Edco CX06 coax protector per camera (if video is output on coaxial cable), an Edco ACP-340 for protecting the C/VPU power, a 10 amp circuit breaker, and a terminal strip with a minimum of six (6) 8-32 binder head screws for input/output power. — The VPS shall be IS09002 registered prior to bid opening. The VPS shall also be a UL recognized component that complies with the requirements of EN6095D. — The VPS at each intersection shall be able to be networked using a 2-TWP interconnect back to the Master Cabinet for future communication to the Traffic Management Center. This communication must be full -duplex RS-485 and be capable of being daisy -chained at each VPS location. — A minimum two-year warranty shall be provided commencing with the payment for materials on hand. 2.13.7 Video Detection System Components Item Description 1 Camera/Processor Combination 2 5 %2 Pair 18-Gauge Cable 3 Communications Interface Panel (4-Camera) Mini -Hub Detector Card 5 Interface Cable Assemblies 6 Users Guide 7 Field Setup Monitor 8 Installation Assistance and / or User Training (Days) 2.13.8 Warranty and Documentation Requirements The Video Detection System shall be warranted against failure due to worlananship or material defects within the first 2 years of field operation. 2.13.9 If any one component fails, it should be easily identifiable by visual inspection And replaced or repaired per the warranty. 2.13.10Each component shall be provided with the following documentation: A. Complete and accurate installation, set-up and users guide. B. Contact name, address, and telephone number for the representative, manufacturer, and/or distributor for warranty repair. 2.13.11 Measurement and Payment The Video Detection System Installation will be measured as a completed installation and payment will be made at the lump sum price listed on Proposal. The lump sum price shall be full compensation for furnishing, placing, and testing all materials and equipment and for all Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 18' 4 tools, labor, equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Portions of the work that have not been approved by the Inspector will not be considered complete, and payment shall be withheld until the Contractor has corrected the work to the satisfaction of the City Traffic Engineer or designee. 2.14 Detector Cable 2.14.1 Detector Loop Wire: All detector loop wire shall be #14 AWG, or better if required on the traffic signal layout sheet, stranded, type XHHW one (1) conductor cable. - 2.14.2 Detector Lead -In Cable: Loop detector lead-in cable shall be a single four (4) conductor No. 18 AWQ shielded - cable. One (1) cable shall service each loop where practical. 2.15 Multi -Conductor Cable ` 2.15.1 All cable for intersection signalization shall be multi -conductor capable of operating at 600 volts maximum, and suitable for use at conductor temperatures not exceeding 75 degrees C (167 degrees F). 2.15.2 Multi -conductor cable shall be either stranded IMSA 20-1, #14 AWG, stranded copper wire, IMSA 7-1, #16 AWG, stranded copper, or IMSA 5-1, #16 AWG, stranded copper. The copper wire (before insulating) shall meet the requirements of the latest American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) standards for uncoated wire. 2.16 Power Lead -In Cable 2.16.1 Power lead-in cable shall be stranded RHW copper wire and suitable for A/C electric service. 2.16.2 The cable shall be capable of operating at 600 volts maximum and suitable for use at 14* conductor temperatures not exceeding 167 F (75 Q. Material and construction shall be in accordance with the applicable requirements of IMSA and NEC standards. 2.16.3 Conductors shall be stranded, anneal coated copper. Copper wire before insulating or stranding, shall meet the requirements of the latest edition of ASTM B-033 (for coated wire). Stranding shall be class B, in accordance with the latest edition of ASTM B-8. 2.16.4 Insulation shall consist of cross -linked thermosetting polyethylene, meeting the requirements of IMSA and listed by UL as type USE RHW-75C. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 19 2.17 Ground Boxes 2.17.1 General Requirements All ground boxes specified for use at signalized intersections shall satisfy the following general requirements: A.. The top surface of the ground box cover shall have a minimum co -efficient of friction of 0.5. B. Boxes shall be stackable for extra height. C. Boxes shall be manufactured from Reinforced Polymer Concrete (RPM) composed of borosilicate glass fiber, a catalyzed polyester resin and an aggregate. Side walls may be reinforced polymer. D. Enclosures and covers shall be rated for a minimum of 5000 lbs. strength over a 10 in. (250 mm) x 10 in. (250 mm) area. All components shall be designed and tested to withstand temperatures as low as -20 F (-4 C). The size and dimensions of the required ground boxes shall be shown on the Ground Box and Detector Details sheet in the plan set 2.18 Traffic Signal Structures 2.18.1 Unless specifically required in the construction plan set, all traffic signal mast arm poles shall be furnished by the City. If the plans call for traffic signal structures to be supplied by the Contractor, then the strict compliance with the designs, dimension, strength, and material quality specified in the standard detail sheets and the construction plan set shall be exercised to assure structural consistency of all components. 2.18.2 All pole shafts and mast arms for this project shall be marked with the identification numbers from the traffic signal layout sheets on the plans to facilitate assembly of these items in the field. For projects with multiple intersections, the pole shafts and mast arms shall be identified by intersection. All steel mast arms ranging above 36 ft. (11.0 M) to 60 ft. (17.8 M) in length shall be provided with aluminum vibration dampers. All components of Traffic Signal Structures listed in this subsection shall be hot dipped galvanized to resist corrosion, unless otherwise required in the construction plan set or bid documents. High Strength Galvanized Steel Bolts: The allowable working stresses for A325 bolts shall be given in the AASHTO Streetscape Structure Specifications for Structural Joints using ASTM A3250-N or A490-N bolts. F ^o � ,,� � �� �1,,1� , 1 _,l 1fJ�� D Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November City of Fort Worth' 2.18.2 Mast Arm Pole Shaft Each traffic signal mast arm pole shall be fabricated from a one piece high strength steel sheet, and shall have no more than two longitudinal full length high frequency resistance welded joints and no horizontal welded joints except at the base of the pole. All welds shall have a smooth and consistent external surface appearance. All traffic signal poles shall have a uniform taper. All poles shall have a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength. Cold working the steel to attain the 50,000 PSI required yield strength is not acceptable. The certifications from the vendor on the steel must indicate a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength after fabrication. 2.18.3 Mast Arm Each traffic signal mast arm shall be constructed from a one piece high strength, steel sheet with a guaranteed minimum yield strength of 50,000 PSI. Arms over 40 ft. (12.2 M) may be two piece but shall arrive at the job site and City yard as welded one piece. The certifications from the vendor on the steel must indicate a minimum of 50,000 PSI yield strength after fabrication. Cold working the steel to attain the 50,000 PSI required yield strength is not acceptable. All mast arms shall have no more than two longitudinal full length high frequency resistance welded joints. All welds shall have a smooth and consistent external surface appearance. All mast arms shall have a uniform taper. 2.18.4 Luminaire Arm All luminaire arms shall be fabricated in accordance with the pole detail sheets included on the plan set. 2.18.5 Pedestal Structures All pedestal structures for mounting pedestrian signals or median -mount traffic signals shall be furnished with a transformer base, pole cap, and all necessary hardware for proper installation. Height of pole shall be set in the construction plan set, but shall not exceed 15 ft. (4.6 M). 2.18.6 All other hardware necessary for complete installation of traffic signal structures, i.e., simplex plates, pole caps, transformer bases, anchor bolts, etc. shall be hot dipped galvanized and conform to the design, dimension, and strength requirements of said items as indicated on the Traffic Signal Pole and Mast Arm Assembly detail sheet. All hardware shall be packed on a per pole basis. 2.19 Foundations 2.19.1 All foundations shall be built in accordance with the requirements stated in the standard detail sheets of the plan set. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 21 2.20 Hardware Paint 2.20.1 The paint to be applied to existing non -galvanized traffic signal structures shall be a durable iodized alkyd enamel with high gloss finish. The drying time shall be approximately three hours with an average dry film thickness of 1.4 mil. The paint quality shall allow for application on surfaces at temperatures as low as 20 F (7 Q. 2.20.2 Hardware paint color shall as called for in the construction plans set or bid documents. 2.21 Grounding Conductor and Ground Rod 2.21.1 The grounding conductor shall be a #8 AWG solid copper wire. The conductor shall be bonded to all ground rods. 2.21.2 Ground rod electrodes shall be copper -bonded steel being at least 5/8 in. (16 mm) in diameter. All ground rods shall be a minimum of 8 ft. (2.41V1). 3.0 INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNAL COMPONENTS 3.1 Installation of Electrical Service 3.1.1 The Contractor shall install all electrical service connections including conduit, pole risers, meter base, breaker box, breakers etc., in accordance with NEC standards and specifications. Installation of conduit and wire in to the Power Company vaults shall be per the Power Company specifications. 3.1.2 Unless otherwise called for in the plans, the power connection shall be made to a 120- 240 volt, two-phase, 60 cycle AC supply. The wire used for the power connection shall be #8 AWG or better (if specifically required on the traffic signal layout plan sheet) stranded and shall be insulated for six hundred (600) volts. One circuit shall supply the controller cabinet and the other shall supply any roadway lighting. The grounding wire shall be bare copper, the common wire shall be white -coded and the power shall be black -coded. 3.2 Installation of Conduit 3.2.1 The Contractor shall provide and install underground cable facilities required to complete the construction plan set. The Contractor will be required to coordinate with all local utility companies, long distance communication companies, City utilities, railroad companies, and Dig Tess if applicable, to ascertain exact locations of conflicting underground services. 3.2.2 The location of conduits and ground boxes are diagrammatic only and may be shifted by the Inspector to accommodate field conditions. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 22 3.2.3 When Boring is used for under pavement conduit installations, the maximum allowable overcut shall be 1 in. (25 nun) in diameter. 3.2.4 When conduits are bored, the vertical and horizontal tolerances shall not exceed 18 in. (457 mm) as measured from the intended target point. 3.2.5 The use of a pneumatically driven device for punching holes beneath the pavement (commonly known as a "missile") will not be permitted on this project. t 3.2.6 Conduit installed for future use shall have a non-metallic, nylon type pull string and shall be capped using standard weather tight conduit caps, as approved by the Inspector. This work shall not be paid for directly but shall be considered subsidiary to this item. 3.2.7 The contractor shall place duct seal or foam at the ends of all conduit where conductors and/or cables are present. 