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Home My WebLink About025572 - Construction-Related - Contract - Davila Construction, Inc.. ,r, ►.J � � � �- , P' �... .� �,,, .� � � � � �; irr �. � � � �� s'�''��'�Y •= �� CITY �ECRETARY . CpP1TRACT NO. a'�� '• �. FI�� , ��'�"��'� !lt��I�pC3��EGi�FiC,�!'il�� s�i��3e:T�ft�N'S GpP'Y AND �`� �!c��'�' ��,�� GONTR,�C"T" DC�C�lNIE1��'S FOR S��V1'�'e4►R'� ��1N1E3� �.A7E�►L 6��i7 R�!-�A��LlTr4ilON SEWER Pf20JECT NiQ. PS 58-0"'Q5�09 � 4760 D.O.E. NU. 2830 IN TFE �i�� if �F �Q�T ��. ��i�,A� Hugo Mal�ngu, �'.E. A. Uougla: Rad�maker, �P.E. �.C. E3radley, .Jr., P.E. Director Director Director T/PW Depa�ment Dep�rtment of L=ngineerir;g �/Vater Department P�EPAREJ BY �� DUN.�`V�Y ASSaCI�TES,'�1'�iC. ENGINF�RS + PIANNERS • SUR`J�'YORS �5U1 Mernmac Circie, Suite 100 �o�'JVcrth, Texas ,'6�07 Phone 917.335.1121 Fax 817.335.7a31 J�'LY; ', 999 �� a. ��oaso� u��0 �Bl�� G? a; �� [��1G��1 �, I�G`�b, ��o �--� �--� •� � �. ", r ��P,�� O� 7-��v,', � r* � � . . , *owe s* : ; #� � ..:............. ..... � BRlA�i S. DA�BY ; ... ... ......... � �, • a�2saa ., N �P�1-�'J,��, �FGl�EF�� '��`�� i,��N�' �Nn., -�, �. , � Z � � 0 � . w !� � w .. r• City of Fort Worth, Tex�Cs Mayor and Council CommuriiCation DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 12/21/99 **C-17783 I 30ARBOR 1 of 2 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION � ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that the City Council: 1. Authorize the City Manager to transfer $135,124.50 from the Water & Sewer Operating Fund to the Sewer Capital Project Fund; and 2. Adopt the attached appropriation ordinance increasing estimated receipts and appropriations in the Sewer Capital Project Fund in the amount of $135,124.50 from available funds; and 3. Authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with Davila Construction, Inc. in the amount of $120,124.50 for Sanitary Sewer L-6957 Rehabilitation. DISCUSSION: On August 12, 1997 (M&C C-16210), the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute an engineering agreement with Dunaway Associates, Inc. for Main 293 Drainage Area Sanitary Sewer System Evaluation Study and Improvements, which included the rehabilitation of lateral L-6957. The project consists of the replacement of sewer lateral L-6957 from the Arborlaw/Briarhaven intersection northerly 1,200 feet on Briarhaven Road. The proposed improvements consists of the replacement of 1,200 linear feet of 8-inch sewer pipe. The project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 3, Mapsco 89A and 89E. The project was advertised for bid September 9 and 16, 1999. On October 7, 1999, the following bids were received: ' � BIDDER Davila Construction, Inc. William J. Schultz d/b/a Circle "C" Construction, Inc. Burleson Utilities, Inc. Jackson Construction, Inc. Cleburne Utility Construction, Inc. Horseshoe Construction, Inc. GRA-Tex Utilities, Inc. J&R Fish Construction, Inc. Southern Paradise Construction, Inc M.E. Burns Construction, Inc. Texas-Sterling Construction, Inc. Stocker Enterprises, Inc. Whizcon Utilities, Inc. Kebo Services, Inc. AMOUNT $120,124.50 TIME OF COMPLETION 60 Calendar Days 124,840.00 126, 632.50 130,615.45 131, 351.50 142,218.00 142, 335.15 142,563.30 143, 982.00 144,739.00 146, 969.30 150, 642.00 157,550.00 159,451.00 , . .; CommurliCat ion DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE , 12/21/99 **C-17783 I 30ARBOR 2 of 2 SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION � Long Construction & Engineering, inc. 211,403.00 In addition to the contract cost, $9,000.00 is required for inspection and survey and $6,000.00 is provided for project contingencies. � Davila Construction, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by committing to 13% M/WBE participation. The City's goal on this project is 13%. . FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION,: . The Finance Director certifies that upon approval and completion of recommendation 1, and the adoption of the attached appropriations ordinance, funds will be available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of the Sewer Capital Projects Fund. MG:j Submitted for City Manager's Of6ce by: Mike Groomer Originating Department Head: A. Douglas Rademaker � � City of Fort WoYth, Texas Mayo r arid C ounc i 1 FIJND (to) � 1 &2) PS58 6140 I 2) PS58 2) PS58 6157 � (from) I ACCOUNT I CENTER 474045 070580174760 541200 070580174760 531350 030580174760 � AMOUNT $135,124.50 � $126,124.50 ] $ 9,000.00 � CITY SECRETARY APPROVED 12/21/99 � � R � � City of Fort Worth, Texas � Mayo r arid � C ounc i l, Communicatioari DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE 12/21/99 **C-17783 I 30ARBOR I 3 of 2 I SUBJECT APPROPRIATION ORDINANCE AND AWARD OF CONTRACT TO DAVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION I 3) PS58 541200 070580174760 $120,124.50 ORDINANCE N0.14035 Additional Information Contact: 1) PE45 538070 0709020 $135,124.50 A. Douglas Rademaker 6157 � _ � � C � l�J � L�J �� u � � u � � L�'!' � � l�J L�J T r +� GiTY OF F�RT WCDRTH, TEXA� �EPAr TMENT OF ENGt�1EEf�iNG ADDENDUM tUO. 1 TO THE SPEClFiCATI�N� Af�D CQrJTRACT DC7CUMENTS FuF? Saniiary Sewer Laterai 6�57 Rehabifitatiort Waier pepartment Projeet No, PS 56-07�5801 T476� D,p,�. Project No. 2a30 Addendum issued: Qttober 1, '1�99 Bids received unti! Qctober 7, 1989, i:30 p,t�n, The Cptttr2r..t Documants fur the subject project are her�by r'evis8ci Or arnended as fc�ilows, CO'NSTRUCTI4N PLANS Sheet 4 thru 6 of 6 Revise COnStfuCtion Constfaint n�te #1 to read: "Gonstruction t� be completed w!thin 60 fsixtvi calender days." SlD DOCUM�NTS CQmprehensiv� Notice to Bidders Rcv+se i�st p�rags�ph on page A-2 to re�d: "in accordance with tne City of Fa�t W�rth t7rdinance, No. f3�71. as amend�d bv drr/inanca. No. 7378'. ...'. 5pecial InStructions to Bldders NUater Uersartrrtentl Revisa item #11 to reGd: "Minority and Women Bu�iness Enterprises: ir accorctance �vi�h the C;ky of Fort Worth c�rdinance, Nc. 93�i y. as amenc�eii bv Ordinanee. No. ?3?89. ..." This Adc�encurn fofms a part of 1r�e Cont�'aCt DhG�_iments referenced at,ove and inodifies the Gtigirta( �ontract Documents and p(a�s. Acknowiedr�e receipt of this Addendum an the space praJided belcw and on Paoe "�-5" of vour Sid Proposal and nate �an tha outer ern�elope of your bid. Fai�ure to acknowled�e reCpip: of this ,qdciendurr c�ufd su�je:.4 bidder to disqualificat��n, RECEIP� CKN WL�DG�E]; .�- �y: BY� �G�`�� °�" � � � -� �� Rick Trice, P.�. Title: � �!(��,�f'i�i Manager, Cor�sultant Seruice5 (DQE) Acidress; ��liJ �lG�� .-�.G� Teitphone: � s�,.��- � A'�^,aiR01A'iA11Ja�r 1AOdAG RSl�dnr. �t�,�Z� 3Jt?d �i�SSy h~Mt'Wf1Q L�7�S��' LS �� bT 6�.=�L,•'��/i3t � � . n � � 0 a U � a a a� CITY OF� FORT V110RTH, TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING ADDENDUM NO. 2 TO THE SPECIFICATIONS AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR Sanitary Sewer Lateral 6957 Rehabilitation Water Department Project No. PS 58-070580174760 D.O.E. Project No. 2830 Addendum Issued: October 5, 1999 Bids received until October 7, 1999, 1:30 p.m: Prospective Bidders are hereby advised of the following: No construction related activity will be permitted on the project until after January 3, 2000. This Addendum forms a part of the Contract Documents referenced above and modifies the original Contract Documents and Pians. Acknowiedge receipt of this Addendum on the space provided below and on Page "B-5" of your Bid Proposal and note on the outer envelope of your bid. Failure to acknowfedge receipt of this Addendum could subject bidder to disqualification RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED: .� � �� By� ��"� S By: � � �i ��j '��"'� �,� Rick Trice, P.E. . Manager, Consultant Services (DOE) � . Title: �. y� G,%�j �i �/% � Address;� J : ��`%��Gy� �,�� . Telephone: ��.� 9Q�� !l LJ LJ l� 0 � TABLE OF CONTENTS � � � � � PART A NOTICE TO BIDDERS COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS PART B MINORITY & WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS PROPOSAL PART C � � GENERAL CONDITIONS PART C'! SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS TO PART C PART D SPECIAL CONDITIONS PART DA ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS , PART E . SECTION E SPECIFICATIONS . SECTION E100 - MATERIAL SPECIFICATI�NS PART F CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE GONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW EXPERIENCE RECORD EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE PAYMENT BOND PERFORMANCE BOND MAINTENANCE BOND 9704801 Sp� L6957 0799 BSD.doc � TABLE OF CONTENTS PART G CONTRACT APPENDIX A DETAILS 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799_BSD.doc �� f� �� i� � � �� J J � � PART A NOTICE TO BIDDERS COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS � 9704801_Specs_16957 0799_BSD.doc LeJ I�! �'� �j �� J � � !J � J J � C! � � � � � � !J � � NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for the following: FOR: Sanitary Sewer Lateral 6957 Rehabilitation Sewer Project No. PS 58-070580174760 D.O.E. No. 2830 3 EA Manholes 1,142 LF 8-in. sewer by open cut Addressed to Mr. Bob Terrell, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, will be received at the Purchasing Office until 1:30 p.m., October 7, 1999, and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the office of the Department of Engineering, Municipal Office Building, 1000 Throckmorton Street, Fort Worth, Texas. One set of plans and documents will be provided for a deposit of $30.00. These documents contain additional information for prospective bidders. For additional information, please contact Mr. Brian Darby, P.E. at (817) 335-1121, or Mr. Rakesh Chaubey, P.E. at (817) 332-5474. Advertising Dates: September 9, 1999 September 16, 1999 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD A - � �� I�,' , I�I `i COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed Proposals for the following: FOR: Sanitary Sewer Lateral 6957 Rehabilitation Sewer Project No. PS 58-070580174760 D.O.E. No. 2830 Addressed to Mr. Bob Terrell, City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, will be received at � the Purchasing Office until 1:30 p.m., October 7, 1999, and then publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 p.m. Plans, Specifications and Contract Documents for this project may be obtained at the office of the Department of Engineering, Municipal Office Building, 1000 Throckmorton � Street, Fort Worth, Texas. A thirty dollar ($30.00) deposit is required for the first set of documents and additional sets may be purchased on a non-refundable basis for thirty dollars ($30.00) per set. These documents contain additional information for prospective bidders. � !9 � !'J `I � All bidders will be required to comply with Provision 5159a of "Vernon's Annotated Civil Statutes" of the State of Texas with respect to the payment of prevailing wage rates and City Ordinance No. 7278, as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 13-A-29), prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. Bid security is required in accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Special Instructions to Bidders. The major work on the above-referenced project shall consist of the following: 3 EA Manholes 1,142 LF 8-in. sewer by open cut Included in the above will be all other miscellaneous items of construction as outlined in the Plans and Specifications. The City resenres the right to reject any and/or all bids and waive any and/or all formalities. Bidders shall not separate, detach, or remove any portion, segment, or sheets from the contract document at any time. Bidders must complete the proposal sections and submit the complete specifications book or face rejection of the bid as non-responsive. � AWARD OF CONTRACT: No bid may be withdrawn until the expiration of forty-nine (49) days from the dat2 th2 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 all the necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is proposed to award the contract. � J � � �� Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the contract documents prior to the receipt time and acknowledging them at the time of bid receipt. Information regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting the Department of Engineering at (817) 871-7910. Bids that do not acknowledge all applicable addenda may be rejected as non-responsive. In accordance with the City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the M/WBE UT��izaT�otv FoRnn, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation"), as appropriate. The Documentation must be 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799 BSD A- 2 L�J COMPREHENSIVE NOTICE TO B�DDERS areceived by the contracting department no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain a receipt from the appropriate empioyee of the � contracting department to whom delivery was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the Documentation was received by the City. For additional information concerning this project, please contact Mr. Brian Darby, P.E., at (817) ( j 335-1121, or Mr. Rakesh Chaubey, P.E., at (817) 332-5474. E�l BOB TERRELL , GLORIA PEARSON CITY MANAGER CITY SECRETARY � ADVERTISING DATES: A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E. DIRECTOR {� September 9, 1999 DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEE�ING J September 16, 1999 � � B ��' f� �' ��j �`� Gi � Rick Trice, P.E. Manager, Consulting Services � J `J �) � J � � � �l � � 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799_8SD A- 3 � � I� i� �� J �, � � ■, � �7 � � SPECIAL tNSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 1. PREQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All contractors submitting bids are required to be pre-qualified by the Forth Worth Water Department prior to submitting bids. This pre- qualification process will establish a bid limit based on a technical evaluation and financial analysis of the contractor. It is the bidder's responsibility to submit the following documentation: a current financial statement, an acceptable experience record, an acceptable equipment schedule and any other documents the Department may deem necessary, to the Director of the Water Department at least seven (7) calendar days prior to the date of the opening of bids. a. The financial statement required shall have been prepared by an independent certified public accountant or an independent public accountant holding a valid permit issued by n appropriate State licensing agency and shall have been so prepared as to reflect the financial status of the submitting company. This statement must be current and not more that one (1) year old. In the case that a bidding date falls within the time a new statement is being prepared, the previous statement shall be updated by proper verification. b. For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project, it must reflect the experience of the firm seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and technical level as that of the project for which bids are to be received. c. The Director of the Water Department shall be the sole judge as to the acceptability for financial qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department project. 0 e. Bids received in excess of the bid limit shall be considered non-responsive and will be rejected as such. The City, in its sole discretion, may reject any bid for failure to demonstrate experience and/or expertise. Any proposals submitted by a non-pre-qualified bidder shall be returned unopened, and if inadvertently opened, shal) not be considered. g. The City will attempt to notify prospective bidders whose qualifications (financial or experience) are not deemed to be appropriate to the nature and/or magnitude of the project on which bids are to be received. Failure to notify shall not be a waiver of any necessary pre-qualification. 2. BID SECURITY: A cashier's check or acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City of Fort Worth in an amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the largest possible total of the bid submitted must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeiture in the event the successful bidder fails to execute the Contract Documents within (10) days after the contract has been awarded. To be an acceptable surety o the bond, (1) the name of the surety shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury, or (2) the surety must have capital and surplus equal to ten times the limit of the bond. The surety must be licensed to do business in the State of Texas. The amount of the bond shall not exceed the amount shown on the treasury list or one-tenth (I/10) the total capital and surplus. 3. BONDS: A performance bond, a payment bond and a maintenance bond each for one hundred (100%) percent of the contract price will be required, Reference C 3-3.7. 9704801_Spea_L6957_0799_BSD,doc /4 - 4 � a 4. I�� I� ��J �� SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS WAGE RATES: Not less than the prevailing wage rates established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and set forth in the Contract Documents must be paid on this project. 5. AMBIGUITY: In the case of ambiguity or lack of clearness in stating prices in the Proposal the City reserves the right to adopt the most advantageous construction thereof to the City or to reject the Proposal. 6. BIDDER LICENSE: Bidder must be a licensed Contractor in the State of Texas. 7. NONRESIDENT BIDDERS: Pursuant to Article 601g, Texas Revised Civil Statutes, the City of Fort Worth will not award this contract to a nonresident bidder unless the nonresident's bid is lower than the lowest bid submitted by a responsible Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a nonresident bidder to obtain a comparable contract in the State in which the nonresident's principal place of business is located. � The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in N order for the bid to meet specifications. The failure of a nonresident contractor to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. ;"'� 8. PAYMENT: If the contract amount is $25,000 or less, the contract amount shall be paid '_,� within foriy-five (45) calendar days after completion and acceptance by the City. `I � � � aJ � � � 9. AGE: In accordance with the policy ("Policy") of the Executive Branch of the Federal Government, Contractor covenants that neither it, nor any of its officers, members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors while engaged in performing this contract, shall, in connection with the employment, advancement or discharge of employees in connection with the terms, conditions or privileges of their employment, discriminate against persons because of their age except on the basis of a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan, or statutory requirement. "Nonresident bidder" means a bidder whose principal place of business in not in the State of Texas, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or majority owner has its principal place of business in the State of Texas. This provision does not apply if this contract involves Federal funds. Contractor further covenants that neither it nor its officers, members, agents, employees, subcontractors, program participants, or persons acting on their behalf, shall specify, in solicitations or advertisements for employees to work on this contract, a maximum age limit for such employment unless the specified maximum age limit is based upon a bona fide occupational qualification, retirement plan or statutory requirements. Contractor warrants it will fully comply with the policy and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors and/or its subcontractors' alleged failure to comply with the above referenced policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of this agreement. 10. DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990 ("ADA"), Contractor warrants that it and any and all of its subcontractors will not unlawfully discriminate on; the basis of disability in the provision of services to the general public, nor in the availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for applicants for employment with or employees of Contractor or any of its subcontractors. � 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799 BSD.doc A - �J � � L�.' � � '!*J � �� i� � � �� ■, � � � � �� SPECIAL INSTRUCTtONS TO BIDDERS Contractor warrants it will fully comply with the ADFA's provisions and any other applicable Federal, State and local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties or subcontractors against City arising out of contractor's and/or its subcontractors; alleged failure to comply with the above referenced Policy concerning age discrimination in the performance of this,agreement. 11. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: In accordance with the City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923 the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of minority business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. A copy of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. The bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM ("Documentation") as appropriate. The documentation must be received no later that 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 non- responsive. Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide the Owner complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or a Women Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and payment thereof. Contractor further agrees to permit any audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or 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 in the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. Revised 9/24/97 � 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD.doc A - 6 � � �� PART B � MINORlTY & WOMEN'S BUSINESS ENTERPRISES SPECIFICATIONS � PROPOSAL J �� LiJ L�' . l� � 9704801_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD.doc � � . I � ' � . � • � ATTACHMENT 1A �� p�� Q�' Page 1 of 2 ci b� ��rt V1�ortn Minority and Worgl��il �iU��'� E'�iterprise ��i��d�r�s� �+° I • Y ' s � . � ' � . p��E�lOifI�I�T10N �9'OCT 13 �l 2 35 Davila Construc'tion Inc. , Octover 07, 1999 � IME COMPANY NAME BfD DATE �. • -' � S.S. Lateral 6957 Rehabil'�itation p,S58-070580174760 � � �ROJECT NAME _ . � PRWECT NUMBER � r� ' . �TfY'S M!1'VBE PROJECT GOAL: 13 % � I M/WBE PERCENTAGE ACHI�VED: � ailure��to ,complete this;form; �in��its entirety; wifh� supporting��documentation,'`and received by"the�;;:Managmg�� partiner�t�on��ot before 5:OO�p:in. fve'(S)"City business'days�afte� bid.opening; exclus�ve of bid opening' date;`will: . sutt in the bid being considered non-responsive to bid specifications.-. •..: � � ,. : ., ;. ' ,.' ' , _ �t.� `� .,, . � , , . . . . ` . . ,. , , _ ; . ,_, �e'undersigned bidder agrees �to �e'nter into':a' fornial agreement inrith ttie�MBE and/or WB� fnris for.work�listed �iri'this hedule, conditioned upon execution oi a contract with, the City of Fort Worth.` Ttie intentionat anc�lor knowitig �isrepresentation of facts is grounds for consideration of disquatifiaation and witl resutt in the bid �being aonsideced n-responsive,to specifications. � � � ; � - , . Company Name, Contact Name, , Address, and 'fetephone No. , � � ; McCauley_Dirt�Compan.T 20� Spring Oaks � " Shane � �'17-478-0384 • s,,, � k y i,�.� y . P.O. Box 200629 •Dallas�-'Te�xas' 75J320 817-740-7400 Certified � �> � Qo '" x � z ~v X� � � Specify Atl Contracting Scope of Work (*) Sand, Rock, GravE1 Ha�ling . Fue7•Supply Specify Ail ttems to be . � Supplied(*) . .. Dollar Amount $. m . N F"' 1st $15,100.00 • ,. . lst $600,.C�Q, y°` � '�:, , �:�. . '.s.t r .,,. ,. ' �� ..., ..�,; MNVBEs must tie Iocated in the 9(nine) county marketplace or currentty doing bu'siness (n the marFce�ptace at the time"of btd. `;' ='- � �-. :;�� _ ry, ��{MS� ��r" �') ,Specify aU areas in whlch MWBE's are to be utiltzecf and/or ttems to be supptted: . �• � - �- ' (') A compteta tisUn� of ftems to be�supptied is required in order to receive credit tov►rard the M1WBE goat. � ' • .� M�-';�-{��•-�:-�� . . . - .:. - ,� ,�w a,,,. �) Ider►tify each Tier IeveL • Tter. Means the level of subcantracting below ths prime contractor/consuttant, I.e., a direct paymerrt'" • , from the p�ime contractor to a subcontractor ts considered 1'� tier, a paymetit by. a subcontracfor to; ;:• �:'•I ' ' its suppUerts corisidered'2nd tler.' . . . `"�'��°`�i�"µ'� � • � �� , '� �.� . . • ;a � TNIS FORM MUST BE RECEtVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m., F1VE (5j CITY BUSlNESS AAYS AFti7ER BI�D* r . OPENING, EXCLUSlVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE �`"_�`�''.'�`°'�, ',,-� � , � `� Rev.;6!?J98 . r. , 4 .,�4�. _x`t .n ,�f" ?K Y i;� � . � - �� , � 5; , ATTACHMENT 1A� I ." Page 2 of 2� - , , . ` Ci of For� Worth:. � � � � . - � Minority and Women �usiness Enterprise Specifications ,E� � , Y • � � MBE/WBE UTILIZATION � r IComparty Name, Contact �Jame,� . certtfled_ ��Specify All Contractirtg . Specify Ait.ltems to be .: �: ..,...DollarAmount ,. ''�d ' Address, and Telephone No.• . Q �. .;F � _ Scope of Work (*) � , Supplied(') : ,�� • � �; . . . . � •�.. oo . ��„ . �. i �� "..'.. -. ' � �. ..��Z. ��..,.... .'.� ' .` . : N~ _ ... F �s ... . . . . . .. ..- .,. <., . .. . .. . �� . ' " , � • , , , , , r,;{, � . " ' � .1� �� - , . . ` ' �±� � ` , '.; �y � . . �� '. ' ; ' .. r�� . `_:.�.----_.... _�__ �� _------- . . . . . ' � j� � --�--�---...._._---..._..___.__......._.__,..-.-----� � . . : . , . �:� � _ � _....._----------_.._�__._ � ,_ --_.___. ' - ` , °.�'. �� _�_._-----___... _._------. . _.._ __.._.. • *�� -•--. �__.__.�._�._.�.._._----r•---•-- � ' •- ��'�' �� `I� ' ` • : . ....�. 7 � JTh`e bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, compiete and accurate information regardingA� actuat work performed by all subcontractors, inc(uding MBE(s) andlor WBE s arran ements submitted wi'th this bid.` �) 9 Tlie bidder-also ag�ees to atiow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and files held by their company�� . Jthai wiH substantiate the actual work performed by the MBE(s) andlor WBE(s) on �this contract; by an' authorized�'�� officer or employ.ee of the City. Any intentional andlor knowing misrepresentation of facts witl be grounds-foc� �,� terminating the contract o'r debarment from City work for a period of not less than �hree (3) years and for initiating� `action under Federal, State or Local laws concerning false statements. Any failure to compiy with this.ordinance and�;;.� ,��.4 < �c�reates a materiai breach' oi contract may �esuft in a determir�ation of an irresponsible _offeror and barred from� � "�partic' ting in City work for a period of time not less than one (1) year. _, ..• ' o-: 4� �r�=�,' L. s*a B s MUST BE CERT(FIED BY THE CITY BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD �'� ��' Alma C . Davila � - - � �- -• • -�� ''�l�"u orized Signature y Printed Signature � . � • . . .=•r.� ,� � ,,^� � ,, - . ' �.:`Ta.�P-n�e�i.�jPnt � - _. _ . , Tit(e ,„ � Contact Name artd Title (if different) -•- �' � k �r"=�Dabila� Construction Inc. - � (817-) 654-9948 .;�: �Gompany Name . Telephone Numbe� (s) . „ : . ; � � ; - �'�3325 P�n�l a. Ave. ( 817,) 535=3084 � � � , . �� , ., tldress - � . : ' Fax Number , , :�'�'.o`rt Worth Texas 76103 - � " "� a: ' � - � � � .Oc`tover 13�; 1999 --��♦� Ci .' /StatelZip Code " - � ' � Date � � � � � .'.1' br - . ..s �� Q� . TH1S FORM MUST B� RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPAR7MENT BY 5:00 p.m., FIVE (5) CITY BUSINESS DAYS AF7ER B14 ' s'� ' OPENING, EXCLUStVE OF THE BlD OPENtHG DATE; � " > . ' , Rev. 612198 � � � TO: Mr. Bob Terrell � City Manager Fort Worth, Texas PROPOSAL FOR: Sanitary Sewer Lateral 6957 Rehabilitation � Sewer Project No. PS 58-070580174760 D.O.E. No. 2830 Q Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders," the undersigned has thoroughly examined the plans, specifications and the site, understands the amount of work to be done, and hereby proposes to do all the work and furnish all labor, equipment and materials necessary to fully � complete all the work as provided in the plans and specifications and subject to the inspection and approval of the Director, Department of Engineering of the City of Fort Worth. Upon acceptance of this proposal by the City Council, the bidder is bound to execute a contract Q and furnish Performance, Maintenance Bond, and Payment Bond approved by the City nf Fort Worth for performing and completing the sewer construction work within the time stated and for the following sum, to-wit: 0 u � l�J `�I �� sl `J J � J ■1 � 97D4601_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD Part6 B - � L�J � � LsJ �� L'_'J � u L�J �1 u �i � �I � �I L�J � � PROPOSAL SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT TOTAL ITEM QUANTITY WITH BID PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS VALUE VALUE 1. 1 EA Storm dr� pre-constructio -hole �, �L ��''"� Oo � ��1�� V r _ �Dollars � � n � �% y Cents per EA $ ��i' ! � — $ / �V• �0 2. 1,119 LF 8-in. sanitary sewer pipe (all depths)' �/�/� Dollars r- �•°° � �7��= an C� ` Cents per LF $ ,� , 3. 23 LF 8-in. SDR26 sanitary sewer pipe (all depths) ' Dollars � � � U ^-� an �� Cents per LF $ $ �� . 4. 1,443 LF Trench safety system for trenches (depth >5-ft.) � � Dollars �i� (}i 5. 6. 7 8. � 10. 11 12. I �. and "�— � -� Cents per LF $ , � $ I) �� ^ 3 EA Re ove existin sanitary sewer manholes . i ,1,� � ,�,i�' Dollars r+ ��}� � �, I� `� �.. and'_ ""f�""� Cents per EA $ $ )� 3 EP� Standard 4-ft. diameter SSMH (to 6-ft. depth) � lJ uC. �"'t hJuy-'Q''�`� .� AAQ �7�T�+�' Dollars � (�'j -- 50D� -�- � and "-" n °^ Cents per EA $ � � �� $ � 9 VF� 4-ft. diameter extra depth for SSMH l 1 1�x Dollars � and �� "'-' Cents per VF $ 1 � � "� $ ��'� 3 EA Watertight manhole insert for SSMH �,1�" . A,� Dollars ��' aa�.�� and "� �'�" Cents per EA $��' $ 3 EA Concrete collars for SSMH �,t.Q.. 1 lWY`�� 4.�" 1- �N`vDollars �O � ' Q 3as q'-�. and "� "� Cents per EA $ $ 3 EA Vacuum test SSMH �, ��`-' �,r poilars �4 � and "'-'� "`"" Cents per EA $ �� $ �� 10 EA 4-in. sanitary sewer service taps � `-�� ✓"'UV�.Qd �C�"t�' )`�"i� Dollars ' and "'� "'— Cents per EA $ ��• � $ �,��o'� 316 LF 4-in. sanitary sewer se ice lines' '— h1;U\ Dollars „�+, j�, p�� '� ��. and °�^^' "'""" Cents per LF $ � T" '~ $ � *Contractor must complete the attached "City Approved ProducY' form 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799 BSD PartB.doc B- 2 l�J � � �J L�J L�J C*J L�J � l�'J � � � l""J L"'J � � � ��'� � SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT PAY APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS UNIT ITEM QUANTITY WITH BID PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS VALUE 13. 50 LF Concrete curb and gutter replacement � 7CkA �.Qnn�� Dollars � and '�b � Cents per LF $ �� ✓ 14. 1,327 LF Permanent asphait pavement repair per Fig. 4 � � Dollars � and �� Cents per LF $ � 15. 40 LF 6-in. concrete driveway and sidewalk replacement �— ��.�M Dollars � and __ _ _ `—� � _ Cents per LF $ �� f 16. 100 LF Hydromulch seeding � Dollars 5p and Cents per LF $ / � " 17. 1,142 LF Post-construction T�l�i s ecti n of sanitary sewer lJ �`''" TOTAL VALUE $ �� D��' � $3�,8�0. $ a,3ao� $ I�D • °0 Dollars ,� � �(1 .� and .�Q a _ T Cents per LF $ �' ` $ I, � v� 18. 23 LF Concr e encasement � Doilars � � � q and "` � J Cents per LF $ $ !�� TOTAL AMOUNT BID - SEWER MAIN REPLACEMENT $ r a of l�' � ''Contractor must complete the attached "City Approved ProducY' form 9704801 Specs_�6957_0799_BSD_PartB.doc B - 3 � � � � � ' � � � i 1 � � � � i i ! � � PROPOSAL CITY APPROVED PRODUCT FOR * *CONTRACTOR SHALL SELECT TYPE OF PIPE TO BE USED Standard Spec No. Size E1-31 4" through 30" �—' E1-25 4" through 15" E1-27 4" through 15" E1-28 18" through 27" E100-2 18" through 48" Consult with "City of Fort Worth, Texas Standard Product List" to obtain the Generic/Trade Name and the Manufacturer for the pipes listed above. , Failure to provide the information required above may result in rejection of bid as non- responsive. Only products listed above will be allowed for use in this project. Any substitutions shall result in rejection of bid as non-responsive. 9704801_Spea 16957_0799 BSD_PartB.doc B-4 � '�-e� PROPOSAL I�] I�I � L�J L�J C LJ L�J u L�J � � � u � u u � Within ten (10) days of notification by City, the undersigned will execute the formal contract and deliver an approved Surety Bond and such other bonds as required by the Contract Documents, for the faithful performance of this Contract. The attached bid security in the amount of $ is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in the event the contract and bond or bonds are not executed and delivered within the time above set forth as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby. The undersigned bidder certified that he has obtained at least one set of the General Contract Documents and General Specifications for Water Department Projects dated January 1, 1978, and that he has read and thoroughly understands all the requirements and conditions of those General Documents, and the specific Contract Documents and appurtenant plans. The undersigned assures that its employees and applicants for employment and those of any labor organization, subcontractors, or employment agency in either furnishing or referring employee applicants to the undersigned are not discriminated against as prohibited by the terms of City Ordinance No. 7278 as amended by the City Ordinance No. 7400. The Bidder agrees to begin construction within 10 calendar days after issue of the work order, and to complete the contract within 60 calendar days after beginning construction as set forth in the written work order to be furnished by the Owner. The work order will be issued no later than 90 days after the award of contract. A. The principal place of business of our company is in the State of �PX�S Non-resident bidders in the State of I, our principal place of business, are required to be percent lower than resid�nt bidders by state law. A copy of the statute is attached. I Non-resident bidders in the State of � , our principal place of business, are not required to underbid resident bidders. � The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or majority owner is in the State of Texas. Receipt is acknowledged of the followin addenda: Addendum No. 1 (initials) , Addendum No. �R(initials) Addendum No. 1 (initials) (SEAL) if Bidder is Corporation Date: /D•. 7- q9 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799 BSD_PartB.doc �. ' � F�-5 Res ectfully submitted, ,��r�,� c�,�f�� , ��-c. By: ' C . �I� , Name� Title: �,�� i��GI`• / -� Address: __,�� ,ZS— ��f��►��4 .� /f'��l's4�7 Telephone: �i7� �✓r��9'9�`S J -� 'I J � � !�J �, � �I '!J � � � � � l�J L L�,I'' PART C GENERAL CONDITIONS O9704801_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD.doc C2-2.7 Delivery of Proposal C2-2.8 Withdrawing Proposals C2-2.9 Telegraphic Modification of Proposals C2-2.10 Public Opening of Proposal C2-2.11 Irregular Proposals C2-2.12 Disqualification of Bidders C3-3 C3-3.1 C3-3.2 C3-3.3 C3-3.4 C3-3.5 C3-3.6 C3-3.7 C3-3.8 C3-3.9 C3-3.10 C3-3.11 C3-3.12 C3-3.13 C3-3.14 C3-3.15 AWARD A�D EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS Consideration of Proposals Minority Business Enterpise Women-Owned Business Enterprise compliance Equal Employment Provisions Withdrawal of Proposals Award of Contract Return of Proposal Securities Bonds Execution of Contract Failure to Execute Contract Beginning Work Insurance Contractor's Obligations Weekly Payroll Contractor's Contract Administration Venue ' C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK C4-4.1 Intent of Contract Documents C4-4.2 Special Provisions C4-4.3 Increased or Decreased Quantities Ca-4.4 Alteration of Contract Documents C4-4.5 Extra Work C4-4.6 Schedule of Operations C4-4.7 Progress Schedules for Water and Sewer Plant Facilities C5-5 COVTROL OF WORK r,ND MATERIALS CS-5.1 Authority of Engineer C5-5.2 Conformity with Plans CS-5.3 Coordination of Contract Documents C5-5.4 Cooperation of Contractor C�-5.5 Emergency and/or Rectification Work C5-5.6 Field Ofiice CS-5.7 Construction Stakes C5-5.8 Authority and Duties of Inspectors C5-5.9 Inspection CS-5.10 Removal of Defective and Unauthorized C5-5.11 Substitute Materials or Equipment CS-5.12 Sam�les and Tests of Materials CS-5.13 Storace of �ia`erials C�-5.14 E:cisting Structures and Utilities C�-5.15 Interruptio-: os Servic� C5-5.16 �iutual Res�onsibility of Contractors C�-5.17 Cleanu� C�-5.18 Fina1 Inspection C2-2 (4) C2-2 (4) C2-2 (4) C2-2 (4) C2-2 (4) C2-2 (5) C3-3 (1) C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 C3-3 (1) (1) (2) (2) (2) (2) (4) (4) (4) (4) (7) (7) (7) (8) C4-4 (1) C4-4 (1) C4-4 (1) C4-4 t2) C4-4 (2) C4-4 (3) C4-4 (4) C5-5 C5-5 CS-5 C5-S CS-5 C�-5 C�-S CS-5 C5-5 Work C5-5 C5-5 CS-5 C5-5 C�-5 C�-5 C�-S CS-5 C�-� (1) (1) (2) (2) (3) (3) (3) (4) (5) (5) (5) (6) (6) (7) (7) (8) (8) (9) (2) � � ' PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS TABLE OF CONTENTS NOVEMBER, 1, 1987 TABLE OF CONTENTS � r^ � ' � � � , � C1-1 C1-1.1 C1-1.2 C1-1.3 C1-1.4 C1-1.5 C1-1.6 C1-1.7 C1-1.8 C1-1.9 C1-1.10 CI-1.11 C1-1.12 C1-1.13 C1-1.14 C1-1.15 C1-1.16 C1-1.17 C1-1.18 C1-1.19 C1-1.20 C1-1,21 C1-1.22 C1-1.23 C1-1.24 C1-1.25 C1-1.26 C1-1.27 C1-1.28 C1-1.29 C1-1.30 C1-1.31 C1-1.32 � C2-2 ,� C2-2.1 '^ C2-2.2 �i C2-2.3 ' C2-2.4 C2-2.5 C2-2.6 ' � 1 DEFINITIONS Definition of Terms Contract Documents Notice to Bidders Proposal Bidder General•Conditions Special Conditions Specifications Bond Contract Plans City City Council Mayor City Manager City Attorney . Director of Public Works Director, City Water Department Engineer Contractor Sureties The Work or Project Working Day Calendar Day Legal Holiday Abbreviations Cnange Order Paved Stre?ts and A11eys Unpaved Streets and Alleys City Streets Roadway Gravel Street INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL Proposal Form Interpretation of Quantities Examination of Contract Documents and Site Submitting of Pr000sal P,�jection of Proposals Bid Security (1) C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 �1-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 Cl-1 C1-1 C1-1 C1-Z Cl-1 (1) (1) (2) (2) (2> (2) (2) (2) (2> (3) t3) (3) (3) (3} (3) (3) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (4) (5) (6) (6) (6? (6) (6) (6) C2-2 (1) C2-2 (1) C2-2 (2) C2-2 (3) C2-2 (3) C2-2 (3) C8-8,3 CS-8.4 C8-8.5 C8-8.6 C8-8.7 C8-8.8 CS-8.9 CS-8.10 C8-8.11 C8-8.12 C8-8.13 Lump Sum Scope of Payment Partial Estimates and Retainage Withholding Payment Final Acceptance Final Payment Adquacy of Design . General Guaranty Subsidiary Work Miscellaneous Placement of Material Record Documents CS-8 (1) C8-8 (1) C8-8 (2) C8-8 (3> C8-8 (3) C8-8 (3> C8-S (4) CS-8 (4) C8-8 (5) CS-8 (5) C8-8 (5) (4) 1 � C6-6 C6-6.1 C6-6.2 C6-6.3 C6-6.4 C6-6.5 C6-6.6 � C6-6.7 C6-6.8 C6-6.9 ' C6-6.10 C6-6.11 C6-6.12 � C6-6.13 C6-6.14 � C6-6.15 C6-6.16 ' � C6-6.17 C6-6.18 C6-6.19 C6-6.20 C6-6.21 ' � � � C7-7 C7-7.1 C7-7.2 C7-7.3 C7-7.4 C7-7.5 C7-7.6 C7-7.7 C7-7.8 C7-7.9 C7-7.10 C7-7.11 C7-7.12 C7-7.13 � C7-7.14 � C7=7.15 C7-7-.16 C7 7.17 ' C8-8 C8-8.1 C8-8.2 � ' ' LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLZC RESPONSIBILITY Laws to be Observed Permits and Licenses Patented Devices, Materials and Processes Sanitary Provisions Public Safety and Convenience Privileges of Contractor in Streets, A11eys, and Right-of-Way Railway Crossings Barricades, Warnings and Watchmen Use of Explosives, Drop Weight, etc. Work Within Easements Indep�ndznt Contractor Contractor's Resoonsibility for Danage Claims Contractor's Claim for Damages Adjustment of Relocation of Public Utilities, etc. Temporary Sewer Drain �onnections Arrangement and Charges of Water Furnished by City Use of � Section of Portion of the Work Contractor's Responsibility for Work No Waiver of Legal Rights Personal Liability of Public Officials State Sales Tax PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS Subletting � Assignment of Contract Prosecution of the Work Limitations of Operations Character of Workman and Equipment Work Schedule Time of Commencement and Completion Extension of time of Completion Delays Time of Comoletion Suspension by Court Order Temporary Suspension Termination of Contract due to vational Emergency Susoension of Abandonment of the C6-6 (1) C6-6 (1) C6-6 (1} C6-6 (2) C6-6 (2) C6-6 (3) Co-6 (43 C6-6 (4) C6-6 (S) C6-6 (6) C6-6 (8) C6-6 (S) C6-6 (10) C6-6 (10) C6-6 (10) C6-6 C6-6 C6-6 C6-6 C6-6 C6-6 (11) (11) (11) (12) (12> (12) C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 C7-7 (1) (1) (1) (2) (2) (3l (4) (4) (4) (5) (6) (6) (7) Work and Annulment of Contract C7-7 (7> Fuliillment of Contract C7-7 (9) Ternination for Convenience of the Onwer C7-7 (10) Sa`ety Methods and Practices C7-7 (13) MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Fleasurement of Quantities Unit Prices (3) CS-8 (1) C8-8 (1) t'_^ �I PART C - GENERAL CONDZTIONS C1-1 DEFINITIONS SECTION C1-1 DEFINITIONS C1-1.1 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS: Whenever in these Contract � Documents the following terms or pronouns in place of them are used, the intent and meaning sha11 be understood and �; interpreted as follows: C1-1.2 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents are all of �, the written and drawn documents, such as specifications, bonds, addenda, plans, etc., which govern the t�rms and " performance oF the contract. These are contained in the General Contract Documents and the Special Contract Documents. � a. C � GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The General Contract Documents govern all Water Department Projects and include the following items: PART A- NOTICE�TO BIDDERS (Sample) White PART B - PROPOSAL (Sample) White PART C- GENERAL CONDITIONS (CITY) Canary Yellow (Developer) Brown PART D- SPECIAL CONDITIONS Green PART E - SPECIFICATIONS �E1-White E2-Golden Rod E2A-White PERMITS/EASEMENTS Blue PART F - BONDS (Sample) White PART G � CONTRACT (Sample) White b. SPECIAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: Tne Special Contract Documents are prepared for each specific project as a supplement to the General Contract Documents and include the following items: PART A- NOTICE TO BIDDERS (Advertisement) Same as � above PART B - PROPOSAL (Bid) PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS - PART E - SPECIFICATI0�1S �" PER�SITS/EASEMENTS PART F - BONDS a PART G - CONTRACT PART H- PLANS (Usually bound separately) �' Cl-1 (1) �� faithful performance of the contract and include the following: a. Performance Bflnd (see paragraph C3-3.7) b. Payment Bond (see paragraph C3-3.7) c. Maintenance Bond (see paragraph C3-3.7) d. Proposal or Bid Security (see Special Instructions to Bi3ders, Part A and C2-2.6) C1-1.10 CONTRACT: The Contract is the formal signed agreement bztween the Owner and the Contractor covering the mutual understanding of �the two contracting parties about the project to be completed under the Contract Documents. Cl-l.11 PLANS: The plans are the drawings or reproductions therefrom made by the Owner's representative showing in detail the location, dimension and position of the various elements of the project, including such profiles, typical cross-sections, layout diagrams, working drawings, preliminary drawings and such supplemental drawings as the Owner may issue to clarify other drawings or for the purpose of showing changes in the work hereinafter authorized by the Owner. The plans are usually bound�separately from other parts of the Contract Documents, but they are a part of the Contract Documents just as though they were bound therein. C1-1.12 CITY: The City of Fort Worth, Texas, a municipal corooration, authorized and chartered under the Texas State Statutes, acting by and through its governing body or its City Manger, each of which is required by charter to perform specific duties. Responsibility for final enforcement of Contracts involving the City of Fort Worth is by Charter vested in the City Manager. The terms City and Owner are synonymous. C1-1.13 CITY COUNCIL: The duly elected and qualified governing body of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. C1-1.14 MAYOR: The officially elected Mayor, or in his absenc�, the Mayor Pro tem of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. C1-1.15 CITY MANAGER: The oLficially appointed and authorized City Manager of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized representative. C1-1.16 CITY ATTORNEY: The officially appointed City Attorney of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized reoresentative. Cl-1 (3) � ' ., � � � � C1-1.3 NOTICE TO BIDDERS: All of the legal publications either actually published in public advertising mediums or furnished direct to interested parties pertaining to the work contemplated under the Contract Documents constitutes the notice to bidders. C1-1.4 PROPOSAL: The completed written and signed offer or tender of a bidder to perform the work which the Owner desires to have done, together with the bid security, constitutes the Proposal, which becomes binding upon the Biddsr when it is officially received by thz Owner, has been publicly opened and read and not rejected by the Owner. C1-1.5 BIDDER: Any person, persons, firm, partnership, company, association, corporation, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative, submitting a proposal for perForming the work contemplated under the Contract Documents, constitutes a bidder. � C1-1.6 GENERAL CONDITIONS: The General Conditions are the usual construction and con�ract requirements which govern the performance of the work so that it will be carried on in � accordance with the customary procedure, the local statutes, � and requirements of the City of Fort Worth's charter and promulgated ordinances. � , � � ' � Wherever there may be a conflict between the General Conditions and Special Conditions, the latter shall take precedence and shall govern. C1-1.7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Special conditions are the specific requirements which are necessary for the oarticular project covered by the Contract Documents and not specifically covered in the General Conditions, When considered with the General Conditions and other elements of the Contract Documents they provide the information which the Contractor and Owner should have in order to gain a thorough knowledge of the project. � C1-1.8 SPECIFICATIONS: The Specifications is tnat section or � part of the Contract Documents which sets forth in detail the requirements which must be met by all mat�rials, construction, *� workmanship, equipment and services in order to render a � completed and useful project. Whenever reference is made to standard specifications, regulations, requirements, statutes, 1 etc., such referred to documents shall become a part of the Contract Documents just as though they were e;��odie� therein. � C1-1.9 BOND: Tne bond or bonds are the w�itten c�,:�rantee or security furnished by the Contractor for tne prompt and Cl-1 (2) ' L7 � 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. S. 9. New Year's Day M. L. King, Jr. Birthday Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Friday Christmas Day Such other days in lieu of holidays as the City Council may determine January 1 Thitd Monday in January �� Last Monda-y--in May July 4 � First Monday in September r Fourth Thursday in November Fourth Friday in November � December 25 When one of the above named holidays or a special holiday is declared by the City Council, falls on Saturday, the holiday sha11 be observed on the preceding Friday or if it falls on Sunday, it sha11 be observed on the following ;�Sonday, by those employees working on working day operations. Employees working calendar day operations will consider the calendar holiday as the holiday. C1-1.26 ABBREVIATIONS: Wherever the abbreviations defined herein appear in Contract�Documents, the intent and meaning shall be as follows: AASHTO - Amzrican Association of MGD - Million Gallons Per State�Highway Transportation Day Officials ASCE - American Society of Civil CFS - Cubic Foot per Enginzers Second LAW - In Accordance With ASTM - American Society of Min. - Minimum Testing Materials Mono.- Monolithic AWwA - F,merican Wat�r Works $ - Percentum �, Association R - Radius i ASA - American Standards Association I.D. - Inside Diamet�er HI - Hydrauli� Institute O.D. - Outs�ide Di3meter Asph. - As�halt Elev.- Elevation Ave, - Avenue F - Fahrenheit Blvd. - Boulevard C - Centigrade CI - Cast Iron In. - Inch CL - Center Line Ft. - Foot GI - Galvanized Iron St, - Street Lin. - Linear or Lineal CY - Cubic Yard 1b. - Pound Yd. - Yard M'ri - rlanhole SY - Square Yard Max. - Maximum L.F, - Linear Foot D.I. - Ductile Iron --� � 7 .� .,.. ,� � Cl-1 (5) � j'' � � � � � C1-1.17 DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: The duly appointed official � of the City of Fort Worth, refer�ed to in the Charter as the � City Engineer, or his duly authorized representative. C1-1.18 DIRECTOR, CITY WATER DEPARTMENT: The duly appointed ""� Director of the City Water Department cf the City of Fort � Worth, Texas, or his duly authorized reoresentative, assistant, or agents. � � � � , J , � � C1-1.19 ENGINEER: Tne Director of Public Works, the Director of the Fort Worth City Water Department, or their duly authorized assistants, agents, engineers, inspectors, or superintendents, acting within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them. C1-1.20 CONTRACTOR: The person, persons, oartnership, company, firm, association, or corporation, entering into a contract with the Owner for tne execution of the work, acting directly or through a duly authorized representative. A sub-contractor�is a person, firm, corporation, or others under contract with the princip�al contractor, supplying labor and materials or only labor, for work at the site of the project. C1-1.21 SURETIES: The Corporate bodies which are bound by such bonds are required with and for the Contractor. The sureties engaged are to be fully responsible for the entire and satisfactory fulfillment of the Contract and for any and a11 requirements as set forth in the Contract Documents and approved changes therzin. C1-1.22 THE WORK OR PROJECT: The completed work contemplated in and covered by the Contrcct Documents, including but not limited to the furnishing of all labor, materials, tools, eauipment, and incidentals necessary to produce a completed and serviceable project. C1-1.23 WORKING DAY: A working day is defined as a calendar day, no� including �aturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, in which the weather or other conditions not under the control of the Contractor permit the performance of the principal unit of work for a period of not less than seven (7) hours between 7:00 a.m, and 6:00 p,m., with exceptions as permitted in paragraph C7-7,6. C1-1.24 CALENDAR DAYS: A calendar day is any day of the week or month, no days beiny excepted, C1-1.25 LEGAL � prescri��; �v OOS�iVdAC2 DV' � F:OLIDF.YS: Lag�l holidays sha11 b� tha City Council o� the City oi rort City e�.ploye�s as follows: obs�rved as N+orth for C1-1 (�) ' � SECTZON C - GENERAL CONDITZONS � C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND �� PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL ,� SECTZON C2-2 INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL C2-2.1 PROPOSAL FORM: The Owner will furnish bidders with � proposal form, which will contain an itemized list of the items of work to be done or materials to be furnished and upon � which bid prices are requested. The Proposal forc� will state the Bidder's general understanding of the project to be completed, provide a space for furnishing the amount of bid � security, and state the basis for entering into a formal contract. The Owner wi11 furnish forms for the Bidder's „ "Experience Record," "Equipment Schedule," and "Financial Statement," all of which must be propzrly executed and filed , with the Director of the City Water Department one week prior � to the hour for openinq of bids. The financial statement required shall have been prepared by� � an independent certified public accouritant or an independent public accountant hol�ding a valid permit issued by an appropriate state licensing agency, and shall have been so +� prepared as to reflect the current financial status. This x statement must be current and not more than one (1) year old. In the case that a bidding date falls wit,hin the time a new , statement is being prepared, the previous statement shall be � updated by proper verification. Liquid assets in the amount of ten (10$> percent of the estimated project cost will be required. � .