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Telephone (404) 633-4321
Fax . :40A 6~-1312
Bond Fax (404) 248-0444
Yates Insurance Agency
4 Executive Park East, N.E., Suite 200
Atlanta, Georgia 30329
June 21, 2007
Augusta-Richmond County
430 Green Street
Augusta, GA
BOND NUMBER: 929429363
Contractor: Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc.
Project: Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill Phase III
Amount: $3,583,380.91
Dear Sirs:
Please accept this letter as your authorization to date the performance and payment bonds
and powers of attorney the same date as you date the contract for the captioned project.
Should there be any questions, please call me.
Western Surety Company
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Ites Insurance Agency
Executive Park East, NE Suite 200
O. Drawer 95806
.Ianta, GA 30347
(404) 633-4321
DATE (MM/DDNYYY)
6/22/2007
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY ~NStJRANCE
,URED
Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc.
1928 Executive Park Drive, Suite A
Statham, GA 30666-
INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURER A: Zurich American Ins CO
INSURER B: American Guarantee & Liability Ins CO
INSURER C: Association Casualty Insurance Com pan
INSURER D: American International Specialty Lines
INSURER E: ACE Pro ert & Casual Insurance Com
NAIC#
OVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
iR ~~~~ POLICY NUMBER PE.L.!SY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
R
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,00C
--:-:-
X X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY GL0539016001 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 PREMISES 't~~~~ncel $ 300,000
I CLAIMS MADE 0 OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 10,000
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000
- 2,000,000
GENERAL AGGREGATE $
- 2,000,000
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APnS PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $
I POLICY rxl ~~2i LOC
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT 1,000,000
--:-:- $
X ANY AUTO BAP5390161-01 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 (Ea accident)
--:-:-
X ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
X (Per person) $
SCHEDULED AUTOS
-
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
- (Per accident) $
NON-OWNED AUTOS
-
- PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(Per acCident)
~RAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
EXCESS/UMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,000
~ OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE AUC591771701 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 AGGREGATE $ 10,000,000
$
~ DEDUCTIBLE $
X RETENTION $ -0- $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND X I WCSTATU. I IOTH-
TORY LIMITS ER
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY WCA0400341-04 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 $ 1,000,000
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT
ANY PROPRIETOR/PARTNERlEXECUTIVE 1,000,000
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $
If yes, describe under E.L. DISEASE. POLICY LIMIT $ 1,000,000
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below
OTHER
Pollution Liability CPL2364485 5/1/2007 5/1/2008 $25,000 Oed. $1,000,000
Installation/Builders Risk 121115150001 6/21/2007 6/21/2008 $3,583,381
,SCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES / EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT / SPECIAL PROVISIONS
,: Dean's Bridge Road MSW Landfill Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A. Augusta-Richmond County is included as additional insured as respects
ineral Liability when required by written contract.
ERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION
Augusta-Richmond County
530 Green Street
Augusta, GA 30911-
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 3~ DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE
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CORD 25 (2001/08)
@ACORD CORPORATION 1988
ACORDTM CERTIFICATE OF LIABiliTY INSURANCE I DATE (MMlDDIYYYY)
7/18/2007
PRODUCER (404) 633-4321 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Yates Insurance Agency ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
4 Executive Park East, NE Suite 200 ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
P. O. Drawer 95806
Atlanta, GA 30347 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC#
INSURED Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc. INSURER A Zurich American Ins Co
1928 Executive Park Drive, Suite A INSURER B American Guarantee & Liability Ins Co
Statham, GA 30666- INSURER c Association Casualty Insurance Company
INSURER D ACE Property & Casualty Insurance Comp<
INSURER E:
COOPBAR-02
JOTA
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
INSR ~~~ TYPO: POLICY EFFECTIVE Pgk~Y EXPIRATION
LTR POLICY NUMBER LIMITS
~NERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,OOO,OOC
A X ~ 3MERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY GL0539016001 6/1512007 6/15/2008 PREMISES lEa occurence) $ 300,00C
I--- CLAIMS MADE 0 OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 10,00C
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,OOO,OOC
GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,00C
n'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,00C
POLICY '1Xl'~~?r n LOC
~OMOBILE LIABILITY COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT $ 1,000,000
A X /'Ny AUTO BAP5390161-01 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 (Ea accident)
~ ALL OWNED AUTOS
~ BODiLY INJURY $
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per person)
I---
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
I--- $
NO~OWNED AUTOS (Per accident)
I---
PROPERTY DAMAGE $
(Per accident)
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
R /'NY AUTO OTHER ~ EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
tKJESSIUMBRELLA LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 10,000,001
B X OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE ~UC591771701 6/15/2007 6/15/2008 AGGREGATE $ 10,000,OOC
$
hrl DEDUCTIBLE $
X RETENTION $ -0- $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND X I WC STATU- I lOTI-!-
TORY LIMITS ER
C EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY WCA0400341-04 6115/2007 6/15/2008 1,000,00C
/'NY PROPRIETORIPARTNERlEXECUTIVE E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $
OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 1,000,00C
If yes. describe under $ 1,OOO,OOC
SPECIAL PROVISIONS below E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT
OTHER
D Installation/Builders Risk 121115150001 6/21/2007 6/21/2008 $1,000 Oed. $3,583,381
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS / LOCATIONS / VEHICLES 1 EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT 1 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
See attached page.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
CANCELLATION
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
Augusta-Richmond County DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 3L- DAYS WRITTEN
530 Greene St.
Room 605 NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
Augusta, GA 30911- IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED REPRESENT A llVE J~:--) c~ ;/'f.;? ~:~-=::=..:.':<':~
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ACORD 25 (2001/08)
@ACORD CORPORATION 1988
COOPBAR-02 JOTA
IMPORTANT
If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed. A statement
on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s).
If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may
require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate
holder in lieu of such endorsement(s}.
DISCLAIMER
The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between
the issuing insurer(s), authDrized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it
affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon.
ACORD 25 (2001/08)
COOPBAR-02 JOTA PAGE 1 OF 1
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS-
Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc.
1928 Executive Park Drive, Suite A
Statham, GA 30666-
Augusta-Richmond County
53U Greene St.
Room 605
Augusta, GA 30911-
Project: Dean's Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 1
Augusta-Richmond County(project owner) & Jordan, Jones & Goulding (Architect/Engineer) are additional insured with respects to
the general liability policy. Waiver of subrogation applies to the general liability policy in favor of the additional insureds.
Damage by blasting; damage to eXisting structures; damage to private driveways, walks, shrubbery, plantings, etc; damage to
public utilities, electric, water telephone, gas sewerage, etc; & damage to US government markers is covered under the general
liability policy. XCU Included. Umbrella follows form subject to policy terms, exclusions and conditions.
Augusta-Richmond County will be given 30 days notice of cancellation & 10 day notice for non-pay.
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ACE Builders Risk XTRA
Coverage Form
Coverage Information
Various provisions on this policy restrict coverage. Read the entire policy carefully to detennine
rights, duties and what is and is not covered.
Throughout this policy the words you and your refer to the Named Insured shown in the
Declarations. The words we, us and our refer to the Company providing this insurance.
Words and phrases that appear in italics are specifically defined. Refer to Section F.
DEFINITIONS in this Coverage Form for those definitions.
A. Coveraee
We will pay for direct physical loss to Covered Property from any Covered Cause of Loss.
1. COVERED PROPERTY
We will cover the Insured Project(s) described in the Declarations while in the course of
construction, reconstruction or renovation provided a Limit of Insurance is shown in the
Declarations.
Covered property includes:
a. Property of every kind and description that you own or are liable for that is intended to
become a pennanent part of the building or structure described in the Declarations. This
includes building excavations.
b. If not covered by other insurance and if values are reported to us for premium
calculation, temporary structures on site, including cribbing. scaffolding and
construction forms.
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c. Property in transit that is intended to become a permanent part of the building or
structure described in the Declarations. provided a separate Limit ofInsurance is ~~own
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2. PROPERTY NOT COVERED
We will not cover the following property:
a. land (including land on which the covered property is located) or water; or
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b. the following property when installed outside of buildings:
(1) Trees or shrubs, unless a limit of Insurance is shown in Section III of the
Declarations,
(2) Radio or television antennas, including their lead-in wiring, masts or towers; or
c. property while airborne; or
d. property while waterborne, unless in transit on Inland Waterways within the United
States of America and Canada; or
e. property while located underwater, except while in transit through tunnels; or
f. machinery, tools or contractors' equipment not intended to become a pennanent part of
the building or structure described in the Declarations; or
g. vehicles Ii~nsed for highway use; or
h. property in storage which is not specifically designated for or identified with the
location(s) described in the Declarations; or
i. transmission and distribution lines, poles, towers and all equipment attached or affixed
thereto, including supporting structures, transformers and appurtenant buildings.
j. existing buildings at the project site, including those scheduled for renovation or
reconstruction, unless value(s) for these buildings are reported to us and the buildings
are listed in Section II.B.I. of the Declarations.
3. COVERED CAUSES OF LOSS
Covered Causes of Loss means risks of direct physical loss or damage to Covered Property,
except those causes of loss listed in the Exclusions.
4. EXTENSIONS OF COVERAGE
Any amounts that we pay under the following Extensions of Coverage are included as part
of the Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations.
a. Preservation of Property
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If it is necessary to move Cov~erty mnn the described premises to preserve it ..~..;.~~
from loss from a Covered Cause of toss, we will pay for the cost of removal and any
direct physical loss to that property:
(1) While it is being moved or while temporarily stored at another location; but
(2) Only if the loss occurs within 10 days after the property is first moved.
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Payment under this Coverage Extension will not exceed the amount we would have paid
if the Covered Property had not been removed.
b. Collapse
The term Covered Cause of Loss includes collapse as described and limited in the
Defmitions section of this policy.
We will pay for the direct physical/oss to covered property involving collapse of a
building or structure or any part of a building or structure caused only by one or more of
the following:
(1) any specified cause of loss or breakage of building glass, all only as insured against
in this coverage part;
(2) Decay that is hidden from view, Wlless the presence of such decay is known to an
insured prior to collapse;
(3) Insect or vennin damage that is hidden from view, unless the presem:e of such
damage is known to an insured prior to collapse;
(4) weight of people or personal property;
(5) weight ofrain, snow or ice that collects on a roof;
(6) use of defective material or methods in construction, remodeling or renovation if the
collapse occurs during the course of construction, remodeling or renovation.
(7) faulty design, plans, specifications or workmanship, in construction, remodeling or
renovation if the collapse occurs during the course of construction, remodeling or
renovation.
But we will not pay the cost of making good or restoring property which is or was
defective or faulty in design, plans, specifications or workmanship.
We will not pay for loss to:
outdoor radio or television antennas, including their lead-in wiring, masts, or towers;
gutters and downspouts; yard fixtures; outdoor swimming pools; fences; piers, whatVes
and docks; beach or diving platforms or appurtenances; retaining walls; walks,
roadways and other paved surfaces caused by items 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 under this section,
entitled Collapse, unless the loss is a direct result of the collapse of a building.
Collapse, as used here, does not include settling, cracking, shrinking, bulging or
expansion.
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"_.k, - Coverage for the following items (t. tll11ijrgh j.) ollly lippliesJC a limit of Insurance
for the Extension of Coverage is shown in Section III of the Declarations.
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c. Debris Removal Expense
(1) We will pay the expense you incur to remove debris of Covered Property caused by
or resulting from a Covered Cause of Loss that occurs during the policy period.
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(2) The most we will pay under this Cov~rage Extension is shown in section III of the
Declaration Pages. The expenses will be paid only if they are reported to us in
writing within 180 days of the earlier of:
(a) The date of direct physical/ass; or
(b) The end of the policy period.
(3) This Coverage Extension does not apply to the cost to:
(a) Extractpallutants from land, air, or water; or
(b) Remove, restore or replace polluted land, air, or water.
(4) This Coverage Extension does not apply to Business Income, Loss of Rents, or Soft
Costs coverage.
d. Pollutant Clean Up
(I) We will pay up to the aggregate limit shown on the Declarations for expense you
incur for clean-up of pollutants from land, air, or water at your premises during the
tenn of this policy. The presence, release, discharge or dispersal of the pollutants
must be caused by a covered cause of /ass not otherwise excluded. The expenses
must be reported to us within 180 days after the date of the direct physical loss or
the expiration date of this policy, whichever comes first.
(2) This Coverage Extension does not apply to Business Income, Loss of Rents, or Soft
Costs coverage.
e. Fire Department Service Charge
When a fire department is called to save or protect covered property from a Covered
Cause of Loss, we will pay up to the amount shown on the Declarations for your
liability for fire department service charges:
(I) Assumed by contract or agreement prior to loss; or
(2) Required by local ordinance.
f. Valuable Papers and Records
If any of your valuable papers or records, such as blueprints. plans, drawings or data
:.""~-, processing media are lost or damaged due to a,c.wced ~fLoss, we will pay up to
the limit shown for costs you incur to research, replace or restore those valuable papers
or records.
g. Installed Trees and Shrubs
We will pay for loss to installed trees and shrubs if they are damaged or destroyed by
fire, lightning, explosion, riot or civil commotion, or an aircraft. The maximum amoWlt
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we will pay for any single item in anyone occurrence is limited to the amoWlt shown on
the Declarations. The amount includes the cost of debris removal.
h. Water Damage, Other Liquids, Powder or Molten Material Damage
If loss caused by or resulting from covered water or other liquid, powder or molten
material damage loss occurs, we will pay the cost to tear out and replace any part of the
building or structure to repair damage to the system or appliance from which such
substance escapes. However, we will not pay the cost to repair any defect to a system or
appliance itself, but we will pay the cost to repair or replace damaged parts of tire
extinguishing equipment if the damage:
(1) Results in discharge of any substance from an automatic tire protection system; or
(2) Is directly caused by freezing.
1. Sidewalks, Curbs, Gutters, Streets or Parking Lots
We will pay for loss to sidewalks, curbs, gutters, streets, parking lots or other paved
surfaces. The amount we will pay is the amount shown on the Declarations or the
amoWlt included in the construction contract, whichever is less, including debris
removal for all losses from anyone occurrence.
J. Expediting Expenses
If direct physical loss to covered property by a covered cause of loss occurs while this
policy is in force, we will pay up to the amount shown in the Declarations, the
reasonable extra costs to make temporary repairs, and to expedite the permanent repair or
replacement of the insured property which is damaged by a covered cause of loss. The
amount we will pay includes additional wages for overtime, night work, and work on
public holidays and the extra costs of express freight or other rapid means of
transportation.
B. Exclusions
1. We will not pay for loss caused directly or indirectly by any of the causes of loss shown in
this section. Such loss is excluded regardless of any other cause or event that contributes
concurrently or in any sequence to the loss. But we will cover resulting fire or explosion
arising out of any of these excluded causes except war.
a. The enforcement of any ordinance or law: . ..
';'(t} Regulittitig the construction, use or repair of any ~rty; or'''''--
(2) Requiring the tearing down of any property, including the cost of removing its
debris.
b. The failure of power or other utility service supplied to the covered location, however
caused, if the failure occurs away from the covered location.
But if loss by a Covered Cause of Loss results, we will pay for that resulting loss.
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c. Earth Movement, but if loss by firet explosiont or volcanic action resultst we will pay
for that resulting loss.
Volcanic action means direct loss resulting from the eruption of a volcano when the loss
is caused by:
(1) Airborne volcanic blast or airborne shock waves;
(2) Ash, dust, or particulate matter; or
(3) Lava flow.
V olcanic action does not include the cost to remove asht dust or particulate matter that
does not cause direct physical loss to the described property.
This exclusion will not apply to property in transit.
d. Flood.
This exclusion will not apply to property in transit.
e. Governmental Actio~ meaning the seizure or destruction of property by order of
governmental authority.
But we will pay for acts of destruction ordered by governmental authority and taken at
the time of a fire to prevent its spreadt if the rue would be covered under this Coverage
Part.
f. Nuclear Hazard, meaning nuclear reaction or radiation, or radioactive contamination,
however caused.
But if loss by fire results, we will pay for that resulting loss.
g. War and Military Action, meaning
(1) War, including Wldeclared or civil war;
(2) Warlike action by a military force, including action in hindering or defending
against an actual or expected attack, by any government, sovereign or other
authority using military personnel or other agents; or
(3) Insurrection, rebellion, revolutio~ uswped power, or action taken by governmental
authority in hindering or defending against any of these.
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2. We will not pay for loss caused by or resulting from any of the foIl~Wing, except as
provided Wider A.4., Extensions of Coverage.
a. Delay, loss of use or loss of market, interruption of business or any consequential/oss of
any nature.
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b. Penalties for non-completion of, or delay in completion of, any contract or failure to
comply with contract conditions.
c. (1) Wear and tear;
(2) Rust, corrosion, fungus, decay, deterioration, hidden or latent defect or any quality
in the property that causes it to damage or destroy itself;
(3) Settling, subsidence, cracking, shrinking, or expansion;
(4) The following causes of loss to covered property:
(a) Dampness or dryness of atmosphere;
(b) Changes in or extremes of temperature;
(c) Marring or scratching.
(5) Insects, vennin, rodents and other animals.
But if loss from Specified Causes of Loss or building glass breakage results, we will pay
for that resulting loss.
d. Water, or other liquids, powder or molten material that leaks or flows from plumbing,
heating, air conditioning or other equipment (except fire protective systems) caused by
or resulting from freezing, unless:
(1 ) You use reasonable care to maintain heat in the building or structure; or
(2) You drain the equipment and shut off the water supply if the heat is not maintained.
e. Dishonest or criminal act by you, any of your partners, employees, directors, trustees,
authorized representatives or anyone to whom you entrust the property for any purpose
whether or not such persons are acting alone or in collusion with others, and whether or
not such act occurs during the hours of employment.
This exclusion does not apply to carriers for hire or acts of destruction by your
employees; but does apply to theft by employees.
f. Mysterious disappearance or unexplained loss.
g. Shortage disclosed upon taking inventory,
h. Collapse, except as provided for in Coverage Extensions. But if loss by a Covered
Cause of Loss results in collapse at the location( s) described in the Declarations, we will
pay for that resulting loss.
i. Asbestos, including loss, damage, or Clean-up caused by or resulting from asbestos or
asbestos contD1Xltng mater!ltts~ . ~'" - .,.'
j. The presence, release, discharge or dispersal of pollutants unless the presence, release,
discharge or dispersal is itself caused by fire, lightning, windstorm or hail, explosion,
riot or civil commotion, vehicles Of aircraft, sonic boom, smoke, vandalism and
malicious mischief, sprinkler leakage, sinkhole collapse, Of volcanic action.
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k. Rain. snow. ice or sleet. whether driven by wind or not, to Covered Property, unless
located within a fully enclosed structure -and then only for such loss that is caused by or
results from rain. snow. ice or sleet entering through an opening caused by a Covered
Cause of Loss not otherwise excluded.
3. We will not pay for loss caused by or resulting from the following, except as provided
under Coverage Extensions. But if loss from a Covered Cause of Loss results. we will pay
for that resulting loss
a. Weather conditions. But this exclusion only applies ifweather conditions contribute in
any way with a cause or event excluded in Section B.1. above to produce the loss.
b. Acts or decisions. including the failure to act or decide, of any person, group.
organization or government body.
c. Faulty, inadequate or defective:
(1) Planning, zoning, development, surveying, siting;
(2) Design, specifications, workmanship, repair, construction, renovation, remodeling,
grading. compaction;
(3) Materials used in repair, construction, renovation. or remodeling; or
(4) Maintenance;
of part or all of any property on or off the described premises.
C. Deductible
We will not pay for loss in anyone occurrence until the amount of the adjusted loss exceeds the
deductible shown in the Declarations and/or on any endorsements to this policy. We will then
pay the amount of the adjusted loss in excess of the deductible. up to the applicable Limit of
Insurance.
If more than one Property Damage deductible would apply to a single occurrence we will pay
the amount of the adjusted loss in excess of the largest deductible, up to the applicable Limit of
Insurance.
Deductibles for Business Income, Loss of Rents and Soft Costs Coverage always apply
separately from any applicable Property Damage deductibles.
D. Limits of Insurance
........ 1. The most we will pay for'Hrt'loss in"mltone occurrence is the Limit of InsuriiJicnOOwn in."""~'
Section II of the Declarations. Sublimit(s) and Aggregate Limit(s) of Insurance where
shown in Sections II and III of the Declarations are part of and not in addition to the Limit
of Insurance.
2. The most we will pay for loss in anyone occurrence for Extensions of Coverage is the
Limit of Insurance applicable to the Coverage Extension.
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E. Additional Conditions
The following conditions apply in addition to the Common Policy and Inland Marine
Conditions wlless stated otherwise.
1. Valuation - How We Settle a loss
If the damaged or destroyed property is new construction. we will pay the actual cost of
repairing. replacing, or rebuilding the property with materials of similar kind and quality.
If the damaged or destroyed property is in the process of renovation, we will pay:
a. The actual cash value of the existing structure(s) if covered by this policy; and
b. The cost oflabor and materials that have been added up to the time of loss.
We will include an additional 15% of the amount(s) above or the percentage for contractor
profits and overhead included in the total value of the job you furnish us in calculating your
premium, whichever is less. This does not apply to detennining the value of existing
structures, if covered.
2. When Coverage Begins and Ends
Coverage will begin on the date shown on the Builders Risk Declarations and will end on
the earliest of the following:
a. When your financial interest in the property ends; or
b. When the purchaser accepts the property as complete; or
c. The date shown on the Declarations; or
d. The date the policy is canceled; or
e. The date you abandon the construction.
3. Coinsurance Agreement
No Coinsurance Agreement applies to this contract. However, you are required to submit
the final project completed value to us within 30 days of the policy expiration date, If the
final completed value varies by more than 5% from our limit of insurance, we will apply the
appropriate additional or return premium. Additional and return premiums of less than $250
will be waived.
4. Occupancy Clause
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You may occupy not more than SG% of the completed square footage of the Insured Project
for the purpose(s) originally intended without our written consent. We may require
additional premiwn ifhazard is increased. You may, however. install or store machinery
and equipment.
F. Definitions
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1. Actual cash value means the present-day value of property measured in cash, arrived at by
taking the replacement cost at the time of loss and deducting for depreciation brought about
by physical wear and tear and obsolescence where applicable.
2. Clean-up includes testing, monitoring, removal, containment, treatment, detoxification, or
neutralization.
3. With respect to buildings and structures, collapse means:
a. an abrupt falling down or caving in of a building or structure or any part of a building
or structure with the result that the building or structure or part of the building or
structure cannot be occupied for its intended purpose;
b. A building or any part of a building that is in danger of falling down or caving in is not
considered to be in a state of collapse;
c. A part of a building or structure that is standing is not considered to be in a state of
collapse even if it has separated from another part of the building or structure;
d. A building or structure that is standing or any part of a building or structure that is
standing is not considered to be in a state of collapse even if it shows evidence of
cracking, bulging, sagging, bending, leaning, settling, shrinkage or expansion.
The criteria set forth in 3.a. through 3.d. do not limit the coverage for collapse otherwise
provided under this policy for the EXTENSIONS OF COVERAGE causes of loss listed in
4.b.1., 4.b.4. and 4.b.5.
4. Earth Movement means earthquake, landslide, mudslide, mudflow, volcanic eruption, earth
sinking (other than sinkhole collapse), rising, shifting, mine subsidence, or other earth
movement
5. Flood means the overflow from a stream or any other body of water. Flood also means
surface water, waves, tidal waves or movements or spray from any of these, whether driven
by wind or not.
6. Loss means accidental loss or damage.
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7. Occurrence shall mean all losses or damages that are attributable directly or indirectly to
one cause, event, incident or repeated exposure to the same cause, event or incident, or to
'~~.one series of similar causes, events, inChWtlb or repeated exposures to the same cause,
event, or incident first occurring in the pOlicy period. All such losses and/or damages and
the total amount of such losses and/or damages will be treated as one occurrence
irrespective of the period of time or area over which such losses and/or damages occur,
unless a specific period of time is otherwise set forth herein. The most we will pay for loss
or damage in anyone "occurrence" is the applicable Limit ofInsurance shown in the
Declarations.
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The foregoing definition applies to the word "Occurrence" whenever used in this policy,
whether the word appears in quotations, italic, bold or nonnal print.
8. Pollutants means any solid, liquid, gaseous or thennal irritant or contaminant, including
vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals, and waste. Waste includes materials to be
recycled, reconditioned or reclaimed.
9. Premises means a plot of ground, a building or a portion of a building that you use to
conduct your business activities. "Your premises" means the premises described by the
addresses listed in Section II, Limits of Insurance in the Declarations.
1 O. Temporary Structure means office trailers, storage sheds, and property of a similar nature.
11. Theft means the unlawful taking of personal property or Covered Property without the
owner's consent and includes pilferage, looting, larceny, burglary, and robbery.
12. Sinkhole collapse means the sudden sinking or collapse ofland into underground empty
spaces created by the action of water on limestone or similar rock fonnations.
13. Specified Causes o[Loss mean the following: Fire, lightning, explosion, windstorm or hail,
smoke; aircraft or vehicles; riot or civil commotion; vandalism; leakage from fire
extinguishing equipment; sinkhole collapse; volcanic action; falling objects; weight of
snow, ice, or sleet; water damage.
14. Water Damage means accidental discharge or leakage of water or steam as the Direct result
of the breaking or cracking of any part of a system or appliance containing water or steam.
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COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY COVERAGE FORM
Various provisions In this policy restrict coverage.
Read the entire policy carefully to determine rights,
duties and what is and is not covered.
Throughout this policy the words "you" and "your"
refer to the Named Insured shown In the Declarations.
and any other person or organization qualifying as a
Named Insured under this policy. The words "we', 'us"
and "our" refer to the company providing this Insur-
ance.
The word "insured" means any person or organization
qualifying as such under Section II - Who Is An In-
sured.
Other words and phrases that appear In quotation
marks have special meaning. Refer to Section V -
Definitions.
SECTION I - COVERAGES
COVERAGE A BODILY INJURY AND PROPERTY
DAMAGE UABIUTY
1. Insuring Agreement
a. We will pay those sums that the insured be-
comes legally obligated to pay as damages be-
cause of "bodily Injury" or 'property damage' to
which this Insurance applies. We wUl have the
right and duty to defend the insured against
any "suit. seeking those damages. However, we
will have no duty to defend the Insured against
any "suit" seeking damages for "bodily injury" or
"property damage" to which this insurance
does not apply. We may, at our discretion, in-
vestigate any 'occurrence" and settle any claim
or "suit" that may result. But:
(1) The amount we wUl pay for damages Is
limited as described in Section III - Limits
Of Insurance; and
(2) Our right and duty to defend ends when we
have used up the applicable limit of Insur-
ance In the payment of judgments or set-
tlements under Coverages A or B or medi-
cal expenses under Coverage C.
No other obligation or Iiab"ity to pay sums or
perform acts or services is covered unless ex-
plicitly provided for under Supplementary Pay-
ments - Coverages A and B.
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b. This Insurance applies to "bodily Injury" and
"property damage" only If:
(1) The "bodily Injury" or "property damage' Is
caused by an "occurrence" that takes place
In the 'coverage territory";
(2) The "bodily Injury" or "property damage"
occurs during the po/Icy period; and
(3) Prior to the policy period, no insured listed
under Paragraph 1. of Section II - Who Is
An Insured and no "employee" authorized
by you to give or receive notice of an "oc.
currence" or claim, knew that the "bodDy In-
jury" or 'property damage' had occurred, in
whole or In part. If such a listed insured or
authorized "employee" knew, prior to the
policy period. that the "bodily injury" or
'property damage" occurred, then any con-
tinuation, change or resumption of such
"bodily injury" or 'property damage' during
or after the policy period will be deemed to
have been known prior to the policy period.
c. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" which
occurs during the policy period and was not,
prior to the policy period, known to have oc-
curred by any Insured listed under Paragraph
1. of Section II - Who Is An Insured or any
"employee" authorized by you to give or receive
notice of an 'occurrence" or claim, includes any
continuation, change or resumption of that
"bodily Injury" or "property damage" after the
end of the policy period.
d. "Bodily injury" or "property damage" wDJ be
deemed to have been known to have occurred
at the earliest time when any Insured listed un-
der Paragraph 1. of Section II - Who Is An In-
sured or any "employee" authorized by you to
give or receive notice of an "occurrence" or
claim:
(1) Reports all, or any part, of the "bodDy Injury"
or "property damage" to us or any other In-
surer;
(2) Receives a written or verbal demand or
claim for damages because of the "bodily in-
jury" or "property damage"; or
(3) Becomes aware by any other means that
'bodily Injury" or "property damage' has oc-
curred or has begun to occur.
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e. Damages because of "bodily Injury" include
damages claimed by any person or organiza-
tion for care, loss of services or death resulting
at any time from the .bodily injury.,
2. Exclusions
This insurance does not apply to:
a. Expected Or Intended Injury
"Bodily injury" or "property damage" expected
or Intended from the standpoint of the Insured.
This exclusion does not apply to "bodily Injury"
resulting from the use of reasonable force to
protect persons or property.
b. Contractual liability
"Bodily Injury" or "property damage" for which
the insured is obligated to pay damages by
reason of the assumption of liability in a con-
tract or agreement. This exclusion does not
apply to liabDity for damages:
(1) That the Insured would have in the absence
of the contract or agreement; or
(2) Assumed In a contract or agreement that Is
an "insured contract", provided the "bodily
injury" or .property damage" occurs subse-
quent to the execution of the contract or
agreement. Solely for the purposes of liabil-
ity assumed In an "insured contract". rea-
sonable attorney fees and necessary litiga-
tion expenses incurred by or for a party
other than an insured are deemed to be
damages because of "bodily injury" or
"property damage", provided:
(8) Liability to such party for, or for the cost
of, that party's defense has also been
assumed In the same "insured contract";
and
(b) Such attorney fees and litigation ex-
penses are for defense of that party
against a cwU or alternative dispute reso-
lution proceeding in which damages to
which this insurance applies are alleged.
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c. Uquor UabiJity
"Bodily Injury" or "property damage" for which
any Insured may be held liable by reason of:
(1) Causing or contributing to the Intoxication
of any person;
(2) The furnishing of alcoholic beverages to a
person under the legal drinking age or un-
der the Influence of alcohol; or
(3) Any statute, ordinance or regulation relating
to the sale, gift, distribution or use of alco-
holic beverages.
This exclusion applies only if you are In the
business of manufacturing, distributing, selling,
serving or furnishing alcoholic beverages.
d. Workers' Compensation And Similar Laws
Any obligation of the Insured under a workers'
compensation, dlsabRity benefits or unemploy-
ment compensation law or any similar law.
e. Employer's Liability
"BodDy injury" to:
(1) An "employee. of the Insured arising out of
and In the course of:
(a) Employment by the Insured; or
(b) Performing duties related to the conduct
of the Insured's business; or
(2) The spouse, chUd, parent, brother or sister
of that "employee" as a consequence of
Paragraph (1) above.