3.2.8 New Conduit (A) Unless otherwise shown on plans or standard detail sheets, all underground conductors shall be 40 PVC conduit. All conduit or raceways above ground shall be rigid metal. All conduit and fittings shall be of the sizes and types shown on the plans. Each section of conduit shall bear evidence of approval by Underwriter's Laboratories. (B) Conduit terminating in posts or pedestal bases shall not extend vertically more than 3 inches above the concrete foundation. Field bends in conduit shall have a minimum radius of 12 diameters of the nominal size of the conduit (C) Exposed vertical conduit shall be galvanized rigid metal, and reamed and couplings made tight. PVC conduit shall be joined by the solvent --weld method in accordance with the conduit manufacturer's recommendations. No reducer couplings shall be used unless specifically indicated on the plan sheet. (D) All conduit and fittings shall have burrs and rough places smoothed and shall be clean and free of obstructions before the cable is installed. Field cuts shall be made with a hacksaw only, and shall be square and true so that the ends will butt or come together for the full diameter thereof. In no case shall a cutting torch be used to cut or join conduit. Slip joints or running threads will not be permitted for coupling conduit unless approved by the Inspector. When a standard coupling cannot be used, an approved union coupling shall be used and shall provide a water -tight coupling between the conduit. All couplings shall be properly installed to bring their ends of connected conduit together to produce a good rigid connection throughout the entire length of the conduit run. Where the coating on a rigid metal conduit run has been damaged in handling or installation, such damaged parts shall be thoroughly painted with rust preventive paint. Ends of conduits shall be capped or plugged until installation of the wire is complete. Upon request by the Inspector, the Contractor shall draw a full-size metal wire brush, attached by swivel joint to a pull tape, through the Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 23 metal conduit to insure that the conduit is clean and free from obstructions. Conduits shall be placed in an open trench at a minimum 24 in. (612 nun) depth below the curb grade in the sidewalk areas, or 18 in. (450 mm) below the finished street grade in the street area. (E) Conduit placed for concrete encasement shall be secured and supported in such a manner that the alignment will not be disturbed during placement of the concrete. No concrete shall be placed until all of the conduit ends have been capped and all box openings closed. (D) PVC conduit, which is to be placed under existing pavement, sidewalks, and driveways, shall be placed by first providing a void through which the PVC conduit shall be inserted. The void may be made by either boring or jacking a mandrel. Heavy jacks are to be used for jacking. Use of water or other fluids in 'connection with the boring operation will be permitted only to lubricate cuttings. Water jetting will not be permitted. (E) I f it is determined by the Inspector that it is impractical to place the conduit by boring as outlined above due to unforeseen obstructions, written permission may be granted by the Assistant Director of Transportation and Public Works Department for the Contractor to cut the existing pavement. Pits for jacking and boring shall not be closer than 2 ft. (612 mm) to the back of the curb or the outside edge of the shoulder. The jacking and boring method used shall not interfere with the operation of streets, highways, or other facilities, and shall not weaken or damage any embankment structure, or pavement. (F) Backfill - Compaction & Density Test for All Ditchlines All ditchlines within paving areas of existing and proposed streets and within 2 ft. (600 mm) back of curb are to be mechanically tamped. All tamping is to be density controlled to 90% standard proctor density at optimum moisture content and no greater than 5% optimum or less than 2% below optimum. All backfill material is to be select native material, 6 in. (150 mm) diameter clods and smaller. It is permissible to put backfill in 6 in. to 8 in. (150 mm to 400 mm) lifts with densities being taken for each lft. (300 mm) of compacted material on offsetting stations of 50 ft. (15.9 M). (G) The Contractor shall provide adequately bent conduit and shall properly excavate so as to prevent damage to the conduit or conductor by a bend radius which is too short. (H) All conduit runs shall be continuous and of the same material (metal only or PVC only). Where tying into existing conduit, the Contractor must continue with the same material (metal to metal or PVC to PVC). (I) Each length of galvanized rigid metal conduit, where used, shall be reamed and threaded on each end and couplings shall be made up tight. White -lead paint or equal shall be used on threads of all joints. Metal conduit and fittings shall have the burrs and rough places smoothed. Where the coating on a metal Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 24 conduit run has been damaged in handling or installation, such damaged parts shall be thoroughly painted with rust preventive paint. 3.2.9 Existing Conduit (A) Prior to pulling cable in existing underground conduit, the conduit shall be cleaned with a mandrel or cylindrical wire brush and blown out with compressed air. If conduit appears to be blocked, the Contractor shall make an attempt to clear the conduit by rodding (The Contractor will not receive extra compensation for rodding). (B) If the existing conduit cannot be used, the Contractor may be required to repair and/or replace this conduit as directed by the engineer. Repair of this conduit will be paid for as "extra work" on a Change Order (C) The Inspector shall be notified prior to disconnection or removal of any existing cable. 3.3 Installation of Cable 3.3.1 General (A) Cables shall be installed in conduit unless indicated as an "overhead" cable run. Conduit must be continuous, reasonably dry, completely free of debris, and without sharp projections, edges, or short bends. If required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall demonstrate that the conduit is dry and free of debris by pulling a swab and/or mandrel through the conduit. The conductors shall be installed in a manner so as to insure against harmful stretching of the conductors or damage to the insulation. Installation methods shall conform to the recommendations of the cable manufacturer. The Contractor shall furnish, at the request of the City Traffic Engineer a copy of the manufacturer's recommendations, which shall include methods of attaching pull cable, pulling tension per conductor size and per radius of conduit bend, and the type of lubricant to be used. (B) All cables in a given conduit run shall be pulled at the same time and the conductors shall be assembled to form one loop in such a manner that the pulling tension is equally distributed to all the cables. Long, hard pulls will necessitate the use of pulling eyes. For short runs, the cables may be gripped directly by the conductors by forming them into a loop to which the pull wire or rope can be attached. The insulation on each conductor shall be removed before the loop is formed. The method used will depend on the anticipated maximum pulling tension in each case. (C) In existing conduit where new cables are to replace existing cables, the exit cables may be used to pull in the new cables. At locations where new cables are to be added to existing cable runs, the existing cables shall first be pulled out, the new cables are to be added to the existing cables to form one cable pull. Installation and removal shall be done in such a way as to prevent damage to the existing and/or new cables. In the event of damage, the Contractor shall bear the Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 25 responsibility of providing the material and labor for replacement of defective cables at no extra cost to the City. (D) All conduit runs shall be measured accurately and precisely for determining cable lengths to be installed. A conduit nm measurements shall take place in the presence of the Inspector. The Inspector shall record all cable measurements and include the distances on an as -built drawing. In locations where new cables are to replace existing cables, the Contractor may use the removed cables as a measuring device to determine the lengths of the new cables to be installed, however, this does not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility to record accurate measurements of all cable lengths. (E) The manufacturer's recommended maximum pulling tensions shall not be exceeded under any circumstances. If so required by the Inspector, the Contractor shall insert a dynamometer in the pull wire as the cables are being pulled into the conduit to demonstrate that the maximum tensions are not being exceeded. The cable shall be fed freely off the reel into the conduit without making a reverse curve. At the pulling end, the pull wire and cables shall be drawn from the conduit in direct line with the conduit. Sheaves or other suitable devices shall be used as required to reduce any hazards to the cable during installation. The cables shall be adequately lubricated to reduce friction and further minimize possible damage. Such lubricants shall not be the grease or oil type used on lead sheathed cables, but shall be one of several commercially available wire pulling compounds that are suitable for PVC sheathed cables. They shall consist of soap, talc, mica, or similar materials and shall be designed to have no deleterious effect on the cables being used. (F) Cables shall be neatly trained to their destinations. The Contractor shall adhere to the cable manufacturer's recommended values for the minimum bending radii to which cables may be bent for permanent training during installation. These limits do not apply to conduit bends, sheaves, or other curved surfaces around which these cables may be pulled under tension while being installed. Larger radius bends are required for such conditions. 3.3.2 Wire and Cable (A) All wire and cable shall conform to the requirements shown in the plans, except wire and cable specifically covered by other items of this contract. 3.3.3 Controller Cabinet Wiring (A) Wiring for the controller cabinet shall consist of connecting (1) signal wires, (2) loop detector wires, (3) power wires, (4) ground wires, and (5) pedestrian push button wires to their respective terminals in the cabinet. In the controller cabinet, stranded signal conductors from the field shall be stripped back and a solderless terminal connector (spade lug) shall be attached by means of a crimping tool. These terminal Connectors shall be inserted under the binder head screw and tightened securely. Other wiring for the controller shall be completed 4 shown on the wiring diagrams and in the instructions furnished with the controller by the Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 26 manufacturer. (B) All field wiring in cabinets shall be neatly installed. Incoming cables shall be trained to their destination and neatly laced together. All spare wires shall be trimmed and neatly coiled with the ends taped. Detector lead-in cables shall have their insulation jackets removed from their terminal strip connection to the r bottom of the cabinet. (C) Pedestrian push buttons shall have a ground wire that is completely isolated and independent from all other ground wires. This wire shall be connected to the designated terminal in the controller cabinet. A pedestrian isolation board shall be in place. 3.3.4 Signal Head Wiring - (A) Conductors shall run as follows: 1. An unbroken 20-conductor cable, one #10 AWG neutral cable and one bare #8 shall run from the controller cabinet to each pole pier. 2. An unbroken seven (7) conductor, #16 AWG cable shall run from the signal pole base to each 5-section, 4-section signal head, or the 3-section head located at the end of mast arm; and an unbroken five (5) conductor, #16 AWG cable to each other 3-section or pedestrian signal head. Two (2) signal conductors, #16 AWG shall run to each pedestrian push button. (B) Each cable shall be identified as referenced on the pole wiring detail sheet provided in the construction plan set with permanent marking labels (panduit type PLM standard single marker tie, Thomas and Betts type 548M or equivalent) at each ground box, pole base and controller. 3.3.5 Luminaire Wiring Two (2) #8 cables shall run from service disconnect in parallel around the intersection as on the traffic signal layout sheet of the construction plan set. Luminaire wiring connection may be made in the nearest ground box to the traffic signal pole; such connection shall be placed in a water tight seal. If more than three wires are splice together in the traffic signal cabinet then a Kearney connector shall be used as required in Section 3.3.7 (B) below. 3.3.6 Terminals (A) The ends of all stranded wires from the controller cabinet and from the signal heads shall be twisted at least three turns and wire nut applied in the base of the signal structure. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 27 3.3.7 Splices (A) Splices are strictly prohibited inside conduit runs. Detector cables shall not be spliced at any point except where transitioning from #14 XHHW loop detector cable to lead-in cable (see Section 3.5.4). Signal cables are to be spliced only at locations that are specified in the plans. Splicing signal cable in pull boxes shall not be permitted. (B) Splicing methods shall be in accordance with good electrical practice and the cable manufacturer's recommendations. All materials used shall be of high quality and specifically intended for this purpose. Cables shall be trained to their final position and cut to proper lengths. The cable's jacket and insulation shall be removed as required. In doing this, use proper care to insure against nicking the conductors. The connection shall be installed tightly and all burrs, rough edges, etc. shall be removed. If wire nuts are used to secure the connection, then only "Scotchlock" brand connectors shall be utilized. No more than four (4) wires shall be spliced together using "Scotchlock" connectors and the wire shall he twisted_ If more than four (4) wires are connected, then a Kearney connector or mechanical clamp shall be used. All sDlicec invnlving_grnunding conductors shall he made by twisting the cables tog .te her,�an,=n1)jng solder then nipping the connection with green electrical tape_ sting the connection with a direct flame will not he n .n-nitt .d for cable gauge less than #14_ Care shall be used to protect the insulation when soldering. The entire surface shall be cleaned taking special care in cleaning the outside jacket in order to remove the wax finish. Then approved thermo-setting materials shall be used to provide a water tight seal. (C) The Inspector shall select at random at least five (5) splices to be thoroughly inspected. The Contractor shall, in the presence of the Inspector, sectionalize each selected splice to expose the various layers of materials and the connector. These splices shall be thoroughly checked for compliance to these special provisions. Each splice shall then be remade by the Contractor. This work shall not require extra payment, but is considered subsidiary to other items in the Contract. All of the splices selected for this inspection shall conform to the requirements of these special provisions. If any splices fail to meet these requirements, then ten more splices shall be selected at random by the Inspector for examination. 3.3.8 Identification of Signal Wires and Cables (A) IMSA color coded signal cable shall be used for all signal systems. Colors shall be continuous from the point of origin to the point of termination. (B) Each signal cable, detector lead-in cable and communication cable shall be designated with permanent marking labels or (panduit type PLM, Thomas and Betta type 548M standard single marker type or equivalent) and color coded tape Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 28 at each pull box and in the controller cabinet. 3.4 Grounding 3.4.1 There shall be a properly installed and connected ground rod for each controller cabinet, power drop and signal pole pier to reduce any extraneous voltage to a safe level. The ground rod shall be located so as to minimize the length of the grounding -conductor run. For pole mounted cabinets a grounding rod and grounding conductor shall be installed at the nearest foundation or ground box. All grounding circuits shall be substantial and permanent and shall be electrically continuous with an ohms -to -ground resistance not to exceed 10 ohms when tested by volt -ohm -meter. 3.4.2 Grounding Connectors and Electrodes (A) When the location precludes driving a single ground rod to a depth of 2.4 m (8 feet), or when a multiple ground rod matrix is used to obtain the required resistance to ground, ground rods shall be spaced at least six feet apart and bonded by a minimum No. 6 AWG copper wire. (B) Connection of grounding circuits to grounding electrodes shall be by devices which will ensure a positive, fail-safe grip between the conductor and the electrode (such as lugs or pressure connectors). No splice joint will be permitted in -the grounding conductor. (C) Each grounding rod shall be driven into the ground to a depth sufficient to provide the required resistance (10 ohms) between electrodes and ground. 3.5 Vehicle Detector Loop Installation 3.5.1 Detector lead-in cables shall be identified as shown on the plans (phase 1, etc.) with permanent marking labels (panduit type PLM, Thomas and Betts type 548M standard single marker tie or equivalent) at each ground box, pole base, and controller. 3.5.2 It is required that all work related to the installation of a particular detector loop, with the exception of the layout task, shall be completed in the same work day. All loop installation work shall be performed during off-peak traffic hours. Loop installation shall not be made during any type of precipitation. 3.5.3 Installation of detector loops shall be in accordance with the plans. Lead-in saw cuts from the street to the pull box shall maintain a maximum separation from other loops of 12 in.(500 mm) and a minimum separation of 6 in. (150 nun) from other lead-in saw cuts. The saw cut depth, as specified in the standard detail sheets of the plan set shall be consistent, including the entry point into the curb. The maximum number of wires placed in a single saw slot shall be four (4) wires. Each lead-ins shall enter the curb through a separate hole. 3.5.4 3M Loon sealant or annrc,ved equal shall be used to seal all to wither roadway. �, i �,.._. ri5v !' Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 29.: 3.5.5 Detector lead-in cables shall be run continuously without splices from the curbside ground box to the controller. If splices must be made, they ,shall he solder connected and the splice connection shall be insulated and waterproofed with 3M DBR-6 Direct Bury Splice Kits or approved equal. Splices at the curbside pull boxes shall be made in the same manner (see Section 3.3.6). SWi . s in detector c bl .s must he »re-annrov .d by the Tnspector in writing_ 3.5.6 In all cases where detector loop lead-ins pass from pavement through a curb to an existing ground box for a splice point, conduit shall be installed from the curb entry point up into the ground box. A minimum one inch diameter conduit shall be provided from the curb entry point to the ground box for each lnnp_ 3.5.7 All loop wire from the loop in the street to the ground box shall be tightly twisted a minimum of 5 times per foot (16 times per meter) as it is placed in the lead-in saw cut. 3.6 Concrete Foundations for Signal Structures 3.6.1 All foundations shall be staked by the contractor and approved by the Inspector prior to excavation. While staking the pole locations, the contractor, along with the Inspector, shall be cognizant of pedestrian needs by verifying the location of the push buttons and the pedestrian heads. 3.6.2 Concrete foundations for signal structures shall be located so that the closest face is a minimum of 3 ft. (900 mm) from the face of the nearest vertical curb. The Contractor shall probe before excavating foundations to determine the location of utilities and structures. Foundations shall be paid for once, regardless of extra work caused by obstructions. The Contractor shall furnish all supplementary items necessary for proper foundation installation. 3.6.3 Excavation for all foundations shall be done in accordance with lines and depths indicated on the standard detail sheets of the plan set. All loose material shall be removed from the excavation before concrete is placed. Any water shall be removed by pumping or bailing. The use of explosives will not be permitted. 3.6.4 Foundations shall be constructed to the dimensions shown on the plans. The Contractor is required to make certain that the top of the finished foundation is level and formed. Anchor bolts and conduits shall be held rigidly in place by a template until the concrete is set. A mechanical vibrator shall be used for compacting and working the concrete. After the concrete has been placed and the top struck off, it shall be covered with wet cotton or burlap mats or other appropriate form of curing, for not less than 96 hours. All -bracing and templates for anchor bolts shall remain in place for 96 hours after the concrete is poured. During that time, the anchor bolts and conduit shall not be subjected to any applied strain. Transformer bases shall not be installed on any foundations until approval has been given by the Inspector. _ Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 30 3.6.5 Backfill shall be tamped with mechanical tamps in 6 in. (150 mm) layers to the density of the surrounding ground. Where excavation is made in the roadway shoulder, the shoulder shall be replaced with material equal to the original composition. 3.6.6 All excavated material, not required for backfill, shall be promptly removed and disposed of by the Contractor, outside the limits of the project. The work site shall be kept clean and neat at all times. 3.6.7 No concrete shall be placed when the atmospheric temperature drops below 40 F (40 C) (temperature reading taken in the shade away from artificial heat) unless permission to do so is given by the Inspector. 3.6.8 The City shall supply to the contractor the controller cabinet anchor bolts and specific cabinet templates. The cabinet door shall generally open away from the intersection. 3.6.9 Pole anchor bolts shall be aligned to be parallel to the tangent of the street curb that the pole is intended to serve. 3.6.10 Tubing used to form pole foundations shall not be visible and all exposed concrete shall be finished with vinyl concrete patch mix to provide a smooth quality finish with all voids filled and no aggregate exposed. The cost of the work shall be included in the unit bid price for this item. 3.7 Installation of Traffic Signal Structures 3.7.1 The Contractor shall install all traffic signal structures in accordance with the plans. Deviation from the plans because of physical obstructions, such as overhead utilities or in mast arm length to fit a relocated foundation, shall be worked out with the Inspector and approved prior to installation. Poles shall have nuts on top and bottom of the pole base plate. Anchor bolts for mast arm signal poles shall be set so that two are in tension and two are in compression. The traffic signal pole heights and mast arm lengths shown on the plans and in the material summary are to be used for bidding purposes only. Prior to fabrication, the contractor, in cooperation with the Inspector, shall make field measurements to determine the actual pole height necessary to ensure a vertical clearance of 17 Ft. (5.2M) minimum, and 19 ft. (5.8M ) maximum from the roadway surface to the bottom of the lowest point on the signal head assembly or mast arm and to determine the mast arm lengths required to mount the traffic signal heads over the traffic lanes. The masts arms shall be straight and level in the area where the signal heads are attached. These field measurements and evaluations shall be determined from the actual field location of the pole foundations, considering all above and below ground utilities and the existing roadway elevations and lane widths. 3.7.2 Transformer bases for pedestal poles shall be leveled and tightly secured to- the foundation before the structure is placed on the base. If shims are required for leveling, total shim height shall not exceed 1/2 in. (127 mm). Foundaticspnahor bolts shall extend a minimum of 1 in. (25.4 mm) through each nut in the base. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 31 3.7.3 Except as modified herein, erection of traffic signal structures shall be in accordance with the applicable specifications and standards of the AISC Manual of Steel Construction. Erecting equipment shall be suitable for the work and shall be in proper working condition. Where parts cannot be assembled or fitted properly as a result of errors in fabrication or deformation due to handling or transportation, shall be reported immediately to the Inspector. Straightening of plates and angles or other shapes shall be done by approval of the manufacturer. No corrections will be allowed that will void the manufacturer's warranty. A letter from the manufacturer approving the corrections shall be required or the material may be rejected by the Inspector. 3.7.4 The steel structure frame shall be lifted as shown in the manufacturer's specifications and all match marking shall be followed. Temporary bracing shall be used wherever necessary to support all loads to which the structure may be subjected, including equipment, operation, and material loading. Such bracing shall be left in place as long as may be required for safety. The various members, after being assembled, shall be aligned and adjusted accurately before being fastened. Fastening of splices on compression members shall be done after the abutting surfaces have been brought completely into contact. No welding or bolting shall be done until the structures have been properly aligned. 3.7.5 Bearing surfaces, and surfaces which will be in permanent contact with each other shall be cleaned before the members are assembled. Bearing plates shall be set in exact position and shall have a full and even bearing upon the concrete. As erection progresses, the work shall be bolted to take care of all dead load, wind and erection stresses. All erection bolts used in welded construction may be tightened securely and left in place. If removed, the holes shall be filled with plug welds. 3.7.6 Field bolting shall be in accordance with the requirements specified for shop fabrication. Untrue holes shall be corrected by reaming. Where the surface of a bolted part has a slope of more than 1:20, a beveled washer shall be used to compensate for the lack of parallelism. Bolt heads and nuts shall be drawn tight against the work with a suitable wrench not less than 15 inches long. Bolt heads shall be tapped with a hammer while the nut is being tightened. 