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COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
T/PW NO. GG01-531350-0203001
D.O.E. NO. 3000
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
KENNETH BARR BOB TERRELL
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
HUGO A. MALANGA, P.E.
DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
LEE C. BRADLEY, JR., P.E.
DIRECTOR, WATER DEPARTMENT
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A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E.
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
4Vayor And Council Communieniflon
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
5/16/00 C-18010 2000OKS 1 of 2
SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO J. L. BERTRAM CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOWERY ROAD FROM COOKS LANE TO 670 FEET
WEST, AND COOKS LANE FROM 300 FEET NORTH OF LOWERY ROAD TO 900
FEET SOUTH OF LOWERY ROAD
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the City Council authorize the City Manager to execute a contract with J. L.
Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. in the amount of$436,894.00 for construction of Lowery Road
from Cooks Lane to 670 feet west, and Cooks Lane from 300 feet north of Lowery Road to 900 feet
south of Lowery Road.
DISCUSSION:
On March 28, 2000 (M&C C-17964), the City Council authorized the City Manager to execute a
Community Facilities Agreement with the Fort Worth Independent School District for the installation of
community facilities to serve the new elementary school that is currently under construction in the
southwest quadrant of the Lowery Road and Cooks Lane intersection. The improvement to Lowery
Road and Cooks Lane (see attachment) needs to be completed before the new elementary school is
opened August 1, 2000.
These improvements will provide 45 feet of pavement adjacent to the school property and will tie into
the existing 24 feet of pavement west of the site. In addition, an interim intersection design with
connections to Cooks Lane and Lowery Road to the east will be provided. The improvements will also
provide for a northbound left turn lane on Cooks Lane at Lowery Road, and a northbound left turn lane
on Cooks Lane at the entrance to the new elementary school. A sidewalk will be provided on the south
side of Lowery Road from Cooks Lane to Cross Ridge Circle, and on the west side of Cooks Lane from
the school entrance to Lowery Road.
The project was advertised for bid March 30, 2000, and April 6, 2000. On April 20, 2000, the following
bids were received:
BIDDER AMOUNT TIME OF COMPLETION
J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. $436,894.00 60 Calendar Days
Richard Carr Construction Company $448,750.00
Gilco Contracting, Inc. $456,755.50
Sutton & Associates, Inc. $541,435.00
Ed A. Wilson, Inc. $576,590.00
Jackson Construction, Inc. $577,245.00`
McClendon Construction Company, Inc. $599,392.00
Stabile &Winn, Inc. $603,419.50
The contingency amount required for possible change orders is $21,845.00.
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City of Fort Worth, Texas
"liffor And Council Communication
DATE REFERENCE NUMBER LOG NAME PAGE
5/16/00 C-18010 2000OKS 2 of 2
SUBJECT AWARD OF CONTRACT TO J. L. BERTRAM CONSTRUCTION & ENGINEERING, INC.
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF LOWERY ROAD FROM COOKS LANE TO 670 FEET
WEST, AND COOKS LANE FROM 300 FEET NORTH OF LOWERY ROAD TO 900
FEET SOUTH OF LOWERY ROAD
J. L. Bertram Construction & Engineering, Inc. is in compliance with the City's M/WBE Ordinance by
committing to 16% M/WBE participation and documenting good faith effort. The City's goal on this
project is 32%.
This project is located in COUNCIL DISTRICT 4, Mapsco 66R.
FISCAL INFORMATION/CERTIFICATION:
The Finance Director certifies that funds are available in the current capital budget, as appropriated, of
the Street Improvements Fund.
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Submitted for City Manager's FUND ACCOUNT CENTER AMOUNT CITY SECRETARY
Office by: (to)
Mike Groomer 6140 APPROVED
Originating Department Head: CITY COUNCIL
Hugo Malanga 7801 (from) MAY 16 7000
C115 541200 020115136291 $436,894.00 �J
Additional Information Contact:
City 8acratary of"to
Hugo Malanga 7801 City of Fort Worth,Te:er
City of Fort Worth
Department of Engineering
Addendum No. 1
To The Specifications And Contract Documents
for
LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
T/PW NO. GG01-531350-0203001
D.O.E. NO. 3000
Bid Receipt Date: April 20, 2000
Addendum Issue Date: April 12, 2000
The following information shall constitute Addendum No. 1 to the Contract Documents as
identified above. This Addendum must be properly acknowledged by the Bidder by signing in
the space provided in the proposal submitted for bid opening. Failure to indicate receipt of this
Addendum shall be grounds for rendering the bid non-responsive. This Addendum is part of the
Contract Documents and will be bound into the executed contracts. The following information
shall supersede any and all conflicting written or verbal information previously provided:
I. PART B: Proposal
The Proposal is revised as follows.
Delete Bid Item #35 3-Rai/ Vinyl Fence. The fence will not be constructed under this
project. All work related to Preparation of Right-of-Way (i.e., tree removal, etc.)
necessary for installation of the fence will remain in the project.
Please acknowledae receipt of Addendum No. 1 by placing a signed copy of same into your
proposal at the time of bidding.
RECEIPT ACKNOWLEDGED: APPROVED:
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epartment of Engineering
A. Douglas Rademaker, Director
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SPECIFICATIONS
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
+� COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
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T/PW NO. GG01-531350-0203001
D.O.E. NO. 3000
CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
KENNETH BARR BOB TERRELL
MAYOR CITY MANAGER
HUGO A. MALANGA, P.E.
DIRECTOR, TRANSPORTATION & PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
LEE C. BRADLEY, JR., P.E.
DIRECTOR, WATER DEPARTMENT
A. DOUGLAS RADEMAKER, P.E.
DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF ENGINEERING
PREPARED BY
TEAGUE NALL AND PERKINS, INC.
MARCH, 2000
Notice to Bidders
I Sealed Proposals for the following:
LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
L D.O.E. Project No.: 3000
T/PW Project No.: GG01-531350-0203001
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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., Thursday, April 20, 2000, and then
publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Plans 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$50.00.
The major work on the above project generally consists of the following:
Approximately 4,200 S.Y. 7" Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Approximately 6,500 S.Y. H.M.A.C. Asphalt Transition Pavement
Approximately 9,700 S.F. Concrete Sidewalk
Approximately 90 L.F. 36" Storm Drain
Approximately 130 L.F. 24" Storm Drain
A pre-bid conference will not be held.
This is an emergency project to be completed before the end of July. Bidders are
encouraged to submit the required M/WBE documentation with their bid.
However, it is not a mandatory requirement.
For additional information concerning this project, please contact Ty Hilton, P.E., at the
offices of Teague Nall and Perkins, Inc., 336-5773 or Gopal Sahu, P.E., Project
Manager, at the City of Fort Worth, 871-7949.
Department of Engineering
A. Douglas Rademaker, Director
Advertising Dates:
March 30, 2000
April 6, 2000
' Comprehensive Notice to Bidders
Sealed Proposals for the following:
LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
D.0.E. Project No.: 3000
T/PW Project No.: GG01-531350-0203001
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., Thursday, April 20, 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 fifty dollar ($50.00)
deposit is required for the first set of documents and additional sets may be purchased
on a non-refundable basis for fifty dollars ($50.00). These documents contain additional
information for prospective bidders.
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.
No pre-bid conference will be held on this Project.
This is an emergency project to be completed before the end of July. Bidders are
encouraged to submit the required M/WBE documentation with their bid.
However, it is not a mandatory requirement.
Bid security is required in accordance with Paragraph 2 of the Special Instructions to
Bidders.
The major work on the above project shall generally consist of the following:
Approximately 4,200 S.Y. 7" Reinforced Concrete Pavement
Approximately 6,500 S.Y. H.M.A.C. Asphalt Transition Pavement
Approximately 9,700 S.F. Concrete Sidewalk
Approximately 90 L.F. 36" Storm Drain
Approximately 130 L.F. 24" Storm Drain
Included in the above will be all other miscellaneous items of construction as outlined in
the Plans and Specifications.
The City reserves 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 ninety (90)
days from the date bids are opened. The award of contract, if made, will be within
ninety (90) days after the opening of bids, but in no case will the award be made until all
the necessary investigations are made as to the responsibility of the bidder to whom it is
proposed to award the contract.
Bidders shall not Separate, Detach, Remove any portion, segment(s), or sheet from the
Contract Documents at any time. Bidders must complete the proposal section(s) and
submit the complete Specifications Book or face Rejection of Bid as Non-Responsive.
In accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, as amended by Ordinance
No. 13781, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the participation of Disadvantaged
Enterprise in City contracts. Copies of the Ordinance can be obtained from the Office of
the City Secretary. The Bidder shall submit the MBE/WBE UTILIZATION FORM,
PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM and/or the GOOD FAITH EFFORT FORM
("Documentation") as appropriate. The documentation must be received no later than
5:00 p.m. five (5) City business days after the bid opening date. The bidder shall obtain
a receipt from the appropriate employee of the managing department to whom delivery
was made. Such receipt shall be evidence that the documentation was received by the
City.
Any contract or contracts awarded under the Notice to Bidders are expected to be
funded in part by a loan from the Texas Water Development Board. Neither the State of
Texas nor any of its departments, agencies or employees are, or will be, a party to this
Notice to Bidders or any resulting contract. The contract or contracts are subject to
regulations contained in 31 TAC, Chapter 363, in effect on the date this contract is
executed.
For additional information, contact Ty Hilton, P.E., at the offices of Teague Nall and
Perkins, Inc., 336-5773 or Gopal Sahu, P.E., Project Manager, at the City of Fort Worth,
'N 871-7949.
BOB TERRELL GLORIA PEARSON
CITY MANAGER CITY SECRETARY
Department of Engineering
A. as Rademaker Director
Advertising Dates:
March 30, 2000 r
April 6, 2000 Rick Trice, P.E.
Manager, Consultant Services
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SPECIAL
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. BID SECURITY: Cashier's check or an acceptable bidder's bond payable to the City
of Fort Worth, in an amount of not less than five (5%) of the total of the bid submitted
must accompany the bid, and is subject to forfeit in the event the successful bidder
fails to execute the contract document within the(10)days after the contract has been
awarded.
To be an acceptable surety on 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 of one-tenth (1/10) the total capital and surplus.
2. PAYMENT BOND AND PERFORMANCE BOND: The successful bidder entering into
dw a contract for the work will be required to give the City surety in a sum equal to the
amount of the contract awarded. In this connection, the successful bidder shall be
required to furnish a performance bond as well as a payment bond, both in a sum
equal to the amount of the contract awarded. The form of the bond shall be as herein
provided and the surety shall be acceptable to the City. All bonds furnished hereunder
shall meet the requirements of Article 5160 of the Revised Statutes of Texas, as
amended.
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 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 (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.
No sureties will be accepted by the City which are at the time in default or delinquent
on any bonds or which are interested in any litigation against the City. Should any
surety on the contract be determined unsatisfactory at any time by the City, notice will
be given to the contractor to that effect and the contractor shall immediately provide a
new surety satisfactory to the City.
If the contract amount is in excess of$25,000, a Payment Bond shall be executed, in
rt the amount of the contract, solely for the protection of all claimants supplying labor and
materials in the prosecution of the work.
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If the contract is in excess of$100,000, a Performance Bond shall be executed, in the
amount of the contract conditioned on the faithful performance of the work in
accordance with the plans, specifications, and contract documents. Said bond shall
solely be for the protection of the City of Fort Worth.
3. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor's attention is called to Part 1, Item 8,
Paragraph 8.6, of the AGeneral Provisions@ of the Standard Specifications for
Construction of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, concerning liquidated damages for late
completion of projects.
4. 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.
5. EMPLOYMENT: All bidders will be required to comply with City Ordinance No. 7278
as amended by City Ordinance No. 7400 (Fort Worth City Code Section 13-A-21
through 13-A-29) prohibiting discrimination in employment practices.