This exclusion applies:
(1) Whether the Insured may be liable as an
employer or in any other capacity; and
(2) To any obligation to share damages with or
repay someone else who must pay dam-
ages because ofthe Injury.
This exclusion does not apply to liability as-
sumed by the insured under an "Insured con-
tract".
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f. PoUuUon
(1) .BodDy injury" or .property damage. arising
out of the actual. alleged or threatened dis-
charge, dispersal, seepage, migration, re-
lease or escape of .pollutants.:
(_> At or from any premises, site or location
which is or was at any time owned or
occupied by, or rented or loaned to, any
Insured. However, this subparagraph
does not apply to:
0> .BodDy Injury" If sustained within a
buDding and caused by smoke,
fumes, vapor or soot produced by or
originating from equipment that is
used to heat, cool or dehumidify the
building, or equipment that is used to
heat water for personal use, by the
building's occupants or their guests;
(ii) .Bodlly Injury" or .property damage"
for which you may be held liable, if
you are a contractor and the owner
or lessee of such premises, site or
location has been added to your pol-
Icy as an additional insured with re-
spect to your ongoing operations
performed for that additional insured
at that premises, site or location and
such premises, site or location is not
and never was owned or occupied
by, or rented or loaned to. any In-
sured, other than that additional In-
sured; or
011) "BodDy injury" or .property damage.
arising out of heat. smoke or fumes
from a "hostile fire";
(b) At or from any premises. site or location
which Is or was at any time used by or
for any Insured or others for the han-
dling. storage, dIsposal, processing or
treatment of waste;
(c) Which are or were at any time trans-
ported, handled. stored, treated, dis-
posed of, or processed as waste by or
for:
0) Any Insured; or
(ii) Any person or organization for
whom you may be legally responsI-
ble; or
(d) At or from any premises, site or location
on which any insured or any contractors
or subcontractors working directly or
Indirectly on any insured's behalf are
performing operations if the .poIlutants.
are brought on or to the premises, site
or location In connection with such op-
erations by such insured, contractor or
subcontractor. However. this subpara-
graph does not apply to:
(i) .Bodlly Injury" or "property damage.
arising out of the escape of fuels, lu-
bricants or other operating fluids
which are needed to perform the
normal electrical, hydraulic or me-
chanical functions necessary for the
operation of .mobile equipment. or its
parts, If such fuels. lubricants or
other operating fluids escape from a
vehicle part designed to hold, store
or receive them, This exception does
not apply If the .badDy Injury" or
"property damage" arises out of the
intentional discharge, dispersal or re-
lease of the fuels, lubricants or other
operatlng fluids, or if such fuels. lu.
bricants or other operating fluids are
brought on or to the premises, site
or location with the intent that they
be discharged, dispersed or released
as part of the operations being per-
formed by such Insured. contractor
or subcontractor;
(0) .BodDy Injury" or "property damage.
sustained within a buDding and
caused by the release of gases,
fumes or vapors from materials
brought Into that building in connec-
tion with operations being performed
by you or on your behalf by a con-
tractor or subcontractor; or
(iii) .Bodlly Injury" or .property damage.
arising out of heat, smoke or fumes
from a .hostne fire".
(e) At or from any premises, site or location
on whicl1 any Insured or any contractors
or subcontractors working directly or
Indirectly on any Insured's behalf are
periormlng operations If the operations
are to test for, monitor, clean up, re-
move, contain. treat, detoxify or neutral-
ize, or In any way respond to, or assess
the effects of, .poIlutants.,
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(2) Any loss, cost or expense arising out of
any:
(a) Request, demand, order or statutory or
regulatory requirement that any insured
or others test for, monitor, clean up, re-
move, contain, treat, detoxify or neutral-
Ize, or In any way respond to, or assess
the effects of, .pollutants.; or
(b) Claim or 'suit. by or on behalf of a gov-
ernmental authority for damages be-
cause of testing for, monitoring, clean-
ing up, removing, containing, treating,
detoxifying or neutralizing, or in any way
responding to, or assessing the effects
of, 'pollutants'.
However, this paragraph does not apply to
liability for damages because of .property
damage. that the Insured would have in the
absence of such request, demand, order or
statutory or regulatory requirement, or such
claim or .sult. by or on behalf of a govern.
mental authority.
g. Ai'craft, Auto Or Watercraft
.Bodily injury" or .property damage. arising out
of the ownership, maintenance, use or en-
trustment to others of any aircraft, .auto. or wa-
tercraft owned or operated by or rented or
loaned to any insured. Use includes operation
and .Ioading or unloading..
This exclusion applies even if the claims
against any insured allege negligence or other
wrongdoing in the supervision, hiring, em-
ployment, training or monitoring of others by
that insured, If the .occurrence. which caused
the .bodily injury" or .property damage. in-
volved the ownership, maintenance, use or en-
trustment to others of any aircraft, .auto. or wa-
tercraft that is owned or operated by or rented
or loaned to any insured.
This exclusion does not apply to:
(1) A watercraft while ashore on premises you
own or rent;
(2) A watercraft you do not own that Is:
(a) Less than 26 feet long: and
(b) Not being used to carry persons or
property for a charge;
(3) Parking an .auto. on, or on the ways next
to, premises you own or rent, provided the
.auto. is not owned by or rented or loaned
to you or the insured;
(4) Liability assumed under any .insured con-
tracr for the ownership, maintenance or
use of aircraft or watercraft; or
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(5) 'Bodily injury" or 'property damage" arising
out of:
(a) The operation of machinery or equip-
ment that is attached to, or part of, a
land vehicle that would qualify under the
definition of "mobile equipment. if it were
not subject to a compulsory or financial
responsibility law or other motor vehicle
Insurance law in the state where it Is li-
censed or principally garaged; or
(b) the operation of any of the machinery or
equipment listed in Paragraph 1.(2) or
1.(3) of the definition of .mobile equip-
menr.
h. Mobile Equipment
'Bodily Injury" or .property damage. arising out
of:
(1) The transportation of .mobile equipment" by
an .auto. owned or operated by or rented or
loaned to any Insured; or
(2) The use of .mobile equipmenr In, or while
in practice for, or while being prepared for,
any prearranged racing, speed, demolition,
or stunting activity.
L War
.Bodily Injury" or .property damage., however
caused, arising, directly or indirectly, out of:
(1) War, including undeclared or civil war;
(2) Warlike action by a military force, Including
action In hindering or defending against an
actual or expected anack. by any govern-
ment, sovereign or other authority using
military personnel or other agents; or
(3) Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped
power, or action taken by governmental au-
thority in hindering or defending against
any of these.
~ Damage To Property
.Property damage. to:
(1) Property you own, rent, or occupy, includ-
Ing any costs or expenses Incurred by you,
or any other person, organization or entity,
for repair, replacement, enhancement, res-
toration or maintenance of such property
for any reason, Including prevention of in-
jury to a person or damage to another's
property;
(2) Premises you sell, give away or abandon, if
the .property damage. arises out of any part
of those premises;
(3) Property loaned to you;
(4) Personal property in the care, custody or
control of the insured;
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(5) That particular part of real property on
which you or any contractors or subcon-
tractors working directly or Indirectly on
your behalf are performing operations, If the
"property damage" arises out of those op-
erations; or
(6) That particular part of any property that
must be restored, repaired or replaced be-
cause "your work" was Incorrectly per-
formed on It.
Paragraphs (1), (3) and (4) of this exclusion do
not apply to "property damage" (other than
damage by fire) to premises, Including the corr
tents of such premises, rented to you for a pe-
riod of 7 or fewer consecutive days. A separate
limit of insurance applies to Damage To Prem-
Ises Rented To You as described in Section III
- Limits Of Insurance.
Paragraph (2) of this exclusion does not apply
If the premises are "your work" and were never
occupied, rented or held for rental by you.
Paragraphs (3), (4), (5) and (6) of this exclu-
sion do not apply to liability assumed under a
sidetrack agreement.
Paragraph (6) of this exclusion does not apply
to "property damage" Included in the "products-
completed operations hazard".
k. Damage To Your Product
'Property damage" to "your product" arising out
of it or any part of it.
I. Damage To Your Work
"Property damage" to "your work" arising out of
it or any part of It and Included In the "prod-
ucts-completed operations hazard".
This exclusion does not apply if the damaged
work or the work out of which the damage
arises was performed on your behalf by a sub-
contractor.
m. Damage To Impaired Property Or Property Not
Physically Injured
"Property damage" to "Impaired property" or
property that has not been physically Injured,
arising out of:
(1) A defect. deficiency, Inadequacy or danger-
ous condition in "your product" or 'your
work"; or
(2) A delay or failure by you or anyone acting
on your behalf to perform a contract or
agreement In accordance with its terms.
This exclusion does not apply to the loss of
use of other property arising out of sudden
and accidental physical Injury to "your product"
or "your work" after It has been put to Its in-
tended use.
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n. RecaD Of Products, Work Or Impaired
Property
Damages claimed for any loss, cost or expense
Incurred by you or others for the loss of use,
withdrawal, recall, Inspection, repair, replace-
ment, adjustment. removal or disposal of:
(1) "Your product";
(2) "Your work"; or
(3) "Impaired property";
if such product, work, or property Is withdrawn
or recalled from the market or from use by any
person or organization because of a known or
suspected defect, deficiency, inadequacy or
dangerous condition in it.
o. Personal And Advertising Injwy
"BodDy Injury" arising out of "personal and ad-
vertising Injury".
p.Electronic Data
Damages arising out of the loss of, loss of use
of, damage to. corruption of, inabBily to ac-
cess, or Inability to manipulate electronic data.
As used In this exclusion, electronic data
means Information, facts or programs stored as
or on, created or used on, or transmitted to or
from computer software, Including systems and
applications software, hard or floppy disks,
CD-ROMS, tapes, drives, cells, data processing
devices or any other medIa which are used with
electronically controlled equipment.
exclusions c. through n. do not apply to damage
by fire to premises while rented to you or tempo-
rarily occupied by you with permission of the
owner. A separate limit of Insurance applies to this
coverage as described In Section III - LImits Of In-
surance.
COVERAGE B PERSONAL AND ADVERTISING
INJURY LIABILITY
1. Insuring Agreement
I. We will pay those sums that the Insured be-
comes legally obligated to pay as damages be-
cause of "personal and advertising Injury" to
which this Insurance applies. We wil have the
right and duty to defend the insured against
any "suit" seeking those damages. However, we
will have no duty to defend the Insured against
any "suit" seeking damages for .personal and
advertising Injury" to which this Insurance does
not apply. We may, at our discretion, InvestI-
gate any offense and settle any claim or "suit"
that may result. But:
(1) The amount we will pay for damages Is
limited as described In Section III - LImits
Of insurance; and
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(2) Our right and duty to defend end when we
have used up the applicable limit of insur-
ance In the payment of judgments or set-
tlements under Coverages A or B or medi-
cal expenses under Coverage C.
No other obligation or liability to pay sums or
perform acts or setvices is covered unless ex.
plicitly provided for under Supplementary Pay-
ments - Coverages A and B.
b. This insurance applies to "personal and adver-
tising injury" caused by an offense arising out
of your business but only if the offense was
committed in the "coverage territory" during the
policy period.
2. Exclusions
This Insurance does not apply to:
a. Knowing Violation Of Rights Of Another
"Personal and advertising Injury" caused by or
at the direction of the insured with the knowl-
edge that the act would violate the rights of an-
other and would Inflict 'personal and advertis-
ing injury".
b. Material Published With Knowledge Of Falsity
'Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
oral or written publication of material. if done
by or at the direction of the insured with knowl-
edge of its falsity.
c. Material Published Prior To Policy Period
'Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
oral or written publication of material whose
first publication took place before the begin-
ning of the policy period.
d. Criminal Acts
"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
a criminal act committed by or at the direction
of the insured.
e. Contractual UabiTlly
"Personal and advertising injury" for which the
Insured has assumed liability In a contract or
agreement. This exclusion does not apply to li-
ability for damages that the insured would have
in the absence of the contract or agreement.
f. Breach Of Contract
"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
a breach of contract, except an implied contract
to use another's advertising idea in your 'ad-
vertisemenf,
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g. Quarlty Or Performance Of Goods - Failure To
Conform To Statements
'Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
the failure of goods, products or services to
conform with any statement of quality or per-
formance made In your 'advertlsement'.
h. Wrong Description Of Prices
"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
the wrong description of the price of goods,
products or setvlces stated In your 'advertlse-
ment',
I. Infringement Of Copyright, Patent, Trademark
Or Trade Secret
"Personal and advertising Injury" arising out of
the Infringement of copyright, patent. trade-
mark, trade secret or other Intellectual property
rights.
However, this exclusion does not apply to in-
fringement, in your "advertisement', of copy-
right, trade dress or slogan.
J. Insureds In Media And Internet Type
Businesses
"Personal and advertising Injury" committed by
an Insured whose business Is:
(1) Advertising, broadcasting, publishing or
telecasting:
(2) Designing or determining content of web-
sites for others; or
(3) An Internet search, access, content or
setvlce provider.
However, this exclusion does not apply to
Paragraphs 14.a., b. and c. of 'personal and
advertising injury" under the Definitions Sec-
tion,
For the purposes of this exclusion, the placing
of frames, borders or links, or advertising, for
you or others anywhere on the Internet, is not
by Itself, considered the business of advertis-
ing, broadcasting, publishing or telecasting.
k. Electronic Chatrooms Or BuUelln Boards
'Personal and advertising Injury" arising out of
an electronic chatroom or bulletin board the In.
sured hosts, owns, or over which the Insured
exercises control.
I. Unauthorized Use Of Another's Name Or
Product
.Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
the unauthorized use of another's name or
product In your e-mail address, domain name
or metatag, or any other similar tactlcs to mis-
lead another's potential customers.
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m. Pollution
"Personal and advertising injury" arising out of
the actual, alleged or threatened discharge,
dispersal, seepage, migration, release or es-
cape of "pollutants" at any time.
n. Pollution-Related
Any loss, cost or expense arising out of any:
(1) Request, demand, order or statutory or
regulatory requIrement that any insured or
others test for, monitor, clean up, remove,
contain, treat, detoxify or neutralize, or in
any way respond to, or assess the effects
of, "pollutants"; or
(2) Claim or suit by or on behalf of a govern-
mental authority for damages because of
testing for, monitoring, cleaning up, remov-
ing, containing, treating, detoxifying or neu-
tralizing, or in any way responding to, or
assessing the effects of, "pollutants".
o. War
"Personal and advertising injury", however
caused, arising, directly or Indirectly, out of:
(1) War, Including undeclared or civH war;
(2) Warlike action by a military force, Including
action in hindering or defending against an
actual or expected attack, by any govern-
ment, sovereign or other authority using
mUitary personnel or other agents; or
(3) Insurrection, rebellion, revolution, usurped
power, or action taken by governmental au-
thority In hindering or defending against
any of these.
COVERAGE C MEDICAL PAYMENTS
1. Insuring Agreement
a. We wUI pay medical expenses as described
below for .bodMy Injury" caused by an accident:
(1) On premises you own or rent;
(2) On ways next to premises you own or rent;
or
(3) Because of your operations;
provided that:
(1) The accident takes place In the "coverage
territory" and during the policy period;
(2) The expenses are incurred and reported to
us within one year of the date of the acci-
dent; and
(3) The Injured person submits to examination,
at our expense, by physicians of our choice
as often as we reasonably require.
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b. We wUI make these payments regardless of
fault. These payments will not exceed the appli-
cable limit of insurance. We wRl pay reasonable
expenses tor:
(1) First aid administered at the time of an acci-
dent;
(2) Necessary medical, surgical, x-ray and
dental services, including prosthetic de-
vices; and
(3) Necessary ambulance. hospital, profes-
sional nursing and funeral services.
2. Exclusions
We will not pay expenses for "bodUy injury":
a. Any Insured
To any Insured, except "volunteer workers..
b. Hi'ed Person
To a person hired to do work for or on behalf
of any Insured or a tenant of any insured.
c. Injury On NormaUy Occupied Premises
To a person Injured on that part of premises
you own or rent that the person normally oc-
cupies.
d. Workers Compensation And Sinnar Laws
To a person, whether or not an :em~lox~. of
any insured, If benefits for the boddy InJury"
are payable or must be provided under a work-
ers' compensation or disability benefits law or a
slmnar law.
e. Athletics Activities
To a person injured while practicing, Instruct-
Ing or participating In any physical exercises or
games, sports, or athletic contests.
f. Products-Completed Operations Hazard
Included within the "products-completed opera-
tions hazard".
g. Coverage A Exclusions
Excluded under Coverage A.
SUPPLEMENTARY PAYMENTS - COVERAGES A
ANDB
1. We will pay, with respect to any claim we investI-
gate or settle, or any .sult" against an Insured we
defend:
a. All expenses we Incur.
b. Up to $250 for cost of baD bonds required
because of accidents or traffic law violations
arising out of the use of any vehicle to which
the Bodily Injury Liability Coverage applies. We
do not have to furnish these bonds.
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c. The cost of bonds to release attachments, but
only for bond amounts within the applicable
limit of insurance. We do not have to furnish
these bonds.
d. All reasonable expenses Incurred by the In-
sured at our request to assist us in the investi-
gation or defense of the claim or "suit", includ.
ing actual Joss of earnings up to $250 a day
because of time off from work.
e. All costs taxed against the Insured in the "suit",
f. Prejudgment interest awarded against the In-
sured on that part of the judgment we pay. If
we make an offer to pay the applicable limit of
insurance, we will not pay any prejudgment in.
terest based on that period of time after the of-
fer.
g. All interest on the full amount of any judgment
that accrues after entry of the judgment and be-
fore we have paid, offered to pay, or deposited
in court the part of the judgment that is within
the applicable limit of insurance.
These payments will not reduce the limits of insur-
ance.
2. If we defend an Insured against a 'suit. and an
Indemnitee of the insured is also named as a party
to the "suit", we will defend that Indemnitee if all of
the following conditions are met:
a. The 'suit' against the Indemnitee seeks dam-
ages for which the Insured has assumed the II.
ability of the indemnitee in a contract or agree-
ment that is an 'insured contract';
b. This insurance applies to such liability assumed
by the insured;
c. The obligation to defend, or the cost of the
defense of, that Indemnitee, has also been as-
sumed by the Insured In the same 'insured
contract" ;
d. The allegations In the 'suir and the information
we know about the "occurrence' are such that
no conflict appears to exist between the Inter-
ests of the insured and the interests of the in-
demnitee;
e. The Indemnitee and the Insured ask us to con.
duct and control the defense of that Indemnitee
against such "suir and agree that we can as-
sign the same counsel to defend the Insured
and the indemnitee; and
r. The indemnitee:
(1) Agrees in writing to:
(a) Cooperate with us in the Investigation,
settlement or defense of the 'suit";
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(b) Immediately send us copies of any de-
mands, notices, summonses or legal
papers received in connection with the
'suit";
(c) Notify any other Insurer whose coverage
is available to the Indemnitee; and
(d) Cooperate with us with respect to coor.
dinating other applicable insurance
available to the indemnitee; and
(2) Provides us with written authorization to:
(a) Obtain records and other Information
related to the 'sult": and
(b) Conduct and control the defense of the
Indemnitee in such 'suit..
So long as the above conditions are met, attor-
neys' fees incurred by us In the defense of that in-
demnitee, necessary litigation expenses incurred
by us and necessary litigation expenses incurred
by the Indemnitee at our request will be paid as
Supplementary Payments. Notwithstanding the
provisions of Paragraph 2.b.(2) of Section I -
Coverage A - Bodily injury And Property Damage
l.iability, such payments will not be deemed to be
damages for 'bodily injury" and 'property damage'
and will not reduce the limits of Insurance.
Our obligation to defend an insured's Indemnitee
and to pay for attorneys' fees and necessary litiga-
tion expenses as Supplementary Payments ends
when:
a. We have used up the applicable limit of insur-
ance in the payment of judgments or settle-
ments: or
b. The conditions set forth above, or the terms of
the agreement described in Paragraph f. above,
are no longer met.
SECTION II - WHO IS AN INSURED
1. If you are designated In the Declarations as:
a. An individual, you and your spouse are insur-
eds. but only with respect to the conduct of a
business of which you are the sole owner.
b. A partnership or joint venture, you are an In-
sured. Your members, your partners, and their
spouses are also Insureds, but only with re-
spect to the conduct of your business.
c. A limited liability company, you are an Insured.
Your members are also insureds, but only with
respect to the conduct of your business. Your
managers are Insureds, but only with respect
to their duties as your managers.
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d. An organization other than a partnership, joint
venture or limited liability company. you are an
Insured. Your .executlve officers. and directors
are insureds, but only with respect to their du-
ties as your officers or directors. Your stock-
holders are also Insureds, but only with respect
to their liability as stockholders.
e. A trust, you are an insured. Your trustees are
also Insureds, but only with respect to their du-
ties as trustees.
2. Each of the following Is also an Insured:
a. Your "volunteer workers. only whOa performing
duties related to the conduct of your business,
or your .employees", other than either your
"executive officers" (if you are an organization
other than a partnership, Joint venture or lim-
Ited liability company) or your managers (if you
are a limited liability company), but only for acts
within the scope of their employment by you or
whUe performing duties related to the conduct
of your business. However, none of these .em.
ployees" or "volunteer workers" are Insureds
for:
(1) "Bodily Injury" or "personal and advertising
Injury":
(a) To you, to your partners or members (if
you are a partnership or joint venture).
to your members (if you are a limited li-
ability company), to a co-.employee.
whOe In the course of his or her em-
ployment or performing duties related to
the conduct of your business. or to your
other "volunteer workers" while perform-
ing duties related to the conduct of your
business;
(b) To the spouse, chUd, parent, brother or
sister of that co-"employee" or "volunteer
worker" as a consequence of Paragraph
(1)(8) above;
(e) For which there Is any obligation to
share damages with or repay someone
else who must pay damages because of
the Injury described In Paragraphs (1)(a)
or (b) above; or
(d) Arising out of his or her providing or
falling to provide professional health
care services.
(2) .Property damage. to property:
(a) Owned, occupied or used by,
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(b) Rented to, In the care, custody or con-
trol of, or over which physical control Is
being exercised for any purpose by
you, any of your "employees", "volunteer
workers., any partner or member (if you are
a partnership or joint venture), or any mem-
ber (If you are a limited liability company).
b, Any person (other than your "employee" or
"volunteer worker"), or any organization while
acting as your real estate manager.
c. Any person or organization having proper
temporary custody of your propeny if you die,
but only:
(1) With respect to lIabnity arising out of the
maintenance or use of that property; and
(2) Until your legal representative has been
appointed.
d. Your legal representative if you die, but only
with respect to duties as such. That representa-
tive will have all your rights and duties under
this Coverage Part.
3. Any organization you newly acquire or form, other
than a partnership, joint venture or limited liability
company, and over which you maintain ownership
or majority interest, will qualify as a Named Insured
If there is no other similar Insurance avaUable to
that organization. However:
a. Coverage under this provision Is afforded only
untM the 90th day after you acquire or form the
organization or the end of the polley period,
whichever Is earlier;
b. Coverage A does not apply to "bodily injury" or
"property damage. that occurred before you
acquired or formed the organization; and
e. Coverage B does not apply to "personal and
advertising injury" arising out of an offense
committed before you acquired or formed the
organization.
No person or organization is an insured with respect
to the conduct of any current or past partnership,
joint venture or limited liability company that Is not
shown as a Named Insured In the Declarations.
SECTION 11I- UMITS OF INSURANCE
1. The Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations
and the rules below fix the most we will pay re-
gardless of the number of:
a. Insureds;
b. Claims made or "suits. brought; or
e. Persons or organizations making claims or
bringing "suits".
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2, The General Aggregate Limit is the most we will
pay for the sum of:
8. Medical expenses under Coverage C;
b. Damages under Coverage A, except damages
because of 'bodily injury" or 'property damage'
included In the 'products-completed operations
hazard'; and
c. Damages under Coverage B.
3. The Products-Completed Operations Aggregate
Limit is the most we will pay under Coverage A for
damages because of 'bodily injury' and 'property
damage' included in the 'products.completed op-
erations hazard'.
4. Subject to 2. above, the Personal and Advertising
Injury Limit Is the most we will pay under Coverage
B for the sum of all damages because of all 'per-
sonal and advertising injury' sustained by anyone
person or organization,
5. Subject to 2. or 3. above, whichever applies, the
Each Occurrence Limit Is the most we will pay for
the sum of:
a. Damages under Coverage A; and
b. Medical expenses under Coverage C
because of all 'bodily injury" and 'property dam.
age' arising out of anyone 'occurrence'.
6. Subject to 5. above, the Damage To Premises
Rented To You Limit Is the most we will pay under
Coverage A for damages because of 'property
damage' to anyone premises, while rented to you,
or in the case of damage by fire, while rented to
you or temporarily occupied by you with permls.
sian of the owner.
7. Subject to 5. above, the Medical Expense Limit is
the most we will pay under Coverage C for all
medical expenses because of 'bodily Injury" sus-
tained by anyone person.
The Limits of Insurance of this Coverage Part apply
separately to each consecutive annual period and to
any remaining period of less than 12 months, starting
with the beginning of the polley period shown In the
Declarations, unless the policy period Is extended
after Issuance for an additional period of less than 12
months. In that case, the additional period will be
deemed part of the last preceding period for purposes
of determining the Limits of Insurance.
SECTION IV - COMMERCIAL GENERAL UABIUTY
CONDITIONS
1. Bankruptcy
Bankruptcy or Insolvency of the insured or of the
Insured's estate will not relieve us of our obliga-
tions under this Coverage Part.
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2. Duties In The Event Of Occurrence, Offense,
Claim Or Suit
a, You must see to it that we are notified as soon
as practicable of an 'occurrence' or an offense
which may result in a claim. To the extent pos-
sible, notice should include:
(1) How, when and where the 'occurrence' or
offense took place;
(2) The names and addresses of any injured
persons and witnesses; and
(3) The nature and location of any Injury or
damage arising out of the 'occurrence' or
offense.
b. If a claim is made or 'suit" Is brought against
any insured, you must:
(1) Immediately record the specifics of the claim
or 'suit' and the date received; and
(2) Notify us as soon as practicable.
You must see to it that we receive written n0-
tice of the claim or 'suit' as soon as practicable.
C. You and any other involved insured must:
(1) Immediately send us copies of any de-
mands, notices, summonses or legal papers
received in connection with the claim or
'suit';
(2) Authorize us to obtain records and other
information;
(3) Cooperate with us in the investigation or
seUlement of the claim or defense against
the 'suit'; and
(4) Assist us, upon our request, In the en-
forcement of any right against any person
or organization which may be liable to the
insured because of injury or damage to
which this insurance may also apply.
d. No Insured will, except at that Insured's own
cost, voluntarily make a payment, assume any
obligation, or Incur any expense, other than for
first aid, without our consent.
3. Legal Action Against Us
No person or organization has a right under this
Coverage Part:
8. To join us as a party or otherwise bring us into
a 'suit' asking for damages from an Insured; or
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b. To sue us on this Coverage Part unless all of
Its terms have been fully complied with.
A person or organization may sue us to recover
on an agreed settlement or on a final judgment
agaInst an Insured; but we will not be liable for
damages that are not payable under the terms of
this Coverage Part or that are In excess of the ap-
plicable limit of Insurance. An agreed settlement
means a settlement and release of liability signed
by us, the Insured and the claimant or the claim-
ant's legal representative,
4. Other Insurance
If other valid and collectible insurance is available
to the insured for a loss we cover under Cover-
ages A or B of this Coverage Part, our obligations
are limited as follows:
a. Primary Insurance
This Insurance Is primary except when b. below
applies. If this Insurance is primary, our obliga-
tions are not affected unless any of the other
insurance Is also primary. Then, we wm share
with all that other Insurance by the method de-
scribed in c. below.
b. Excess Insurance
This Insurance Is excess over:
(1) Any of the other Insurance, whether pri-
mary, excess, contingent or on any other
basis:
(a) That is Fire, Extended Coverage.
BuDder's Risk, Installation Risk or similar
coverage for "your work";
(b) That is Fire insurance for premises
rented to you or temporarily occupied by
you with permission of the owner;
(c) That is insurance purchased by you to
cover your liability as a tenant for 'prop-
erty damage" to premises rented to you
or temporarDy occupied by you with
permission of the owner; or
(d) If the loss arises out of the maintenance
or use of aircraft, "autos" or watercraft to
the extent not subject to exclusion g. of
Section I - Coverage A - Bodily Injury
And Property Damage Liability.
(2) Any other primary Insurance available to
you covering liablity for damages arising
out of the premises or operations, or the
products and completed operations, for
which you have been added as an addi-
tional insured by attachment of an en-
dorsement.
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When this Insurance is excess, we wKl have no
duty under Coverages A or B to defend the in-
sured against any 'suit" if any other insurer has
a duty to defend the Insured against that "suit.,
If no other insurer defends. we will undertake
to do so, but we will be entitled to the Insured's
rights against all those other Insurers.
When this insurance is excess over other in-
surance, we wUl pay only our share of the
amount of the loss, if any, that exceeds the
sum of:
(1) The total amount that all such other Insur-
ance would pay for the loss in the absence
of this insurance; and
(2) The total of all deductible and self-Insured
amounts under all that other Insurance.
We wDI share the remaining loss, If any, with
any other insurance that is not described in
this Excess Insurance provision and was not
bought specifically to apply in excess of the
Limits of Insurance shown in the Declarations
of this Coverage Part.
c. Method Of Sharing
If all of the other insurance permits contribution
by equal shares, we will follow this method
also. Under this approach each insurer con-
trIbutes equal amounts untU It has paid its ap-
plicable limit of Insurance or none of the loss
remains, whichever comes first.
If any of the other insurance does not permit
contribution by equal shares, we wDI contribute
by limits. Under this method. each insurer's
share is based on the ratio of Its applicable limit
of Insurance to the total applicable limits of In-
surance of all Insurers,
5. Premium Audit
a. We will compute all premiums for this Coverage
Part In accordance with our rules and rates.
b. Premium shown in this Coverage Part as ad-
vance premium is a deposit premium only. At
the close of each audit period we will compute
the earned premium for that period and send
notice to the first Named Insured. The due date
for audit and retrospective premiums is the
date shown as the due date on the bill. If the
sum of the advance and audit premiums paid
for the policy period Is greater than the earned
premium, we will return the excess to the first
Named Insured,
c. The first Named Insured must keep records of
the information we need for premium computa-
tion. and send us copies at such times as we
may request.
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6. Representations
By accepting this policy, you agree:
a. The statements In the Declarations are accurate
and complete;
b. Those statements are based upon representa-
tions you made to us; and
c. We have issued this policy In reliance upon
your representations.
7. Separation Of Insureds
Except with respect to the limits of Insurance, and
any rights or duties specifically assigned In this
Coverage Part to the first Named Insured, this in-
surance applies:
a. As if each Named Insured were the only Named
Insured; and
b. Separately to each insured against whom claim
Is made or 'suit" is brought.