3.7.7 Field Painting of Structures: Surfaces where the shop coat of paint has been damaged shall be retouched after _ installation in compliance with Section 2.20.1. The cleaning, pretreatment, and priming of welds and the areas adjacent thereto shall be done promptly after the acceptance of the weld. Care shall be taken to properly mask signals heads, signs, pedestrian pushbuttons and their mounting hardware to keep paint from splashing onto these components. Masking shall be removed after completion of the painting process. A sufficient number of paint coating shall be applied to each structure to result in a uniform finish once completed. All structures shall be air blasted using high pressure air to remove peeled paint and dust prior to application of new paint. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 32 3.7.8 Bolted parts shall fit solidly together when assembled and shall not be separated by gaskets or any other interposed compressible material. When assembled, all joint surfaces, including those adjacent to the bolt heads, nuts, or washers, shall be free of scale, except tight mill scale, and shall also be free of burrs, dirt, and other foreign material that would prevent solid seating of the parts. Each fastener shall be tightened to at least the minimum bolt tension as recommended by the pole manufacturer using ASTM A325 or A490 bolts for the size of fastener used. Threaded bolts shall be tightened with properly calibrated wrenches or by the "turn -of -nut" method. Bolts may be installed without hardened washers when tightening takes place by the "turn -of -bolt" method. Any bolt tightened by the calibrated wrench method (or by torque control) shall have a hardened washer under the element (nut or bolt head) turned in to a point not closer than 7/8ths of the bolt diameter from the center of the washer. 3.7.9 Grouting: The Contractor shall perform all work required to complete the grout work associated with installing the signal structure and famish all supplementary items necessary for its proper installation. 3.7.10 Where signal poles and/or mast arms exist on raised foundations that are to be removed and installed on new foundations, the Contractor shall store these poles, mast arms, street lights, and wiring until they can be installed on their new foundations. 3.8 Installation of Signal Heads, Pedestrian Heads and Pedestrian Push Buttons 3.8.1 The Contractor shall be required to assemble all signal head units as specified in the plans or as directed by the Inspector. Signal and pedestrian heads shall be securely tightened immediately after signal head assembly has been installed. If any signal head assembly is found to be loose or asymmetrical in any manner, the Contractor shall be required to remove and rebuild the signal head assembly to the satisfaction of the Inspector. 3.8.2 The Contractor shall mount signal heads level and plumb. The Contractor shall position and secure the signal heads so they are visible as stipulated, in Table 4-1 of the TMUTCD. 3.8.3 All signal heads or parts of heads not in operation shall be covered with burlap or fabric material until placed into operation. When the signal heads become operational, all existing heads no longer required shall be removed immediately. 3.8.4 Pedestrian head assemblies installed such that the wiring to each head shall pass from the mast arm through the signal head bracing or attachment hardware to the signal head. No exposed cable or wiring will be permitted. 3.9 Controller Cabinet Preparation 3.9.1 Each controller cabinet shall be modified for use at a specific intersection in accordance with the instructions included in the plans. Each cabinet shall be prepared and tested for on -the -street use by the Traffic Services Division of Transportation and Public Works Department prior to field installation of the cabinet. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 33 3.9.2 All wiring modifications made in conjunction with preparing the cabinet for use at a specific intersection shall be documented on the cabinet prints for that intersection. 3.10 Installation of Microwave Detector Units 3.10.1 Microwave detector units shall be installed as shown the Signal Layout Sheet of the signal construction plans. 3.10.2 The Contractor shall provide a technician to assist with adjusting and aiming the detector unit at the time of traffic signal turn -on, in order to comply with Engineer's desired detection areas as shown on the construction plans. 3.11 Installation of Video Detection Units 3.11.1 The Contractor shall install the video cameras in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations in order to achieve the detection areas as shown on the construction plan sheets. The camera mounts shall be neat and plumb. The detector unit nutnuts shall he rna ammehy q m nufa .triter renr s .ntativ , at the time of signal turn -on in accordance with the detector table shown on the construction plan sheets. 3.11.2 Video detection camera cables shall be installed in the conduit system at the same time as the other signal cables in accordance with Section 3.3.1. 3.12 Installation of Emergency Vehicle Detection Units 3.12.1 Any emergency vehicle detection (EVD) equipment required in the construction plan set will be supplied by the City. Where practical, EVD receiver units shall be mounted to a rigid metal arm supplied by the City and banded to the mast arm pole upright on the intersection corner designated on the Traffic Signal Layout sheet of the plan set. The Inspector shall determine if the roadway sight line permits this type of EVD installation. Otherwise the EVD receiver units shall be mounted on the mast arms for the intersection approaches as designated on the Traffic Signal Layout sheet of the plan set. 4.0 INSTALLATION AND RELOCATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS AND DAMPERS 4.1 The contractor shall furnish, install and relocate existing signs as shown in the plan set. Mast -arm signs shall be mounted with astro-sign bras or signfix aluminum channel or equal as approved by the engineer. 4.2 Metro street name signs shall be mounted level with the ground as shown on the standard Construction detail sheets. 4.3 Dampers shall be installed using Astro Sign Brac or Signfix Aluminum Channel or equal. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 T City of Fort Worth Page 34 5.0 PRESERVATION OF LANDSCAPING, SPRINKLER SYSTEMS, AND PRIVATE PROPERTY 5.1 The Contractor shall assume full responsibility for the preservation of existing landscaping (sod, shrubbery, trees, and etc.), sprinkler systems, and/or other private property at the site during the installation of items in this contract document. Damaged landscaping, sprinkler systems, and/or other private property shall be replaced within a reasonable time, by the Contractor at his own expense, to the satisfaction of the Inspector. 5.2 The contractor shall relocate the existing EVD equipment. 5.3 No trees or shrubbery shall be cut except upon the specific authority of the Inspector. 5.4 Removal of mail boxes in the way of construction requires 48 hours advance notice to the post office. 6.0 REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS 6.1 Removal and Salvaging of Traffic Signal Equipment All salvage materials will be delivered by the Contractor to the City at a locations designated by the Inspector. The Inspector, assisted by authorized representatives, will serve as the receiving agent for salvage material. The Contractor will ship and handle all salvage material (heads, poles, cabinets, cable, signs, amplifiers, etc.) in a manner so as to prevent damage to these items. Signal heads will be removed from poles prior to shipping. All cables must be secured in controller cabinets to prevent damage during shipment and handling. All screws will be tightened into their respective slots to prevent loss during shipping. The controller and all supplemental control equipment (conflict monitors, detector amplifiers, load switches, etc.) will be removed from the cabinet prior to cabinet removal and given to the Inspector at the time of the signal turn -on. The Inspector will identify existing damage to salvageable material and mark damaged items in the field before they are delivered to the City yard. If damage to material is the fault of the Contractor, he or she will have three (3) working days to make repairs or supply like items, at his/her expense, for damaged items. If the Contractor fails to repair or replace damaged items in said time, the City may charge the Contractor for the assessed value as determined by the City Traffic Engineer or designee. 6.2 Removal and Replacement of Curbs and Walks (A) Contractor shall secure permission from the Inspector before cutting into or removing any walks or curbs which might be required during construction. (B) Where possible, dig under sidewalks. If the Contractor chooses to remove or cut the sidewalk, the concrete must be sawed and broken out and thenrestc'ed t; equal or better condition than the original. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 35 ' 6.3 Removal of Foundations (A) All foundations subject to removal (as indicated on the plans) shall be razed to a level at least 12 inches below the ground surface if the foundation subject to removal is located within a sidewalk, the foundation shall be removed to a depth equal to or greater than the thickness of the walkway. Once the foundation is removed, the ground surface shall be restored to surrounding conditions. 6.4 Removal of Ground Boxes If the construction plans call for the removal of abandoned ground boxes, then the hole remaining from ground box removal shall be filled and the ground surface shall be restored to surrounding conditions. Any conduit elbows found the ground box to be removed shall be cut back to a minimum of 12 inches below the natural ground surface. 6.5 Removal of Signs The existing stop sign panels, or any grounded mounted signs, as shown on the plans, will be removed after the traffic signals are placed in flash and before the signal is turned to full colors by City forces. 7.0 SAMPLING AND TESTING 7.1 General Notes (A) Initial testing of all materials, construction items, or products incorporated in the work will be performed at the direction of the City and at the expense of the Contractor, including initial compaction and density tests deemed necessary in connection with the construction of embankment, backfill of structures, or excavation. (B) In the event that a material, construction item, product incorporated in the work, embankment, backfill, excavation or any other item tested, fails to satisfy the minimum requirements of the initial test described above, wp.,,p.iate prove -out tests shall be made as directed by the Inspector to determine the extent of the failure and to verify that corrective measures have brought the item up to specification requirements. The cost of all testing necessary to determine the extent of the failure and the adequacy of the corrective measures shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. (C) The failure to require tests of materials by the Inspector shall in no way relieve the Contractor of his responsibility of furnishing materials conforming to these specifications. (D) Tests, unless otherwise specified, shall be made in accordance with the latest methods of the ASTM or other approved test methods. The Contractor shall provide such facilities, as the Inspector may require, for the collecting and forwarding of samples and shall not use the materials represented by the samples Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 36 until tests have been made. The Contractor shall furnish adequate samples without charge. 7.2 Concrete (A) All concrete materials, reinforcing steel, and preparation shall be in accordance with the requirements of the City of Fort Worth Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction. 7.3 Vehicle Detector Loops (A) Prior to termination of the loop lead-in in the controller cabinet an installation test shall be made by applying not less than 500 volts DC to the completed detector loop. A minimum resistance of 1 megohm shall be obtained by use of a meger. (B) After the above tests are completed and the lead-in cable has been terminated in the cabinet, the Contractor shall assist the Inspector in determining the loop inductance of each loop detector. A detector loop analyzer shall be used to determine the total inductance of the loop in the pavement and its associated lead-in cable as well as to determine the percentage shift in loop inductance for various size vehicles that actuate the detector. 7.4 Signal Cables (A) The City Traffic Engineer or designee may require that all cables shall be checked for insulation resistance upon installation and prior to termination. The tests shall be made with a test set operating at a minimum of 500 volts DC applied to the conductors. (B) Each conductor in the multi -conductor signal cables shall be tested for insulation resistance relative to each other and to the outer covering of the cable. The minimum acceptance value for insulation resistance shall be one megohm. 