6. WAGE RATES: All bidders will be required to comply with provision 5159a of
AVernons Annotated Civil Statutes@ of the State of Texas with respect to the payment
of prevailing wage rates as established by the City of Fort Worth, Texas and set forth
in Contract Documents for this project.
7. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: A current certified financial statement may be required by
the Department of Engineering if required for use by the CITY OF FORT WORTH in
determining the successful bidder. This statement, if required, is to be prepared by an
independent Public Accountant holding a valid permit issued by an appropriate State
Licensing Agency.
8. INSURANCE: Within ten (10) days of receipt of notice of award of contract, the
Contractor must provide, along with executed contract documents and appropriate
bonds, proof of insurance for Worker's Compensation and Comprehensive General
Liability (Bodily Injury - $250,000 each person, $500,000 each occurrence; Property
Damage - $300,000 each occurrence). The City reserves the right to request any
other insurance coverages as may be required by each individual project.
9. 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.
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ANonresident bidder@ means a bidder whose principal place of business is
not in this state, but excludes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or
majority owner has its principal place or business in this state.
ATexas resident bidder@ means a bidder whose principal place of business
is in this state, and includes a contractor whose ultimate parent company or
majority owner has its principal place of business in this state.
This provision does not apply if this contract involves federal funds.
The appropriate blanks of the Proposal must be filled out by all nonresident bidders in
order for the bid to meet specifications. The failure of a nonresident contractor to do
so will automatically disqualify that bidder.
10. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISES: In accordance with City of
Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, as amended by City Ordinance No. 13781, 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
UTILIZATION FORM, PRIME CONTRACTOR WAIVER FORM, and/or GOOD FAITH
EFFORT FORM (ADocumentation@) as appropriate. The Documentation must be
received no later than 5:00 p.m., five (5) City business days after 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)
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 facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or
commission of fraud by the Contractor will be grounds for termination of the contract
and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state or local laws or ordinances
relating to false statements; further, any such misrepresentation (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 the City work for
a period of time of not less than three (3) years.
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11. PAYMENT: The Contractor will receive full payment (minus 5% retain age) from the
City for all work for each pay period. Payment of the remaining amount shall be made
with the final payment, and upon acceptance of the project.
12. ADDENDA: Bidders are responsible for obtaining all addenda to the contract
documents prior to the bid receipt time and acknowledging them at the time of bid
receipt. Information regarding the status of addenda may be obtained by contacting
the Department of Engineering Construction Division at(817) 871-7910. Bids that do
not acknowledge all applicable addenda may be rejected as non-responsive.
13. CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKERS' COMPENSATION LAW:
A. Workers' Compensation Insurance Coverage
a. Definitions:
Certificate of coverage ("certificate") - A copy of a certificate of insurance, a
certificate of authority to self-insure issued by the commission, or a coverage
agreement(TWCC-81, TWCC-82,TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory
workers' compensation insurance coverage for the person's or entity's
employees providing services on a project, for the duration of the project.
Duration of the project-includes the time from the beginning of the work on the
project until the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed
and accepted by the governmental entity.
Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in '406.096) -
includes all persons or entities performing all or part of the services the
contractor has undertaken to perform on the project, regardless of whether that
person contracted directly with the contractor and regardless of whether that
person has employees. This includes, without limitation, independent
so contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers, owner-
operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which
furnishes persons to provide services on the project. "Services" include,
without limitation, providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or
providing labor, transportation, or other service related to a project. "Services"
does not include activities unrelated to the project, such as food/beverage
vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
b. The contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of
�. classification codes and payroll amounts and filing of any coverage
agreements, which meets the statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code,
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Section 401.011(44) for all employees of the contractor providing services on
aw the project, for the duration of the project.
i, c. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental
entity prior to being awarded the contract.
.. d. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage
ends during the duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of
the coverage period, file a new certificate of coverage with the governmental
entity showing that coverage has been extended.
e. The contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project,
and provide to the governmental entity:
(1) a certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the
project, so the governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage
showing coverage for all persons providing services on the project; and
(2) no later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate
of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown
on the current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the
project.
- f. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration
of the project and for one year thereafter.
g. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or
personal delivery, within 10 days after the contractor knew or should have
known, of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any
person providing services on the project.
h. The contractor shall post on each project site a notice, in the text, form and
manner prescribed by the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission,
informing all persons providing services on the project that they are required to
be covered, and stating how a person may verify coverage and report lack of
coverage.
+r 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 of classification codes and
payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements, which meets the
statutory requirements of Texas Labor Code, Section 401.011(44)for all of
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am its employees providing services on the project, for the duration of the
project;
A (2) provide to the contractor, prior to that person beginning work on the
project, a certificate of coverage showing that coverage is being provided
for all employees of the person providing services on the project, for the
duration of the project;
(3) provide the contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new
certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, if the coverage
period shown on the current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project;
(4) obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the
contractor:
(a) a certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on
the project; and
(b) a new certificate of coverage showing extension of coverage, prior to
the end of the coverage period, if the coverage period shown on the
current certificate of coverage ends during the duration of the project;
-+ (5) retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the
project and for one year thereafter;
°& (6) notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal
delivery, within 10 days after the person knew or should have known,
of any change that materially affects the provision of coverage of any
person providing services on the project; and
law (7) contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as
required by paragraphs (1) - (7), with the certificates of coverage to be
provided to the person for whom they are providing services.
(j) By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of
coverage, the contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all
employees of the contractor who will provide services on the project will be
covered by workers' compensation coverage for the duration of the project,that
the coverage will be based on proper reporting of classification codes and
payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with the
appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the
commission's Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or
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misleading information may subject the contractor to administrative penalties,
criminal penalties, civil penalties, or other civil actions.
_ (k) The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of
contract by the contractor which entities the governmental entity to declare the
contract void if the contractor does not remedy the breach within ten days after
receipt of notice of breach from the governmental entity.
B. The Contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing
services on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person
may verify current coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does
not satisfy other posting requirements imposed by the Texas Worker's Compensation
Act or other Texas Worker's Compensation Commission rules. This notice must be
printed with a title in at lease 30 point bold type and text in at least 19 point normal
type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and any other language common to the
worker population. The text for the notices shall be the following text, without any
additional words or changes.
REQUIRED WORKERS' COMPENSATION COVERAGE
"The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to
this construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This
Mo includes persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing
labor or transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity
of their employer or status as an employee."
"Call the Texas Workers' Compensation Commission at 512-440-3789 to receive
information on the legal requirement for coverage,to verify whether your employer has
provided the required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide
coverage."
14. NON DISCRIMINATION: The Contractor shall not discriminate against any person or
persons because of sex, race, religion, color, or national origin and shall comply with
the provisions of City Ordinance 7278, as amended by City Ordinance 7400 (Fort
Worth City Code Sections 13A-21 through 13A-29), prohibiting discrimination in
employment practices.
15. AGE DISCRIMINATION: In accordance with the policy (>Policy=) of the Executive
Branch of the federal government, Contractor covenants that neither it nor any of its
officers, members, agents, employees, program participants or subcontractors, while
engaged in performing this contract, shall, in connection with the employment,
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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.
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
requirement.
Contractor warrants it will fully comply with the Policy and will defend, indemnify and
hold City harmless against any claims or allegations asserted by third parties or
subcontractors against 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.
16. DISCRIMINATION DUE TO DISABILITY: In accordance with the provisions of the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (>ADA=) Contractor warrants that it will not
unlawfully discriminate on the basis of disability in the provision of services to the
general public, nor in the availability, terms and/or conditions of employment for
applicants for employment with, or current employees of Contractor. Contractor
warrants it will fully comply with ADA=s provisions and any other federal, state and
local laws concerning disability and will defend, indemnify and hold City harmless
against any claims or allegations asserted third parties or subcontractors= alleged
failure to comply with the above referenced laws concerning disability discrimination in
the performance of this Contract.
Revised March 15, 1996
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SI-8
PART B
CITY OF FORT WORTH M/WBE SPECIFICATIONS
VENDOR COMPLIANCE TO STATE LAW
PROPOSAL
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city of Fort Worth
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR BIDDERS
APPLICATION OF POLICY
If the total dollar.vafue•of the contract is $25,000 or more, the M/WBE goal Is applicable. If the total dollar
value of the contract is less:than $25,000, the MM/BE goal is not applicable.
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the policy of the City of Fort Worth to ensure the full and equitable participation by Minority/Women Business
Enterprises (MM/BE) in the procurement of all goods and services to the City on a contractual basis. The objective
of the Policy is to increase the use of M/WBE firms to a level comparable to the availability of MA BEs that provide
goods and services directly or indirectly to the City.
M/WBE PROJECT GOALS
The City's MBE/WBE goal on this project is % of the base bid value of the contract.
COMPLIANCE TO BID SPECIFICATIONS
On City contracts of$25,000 or more, bidders are required to comply with the intent of the City's MM1BE Ordinance
by either of the following:
1. Meet or exceed the above stated M/WBE goal, or;
2. Good Faith Effort documentation, or;
I 3. Waiver documentation.
SUBMITTAL OF REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION
The applicable documents must be received by the Managing Department, within the following times allocated, in
order for the entire bid to be considered responsive to the specifications.
1. MMBE Utilization Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five (5) City business days after the
A bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
2. Prime Contractor Waiver Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five (5) City business days after the
bid opening date,exclusive of the bid opening date.
3. Good Faith Effort Form: received by 5:00 p.m.,five (5) City business days after the
bid opening date, exclusive of the bid opening date.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE CITY'S M/WSE ORDINANCE,WILL RESULT IN THE BID BEING
CONSIDERED NON-RESPONSIVE TO SPECIFICATIONS.
Any questions, please contact the M/WBE Office at(817) 871-6104.
ATTACHMENT ti
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OJECT NAME PROJECT NUMBER
CITY'S DMAV11E PROJECT COAL: AS/WQE PERCENTAGE ACIIIEVED:
ailure to complete this form, in its entirety with supporting documentation, and received by the Managing Department
on or before 5:00 p.m. five (5) City business days after bid opening, exclusive of bid opening date, will result in the bid
eing considered non-responsive to bid specifications.
he undersigned bidder agrees to enter into a formal agreement with the MBE and/or WBE firms for work listed in this
chedule, conditioned upon execution of a contract with the City of Fort Worth. The intentional and/or knowing
tIsrepresentation of facts is grounds for consideration of disqualification and will result in the bid being considered
on-responsive to specifications.
Company Name,Contact Name, Cenified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to be Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(') Supplied(')
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M/WBEs must be located in the 9 (nine)county marketplace or currently doing business in the marketplace at the time of bid.
Specify atl areas in which MWBE's are to be utilizedad/or
items to be supplied:
A complete listing of items to be supplied is requirrder to receive credit toward the M/W8E goal
")Identify each Tier level. Tier: Means the level of subcontracting below the prime contractor/consultant,i.e.,a direct payment
from the prime contractor to a subcontractor is considered 1"tier,a payment by a subcontractor to
its supplier is considered 2"'tier.
THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m., FIVE(5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID
OPENING, EXCLUSIVE OF THE BID OPENING DATE
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ATTACHMENT 1A
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City of Fort Worth
Minority and Women Business Enterprise Specifications
MBENVBE UTILIZATION
rw;--ompany Name,Contact Name, Certified Specify All Contracting Specify All Items to be Dollar Amount
Address,and Telephone No. Scope of Work(•) Supplied(')
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.rae bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and accurate information regarding
i .ual work performed by all subcontractors, including MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) arrangements submitted with this bid.
bidder aiso agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and files held by their company that
I substantiate the actual work performed by the MBE(s) and/or WBE(s) on this contract, by an authorized officer or
ployee of the City. Any intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds for terminating the
�iract or debarment from City work for a period of not less than three (3) years and for initiating action under Federal,
to or Local laws concerning false statements. Any failure to comply with this ordinance and creates a material
`tach of contract may result in a determination of an irresponsible offeror and barred from participating in City work
a period of time not less than one (1) year.