8. Transfer Of Rights Of Recovery Against Others To
Us
If the insured has rights to recover all or part of
any payment we have made under this Coverage
Part, those rights are transferred to us. The In.
sured must do nothing after loss to impair them. At
our request, the insured will bring "suit' or transfer
those rights to us and help us enforce them.
9. When We Do Not Renew
If we decide not to renew this Coverage Part, we
will mail or deliver to the first Named Insured
shown in the Declarations written notice of the
nonrenewal not less than 30 days before the expi-
ration date.
If notice Is mailed, proof of maDing will be sufficient
proof of notice.
SECTION V - DEFINITIONS
1. "Advertisement" means a notice that Is broadcast
or published to the general pUblic or specific mar-
ket segments about your goods, products or ser-
vices for the purpose of attracting customers or
supporters. For the purposes of this definition:
a. Notices that are published include material
placed on the Internet or on similar electronic
means of communication; and
b. Regarding web-sites, only that part of a web.
site that Is about your goods, products or ser.
vices for the purposes of attracting customers
or supporters is considered an advertisement.
2. "Auto'means:
a. A land motor vehicle, trailer or semitrailer de-
signed for travel on public roads. including any
attached machinery or equipment: or
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b. Any other land vehicle that is subject to a com-
pulsory or financial responsibility law or other
motor vehicle insurance law In the state where
it is licensed or principally garaged.
However, "auto" does not include 'mobile equip-
ment" .
3. 'Bodily injury" means bodily Injury, sickness or
disease sustained by a person, Including death re-
sulting from any of these at any time.
4. 'Coverage territory' means:
a. The United States of America (Including its
territories and possessions). Puerto Rico and
Canada;
b. International waters or airspace, but only if the
injury or damage occurs in the course of travel
or transportation between any places included
in a. above; or
c. All other parts of the world if the injury or dam-
age arises out of:
(1) Goods or products made or sold by you In
the territory described In a. above;
(2) The activities of a person whose home is in
the territory described in a. above, but is
away for a short time on your business; or
(3) "Personal and advertising Injury" offenses
that take place through the Internet or simi-
lar electronic means of communication
provided the Insured's responsibility to pay dam-
ages Is determined in a "suit" on the merits, In the
territory described in a. above or In a settlement
we agree to.
5. 'Employee" Includes a "leased worker". "Employee"
does not include a "temporary worker".
6. "Executive officer" means a person holding any of
the officer positions created by your charter, con-
stitution, by.laws or any other similar governing
document.
7. "Hostile fire' means one which becomes uncontrol-
lable or breaks out from where It was Intended to
be.
8. "Impaired property" means tangible property, other
than "your product" or "your work", that cannot be
used or Is less useful because:
a. It incorporates "your product" or "your work"
that Is known or thought to be defective, defi-
cient, inadequate or dangerous; or
b. You have failed to fulfill the terms of a contract
or agreement;
if such property can be restored to use by:
a. The repair, replacement, adjustment or removal
of "your product" or "your work"; or
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b. Your fulfilling the terms of the contract or
agreement.
9. "Insured contract" means:
a. A contract for a lease of premises. However,
that portion of the contract for a lease of prem-
ises that indemnifies any person or organiza-
tion for damage by fire to premises while rented
to you or temporarDy occupied by you with
permission of the owner Is not an "insured con-
tract";
b. A sidetrack agreement;
c. Any easement or license agreement, except In
connection with construction or demolition op-
erations on or within 50 feet of a raDroad;
d. An obligation, as required by ordinance. to
indemnify a municipality, except in connection
with work for a municipality;
e. An elevator maintenance agreement;
f. That part of any other contract or agreement
pertaining to your business (including an in-
demnIfication of a municipality in connection
with work performed for a municipality) under
which you assume the tort liability of another
party to pay for 'bodily injury" or "property
damage" to a third person or organization. Tort
liability means a liability that would be Imposed
by law in the absence of any contract or
agreement.
Paragraph f. does not Include that part of any
contract or agreement:
(1) That indemnifies a railroad for 'bodUy injury"
or "property damage" arising out of con-
struction or demolition operations, within 50
feet of any raDroad property and affecting
any railroad bridge or trestle, tracks. road.
beds, tunnel, underpass or crossing;
(2) That indemnifies an architect, engineer or
surveyor for Injury or damage arising out
of:
(8) Preparing, approving, or failing to pre-
pare or approve, maps, shop drawings,
opInions, reports, surveys, field orders,
change orders or drawings and specifl.
cations; or
(b) Giving directions or instructions, or
failing to give them, if that Is the primary
cause of the Injury or damage; or
(3) Under which the Insured, If an architect,
engineer or surveyor, assumes liability for
an injury or damage arising out of the in-
sured's rendering or failure to render pro-
fessional services, including those listed In
(2) above and supervisory, inspection, ar-
chitectural or engIneering activities.
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10. 'Leased worker" means a person leased to you by
a labor leasing firm under an agreement between
you and the labor leasing firm, to perform duties
related to the conduct of your business. "Leased
worker" does not include a "temporary worker".
11. "Loading or unloading" means the handling of
property:
a. After it is moved from the place where it Is
accepted for movement into or onto an aircraft,
watercraft or "auto';
b. While It is in or on an aircraft, watercraft or
'auto'; or
c. While it is being moved from an aircraft, water-
craft or "auto" to the place where It is finally de-
livered;
but "loading or unloading" does not include the
movement of property by means of a mechanical
device, other than a hand truck. that is not at-
tached to the aircraft, watercraft or 'auto".
12. "Mobile equipment" means any of the following
types of land vehicles, including any attached ma-
chinery or equipment:
a. Bulldozers, farm machinery, forklifts and other
vehicles designed for use principally off public
roads;
b. Vehicles maintained for use solely on or next to
premises you own or rent;
c. Vehicles that travel on crawler treads;
d. Vehicles, whether self-propelled or not, main-
tained primarily to provide mobility to perma-
nently mounted:
(1) Power cranes, shovels, loaders, diggers or
drills; or
(2) Road construction or resurfacing equip-
ment such as graders, scrapers or rollers;
e. Vehicles not described In a., b., c. or d. above
that are not self-propelled and are maintained
prlmarUy to provlcle mobility to permanently at-
tached equipment of the following types:
(1) Air compressors, pumps and generators,
including spraying, welding. buDding clean-
ing, geophysical exploration, lighting and
well servicing equipment; or
(2) Cherry pickers and similar devices used to
raise or lower workers;
f. Vehicles not described In I., b., c. or d. above
maintained primarDy for purposes other than
the transportation of persons or cargo.
However, self-propelled vehicles with the fol-
lowing types of permanently attached equip-
ment are not "mobDe equipment" but will be
considered "autos":
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(1) Equipment designed primarily for:
(a) Snow removal;
(b) Road maintenance, but not construction
or resurfacing; or
(c) Street cleaning;
(2) Cherry pickers and similar devices mounted
on automobile or truck chassis and used to
raise or lower workers; and
(3) Air compressors, pumps and generators,
including spraying, welding, building clean-
ing, geophysical exploration, lighting and
well servicing equipment.
However, "mobile equipment" does not include any
land vehicles that are subject to a compulsory or
financial responsibility law or other motor vehicle
insurance law In the state where it is licensed or
principally garaged. Land vehicles subject to a
compulsory or financial responsibility law or other
motor vehicle insurance law are considered
"autos" .
13. "Occurrence" means an accident, Including con-
tinuous or repeated exposure to substantially the
same general harmful conditions.
14. "Personal and advertising Injury" means injury,
including consequential "bodily injurY', arisIng out
of one or more of the following offenses:
a. False arrest, detention or imprisonment;
b. Malicious prosecution;
c. The wrongful eviction from, wrongful entry
into, or invasion of the right of private occu-
pancy of a room, dwelling or premises that a
person occupies, committed by or on behalf of
Its owner, landlord or lessor;
d. Oral or written publication, in any manner, of
material that slanders or libels a person or or-
ganization or disparages a person's or organi-
zation's goods, products or services;
e. Oral or written publication, In any manner, of
material that violates a person's right of pri.
vacy,
f. The use of another's advertising idea in your
"advertisement"; or
g. Infringing upon another's copyright, trade
dress or slogan in your "advertisement".
15. "Pollutants" mean any solid, liquid, gaseous or
thermal irritant or contaminant, including smoke,
vapor, soot, fumes, acids, alkalis, chemicals and
waste. Waste Includes materials to be recycled, re-
conditioned or reclaimed.
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16. .Products-completed operations hazard":
a. includes all "bodily Injury" and "property dam-
age" occurring away from premises you own or
rent and arising out of "your product" or "your
work" except:
(1) Products that are stili in your physical pos-
session; or
(2) Work that has not yet been completed or
abandoned. However, "your work" wiD be
deemed completed at the earliest of the fol-
lowing times:
(a) When all of the work called for in your
contract has been completed.
(b) When all of the work to be done at the
job site has been completed If your con-
tract calls for work at more than one Job
site.
(c) When that part of the work done at a job
site has been put to its intended use by
any person or organization other than
another contractor or subcontractor
working on the same project.
Work that may need service, maintenance,
correction, repair or replacement, but which
Is otherwise complete, will be treated as
completed,
b. Does not Include "bodKy injury" or "property
damage" arising out of:
(1) The transportation of property, unless the
injury or damage arises out of a condition In
or on a vehicle not owned or operated by
you, and that condition was created by the
"loading or unloading" of that vehicle by any
insured;
(2) The existence of tools, uninstalled equip-
ment or abandoned or unused materials; or
(3) Products or operations for which the c1assl.
flcatlon, ilsted in the Declarations or In a
policy schedule, states that products-
completed operations are subject to the
General Aggregate Limit.
17. "Property damage" means:
a. Physical injury to tangible property, Including
all resulting loss of use of that property. All
such loss of use shall be deemed to occur at
the time of the physical Injury that caused It; or
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b. Loss of use of tangible property that Is not
physically Injured, All such loss of use shall be
deemed to occur at the time of the 'occurrence"
that caused it.
For the purposes of this insurance, electronic data
Is not tangible property.
As used In this definition, electronic data means in-
formation, facts or programs stored as or on, cre-
ated or used on, or transmitted to or from com-
puter software, Including systems and applications
software, hard or floppy disks, CD-ROMS, tapes,
drives, cells, data processing devices or any other
media which are used with electronically controlled
equipment.
18. "Suit" means a civil proceeding in which damages
because of "bodily Injury", "property damage" or
"personal and advertising injury" to which this In-
surance applies are alleged. "Suit" Includes:
a. An arbitration proceeding In which such dam-
ages are claimed and to which the insured
must submit or does submit with our consent;
or
b. Any other alternative dispute resolution pro.-
ceeding In which such damages are claimed
and to which the insured submits with our con-
sent.
19. "Temporary worker" means a person who is fur-
nished to you to substitute for a permanent "em-
ployee" on leave or to meet seasonal or short-term
workload conditions.
20. "Volunteer worker" means a person who is not
your "employee", and who donates his or her work
and acts at the direction of and within the scope of
duties determined by you, and Is not paid a fee,
salary or other compensation by you or anyone
else for their work performed for you.
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21. "Your product":
8. Means:
(1) Any goods or products, other than real
property, manufactured, sold, handled, dis-
tributed or disposed of by:
<a) You:
(b) Others trading under your name: or
(0) A person or organization whose busl.
ness or assets you have acquired: and
(2) Containers (other than vehicles), materials,
parts or equipment furnished In connection
with such goods or products.
b. Includes
(1) Warranties or representations made at any
time with respect to the fitness, quality, du-
rability, performance or use of "your prod-
uct"; and
(2) The providing of or failure to provide warn-
Ings or Instructions.
c. Does not Include vendIng machines or other
property rented to or located for the use of oth.
ers but not sold.
22. "Your work":
8. Means:
(1) Work or operations performed by you or on
your behalf; and
(2) Materials, parts or equipment furnished in
connection with such work or operations.
b. Includes
(1) Warranties or representations made at any
time with respect to the fitness, quality, du-
rability, performance or use of "your work",
and
(2) The providing of or failure to provide warn-
Ings or Instructions.
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CONFIDENTIALITY
The Contractor agrees that its conclusions and any reports are for the confidential information
of the Owner and that it will not disclose its conclusions in whole or in part to any person
whatsoever, other than to submit its written documentation to the Owner, and will only discuss
the same with it or its authorized representatives. Upon completion of this agreement term, all
documents, reports, maps, data and studies prepared by the Contractor pursuant thereto shall
become the property of the Owner and be delivered to the Director of Solid Waste.
Articles, papers, bulletins, reports, or other materials reporting the plans, progress, analyses, or
results and findings of the work conducted under this agreement shall not be presented publicly
or published without prior approval writing of the Owner.
It is further agreed that if any information concerning the project, its conduct, results, or data
gathered or processed should be released by the Contractor without prior approval from the
Owner, the release of same shall constitute grounds for termination of this agreement without
indemnity to the Contractor, but should any such information be released by the Owner or by
the Contractor with such prior written approval, the same shall be regarded as public
information and no longer subject to the restrictions of this agreement.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, said parties have hereunto set their seals the day and year written
below.
Executed on behalf of Contractor.
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VCOl~TRACTOR:
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OWNER:
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Approved Date:
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Approved Date: ,1, y J oj
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"All addenda items for Specifications and Drawings issued prior to the
date of Bid opening have been incorporated into these Contract
Documents. "
A "(1)" directly left of Specification Section number on the title page of a
section indicates that section has been replaced or added by addendum.
A ,,1.. in the text of a Specification Section indicates that an addendum item
has been incorporated.
Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc.
630 Colonial Park Drive, Suite 110
Roswell, Georgia 30075
(770) 594-5998
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Section 0001 0
T able of Contents
SPECIFICATIONS
Section Title
Division 0 - Bidding and Contract Requirements
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00300
00410
00420
00413
00414
00480
00481
00500
00550
00610
00620
00697
00698
00699
00700
00800
Invitation to Bid
Instructions to Bidders
Bid
Bid Bond
Statement of Qualifications
P~rtnership Certificate
Corporate Certificate
Noncollusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder
Noncollusion Affidavit of Subcontractor
Contract
Pre-Award Oath
Performance Bond
Payment Bond
Notice of Award
Notice to Proceed
Certificate of Owner's Attorney
General Conditions
Supplementary Conditions
Division 1 - General Requirements
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01011
01016
01025
01041
01051
01055
01060
01070
01080
01201
01202
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01320
01340
01500
01510
01540
01562
01590
01610
01620
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Summary of Work
Unique Requirements
Occupancy
Measurement and Payment
Coordination of Work
Grades, Lines and Levels
Construction Staking
Regulatory Requirements
Abbreviations, Symbols, Trade Names, and Materials
Applicable Codes and Standards .
Preconstruction Conference
Progress Meetings
Construction Schedules
Construction Videos and Photographs
Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
Construction Facilities
Temporary Facilities
Job Site Security
Dust Control
Field Offices
Transportation and Handling
Storage and Protection
Substitutions and Product Options
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Cleaning
Record Documents ,
Warranties and Bonds
Division 2 - Sitework
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DRAWINGS
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Subsurface Conditions
Clearing and Grubbing
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Dewatering .
Earthwork
Trench Excavation and Backfill
Seeding
Asphalt Concrete Pavement
Testing Piping Systems
High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE)
Geomembranes
Geotextile
Geosynthetic Drainage Nets and Composites
Title
Cover
Overall Site Plan
Existing Conditions
Base Grading Plan
Staking Plan
Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan
Erosion Sedimentation and Pollution Control Notes
NPDES Notes
Erosion Sedimentation and Pollution Control Details
Miscellaneous Details
Miscellaneous Details
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. Section 00020
Invitation to Bid
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY GEORGIA
Separate sealed Bids for furnishing of all materials labor, tools, equipment, and appurtenances
necessary for Bid Item #07-122, Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A
will be received by the Owner at the offices of Geri Sams, the Augusta-Richmond County
Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911, until 3:00
p.m. local time on April 20, 2007, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud.
The project consists of the following: furnishing all labor, materials, tools, equipment and
incidentals and performing all Work required for the construction of approximately 50,000 cubic
yards of cut material and 5,000 cubic yards of structural fill; placement of a 24-inch thick liner base
with permeability not to exceed 1 x 10-7 cm/sec, placement of a 24-inch thick leachate collection
layer with a permeability no less than 1 x 10-2 cm/sec, and a 60 mil textured HDPE geomembrane
liner over approximately 10 acres; the construction of 635 feet of concrete ditch; construction of the
truck wash facility, cleaning of sediment basins B, C and E; improvements to Sediment Basin E,
roadway paving, roadway re-surfacing, remove and replace guardrail, install new guardrail,
installation of erosion control devices; installation of leachate collection piping; installation of
leachate forcemain, remove and relocate existing leachate manholes and construction of perimeter
ditches.
A mandatory prebid conference will be held at Augusta-Richmond County Purchasing
Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911 on Tuesday, April 10,
2007 at 1 :00 p.m. All bidders must attend all of the Pre-Bid Conference. Copies of the Contract
Documents, Drawings, Proposal, Specifications, and QA/QC manual will be available for
purchase from the Purchasing Department for $200.00. Any bidder that does not attend the
prebid conference will be disqualified from bidding and their bids will not be accepted. The
$200.00 payment for purchasing contract documents is nonrefundable. No partial sets of plans,
documents, specifications, or QA/QC manual will be provided.
The Instructions to Bidders, Form of Bid, Form of Contract, Drawings, Specifications, QA/QC
Manual, and forms of Bid Bond, Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and other Contract
Documents may be examined during business hours at the following:
Augusta-Richmond County Solid Waste Department
433DDeaQs)Bridge Road
~0J!!3{GA 30805
Award, if award is made, will be to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder on- the total bid per
the bid proposal form.
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Invitation to Bid
Each Bid must be accompanied by a certified or cashier's check on a duly authorized bank, a
certified check of the Bidder, or a bid bond prepared on the~l:..orm of~Bid B~~ttached hereto,
duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety thereon a surety company listed
in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, in the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid.
Certified checks or cashier's checks shall be made payable to the Owner. Such checks or bid
bonds will be returned promptly after the Owner and the accepted Bidder have executed the
Contract, or, if no award has been made within sixty (60) days after the date of the opening of
Bids upon demand of the Bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of
the acceptance of his Bid.
Each Bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Own~L~ch sealed
envelope_cootaining_a Bld_r:rl~. plainly marked on the outside as,\"Bid Itel] #01.:;,g2, BJdJ9!J
~ns Bridg? Road MSW ~illl2.fill, ~haS~~-~~~:.2.7"~~I~~2~'~~7 . .
If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelopes containing the Bid must be enclosed in another
envelope addressed to the Owner.
Bidders responding to this Invitation to Bid must provide the Utility Contractor License Number
with their bids. The Bidder must write their license number on the front of the bid envelope.
Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal, will be declared
nonresponsive, will not be opened and will be returned to the Bidder.
All Bids must be made out and submitted on the proposal form furnished for this purpose and in
accordance with the instructions in the Instructions to Bidders. No interlineations, additions, or
deletions shall be made in the proposal form by the Bidder.
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The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities or to reject any or all Bids, to evaluate
Bids, and to accept any Bid which in its opinion may be for the best interest of the Owner. (I
Bidders are cautioned that obtaining of bidding documents through any source other than the
office of the Purchasing Department is not advisable. Acquisition of bidding documents from
unauthorized sources place the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate
information upon which to base his proposal.
No Bids will be received or accepted after the above specified time for the opening of Bids. Bids
submitted after the designated hour will be deemed invalid and returned unopened to the
Bidder.
The successful Bidder for this Contract will be required to furnish.@satlsfactory Penor'mance
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~ond~and~Payme'nt~Bo'ii<1lfiJbe amount of j 00% "oUbe_Bid...._
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Invitation to Bid
It ic the wish of the Qwnor th:tt minority busim~ssec hA DivAn thA opportlJnity to bid on the.
\lariouc p:.:lrta of the 'yvork. Tllis desire 011 the part of tne Owner is not intended t13 restrict or limit
~mrAtiti\fP hidding or to increase the 003t of U.,p work The Owner supports a healthy free
market system that seeks to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for
business growth and development.
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No Bidder may withdraw his Bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening
thereof.
OWNER:
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(Date)
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Section 001 00
Instructions To Bidders
1. Receipt and Openinq of Bids
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia (herein called the "Owner"), invites bids and
qualifications on the form attached hereto, all blanks of which must be filled in. Bids
will be received by the Owner at Augusta Richmond County Purchasing Department.
The Owner may consider informal any Bid not prepared and submitted in accordance
with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities or reject any and all Bids.
Any Bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of Bids
or authorized postponement thereof. Any Bid received after the time and date
specified shall not be considered. No Bidder may withdraw a Bid within 60 days after
the actual date of the opening thereof.
2. Preparation of Bid
Each Bid must be submitted on the Bid Form as provided with the Contract
Documents. All blank spaces for Bid prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, in
both words and figures. (In case of discrepancy, the amount shown in words will
govern.) All required enclosed certifications must be fully completed, executed, and
submitted with the Bids including Sections 00300, 00410, 00413, 00414, 00420,
00480,00481,00500, and 00550.
Six (6) separately sealed bids must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to
the Owner. Each sealed envelope containing a Bid must be plainly marked on the
outside as, "Bid Item #07-122, Bid for Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III,
Stage 1, Cell 2A."
If forwarded by mail, the separate sealed envelope containing the Bid must be
enclosed in another envelope addressed to the Owner at Augusta-Richmond County
Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911.
Bidders responding to this Invitation to Bid must provide the Utility Contractor License
Number. The Bidder must write their license number on the front of the bid envelope.
Any and all Bids not meeting the aforementioned criteria for Bid submittal, will be
declared nonresponsive, will not be opened and will be returned to the Bidder.
3. Subcontracts
The Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm, or other party to whom it is
proposed to award a subcontract under this Contract must be acceptable to the
Owner.
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Instructions to Bidders
4.
Teleqraphic Modifications
Any Bidder may modify his Bid by telegraphic communication at any time prior to the
scheduled closing time for receipt of bids, provided such telegraphic communication is
received by the Owner prior to the closing time, and, provided further, the Owner is
satisfied that a written confirmation of the telegraphic modification over the signature
of the Bidder was mailed prior to the closing time. The telegraphic communication.
should not reveal the Bid price but should provide the. addition or subtraction or other
modification so that the final prices or terms will not be known by the Owner until the
sealed Bid is opened. If written confirmation is not received within two days from the
closing time, no consideration will be given to the telegraphic modification.
5.
Method of Biddinq
The unit or lump sum price for each of the several items in the proposal of each
Bidder shall include its pro rata share of overhead and profit so that the sum of the
products obtained by multiplying the quantity shown for each item by the unit price
represents the total Bid. Any Bid not. conforming to this requirement may be rejected
as informal. The special attention of all Bidders is called to this provision, for should
conditions make it necessary to revise the quantities, no limit will be fixed for such
increased or decreased quantities nor extra compensation allowed, provided the net
monetary value of all such addition or subtraction in quantities of such items of work
(i.e., difference in cost) shall not increase or decrease the total original contract price
by more than twenty-five (25%) percent, except for work not covered in the Drawings
and Detailed Specifications as provided for under "General Conditions" and
"Supplementary Conditions."
6.
Qualifications of Bidder
The Owner reserves the right to reject any Bid if the Bidder fails to be deemed
qualified by the Owner.
7.
Bid Security
Each Bid must be accompanied by a cashier's check on a duly authorized bank,
certified check of the Bidder, or a Bid Bond prepared on the Form of Bid Bond
attached hereto, duly executed by the Bidder as principal and having as surety
thereon a surety company listed in the latest issue of U.S. Treasury Circular 570, in
the amount of ten percent (10%) of the Bid. Certified checks or cashier's checks shall
be made payable to the Owner. Such checks or Bid Bonds will be returned promptly
after the Owner and the accepted Bidder have exec;uted the Contract, or, if no award
has been made within 60 days after the date of the opening of Bids, upon demand of
the Bidder at any time thereafter, so long as he has not been notified of the
acceptance of his Bid.
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Instructions to Bidders
8. Liquidated Damaqes for Failure to Enter into Contract
The successful Bidder, upon his failure or refusal to execute and deliver the Contract,
Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance required within 10 days after he has received
notice of the acceptance of his Bid, shall forfeit to the Owner, as liquidated damages
for such failure or refusal, the security deposited with his Bid.
9. Time for Completion and Liquidated Damaqes
Bidder must agree to commence work on or before a date to be specified in a written
"Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project within 120
consecutive calendar days thereafter. Bidder must agree also to pay as liquidated
damages the amount as stipulated in Section 01011, which Bidder agrees to pay for
each consecutive calendar day beyond the Contract time required to complete the
Project. Liquidated Damages will end upon written notification from the Owner of
Final Acceptance of the Project or uponwritten notification of the Owner of completion
of the milestone,
10. Conditions of Work
Each Bidder must inform himself fully of the conditions relating to the construction of
the project and the employment of labor thereon. Failure to do so will not relieve a
successful Bidder of his obligation to furnish all material and labor necessary to carry
out the provisions of his Contract. Insofar as possible the Contractor, in carrying out
his work, must employ such methods or means as will not cause any interruption of or
interference with the work of any other Contractor.
11. Addenda and Interpretations
No interpretation of the meaning of the Drawings, Specifications, Construction Quality
Assurance Plan or other pre bid documents will be made to any Bidder orally.
Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to Attn: Geri
Sams, Purchasing Director, Augusta Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street,
Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911, fax: 706-821-2811, and to be given
consideration must be received before April 12, 2007. Any and all such interpretations
and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the
Specifications which, if issued, will be mailed by certified mail with return receipt
requested, faxed or shipped via delivery service, to all prospective Bidders (at the
respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than four (4) business
days prior to the date fixed for the opening of Bids. Failure of any Bidder to receive
any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such Bidder from any obligation
under his Bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become a part of the Contract
Documents.
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12.
Security for Faithful Performance
Simultaneously with his delivery of the executed Contract, the Contractor shall furnish
a surety Bond from a single surety, as security for faithful performance of this Contract
and for the payment of all persons performing labor on the project under this Contract
and furnishing materials in connection with this Contract, as specified in the General
Conditions included herein. Surety companies executing Performance and Payment
Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list (Circular 570 as
amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the project is
located.
13.
Power of Attornev
Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Contract Bonds must file with each Bond a
certified and effectively dated copy of their Power of Attorney.
14.
Notice of Special Conditions
Attention is particularly called to those parts of the Contract Documents and
Specifications, which deal with the following:
(a) Inspection and testing of materials
(b) Insurance requirements
(c) Surveys, permits, and regulations
The federal regulations enclosed or herein referred to supersede all conflicting'
requirements of the Contract Documents.
15.
Laws and Requlations
The Bidder's attention is directed to the fact that all applicable State laws, municipal
ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over
construction of the project shall apply to the Contract throughout, and they will be
deemed to be included in the Contract the same as though herein written out in full.
16.
Obliqation of Bidder
At the time of the opening of Bids each Bidder will be presumed to have inspected the
site and to have read and to be thoroughly familiar with the Drawings and Contract
Documents (including all addenda). The failure or omission of any Bidder to examine
any form, instrument, or document shall in no way relieve any Bidder from any
obligation in respect to his Bid.
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Instructions to Bidders
17.
Execution of Bid Documents
The Contractor, in signing his Bid on the whole or any portion of the work, shall
conform to the following requirements:
(a) Bids which are not signed by individuals making them shall have attached
thereto a Power of Attorney evidencing authority to sign the Bid in the name of
the person for whom it is signed.
(b) Bids which are signed for a partnership shall be signed by all of the partners or
by an attorney-in-fact. If a Bid is signed by an attorney-in-fact, there should be
attached to the Bid a Power of Attorney executed by the partners evidencing
authority to sign the Bid.
(c) Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct corporate name
thereof and the signature of the President or other authorized officer of the
corporation manually written below the corporate name following the wording
"By ".Corporation seal shall also be
affixed to the Bid.
18.
Method of Award - Lowest Qualified Bidder
The Contract will be awarded to the responsive, responsible Bidder submitting the
lowest Bid complying with the Contract Documents. Award will be made on the basis
of the prices given in the Bid. The Bidder to whom the award is made will be notified
at the earliest possible date. The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids
and to waive any informality in Bids received whenever such rejection or waiver is in
its interest.
A responsive Bidder shall be one who submits his Bid in the proper form without
qualification or intent other than as called for in the Specifications and on the Contract
Drawings and who binds himself on behalf of his Bid to the Owner with the proper Bid
Bond or certified check completed and attached, and who properly completes all
forms required to be completed and submitted at the time of the bidding,
A responsible Bidder shall be one who can fulfill the following requirements:
(a.) The Bidder shall maintain a permanent place of business.
(b.) The Bidder shall demonstrate adequate construction experience and sufficient
equipment resources to properly perform the work under and in conformance
with the Contract Documents. This evaluation will be based upon a list of
completed or active projects and a list of construction equipment available to
the Bidder to perform the work. The Owner may make such investigations as
deemed necessary to determine the ability of the Bidder to perform the work,
and the Bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data for this
purpose as the Owner may reasonably request. The Owner reserves the right
to reject any Bid if evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such Bidder fails
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to satisfy the Owner that such Bidder is properly qualified to carry out the
obligations of the Contract and to complete the Project contemplated therein.
(c.) The Bidder shall demonstrate financial resources of sufficient strength to meet
the obligations incident to the performance of the work covered by these
Contract Documents. The ability to obtain the required Performance and
Payment Bonds will not alone demonstrate adequate financial capability.
19. Emplovment of Local Labor
Preference in employment on the project shall, insofar as practicable, be given to
qualified local labor.
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Bid
Date: Mav 1. 2007
Project Description:
Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A
Proposal of COOPER BARNETTE, & PAGE. INC.
(hereinafter called "Bidder'), doing business as CORPORATION
To Augusta-Richmond County (hereinafter called 'Owner").
Gentlemen:
The Bidder, in compliance with your Invitation to Bid for construction of this project
having examined the Drawings, Specifications. and QAlQC Plan with related documents and
the site of the proposed work, and being familiar with all conditions surrounding construction of
the proposed project including the availability of materials and labor, hereby proposes to furnish
all labor, materials and supplies, and to construct the project in accordance with the Contract
Documents, within the time set forth therein, and at the price(s) stated below. This price(s) is to
cover all expenses including overhead and profit incurred in performing the work required under
the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a part.
Bidder hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or before a date to
be specified in the written "Notice to Proceed" of the Owner and to fully complete the project
within 120 consecutive calendar days thereafter as stipulated in the Specifications. Bidder must
agree also to pay as liquidated damages the amount stated in Section 01011, which Bidder
agrees to pay for each consecutive calendar day beyond the Contract time required to complete
the Project or for failing to comply with associated milestones. Liquidated Damages will end
upon written notification from the Owner of Final Acceptance of the Project.