7.5 Controller Cabinets (A) If the controller cabinet is to be supplied by the Contractor for this project, the cabinet shall be tested at a facility located within the Dallas/Fort Worth area. (B) The Contractor shall notify the Inspector or his representative a minimum of three working days prior to beginning the test period of his intent to test a cabinet or group of cabinets. At this point, the City may schedule an inspection team and notify the Contractor of the earliest date and time the team can visit. (C) Each cabinet shall be tested with a controller unit for a minimum of 24 continuous hours. The cabinet test will include conflict monitor functions, detector unit function and load switch operation for conformance with cabinet hardware specifications, etc. The cabinet must successfully pass all items. Otherwise the test is restarted for another 24 hour period. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E November 2001 City of Fort Worth Page 37 8.0 WARRANTIES/GUARANTEES 8.1 The Contractor guarantees all work performed and materials furnished under this project for a period of twenty-four (24) months following the date of final acceptance. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish any normal manufacturer warranties with effective beginning dates the same as the date of the project acceptance. 8.2 All faulty equipment shall be repaired within 15 working days of the Contractor being notified. 9.0 TRAFFIC SIGNAL MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION 9.1 While performing work under this contract, the Contractor bears the sole risk of loss for damages to or destruction of any traffic signal equipment or appurtenances, on equipment that was not to be replaced or installed under this Contract, but which was damaged or destroyed through the fault or negligent acts of the Contractor. The Contractor shall replace such damaged or destroyed equipment, etc., at no cost to the City, regardless of whether or not the damaged or destroyed equipment, etc., was a part of this contract or any warranties under this contract. The Contractor's responsibility shall cease under this paragraph upon written acceptance of an intersection by the City. 9.2 The Contractor's responsibility for full operation and maintenance of all traffic signal equipment shall begin when he starts any type of work which effects active intersection control at the first intersection and shall extend through the period of final project acceptance of each intersection. This maintenance responsibility includes existing controllers/masters, existing interconnect and cabling systems, existing signal indications, existing vehicle detectors, new controllers/masters, new signal hardware, new cabling systems, and other hardware elements which are considered part of either the existing or the new traffic signal system. 9.3 It is recognized that the City may continue to make a first response to any trouble call. Action on such response will, however, be limited to placing the intersection on flash, replacing load switches or detector amplifiers, erecting temporary control devices, requesting immediate traffic control by uniformed police. officer, or other such action deemed necessary to provide a safe operation. Such action will in no way relieve the Contractor of his operation and maintenance responsibility. 9.4 The Contractor shall be required to notify the Inspector or Traffic Services Division at least 24 hours in advance of any planned controlled change -outs or any other operational procedures. 10.0 BARRICADES 10.1 The Contractor shall be required to obtain a Street Use Permit from the Street Management Section of the Traffic Engineering Division, 311 W I& St. The traffic control plan (TCP) for this project shall be as detailed on the Traffic Control Plan Detail sheets of the plan set. A copy of this Traffic Control Plan shall be submitted with the Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 38 Street Use Permit. 10.2 If the Inspector discovers that the Contractor has failed to comply with applicable federal and state laws (by failing to furnish the necessary flagmen, warning devices, barricades, lights, signs, or other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property), the Inspector may order such additional precautionary measures be taken to protect persons and property. 10.3 In addition, the Contractor shall be held responsible for all damage to work items and other public or private property due to the failure of warning devices, barricades, signs, lights, or other precautionary measures in protecting said property. Whenever evidence is found of such damage, the Inspector may order the damaged portion immediately removed and replaced by the Contractor at his expense. 10.4 Subject to the approval of the Inspector, portions of this project, which are not affected ~ by or in conflict with the proposed method of handling traffic or utility adjustments, can be constructed during any phase. 10.5 Barricades and signs shall be placed in such a manner as to not interfere with the sight distance of drivers entering the highway from driveways or side streets. To facilitate shifting, barricades and signs used in lane closures or traffic staging may be erected and mounted on portable supports. The design of these supports are subject to the approval of the engineer. 10.6 The contractor shall provide and maintain flaggers at such points and for such periods of time as may be required to provide for the safety and convenience of public travel and contractor's personnel, and as shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer. These flaggers shall be located at each end of the lane closure and shall be properly attired. The two flaggers shall be in two way radio contact with each other at all times. Paddles will be required for this project. 10.7 The contractor will not be permitted to commence work on the road before sunrise and shall arrange his work so that no machinery or equipment shall be parked closer than 30 ft. (9.14M) to the traveled roadway after sunset except as authorized by the engineer. 10.8 The contractor shall keep traveled surfaces used in his hauling operation clear and free of dirt or other material. 10.9 The use of rubber -tired equipment will be required for moving dirt and other materials along or across paved surfaces. 10.10 No lane closures will be allowed prior to 9:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m., Monday thm Friday unless otherwise directed by the engineer. 10.11 If at anytime the existing traffic signals become inoperable, the contractor shall provide portable stop signs with two orange flags, as approved by the engineer, to be used for traffic control. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E y November 001 City of Fort Worth LPage 39 11.0 PAYMENT FOR FURNISHING AND INSTALLING CONTRACT ITEMS in 11.1 The unit bid price shall be full compensation for placing and testing all materials as well as use of equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Portions of the work that have not been approved by the Inspector will not be considered complete and payment shall be withheld until the Contractor has completed the work to the satisfaction of the Inspector. 12.0 EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS 12.1 the Bidder may be required to supply a list of cities, towns, etc., where previous Contract work as been completed. The list shall contain names and phone numbers of persons who can be contacted for such reference. If the guidelines listed above are not met, the bid may not be accepted. 12.2 The Bidder shall also furnish information, as outlined above on each major subcontractor (i.e. manufacturer or fabricator of traffic signal structures, etc.) that will participate in this project. The City reserves the right to reject any and all subcontractors. 12.3 The City reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive formalities. Traffic Signal Specifications — Part E City of Fort Worth November 2001 Page 40 SILICONE JOINT SEALING FOR CONCRETE PAVEMENT: CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATION for SILICONE JOINT SEALING (Revision 1, October 18, 1989) (Revision 2, May 12, 1994) 1. SCOPE This specification for silicone joint sealing Portland Cement Concrete pavement and curbs shall supersede Item 314.2. (11) "Joint Sealing Materials" of STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION - CITY OF FORT WORTH, and Item 2.210 "Joint Sealing" of STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - NORTH TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS. 2. DESCRIPTION This specification for silicone joint sealing shall apply to, but shall not be limited to, all Portland Cement Concrete street pavement and curbs. 3. MATERIALS 3.1 The silicone joint sealant shall meet Federal Specification TT-S-001543A for Class A sealant except as modified by the test requirements of this specification. Before the installation of the joint sealant, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer certification by an independent testing laboratory that the silicone joint sealants meet these requirements. 3.2 The manufacturer of the silicone joint sealant shall have a minimum two-year demonstrated, documented successful field performance with Portland Cement Concrete pavement silicone joint sealant systems. Verifiable documentation shall be submitted to the Engineer. Acetic acid cure sealants shall not be accepted. The silicone sealant shall be cold applied. 3.3 Self -Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant The joint sealant shall be Dow Corning 890-SL self -leveling silicone joint sealant as manufactured by Dow Corning Corporation, Midland, MI 48686-0994, or an approved equal. Self -Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant for Asohalt Table III Self -Leveling Joint Sealant Test Method Test As Supplied **** Non Volatile Content, % min. MIL-S-8802 Extrusion Rate, grams/minute ASTM D 1475 Specific Gravity **** Skin -Over Time, minutes max. **** Cure Time, days **** Full Adhesion, days Requirement 96 to 99 275 to 550 1.260 to 1.340 60 14 to 21 14 to 21 Silicone Joint Sealant For Concrete Pavement Pagel of 4 As Cured — After 21 Days at 25°C. (77°F.) and 50% RH ASTM D 412, Die C Mod. Elongation, % min. 1400 ASTM D 3583 Modulus @ 150% Elongation, PSI 9 (Sect. 14 Mod.) ASTM C 719 Movement, 10 cycles @ + 100/-50% No Failure ASTM D 3583 Adhesion to Concrete, % Elongation min. 600 (Sect. 14 Mod.) ASTM D 3583 Adhesion to Asphalt, % Elongation min. 600 (Sect. 14 Mod.) 3.4 The joint filler sop shall be of a closed cell expanded polyethylene foam backer rod and polyethylene bond breaker tape of sufficient size to provide a tight seal. The back rod and breaker tape shall be installed in the saw -cut joint to prevent the joint sealant from flowing to the bottom of the joint. The backer rod and breaker tape shall be compatible with the silicone joint sealant and no bond or reaction shall occur between them Reference is made to the "Construction Detail" sheet for the various joint details with their respective dimensions. 4. TIME OF APPLICATION On newly constructed Portland Cement Concrete pavement, the joints shall be initially saw cut to the required depth with the proper joint spacing as shown on the "Construction Detail" sheet or as directed by the Engineer within 12 hours of the pavement placement. (Note that for the "dummy" joints, the initial 1/4-inch width "green" saw -cut and the "reservoir" saw cut are identical and should be part of the same saw cutting operation. Immediately after the saw cutting pressure washing shall be applied to flush the concrete slurry from the freshly saw cut joints.) The pavement shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of seven (7) days. Then the saw cuts for the joint sealant reservoir shall be made, the joint cleaned, and the joint sealant installed. During the application of the joint sealant, the weather shall not be inclement and the temperature shall be 40°F. (4°C.) and rising. 5. EQUIPMENT 5.1 The Contractor shall furnish all necessary equipment. The Contractor shall keep his equipment in a satisfactory working condition and shall be inspected by the Engineer prior to the beginning of the work. The minimum requirements for construction equipment shall be as follows: 5.2 Concrete Saw: The sawing equipment shall be adequate in size and power to complete the joint sawing to the required dimensions. 5.3 High Pressure Water Puma: The high pressure cold water pumping system shall be capable of delivering a sufficient pressure and volume of water to thoroughly flush the concrete slurry from the saw -cut joint. 5.4 Air Compressors: The delivered compressed air shall have a pressure in excess of 90 psi and 120 c$n. There shall be suitable reaps for the removal of all free water and oil from the compressed air. The blow - tube shall fir into the saw -cut joint. 