�I For an experience record to be considered to be acceptable for a given project, it must reflect the exgerience of the firm � seeking qualification in work of both the same nature and � magnitude as that of the project for ahich bids are to be received, and such experience must have been on projects � completed not more than five (5) years prior to the date on which are to be received, The D.�rector of the Water department shall be sole judge as to the acceptability of � expe-rience for qualification to bid on any Fort Worth Water Department oroject. The prospective bidder shall schedule the equipment he has available for the project and state that he wi11 rent such � additional equipment as may be req�iired to complete the project on which he submits a bid. ^� C2-2.2 INTERPRETATION OF QUANTITIES: Tne quantities of work � and mat�rials to b� furnished as may b= listed in �he proposal � �2_2 � � � � i �� 1 � � C1-1.27 CHANGE ORDER: A"Change Order" is a written supplemental agreement between the Owner and the Contractor covering some added or deducted item or feature which may be found necessary and which was not specifically included in the scope of the project on which bids were submitted. Increase in unit quantities stated in the proposal are not the subject matter of a Change Order unless the increase or decrease is more than 25$ of the amount of the particular item or items in the original proposal. A11 "Change Orders" sha11 be prepared by the City from information as necessary furnished by the Contractor. C1-1.28 PAVED STREETS AND ALLEYS: A paved street or alley shall be defined as a street or alley having one of the following types of wearing surfaces applied over the natural unimproved surface: 1. Any type of asphaltic concrete with or without separate base material. 2. Any type of asphalt surface treatment, not including an oiled surface, with or without separate base material. 3. Brick, with or without separate base material. 4. Concrete, with or without separate base material. 5. Any combination o€ the above. C1-1.29 UNPAVED STREETS OR ALLEYS: An unpaved street, alley, ' roadway or other surface is any area except those defined above for "Paved Streets and Alleys." C1-1.30 CITY STREETS: A ci`y street is defined as that area � between the right-of-way lines as the street is dedicated. C1-1.31 ROADWAY: � parallel lines two (4') feet back of exists. � J � � C� 1 i The roadway is defined as the area between (2`3 feet back of the curb lines or four the average edge oF pave:nent where no curb C1-1.32 GRAVEL STREET: A gravel street is any unpaved street to which has been added one or more applications o� gravel or similar material other than the natural material found on the street surface before any i.;iorovement was made. C1-1 (6) , Owner nor the Engineer guarantee that the data shown is representative of conditions which actually exist. C2-2.4 SUBMITTING OF PROPOSAU:-•- The Bidder shall submit his Proposal on the form furnished by the Owner. All blank spaces applicable to the project contained in the form sha11 be correctly filled in and the Bidder shall state the price�, written in ink in both words and numerals, for which he proposes to do tha work contemplated or furnishe the materials required. All such prices shall be written leyibly. In case of discrepancy between the Qrice written in words and the price written in�numerals, the price most advantageous to the City sha11 govern. Ii a proposal is submitted by an individual, his or her name must be signe3 by him (h?r) or his (her> duly authorized agent. If a proposal is submitted by a firm, association, or partnership, the name and address of each member must be given, and the proposal must be signed by a m�mber of the firm, asso�iation, or partnership, or by a person duly authorized. If a proposal is submitted by a company or corgoration, the compan.y or corporafie name and business address must be given, and the proposal signed by an official or duly authorized agent. The corporate seal must be affixed. Power of Attorney authorizing agents or others to sign proposal must be properly certified and must be in writing and submitted with the proposal. C2-2.5 REJECTION OF PROPOSALS: Proposals may be re.jected if they show any alteration of words or figures, additions not called for, conditional or uncalled for alternate bids, incomplet� bids, erasures, or irregularities of any kind, or contain unbalance value of any items. Proposal tendered or delivered after the official time d�signated for recei�t of proposal sha11 b� returned to the Bid3er unopened. C2-2.6 BID SECURITY: No proposal will be considered unless it is accompanied by a"Proposal Security" of the character an3 in the amount indicated in the "Notice to Bi�ders" and the "Pr000sal." The Bid Security is required by the Owner as evidence of good faith on th� part of the Bidder, and by way of a guaranty that iF awarded the contract, the Bidder will within the required time execute a formal contract and furnish the require3 performance and other bonds. Th? bid security of the three lowest bidders wi11 be retained until the contract is awarde3 or oth�r disposition is made thereof. The bid security or a11 other bidders may be returned promptly after the canvass oL bids. C2-2(3) � � , � � ' ' � � l � i ' ' forms or other parts of the Contract Documents will be considered as approximate only and will be used for the ourpose of comparing bids on a uniform basis. Paymsnt 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 reauirements of the Contract Documents. C2-2.3 EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF PROJECT: Bidders are advised that the Contract Documents on file with the Owner shall constitute alI of the information which the Owner wi11 furnish. AlI additional information and data which the owner will supply after promulgation of the formal contract documents sha11 be issued in the form of wri'tten addenda and shall become part oE the Contract Docum2nts just as though such addenda were actually written into the original Contract Documents. Bidders are required, prior to the filing of proposal, to read and become familiar with the Contract Documents, to visit the site of the project and examine carefully a11 local conditions, to inform themselves by their own independent research and investigations, tests, boring, and by such other means as may be necessary to gain a complet� knowledge of thz conditions which will be encountered during the construction of the project. They must judge for themselves the difficulties of the work and all attending circumstances affecting the cost of doing the work or the time reaui�ed for its completion, and obtain all information required �o make an intelligent proposal. No information given by the Ocaner or any representative.of the Owner other than that contained in the Contract Documents and officially promulgated addenda thereto, shall be binding upon the Owner. Bidders shall rely exclusively and solely upon their own estimates, investigation, research, tests, explorations, and other data which are necessary for fu11 and complete inforration upon which the proposal is to be bas�d. It is mutually agreed that the submission of a proposal is prima-facie evidence tnat the bidder has made the investigations, examinations and tests herein required. Claims for actditional compensation due to variations between c•onditions actually encoLntered in construction and as indicated in the Contract DocLnents will not be allowed. The logs oF Soi1 Borings, if anv, showinc on the plans ar� for general information oaly and may not be correct, iv�ith�r the C2-2(2) 1 Owner reserves the right to waive any and all irregularities and to make the award of the contract to the best interest of the City. Tend�ring a proposal after the closing hour is an irregularity which cannot be waived. C2-2.12 DISQUALIFICATION OF BIDDERS: Bidders may be disqualified and thzir proposals not considered fcr any c�f, but not limit?d to, the following reason: a. Reasons for believing that collusion exists among bidders. b. Rzasonable grounds ior believing that any bidder is interested in more than one proposal For work contemplated. c. Tne bidder being interestzd in any litigation against the Owner or where thz Owner may have a claim against or be engaged in litigation against tne bidder. d. The bidder being in arrears on any existing contract or having defaulted on a previous contract. e. The bidder having performed a prior contract in an unsatisfactory manner. f. Lack of competency as revealed by the financial statement, experience record, equipment schedule, and such inguiries as the Owner may see fit to make. g, Uncompleted work which, in the judgment of the �Owner, will prevent or hinder the orompt completion of additional work if awarded. h. The bidder not filing with the Owner, one week in advance of the hour of the opening of proposals the following: 1. Financial Statement showing the financial condition of the bidder as specitied in Part "A" - Special Instructions. 2. A current experience record showing esoecially the projects of a nature similar to the one under consideration, which have been successfully completed by the Bidder. 3. An equipment schedule showing the equipment the bidder has available for use on the project. The Bid Proposal of a bidder who, in the judgm�nt of the Engineer, is disqualified under the requirements stated herein, shall be set aside and not opened. C2-2(5) ir � 1 L� � � . i � � � � , l J C2-2.7 DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered unless it is delivered, accompanied by its proper Bid Securi�ty, to the City Manager or his representative in the official place of business as set forth in the "Notice to Bidders." It is the Bidder's sole responsibility to deliver thz proposal at the proper time to the proper place. The mere fact that a proposal was dispatched will not be considered. The Bidd�r must have the proposal actually delivered. Each proposal sha11 be in a seale3 envelope plainly marke3 with the word "PROPOSAL," and the name or description of the project as designated in the�"Notice to Bidders." The envelope shall be addressed to the City Manager, City Hall, Fort Worth, Texas. C2-2.8 WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with the City Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for opening proposals. A reauest for non-consideration of a proposal must be made in writing, addressed to the City Manager, and filed with him prior to the time set for the opening of proposals. After all proposals not requested for non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the proposals for which non-consideration requests have been properly filed m�, at the option of the Owner, be returned unopened. C2-2.9 TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the time set For opening proposals, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the City Manager prior t� the said proposal opening time, and providzd further, that the City Manager is satisfied that a written and duly authenticated confirmation of such telegraphic cocumunication over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the proposal opening time. If such conFirmation is not received within forty-eiQht (48) hours after the pr000sal opaning time, no further consideration will be given to the proposal. C2-2.10 PUBLIC OPENING OF PROPOSP.L: Proposals which have been properlv fiied and For which no "Non-consideration Request" has bee:� received will be publicly opened and re?d aloud by the City Manager or his authorize3 representative a� the time and place indicated in the "Notice to Bidders." P.11 proposals which have been opened and read will remain on file with the Owner until the contract has been awarded. Bidders or their authorized representatives are invited to be preser.t for the opening of bids. C2-2.11 IRREGU�F� PROPOSALS: Pro�osals sha11 be considered as beinc "Irrecular" i� the�.� show an�,• or�issions, alterations of �or�, adc��ion�, or cond�`ions not c�11ed fo�, u:�authorized dl:."'c?"(:3�.: :�105� O� 1ri2�ii! ?� 1`�.1@S O� d.^.y kind. �10'r��V@r, the C2-2(4) ' r. � , � , PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS SECTION C3-3 AWARD AND EXECUTZON OF DOCUMENTS: C3-3.1 CONSIDERATION OF PROPOSALS: After proposals have been � opened and read aloud, the proposals will be tabulated on the basis of the quoted prices, the quantities shown in the proposal, and the�application of such formulas or other � methods of bringing items to a common basis as may be established in the Contract Documents. � � � � � � � � ., The total obtained by taking the sum of the products of 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 wi11 be considered as the amount of the bid. Unti1 the award of the contract is cr,ade by the Owner, the right wi11 be reserved to reject any or all pr000sals and waive technicalities, to re-advertise for new proposals, or to proceed with the work in any manner as maybe considered for the best interest of the Owner. C3-3.2 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Contractor agrees to provide to Owner, upon request, complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and or a a Woman-owned Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and the payment therefor. Contractor further agrees, upon request by Owner, to allow and audit and/or an examination of any books, records, or files in the possession of Contractor that wi11 substantiate the actual work performed by tha MBE or WBE. Any material misrepresentation of any nature will be grounds for termination of the contract and for initiating any action und�r appropriate federal, state or local laws and ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation may be grounds for disqualification of Contractor at Owner's discretion for bidding on future Contracts with the Owner for a period ot time of not less than six (6) months. C3-3.3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS: The Contractor sha11 ' comply with Current City Ordinance prohibiting discrimination in employment practices. , ' C3-3 (1) lJ � bond shall guarantee the payment for all labor, � materials, equipment, supplies, and services used in the construction of the work, and shall remain �+ in full force and effect until provisions as above stipulated are accomplished and final payment is made on the project by the City. , b. MAINTENANCE BOND: A good and sufficient -� maintenance bond, in the amount of not less than 1Q0 percent of the amount of the contract, as � evidenced by the oroposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the prompt, fu11 and faithful performance of the general guaranty which is set � forth in paragraph C8-8.10. c. PAYMENT BOND: A good and sufficient payment bond, in an amount not less than 100 percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the .+ proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the prompt, full and faithful payment of all claimants � as defined in Article 5160, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, 1925, as amended by House Bill 344 Acts 56th Legislature, Regular Session, 1959, effective ,.,� April 27, 1959, and/or the latest version thereof, suoplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the work provided for in the contract being constructed under these specifications. Payment Bond shall remain in force until a11 payments as .,. above stipulated are made. d. OTHER BONDS: Such other bonds as may be required by these Contract Documents shall be furnished by the Contractor. No sureties will be accepted by the Owner which are at the � time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the owner. All bonds � shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and shall be executed by an approved surety company doing business in the City of Fort Worth, Texas, and which is acceptable to the �+ owner. In order to be acceptable, the name of the surety shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury list of acceptable sureties, and the amount of bond written by any one , acceptable company shall not exceed the amount shown on the Treasury list for that company. Each bond sha11 be properly � execu�ed by both the Contractor and Surety Company. � Should any surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory �i at any time by the Owner, notice wi11 be given the Contractor to that eirect and th� Contractor shall imT�ediately provide a � C3-3 (3) � � r� � ' The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect �1 on the project site, and, at his request, will be provided ,� assistance by the City of Fort Worth's Equa1 Employment Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on � file in his office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may � be acguired from the Equal Employment Officer. I C3-3.4 WITHDRAWAL OF PROPOSALS: After a proposal has been read by the Owner it cannot be withdrawn by the Bidder within forty-five (45) d.ays after the date on which the pronosals were opened. � � � , � � ' � �' J C3-3.5 AWARD OF CONTRACT: The Qwner reserves the right to withholdfinal action on the proposals for a reasonable time, not to exceed forty-five (45) days after the date of opening proposals, and in no event will an award be made until after investigations have been made as to the responsibility of the proposed awardee... The award of the contract, if an award is made, will be to the lowest and best responsible�bidder. The award of the contract shall not become effective until the Owner has notified the Contractor in writing of such award. C3-3.6 RETURN OF PROPOSAL SECURITIES: As soon as proposed price totals have been determined for comparison of bids, the Owner may, at its discretion, return the proposal security which accompanied the proposals which, in its judgment, would not be considered for the award. A11 other proposal securities, usually those of the three lowest bidders, will be retained by the Owner until the required contract has been executed and bond furnished or the Owner has otherwise di�posed of the bids, after which they will be returned by the City Secretary, C3-3.7 BONDS: With the execution and delivery of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall furnish to, and file with the Owner in the amounts herein required, the following bonds: a. PERFORMANCE BOND: A good and sufficient performance bond in an amount not less than 100 percent of the amount of the contract, as evidenced by the proposal tabulation or otherwise, guaranteeing the full and faithful execution of the work and p�rformance of the contract, and for the protection of the Owner and a11 other persons a�ainst damage by reason o� r.eglicence of the Co�trac�or, or im�roper execution of tne work or the use o� inf�rior materials. This performance C3-3 (2) � certificate of insurance for approval. The prime contractor shall indicate on the certificate of insurance included in the documents for execution whether or not his insurance covers sub-contractors. It is the intention of the Owner that the insurance coverage required herein shall include the coverage of all sub-contractors. a. COMPENSATION INSURANCE: The Contractor shall maintain, during the life of this contract, Workers' Compensation Insurance on a11 of his employees to be engaged in work on the project under this contract, and for all sub-contractors. In case any class of employees engaged in hazardous work on the project under this contract is not protected under the Workers' Compensation Statute, the Contractor shall provide adeguate employer's genera.l liability insurance €or the protection of su�h of his employees not so protected. b. COMPREHENSIVE GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE: The Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the life of. this con�ract Contractor's Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance> in an amount not less than $500,000 covering each occurrence on account of bodily injury, including death, and in an amount not less than $500,000 covering each occurrence on account of property damage with $2,000,000 umbrella policy coverage. c. ADDITIONAL LIABILITY: The Contractor shall furnish insurance as separate policies or by additional endorsement to one of the above-mentioned policies, and in the amount as set forth for public liability and property damage, the following insurance: 1. 2. 3. �, Contingent Liability (covers General Contractor's Liability f�r acts of sub-contractors). Blasting, prior to any blasting being done. Collapse of buildings or structures adjacent to excavation (if excavations are to be performed adjacent to same). Damage to underground utilities for $500,000. C3-3 (5) "1 � � new surety satisfactory to the Owner. No payment will be made under the contract until the new surety or sureties, as reguired, have qualified and have been accepted by the Owner. The contract shall not be operative nor will any payments be due or paid until aoproval of the bonds by the Owner. � C3-3.8 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT: Within ten (10) days after the Owner has by approoriate resolution, or otherwise, awarded the � contract, the Contractor shall execute and file with the Owner the Contract and such bonds as may be required in the Contract Documents. � No contract shall be binding upon the owner until it has been attested by the City Secretary, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, and executed for the Owner by either the Mayor or City Manager. C3-3.9 FAILURE TO EXECUTE CONTRACT: The failure of the � Awardee to execute the required bond or bonds or to sign the required contract within ten (10) days after the contract is awarded shall be considered.by the Owner as an abandonment of � his proposal, and the Owner may annul the Award. By reason of the uncertainty of the market prices of material and labor, `� and it beiag impracticable and difficult to accurately determine the amount of damages occuring to the Owner by � reason of said awardee's failure to execute said bonds and � contract within ten (10) days, the proposal security accompanying the proposal shall be the agreed amount of , damages which Owner will suffer by reason of such failure on the part of the Awar3ee and shall thereupon immediately be forfeited to the Owner. , The filing of a proposal will be considered as an acceptance of this provision by the Bidder. 1 C3-3.10 BEGINNING WORK: The Contractor shall no� commence work. until authorized in writing to do so by the Owner. Should the Contractor fail to commence work at the site of the � project within the time stipulated in the written �{ authorization usually termed the "Work Order" or "Proceed Order", it is agreed that the Surety �ompany will, within ten (10) days after the commencement date set forth in such � written authorization, commence the physical execution of the contract. ' C3-3.11 INSURANCE: The Contractor sha11 not co�.�unence work under this contract until he has obtained all th� insurance rec�ired under the Contract Documents, and such i-�surance has � b�en a�proved by th� Owner. Th� prime Contracto� shall be r�sponsible for delivering to the Owner the sub-contractors' � � C3-3 (4) ' r City of Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas. Each � such agent shall be a duly qualified, one upon whom service of process may be had, and must have ...� authority and power to act on behalf of the insurance and/or bonding company to negotiate and settle with the City of Fort Worth, or any other claimant, any claims that the City of rort Worth or other claimant or any property owner who has been .� damaged, may have against the Contractor, insurance, and/or bonding company. If the local � insurance representative is not so empow�red by the insurance or bonding companies, then such authority must be vested in a local agent or claims officer „� residing in the Metroplex, the Fort Worth-Da11a5 area. The name of the agent or agents sha11 be set �- forth on all of such bonds and certificates of insurance. C3-3.12 CONTRACTOR'S OBLIGATIONS: Under tlie Contract, the Contractor sha11 pay for all materials, labor and services when due. ...� C3-3.13 WEEKLi' PAYROLL:� A certified copy of each payroll covering payment of wages to all person engaged in work on the � project at the site of the project shall be furnished to the �I Owner's representative within seven (7) days after the close of each payroll period: A copy or copies of the applicable "'� minimum wage rates as set forth in the Contract Documents ,� shall be kept posted in a conspicuous place at the site of t�:e project at all times during the course of the Contract. -� Copies of the wage rates wi11 be furnished the Contractor, by the Own�r; however, posting and protection of the wage rates sha11 be the responsibility of the Contractor. � C3-3.14 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION: Any Contractor, whether a p�rson, p�rsons, partnership, company, firm, association, corporation or other who is approved to do business with and enters into a contract with the City for construction of water and/or sanitary sewer facilities, will have or sha11 establish a fu11y ooerational business office within the Fort worth-Dallas metropolitar. area. The Contractor sha11 charg�, delegate, or assign this office (or he may delegate his Project Superintendent) with full authority to transact a11 business actions required in the performance of the Contract. This local authority shall be made responsible to act for tl�e Contractor in all matters pertaining to the work gov�rned by the Contract whether it b� administrative or otherwise and as such shall b� empowered, thus delegated and directed, to settle a11 material, labor or other expenditures, all claiMs against the work or any other C3-3 (7) �., � ,� , � � ' � � 1 �, ' � � , ' � � S. � Builder's risk (where above-qround structures are involved). Contractual Liability (covers all indemnification requirements of Contract). d. AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE - BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE: The Contractor shall procure and maintain, during the life of this Contract, Comorehensive Automobile Liability insurance in an amount not le.ss than $250,000 for injuries including accidental death to any one person and subject to the same limit for each person an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident, and automobil.e property damage insurance in an amount not less than $100,000. e. SCOPE OF INSURANCE AND SPECIAL HAZARD: The insurance required under the above paragraphs shall provide adequate protection for the Contractor and his sub-contractors, respectively, against damage claims which may arise from operations under this contract, whether such operations be by the insured or by anyone directly or indirectly employed by him, an3 also against any of the following special . hazards which may be encountered in the performance of the Contract. f. PROOF OF CARRIAGE OF INSURANCE: The Contractor sha11 furnish the Owner with satisfactory proof of coverage by insurance required in these Contract Documents in amounts and by carriers satisfactory to the Owner. (Sample attached.) A11 insurance requirements made upon the Contractor sha11 apply to the sub-contractor, should the Prime Contractor's insurance not cover the sub-contractor's work operations, a. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING: The insurance and bonding companies with whom the Contractor's insurance and performance, payment, maintenance and all such other bonds are written sha11 be represented by an agent or ayezts having ar. of�ice located within the ci�y lir��s o� the C3-3 (6) ' .r PART C - GENERAL CONDI'I'IONS � C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK SECTION C4-4 SCOPE OF WORK � C4-4.1 INTENT OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: It is the definite ,« intention of these Contract Documents to provide for a cor,plete, useful project which the Contractor undertakes to ..� construct or furnish, all in full compliance with the requirements and�intent of the Contract Docunents. It is � definitely understood that the Contractor shall do a11 work as provided for in the Contract Documents, shall do a11 extra or '"� special work as may be considered by the Owner as necessary to complete the project in a satisfactory and acceptable manner. The Contractor sha11, unless otherwise specifically stated in f these Contract Documents, furnish all labor, tools, materials, � machinery, equipment, special services, and incidentals necessary to the prosecution and completion of the project. ,,.� C4-4.2 SPECIAL PRGVISIONS: Should any work or conditions � which are not thoroughly and satisfactorily stipulated or covered by General or Special Conditions of these Contract � Documents be anticipated, or should there be any additional proposed work which is not covered by these �ontract Documents, then "Special Provisions" covering a11 such work .� will be prepared by the Owner previous to the time of � receiving bids or proposals for such work and furnished to the Bidder in the form of Addenda. A11 such "Special Provisions" a. sha11 be considered to be a part of the Contract Documents just as though they were originally written therein. �� C4-4.3 INCREASED OR DECREASED QUANTITIES: The Owner reserves � the right to alter the quantities of the work to be performed ,� or to extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and as found to be neces�ary, and the Contractc,r sha11 perform the � work.as altered, increased or decreased at the unit prices. Such increased or decreased quantity shall not be �ore than 25 percent of the contemplated quantity of such it�n or items. � When such changes increase or decrease the original quantity of any item or iteras of work to be done or materials to be --� furnished by the 25 percent or more, then either party to the � contract shall upon written request to the other party be entitled to a revised consideration upon that portion of the ;,� work above or below the 25 percent of the original quantity stated in the proposal; such revised consideration to be � determined by special agreement or as hereinafter provided for "Extra Worx." No allowance will be made for anti• changes in an�icipated profits nor sha11 such changes be considered as ,� �4-4 (1) � ❑ � � , matter associated such as maintainin ade uate and a ro ri � q pp p ate insurance or security coverage for the project. Such Ioca1 � authority for administration of the work under the Contract ,; shall be maintained until all business transactions executed as part of the Contract are complete. � Should the Contractor's principal base of operations be other than in the Fort Worth-Dallas metropolitan area, notification of the Contractor's assignment of local authority shall be � made in writing to the Engineer in advance of any work on the project, all appropriately signed and sealed, as applicable, by the Contractor's responsible officers with the understanding that this written assignment of authority to a � 1oca1 representative shall become part of the project Contract as though bound directly into the project documents. The ..� intent of these requirements is that all matters associated � with the Contractor's administration, whether it be orientzd in furthering the work, or other, be governed direct by local authority. This same requirement is imposed on insurance and , surety coverage. Should the Contractor's local representative Fail to perform to the satisfaction of Engineer, the Engineer, at his sole discretion, may demdnd that such local � representative be replaced and the EnginPer may, at his sole � discretion, stop a11 work until a new local authority satisfactory to the Engineer is assigned. No credit of ,.,� working time will be for periods in which work stoppages ar� � in eff.ect for this rzason. C3-3.15 VENUE: V�nue of.any action hereinunder shall be , exclusively in Tarrant County, Texas. � � , 1 � , � C3-3 (8) � suggested by the Owner and shall give the Owner access to all accounts, bills, vouchers, and records relating to the Extra Work. No "Change Order" shall become effective until it has been approved and signed by each of the Contracting parties. No claim for Extra work oi any kind will be allowed unless ordered in writing by the Owner. In case any orders or instructions, either oral or written, appear to the Contractor to involve Extra Work for which he� should receive compensation, he shall make written request to the Engineer For written orders authorizing such Extra Work, prior to beginning such work. Should a difference arise as to what does or does not constitute Extra Work, or as to the payment thereof, and the Engineer insists upon its performance, the Contractor sha11 proceed with the work after making written request for written orders and shall keep an accurate account of the actual reasonable cost thereof as provided under method (Item C). Claims for extra work will not be pai3 unless the Contractor shall file his claim with the Owner within five (5) days before the time for maki�g the first estimate after such work is done and unless the claim is supported by satisfactory vouchers and certified payrolls covering a11 labor and materials expended upon the said Extra Work. The Contractor shall furnish the Owner such installation records of a11 deviations from the original Contract Documents as may be necessary to enable the Owner to prepare for permanent record a corrected set of plans showing the actual installation. The comp�nsation agreed upon for ' extra wor',c' wh�ther or not iniitiated by a'change order' shall be a full, complete and final payment For all costs Contractor incurs as a result or relating to the change or extra work, whether said costs are known, unknown, foreseen or unforeseen at that tina, including without limitation, any costs for delay, extended overhead, ripple or imoact cost, or any other effect on changed or unchanged work as a r�sult or the change or extra work. C4-4.6 SCHEDULE OF OPERATIONS: Before commencing any work under this contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner and receive the Owner's approval thereof, a"Schedule of Operations," showing by a straight line method �he date of comnencing and finishing each of the major elements of the contract. Tnere shall be also shown the estimated monthly cost oi wor:�c Tor which estimatPs are to be exoected. There C4-4 (3) � � ' waiving or invalidating any conditions or provisions of the Contract Documents. Variations in quantities of sanitary sewer "'+ categories, shall be interpr�ted herein as � overall quantitiPs or sanitary sewer pipe i but not to the various depth categories. � � � � � , � ' ...,, � � pipes in depth applying to the n each pipe size, C4-4.4 ALTERATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: By Change Order, the Owner reserves the right to make such changes in the Contrac� Documents and in the character or auantities of the work as may be necessary or desirable to insure completion in the most satisfactory manner, provided such changes do not materially alter the original Contract Documents or change the general nature of the project as a wholz. Such changes sha11 not be considered as waiving or invalidating any condition or provision of the Contract Documents. C4-4.5 EXTRA WORK: Additional work made necessary by changes and �lterations of the Contract Documents or of quantities or for other reasons for which no pr�ces are provided in the Contract Documents, shall be defined as "Extra Work" and shall be performed by the Contractor in accordance with these Contract Documents or approved additions thereto; provided, however, that before any extra work is begun a"Change Order" shall be executed or written order issued by the Owner to do the work for payments or credi�s as shall be determined by one or more combination of the following methods: a. � Unit bid price previously approved. An agreed lump sum. c. The a�tual.reasonable cost of (1) labor, (2) rental of equipment used on the extra work for the time so used at Associated General Contractors of America current equipment rental rates; (3) materials entering permanently into the project, and (�} actual cost o� insurance, bonds, and social security as determined by the Owner, olus a fixed fee to be agreed upon but not to exceed 10� of the actual cost of such extra work. The fixed fee is not to include any additional profit to the Contractor for rental of equipment owned by him and used for thz extra work. The fee sha11 be fu11 and complete compensation to cover the co5t oF su��rintendencz, overhead, other pro=it, general and all other expense no� ir.cluded i� (1), (2), (3>, and (4) abo�e. The Contractor sha11 keep accurate cost records on th= form and in the method C4-4 (2) � c. Durations shall be in calendar days and normal holidays and weather conditions over the duration of the contract shall be accounted for within the duration of each activity. d. One critical path shall be shown on the construction schedule. e. Float time is defined as the amount of time between the earliest start 3ate and the latest start date of a chain of activities of the CPM construction schedule. Float time is not for the exclusive use or benefit of either the Contractor or the Owner. � � � f. Thirty days shall be used for submittal review unless otherwise specified. The construction scheduZe shall as a minimum be divided into general categories as indicated in the Proposal and Technical Specifications and each general category shall be broken down into activities in enougi: detail to achieve activities of approximately fourteen (14) days duration. For each general category, the construction schedule shall identify all trades or subcontracts whose work is represented by.act.ivities that follow the guidelines of this Section. For each of the trades or subcontracts, the construction schedule shall indicate the following procurements, construction and preacceptance activities and events in their logical sequence for equipment and materials. 1. Preoaration an3 transinittal of submittals�. 2. Submittal review periods. 3. Shop fabrication and delivery. 4. Er?ction or installation, 5. 6. 7. 8. Transmittal of manufacturer's operation and maintenance instructions. Installed equipment and mat�rials testing. Owner's ooerator instruction Eif aoplicable). Final ins�ection. r4-4 (5) W. � � � � ..r � � � J � �� t shall be resented also a com osi p p te graph showing the anticipated progress of construction with the time being � plotted horizontally and the percentage oF completion plotted �+ vertically. The progress charts shall be prepared on 8-1/2" x 11" sheets and at least five black or blue line prints shall be furnished to the Owner. �� C4-4.7 PROGRESS SCHEDULES FOR WATER AND SEWER PLANT ' FACILITIES: Within ten (10) days prior to submission of first monthly progress payment, the Contractor sha11 prepare and submit �to the Owner for approval six copies of the schedule in which the Contractor proposes to carry on � the work, the date of which he wi11 start th� several major � activities (including procurement of materials, plans, and equipment) and the contemplated dates for completing the � same. The schedule shall be in the form of a time schedule � Critical Path Method (CPM) network diagram. As the work progresses, the Contractor shall enter on the diagram the � actual progress at the end of each partial payment period or at such intervals as directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall also rev�ise the schedule to reflect any adjustments in contract time approved by the Engineer. � Three copies of the updated schedule shall be delivered at such intervals as directed by the Owner. � As a minimum, the construction schedule shall incorporate all work elements and activities indicated in the proposal and in the technical specifications. � Prior to the final drafting of the detailed construction schedule, the Contractor sha11 review the draft schedule with the Engineer to ensure the Contractor's understanding � of the contract requirements. The following guidelines shall be a3hered to in preparing ' the construction schedule: a. �+ilestone dates and final project co��:pletion i dates shall be developed to conform to time constrai:�ts, sequencing r�quirener.ts and completion time, � b. - Tne con�truction process sha11 be divided into activities with time durations oi aporoximately iourteen (14) days and construction values not to ' exceed $50,000. Fabrication, delivery and subnittal activities ar� exceptions to this cuideline. � � C4-4 (4) � �� PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS � C5-5 CONTROL OF w'ORK AND MATERIALS -^+� SECTION C5-5 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS CS-5.1 AUTHORITY OF ENGINEER: The work shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Engineer and in strict conoliance with the Contract Documents. He shall decide all qu�stions which arise as to the quality and acceptability of materials furnished, work performed, rate of progress of the work, overall sequence of the construction, interpretation of the Contract Documents, acceptable fulfillment of the contract, compensation, mutual rights between Contractor and Owner under these Contract Documents, supervision of the work, resumption of operations, and all other questions or disputes which may arise. Engineer will not be responsible for Contractor's means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, or the safety precaution and programs incident thereto, and he will not be responsible for Contractor's failure to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents. He shall determine the amount and quality of the work completed and materials furnished, and his decisions and estimates shall be final. His estimates in such event shall be a condition to th? right of the Contractor to receive money due him under the Contract. The Owner sha11 have executive authority to enforce and make effective such necessary decisions and orders as the Contractor fails to carry out promptly. i�1 �.. In the event of any dispute between the Engineer and � Contractor over the decision of the Engineer on any such matters, the Engineer must, within a reasonable time, upon written request of the Contractor, render and deliver to both � the Owner and Contractor, a written decision on the matter in controversy. ,_ C5-5.2 CONFORMITY WITH PLANS: Tne finished project in all cases sha11 conform with li�nes, grades, cross-sections, finish, and dimensions shown on the plans or any other � requirements otherwise descri�ed in the Contract Documents. Any deviation from the approved Contract Docum?nts required by ""' the Engineer during construction wi11 in a11 cases be � determined by the Engineer and authorized by the Owner by Change Orde�. � CS-5 (1) � , � � 9. Operational testing. 10. Final inspection. "'i If, in the opinion of the Owner, work accomplished falls �I behind that scheduled, the Contractor shall take such action as necessary to improve his progress. In addition, � the Owner may require the Contractor to submit a revised schedule demonstrating his program and proposed plan to make up lag in scheduled orogress and to insure completion � of the work within the contract time. If the Owner finds the proposed plan not acceptable, he may require the =� Contractor to increase the work force, the construction plant and equipment, the number of work shifts or the '� overtime operations without additional cost to the Owner. � Failure of the Contractor to comply with these requirements � shall be considered grounds for determination by the Owner that the Contractor is failing to prosecute the work with such diligence as wi11 insure its completion within the time specified. � ' ' 1 ' � � 1 ' lJ C4-4 (6) ' adequat�.ly provide for the safety or convenience of the traveling oublic or the owners of property across which the project extends or the safety of property contiguous to the project routing. The Contractor shall orovide all facilities to enable the Engineer and his in�pector to examine and inspect the workmanship an3 materials entering into the work. C5-5.5 EMERGENCY AND/OR RECTIFICATION WORK: W;��n, in the opinion of the Owner or Engineer, a conditi�on oi emergency exists related to any part of the work, the Contractor, or the Contractor�through his designated representative, sha11 respond with dispatch to a verbal requzst madP by t;�e Owner or Engineer to alleviate the emzrgency condition. Such a response shall occur day or night, whether the project is scheduled on a calendar-3ay or on a working-day basis. Should the Contr�ctor fail to respond to a request from the Engineer to rectify any discrepancies, omissions, or corrections necessary to conform with the requirements of the project specifications or p�lans, the E�:gineer sha11 give the Contractor written notice that such work or chang�s are to be performed. The written notice shall direct attention to th� discrepant condition and request the Contractor to take remedial action to correct the condition. In the event the Contractor does not take positive steps to fu1fi11 this written request, or does not show just cause for not taking the proper action, within 24 hours, the City may take such remedial action with City forces or by contract. The City shall then deduct an amount equal to the entire cos�s for such remedial action, plus 25�, from any funds due the Contractor on the project. C5-5.6 FIELD OFFICE: The Contractor shall provide, at no extra compensation, an adequate field office for use of the Engineer, if speci�ically called for. Tha field oiiice shall be not less than 10 by 14 feet in floor area, substantially constructed, well heated, air conditioned, lighted, and weather-proof, so that documents will not be damaged by the elzments. CS-5.7 CONSTRUCTION STAKES: The City, through its Engineer, will furnish the Contract�or_with a11 lines, grades, and measurements necessary to the proper prosecution and control of the work contracted for under these Contract Documents, and lines, grades and m�asureme:�ts wi11 be established by means of stakes or oth�r customary method of marking as may be found consistent with good practice. CS-5 (3) � � A � �.� . -., � � � � � � CS-5.3 COORDINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract �, Documents are made up oE several sections, which, taken together, are intended to describe and provide for a complete "� an3 useful project, and any requirements.appearing in one of the sections is as binding as though it occurred in aZl �" sections. In case of discrepancies, figured dimension shall �+ govern over scaled dimensions, plans shall govern over specifications, spzcial conditions shall govern over general � conditions and standard specifications, and quantities shown on the plans shall govern over those shown in the proposal. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any aoparent error � or omission in the Contract Documents, and the Owner sha11 be � permitted to make such corrections or interpretations as may be deemed necessary for the fulfillment of the intent of the Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor discovers an "� apoarent error or discrepancy, he shall immediately call this �� condition to the attention of the Engin�er. In the event of a conflict in the 3rawings, specifications, or other portions of th� Contract Documents which were not reported prior to the � award of Contract, the Contractor shall be deemed to have quoted the most expensive 'resolution of the conflict. � CS-5.4 COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor will be �' furnished with tlzree s�ts of the Contract Documents and shall have available on the site of the project at a11 times one set � of such Contract Documents. The Contract shall giv� to the wor�t the constant attenti�n � necessary to facilitat� the progress th�reof and shall cooperate with the Engineer, his inspector, and other Contractors in every possiUle way. � The Contractor shall at all times have comp�tent personnel available to tne project site for proper performazce of the work. The Contractor snall provide and maintain a� a11 times � at the site of the project a competent, English-soeaking superintendent and an assistant who arz fu11y authorized to act as the Contractor's agent on the work. Such � suoerintendent and his assistant shall be capabl� oL raading �, and und�rstanding the Contract Documents and s;�all rece?ve and fulfill instructions from tne Owner, the Engin�er, or his � authorized reuresenta�ives. Pursuant to this responsibility � of the Gontractor, the Contractor shall designate in writing to the project sup�rintendent, to act as the Contractor's agent on the work, Such assistant project suoerintendent � sha11 be a resident of Tarrant County, Texas and sha11 be subject to ca11, as is the oroject Suoerir.tendent, G� any time of th� da1 0� night on any day of the week on which the � EnQi�eer neternines t�at circ�mstances re�uir� th= c��s�nce on tize ��oject si�e oF a rz�resentative of the Cont=actor to � CS-5 (2> , C5-5.9 INSPECTION: The Contr3ctor shall furnish the Engineer with every reasonable facility for ascertaining whether or not the work as performed is in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. If the Engineer so requests, the Contractor shall, at any time before acceptance of the work, rernove or uncover such portion of the finished work as may be dir�cted. After examination, the Contractor sha11 restore said portions of the work to the standard required by the Contract Docum�nts. Should the work exposed or examined prove acceptable, the uncovering or removing and replacing of tha cov�ring or m3king good of the parts remov�d shall be paid for as extra work, but should be work so exposed or examined prove to be unacceptable, the uncovering or removing and the replacing of all adjacent defective or damaged parts shall be at the Contractor's expense. No work shall be done or materials used without suitable supervision or inspection. CS-5.10 REMOVAL OF DEFECTIVE AND UNAUTHORIZED WORK: All work, materials, or equipment which has been rejected sha11 be remedied or r�moved and r:eplaced in an acceptable manner by the Contractor at his own expense. Work done beyond th2 lines and grades given or as shown on the plans, except as herein specifically provided, or any Extra Work done without written authority, will be considered as unauthorized and done at the expense of the Contractor and will not be paid for by the Owner. Work so done may be ordered removed at the Contractor's expense. Upon the failure on the part of the Contractor' to comply with any order of the Engineer made under the provisions of this paragraph, the Engineer will havz the authority to cause defective work to be remedied or removed and replaced and unauth�rized work to be removed, and the cost tnereof may be de3ucted Erom any money due or to become due to the Contractor. Failure to require the removal o� any def�ctive or unauthorized work shall not constitute acceptance of sucn works. C5-S.11 SUBSTITUTE riATERIALS OR EQUIPMENT: If the Specifications, 1aw, ordinance, codes or regulations permit Contractor to furnish or use a substitute that is equal to any material or equipm�nt soecified, and if Contractor wishes to furnish or use a proposed substitute, he sha11, prior to the oreconstruction conferen�e, make written application to ENGINEER for approval of such substitute certifying in writing that the proposed substitute wi11 perform adequately the functions called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance to that speciFied and be suited to the same use and capable of performing the same function as that soeciried; and identifying all variations of the proposed C�-5 (5) � � These stakes or markings shall be set sufficiently in advance � of construction operations to avoid delay. Such stakes or '� markings as may be established for the Contractor's use or guidance sha11 be preserved by the Contractor until he is , authorized by the Engin�er to remove them. Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any stakes or markings have been carelessly or willfully destroyed, disturbed, or removed by � the Contractor or any of his employees, the full cost of replacing such stakes or marks plus 25$ will be charged against the Contractor, and the full amount will be deducted � from paym�nt due the Contractor. � C5-5.8 AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF CITY INSPECTORS: City Znspectors will bz authorized to inspect al1 work done and to "1 be done and a_11 materials furnished. Such inspection may �y extend to all or any part of the work, and the preparation or manufacturing of the mat�rials to be used or equipment to be installed. A City Inspector may be stationed on the work to � report to the Engineer as to the progress of the work and the manner in which it is being performed, to report any evidence that the nraterials being furnished or the work being performed � by the Contractor fails to fulfill tne requizements of the Contract Documents, and to call the attention of the Contractor to any such failure or other infringements. Such � inspection or lack of inspection will not relieve the Contractor from any obligation to perform the work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 1 In case �f any dispute arising between the Contractor and the City Inspector as to the materials or equipment furnished or th� manner of performing the work, the City Inspector will nave a��!:-;,rity to reject materials or equipment to suspend � work until the question at issue can be referred `o and be decided by the Enginzer. The City Inspector wi11 not, however, be authorized to revoke, alter, znlarge, or releasP � any requirement of these Contract Documents, nor to aoprove or accept any portion or section of the work, nor to issue any instructions contrary to the requirenents of the Contract � Documents. He will in no case act as superintendent or foreman or perform any other duties for the Contractor, or interfere with the management or operation of the work. He wi11 not acceot from the Contractor any compensation in any � form for performing any duties. The Contractor sha11 regard and obey the directions and instructions of the City Inspector or Engineer when the same are consistent with the obligations � of th� `ontract Documents, provided, however, should the Contractor object to any orders or instructions of the City I^aspector, the Contractor may within six days make written � a��=a1 to the Encir.��r for nis d�cision on the natter in controvers�•. � C5-S (4) � r ground, and shall materials shall b prompt inspection. be placed und�r cover when dir�cted. Stored � P placed and located so as to facilitate CS-5.14 EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES: The location and dimensions shown on the Plans relative to existing utilities are based on the best information available. Omission from, or the inclusion of utility locations on the Plans is not to be considered as the nonexistenc� of, or a definite location of, existing underground utilities. The location or many gas mains, water mains, conduits, sewer lines and s�rvice lines for a11 utilities, etc., is unknown to the Own�r, and the Own�r assumes no responsibility for failure to show any or all such structures and utilities on th� plans or to show them in their exact location. It is mutually agreed that such failure will not be considered sufficient basis for claims for additional compensation for Extra Work or for increasi�g thz pay quantities in any manner whatsoev?r, unless an obstruction encountered is such as to necessitate changes in thz lines and grades of coasid�rable magnitude or requires the building of special works, �rovision for which is not made in tha Contract Documents, in which case�,the provision in these Contract Documezts for Extra Work sha11 app1�. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to verify locations of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities sufiiciently in advance of construction in order that he may n�gotiate such local adjustments as nec�ssary in the construction process to provid� adequate clearances. The Contractor shall take a11 necessary precautions in order to protect a11 existing utilities, structures and service lines. Verification of existing utilities, structures and service lines shall include notification of all utility companies at least forty eight (48) hours in a3vance of constructi�n including exploratory excavation if necessary. All verification of existing utilities and their adjustment shall be considered as subsidiary work. C5-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE: a. Normal Prosecution: In the normaZ prosectuion of work where thz int�rru�tion of service is necessary, the Contractor, at least 24 hours in advance, shall be r�qLired to: _ 1. Notify the Watzr Department's Distribution Division as to location, time, and schedule of service interruption. C5-S (7> � � �� R� � � ,� � , � � ' � � � � � substitute fron that specified and indicating available maintenance service. No substitute shall be ordered or installed without the written approval of Engineer who will be the judge of the equality and may require Contractor to furnish such other data about the proposed substitute as he considers pertinent. No substitute shall be ordered or installed without such performance guarantee and bonds as Owner nay require which shall be furnished at Contractor's expense. Contractor shall indemnify an3 hold harmless Owner and Engineer and anyone directly or indirectly emoloyed by either of them from and against the claims, damages, losses and expenses (including attorneys fe�s) arisirig out of the use of substituted mat�rials or eguipment. CS-5.12 SAbSPLES AND TESTS OR MATERIALS: Wher�, in the oQinion of the Engine?r, or as called for in the Contract �ocuments, tests of materials or equipment are necessary, such tests will be cnade at th� expense of and oaid for direct to the testing agency by the Owner unless �therwise specifically provid�d. The failure of the Owner to make any tests of materials shall be in no way relieve the�Contractor of his responsibility of furnisning materials and equipment fu11y conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents. Tests and sampling of materials, unless otherwise speciPied, will be madP in accordance with the latest methods prescri4ed by the American Soci�ty For Testing �Iat�rials or specific requirements of the Owner. The Contractor sha11 provide such facilities as the Engineer nay require for collecting and forwarding samoles and shall not, without soecific written permission of the Engineer, use the materials represented by the sarr.�les until tests hav� been made and the materials �pproved for use. The Contractor wi11 furnistz adequate samoles without czarge to the Owner. In case oF concrete, the aggr�gates, design mini*�.um, and the � mixing Gnd transporting equipment sha11 be approved by the Engineer before any concrete is placed, and th� Con�actor shall b� responsible for replacing any concrete whicn does not � meet the requirements of the Contract Documents.^ Tests sha11 be made at least 9 days prior to the placing oL concrete, usi:�g samples from the sa�ne aggregate, cement, and mortar which are to be us?d later in the concrete. Should the source � of supply change, new tests shall be r�a3e prior to the use of the new materials. � CS-5.13 STOP.AGE OF MATERIALS: P.11 matarials whic� usad in the construction ooeration sha11 oe stored �nsu�� tn� or�servation of the quality and fitness o= �+h�n directe� bv th� Engine�r, th=y sha11 0� olac�c � �latior�s or oth�r har�, ciean durabl� surfaces ar.� � C5-5 (6> are to be so as to the work. o� wooden not on th2 � r unsatisfactory procedure, the City nay take such direct action � as the Engineer deems appropriate to correct the clean-up deficiencies citzd to the Contractor in the written notice, „� and the costs of such direct action, plus 25$ of such costs, shall be deducted from monies due or to become due to the �— Contractor. Uoon the completion of the project as a whole 3S covere3 by ,, these Contract Documents, and before final acceptance and final payment wi11 be madz, the Contractor shall clean an3 � remove from the site of the projPct a11 surplus and discarded materials, temporary structures, and debris of every kind. He shall leave the site of all work in a neat and orderly condition equal to that which origiiially existed. Surplus and �" waste materials removed from the site of the work shall be _. disposed of at locations satisfactory to the Engineer. Tne Contract�r shatl thoroughly clean a11 equipment and materials � installed by him and shall 3�liv�r over such materials and � equipment in a bright, clean, polished and n�w appearing condition. No extra comp�nsation will be made to the � Contractor for any clean-up required en thP project. CS-5.18 FINAL INSPECTION: Whenev�r the work provided Eor in and contemolated und�r the Contract Documents has been � satisfactorily completed and final cleanua performe3, the Engineer will notify the proper officials of the Owner and request that the Final inspection be :na3e. Such inspection � wi11 be made within 10 days after such notification. After such final insp�ction, if the work and mat�.rials and equipment are found satisfactory, the Contractor will be notified in writing of the acceptance of the same after the proper � resol�ition has been passed by the City Council. No time �- charge will be made against the Contractor between said datz of notification of tha Engineer an3 the date of final ` insoection of the work. ,,,� � r �� C5-5 (9) �� ^ � O 2. Notify each customer personally through responsible personnel as to time and schedule of the interruption of their service, or � 3. In the event that personal notification of a customer cannot be made, a preoared tag form shall be attached to the customer's entrance door knob. The tag shall be durable in composition, and in large bold tyoe shall say: "NOTICE" Due to iltility Improvement in yo�lr neighborhood, your (water) (sewer) service will be inter- rupted on between the hours of and � � :_.] This inconvenience will be as short as possible. Thank you, Contractor Address � Phone b. Emerqency: In the event that an unforeseen service interruotion occurs, notice shall b� as above,but immedi�te. � C5-5.16 MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS: Ii, through acts or neglect on the part of the Contractor, any other Contractor or any�sub-contractor shall suffer loss or damage on the work, the Contractor agr�es to settle with such other � ConLractor or sub-contractor by agreement or arbitration. If such otn�r Contractor or sub-contractor shall assert any claim against the Owner on account of any damagz alleged to have � been sustained, the Own�r wi11 notify the Contrzctor, who � snall indemnify and save harmless the Owner against any such claim. � � CS-5.17 CLEAN-UP: Clean-up of surplus and/or waste materials accumulated on the jo5 site during the orosecution o` the work uncier these Contract DocumAnts shall be accom�lished in Ke�ping with a daily routine established to the the satis=action o` tne Engineer. Twenty-fours rours after W�1tt�!'i C10�1C� 13 C1�'@;: t� �;?� COCltractor `,��`, tn� clean-up OIl t?'?� ]O�'J S1~? LS �L'OC?=�'_RQ ! C? :�?C1ilA� �`::'.Sd�`.1SLZ��Oi�' �O tf12 Engineer, i:: the Contractor �ails to cor=ect the C�-5 (8) � � � C6-6.4 SANITARY PROVISIONS: The Contractor shall establish "'+ and enforce among his employees such regulations in regard to cleanliness and disposal of garbage an3 waste as will tend to prevent the inception and spread of infectious or contagious diseases and to effectively prevent the creation of a nuisance about the work on any property either public or private, and "r such regulations as are required by Law sha11 be put into immediate force and effect by the Contractor. The necessary � sanitary conveniences for use of laborers on the work, properly secluded from public observation, shall be constructed and maintained by the Contractor and their use � shall be strictly enforced by the Contractor. All such facilities shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition, free from o'Qjectionable odors so as not.to cause a nuisance. All sanitary laws and regulations of the State of Texas and the City shall be strictly complied with. -'� C6-6.5 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CONVENIENCE: hiaterials or equipment stored about the work sha11 be so placed and used, and the work shall at all times�•be so co�ducted, as to cause no greater obstruction or inconvenience to the public �han is considered to be absolutely necessary by the Engineer. The Contractor is required to naintain at all times a11 �hases of his work in such a manner as not to impair the safety or convenience of the public, including, but not limited to, safe and convenient ingress and egr�ss to property contiguous to the work area. The Contractor shall make adequate provisions to render reasonable ingress and egress for normal vehicular traffic, except during actual trenching or pipe installation operations, at all driveway crossings. Such provisions may include bridging, placement of crushed stone or gravel or such other means of providing proper ingress and egr2ss for the prooerty 5?'_"VeC1 by the driveway as the Er.gineer may approve as aopropriate. Such other maans may include the diversion of drivzway traf�ic, with specific approval by the Encineer. If diversion of traffic is approved by tlze Engine�r at any Iocation, the Contractor shall make arrangements satisfactory to the Engineer at any location, the Contractor sha11 make arrange:�ents satisFactory to the Engine�r for the diversion of traffic, and shall, at his own expense, provide all materials and perform a11 work necessary Eor the construction and maintenance of roadways and bridges for such diversion of trafEic. Side:aalks must not be obstructed except by special p�rmission of the Engineer. The naterials e:ccava`ed and the construction mat�r�als such as pip' use� in �he coastruction o� the wo�k sha11 be placed so as r.o:. to en^anca� the wor'< or ore��nt free access to z11 fire hydrant= � � i r� �l �r� �j�YE'S � DO11C2 C�L � DOXeS � WcL�L" V d1V2S � � -, �'� .� i � ._.,n C 6 - 6 ( 2 ) ,,,,, � � � � � � � �, � � � r, � I � r � r � � PART C - GENERAG CONDITIONS C6-6 LEGAL RELATIO�S AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY SECTION C6-6 LEGAL RELATIONS AND PUBLIC RESPONSIBILITY C6-6.1 LAWS TO BE OBSERVED: The Contractor shall at all times observe and comply with all Federal and State Laws and Cit�• ordinances and regulations which in any way affect the conduct of the work or his operations, and shall observe and comply with all orders, laws, ordinances and regulations which exist or which may be enacted later by bodies having jurisdiction or authority for such enactm�nt. No plea of misunderstanding or ignorance thereof will be considered. The Contractor and his Sureties shall indemnify an3 save harmless the City and a11 of its officers, agents, and employees against any and a11 claims or liability arising from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, or order, whether it be by himself or his employees. C6-6.2 PERMITS AND LICENSES: The Contractor shall procure al1 permits and licenses, pay all charges, costs and fees, and giv� a11 notices necessary and incident to the due and lawful prosecution of the work. C6-6.3 PATENTED DEVICES, MATERIALS AND PROCESSES: If the Contractor is required or desires to use any design, device, material, or process covered by letter, patent, or copyright, he sha11 provide for such use by suitable legal agreement with the patentee or owner of such patent, letter, or copyrighted design. It is mutually agreed and understood tha� without exception the contract prices shall include all royalties or cost arising from patents, trad�-marks, and copy rights in any way involved in the work. The Contractor and his sureties shall indemnify and save harmless the Owner from any and a11 clai.<<s for infringement by reason of the use oi any such patented design, device, material or process, or any trade-mark or copy right in connection with the work agreed to be performed under these Contract Documents, and shall indemnify the Owner for any cost, expense, or damage which it may be obliged to pay by reason of such infringement at any time during the prosecution of the work or after completion of the work, provided, however, that the Owner will assume the responsibility to defend any and a11 suits brovght for the infringemant of any patent claim�d to be infringed upon by the design, type of construction or material or equipment specified in the Contract Documents furnished the Contractor by the Owner, and to hold the Contractor harmless on account of such suits. C6-6 (1) � carried on in such manner as not to interfere with the operation of trains, loading or unloading of cars, etc. Other contractors of the Owner may, for all purposes required by the contract, enter upo� the work and premises used by the Contractor and shall be provided all reasonable facilities and assistance for the completion of adjoining work. Any additional grounds desired by the Contractor for his use shall be provided by him at his own cost and expense. C6-6.7 RAILWAY CROSSINGS: When tne work encroaches upon any right-of-way of any railway, the City will secure the necessary easzment for the work. Where the railway tracks are to be crossed, the Contractor shall observe all the regulations and instructions of the railway company as to the methods of performing the work and take all precautions for safety of property and the public. Negotiations with the railway companies for permits sha11 be done by and through the City. The Contractor shall give the City notice no� less than five days �rior to the time of his intentions to begin work on that portion of the project which is related to the railway pro�erties. The Contrac�kor will not be given extra or addi�ional compensation for such railway crossings unless specifically set forth in the Contract Documents. C6-6.8 BARRICADES, WARNINGS AND WATCHMEN; Where the work is carried on in or adjacent to any street, alley, or Qublic place, the Contractor sha11 at his own expense furnish, erect, and maintain such barricades, fences, lights and danger signals, shall provide such watchmen, and shall take a11 such other precautionary measures for the protection of p�rsons or �roperty and of the work as arz necessary. Barricades and fences shall be painted in a color that will be visible at night. From sunset to sunrise the Contractor sha11 furnish and maintain at least one easily visibl2 burning licht at each barricade. A sufficient number oF barricades sha11 be erected and maintained to keep pedestrians away from, anc vehicles from being driven on or into, any work under construction or being ��aintained. Tne Contractor shall furnis� watchmen and keep then at their respective assignments in sufficient numbers to protect the work and prevent accident or damage. A11 installations and procedures shall be consistent with the provisions set Forth in the "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways" issued under the autnority of tne "State of Texas Uniform Act ?egulating TraFfic on riighways", codified as Articla 6701d Veron's Civil �t3tllt�5� D?r�1R�� SeC�lORS De1nQ S�CtlOn hOS. 2%� 29� 3� Znd 3�. C6-6 (4) � � � CJ � � � lJ � � r � t gas valves, or manholes in the vicinity. The Owner reserves the right to remedy any n�glect on the part of the Contractor as regards to public convenience and safety whicil may come to its attention, after twenty-four hours notice in writing to the Contractor, save in cases of emergency when it shall have the right to remedy any neglect without no�ice, and in either case, the cost of such work done or materials furnished by the Owner or by the City shall be deducted from monies due or to become due to the Contractor. The Contractor, after approval of the Engineer, shall notify the Fire Department Headquarters, Tra�fic Engineer, and Police Department, when any street or alley is requested to be close3 or obstructed or any fire hydrant is to be na3e inaccessible, and, when so dir�cted by the Engineer, shall keep any street, streets, or highways in condition for unobstructed use by fire apparatus. The Contractor shall promptly°notify the Fire Department Headquarters when a11 such obstructed streets, alleys, or hydrants are again placed back in service. Where the Contractor is required to construct temporary bridges or make other arrahgements for crossing over ditches or streams, his responsibility for accidents in connection with such crossings shall include the roadway approaches as well as the structures of such crossings. The Contractor shall at all times conduct his operation and the use of construction machinery so as not to damage or destroy trees and shrubs located in close proximity to or on the site oi the work. Wher�ver any such damage may be done, the Contractor shall immediately satisfy al1 claims of property owners, and no payment wi11 be made by tne Owner in settlement of such claims. The Contractor shall file with the Engineer a written staten�nt showing all such c1ai�,s a3justed. C6-6.6 PRIVILEGES OF CONTRACTOR IN STREETS, F.LLEYS, AND RIGHT-OF-WAY: For the performance of the contract, the Contractor will be permitted to use and occuoy such portions of the public streets and alleys, or other nublic places or other rights-of-way as provided for in the ordinances of the City, as sl�own in t}�e Contract Documents, or as may be specifically authorized in writing by the Engineer. A reasonable amount of tools, mat?rials, and eauipment for construction purposes may be stored in such space, but no more than is necessary to avoid delay in the construction operations. Excavated and waste ma�erials sha11 be piled or stack�d in such a way as not to interfere with the use of spaces that may be designated to be left free and unobstructed and so as r.�� to inconce:�i2nce occupants or a3jac=rt property. IL t.�'l? S:.r??� 1S O.^_Cllq1?C� }J�' Y'S11W3V track�� t.�l� w.'�i.k shall �J� C6-6 (3) ' � advance of the use of an activit which mi ht damage or � Y Y g endanqer their or his property along or adjacent to the work. ,� Where the use of explosives is to be permitted on the project, as specified in the Special Contract Documents, or the use of explosives is requested, the Contractor shall submit notice to the Engineer in writing twenty-four hours prior to commencing ,� and shall furnish evidence that he has insurance coverage to protect against any damages and/or injuries arisina out oF -,.� such use o€ explosives. � Al1 claims arising out of the use oF explosives shall be investigated and a written report made by the Contractor's @�' insurers to the Engineer within ten (10) days after receipt of _ written notice of the claim to the Contractor from either the City or the claimant. The City shall proceed to give notice � to the Contractor of any such claim. The use of explosives may be suspended by the Engineer if any complaint is received � and such use shall not be resumed until the cause of the complaint has been addressed. �� Whenever explosives are s�ored or kept, they sha11 be stored in a safe and secure manner and all storage ulaces sha�11 be plainly marked "DANGEROUS EXPLOSIVES" and sha11 be under the� care of a competent watchman at all times. A11 vehicles in which explosives arz being transported shall be plain�y marked as mentioned above and shall, insofar as oossible, not use heavy traffic routes. C6-6.10 WORK WITHIN EASEMENTS: Where the work passes over, y� through, or into private property, the Owner wi11 provi3e such right-of-way or easement privileges as the Ci�y may deem necessary for the prosecution of the work. Any additional � rights-of-way or work arza considered necessary by the Contractor shall be provided by him at his own expe�se. Such additional rights-of-way or work area shall be acquired for -� the benefit of the City. The City sha11 be no�ified in writing as to the rights so acquired before work becins in the affected area. Tne Contractor shall not enter uoon private ,„� property for any purpose without having previou=�y obtained permission fro;n the owner of sucn property. The Contractor -� will not be allowed to store equipment or material cn private property unless and until the specified approval of the ` property owner has been secured in writing by the Contractor „� and a copy furnished to the Engineer. Unless soecifically provided otherwise, the Contractor shall clear all � rights-of-way or easements oE obstructions whicz must be renoved to make possible proper prosecution of th� work as a part oE the project construction operations. Tne Contractor „� shall be resoonsible Lor the oreservation of anc sha11 use C6-6 (5) �� '1 � � The Contractor.will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name sign, or other sign which has �� been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit required construction, the '� Contractor shall contact the Transportation and Public Works ,� department, Signs and Markings Division (phone number � 8780-8075), 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 tem�orary sign is not installed correctly or if it does no� meet the �, required specif ications, the permanent sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When ''� construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be re-installed, the Contractor shall again � contact the Signs and Markings Division to re-iastall the � permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such re-installation is comoleted. � The Contractor will be held resoonsible for al1 danage to the work or the public due t.o failure of. barricades, signs, fences, lights, or watchmen to protect them. Whenev�r evidence is found of such damage to the work the Engineer may order the damaged portion immediately remove3 and replaced by the Contractor at the Contractor's own expense. The Contractor's responsi�ility for the maintenance of barricades, signs, fences and lights, and for providing watchmen sha11 not ceas� until the project sha11 have been completed and accepted by the Owner. � No compensation, except as specifically provided in these Contract Documents, wi11 be paid to the Contractor for the � work and mat�rials involved in the constructing, providing, and maintaining of barricades, signs, fences, and lights or for salaries of watchmen, for the subsequent remov3l and � disposal of such barricades, signs, or for any other incidentals necessary for the proper protection, safety, and convenience of the public during the contract period, as this � work is consider?d to be subsidiary to the several items for � which unit or lunp sum prices are requested in the Proposal. „� �6-6.9 USE OF EXPLOSIVES, DROP WEIGHT, ETC.: Should the � Contractor elect to-use explosives, drop weight, etc., in the prosecution of the work, the utmost care shall be exercised at all times so as not to endanger life or prooerty. The � Contractor shall notify the proper representative of any public service corporation, any company, individual, or utility, and the Owner, not less than twenty-four hours in i 0 C6-6 (5) ' � A i ... proposal. Therefore, no separzte payment sha11 be allowed for any service associated with this work. "1 In case of failure on the part of the Contractor to restore such property to make good such damage or injury, the Owner may, upon 48 hour written notice und?r ordinary circumstances, � and without notice when a nuisance or hazardous condition results, proceed to repair, rebuild, �r otherwise r�store such prooerty as may be determined by the Owner to be necessary, � and the cost thereby wi11 be deducted fron any monies cue or � to become due to the Contractor under this Contract. C6-6.11 Ih'DEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: It is understood and agr2ed b�• the parties ti�reto that Contractor shall perforn a11 work and services hereunder as an in3epend`nt contractor, and not � as an officer, agent, servant or employee oF the Owner. Cor.tr�ctor shall have exclusiv� control of and the exclusive "' right to control the details of all the work and services performed hereunder, and al1 persons performing same, and � sha11 be solel_v responsible for the acts and omissions of its officers, acents, servants, Pmployees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees. The doctrine of respondeat superior sha11 not apply as betw2en Owner and � Contractor, its officers, agents, emgloyees, contractors and su'ocontractors, and nothing her,�in shall be construed as creating a partn�rshi� or joint enterprise between Ownar and � Contractor. C6-6.12 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DP.MF.GE CLAIMS: � Contractor covenants and agrees to, and does hereby indennify, hold harmless and defend Owner, its oFficers, agents, 5_iV?:?tS� �u,'1Q em�loyees fro:� d!;Q �y^alflSt any c[l dll Cl�.l[Tl5 Or �uits tor property damag� or loss and/or oersonal injury, � including deatn, to any and all p�rsons, of wnatsoev=� kind or character, whether rzal or asserted, arising o�.:� of or in connec�ion with, directly or indirectly, the work and services � to oe oertormed h�rzunder by Contractor, its officer�, agents, emoloyeas, contracto�s, subcontractors, licensees o� �nvitees, whGther or not caused, in whole or in part, b� alleged """'' necligence on th� oart of o�`icers, aaents, s=_rvants, e:��loy�es, contractors, =�bcon�ractors, licenseas ar.c invitees or th_ �wn�r; and said Contractor does hereby covenant and � agree to assum: G1i li�bility and responsibility oL Owner, its oLLic�rs aaents, s�rvants and e��loyees for propertv da�age or �� 10SS � dC1C�0i p�rSp(�? 1 1R�Ur125 � LflCludizg C1Edtf'i� `O ZRV dt1C� � 'c-� � ��LSORS O� W['1'c.�5�2V�i iC1RQ OL' charact�i" � �,vCl2�h�= real Or � c'.SS�L"tE.'C� Z'_'1S1!1v^ OU.t O� OL lfl COCIR�C�lOi1 411�}'1� Q'_��CLI.�7 Or :r.cire:�`.��'� i..`1�? WOr��C c�.C'iQ S��V1C?� �`.O O� o�rfo��il?Q C'.�i�L'RQ�i b�• Con�ractor, its e=Licers, ace;�cs e:-,�loye�s, cer.=ractors, '� s�.:�cen�ractor=, 1_c�nse�s and � n� ite�s, w•n_�her er r.o� ca��sed, � C6-o ( 3 ) .... � � � � � � � � � � L� � � � � every precaution to prevent damage to a11 trees, shrubbery, plants, lawns, fences, culverts, curbing, and a11 other types of structures or improvements, to a11 water, sewer, and gas lines, to all conduits, overhead pol� lines, or appurtenances thereof, including the construction oi tenporary fences, and to all otner public or private property along adjacent to the work. The Contractor sha11 notify the prooer representatives of owners or occupants oL public or private lands or interest in lands which might be affected by the wor�c. Such notice sha11 b� made at least 48 hours in advazc2 of the beginning of the �ork. Notices shall be ap�licable to both public ar.d private utility com�anies or any corooration, company, individual, or other, Pither as owners or occupants, whose land or interest in land might affected by the work. Tne Contractor shall be responsible for a11 damage or injury to prop�rty of any character resulting fron any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in tha manner or method or execution or the work, or at any tim� du? to defective work, material, or equipm�nt. khen and wh�r2 any direct�or indirect or injury is done to public or private property on account of any act, omission, neglect, or misconduct in the execution of the work, or in consequence of the non-execution thereof on the part of the Contractor, he shall restore or have restored at his own cost and exoense such property to a condi�ion at least equal to that ?xisting before such damage or injury was done, by repairing, rebuildinc�, or otherwis� replacing and restoring as may bs directed by the Owner, or he sha11 make good such damages or injury in a manner acceptable to the owner of the property and tl�e Engineer. A11 fenczs encountered and removed during con�truction of this project sha11 b� restored to the original or a better than original condition upon completion o* this project. rihen wire fencing, either wire m?sh or barb�d wire is to b� crossed, the Contractor shall set cross braced posts on either side of parnanent easement b?fore the fence is cut, Should additional rence cuts be necessary, the Contractor sha11 provide cross braced posts at ooint of the proposed cut in addition to the cross braced posts provid�d at the permanent easements linits, beLore the fence is cut. Tenporary fencing shall be erPcted in place of th� fencing Ye�ovad whenever th� work is not in pro�ress and when the sit� is vacated overnight, and/or at a11 times to prevent li�•estock from ent�=ing the construction area. Tne cost for ��:�ce reno�•a�, tem�orary closures and replacem=nt sna11 be subsidiary to th� various it�r:s bid in the groject Co-6 (7) � � expiration of the six month period the Director may recorunend that final payment be made if all other work has been performed and all other obligations of the Contractor have been net to the satisfaction of the Director. The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other Watar Department Contract work from a Contractor against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work p�rformed under a City contract. � C6-6.13 CO�v'TRF�CTO�'S CLAIM FOR DA�L�GES: Should the Contractor claim conpensation for any alleged damage by reason of the -� acts or onissions of the Owner, he shall within three days after the actual sustaining of such alleged damage, make a � written stater�ent to the Engineer, settin� ou� in cetail the nature of thP alleged damage, and on or beEore the 25tn day of the month succeeding that in which any such damage is claimed �+ to have been sustair.ed, the Contractor shall file with the Engin�er an itemized statement oE tne cietails and amount of � such alleged damage and, ugon request, sha11 givP the Engineer access to al1 boo�cs of account, receipts, vouc'ners, bi1Zs of lacing, and other books or papers cont�ining any evidence as -� to tn� amount of sucn allzged damage. Unl.ess suci� statenents snall be fi1e3 as hereinabove required, tne Contractor's claim for comnensation sha11 be waived, and h� shall not be entitled to pay:nent on ac'count of such damag?s . � C6-E.14 ADJUSTMENT OR RELOCATION OF PUBLIC UTILITIES, ETC.: In casa it is necessary �o change, move, or alt�r in any � manner the property of a public utility or otners, the said p�og�rty sha11 not b� m.oved or in�crL2r2C1 with until orders thereupon have b�en issuPd by tne EnSineer. The right is res�rc=d to the owne�s o� public utilities to enter the � CjeOG?'c�f11C2.1 lirnits o� the Contr�ct for tn� purpose oi ma;cing such changes or repairs to their prooerty th�t nay be �* necessary by tne performance of this contract, q C6-6.15 TEhI?O:cP.RY SE�4ER �=.ND DP.AIN CONNECTIO�iS: Whe� existing sewar 1ine5 hzv� to b= taken up or re�oved, the Cor.tr�ctor "'� shali, at his own expense ana c�=_t, grovide anc maintain t��,�o.ar� outlets a:�a connections for a11 orivat� o� oublic dra�r.s and sew�rs, Tn� Contractor sna11 also take care of a11 , s�wa�� and drainage w:�ich will be re�eived fro� t!�es� drains p 11 provide and '"� �nd =_�w�.rs, and for this Lroose ne sh� :�aintain, at his own cost ar.d expensA, adeauat� pumping LZ.^_1�:=1GS Bi:C ��ii?�OCd'=1 O'��Z�tS Or Q1V�ijLOP.S. � '� ne Co:-: � rac `.or , a� �� s o�� n cos t�nc ex��nse, sna11 construct suc^ .._o��ch=, pi�e=, or o�h�r �_ructu_es n�c�ss=-�• an-� be "1 - , �'_"='�c� �C Z� �c� � ..'_:TiZS �.O Q'_�� GS2 OL QrZ'_:1�cQn c�!^. S�c'r;z�e .�.� �O-6 ( i 0 ) ..� .� � � i in whole or in part, by alleged negligence of officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees of the Owner. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify and hold harmless Owner from and against any and all injuries,loss or damages to property of th� Owner during the perfo:mance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether arising out of or in connection with or resulting from, in whole or in part, any and all alleged acts or omissions oz officers, agents, servants, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licenses, or invitees of the Owner. In the event a written claim for damages against the � contractor or its subcontractors re�ains unsettled at the time � a11 work on the oroject has be�n con�leted to the satisfaction of the nirector of the Water Dzpartnent, as evidenced by a „� final inspection, rinal paym�nt to the Contractor shall not be � recommended by the Director of the Water Department for a period of 30 days after the date of such final inspection, unless the Contractor shall submit written evidence � satisfactory to the Director that ttie claim has been szttled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved. � � � If the claim concerned remains unsettled as of th� exoiration oF the above 3�-day perio3, the Contractor may be daeraed to be entitled to a semi-final paym�nt for work completed, such semi-final payment to b� in an amount egual to the total dollar amount then due less the dollar value of any written claims p�nding against the Contractor �rising out of the performance of such wor;c, and such se��i-final paym�nt may then be recomm�nded by the Director. The Director sha11 not recom�?nd final pay�n�nt to a Gontractor against whom such a claim For dac�a5�s is outstanding for a p�riod of six months followin� the date o� the acceptance of the w�rk performed unless the Contractor submits �vidence in writing satis�actory to the Director that: 1. The claim has been settled and a rele�se has been obtained from the claimant involved, or 2. Good fa�th outstanding have failed. , � , efforts hav� been made to settlP such claims, and such good faith e�'forts Ir cor.dition (1> above is met at any tim� withzn t�? six month perio�, the Director shall recommend that the final paynent to the Contractor b� m�de. I= condition (2) above i� m�t at any �im� w•itnin tne six m�ntn o�riod, tn� Director r.;a� recommend �`.Rc�.t �fl? _1C'ic�.l �Z;J1i��iit. t`.O t!1� COi?�rdCtOr' b� L::��, z1t'. t.�'12 C6-6 (9) � � � thereof by action of the elements or from any cause whatsoever, whether arising from the execution or nonexecution -�► of the work.� The Contractor shall rebuild, repair, restore, � and make good at his own expense all injuries or damage to any portion of the work occasioned by any of the hereinabove causes. C6-6.19 NO WAIVER OF LEGAL RIGHTS: Insoection by the Engineer or any order by the Owner by payment of money or any payment "'� for or acceptance of any work, or any extension of time, or ,,,� any possession taken by the City sha11 not operate as a waiver of any provision of the Contract Documents. Any waiver of any � breach or Contract shall not be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. � The Owner reserves the right to correct any error that may be � discovered in any estimate that may have been paid and to adjust the same to meet the requirements of the Contract Documents . '"'� C6-6.20 PERSONAL LIABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICIALS: In carrying out the provisions of these Contract Documents or in � exercising any power of authority granted thereunder, there shall be no liability upon the authorized representatives of the Owner, either personally or otherwise as they are agents and representatives of the City. � � C6-6.21 STATE SALES TAX: On a contract awarded by the City of Fort Worth, an organization which qualifies for exemption "' pursuant the provisions of Article 20.04 (H) of the Texas Limited Sales, excise, and Use Tax Act, tne Contractor ma y purchase, rent or lease all materials, suoplies and equipment used or consumed in the p2rformance of this contract by issuing to his supplier an exemption c2rtificate in lieu of ''r the tax, said exenption certificate to comply v:ith State Comptroller's Ruling .007. Any such exemption certificate � issued by the Contractor in lieu of the tax sha11 b� subject to an3 shall comoly with the provisions of State Comptroller's Ruling .011, and any other apolicable State Comptroller "*� rulings pertaining to the Texas Limited Sa1es, Excis�, and Use Tax Act. On a contract awarded by a developer for the construction of a pubiicly-owned improvement in a street rzght-of-way or other "' easement which has been dedicated to the public and the City oi Fort riorth, an organization which aualifies for exemption � pursuant to the provisions of Article 20.04 (H) of the Texas lirr,ite� Sa1es, Excise, and Use Tax rct, the Cont_actor can probably be exe;�pted in the sam� mann�r stated above. ""� � C6-6 (12) � � � 1 receive3 from these temporary connections until such times as the p�rmanent connections are built and are in service. The �existing sewers and connections shall be kept in service and „� naintained under the Contract, except when specified or ordered to be abandoned by the Engineer. All water, sewage, .y and other waste shall be disposed of in a satisfactory manner � so that no nuisance is created and so that the work under construction will be a3equately protected. � C6-6.16 ARRANGEMENT AND CHARGES FOR WATER FURNISHED BY THE CITY: When the Contractor desires to use City wat�r in connection with any construction work, he shall make complete � and satisfactory arrangements with the Fort Worth City Water ,� Depart�nent for so doing. „� City water furnished to the Contractor shall be delivered to � the Contractor from a connection on an existing City main. All piping required beyond the point of delivery shall be installed by the Contractor at his own expense. � The Contractor's responsibility in the use of a11 existing fire hydrant and/or valves'.is detailed in Section E2-1.2 USE OF FIRE HYDRANTS AND VALVES in these General Contract ' Documents. When meters are used to mea�ure the wa�er, the charges, if � any, for water wi11 be at the regular established rates. When meters are not used, the charges, if any, will be as prescribed by the City Ordinance, or where no ordinance � applies, payment shall be made on estimates and rates established by the Director of the Fort Worth Water Department. rC6-6.17 USE Or R SECTIOiv' OR PORTION OF THE WORK: Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any section or por�ion of the work or any structure is in suitable condition, it may be put � into use upon the written order of the Engineer, and such usage sha11 not be held to be in any way an acceptance of said work or structure or any part thereof or as a waiver of any of � the provisions of these Contract Documents. A11 necessary ,; re�airs and removals of any section of the work so put into use, due to defective rnaterials or workmanship, eQuipment, or � to deficient operations on the part of the Contractor, shall � be performe3 by the-Contractor at his own expense. C6-6.18 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE wORK: Until , written acceptance by the Owner as provided for in these Contract Documents, the work sha11 be uncter the charge and care of the Contractor, and he sha11 take every necessary � precaution to prev�nt ir.jury or danag� to `_hz wor:{ or any part `t � C6-6 (11) i ir � Limited Sale, Excise and Use Tax permits and information can be obtained from: � Comptroller of Public Accounts Sale Tax Division Capitol Station Austin, TX �,,.. � r �� E.� � E� � � � � t � �, C6-6 (13) � � prosecuting the work and ordering materials and equipment which he expects to follow in order to complete the project in the scheduled time. There shall also be submitted a table of estimated amounts to be earned by the Contractor during each monthly estimate period. The Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this contract within the time limit stated in these Contract Documents and shall conduct the work in a continuous manner and with sufficient equipment, materials, and labor as is necessary to insure�its completion within the time limit. The sequence requested of all construction operations shall be at all times as specified in the Special Contract Documents. Any deviation from scuh seguencing sha11 be submitted to the Engineer for his approval. Contractor shall not proceed with any deviation until he has r2ceived written approval from the Engineer. Such specification or approval by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor from the full responsibility of the complete performance of the Contract. � :J �, �� The contract time may be changed only as set forth in Section � C7-7.8 "Extension of Time of Completion" of this Agreement, � and a progress schedule shall not constitute a change in the contract time. C7-7.4 LIMITATIONS OF OPERATIONS: The working ooerations shall at a11 times be conducted by the Contractor so as to create a minimum amount of inconvenience to the public. At � any time when, in the judgment of the Engineer, the Contractor has obstructed or closed or is carrying on operations in a portion of a street or public way greater than is necessary for the prooer execution of the work, the Engineer may require the Contractor to finisn the section on which operations are in progress before the work is commenced on any additional section or street, C7-7.5 CHARACTER OF WORKMEN AND EQUIPMENT: Local labor shall be used by the Contractor is available. The Contractor may bring in from outside the City of Fort Worth his key men and his sunerintendent. All other workmen, including equipment operators, may be imported only after the local supply is exhausted. The Contractor shall employ only such superintendents, foremen, and workmen who are car2ful, competent, and fu11y qualified to perform the duties or tasks assigned to them, and the Engineer may demand and secure the sum:nary dismissal of any pzrson or persons employed by the Contractor ir. or about or on the work who, in the opinion of �ne Owner, sha11 misconduct himself or be fo�nd to be inconpetent, disrespectful, intemoeratz, dishonest, or C7-7 (2) � � � � � � � � � � -� � � � � � � � � l_� � � r � PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS SECTION C7-7 PROSECUTION AND PROGRESS: C7-7.1 SUBLETTING: The Contractor sha11 perform with his own organization, and with the assistance of workman under his immediate superintendance, work of a value of not less than fifty (50$) percent of the value embraced in the cor.tract. If the Contractor sublets any part of the work to be done under these Contract Documents, he wi11 not under any circumstances be relieved of the responsibility and obligation assumed under these Contract Documents. Al1 transactions of the Engineer will be with the Contractor. Subcontractors will be considered only in the capacity of employees or workmen of the Contractor and shall be subject to the same requirements as to character and competency. The Owner will not recognize any subcontractor on the work. The Contractor shall at all times, when the work is in operation, be represented either in pers on or by a superintendent or other designated representatives. C7-7.2 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contractor sha11 not assign, transfer, sublet, convey, or otherwise dispose of the contract or his rights, title, or interest in or to the same or any part thereof without the previous c onsent of the Owner expressed by resolution of the City Council and concurred in by the Sureties. If the Contractor does, without such previous consent, assign, transfer, sublet, convey, �r otherwise dispose of the contrac t or his right, title, or interest therein or any part thereof, to any person or persons, partnership, company, iirm, or corporation, or does by bankruptcy, voluntary or involuntary, or by assignment under the insolvency laws of any state, attempt to dispose of the contract may, at the option of the Owner be revoked and annulled, unless the Sureties shall successfully complete said contract, and in the event of any such revocation or annulment, any monies due or to become due under or by virtue of said contract sha11 be retained by the Owner as liquidated damages for the reason that it would be impracticable and extremely difficult to fix the actual damages, - C7-7.3 PROSECUTION OF THE WORK: Prior to beginning any construction operation, the Contractor sha11 subr�it to the Engineer in five or more copies, if requested by the Engineer, a pro�ress schedule preferably in chart or diagran �orm, or a brief outlining in detail and step by step th� nanner of C7-7 (1) � � � C7-7.7 TIME OF COMKENCEMENT AND COMPLETION: The Contractor shall commence the working operations within the timP », specified in the Contract Documents and set forth in the Work Order. Failure to do so shall be considered by the Owner as abandonment of the Contract by the Contractor and the Owner may proceed as he sees fit. .� The Contractor shall maintain a rate of progress such as will insure that the whole work wi11 be performed and the premises �� cleaned up in accordance with the Contract Documents and ' within the time establishPd in such documents and such � extension of time as may be properly authorized by the Owner. .,, C7-7.8 EXTENSION OF TIME COMPLETION: The Contractor's request for an extension of time of completion shall be considered only when the request for such extension is submitted in writing to the Enginee: within seven days from and after the .. time alleged cause of delay shall have occurred. Should an extension of the time of completion be requested such request � will be forwarded to the City Council for approval . In adjusting the contract time for completion of work, consider3tion will be given to unforseeable causes beyond the control of and witnout the fault or negligence of the Contractor, including but limited to acts of the public enemy, acts of the Owner, fire; flood, tornadoes, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, or delays of sub-contractors due to such causes. When the dat? of completion is base3 on a calendar day bid, a � request for extension of time because of inclement weather will not be considered. A request for extension of time due to inability to obtain supplies and materials will be � considered only when a r2view of the Contractor's purchase � order dates and other per�inent data as requested by the Engineer indicates that the Contractor nas made a bonafide � attempt to secure delivery on schedule. This shall include efforts Lo ob�ain the supplies and materials fron alternate sources in case the first source cannot make deliver�•. -, If satisfactory execution and completion of the contract should require woric and materials in greatzr ar.,ounts or _ _ quantities than those set forth in the aporoved Contract Docur�ents, then the contract time may be increasea by Change w Order. C7-7.9 DELyYS: Tne Contractor sha11 receive no co:aoensation to� c�1ay= c_ !�:ir.d=anc�s to :.he w�rk, zxcent when ci�rect and UC1dV0'_QGCD� � 2X�1'd COS�. t0 LC1� �Of1�.1'ZCtOr 1S Cd'�c�Q }JV the Ld1�l::A OL �`.R2 �,'1tL' t`_.O L'.�rOV'ld� iri'O�i:�?�10C1 OL' [i:�:�T131� 1F C%-% iY) � � .�, � � otherwise objectionable or neglectful in the proper performance of his or their duties, or who neglects or refuses to comply with or carry out the directions of the Owner, and � such person or persons shall not be employed again thereon � without written consent of the Engineer. � Al1 workmen shall have sufficient skill, ability, and experience to properly perform the work assigned to them and � operate any equipment necessary to properly carry out the performance of the assigned duties. � � � � � � � � � ' � � T he Contractor shall furnish and maintain on the work a11 such equipment as is considered to be necessary for prosecution of the work in an acceotable manner and at a satisfactory rate of progress. A11 equipment, tools, and machinery used for handling materials and executing any part of the work shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer and shall be maintained in a satisfactory, safe and efficient working condition. Equipment on any portion of the work sha11 be such that no injury to the work, workmen or adjacent property will result from its use. C7-7.6 WORK SCHEDULE: El.