ALL MBEs apY WBEs MUST BE CERTIFIED BY THE CITY BEFORE CONTRACT AWARD
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f�mpany Name Telephone Number (s) .
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THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE MANAGING DEPARTMENT BY 5:00 p.m.,FIVE (5)CITY BUSINESS DAYS AFTER BID
OPENING, EXCLUSIVE OF THE BIO OPENING DATE
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City of Fort Worth
�• Minority and Women Business Enterprise
GOOD FAITH EFFORT
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Prime Company Name Bid Date
Project Name Project Number
If you have failed to secure M/WBE participation and you have subcontracting and/or supplier opportunities or if
your M/WBE participation is less than the City's project goal,you must complete this form.
If the bidder's method of compliance with the MPNBE goal is based upon demonstration of a
"good faith effort", the bidder will have the burden of correctly and accurately preparing and
submitting the documentation required by the City. Compliance with each item, 1 thru 6 below,
shall satisfy the Good Faith Effort requirement absent proof of fraud, intentional and/or
knowing misrepresentation the facts or intentional discrimination by the bidder.
Failure,°to =complete this.form, in,:---Its`.entirety with supporting --documentation, and received.=by:Ahe
Managerig Department On or before 5:00-p.m.five (5) City business clays after.bid opening;exclusive of bid
opening date,will result in the bid being considered non=responsive to bid specifications.
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1.) Please list each and every subcontracting and/or supplier opportunity (DO NOT LIST NAMES OF
FIRMS) which will be used in the completion of this project, regardless of whether it is to be provided
by a M/WBE or non-M/WBE.
(Use additional sheets, if necessary)
List of: Subcontracting Opportunities List
ofof:
�� Supplier Opportunities
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Page 2 of 3
2.) Did you obtain a current list of MfWBE firms from the City's MIWBE Office? The list is considered in
compliance, if it is not more than 3 months old from the date of bid opening.
✓Yes Date of Listing1 _I
No
3.) Did you solicit bids from MIWBE firms,within the subcontracting and/or supplier areas previously
listed, at least ten calendar days prior to bid opening by mail, exclusive of the day the bids are
opened?
Yes If yes, attach M/WBE mail listing to include name of firm and address and a dated
No copy of letter mailed,
4.) Did you solicit bids from MIWBE firms,within the subcontracting and/or supplier areas previously
listed, at least ten calendar days prior to bid opening by telephone, exclusive of the day the bids are
opened?
% Yes If yes, attach list to include name of M/WBE firm, person contacted,
No phone number and date and time of contact.
NOTE: A facsimile may be used to comply with either 3 or 4, but may not be used for both. If a facsimile
is used, attach the fax confirmation, which is to provide M[WBE name, date, time, fax number and
documentation faxed.
NOTE: If a SIC list of M/WBE is ten or less, the bidder must contact the entire list to be in compliance with
questions 3 and 4. lf.a sic-list of M/WBE is more than ten, the bidder must contact at least two-thirds of
the list but not less than ten to be in compliance with questions 3 and 4.
5.) Did you provide plans and specifications to potential M/WBEs or information regarding the location of
plans and specifications in order to assist the M/WBEs?
VYes
No
6.) If M/WBE bids were received and rejected,you must:
(1) List the M/WBE firms and the reason(s) for rejection (i.e., quotation not commercially reasonable,
qualifications, etc.) and
(2) Attach affidavit and/or documentation to support the reason(s) listed below (i.e.. letters,memos,
bids, telephone calls, meetings, etc.)
(Please use additional sheets,if necessary, and attach.)
Company Name Telephone Contact Person Scope of Work Reason for
Rejection
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Please provide additional information you feel will further explain your good and honest efforts to obtain
MIWBE participation on this project.
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The bidder further agrees to provide, directly to the City upon request, complete and
accurate information regarding actual work performed on this contract, the payment
thereof and any proposed changes to the original arrangements submitted with this bid.
The bidder also agrees to allow an audit and/or examination of any books, records and
files held by their company that will substantiate the actual work performed on this
contract, by an authorized officer or employee of the City.
Any intentional and/or knowing misrepresentation of facts will be grounds for
terminating the contract or debarment from City work for a period of not less than three
(3) years and for initiating action under Federal, State or Local laws concerning false
statements. Any failure to comply with this ordinance and creates a material breach of
contract may result in a determination of an irresponsible offeror and barred from
participating in City work for a.period of time not less than one (1) year.
The undersigned certifies that the information provided and the M/WBE(s) listed
was/were contacted in good faith.' It is' understood that any M/WBE(s) listed in
Attachment 1C will be contacted and the reasons for not using them will be verified by
the City's M/WBE Office. r
Au rized Signature Printed Signature -
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Title Contact Name and Title (if different)
Company Name Telephone Number(s)
Address .-- Fax Number
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City/State/Zip Date
PROPOSAL
TO: Mr. Bob Terrell
City Manager
Fort Worth, Texas
LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
Pursuant to the foregoing "Notice to Bidders", the undersigned bidder has thoroughly
examined the Contract Documents, including Plans, Special Contract Documents, and
General Specifications for Water Department Projects, and the site of the project,
understands the amount of work to be done, and hereby proposes to do all the work, 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 Engineering
Department Director of the City of Fort Worth, Texas. Upon acceptance of this proposal by
the City Council, the bidder is bound to execute a contract and furnish an approved
Performance Bond, Payment Bond, Maintenance Bond approved by the City of Fort Worth
for the performing and completing of said work within the time stated and for the following
sums, to wit:
PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOUNT BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
1. S.P. 2 EA. Project Designation Sign;
Per Each
Two hundred Dollars
No Cents $ 200.00 $ 400.00
2. 100 1 L.S. Preparing Right-of-Way;
Per Lump Sum
ZN%tfi1 sem. ,c a.spp ,FaE u.AoftDollars
�e Cents $ 3�soo•C° $ '3-�s� a'
3. 104 5,800 S.F. Remove Existing Concrete;
S.P. Per Square Foot
rae Dollars
Cents $ s� $ �,sq,•cn
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PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOUNT BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
4. 106 6,000 C.Y. Unclassified Street Excavation;
0 S.P. Per Cubic Yard
s.y..
Dollars
Cents $ L•21'
5. 214 11,300 S.Y. 6-inch Cement Stabilized Subgrade
S.P. for Concrete and Asphalt Paving;
Per Square Yard
o*c•E Dollars
.. _s.,^r-1 moi.hoe Cents $ $
6. 214 210 TN Portland Cement for Subgrade
Stabilization; Per Ton
Dollars
Cents $ $ �«o
7. 314 4,300 S.Y. 7-inch Reinforced Concrete
S.P. Pavement; Per Square Yard
1..se.•c �„� Dollars
Cents $ �.3�
8. 502 1,200 L.F. 7-inch Attached Concrete Curb;
S.P. Per Linear Foot
Dollars
Cents $
9. 312 6,550 S.Y. 6-inch H.M.A.C.Pavement;
S.P. Per Square Yard
Dollars
Cents $ ��•.� $ '1�.d3�•
10. 504 5,200 S.F. Concrete Driveway;
Per Square Foot
Dollars
Cents $
11. 312 90 TN. 6" H.M.A.C. Transition Pavement
(Type D) for Driveways; Per Ton
Dollars
Cents $ s` $ sd�o•'4
12. S.P. 5,400 L.F. Silicone Joint Sealing;
Per Linear Foot
ems+• Dollars
Cents $ as $ y�s��.•.�
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PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOU`:T BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
13. 514 250 L.F. Reinforced Concrete Header;
Per Linear Foot
x Dollars
s.0-: Cents $ $ ��.�•o0
14. 504 9,800 S.F. 4-foot Concrete Sidewalk;
S.P. Per Square Foot
Dollars
Fap.T-N Cents $ }•v4 $ 351a
15. 504 4 EA. Wheelchair Ramps (Type 1 or Type 2);
S.P. Per Each
Dollars
o Cents $
16. S.P. 1 L.S. Utility Adjustments;
Per Each
Five Thousand Dollars
No Cents $ 5,000.00 $ 5,000.00
17. 450 2 EA. Adjust Valves and Boxes
S.P. to Grade; Per Each
Two hundred Dollars
No Cents $ 200.00 $ 400.00
18. 450 1 EA. Adjust Manholes to Grade;
S.P. Per Each
Two hundred fifty Dollars
No Cents $ 250.00 $ 250.00
19. S.P. 2,400 EA. Traffic Buttons (Type W-4, Y-4,
II-AA-4, I-C-4); Per Each
J= Dollars
n.��•�t� s`.� Cents $ $
20. S.P. 330 L.F. 18-inch White Pavement Marking;
Per Linear Foot
sc•aEr1 Dollars
C- Cents $
21. S.P. 3 EA. "ONLY" Pavement Marking Symbol;
Per Each
Dollars
c-� Cents $ 3�S•-� $ gas
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PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOUNT BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
22. S.P. 6 EA. Directional Arrow Pavement Marking
Symbol; Per Each
M„oNk sc�-�A Dollars
Cents $ ��-�•" $ �v�-Z-'`o
23. S.P. 3,300 L.F. 4-inch White Pavement Marking;
Per Linear Foot
Dollars
Cents $ $
24. S.P. 8 EA. Roadside Sign Assemblies;
Per Each
rv..� "—"02t0 C-'f mak Dollars
aft. Cents $ oo $ `s
25. 110 400 C.Y. Unclassified Channel Excavation;
Per Cubic Yard
Dollars
F..�-.� Cents $ $ a��o•�
26. 440 90 L.F. 36-inch Class III Reinforced Concrete Pipe;
Per Linear Foot
seg -'marl Dollars
Cents $ �g je•
27. 440 120 L.F. 24-inch Class III Reinforced Concrete Pipe;
Per Linear Foot
�. � o,.•r Dollars
Cents $ S -" $ ".k)--�
28. 440 20 L.F. 21-inch Class III Reinforced Concrete Pipe;
Per Linear Foot
Dollars
Cents $ •� $ gg•b
29. 444 2 EA. 10' Recessed Storm Drain Inlet;
Per Each
-R.x tw.µs►..An ThIb VN,.aaa s bollars
.ya Cents $��-`—s•� $ `F5'�o•
30. 410 2 EA. Type B Concrete Headwall for 36"
Pipe; Per Each
a ,ssrmRLWctW&W re it DoIIars
Mo Cents $JSft •Oa $ 3t(.o•Oa
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PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOUNT BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
31. 410 1 EA. Concrete Apron Sloping Headwall
for 24" RCP; Per Each
er*R&AS"b ON ({uN044p Dollars
4z'% Cents $ r9oo' $ t9oo1`0
32. 410 1 EA. 4' Square Drop Inlet;
Per Each
-b,x aughom ygzA Dollars
.,� Cents $
33. S.P. 200 L.F. Trench Safety for Storm Drain
(>5' depth);
Per Linear Foot
orrF Dollars
F.oi Cents $ `.es $ �..o•�
34. S.P. 40 S.Y. Rock Riprap (8" Thick), Including
Toe Wall, Bedding and Geotextile
Fabric; Per Square Yard
F+Prz C.tea- Dollars
�n Cents $ sa $ z:5 2,t-35. °
, - ;
Borttam _
Gents- $ $
36. 120 10,200 S.Y. Hydromulch Seeding;
S.P. Per Square Yard
,.,a Dollars
3P,,.� s L-A Cents $ $
37. 116 100 C.Y. Topsoil, As Directed by Engineer;
S.P. Per Cubic Yard
Eleven Dollars
No Cents $ 11.00 $ 1,100.00
° 38. S.P. 1 L.S. Stormwater Pollution Prevention
Measures; Per Lump Sum
Dollars
N� Cents
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PAY SPEC APPROX. DESCRIPTION OF ITEMS WITH BID UNIT TOTAL
ITEM ITEM QUANTITY PRICES WRITTEN IN WORDS PRICE AMOUNT BID
(Furnish and install, including all appurtenant work, complete in place the following items.)