5.5 Extrusion Puma: The output shall be capable of supplying a sufficient volume of sealant to the joint. 5.6 Injection Tool: This mechanical device shall apply the sealant uniformly into the joint. 5.7 Sandblaster: The design shall be for commercial use with air compressors as specified in Paragraph 5.4. 5.8 Backer Rod Roller and Tooling Instrument: These devices shall be clean and free of contamination. They shall be compatible with the join depth and width requirements. 6. CONSTRUCTION METHODS Silicone Joint Sealant For Concrete Pavement Page 2 of 4 6.1 General: The joint reservoir saw cutting, cleaning, bond breaker installation, and joint sealant placement shall be performed in a continuous sequence of operations 6.2 Sawine Joints: The joints shall be saw -cut to the width and depth as shown on the "Construction Detail" sheet. The faces of the joints shall be uniform in width and depth along the full length of the joint. -• 6.3 Cleaning Joints: Immediately after sawing, the resulting concrete slurry shall be completely removed from the joint and adjacent area by flushing with high-pressure water. The water flushing shall be done in one - direction to prevent joint contamination. When the Contractor elects to saw the joint by the dry method, flushing the joint with high-pressure water may be deleted. The dust resulting from the sawing shall be removed from the joint by using compressed air. (Paragraph Rev. 1, October 18, 1989) After complete drying, the joints shall be sandblasted. The nozzle shall be attached to a mechanical aiming device so that the sandblast will be directed at an angle of 45 degrees and at a distance of one to two inches from the face of the joint. Both joint faces shall be sandblasted in separate, one directional passes. Upon the termination of the sandblasting, the joints shall be blown -out using compressed air. The blow tube shall fit into the joints. The blown joint shall be checked for residual dust or other contamination. If any dust or contamination is found, the sandblasting and blowing shall be repeated until the joint is cleaned. Solvents will not be permitted to remove stains and contamination. Immediately upon cleaning, the bond breaker and sealant shall be placed in the joint. Open, cleaned joints shall not be left unsealed overnight. Bond Breaker Rod and Tane: The bond breaker rod and tae shall be installed in the cleaned joint prior to the application of the joint sealant in a manner that will produce the required dimensions. 6.4 Joint Sealant: Upon placement of the bond breaker rod and tape, the joint sealant shall be applied using the mechanical injection tool. The joint sealant application shall not be permitted when the air and pavement temperature is less than 40F (4C). Joints shall not be sealed unless they are clean and dry. Unsatisfactorily sealed joints shall be refilled. Excess sealant left on the pavement surface shall be removed and discarded and shall not be used to seal the joints. The pavement surface shall present a clean final condition. Traffic shall not be allowed on the fresh sealant until it becomes tack -free. Approval of Joints: A representative of the sealant manufacturer shall be present at the job site at the beginning of the final cleaning and sealing of the joints. He shall demonstrate to the Contractor and the Engineer the acceptable method for sealant installation. The manufacturer's representative shall approve the clean, dry joints before the sealing operation commences. 7. WARRANTY The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a manufacturer's written guarantee on all joint sealing materials. The manufacturer shall agree to provide any replacement material free of charge to the City. Also, the Contractor shall provide the Engineer a written warranty on all sealed joints. The Contractor shall agree to replace any failed joints at no cost to the City. Both warranties shall be for one year after final acceptance of the completed work by the Engineer. Silicone Joint Sealant For Concrete Pavement 4 I f, 8. BASIS OF PAYMENT No payment will be made for this subsidiary pay item. Contractor shall furnish all materials; prepare, deliver, and apply sealing materials; and provide all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the silicone joint sealing in conformity with the plans and these specifications. Silicone Joint Sealant For Concrete Pavement Page 4 of 4 PART F CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW EXPERIENCE RECORD EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE MAINTENANCE BOND PERFORMANCE BOND AND PAYMENT BOND F-1 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW Pursuant to V.T.C.A. Labor Code §406.96 (2000), as amended, Contractor certifies that ..� it provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for all of its employees employed on City of Fort Worth Project New Signal Installations at the Intersections of: Trinitv Boulevard / Greenbelt Road; Boat Club Road / Robertson Road; Boat Club Road / Eagle Ranch Boulevard; Hiqhwav 170 North / Alta Vista Road; Hiqhwav 170 South / Alta Vista Road and City of Fort Worth Project No. C116-020116031183; C116-020116031181; C116-020116031182; C116-020116031190; C116- 020116031191 TPW-TE-2003-0016. CONTRACTOR: VAx ot 5�C6Cc -des , T4-c . By: Na e: J� Title: ��e51�Q�t1k Date: STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § Before me, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared JPjW-(-P t-) C' . %fuJCAJ---� known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of Ducatw 5 c)a,�txk -ties , Znc . ` for the purposes and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. d Given Under My Hand and Seal of Office this OQQ �— day of NCPMbtN- , 20_0 kcJTIC " Notary Public in and for thefe of Texas EXPERIENCE RECORD List of projects your organization has successfully completed: Amount Of Contract Type of Work Date Accepted Name and Address of Owner Award List of projects your organization is now engaged in completing: Amount Of Contract Type of Anticipated Award Work Date of Completion List Surety Bonds in force on above incomplete work: Date of Contract Award Type of Work Amount of Bond Bond Name and Address of Owner Name and Address of Surety F-5 EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE List of Equipment owned by Bidder that is in serviceable condition and available for use: Portions of work Bidder proposes to sublet in case of Award of Contracts including amount and type: r � w 4W A` F-6 r PERFORMANCE BOND THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: That we, (1) Durable Specialties. Inc. , as Principal herein, and (2) Great American Insurance Company of New York , a corporation organized under the laws of the State of (3) New York , and who is authorized to issue surety bonds in the State of Texas, Surety herein, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation located in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, Obligee herein, in the sum of Two Hundred Fortv Eiaht Thousand. Seven Hundred and No Cents Dollars ( $ 248,700.00 ) for the payment of which sum 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 the Obligee dated the 18th day of November , 2003, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof for all purposes, for the construction of NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: TRINITY BOULEVARD / GREENBELT ROAD: BOAT CLUB ROAD / ROBERTSON ROAD: BOAT CLUB ROAD / EAGLE RANCH BOULEVARD: HIGHWAY 170 NORTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD. HIGHWAY 170 SOUTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD Proiect No. C116- 020116031183: C116-020116031181: C116-020116031182: C116-020116031190: C116-020116031191 TPW-TE-2003-0016. NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such, if the said Principal shall faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents and shall fully indemnify and hold harmless the Obligee from all costs and damages which Obligee may suffer by reason of Principal's default, and reimburse and repay Obligee for all outlay and expense that Obligee may incur in making good such default, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of such statute, to the same extent as if it were copied at length herein. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the Principal and the Surety have executed this instrument. 11 .q SIGNED and SEALED this 18"' = ATTEST: (Principal) Secretary (SEAL) Witness as to Principal ATTEST: Secretary (SEAL) day of November , 2003. Durable $.pecialties, Inc. PRINCI L N me: Jeffrey Bryan l Title: President Address: P.O. Box 381788 Duncanville, TX 75138 Great American Insurance Com ny of New York SURETY By: Name: Jack M. Crowley Attorney in Fact Address: 202 E.Border #201 Arlington, TX 76010 Witness as to Surety Telephone Number: 817-794-1600 NOTE: (1) Correct name of Principal (Contractor). (2) Correct name of Surety. (3) State of incorporation of Surety Telephone number of surety must be stated. In addition, an original copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attorney -in -Fact. The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract. GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK" New York Administrative Office: 580 WALNUT STREET • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 • 513-369-5000 • FAX 513-723-2740 The number of persons authorized by this power of attorney is not more than No. 0 16961 THREE POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the person or persons named below its true and lawful attorney -in -fact, for it and in its name, place and stead to execute in behalf of the said Company, as surety, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; provided that the liability of the said Company on any such bond, undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall not exceed the limit stated below. Name Address Limit of Power JACK M. CROWLEY ALL OF ALL WAYNE A. COBLE ARLINGTON, TEXAS UNLIMITED PATRICIA A. SMITH This Power of Attorney revokes all previous powers issued in behalf of the attorney(s)-in-fact named above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK has caused these presents to be signed and attested by its appropriate officers and its corporate seal hereunto affixed this 25 day of January 1 2001 Attest GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK DOUGLAS R. BOWEN (513-369.3811) STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF HAMILTON-ss: On this 25 day of January 2001 before me personally appeared DOUGLAS R. BOWEN, to me known, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, that he is the Divisional Senior Vice President of the Bond Division of Great American Insurance Company of New York, the Company described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal; that it was so affixed by authority of his office under the By -Laws of said Company, and that he signed his name thereto by like authority. �PaQO_- MAUREEN DOUGHERTY,NOTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF OHIO -' '----."ISSION r""IRES 08 " -," This Power of Attorney is granted by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Great American Insurance Company of New York by unanimous written consent dated July 27, 1995. RESOLVED: That the Division President, the several Division Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents, orany one of them, be and hereby is authorized, from time to time, to appoint one or more Attorneys -In -Fact to execute on behalf of the Company, as surety, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; to prescribe their respective duties and the respective limits of their authority; and to revoke any such appointment at any time. RESOLVED FURTHER: That the Company seal and the signature of any of the aforesaid officers and any Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certificate of either given for the execution of any bond, undertaking, contract or suretyship, or other written obligation in the nature thereof, such signature and seal when so used being hereby adopted by the Company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Company, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. CERTIFICATION I, RONALD C. HAYES, Assistant Secretary of Great American Insurance Company of New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and the Resolutions of the Board of Directors of July 27, 1995 have not been revoked and are now in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 18thday of November , 2003 Im,wni Sec wwr% - S1185 (12/00) PAYMENT BOND THE STATE OF TEXAS § § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF TARRANT § That we, (1) Durable Saecialties. Inc. , as Principal herein, and (2) Great American Insurance Company of New York I a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of (3) New York as surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation located in Tarrant and Denton Counties, Texas, Obligee herein, in the amount of Two Hundred Fortv Eiaht Thousand. Seven Hundred and No Cents Dollars($248.700.00) for