�apsed working days shall be computed starting with the first day of work completed as defined in C1-1.23 "WORKING DAY" or the date stipulated in the "WORK ORDER" for beginning work, whichever comes first. Nothing in th�ese Contract Documents shall be construed as prohibiting the Contractor from working on Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holidays, providing that the following requirements are met: a. A request to work on a soecific Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday must be made to the Engineer no later than the proceeding Thursday. b. Any work to 'oe done on the project on such a specific Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday must be, in the opinion of the Engineer, essential to the tim�ly completion of the project. The Engineer's decision shall be final in response to such a request for approval to work on a specific Saturday, Sunday or Legal Holiday, and no extra compensation shall be allowed to the Contracto� for any work performed on such a specific Saturday, Sunday or Lega1 3oliday. Calendar Days sha11 be defined in C1-1.2? and the Contractor may work as he so desires. C7-7 (3) , $ 500,001 to $1,000,000 inclusive $ 315.00 $1,000,001 to $2,000,000 inclusive $ 420.00 $2,00O,OOi and over $ 630.00 The parties hezeto understand and agree that any harm to the City caused by the Contractor's delay in completing the work hereunder in the time specified by the Contract Documents would be incapable or very difficult of accurate estimation, and that the "Amount of Liquidated Damages Per Day", as set out above, is a reasonable forecast of just compensation due the City for harm caused by any delay. C7-7.11 SUSPENSION BY COURT ORDER: The Contractor shall suspend operations on such part or parts of the work ordered by any court, and will not be entitled to additional compensation by virtue of such court order. Neither will he be liable to the City in the event the work is suspended by a Court Order. Neither will the Owner be liable to the Contractor by virtue of any Court Order or action for which the Owner is not solely responsible. C7-7.12 TEMPORARY SUSPENSION: The Owner sha11 have th2 right to suspend the work operation wholly or in part for such period or periods of time as he may deem necessary due to unsuitable weather conditions or any other unfavorable conditions which in the opinion of the Owner or Engineer cause further prosecution of the work to be unsatisfactory or detrimental to the interest of the project. During temporary suspension of work covered by this contract, for any reason, the Owner will make no extra payment for stand-by time of construction equipment and/or construction cre�s. If it should become necessary to suspend worK for an indefinite period, the Contractor shall store all materials in such manner that they will not obstruct or impede the public unnecessarily nor become damage3 in any way, and he shall take every precaution to prevent damage or deterioration of the work performad; he shall provide suitable drainage about the work, and erect temporary structures where necessary. Should the Contractor not be ablz to comglete a portion of the project due to causes beyond the control of and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor as set forth in Paragraph C7-7.8 EXTENSION OF THE 'rIME OF COMPLETION, and should it be determined by mutual consent of the Contractor and the Engineer that a solution to a11ow construction to proceed is not available within a reasonable perioc of time, th�n tne Cont�actor nay be reimbursed for the cost of moving his equig�ent o=� the job and rzturning tne �ecessary equipmert to the jo� w�en i� is determinee by tc_ Engineer C7-7 (6) � I � � � � 1 I � � � ' � � any, which is to be furnished by the City. When such extra comnensation is claimed a written statement thereof sha11 be oresented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by him found correct shall be approved and reFerred by him to th e Council for final approval or disapproval; and the action thereon by the Council shall bs final and binding. If delay is cause3 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 rnaterial 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 pzrformance bond from a11 his obligations hereunder which sha11 remain in full force until the discharge of the contract. C7-7.10 TIME OF COMPLETION: The time of completion is an essential element of the contract. Each bidder shall indicate in the appropriate place on the last page of the Proposal the number of working days or calendar days that he will re�uire to fu11y complete this contract or the tim� of completion will be specified by the City in the Proposal section of the contract documents. The number of days the time required to contract being bid successful bidder completion specified indicated shall be a realistic estimate of comolete the work covered by the specific upon. The amount of time so stated by the or the City will become the time of in the Contract Documents. For each calendar day that any work shall remain uncompleted after th� time specified in the Contract Documents, or the increased time granted by the Owner, or as automatically increased by additional work or materials ordered after the contract is signed, the sum per day given in the following schedule, unless otherwise specified in other parts of the Contract Documents, wi11 be deducted from monies due the Contractor, not as a penalty, but as liquidated darages suffered by the Owner. AMOUNT OF CONTRACT - Less than $ 5,000 $ 5,001 to $ 15,000 $ 15,001 to $ 25,000 $ 25,001 to � 50,000 $ 50,001 to $ 100,000 � 100,001 to $ 500,000 C7-7 (S) inclusive inclusive inclusive inclusiv= inclusive inclusive S $ S $ S S 35.00 45.00 63.00 105.00 154.00 210.00 LJ i� t ro ress of the work , b. Substantial evidence tha p g operations by Contractor is insufficient to � complete the work within the specified time. � c. Failure of the Contractor to provide and maintain sufficient labor and equipment to properly execute the working operations. d. Substantial evidence that the Contractor has abandoned the work. e. Substantial evidence that the Contractor has become insolvent or bankrupt, or otherwise financially unable to carry on the work satisfactorily. f. Failure on the part of the Contractor to observe � any requirements of the Contract Documents or t o comply with any orders given by the Engineer or Owner provided for in these Contract Documents. ,� g. Failure of the•Contractor promptly to make good any defect in materials or workmanship, or any defects of any nature the correction of which has been directed in writing by the Engin�er or the Owner. h. Substantial evidence of collusion for the purpose of illegally procuring a contract or perpetrating fraud on the City in th� construction of work under contract. i. A substantial indication that the Contractor has made an unauthorized assignment of the contract or any funds due therefrom for the benefit of any creditor or for any otner purpose. j. If the Contractor shall zor any cause whatsoever not carry on the working operation in an acceptable r�anner. k. If the Contractor commences legal action agaizst the Owner. _ A copy of the susoension order or action of the City Council shall be served on the Contractor's Sureties. khen work is , susnended ror any cause or causes, or when the contract is cancelled, the Contractor sha11 discontinue the work or such • part thereof as the Owner shall designate, whereuoon the Sur2ties may, at t!�eir ogtion, assume the contract or that DO� t10t1 t.�l�?"?O� w:? 1C!'] t.11? �Wi]?r 1'1dS ordered the Co-�tractor t.0 � discontin�e, an� r`�,• perFo=m the sa�-,�e or may, witn the written C7-7 (8) � � � � �i , that construction may be resumed. Such reimbursement shall be based on actual cost to the Contractor of moving the equipment and no profit will be a1low�d. � No reimbursement shall be allowed if the equipment is moved to another construction project for the City of Fort Worth. � � The Contractor sha11 not suspend work without written notice from the Engineer and shall proceed with the work operations promptly when notified by the Engineer to so resume op�rations. C7-7.13 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT DUE TO NATIONAL EMERGENCY: � Whanever, b�cause of National Emergency, so declared by the President of the United States or other lawful authority, it becomes impossible for the Contractor to obtain a11 of the necessary labor, materials, and equipment for the prosecution , of the work with reasonable continuity for a period of two months, the Contractor sha11 within seven days notify the City in writing, giving a detailed statement of the efforts which � have been made and listing all necessary items of labor, materials, and equipment not ob�ainable. If, after investigations, the Owner finds that such conditions existing I and that the inability of the Contractor to proceed is not attributable in whole or in part to the fault or neglect of the Contract, then if the Owner cannot after reasonable effort assist the Contractor in procuring and making available the � necessary labor, materials and equipment within thirty days, the Contractor may request the Owner to terminate the contract and the Ownzr nay comply with the reque�t, and the termination � shall be conditioned and based upon a final settlement � nutually acceptable to both the Owner and the Contractor and final payment shall be r;�ade in accordance with the terms of �! the agreed settlement, wnich sha11 include, but not be limited � to, the payment for a11 work executed but no anticipated profits on work which has not been performed. , C7-7.14 SUSPENSION OR ABANDONMENT OF THE WORK AND ANNULMENT OF CONTRACT: The work operations on all or any portion or section of the work under Contract shall be suspended � immediately on written order of the Engineer or the Contract �+ may b� declared cancelle3 by th� City Council for any good an3 sufficient cause. The following, by way of example, but not """+ o� limitation, may be considered grounds for suspension or � cancellation: - , 1 � a. Failure of the Contractor to commence work operations within the time specified in the Work Ordar issued by the Owner. C7-7 (7) � � been finished and completed, the final inspection made by the Engineer, and the final acceptance and final payment made by the Owner. C7-7.16 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE OWNER: A. NOTICE OF TERMINATION: The performance of the work under this contract may be terminated by the Owner in whole, or from time to time in part, in accordance with this section, whenever the Owner shall determine that such termination is in the best interest of the Owner. Any such termination shall be effected by mailing a notice of termination to the Contractor specifying the extent to which performance of work under the contract is terminated, an3 the date upon which such termination becomes effective. Rzceipt of the notice shall be deemed conclusively presumed and established when the letter is placed in the United States Mail by.,the Owner, Further, it shall be deemed conclusively presucr.ed and establishe3 that such termination is made with just cause as therein stated; and no proof in any claim, demand or suit shall be required of the Owner regarding such discretionary action. B. CONTRACTOR ACTION: After receipt of a notic� of termination, and except as otherwise di•rected by the Engineer, the Contractor shall: � .,� � � ..� � 1. Stop work under the contract on the date and � to the extent specifiec� in the notice of � termination; 2. place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services or facilities except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract as is not termina�ed; 3. terminate a11 orders and subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of work terminated by the notice of termination; 4. transfer title to the Owner and deliver in the nanner, at the times, and to the extent, if any, dir�cted by the Engineer: C7-7 (10) � � J � � � � � � � consent of the Owner, sublet the work or that portion of the work as taken over, provided however, that the Sureties shall exercise their option, if at all, within two weeks after the � written notice to discontinue the work has been served upon .� the Contractor and upon the Sureties or their authorized agents. The Sureties, in such event shall assume the � Contractor's place in all respects, and sha11 be paid by the Owner for a11 work performed by them in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents. All monies remaining due the � Contractor at the time of this default shall thereupor. become due and payable to the Sureties as the work progresses, subject to all of the terms of the Contract Docum�nts. � In case the Sureties do not, within the hereinabove specified time, exercise thzir right and option to assume the contract responsibilities, or that portion thereof which the Owner has � ordered by the Contractor to discontinue, then the Owner shall have the powzz to complete, by contract or otherwise, as it nay determine, the work herein described or such part thereof as it may deem necessary, and the Contractor hereto agrees � that the Owner shall have th� right to take possession of and use any materials, plants, tools, eq�iipment, supplies, and property of any kind provided by the Contractor for the � purpose of carrying on the work and to procure other tools, equipment, naterials, labor and property for the completion of the work, and to charge to the account of the Contractor of � said contract expense for labor, materials, tools, equipment, and all expenses incidental thereto. The expense so charged shall be deducted by the Owner from such monies as may be due or may become due at any time thereafter to the Contractor � under and by virtue of the Contract or any part thereof . The Owner shall not be reguired to obtain the low�st bid for the work com�l��ing the contract, but the expens� to be deducted Isha11 be th� actual cost of the owner of such work. In case such expenses shall exceed the amount which would have been payable under the Contract if the same had been co�r,�leted � by the Contractor, then the Contractor and his Sureties shall pay the amount of such excess to the City on notice from the Owner of the excess due. When any particular part of the work � is being carried on by the Owner by contract or otherwise under the provisions of this section, the Contractor shall continue the re��ainder of the work in conformity with the , terms of the Contract Docum�nts and in such a manner as to not hinder or interfere with performance of the work by the Owner. , C7-7.15 FULFILLMENT OF CONTRACT: The Contract wi11 be consid�re� as hacing been fulfilled, save as provided in any bond or bo:-�ds or by law, when all the work and a11 s�ctions or � parts of ��:e p�oj�ct covere::� by the Contract D�c��c.�nts have L� C7-7 (9) ' � � D. AMOUNTS: Subject to the provisions of Item � C7-7.16(C), the Contractor and Owner may agree upon the whole or any part o.E the amount or amounts to be paid to the Contractor by reason of the total or partial termination of work pursuant hereto; provided, that such agreed amount or amounts shall � never exceed the total contract price as reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made and as "'1 further reduced by the contract price of work not ,� terminated. The contract shall be amended accordingly, and the Contractor shall be paid the .� agreed amount, No amount sha11 be due for lost or anticipated profits. Nothing in C7-7.16(E) hereafter, prescribing the amount to be paid to the Contractor in the event of failure of the � Contractor by reason of the termination of work �. pursuant to this section, shall be de2med to limit, restrict or otherwise determine or affect the � amount or amounts which may be agreed upon to be paid to the Cont�ractor pursuant to this paragraoh. E. FAILURE TO AGREE: In the ev2nt of the failure of � the Contractor and the Owner to agree as provided �� in C7-7.16 (D) upon the whole amount to be paid to the Contractor by reason of the tzrmination of work � pursuant to this section the Owner sha11 determine, on the basis of information available to it, thP amount, if any, due to the Contractor by reason of � the termination and shall pay to the Contractor the amounts determined. No amount shall be due for lost or anticipated profits. F. DEDUCTIONS: In arriving at the anount due the � contractor under this section, there sha11 be deducte� (a) all unliquidated advance or other � payments on account theretofore made to the Contractor, applicable to the terminated portion of this contract; (b) a�y claim which th= Owner may ^� nave against the Contractor in connectio^ with this contract; and (c) the agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, any naterials, supplies or other things kept by the Contractor or sold, pursuant to the provisions of this clause, an3 not °°�' otherwise r�covered by or credited to the Owner. G. ADJUSTMENT: If the termination hereunder be oartial, prior to the szttlement of the terminated portion of this cor.tract, tne Contrac:.or mav file with the Engineer a rec�uest in writ�;,5 ior an C7-7 (12) � J � .. � � � � � � 1 , ' LJ a. � the fabricated or unfabricated parts, work in process, completed work, supplies and other material produced as a part of, or acquired in connection with the performance of, the work terminated by the notice of termination; and the completed, or partially completed plans, drawings, infornation and ot-�er property which, if the contract had been completed, woul3 have been required to be furnished to the Owner. 5. complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been terminated by th� notice of termination; and 6. take such action as may be necessary, or as the Engineer may direct, for the orotection and preservation of the property related to its contract which is in the possession of the Contractor and in which the Owner has or may acquire the rest. At a time not later than 30 days after the termination date specified in the notice of termination, the Contractor may submit to the Engineer a list, certified as to quantity and guality, of any or all items of termination inventory not previously disposed of, exclusive of items the disposition of which has been 3ir�cted or authorized by the Engine�r. Not later than 15 days theraafter, the Own?r shall accept title to such items provided, that the list subnitte3 shall be subject to verification by the Engineer upon removal of the items or, if the items are stored, within 45 days from the date of subnission of the list, and any necessary adjustments to correct the list as submitted, shall be made prior to final settlement. ' � l 'f C. TERMINATION CLAIM: Within 60 days after notice of termination, the Contractor shall submit his termination claim to the Engineer in the form and with the certification pr�scribed by the Engineer. Unless one or more extensions in writing are granted by the Owner upon request of the Contractor, made in writing within such 60-3ay p�riod or authorize3 extension th�reof, any and all such claims sha11 be conclusively deeme� waiv�d. C7-7 (11) � � � � equitable adjustment of the price or prices specified in the contract relating to the continued portion of the �ontract (the portion not terminated ' by the notice oF termination), such equitable adjustment as may be agreed upon sha11 be made in such price or prices; nothing contained herein, � however, sha11 limit the right of the Owner and the Contractor to agree upon the amount or amounts to be paid to the Contractor for the completion of the continued portion of the contract when said � contract does not contain an established contract price for such continued,portion. � � � H. NO LIMITATION OF RIGHTS: Nothing contained in this section sha11 limit or alter tha rignts which the Owner may have for termination of this contract under C7-7.14 hereoF entitled "Suspension of Abandonment of the work and Amendment of Contract" or any other right which Owner may have for default or breach oF contract by Contractor. C7-7.17 SAFETY METHODS AND PRACTICES: The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work at all times and shall assume all responsibilities for their enforcement. � The Contractor shali coinply with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, and re�ulations so as to protect person and property from injury, including death, or damage in connection ' with the work. � � , � ' �J � C7-7 (13) ' � before its final acceptance by the Owner, (except as provided in paragraph CS-5.14) for all risks of whatever description connected with the prosecution of the work, for all expense incurred by or in consequence of suspension or discontinuance of such prosecution of the working operations as herein soecified, or any and all infringements of patents, trademarks, copyrights, or other legal reservations, and for co,�ngl�teing the work in an acceptable manner according to the terms of the Contract Documents. � � The payment of any current or partial estimate orior to final ,,� acceotance of the work by the Owner shall in no way constitute an acknowledgment of the acceptance of the work, materials, or equiomant, nor in any way prejudice or affect the obligations of the Contractor to repair, correct, renew, or replace at his ' own and proper expense any deFects or imperfections in th� ,� construction or in the strength or quality of the material used or equipment or machinery furnished in or about the � construction of the work under contract and its appurtenances, � or any damage due or attributed to such dPfects, which deFects, imperfection, or�damage sha11 havz been discovered on or before the final inspection and acceptance of work or ""� during the one year guaranty period aFter final acceptance. The Owner sha11 be the sole judge of such defects, imperfections, or damage, and the Contractor shall be liable ` to the OwnPr for failure to correct the same as provided � herein. C8-8.5 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND RETAINAGE: Between the lst and 5th day of eacli month the Contractor shall submit to the -' Engineer a statement showing an estimate of the value of the work done during the pr�vious month, or estimate p?riod under the Contract Documents. Not later than the lOtl� day of the ,�i rnonth the Engineer sha11 verify such estimatP, and if it is found to be acce�table and the value of work performed since � the last partial oayment was made exceeds one hundr�d dollars ($100.00) in a�nount, 90� of such estimated sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is less than ,,,,� 5400,000, or 95� of such estimate3 sum will be paid to the Contractor if the total contract amount is $400,000 or greater within twzntv-Fiv� (25) days aFt�r the regular estimate period. The City wi11 have the option of preparing estimates on forms � furnished by the City. The partial estimate may include .,r acce�table nor.p�rishable mat�rials deliv�red to the work which are to be incorporat�d into the wor;c as a oernanent part thereo=, b��t w;�ich at the thz time of the estimate have not � been install�d, (such pavment will be allowed on a basis of 85�s o� `n� n�t �nvoic� value th�reof.) The ContracLor shall ..� �.._ n_='-; t.__ �� __:�� s�....� _.._`or�::a` _on as he r„ay r`� ��s� to a� d cs—a c2� J � � � � � � � � � � ' � � ' � � � � � � � PART C - GENERAL CONDITIONS C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT SECTION C8-8 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT C8-8.1 MEASUREMENT OF QUANTITIES: The determination of quantities of work performed by the Contractor and authorized by the Contract Docum?nts acceotably completed under the terms of the Contract Docum�nts sha11 b� made by the Engineer, based on measurements made by tha Engineer. These measurements will be made according to the United States Standard Measurements used in common practice, and will be the actual length, area, solid contents, numbers, and weights of the materials and items installed. CS-8.2 UNIT PRICES: When in the Proposal a"Unit Price" is set forth, the said "Unit Price" shall include the furnishing by the Contractor of all labor, tools, materials, machinery, equipment, appliances and appurtenances necessary for the construction of and the completion in a manner acceptable to the Engineer of all work � to be done under these Contract Documents. The "Unit Price" sha11 include all permanent and temporary protection of overhead, surface, and underground structures, cleanup, finished, overhead expense, bond, insurance, patent fees, royalties, risk due to the elements and other causes, delays, profits, injuries, damages claims, taxes, and all other items not specifically mentioned that may be required to fully construct each item of the work complete in place and in a satisfactory condition for operation. C8-8.3 LUMP SUM: When in the Proposal a"Lump Sum" is set forth, the said "Lump Sum" sha11 represent the total cost for the Contractor to furnish all labor, tools, materials, machinery, equipment, appurtenances, and all subsidary work necessary for the construction and completion of a11 the work to provide a compl�te and functional item as detailed in the Special Contract Documents and/or Plans. C8-8.4 SCOPE OF PAYMENT: The Contractor shall receive and accept the compensation, as herein provided, in full payment for furnishing all labor, tools, materials, and incidentals for performing all work contemglated and embraced under these Contract Documents, for all loss and damage arising out of the nature of the work or frorn the action of the elements, for any unforeseen defects or obstructions which may arise or be encountered during th� prosecution of the work at any time C8-8 (1) � The amount of the final estimate, less previous payments and any sum that have been deducted or retained under the provisions of the Contract Documents, will be paid to the Contractor within 60 days after final acceptance by the Owner on a proper resolution of the City Council, provided the Contractor has furnished to the Owner satisfactory evidence of payment as follows: Prior to submission of the final estimate for payment, the Contractor shall execute an affidavit, as Furnished by the City, certifying that all persons, firms, associations, corporations, or otner organizations furnishing labor and/or materials have been paid in fu11, that the wage scale established by the City Council in the City of Fort worth has been paid, and tTat there are no claims pending for personal injury and/or property damages. The acceptance by the Contractor of the last or final payment as aforesaid shall ooerate as and shall release the Owner from all claims or liabilities under the Contract .for anything done or furnished or relating to the work under Contract Documents or any act or neglect of said CiLy relating to or connected with the Contract. • The making of the the Contractor of Contract Documents final paym?nt by the Owner shall not relieve any guarantees or other requirem�nts of the which speciEically continue thereafter. C8-8.9 ADEQUACY OF DESIGN: It is understood that the Owner believes it has employed comQetent Engine�rs and designers to prepare the Contract Docunents and all modifications of the � aoproved Contract Documents. It is, therefore, agreed that the Owner shall be responsible for the adequacy of its own design features, sufficiency of the Contract Documents, the safety of the structure, and the practicability of the opsrations of the completed project, provided the Contractor has complied with the requirements of the said Contract Documents, all aoproved modifications thereof, anfi adaitions and alterations tnereto approved in writing by thz Owner. The burden of proof of such compliance sha11 be upon the Contractor to show that he has complied wit� the said reauirements of th� Contract Documents, aporoved modifications thereor, and all approved additions and alterations thereto. CS-8.10 GENERAL GUARANTY: Neither the final certificate of payment nor any provision in the Contract Doc�:ments nor parti2l or entire occuoancy or use of the pre<<<ises by the Owner shall constitute an acceptance of work net done in accoraance witn the Contract Documents or reliPve the Contractor o� liability in respect to any expres= warranties or r�sponsi�ilit�• =or faultv n=_terials or wor:t-a:-:shio. The Co�tractor s:�a11 re„��dy any de:.ects or damages in �� work and = •� � � � � � ■ him as a guide in t,he verification or the preparation of par�ial estimates. It is understood that the partial estimate from month to month will be approximate only, and all partial monthly estimates and payment will be subject to correction in the estimate rend�red following the discovery of an error in any previous estimate,and such estimate sha11 not, in any reso�ct, be taken as an admission of the Owner of the amount of work done or of its quality of sufficiency, or as an acceptance of the work done or the release of the Contractor of any of his responsibilities under the Contract Documants. The City reserves the right to withhold the paym�nt of any mo�tnly estimate if th� contractor fails to pzrform the work strictly in accordance with the soeeifications or provisions of this contract. C8-8.6 WITHHOLDING PAYMENT: Payment on any estimate or � estimates may be held in abeyance if the performance oF the construction operations is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contra.�t Documents. � ' � ' � C8-8.7 FINAL ACCEPTANCE: Whenever the improvements provided for by the Contract Documents shall have been completed and all requir�ments of the Contract Documents shall have been fulfilled on the part of the Contractor, the Contractor shall notify the Engin�er in writing that the improvements are ready for the final inspection. The Engineer sha11 notify the appropriate officials of the Owner, will within a rzasonable time make such final inspe.ction, and if the work is satisfactory, in an acceptable condition, and has been comoleted in accordance with the terms of the Contract Documents and all approved modiEications thereof, the Engineer will initiat� the processing of the final estimate and recommend final acceptance oi the project and final payment thereFor as outlined in C8-8.8 below. C8-8.8 FINAL PAYMENT: Whenev�r all the improvem�nts provided � for by th? Contract Documents and a11 approved nodifications thereof shall hav� been completed and a11 requir'ments of the Contract Documents have been fulfilled on the part of the � Contractor, a final estimate showing the value of the work wi11 be prepared by the Engineer as soon as the necessary measurzments, computations, and checks can be made. � All prior subject to paym�nt. ' � estimates upon which payment has b�en made are necessary corrections or r�visions in the final . L�' � � , pay for any damage to other work resulting therefron which shall appear within a period of one year from the date of �final acceptance of the work unless a longer period is , specified andshall furnish a good and sufficient naintenance �' bond in the amount of 100 percent of the anount of the contract ahich shall assure the perPormance of the general '�"` guaranty as above outline. The Owner wi11 give notice of � observe3 d�fects with reasonable promotness. ' C8-8.11 SliBSZDIARY wORK: Any and all work so�cifically governe3 by documentary reauirem�nts for the project, such as conditior.s imposed by the Plans, the General Contract � Documents or these Special Contract Docum�nts, in which no specific it�T for bid has been provided for in tha Pro�osal, *� sha11 b� consid�re3 as a subsidiary item of work, the cost o.f cahich sha�l b� included in the price bid in the Pr000sal, for '� each bid ite�. SurEace restoration, rock excavation and � cleanup are general items of work which fall in the category of subsidiary work. ' � � � 1 1 � � � ' , CS-8.12 biISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL: Material may be allocate3 un3�r various bid ite:ns in th� Progosal to establish unit prices for miscellaneous placement of material. These nat=rials sha11 be used only when directed by th� Engineer, dep�nding on field conditions. Paymer.t for miscellaneous placem�nt of mat?rial will be made for only that amount of material us�ed, measured to the nearest one-t�nth unit. Payment for misc�llaneou� place�ent of nat�rial shall be in accordance with the General Contract Docum?nts re�ardless or the actual amoun� used for tne project. J C8-8.13 RECORD DOCUMENTS: Contractor sha11 keeo on record a cooy of a11 specifi�ations, �1ans, addenda, modi�ications, shop drawings and samples at the site, in gooc order an3 annotate� �o show a11 changes nade during the construction process. These sza11 be delivered to Engine�r upon comoletion of �.ne work. � C8-8 (5) ' � Q � a a � 0 a a- . � . � �'� . o� �� a 0 a 0 a o ,.. �.�; w �',.:iry � ,�. , �.. ., :''` � � SE CTION C 1 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS � - TO SECTION C .. .. � � y + J � . tiz . � materials are included within a pay estimate, payment shall be based upon 85% of the net voice value thereof. The Contractor will furnish the Engineer such information as may be reasonably requested to aid in the verification or the preparation of the pay estimate. E. F G Revised 6/04/99 For contracts of less than $400,000 at the time of execution, retainage shall be ten per cent (10%). For contracts of $400,000 or more at the time of execution, retainage shall be five percent (5%). Contractor shall pay subcontractors in accord with the subcontract agreement within five (5) business days after receipt by Contractor of the payment by City. Contractor's failure to make the required payments to subcontractors will authorize the City to withhold future payments from the Contractor until compliance with this paragraph is accomplished. It is understood that the partial pay estimates will be approximate only, and all partial pay estimates and payment of same will be subject to correction in the estimate rendered following the discovery of the mistake in any previous estimate. Partial payment by Owner for the amount of work done or of its quality or sufficiency or acceptance of the work done; shall not release the Contractor of any of its responsibilities under the Contract Documents. The City reserves the right to withhold the payment of any partial estimate if the Contractor fails to perform the work in strict accordance with the specifications or other provisions of this contract. C3-3.11 INSURANCE: Page C3-3 (5): Delete subparagraph "a. COMPENSATION INSUR.ANCE" C3-3.11 INSURANCE: Page C3-3 (6): Delete subparagraph "g. LOCAL AGENT FOR INSURANCE AND BONDING" C6-6.12 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBLITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS,: Page C6-6 (8), should be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify City's engineer and architect, and their personnel at the project site for Contractor's sole negligence. In addition, Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend, at its own expense, the Owner, its officers, servants and employees, from and against any and all claims or suits for property loss, property damage, personal injury, including death, arising out of, or alleged to arise out of, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, employees, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not anv such injurv, dama�e or death is caused, in whole or in part, bv the negligence or allePed neQli�►ence of Owner, its officers, servants, or emplovees. 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 in�ury or dama�e is caused in whole or in part bv the negli�ence or alleeed neQli�ence of Owner, its officers, servants or employees.. C1-2 � � i � SECTION C1: SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS TO PART C- GENERAL CONDITIONS A. General These Supplementary Conditions amend or supplement the General Conditions of the "'" Contract and other provisions of the Contract Documents as indicated below. Provisions � which are not so amended or supplemented remain in full force and affect. � � � � � , � � � � � � � B. C3-3.2 MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE/WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE: Page C3-3 (1), should be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Upon request, Contractor agrees to provide to Owner complete and accurate information regarding actual work performed by a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and/or a Woman Business Enterprise (WBE) on the contract and payment therefore. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state or local laws or ordinances relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the Contractor being determined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three (3) years. C. C3-3.7 BONDS: Page C3-3 (3), the paragraph after subparagraph d. Change the paragraph to read as follows: "No sureties will be accepted by the owner which are at the time in default or delinquent on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the Owner. All bonds shall be made on the forms furnished by the Owner and the surety shall be acceptable to the owner. In order for a surety to be acceptable to the City, (1) the name of the surety shall be included on the current U.S. Treasury List of Acceptable Sureties {Circular 870}, or (2) the surety must have capital and surplus equal to ten times the amount of the bond. The surety must be licensed to business in the state of Texas. The amount of the bond shall not exceed the amount shown on the Treasury list or one-tenth (1/10) of the total capital and surplus. If reinsurance is required, the company writing the reinsurance must be authorized, accredited or trusteed to do business in Texas." � Revised 6/04/99 C8-8.5 PARTIAL ESTIMATES AND RETAINAGE: Page C8-8 (2), should be deleted in its entirety and replaced with the following: Partial pay estimates shall be submitted by the Contractor or prepared by the City on the Sth day and 20th day of each month that the work is in progress. The estimate shall be proceeded by the City on the lOth day and 25th day respectively. Estimates will be paid within 25 days following the end of the estimate period, less the appropriate retainage as set out below. Partial pay estimates may include acceptable nonperishable materials delivered to the work place which are to be incorporated into the work as a permanent part thereof, but which at the time of the pay estimate have not been so installed. If such C1-1 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. � � i 1 1 1 i 1 i 1 1 � 1 1 � f"` Revised 6/04/99 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. C1-3 � D D � � � 0 � � � � 0 a � � D 0 a � 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD.doc � PART D � SPECIAL CONDITIQNS I PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS y �. .. :..��'`�ni�rr�*mal..�:':'� . D-55 REMOVAL, SALVAGE, AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES ...................................................................18 D-56 DETECTASLE WARNING TAPES ..................................................................................................................................19 D-57 PIPE CLEANING ...............................................................................:............................................................................. 20 D-58 BARRICADES, WARNINGS, AND FLAGMEN ................................................................................................................20 D-59 DISPOSAL OF SPOIVFILL MATERIAL ..........:..�............................................................................................................20 D-60 MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN ....................................................................................................................20 D-61 SUBSTITUTIONS ............................................................................................................................................................ 20 ' D-62 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER ................................................................20 D-63 VACUUM TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES .............................................................................................22 D-64 BYPASS PUMPING .........................................................................................................................................................23 D-65 POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER ............................................................. 23 D-66 SAMPLES AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTING ............................................................................................................ 24 D-67 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL .:...........................................................25 D-68 INGRESS AND EGRESSIOBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO DRIVES ........................................................................... 25 D-69 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL ............................................................................................................. 26 D-70 SITE RESTORATION ...................................................................................................................................................... 26 D-71 CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDARD PRODUCT LIST ..................................................................................................26 D-72 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) REQUIRE�MENTS .................................................................................................... 26 D-73 TOPSOIL, SODDING AND SEEDING..........� .................................................................................................................26 D-74 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM.......J,........ ........................................................................................................ 30 D-75 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION ............................................................................... 30 D-76 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES .......................................................................................................................................... 30 D-77 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT OF SEWER PIPE .............................................................................................................. 31 D-78 CLAY DAM ....................................................J................................................................................................................. 31 D-79 EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION (D-HOLE) ...� ................................................................................................................. 31 D-80 INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES ....................................................................................................................... 31 D-81 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL ...........� ................................................................................................................. 35 D-82 DEWATERING .............................................. ................................................................................................................. 36 D-83 TRENCH EXCAVATION ON DEEP TRENCH S ............................................................................................................ 36 D-84 TREE PRUNING ............................................................................................................................................................._36 D-85 TREE REMOVAL .................::..........................................................................................................................................36 D-86 TEST HOLES .................................................................................................................................................................. 37 9704807_Specs_L6957_0799 BSD_PartD_051899.doc SC-ii 05/18/99 G _ . �.. �:5�«.w.i• �. O � D-1 D-2 � "1 � i� � L�J � C C � � L�J � � O D-3 D-4 D-5 D-6 D-7 D-8 D-9 D-10 D-11 D-12 D-13 D-14 D-15 D-16 D-17 D-18 D-19 D-20 D-21 D-22 D-23 D-24 D-25 D-26 D-27 D-28 D-29 D-30 D-31 D-32 D-33 D-34 D-35 D-36 D-37 D-38 D-39 D-40 D-41 D-42 D-43 D-44 D-45 D-46 D-47 D-48 D-49 D=50 D-51 D-52 D-53 D-54 �R . _ �,�'�' , , PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS �� AWARDOF CONTRACT ................................................................................:Y..............................................................1 SUBMISSION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CONSTRUCTION START TII'�IE AND PRE—CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS.................................:.................................................................�......................ti.......................................1 G'ENERAL .................................................................................................................................r...................................... 2 TAXEXEMPTIONS .........................................................................................:�.............................................................. 3 PROJECTDESIGNATION ...............................................................................�..............................................................3 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS ............................................................. 3 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE ...............................:�.............................................................. 3 COORDINATIONMEETINGS ......................................................................... �.............................................................. 3 PROJECTABANDONMENT ........................................................................................................................................... 3 BREAKDOWNOF BID PROPOSAL ............................................................................................................................... 3 INDEMNIFICATION......................................................................................................................................................... 3 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW :.................................................................3 MINORITYAND WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE) COMPLIANCE ..........................................................5 CALENDARDAY ..........................................................................................:.................................................................. 6 SUBSIDIARYWORK .......................................................................................................................................................6 WAGERATES ................................................................................................�................................................................6 EASEMENTSAND PERMITS .........................................................................°............................................................... 7 COORDINATION WITH FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT .................�5...............................................................8 DAMAGETO PRIVATE PROPERI'`( ...............................................................:............................................................... 8 SHOP DRAWINGS ......................... " ......................8 ............................................................. . CROSSINGOF EXISTING UTILITIES ............................................................�...........:................................................... 8 EXISTING'UTILITIESAND IMPROVEMENTS ................................................................................................................8 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC OVER PIPELINES ................:............................................................................................ 9 TRAFFICCONTROL .............................................:..................................................................:......................................9 PAYMENT.......................................:............................................................................................................................... 9 DELAYS........................................�.................................................................,; ...............................................................10 DETOURS ............. ....................................................................................... ........................................................10 � ........... d� BARRICADESAND WARNING SIGNS ..........................................................................................................................10 EXAMINATION OF SITE " ......10 ................................................................................�� ......................................................... ZONINGCOMPLIANCE ..................................................................................................................................................10 WATERFOR CONSTRUCTION .....................................................................................................................................10 WASTEMATERIAL .........................................................................................................................................................10 CLEANUPFOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE ...........................................................................................................................10 PROPERTYACCESS .....................................................................................,...............................................................10 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCING OF WORK ....................................................................................11 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS - WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE LINES ...............................................................................11 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS .......................................................................................11 SANITARYFACILITIES FOR WORKERS .......................................................................................................................12 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC ..................................................................................12 RIGHTTO AIJDIT ............................................................................................................................................................12 INCREASEOR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES ................................................................................................................12 CUTfINGOF CONCRETE ............................................................................�.........................,.......................................13 PROJECTDESIGNATIOPJ SIGN ....................................................................�:................................................................13 CONCRETE SIDEWALK AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT .........................................................................................13 MISCELLANEOUSPLACEMENT OF MATERIAL ...........................................................................................................13 TYPE"C" BACKFILL .......................................................................................................................................................13 CRUSHEULIMESTONE BACKFILL ................................................................................................................................14 2:27 CONCRETE ...........................................................................................:.................................................................14 TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFJLL, AND COMPACTION ...................:......:�...........................................................,....14" TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM FOR WATER DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ON � •••••"'� 15 PAVEMENT REPAIR E2-19 �Y .............................................................15 SANITARYSEWER MANHOLES ................................................................. :�. ..............................................................16 SANITARYSEWER SERVICES ...................................................................:4..........:.....................................................18 NOTUSED .....................................................................................................