39. S.P. 1 EA. Remove Existing Fire Hydrant
Assembly; Per Each
.y.uE N..ub&fo ItA rri Dollars
Cents $ $ Sa•,s-
40. S.P. 1 EA. Construct Fire Hydrant Assembly
(3'-6" Bury), Including Lead Pipe,
6" Gate Valve and Fittings; Per Each
Dollars
�. Cents $ ag�,b�° $ �iSa•°"
Total Amount Bid $
Within ten (10) days after acceptance of this Proposal, the undersigned will execute the
formal contract and will deliver an approved Surety Bond and such other bonds as required
by the Contract Documents, for the faithful performance of this Contract. The attached bid
security in the amount of 5% is to become the property of the City of Fort Worth, Texas, in
the event the contract and bond or bonds are not executed and delivered within the time
above set forth as liquidated damages for the delay and additional work caused thereby.
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
r 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
r set forth in the written work order to be furnished by the Owner.
(Complete A or B below, as applicable:)
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A. The principal place of business of our company is in the State of
Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business,
are required to be percent lower than resident bidders by state law. A
copy of the statute is attached.
Nonresident bidders in the State of , our principal place of business,
are not required to underbid resident bidders.
The principal place of business of our company or our parent company or
majority owner is in the State of Texas.
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Receipt is acknowledged of the following addenda:
Addendum No. 1
La 1-5-
Addendum No. 2
Addendum No. 3
Respectfully submitted,
J. L. BERTRAM
CONSTRUCTION&ENGIN RFE MW41NC.
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Title
1007 HARRISON AVE.
ARLINGTON,TEXAS 76011
Address
(SEAL)
If Bidder is Corporation
Date:
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' SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Table of Contents
1. SCOPE OF WORK.......................................................................................SP-1
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT..............................................................................SPA
3. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE..........................................................SPA
4. EXAMINATION OF SITE...............................................................................SPA
5. ABANDONMENT OF PROJECT...................................................................SP-2
6. DOCUMENTS..............................................................................................SP-2
7. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION...................................................................SP-2
8. SANITARY FACILITIES FOR WORKMEN.....................................................SP-2
9. PAYMENT....................................................................................................SP-2
10. SUBSIDIARY WORK....................................................................................SP-2
11. LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
TOTHE PUBLIC...........................................................................................SP-2
12. SITE RESTORATION .......SP-3
............................................................................
13. DAMAGE TO PRIVATE PROPERTY.............................................................SP-3
14. WAGE RATES..............................................................................................SP-3
15. DEFECTS .....SP-3
...............................................................................................
16. EXISTING UTILITIES....................................................................................SP-3
17. CONSTRUCTION STAKING ................................. ........SP-3
...............................
18. TRAFFIC CONTROL.................................
19. DELAYS................................................................. ........SP-4
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20. BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS.........................................................SP-5
21. PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION.......................................................................SP-5
22. MATERIAL STORAGE..................................................................................SP-5
23. PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES
AND IMPROVEMENTS.................................................................................SP-5
24. SAFETY RESTRICTIONS WORK NEAR HIGH
VOLTAGE LINES..........................................................................................SP-5
25. PREQUALIFICATION....................................................................................SP-6
26. RIGHT TO AUDIT.........................................................................................SP-6
27 INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES...............................................SP-7
28. DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL.........................................................SP-8
29. CONTRACTORS RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS........................SP-8
= 30. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS..........................................................SPA 0
31. INDEMNIFICATION.......................................................................................SPA 0
32. MINORITY AND WOMENS BUSINESS ENTERPRISE
(M/WBE) COMPLIANCE ...SP-10
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33. ZONING COMPLIANCE................................................................................SP-12
34. QUALITY CONTROL TESTING....................................................................SPA
35. FINAL CLEAN UP
36. PROPERTY ACCESS...................................................................................SPA 3
TC-1
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SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR
STREET AND STORM DRAIN IMPROVEMENTS
Table of Contents
37. CONTRACTOR'S COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S
COMPENSATION LAW .................................................................................. SP-13
38. SUBSTITUTIONS............................................................................................ SP-16
39. TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT AND WATER
POLLUTION CONTROL.................................................................................. SP-17
40. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION................................ SP-18
W 41. MECHANICS AND MATRIALSMEN'S LIEN.................................................... SP-18
42. SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION /CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE............. SP-18
43. PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN .................................................................... SP-18
44. CONSTRUCTION ITEMS................................................................................ SP-19
NON PAY ITEM -CLEARING AND GRUBBING ............................................ SP-19
NON PAY ITEM-SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL................................ SP-19
NON PAY ITEM - PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOILS............. SP-19
NON PAY ITEM - SAWCUT OF EXISTING CONCRETE............................... SP-19
PRE BID ITEM - UTILITY ADJUSTMENT..................................................... SP-19
PRE BID ITEM - ADJUST EXISTING MANHOLE ......................................... SP-20
PRE BID ITEM - ADJUST WATER VALVE BOXES...................................... SP-20
PRE BID ITEM - TOP SOIL........................................................................... SP-20
PRE BID ITEM - PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN........................................ SP-21
PAY ITEM - REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE .................................... SP-21
PAY ITEM - UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION........................... SP-21
PAY ITEM - 6" CEMENT TREATED SUBGRADE.................................. SP-22
PAY ITEM - REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT........................... SP-22
PAY ITEM - 6" HMAC PAVEMENT........................................................ SP-22
PAY ITEM - 7" ATTACHED CONCRETE CURB.................................... SP-22
PAY ITEM - SILICONE JOINT SEALING............................................... SP-23
PAY ITEM - 4" STD. SIDEWALK AND WHEELCHAIR RAMP............... SP-23
n PAY ITEM - TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM .............................................. SP-23
PAY ITEM - CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH SEEDING............................. SP-24
PAY ITEM - TRAFFIC BUTTONS .......................................................... SP-24
PAY ITEM - STOP BARS, CROSSWALKS, LANE LINES AND
PAVEMENT MESSAGES................................................... SP-24
.. PAY ITEM - ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES........................................ SP-24
PAY ITEM - 3-RAIL VINYL FENCE........................................................ SP-25
PAY ITEM - REMOVE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT............................... SP-25
PAY ITEM - CONSTRUCT FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY...................... SP-25
PAY ITEM - ROCK RIPRAP (8" THICK)................................................. SP-25
70. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................... SP-25
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CITY OF FORT WORTH, TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
FOR: LOWERY ROAD (Cooks Lane to 600' West) and
COOKS LANE (300' North of Lowery to 900' South of Lowery)
PAVING AND DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
T/PW No. GG01-531350-0203001
D.O.E. No. 3000
1. SCOPE OF WORK: This project consists of the installation of approximately 4,300
square yards of 7" reinforced concrete paving, approximately 6,550 square yards
of 6" HMAC pavement, and other typical items related thereto such as curbs,
sidewalks, driveways, storm drain inlets, and headwalls.
2. AWARD OF CONTRACT: The City intends to award one contract to the overall
low bidder. The City also reserves the right to abandon, without obligation to the
Contractor, any part of the project, or the entire project, at any time before the
Contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City. Award of contract,
if made, shall be to the responsive low bidder.
3. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: The successful Contractor, Engineer, and
Owner shall meet at the call of the Owner for a preconstruction conference before
any of the work begins on this project. At this time, details of sequencing of the
work, contact individuals for each party, request for survey, and pay requests will
be covered. Prior to the meeting, the Contractor shall prepare schedules showing
the sequencing and progress of their work and its effect on others. A final
*- composite schedule will be prepared during this conference to allow an orderly
sequence of project construction.
4, EXAMINATION OF SITE: It shall be the responsibility of the prospective bidder to
visit the project site and make such examinations and explorations as may be
necessary to determine all conditions which may affect construction of this project.
Particular attention should be given to methods of providing ingress and egress to
adjacent private and public properties, procedures for protecting existing
improvements and disposition of all materials to be removed. Proper consideration
should be given to these details during the preparation of the Proposal and all
unusual conditions which may give rise to later contingencies should be brought to
the attention of the Owner prior to the submission of the Proposal.
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During the construction of this project, it is required that all parkways be excavated
and shaped at the same time the roadway is excavated. Excess excavation will be
at disposed of at locations approved by the Engineer.
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.
5. ABANDONMENT OF PROJECT: The City reserves the right to abandon, without
obligation to the Contractor, any part of this project or the entire project at any time
before the Contractor begins any construction work authorized by the City.
6. DOCUMENTS: Bidders shall not separate, detach or remove any portion, segment
or sheets from the contract documents at any time. Failure to bid or fully execute
contractwithout retaining contract documents intact may be grounds for designating
bids as "non-responsive" and rejecting bids or voiding contract as appropriate and
as determined by the City Engineer.
7. WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION: Water for construction will be furnished by the
Contractor at his own expense.
8. SANITARY FACILITIES FOR WORKMEN: The contractor shall provide all
necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of workmen at the project site. Specific
attention is directed to this requirement.
9. PAYMENT: The Contractor will receive full payment from the City for all work
based on unit prices bid on the proposal and specified in the plans and
specifications and approved by the Engineer per actual field measurement.
10. SUBSIDIARY WORK: Any and all work specifically governed by documentary
requirements for the project, such as conditions imposed by the Plans, the General
Contract Documents or these Special Contract Documents, in which no specific
item for bid has been provided for in the Proposal, shall be considered as a
subsidiary item of work, the cost of which shall be included in the price bid in the
proposal for each bid item. Surface restoration and cleanup are general items of
work which fall in the category of subsidiary work.
All objectionable matter required to be removed within the right-of-way and not
particularly described under these specifications shall be covered by Item No. 102
"Clearing and Grubbing" and shall be subsidiary to the other items of the contract.
11. LEGAL RELATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PUBLIC: The
Contractor's particular attention is directed to the requirements of Item No. 7, "Legal
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Relations and Responsibilities to the Public" of the Standard Specifications.
12. SITE RESTORATION: The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the site to
original grade and condition after completion of his operations subject to the
approval of the Engineer. The basis for approval by the Engineer will be grade
restoration to plus or minus one-tenth (0.1) of a foot.
13. 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, per Paragraph
C6-6,10 of the General Conditions. This shall-be subsidiary to the contract and not
a separate pay item.
14. WAGES 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 sub-
contractor on the site of the Project covered by these Contract Documents. In no
event shall less than the following rates of wages be paid. (Attached at the end of
this section).
15. DEFECTS: The Contractor shall be responsible for defects in this project due to
faulty materials and workmanship, or both, for a period of one year from the 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 the project which becomes
defective due to these causes.
16. EXISTING UTILITIES: The locations and dimensions shown on the plans relative
to existing utilities are based on the best information available. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to verify locations of adjacent and/or conflicting utilities
sufficiently in advance of construction in order that he may negotiate such local
adjustments as are necessary in the construction process in order to provide
adequate clearance. The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions in order
to protect all services encountered.
Any damage to utilities and any losses to the utility owner due to disruption of
service resulting from the Contractor's operations shall be at the Contractor's
expense.
17. CONSTRUCTION STAKING: Construction stakes will be set by, the City in
accordance with the provisions of Items 5.8 of the General Provisions.
18. TRAFFIC CONTROL: The Contractor shall be responsible for providing traffic
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control during construction of this project consistent with the provisions set forth in
the "1980 Texas Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and
i Highways" issued under the authority of the "State of Texas Uniform Act of
Regulating Traffic on Highways", codified as Article 6701 d Vernon's Civil Statutes,
pertinent sections being Section Nos. 27, 29, 30 and 31.
The Contractor shall 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 & Public Works Department, Signs and Markings Division (phone
number 871-8075), 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 temporary sign is not
installed correctly or if it does not meet the required specifications, the permanent
sign shall be left in place until the temporary sign requirements are met. When
construction work is completed to the extent that the permanent sign can be re-
installed, the Contractor shall again contact the Signs and Markings Division to re-
install the permanent sign and shall leave his temporary sign in place until such re-
installation is completed.