Bidder acknowledges receipt of the following addenda:
1. 2. 3 AND 4
Bidder agrees to perform all the construction of the Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill Phase III,
Stage 1, Cell 2A Construction complete with appurtenant arid accessory work described in the
Specifications and shown on the Drawings within 120 consecutive calendar days for the
following unit prices:
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I ITEM 1 - MOBILIZATION
a. Lump Sum $ 116,733.02
I ITEM 2 - EROSION AND SEDIMENTATION CONTROL
a. 2,200 L.F, Silt Fence $ 3.55/LF $ 7,810.00
I b. 6 Each Stone Check Dams $ 750.00/EA $ 4,500.00
c. 10 Each Gabions $ 1,817.00/EA $ 18,170.00
I d. 60 Acres Permanent Grassing $ 1 ,300.00/AC $ 78,000.00
e. 6,500 S.Y. Erosion Control Matting $ 1.51/SY $ 9.815.00
I f. Lump Sum NPDES Monitoring and Reporting $ 4.800.00
ITEM 3 - EARTHWORK
I a. 500 C.Y. Topsoil Placement $ 5.00/CY $ 2,500.00
b. 50,000 C.Y. Excavation - On-Site Materials $ 2.75/CY $ 137,500.00
I c. 5,000 C.Y. Structural Fill - On-Site Materials $ 1.00/CY $ 5,000.00
d. 438,700 S.F. 18-lnch Select Backfill $ 1.1053/SF $ 484.895.11
I e. 438,700 S.F. Clayey Soil 6-lnch Subbase $ O,1664/SF $ 72,999.68
Excavation -
f. 50,000 C.Y. Sediment Basins B , C & E $ 5.50/CY $ 275,000.00
I g. Lump Sum Structural Fill - Sediment Basin E $ 25,675.00
ITEM 4 - LEACHATE CONTAINMENT SYSTEM
I a. 437,100 S.F. 60 Mil Textured
HOPE Geomembrane Liner $ OA807/SF $ 210.113.97
I b. Lump Sum Temporary Stormwater Division
Berm $ 43.375.00
I c. Lump Sum Permanent Divider Berm $ 15.100.00
d. Lump Sum Tie to Existing Liner $ 32.625.00
I ITEM 6 - LEACHATE COLLECTION LAYER
a. 430,300 S.F. 24-lnch 1 x 10-2 cm/sec
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or Double-Sided Geocomposite
Drainage Layer with
24-1 nch Protective Soil Layer $ 0.5354/SF $ 230.382.62
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I a. 1,950 L.F. Perforated 6-lnch Pipe $ 45.389/LF $ 88,508.55
4"x8" Dual Containment HOPE
I b. 600 L.F. Forcemain $ 45.80/LF $ 27.480.00
c. 30 L.F. Concrete Encasement $ 30.00/LF $ 900.00
I d. 2 Each Relocate existing HOPE Manholes $ 4,000.00/EA $ 8,000.00
Remove and Replace Asphalt
e. 30 L.F. Pavement $ 135.00/LF $ 4,050.00
I ITEM 8 - ROADWAYS
a. 4,000 S.Y. Asphalt Pavement Improvements $ 48.84/SY $ 195,360.00
I b. 3,000 S.Y. Asphalt Concrete Pavement $ 51.63/SY $ 154,890.00
c. 600 L.F. Remove and Replace Guardrail $ 15.45/LF $ 9,270.00
I d. 200 L.F. W Beam Guardrail $ 24.75/LF $ 4,950.00
ITEM 9 - STORM DRAINAGE SYSTEM
I a. 635 L.F. Concrete Lined Ditch $ 143,83/LF $ 91 ,332.05
b. Lump Sum Storm Manhole Modifications $ 3,750.00
I ITEM 10- MARKERS
a. 7 Each Temporary Liner Edge $ 350.00/EA $ 2.450.00
I b. 2 Each Permanent Liner Edge $ 350.00/EA $ 700.00
ITEM 11 - CASH ALLOWANCES
I a. CONSTRUCTION VERIFICATION SURVEYING $ 10,000.00
b. ENGINEER'S FIELD OFFICE EQUIPMENT $ 10,000.00
I c. TRUCK WASH FACILITY $ 300,000.00
d. SITE UTILITIES $ 475,000.00
I e. GAS SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS $ 200,000.00
f. PROFESSIONAL SERVICES $ 150,000.00
I * * * ADDITIONAL WORK IF ORDERED BY THE ENGINEER * * *
ITEM 12 - REMOVAL OF UNSUITABLE MATERIAL AND REPLACEMENT WITH
I a, 5,000 C.Y. Suitable Earth Material $ 6.50/CY $ 32,500.00
b. 1,000 C.Y. Crushed Stone $ 23.87 ICY $ 23,870.00
I ITEM 13 - UPGRADE CONCRETE DITCH WITH
a. 635 L.F. 6" Thick and 4000 PSI Concrete $ 24.214/CY $ 15.375.91
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BID TOTAL, ITEMS 1 THROUGH 13, INCLUSIVE, THE AMOUNT OF: Three million five hundred
Eiqhtv three thousand three hundred eiqhtv and 91/100 DOLLARS ($ 3,583,380.91 ).
The Bid stated hereinbefore shall include all labor, materials, bailing, shoring, removal,
overhead, profit, insurance, etc., to cover the finished work of the several kinds called for. The
Bid shall also include the furnishing and installing of Major Material Items of the manufacturers
and suppliers listed on the attached Tabulation of Major Material Items for the Base Bid and
approval alternates. This Tabulation and selected subcontractor's forms must be completed and
accompany the Bid.
Bidder understands that the Owner reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any
informalities in the bidding.
The Bidder agrees that this Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60
calendar days after the scheduled closing time for receiving Bids.
Within ten (10) days upon receipt of written notice of the acceptance of this Bid, Bidder shall
execute the formal Contract and the Performance and Payment Bonds attached along with
Certificates of Insurance as required by the Contract Documents. The Bid security attached in
the sum of ten percent (10%) of the total Bid is to become the property of the Owner in the
event the contract, bonds, and the Performance and Payment Bonds attached along with
Certificates of Insurance are not executed within the time above set forth, as liquidated
damages for the delay and additional expense to the Owner caused thereby.
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Respectfully submitted:
Cooper. Barnette & Paae. Inc,
By: Bruce Paae
(Signature on file)
Title: Vice President
Address:
1928 Executive Park Drive
Statham, GA 30666
Phone:
(770) 725-4100
ATTEST:
Name
R. Larry Barnette
(Signature on file)
Title
Secretary/ Treasurer
Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another
partner; for an individual by a Notary.
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Tabulation of Major Material Items
The Bidder shall designate below the one manufacturer for each product to be furnished and
installed if awarded the Work. The Bidder understands that if this information is not provided,
offering products meeting all Specification requirements and having the approval of the Engineer,
then the Owner reserves the right either to determine the Bidder non-responsive and reject the Bid
or to designate the manufacturer of the products to be provided which will meet all specification
requirements, which Owner-designated manufacturer products must be furnished by the Bidder at
no increase in the Contract Price.
Material
Man ufacturer/Supplier/I nsta Iler
50-mil HOPE Liner
Aqru/ GSE
Drainage Geocomposite
Skaps
HOPE Pipe
ISCO
Geotextile Fabric
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Corporate Certificate
I, R. Larry Barnette certify that I am the Secretary of the corporation named as
Contractor in the foregoing bid; that Bruce Paqe who signed said bid on behalf of the
Contractor was then Vice President of said corporation; that said proposal was duly
signed for and in behalf of said corporation by authority of its Board of Directors, and is within
the scope of its corporate powers; that said corporation is organized under the laws of the State
of Georqia
This 19th day of April 2007.
Corporate
Secretary:
R. Larry Barnette
(signature on file)
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
All questions must be answered and the data given must be clear and comprehensive. This
statement must be notarized. If necessary, questions may be answered on separate attached
sheets. The Bidder may submit any additional information desired. Attach all additional sheets to
this statement. (Sample "Project Information Form" contained at the end of this Section.)
1.
Name of Bidder:
. Cooper. Barnette & Paqe. Inc.
2. Permanent main office address and phone number: 1928 Executive Park Drive
Statham. GA 30666 (770) 725-4100
3.. When organized:
Mav 1989.
4. If a Corporation, where incorporated: Georqia
5. How many years have you been engaged in the contracting business under your present
firm or trade name? 18 years .
6. Contracts on hand. (Complete a "Project Information Form", for each Contract on hand.)
7. General description of type of work performed by your company: Earthwork. utilities
8. Have you ever failed to complete any work awarded to you? If so, where and why? No
9. Have you ever defaulted on a contract? If so, where and why? No
10. Attach a list of the most important projects (minimum of five) recently completed by your
company which are similar in scope and contract amount to this Project. (Complete a
"Project Information Form", for each Project listed.)
11. Names, background and experience of the principal members of your project team and
organization officers:
Years
Name
Position
Experience
Ronald Cooper
Bruce Page
Lee Barnett
Larry Barnette
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President
Vice President
Vice President
Secretary/ Treasurer
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
12. The undersigned hereby authorizes and requests any person, firm, or corporation to
furnish any information requested by the Owner in verification of the recitals comprising
this Statement of Bidder's Qualifications.
I,
Bruce Paqe
, certify that I am
Vice President
of the
Bidder, and that the answers to the foregoing questions and statements contained therein are
true and correct.
BIDDER: Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc.
By: Bruce Page
(signature on file)
Title: Vice President
Date: April 19, 2007
Subscribed and sworn to me this 30th day of
April
,200I.
NOTARY PUBLIC: Katie Ford
(signature on file)
Commission Expires: September 13, 2009
(Date)
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
Project Information Form
Contracts on Hand
Project Title:
Oak Grove Landfill Closure #3 B
Project Description:
7 acre closure, qas wells, berms, HOPE liners, downdrains
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Republic Services
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Golder & Associates
Kevin Brown
(770) 496-1893
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$435.000.00
N/A
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
90 days
N/A
N/A
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Project Information Form
Contracts on Hand
Project Title:
Dean Forest Road Landfill
Project Description:
30 acres cell construction. 265.000 CY trash removal
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
City of Savannah
Pete Shonka
(912) 651-6510
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Hussey Gay Bell & DeYounQ
Michael CloUQh
(912) 354-4626
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$14.000.000.00
N/A
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
January 2008
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
Project Information Form
Contracts on Hand
Project Title:
Twin Chimneys Landfill Cell 2
Project Description:
7 acre cell. clay, protective cover. excavation. HOPE liners
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
. Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Greenville County
Marcia Papin
(864) 234-5867
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
HDR
Eric Wriqht
(704) 338-6719
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$2.6 million
N/A
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
150 days
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
Project Information Form
Contracts on Hand
Project Title:
Richland Creek Landfill Part C
Project Description:
4 acre cell, underdrain, screeninq of soil liner & protective cover
leachate collection system
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Allied Waste
Brian Martz
(770) 211-3575
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
HDR Enqineerinq
Gil Haines
(404) 368-2907
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$750,000.00
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
120 days
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Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
Project Information Form
Project Title:
SR 110 MSW landfill
Project Description:
Construction of new 11 acre cell. GCl and qeocomposite leachate
system, 2 leachate storaqe tanks (130,000 qal tanks), pump station
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Camden County
lannie Brant
(912) 790-4099
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
ACC
Robert Brown
(912) 790-7884
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$2,959,543.00
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
240 days
240 days
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Project Information Form
Swift Creek Landfill
Project Description:
New construction of a 6 acre MSW landfill with' GCL & qeo-
composite. leachate pipe and manholes
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republice Services of Georqia. LP
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
HHNT
Michael Stubbs
(478) 743-7175
$2.1 million
$2.1 million
120 days
120 days
July 2006
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Project Information Form
Deans Bridoe Road Landfill
Project Description:
Construction of 16 acre cell, underdrain, storm sewer
system. leachate system, pavino, soil liner, protective cover
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Auqusta - Richmond County
Mark Johnson
(706) 592-9634
JJG/ ACC
Robert Brown
(912) 790-7884
$4,650.000.00
N/A
The cell was completed in Nov. 2005
and the owner added additional work
that is ongoing to this date
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
270 days
270 days cell only
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Project Information Form
Project Title:
Oak Grove landfill Cell 9
Project Description:
14 acre new cell, 595.000 SF of 60 mil GCl and Geocomposite
underdrains. reinforced wall. 44.000 CY of protective cover. box.
culverts. 2.000 IF of leachate pipe and 44.000 CY of clay
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republice Services of Georqia. lP
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
Golder & Associates
Kevin Brown
(770) 496-1893
$3.1 million
Extra unsuitables at
subgrade excavation
$3.3 million
180 days
180 days
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Project Information Form
Oak Grove Landfill Closure 2
Project Description:
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10 acre closure. 3.000 feet of berms. downdrains and qrassinq
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republice Services of Georqia. LP
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
Golder & Associates
Kevin Brown
(770) 496-1893
$450.000.00
$450.000.00
90 days
90 days
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Project Title:
Oak Grove Landfill Closure #1
Project Description:
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13 acre closure proiect. qas system with qas wells. veqetative
layer. foundation layer. excavate and relocate waste (51,000 CY)
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republice Services of Georqia. LP
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
Golder & Associates
Kevin Brown
(770) 496-1893
$591.610.00
$868.735.00
150 days
150 days
April 2001
Owner added
removal of garbage
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Project Information Form
Project Title:
Oak Grove Landfill Closure #3A
Project Description:
7 acre closure. qas wells, berms. HOPE liners. downdrains
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Republice Services of Georqia. LP
Tim Laraway
(770) 867-2499
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Golder & Associates
Kevin Brown
(770) 496-1893
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
$435.000.00
$435.000.00
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
90 days
90 days
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* MULTIPLE PROJECTS AT THIS SITE*
Project Title:
Pine Ridqe Landfill - Butts County, Georqia
Project Description:
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7 new containment cells, 1 million CY of earthwork. 260,000 CY
clay liners, 260,000 CY protective cover, 3 million SF of HOPE
liners, 15.000 LF leachate collection pipe
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Eng ineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republic Services of Georqia , LP
Rick Smith
(770) 231-9081
PJ Carey & Associates
Peter Carey
(678) 482-5193
These contracts ranqe from $1.5 million
to $2.5 million
150 to 270 days
150 to 270 days
Completed on time
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Project Title:
00420 - 15
Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
Project Information Form
Pine Ridqe Closure #1
Project Description:
12 acre landfill closure system, berms, downdrains. mattinq
foundation layer and veqeqtation layer
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
Republic Services of Georqia , LP
Rick Smith
(770) 231-9081
PJ Carey & Associates
Peter Carey
(678) 482-5193
$800.412.00
$800.412.00
180 days
180 days
April 2003
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Project Title:
Project Information Form
Richland Creek Landfill
Project Description:
00420 - 16
Statement of Bidder's Qualifications
12 acre cell. underdrain, screeninq of soil liner & protective cover
leachate collection system
Project Owner:
Owner Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Engineer/Construction Manager:
Company Name:
Contact Person:
Phone Number:
Contract Amount:
Initial:
Final:
Contract Time:
Initial:
Final:
Completion:
The first 6 acres had to be completed within 90 days
Cooper Barnette & Paqe completed it in 55 days
Allied Waste
Brian Martz
(770) 211-3575
HDR Enqineerinq
Gil Haines
(404) 368-2907
$4.138.959.00
$3.690,194.00
90 days.
55 days
120 days
120 days
Owner added additional cell
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Section 00480
Non-Collusion Affidavit of Prime Bidder
STATE OF
GEORGIA
COUNTY OF BARROW
I, R. Larry Barnette . being first duly sworn, deposes and says that:
He or she is Bruce Paqe. Vice President of Cooper Barnette & Paqe, Inc. the Bidder that
has submitted the attached Bid;
He or she is fully informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached Bid and of all
pertinent circumstances respecting such Bid;
Such Bid is genuine and is not a collusive or sham Bid;
Neither the said Bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives,
employees or parties in interest, including this Affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired,
connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other Bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive
or sham Bid in connection with the Contract for which the attached Bid has been submitted or to
refrain from bidding in connection with such Contract, or has in any manner, directly or indirectly,
sought by agreement or collusion or communication or conference with any other Bidder, firm or
person to fix the price or prices in the attached Bid or of any other Bidder, or to fix any overhead,
profit or cost element of the Bid price or the Bid price of any other Bidder, or to secure through
any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement any advantage against the City of
Augusta or any person interested in the proposed Contract; and
The price or prices quoted in the attached Bid are fair and proper and are not tainted by any
collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement on the part of the Bidder or any of its
agents, representatives, owners, employees, or parties in interest, including this Affiant.
BIDDER:
By:
Title:
(name printed or typed)
/ Treasurer
Date: Jul~ 3, 2D07
Subscribed and sworn to me this ~day of Ju I ~ ' 2007.
NOTARY PUBLIC: ~aU~~ ~ I
rY1 /'J ,}J ,I L (namA-signed)
---LL! IAAq Lu ~ Cl tK \LS m
(name printed or typed)
Commission Expires: ftb(l)~ 27v. 1DD~
(S~AL) _
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THIS CONTRACT, made this
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day of
Section 00500
Contract
~007, by and between
Augusta-Richmond County, hereinafter called "Owner" and Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc,
doing business as corporation hereinafter called "Contractor.
WITNESS: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereafter
mentioned:
1. The Contractor will commence and complete the construction of Deans Bridge
Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A.
2. The Contractor will furnish all of the material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor
and other services necessary for the construction and completion of the project
described herein.
3. The Contractor will com,mence work required by the Contract Documents on or
before a date specified in the written Notice to Proceed and will complete the
same within 120 calendar days unless the period for completion is extended
otherwise by the Contract Documents. Time is of the essence and is an essential
element of this Contract, and the Contractor shall pay to the Owner, not as a
penalty, but as liquidated damages, the sum of $1,000.00 for each calendar day
that there is default of completing the Work within the time limit named herein or
the amounts stipulated in Section 01011 for each calendar day there is default of
completing the Work or defaults in completion of all the Work after
commencement thereof, the Contractor shall be liable for such liquidated
damages. If the Contractor abandons the Contract before commencement of the
Work or defaults in completion of all the Work after commencement thereof, the
Contractor shall be liable for such liquidated damages. These fixed liquidated
damages are not established as a penalty but are calculated and agreed upon in
advance by the Owner and the Contractor due to the uncertainty and impossibility
of making a determination as to the actual and consequential damages incurred
by the Owner and the general public of Richmond County, Georgia as a result of
the failure on the part of the Contractor to complete the Work on time. Such
liquidated damages referred to herein are intended to be and are cumulative and
shall be in addition to every other remedy now or hereafter enforceable at law, in
equity, by statute, or under the Contract.
4. The Contractor agrees to perform all of the Work described in the Contract Documents
and comply with the terms therein for the sum of::-Threemllion.five -hundred eiqhtv tl].ree"thousand)
thr~e:~unai"eaeialitv~C)nd-91/100 QQh..LAR~(~ 3.583~380.91 Ll
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
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Contract
(A) Invitation to Bid
(B) Instructions to Bidders
(C) Bid
(D) Bid Bond
(E) Statement of Qualifications
(F) Partnership or Corporate Certificate
(G) Noncollusion Affidavits
(H) Contract
(I) General Conditions
(J) Supplementary Conditions
(K) Payment Bond
(L) Performance Bond
(M) Notice of Award
(N) Notice to Proceed
(0) Change Order(s)
(P) Certificate of Owner's Attorney
(Q) Drawings prepared by Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc.
(R) Specifications prepared or issued by Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc.
(S) Construction Quality Assurance Plan (QAlQC Plan)
(T) Addenda:
6. The Owner will pay to the Contractor in the manner and at such times as set forth
in the General Conditions such amounts as required by the Contract Documents.
7. This Contract shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs,
executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their
duly authorized officials, this Contract in six (6) copies each of which shall be deemed an
original on the date first above written.
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Contract
OWNER:
AUGU~DCO
1v:y
Name: )-e~~ CN~~ ff,,"v6)-
(Please Print or Type)
C;l4-C-
Title: ~~-oJl-
(SEAL)
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CONTRACTOR:
COOPER, BARNETTE & PAGE, INC.
BY:~~
Name~8(CUf f.- ~ L
Title: _Vice Rz~,tkot '
Address: 1928 Executive Park Drive
Statham, Georoia 30666
Name rnJ '\3tJX nt;-tr
(Please Print or Type)
Title _ Y if. (SEAL)
Note: Attest for a Corporati n must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another partner; for
an individual by a Notary.
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Section 00550
Pre-Award Oath
STATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF RICHMOND
In accordance with O.C.G.A. 936-91-21 (e), we, the undersigned of
Cooper, Bamette & Paqe. Inc.,
being first duly swom, deposes and says that:
We have not directly or indirectly violated O.C.G.A. 936-91-21 (d), and more specifically, we have
not
prevented or attempted to prevent competition in such bidding or proposals by any means
whatever,
prevented or endeavored to prevent anyone from making a bid or proposal thereof by any
means whatever, nor
caused or induced another to withdraw a bid or proposal for the work.
We, the undersigned, to the best of our knowledge, affirm that no other officers, agents or other
persons acted for or represented the Contractor in the bidding for and procurement of this
Contract.
r2 Si9nt;
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Title
V,'Ct:.. ~ef.
Date
Printed Name
Jvwre 9Aje.
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....vY11l1"\ fit : ~A~ Commission Expires: Flh-~ U1 21jft,
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(SEAL)
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BOND NUMBER: 3 do '\ tf 2 tt?~ 3
Section 00610
Performance Bond
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc. the
"Principal,"and a corporation of the State of Georgia, Western Surety Company PO Box 5077,
Sioux Falls. South Dakota 57117. the "Surety," are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-
Richmond County (the "Owner") existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Georgia,
in the sum of Three million five hundred eiqhtv three thousand three hundred eiqhtv and 91/100
DOLLARS ($ 3,583,380.91 ) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum
in lawful money of the United States well and truly to be made we do hereby bind ourselves, our
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns jointly and severally.
I The condition of this obligation is such that whereas Principal)J.96 entered into a
certain Contract with the Owner, dated as of the ,~ day of ~ 2007,
I . f1r VZhiCh is by reference incorporated in and made a part hereof as fully as if copied hereverbatim,
'--Q"-tI f~'r the following work:
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Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall in all respects comply with and perform all
the terms and conditions of the Contract (which includes the Drawings, Specifications, and
Contract Documents) and such alterations as may be made in said contract as the documents
therein provide for, during the original term thereof and any extensions thereof which may be
granted by the Owner, with or without notice to Surety, and during the one year warranty period,
and if Principal shall satisfy all claims and demands and shall indemnify and save harmless the
Owner against and from all costs, expenses, damages, injury, or conduct, want of care, skill,
negligence, or default, including compliance with performance guarantees and patent
infringement by the Principal, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise, Principal and Surety
jointly and severally agree to pay to Owner any difference between the sum to which the
Principal would be entitled on completion of the contract and that which the Owner may be
obliged to pay for the completion of the work by contract or otherwise, together with any
damages, direct or indirect, or consequential, which Owner may sustain on account of such
work, or on account of the failure of the Principal to keep and execute all provisions of the
Contract.
Principal and Surety further bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
and assigns, jointly and severally, that if the Principal shall keep and perform its agreement to
repair or replace defective work or equipment during the warranty period of one (1) year as
provided, then this paragraph shall be void; but if default shall be made by Principal in the
performance of its contract to so repair or replace said work, then this paragraph shall be in
effect and Owner shall have and recover from Principal and its Surety damages for all defective
conditions arising by reason of defective materials, work, or labor performed by or on the
account of Principal and it is further understood and agreed that this obligation shall be a
continuing one against the Principal and Surety hereon, and that successive recoveries may be
had hereon for successive breaches until the full amount shall have been exhausted; and it is
further understood that the obligation therein to maintain said work shall continue throughout
said maintenance period, and the same shall not be changed, diminished, or in any manner
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00610 - 2
Performance Bond
affected from any cause during said time; and to fully save and hold the Owner harmless for any'
damages it may be caused to pay on account of injury to person, loss of life or damage to
property.
And the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations
of the Surety and this Bond shall in no way be impaired or affected by any extension of time,
modification, omission, addition, or change in or to the contract, the work to be performed
thereunder, or by any payment thereunder before the time required therein, or by any waiver of
any provision thereof, or by any assignment subletting or other transfer thereof, or of any part
thereof, of any work to be performed, or of any moneys due to become due thereunder; and the
said Surety does hereby waive notice of any and all such extensions, modifications, omissions,
additions, changes, payments, waivers, assignments, subcontracts, and transfer, and hereby
stipulates and agrees that any and all things done and omitted to be done by and in relation to
executors, administrators, successors, assignees, subcontractors, and other transferees shall
have the same effect as to said Surety as though done or omitted to be done by and in relation
to the Principal.
This bond is given pursuant to and in accordance with the provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-1
et.seq. and all the provisions of the law referring to this character of Bond as set forth in said
Sections or as may be hereinafter enacted, and these are hereby made a part hereof to the same
extent as if set out herein in full.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have executed this Bond by
causing their respective names to be hereunto subscribed and their seals to be hereunto affixed
by their duly authorized officers, on this the I> -L- day of C7~ , 200I,
executed in six counterparts. ---...
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0061 0 - 3
Performance Bond
CONTRACTOR - PRINCIPAL:
COOPER BARNETTE & PAGE, INC.
BY:~~
Name: ~R1.Lte. PM<
(Please Print orType)
Title:~P~'
(SEAL)
Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another
partner; for an individual by a Notary.
WITNESS: '-()'\~)n IJ.r..JcfJ~
Name Marie M. Hartley
(Please Print or Type)
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Title ~ ~hJ
SURETY:
WESTERN SURETY CO/:ANjz
By:0~
Name: ~~('~ A. ~pl.t Ll~('
(Please Print or Type)
Title: Attorney-in-Fact
Agency: YATES rN5URANCE AGENCY
Address: P.O. DRAWER 95806 .
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30347
(SEAL)
Note: Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most
current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where
the project is located.
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BONDNUMBER: q ,t'o,L42't 3(,3
Section 00620
Payment Bond
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that Cooper, Barnette & Page, Inc. the
"Principal," a corporation of the State of Georgia,and Western Surety Company PO Box 5077.
Sioux Falls. South Dakota 57117. the "Surety," are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-.
Richmond County (the "Owner") existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Georgia,
in the sum of Three million five hundred eiqhtv three thousand three hundred eiqhtv and 91/100
DOLLARS ($ 3,583.380.91) in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum
in lawful money of the United States well and truly to be made we do hereby bind ourselves, our
heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns jointly and severally.
The condition of this obligation is such that.wereas Princi~ has entered into a
certain Contract with the Owner, dated as of the r - day of ~ 200I,
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which is by reference incorporated in and made a part hereof as fully as if copied here verbatim,
for the following work:
Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A.
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall fully pay for all the labor and materials used
by said Principal or any immediate or remote subcontractor or furnisher of labor or materials
under him in the performance of the work in lawful money of the United States as the same shall
become due, including all amounts due for materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline, electricity, coal
and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment, and tools, consumed or used in connection with
performance of the work and all insurance premiums and other charges incurred under said
contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
Principal and Surety. further bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators,
and assigns, jointly and severally, that they shall promptly make payments of all taxes, licenses,.
assessments, contributions; penalties, and interest thereon, when, and if, the same may be
lawfully due the State of Georgia or any County, Municipality, or political subdivision thereof by
reason of and directly connected with the performance of the Contract, or any part thereof.
And the Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations.
of the Surety and this Bond shall in no way be impaired or affected by any extension of time,
modification, omission, addition, or change in or to the contract, the work to be performed
thereunder, or by any payment thereunder before the time required therein, or by any waiver of
any provision thereof, or by any assignment subletting or other transfer thereof, or of any part
thereof, of any work to be performed, or of any moneys due to become due thereunder; and the
said Surety does hereby waive notice of any and all such extensions, modifications, omissions
additions, changes, payments, waivers, assignments, subcontracts, and transfer, and hereby
stipulates and agrees that any and all things done and omitted to be done by and in relation to
executors, administrators, successors, assignees, subcontractors, and other transferees shall
have the same effect as to said Surety as though done or omitted to be done by and in relation
to the Principal.
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My commission ~lCpire$
November 30. 2012
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POWER OF AITORNEY APPOINTING INDMDUAL A'M'ORNEY~IN.FAcr
Know All Mea By new Praela, That wesTERN SURETY COMPANy, . SoUlh Dlkoca COfporation, is . duly arpni3:cd and exislins corpclfllbJ
having ilJ principal olJillC iQ 1l1c City or S~ Palls, end StIle or South 0U:IItI, IIId m.t i\ docs by virt1lc of Ibc U&natIWC ~d a hereia Ift'Ixed llercby
make, C(lQSlituIe and Ippoiat
P D Vates, Jr, P D Yatel, III, AlaJ1 R Vates, Michael L Angel, Karen A Maynard, Michael
S Brickaer, Kevin M. Neidert, Tamara Hendrix, Marie M Hartley, Betsy J lIolmes, Le Roy
N Myhre, Emmett H HaU, Brian KHughes, Gary A SpuUer, Daniel Vates, Individually
of Atlanta, GA, its true IIld lawful Altomcy(s)-in-l'''' with IIlI1 power end aulhoricy .=y <XllIfcmd ID .ien. sea1 &lid CKaltc for and on its behalf bonds,
undenakinp w ocher oblilatory instl\lInntr of similar Dillin
~ In UnUmited Amounts _
tmd ID bind it thereby as ftIIJy and to d1eJ&l!leemnt..ircuch llIs\l'\UnenlS Wt'.uianecl bya.lufy alllborizal officer oflhc ~ ~hlllhc IICtS of Slid
AaonIey, PunII_t ID !be &IIthority hereby li~, are ~by ratified IIId confirmed,
This Power of AItomcy is -.de .nd QCculcd pw'S\IIlU \0 IIld by IIItItority of!he By-Law printed 01\ !he r8Y11S. hereof. duly adoplcd, u indil:lted. by
the sbuUoIdcn oftll. ~iolL
I. Wlt.e.s Mereuf. WESTERN SURETY COMPANY bas CAI.ISCd these pmctIlS to be slaned by its Senior Vice Prcaldaat and its corpcntc aID
be Ilcreto IITIud v.1bis 31SlUY of OCtober. 1006.
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WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
R/~~
Paul . "'Oat. Senior Vice PlaideN
SIaIII of SoIoIh 0aIccn.
Counl)'ofMinnchMI
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OlIlhiJ 3 lit <lay of~, 2006, before me pa'lOIlllly CIllIC P..1 T. BruIllt. \0 me lnown. woo, bcilll by .. duly swom. did depOK UHI.I)': lIlIt
he reside, In Ihe City ofSioull F..... $C_ orSolllll Dali:oca; that he Is tile SeAior VillC PnlliclentofWESTI:RN SURETY COMPANY described in 11I4
which ex<<i*d the lIbove I",""ment: lIIal be knows th. .ul ofscd COflIOrIl\OlI; that tl\a .....mud \0 \be said IDSl'\lIIICIIt is .~ CCIrplrU SCII: till it was
SD .mud PlII'SUIlll to .uthority &iven by the Board of D~cklrl 0( .lId COIJlOlatioCl _eI dII1llc lipc4 his III11l\C tKreto punuant to lik. lUlhority, &Dd
8dcnowledaes same ID be \be let and deed of said COJpOrIItioq.