�................................................................18 9704801_Specs_16957 0799 BSD_PartD_051899.doc � SC—i '� 05/18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-3 GENERAL The order or precedence in case of conflicts or discrepancies between various parts of the Contract Documents subject to the ruling of the Engineer shall generally, but not necessarily, foliow the guidelines listed below: 1. Plans 2. Contract Documents 3. Special Conditions The following Special Conditions shall be applicable to this project and shall govern over any conflicts with the General Contract Documents under the provisions stated above. The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this project due to faulry materials and workmanship, or both, for a period of one (1) year from date of final acceptance of this project by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth and will be required to replace at his expense any part or all of this project which becomes defective due to these causes. 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. Contract, if awarded, shall be as described in "Award of ContracY' above. Subject to modifications as herein contained, the Fort Worth Water DepartmenYs General Contract Documents and General Specifications, with latest revisions, are made a part of the General Contract Documents for this project. The Plans, these Special Contract Documents and the rules, regulations, requirements, instructions, drawings or details referred to by manufacturers name, or identification include therein as specifying, referring or implying product control, performance, quality, or other shall be binding upon the contractor. The specifications and drawings shall be considered cooperative; therefore, work or material called for by one and not shown or mentioned in the other shall be accomplished or furnished in a faithful manner as though required by all. Any Contractor performing any work on Fort Worth water or sanitary sewE,r- facilities must be pre-qualified with� the Water Department to perform such work in accordance with procedures describE�d in the current Fort Worth Water Department General Speci�cations, which general specifications shall govern performanc.� of all such work. This contraet and project, where applicable, may also be governed by the �wo following published specifications, except as modified by these Special Provisions: 1. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STOR�A DRAIN CONSTRUCTION - CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDA'RD �PFCIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS A copy of either of these specifications may be purchased at the office of the Transportation and Public Works Director, 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2nd Floor, Municipal Building, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. The specifications applicable to each pay � item are indicated by the call-out for the pay item by the designer. If not shown, then applicable published specifications in either of these documents may be followed at the discretion of the Contractor. Gen�ral Provisions shall be those of the Fort Worth document rather than Division 1 of the North Central Texas document. Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment or sheets from the contract document at any time. Failure to bid or fully execute contract without retaining contract documents intact may be grounds for designating bids as "non-responsive" and rejecting bids or voiding contract as appropriate as determined by the City Engineer. INTERPRETATION AND PREPARATION OF PROPOSAL: A. DELIVERY OF PROPOSAL: No proposal will be considered unless it is delivered, accompanied by its proper Bid Security, to the Purchasing Manager or his representative at the official location and stated time set forth in the "Notice to Bidders". It is the Bidder's sole responsibility to deliver the proposal at the proper time to the proper place. The mere fact that a proposal was dispatched will not be considered. The Bidders must have the proposal actually delivered. Each proposal shall be in a sealed envelope plainly marked with the word "PROPOSAL", and the name or description of the project as designated in the "Notice to Bidders". The envelope shall be addressed to the Purchasing Manager, City of Fort Worth Purchasing Division, PO Box 17027, Fort Worth, Texas 76102. B. WITHDRAWING PROPOSALS: Proposals actually filed with th� Purchasing Manager cannot be withdrawn prior to the time set for opening proposals. A request for non-consideration of a proposal must be made in writing, addressed to the City Manager, and filed with him prior to the time set for the opening of proposals. After all proposals not requested for non-consideration are opened and publicly read aloud, the proposals for which non-consideration requests have been properly filed mav, at the option of the Owner be returned unopened. C. TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATION OF PROPOSALS: Any bidder may modify his proposal by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the time set for opening proposals, provided such telegraphic communication is received by the 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899 SC-2 �5�i8/99 � � � I� � ,�� L�l � C' L!' � '�� LI L�"J � �eJ L�J � LrJI LRJ '!1 l�J PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIQNS FOR: SANITARY SEWER LATERAL 6957 REHABILITATION FORT WORTH, TEXAS SEWER PROJECT NO. PS 58-070580174760 D.O.E. NO. 2830 D-1 AWARD OF CONTRACT The City reserves the right to abandon without obligation to the contractor, any p�-t of the project, or the entire project, at any time before the contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. �Award, if mad'e, shall be to the responsive low bidder. The following shall apply for contract documents with multiple units of work. Each unit represents a separate project, each with an individual M/WBE specification and proposal section. The proposal sections are arranged to allow prospective bidders to submit bids on one unit, some of the units, or all of the units. Award of contra�`i(s), if made, shall be to the responsive low bidder for each individual unit. If a contractor is the responsive low bidder on o units or more, a single set of contract documents consisting of all applicable units will be created and one single award f contract shall be made. The Contractor shall comply with the City's M/WBE Ordinance on each unit. Bidders shail sub it individual and separate monthly M/WBE reports for each Unit included in the Contract. , � ' IG Construction time on all units will run concurrently. For situations involving approved contracts with multiple units, the total allowable construction cdmpletion time period for all the units shall be the same a�, the unit with the longest construction time period. '" D-2 SUBMISSION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, CONSTRU�TION START TIME AND PRE- CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTALS The contractor(s) shall execute and return the contract documents to the Department of Engineering within.ten (10) working days after notification by the City. A Pre-Construction meeting date will be established and noted in the Letter to CorYtractor. The effective work order date will be set at the pre-construction conference. �• The contractor(s) shall be required to start construction on the project no later than ten (10) calendar working days after the pre-construction meeting date. The Ciry shall begin to charge time on the project �o the contractor eleven days after the pre- construction meeting date. Per City ordinance 11923, the contractor(s) shall submit the letters of intent or a�° py of the agreements with the approved M/WBE subcontractor(s) at or before the pre-construction conference. To expe�ite M/WBE compliance contractors are strongly encouraged to submit the executed letters of intent (with M/WBE subcoptractors) at the time of submittal of the UTILIZATION FORM or GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM. The letter(s) must be signe�tf by both parties. If the contractor(s) fails to submit the letter(s) or agreement(s), the contractor(s) will not be allowed to begin work. Time on the project will start to accumulate at the end of the ten (10),days as stipulated above. �o Additional submittals at time of pre-construction meeting shall include (but not limited to): Contractors Work Plan and Schedule Disposal Site for Waste Material Information Sub-Contractor ldentification Trench Safety, Design (if required) „ Confined Space Entry Program Name and number of a responsible person for off hour emergencies "� Project schedule which must reflect a project completion date to be de��rmined by the completion time period stipulated in the proposal section. �n The pre-construction conference is intended as a forum between the contractor anc,,�the appropriate City staff to go•over the project in detail and to afford the contractor the opportunity to submit all the required c�ocuments listed above. If the contractor fails to submit any of the required documents, the contractor will not �e allowed to begin work and time on the project will start to accumulate. 9704807_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD PartD_051899 $(;-� " 05/18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS statutory workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's..or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the duration of #he project. 2. Duration of the project - includes the time from tFie beginning of the work on the project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the governmental entity. 3. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096)- includes all persons or entities performing aN or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, ar delivering equipment or materiais, or providing labor, transportation, or other services related to a project. "Services" does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets. - B. The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) or all employees of the Contractor providing services on the project, for the duration of the project. C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the govemmental entity prior to being awarded the contract. D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of•the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended. E. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide the governmenta( entity: 1. A certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so tfie govemmental entity will have on fi(e certificates of coverage showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and 2. No later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter. G. The contractor shall notify the govemmentai entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the contractor knew or should have known„ of any change that materiaAy affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project. H. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and manner prescribed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission, informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of coverage. I. The contractor shall contractually require each person with whom it contracts to provide services on a project, to: 1. Provide coverage, based on proper reporting on classification codes and payroll �amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44) for all of its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 2. Provide to the Contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the duration of the project; 3. Provide the Contractor, p� ior to the end of the coverage period, a new certi�cate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the durstion of the project; 4. Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor: a. A certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project; and b. A new certificate of coVerage showing extension of coverage, prior to the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project. 5. Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and for one year thereafter 6. Notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery, within ten (10) days after the person �' knew or should have known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing -� r. services on the project; and � x �. �` 9704801_Spea L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc S�:-4 � 05/18/99 �y, � , z, , a�� .�u . a ..�_g'�w��G�:i�i tJ5 L�1 � L�1 ! �l I■I i� � � � � '� � � f �,l U L1 � � � �I L�'J � � �l '� If �l �J � l�"1 t�J � � LJ � L�J �� PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS� Purchasing Manager prior to the said proposal opening time, and provided further, that the City Manager is satisfied that a written and duly authenticated confirmation of such telegraphic communication over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the proposal opening time. If such confirmation is not receive� within forty-eight (48) hours after the proposal opening time, no further consideration will be given to the proposal. D-4 TAX EXEMPTIONS This contract is issued by an organization which qualifies for exemption pursuant of the provisions of Arti�le 20.04(F) of the Texas Limited Sales, Excise and Use Tax Act. All equipment and materials not consumed by or incorporated into the project construction, are subject to State sales tax under House Bill 11, enacted August 15, �991. Ail such taxes shall be inciuded in the various amounts on the Proposal Form. The successful Bidder shall be require� to submit a breakdown between labor and material costs prior to execution of the contract. D-5 PROJECT DESIGNATION Construction under these Special Documents shall be performed under the Project Designation: Project No. PS 58- 070580174760. D-6 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS Contractor shall comply with City Ordinance Number 7278 as amended by City O�inance Number 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 12-A-29) prohibiting discrimination in employment pr �ctices. The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect on the project site, and at his request, will be provided assistance by the-City of Fort Worth's Equal Employment Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on file in his office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may be acquired from the Equal Employment Officer. , D-7 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE Before the project work order is issued, a pre-construction conference shall be h�ld with representatives of the following agencies present: City Engineering Department, City Water Department, City Public��l1/orks Department, other interested City Departments (such as Traffic), interested utility companies (such as gas, telephone, and electric), Design Engineer and the successful Contractor. Contractor shall submit a schedule of operatiohs at the pre-construction conference. D-8 COORDINATION MEETINGS Ps For coordination purposes, weekly meetings at the job site may be required to mairi�ain the project on the desired schedule. The Contractor shall be present at all meetings. D-9 PROJECT ABANDONMENT The City reserves the right to abandon, without obligation to the Contractor, any p�rt of the project, or the entire project, at any time before the Contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. D-10 BREAKDOWN OF BID PROPOSAL When requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall furnish a cost breakdown of those bid items shown in the Proposal as lump sum items. This information is for use in the preparation of a recommendation to the City for award of contract. D-11 INDEMNIFICATION The Contractor agrees to fully indemnify and save whole and harmless the City� Owner and Engineer from all costs or a damages arising out of any real o� asserted claim or cause of action against it of ��y kind or character and in addition from any and all costs or damages arising out of any wrongs, injuries, demands or s'its for damages, either real or asserted, claimed against it that may be occasioned by any act, omission, neglect or misco'nduct of the said Contractor, his agents, � servants and employees. The Contractor further agrees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, building and construction codes of the City of Fort Worth and State of Texas and with any,, regulations for the protection of workers which may be promulgated by the Government and shatl protect such work with atl pecessary lights, barriers, safeguards and warnings as are provided for in said specifications and in the ordinances of said City: � D-12 CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATIC;�N LAW: A. Definitions: � a� 4� , 1. Certification of coverage ("certificate"): A copy of a certificate of insurance, a certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage agreement (TWCC-81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc SG3 ��; 05�18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Failure to cor�tact the listed M/WBE subcontractor or supplier prior to bid opening may result in the rejection of bid as non- responsive. Whenever a change order affects the work of an M/WBE subcontractor or supplier, the M/WBE shall b� given an opportunity to perform the work. Whenever a change order exceeds 10% of the originai contract, the M/WBE coordinator shall determine the goals applicable to the work to be performed under the change ocder. During the term of the contract the contract shall: 1. Make no unjustified changes or deletions in it's M/WBE participation commitments submitted with or subsequent to the bid, and, 2. If substantial subcontracting and/or substantial supplier opportunities arise during the term of the contract which the contractor had represented he would perform with his forces, the conxractor shall notify the City before subcontracts or purchase orders are let, and shall be required to comply with modifications to goals as determined by the City, and , 3. Submit a REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF CHANGE FORM, if the contractor desires to ch"ange or delete any of the M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers. Justification for change may be granted for the following: a. Failure of Subcontractor to provide evidence of coverage by Worker's Compensation Insurance. b. Failure of Subcontractor to provide required general liability of other insurance. � c. Failure of Subcontractor to execute a standard subcontract form in the amount of the proposal used by the Contractor in preparing his M/VNBE Participation plan. d. Default by the M/W BE subcontractor or supplier in the performance of the subcontractor. Within ten (10) days after final payment from the City, the contractor shall provide the M/WBE Office with documentation to reflect final participation of each subcontractor and supplier used on the project, inclusive of M/V1IBEs. D-14 CALENDAR DAY Delete paragraph C1-1.24, in Part C-General Conditions, in its entirety and substitute the following new paragraph: C1-1.24 Calendar Dav: A Calendar day is any day of the week or month. The Contractor will not be allowed to work on Sundays or any holidays observed by the City of Fort Worth. D-15 SUBSIDIARY WORK Any and all work specifically govemed 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 o,f work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the Proposal for each bid item. Surface restoration, removal and replacement of fencing, and cleanup are general items of work which fall in the category of subsidiary work. D-16 WAGE RATES The labor classifications,and minimum wage rates set forth herein have been predetermined by the City Council of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in accordance with statutory requirements, as being the prevailing classifications and rates that shall govern on all work performed by the Contractor or any Subcontractor on the site of the project covered by these Contract Documents. In no event shall.less than the following rates of wages be paid. 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD_PartD_051899.dac SC-6 05/18/99 � O � � � [RJ 'J C'J L�J � � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITION�` 7. Contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as �equired by paragraphs (1)-(7), with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for whom they are prov�ding services. 8. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the contractor is representing to the govemmental entity that alI employees of the contracto� who will provide services on the project will be covered by worker's compensation coverage for the duration of tY�e p�oject, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all c verage agreements will be filed with the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative, crimirial, civil penalties or other civil actions. � 9. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach oi�contract by the contractor which entitles the govemmental entity to declare the contract void if the contractor doe�a not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity. J. The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Act or other Texas Worker's Compensation Commission rules. This notice.must be printed with a title in at lea�t 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spa�iish and any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text, without�any additional words or changes: "REQUIRED WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE" The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services ref�ated 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 ��dentity of their employer or status as an employee." Call the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission at (512) 440-3789 to rece�ve information on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the reguired cover�ge, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage". D-13 MINOI�II'Y AND WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (MNVBE) COMPLIANCE , In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, the City of Fort Worth �ias goals for the participation of=minority a business enterprises and women business enterprises in City contracts. The Ordinance is incorporated in these specifications by reference. A copy of the Ordinance may be obtained from the Office of the City Secretary. Failure to comply with the o�dinance shall be a material breach of contract. � The M1WBE UTILIZATION FORM, M/WBE GOALS WAIVER FORM AND GOOD FA��H EFFORT FORM, as applicable, must be submitted within five (5) city business days after bid opening. Failure to comply sfi�all render the bid non-responsive. e Upon request, contractor agrees to provide the City, complete and accurate informatii�n regarding actual work performed by a D Minority or Women Business Enterprise (M/WBE) on the contract and payment thereof. Contractor further agrees to permit an audit and/or examination of any books, records or files in its possession that will substantiate the actual work performed by an MBE and/or WBE. The misrepresentation of acts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the commission of y fraud by�the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract and/or initiatin action under appropriate federal, state, or local laws or ordinances relating to false statement. Further, any such mi�P�epresentation (other than a negligent � misrepresentation) and/or commission of fraud will result in the Contractor being de�ermined to be irresponsible and barred from participating in City work for a period of time of not less than three years. wE �� I� I'I� i� a��- ..� ��y.r�.__ The City will consider the contractor's performance regarding its M/WBE program in fhe evaluation of bids. Failure to comply with the City's M/WBE Ordinance, or to demonstrate "good faith effort", shall result in a bid being rendered non-responsive to specifications. Contractor shall provide copies of subcontracts or co-signed letters of intent with approved NUWBE subcontractors prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed. Contractor shall also provide monthly repo�ts on utilization of the subcontractors to the City's M/VVBE office. The Contractor may count first and second tier subcontractors and/or suppliers �tow�rd meeting the goals. The Contractor may count toward its goal a portion of the total dollar amount of the contract with a joi'qt venture equal to the percentage of the M/WBE participation in the joint venture for a clearly defined portion of the work t� be performed. All M/WBE contractors used in meeting the goals must be certified prior to the award of the Contract. The M/WBE contractor(s) must be certified by either the North Central Texas Regional Certification Agency (NCTRCA) or Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), Highway Division and must be located in the nine (9) county marketplace at time of b,i�. The Contractor shall contact all such M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers prior to listing them on the M/WBE utilization �r good faith effort forms as applicable. 9704801 Sp� L6957 07� BSD PartD 051699.doc SG5 +° Oa/18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-18 COORDINATION W1TH FORT WORTH WATER DEPARTMENT During the construction of this project, it will be necessary to deactivate, for a period of time, existing lines. The Contractor shall be required to coordinate with the Water Department to determine the best times for deactivating and activating those lines. D-19 DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY . The Contractor shall immediately repair or replace any damage to private property, including but not limited to fences, walls, pavement and water and sewer services, at no cost to the Owner. This shall be subsidiary to the contract and not a separate pay item. D-20 SHOP DRAWINGS Shop drawings shall be submitted by the Contractor to the Construction Engineer, for all equipment and materials for this project. Contractor shall submit seven (7) copies of shop drawings, layouts, manufacturer's data and material schedules as may be required by the Engineer forhis review. Such review by the Engineer shall include checking for general conformance with the design concept of the project and general compliance with information given in the General Contract Documents. Indicated action by the Engineer, which may result from his review, shall not constitute concurrence with any deviation from the plans and specifications unless such deviations are specifically identified by the method described below, and further shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for errors or omissions in the submitted data. Processed shop drawing submittal are not change orders. The purpose of submittals, by the Contractor, is to demonstrate that the Contractor understands the design concept, and that he demonstrates his understanding by indicating which equipment and materials he intends to fumish and install, and by detailing the fabrication and installation methods he intends to use. If deviations, discrepancies or conflicts between submittals and the design drawi,ngs and/or specifications are discovered, either prior to or after submittals are process�d, the design drawings and specifications shall govern. The Contractor shall be responsible for all dimensions which are to be confirmed and correlated at the job site, fabrication processes and techniques of construction, coordination of his work with that of otfier trades and satisfactory performance of his work. The Contractor shall check and verify all measurements and review submittals prior to being submitted, and sign or initial a statement included with the submittal, which signifies compliance with the plans and specifications and dimensions suitable for the application. Any deviation from the specified criteria shall be expressly stated in writing in the submittal. Shop drawings shall be submitted for the following items prior to installation: 1. All pipe 2. Reinforced steel fabrication for structures 3. Cast Iron structural appurtenances Shop drawings must be approved by the Engineer prior to the start of work. D-21 CROSSING OF EXISTING UTILITIES Where a proposed water line crosses over a sanitary sewer or sanitary sewer service line and/or proposed sewer line crosses over a water line and the clear vertical distance is less than 9 feet barrel to barrel, the sanitary sewer or sanitary sewer service line shall be made water tight or be constructed of ductile iron pipe. The required length of replacement shall be determined by the Engineer. The material for sanitary sewer mains and sanitary sewer laterals shall be Class 51 Ductile Iron Pipe with polyethylene wrapping. The material for sanitary sewer service lines shall be extra strength cast iron soil pipe with polyethylene wrapping. Adapter fittings shall be a urethane or neoprene coupling ASTM C-425 with series 300 stainless steel compression straps. Payment for work such as backfill, fittings, tie-ins and all other associated appurtenances required, shall be included in the linear foot price of the appropriate bid item. D-22 EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS �The plans show the locations of all known surface and subsurface structures. However, the Owner assumes no responsibility for failure to show any or all of these structures on the Plans, or to show them in their exact location. It is mutually agreed that a such failure shall not be considered sufficient basis for claims for additional compensation for extra work or for increasing the pay quantities in any manner whatsoever. . The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the locations of and protecting all existing utilities, service lines, or other D property exposed by his construction operations. Contractor shall make all necessary provisions for the support, protection, relocation, and/or temporary relocation of all utility poles, gas lines, telephone cables, utility services, water mains, sanitary sewer lines, electrical cables, drainage pipes, and all other utilities and structures both above and below ground during construction. The Contractor is liable for all damages done to such existing facil�ties as a result of his operations and any and Q 9704801_Spe� L6957_0799 BSD_PartD_051899.doc SCi-8 � ��9 ... �,"x .: � O � ` �' CLASSIFICATION I'rJ � �� L�J � � � � � C ��J � l�J � � Air Tool Operator Asphait Raker Asphalt Shoveler Batching Plant Weigher Carpenter Concrete Finisher (Paving) Coricrete Finisher (Structures) Concrete Rubber Electrician Flagger Form Builder (Structures) Form Liner Form Setter (Pav & Curb) Form Setter (5tructures). Laborer, �ommon Laborer, Utility Mechanic Oiler Servicer Painter (Structures) Pipelayer Blaster POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATORS Asphalt DisVibutor Operator Asphait Paving Machine Broom or Sweeper Operator Bulldozer Concrete Curing Machine Concrete Finishing Machine Concrete Paving Joint Machine Concrete Paving Joint Sealer' Concrete Paving Saw D-17 EASEMENTS AND PERMITS RATE $9.00 $9.55 $8.80 $11.51 $10.30 $10.50 $9.83 $8.84 $15.37 $7.55 $9.83 $9.00 $9:24 $9.09 $7.32 $8.94 $.12.68 $10.17 $9.41 $11.00 $8.98 $11.50 $10.29 $10.30 $8.72 510.74 $9.25 $11.13 $10.42 $9.00 $10.39 CLASSIFICATION Concrete Paving Spreader Slipform Machine Operator Crane, Clamshell, B� khoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel Foundation Drill Ope tor (Crawler Mounted) Foundation Drill Ope tor (Truck Mounted) Front End Loader Milling Machine Operator Mixer Motor Grader Operator (Fine Grade) Motor Grader Operator Pavement Marking chine . Roller, Steel Wheel ( lant-Mix Pavements) Roller, Steel Wheel (�� ther Flatwheel or Tamping) Roller, Pneumatic Se� f-Propelled Scraper Scraper . Tractor - Crawler Typ� Tractor - Pneumatic� Traveling Mixer Wagon-Drill, Boring �lachine Reinforcing Steel Se er (Paving) Reinforcing Steel Se er (Structures) Steel Worker - Struc� ral Spreader Box Operator Work Zone Barricade Truck Driver - Single Axle (Light) Truck Driver - Singl� Axle (Heavy) Truck Driver - Tand�,rn Axle (Semi-Trailer) Truck Driver - Lowbo�/Fioat Truck Driver - Trans�� Mix Truck Driver - Wincfi Vibrator Operator - F�and Type Welder „` RATE $10.50 $9.92 $11.04 �10.00 $11.83 $9.96 $8.62 $10.30 $11.97 $10.96 $7.32 $9.06 $8.59 $8.48 $9.63 $10.58 $9.15 $8.83 $12.00 $13.21 $13.31 $14.80 $10.00 $7.32 $8.965 $9.02 $8.77 $10.44 $9.47 $9.00 $7.32 $11.57 The performance of this contract requires certain temporary construction, right-of-entry'° agreements, and/or permits to petForm work on private property. � ' I The City has attempted to obtain the temporary construction and/or right-of-e��try agreements for properties where construction activity is necessary on City owned facilities, such as sewer lines or man` oles. For locations where the City was unable to obtain the easement or right-of-entry, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain the agreement prior to beginning work on subject property. This shall be subsidiary to the contract. The agreements which the City has obtained are available to the Contractor for review by contacting the plans desk at the Department of Engineering, City of Fort Worth. Also, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to obtain written permission from �roperty owners to perform such work as cleanout repair and sewer service replacement on private property. Contractor shalladhere to all requirements of Paragraph C6-6.10 of the Generai Contract Documents. The Contractor's attention is directec�Ito the agreement terms along with any special conditions that may have been imposed on these agreements, by the propertx owners. im The easements and/or private property shall be cleaned up after use and restored to its original condition or better. In event additional work room is required by the Contractor, it shall be the Contractor's respo.�sibility to obtain written permission from the property owners involved for the use of additional property required. No additional payment will be allowed for this item. The City has obtained the necessary documentation for railroad and/or highway Rermits required for construction of this project. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with all provisions of suc � permits and shall pay any and all costs associated with the permit(s). It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide the req�ired flagmen and/or provide payment to the appropriate railroad/agency for all flagmen during construction in railroad/ `yency right-of-way. Any and all costs associated with compliance with permits(s) including payment for flagmen shall be subsidiary to the project price. No additional payment will be allowed for this item. PART�D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS�� CITY OF FORT WORTH HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION �� PREVAILING�WAGE RATE FOR 1999 9704801 Specs_L6957_0799 BSD PartD 051899.doc J�Ci-% �� 05/�8/99 � . � `4�;<.� �... �'.� , PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 2. Payment wiU be made for saivaging, abandoning, and/or removing of all other existing facilities when said facility is not being replaced in the same trer�ch, i.e., when removal requires a separate trenching operation. D-26 DELAYS The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances to the work, exaept when dir�ct 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 fumished 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 disappPoval; �nd 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 from all his obligations hereunder which shall remain in full force until the discharge of the contract. D-27 DETOURS The Contractor shall prosecute his work in such a manner as to create a minimum of interruption to traffic and pedestrian facilities and to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area. D-28 BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS 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. Construction signing and barricades shall conform with "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, Vol. No. 1" or latest edition there of. D-29 EXAMINATION OF SITE It shall be the responsibility of the prospective bidder to visit the project site and make such examinations and explorations as may be necessary to determine all conditions which may affect construction of this project. Particular attention should be given to methods of providing ingress and egress to adjacent private and public properties, procedures for protecting existing improvements end disposition of all materials to be removed. Proper consideration should be given to these details during the preparation of the Proposal and all unusual conditions which may give rise to later contingencies should be brought to the attention of the Owner prior to the submission of the Proposal. � .. D-30 ZONING COMPLIANCE During the construction of this project, the Contractor shall comply with present zoning requirements of the City of Fort Worth in the use of vacant property for storage purposes. D-31 WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION Water for construction will be furnished by the Contractor at his own expense. D-32 WASTE MATERIAL � All waste material shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by the Contractor at locations approved by the Engineer. All material shall be disposed of in such a manner as to present a neat appearance and to not obstruct proper drainage or to cause injury to street improvements or to abutting property. D-33 CLEANUP FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE Final cleanup work shall be done for this project as soon as all construction has been completed. No more than seven days shall elapse after completion of construction before the roadway, right-of-way, or easement is cleaned up to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Contractor shall make a final cleanup of all parts of the work before acceptance by the City of Fort Worth or its representative. This cleanup shall include removal of all objectionable rocks, pieces of asphalt or concrete and other construction materials, and in general preparing the site of the work in an orderly manner and appearance. Final acceptance of the completed project work shall be given by the City of Fort Worth Department of Engineering. D-34 PROPERTY ACCESS Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. - d., � .r � 9704801_Specs_L6957 0799 BSD PartD 051899.doc SC-� 0 05/18/99 a �.�.�i �>"'" ,:,�a: "�.. .,_ • L'-'J � '� � LJ � � � L�1 ,�'' ,- PART D - SPECIAL CONDITION� . � � all cost incurred for the protection and/or temporary relocation of such facilities shal��be included in the cost bid per linear foot of pipe installed. NO ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WILL BE ALLOWED. � � � Where existing utilities or service lines are cut, broken or damaged the Contrac or shall replace or repair the utilities or service lines with the same type of original material and construction, or better, unle�s otherwise shown or noted on the plans, at his own cost and expense. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Owner of the damaged utility or service line. He shall cooperate with the Owners of all utilities to locate existing underground facilities and notify'the Engineer of any conflicts in grades and alignment. _ Any and all permanent structures such as parking lot surface, fencing, and like structures shall be replaced at no cost to� the City by material of equal value and quality as that damaged. In case it is necessary to change or move the property of any Owner of a public utility, such property shall not be moved or interfered with until ordered to do so by the Engineer. The right is reserved to the ,pwner of public utilities to enter upon the limits of the project for the purpose of making such changes or repairs of their qlioperty that may be made necessary by performance of this contract. ' The utility lines and conduits shown on the plans are for information only and are t guaranteed by the City of the Engineer to be accurate as to extent, location, and depth; they are shown on the plans as t�best information available at the time of design, from the owners of the utilities involved and from evidences found on the gr " nd. D-23 CONSTRUCTION TRAFFIC OVER PIPELINES It is apparent that certain construction vehicles could exceed the load bearing capacity of the pipe under shallow bury conditions. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to protect both the�new line"°and the ewsting lines from these possibly excessive loads. The Contractor shall not, at any time, cross the existing or new pi�e with a truck delivering new pipe to the site. Anv damaqe to the existing or new pipe will be repaired or replaced by the Cbntractor, at the Contractor's expense, to the satisfaction of the City. In locations where it is not per'missible to cross the existing or proposed pipes without additional protection the Contractor may elect to provide additional protection of the pipes so that more frequent crossings of the pipes are allowed. It still is, however, the responsibility of the Contractor to repair any damage to the existing, or proposed lines, if the damage results from any phase of his construction operation. . D-24 TRAFFIC CONTROL �� The Contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic control during the const ction of this 'project consistent with the provision �set forth in the "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices f� Streets and Highways" issued under the authoriry of�the "State of Texas Uniform Act Regulating Traffic on Highways," codifi as Article 6701d Vemon's Civil,Statutes, pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31. In addition, the Contra�aor shall comply with City of Fort Worth, � Texas, February 1979, Traffic Control Handbook for Construction and Maintenance � Vork Areas. The Contractor will not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name �ign or other sign which has been erected by the City. If it is determined that a sign must be removed to permit required co��truction, the Contractor shall contact the � Transportation/Public Works Department, Signs and Markings Division, (Phone Nu � ber 871-8100) to remove the sign. In the case of regulatory signs, the Contractor must replace the permanent sign with a te�porary sign meeting the requirements of the above-referenced manual. and such temporary sign must be installed prior to t�ie 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 ttie temporary sign requirements are met. When construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be reinstalled, the Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to reinstall the permanent sign and shal! leave his temporary sign in place until such reinstallation is completed. LJ LJ � � � 1. The Contractor shall fumish barricades, flares, etc., for the protection of the public and the work. 2. The cost of the traffic control shall be included in the price bid for pipe complete in place as bid in the Proposal, and no other compensation will be allowed. " 3. The Contractor shall furnish a traffic �control plan to the City at the pre-�onstruction meeting. The cost for traffic con#rol shall be subsidiary to the unit prices for this project. D-25 PAYMENT � Payment for all work and material involved in salvaging, abandoning, and/or remov�ng of existing facilities shall be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe except as follows: �1 1. Separate payment will be made for removal of all fire hydrants, gate val��s 16-inch and larger, and sanitary sewer manholes regardless of location. _ 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799 BSD PartD_051899.doc SG9 a 05/18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS that the final payment to the Contractor be made. At the expiration of the six-month period, the Director may recommend that final payment be made if all other work has been performed and all other obligation of the Contractor have been met to the satisfaction of the Director. The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other Department of Engineering contract work from a Contractor against Whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed under a City contract or under a developer-let contract for City of Fort Worth street and/or storm drainage facilities. D-38 SANITARY FACILITIES FOR WORKERS The Contractor shall provide all necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of workers at the project site. Specific attention is directed to this requirement. D-39 LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC The Contractor's particular attention is directed to the requirements of Item C-6-6, "Legal Relations and Responsibilities to the Public" of the Fort V11orth General Conditions. , D-40 RIGHT TO AUDIT A. Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under this contract have access to and the right to examine and photocopy any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of the Contractor involving transactions relating to this contract. Contractor agrees that the City shall have access during normal working hours to all necessary Contractor facilities and shall be provided adequate and appropriate work space in order to conduct audits in compliance with the provisions of this section. The City shall give Contractor reasonable advance notice of intended audits. B. Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a provi ion to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, under the expiration of three (3) years after final payr�ient 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. C. Contractor and subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the cost of copies as follows: 1. copies and under - 10 cents per page 2. more than 50 copies - 85 cents for the first page plus fifteen cents for each page thereafter D-41 INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES The quantities shown in the proposal are approximate. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to verify all pay item quantities prior to submitting a bid. When the quantity of the work to be done or materials to be fumished under any 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°/a of the quantity in the contract. . When the quantity of the work to be done or materials to be fumished under any 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. 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°/a as described herein below, agreed upon in writing by the Contractor and Director of Department of Engineering and Contractor and Director of Department of Engineering and approved by the City Council after said work is completed, subject to all other conditions of the 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 Department of Engineering 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 c � L�J � 9704801_Spe� L6957_0799 BSD_PartD 051899.doc SC-12 ��99 r� �r �, �s �""", �8 ��'". �°if�.f°;�al..:,.:� •- � '� '� � � � IJ � LJ � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS '° D-35 .CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE AND SEQUENCING OF WORK Prior to executing the Contract, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish a schedule outlining the anticipatedM time for each pha�e of construction with starting and completion dates, including su�cie�it time being allowed for cleanup. � D-36 SAFETY RESTRICTIONS - WORK NEAR HIGH VOLTAGE• LINES The following procedures will be followed regarding the subject item on this contract: 1. A warning sign not less than five inches by seven inches, painted yellow with i�lack letters that are legible at twelve feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles such as cranes, derricks, po er shovels, drilling rigs, pile drivers, hoisting equipment or similar apparatus. The waming sign shall read as follows: "WARNING - UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN SIX FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES.'� 2. Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall have insulating cage-type of guard about the boom or arm, except back hoes or dippers, and insulator links on the lift hook connections. 3. When necessary to work within six feet of high voltage electric lines, notificat�on shall be given` the power company (Texas�Utility Electric) who will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de-energ�ze the lines, or raise or lower the �lines. The work done by the power company shall not be at the expense of tF�e City of Fort Worth. The notifying department shall maintain an accurate log of all such calls to Texas Utility E�ectric, and shall record action taken in each case. � 4. The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the. Texas Electric Service company for the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's sole cost and exp'�nse. 5. No person shall work within six feet of a high voltage line without protec�ion having been taken as outlined in Paragraph (3). D-37 CONTRACTOR'S. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS The Contractor covenants and agrees to indemnify, hold harmless and defend the Ci'�'y, and their officers, agents servants or employees, and/or owners of the units and lot abutting the units in this contract from and against any and.all claims for dama�,es or injuries, including death, to any and all persons or property, of whats��ver kind of character, whether real or asserted, arising out of or incident to the services relating to the project to be pe�ormed by said Contractor, its o�cers, agents, servants or employees, under the terms and conditions of this Contract, whe er or not caused by negligence on the part of the City, or their officers, agents, servants or employees; and said Contrac or does hereby covenant and agree to assume all liability and responsibiliry of Ciry for injuries, claims or suits for damag� to any and all persons or property, of whatsoever kind or character, occurring during the term of this agreement and rising out of or by reason, of service, covenants or agreements performed by said Contractor, its officers, agents, serv�ts or employees. Contractor likewise covenants and agrees to, and does hereby, indemnify and hold harmless the City from and against any and all injuries or damages to property of City during the performance of any of the terms and conditions of this Contract, whether arising out of or in connection with or resulting from any and all acts or omissions of the City, their , fficers, agents, servants, or employees, or caused by negligence on the part of City, or their officers, agents, servants empl��iees and/or owners of the units and lots abutting the units in this contract. � In the event a written claim for damages against the Contractor remains unsettled at'the time all work on the project has_been completed to the satisfaction of the Director for the Department of Engineering, '�s evidenced by a final inspection, final payment to the Contractor shall not be recommended by the Director of Department of Engineering for a period of 30 days after the date of such final inspection, unless the Contractor shall submit written evi,�ence satisfactory to the Director that the claim has been,settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved. � � '� J � �J � Although the claim concemed remains unsettled as of the expiration of the above �30-day period, the Contractor may be deemed to be entitled to a semi-final payment for work completed, such semi-final,payment to be in an amount equal to the total dollar amount then due less the dollar value of any written claims pending'against the Contractor arising out of the performance of such work, and such semi-final payment may then be recommendec� by the Director. The Director shall not recommend final payment to a Contractor against whom such� a claim for damages is outstanding for a period of six months following the date of the acceptance for the work performed °unless the Contractor submits evidence in writing satisfactory to the Director that: . 