1. The Contractor shall furnish barricades,flares, channelizing devices,etc.,for
the protection of the public and the work.
2. The cost of traffic control shall be included in the unit bid prices of the various
items listed in the proposal, and no other compensation will be allowed.
3. The Contractor shall furnish a traffic control plan to the City at the
preconstruction meeting. The cost for traffic control shall be subsidiary to the
unit prices for this project.
19. DELAYS: The Contractor shall receive no compensation for delays or hindrances
to the work, except when direct and unavoidable extra cost to the Contractor is
caused by the failure of the City to provide information or material, if any, which is
to be furnished by the City. When such extra compensation is claimed, a written
statement thereof shall be presented by the Contractor to the Engineer and if by him
found correct, shall be approved and referred by him to the Council for final
approval or disapproval; and the action thereon by the Council shall be final and
binding. If delay is caused by specific orders given by the Engineer to stop work,
or by the performance of extra work, or by the failure of the City to provide material
or necessary instructions for carrying on the work, then such delay will entitle the
Contractor to an equivalent extension of time, his application for which shall,
however, be subject to the approval of the City Council; and no such extension of
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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
4 contract.
20. BARRICADES AND WARNING SIGNS: The Contractor shall prosecute his work
in such a manner as to create minimum interruption to traffic and pedestrian
facilities and to the flow of vehicular and pedestrian traffic within the project area.
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".
21. PARKWAY CONSTRUCTION: During construction of this project, it will be required
that all parkways be excavated and shaped at the same time the roadway is
excavated. Excess excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the
Engineer.
22. MATERIAL STORAGE: Material shall not be stored on private property unless the
Contractor has obtained permission from the property owner.
23. PROTECTION OF EXISTING UTILITIES AND IMPROVEMENTS: The Contractor
shall take adequate measures to protect all existing structures, improvements and
utilities, which may be encountered. 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.
24. SAFETY RESTRICTION -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 5-inches by 7-inches, painted yellow with black
letters that are legible at 12-feet shall be placed inside and outside vehicles
such as cranes, derricks, power shovels, drilling rigs, pile drivers, hoisting
equipment or similar apparatus. The warning sign shall read as follows:
"WARNING - UNLAWFUL TO OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHIN SIX
FEET OF HIGH VOLTAGE LINES."
2. Equipment that may be operated within ten feet of high voltage lines shall
have an 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 6-feet of high voltage electric lines,
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notification shall be given the power company (Texas Electric Service Co.)
who will erect temporary mechanical barriers, de-energize the line or raise
or lower the line. The work done by the power company shall not be at the
expense of the City of Fort Worth. The notifying department shall maintain
an accurate log of all such calls to Texas Electric Service Company, and
shall record action taken in each case.
4. The Contractor is required to make arrangements with the Texas Utilities for
the temporary relocation or raising of high voltage lines at the Contractor's
sole cost and expense.
5. No person shall work within 6-feet of a high voltage line without protection
having been taken as outlined in Paragraph 3.
6. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to notify all subcontractors of
the requirements listed in paragraphs (1) through (5).
25. PRE-QUALIFICATIONS: Any contractor performing any work on Fort Worth water
or sanitary sewer facilities must be pre-qualified with the Water Department to
perform such work in accordance with procedures described in the current Fort
Worth Water Department General Specifications,which general specifications shall
govern performance of all such work.
26. RIGHT TO AUDIT:
1. Contractor agrees that the City shall, until the expiration of three (3) years
after final payment under this contract, have access to and the right to
examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers and records of 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.
rt 2. Contractor further agrees to include in all its subcontracts hereunder a
provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees that the City shall, until
the expiration of three (3) years after final payment under the subcontract,
have access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books,
documents, papers and records of such subcontract, 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
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the provisions of this article. City shall give subcontractor reasonable
advance notice of intent audits."
3. Contractor and subcontractor agree to photocopy such documents as may
be requested by the City. The City agrees to reimburse Contractor for the
cost of the copies as follows:
a. 50 copies and under- 10 cents per page.
b. More than 50 copies- 85 cents for the first page plus fifteen cents for
each page thereafter.
27. INCREASE OR DECREASE IN QUANTITIES: The quantities shown in the
proposal are approximate. It is the Contractor's sole responsibility to verify all 'the
minor pay item quantities prior to submitting a bid.
'# When the quantity of the work to be done or materials to be furnished under any
major pay item of the contract is more than 125% of the quantity stated in the
contract, whether stated by Owner or by Contractor, then either party to the
contract, upon demand, shall be entitled to negotiate for revised consideration on
the portion of work above 125% of the quantity stated in the contract.
When the quantity of the work to be done or materials to be furnished under any
major pay item of the contract is less than 75%of the quantity stated in the contract,
whether stated by Owner or by Contractor, then either parry to the contract, upon
demand, shall be entitled to negotiate for revised consideration on the portion of
work below 75% of the quantity stated in the contract. This paragraph shall not
apply in the event Owner deletes a pay item in its entirety from this contract.
A major pay item is defined as any individual bid item included in the proposal that
- has a total cost equal to or greater than 5 percent of the original contract.
A minor pay item is defined as any individual bid item included in the proposal that
has a total cost less than 5 percent of the original contract.
In the event Owner and Contractor are unable to agree on a negotiated price,
Owner and Contractor agree that the consideration will be the actual field cost of the
work plus 15% as described herein below, agreed upon in writing by the Contractor
and Director of Engineering and approved by the City Council after said work is
completed, subject to all other considerations 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
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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 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 the type and kind of equipment to be used, but such
work will be performed by the Contractor as an independent Contractor and not as
an agent or employee of the City. The 15% of the actual field cost to be paid to the
Contractor shall cover and compensate him for profit,overhead,general supervision
and field office expense, and all other elements of cost and expense not embraced
within the actual field cost as herein specified. Upon request, the Contractor shall
provide the Director of Engineering access to all accounts, bills and vouchers
relating thereto.
28. DISPOSAL OF SPOIL/FILL MATERIAL: Prior to the disposing of any spoil/fill
material, the Contractor shall advise the Director of Engineering, acting as the City
of Fort Worth's Flood Plain Administrator("Administrator"), of the location of all sites
where the Contractor intends to dispose of such material. Contractor shall not
dispose of such material until the proposed sites have been determined by the
Administrator to meet the requirements of the Flood Plain Ordinance of the City of
Fort Worth (Ordinance No. 10056). All disposal sites must be approved by the
Administrator to ensure the filling is not occurring within a flood plain without a
permit. A flood plain permit can be issued upon approval of necessary engineering
studies. No fill permit is required if disposal sites are not in a flood plain. Approval
of the Contractor's disposal sites shall be evidenced by a letter signed by the
Administrator stating that the site is not in a known flood plain. Any expenses
associated with obtaining the fill permit, including any necessary engineering
studies, shall be at the Contractor's expense. In the event that the Contractor
disposes of spoil/fill material at a site without a fill permit or a letter from the
Administrator approving the disposal site, upon notification by the Director of
Engineering, Contractor shall remove the spoil/fill material at his expense and
dispose of such materials in accordance with the Ordinance of the City and this
section.
29. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE CLAIMS: Contractor
covenants and agrees to, and does hereby indemnify, hold harmless and defend
Owner, its officers, agents, servants and employees, from and against any and all
claims or suits for property damage or loss and/or personal injury, including death,
to any and all persons, of whatsoever kind or character, whether real or asserted,
arising out of or in connection with, directly or indirectly, the work and services to be
performed hereunder by Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors, subcontractors, licensees or invitees, whether or not caused, in whole
or part, by alleged negligence on the part of officers, agents, servants, employees,
contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees of the Owner; and said
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Contractor does hereby covenant and agree to assume all liability and responsibility
of Owner, its officers, agents, servants and employees for property damage or loss,
and/or personal injuries, including death, to any and all persons of whatsoever kind
or character, whether real or asserted, arising out of, or in connection with, directly
or indirectly, the work and services to be performed hereunder by Contractor, its
officers, agents, employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees and invitees,
whether or not caused, 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 the Owner during the performance of any of the terms and conditions
of this Contract, whether arising out of or in connection with or resulting from, in
whole or in part, any and all alleged acts or omissions of officers, agents, servants,
employees, contractors, subcontractors, licensees, or invitees of the Owner.
In the event a written claim for damages against the Contractor or its subcontractors
remains unsettled at the time all work on the project has been completed to the
satisfaction of the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department, as
evidenced by a final inspection, final payment to the Contractor shall not be
recommended by the Director of the Transportation and Public Works Department
for a period of 30 days after the date of such final inspection, unless the Contractor
shall submit written evidence satisfactory to the Director that the claim has been
settled and a release has been obtained from the claimant involved.
i Although the claim concerned remains unsettled at 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
4M 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 recommended by the Director.
The Director shall not recommend final payment to a Contractor against whom such
a claim for damages is outstanding for a period of six months following the date of
the acceptance of the work performed unless the Contractor submits evidence in
writing satisfactory to the Director that:
1. The claim has been settled and a release has been obtained from the
claimant involved, or
2. Good faith efforts have been made to settle such outstanding claims, and
such good faith efforts have failed.
If condition (1) above is met at any time within the six month period, the Director
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shall recommend that the final payment to the Contractor be made. If condition (2)
above is met at any time within the six month period, the Director may recommend
that 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 obligations of the Contractor have been met to the
satisfaction of the Director.
The Director may, if he deems it appropriate, refuse to accept bids on other
Transportation and Public Works Department contract work from a Contractor
against whom a claim for damages is outstanding as a result of work performed
under a City contract.
- 30. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS: Contractor shall comply with City
Ordinance Number 7400(Fort Worth City Code Sections 13-A-21 through 12-A-29)
prohibiting discrimination in employment practices.
The Contractor shall post the required notice to that effect on the project site, and
at his request, will be provided assistance by the City of Fort Worth's Equal
Employment Officer who will refer any qualified applicant he may have on file in his
office to the Contractor. Appropriate notices may be acquired from the Equal
Employment Officer.
31. INDEMNIFICATION: The Contractor agrees to fully indemnify and save whole and
harmless the City, Owner and Engineer from all costs or damages arising out of any
real or asserted claim or cause of action against it of any kind or character and in
addition from any and all costs or damages arising out of any wrongs, injuries,
demands or suits for damages, either real or asserted, claimed against it that may
be occasioned by any act, omission, neglect or misconduct 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 promulgated by the Government and shall protect such work
with all necessary lights, barriers, safeguards and warnings as are provided for in
said specifications and in the ordinance of said City.
32. MINORITY AND WOMEN BUSINESS ENTERPRISE (M/WBE)COMPLIANCE: In
accordance with City of Fort Worth Ordinance No. 11923, as amended by City of
Fort Worth Ordinance No. 13471, the City of Fort Worth has goals for the
participation of minority 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 ordinance shall be a material breach of contract.
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The M/WBE UTILIZATION FORM, M/WBE GOALS WAIVER FORM AND GOOD
FAITH EFFORT FORM, as applicable, must be submitted within five (5) city
business days after bid opening. Failure to comply shall render the bid non-
responsive.
Upon request, contractor agrees to provide the City complete and accurate
information regarding actual work performed by a 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 facts (other than a negligent misrepresentation) and/or the
commission of fraud by the Contractorwill be grounds for termination of the contract
and/or initiating action under appropriate federal, state, or local laws or ordinances
relating to false statement. 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 years.
The City will consider the contractor's performance regarding its M/WBE program
f in the 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 M/WBE subcontractors prior to issuance of the Notice to Proceed.
Contractor shall also provide monthly reports on utilization of the subcontractors to
the City's M/WBE office.