CERTIFICATE
I. L. Nclso.. Assi.IWll Secretary or WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do IIcreby certify Iballl>c rower of Allomcy lIcreinabow set fonII is ItlU in
tbrcc, and t\uthcr ecniff tIlat tile By-Law of tile CCIIpOnlIon prineed CllI tile RVCnf IleItOf Is 11I11 In force:. In talimony whtraort haw lIcRuato suh$uibed
my name MIl IlIlxed 1M Mal of lilt laid ~lolIlhll day of
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WESTERN SURETY COMPANY
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00620 - 2
Payment Bond
This Bond is given pursuant to and in accordance with provisions of O.C.G.A. Section 36-91-1
et.seq. hereinafter, and all the provisions of law referring to this character of Bond as set forth in
said Sections or as may be hereinafter enacted, and these are hereby made a part hereof to the
same extent as if set out herein in full.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and Surety have executed this Bond by
causing their respective names to be hereunto subscribed an~ls to be hereunto affixed
by their duly authorized officers, on this the ~ day of ,200I,
executed in six counterparts. ----
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00620 - 3
Payment Bond
CONTRACTOR - PRINCIPAL:
COOPER BARNETTE & PAGE, INC.
By: ~~
Name: _Prc-lUe PM e..
(Please Print or-rype)
. Title: V.0. ~J
Name
Title ~[waev rrQaB..R2t2
(SEAL)
Note: Attest for a corporation must be by the corporate secretary; for a partnership by another partner; for
an individual by a Notary.
SURETY:
By:
Name: Ga..f . S et
(Please Print or Type)
Title: Attorney-in-Fact
Agency: YATES INSURANCE AGENCY
Address: P.O. ORA WER 95806
A I LAN r A, GEORGIA 30347
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WITNESS:
/1\~1n~
Name Marie M. Hartley
(Please Print or Type)
Title W~ (SEAL)
Note: Surety companies executing Bonds must appear on the Treasury Department's most current list
(Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the project is
located.
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Section 00697
Notice Of Award
To:
Re: ' Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1 ,_C,elJ ,2A
The Owner has considered the Bid submitted by you for the above-referenced Project in
response to its Invitation to Bid and Information for Bidders.
You are hereby notified that your Bid has been accepted for items in the amount
of
You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish
the required Contractor's Performance Bond, Payment Bond, and certificates of insurance
within ten (10) calendar days from the date of this Notice to you.
If you fail to execute said Contract and furnish said Bonds within ten (10) days from the
date of this Notice, said Owner will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the
Owner's acceptance of your Bid as abandoned and as a forfeiture of your Bid Bond will be
entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.
Owner.
You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this Notice of Award to the
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Receipt of the above Notice of Award is hereby acknowledged by
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Notice To Proceed
NOTICE TO PROCEED
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You are hereby notified that to commence work in accordance with the Agreement dated
,200_, on or before , 200_, and you are to complete the.
project within 120 consecutive calendar days thereafter. The date of completion of all work is
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Receipt of the above Notice to Proceed is hereby acknowledged by
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Certificate Of Owner's Attorney
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I have examined the attached Contract(s) and surety bonds and the manner of
execution thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has
been duly executed by the proper parties thereto acting through their duly authorized
representatives; that said representatives have full power and authority to execute
said agreements on behalf of the respective parties named thereon; and that the
foregoing agreements constitute valid and legally binding obligations upon the parties
executing the same in accordance with terms, conditions and provisions thereof.
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Section 00700
General Conditions
GENERAL CONDITIONS
General
Definitions
Additional Instructions and Detail Drawings
Schedules, Reports, and Records
Correlation of Documents
Shop Drawings
Materials, Services, and Facilities
Inspection and Testing
Substitutions
Patents
Surveys, Permits, Regulations
Protection of Work, Property, Persons
Supervision by Contractor
Changes in the Work
Changes in Contract Price
Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages
Correction of Work
Subsurface Conditions
Suspensions of Work, Termination, and Delay
Payments to Contractor
Acceptance of Final Payment as Release
Insurance
Contract Security
Assignments
Indemnification
Separate Contracts
Subcontracting
Engineer's Authority
Land and Rights-of-Way
Guaranty
Taxes
Disputes
Contract Provisions Required by Law
Prohibited Interest
Use of Premises and Removal of Debris
Estimate of Quantities
Contractor's Obligations
Payments by Contractor
Waiver
Chemicals
Connecting of Existing Work
Program and Method of Construction
Buildings and Shanties
Sewage, Surface and Flood Flows
Obstructions Encountered
Use of Streets
Access by Representatives of Governmental Agencies
Local and State Laws
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
GENERAL
GENERAL CONDITIONS: The General Conditions are general in scope and may
refer to conditions not encountered on the work covered by these Contract
Documents. Any provision of the General Conditions which pertains to a nonexistent
condition and is not applicable to the work to be performed hereunder, shall have no
meaning in these Contract Documents and shall be disregarded.
SPECIFICATIONS: No attempt has been made in the Specifications to segregate
work to be performed by any trade or subcontract. Any segregation between the
trades or crafts will be solely a matter for agreement between the Contractor and his
employees and his subcontractors.
The Specifications as a whole will govern the construction of the entire work.
The applicable provisions thereof will govern work to be performed under each
section.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The Contract Documents cover all matters relating to the
work the Contractor is obligated to perform. The Contract Documents are organized
into various parts and sections for convenience. All parts and sections of the Contract
Documents are complementary, and what is called for by any shall be as binding as if
called for by all.
The Contract Documents, as defined herein, form the Contract between the Owner
and the Contractor for the performance of the work covered by these Contract
Documents. It is agreed by the Owner and the Contractor, as evidenced by and
through the execution of the Contract, that all terms of the Contract Documents shall
be binding on both parties to the Contract and shall be a part of the Contract, the
same as if the Contract Documents are repeated therein.
LEGAL ADDRESSES: Both the business address of the Contractor given in the Bid
Proposal Form and the Contractor's office in the vicinity of the work either of which
are hereby designated as the place to which all notices, letters, and other
communication to the Contractor will be mailed or delivered.
The address of the Owner is indicated in the bidding instru"ctions, and is hereby
designated as the place to which all notices, letters, and other communication to the
Owner shall be mailed or delivered. Either party may change his address at any time
by an instrument in writing delivered to the other party.
INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR: The relation of the Contractor to the Owner shall
be that of an independent contractor.
GOVERNING STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Standard specifications or other
specifications of organizations, societies, governmental agencies, or bodies, referred
to in these Contract Documents, are made a part of these Contract Documents the
same as if repeated herein. Unless specifically stated otherwise, the standard shall be
that adopted and published at the date of the Advertisement for Bids.
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Notice to Proceed, and the Specifications, Drawings, and Engineering Data furnished
by the Contractor and accepted by the Owner. Whenever, in any portion of the
Contract Documents, the terms "Plans and Specifications" or "Specifications" or
"Contract" or words of like import appear, they shall be interpreted to mean Contract
Documents as defined herein.
CONTRACT PRICE: The contract price or contract prices named in the Contract
Documents shall be the amount of the compensation to the Contractor agreed to by
the Owner and the Contractor for the proper and satisfactory completion of the work
specified herein, including all contingencies, in full conformity with the Contract
Documents. The contract price(s) shall be full payment for the performance of the
work and the furnishing of labor, materials, transportation, supplies, tools, equipment,
taxes, employee benefits, incidentals, services, and other items necessary or
convenient for completion of the work in a satisfactory and acceptable manner, and
within the intent of these Contract Documents.
CONTRACT TIME: The number of calendar days allowed by these Contract
Documents for the completion of the work, including authorized time extensions for
the completion of the work sufficient for acceptance as substantially complete by the
Owner.
CONTRACTOR: The person, firm, or corporation whose proposal is accepted by the
Owner and who enters into a Contract with the Owner for performance of the work
covered by and in conformance with these Contract Documents.
DRAWINGS: Drawings, which are sometimes referred to herein as "plans," are
defined as all (a) drawings furnished by the Owner as a basis for bids; (b)
supplementary drawings furnished by the Owner to clarify and to define in greater
detail the intent of the Contract Drawings and Specifications; (c) drawings furnished
by the Owner to the Contractor during the progress of the work;.
ENGINEER/PROJECT MANAGER: Owner approved personnel and Contractor(s).
FIELD ORDER: A written order effecting a change in the WORK not involving an
adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME
issued by the ENGINEER to the CONTRACTOR during construction.
NOTICE OF AWARD: The written notice of the acceptance of the BID from the
OWNER to the successful bidder.
NOTICE TO PROCEED: Written communication issued by the OWNER to the
CONTRACTOR authorizing him to proceed with the WORK and establishing the date
of commencement of the WORK. ,
OBSERVER: An authorized representative of the Engineer assigned to make
necessary observations of the work performed by the Contractor.
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SPECIFICATIONS: A part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consisting of written
descriptions of a technical nature of materials, equipment, construction systems,
standards, and workmanship.
SUBCONTRACTOR: The person, firm, or corporation having a direct contract with the
Contractor or with any other subcontractor for performing work covered by these
Contract Documents which the Contractor is obligated to perform or to cause to be
performed.
SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: That date as certified by the ENGINEER when the
construction of the PROJECT is sufficiently completed, in accordance with the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, so that the PROJECT can be safely, conveniently and
beneficially utilized for the purposes for which it is intended.
SUPPLIER: The person, firm, or corporation who will furnish products acceptable to
the Engineer for incorporation into the work covered by these Contract Documents. A
supplier may also be referred to as "manufacturer" or "distributor" in these Contract
Documents.
WORK: Everything specified, indicated, shown, or contemplated, including materials,
labor, equipment, transportation, supplies, and things required to be done, furnished,
or performed by the Contractor under these Contract Documents. The work shall
include everything expressly or impliedly required of the Contractor by the Contract
Documents.
WRITTEN NOTICE: Any notice to any party of the Agreement relative to any part of
this Agreement in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed,
when posted by certified or registered mail to the said party at his last given address,
or delivered in person to said party or his authorized representative on the WORK.
MAY: Permissive.
"SHALL" IMPLIED: Some sentences, statements and clauses used in the
specifications exclude any form of the verb "shall" normally expressed in a verb
phrase with verbs such as "furnish", "install", "provide", "perform", "construct", "erect",
"comply", "apply", "submit" or similar verb, but in any such sentences, statements, and
clauses shall be interpreted to include the applicable form of the phrase "The
CONTRACTOR shall" and the requirements described therein shall be interpreted as
mandatory elements of the CONTRACT.
SHALL: Mandatory
WILL: Mandatory
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The costs employed in making up any of these schedules will be used only for
determining the basis of partial payments and will not be considered as fixing a basis
for additions to or deductions from the contract price.
An updated schedule and an updated Schedule of Submittals shall be presented with
each partial payment request. Lack of an updated schedule and/or an updated
Schedule of Submittals will delay processing of the pay request until receipt of the
updated schedule and/or an updated Schedule of Submittals.
If the schedule reflects a completion date prior to the completion date established by the
Contract Agreement, this shall afford no basis to claim for delay should the Contractor
not complete the Work prior to the projected completion date. Instead all "float" between
the completion date in the Contractor's schedule and the completion date established in
the Contract Agreement shall belong to and be exclusively available to the Owner.
Should a change order be executed with a revised completion date, the progress
schedule shall be revised to reflect the new completion date.
Contractor's Responsibilities
(1) Implement the detailed Near Term Schedule of activities to the fullest extent
possible between Project Coordination Meetings.
(2) The Contractor shall prepare the Contractor's Daily Report by 10:00 a.m. of the
day following the Report date. This Daily Report will contain, as a minimum, the
weather conditions; number of workers by craft, including supervision and
management personnel on site; active and inactive equipment on site; work
accomplished by CPM activity item; problems; and visitors to the jobsite.
(3) If a current activity or series of activities on the OPS is behind schedule and if the
late status is not due to an excusable delay for which a time extension would be
forthcoming, the Contractor shall attempt to reschedule the activity to be
consistent with the Overall Project Schedule so as not to delay any of the
Contract milestones. The Contractor agrees that:
a. The Contractor shall attempt to expedite the activity completion so as to
have it agree with the OPS. Such measures as the Contractor may
choose shall be made explicit during the Project Coordination Meeting.
b. If, within two weeks of identification of such behind-schedule activity, the
Contractor is not successful in restoring the activity to an on schedule
status, the Contractor shall:
1. Carry out the activity with the scheduled crew on an overtime basis
until the activity is complete or back on schedule.
2. Increase the crew size or add shifts so the activity can be completed
as scheduled.
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The parts of the Contract Documents are complementary, each part being an
essential part of these Contract Documents, which are intended to describe and
provide for a complete work. A requirement occurring in one is as binding as though
occurring in all.
The Contractor shall carefully study and compare all Drawings, Specifications, and
other instructions; shall test all figures on the Drawings before laying out the work;
shall notify the Engineer of all errors, inconsistencies, or omissions which he may
discover. The Contractor shall not take advantage of any error or omission, which may
be found in the Drawings or other Contract Documents.
In case of unresolved conflict between items of the Contract Documents, the following
order of precedence shall govern, with the higher item taking precedence over a lower
item:
Contract (including Supplemental Agreements and Change Orders thereto)
Addenda
Instructions to Bidders
Bid
General Conditions
Specifications.
QA/QC Plan
Schedules on Drawings
Notes on Drawings
Details on Drawings
Large Scale Drawings
Small Scale Drawings
Dimensions Given in Figures
Scaled Dimensions
In the event of any discrepancy between any Drawing and the figures written thereon,
the figures, unless obviously incorrect, shall be taken as correct.
When measurements are affected by conditions already established or where items
are to be fitted into constructed conditions, it shall be the Contractor's responsibility to
verify all such dimensions at the site and the actual job dimensions shall take
precedence over scale and figure dimensions on the Drawings.
Wherever a stock size of manufactured item or piece of equipment is specified by its
nominal size, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to determine the actual
space requirements for setting and for entrance to the setting space and to make all
necessary allowances and adjustments therefor in his work without additional cost to
the Owner.
Any materially differing site condition as between what is shown on the Drawings and
Specifications and actually found on site shall be immediately reported to the Engineer,
in writing, prior to the commencement of Work at the site. Failure of the Contractor to
notify the Engineer, in writing, of the differing site condition prior to performance of Work
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thereon and not less than six (6) corrected copies shall be furnished.
All corrections and changes made on the drawings or data sheets other than those
noted by the Engineer shall be clearly identified with a revision symbol and shall be
suitably documented on the drawing with a brief description and date.
When the drawings and data are returned marked "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN,"
fabrication and/or installation can begin and no additional copies need be furnished.
No work shall be performed in connection with the fabrication or manufacture of
materials and equipment, nor shall any accessory or appurtenance be purchased until
the drawings and data therefor have been reviewed by the Engineer and returned
marked "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN" or "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED".
A copy of each approved SHOP DRAWING and each approved sample shall be kept
in good order by the CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to the
ENGINEER.
The Engineer's review of drawings and data submitted by the Contractor will cover
only general conformity to the Drawings and Specifications. external connections, and
dimensions which affect the layout. The Engineer's review of drawings returned
marked "NO EXCEPTIONS TAKEN" or "MAKE CORRECTIONS NOTED" does not
indicate a thorough review of all dimensions, quantities. and details of the material,
equipment, devices, or items shown and shall not in any way be deemed to relieve the
Contractor from any responsibility for errors or deviations from the requirements of
these Contract Documents or from full responsibility for complete and accurate
performance of the work in conformance with these Contract Documents or from any
liability placed upon him by any provisions of these Contract Documents.
The schedule of submittals of engineering data and submittals of samples of materials
or products, if required, shall be made by the Contractor in accordance with the
requirements in the section entitled "Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples" of
these Specifications.
MATERIALS. SERVICES, AND FACILlJIES
It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR shall provide and pay for all materials, labor,
tools, equipment, water, light, power, transportation, supervision, temporary
construction of any nature, and all other services and facilities of any nature
whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the WORK within the
specified tin:e.
Material and equipment shall be so stored as to insure the preservation of their quality
and fitness for the WORK. Stored materials and equipment to be incorporated in the
WORK shall be located so as to facilitate prompt inspection.
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Materials, products, and equipment designated for permanent installation in the work
shall be properly stored by the Contractor in a manner to ensure protection against
deterioration of any type. These items shall be so placed as to cause a minimum of
interference with the prosecution of the work and to the public. The method of storing
shall be so as to facilitate inspection.
Deterioration of any kind or to any degree shall be cause for rejection. Stored
materials, even though meeting the requirements of these Contract Documents before
being stored, shall be inspected prior to incorporation in the work and shall meet the
requirements of these Contract Documents at the time of incorporation in the work. If
material, products, or equipment stored by the Contractor and paid for under the
terms of these Contract Documents is damaged or otherwise becomes unsuitable
before its permanent incorporation into the work, the amounts paid the Contractor for
the damaged material shall be deducted from the next progress payment.
The Contractor shall be responsible for the condition of all materials, products, and
equipment, which he has furnished and shall replace at his own expense all such
material found to be defective or which has been damaged after delivery. This
includes the replacement of material which is found to be defective at any time prior to
expiration of the guarantee period.
It is agreed that any temporary power lines, roadways, or other facilities which the
Contractor furnishes, installs, maintains, and removes at the completion of the work
may be used by the Owner or any of his contractors at such reasonable time or times
as may be. directed by the Engineer. Likewise it is provided that similar facilities of
other contracts will become available to the Contractor under similar conditions.
Adequate sanitary facilities shall be provided by the Contractor. All such sanitary
facilities shall conform to the requirements of the respective state and county
departments of public health.
The Contractor shall furnish office space for the Owner approved Contractor(s).
Space shall be at least 300 sf in area and shall be located convenient to the work area
and in a location acceptable to the Owner. Office shall be furnished with desks,
drafting table, applicable chairs, drawing rack, instrument storage, photocopying
machine, fax machine, telephone service for two lines, lights, heat, air conditioning,
windows, and one door with cylinder lock all in accordance with the requirements in
the Section entitled "Field Office" of these Specifications. Office space must be
provided before the Contractor's first partial payment estimate will be approved.
No separate payment shall be made for office space.
The Contractor shall furnish six (6) hard hats which shall be made available to
authorized representatives and agents of the Owner and any interested governmental
agency while visiting the job site.
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The field testing of materials shall be made by a competent laboratory or other person
paid for by the Owner, one time only. The Contractor shall submit samples of
materials for testing as required by the Engineer. The cost of all retests made
necessary by the failure of materials to conform to the requirements of these Contract
Documents shall be paid by the Contractor.
The testing of equipment and products shall be performed as provided in the
Specifications and OAlOC Plan.
All materials and equipment used in the construction of the project shall be subject to
adequate inspection and testing in accordance with accepted standards. The
laboratory or inspection agency shall be approved by the Owner. The cost of all
inspection and testing of all materials and equipment for determination of source,
suitability, applicability, all certified mill tests, etc., shall be included in the contract
price for supplying the applicable materials and equipment as no separate payment
will be made for these services.
Materials of construction, particularly those upon which the strength and durability of
the structure may depend, shall be subject to inspection and testing to establish
conformance with Specifications, OAlOC Plan, and suitability for uses intended.
Where mill tests of materials are found by the Engineer to be acceptable, the
Contractor shall furnish certified copies of such mill tests. The cost of furnishing such
certified copies shall be borne by the Contractor, with no separate payment allowed.
Where shop equipment performance tests are specified, the Engineer shall be
permitted to witness such tests. In the absence of a witnessed test, certified copies of
shop tests shall be submitted to the Engineer.
No payment will be made to the Contractor for samples taken for tests such as
concrete cylinders, HDPE liner, soils samples, etc.
Should any disagreement or difference arise as to the estimate, quantities or
classifications or as to the meaning of the Drawings or Specifications, or any point
concerning the character, acceptability, and nature of the several kinds of work, any
materials and construction thereof, the decision of the Engineer shall be final and
conclusive and binding upon all parties to the Contact.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Whenever a material, product, article, or piece of equipment is specified or described
in these Contract Documents by using the name of a proprietary product or the name
of a particular manufacturer or vendor and catalog number, it is understood and
agreed that the specific item is named for the purpose of establishing the type,
function, dimension, appearance, quality, durability, performance, or other salient
requirements and that other materials, products, articles, or pieces of equipment of
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of any patents involved in the work and in case of an award of damages the
Contractor shall pay such award.
SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS
The OWNER shall furnish all boundary surveys and establish all base lines for
locating the principal component parts of the WORK together with a suitable number
of bench marks adjacent to the WORK as shown in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
From the information provided by the OWNER, unless otherwise specified in the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and make all detail
surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for pile
locations, and other working points, lines, elevations, and cut sheets.
Permits, licenses, and easements of a temporary nature necessary for the
prosecution of the WORK shall be secured and paid for by the CONTRACTOR.
Permits, licenses, and easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in
existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the OWNER unless otherwise
specified. The CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all laws,
ordinances, rules, and regulations bearing on the conduct of the WORK as drawn and
specified. If the CONTRACTOR observes that the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS are at
variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the ENGINEER in writing, and any
necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in Section 13, CHANGES IN THE
WORK.
PROTECTION OF WORK. PROPERTY. AND PERSONS
The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all
safety precautions and programs in connection with the WORK. He will take all
necessary precautions for the safety of, and will provide the necessary protection to
prevent damage, injury, or loss to all employees on the WORK and other persons who
may be affected thereby, all the WORK and all materials or equipment to be
incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site, and other property at the
site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways,
structures, and utilities not designed for removal, relocation, or replacement in the
course of construction.
The CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations, and orders of any public body having jurisdiction. He will erect and
maintain as required by the conditions and progress of the WORK, all necessary
safeguards for safety and protection. He will notify owners of adjacent utilities when
prosecution of the WORK may affect them. The CONTRACTOR will remedy all
damage, injury, or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in
part, by the CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them be liable.
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Engineer. At the completion of the work, all such drains and drainage systems shall
be removed and the premises returned to a neat and clean condition.
11 .8 Fire hydrants on or adjacent to the work shall be kept accessible to the firefighting
apparatus at all times, and no material or obstruction shall be placed within 10 feet of
any hydrant. Adjacent premises must be given access, as far as practicable, and
obstruction of sewer inlets, gutters, and ditches will not be permitted.
11 .9 The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all
safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. The Contractor shall
take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work and shall
comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state, and local safety laws and
building codes to prevent accidents or injury to persons on, about, or adjacent to the
premises where the work is being performed. The Contractor shall comply with the
Department of Labor's Safety and Health Regulations for construction promulgated
under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL 91-596) and under Section
107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL 91-54). Copies of
these regulations may be obtained from the U. S. Government Printing Office, 275
Peachtree Street, N.E., Atlanta, Georgia 30303.
11.10 The Contractor shall erect and properly maintain at all times, as required by the
conditions and progress of the work, all necessary safeguards, including sufficient
lights and danger signals on or near the work; he shall erect suitable railings,
barricades, covers, or other protective devices about unfinished work, open trenches,
holes, embankments, or other hazards and obstructions where hazards to workmen or
the public exist. The Contractor shall provide at all times all necessary watchmen on
the project for the safety of employees, delivery personnel, and the general public and
to diligently guard and protect all work and materials, including Owner-furnished
equipment. Construction equipment shall be suitably nightmarked and lighted as
necessary for safety considerations. No separate payment will be made for providing
lights on vehicles and equipment, signs, barricades, lights, flags, watchmen, and other
protective devices, and the costs thereof shall be included in the contract price(s).
11.11 The Contractor shall comply with all applicable provisions of the "Manual of Accident
Prevention in Construction" issued by the Associated General Contractors of America,
Inc., and shall maintain an accurate record of all cases of death and all cases of
occupational disease and injury requiring medical attention or causing loss of time
from work, arising out of and in the course of employment on the work under these
Contract Documents.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for the safety, efficiency, and adequacy of
his plant, appliances, and methods and for any damage which may result from their
failure or their improper construction, maintenance, or operation.
11 .12 The Contractor shall conduct his operations in a manner that will offer the least
possible obstruction and inconvenience to the public, and he shall not have under
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11.16 Whenever, in the opinion of the Owner, the Contractor has not taken sufficient
precaution for the safety of the public or the protection of the work to be constructed
under these Contract Documents or of adjacent structures or property, and whenever,
in the opinion of the Owner, an emergency has arisen and immediate action is
considered necessary, then the Owner, with or without notice to the Contractor, may
provide suitable protection by causing work to be done and material to be furnished
and placed. The cost of such work and material shall be borne by the Contractor, and
if the same is not paid on presentation of the bills thereof, such costs may be
deducted from any amounts due or to become due the Contractor. The performance
of such emergency work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for any
damage which may occur,
12. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR
12.1 The CONTRACTOR will supervise and direct the WORK. He will be solely
responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures of
construction. The CONTRACTOR will employ and maintain on the WORK a qualified
supervisor or superintendent who shall have been designated in
writing by the CONTRACTOR as the CONTRACTOR's representative at the site. The
supervisor shall have full authority to act on behalf of the
CONTRACTOR and all communications given to the supervisor shall be as binding as
if given to the CONTRACTOR. The supervisor shall be present on
the site at all times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of
the WORK.
12.2 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the work efficiently using the best
skill and attention and shall be solely responsible for the means, methods,
techniques, sequences, and procedures of construction. The Contractor will
be responsible to see that the finished work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents.
12.3 The Engineer shall have the right to reject or demand replacement of such
superintendent at any time, with or without cause, solely at the Engineer's
discretion, based upon objective or subjective reasons, which reasons the
Engineer may, but is not required to, disclose to the Contractor.
13. CHANGES IN THE WORK
13.1 The OWNER may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the
scope of the WORK without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes
increase or decrease the amount due under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS,
or in the time required for performance of the WORK, an equitable adjustment
shall be authorized by CHANGE ORDER.
13.2 The ENGINEER, also, may at any time, by issuing a FIELD ORDER, make
changes in the details of the WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall proceed with
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All Change Orders, including a change in technical design or an increase in cost, must
be approved by the Owner, the Engineer, and those governmental agencies whose
approval is required.
Should the Contractor encounter, or the Owner discover, during the progress of the
Work, subsurface or latent conditions at the site materially differing from those shown.
on the Drawings or indicated in the Specifications, or unknown conditions of an
unusual nature differing materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally
recognized as inherent in Work of the character provided for in the Drawings and
Specifications, the Owner shall immediately be notified in writing of such conditions
before they are disturbed. The Owner will thereupon promptly investigate the
conditions. If the Owner finds that conditions do so materially differ, or are of an
unusual nature, and upon written request of the Contractor, an equitable adjustment
will be authorized by Change Order.
If the Contractor does not immediately notify the Owner in writing of the belief that a field
order, additional work by other contractors or the Owner, or subsurface, latent or unusual
unknown conditions entitles. the Contractor to a Change Order, no consideration for time
or money will be given the Contractor.
The Owner may, with the Contractor's concurrence, elect to postpone the issuance of a
Change Order until such time that a single Change Order of substantial importance can
be issued incorporating several changes. In such cases, the Owner will indicate this
intent for each change in the Contract in a written response to the Contractor's request
for a change, following agreement by the Owner and Contractor on the change's scope,
price and time.
CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE
The CONTRACT PRICE may be changed only by a CHANGE ORDER. The value of
any WORK covered by a CHANGE ORDER or of any claim for increase or decrease
in the CONTRACT PRICE shall be determined by one or more of the following
methods in the order of precedence listed below:
(1) Method A
UNIT PRICES contained in the CONTRACTOR's Proposal for the same type
or class or WORK.
(2) Method B
By an acceptable UNIT PRICE proposal from the CONTRACTOR.
(3) Method C
By an acceptable LUMP SUM PRICE proposal from the CONTRACTOR.
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the premiums therefore are based on payroll cost, on Public Liability and
Property Damage Insurance, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, and
Occupational Disease Disability Insurance, Builder's Risk, and other insurance
required by the CONTRACT.
(7) No repairs, replacements or other forms of overhead expense shall be
included in "ACTUAL FIELD COSTS".
The ENGINEER may direct the form in which the accounts of the ACTUAL FIELD
. COSTS shall be kept and may also specify in writing, before the WORK commences,
the method of doing the WORK and the type and kind of machinery and equipment, if
required, which shall be used in the performance of any CHANGED or EXTRA WORK
under Method "D". In the event that machinery and heavy construction equipment are
required for such CHANGED or EXTRA WORK, the authorization and basis of
payment for the use thereof shall be stipulated in the CHANGE ORDER.
The 15 percent of the "ACTUAL FIELD COST" to be paid to the CONTRACTOR shall
cover and be full compensation for the CONTRACTOR'S profits, overhead, general
superintendence, and field office expense, and all other elements of cost not
embraced within the "ACTUAL FIELD COST" as herein defined. In determining the
amount payable to the CONTRACTOR an additional 5 percent may be added to the
amount payable to a SUBCONTRACTOR, but no "pyramiding" or additional
percentage will be authorized for any WORK done by SUBCONTRACTORS.
When compensation for extra work is provided under paragraph 14.1 above, the
Contractor's representative and the Engineer shall compare records of extra work
done at the end of each day. Such records shall be made in duplicate upon a form
provided for such purpose by the Engineer and shall be signed by both
representatives referred to herein, one copy being submitted to the Engineer and the
other being retained by the Contractor.
TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
The date of beginning and the time for completion of the WORK are essential
conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the WORK embraced shall be
commenced on a date specified in the NOTICE TO PROCEED.
The CONTRACTOR will proceed with the WORK at such a rate of progress to insure
full completion within the CONTRACT TIME. It is expressly understood and agreed,
by and between the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER, that the CONTRACT TIME for
the completion of the WORK described herein is a reasonable time, taking into
consideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other factors
prevailing in the locality of the WORK.
If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to complete the WORK within the CONTRACT TIME,
or extension of time granted by the OWNER, then the CONTRACTOR will pay to the
OWNER the amount for liquidated damages as specified in the BID for each calendar
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15.8 Provided, however, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER through the
ENGINEER of the alleged cause of such delay as hereinbefore required. The
OWNER shall ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay with the assistance of the
ENGINEER.
15.9 , The number of days used in determining the amount of liquidated damages to be paid
by the Contractor for delay in completing the work shall be determined by subtracting
the contract time and any time extensions thereof from the time actually required for
the completion of the work. The time actually required for the completion of the work is
defined as the total number of calendar days from the date of the Notice to Proceed to
the date of substantial completion.