1. The claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the clairnant involved, or i: 2. Good faith efforts have been made to settle such outstanding class, and such good faith efforts have failed. � If condition (1). above is met at any time within the six-month period, the Director shall recommend that the final payment to , the Contractor be made. If condition (2) above is met at any time within the six-r�lonth period, the Directorinay recommend 9704801 Sp� 16957 0799 BSD_PartD_051899.doc SC-1 1 0�18/99 : .�,:�� PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-47 CRUSHED LIMESTONE BACKFlLL Where specified on the plans or directed by the Engineer; Crushed Limestone shall be used for,trench backfill on this project. The material shall conform to Public Works Standard Specifications for Street and Storm Drain Construction Division 2 Item 208.2 -(vlaterials and Division 2 Item 208.3 - Materials Sources. Trench backfill and compaction shall meet the requirements of E2-2 Excavation and Backfill, Construction Specifications, General Contract Documents. Payment for crt�shed limestone backfill in place shall be made at the unit price bid in the Proposal multiplied by the quantity of material used m�asured in accordance with E2-2.16 Measurement of Backfill Materials, Construction Specifications, General Contract Documents. D-48 2:27 CONCRETE Transportation and Public Works Department typical sections for Pavement and Trench Repair for Utility Cuts Figures 1 through 5 refer to using 2:27 Concrete as base repair. Since this call-out includes the word "concrete", the consistent interpretation of the Transportation and Public Works Department is that this ratio specifies two (2) sacks of cement per cubic yard of concrete. D-49 TRENCH EXCAVATION, BACKFILL, AND COMPACTION Trench excavation and bacicfill under parking lots, driveways, gravel surfaced roads, within easements, and within existing or future R.O.W. shall be in accordance with Section E1-2 Backfill and E2-2 Excavation and Backfill of the General Contract Documents and Specifications except as specified herein. A. TRENCH EXCAVATION: In accordance with Section E2-2 Excavation and Backfill, if the stated maximum trench widths are exceeded, either through accident or otherwise, and if the Engineer determines that the design loading of the pipe will be exceeded, the Contractor will be required to support the pipe with an improved trench bottom. Tbe expense of�such remedial measures shall be entirely the Contractor's own. All trenching operations shall be confined to the width of permanent rights-of-way, permanent easements, and any temporary construction easements. All excavation sk�'all be in strict compliance with the Trench Safety Systems Special Condition of this document. B. TRENCH BACKFILL: Trenches which lie outside of existing or futur� pavement shall be backfilled above the top of the � embedment material with Type "C" backfill material. Excavated material used for Type "C" backfill must be mechanically compacted unless the Contractor can fumish the Engineer with satisfactory evidence that the P.I. of the excavated material is less than 8. Such evidence shall be a test report from an independent testing laboratory and must include representative samples of soils in all involved areas, with a map showing the location and depth of the various test holes. If excavated material is obviously granular in nature, containing little or no plastic material, the Engineer may waive the test report requirement. See E1-2.3, Type "C" or "D" Backfill, and E2-2.11 Trench Backfill for additional requirements. When Type "C" backfill material is not suitable, at the direction of the Engineer, Type "B" backfill material shall be used. In general, all backfill material for trenches in existing paved streets shall be in accordance with Figure(s) A, B, C, or D. Sand material specified in Figure(s) A-D shall be obtained from an approved. source and shall consist of durable particles free of thin or elongated pieces, lumps of clay, soil, loam or vegetable matter and shall meet the following gradation: Size Sieve #4 #16 #50 #100 #200 % Retained 0-5 0-20 0-50 60-95 90-100 (P.I. = 8' or less) C.h TRENCH COMPACTION: All trench backfill shall be placed "in lifts per E2-2.9 Backfill. Trenches which lie outside existing or future pavemerits shall be compacted to a minimum of 90% Standard Proctor Density (A.S.T.M. D698) by means of tamping only. Trenches which lie under existing or future pavement shall be backfilled per Figure A with 95% Standard Proctor Density by jetting, mechanical tamping, or a combination of inethods. Backfill material to be mechanically tamped must be within +-4% of its optimum moisture content. The top two (2) feet of sewer line trenches and the top eighteen (18) inches of water line may be rolled in with heavy equipment tires, provided it is placed in lifts appropriate to the material being used and the operation can be performed�wr�ut-damage to the installed pipe. . 9704801_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc SC-14 OfihB/99 j"� F..� IJ ,-�< �-�,::� � _ L�l C� � I� ;'- � � � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIOfY,� � the type and kind of equipment to be used, but such work will be performed by the��ontractor as an independent Contractor and not as an agent or employee of the City. The 15% of the actual�field cost to e paid to the Contractor shall cover and co,mpensate him for profit, overhead, general supervision and field office expense, and all other �elements of cost and expense not embraced within the actual field cost�as herein specified. Upon request the Contractor shail provide the Director of Department of Engineering access to all accounts, bills and vouchers relating ther�to. �� D-42 CUTTING OF CONCRETE When existing concrete is cut, such cuts shall be made with�a concrete saw. All saw"�ing shall be subsidiary to the unit cost of the respective item. � D-43 PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN Project signs are required at all locations. It shall be in accordance with the attachp�d Figure 30 (dated' 9-18-96). The signs may be mounted on skids or posts. The exact locations and methods of mountin� shall be approved by the Engineer. In addition to the 4' x 8' project signs, project signs shall be attached to barricades used where manhole rehabilitation or replacement is being conducted. Signs suspended from barricading shall be placed��n such a way that signs do not interFere with reflective paint or coloring on the barricades. Barricade signs shall be in acc� rdance with Figure 30, except that they shall be 1'-0" by 2'-0" in size. The information box shall have the following informatio�: For Questions on this Project Call: (817)871-8306 M-F 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m. „ or (817)871-8300_Nights and Weekends � Any and all cost for the required materials, labor, and equipment necessary for f�he fumishing of Project Signs shall be considered as a subsidiary cost of the project and no additional compensation will be allowed. � D-44 CONCRETE SIQEWALK AND DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT At locations in the project where mains are required to be placed under existing sid�dnralks and/or driveways, such sidewalks a' and/or driveways shall be completely,replaced for the full existing width, befinreen existing construction or expansion joints r with 3000 psi concrete with reinforcing steel on a sand cushion in accordance with �ity of Fort Worth Transpo;rtation/Public .� Works Department Standard Specifications for Construction, Itecn 504. � > • im At locations where mains are required to be placed under existing curb and gutter, such curb and gutter shall be replaced to k match type and geometry of the removed curb and gutter shall be installed in acr��rdance with City of Fort Worth Public VVorks Department Standard Specification for Construction, Item 502. o �� Payment for cutting, back�ill, concrete, forming materials and all other associated appurtena,nces required, shall be included in the square yard price of the bid item for concrete sidewalk or driveway repair. � O � a � � � �'"!. D-45 MISCELLANEOUS PLACEMENT OF MATERIAL Material has been allocated under various bid items in the Proposal to establish unit prices for miscellaneous placement of material. These materials shall be used only when directed by the Engineer, depe ding on field conditions. Payment for miscellaneous placement of material will be made for only that amount of material u�ed, measured to the nearest one-tenth unit. Payment for miscellaneous placement of material shall be in accordance ilvith the General Contract Documents regardless of the actual amount used for the project. D-46 TYPE "C" BACKFILL Excavated material used for Type "C" backfill must be mechanically compacted unless the Contractor can furnish the Engineer with satisfactory evidence the P.I. of the excavated material is less then 8* Such evidence shall be a test report from an independent testing laboratory and must include representative samples of��soils in all involved areas, with a map showing the location and depth of the various test holes. If excavated material is obviously granular in nature, containing little or no plastic material, the Engineer may waive the test report requirement. � See E-1.24, Type "C" Backfill, and E2.11 Trench Backfill "* " Revised 3/20/81 *• Revised 4/20/81 9704801 Specs_L6957_0799_BSD PartD_a51899.dx FSC-1 3 � 05/18/99 PART D - SPECiAL CONDITIONS 5. SHORING SYSTEM - Shoring means a striicture such as a metal hydraulic; mechanical or timer system that supports the sides of a trench and which ,is designed to preventcave-ins. Shoring systems are generally comprised of cross-braces, vertical rails, (uprights), horizontal rails (wales) and/or sheeting. 6. MEASUREMENT - Trench depth is the vertical measurement from the top of the existing ground to the bottom of the pipe or structures. The quantity of trench safety systems shall be based on the linear foot amount of trench depth greater than five (5) feet. 7. PAYMENT - Payment shall be full compensation for safety system design, labor, tools, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary for the installation and removal of trench safety systems. D-52 SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES A. GENERAL: The installation, replacement, and/or rehabilitation of sanitary sewer manholes will be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Special Contract Documents in addition to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer. All manholes shall be in accordance with sections E1-14 Materials for Sanitary Sewer Manholes, Valve Vaults, Etc., and E2-14 Vault and Manhole Construction of the General Contract Documents and Specifications, unless amended or superseded by requirements of this Special Condition. 1. CONCRETE COLLARS: Concrete collars will be required on all manholes specified as per Figure 121. 2. WATERTIGHT MANHOLE INSERTS: Watertight gasketed'manhole inserts shall be installed in all sanitary sewer manholes. Inserts shall be constructed in accordance with Fort Worth Water Department Standard E100-4 and shall be fitted and installed according to the manufacturer's recommendations. Stainless Steel manhole inserts shall be required for all pipe diameters 18" and greater. � 3. LIFT HOLES: All lift holes shall be plugged with a pre-cast concrete plug. The lift hole shall be sealed on the outside of the manhole with Ram-Nrek or an approved equal sealant. The lift hole shall be sealed on the inside of the manhole with quick setting cement grout. 4. FINAL RIM ELEVATIONS: Manhole rims in parkways, lawns and other improved lands shall be at an elevation not more than one (1) nor less than ohe-half (1/2) inch above the surrounding ground. Backfill shall provide a uniform slope from the top of manhole casting for not less than three (3) feet each direction to existing finish grade of the ground. The grade of all surfaces shall be checked for proper slope and grade by string lining the entire area regarded near the manhole. Manholes in open fields, unimproved land, or drainage courses shall be at an elevation shown on the drawings or minimum of 6 inches above grade. 5. MANHOLE COVERS: All lids sHall have pick slots in lieu of pick holes. Manhole frames and covers shall be McKinley, Type N, with indented top design, or equal, with pick slots. Covers shall set flush with the rim of the frame and shall have no larger than 1/8 inch gap between the frame and cover. Bearing surfaces shall be machine finished. Locking manhole lids and frames will be restricted to locations within the 100-year floodplain and areas specifcally designated on the plans. Certainteed Ductile Iron Manhole Lids and Frames are acceptable for use where locking lids are specified. 6. SHALLOW CONE MANHOLES: �Shallow manhole construction will be used when manhole depth is four (4) feet or less. All shallow cone manholes shall be built in accordance with Figure 105. All shallow cone manholes shall have a cas't iron lid and frame with pick slots. NOTE: MANHOLES PER FIGURE 106 WILL NOT BE ALLOWED. 7. MANHOLE STEPS: No manhole steps are to be installed on any sanitary sewer manhole. 8. EXTERIOR SURFACE COATING: Exterior surfaces of all manholes shall be coated with two mop coats of coal tar epoxy, Koppers "Bitumastic Super Service Black" Tnemec "46-450 Heavy Tnemecol," or equal to, a minimum or 14 mils dry film thickness. � 9. MANHOLE JOINT SEALING: All interior and/or exterior joints on concrete manhole sections constructed for the City of Fort Worth Water Department, excluding only the joints using a trapped type performed O-ring rubber gasket shall require Bitumastic joint sealants as per Figure M. This sealant sliall be pre-forme�l and trowelable Bitumastic as manufactured by Kent-Seal, Ram-Nek, �-Z Stick, or equal. The joint sealer shall be supplied in either extruded pipe forrn or suitable cross-sectional area or flat-tape and [� shall be sized as recommended by the manufacturer and approved by the Engineer. The joint sealer shall be (J protected by a suitable removable wrapper and shall not in any way depend on oxidation, evaporation, or any other chemical action for either its adhesive properties or cohesive strength. The Joint sealer shall remain totally flexible without shrinking, hardening, or oxidizing regardless of the length of time it is exposed to the elements. The � 9704801 Spe� L6957_0799_BSD_PaAD_051899.dx SC-16 �5/18/99 w�`� r:;' ' �`� �.,.fu�n:d.........�..»..,. . .. „_..,.,. ..�.�.'.,.�.. • l�J � l�' �I L�] � 6 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS The City, at its own expense, will perform trench compaction tests per A.S.�.M. standards on all trench backfill. /�ny retesting required as a result of faiiure to compact the backfiil material to mee��he standards will be at the expense of the Contractor and will be bil�ed at the commercial rates as detefmined by the City. These soil density tests, shall be perFormed at two (2) foot vertical intervals beginning at a level two (2) feet above the top of the installed pipe and continuing to the top of the completed backfill at intervals along the trench no��o exceed 300 linear feet. The Contractor will be responsible for providing access and trench safety system to the'leve of trench backfiil to be tested. No extra compensation will be allowed for exposing the backfill layer to be tested o� providing trench safety system for tests conducted by the City. �� D. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All material, including any and all Type "B"p��ackfill, and labor costs of excavation and � backfill will be included in the price bid per linear foot of water and sewer pipe. D-50 P�VEMENT REPAIR (E2-191 The` unit price bid under the appropriate bid item of the proposal shall cover all cos�for providing pavement repair equal to or superior in composition, thickness, etc., to existing pavement as detailed in the Pu lic Works Department typical sections for Pavement and Trench Repair for Utility Cuts, Figures 1 through 5. All required paving cuts shall be.`made with a concrete saw in a true and straight line on both�sides of the trench, a minimum � , of iwelve (12) inches� outside the trench walls. The trench shall be backfilled and �e top nine (9) inches shall be filled with required materials as shown on paving details, compacted and level with the finishe.°p street surface. This finished grade shall be maintained in a serviceable condition until the paving has been replaced. All r�sidential driveways shall be accessible at night and over weekends. � It has been determined by the Transportation and Public Works Department that the strip of existing HMAC pavement � between the existing gutter and the edge of, the trench pavement repair will not ho�$ up if such strip of existing pavement is two (2) feet or less in width. � � � � Therefore, at the locations in the project where the trench wall is three (3) feet or le�ss from the lip of the existing gutter, the Contractor shall be required to remove the existing paving to such gutter. The pavement repair shall then be made from a . minimum distance of twelve (12) inches outside the trench wall nearest the center of'�he street to the gutter line. � The pavement shall be replaced within a maximum of five (5) working days, providing job placement conditions will permit repaving. If paving conditions are not suitable for repaving, in the opinion of the Owner, the repaving shall be done at the earliest possible date. � ' ' � A permit must be obtained from the Department of Engineering Constru�tion �ervices Section by the Contractor in conformance with Ordinance No. 3449 and/or Ordinance No. 792 to make'utilit�% cuts in the street. The Department of � Engineering will inspect the paving repair after construction. This permit requirem��t may be waived if work is being done under a Performance Bond and inspected by the Department of Engineering. ' D-51 TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM FOR WATER DEPARTMENT PROJEGTS O,NLY A. GENERAL: This specification covers the trench safety requirements for all trench excavations exceeding depth of five (5) ? Q feet in order to protect workers from cave-ins. The requirements of this item g'�vern all trenches for mains, manholes, vaults, service lines, and all other appurtenances. The design for the trench safety shall be signed and sealed by a Registered Professional Engineer licensed in Texas. +� B. STANDARDS: The latest version of the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupat onal Safety and Health Administration Standards„29 CFR Part 1926, Sub-Part P- Excavations, are hereby made a p�rt of this specification and shall be the minimum governing requirements for trench safety. ° � l�J � � C. DEFINITIONS: 1. TRENCHES - A trench is referred to as a narrow excavation made below the surface of the ground in which the depth is greater than the width, where the width measured at the bottom is n�� greater than fifteen (15) feet. 2. BENCHING SYSTEM - Benching means excavating the sides of a trench to�form one or a series of horizontal level or steps, usually with vertical or near-vertical surfaces between levels. 3. SLOPING SYSTEM - Sloping means excavating to form sides of a trench tha��are inclined away from the excavation. 4. SHIELD SYSTEM - Shields used in trenches are generally referred to as "trench boxes" or "trench shields". Shield means a� structure that is able to withstand the forces imposed on it by a�ave-in and protect workers within the structure. Shields can be permanent structures or can be designed to be 'bortable and move along as the work progresses. Shields can be either pre-manufactured or job-built in acbordanc�,with OSHA standards. � .\ 9704801 Specs_L6957_0799 BSD PartD_057899.doc � �i � <�;�,^rt. � SC-15 '� �: 05�18/99 � PART D -�SPECIAL CONDITIONS Payment for concrete collars will be made per each. Payment #or_ manhole inserts wiil be made per each. �D-53 SANITARY SEWER SERVICES Any reconnection, relocation, re-routes, replacement, or new sanitary sewer service shall be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Special Contact Documents in addition •to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer as active sewer taps. The service connections shall be constructed by the Contractor utilizing standard factory manufactured tees. City approved factory manufactured saddle taps may be used, but only as directed by the Engineer. The decision to use saddle taps as opposed to tees shall be made on a case by case basis. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the scheduling of tapping crews with building owners and the Engineer in order that the work be performed in an expeditious manner. A minimum of 24 hours advance notice shall be given when taps will be required. Severed service connections shall be maintained as specified in section C6-6.15. A. SEWER SERVICE RECONNECTION: When sewer service reconnection is called for the Contractor shall vertically adjust the existing sewer service line as required for reconnection and furnish a new tap. The fittings used for vertical adjustment shall consist of a maximum bend of 45 degrees. The tap shall be located so as to line up with the service line and avoid any horizontal adjustment. For open cut applications, all sanitary sewer service lines shall be replaced to the property or easement line, or as directed by the Engineer. Sanitary sewer services on sewers being rehabilitated using pipe enlargement methods shall be replaced to the property or easement line or�as directed by the Engineer. Procedures listed below fbr Sewer Service Replacement shall be adhered to for the installation of any sewer service line including the incidental four (4) feet of service line which is included in the price bid for Sanitary Sewer Taps. Payment for work such as backfill, saddles, tees, fittings incidental four (4) feet of service line and all other associated appurtenances required shall be inctiuded in the price bid for Sanitary Sewer Taps. B. SEWER SERVICE REPLACEMENT: All building sewer services encountered during construction shall be adjusted and/or replaced by the Contractor as directed by the Engineer as required for the connection of the sewer service line. If the sewer service line is in such condition or adjustment necessitates the replacemer5t of the sewer service line, all work shall be performed by a licensed plumber. The length of the replacement shall be determined by the Engineer. All sewer services shall be installed at a minimum of two (2) percent slope or as approved by the Engineer. Connection to the existing sewer service line shall be made with appropriate adapter fitting. The fitting shall be a, urethane or neoprene coupling A.S.T.M. C-425 with series 300 stainless steel compression straps. Payment for work and materials such as backfill, pipe fittings, surface restoration on private property (to match existing), and all other associated work for service replacements in excess of four (4) linear feet shall be included in the linear foot price bid for sanitary sewer service line replacement. Payment for all work and material involving the "tap" shall be included in the price bid for sanitary sewer service taps. D-54 NOT USED D-55 REMOVAL, SALVAGE, AND ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING FACILITIES Any removal, salvaging and/or abandonment of existing facilities will necessarily be required as shown on the plans, and/or described in these Special Contract Documents in addition to those located in the field and identified by the Engineer. This work shall be done in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Material_ and E2-2.7 Removing Pipe, of the General Contract Documents and Specifications, unless amended or superseded by requirements of this Special Condition. A. SALVAGE OF EXISTING WATER METER AND METER BOX: Existing water meter and m�ter box shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. B. SALVAGE OF EXISTING WATER METER AND CONCRETE VAULT LID: Existing water meter and concrete vault lid shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The r:oncrete vault shall be demolished in place to a point nbt less than 18 inches below final grade. The concrete vault shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with existing surrounding surface and grade. C. SALVAGE OF EXISTING FIRE HYDRANTS: Exis'ting fire hydrants shall be removed and retumed to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The void shall be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible witt� existing surr�unding surface and grade. D. SALVAGE OF EXISTING GATE VALVE: Existing ga#e valve and valve box and lid shall be removed and retumed to the Water Department warehouse by the Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The void area caused by the valve removal shalf be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in 8704801_Spea L6957 0799_BSD PartD_051899.doc SC-18 05/18/99 a �n-.Y.xi» �� .� '� � C� l�S � �1 LJ � l�, l�l �. PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS .� manufacturer shall fumish an affidavit attesting to the successful use of the product as a pre-formed flexible joint sealant on concrete pipe and manhole sections for a period of at least five years. B. EXECUTION: INSTALLATION OF JOINT SEALANT: Each grade adjustment ring and manhole frame shall be sealed with the above specified materials. All surfaces to be in contact with the joint sealai�t shall be thoroughiy cleaned of dirt, sand, mud, or other foreign matter. A primer shall be applied to all surface prior to installing the joint sealant in accordance with the recommendations by the manufacturer. The protecti�e wrapper shail remain on tfie joint sealant until immediately prior to the placement of the pipe in the trench. After removal of the protective wrapper, the joint sealant shali be kept clean. Install frames and cover over manhole ope g with the bottom of the rings resting on Bifumastic joint sealer. Frames and grade rings shall rest on two (2) rows�inside and putside) of Bitumastic joint sealer. 2. SEALING AND/0R ADJUSTING EXISTING MANHOLES: Excavate� (rectang�lar full depth saw cut if in pavement) adjacent to the manhole to expose the entire manhole frame and a minimum �f 6 inches of the manhole wall keeping the sides of the trench nearly vertical. �Remove manhole frame from th'e manhole structure and observe the conditi�n of the frame and grade rings. Any frame or grade ring that is not suitable for use as determined by the Engine��r shall be re�laced. Grade rings that are constructed of brick, block materials other than pre-cast concrete rings, o�,where necessary and approved by the Engineer, shall be replaced with a pre-cast flattop section. Pre-cast concre�e rings, or a pre-cast concrete flattop section will be the only adjustments allowed. �� In brick or block manholes, replace the upper portion of the manhole to a oint 24 inches below the frame. If the walls or cone section below this level are structurally unsound, notify the En�ineer prior to replacement of the grade rings and manhole frame. Existing brickwork, if damaged by the Contractnr, shall be replaced at the Contractor's expense. r� Wire bn.ish manhole frame and exposed manhole surfaces to remove dirt a d loose debris. Coat exposed manhole surfaces with an approved bonding agent followed by an application of a qu�k setting hydraulic cement to provide a smooth working surface. „ , If. the inside diameter of the manhole is too large to safely support new adjustment rings or frames, a flat top section shall be installed. �� „ � Joint surFaces between the frames, adjustment rings, and cone section shall be free of dirt, stones, debris and voids to ensure a watertight seal. Place flexible gasket joint materiat along the �iside and outside edge of each joint, or use trowelable material in lieu of pre-formed gasket material. Position the butt joint of each length of joint material on opposite.sides of the manhole. No steel shims, wood, stones, or any �naterial not specifically accepted by the 0 Engineer may be used to obtain final surface elevation of the manhole frame. In paved areas or future paved areas, cagtings shall be installed by using � straight edge not less than ten (10) feet long so that the top of the casting will conform to the slope and finish elevation of the paved surface. The top of the � casting shall be 1/8 inch below the finished elevation. Allowances for the �ompression of the joint material shall be made to assure a proper final grade elevation. ' 3. EXPOSED EXTERIOR SURFACES: All exposed exterior surfaces shall E�e coated with two mop coats of coal tar � epoxy. Kopper "Bitumastic Super Service Black"; Tnemec "46-450 Heavy Tnemecol", or equal, to a minimum of 14 mils dry film thickness. 4. The exterior surface of all pre-cast section joints shall be thoroughly cleaned with a wire brush and then � T- waterproofed with a 1/2-inch thick coat of trowelable bitumastic joint seal�nt from 6-inches below to 6-inches above the joint. The coated joint shall then be wrapped with 6 mil plastic to ,protect the sealant from damage during backfilling. �� o C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: The price bid for new manhole installatic�n s shall include all labor, equipment, and materials necessary for construction of the manhole including, but not limit�d to, joint sealing, lift hole sealing and exterior surface coating and pavement repair. The price bid for reconstruction of exis"ting manholes shall include all labo� equipment and materials necessary for �� construction of new manhole, includin�, but not limited to, ezcavation, backfill,��fisposal of maierials, joint sealing, lift hole sealing, exterior surFace coating and pavement repair. d� a The price bid for adjusting and/or sealing of exis�ing manholes shall include all labor, equipment and materials necessary for adjusting-and/or sealing the manhole, including but not limited to, joint�s�aling,,lifthole sealing, and eicteribr surFace _ , coating. � 9704801 Spees_L6957_0799_BSD_PaAD 051899.doc SG17 �' �5✓18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS � � D-57 PIPE CLEANING Joints shall be wiped and then inspected for proper installation by the inspectors. Each joint shall be swept daily and kept • clean during instailation. A temporary night plug shall be installed on all exposed pipe ends during any period of work stoppage. D-58 BARRICADES, WARNINGS, AND FLAGMEN Reference Part C- General Conditions, Section C6-6.8 Barricades, Warnings, and Watchmen: A. Wherever the word Watchmen appears in this ,paragraph, it shall be changed to the word Flagmen. B. In the first paragraph, lines five (5) and six (6), change the phrase "take all such other�precautionary measures" to "take all reasonable necessary measures". D-59 DISPOSAL OF SPOIUFILL MATERIAL Prior to the disposing ofkany spoil/fill material, the Contractor shall advise the Director of Engineering Department, acting as the City of Fort Worth's Flood Plain Administrator ("Administrator"), of the location of all sites where the Contractor intends to dispose of such material. Contractor shall not dispose of such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the Administrator to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinances of the City of Fort Worth (Ordinance No. 10056). All disposal sites must be approved by the Administrator to ensure that filling is not occurring within a floodplain without a permit. A floodplain permit can be issued upon approval of necessary Engineering studies. No fill permit is required if disposal sites are not in a floodplain. Approval of the Contractor's disposal sites shall be evidenced by a letter signed by the Administrator stating that the site is not in a known flood plain or by a Flood Plain Fill Permit authorizing fill within the flood plain. Any expenses associated with obtaining the fill permit, including any necessary Engineering studies, shall be at the Contractor's expense. In the event that the Contractor disposes of spoil/fill material at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the administrator approving the disposal site, upon notification by the Director of Engineering Department, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at its expense and dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinances of the City and this section. � D-60 MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN The Contractor shall be required to execute a release of inechanics and materialmen's liens upon receipt of payment. D-61 SUBSTITUTIONS The specifications for materials set out the minimum standard of quality which the City believes necessary to procure a satisfactory project. No substitutions will be permitted until the Contractor has received' written permission of the, Engineer to make a substitution for the material which has been specified. Where the term "or equal", or "or approved equal" is used, it is understood that if a material, product, or piece of equipment bearing the name so used is furnished, it will be approvable, as the particular trade name was used for the purpose of establishing a standard of quality acceptable to the City. If a product of any other name is proposed for use, the Engineer's approval thereof must be obtained before the 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. D-62 PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER A. GENERAL: Prior to the reconstruction, ALL sections of existing sanitary sewer lines to be abandoned, removed (except where being replaced in the same location), or rehabilitated (pipe enlargement, cured-in-place pipe, fold and form pipe, slip-line, etc.), shall be cleaned, and a television inspection performed to identify any active sewer service taps, other sewer laterals and their location: Work shall consist of furnishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary for the cleaning and inspection of the sewer lines by means of closed circuit television. Satisfactory precautions shall be taken to protect the sewer lines from damage that might be inflicted by the improper use of cleaning equipment. 1. HIGH VELOCITY JET (HYDROCLEANING) EQUIPMENT: The high-velocity sewer line cleaning equipment shall be constructed for easy and safe operation. The equipment s4�all also have a selection of two or more high-velocity noales. The nozzles shall be capable of producing a scou�ing action from 15 to 45 degrees in all size lines designated to be cleaned. Equipment shall also include a high-velocity gun for washing and scouring manhole walls and floor. The gun shall be capable of producing flows from a fine spray to a solid stream. The equipment shall carry its own water tank, auxiliary engines, pumps, and hydraulically driven hose reel. { � ' � ;r.� 9704801_Spea L6957 0799 BSD_PaAD 051899.doc SC-20 ��9 � ,: xi {e� y:r��;. ..,..=:.a 3,:... _, � � O O � � a 0 D � LJ � u � O � L'�J � ,;` � �i 'ti:,;,tx r' •t�'� ;�� °0 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIO�IS ' �I Section E2-2.9 Backfiit. Bac�ll mate�ial shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with existing surrounding surface and grade. If the valve is in a concrete vault, the vault shall be demolished in place to a point no less than 18" below final grade. ,, E. ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING GATE VALVE: Existing gate valve and box.�;�id shall be abandoned by first closing the valve to the fully closed position and demolishing the valve box in place to �' point not less than 18 inches below final grade. Concrete shall then be used as backfill material to match existing grad�. ABANDONMENT OF EXISTING VAULTS: Vaults to be demolished in place° shall have top slab and lid removed and vault walis demolished to a point not less than 18" below final grade. The void area caused shall then be backfilied and compacted in accordance with backfil� method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be� compatible with the existing surrounding grade. � a ABANDONMENT OF MANHOLES: Manholes to be abandoned in place s�all have all pipes entering or exiting the structure plugged with lean concrete. Manhole top or cone section shall be re�,+noved to the top of the full barrel diameter section, or to point not less than 18 inches below final grade. The structure'�hall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfiil material may be either clean washed sand ofi clean, suitable excavated material approved by the Engineer. Sur#ace restoration shall be compatible with surrounding service surface. Payment for work involved in backfilling, plugging of pipe(s) and all other appurtenances required, shall be included in the appropriate bid item - Abandon Existing Sew � Manhole. � REMOVAL OF MANHOLES: Manholes to be removed shall have all pipes en �ring or exiting the structure disconnected. The.complete manhole, including top or cone section, all full barrel diameter s�ction, and base section shall be removed. The excavation shall then be backfilled and compacted in accordance with bac�Cfill method as specified in Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material may be with Type C Backfill or Type B°Backfill,��as approved by the Engineer. Surface restoration shall be compatible with surrounding surface. F. G. � CUTTING AND PLUGGING EXISTING MAINS: At various locations on this pr�Oject, it may be required to cut, plug, and block existing water mains/services or sanitary sewer mains/services in or�er to abandon these lines. Cutting and plugging �existing mains and/or services shall be considered as incidental and II costs incurred will be considered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe, unless separate trenching is re ired. REMOVAL OF EXISTING PIPE: Where removal of the existing pipe is require �d, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to properly dispose of all removed pipe. All removed valves, fire hydrants and meter boxes shall be delivered to Water Department Field Operation, Storage Yard. � _.� J K. PAYMENT: Payment for all work and material involved in salvaging, abandoning and/or removing existing facilities shall be inCluded in the linear foot•bid price of the pipe, except as follows: Separai� payment will be made for removal of all fire hydrants, gate valves, 16 inch and larger, and sanitary sewer manholes, re ardless of location. - ',I Payment will be made for salvaging, abandoning and/or removing all other exis�ing facilities when said facility is not being replaced in the same trench (i.e., when removal requires a separate trench). D-56 DETECiABLE WARNING TAPES Detectable underground utility warning tapes which can be located from' the sur�'�ce by a pipe detector shall be installed directly above non-metallic water and sanitary sewer pipe. The detectable tape shall be "Detect Tape" manufactured by Allen Systems, Inc. or approved equal, and shall consist of a minimum thickness 0.�� mils solid aluminum foil encased in a protective inert pl�stic jacket that is impervious to all known alkalis, acids, chemic I reagents and.solvents found in the soil. The minimum overall thickness of the tape shall be 5.5 mils, and the width shall nd� be less than two inches with a minimum unit weight of 2%Z pounds/1 inch/100'. The tape shall be color coded and imprinted with the message as follows: Tvne of Utilifir Co/or Code Leaends Water Sewer a Safety Blue Caution! Buried Wat�' Line Below Safety Green Caution! Buried Sew� Line Below �i Installation ofi� detectable tapes shall be per manufacturer's recommendations and shall be as close to the grade as is practical for optimum protection and detectability. Allow a minimum of 18 inches between the tape and the pipe. Payment for work such as backfill, bedding, blocking, dete�t�ble tapes, and all other associated appurtenances required shall be included in the unit price bid for the appropriate bid item(s). '� u a, ,f . �� 9704801_Spea_L6957 0799_BSD PartD_051899.dx SC-� 9 05/i8/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 3. PHOTOGRAPHS: Instant developing, 35 mm, or other standard-size photographs of the television picture of problems shall be taken by the Contractor upon request of th�e Engineer, as long as such photographing does not interfere with the Contractor's operations. 4. VIDEOTAPE RECORDINGS: The purpose of tape recording shall be to supply a visual and audio record of problem areas of the lines that may be replayed. Video tape recording playback shall be at the, same speed that it was recorded. The television tapes shall be furnished to the City for review immediately upon completion of the television inspection and may be retained a maximum of 30 calendar days. Equipment shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for review of the tapes. Tapes will be returned to the Contractor upon completion of review by the Engineer. Tapes shall not be erased without the permission of the Engineer. If the tapes are of such poor quality that the �Engineer is unable to evaluate the condition of the sewer line or to locate service connections, the Contractor shall be required to re-televise and provide a good tape of the line at no additional cost to the City. If a good tape cannot be provided of such quality that can be reviewed by the Engineer, no payment for televising this portion shall be made. Also, no payment shall be made for portions of lines not televised or portions where manholes cannot be negotiated with the television camera. THE TAPES SHALL BE SUBMI�ED TO THE ENGINEER PRIOR TO CONSTRUCTION FOR REVIEW AND DETERMINATION OF SAGS. Upon completion of review of the tapes by the Engineer, the Contractor will be notified as to which sections of the sanitary sewer are to be corrected. Tapes will be retumed to the Contractor upon completion of review by the Engineer. All costs associated with this work shall be incidental to unit prices bid for items under Television Inspection of the Proposal. C. PAYMENT OF CLEANING AND PRE-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS: The cost for Pre-Construction Cleaning and Television Inspection of sanitary sewers shall be per linear foot of sewer actually televised. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with tapes of a quality that the particular piece of sewer can be readily evaluated as to existing sewer conditions and for providing appropriate means for review of the tapes by the Engineer including collection and removal, transportation and disposal of sand and debris from the sewers to a legal dump site. � Television inspection shall include necessary cleaning (hydraulic jet or mechanical cleaner) to provide video image required for line analysis. The primary purpose of cleaning is for television inspection and rehabilitation; when a portion of a line is not or cannot be televised or rehabilitated, the cleaning of that portion of line, shall be incidental and no payment shall be made. The City makes no guarantee that all of the sanitary sewers to be entered are clear for the passage of a camera. The o methods used for securing passage of the camera are to be at the option of the Contractor, and the costs must be included in the bid price for TV Inspections. The cost of retrieving the 7V Camera, under all circumstances, when it becomes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to N Inspection. ,� • The item shall also include all costs of installing and maintaining any bypass pumping required to provide reliable, regular � sewer service to the area residents. All bypass pumping shall be incidental to the project. D-63 VACUUM TESTING OF SANITARY SEWER MANHOLES A. GENERAL: This item shall govern the vacuum testing of all newly constructed sanitary sewer manholes. B. EXECUTION: 1. TEST PROCEDURE: Manholes shall be tested with all connections in place. Lift holes shall be plugged, and all drop-connections and gas sealing connections shall be installed prior to testing. The sewer lines entering the manhole shall be plugged and braced to prevent the plugs from being drawn into the manhole. The plugs shall be installed in the lines beyond the drop-connections, gas sealing'connections, etc. The test head shall be placed inside the frame at the top of the manhole and inflated in accordance with the manufacturei's recomfiend�tions. A vacuum of ten inches-of iner.cury (10"Hg) shall be drawn and the vacuum pump will be tumed off. With the valve closed, the level of vacuum shall be read after the required test time. The required test time shall be determined from the Table I below in accordance with ASTM C1244-93: �,�: � � � � y'� . W 9704801 Specs_L6957_0799_BSD_PartD_051899.dx SC-22 0��8/99 � x, y, � '"� � 3��...9 :� ��ri%'G.. W . �Jwf�°� %;'N sa�.• �, � l�J u !� l�� PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Hydraulically Propelled Equipment shall be of a movable dam type and be c nstructed in such a way that a portion of the dam may be collapsed at any time during the cleaning operation to prd��ct against flooding of the sewer. The movable dam shall be equal in diameter around the outer periphery to ensure removal of grease. If sewer cleaning balis or other equipment which cannot be collapsed is used, special precau'iions to prevent flooding of the sewers and public or private property shall be taken. �The flow of sewage present in the sewer lines shall be utilized to � provide necessary fluid for hydraulic cleaning devices whenever possible. � 2. CLEANING PROCEDURES: The designated sewer manholes shall be cle�ned using high-velocity jet equipment. The equipment shall be capable of removing dirt, grease, rocks, sand, and ot�er materials and obstructions frorri the sewer lines and manholes. If cleaning of an entire section cannot be succes fully performed from one manhole, the equipment shall be set up on the other manhole and cleaning again attempted. If, again, successful cleaning cannot be performed or equipment fails to traverse .the entire manhole section, it will be assumed that a major blockage exists, and the cleaning , effort shall be abandoned. When additional qu ntities of water from fire hydrants is necessary to avoid delay in normal working, procedures, the water shall be c�nserved and not used unnecessarily. No fire hydrant shall be obstructed in case of a fire in the area served by th� hydrant. Before using any water from the City Water Distribution System, the Contractor shall apply for andal receive permission from the Water Department. The Contractor shall be responsible for the water meter and rela�ed charges for the setup, including the water usage bill. All expenses shall be considered incidental to cleaning. 3. DEBRIS REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL: All sludge; dirt, sand, rock, grease,��and other solid or semisolid maCerial �, resulting from the cleaning operation shall be removed at the downstream �nanhole of the section being cleaned. Passing material ftom manhole section to manhole section, which could GahUse line stoppages, accumulations of sand in wet wells, or damage pumping equipment, shall not be permitted. tl� LRJ .'+�J �I � L�J �� l�, � C � �' 4. All solids or semisolid resulting from the cleaning operations shall be removed from the site and disposed of at a site designated by the Engineer. All materials shall be removed from the site qo less often than at the end of each workday and disposed of at no additional cost to the City. 5. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE SHALL SEWAGE OR SOLIDS. REMOVEL�� THEREFROM BE DUMPED ONTO STREETS OR INTO DITCHES, CATCH BASINS, STORM DRAINS OR SANII�;�RY SEWER MANHOLES. ., 6. TELEVISION INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: The television camera used for the inspection shall be one specifically designed and. constructed for such inspection. Lighting for the camera shall be suitable to allow a clear picture of the entire periphery of the pipe. The camera shall be operative in 100% humidi�.y conditions. The camera, television monitor, and othercomponents of the video system shall be capable of producing picture quality to the satisfaction of the Engineer; and if unsatisfactory, equipment shall be removed an� no payment will be made for an unsatisfactory inspection. B. EXECUTION: 1. TELEVISION INSPECTION: The camera shall be moved through the line �� either direction at a moderate rate, � stopping when necessary to permit proper documentation of+any sewec servi e taps. In no case will the television camera be pulled at a speed greater than 30 feet per minute. Manual wir��hes, power winches, TV cable, and powered rewinds or other devices that do not obstruct the camera view or interfere with proper documentation shall be used to move the camera through the sewer line. When manually operated winches are used to pull the television camera ��rough the line, telephones or other suitable means of communications shall be set up between the finro manho es of the section being inspected to ensure good communications between members.of the crew. The importance of accurate distance measurements is emphasized. All television�inspection video tapes shall have a footage counter. Measurement for location of sewer service taps shall be above ground by means of ineter device. Marking on the cable, or the like, which would require interpolation for depth of manhole, will not be allowed. Accuracy of the distance� meter shall be checked by use of a walking meter, rQll-a-tape, or other suitable device, and the accuracy shall be satisfactory to the Engineer. The City makes-no guarantee that alI of the sanitary sewers to be entered ar�e clear for the passage of a camera. The methods used for securing passage of the camera are to be at the option of the Contractor. The cost of retrieving the., Television camera, under all circumstances, when it bec�mes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to Television inspection. ; 2. DOCUMENTATION: Television Inspection Logs: Printed location records sF� II be kept by the Contr�ctor and will clearly show the location in relation to an adjacent manhole of each sewer se ice taps observed during inspection. In addition, other points of significance such as locations of unusual conditi ns, roots, Storm sewer connections, ' broken pipe, presence of scale and corrosion, and other discemible features"will be recorded, and a copy of such records will be supplied to the City. � 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799 BSO PartD_051899.doc SC-2� 0�18/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS camera be pulled at .a speed greater than 30 feet per minute. Manual winches, power winches, N cable, and powered rewinds or other devices that do not obstruct the camera view or interfere with proper documentation shall be used to move the camera through the sewer line. When manually operated winches are used to pull the television camera through the line, telephones or other suitable means of communications shall be set up befinreen the two manholes of the section being inspected to ensure good communications between members of the crew. The imoortance of accurate distance measurements is emphasized. All television inspection video tapes shall have a footage counter. Measurement for location of sewer service taps shall be above ground by means of ineter device. Marking on the cable, or the like, which would require interpolation for depth of manhole, will not be ailowed. Accuracy of the distance meter shall be checked by use of a walking meter, roll-a-tape, or other suitable device, and the accuracy shall be satisfactory to the Engineer. The City makes no guarantee that all of the sanitary sewers to be entered are clear for the passage of a camera. The methods used for securing passage of the camera are to' be at the option of the Contractor. The cost or retrieving the Television camera, under all circumstances, when it becomes lodged during inspection, shall be incidental to Television inspection. Sanitary sewer mains must be laced with enough water to fill all low pints. The television inspection must be done immediately following the lacing of the main with no water flow. If sewer is active, flow must be restricted to provide a clear image of sewer being inspected. � � �� 2. DOCUMENTATION: Television Inspection Logs: Printed location records shall be kept by the Contractor and will clearly show the location in relation to an adjacent manhole of each sewer service tap observed during inspection. o All television logs shall be referenced to stationing as shown on the plans. A copy of these television logs will be supplied to the City. 3. PHOTOGRAPHS: Instant developing, 35 mm, or other standard-size �hotographs of the television picture of problems shall be taken by the Contractor upon request of the Engineer, as long as such photographing does not interfere with the Contractors operations. 