The Contractor may count first and second tier subcontractors and/or suppliers
toward meeting the goals. The Contractor may count toward its goal a portion of the
total dollar amount of the contract with a joint venture equal to the percentage of the
M/WBE participation in the joint venture for a clearly defined portion of the work to
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 bid. The Contractor shall contact all such
M/WBE subcontractors or suppliers prior to listing them on the M/WBE utilization or
i good faith effort forms as applicable. Failure to contact 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,
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the M/WBE shall be given an opportunity to perform the work. Whenever a change
order exceeds 10%of the original contract, the M/WBE coordinator shall determine
the goals applicable to the work to be performed under the change order.
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 contractor 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 change 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.
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C. Failure of Subcontractorto execute a standard subcontract form in the
amount of the proposal used by the Contractor in preparing his
M/WBE Participation plan.
d. Default by the M/WBE 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/WBEs.
33. ZONING COMPLIANCE: During 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.
34. QUALITY CONTROL TESTING:
1. The contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, certifications by a private
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laboratory for all materials, proposed to be used on the project, including a
mix design for any asphaltic and/or Portland cement concrete to be used,
and gradation analysis for sand and crushed stone to be used along with the
name of the pit from which the material was taken. The contractor shall
provide manufacturer's certifications for all manufactured items to be used
in the project and will bear any expense related thereto.
2. Tests of the design concrete mix shall be made by the contractor's laboratory
at least nine days prior to the placing of concrete using the same aggregate,
cement, and mortar which are to be used later in the concrete. The
contractor shall provide a certified copy of the test results to the City.
3. Quality control testing of in-place material on this project will be performed
by the City at its own expense. Any retesting required as a result of failure
of the material to meet project specifications will be at the expense of the
contractor and will be billed at commercial rates as determined by the city.
The failure of the city to make any tests of materials shall in no way relieve
the contractor of its responsibility to furnish materials and equipment
conforming to the requirements of the contract.
4. Not less than 24 hours notice shall be provided to the city by the contractor
for operations requiring testing. The Contractor shall provide access and
trench safety system (if required)for the site to be tested, and any work effort
involved is deemed to be included in the unit price for the item being tested.
5. 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.
35. CLEANUP FOR FINAL ACCEPTANCE: The Contractor shall make a final cleanup
of all parts of the work before acceptance by the City. 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 Engineering Department.
36. PROPERTY ACCESS: Access to adjacent property shall be maintained at all times
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
37. CONTRACTOR COMPLIANCE WITH WORKER'S COMPENSATION LAW:
1. Worker's Compensation Insurance Coverage
a. 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,
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TWCC-82, TWCC-83, or TWCC-84), showing statutory workers' compensation insurance
coverage for the person's or entity's employees providing services on a project, for the
duration of the project.
b. Duration of the project-includes the time from the beginning of the work on the project until
the contractor's/person's work on the project has been completed and accepted by the
governmental entity.
c. Persons providing services on the project ("subcontractor" in §406.096)- includes all
persons or entities performing all or part of the services the contractor has undertaken to
perform on the project, regardless of whether that person contracted directly with the
contractor and regardless of whether that person has employees. This includes, without
limitation, independent contractors, subcontractors, leasing companies, motor carriers,
owner operators, employees of any such entity, or employees of any entity which furnishes
persons to provide services on the project. "Services"include,without limitation, providing,
hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor, transportation, or other
services related to a project. "Services"does not include activities unrelated to the project,
such as food/beverage vendors, office supply deliveries, and delivery of portable toilets.
B. The Contractor shall provide coverage, based on proper reporting of classification codes and
payroll amounts and filing of any coverage agreements,which meets the statutory requirements
of Texas Labor Code,Section 401.011(44)or all employees of the Contractor providing services
on the project, for the duration of the project.
C. The Contractor must provide a certificate of coverage to the governmental entity prior to being
awarded the contract.
D. If the coverage period shown on the contractor's current certificate of coverage ends during the
duration of the project, the contractor must, prior to the end of the coverage period, file a new
certificate of coverage with the governmental entity showing that coverage has been extended.
E. The Contractor shall obtain from each person providing services on a project, and provide the
governmental entity:
1. A certificate of coverage, prior to that person beginning work on the project, so the
governmental entity will have on file certificates of coverage showing coverage for all
persons providing services on the project; and
2. No later than seven days after receipt by the contractor, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project.
F. The contractor shall retain all required certificates of coverage for the duration of the project and
for one year thereafter.
G. The contractor shall notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal
delivery, within ten (10) days after the contractor knew or should have known„ of any change
that materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the project.
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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.
Im 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;
Flo 3. Provide the Contractor, prior to the end of the coverage period, a new certificate of coverage
showing extension of coverage, if the coverage period shown on the current certificate of
coverage ends during the duration of the project;
4. Obtain from each other person with whom it contracts, and provide to the Contractor:
a.) A certificate of coverage, prior to the other person beginning work on the project;
and
GO 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.
c.) Retain all required certificates of coverage on file for the duration of the project and
for one year thereafter.
d.) Notify the governmental entity in writing by certified mail or personal delivery,within
ten (10) days after the person knew or should have known, of any change that
materially affects the provision of coverage of any person providing services on the
project; and
e.) Contractually require each person with whom it contracts, to perform as required by
paragraphs (1)-(7),with the certificates of coverage to be provided to the person for
whom they are providing services.
5. By signing this contract or providing or causing to be provided a certificate of coverage, the
contractor is representing to the governmental entity that all employees of the contractor
who will provide services on the project will be covered by worker's compensation coverage
for the duration of the project, that the coverage will be based on proper reporting of
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classification codes and payroll amounts, and that all coverage agreements will be filed with
the appropriate insurance carrier or, in the case of a self-insured, with the commission's
Division of Self-Insurance Regulation. Providing false or misleading information may subject
the contractor to administrative, criminal, civil penalties or other civil actions.
6. The contractor's failure to comply with any of these provisions is a breach of contract by the
contractor which entitles the governmental entity to declare the contract void if the contractor
does not remedy the breach within ten days after receipt of notice of breach from the
governmental entity.
2. The contractor shall post a notice on each project site informing all persons providing services
on the project that they are required to be covered, and stating how a person may verify current
coverage and report failure to provide coverage. This notice does not satisfy other posting
requirements imposed by the Texas Worker's Compensation Act or other Texas Worker's
Compensation Commission rules. This notice must be printed with a title in at least 30 point
bold type and text in at least 19 point normal type, and shall be in both English and Spanish and
any other language common to the worker population. The text for the notices shall be the
following text, without any additional words or changes:
"REQUIRED WORKER'S COMPENSATION COVERAGE
The law requires that each person working on this site or providing services related to this
construction project must be covered by workers' compensation insurance. This includes
persons providing, hauling, or delivering equipment or materials, or providing labor or
transportation or other service related to the project, regardless of the identity of their employer
or status as an employee."
Call the Texas Worker's Compensation Commission at (512)440-3789 to receive information
on the legal requirement for coverage, to verify whether your employer has provided the
required coverage, or to report an employer's failure to provide coverage".
38. 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
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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.
39. TEMPORARY EROSION, SEDIMENT AND WATER POLLUTION CONTROL:
A. DESCRIPTION: This item shall consist of temporary soil erosion sediment and water pollution
control measures deemed necessary by the Engineer for the duration of the contract. These
control measures shall at no time be used as a substitute for the permanent control measures
unless otherwise directed by the Engineer and they shall not include measures taken by the
CONTRACTOR to control conditions created by his construction operations. The temporary
measures shall include dikes,dams, berms,sediment basins,fiber mats,jute netting,temporary
seeding, straw mulch,asphalt mulch, plastic liners, rubble liners, baled-hay retards,dikes,slope
drains, silt fence and other devices.
B. CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS: The Engineer has the authority to define erodible earth
and the authority to limit the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by preparing right-
of-way, clearing and grubbing, the surface area of erodible-earth material exposed by
excavation, borrow and to direct the CONTRACTOR to provide temporary pollution-control
measures to prevent contamination of adjacent streams, other water courses, lakes, ponds or
other areas of water impoundment. Such work may involve the construction of temporary
berms, dikes, dams, sediment basins, slope drains and use of temporary mulches, mats,
seeding, or other control devices or methods directed by the Engineer as necessary to control
.� soil erosion. Temporary pollution-control measures shall be used to prevent or correct erosion
that may develop during construction prior to installation of permanent pollution control features,
but are not associated with permanent control features on the project. The Engineer will limit
the area of preparing right-of-way, clearing and grubbing, excavation and borrow to be
proportional to the CONTRACTOR'S capability and progress in keeping the finish grading,
mulching,seeding,and other such permanent pollution-control measures current in accordance
with the accepted schedule. Should seasonal conditions make such limitations unrealistic,
temporary soil-erosion-control measures shall be performed as directed by the Engineer.
a. Waste or disposal areas and construction roads shall be located and constructed in a
manner that will minimize the amount of sediment entering streams.
b. When work areas or material sources are located in or adjacent to live streams, such areas
shall be separated from the stream by a dike or other barrier to keep sediment from entering
a flowing stream. Care shall be taken during the construction and removal of such barriers
to minimize the muddying of a stream.
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c. All waterways shall be cleared as soon as practicable of false work, piling, debris or other
obstructions placed during construction operations that are not a part of the finished work.
d. The Contractor shall take sufficient precautions to prevent pollution 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
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and reservoirs and to avoid interference with movement of migratory fish.
C. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: All work, materials and equipment necessary to provide
temporary erosion control as designated on Plan Sheet 15, "Storm Water Pollution Prevention
Plan" shall be paid for at the Contract unit price bid per lump sum.
40. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION: This contract and project
are governed by the two following published specifications, except as modified by
these Special Provisions:
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN
CONSTRUCTION - CITY OF FORT WORTH
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION-NORTH
CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS
i A copy of either of these specifications may be purchased at the office of the
Transportation and Public Works Director, 1000 Throckmorton Street, 2"d Floor,
Municipal Building, Fort Worth,Texas 76102. The specifications applicable to each
pay item are indicated in the call-out for the pay item by the designer. If not shown,
then applicable published specifications in either of these documents may be
followed at the discretion of the Contractor. General Provisions shall be those of the
Fort Worth document rather than Division I of the North Central Texas document.
41. MECHANICS AND MATERIALMEN'S LIEN: The Contractor shall be required to
execute a release of mechanics and materialmen's lien upon receipt of payment.
42. SEQUENCE OF CONSTRUCTION / CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: Prior to
beginning construction, the Contractor shall supply the Construction Engineer with
a schedule of construction which reflects the proposed sequencing and any
proposed detours. These items will be subject to the approval of the Construction
Engineer and the City Traffic Engineer.
The first phase of construction (to be completed within the first 30 calendar days of
the contract) shall include the construction of the vinyl fence and sidewalk on the
south side of Lowery Road between Cross Ridge Circle and the school's west
property line.
43. PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN: The Contractor shall construct and install two(2)
project designation signs and it will be the responsibility'of the Contractor to
maintain the signs in a presentable condition at all times. Maintenance will include
painting and fepairs as directed by the Engineer.
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It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to have the individual project signs
lettered and painted in accordance with the enclosed detail.
The quality of the paint, painting, and lettering on the signs shall be approved by the
Engineer.
The height and arrangement of the lettering shall be in accordance with the
enclosed detail.
The sign shall be constructed of 3/4" fir plywood, grade A-C (exterior) or better.
These signs shall be installed on barricades or as directed by the Engineer.
CONSTRUCTION:
44. NON-PAY ITEM: CLEARING AND GRUBBING: All objectionable items within the
limits of this project and not otherwise provided for shall be removed under this item
in accordance with Standard Specifications Item 102, "Clearing and Grubbing."
However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered
incidental to this contract.
_ 45. NON-PAY ITEM: SPRINKLING FOR DUST CONTROL: All applicable provisions
of Standard Specifications Item 200, "Sprinkling for Dust Control" shall apply.
However, no direct payment will be made for this item and it shall be considered
incidental to this contract.