15.10 This provision for liquidated damages shall be effective between the parties ipso facto
without necessity for demand or putting in default by any notice or other means than
by the terms of these Contract Documents, the Contractor hereby waiving any such
other notice of default and acknowledging that the Contractor shall be deemed to be
in default by the mere act of his failure to complete the work within the contract time,
or within any valid extension of such time hereunder.
15.11 It is understood and agreed that these liquidated damages are not a penalty, but
constitute liquidated damages for loss to the Owner because of increases in expenses
for administration, legal counsel, accounting, engineering and construction
supervision, and inspection and any other expenses incurred directly as a result of the
delay of the Contractor in completing the work.
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16. CORRECTION OF WORK
16.1 The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remove from the premises all WORK rejected by
the ENGINEER for failure to comply with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, whether
incorporated in the construction or not, and the CONTRACTOR shall promptly replace
and reexecute the WORK in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and
without expense to the OWNER and shall bear the expense of making good all
WORK of other . CONTRACTORS destroyed or damaged by such removal or
replacement.
16.2 All removal and replacement WORK shall be done at the CONTRACTOR's expense.
If the CONTRACTOR does not take action to remove such rejected WORK within ten
(10) days after receipt of WRITTEN NOTICE, the OWNER may remove such WORK
and store the materials at the expense of the CONTRACTOR.
16.3 If, in the opinion of the Engineer, it is undesirable to replace any defective or damaged
materials or to reconstruct or correct any portion of the work injured or not performed
in accordance with the Contract Documents, the compensation to be paid to the
Contractor hereunder shall be reduced by such amount as in the judgment of the
Engineer shall be equitable.
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OWNER due to the CONTRACTOR will not release the CONTRACTOR from
compliance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
After ten (10) days from delivery of a WRITTEN NOTICE to the CONTRACTOR and
the ENGINEER, the OWNER may, without cause and without prejudice to any other
right or remedy, elect to abandon the PROJECT and terminate the CONTRACT. In
such case, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all WORK executed plus reasonable
profit.
If the performance of all or any portion of the WORK is suspended, delayed, or
interrupted as a result of a failure of the OWNER or ENGINEER to act within a
reasonable time, an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the
CONTRACT TIME, or both, shall be made by CHANGE ORDER to compensate the
CONTRACTOR for the costs and delays necessarily caused by the failure of the
OWNER or ENGINEER.
The Contractor shall not suspend the work and shall not remove any equipment, tools,
supplies, materials, or other items without the written permission of the Owner or
Engineer.
The Owner shall have the authority to suspend the work wholly or in part, for such
period as he may deem necessary, due to unsuitable weather; such other conditions
as are considered unfavorable for the suitable prosecution of the work; or due to the
failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out orders given, prosecute the work
satisfactorily and in a workmanlike manner, or to perform any obligations or
requirements of these Contract Documents. The Contractor shall immediately comply
with the written order of the Owner to suspend the work wholly or in part. The
suspended work shall be resumed when conditions are favorable and methods are
corrected, as ordered or approved in writing by the Owner.
In the event that a suspension of the work is ordered by the Owner, the Contractor
shall at his expense do all the work necessary to secure the work and the area
affected by the work and to protect all previously completed work as specified herein
or as directed by the Owner. The suspension of the work by the Owner shall not
relieve the Contractor of any duties, obligations, or responsibilities set forth in these
Contract Documents. In the event the Contractor fails to secure and protect the work
and area as specified or as ordered, the Owner and/or Engineer will perform, or cause
to be performed, all work considered necessary by the Engineer and the cost thereof
will be deducted from moneys due or to become due the Contractor under the terms
of these Contract Documents.
During unfavorable weather, wet ground, or other unsuitable construction conditions,
the Contractor shall confine his operations to work which will not be affected adversely
thereby. No portion of the work shall be constructed under conditions which would
adversely affect the quality or efficiency thereof, unless special means or precautions
are taken by the Contractor to perform the work in a proper and satisfactory manner.
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within thirty (30) days of completion and acceptance of the WORK.
The CONTRACTOR will indemnify and save the OWNER or the OWNER's agents
harmless from all claims growing out of the lawful demands of SUBCONTRACTORS,
laborers, workmen, mechanics, materialmen, and furnishers of machinery and parts
thereof, equipment, tools, and all supplies, incurred in the furtherance of the
performance of the WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall, at the OWNER's request,
furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature designated above have
been paid, discharged, or waived. If the CONTRACTOR fails to do so the OWNER
may, after having notified the CONTRACTOR, either pay unpaid bills or withhold from
the CONTRACTOR's unpaid compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably
sufficient to pay any and all such lawful claims until satisfactory evidence is furnished
that all liabilities have been fully discharged whereupon payment to the
CONTRACTOR shall be resumed, in accordance with the terms of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS, but in no event shall the provisions of this sentence be construed to
impose any obligations upon the OWNER to either the CONTRACTOR, his Surety, or
any third party. In paying any unpaid bills of the CONTRACTOR, any payment so
made by the OWNER shall be considered as a payment made under the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER shall not be
liable to the CONTRACTOR for any such payments made in good faith.
No separate payment will be made for any items specified in the General Conditions.
Payments for such items shall be included in the unit price and lump sum prices bid
by the Contractor for items listed in the Bid Schedule.
The Contractor shall accept compensation provided in these Contract Documents as
full payment for furnishing all labor, materials, supplies, tools, equipment, taxes, fees,
employee benefits, incidentals, service, transportation, risk, contingencies, and other
items necessary or convenient to the completed work and for performing all work
contemplated and embraced in these Contract Documents; for loss or damage arising
from the nature of the work, from the action of the elements, or from any unforeseen
difficulties which may be encountered during the prosecution of the work until the
acceptance by the Owner; for all risks of every description connected with the
prosecution of the work; for all expenses incurred in consequence of the suspension
or discontinuance of the work as provided in these Contract Documents; and for
completing the work in accordance with these Contract Documents. Neither the
payment of any estimate nor of any retained percentage shall relieve the Contractor of
any o,bligation to make good any defective work or material or of any provisions of
these Contract Documents.
No compensation will be made in any case for loss of anticipated profits.
The basis of payment shall be the contract unit prices and/or contract lump sum
price(s) named in these Contract Documents.
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together with a certification stating that the work is complete and in substantial
conformance with these Contract Documents. The entire balance found to be due the
Contractor, including retained percentages, but except such sums as may be retained
under any provisions of these Contract Documents, will be paid to the Contractor.
Final payment to the Contractor by the Owner shall not serve to release the
Contractor or his sureties from their obligations or responsibilities under or in
connection with these Contract Documents.
The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a
release to the Owner of all claims and all liability to the Contractor other than claims in
stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor for all things done
or furnished in connection with the work under these Contract Documents and for
every act and neglect of the Owner and others relating to or arising out of this work.
ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE
The acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of final payment shall be and shall
operate as a release to the OWNER of all claims and all liability to the
CONTRACTOR other than claims in stated amounts as may be specifically
excepted by the CONTRACTOR for all things done or furnished in connection
with this WORK and for every act and neglect of the OWNER and others
relating to or arising out of this WORK. Any payment, however, final or
otherwise, shall not release the CONTRACTOR or his sureties from any
obligations under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or the Performance BOND
and Payment BONDS.
INSURANCE
The CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such insurance as will
protect him from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from
the CONTRACTOR's execution of the WORK, whether such execution be by
himself or by any other SUBCONTRACTOR or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be
liable:
21.1.1
Claims under workman's compensation, disability benefit, and other
similar employee benefit acts;
21.1.2
Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or
disease, or death of his employees;
21.1.3
Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or
death of any person other than his employees;
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occupational disease provIsIons for all of the latter's employees unless such
employees are covered by the protection afforded by the CONTRACTOR. In case any
class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this CONTRACT at the site of
the PROJECT is not protected under WORKMEN'S Compensation statute, the
CONTRACTOR shall provide, and shall cause each SUBCONTRACTOR to provide,
adequate and suitable insurance for the protection of his employees not otherwise
protected.
The CONTRACTOR shall secure, if applicable, "All Risk" type .Builder's Risk
Insurance for WORK to be performed. Unless specifically authorized by the OWNER,
the amount of such insurance shall not be less than the CONTRACT PRICE totaled in
the BID. The policy shall cover not less than the losses due to fire, explosion, hail,
lightning, vandalism, malicious mischief, wind, collapse, riot, aircraft, and smoke
during the CONTRACT TIME, and until the WORK is accepted by the OWNER. The
policy shall name as the insured the CONTRACTOR, the ENGINEER, and the
OWNER.
Each insurance policy shall be renewed 30 days before the expiration date thereof.
Insurance policies must be carried by a recognized insurance company licensed to do
business in the state in which the project is constructed and approved by the Owner's
Attorney.
The Contractor's and his subcontractor's public liability and property damage
insurance shall provide protection in the amounts specified in Paragraph
21.3.1 of the General Conditions against the following special hazards:
1. Damage by blasting;
2. Damage to existing structures;
3. Damage to private driveways, walks, shrubbery, plantings, etc.;
4. Damage to public utilities, electric, water, telephone, gas, sewerage, etc.;
5. Damage to US government markers.
The insurance certificates themselves must contain the naming of the aforestated
special hazards.
The Contractor shall not commence work under this Contract until he has obtained all
of the insurance required and such insurance has been approved by the Owner, nor
shall the Contractor allow any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract
until the insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.
In the event any insurance coverage should be canceled or allowed to lapse, the
Contractor will not be permitted to work until adequate and satisfactory insurance is in
effect. Failure to keep insurance policies in effect WILL NOT be cause for any claims
for extension of time under this Contract.
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INDEMNIFICATION
The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER and the
ENGINEER and their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages,
losses, and expenses, including, but not limited to attorney's fees, arising out of or
resulting from the performance of the WORK, provided that any such claims, damage,
loss, or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease, or death, or to injury
to or destruction of tangible property, (other than the work itself) including the loss of
use resulting therefrom but only to the extent caused in whole or in part by any
negligent acts, willful act, or omissions of the CONTRACTOR, a SUBCONTRACTOR,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of
them may be liable.
In any and all claims against the OWNER or the ENGINEER, or any of their agents or
employees, by any employees of the CONTRACTOR, any SUBCONTRACTOR,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or anyone for whose acts any
of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation shall not be limited in any way by
any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation, or benefits payable
by or for the CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR under workmen's
compensation acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall be deemed and considered an
independent contractor in respect to the work covered by these Contract Documents
and shall assume all risks and responsibility for casualties of every description in
connection with the work, except that he shall not be held liable or responsible for
delays or damage to work caused by acts of God, acts of public enemy, quarantine
restrictions, general strikes throughout the trade, or freight embargoes not caused or
participated in by the Contractor. The Contractor shall have charge and control of the
entire work until completion and final acceptance of the work by the Owner.
The Contractor shall require his insurance carrier to add the Owner, the Engineer and
their agents as additional insured under the Contractor's general liability insurance
policy with respect to the services performed by the contractor for the Owner.
SEPARATE CONTRACTS
The OWNER reserves the right to let other CONTRACTS in connection with this
PROJECT. The CONTRACTOR shall afford other CONTRACTORS reasonable
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opportunity for the introduction and storage of their materials and the execution of
their WORK, and shall properly connect and coordinate his WORK with theirs. If the
proper execution or results of any part of the CONTRACTOR'S WORK depends upon
the WORK of any other CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall inspect and
promptly report to the ENGINEER any defects in such WORK that render it unsuitable
for such proper execution and results.
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agreed that all subcontracts and approvals of subcontractors shall be based
upon the requisite of performance by the subcontractor in accordance with
these Contract Documents; and should any subcontractor fail to perform his
work to the satisfaction of the Engineer, the Owner shall have the absolute
right to rescind his approval at once and to require the performance of such
work by the Contractor or entirely or in part through other approved
subcontractors.
The Contractor shall submit a list of the names and addresses of proposed
subcontractors, together with the type of work to be provided, with his bid. The
Contractor will not be allowed to make changes in the list without the Owner's
approval.
The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts
relative to the work to bind subcontractors to the Contractor by the terms of these
Contract Documents insofar as applicable to the work of subcontractors and to give
the Contractor the same power as regards terminating any subcontract that the
Owner may exercise over the Contractor under any provision of these Contract
Documents.
The Contractor shall inspect all work performed by subcontractors for compliance with
these Contract Documents. /
ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY
The ENGINEER shall act as the OWNER's representative during the
construction period. He shall decide questions which may arise as to quality
and acceptability of materials furnished and WORK performed. He shall
interpret the intent of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS in a fair and unbiased
manner. The ENGINEER may make visits to the site and determine if the
WORK is proceeding in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
The CONTRACTOR shall perform all of the WORK herein specified under the general
direction, and to the entire satisfaction, approval, and acceptance of the Eng~neer.
The Engineer shall decide all questions relating to measurements of quantities, the
character of the WORK performed and as to whether the rate of progress is such that
the WORK will be completed within the time limit of the Contract. All questions as to
the meaning of these Specifications will be decided by the Engineer.
The approval of the Engineer of any materials, plants, equipment, Drawings, or of any
other items executed, or proposed by the Contractor, shall be construed only to
constitute an approval of general design. Such approval shall not relieve the
Contractor from the performance of the WORK in accordance with the Contract
Documents, or from any duty, obligations, performance guarantee, or other liability
imposed upon him by the provisions of the Contract.
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rights-of-way necessary for carrying out and for the completion of the WORK to be
performed pursuant to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, unless otherwise mutually
agreed.
The OWNER shall provide to the CONTRACTOR information which delineates and
describes the lands owned and rights-of-way acquired.
The CONTRACTOR shall provide at his own expense and without liability to the
OWNER any additional land and access thereto that the CONTRACTOR may desire
for temporary construction facilities, or for storage of materials.
In the event all land and rights-of-way have been obtained as herein contemplated
before construction begins, the Contractor shall begin the work upon such land and
rights-of-way as the owner may have previously acquired, and no claim for damages
whatsoever will be allowed by reason of the delay in obtaining the remaining land and
rights-of-way. Should the Owner be prevented or enjoined from proceeding with the
work, or from authorizing its prosecution, either before or after the commencement, by
reason of any litigation, or by reason of its inability to procure any lands or rights-of-
way for the work, the Contractor shall not be entitled to make or assert claim for
damage by reason of said delay, or to withdraw from the Contract except by consent
of the Owner; but time for completion of the work will be extended to such time as the
Owner determines will compensate for the time lost by such delay, such determination
to be set forth in writing.
WARRANTY
The CONTRACTOR shall warrant all materials and equipment furnished and WORK
performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of FINAL ACCEPTANCE BY
OWNER. The CONTRACTOR warrants for a period of one (1) year the completed
system is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and the
CONTRACTOR shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by
reason of such defects including the repairs of any damage to other parts of the
system resulting from such defects. The OWNER will give notice of observed defects
with reasonable promptness. In the event that the CONTRACTOR should fail to make
such repairs, adjustments, or other WORK that may be made necessary by such
defects, the owner may do so and charge the CONTRACTOR the cost thereby
incurred. The PERFORMANCE BOND shall remain in full force and effect through the
warranty period.
TAXES. PERMITS AND LICENSES
The CONTRACTOR will pay all sales, consumer, use, and other similar taxes
required by the law of the place where the WORK is performed.
The Contractor shall pay all applicable taxes levied by federal, state, and local
governments and obtain all permits on any part of the work as required by law in
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USE OF PREMISES AND REMOVAL OF DEBRIS
The Contractor expressly undertakes at his own expense:
(a) To take every precaution against injuries to persons or damage to
property;
(b) To store his apparatus, materials, supplies, and equipment in such
orderly fashion at the site of the work as will not unduly interfere with the
progress of his work or the work of any other contractors;
(c) To place upon the work or any part thereof only such loads as are
consistent with the safety of that portion of the work;
(d) To clean up frequently all refuse, rubbish, scrap materials, and debris
caused by this operation, to the end that at all times the site of the work
shall present a neat, orderly, and workmanlike appearance;
(e) Before final payment, to remove all surplus material, false work,
temporary structures, including foundations thereof, plant of any
description, and debris of every nature resulting from his operations, and
to put the site in a neat, orderly condition;
(f) To effect all cutting, fitting, or patching of his work required to make the
same conform to the Drawings and Specifications and, except with the
consent of the Engineer, not to cut or otherwise alter the work of any
other contractor.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
When the Bid Proposal Form contains the provision for receiving bids based on unit
prices for various items comprising the complete work, the quantities indicated are
approximate only, being given as a basis for comparison of bids. The Owner does not,
expressly or by implication, agree that the actual quantity of the items will correspond
with the estimated quantity shown in the Bid Proposal Form, and reserves the right to
increase or decrease the amount of any item or portion of the work, or to omit portions
of the work, as may be deemed necessary or advisable by the Engineer.
When the Bid Proposal Form contains the provision for receiving bids based on a
lump sum price, the Contractor shall be held responsible for having prepared his own
estimate of the quantities necessary for the satisfactory completion of the work
specified in these Contract Documents and for having based the lump sum price bid
on his estimate of quantities.
It is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall be held responsible for the
inclusion of the cost of all incidental items of work necessary or convenient for the
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each payment to the Contractor, the respective amounts allowed the Contractor on
account of the work performed by his subcontractors to the extent of each
subcontractor's interest therein.
WAIVER
It is expressly understood and agreed that any waiver granted by the Engineer or tVe
Owner of any term, provision, or covenant of this Contract shall not constitute a
precedent nor breach of the same or any other terms, provisions, or covenants of this
Contract.
Neither the acceptance of the work by the Owner nor the payment of all or any part of
the sum due the Contractor hereunder shall constitute a waiver by the Owner of any
claim which the Owner may have against the Contractor or surety under this Contract
or otherwise.
CHEMICALS
All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation,
whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant, or of other classification,
must show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all chemicals and disposal of
residues shall strictly conform with the manufacturer's instructions.
CONNECTING OF EXISTING WORK
The Contractor shall remove such existing masonry and piping as is necessary in
order to make the proper connections to these structures at the locations shown. Also,
he shall make the necessary pipeline, roadway, and other connections at several
points in order that on completion of the Contract, all required flows may flow through
the several pipelines and structures. No extra payment shall be made for this work,
but the entire cost of the same shall be included in the price bid for the various items
of the work to be done under this Contract.
PROGRAM AND METHOD OF CONSTRUCTION
The order or sequence of execution of the work, the methods of construction, the
general conduct of the work, and the general arrangements of the construction plant
to be installed shall at all times be subject to the approval and direction of the
Engineer. If at any time before the commencement or during the progress of the work,
or any part of it, such methods, features, and appliances used or to be used appear to
the Engineer as unsafe, insufficient, or improper, he may order the Contractor to
increase their safety or efficiency or to improve their character, and the Contractor
shall conform to such orders, but the failure of the Engineer to demand any increase
of such safety, efficiency, adequacy, or any improvement shall not release the
Contractor from his obligation to secure the safe conduct and quality of the work
specified.
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USE OF STREETS
During the progress of the work, the Contractor shall make ample provision for both
vehicular and foot traffic on any public road and shall indemnify and save harmless
the Owner from any expense whatsoever due to his operations over said roadways.
The Contractor shall also provide free access to all fire hydrants and water and gas
valves located along the line of his work. Gutters and waterways must be kept open or
other provisions made for the removal of storm water. Street intersections may be
blocked only one half at a time, and the Contractor shall lay and maintain temporary
driveways, bridges, and crossings such as in the opinion of the Engineer are
necessary to reasonably accommodate the public and to provide access to needed
private driveways. In the event of the Contractor's failure to comply with these
provisions, the Owner may cause the same to be done and will deduct the cost of
such work from any money due or to become due the Contractor under this Contract,
but the performance of such work by the Owner or at its insistence shall serve in
nowise to release the Contractor from his general or particular liability for the safety of
the public or the work.
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Required line crossings of all streets and roads shall be done in accordance with the
applicable state Department of Transportation procedures.
The Contractor will be permitted to close a street when necessary for the proper
prosecution of the work. The Contractor shall keep the Police and Fire Departments
continuously informed as to his intentions to close streets and give the Police
Department sufficient notice in order that "No Parking" signs may be placed at the
proper time to clear the street for construction.
The Contractor shall maintain proper barricades and flagmen to detour traffic.
At all times, the Contractor is responsible for damage to City and County streets as a
result of their use in this project. The streets must be kept clear of all dirt, stone, or
other debris. All debris, dirt, etc., whether cause by rains storms, spillage from trucks
or otherwise, shall be kept out of sewers. The Contractor is responsible for and may
not plead ignorance of City and County ordinances and amendments hereto that may
affect the use of streets sewers.
ACCESS BY REPRESENTATIVES OF GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES
The authorized representatives and agents of all governmental agencies involved in
this project shall have access to the work at all times and shall be permitted to inspect
all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials, and other
relevant data and records. The Contractor shall provide proper facilities for the access
and inspection of the work by such persons.
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52.4
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Utility facilities, such as water mains, gas mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers,
telephone lines, power lines, and buried facilities and structures in the vicinity of the
work are indicated on the drawings only to the extent such information has been made
available to or discovered by the Engineer during the course of preparing the
Drawings. The actual locations of the utility facilities may vary from the locations
shown and there may be utility facilities existing that are not indicated on the
Drawings. It is understood and agreed that there is no guarantee as to the accuracy or
completeness of the utility information indicated on the Drawings and all responsibility
for the accuracy or completeness thereof is expressly disclaimed. Generally, service
connections are not indicated on the Drawings.
The Contractor shall be solely responsible for locating all existing underground
facilities, including service connections, in advance of excavating, trenching, or other
work, by contacting the owners of the facilities or prospecting. The Contractor shall
use his own information and shall not rely upon any information shown on the
Drawings concerning utility facilities.
In the event of accidental damage to or disruption of utilities by the Contractor or any
of his subcontractors or agents, the Contractor shall immediately take all necessary
steps to replace any pieces of damaged equipment and all damaged materials, make
all necessary repairs, and restore all services to normal. The Contractor shall engage
any and all required additional labor, individuals, subcontractors, or other outside
services which may be deemed necessary to operate on a continuous "around-the-
clock" basis until services are restored. He shall also provide and install all required
equipment and materials to maintain temporary emergency services for uninterrupted
use of facilities. All costs involved in making the repairs and restoring the disrupted
service to normal shall be borne by the Contractor responsible for any and all damage
claims resulting from such disruption.
Under no circumstances shall the Contractor or any of his subcontractor or agents
disrupt or disconnect any type of facility whatsoever without first obtaining the written
permission of the utility owner to do so. Request for disruption or disconnection shall
state:
1. The location of the required disconnect and which utility is concerned.
2. The exact date and time at which the disconnect will be required.
3. The duration of the proposed disconnect or interruption.
Where it is necessary to temporarily interrupt services, the Contractor shall notify the
utility owner, both before the interruption and again immediately before service is
resumed. Before disconnecting any pipes or cables, the Contractor shall obtain
permission from the owners thereof, or shall make suitable arrangements for their
disconnection by the owners. Where it is necessary to temporarily interrupt house
services, the Contractor shall notify the house owner or occupant, both before the
interruption and again immediately before service is resumed. Should underground
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B. Construction shall be stopped immediately in the area in question and will be
diverted to other areas so as to provide for minimal delays in construction.
C. If the site is determined to be significant, the Engineer and Contractor shall
cooperate with the archaeologist(s) so that salvage archaeology may be
arranged and carried out expediently. The Contractor shall not be held
responsible for unreasonable delays associated with salvage archaeology
operations.
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Section 00800
Supplemental General Conditions
O. GENERAL
0.1 SUPPLEMENTS: The supplements contained in these Supplemental General Conditions
modify, change, delete from, or add to the General Conditions of these contract
Documents. Where any article of the General Conditions is modified or any paragraph,
subparagraph, or clause thereof is modified or any paragraph, subparagraph, or clause
thereof is modified by these supplements, the unaltered provisions of that article,
paragraph, subparagraph, or clause shall remain in effect.
1.0 INSURANCE (Refers to Article 21, General Conditions)
Contractor shall submit to the Engineer and Owner the following:
1.1 A Certificate of Insurance certifying that the contractor's insurance includes
coverage for the following:
a. The Contractor shall be responsible from the time of signing the contract, or
from the time of the beginning of the first work, whichever shall be earlier, for
all injury or damage of any kind resulting from this work, to person or property.
The Contractor shall exonerate, indemnify and save harmless the OWNER
and the Engineer from and against all claims or actions, and all expenses
incidental to the defense arising out of damage or injury (including death) to
persons or property caused by or sustained in connection with the perfor-
mance of this contract or by conditions created thereby or arising out of or in
any way connected with work performed under this contract and shall assume
and pay for, without cost to the OWNER or the Engineer, the defense of any
and all claims, litigation and actions suffered through any act or omission of
the Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed under the supervision
of any of them.
1.2 A Certificate of Insurance showing coverage by insurance carriers licensed and
doing business in Georgia and acceptable to the OWNER for the following:
a. Statutory Workmen's Compensation Insurance.
b. Comprehensive Liability Insurance covering all operations and automobiles (i)
with limits of $1,000,000 per occurrence $3,000,000 General Aggregate Bodily
Injury inclusive of protection against bodily injury due to excavation, shoring,
underpinning and blasting, to the extent to which such risks are present, and
(ii) with limit of $1,000,000 per occurrence Property Damage, inclusive of
protection against damage due to excavation, shoring, underpinning and
blasting, to the extent to which such risks are present.
c. Protective coverage for any subcontractor's operations.
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Insurance, and the participant in the State of Georgia Insurance and Solvency
Pool, and meet the following additional criteria:
(1) A company with a rating in the A.M. Best Companies' most recent
publishing rating of "A++ or A+: Class IV or Larger".
(2) A company with a rating in A.M. Best Companies' most recent
publishing rating of "A: Class V or Larger".
(3) A company with a rating in A.M. Best Companies' most recent
publishing rating of "A-: Class X or Larger".
(4) A company which can furnish an assumption certificate or cut through
clause in a statement of coverage under which payment is guaranteed
1 00% to third-party claimants by a reinsurer with a rating in A.M. Best
Companies' most recent published rating of "A or A+: Class V or
Larger".
(5) In lieu of the A.M. Best Company Rating, insurers rated AAA, AA+, AA,
AA- by Standard & Poors Insurance Rating Services will also be
acceptable.
b. If surety does not meet any of the above qualifying criteria, the OWNER, in its
sole discretion, shall evaluate any such surety, upon receiving from the
company the following information, plus any other information it deems
relevant:
(1) Copy of a certified financial audit for the insurer's most recent fiscal
year, performed by a nationally or regionally recognized accounting
firm, giving the company a clean opinion.
(2) Copy of a report for the insurer's most recent fiscal year from an
independent, certified actuary verifying recommended and approved
loss reserves, premium structures (not less than 85% approved by the
Georgia Department of Insurance for insurance writing bid bonds,
payment bonds and performance bonds within Georgia), and
appropriate funding.
(3) Proof of excess insurance and reinsurance from a carrier with a rating in
A.M. Best Companies' most recent rating of "A+ or A: Class V or
Larger" in an amount sufficient to cover the bid, payment or
performance bond required by the OWNER.
(4) Proof that the company has be~n admitted in Georgia.
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parts, work in progress, completed work, supplies, and other material
produced as a part of, or acquired in connection with the performance of the
work terminated by the Notice of Termination, and (ii) the completed or
partially completed plans, drawings, information, and other property which, if
the contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to
the OWNER;
g. Use his best efforts to sell, in the manner, at the times, to the extent, and at
the price or prices that the OWNER directs or authorizes, and property of the
types referred to in Article 2.3.f., but the Contractor (i) shall not be required to
extend credit to any purchaser, and (ii) may acquire any such property under
the conditions prescribed and at a price or prices approved by the OWNER.
The proceeds of any such transfer or disposition shall be applied in reduction
of any payments to be made by the OWNER to the Contractor under this
contract or shall otherwise be credited to the price or cost of the work covered
by this contract or paid in such other manner as the OWNER may direct;
h. Complete performance of such part of the work as shall not have been
terminated by the Notice of Termination; and,
Take such action as may be necessary, or as the OWNER may direct, for the
protection and preservation of the property related to this contract which is in
the possession of the Contractor and in which the OWNER has or may
acquire an interest;
2.4 After receipt of a Notice of Termination, the Contractor shall submit to the OWNER
his termination claim in the form and with the certification the OWNER prescribes.
Such claims shall be submitted promptly but in no event later than ninety (90) days
from the effective date of termination, unless one or more extensions in writing are
granted by the OWNER upon request of the Contractor made in writing within such
ninety-day (90) period or authorized extension. However, if the OWNER determines
that the facts justify such action, it may receive and act upon any such termination
claim at any time after such ninety-day (90) period or extension. If the Contractor
fails to submit his termination claim within the time allowed, the OWNER may
determine, on the basis of information available to it, the amount, if any, due to the
Contractor because of the termination. The OWNER shall then pay to the Contractor
the amount so determined and the Contractor shall have no further claim against the
OWNER;
2.5 Subject to the provisions of Article 2.4, the Contractor and the OWNER may agree
upon the whole or any part of the amount or amount to be paid to the Contractor
because of the total or partial termination of work under Article 2.4. The amount or
amounts may include a reasonable allowance for profit on work done. However,
such agreed amount or amounts, exclusive of settlement costs, shall not exceed the
total contract sum as reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made and as
further reduced by the contract price of work not terminated. The contract shall be
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2.7 The Contractor shall have the right to make claim from any determination the
OWNER makes under Articles 2.4 or 2.6. But if the Contractor has failed to submit
his claim within the time provided in Article 2.4 and has failed to request extension
of such time, he shall have no such right of appeal In any case where the OWNER
has determined the amount due under Articles 2.4 or 2.6, the OWNER shall pay to
the Contractor the following: (1) the amount so determined by the OWNER or (2) if
an adverse proceeding is initiated, the amount finally determined in such
proceeding;
2.8 In arriving at the amount due the Contractor under Article 2.6, there shall be
deducted (1) all unliquidated advance or other payments on account theretofore
made to the Contractor, applicable to the termination portion of this contract, (2) any
claim which the OWNER may have against the Contractor in connection with this
contract, and (3) the agreed price for, or the proceeds of sale of, any materials,
supplies, or other things kept by the Contractor or sold under the provisions of
Article 2.6 and not otherwise recovered by or credited to the OWNER;
2.9 If the termination hereunder be partial, before the settlement of the termination
portion of this contract, the Contractor may file with the OWNER a request in writing
for an equitable adjustment of the price or prices specified in the contract related to
the continued portion of the contract (the portion not terminated by the Notice of
Termination). Such equitable adjustment as may be agreed upon shall be made in
the price or prices. Nothing contained herein shall limit the right of the OWNER and
the Contractor to agree upon the amount or amounts to be paid to the Contractor for
the completion of the continued portion of the contract when the contract does not
contain an established contract price for the continued portion.
2.10 Upon written notice from the OWNER, the Contractor agrees to cure any structural
defect caused by the Contractor in the project or remedy any departure from the
plans and specifications not approved by change order within twenty (20) days of
receipt of such notice unless extended by OWNER in writing.