the payment whereof, the said Principal and Surety bind themselves and their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents: WHEREAS, the Principal has entered into a certain written contract with the Obligee dated the 18t" day of November , 2003, which contract is hereby referred to and made a part hereof as if fully and to the same extent as if copied at length, for the following project: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: TRINITY BOULEVARD / GREENBELT ROAD; BOAT CLUB ROAD / ROBERTSON ROAD; BOAT CLUB ROAD / EAGLE RANCH BOULEVARD; HIGHWAY 170 NORTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD; HIGHWAY 170 SOUTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD Proiect No. C116-020116031183: C116-020116031181: C116-020116031182: C116- 020116031190: C116-020116031191 TPW-TE-2003-0016. NOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION IS SUCH, that if the said Principal shall faithfully make payment to each and every claimant (as defined in Chapter 2253, Texas Government Code, as amended) supplying labor or materials in the prosecution of the work under the contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that this bond is executed pursuant to Chapter 2253 of the Texas Government Code, as amended, and all liabilities on this bond shall be determined in accordance with the provisions of said statute, to the s me extent as if it were copied at length herein. r TW IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the duly authorized representatives of the Principal and the Surety have executed this instrument. SIGNED and SEALED this 18th day of November , 2003. ATTEST: (Principal) Secretary (S E A L) Witness as to Principal _ C ATTEST: Secretary (S E A L) Durable Specialties, Inc. PRYe: By: < kffey Bryan Na President Title: Address: P.O. Box 381788 Duncanville, TX 75138 Great American Insurance Company of New ,York SURETY By: Y Name: Jack M. Crowley Attorney in Fact Address: 202 E.Border #201 Arlington, TX 76010 Witness as to Surety Telephone Number: 817-794-1600 NOTE: (1) Correct name of Principal (Contractor). (2) Correct name of Surety. (3) State of incorporation of Surety Telephone number of surety must be stated. In addition, an original copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attomey-in-Fact. The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract. 1E we GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK" New York Administrative Office: 580 WALNUT STREET * CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 * 513-369-5000 • FAX 513-723-2740 The number of persons authorized by this power of attorney is not more than No-0 16961 THREE POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the person or persons named below its true and lawful attorney -in -fact, for it and in its name, place and stead to execute in behalf of the said Company, as surety, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; provided that the liability of the said Company on any such bond, undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall not exceed the limit stated below. Name Address Limit of Power JACK M. CROWLEY WAYNE A. COBLE PATRICIA A. SMITH ALL OF ARLINGTON, TEXAS This Power of Attorney revokes all previous powers issued in behalf of the attomey(s)-in-fact named above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK has caused these presents to be signed and attested by its appropriate officers and its corporate seal hereunto affixed this 25 day of January , 2001 Attest GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK DOUGLAS R. BOWEN (513-369-3811) STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF HAMILTON-ss: On this 25 day of January2001 , before me personally appeared DOUGLAS R. BOWEN, to me known, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he reides in Cincinnati, Ohio, that he is the Divisional Senior Vice President of the Bond Division of Great American Insurance Company of New York, the Company described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal; that it was so affixed by authority of his office under the By -Laws of said Company, and that he signed his name thereto by like authority. This Power of Attorney is granted by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Great American Insurance Company of New York by unanimous written consent dated July 27, 1995. RESOLVED: That the Division President, the several Division Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents, orany one of them, be and hereby is authorized, from time to time, to appoint one or more Attorneys -In -Fact to execute on behalf of the Company, as surety, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; to prescribe their respective duties and the respective limits of their authority; and to revoke any such appointment at any time. RESOLVED FURTHER: That the Company seal and the signature of any of the aforesaid officers and any Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certificate of either given for the execution of any bond, undertaking, contract or suretyship, or other written obligation in the nature thereof, such signature and seal when so used being hereby adopted by the Company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Company, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. CERTIFICATION I, RONALD C. HAYES, Assistant Secretary of Great American Insurance Company of New York, do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and the Resolutions of the Board of Directors of July 27, 1995 have not been revoked and are now in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 18thday of November , 2003 S 1 185 0 2/001 1 �,i,rnnr S�r;etrvi MAINTENANCE BOND THE STATE OF TEXAS § COUNTY OF TARRANT § KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS; That Durable Specialties, Inc. ("Contractor"), as principal, and, Great American Insurance Company of New York a corporation organized under the laws of the State of New York , ("Surety"), do hereby acknowledge _ themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the City of Fort Worth, a Municipal Corporation chartered by virtue of Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, ("City") in Tarrant County, Texas, the sum of Two Hundred Fortv Eiqht Thousand. Seven Hundred and No Cents Dollars ($248.700.00), lawful money of the United States, for payment of which sum well and truly be made unto said City and its successors, said Contractor and Surety do hereby bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, assigns and successors, jointly and severally. This obligation is conditioned, however, that: WHEREAS, said Contractor has this day entered into a written Contract with the City of Fort Worth, dated the 10' of November, 20 03, a copy of which is hereto attached and made a part hereof, for the performance of the following described public improvements: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: TRINITY BOULEVARD / GREENBELT ROAD: BOAT CLUB ROAD / ROBERTSON ROAD: BOAT CLUB ROAD / EAGLE RANCH BOULEVARD: HIGHWAY 170 NORTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD: HIGHWAY 170 SOUTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD the same being referred to herein and in said contract as the Work and being designated as project number(5) C116-020116031183; C116-020116031181: C116-020i16031182: C116-0201.16031190: C116-0201-IS031191 TPW-TE- 2003-0016 and said contract, Including all of the specifications, conditions, addenda, change orders and written instruments referred to therein as Contract Documents. being incorporated herein and being made a part hereof; and, WHEREAS, in said Contract, Contractor binds itself to use such materials and to so construct the work that it will remain in good repair and condition for and during a period of after the date of the final acceptance of the work by the City; and WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself to maintain said work in good repair and condition for said term Of two years ;and WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself to repair or reconstruct the Work in whole or in partat any time within said period, if in the opinion of the Director of the City of Fort Worth Department of Engineering, it be necessary; and, WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself, upon receiving notice of the need therefore to repair or reconstruct said Work as herein provided. NOW THEREFORE, if said Contractor shall keep and perform its said agra8ment to maintain, repair or reconstruct said Work in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said Contract, these presents shall be null and void, and have no force or effect. Otherwise, this Bond shall be and remain In full force and effect, and the City shall have and recover from Contractor and Surety damages in the premises as prescribed by said Contract. This obligation shall be a continuing one and successive recoveries may be had hereon for successive breaches until the full amount hereof is exhausted. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in 6 counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, this 18`" day of November, A.D. 2003. ATTEST: )\ rtt (Principal) Secretary (SEAQ - Witness as to principal ATTEST. - Secretary Durable specialties, Inc. PR1N IPA Na►tte: Jeffrey C. Bryan Title: President Address: -P.O. Box 381788 Duncanville, TX 75138 Great American Tnsurance Company of New York r�E�T _77cc Name: Patricia A. Smith Attorney in Fact (S E A Q Address. 202 E. Border #201 / Arlington, TX 76010 Witness as to Surety Telephone Number. 817-794-1600 NOTE: (1) Correct name of Principal (Contractor). (2) Correct name of Surety. (3) State of incorporation of Surety Telephone number of surety must be stated. In addition, an original copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by the Attorney -in -Fact, The date of bond shall not be prior to date of Contract, I� r� GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKO New York Administrative Office: 580 WALNUT STREET • CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202 • 513-369-5000 • FAX 513-723-2740 The number of persons authorized by this power of attorney is not more than No-0 16961 THREE POWER OF ATTORNEY KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK, a corporation organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of New York, does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the person or persons named below its true and lawful attorney -in -fact, for it and in its name, place and stead to execute in behalf of the said Company, as surety, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or otherwritten obligations in the nature thereof; provided that the liability of the said Company on any such bond, undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall not exceed the limit stated below. - Name Address Limit of Power JACK M. CROVLEY ALL OF AL DYNE A. COBLE ARLINGTON, TEXAS UNLIN[ITED PATRICIA A. SMITH This Power of Attorney revokes all previous powers issued in behalf of the attorney(s)-in-fact named above. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK has caused these presents to be signed and attested by its appropriate officers and its corporate seal hereunto affixed this 25 day of January , 2001 Attest GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK DOUGLAS R. BOWEN (513-369-3811) STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF HAMILTON-ss: On this 25 day of January 2001 , before me personally appeared DOUGLAS R. BOWEN, to me known, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, that he is the Divisional Senior Vice President of the Bond Division of Great American Insurance Company of New York, the Company described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal; that it was so affixed by authority of his office under the By -Laws of said Company, and that he signed his name thereto by like authority. �sf MAUREEN DOUGHERTY ni4OTARY PUBLIC, STATE OF OHIO � '"IISSION EXPIRES 08-12-06 This Power of Attorney is granted by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Great American Insurance Company of New York by unanimous written consent dated July 27, 1995. RESOLVED: That the Division President, the several Division Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents, orany one of them, be and hereby is authorized, from time to time, to appoint one or more Attorneys -In -Fact to execute on behalf of the Company, as surely, any and all bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof,- to prescribe their respective duties and the respective limits of theirauthority; and to revoke any such appointment at any time. RESOLVED FURTHER: That the Company seal and the signature of any of the aforesaid officers and any Secretary or Assistant Secretary of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certificate of either given for the execution of any bond, undertaking, contract or suretyship, or other written obligation in the nature thereof, such signature and seal when so used being hereby adopted by the