46. NON-PAY ITEM: PROTECTION OF TREES, PLANTS AND SOILS: All property
along and adjacent to the Contractor's operations including lawns, yards, shrubs,
trees, etc. shall be preserved or restored, after completion of the work, to a
condition equal or better than existed prior to the start of work.
47. NON-PAY ITEM: SAWCUT OF EXISTING CONCRETE: When existing concrete
or HMAC is cut, such cuts shall be made with a concrete saw. The Contractor may
break out curb and gutter to the nearest joint if he chooses. All sawing shall be
subsidiary to the unit cost of the respective item.
48. PRE-BID ITEM: UTILITY ADJUSTMENT: This item is included for the basic
purpose of establishing a contract price which will be comparable to the final cost
of making necessary adjustments required due to street improvements to water,
sanitary sewer, and natural gas service lines and appurtenances where such
service lines and appurtenances are the property owner' responsibility to maintain.
An arbitrary figure has been placed in the Proposal; however, this does not
guarantee any payment for utility adjustments, neither does it confine utility
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adjustments to the amount shown in the proposal. It shall be the Contractor's
responsibility to provide the services of a licensed plumber to make the utility
adjustments determined necessary by the Engineer. No payment will be made for
utility adjustments exceptthose adjustments determined necessary by the Engineer.
Should the Contractor damage service lines due to his negligence, where such line
would not have required adjustment otherwise, the lines shall be repaired and
adjusted by the Contractor at the Contractor's expense. The payment to the
Contractor for utility adjustments shall be the actual cost of of the adjustment plus
ten percent (10%) to cover the cost of bond and overhead incurred by the
Contractor handling the utility adjustments.
49. PRE-BID PAY ITEM - ADJUST EXISTING MANHOLE: This item shall include
adjusting the tops of existing manholes to match proposed grade as shown on the
plans and as directed by the Engineer. Standard Specifications Item 450 shall
apply except as modified herein.
Standard cone top or flat slab round manholes shall be adjusted with precast
concrete grade rings. Rectangular manholes shall be adjusted by using Class E
(six sack) concrete and No. 3, ASTM A615, grade 60 reinforcing steel as directed
by the Engineer. Each grade adjustment ring and manhole frame shall be sealed
with preformed and trowelable bitumastic manufactured by Kent-Seal, Ram-Nek,
E-Z stick or equal in accordance with the applicable Fort Worth Water Department
Specifications.
50. PRE-BID PAY ITEM - 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 by City of Fort Worth Water Department
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The unit price bid will be full payment for materials including all labor, equipment,
tools and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
51. PRE-BID PAY ITEM - TOP SOIL: This item shall be governed by Item 116 of the
City of fort Worth Standard Specifications for Construction. Locations of the topsoil
shall be directed by Engineer.
The proposal quantities shown are calculated to provide topsoil 4 to 6 inches in
depth (compacted) over the parkway area and do not include material deeper than
design depth behind the curb. The pay item is intended to pay for topsoil that must
be imported where suitable material is either not available on the job or cannot
reasonably be stored on-site. Payment will be made on the basis of loose truck
volume (full truck with sideboards up) tickets and material must meet City of Fort
Worth standards for topsoil. Only the volume imported will be paid for and may be
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substantially less than the proposal quantities listed.
All disturbed areas (including construction equipment paths) shall receive a
minimum 6"of topsoil or be scarified to a depth of 6"with a smooth and well-drained
surface_
52. PRE-BID PAY ITEM - PROJECT DESIGNATION SIGN: The Contractor shall
.. construct and install two (2) Project Designation Signs per street or as directed by
the Engineer. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to maintain the signs in
a presentable condition at all times during construction. Maintenance will include
painting and repairs as directed by Engineer.
53. PAY ITEM - REMOVE EXISTING CONCRETE DRIVEWAY AND SIDEWALK:
-� Sidewalks and driveways shall be removed to the limits as shown on the plans
exercising special care to avoid damage to that portion of concrete to remain in
place. The edge of removal areas abutting existing concrete areas to remain shall
be saw cut.
The unit bid price per square foot will be full payment for saw-cutting, removing and
disposing of the existing driveways, and sidewalk and all materials, labor, tools,
equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
54. PAY ITEM - UNCLASSIFIED STREET EXCAVATION: See Standard
Specifications Item No. 106, "Unclassified Street Excavation," for specifications
governing this item.
Removal of existing penetration or asphalt pavement shall be included under this
item.
All objectionable material found within the limits of excavation shall be removed
from the job site and disposed of in a manner satisfactory to the Engineer. Removal
of such shall be subsidiary to this item unless otherwise provided herein.
During the construction of this project, it is required that all parkways be excavated
and shaped at the same time the roadway is excavated (if applicable). Excess
excavation will be disposed of at locations approved by the Engineer.
The intention of the owner is to pay only the plan quantity without measurement.
Should either contracting party be able to show an error in the quantities exceeding
10 percent, than actual quantities will be paid for at the unit price bid. The party
requesting the payment of actual rather than plan quantities is responsible for
.. bearing any survey and/or measurement costs necessary to verify the actual
quantities.
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55. PAY ITEM - 6" CEMENT TREATED SUBGRADE: This item shall be installed in
accordance with Std. Spec. Item 214. Quantities bid include stabilization under
both concrete pavement and HMAC pavement. Application rate for the cement
shall be as designated in the plans.
56. PAY ITEM - REINFORCED CONCRETE PAVEMENT: All applicable provisions of
Standard Specifications Item 314, "Concrete Pavement", shall apply. The
contractor shall use six (6) sack concrete mix for all hand placement in the
intersections. The unit price bid per square yard shall be full payment for all labor,
AM material, equipment and incidentals necessary to complete the work.
Cracks in newly constructed concrete pavement: All cracks shall be individually
�- evaluated by the construction engineer to determine severity. The entire panel of
pavement (to the nearest joint) shall be removed and replaced at the contractor's
expense if it is determined that such cracks will undermine the structural integrity
or maintainability of the pavement. Cracks which are determined to be cosmetic in
nature shall require no change. The Construction engineer at his sole discretion
may dictate that only one half(1/2) of a panel be removed and replaced providing
that adequate measures have been taken by the contractor to eliminate sympathetic
cracking.
57. PAY ITEM - 6" HMAC PAVEMENT: Included in this item will be installation of 6"
HMAC pavement where shown on the plans. The pavement section shall consist
of 2" of Type D Surface Course over 4" of Type B Base Course. The price bid per
square yard of 6" HMAC Pavement shall include the cost for prime coat and tack
coat.
This item shall be governed by all applicable provisions of Standard Specification
Item 312.
58. PAY ITEM -7"ATTACHED CONCRETE CURB: The contractor may, at his option,
construct either integral or superimposed curb.
Standard Specification Item 502 shall apply except as herein modified.
1. INTEGRAL CURB: Integral curb shall be constructed along the edge of the
pavement as an integral part of the slab and of the same concrete as the
slab. The concrete for the curb shall be deposited not more than thirty (30)
minutes after the concrete in the slab.
2. SUPERIMPOSED CURB: Concrete shall have a minimum compressive
strength of three thousand (3,000) pounds per square inch at twenty-eight
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(28) days. The quantity of mixing water shall not exceed seven U.S. gallons
per sack (94 lbs.) of Portland Cement. The slump of the concrete shall not
exceed three (3) inches. A minimum cement content of five (5) sacks of
cement per cubic yard of concrete is required.
59. PAY ITEM - SILICONE JOINT SEALING: This pay item includes the installation
of a class I or class II low-module silicone joint sealant system for the Portland
Cement Concrete pavement. Specifications for "Silicone Joint Sealing" are
enclosed.
Payment will be made at the Contract bid item unit price bid per linear foot(L.F.) as
provided in "METHOD OF MEASUREMENT" for "SILICONE JOINT SEALING',
which price of shall be full compensation for furnishing all materials and for all
preparation, delivery, and application of those sealing materials and for all labor,
equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the silicone joint sealing in
conformity with the plans and these specifications.
60. PAY ITEM - 4" STANDARD CONCRETE SIDEWALK, LEADWALK AND
WHEELCHAIR RAMP: All applicable provisions of Standard specifications Item
504 "Concrete Sidewalks and Driveways" shall apply.
The contractor shall construct standard concrete sidewalk, and wheelchair ramp as
shown in the details or as directed by the engineer.
�. The contractor shall not remove any regulatory sign, instructional sign, street name
and sign or other sign which has been erected by the City. The contractor shall
contact Signs and Marking Division, TPW (Phone 871-8075).
All concrete flared surface (wheelchair ramp wing or curb) shall be colored with
LITHOCHROME color hardener or equal. A brick red color, a dry-shake hardener
manufactured by L.M. Scofield Company or equal, shall be used in accordance with
manufacturers instructions.
"Contractor shall provide a colored sample concrete panel of one foot by one foot
by three inches dimension, or other dimension approved by the Engineer, meeting
the aforementioned specification. The sample, upon approval by the Engineer,
shall be the acceptable standard to be applied for all wheelchair construction.
Surface coloring shall be subsidiary to unit price bid for this pay item.
The method of application shall be by screen, sifter, sieve or other means in order
to provide for a uniform color distribution."
61. PAY ITEM - TRENCH SAFETY SYSTEM: This item will consist of the basic
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requirements which the Contractor must comply with in order to provide for the
safety and health of workers in a trench. The Contractor shall develop, design and
implement the trench excavation safety system. The Contractor shall bear the sole
responsibility for the adequacy of the trench safety system and provide a "safe
place to work" for the workman.
The trench excavation safety protection system shall be used for all trench
excavations deeper than five (5) feet. The Excavating and Trenching Operation
Manual of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, U.S. Department of
Labor, shall be the minimum governing requirement of this item and is hereby made
a part of this specification. The Contractor shall, in addition, comply with all other
applicable federal, state and local rules, regulations and ordinances.
62. PAY ITEM -CELLULOSE FIBER MULCH SEEDING: Parkway and channel areas
designated by the Engineer, shall be seeded. Seeding shall be governed by the
requirements of Cellulose Fiber Mulch Seeding as specified in Item 164, "Seeding
for Erosion Control," 1982 Standard Specifications for Construction of Highways,
Streets and Bridges, TxDOT. Quantities are intended to include all street parkway
and new slope face areas.
63. PAY ITEM - TRAFFIC BUTTONS: Traffic buttons details and epoxy adhesive
specifications are included in the plans. Payment will be made at the Contract bid
item unit price bid per each which shall be full compensation for furnishing all
materials and for all preparation, delivery, and application of the traffic buttons and
for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals necessary to complete the placement
of the buttons in conformity with the plans and these specifications.
64. PAY ITEM - STOP BARS, CROSSWALKS, LANE LINES AND PAVEMENT
MESSAGES: All stop bars, crosswalks, lane lines and pavement messages shall
meet City of Fort Worth Signs & Markings Division specifications. Before
installation, contact City of Fort Worth Signs & Markings Division for specifications
at 871-7861.
Eighteen inch tape shall be used for stop bars and crosswalks. No tape
combinations will be allowed. Four inch tape will be used for lane lilies, if
applicable. Tape to be used is 3M STA-MARK, A-420 or approved equal.
Preformed thermoplastic tape may be used during cold weather with prior approval
from Signs & Markings. Contact cement E-44 must follow manufacturer's
application instructions. All pavement markings shall conform to the Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices per the latest amendment.
65. PAY ITEM - ROADSIDE SIGN ASSEMBLIES: Roadside sign assemblies
indicated on the Pavement Marking and Signage Plan shall be furnished,fabricated
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and erected in accordance with Item 644, "Small Roadside Sign Assemblies"of the
Texas Department of Transportation's"Standard Specifications for Construction of
* Highways, Streets and Bridges, 1993".
66. PAY ITEM 3-RAIL VINYL FENCE: 3-Rail vinyl fencing shall be manufactured by
Heritage Vinyl Products or an approved equal. Fencing shall be white. Posts are
to be 5 inches square and spaced at 96 inches on center. Rails shall be 1-1/2
inches by 5-1/2 inches and 16 feet long.