2.11 Upon written notice from the OWNER, the Contractor agrees to bond-off under the
provisions of applicable law any lien or claim of lien filed of record against the
project by any of the Contractor's laborers, materialmen, subcontractors, suppliers,
or others performing work or furnishing labor or material under the contract, and any
said lien or claim of lien shall be bonded off within thirty (30) days of notice to the
Contractor from the OWNER.
3.0 DISPUTES (Refers to Article 31 of General Conditions)
3.1 Any claims, interpretations, or litigation arising in regard to this contract or in regard
to the performance on the work contemplated under the terms of this contract shall
be heard and determined by the presiding Judge of the Superior Court of Richmond
County. The Contractor and the Surety do hereby specifically consent, submit and
agree to said court having jurisdiction over the Contractor, the Surety, and the terms
.
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4.4
The Contractor agrees that said work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and
uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion thereof within
the time called for in the Contract Documents. It is expressly understood and agreed
that the Contractor has considered all contingencies and factors affecting his ability
to perform all the work within this time, including among others, delays caused by
bad weather (as detailed in 4.5 below) and other possible delays, and after
consideration of these factors, he had made an allowance for such factors before
agreeing to completion date specified in the Contract Documents, and does further
agree that all things considered, such completion date is a reasonable time for
completion of all Work to be performed hereunder, without the need for any
extension of time.
4.5
Completion time will not be extended for normal bad weather. The time for
completion as stated in the Contract Documents includes due allowance for
calendar days on which work cannot be performed out-of-doors. For the purpose of
this Contract, the Contractor agrees that he may expect to lose a TOTAL number of
calendar days between the "start-of-work date" and functional completion date due
to weather in accordance with the following table which is the average from three
local area weather stations over the same period of time. This is the same source of
data used to determine normal weather losses.
Jan 10 days
Feb 9 days
Mar 9 days
April 8 days
May 10 days
June 8 days
July 11 days
Aug 9 days
Sept 7 days
Oct 6days
Nov 7days
Dec 8days
Also, the Contractor agrees that a "day lost to weather" for the period covered by
this contract is defined as a calendar day in which either:
A. Precipitation exceeded 0.10 inch
OR
B. the average temperature failed to exceed 40 degrees F., unless the
maximum temperature exceeded 50 degrees F.
If the total accumulated (not on an individual month-by-month basis) number of
calendar days (pro-rated for the "start-of-work date" month and/or the functional
completion date per the table above as may be applicable to reflect the actual
dates of these occurrences) lost to weather from the "start-of-work date" to the
functional completion date exceeds the TOTAL accumulated number to be
expected for the same period from the table above, time for completion will be
extended by the number of calendar days needed to include the excess number
of calendar days lost.
No reduction in Contract Time shall be imposed if the total days actually lost to
weather are less than the TOTAL to have been expected for that same period.
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Section 01010
Summary of Work
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
A. The Work to be performed under this Contract shall consist of furnishing all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and performing all Work required for the
construction of approximately 50,000 cubic yards of cut material and 5,000 cubic
yards of structural fill; placement of a 24-inch thick liner base with permeability not to
exceed 1 x 10-7 cm/sec, placement of a 24-inch thick leachate collection layer with a
permeability no less than 1 x 10-2 cm/sec, and a 60 mil textured HDPE geomembrane
liner over approximately 10 acres; the construction of 635 feet of concrete ditch;
construction of the truck wash facility, cleaning of sediment basins B, C and E;
improvements to Sediment Basin E, roadway paving, roadway re-surfacing, remove
and replace guardrail, install new guardrail, installation of erosion control devices;
installation of leachate collection piping; installation of leachate forcemain, remove
and relocate existing leachate manholes and construction of perimeter ditches.
B. All Work described above shall be performed as shown on the Drawings and as
specified.
1.02 Project Location
The equipment and materials to be furnished will be installed at the locations shown
on the Drawings.
1.03 Quantities
The Owner reserves the right to alter the quantities of work to be performed or to
extend or shorten the improvements at any time when and as found necessary, and
the Contractor shall perform the work as altered, increased or decreased. Payment
for such increased or decreased quantity will be made in accordance. with the
Instructions to Bidders. No allowance will be made for any change in anticipated
profits nor shall such changes be considered as waiving or invalidating any conditions
or provisions of the Contract and Bond.
1.04 Partial Owner Occupancy
The existing facilities to which these improvements are being made will continue
operation during the period of construction.
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1.01
1.02
1.03
1.04
Section 01011
Unique Requirements
General
Scope
The scope of this Section is to convey to the Contractor unique and unusual
stipulations and requirements which have been established for this Project. Some
requirements are based on technical aspects of the Project which are not otherwise
conveyed to the Contractor. The provisions of this Section shall supersede the
provisions of the Division 1 through 17 Specifications but shall not supersede the
Bidding Requirements, Contract Forms or Conditions of the Contract.
Milestone Dates
The Contractor shall be required to complete the following activities by the indicated
date or days after the Notice to Proceed:
Consecutive Calendar Days after Milestone
Notice to Proceed
liquidated Damages
Per Calendar Day
90 Completion of Cell 2A
$1,000
120 Final Completion of All Work
$500
Submittals
A.
Sequence Submittal
1. Submit a proposed sequence in accordance with Section 01310 with
appropriate times of starting and completion of tasks to Engineer for review.
2. The Contractor may propose alternatives to the sequencing constraints to that
shown in this Section in an attempt to reduce the disruption of the operation of
the existing facility or streamline the tasks of this Contract. The Owner and
Engineer are not obligated to accept any of these alternatives.
Existing Facility Operations
A.
The Contractor shall coordinate the work with the Owner so that the construction will
not restrain or hinder the operation of the existing facilities. If, at any time, any portion
of the facilities are out of service, the Contractor must obtain approval from the Owner
as to the date, time and length of time that portion of the facilities are out of service.
B.
Connections to the existing facilities or alteration of existing facilities will be made at
times when the facility involved is not in use or at times, established by the Owner,
when the use of the facility can be conveniently interrupted for the period of time
needed to make the connection or alteration.
C.
After having coordinated the work with the Owner, the Contractor shall prepare a
submittal in accordance with Section 01310 to include the time, time limits and
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Section 01016
Occupancy
Part 1 General
1.01 Partial Occupancy by Owner
Whenever, in the opinion of the Engineer, any section or portion of the Work or any
structure is in suitable condition, it may be put into use upon the written order of the
Engineer, and such usage shall not be held to be in any way an acceptance of said
Work or structure, or any part thereof, or as a waiver of any of the provisions of these
Specifications and the Contract. Pending final completion and acceptance of the
Work, all necessary repairs and removals, due to defective materials or workmanship
or to operations of the Contractor, of any section of the Work so put into use shall be
performed by the Contractor at his own expense.
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Section 01 025
Measurement and Payment
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. The Bid lists each item of the Project for which payment will be made. No payment
will be made for any items other than those listed in the Bid.
B. Required items of work and incidentals necessary for the satisfactory completion of
the work which are not specifically listed in the Bid, and which are not specified in this
Section to be measured or to be included in one of the items listed in the Bid, shall be
considered as incidental to the work. All costs thereof, including Contractor's
overhead costs and profit, shall be considered as included in the lump sum or unit
prices bid for the various Bid items. The Contractor shall prepare the Bid accordingly.
C. Work includes furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, tools and materials, which are
not furnished by the Owner and performing all operations required to complete the
work satisfactorily, in place, as specified and as indicated on the Drawings.
1.02 Descriptions
A. Measurement of an item of work will be by the unit indicated in the Bid.
B. Final payment quantities shall be determined from the record drawings. The record
drawing lengths, dimensions, quantities, etc. shall be determined by a survey after the
completion of all required work. Said survey shall conform to Section 01055 of these
Specifications. The precision of final payment quantities shall match the precision
shown for that item in the Bid.
C. Payment will include all necessary and incidental related work not specified to be
included in any other item of work listed in the Bid.
D. Unless otherwise stated in individual sections of the Specifications or in the Bid, no
separate payment will be made for any item of work, materials, parts, equipment,
supplies or related items required to perform and complete the work. The costs for all
such items required shall be included in the price bid for item of which it is a part.
E. Payment will be made by extending unit prices multiplied by quantities provided and
then summing the extended prices to reflect actual work. Such price and payment
shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for furnishing all plant, labor,
equipment, tools and materials not furnished by the Owner and for performing all
operations required to provide to the Owner the entire Project, complete in place, as
specified and as indicated on the Drawings.
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I. NPDES Monitoring and Reporting: All costs associated with NPDES monitoring and
reporting in accordance with Georgia EPD requirements and these Contract
documents shall be included in the lump sum price bid for this item. This includes, but
is not limited to, preparation and submission of all inspections, record keeping, and
reporting as required under the permit. NOI, NOT and sampling shall be the
responsibility of the Owner.
1.05 Site Preparation
A. No additional payment for clearing and grubbing of the Project site shall be made.
Payment for all work related to clearing and grubbing shall be included within the unit
price bid for the item to which it pertains.
B. The cost of placement of all topsoil for the Project site shall be included in the unit
price bid for Topsoil Placement. Topsoil shall be taken from the Owner designated
topsoil stockpile area and placed in a 6 inch lift on the areas as designated by the
Engineer. Measurement shall be made of the areas covered assuming the minimum
thickness was placed.
1.06 Earthwork
A. Excavation - On-Site Soil Materials
1. Excavation of on-site soil materials shall include all work associated with
excavation of soils within the waste cells, on-site structural fill borrow, and
general site work on the Project. Excavation and backfill of liner anchor
trenches and pipelines, stockpile work, liner base borrow area, leachate
collection layer borrow area, sediment basin Band C cleaning, sediment basin
E work, earthwork associated with structures and unsuitable materials are not
excavation and will not be included in quantities for payment as excavation.
2. The amount of excavation for the final payment request shall be based on a
field survey of the Project site performed before and after the work was
performed in accordance with Section 01055 of these Specifications. Initial
survey shall be completed prior to any earthwork. Final survey shall be
completed when structural fill is placed and grade in. landfill cell is at bottom of
select backfill.
3. Quantities for partial and final payment requests shall be calculated from a field
run topography/planimetric survey in accordance with Section 01055 of these
Specifications. The Contractor shall calculate the quantities and submit the
calculations to the Engineer with each request for payment. No allowance will
be made for expansion or consolidation of the soil.
4. No separate payment will be made for providing sheeting, bracing and
timbering.
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Measurement and Payment
any contaminants in the subbase material, and subsequent placement of the
material, shall be included in the unit price bid for 6-lnch Subbase. No
additional payment will be made for the addition of bentonite or other
processing, should the Contractor elect to do so. No additional payment will be
made for any site preparation or erosion and sedimentation controls required to
develop either an on-site or off-site borrow area.
3. Quantities shall be based on the total surface area covered with the specified
material. Quantities for payment shall be determined from a field run
topographic/planimetric survey in accordance with Section 01055. The
Contractor shall calculate the quantities and submit the calculations to the
Engineer with each request for payment.
4. No payment will be made for any area until the full specified thickness has been
obtained for the area for which payment is requested. No payment will be made
for any quantities which are not accompanied by a certification by the registered
Land Surveyor that the quantities for which payment is requested have the
required. absolute minimum thickness. No payment will be made for any area
which does not meet the requirements of these Specifications.
5. Payment will be made for liner base material as stored material, only if imported
from off-site and stockpiled on-site.
F. Leachate Collection Layer
1. All costs for providing the leachate collection layer, including additional
excavation from an on-site borrow area or obtaining the leachate collection
material from an off site borrow area selected and secured by the Contractor,
and removing and disposing of any contaminants in the leachate collection
material shall be included in the unit price bid for 24-lnch Leachate Collection
Layer. No additional payment will be made for any site preparation or erosion
and sedimentation controls required to develop either an on-site or off-site
borrow area.
2. Quantities shall be based on the total surface area covered with the specified
24-inch thick layer. Quantities for payment shall be determined from a field run
topographic/planimetric survey. The Contractor shall calculate the quantities
and submit the calculations to the Engineer with each request for payment.
3. No payment will be made for any area until the full specified thickness has been
obtained for the area for which payment is requested. No payment shall be
made for any quantities which are not accompanied by a certification by the
registered Land Surveyor that the quantities for which payment is requested
have the required absolute minimum thickness. No payment will be made for
any area which does not meet the requirements of these Specifications.
4. Payment will be made for leachate collection material as stored materials only if
imported from offsite and stockpiled on-site.
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1.07 Leachate Containment System
A. Quantities of HOPE geomembrane surface area will be determined by the Engineer
from survey certification provided by the Contractor. The area for payment will include
the covered area to the inside of the anchor trench plus the minimum amount of
required membrane in the anchor trench as shown on the Drawings. Payment
quantities shall be the actual geomembrane surface area, but shall not include
overlaps, patches, repairs or extension of material beyond the required limits. Costs
for pre-shipping sheet testing, excavation, and compaction and backfill of the anchor
trench shall be considered incidental work and included in the appropriate unit price
bid.
B. Payment for the geomembrane will be processed on partial payment requests, but
only after receipt of all testing results for that area for which payment is requested.
C. Temporary Stormwater Diversion Berms: All costs for constructing the berm,
including earthwork, plywood, HOPE flap and attachment to waste cell liner,shall be
included in the lump sum price bid for Temporary Stormwater Diversion Berm.
D. Permanent Divider Berm: All costs for constructing the berm, including ,earthwork,
HOPE flap and attachment to waste cell liner, shall be included in the lump sum price
bid for Permanent Divider Berm.
E. Tie to Existing Liner: All costs for connecting to the existing liner system, including
location, earthwork, cleaning, welding liner, removing leachate collection pipe end
cap, connecting existing pipe to new collection pipe, and removal of the temporary
flap shall be included in the lump sum price bid for Tie to Existing Liner.
1.08 HDPE Collection Piping System
A. Existing Utilities and Obstructions - Horizontal and Vertical Conflict: Payments for
conflicts with existing utilities shall be made only where additional manholes and/or
additional lengths of sewer are approved by the Engineer. Said payment shall be
made at the unit prices in the Bid. No other payment will be made for any delay or
extra cost encountered by the Contractor due to protection, avoidance or relocation of
existing utilities, mains or services or changing the horizontal alignment of the sewer.
B. No separate payment shall be made for survey work performed by or for the
Contractor in the establishment of reference points, bench marks, limits of
right-of-way or easement, including their restoration, as well as centerline or baseline
points.
C. Pipe and Accessories
1. Measurement and payment at the unit price for LEACHATE PIPING SYSTEM
shall be made for the quantity provided. Measurement for solid piping shall be
made from centerline of manhole to centerline of manhole or blind flange.
Measurement for perforated piping shall be from end cap to existing pipe.
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B. Asphalt Concrete Pavement: Payment for Asphalt Surface Pavement shall be made
at the unit price bid as specified from the bottom of the compacted aggregate base to
the top of the asphalt concrete road surface. Limits eligible for payment shall be
based on widths and lengths as shown on the Drawings. Measurement shall be made
based on record drawing dimensions.
C. No separate payment will be made for existing pavement preparation including
cleaning, tack coat or prime coats. Repair of failed areas of existing pavement
scheduled for overlay shall be paid for as Unsuitable Materials.
D. Guardrail Relocation: All costs for guardrail relocation, including removal, materials,
placement, new footings, and re-installation shall be included in the unit price bid for
Guardrail Relocation. Measurement shall be made of actual quantity constructed,
which had been authorized by the Engineer.
E. W Beam Guardrail: All costs for guardrail installation, including materials,
placement, footings, and installation shall be included in the unit price bid for W
Beam Guardrail. Measurement shall be made of actual quantity constructed, which
had been authorized by the Engineer.
1.11 Markers
All costs for providing the markers as detailed on the Drawings shall be included in
the unit price bid.
1.12 Cash Allowances
A. General
1. The Contractor shall include in the Bid Total all allowances stated in the
Contract Documents. These allowances shall cover the net cost of the services
provided by a firm selected by the Owner. The Contractor's handling costs,
labor, overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the original
allowance shall be included in the items to which they pertain and not in
allowances.
2. No payment will be made for nonproductive time on the part of testing
personnel due to the Contractor's failure to properly coordinate testing activities
with the work schedule or the Contractor's problems with maintaining equipment
in good working condition. The Contractor shall make all necessary excavations
and shall supply any samples of materials necessary for conducting compaction
and density tests.
3. No payment shall be provided for services that fail to verify required results.
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4. Site Utilities: Allow the amount provided in the Bid for the construction of Site
Utilities by a firm selected by the Owner. Site Utilities shall be constructed in
accordance with separate Drawings and/or requirements to be provided by the
Owner and will include waterlines, sanitary sewer mains, sanitary sewer
forcemain, and a sanitary sewer lift station. Contractor shall not hinder the
construction of the site utilities and shall coordinate with the selected Contractor
at no additional charge to the Owner.
15. Gas System Improvements: Allow the amount provided in the Bid for the
construction of Gas System Improvements as coordinated with the Owner. Gas
System Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with separate
Drawings and/or requirements to be provided by the Owner and will include
landfill gas extraction system improvements and expansions to the existing gas
system. Contractor shall not hinder the construction of the gas system and shall
coordinate with the Owner at no additional charge to the Owner.
16. Professional Services: Allow the amount provided in the Bid for Professional
Services as coordinated with the Owner. Contractor shall coordinate with the
Owner and service provider at no additional charge to the Owner.
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Section 01041
Coordination Of Work
Part 1 General
1.01 General
Management of the project shall be through the use of a logical method of
construction planning, scheduling, and cost value documentation as further
described in the section entitled "Construction Scheduling," of these Specifications.
1.02 Existing Landfill Facilities
A. The existing facilities at the Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill must of necessity
remain in operation while new construction is in progress.
B. The Contractor shall coordinate his work with the Owner so that construction will
not restrain or hinder operation of the existing facilities at the Landfill. If, at any time,
any portion of the Landfill is out of service, the Contractor must obtain prior
approval from the Owner as to the date, time and length of time that portion of the
existing facilities are out of service.
C. Connections to the existing facilities or alteration of existing facilities will be made at
times when the facility involved is not in use or at times, established by the Owner,
when use of the facility can be conveniently interrupted for the period of time needed
to make the connection or alteration.
D. After having coordinated his work with the Owner, the Contractor shall notify the
Engineer of the time, time limits and methods of each connection or alteration and
have approval of the Engineer before any work is undertaken on the connections or
alterations.
E. Before any roadway or facilities are blocked off the Owner shall be contacted to
coordinate operations for the landfill.
1.03 Other Utilities
The Contractor shall coordinate his operations with all utility companies in or
adjacent to the area of his work. The Contractor shall require said utilities to identify
in the field their property and provide drawings as necessary to locate them.
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Section 01051
Grades, Lines and Levels
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
A. All work under this contract shall be constructed in accordance with the lines and
grades on the plans or as given by the Engineer or Owner. The full responsibility for
holding to alignment and grade shall rest upon the Contractor.
B. The Owner will provide a bench mark and minimal horizontal control. The Contractor
will be responsible for setting offsets from these points and all other layout and
staking.
C. The Contractor shall safeguard all points, stakes, grade marks, bench marks, and
monuments established on the work, shall bear the cost of reestablishing same if
disturbed, and shall assume the entire expense of rectifying work improperly
constructed due to failure to maintain and protect such established points, stakes, and
marks.
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Section 01055
Construction Staking
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. Construction staking shall include all of the surveying work required to layout the
Work and control the location of the finished Project. The Contractor shall have the
full responsibility for constructing the Project to the correct horizontal and vertical
alignment, as shown on the Drawings, as specified, or as ordered by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall assume all costs associated with rectifying work constructed in
the wrong location.
B. From the information shown on the Drawings and the information to be provided as
indicated under Project Conditions below, the Contractor shall:
1. Be responsible for setting reference points and/or offsets, establishment of
baselines, and all other layout, staking, and all other surveying required for the
construction of the Project.
2. Safeguard all reference points, stakes, grade marks, horizontal and vertical
control points, and shall bear the cost of re-establishing same if disturbed.
'3. Stake out the permanent and temporary easements or the limits of construction
to ensure that the Work is not deviating from the indicated limits.
4. Be responsible for all damage done to reference points, baselines, center lines
and temporary bench marks, and shall be responsible for the cost of
re-establishment of reference points, baselines, center lines and temporary
bench marks as a result of the operations.
C. Baselines shall be defined as the line to which the location of the Work is referenced,
i.e., edge of pavement, road centerline, property line, right-of-way or survey line.
1.02 Project Conditions
A. The Drawings provide the location and/or coordinates of principal components of the
Project. The alignment of some components of the Project may be indicated in the
Specifications. The Engineer may order changes to the location of some of the
components of the Project or provide clarification to questions regarding the correct
alignment.
B. The survey points, control points, and baseline to be provided to the Contractor shall
be limited to only that information shown on the Drawings and which can be found on
the Project site by the Contractor.
C. A topographic survey is included on the Drawings.
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1.05 Landfill Quantities for Payment
A. Earthwork
1. The surveyor shall survey before and after the work is performed in such a
manner to produce cross sections and a plan and profile of the area at a scale
of 1 inch equals 50 feet horizontal and 1 inch equals 10 feet vertical. A
. topographical map with a two foot contour interval and sufficient spot elevations
to define the topography shall be prepared for graded areas at a scale of 1 inch
equals 50 feet. Ground elevations shall be obtained at a frequency equal to a
50 foot by 50 foot grid, plus intermediate spot elevations obtained at every
change in slope. The initial survey shall be completed prior to any earthwork.
The final survey shall be completed. after replacement of topsoil has been
completed. .
2. The surveyor shall plot or computer generate the cross sections in a singular
direction at minimum 50 foot intervals from the field survey. The surveyor shall
calculate the quantities of earthwork cut and fill and shall certify as to the
accuracy of said survey and calculations.
3. The surveyor shall provide a computer diskette of the topography in an
AutoCadd 2004 format.
B. Select Backfill and Subbase
1. The surveyor shall survey before and after the work is performed in such a
manner to produce cross sections and a topographic map with a two foot
contour interval and sufficient spot elevations to define the topography at a
scale of 1 inch equals 50 feet. Ground elevations shall be obtained at a
frequency equal to a 50 foot by 50 foot grid, plus intermediate spot elevations
obtained at every change in slope.
2. The surveyor shall plot or computer generate the cross sections in
perpendicular directions at minimum 50 foot intervals from the field survey. The
surveyor shall calculate the area of clay liner and shall certify as to the accuracy
of said survey and calculations. The surveyor shall also certify that all clay liner
areas for which payment is requested have the absolute minimum thickness
required.
3. The surveyor shall provide a computer diskette of the topography in an
AutoCadd 2004 format.
C. Leachate Collection Layer
1. The surveyor shall survey before and after the work is performed in such a
manner to produce cross sections. and a topographic map with a two foot
contour interval and sufficient spot elevations to define the topography at a
scale of 1 inch equals 50 feet. Ground elevations shall be obtained at a
frequency equal to a 50 foot by 50 foot grid, plus intermediate spot elevations
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Section 01 060
Regulatory Requirements
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
Permits and Responsibilities
The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Owner, be responsible for
obtaining any necessary licenses and permits, and for complying with any applicable
Federal, State and municipal laws, Codes and regulations, in connection with the
execution of the Work. He shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect
the Work, the workers the public and the property of others. He shall also be
responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and
acceptance of the Work, except for any completed unit of construction thereof which
may heretofore have been accepted.
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1.01
1.02
General
General .
Section 01070
Abbreviations, Symbols, Trade Names, and Materials
Whenever reference is made to the furnishing of materials or testing thereof to
conform to the Standards of any technical society, organization, or body, it shall be
construed to mean the latest Standard, Code, specification or tentative specification
adopted and published at the time of advertisement for bids. Such standards are
made a part hereof to the extent which is indicated or intended.
Abbreviations
M
MMA
MSHTO
ACI
ACPA
AEIC
AFBMA
AGA
AGMA
AlA
AlEE
AlSO
AISI
AITC
ANSI
AMCA
APA
APHA
API
APWA
ARC
AREA
ASA
ASCE
ASH RAE
ASME
ASTM
AWS
AWWA
CFR
CRSI
CTI
Aluminum Association
Architectural Aluminum Manufacturer's Association
American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials
American Concrete Institute
American Concrete Pipe Association
Association of Edison Illuminating Companies
Anti-Friction Bearing Manufacturers Association
American Gas Association
American Gear Manufacturers Association
American Institute of Architects
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
American Institute of Steel Construction
American Iron and Steel Institute
American Institute of Timber Construction
American National Standards Institute
Air Moving and Conditioning Association
American Plywood Association
American Public Health Association
American Petroleum Institute
American Public Works Association
Appalachian Regional Commission
American Railroad Engineering Association '
American Standards Association
American Society of Civil Engineers
American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
Engineers
American Society of Mechanical Engineers
American Society for Testing and Materials
American Welding Society
American Water Works Association
Code of Federal Regulations
Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute
Cooling Tower Institute
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Abbreviations, Symbols, Trade Names, and Materials
expressions, may be used in the Specifications in connection with a material,
manufactured article or process, the material, article, or process specifically
designated shall be used, unless a substitute is approved in writing by the Engineer.
Symbols
Symbols and material legends shall be as scheduled on the Contract Drawings.
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Section 01080
Applicable Codes and Standards
General
A.
All materials, equipment, fabrication, and installation practices shall comply with the
following applicable Codes and standards, except in those cases where the
Contractor's quality standards establish more stringent quality requirements, as
determined by the Engineer.
1. Pressure Piping and Tubing
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
API (American Petroleum Institute)
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
AWWA (American Water Works Association)
NSF (National Sanitation Foundation)
2. Materials
AASHTO (American Association of State Highway and
Transportation Officials)
ANSI (American National Standards Institute)
ASTM (American Society for Testing and Materials)
3. Painting and Surface Preparation
NACE (National Association of Corrosion Engineers)
SSPC (Steel Structures Painting Council)
4. Gear Reducers and Bearings
AFBMA (Anti-friction Bearing Manufacturers Association) AGMA (American
Gear Manufacturers Association)
5.. Ventilating Fans
AMCA (Air Moving and Conditioning Association)
PFMA (Power Fan Manufacturers Association)
6. Electrical and Instrumentation
EIA (Electronic Industries Association)
IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers)
IPC (Institute of Printed Circuits)
IPCEA (Insulated Power Cable Engineers Association)
ISA (Instrument Society of America)
NEMA (National Electrical Manufacturers Association)
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16. Refrigeration, Heating, and Air Conditioning
ARI (American Refrigeration Institute)
ASHRAE (American Society of Heating, Refrigeration, and Air
Conditioning Engineers)
17. Pressure Vessels
ASME (American Society of Mechanical Engineers)
In addition, all work shall comply with the applicable requirements of local codes,
utilities, and other authorities having jurisdiction.
B.
All material and equipment, for which a UL Standard, an AGA approval, or an
ASME requirement is established, shall be so approved and labeled or stamped.
Label or stamp shall be conspicuous and not covered, painted, or otherwise
obscured from visual inspection.
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Section 01201
Preconstruction Conference
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
After award of Bid and prior to beginning construction, a conference will be held
with representatives of the Contractor, Owner, Engineer, and others as deemed
necessary by the Owner to discuss schedules and utility conflicts in the Project.
This conference is intended to establish lines of communication between the parties
involved. Time and place of preconstruction conference will be determined at time
of bid award.
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Section 01202
Progress Meetings
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
The Owner may request meetings with the Contractor at any time on matters
pertaining to the progress of Work being carried out under this Contract. It will be the
responsibility of the Contractor to supply whatever information is requested by the
Owner concerning the project throughout its duration. Weekly reviews of progress
shall be held between the Contractor and Engineer. Monthly reviews of progress
shall be held between the Owner and Engineer. The Contractor shall make himself
available if his presence is requested.
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Section 01310
Construction Scheduling
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval construction planning,
scheduling, and cost value documentation pertaining to the project as detailed
herein and shall update same throughout project as required.
1.02 Submittal Procedures
A. Within ten working days of Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer for approval the products required by this section of the Specifications.
B. Within five working days following receipt of same the Engineer shall arrange for a
meeting with the Contractor so as to familiarize the Engineer with the Contractor's
proposed construction plans and schedules.
C. Within five working days following the Engineer's review the Contractor shall
resubmit a corrected copy of those documents requiring revision.
D. Within five working days following his receipt of the adequately revised documents
the Engineer will approve same for use on the project.
E. Once approved, the Contractor shall submit four copies of the construction
scheduling documents to the Engineer for use on the project.
F. The Contractor shall update the work schedules at least monthly and indicate those
activities whose completion dates are in jeopardy because of activities behind
schedule.
G. The Owner may require the Contractor to modify any portions of the work schedule
that become infeasible because of "activities behind schedule" or for any other valid
reason. Any such modification will be at the Contractor's expense unless the
modification is required to accommodate schedule revisions required by the Owner.
H. An activity that cannot be completed by its original latest completion date shall be
deemed to be behind schedule.
1.03 Change Orders
Upon approval of a Change Order by the Owner the approved change shall be
reflected in the next submittal by the Contractor.
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2.04
2.05
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Construction Scheduling
Project Information
A.
Each tabulation shall be prefaced with the following summary data:
1. Project Name
2. Contractor
3. Type of Tabulation (Initial or Updated with revision number)
4. Project Duration
5. Project Scheduled Completion Date
6. Effective or Starting Date of the Schedule
7. If an updated (revised) schedule, the new project completion date and project
status
Schedule Monitoring
A.
When specifically requested by the Engineer, the Contractor shall submit to the
Engineer a revised schedule for those activities that remain to occur.
B.
The revised schedule shall be submitted in the form, sequence, and of the number
of copies requested for the initial schedule.
Cost Value for Activities
A.
The Contractor shall establish and submit a cost value for each activity in his
progress schedule and estimates so that monthly partial payments to the Contractor
can be calculated on the basis of work in place.
B.
Subject to the provisions for 'Payments to Contractor and Completion" in the
General Conditions of the Contract all cost value reports for network activities shall
be based upon the close of books as of the 25th day of each month, and the
submittal of such costs value for activities shall be submitted to the Engineer for
review and approval not later than the last day of each month.
C.
Wherever in the General Conditions it is provided that payments will be allowed for
materials delivered to the site but not yet incorporated in the work, subject to the
terms and conditions specified in the General Conditions, separate pay items shall
be established for furnishing and installation of such items.
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Construction Videos and Photographs
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and labor materials required to provide the
Owner with digital construction videos and photographs of the Project. Videos shall
be in both VHS format and recorded on a compact disk, in DVD format.
B. Photo and video files shall become the property of the Owner and none of the videos
or photographs herein shall be published without express permission of the Owner.
1.02 Pre and Post Construction Videos and Photographs
A. Prior to the beginning of any work, the Contractor shall take project videos and
photographs of the work area to record existing conditions.