4. VIDEOTAPE RECORDINGS: The purpose of tape recording shall be to supply a visual and audio record of problem areas of the tines that may be replayed. Video tape recording playback shall be at the same speed that it was recorded. The television tapes shall be furnished to the City for review immediately upon completion of the television inspection and may be retained a maximum of 30 calendar days. Equipment shall be provided to the City by the Contractor for review of the tapes. Tapes will be retumed to the Contractor upon completion of review° by the Engineer. T,apes shall not be erased without the permission of the E'ngineer. If the tapes are of such �oor aualitv that the Enaineer is unable to evaluate the condition of the sewer line' or to, locate service connections. the Contractor shall be re�uired to re-televise and provide a aood taoe of the line at no, additional cost to the Citv. If a good tape cannot be provided of such quality that can be reviewed by the Engineer, no payment for televising this portion shall be made. Also, no payment shall be made for portions of lines not televised or portions where manholes cannot be negotiated with the television camera. D. PAYMENT OF POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWERS: The cost for post- construction Television Inspection of sanitary sewers shall be per linear foot of sewer televised. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with tapes of a quality that the particular piece of sewer can be readily evaluated as to -sewer conditions and for providing appropriate means for review of the tapes by the Engineer. Television inspection shall include necessary cleaning (hydraulic jet or mechanical cleaner) to provide video image required for line analysis. The quantity of TV inspection shall be measured as the total length of new pipe installed. All costs associated with this work shall be included in the appropriate bid item - Post-Construction Television Inspection. The item shall also include all costs of installing and maintaining any bypass pumping required to provide reliable, regular sewer service to the area residents. All bypass pumping shall be incidental to the project. D-66 SAMPLES AND QUALITY CONTROL TESTING Ar. The Contractor shall fumish, 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 stqne 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. 9704801_Spea 16957_0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc SC-24 05/18/99 . e ' a" ' '�a*r,a�,�.��+ �,� , �+,,:�" �+°. ��':�`,4, ;Yis �+ �_•" � O � D � 0 � � D � � .� �� ,x n, � LJ � � � .� � � � � � � � C�� l� C� �I � � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITI�NS er Table I �� MINIMUM TIME REQUIRED FOR VACUUI� DROP OF 1" Hg (10"Hg = 9"Hg) (SEC) '�� Depth of MH. 48-Inch Dia. " !� 60-1nch Dia. (FT.) Manhole �� Manhole 0 to 16' 40 sec. . 52 sec. 18' 20' 22' 24' 26' 28' 30' For Each 45 sec. 50 sec. 55 sec. 59 sec. 64 sec. 69 sec. 74 sec. 5 sec. u 59 sec. �� 65 sec. 72 sec. � 78 sec. °,� 85 sec. � , 91 sec. '° 98 sec. „ 6 sec. �� Additional 2' �i 2. ACCEPTANCE: The manhole shall be considered acceptable, if the drop, in the level of vacuum is less than one- inch of inercury (1" Hg) after the required test time. Any manhole which fai,f,s to pass the initial test must be repaired with a suitable materiat which conforms to the construction material of the ri5anhole. The manhole shall be retested as described above until it has successfully passed the test. " �a Following completion of a successful test, the manhole shall be restored to��its normal condition, ali temporary plugs shall be removed, all braces, equipment, and debris shall be removed and��disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. ,d 'a C. PAYMENT: Payment for vacuum testing of sanitary sewer manholes shall be paia at the contract price per each vacuum test. This price shail include all material, labor, equipment, and all incidentals, iri°cluding all bypass pumping, required to complete the test as specified herein. �� D-64 BYPASS PUMPING The Contractor shall bypass the sewage around the section or sections of sewer to��e rehabilitated and/or replaced. The bypass shail be made by plugging existing upstream manhole and pumping the s�wage into a downstream manhole or adjacent system or other method as may be approved by the Engineer. The pump and bypass lines shall be of adequate capacity and size to handle the flow without sewage backup occurring to facilities connected to the sewer. Provisions shall be made at driveways and street crossings to permit safe vehicular travel without interrup�ing flow in the bypass system. Under no circumstances will the Contractor be permitted to discharge sewage into the tren�hes. Payment shall be incidental to rehabilitation or replacement of the sewer line. ' D-65 POST-CONSTRUCTION TELEVISION INSPECTION OF SANITARY SEWER � ql A. GENERAL: After construction, ALL sections of sanitary sewer. lines shall have a t�levision inspection performed. Work shall consist of fumishing all labor, material, and equipment necessary for inspe�tion of the sewer lines by means of closed circuit television. Satisfactory precautions shall be taken to protect the sewer lines from damage that might be inflicted by the improper use of cleaning equipment. . B. TELEVISION INSPECTION EQUIPMENT: The television camera used for the a�nspection shall be one specifically designed and constructed for such inspection. Lighting for the camera shall be oR�rative in 100% humidity conditions. The camera, television monitor, and other components of the video system shall be�capable of producing picture quality to the satisfaction of the Engineer; and if unsatisfactory, equipment shall be removed'and no payment will be made for an unsatisfactory inspection. � �I C. EXECUTION: 1. TELEVISION INSPECTION: The camera shall be moved through the line in �� ither direction at a moderate rate, , stopping when necessary to permit proper documentation of any sewer service�'°Itaps. In no case will the television 9704601_Sp� L6957 0799_BSD PartD 051899.doc S�i-23 ry" 05/18/99 pN NI ' • s� � � ,.. .. �J'. �•Y:�" , ern e Y `• x PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-69 PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOIL All property along and adjacent to the Contractors' operations including lawns, yards, shrubs, trees, etc., shall be preserved or restored after completion of the work, to a condition equal to or better than existed prior to start of work. Any trees or other landscape features scarred or damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be restored or replaced at the Contractor's expense. Trimming or pruning to� facilitate the work will be permitted only by experienced workmen in an approved manner (No trimming or pruning without the property owners' consent). Pruned limbs of 1" diameter or larger shall be thoroughly treated as soon as possible with a tree wound dressing. D-70 SITE RESTORATION The contractor shall be responsible for restoring the site to originai grade and condition after completion of his operations subject to approvai of the Engineer. The basis for approval by the Engineer will be grade restoration to plus minus one-tenth (0.1) of a foot. . D-71 CITY OF FORT WORTH STANDARD PRODUCT LIST Proposed products submitted in the 6id documents must appear in the latest "City of Fort Worth Standard Product List, for the bid to be considered responsive. Products and processes listed in the "City of Fort Worth Standard Product List, shall be considered to meet City of Fort Worth minimum technical requirements. D-72 STATE REVOLVING FUND (SRF) REQUIREMENTS This project, in addition to standard City of Fort Worth requirements, may involve certain State requirements. These requirements, if applicable, are provided in the following documents and should thoroughly be reviewed and completed by the contractor. They include: At the Time of Contract Document Execution • ED-103-Contractors Act of Assurance • ED-104-Resolution Wo�lc required to conform to fhese requirements shall be consitlered subsidiary and no extra payment will be made. The SRF requirements are included in Appendix A. D-73° TOPSOIL, SODDING AND SEEDING This item shall be performed in accordance with the City of Fort Worth Parks and Community Services Department Specifications for Topsoil, Sodding and Seeding. 1. TOPSOIL a. DESCRIPTION: This item will consist of furnishing and placing a minimum of six (6) inches of topsoil, free from rock and foreign material, in all parkways and medians to the lines and grades as established by the Engineer. b. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: Topsoil will be secured from borrow sources as required to supplement material secured from street excavation. All excavated materials from streets which is suitable for topsoil will be used in the parkways and medians before any topsoil is obtained from a borrow source. Topsoil material secured from street excavation shall be stockpiled at locations approved by the Engineer, and at completion of grading and Paving operations, topsoil shall be placed on parkway areas so as to provide a minimum six (6) inches of compacted depth of topsoil parkways. 2. SODDING a. DESCRIPTION: Sodding will consist of furnishing and planting Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass in the areas befinreen the curbs and walks, on terraces, in median strips, on embankments or cut slopes, or in such areas as designated on the Drawings and in accordance with the requirements of this Specification. Recommended Buffalo grass varieties for sodding are Prairie and 609. b. MATERIALS: Sod shall consist of live and growing Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass secured from sources where the soil is fertile. Sod to be placed during the dormant state of these grasses shall be alive and acceptable. Bermuda and Buffalo grass sod shall have a healthy, virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots throughout a two (2) inch minimum thickness of native soil attached to the roots. St. Augustine grass sod 9704807_Spe� L6957_0799_BSD PartD 051899.dac SC-26 05/18/99 �� L�JI �I LJ .L! � l!J LJ � � � � � � l�' � L+'�: � �W PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS�; B. Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made. by the contractor's laboratory a' least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate, cement, and mortar whiGh are to be used lat � in the concrete. The Contractor shall provide a certified copy of th� test results to the City. C. Quality control testing of in-place material on this project will be performed by th� city at its own expense. Any retesting required as a result of failure of the material to meet project specifications will be � the expense of the contractor and will be billed at commercial rates as determined by the City. The failure of the City to;��nake any tests of materials shall in no way relieve the contractor of its responsil�ility to furnish mate�ials and equipment��conforming to the requirements of the contract. � D. Not less than 24 hours notice shall be provided to the City by the Contractor�lfor operations requiring testing. The Contractor shall provide access and trench safety system (if required) for the site to be tested, and any work effort involved is deemed to be included in the unit price for the item being tested. . E. The Contractor shall provide a copy of the trip ticket for each load of fill material delivered to the job site. The ticket shall specify the name of the pit supplying the fill material. D-67 TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT, AND WATER POLLUTION C�NTROL A.. DESCRIPTION: This item shall consist of temporary soil erosion sediment and �iv'�ter pollution control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer for the duration of the contract. These control me�asures shall at no time be used as a substitute for the permanent �ontrol measures unless otherwise directed by th'�@� Engineer and they shall not include measures taken by the CONTRACTOR to control,conditions created by his c struction operations. The temporary measures shall include dikes, dams, berms, sediment basins, fiber mats, jute n ing, temporary seeding, straw mulch, asphalt mulch, plastic liners, rubble liners, baled-hay retards, dike$, slope drain§ hd other devices. �I B. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineer has the authority to define erodible earth and the authority to limit the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by. preparing right-of-way, cle��ring and grubbing; the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by excavation, borrow and to direct the CONT CTOR to provide temporary pollution- control measures to prevent contamination of adjacent streams, other water c rses,,, lakes, ponds or other areas of water impoundment. Such work may involve the construction of temporary ber ', dikes, dams, sediment basins, slope drains and use of temporary mulches, mats, seeding, or other �ontrol devices o" methods directed by the Engineer as necessary to control soil erosion. Temporary, pollution-control measures shall be used to prevent or correct erosion thafi may develop during construction prior to installation of permanent pollution cont I features, but are not associated with permanent control features on the project. The Engineer witl limit the area 'f preparing right-of-way, clearing and .grubbing, excavation and.borrow to be proportional to the CONTRACTOR'S cap ility and progress in keeping the finish ' grading, mulching, seeding, and other such permanent pollution-control me�ures current, in accordancg with the accepted schedule. Should seasonal conditions make such limitations unr,�alistic, tempc�rary soil-erosion-control measures shall be performed as directed by the Engineer. „ 1. Waste or disposal areas and const�uction roads shall�be located and constr�cted,.in a manner that will minimize the amount of sediment entering streams. 2. When work areas or material sources �re located in o,r adjacent to live strear�s, °such areas shall be separated from the stream by a dike or other barrier to keep sediment from entering a flow�g stream. Care shall be taken during the construction and removal of such barriers to minimize the muddying of a�tream. 3. All watervvays shall be cleared as soon as practicable of false work, piling, debris or other obstructions placed during construction operations that are not a part of the finished work. 4. The Contractor shall take sufficienti precautions to prevent po'llution of streams, lakes and reservoirs with fuels, oils, bitumens, calcium chloride or other harmful materials. He shall conduct and��schedule his operations so as to avoid or minimize siltation of streams, lakes and reservoirs and to avoid interferenc� with movement of migratory fisfi. C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All work, materials and equipment necessai�r to provide temporary er"osion control shall be considered subsidiary to the contract and no extra pay will be given for tl��s work. D-68 INGRESS AND EGRESS/OBSTRUCTION OF ACCESS TO DRIVES,jI The Contractor shall provide ingrsss and egress toathe property4being crossed by ��is construction and edjacent property when construction is not in progress and•at night. Drives shall be left accessible at ni ht, on weeke'hds, and during I�olidays. The Contractor shall conduct his activities to minimize obstruction of access to driv s and property duriri'g the progre'ss of construction. Notification shall be made to an owner prior to his driveway being remo ,�d and/or rebuilt. �o 9704801_Spea L6957_0799_BSD_PaAD_051899.doc SC-25 0�18/99 a ��w�. 4�,��,��r . �:w�__, . � PART p,- SPECIAL CONDITIONS Common Name Common Bermuda Grass Annual Rye Grass Tall Fescue Western Wheatgrass Buffalo Grass Varieties Top Gun Cody Puri Germination 95% 90% ^ 95% 95°/a 95% 90% 95% 90% 95% 90% 95% 90% Table 120.2.(2)a. URBAN AREA WARM-SEASON SEEDING RATE {Ibs.); Pure Live Seed (PLS) Mixture for Clav or Tiqht Soils Mixture for Sandv Soils , Dates (Eastem Sections) (Westem Sections) (All Sections) Feb 1 Bermudagrass 40 to May 1 Buffalograss 60 Total: 100 0 Buffalograss 80 Bermudagrass � 60 Bermudagrass 20 Buffalograss 40 Total: 100 Total: 100 Table, 120.2.(2)b TEMPORARY COOL-SEASON SEEDING RATE; (Ib.) Pure Live Seed (PLS) Dates (Ail Sections) Aug 15 Tail Fescue 50 to Western Wheatgrass 50 May 1 Annual Rye 50 Total: 100 � c. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: After the designated areas have been compleYed to the lines, grades, and cross- sections shown on the Drawings and as provided for in other items of this Contract, seeding of the type specified shail be performed in accordance with the requirements hereinafter described. 1) Watering. Seeded areas shall be watered as directed by the Engineer so as to prevent washing of the slopes or dislodgment of the seed. 2) Finishing. Where applicable, the shoulders, slopes, and ditches shall be smoothed after seed bed preparation has been completed and shaped to conform to the cross-section previously provided and existing at the time planting operations were begun. d. BROADCAST SEEDING: The seed or seed mixture in the quantity specified shall be uniformly distributed over the areas shown on the Drawings and where directed. If the sowing of seed is by hand, rather than by mechanical methods, the seed shall be sown in two directions at right angles to each other. Seed and fertilizer shall be distributed at the same time provided the specified uniform rate of application for both is obtained. "Finishing" as specified in Section D-46, Construction Methods, is not applicable since no seed bed preparation is required. e. DISCED SEEDING: Soil over the area shown on the Drawings as directed to be seeded shall be loosened to a � minimum deptlM of three (3) inches and all particles in the seed bed shall be reduced to less than one (1) inch in diameter or they shall be removed. The area shall then be finished to line and grade as specified under � "Finishing" in Section D-46, Construction Methods. The seed,,.or seed mixture, specified shalf then be planted at the rate required and the application shall be made uniformly. If the sowing of seed is by hand rather than by mechanical methods, seed shall be raked or harrowed into the soil to a depth of approximately one-eight (1/8) inch. The planted area shall be rolled with a corrugated roller of the "Cultipacker' type. All rolling of the slope areas shall be on the contour. f. ASPHALT MU4CH SEEDING: The soil over the area shown on the Drawings, or as directed to be seeded, shall be loosened to the minimum depth of three (3) inches and all particles in the seed bed shall be reduced to less 9704601_Specs_16957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc . r ,`a � � S 4s* ,�y f; . i. ��.. ' 4 � �T � 1�'T�� .y �%1' y' uy ` ..G' .f �N$'e.x.n. �- -.'u .. SG28 = 0�18/99 � � vi PART D - SPECIAI� CONDIT'IONS �� shall have a healthy, virile root system of dense, thickly matted roots �hroughout a one (1) inch minimum thickness of native soil attached to the roots. ,� �� The sod shall be free from obnoxious weeds or other grasses and shall not contain any matter deleterious to its growth or which might affect its subsistence or hardiness when transplan%d. Sod to be placed befinreen curb and walk and on terraces shall be the same type grass as adjacent grass or existing lawn. �i Care shall be taken at all times to retain native soil on the roots of the sod during the process of excavating, hauling, and planting. Sod material shall be kept moist from the time it is dug until planted. When so directed by the Engineer, the sod existing at the source shall be watered to the ex�nt required prior to excavating. Sod material shall be planted within three days after it is excavated. c. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: After the designated areas have been completed to the lines, grades, and cross- sections shown on the Drawings and as provided for in other items of the L�ontract, sodding of the type specified shall be performed in accordance with the requirements hereinafter described. Sodding shall be either "spoY' or "block"; either Bermuda, Buffalo or St. Augustine grass. �� ,� 1) Spot Sodding: Furrows parallel to the curb line or„sidewalk lines, fi�elve (12) inches on centers or to the dimensions shown on the Drawings, shall be opened on areas g o be sodded. In all furrows, sod ' .approximately three (3) inches square shall be placed on finrelve (12 inch centers at proper depth so that the top of the sod shal� not be more than one-half (1/2) inch.below tt�e finished grade. Holes of equivalent depth and spacing may be used instead of furrows. The soil shall be firm around each block and then the entire sodded area shall be carefully rolled with a heavy, hand roller developing fifteen (15) to twenty-five (25) pounds per square inch compression. Hand tamping may be required on terraces. 2) Block Sodding: At locations on the Drawings or where directed;'sod�blocks shall be carefully placed on the prepared areas. The sod shall be so placed that the entire designat area shall be covered, and any voids left in the block sodding shall be filled with additional sod and tam�ed. The entire sodded area shall be rolled and tamped to form a thoroughly compact solid mass. Surfaces of block sod, which, in the opinion of the Engineer, may slide due to the height or slope of the surface or ature of the soil, shall,. upon direction of the Engineer, be pegged with wooden �iegs driven through the �od block to the firm earth, sufficie�tly close to hold the block sod firmly in place. +�. When necessary, the sodded areas shall be smoothed after plantirig has been completed and shaped to conform to the cross-section previously provided and existing at the time sodding operations were begun. Any excess dirt from planting operations shall be spread uniformly over the adjacent areas or disposed of as directed by the Engineer so that the completed surface will present a sightly appearance. The sodded areas shall be thoroughly wate�`'ed immediately �fter they are planted and shall be subsequently watered at such times and in a manner and quantiry d �ected by the Engineer until completion and final acceptance of the project by the City of Fort Worth. 3. SEEDING a. DESCRIPTION: "Seeding" will consist of preparing ground, providing ar�d planting seed or a mixture of seed of the kind specified along and across such areas as may be designated on the Drawings and in accordance with these Specifications. � b. MATERIALS:, 1) General. All seed used must carry a Texas Testir�g Seed label sh��ing purity and germination, name, type of seed, and that the seed meets all requirements of the Texas S d Law. Seed furnished shall be of the previous season's crop and the date of analysis shown on each tag shall be within nine (9) months of time of delivery to the project. Each vaciety of seed shall be fumis�ed and delivered in separate bags or containers. A sample of each variety of seed sh�all be fumished for analysis and testing when directed by the Engineer. � The specified seed shall equal or exceed the following percentages°of Purity and germination: �� s .o r . I� „97048Q7_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc ��SC-27 �A • �5/18/99 �� ^ � �� ..,...::�� 'r ."�� sl , PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS � Acceptable material for "Fertilizer" shail be subsidiary to the price of sodding or seeding. 5) PAYMENT: Ail work performed as ordered and measured as provided under "MeasuremenY' shall be paid for at the unit price bid for each item of work. Its price shall be full compensation for excavating (except as noted below), loading, hauling, placing and furnishing all labor, equipment, toois, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete work. All labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to supply, transport, stockpile and place topsoil or salvage topsoil as specified shall be included in "Seeding" or "Sodding" bid items and will not be paid for directly. � "Spot sodding" or "block sodding" as the case may be, will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard, complete in place, as provided in the proposal and contract. The contract unit price shall be the total � compensation for fumishing and placing all sod; for all rolling and tamping; for all watering; for disposal of all surplus materials; and for all materials, labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work, all in accordance with the Drawings and these Specifications. The work performed and materials furnished� and measured as provided under "MeasuremenY' shall be paid � for at the unit price for "Seeding", or "Sodding", of the,type specified, as the case may be, which price shall each be full compensation for furnishing all materials and for pehorming all operations necessary to complete the work accepted as follows: Q Fertilizer material and application will not be measured or paid for directly, but is considered subsidiary to Sodding and Seeding. m D-74 CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM � � �� It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to implement and maintain a variable "CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM" which must meet OSHA requirements for all its employees and subcontractors at all times during construction. All active � sewer manholes, regardless of depth, are defined by OSHA as "permit required confined spaces". Contractors shall submit an acceptable "CONFINED SPACE ENTRY PROGRAM" for all applicable manholes and maintain an active file for these manholes. The cost of complying with this program shall be subsidiary to the pay items involving work in confined spaces. D-75 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION INSPECTION/FINAL INSPECTION A. Prior to the final inspection being conducted for the project, the contractor shall contact the city inspector in writing when the entire project or a designated portion of the project is substantially complete. B. The inspector along with appropriate City staff and the City's consultant shall make an inspection of the substantially completed work and prepare and submit to the contractor a list of items needing to be cornpleted or corrected. C. The contractor shall take immediate steps.to rectify the listed deficiencies and notify the owner in writing when all the items have been completed or corrected. D. Payment for substantial completion inspection as well as final inspection shall be subsidiary to the project price. Contractor shall still be required to address all other deficiencies which are discovered at the time of final inspection. E. Fir�a1 inspection shall be in conformance with general condition item "C5-5.18 Final Inspection" of PART C- GENERAL CONDITIONS. D-76 EXCAVATION NEAR TREES A. The Contractor shall be responsible for taking measures to minimize damage to tree limbs, tree trunks, and tree roots at each work site. All such measures shall be considered as incidental work included in the Contract Unit Price bid for applicable pipe or structure installation except for short tunneling/tree augering. B. Any and all trees located within the equipment operating area at each work site shall, at the direction of the Engineer, be protected by erecting a"snow fence" along the drip line or edge of the tree root system between tree and the construction area. • C. Contractor shall inspect each work site in advance and arrange to have any tree limbs pruned that might be damaged by equipment operations. The Engineer shall be notified at least 24 hours prior to any tree trimming work. No trimming work will be permitted within private property without written permission of the Owner. D. Nothing shall be stored over the tree root system within the drip line area of any tree. � s�oaeo�_sp� L6957_0799_BSD PaRD 051899.doc SC-30 05/18/99 � } t';,' ll'�5 .� y r.�.��'�in�»°`Yw�n�in ,µi�l.. v . f�l ��I .� � L I� � [rJ �� L�J L� L'�J � � LR'J CI� L�'J CI r � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIO „S than one (1) inch in diameter, or they shali be removed. The area -s�all then be finished to line and grade as specified under "Finishing" in Section D-46, Construction Methods. er u 1) Wate►'shall then be applied to the cultivated area of the seed bed until a minimum depth of six (6) inches is thoroughiy moistened. .s 2) After the watering, when the ground has become sufficiently dry �o be loose and pliable, the seed, or seed mixture specified, shail then be planted at the rate required and t e application shall be made uniformly. if the sowing of seed is by hand, rather than mechanical methods, the seed shall be sown in two directions at right angles to each other. Seed and fertilizer may be distributed at the same time, provided the specified uniform rate of application for both is obtained. After planting, th! seed shall be raked or harrowed into the soil to a� depth of approximately one-quarter (1/4) inch. The pl' nted surface area and giving a smooth surface without ruts or tracks. In between the time compacting is completed and the asphalt is applied, the planted area shall be watered sufficiently to assure uniform moisture from the surface to a minimum of six (6) inches in depth. ae 3) The application of asphalt shall follow the last watering as rapidlylas possible. Asphalt shall be of the type and grade as shown on the Drawings and shall conform to the requirements of the item 300, "Asphalts, Oils and Emulsions". If the type of asphalt to be used is not shown.pn the Drawings, or if Drawings are not included, then MS-2 shall be used. Applications of the aspha��'shall be at a rate of three-tenths (0.3) gallons per square yard. It shall be applied to the area in such a r�anner so that a complete film is obtained and the finished surface shall be comparatively smooth. , g. RE-SEEDING OF AREAS PLANTED WITH COOL SEASONS SPEC�ES: Areas where temporary cool season species have been planted may be replanted beginning February 1 wi � warm season species as listed in Table 120.2(2)a. The re-seeding will be achieved in the following manner. The cool season species shall be mowed down to a height of one (1) inch to insure that slit-seeding equipment will be able to cut through the turf and achieve adequate soil penetration. �� * Slit-seeding, is achieved through the use of �an implement which cuCs a furrow (slit) in the soil and places the seed in the slit which is then pressed close with a cultipacker wheel. 4. CONSTRUCTION WITHIN PARKAREAS a. TURF RESTORATION OF PARK AREAS: FERTILIZER 1) DESCRIPTION: "Fertilizer' will consist of providing and distributing fertilizer over such areas as alre designated on the Drawings and in accordance with these Specific.�tions. 2) MATERIALS: All fertilizer used shall be delivered in bags or contai�iers clearly labeled showing the analysis. The fertilizer is subject to testing by the City of Fort Worth in accordance with the Texas Fertilizer Law. A pelleted or granulated fertilizer shall be used with an analysis of 16-20-0 or 16-5-8 or having the analysis shown on the Drawings. The figures in the analysis represent the�ercent of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, and potash nutrients respectively as determined by the methods o � the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists. In the event it is necessary to substitute a fertilizer of a different an�lysis, it shall be a pelleted or granulated fertilizer with a lower concentration. Total amount of nutrients fumished and applied per acre shall equal or exceed that spec,ified for each nutrient. II 3) CONSTRUCTION METHODS: When an item for fertilizer is included'in the Drawings and proposal, pelleted or granulated fertilizer shall be applied uniformly over the area sp�cified to be fertilized and in the manner directed for the particular item of work. Fertilizer shall be dry and t good physical condition. Fertilizer that is powdered to caked will be rejected. Distribution of fertilizer as� particular item of work shall meet the approval of the Engineer. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, fertilizer shall be appl� d uniformly at the average rate of three hundred (300) pounds per acre for all types of "Sodding" and fou� hundred (400) pounds per acre for all types of "Seeding". . 4) IV�EASUREMENT: Topsoil secured from borrow sources will be asure�l by the square• yard in pl�'ce on I the'pFoject site. Measurement will be made only o� topsoils secur� from borrow sources. Acceptable material for "Seeding" will be measured by the linear foot, complete in place. Acceptable material for "Sodding" will be measured by the linear fo�t, complete in place. �. 9704901_Spea L6957_0799_BSD PartD 051899.dx $C-29 . �5/�8/99 PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS 80.3 Type of Casing Pipe: 1. WATER: The casing pipe for open cut and bored or tunneled section shall be AWWA C-200 Fabricated Electrically Welded Steel Water Pipe, and shall conform to the provisions of E1-15, E1-5 and E1-9 in Material Specifications of General Contract Documents and Specifications for Water Departrnent Projects. The steel casing pipe shall be supplied as follows: For the inside and outside of casing pipe, coal-tar protective coating in accordance with the requirements of Sec. 2.2 and related sections in AWWA C-203. Touch-up after field welds shail provide coating equal to those specified above. Minimum thickness for casing pipe used shall be 0.375 inch. Stainless Steel Casing Spacers (centering style) such as manufactured by Cascade Waterworks Manufacturing Company or an approved equal shall be used on all non-concrete pipes when installed in casing. Instailation shall be as recommended by the manufacturer. � 2. SEWER: Boring used on this project shall be in accordance with the material standard E1-15 and Construction standard E2- 15 as per Fig. 110 of the General Contract Documents. 3. PAYMENT: Payment for all materials, labor, equipment, excavation, concrete grout, backfill, and incidental worli shall be included in the unit price bid per foot. , . �,��- �;`� �' :: � , W.�'�`^'��: `.. ., 80.4 Tie-Ins: The Contractor shail be responsible for making tie-ins to the existing water mains. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to verify the exact location and elevation of the existing line tie-ins. And any differences in locations and elevation of existing line tie-ins befinreen the contract drawings and what may be encountered in the field shall be considered as incidental to construction. The cost of making tie-ins to existing water or sanitary sewer mains shall be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. .80.5 Con�ection of Existing Mains: The Contractor shall determine the exact location, elevation, configuration and angulation of existing water or sanitary sewer lines prior to manufacturing of the connecting piece. Any differences in locations, elevation, configuration, and or angulation of existing lines between the contract drawings and what may be encountered in the said work shall be considered as incidental to construction. Where it is required to shut down �existing mains in order to make proposed connections, such down time shall be coordinated with the Engineer, and all efforts shall be made to keep this down time to a minimum. In case of shutting down an existing main, the Contractor shall notify the Manager, Construction Services, Phone 871-7813, at least 48-hours prior to the required shut down time. The Contractors attention is directed to Paragraph C5-5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE, Page C5-5(5), PART C- GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE WATER DEPARTMENT GENERAL CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS. The Contractor shall notify the customer both personally and in writing as to the location, time, and schedule of the service interruption. The cost of removing any existing concrete blocking shall be included in the cost of connection. Unless bid separately all cost incurred shall be included in the linear foot price bid for the appropriate pipe size. 80.6 Valve Cut-Ins: It may be necessary to cut-in gate valves to isolate the water main from which the extension and/or replacement is to be connected. This may require closing valves in other lines and putting consumers out of service for that period of time necessary to cut in the new valve; the work must be expedited to the utmost and all such cut-ins must be coordinated with the engineer in charge of inspection. All consumers shall be individually advised prior to the shut out and advised of the approximate length of time they may be without service. Payment for worK such as backfill, bedding, fittings, blocking and all other associated appurtenants required, shall be included in the price of the appropriate bid items. 80.7 Water Services: The relocation, replacement, or reconnection of water services will be required as shown on the plans, and/or as described in these Sp�cial Contract Documents in addition to those located in the field anci identified by the Engineer. All service's shall be constructed by the contractor iltilizing approved factory manufactured tap saddles (when required) and '� corporation stops, type K copper water tubing, curb stops with .lock wings, meter boxes, and if required approved manufactured service branches. All materials used shall be as specified in the Material Standards (E1-17 & E1-18) contained in the General Contract Documents. 9704801 Spea_L6957 0799_BSD_PaAD 051899.doc SG32 05�18/99 . ��a l�J ��I I� PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIO�IS E. Before excavation (off the roadway) within the drip line area of any tree, the earth shall be sawcut for a minimum depth of 2 feet. " �Y F. At designated locations shown on the drawings, the "short tunnel" method usin� Class 51 D.I. pipe shall be utilized. � G. Except in areas where clearing is allowed, all trees up to 8" in diameter dam�ged during construction shall be removed and replaced with the s�me type and diameter tree at the contractor's expense.�� DH. Contractor shall empioy a qualified landscaper for all the work required for t�;ee care to ensure utilization of the best agricultural practices and procedures. � I. Short tunneling shall consist of power augering or hand excavation. The tunn�l diameter shall not be larger than 1-1/2 times the outside pipe diameter. Voids remaining after pipe installation shall be pressure grouted. �io D-77 CONCRETE ENCASEMENT OF SEWER PIPE �. Concrete encasement of sewers shall be paid for at the Contract Unit Price per�linear foot of concrete encasement as �� measured in place along the centerline of the pipe for each pipe diameter indicated. qmThe Contract Unit Price shall include all •costs associated with installation and'reinforcement of the concrete encase'ment. C�� L�'J a: L�J � � � L�J l!' LJ � , u D-78 CLAY DAM �e Clay dam construction shall be performed in accordance with the Wastewater Clay Dam Construction, figure iri the Drawings in these Specifications, at locations indicated on the Drawings or as directed by tF�e City. Clay dams shall be keyed into undisturbed soil to make an impervious barrier to reduce groundwater percolation th��o ugh the. pipeline trench. Construction material shall consist of compacted bentonite clay or 2:27 concrete. Payment for wor�C such as forming, placing and finishing shall be subsidiar� to the price bid for pipe installation. D-79 EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION (D-HOLE) � The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the locations of all existing utilities p�ior to construction, in accordance with item D-22. � �� At locations identified on the drawings, contractor shall conduct an exploratory excav tion (D-Hole), to locate and verify the location and elevation of the existing underground utility where it may be in pot�tial conflict with a proposed facility alignment. The exploratory excavation shall be conducted prior to construction of the entire project only at locations denoted on the plans or as directed by the engineer. Contractor shall submit a r��port of findings (including surveyed elevations of existing conflicting utilities) to the City- prior to the start of construction iif the entire project. If the contractor determines an existing utility is in conflict with the proposed facility, the contractor sha�` contact the engineer immediately for appropriate design modifications. �` � The contractor shall make the necessary repairs at the exploratory excavation (D-Hol�) to obtain a safe and proper driving surface to ensure the safety of the general public and to meet the approval of the Ci�r inspector. The contractor shall be liable for any and all damages incurred due to the exploratory excavation (D-Hole). Payment shall not be made for verification of existing utilities per item D-22. Payment fRr exploratory excavation (D-Hole), at locations identified on the plans or as directed by the Engineer, shall include full compensation for all materials, excavation, surface restorafion, field surveys, and all incidentals necessary to complete the work, sl�all be the unit price bid: No payment shall be made for exploratory excavation(s) conducted after construction has begun. D-80 INSTALLATION OF WATER FACILITIES 80.1 Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Water Pipe: POLYVINYL Chloride Plastic Water Pipe'�and fittings on this Project shall be in accordance with the material standard contained in the General Contract Documents. ��Payment for work such as backfill, bedding, blocking, detectable tapes and all other associated appurtenant required, shall be��ncluded in the linear foot price bid of the appropriate BID ITEM(S). , �r � 80.2 Blocking: Concrete blocking on this Project will necessarily be required as shown,�n the Plans and shall be installed in accordance with the General Contract Documents. All valves shall have concrete blocking provided for supporting. No separate payment will be made for any of the work involved for the item and all costs incurred will be c°onsidered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe or the bid price of the valve. �; � 9704801 Specs_L6957 0799_BSD_PartD_051899.doc SG31 � �� 05/18/99 , K': , ✓:k _ PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS Payment for ail work and materials such as tap saddle, corporation stops, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Mains. Payment for all work and materials such as furnishing and setting new meter box shall be included in the price bid for fumish and set meter box. 5. MULTIPLE SERVICE BRANCHES: When multiple service branches are required the contractor shall fumish approved factory manufactured branches. Payment for multiple service branches will include furnishing and installing the multiple service branch only and all other cost will be included in other appropriate bid item(s). 6. MULTIPLE STREET SERVICE LINES TO SINGLE SERVICE METER: Any multiple service lines with taps servicing a single service meter encountered during construction shall be replaced with one se,rvice line that is applicable for the size of the existing service meter and approved by the Engineer. �� I ��J L"�J [�ll l�l � Payment shall be made at the unit bid price in the appropriate bid item(s). . 80.8 2-Inch Temporary Service Line: The 2-inch temporary service main and 3/4-inch service lines shall be installed to � provide temporary water service to all buildings that will necessarily be required to have s�vered water service during said work. The contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the schedule of the temporary service connections and permanent service reconnections with the building owners and the Engineer in order that the work be pertormed in an expeditious o manner. Severed water service must be reconnected within 2 hours of discontinuance of service. A 2-inch tapping saddle and 2-inch corporation stop or 2-inch gate valve with an a�propriate flre�hydrant adapter fitting shall be required at the temporary service point of connection to the Ciry water supply. The 2-inch temporary service main and 3/4- � inch service lines shall be installed in accordance to the attached figures 1, 2 and 3. 2" temporary ser4ice line shall be cleaned. and sterilized by using chlorine gas or chlorinated lime (HTH) prior to installation. A finro-inch meter will be furnished by the Water Department Meter Shop and installed by the Contractor at its point of connection to the City water supply for record keeping purposes only. The out�of-service meters shall be removed, tagged and collected by the Contractor for delivery to the Water Department Meter Shop for reconditioning or replacement. Upon restoring permanent service, the Contractor shall re-install the meters at the� correct location. The meter box shall be reset as necessary to be flush with the existing ground or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. , The temporary service layout shall have a minimum available flow rate of 5 GPM at a dynamic pressure of 35 PSI per service tap. This criteria shall be used by the Contractor to determine the length of temporary service allowed, number of service taps and number of feed points. _ When the temporary service is required for more than one location the 2-inch temporary service pipes, 3/4,inch service lines and the 2-inch meter shall be moved to the next successive project location. - Payment for work such as fittings, 3/4-inch service lines, asphalt, barricades, all service connections, removal of temporary ser.vices and all other associatetl appurtenants required, shall be included in the appropriate bid item., 80.9 Adjust Manholes, and Vautts (Utility Cut): Contractor will be responsible for adjusting water valve boxes, manholes and vaults to match new pavement grade. The unit price bid will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work. 80.10 Adjust Water Valve Boxes: Contractor will be responsible for adjusting water valve boxes to match new pavement grade. The water valves themselves will be adjusted, if necessary, by City of Fort Worth Water Department forces. Prior to the beginning of work, the Contractor shall make an inventory of the condition of existing water valve boxes. The Construction Engineer will field verify this inventory and provide the Contractor replacements for broken valve boxes. The contractor shall replace the valve boxes which are damaged during construction at no cost to the City. The unit price bid per each will be full compensation for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. 80.11 Purging and Sterilization of Water Lines: Before being placed into service all newly constructed water lines shall be purged and sterilized in accordance with E2-24 of the General Contract Documents and Specifications except as modified herein. The Contractor will fumish all water for INITIAL cleaning and sterilization of water lines. All materials for construction of the project, including appropriately sized "pipe cleaning pigs", chlorine gas or chlorinated lime (HTH) shall be fumished by the Contractor. Chlorinated lime (HTH) shall be used in sufficient quantities toG,,pr,ovide a chlorine residual of fifty (50) PPM. ¢ 9704801 Sp� 16957_0799 BSD_PaAD_051899.doc SC-34 "Oa�/18/99 � . ,. LR I � � L�J � �J i� '�'J � � J '�7 L�� '1 L�'J L�J L!1 � �a a.r,�" ��. PART D - SPECIAL C�DNDITION� Ali water services to be replaced shall be instaifed at a minimum depth of 36 inches��elow final grade. All,existing 3/4-inch water service lines which are to be replaced shall 6e replaced with 1-inch Type K copper, 1-inch diameter tap saddle when requi�ed, and 1-inch corporation from the main line to the meter bo ��,. All services which are to be replaced or 'relocated shall be installed with the servi�,s main tap and service line being in line with the service meter unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. A minimum of 24 hours advance notice shall be given when service interruption wi�� be required as specified in Section C5- 5.15 INTERRUPTION OF SERVICE. AU water service meters shall be removed, tagged, and collected by the contractor for pickup by the Water Department for reconditioning or replacement. After installation of the water service in the proposec��location and receipt of a rrreter from the project inspector the contractor shall install the meter. The meter bo� shall be reset as necessary to be flush with existing ground or as otherwise directed by the Engineer. Afl such work on the outfet side oilthe service meter shall be performed by a licensed plumber. 1. WATER SERVICE REPLACEMENTS: Water service�replacement or relocation is required when the existing seivice is lead or is too shallow to'avoid breakage during street reconstruction. The contractor shall replace the existing �service line with Type K copper from the main to the meter, curb stop with lock wings, and corporation stop. °: Payment for all work and mate�ia,ls.s�ch as backfill, fittings, type K copper bing, curb stop with lock wings, service line adjustment, and any relocation of up to 12-inches from center line existi�g meter location to center line proposed meter location shall be included in the Linear Foot price bid for Copper Service Line from Main to five (5) feet behind Meter. Any vertical adjustment of customer service line within the 5 foot��rea shaU be subsidiary to the service installation. � � � Payment for all work and materials such as tap saddle ,(if required), corpor��ion stops, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Main. � 2. WAi"ER SERVICE RECONNECTiON: � , Water service reconnection is required when the existing service is copper and at adequate depth to avoid breakage during. street reconstruction. The contractor shall adjust the existing water s�ervice line as required for reconnection and furnish a new tap with corporation stop. 7he contractor will be paid fo'r one (1) Service Tap to Main for each service reconnected plus for any copper service line used in excess of five (�) feet from Main to five (5) feet behind the Meter. 3. WATER SERVICE METER AND IvIETER 80X RELOCATIONS: When the replacement and relocation of a water service and meter box is rei�uired and the location of the meter and meter box is moved more,than twelve (12) inches, as measured from the center line of the existing meter to location to the'center line of the proposed meter location, separate payment will be alCbwed for the relocation of service meter and meter box. Centerline is defined by a line extended from the service tap through the meter. Only relocations made perpendicular to this centerline will be paid for separately. Relocation�� made along the centerline will be paid of in feet of copper service line. � When relocation of service meter and meter box is required, payment for I work and materials such as backfill, fittings, five (5) feet of type K copper service and all materiafs, labor, and e�uipment used by and for the licensed plumber ShaA be included in the price bid for the service meter relocation. All other costs will be included in other appropriate bid item(s). ➢� This item will also be used to pay for all service meter and meter box relocations as required by the Engineer when the service line is not being replaced. Adjustment of only the meter box a,�7. d customer service line within 5 feet distance behind the meter will not justify separate payment at any time. 