Gates of like material shall be installed in up to three locations as directed by the
.� Owner. 3-Rail Vinyl Fence shall be paid for at the Contract unit price bid per linear
foot. No separate payment or additional compensation will be made for gates.
67. PAY ITEM - REMOVE EXISTING FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY: Existing fire
hydrants shall be removed and returned to the Water Department warehouse by the
Contractor in accordance with Section E2-1.5 Salvaging of Materials. The void shall
be backfilled and compacted in accordance with backfill method as specified in
Section E2-2.9 Backfill. Backfill material shall be suitable excavated material
approved by the Engineer.
Payment for all work and material involved in salvaging the existing fire hydrant will
be paid for at the Contract unit price bid per each.
68. PAY ITEM-CONSTRUCT FIRE HYDRANT ASSEMBLY:Work under this bid item
shall include installation of the fire hydrant assembly, 6" water pipe, 6" gate valve
and all fittings and connections. Pipe material for 6' water pipe shall be either PVC,
AWWA C-900, DR-14 per E1-24 or Ductile-iron Pipe, Class 51 (AWWA C110) per
E1-7. Fire hydrant and gate valve shall meet Water Department specifications and
appear on Approved Product List.
69. PAY ITEM-ROCK RIPRAP(8"THICK), INCLUDING TOE WALL, BEDDING AND
GEOTEXTILE FABRIC: Rock riprap shall be installed in accordance with the
details included in the plans. Payment will be made at the Contract unit price bid
per square yard. No separate payment will be made for the toe wall, bedding or
geotextile fabric.
70. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS: The following specification for "Silicone Joint
Sealing" are part of this overall specifications.
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CITY OF FORT WORTH,TEXAS
TRANSPORTATION AND PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
SPECIFICATION
for
SILICONE JOINT SEALING
(Revision 1, October 18, 1989)
(Revision 2, May 12, 1994)
1. SCOPE
This specification for silicone joint sealing Portland Cement Concrete pavement and curbs
shall supersede Item 314.2. (11) "Joint Sealing Materials" of STANDARD
SPECIFICATIONS FOR STREET AND STORM DRAIN CONSTRUCTION- CITY OF
FORT WORTH,and Item 2.2.10"Joint Sealing"of STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION - NORTH CENTRAL TEXAS COUNCIL OF
GOVERNMENTS.
2. DESCRIPTION
This specification for silicone joint sealing shall apply to, but shall not be limited to, all
Portland Cement Concrete street pavement and curbs.
3. MATERIALS
3.1 The silicone joint sealant shall meet Federal Specifications TT-S-001543A for Class
A sealants except as modified by the test requirements for the Class 1, Class II and
Class III silicone joint sealants of this specification. Before the installation of the
joint sealants, the Contractor shall furnish the Engineer certification by an
independent testing laboratory that the silicone joint sealants meet these
requirements.
3.2 The manufacturer of the silicone joint sealant shall have a minimum two-year
demonstrated, documented successful field performance with Portland Cement
'! Concrete pavement silicone joint sealant systems. Verifiable documentation shall be
submitted to the Engineer. Acetic acid cure sealants shall not be accepted. The
silicone sealant shall be cold applied.
3.3 Self-Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant
The joint sealant shall be Dow Coming 890-SL self-leveling silicone joint sealant for
asphalt as manufactured by Dow Coming Corporation, Midland, MI 486860994, or
an approved equal.
Self-Leveling Silicone Joint Sealant for Asphalt
Test Method Test Requirement
AS SUPPLIED
... Non Volatile Content, % min. 96 to 99
MIL-S-8802 Extrusion Rate, grams/minute 275 to 550
ASTM D 1475 Specific Gravity 1.260 to 1.340
... Skin-Over Time, minutes mad.60
... Cure Time, days 14 to 21
... Full Adhesion, days 14 to 21
AS CURED - AFTER 21 DAYS AT 25C (77F) and 50% RH
ASTM D 412, Die C Mod. Elongation,%min. 1400
ASTM D 3583 Modulus @ 150% Elongation,psi max. 9 (Sect. 14 Mod.)
ASTM C 719 Movement, 10 cycles @+ 100/-50%No Failure
ASTM D 3583 Adhesion to Concrete, % Elongation
(Sect. 14 Mod.) min. 600
3.4 The joint filler stop shall be of a closed cell expanded polyethylene foam backer rod
and polyethylene bond breaker tape of sufficient size to provide a tight seal. The
back rod and breaker tape shall be installed in the saw-cut joint to prevent the joint
sealant from flowing to the bottom of the joint. The backer rod and breaker tape
shall be compatible with the silicone joint sealant and no bond or reaction shall occur
between them. Reference is made to the"Construction Detail"sheet for the various
joint details with their respective dimensions.
4. TIME OF APPLICATION
On newly constructed Portland Cement Concrete pavement,the joints shall be initially saw
cut to the required depth with the proper joint spacing as shown on the"Construction Detail"
sheet or as directed by the Engineer within 12 hours of the pavement placement. (Note that
for the"dummy"joints,the initial 1/4 inch width"green"sawcut and the"reservoir"saw cut
are identical and should be part of the same saw cutting operation. Immediately after the saw
cutting pressure water washing shall be applied to flush the concrete slurry from the freshly
saw cut joints.) The pavement shall be allowed to cure for a minimum of seven (7) days.
Then the saw cuts for the joint sealant reservoir shall be made,the joint cleaned,and the joint
sealant installed. During the application of the joint sealant, the weather shall not be
inclement and the temperature shall be 40F (4C) and rising.
5. EQUIPMENT
5.1 All necessary equipment shall be furnished by the Contractor. The Contractor shall
keep his equipment in a satisfactory working condition and shall be inspected by the
Engineer prior to the beginning of the work. The minimum requirements for
construction equipment shall be as follows.
5.2 Concrete Saw: The sawing equipment shall be adequate in size and power to
complete the joint sawing to the required dimensions.
5.3 High Pressure Water Pump: The high pressure cold water pumping system shall be
capable of delivering a sufficient pressure and volume of water to thoroughly flush
the concrete slurry from the saw-cut joint.
5.4 Air Compressors: The delivered compressed air shall have a pressure in excess of
90 psi and 120 cfin. There shall be suitable traps for the removal of all free water and
oil from the compressed air. The blow-tube shall fit into the saw-cut joint.
5.5 Extrusion Plump: The output[ shall be capable of supplying a sufficient volume of
sealant to the joint.
5.6 Injection Tool: This mechanical device shall apply the sealant uniformly into the
joint.
5.7 Sandblaster: The design shall be for commercial use with air compressors as
specified in Paragraph 5.4.
5.8 Backer Rod Roller and Tooling Instrument: These devices shall be clean and free of
contamination. They shall be compatible with the joint depth and width
requirements.
6. CONSTRUCTION METHODS
6.1 General: The joint reservoir saw cutting, cleaning, bond breaker installation, and
'w joint sealant placement shall be performed in a continuos sequence of operations.
6.2 Sawing Joints: The joints shall be saw-cut to the width and depth as shown on the
"Construction Detail" sheet. The faces of the joints shall be uniform in width and
depth along the full length of the joint.
6.3 Cleaning Joints: Immediately after sawing, the resulting concrete slurry shall be
completely removed from the joint and adjacent area by flushing with high pressure
water. The water flushing shall be done in one-direction to prevent joint
contamination.
When the Contractor elects to saw the joint by the dry method,flushing the joint with
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high pressure water may be deleted. The dust resulting from the sawing shall be
removed from the joint by using compressed air. (Paragraph Rev. 1, October 18,
1989).
After complete drying,the joints shall be sandblasted. The nozzle shall be attached
to a mechanical aiming device so that the sand blast will be directed at an angle of
45 degrees and at a distance of one to two inches from the face of the joint. Both
*, joint faces shall be sandblasted in separate, one directional passes.
Upon the termination of the sandblasting, the joints shall be blown-out using
compressed air. The blow tube shall fit into the joints.
The blown joint shall be checked for residual dust or other contamination. If any
dust or contamination is found,the sandblasting and blowing shall be repeated until
the joint is cleaned. Solvents will not be permitted to remove stains and
contamination.
Immediately upon cleaning,the bond breaker and sealant shall be placed in the joint.
Open, cleaned joints shall not be left unsealed overnight.
Bond Breaker Rod and Tape: The bond breaker rod and tape shall be installed in the
cleaned joint prior to the application of the joint sealant in a manner that will product
the required dimensions.
6.4 Joint Sealant: Upon placement of the bond breaker rod and tape, the joint sealant
shall be applied using the mechanical injection tool. The joint sealant application
shall not be permitted when the air and pavement temperature is less than 40F(4C).
Joints shall not be sealed unless they are clean and dry.
Unsatisfactorily sealed joints shall be refilled. Excess sealant left on the pavement
surface shall be removed and discarded and shall not be used to seal the joints. The
pavement surface shall present a clean final condition.
Traffic shall not be allowed on the fresh sealant until it becomes tack-free.
Approval of Joints: A representative of the sealant manufacturer shall be present at
the job site at the beginning of the final cleaning and sealing of the joints. He shall
demonstrate to the Contractor and the Engineer the acceptable method for sealant
installation. The manufacturer's representative shall approve the clean, dry joints
before the sealing operation commences.
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7. WARRANTY
The Contractor shall provide the Engineer a manufacturer's written guarantee on all joint
sealing materials. The manufacturer shall agree to provide any replacement material free of
charge to the City. Also,the Contractor shall provide the Engineer a written warranty on all
sealed joints. The Contractor shall agree to replace any failed joints at no cost to the City
Both warranties shall be for one year after final acceptance of the completed work by the
Engineer.
8. BASIS OF PAYMENT
Payment will be made at the Contract bid item unit price bid per linear foot (L.F.) as
provided in"MEASUREMENT"for"SILICONE JOINT SEALING",which price of shall
be full compensation for furnishing all materials and for all preparation, delivery, and
application of those sealing materials and for all labor, equipment, tools and incidentals
necessary to complete the silicone joint sealing in conformity with the plans and these
'� specifications.
CITY OF FORT WORTH
HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION
PREVAILING WAGE RATE FOR 2000
CLASSIFICATION HOURLY'RATE
Asphalt Raker _ $10.32
Asphalt Shoveler $9.75
Batching Plant Weigher $9.65
Carpenter(Rough) $13.64
Concrete Finisher-Paving $10.16
Concrete Finisher Helper(Paving) $9.70
Concrete Finisher-Structures $13.44
Flagger $7.00
Form Builder-Structures $13.44
Form Setter-Paving &Curbs $10.25
Form Setter-Structures $9.75
Laborer-Common $7.64
Laborer-Utility , r. $8.64
Mechanic ` ' $13.25
Servicer $10.13
t Pipe Layer $7.35
Pipe Layer Helper $6.75
Asphalt Distributor Operator ' $11.45
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator $11.09
Concrete Paving Saw $10.53
Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel(< 1 1/2 CY) $10.00
Crane, Clamshell, Backhoe, Derrick, Dragline, Shovel(> 1 1/2 CY) $11.52
Front End Loader(21/2 CY&less) $9.94
Front End Loader(over 2 1/2 CY) $9.32
Milling Machine Operator $8.00
_ Mixer $11.00
Motor Grader Operator(Fine Grade) $12.31
Motor Grader Operator $13.75
Pavement Marking Machine $11.00
Roller, Steel Wheel Plant-Mix'Pavements $9.88
Roller, Steel Wheel Other Flatwheel or Tamping $12.12
Roller, Pneumatic, Self-Propelled Scraper $8.02
Traveling Mixer $10.00
Reinforcing Steel Setter(Paving) $9.75
Truck Driver-Single Axle(Light) $8.00
Truck Driver-Tandem Axle Semi-Trailer $10.22
Truck Driver-Lowboy/Float $10.54
Truck Driver-Transit Mix $10.63
Truck Driver-Winch $9.80
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