Company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Company, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed. CERTIFICATION I, RONALD C. HAYES, Assistant Secretary of Great American Insurance Company of NewYork, do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of Attorney and the Resolutions of the Board of Directors of July 27, 1995 have not been revoked and are now in full force and effect. Signed and sealed this 18th day of November , 2003 (�S!E � war S1185 (12100) PART G CONTRACT _ G-0 CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS CONTRACT THE STATE OF TEXAS KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: COUNTY OF TARRANT THIS agreement made and entered into this the 18cn day of November , 2003 by and between the CITY OF FORT WORTH, a municipal corporation of Tarrant County, Texas, organized and existing under and by virtue of a special charter adopted by the qualified voters within said City on the 11 th day of December, A.D., 1924, under the authority (vested in said voters by the "Home Rule" provision) of the Constitution of Texas, and in accordance with a resolution duly passed at a regular meeting of the City Council of said city, and the City of Fort Worth being hereinafter termed Owner, and Durable Specialties, Inc. HEREINAFTER CALLED Contractor. WITNESSETH: That said parties have agreed as follows: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned to be made and performed by the Owner, and under the conditions expressed in the bond bearing even date herewith, the said Contractor hereby agrees with the said Owner to commence and complete the construction of certain improvements described as follows: NEW SIGNAL INSTALLATIONS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF: TRINITY BOULEVARD / GREENBELT ROAD BOAT CLUB ROAD / ROBERTSON ROAD BOAT CLUB ROAD / EAGLE RANCH BOULEVARD HIGHWAY 170 NORTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD HIGHWAY 170 SOUTH / ALTA VISTA ROAD Designated as project number, C116-020116031183: C116-020116031181: C116-020116031182; C116-020116031190: C116-020116031191 TPW-TE-2003-00016 2. That the work herein contemplated shall consist of furnishing as an independent contractor all labor, tools, appliances and materials necessary for the construction and completion of said project in accordance with all the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents prepared by the Transportation and Public Works Department of the City of Fort Worth adopted by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, which Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents are hereto attached and made a part of this contract the same as if written herein. 1p ,f G-1 3. The Contractor hereby agrees and binds himself to commence the construction of said work within ten (10) days after being notified in writing to do so by the Transportation and Public Works Department of the City of Fort Worth. 9 The Contractor hereby agrees to prosecute said work with reasonable diligence after the commencement thereof and to fully complete and finish the same ready for the inspection and approval of the Transportation and Public Works Department of the City of Fort Worth and the City Council of the City of Fort Worth within a period of 150 (One Hundred Fifty) working days. If the Contractor should fail to complete the work as set forth in the Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents within the time so stipulated, plus any additional time allowed as provided in the General Conditions, there shall be deducted from any monies due or which may thereafter become due him, the sum of $ 210.00 per working day, not as a penalty but as liquidated damages, the Contractor and his Surety shall be liable to the Owner for such deficiency. 5. Should the Contractor fail to begin the work herein provided for within the time herein fixed or to carry on and complete the same according to the true meaning of the intent and terms of said Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents, then the Owner shall have the right to either demand the surety to take over the work and complete the same in accordance with the Contract Documents or to take charge of and complete the work in such a manner as it may deem proper, and if, in the completion thereof, the cost to the said City shall exceed the contract price or prices set forth in the said Plans and Specifications made a part hereof, the Contractor and/or its Surety shall pay said City on demand in writing, setting forth and specifying an itemized statement of the total cost thereof, said excess cost. A Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify City's engineer and architect, and their personnel at the project site for Contractor's sole negligence. In addition, Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the Owner, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims or suits for property loss, property damage, personal injury, including death, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not anv such iniurv. damaae or death is caused, in whole or in part. by the nealiaence or alleaed nealiaence of Owner. its officers. servants, or emp/ovees. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Owner from and against any and all injuries to Owner's officers, servants and employees and any damage, loss or destruction to property of the Owner arising from the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether or not anv such iniury or damaae is caused in whole or inert by the:�nealiaence or alleged negligence of Owner, its officers, servants or emp/ovees. G-2 In the event Owner receives a written claim for damages against the Contractor or its subcontractors prior to final payment, final payment shall not be made until Contractor either (a) submits to Owner satisfactory evidence that the claim has been settled and/or a release from the claimant involved, or (b) provides Owner with a letter from Contractor's liability insurance carrier that the claim has been referred to the insurance carrier. The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other City of Fort Worth public work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed under a City Contract. 7. The Contractor agrees, on the execution of this Contract, and before beginning work, to make, execute and deliver to said City of Fort Worth good and sufficient surety bonds for the faithful performance of the terms and stipulations of the Contract and for the payment to all claimants for labor and/or materials furnished in the prosecution of the work, such bonds being as provided and required in Texas Government Code Section 2253, as amended, in the form included in the Contract Documents, and such bonds shall be One Hundred Percent (100%) of the total contract price, and the said surety shall be a surety company duly and legally authorized to do business in the State of Texas, and acceptable to the City Council of the City of Fort Worth. A Said City agrees and binds itself to pay, and the said agrees to receive, for all of the aforesaid work, and for all additions thereto or deductions therefrom, the price shown on the Proposal submitted by the successful bidder hereto attached and made a part hereof. Payment will be made in monthly installments upon actual work completed by Contractor and accepted by the Owner and receipt of invoice from the Contractor. The agreed upon total contract amount (including/excluding) alternates shall be: Two Hundred Fortv Eight Thousand, Seven Hundred and No Cents $ 248.700.00 a It is further agreed that the performance of this Contract, either in whole or in part, shall not be sublet or assigned to anyone else by said Contractor without the written consent of the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department. 10. The Contractor agrees to pay at least the minimum wage per hour for all labor as the same is classified, promulgated and set out by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, a copy of which is attached hereto and made a part hereof the same as if it were copies verbatim herein. 11. The Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract insurance as specified in paragraph 8 of the Special Instructions to Bidders of the Contract Documents. G-3 12. It is mutually agreed and understood that this agreement is made and entered into by the parties hereto with references to the existing Charter and Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth and the laws of the State of Texas with references to and governing all matters affecting this Contract, and the Contractor agrees to fully comply with all the provisions of the same. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the City of Fort Worth has caused this instrument to be signed in Six (6) counterparts in its name and on its behalf by the City Manager and attested by its Secretary, with the corporate seal of the City of Fort Worth attached. The Contractor has executed this instrument through its duly authorized officers in Six 6 counterparts with its corporate seal attached. Done in Fort Worth, Texas, this the Nfole Seal e s , (Contractor) BY: / (Rg�tative) / (TITLE) (Address) (City/State/Zip) November 1960 Revised May 1986 Revised September 1992 Revised January 1993 Revised April 1999 Revised June 1999 Revised June 2001 18'' day of November , 2003. CI OF F RT WORTH ASSISTAN CITY MP,NAdER APPROVED. DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS ATTEST: '�P--Aw, - Cii vit ITYJSECRETARY (SEAL) L�- contract Authorization Date APPR D AS TO FORM & LEGALITY: A60ANT CITY ATTORNEY G-4 City of Fort Worth, Texas Mayor and Council Communication COUNCIL ACTION: Approved on 11/18/2003 DATE: Tuesday, November 18, 2003 LOG NAME: 20TRAFFIC SERVI REFERENCE NO.: C-19862 SUBJECT: Award of Contract to Durable Specialties, Inc. for the Installation of New Traffic Signals at the Intersections of Trinity Boulevard/Greenbelt Road, Boat Club Road/Robertson Road, Boat Club Road/Eagle Ranch Boulevard, Highway 170 North/Alta Vista Road, and Highway 170 South/Alta Vista Road (Project No. TPW - TE - 2003-00016) RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Durable Specialties, Inc. in the amount of $248,700.00 for the construction of new traffic signals at the intersections of Trinity Boulevard/Greenbelt Road, Boat Club Road/Robertson Road, Boat Club Road/Eagle Ranch Boulevard, Highway 170 North/Alta Vista Road, and Highway 170 South/Alta Vista Road; and 2. Approve the reallocation of $350,000.00 of critical capital project funds for sidewalk improvements to the traffic signal funds to cover the cost of these signal projects. The Capital Improvements and Infrastructure Committee supports the transfer of sidewalk funds to cover the cost of these signal projects. DISCUSSION: On December 19, 2000, the City Council adopted a resolution authorizing the issuance of $45 million in Certificates of Obligation to address critical projects that included $500,000.00 for sidewalks and $5M in traffic signal improvement funds to supplement the 1998 Capital Improvement Program. The project includes construction of traffic signals at Trinity Boulevard/Greenbelt Road, Boat Club Road/Robertson Road, Boat Club Road/Eagle Ranch Boulevard, Highway 170 North/Alta Vista Road, and Highway 170 South/Alta Vista Road. BID ADVERTISEMENT - The project was advertised for bid on August 14 and 21, 2003. On September 4, 2003, the following bids were received: BIDDER AMOUNT Durable Specialties, Inc. $248,700.00 Sharrock Electric, Inc. $253,989.20 Mel's Electric, Inc. $259,463.80 Stanfield Enterprises, Inc. (S&J) $274,043.25 Staff considers the low bid to be fair and reasonable and recommends approva ,,^on `� ,D Durable Specialties, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by c6dimittf6 f 194 MIWBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 10%. A traffic signal study concluded that these intersections meet the warrant requirements for a traffic signal based on the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices as well as the City's delay criteria. The Transportation and Public Works Department proposes to install fully actuated traffic signals. The Texas Department of Transportation has also agreed to contribute fifty percent (50%) of the cost of -� installation up to a total amount of $100,000.00 at the following two locations (Highway170 North/Alta Vista Road, and Highway 170 South/Alta Vista Road). These signals will be located in COUNCIL DISTRICTS 2 and 4. FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION: '~ The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Critical Capital Projects Fund. TO Fund/Account/Centers 2) C116 541200 $350,000.00 020116 031901 Submitted for Citv Manaaer's Office bv: Oriainatina Deoartment Head: Additional Information Contact: FROM Fund/AccountlCenters 1) C 116 541200 $48.360.40 020116 031183 1) C116 541200 $48 390.50 020116 031181 1) C116 541200 $53,004.10 020116 031182 1) C116 541200 $50,071.00 020116 031190 1) C116 541200 $48, 874.00 020116 031191 Q $350, 000.00 C116 541200 020116038901 Marc Ott (8476) Robert Goode (7804) Ronnie R. Vamell (7974)