'Loca�ions with multiple service branches will be paid for as one service meter and meter box re(ocation. � 4. NEW SERVICE; When new services are required the contractor shall install tap saddle (w��n required), corporation stop; type K copper service line, curb stop with lock wings, and meter box. Payment for all work and materials such as backfill, fittings, type K copper tu�ing, and curb stop with fock wings shall be included in the Linear Foot price bid for Service Line from Main to Meter fiv� (5) feet behind the meter. ,� i � 9704801_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD Part�_051899.doc SC-33 �" 05/18/99 � � � � � . . .. 4 �.�..� . .. f t.., PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS D-82 DEWATERING The Contractor shafi be responsible for�determining the method of dewatering operation for the water or sewage flows from the existing mains and ground water. The Contractor shal! be responsible for damage of any nature resulting from the dewatering operations. ` , The DISCHARG� from any dewatering operation shall be conducted as approved by the Engineer. Ground water shall not be discharged into sanitary sewers. � Dewatering shalf be considered as incidenta( to a construction and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the project price. D-83 TRENCH EXCAVATION ON DEEP TRENCHES Contractor to prevent any water flowing into open trench during construction. Contractor shall not leave excavated trench open ovemight. Contractor shall fill any trench the same day of excavation. No extra payment shall be allowed for this special condition. D-84 TREE PRUNING A. REFERENCES: National Arborist Association's "Pruning Standards for Shade Trees". B. ROOT PRUNING EQUIPMENT 1. Vibratory Knife 2. Vermeer V-1550RC Root Pruner C. NATURAL RESOURCES PROTECTION FENCE 1. Stee( "T" = Bar stakes, 6 feet long. 2. Smooth Horse-Wire: 14-1/2 gauge (medium gauge) or 12 gauge (heavy gauge). 3. Surveyor's Plastic Flagging: "Tundra" weight, Intemational fluorescent orange or red color. 4. Combination Fence: Commercially manufactured combination soil separator fabric on wire mesh backing as shown on the Drawings. . D. ROOT PRUNWG � � � � �l �� J LJ 1. Survey and stake location of root pruning trenches as shown on drawings. 2. Using the approved specified equipment, make a cut a minimum of 36 inches deep in order to minimize damage to �� the undisturbed root zone. 3. Backfill and compact the trench immediately after trenching. 4. Place a 3-foot wide by 4-inch deep cover of mulch over the trench as required by the Engineer. 5. Within 24 hours, prune flush with ground and backfill any exposed roots due to 'construction activity. Cover with wood chips of mulch in order to equalize soil temperature and minimize water loss due to evaporation. 6. Limit�any grading work within conservation areas to 3-inch maximum cut or fill, with no roots over 1-inch diameter being cut unfess cut by hand or cut by specified methods, equipment and protection. E. MULCHING: Apply 2-inches to 4-inches of wood chips from trimming or clearing operation on areas designated by the Engineer. F. Tree Pruning shall be considered subsidiary to the project contract price. D-85 TREE REMOVAL � � u ��J Trees to be removed shall be removed using applicable methods, including stump and root ball removal, loading, hauling and � dumping. Extra caution shall be taken to not disrupt existing utilities both overhead and buried. The Contractor shall immediately repair or replace any damage to utilities and private property including, but not limited to, water and sewer services, pavement, fences, walls, sprinkler system piping, ete., at no cost to the Owner. All costs for tree removal, including � s�oaeoT_sp� �6957_0799_BSD_PartD 051899.dac SC-36 05/18/99 � ♦ ..�+ �.i�r�n ..... . �y.� y"r;y.� , � � O 0 � Q 0 D 0 Q 0 F'HK I U- �t'CI.IHL I.VIVUi 1 1VIV� The residual of free chiorine shall be measured after 24 hours and shall not be less than 40 parts per million of free chiorine. Chlorinated water shall be disposed of in the sanitary sewer system. Should a sar�jtary sewer not be available, chlorinated water shall be "de-chlorinated" prior to disposal. The line may not be placed in servhce until two suEcessive sets of samples, taken 24 hours apart, have met the established standards of purity. Purging and sterilization of the water lines shall be considered as incidental to tf�'e project and all costs incurred will be considered to be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. 80.12 Work Near Pressure Plane Boundaries: Contractor shall take note that he water line to be replaced under this contract may cross or may be in close proximity to an existing pressure plane bou dary. Care shall be taken to ensure all "pressure plane" valves installed are installed closed and no cross connections are de between pressure planes 80.13 Water Sample Station: 1. GENERAL: All water sampling station installations will be per attached Figure 34 or a�� required in large water meter vaults as per Figure 33 unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. The appropriate water sampling station will be furnished to the Contractor free of charge; however, the Contractor will be required to pick up this item at the Field Operations Warehouse. 2. PAYMENT FOR FIGURE 34 INSTALLATIONS: Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the 3/�-inch type K copper service line will be shall be included in the price bid for copper Service Line from Main to Meter. Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation tap sad�le (if required), corporation stops, arid fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Main. ' u Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the sampling station, concrete. support block, curb stop,�fittings, and an incidental 5-feet of type K copper service line which are required to provide a complete and functional water sampling station shall be included in the price bid for Water Sample Stations. --- ` Ip 3. PAYMENT FOR:FIGURE 33 INSTALLATIONS: Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation tap saddle, ��ate valve, and fittings shall be included in the price bid for Service Taps to Main. � Payment for all work and materials necessary for the installation of the sampling station, modification to the vault, fittings, and all type K copper service line which are required to provide a c�omplete and functional water sampling station shall be included in the price bid for Water Sample Stations. Q, 80.14 Ductile Iron and Gray Iron Fittings: L� C C' C' C� Reference Part E2 Construction Specifications, Section E2-7 Installing Cast Iron Pipe, fittings, and Specials, Sub section E2- 7.11 Cast Iron Fittings: the first Paragraph shall be revised to read as follows: �� E2-7.11 DUCTILE-IRON AND GRAY-IRON FITTINGS: All ductile-iron and gray-iro�i fittings shall be fumished with cement mortar lining as stated in 'Section E1-7. The price bid per ton of fittings shall �e payment in full for all fittings, joint accessories, polyethylene wrapping, horizontal concrete blocking, vertical tie-down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle necessary for construction as designed. All ductile-iron and gray-iron fittings, valves and specials shall be'wrapped with p'olyet�ylene wrapping"confiorming to Material Specification E1-13 and Construction Specification E2-13. Wrapping shall precede ' rizon4al concrete blocking, vertical tie- down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle. Payment for the polyethylene wrappir�, horizontal concrefe blocking, vertical tie-down concrete blocking, and concrete cradle shall be included in bid items for vales and fittings and no other payments will be allowed. D-81 SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL 'B All applicable provisions of Standard Specifications Item 200, "Sprinkling for Dust G��ntrol" shall apply. However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered to this contract. II D9704801_Spea_L6957_0799 BSD_PartD 051899.doc SG35 �M1 05/18/99 u l�J l� L�1 � � L�J � PART D - SPECIAL CONDITIONS temporary service costs, shall be considered' subsidiary to the project contract price and no additional payment will be allowed. D-86 TEST HOLES The matter of subsurface exploration to a"scertain the nature of the soils, including the amount of rock, if any, through which this pipeline installation is to be made is the responsibility of any and all prospective bidders, and any bidder on this project shall submit his bid under this condition. Whether prospective bidders perform this subsurface exploration jointly or independently, and whether they make such determination by the use of test holes or other means, shail be left to the discretion of such prospective bidders. If test borings hay.e been made and are provided for bidder's information, at the locations shown on the logs of borings in the appendix of this specification, it is expressly declared that neither the City nor the Engineer guarantees the accuracy for the information or that the material encountered in excavations is the same, either in character, location, or elevation, as shown on the boring logs. It shall be the responsibility of the bidder to make such subsurFace investigations as he deems necessary to determine the nature of the material to be excavated. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for interpretation of these records and for making and maintaining the required excavation and of doing other work affected by the geology of the site. The cost of all rock removal and other associated appurtenances, if required, shall be included in the linear foot bid price of the pipe. a �� - � a � 0 0 a D �.J ;�:;:.r's �•, - 9704801 Spea_L6957_0799 BSD PartD_051899.doc 0 � SC-37 0�,�9 as � Itl ��I � L�J L�J � � u � u u L� ��_l � L� � I�J I� PART DA ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONDITIONS a9704801_Specs_L6957 0799_BSD.dac L: C I � i � � ;� � � � � � � � � � � W PART DA - AQDITIQNAL SPECIAL GQNDtT�QNS Y DA-1 DA-2 DA-3 DA-4 DA-5 DA-6 DA-7 DA-8 DA-9 DA-10 DA-11 PIPELINE REHABILITATION CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (omitted] .........................�......................................................1 PIPE ENLARGEMENT SYSTEM (omittedj ...........................................................:�......................................................1 �i FOLD AND FORM PIPE (omittedJ ........................................................................:!......................................................1 SLIPLINING(omifted) ........:.................................................................................��.....................................................1 '�. PIPE INSTALLED BY OTHzER THAN OPEN CUT (omiftedJ .......................................................................................1 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR / CLEANOUT REPAIR (omitted] .....................................................................:.........1 PROTECTIVE MANHOLE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION (omitt��l] .....................................................1 MANHOLE REHABILITATION �omittedJ .............................................................." .t .......................................................1 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATCON [omitted].........!� ..................................................:....1 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - MICROSILICATE MORTAR SYSTEM (omit�edJ ...................................................1 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - QUADEX SYSTEM (omitfedJ ...................... ��........................................................1 DA-12 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - SPRAY WALL SYSTEM (omittedJ ..............::........................................................1 DA-13• INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - RAVEN LINING SYSTEM (omitted] ............:"........................................................1 DA-14 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING: PERMACAST SYSTEM WITH EPDXY LINF�� (omittedJ ......................................1 DA-15 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-STRONG-SEAL-SYSTEM �omitted] ..............d�........................................................1 �� DA-16 RIGID FIBERGLASS MANHOLE LINERS (omitted] .............................:............w.........................................................1 DA-17 PVC LINED CONCRETE WALL RECONSTRUCTION (omittedJ .......................'..........................................................1 DA-18 PRESSURE GROUTING (omiitedJ .....................................................................�.........................................................1 �. DA-19 VACUUM TESTING OF REHABILITATED MANHOLES (omitted] ....................:a.........................................................1 DA-20 FIBE�RGLASS MANHOLES omitted .................. ..�. ...........................! ........ . .......................................................1 � DA-21 LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES AND WATER VALVES omitt��] .......................................................1 DA-22 DA-23 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER ..................................�.................................................:........1 REPLACEMENT OF 6" CONCREi'E DRIVEWAYS � ...........................................�..........................................................1 DA-24 REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE (omitted] ...................��..........................................................2 DA-25 GRADLD CRUSHED STONES (omitted] .....................................................................................................................2 �B DA-26 WEDGE M.ILLING 2" TO 0" DEPTH 5.0' WIDE (omitted] .........:.......................�...........................................................2 DA-27 BUTT JOINTS - MILLED (omitted] ...................................................................:� .......................................................... 2 DA-28 2" H.M.A.C. SURFACE COURSE (TYPE �.p„ MIX) (omittedJ ........................................................................................ 2 DA-29 REPLACEMENT OF 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (omittedJ ..................�� 2' fi . ......................................................... DA-30 NEW 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER (omitted] ..........................................�........................................................... 2 DA-31 NEW 4" STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RAMP (omitted] .................................................................................................2 DA-32 8" PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION (omitted] ..........................:.........................�............................................................2 DA-33 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) (omifted] ............................................................ 2 �� DA-34 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS (omitted] 11 .................................................................................................................. DA-35 POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HANDLING (or�ittedj .................................................... 2 d DA-36 LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF CONTAMINATED SOI (omitted] .........................:.................2 DA-37 -ROCK RIPRAP - GROUT - FILTER FABRIC (omitted] ...................................�............................................................. 2 DA-38 CONCRETE PIPE FITTINGS AND SPECIALS (omiitedJ .............................................................................................. 2 �.r �I e� , .� 9704801_Spe� L6957_0799_BSD_PartDA_041699.doc /4sC-I �tl 04/1f✓99 H� � � � DA-1 DA-2 l� � � � � � � L�J l'�J 1�J � � � � u PART DA - ADL}ITI�NAI� SPEC[AL C�N�[TIONS PIPELINE REHABILITATION CURED-IN-PLACE PIPE (omitfed] PIPE ENLARGEMENT SYSTEM (omitted] DA-3 FOLD AND FORM PIPE (omifted] DA-4 SLIPLINING (omitted] DA-5 PIPE INSTALLED BY OTHER THAN OPEN CUT (omitfed] DA-6 SERVICE LINE POINT REPAIR / CLEANOUT i�EPAIR (omifted] DA-7 PROTECTIVE MANHOLE COATING FOR CORROSION PROTECTION �omitted] DA-8> MANHOLE REHABILITATION �omittedJ DA-9 SURFACE PREPARATION FOR MANHOLE REHABILITATION �omitted] DA-10 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - MICROSILICATE MORTAR SYSTEM (omifted] DA-11 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - QUADEX SYSTEM �omitted] DA-12 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - SPRAY WALL SYSTEM �omitted] DA-13 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING - RAVEN LlNING SYSTEM �omittedJ DA-14 INTERIOR MANHOLE COAT(NG: PERMACAST SYSTEM WITH EPDXY LlNER (omitted] DA-15 INTERIOR MANHOLE COATING-STRONG-SEAL-SYSTEM �omitted] DA-16 RIGID FIBERGLASS MANHOLE LINERS (omittedJ DA-17 PVC LINED CONCRETE WALL RECONSTRUCTION �omitted] DA-18 PRESSURE GROUTING �omitted] DA-19 V14CUUM TESTING OF REHABILITATED MANHOLES (omifted] DA-20 FIBERGLASS MANHOLES �omiftedJ - DA-21 LOCATION AND EXPOSURE OF MANHOLES AND WATER VALVES [omitfedJ DA-22 REPLACEMENT OF CONCRETE CURB AND GUTTER Contractor shall replace all damaged existing curb and gutter, as designated by the Construction Engineer, and replace with standard concrete curb and gutter, laydown curb and gutter, or in like kind, as governed by the standard City Specifications. Pay limits for laydown curb and gutter are as shown in Drawing No. S-S5 of the Standard Specifications. Included, and figured subsidiary to this unit price, will be the required excavation into the street to aid in the construction of the curb and gutter. The pay limit will be 9" out from the gutter lip, with same day haul-off of the removed material to a suitable dump site. The street void shall be filled with H.M.A.C. '?ype D" mix and compacted to standard City densities and top soil, if needed, shall be added and leveled to grade behind the curb. Existing improvements within the parkway such as water meters, sprinkler system, etc. damaged during construction shall be replaced with same or better at no cost to the City. Backfill for curb and gutter shali be completed within fourteen (14) calendar days from the day of demolition to date of completion. if the contractor fails to complete the work within fourteen (14) calendar days, a$100 dollar liquidated damage will be assessed per block per day. The unit price bid per linear foot shall be full compensation for all materials, labor, equipment and incidental§ necessary to complete the work. , DA-23 REPLACEMENT OF 6" CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS This item shall include the removal and replacement of existing concrete priveways, due to deterioration or in situations where curb and gutter is replaced to adjust grades to eliminate ponding water With same day haul-off of the removed material to a 9704801 Spea L6957_0799_BSD_PaRDA_041699.doc ASC-1 04/16/99 �� 0 PART �A - ADDITtONAL SPECIAL C4Nb[TIQNS suitable dump site. For specifications governing this item see Item No. 104 "Removi g Old Concrete", Item No. 504" Concrete Sidewalk and Driveways". Pay limits for concrete driveway are as shown in Drawing o. S-S5 of the Standard Specifications. The unit price bid per square yard shall be full compensation for all labor, mater�l, equipment, supplies, and incidentais necessary to complete the work. DA-24 °REPLACEMENT OF H.M.A.C. PAVEMENT AND BASE jomittedJ DA-25 GRADED CRUSHED STONES jomitted] DA-26 WEDGE MILLING 2" TO 0" DEPTH 5.0' WIDE �omitted] DA-27 BUTT JOINTS - MILLED (omiftedJ DA-28 2" H.M.A.C. SURFACE COURSE (TYPE "D" MIX) �omittedj DA-29 REPLACEMENT OF 7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER �omitted] DA-30 NEW`7" CONCRETE VALLEY GUTTER �omifted] DA-31 NEW 4" STANDARD WHEELCHAIR RAMP �omitted] , DA-32 8" PAVEMENT PULVERIZATION �omifted] DA-33 REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT OR BASE (UTILITY CUT) �jomittedj DA-34 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS �omittedj DA-35 POTENTIALLY PETROLEUM CONTAMINATED MATERIAL HAND�' ING jomitted] DA-36 LOADING, TRANSPORTATION, AND DISPOSAL OF CONTAMIN��'ED SOIL (omittedj DA-37 ROCK RIPRAP - GROUT - FILTER FABRIC �omittedJ DA-38 CONCRETE PIPE FITTINGS AND SPECIALS (omitfed] m 9704801 8pe� L6957 0799 BSD_PartDA_041699.doc ASC-2 � �l � � � D � � a � . � � � O a � 0 -a � 04/16/99 0 � � C � 0 0 � � 0 0 ��J � u � � � � L�J L i 7�I_;� i-� SECTlON E SPECIFICATIONS SECTION E100 - MATERIAL SPECtFICATIONS � 9704801_Specs_L6957_07� BSD.doc LJ L! � � � L�J � SECTION E SPECIFICATIONS (January 1, 1978) All materials, construction methods and procedures used in this project shall conform to Sections E1, E2, and E2A of the Fort� Worth Water Department General Contract Documents and General Specifications, together with any additional material specification(s), construction(s) or later revision(s). (See revisions listed on this sheet.) Sections E1, E2 and E2A of the Fort Worth Water Department General Contract Documents and General Specifications are hereby made a part of this contract document by reference for all purposes, the same as if copies verbatim herein, and such Sections are filed and kept in the office of the City Secretary of the City of Fort Worth as an official record of the City of Fort Worth. INDEX E1 MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS E2 CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS E2A GENERAL DESIGN DETAILS Revisions as of April 20, 1981, follow: Q E1-2.4 Backfill: (Correct minimum compaction requirement to 95% Proctor density and correct P.I. values as follows:) l�l l■1 LJ L■J (a) (b) Material meeting requirements and having a PI of 8 or less shall be considered as suitable for compaction by jetting. Material meeting requirements and having a PI of 9 or more shall be considered for use only with mechanical compaction. E2-2.11 Trench Backfill: (Correct Minimum compaction requirement wherever it appears in D this section to 95% Proctor density except for paragraph a.1. where the "95% modified Proctor density" shall remain unchanged.) L�J L! lJ � l■1 c. Additional backfill requirements when approved for use in streets: 1. Type `B' Backfill (c) Maximum plastic index (PI) shall be 8. 2. Type `C' Bacicfill D9704801 Specs_L6957_0799_BSD.doc E- � � l� � �� l�', L�� SECTION E100 — MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS MATERfAL SPECIFICATlONS . January 1, 1978 (Added 5/13/90) E100-4 WATERTIGHT MANHOLE INSERTS E100-4.1 GENERAL: This standard covers the furnishing and installation of watertight gasketed manhole inserts in the Fort Worth sanitary sewer collection system. E100-4.2 MATERIALS AND DESIGN: a. The manhole insert shall be of corrosion-proof high density polyethelene that meets or exceeds the requirements of ASTM D1248, Category 5, Type III. b. The minimum thickness of the manhole insert shall be 1/8". c. The manhole insert shall have a gasket that provides positive seal in wet or dry conditions. The gasket shall be made of closed cell neoprene rubber and meet the � requirement of ASTM D1056, or equal. d. The manhole insert shall have a strap for removing the insert. The strap shall be made of minimum 1" wide woven polypropylene or nylon webbing, with the ends treated to prevent unraveling. Stainless steel hardware shall be used to securely attach strap to the insert. � e. The manhole insert shall have one or more vent holes or valves to release gasses and allow water inflow at a rate no greater than 10 gallons per 24 hours. � [�' l�l � L�l l�; l�J L�J � E 100-4. 3 I N STA L LAT I O N: a. The manhole frame shall be cleaned of all dirt and debris before placing the manhole insert on the rim. b. The manhole insert shall be fully seated around the manhole frame rim to retard water from seeping between the cover and the manhole frame rim. � � 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSO.doc E - 2 � l�J � � � �I l�i PART F QCERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE {� CONTRACTOR COMPLfANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW EJ VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW � EXPERIENCE RECORD � EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE PAYMENT BOND pPERFORMANCE BOND MAINTENANCE BOND � '�J NOTICE � � 1/I u L�J The blank spaces in the Certificate of Insurance; Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bonds; and Contract are not to be filled in by the Bidder at the time of submitting his proposal. These forms are included herein to familiarize the Bidder with such forms which the successful Bidder will be required to execute. � 9704801_Spea L6957 0799 BSD.doc � ��..�,�.�..,._,......, � � CERTIFICATE OF II�SURANCE � TO: CITY OF FORT WORTH Date; NAME OF PROJECT: DPROJECT NUMBER: IS TO CERTIFY THAT : � is, at the date of this certificate, Insured by this Company with respect to the business operations hereinafter described, for the type of insurance and accordance with provisions of the standard policies used by this Company, and further hereinafter described. Exceptions to standard policy noted on reverse side hereof. pTYPE OF INSURANCE Policy Effective Expires Limits of Liability � � � ' � � r 1 � I I � 1 Worker's Compensation Comprehensive General Liability Insurance (Public Liability) Blasting Collapse of Building or structures adjacent to excavations Damage to Underground Utilifies Builder's Risk Comprehensive Automobile Liability Contractual Liability Other Bodily Injury: Ea.Occurrence: $ Property Damage: Ea.Occunence: $ Ea.Occurrence: $ Ea.Occunence: $ Ea.Occurrence: $ Bodily Injury: Ea. Person: $ Ea. Occurrence: $ Property Damage: Ea. Occurrence: $ Bodily Injury: Ea.Occurrence: $ Property Damage: Ea.Occurrence: $ Locations covered: Description of operations covered: The above policies either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement provided that they may not be changed or canceled by the insurer in less than five (5) days after the insured has received written notice of such change/or cancellation. Where applicable local laws or regulations require more than five (5) days actual notice of change or cancellation to be assured, the above policies contain such special requirements, either in the body thereof or by appropriate endorsement thereto attached. A�encv Fort Worth AQent By Address Title 0 , � � CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW �Pursuant to V.T.C.A Labor Code Section 406.096, Contractor certifies that it provides workers' �' compensation insurance coverage for all its employees employed on city of Fort Worth Project Number PS58- 070580174760 �" DAVII.A CONSTRUCTIO ., , INC., k01`�TRACTOR , , By�f�, " i� � � r � j ir �_� ��! ��. ;� e Date �` STATE OF TEXAS � COUNTY OF TARRANT § � BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared , known to me be the person whose name is subscribed to the foreg�}ing instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed the same as the act and deed of nO,v ►10. �o��'CV �.'h►r� � i�lG for the purpose and considerarion � therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN iJNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this day of �" . 19 . Notary Public in and for the State of Texas ' ' I1 ' ' 1 � � � u � e CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW Pursuant to V.T.C.A Labor Code Section 406.096, Contractor certifies that it provides workers' compensation insurance coverage for all its employees employed on city of Fort Worth Project Number PS58- 070580174760 STATE OF TEXAS 1 � � COUNTY OF TARRANT � � �� -? ��a� Date BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, on this day personally appeared �d,�-t��? C_ `J�,;, Q,� known to me be the person whose name is subscriberd to t e for going instrument, and acknowledged to me that he executed flie same as the act and deed of��',�C \ c�t�s�'cvc,� �� t�QC• for the purpose and consideration therein expressed and in the capacity therein stated. GIVEN LJNDER MY HAND AND SEAL OF OFFICE this (�-] day of � cQ J1 �1 b� . 19^ 7.�� . •,i ,� �I � OSCAR DE JESUS RESTR��t� � « Notary Pubp�� State of Texa3 � � Yy Cocnmiaslon Ex,pirea 05-01-00 Y•� i I II I I Y I��y ♦ ' � 1 1 DAVILA CQNSTRUCTION, INC. CfJNTRACTOR r % � (ti'�'�'�.�� By:; �::1-i�zu2.� � � �� `ii�.�,, � �.�.�� .��, _. ' le / J/ _ - � .�,� / .f� Notary Public i and f�.- the State of Texas ' 1 � PERFORMANCE BOND Bond No. KO-5953388 TI� STAT'E OF T'EXAS § �r.. COUNTY OF TARRANT �"' KNOW ALL MEN BY TI�SE PRESENTS: That we (1) DAVILA CONSTRUCTION� INC. a(2) CORPORATION of TEXAS, hereinafter call Principal, and (3)INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF � NORTH AMERICA a corporaUon organized and existing under the laws of the State and fully authorized to transact business in the State of Texas, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called Owner, in the penal sum of: �v ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 50/100., ,� ($120.124.50) Dollars in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for ; the payment of which sum well and truly be made, we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators '` and successors, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. �,_, THE CONDI'TION OF THIS of: OBLIGATION is such t V�e�s, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the City of Fort Worth, the Owner, dated the �"�" �� 1999 .,1999 a copy of which is R hereto attached and made a part hereof, for the construction of: SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REI3ABILITATION Designated as Project No. (s) PS58-070580174760a copy of which contract is hereby attached, referred to, and made a part hereof as fully and to the same e�rtent as if copied at length herein, such project and construction being hereinafter referred to as the "work". NOW THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly, and faithfully perform the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents during the original term thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the Owner, with or without notice to the Surety, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred under such contract, and shall fully indemnify and save hannless the Owner from all costs and damages which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and expense which the Owner may incur i.n making good any default, then this obligation shall be void; othenvise to remain in full force and effect. PROVIDED FLT1tTI�R, that if any legal action filed upon this bond, venue shall lie in Tanant County, State of Texas. � � F1 � � � t AND PROVIDED FIJRTI�R, that the said Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that no change, ea-tension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be performed thereunder or the specificarions accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligations on this bond, and it dces hereby waive notice of any such change, e�ension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, thi�r�.�►�tn��nt is executed in 10 counterparts each one of which shall be deemed an original, this the of ��`�� , 1999. ATTEST: � DAVILA CONSTRUCTIOI�J. INC. (Principal) Secretary P�NCIPAL (4) ✓/ , � � � /G ��2%�:�� -,� BY: : �2 � � r�-- i Tifle: C�.�� , ) ir r �. ,tc� (SEAL) 3325 PANOL NUE FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76103 � �i-� l�%wF�.� �✓��Z Witness a t6 Pn� � �a � �jr�- �r�r-� I x. �E�c3 Ad ess � e� A T: � (S ety) Secretary (SEAL) 1� � � �., � � . �SA�jyf <// � �/' Witness as tO Surety 811 Lamar, Suite 310. Fort Worth Texas 76102 (Address) F2 (Address) Indemnitv I�surance Comoanv of North America sur ty BY: I fl�'`( � 11 `• . (Attorney-in- act Martin A. Prisant ' 811 Lamar. Suite 310_ Fort Worth Te�s 76102 (Address) NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract (1) Correct Name of Contractor (2) A Corporation, a Partnership or an Individual, as case may be (3) Correct name of Surety (4) If contractor is Partnership all Partners should execute Bond (5) A true copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by Attorney-in-Fact.. � MAINTENANCE BOND No. KO-5953388 r a TI-� STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT KNOW ALL MEN BY Tf�SE PRESENTS: That (1) DAVILA COSNTRUCTION, INC. as ;�, Principal, acting herein by and through (2) ALMA DAVILA its duly authorized VICE PRESIDENT and (3) INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA a corporation organized under the laws of the State of Pennsylvania, as surety, do hereby acknowledge themselves to be held and bound to pay unto the Ciry � of Fort Worth, A Municipal Corporation, chartered by virtue of Constitution and laws of the State of Texas, at Fort Worth, in Tarrant County, Texas the sum of ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 50/100. (�120,124.50) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly be made unto said City of Fort Worth 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, the Principal has entered into a certain contract with the City of Fort Worth dated DEC 21 �a�> 1999, the performance of the following descriUed public work and the construction of the following described public improvements: SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION of same being referred to herein and in said contract as the Work and being designated as Project No. (s) PS58- ''- 070580174760and said contract, including all of die specifications, conditions and written instruments referred to therein as contract documents being hereby incorporated herein by reference for all purposes and made a part hereof, the same as if set out verbatim herein; 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 condiUon for and during the period One (1) Year 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 terrn �"' of _ One (1) Year; and, WHEREAS, said Contractor binds itself to repair or reconstruct the work in whole or in part at any Ume within said period, if in the opinion of the Director of the Water Department of the City of Fort Worth, it be necessary; and, � WIIEREAS, said Contractor binds itself, upon receiving notice of the need therefor to repau or reconstruct said � work as herein provided. FS � , � � � �" I I. � NOW THEREFORE, if said Contractor shall keep and perform its said agreement to maintain, repair or reconstruct said work in accordance with all the terms and conditions of said Contract, these presents shall be null and void, and have no force or effect. Otherwise this Bond shall be and remain in full force and effect, and said City shall have and recover from the said Contractor and its surety damages in the premises prescnbed by said Contract. This obligation shall be continuing one and successive recoveries may be had hereon for successive breaches until the full amount hereof is e�austed. WI�REAS, all parties covenant and agree that if any legal action be filed upon this bond, venue shall lie in Tarrant County, Texas; and, IN WITNESS WF�REOF, this instrument is executed in 10 counterparts, each one of which shall be deemed an original, dated �1 �� n c� 4 A� . 1999. ATTEST: . . �� ' �7�� (Principal) Secretary (Seal) � � �,�2�,�� , � Witness as to Aiincip,�f ri �' ��as . v , � . � � a. � � � � � (Address) � DAVILA (�NSTRUCTION, INC. P II�AL (4) BY:(,(� ;t,�t�,[— �%lr�i_/� � jr Title:� ;f�r; ��' ( �7�.-� s'�l:,�r �', 3325PANOLA AVENUE FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76103 (Address) DEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH . MERICA C��i�/�� %>C. ��/U3 i Surery , --�-- ' BY: ` (Attorney-in-fact) Martin A. Prisant 811 Lamar, suite 310, Fort Worth Texas 76102 (Address) NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract r�Z'V / G' // ��//y�`i� / Wli SS �SS i0 l[ 811 Lam� , Suite 310. Fort Worth Texas 76102 F6 ( I) Conect Name of Contractar (2) A Corporation, a partnership or an Individual, as case may be (3) Coaect name of Surety (4) If Cotrtractor is Partnership all Partners should execute Bond (5) A irue copy of Power of Attorney shall be attached to Bond by Attomey-in-Facc. PAYMENT BOND Bond No. KO-5953388 TI� STATE OF TEXAS COUNTY OF TARRANT KNOW ALL MEN BY TI�SE PRESENTS: That we (1) DAVII,A CONSTRUCTION, INC. a (2) CORPORATION of TEXAS, hereinafter call Principal, and (3) INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA, a corporation organized and exisUng under the laws of the State and fully authorized to transact business in the State of Texas, as Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the City of Fort Worth, a municipal corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of Texas, hereinafter called Owner, and unto all person, firms, and corporations who may furnish materials, for or perform labor upon the building or improvements hereinafter referred to in the penal sum of : ONE HUNDRED TWENTY THOUSAND ONE HUNDRED TWENTY-FOUR AND 50/100. ($120.124.50) Dollars in lawful money of the United States, to be paid in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, for the payment of which sum well and truly be made, we hereby bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators and successors, jointly and severally, firmly to these presents. TI� CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that Whereas, the Principal entered into a certain contract with the City of Fort Worth, the Owner, dated the day of ��J� A.D. , 1999, a copy of which is bereto attached and made a part thereof, for the construction of:: SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION Project No. (s)PS58-070580174760, a copy of which is hereto attached, refened to and made a part hereof as fully and to the same extent as if copied at length herein, such project and construction being hereinafter refened to as the "work". NOW TI�REFORE, the condition of this obligaUon is such that, if the Principal shall prompdy make payment to all claimants as defined in Article 5160, Revised Civil Statutes of Texas, supplying labor and rnaterials in the prosecution of the work provided for in said Contract, then this obligation shall be nuil and void, otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. F10 �rv�ower o , , � �� ., . � ,,, ,., ., .� , �_ , . _� ..�: � . � , . . �.� �.., f I INDENINITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA g48466 �; Attorney �� ''i �� I �, 'i � �� Bond No. KO-5953388 �� CIGtv,� � � Know all men by these presents: That INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA , a corporation of ihe Commonwealth of � Pennsylvania , having its princ�pal office in the CiTy o1 Philadelphi: Pennsylvani: , putsuant to the following Resolution, adopted b_y the Board of Directors of th�� said Company on December 5, 1983, to wit: � "RESOL V ED, That pursuant to Aiticles 3.18 and 5.1 of the By-Laws, the following Rules shall govem the execution for the Company of bonds, undertakings, recogriirettces, contracts and other writings in the nature thereof. Q) That the President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President, and A.ssistant Vice Presidenf, or any Attomeyin•Fact, may execute for and on behalf of the Company any and atl bonds, imdertakings, rewgnizances, contracts az�d ether writings in the nahve thereof, the same to be attested when necessary by the Co�porate Secretary, or any Assistant Coiporate Secretary, and the seal of the Company afl`ixed thereto; and that the President, any Senior Vice President, any Vice President or any Assistant Vice President may appouit and authorize any other Otlicer (e]ected or appointe� of the Company, ant Attorneys-In-Fac[ to so execute or attest to the execution of all such writings on behalf of the Company and to affix the seal of the Company therete. � (2) Any such writing executed in accordance with these Rules shall be as binding upon the Company in any case as though signed by the President and attested to by the Coiporate Secretary. (3) The signahue of the President, or a Senior Vice Presideny or a Vice President, or an Assislant Vice President and the seal of the Company may be affixed by facsvnile on any power of atterney granted pu�uant to this Resolution, and the signahue of a ceRifying Of£icez and the seal of the Company may be afi"ixed by facsunile to any certificate of any such power, and any such power or certificate bearing such facsunile s�gnahue and seal shall be valid and binding on the Company. � (4) Such other OtFicers of the Company, and Attomeys-In-Fact shall have authority to certify er verify cepies of tltis Resc�lutioq the By-Laws of the Company, and any affidavit or iecord of the Cc�mpany necessary to the , dischazge of theu duties. �,� (5) The passage of tltis Resolution Mes not revoke any eaziier authority g[anted by ResoluUcros of the Board of D'uectors adopted on ]une 9, 1953, May 2$ 1975, and Mazch 23, 1979." .� does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint MARTIN A. PRISAN'T Of tY10 Clty Of Mlanll, State of Florida , each individually if there be more than one ��I named, its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver on its behalf, and as its act and deed any and all bonds, undertakings, recognizances, contracts and other writings in the nature thereof in penalties not exceedinc Five Hundred Thousand Dollars ($500,000 and the execution of such writings in pursuance of these presents shall be as binding upon said Company, as fully and amply as if they had been duly executed and ackowledged � by the regulazly elected officers ofthe Company at its principal office. O Q � � ,^ Y v' � � � � y--� � � � U� � � O � L t0 � > -'`''�-. — � (II _ � � � O � � 0 � � ca rn� �� N O C � �— L � O (Q L � � �� U � � O � Z U I � � 1 �li �� 1 BS-38449d IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the said William Jungreis , Vice-President, has hereunto subscribed his name and �xed the corporate seal ofthe said INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA this 14th day o1 Jul} 1995 . �NY„�w�Y4 G.7Jl,�f,� .v f ;.+ y�'tfa�id.V.,'rs� �� • 3 i `�1'J 't 7� ; � ` p:a-' : Y 1��p,�,,;: r �' : 'e�J�,�;,..+.��.+,' F INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA° ' �M- 1! ' , . Williarn Jungreis , Vice President COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF PHILADELPHIA ss. � � On This 14th day of July , A.D. 1999 , before me, a Notary Public of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in and for the County of Philadelphia came William Jungreis , Vice-President ofthe INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA to me personally known to be the individual and officer who executed the preceding instrument, and he acknowledged that he executed the same, and that the seal �xed to the preceding instrument is the cotporate seal of said Company; that the said corporate seal and his signature were duly affixed by the authority and direction of the said cotporation, and that Resolution, adopted by the Boazd of Directors of said Company, referred to in the preceding instrument, is now in force. IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my official seal at the City of Philadelphia the day and year first above written. ��n..mr�rn>�r �` '4i��,�•._ . /�!~ +'"{p '•�"��"•, � �:;� �'�^1� p''_ s{i • 4� a : r s � 'l��w► ,��s' ' i • `, � �i�•��jy ti+: U : p •''�� -' 1� : T -.. ��Y� -�, �a Rr � ., ,'rqhl�q! 11l1��',�, NOTARIAL SEAL DEBRA M. MARANO, Notary Public qty oi Phlladelphla, Phlla. County Nly Commission Expires �ec 20,1999 � i.+� ,_ s � � �' �' �'1� I� Notary Public I, the undersigned Secretary of INDEMNITY IN5URANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA , do hereby certify that the original POWER OF ATTORNEY, of which the foregoing is a substantially true and correct copy, is in full force and effect. In witness whereof, I have hereunto subscribed my name as Secretary, and �xed the corporate seal of the Corporation, this 2 3 day of DecemY.�er 1999. ,,x;;,�y✓-'w�yy ,c�� y� ,• �.Lo,oyr``�. 3a4� �S.V.;cs��'^ 6 1 � °�1.'J ! _��,� ` � S� ` ^ �'t��i``�yf� 3' •i , / s's�.f�y�,-•.._. •�A� Ft Debra H. Paziora , Secret�ry ��, n x� Na'.Mr,, THIS POWER OF ATTORNEY MAY NOT BE USED TO EXECUTE ANY BOND WITH AN INCEPTION DATE AFTE: July 14, 2001 . NOT VALID UNLESS PRINTED ON TEAL BACKGROUND li I 1,11 _.al.lJ',t■ • --lli.. _I_ _ J — . i.l .. I ..1i.Ll��l .� II-��111 I�� .I.. _ ._I�I.I.rL �L,J...r:l.�� .i _ i, �� 1 f �1 PART G - CONTRACT :r THE STATE OF TEXAS � � COUNTY OF TARRANT � r��-� 1�� t1E�.� �� 1 � THIS CONTRACT, made and entered into by and between the City of Fort Worth, a , home-rule municipal corporation located in Tarrant County, Texas, acting through its City Manager thereunto duly authorized so to do, Party of the First Part, hereinafter termed "OWNER", and DAVILA �' CONSTRUCTION, INC.of the City of FORT WORTH County of TARRANT and State of TEXAS, Party of the Second Part, hereinafter termed "CONTRACTOR". � � WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned, to be made and performed by the Party of the First Part (Owner), said Party of the Second Part (Contractor) hereby agrees with the said party of the First Part (Owner) to commence and complete � certain improvements described as follows: SANITARY SEWER L-6957 REHABILITATION 1 And all extra work connected therewith, under the terms as stated in the Contract Documents, and at his (their) own proper cost and expense to furnish all the inaterials, supplies, machinery, equipment, tools, superintendent, labor, bonds, insurance, and other accessories and services necessary to complete the said construction, in accordance with all the requirements of the Contract Documents, which include all � maps, plats, blueprints and other drawings and printed or written explanatory matter thereof, and the specifications thereof, as prepared by the Engineers employed by the Owner, each of which has been � identified by the endorsement of the Contractor and the Engineers thereon, together with the Contractor's Written Proposal and the other parts of the Contract Documents hereto attached, including the Fort Worth Water Department General Contractor pocuments and General Speci�cations, all of which are made a part hereof and collectively and constitute the entire contract. � � � 1 1 ' � G1 1 � k� The Contractor hereby agrees to commence work within ten (10) days after the date written notice to do so shall have been given to him, and to substantially complete same within the time stated in the proposal. �j The Owner agrees to pay the contractor in current funds for the performance of the contract in ��+�' accordance with the Proposal submitted therefor, subject to additions and deductions, as provided in the Contract Documents and all approved modi�cations thereof, and to make payment on account thereof as � provided therein. � � � IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties to these presents have executed this Contract in 10 counterparts in the year and say first above written. Citv of Fort Worth, Texas (Owner) Party of the First p t °� � �. " '` .�,.�,.�.�.�,�,��:w,, �� .�'��"� BY. ASST. City Manager ATTEST: .L��P ,P�t,2e1�.� City Sec etary (Seal) DAVILA CONSTRUCTION, INC. 3325 PANOLA AVENUE FORT WORTH, TX 76103 Contractor ��y�1�I.Y.��F.� � � i, � � . gy; .��;�,�n�./ �, . , _ Title: �� .>�,,,=';��/2[-�Lcc -, � APPROVED:' � �" l� CW � •�.�% E �.� a�.�.�_.,,��`...� e A. Douglas Rademaker, P.E. Director Department of Engineering CW Approved as to Form and Legality: Gary Steinberger, Asst. City Attorney C�f r��3 Contract Authorization % :,7 — �/'�f � Date ' ' � � � �i IiJ l� � � VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW The 1985 Session of the Texas Legislature passed House Bill 620 relative to the award of contracts to non-resident bidders. The law that, in order to be awarded a contract as low bidder, non-resident 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 mount lower than the lowest Texas resident bidder by the same amount that a Texas resident bidder would be required to underbid a non-resident bidder in order to obtain a comparable contract in the state in which the non-resident's principle place of business is located. The appropriate blanks in Section A must be filled out by all out-of-state or non-resident bidders in order for your bid t4`�meet specifications. The failure of out-of-state or non-resident contractors to do so will automatically disqualify that bidder. Resident bidders must check the box in Section B. A. Non-resident 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. Non resident vendors in (give state), or principal place of business, are not required to underbid resident bidders. � � B. Our principal place of business or corporate offices are in the State of Texas. ❑ BIDDER: � Com an P Y � � City � � D Q 0 Q 0 State Zip By: �,m0 �G�\\a (please print) Signature: � Title: �g, - � ��45\ � 4�l1� (please print) THIS FORM MUST BE RE7URNED WITH YOUR QUOTATION � 9704807 Specs_L6957_07� BSD_PartF_Bonds.doc F- 3 �. � � � � � � � � � � � � � � �' � � � EXPERIENCE RECORD List of Projects your Organization has successfully completed: AMOUNT OF CONTRACT TypE OF WORK DATE ACCEPTED AWARD NAME AND ADDRESS OF OWNER List of Projects your Organization is now engaged in completing: AMOUNT OF CONTRACT TypE OF WORK ANTICIPATED DATE OF NAME AND ADDRESS OF AWARD COMPLETION OWNER List Surety Bonds in force on above incomplete work: � DATE OF CONTRACT TypE OF WORK BOND AMOUNT OF BOND AWARD 9704801_Specs_L6957_0799_BSD PaAF Bonds.doc F-4 NAME AND ADDRESS OF SURETY � EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE aList of Equipment owned by Bidder that is in serviceable condition and available for use: IJ C;J � � '�1 u � OPortions of work Bidder proposes to sublet in case of Award of Contract inciuding amount and type: u � � L�J L�; L;� � � D9704801_Specs_L6957_0799 BSD PaAF_Bonds.doc F-�J [i1 0 0 � 0 0 0 D �.. � APPENDIX A DETAILS C� � �', �'' L� '�['� C''� D9704801 Specs L6957_0799_BSD.doc �� ....- � '�: ;�:'=�` _ � c � 1 �� } ,. ;. � 1 � j ! �'. �� (� �i � ...-- ' ' -- •_ ' I'�_"—" _�'+J F �:.:,�.. :::�: � ,b a , ti ` a� ,. c � � �W ♦ �' v ``� � v �L�`�� 3� �� v o. � ,v `'��• �v'� _ ��ti�� o �� I O . ;; ; -- -.: .. �� :.: • •'�r}�r ; �,;•,-.: • �; �-..;� .,: �;�:�'� �•�.. � �� } �,4� � `e � �; v � � � �� ,y ,� _� �.-: . .:��: . . . .----- ;� --.� � � .� �� r � � � � �� c�,� ic 0 z •'� `�� r �� . p! 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CON�RETE Ef�CASEMENT DETAIL 1-1'78 , F' �7�,� R E (� 3 E 2-7 Construct ion . • �� .�.�� — � � � � � � � � � a� v F"' v .c] � �L f� � G1 � J d L ,O a co � �L N f0 � � a N N Sn �' aa� o_ � '�`�a a� tp � J L 0 c .� � L �� 3 a� N G c0 N , i� � - � 6� � � —�' z o� 3/4 Roadwav � _ I O/ ., , ;� � « • �)l�ri1'C'll/M��M �i':�Y�ftit� � ��J�� Standard�G _ . � '' �' Curb �- G'�tter� � �., r / � � � • � • � •,l;'M' v ��N � i• •�� • ; ' � • ,•• � ' � � .' • =M . � � ^ ��• � t. • , .`.. •�� .1� . y L . .,'.��,.2.,� 6,,:'� . .. .; � � i — � � n� � - 1 I �A J N I i� / 1A � - � �- / � ♦.r IN . f0 ('� � / ` . 3�a f' `� °" � � `� t � ' � � Roadw v .�o'� j �, �aterti ht��P1u �- � �� •. '� Min. 9 g � �, , � � ` 1 �� j t'16� i'il �1�1 2°/ Grad� j �• � � �ay rGoRcServic I . � � , � `If C.1. Min. Grade 1% 7YPICAL SECTI�ON Note: Embedment and backfill � as requ i red� for adj acent sewer main shali= be inc]uded ., in the price bid per sewer �_ �� service complete in place. . SU�andard Cuct� f- Giltter Secti� n � ._/` • �' �� /T ' I �� ` � �� I � ` � � Service Line �� a � � �� =-� � .._ . . a NOTE: Tees Will Be Used On All Service Lines Constructed At Same liiime As Public Sewer. � SERVICE �, LlNE . ,A . , FI�URE '1-1-78 _� � . Se�er Sarvice line location to be marked With red vinyl tape et least 3" wide and 10 mil thick attached to the end of the service and extending through the back— fill at the point of house service connect�.on behind the propcsad curb. ' DETAILS I 1 5 E,-9 �ateriat E2-9 Construction � . S TR��T �, a r F- o ,� � � - �� orAr 4.0' . . �„ � ,_,_,— � �/�j �\�. •\ � - a s-�a aEeQas TYP. _ � �� \ � � USE 3000� CLASS . / / r' "— �_\ - \ • � 3' 7YP. A CONCRETE . ,r � • � , - • _ � � � �- �� ^� �� . \` . I . 1 / � -� - ; � � t ,�� . � . , ,. . . ` � 1, o �_ ' �•. ` ' � �1 / %, �� Q . , . . � � � . f.. �. �� . � a � ' \��, ;.._- _�� /' a � � , . \ . , � �' . . . � � . �� . � �.l , �— � i .� CONC. 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