B. Following completion of the work, another recording and photos shall be made
showing the same areas and features as in the pre-construction videos and
photographs.
C. All conditions which might later be subject to disagreement shall be shown in
sufficient detail to provide a basis for decisions.
D. The pre-construction videos and photographs shall be submitted to the Engineer
within 25 calendar days after the date of receipt by the Contractor of Notice to
Proceed. Post-construction videos and photographs shall be provided prior to final
acceptance of the project.
1.03 Progress Photographs
A. Photo files shall be provided on compact discs.
B. The photographs shall include the date and time marking of the recording. All
photographs shall be labeled on a tab connected to the bottom of the photo to indicate
date and description of work shown.
C. A minimum of ten photographs shall be submitted with each request for payment.
The view selection will be as agreed to with the Engineer. Two prints of each
photograph shall be submitted.
1.04 Submittals
A. Photographs shall be submitted in plastic sleeves pre-punched for a 3-ring binder.
Negatives shall be submitted in polyethylene preservers, 8-1/2 x 11-inches in size,
equal to Print File Archival Preservers, Style No. 35-7B.
B. Construction photographs shall be submitted with each payment request. Failure to
include photographs may be cause for rejection of the payment request.
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1.01
Section 01340
Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples
General
Description and Requirements
A.
Type of Submittals
This Section of the specifications describes the procedures for submittals such as
shop drawings, product data, samples and miscellaneous work-related submittals. It
does not include the submittals required for administrative work.
B.
Submittal Contents
The submittal contents required are specified in each section.
C.
Definitions
Submittals are categorized as follows:
1. Shop Drawings
a. Shop drawings shall include technical data, drawings, diagrams,
performance curves, schedules, templates, patterns, reports, calculation,
instructions, measurements and similar information as applicable to
specific item for which the shop drawing is prepared.
b. Provide newly-prepared information, on reproducible sheets, with graphic
information at accurate scale (except as otherwise indicated) or
appropriate number of prints hereof, with name or preparer (firm name)
indicated. The Contract Drawings shall not be traced or reproduced by
any method for use as or in lieu of detail shop drawings. Show
dimensions and note which are based on field measurement. Identify
materials and products in the work shown. Indicate compliance with
standards and special coordination requirements. Do not all~w shop
drawing copies without appropriate final "Action" markings by the
Engineer to be used in connection with the Work.
2. Product Data
a. Product data includes standard printed information on materials,
products and systems, not specially prepared for this project, other than
the designation of selections from among available choices printed
therein.
b. Collect required data into one submittal for each unit of work or system,
and mark each copy to show which choices and options are applicable to
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Shop Drawings, Product Data, And Samples
B. Coordination of Submittal Times
Prepare and transmit each submittal to the Engineer sufficiently in advance of
performing related work or other applicable activities, so the installation will not be
delayed or improperly sequenced by processing times, including non-approval and
resubmittal (if required). Coordinate with other submittals, testing, purchasing,
delivery and similar sequenced activities. No extension of time will be authorized
because of Contractors failure to transmit submittals to the Engineer sufficiently in
advance of the work.
C. Sequencing Requirements
As applicable in each instance, do not proceed with a unit of work until submittal
procedures have been sequenced with related units of work, in a manner which will
ensure that the action will not need to be later modified or rescinded by reason of a
subsequent submittal which should have been processed earlier or concurrently for
. coordination.
D. Preparation of Submittals
Provide permanent marking on each submittal to identify project, date, Contractor,
subcontractor, submittal name and similar information to distinguish it from other
submittals. Show Contractor's executed review and approval marking and provide
space for the Engineer's "Action" marking. Package each submittal appropriately for
transmittal and handling. Submittals which are received from sources other than
through the Contractor's office will be returned "without action."
E. Transmittal Identification
1. Number transmittals in sequence for each Division of the Specifications. The
number after the dash indicates the Section of the Specifications, and the
number before the dash is the sequence number of the transmittal (1-1 5140
would be the first transmittal applicable to Section 15140 of the Specifications,
2-15140 would be the second transmittal for Section 15140, etc.)
2. Identify resubmittals with a letter of the alphabet following the original number,
using A for the first resubmittal, B for the second resubmittal, etc. A resubmittal
affecting transmittal 1-1 5140 would than be numbered 1A-15140. The number
1-1 5140 would then be entered in the space 'Previous Transmittal Number,"
which is left blank except on resubmittals.
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m. Submittal sheets or qrawings showing more than the particular item
under consideration shall have all but the pertinent description of the item
for which review is requested crossed out.
1.05 Routing of Submittals
A. Submittals and routine correspondence shall be routed as follows:
1. Supplier to Contractor (through representative if applicable) for preliminary
check.
2. Contractor to Consulting Engineer for general review or comment.
3. Consulting Engineer to Contractor.
4. Contractor to Supplier.
1.06 Address for Communications
Augusta-Richmond County
Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill .
4330 Deans Bridge Road
Augusta, GA 30805
OR
Public Works Department
1815 Marvin Griffin Road
Augusta, GA 30906
1.07 Submittal Copies Required
A. Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Miscellaneous Submittals
All submittals marked "A" or "B" will be distributed as follows:
1. For Owner's Project Manager 1 copy
2. For Contractor 3 copies
3. For Field Inspection Office 1 copy
4. For Owner 1 copy
Total 6 copies
B. To the above number may be added additional copies as required by the
Contractor.
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Marking: "A" - No Exceptions Taken.
2. Final-But-Restricted Release
Proceed, provided it complies with notations and corrections on submittal and
with contract documents, when submittal is returned with the following:
Marking: "B" - Exceptions Taken as Noted.
3. Returned for Resubmittal
Do not proceed with Work. Revise submittal in accordance with notations
thereon, and resubmit without delay to obtain a different action marking. Do
not allow submittals with the following marking (or unmarked submittals where
a marking is required) to be used in connection with performance of the work.
Marking: "C" - Revise and resubmit.
- Rejected - Does Not Comply with Project Requirements.
Only two copies of items marked "C" or "0" will be reviewed and marked. One
copy will be retained and the other copy with all remaining unmarked copies
will be returned to the contractor for resubmittal.
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Section 01500
Construction Facilities
Part 1 General
1.01 Sanitary Facilities
The Contractor will provide sufficient sanitary facilities in proximity to the areas of
work for his employees and those employees of his subcontractors. The Contractor
will be responsible for continual maintenance and servicing of these facilities.
1.02 First Aid Facilities
The Contractor shall maintain at a well known place at the job site, all. articles
necessary for giving first aid to the injured, and shall make standing arrangements
for the immediate removal to a hospital or a doctor's care of persons (including
employees) who may be injured on the job site. In no case, shall employees be
permitted to work at a job site before the employer has made a standing
arrangement (verified in writing to the Owner) for removal of injured persons to a
hospital or a doctor's care.
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Section 01510
Temporary Utilities
Part 1 General
1.01 Temporary Light
The Contractor shall provide temporary lighting facilities for the proper prosecution
and inspection of the work. These facilities shall be installed and maintained by the
Contractor and shall be located in such a manner as to result in the least
interference with work upon the project site and existing facilities.
1.02 Temporary Power
The Contractor shall provide temporary power facilities required for the proper
prosecution and inspection of the work. These facilities shall be installed and
maintained by the Contractor, and shall be located in such a manner as to result in
the least interference with work upon the project site and existing facilities.
Temporary power facilities shall remain in place after completion of construction
until final acceptance of the work. After final acceptance of the work, the Contractor
shall remove temporary power facilities.
1.03 Temporary Water
The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangements for securing and
transporting all water required in the constructicln, including water required for
earthwork, mixing of concrete, sprinkling, testing, flushing, flooding or jetting and
including any temporary pipeline or equipment which may be necessary to make
use of such water.
1.04 Potable Water
The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing a supply of potable drinking water
for employees, subcontractors, inspectors, Engineers and the Owner who are
associated with the work progress.
1.05 Temporary Telephone Service
Provide and pay for monthly telephone service, for the duration of the project, at the
Contractor's field office and at the Engineer's field office as specified.
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Section 01540
Job Site Security
Part 1 General
1.01 Barricades, Light, and Watchmen
A. The Contractor shall furnish and erect such barricades, fences, lights, and danger
signals, shall provide such watchmen, and shall provide such other precautionary
measures for the protection of persons or property and of the work as are
necessary. Barricades shall be painted in a color that will be visible at night. From
sunset to sunrise, the Contractor shall furnish and maintain at least one light at
each barricade and sufficient numbers of barricades shall be erected to keep
vehicles from being driven on or into any work under construction. The Contractor
shall furnish watchmen in sufficient numbers to protect the work.
B. The Contractor will be held responsible for all damage to the work due to failure of
barricades, signs, lights, and watchmen to protect it and whenever evidence is
found of such damage, the Contractor shall immediately remove the damaged
portion and replace it at his cost and expense. The Contractor's responsibility for
the maintenance of barricades, signs, and lights, and for providing watchmen shall
not cease until the project has been accepted by the Owner.
C. All job site security shall be coordinated with the Owner's landfill security
procedures.
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Section 01562
Dust Control
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
Limit blowing dust caused by construction operations by applying water or employing
other appropriate means or methods to maintain dust control.
1.02 Protection of Adjacent Property.
The bidders shall visit the site and note the buildings, landscaping, roads, parking
areas and other facilities near the work site that may be damaged by their operations.
The Contractor shall make adequate provision to fully protect the surrounding area
and will be held fully responsible for all damages resulting from his operations.
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Section 01590
Field Offices
Part 1 General
1.01 Engineer's Field Office
A. The Contractor shall provide and equip an Engineer's office space (prefabricated
building or mobile trailer), properly weatherproofed, skirted, and adequately
anchored against 100 mile per hour gusts and winds. The office building shall be
located on the project site and shall be in the vicinity of the Contractor's offices and
buildings. Engineer's office space may be provided in a separate locked room
within the same building as the Contractor's office.
B. The office shall contain a minimum of 300 square feet of floor space.
C. Walls, ceilings, and floors shall be adequately insulated.
D. Interior finishes shall be manufacturer's standard, subject to approval.
E. The office building shall be adequately wired for electricity in accordance with
applicable Codes to handle the total lighting, air conditioning, and other loads.
Lighting fixtures, in adequate numbers, shall be installed to give an illumination of
150 foot candles average and minimum glare. Fluorescent lamp fixtures with
minimum 45 degrees shielding will be required.
F. 110-volt convenience outlets, and 220-volt grounded wall outlets.
G. Air conditioning and heating combination unit to maintain 78 F inside in winter with
outside air temperature of 20 F and 72 F inside in summer with the outside air
temperature of 100 F.
H. Telephone with telephone service and jacks. Contractor is responsible for paying
monthly phone bill for service including long distance as necessary for the
Engineer's site representative.
I. Fax machine with a dedicated telephone line, service contract, and paper supply for
duration of the project. Contractor is responsible for paying monthly bill for phone
service including long distance for the Engineer's site representative.
J. Awnings over windows and entrance stoops are required.
K. Photo copying machine supplied with paper and service contract for duration of
project.
L. Venetian type blinds shall be installed on all windows.
M. Windows and outside entrance doors shall be properly screened.
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1.02
1.03
Section 01610
Transportation and Handling
General
The Contractor shall provide transportation of all equipment, materials, and
products furnished under these Contract Documents to the site of the work. In
addition, the Contractor shall provide preparation for shipment and storage,
unloading, handling and rehandling, short-term storage, extended storage, storage
facilities, maintenance and protection during storage, preparation for installation,
and all other work and incidental items necessary or convenient to the Contractor
for the satisfactory prosecution and completion of the work.
Transportation
A.
All equipment shall be suitably boxed, crated, or otherwise protected during
transportation.
B.
All equipment shall be shipped and delivered in the largest assembled sections
practical or permitted by carrier regulations to minimize the number of field
connections.
C.
The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that the equipment is assembled
and transported in such a manner so as to clear buildings, power lines, bridges, and
similar structures encountered during shipment or delivery to the site of the work.
D.
Small items and appurtenances such as gauges, valves, switches, instruments, and
probes which could be damaged during shipment shall be removed from the
equipment prior to shipment and packaged and shipped separately. All openings
shall be plugged or sealed to prevent the entrance of water or dirt.
E.
Temporary shipping braces and supports shall be painted orange or yellow for easy
identification.
Handling
A.
All equipment, materials, and products shall be carefully handled to prevent
damage or excessive deflections during unloading or transportation. All equipment,
materials, and products damaged during transportation or handling shall be
repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner prior to
being incorporated into the work.
B.
Lifting and handling drawings and instructions furnished by the manufacturer or
supplier shall be strictly followed. Eyebolts or lifting Lugs furnished on the
equipment shall be used in handling the equipment. Shafts and operating
mechanisms shall not be used as lifting points. Spreader bars or lifting beams shall
be used when the distance between lifting points exceeds that permitted by
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Storage and Protection
1.01 General
Equipment shall be received, inspected, unloaded, handled, stored, maintained,
and protected by the Contractor in a suitable location on or off site, if necessary,
until such time as installation is required.
1.02 Storage
A. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing satisfactory storage facilities
which are acceptable to the Engineer. In the event that satisfactory facilities cannot
be provided on site, satisfactory warehouse acceptable to the Engineer will be
provided by the Contractor for such time until the equipment, materials, and
products can be accommodated at the site.
B. Equipment, materials, and products which are stored in a satisfactory warehouse
acceptable to the Engineer will be eligible for progress payments as though they
had been delivered to the job site.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the maintenance and protection of all
equipment, materials, and products placed in storage and shall bear all costs of
storage, preparation for transportation, transportation, rehandling, and preparation
for installation.
D. Equipment and products stored outdoors shall be supported above the ground on
suitable. wooden blocks or braces arranged to prevent excessive deflection or
bending between supports. Items such as pipe, structural steel, and sheet
construction products shall be stored with one end elevated to facilitate drainage.
E. Tarps and other coverings shall be supported above the stored equipment or
materials on wooden strips to provide ventilation under the cover and minimize
condensation. Tarps and covers shall be arranged to prevent ponding of water.
F. .Fuels shall be properly stored and handled in accordance with all applicable state
and federal requirements. Fuels shall be stored and handled in a manner to
minimize fire hazards and spills. Containment areas shall be provided for the
storage and use of all fuels, oils, and hydraulic fluids. Contractor shall utilize good
housekeeping practices at all times. The Contractor shall be responsible for all
clean up and proper disposal of spills and contaminated soils. Any damages to or
contamination of existing monitoring system shall be solely the responsibility of the
Contractor to correct.
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Substitutions and Options
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
This Section outlines the. Contractor's requirements for substitutions and product
options.
1.02 Products List
A. General
1. Within 30 days after date of Contract, submit to the Engineer five copies of a
complete list of all products which are proposed for installation, unless otherwise
indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
2. Tabulate the list by each Specification Section.
B. For products specified under reference standards, include with the listing of each
product the following:
1. Name and address of manufacturer,
2. Trade name,
3. Model or catalog designation,
4. Manufacturer's data including performance and test data, and reference
standards.
1.03 Contractor's Options
A. No substitutions will be considered for the manufacturers listed by the Bidder in the
Bid unless directed by the Owner.
B. For produCts specified only by reference standards, select any product meeting the
standards by any manufacturer unless otherwise required elsewhere in the Contract
Documents.
C. Products Specified by Naming Products
1. Whenever the Engineer's design is based on a specific product of a particular
manufacturer, that manufacturer will be shown on the Drawings and/or listed
first in the list of approved manufacturers in Divisions 2 through 16 of the
Specifications. Any Bidder intending to furnish equipment of other than the first
listed manufacturer is cautioned to verify that the item being furnished will fit in
the space allowed, perform the functions, and have the capabilities as specified.
The Bid should reflect the cost of any accessory items which may be required to
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Cleanup
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
This section covers general cleaning which the Contractor shall be required to
perform both during construction and before final acceptance of the project unless
otherwise shown on the Drawings or specified elsewhere in these specifications.
1.02 Hazard Control
A. The Contractor shall store volatile wastes in covered metal containers and remove
from premises daily.
B. The Contractor shall prevent accumulation of wastes which create hazardous
conditions.
C. Burning or burying rubbish and waste materials on the site shall not be allowed.
D. Disposal of volatile wastes into sanitary or storm sewers shall not be allowed.
E. Disposal of all hazardous or volatile wastes shall be in accordance with all State
and Federal requirements.
F. All construction equipment and support vehicles shall be in good condition and shall
not leak hydraulic oils, motor oils, or fuels, If equipment leaks such environmentally
hazardous liquids, the equipment will be removed from the work area and repaired
and all contaminated soils or materials shall be removed and properly disposed of
in accordance with State and Federal requirements.
1.03 Disposal of Surplus Materials
A. Unless otherwise shown on the Drawings, specified or directed, the Contractor shall
dispose of all surplus excavated materials and materials and equipment from
demolition, legally off the site, and shall provide his own suitable, off-site spoil area,
or on a site designated by the Owner.
B. The Owner shall have the opportunity to inspect any equipment or materials
removed prior to disposal by the Contractor. If said equipment and/or materials are
determined to be salvageable by the Owner, the Contractor shall transport said
equipment and material to a building or area designated by the Owner.
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Warranties and Bonds
Part 1 General
1.01 Project Maintenance and Warranty
A. Maintain and keep in good repair the improvements covered by these drawings and
specifications during the life of the Contract.
B. Indemnify the Owner against any repairs which may become necessary to any part
of the work performed and to items of equipment and systems procured for or
furnished under this Contract, arising from defective workmanship or materials used
therein, for a period of one year after acceptance of the work is received from EPD
allowing the Owner to accept the work for operations.
C. The Contractor shall not be obligated to make replacements which become
necessary because of ordinary wear and tear, or as a result of improper operation
or maintenance, or as a result of improper work or damage by another Contractor
or the Owner, or to perform any work which is normally performed by a
maintenance crew during operation.
D. In the event of multiple failures of major consequences prior to the expiration of the
one-year warranty described above, the affected unit shall be disassembled,
inspected, and modified or replaced as necessary to prevent further occurrences.
All related components which may have been damaged or rendered non-
serviceable as a consequence of the failure shall be replaced. A new twelve-month
warranty against defective or deficient design, workmanship, and materials shall
commence on the day that the item is reassembled and placed back into operation.
As used herein, multiple failures shall be interpreted to mean two or more
successive failures of the same kind in the same item or failures of the same kind in
two or more items. Major failures may include, but are not limited to, cracked or
broken housings, piping, or vessels, excessive deflections, bent or broken shafts,
broken or chipped gear teeth, premature bearing failure, excessive wear, or
excessive leakage around seals. Failures which are directly and clearly traceable to
operator abuse, such as operations in conflict with published operating procedures,
or improper maintenance, such as substitution of unauthorized replacement parts,
use of incorrect lubricants or chemicals, flagrant over- or under-lubrication, and
using maintenance procedures not conforming with published maintenance
instructions, shall be exempted from the scope of the one-year warranty. Should
multiple failures occur in a given time, all products of the same size and type shall
be disassembled, inspected, modified or replaced, as necessary and rewarranted
for one year.
E. The Contractor shall; at his own expense, furnish all labor, materials, tools and
equipment required and shall make such repairs and removals or shall perform
such work or reconstruction as may be made necessary by any structural or
functional defect or failure resulting from neglect, faulty workmanship or faulty
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Section 02010
Subsurface Conditions
Part 1 General
1.01 Description
A. Soil boring logs are shown in the subsurface report entitled "Subsurface Report for
Deans Bridge Road MSW Landfill, Phase III, Stage 1, Cell 2A. This information may
be obtained upon request at the offices of Atlantic Coast Consulting, Inc.
B. This soil investigation information is offered as an aid in bidding only and is not a part
of the Contract Documents. The boring logs are available for the Contractor's
information, but are not a warranty of subsurface conditions. The Owner, Engineer
and geotechnical engineer assume no responsibility for any variation between
materials encountered during construction and those indicated on the boring logs, nor
for any variation between the location of the water table encountered and that
indicated on the boring logs at the date borings were taken.
C. Additional Investigation: The Contractor shall visit the site and become acquainted
with site conditions. Prior to bidding, prospective Contractors may make their own site
and subsurface investigations to satisfy themselves with site and subsurface
conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining rights of ingress and
egress to private property for site and subsurface investigation and shall assume all
responsibility for any damage to property caused as a result of the Contractor's
investigation.
D. Location of Borings: Contractors shall be responsible for making their own
determination of the location of the soil borings on this Project.
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Section 0211 0
Clearing and Grubbing
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
Clearing and grubbing includes, but is not limited to removal from the project lands
of trees, stumps, roots, brush, structures, abandoned utilities, trash, debris, and all
other materials found on or near the surface of the ground in the construction area
and understood by generally accepted engineering practice not to be suitable for
construction of the type contemplated. Precautionary measures to prevent damage
to existing features to remain is part of the work.
1.02 Quality Assurance
A. The Contractor shall comply with applicable codes, ordinances, rules, regulations,
and laws of local, municipal, state or federal authorities having jurisdiction over the
project. All required permits shall be obtained for construction operations by the
Contractor. All required permits of a temporary nature shall be obtained for
construction operations by the Contractor.
B. Open burning will have to be permitted by all of the local authorities having
jurisdiction. It is the Contractor's responsibility to obtain all of the necessary
approvals and permits prior to burning and to comply with all permits throughout the
burning process.
1.03 Location of Work
The area to be cleared and grubbed is shown schematically on the drawings. The
Contractor shall minimize clearing of existing trees to maintain a natural buffer
around the proposed work.
Part 2 Products
2.01 Equipment
A. The Contractor shall furnish equipment with operators of the type normally used in
clearing and grubbing operations including, but not limited to tractors, trucks,
loaders, root rakes, and burning equipment.
B. The Contractor shall furnish discing equipment capable of plowing the soil to a
depth of 6 inches twice in a single pass.
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shall be deposited in any stream or body of water, or in any street or alley. No debris
shall be deposited upon any private property except with written consent of the
property owner. In no case shall any material or debris be left on the Project, shoved
onto abutting private properties or buried on the Project.
B. When approved in writing by the Engineer and when authorized by the proper
authorities, the Contractor may dispose of such debris by burning on the Project site
provided all requirements set forth by the governing authorities are met. The
authorization'to bum shall not relieve the Contractor in any way from damages which
may result from Contractor's operations. On easements through private property, the
Contractor shall not burn on the site unless written permission is also secured from the
property owner, in addition to authorization from the proper authorities.
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Section 02125
Erosion and Sedimentation Control
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. The work specified in this Section consists of providing and maintaining temporary
and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls as shown on the Drawings. This
Section also specifies the subsequent removal of temporary erosion and
sedimentation controls.
B. Temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation controls include grassing and
mulching of disturbed areas and structural barriers at those locations which will ensure
that erosion during construction will be maintained within acceptable limits.
Acceptable limits are as established by the Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation
Control Act of 1975, as amended, Section 402 of the Federal Clean Water Act, and
applicable codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and laws of local and municipal
authorities having jurisdiction.
C. Land disturbance activity shall not commence until the Land Disturbance Permit has
been issued.
D. Land disturbance permit(s) for all off-site borrow areas shall be obtained and paid for
by the Contractor and issued in the name of the Contractor.
E. For on-site work, a Georgia storm water discharge permit for construction activities
shall be obtained and paid for by the Owner.
1.02 Submittals
A. Submit product data in accordance with the requirements of Section 01340 of these
Specifications.
B. Prior to any construction activity, the Contractor shall submit, for the Engineer's
approval, a schedule for the accomplishment of temporary and permanent erosion
and sedimentation control work. No work shall be started until the erosion and
sedimentation control schedule and methods of operation have been approved by the
Engineer.
1.03 Quality Assurance
A. The temporary and permanent erosion and sedimentation control measures shown on
the Drawings are minimum requirements. Any additional erosion and sedimentation
control measures required by the Contractor's means, methods, techniques and
sequence of operation will be installed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the
Owner and will be paid for according to the unit price bid for each control measure as
approved by the Engineer.
B. Perform all work under this Section in accordance with all pertinent rules. and
regulations including, but not necessarily limited to, those stated in these
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2.01
2.02
2.03
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6. All fines imposed for improper erosion and sedimentation control shall be paid
by the Contractor.
Products
Sediment Barrier
A.
Silt Fence
1. Type C silt fence is a combination of Type A silt fence fabric with woven wire
reinforcement. Type C silt fence woven wire reinforcement shall meet the
requirements of Section 171 of the Georgia Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications, latest edition.
2. Silt fence fabric shall be an approved product on the Georgia DOT Qualified
Product List No. 36, latest edition.
B.
Stone Check Dams: Stone shall conform to the requirements of Section 805.01 of
the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specification, latest edition, for
Stone Dumped Rip Rap except the stone shall be 8-inches or less at the greatest
dimension.
Rip Rap
A.
Stone Rip Rap: Use sound, tough, durable stones resistant to the action of air and
water. Slabby or shaley pieces will not be acceptable. Unless shown or specified
otherwise, stone rip rap shall be Type 1.
1. Type 1 Rip Rap: Rip rap size shall conform to Section 805.01 of the Georgia
Department of Transportation Standard Specification for Type 1 Stone Dumped
Rip Rap.
Plastic Filter Fabric
A.
Plastic filter fabric shall conform to the Georgia Department of Transportation
Standard Specifications, Section 881.06 for woven fabrics.
B.
Plastic filter fabric shall be an approved product on the Georgia Department of
Transportation Qualified Product List No. 28, latest edition.
Gabions
A.
Gabions shall be large, multi-celled, rectangular wire mesh boxes filled with 4 to
8-inch size pieces of stone to prevent erosion, scour or sloughing of an embankment.
Gabions shall have the following features:
1. Hexagonal mesh pattern, which under stress will deform but not break.
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3.02 Sediment Control
A. Sediment Barriers
1. Sediment barriers shall include, but are not necessarily limited to, silt fences,
rock check dams and inlet sediment traps, any device which prevents sediment
from exiting the disturbed area.
2. Silt fences and rock check dams shall not be used in any flowing stream, creek
or river.
3. Sediment barriers shall be installed as shown on the Drawings and as directed
by the Engineer.
4. Sediment barriers shall be maintained to ensure the depth of empounded
sediment is no more than one-half of the original height of the barrier or as
directed by the Engineer. Torn, damaged, destroyed or washed-out barriers
shall be repaired, reinforced or replaced with new material and installed as
shown on the Drawings and as directed by the Engineer.
5. Sediment Barrier Removal
a. Sediment barrier shall be removed once the disturbed area has been
stabilized with a permanent vegetative cover and the sediment barrier is
no longer required as directed by the Engineer.
b. . Accumulated sediment shall be removed from the barrier and spread over
the site.
c. All non-biodegradable parts of the barrier shall be disposed of properly.
The hay bales may be spread evenly across disturbed areas as a
mulching material.
d. The disturbed area created by barrier removal shall be permanently
stabilized.
3.03 Erosion Control
A. Rip Rap
1. Rip rap shall be placed as shown on the Drawings and as directed by the
Engineer. Rip rap shall be placed at all points where natural vegetation is
disturbed on the banks of streams or drainage ditches. Compact backfill and
place rip rap to prevent subsequent settlement and erosion. This requirement
applies equally to construction along side a stream or drainage ditch as well as
crossing a stream or drainage ditch.
2. Preparation of Foundations: The ground surface upon which the rip rap is to be
placed shall be brought to the correct lines and grades before placement is
commenced. Where filling of depressions is required, the new material shall be
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C. Grassing
1. Seed rate, fertilization and other requirements shall be performed in accordance
with the requirements of Section 02485 of these Specifications.
2. Temporary Stabilization: Temporary stabilization shall be provided as shown on
the Drawings and conforming to these Specifications to control erosion on the
site. Temporary stabilization shall be provided to any area which will not receive
permanent stabilization within the next 14 calendar days. Partial payment
requests may be withheld for those portions of the Project not complying with
this requirement.
3. Permanent Stabilization
a. Permanent stabilization shall be provided as shown on the Drawings and
conforming to these Specifications to control erosion on the site.
Permanent stabilization shall be provided to all areas of land disturbance
within 14 calendar days of the completion of land disturbance.
b. Where permanent stabilization cannot be immediately established
because of an inappropriate season, the Contractor shall provide
temporary stabilization. The Contractor shall return to the site at the
appropriate season to provide permanent stabilization in areas that
received only temporary stabilization.
3.04 Clean-Up
A. Dispose of all excess erosion and sedimentation control materials in a. manner
satisfactory to the Engineer.
B. Final clean-up shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of Section
01710 of these Specifications.
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Section 02140
Dewatering
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. This Section shall apply to all excavation, except trench excavation.
B. Construct all permanent work in areas free from water. Design, construct and
maintain all wells, pumps, vacuum systems, sumps, dikes, levees,. cofferdams and
diversion and drainage channels as necessary to maintain the areas free from water
and to protect the areas to be occupied by permanent work from water damage.
Remove temporary works after they have served their purpose.
C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the stability of all temporary and permanent
slopes, grades, foundations, materials and structures during the course of the
Contract. Repair and replace all .slopes, grades, foundations, materials and
structures damaged by water, both surface and subsurface, to the lines, grades and
conditions existing prior to the damage, at no additional cost to the Owner.
Part 2 Products (Not Used)
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Care of Water
A. Except where the excavated materials are designated as materials for permanent
work, material from required excavation may be used for dikes, levees, cofferdams
and other temporary backfill.
B. . Furnish, install, maintain and operate necessary pumping and other equipment for
dewatering the various parts of the work and for maintaining the foundation and other
parts free from water as required for constructing each part of the work.
C. Install all drainage ditches, sumps and pumps to control excessive seepage on
excavated slopes, to drain isolated zones with perched water tables and to drain
impervious surfaces at final excavation elevation.
D. Dewater by means which will insure dry excavations, preserve final lines and grades,
do not disturb or displace adjacent soil.
E. All pumping and drainage shall be done with no damage to property or structures and
without interference with the rights of the public, owners of private property,
pedestrians, vehicular traffic or the work of other contractors, and in accordance with
all pertinent laws, ordinances and regulations.
F. Do not overload or obstruct existing drainage facilities.
G. After they have served their purpose, remove all temporary protective work at a
satisfactory time and in a satisfactory manner. All diversion channels and other
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Section 02200
Earthwork
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. This Section includes earthwork and related operations, including, but not limited to,
dewatering, excavating all classes of material encountered, pumping, draining and
handling of water encountered in the excavations, handling, storage, transportation
and disposal of all excavated and unsuitable material, construction of fills and
embankments, backfilling around structures and pipe, backfilling all trenches and pits,
compacting, all sheeting, shoring and bracing, preparation of subgrades, surfacing
and grading, and any other similar, incidental, or appurtenant earthwork operations
which may be necessary to properly complete the work. Excavation and backfill of
pipe trenches outside the landfill is described in Section 02225 of these Specifications.
B. The Contractor shall provide all services, labor, materials and equipment required for
all earthwork and related operations necessary or convenient to the Contractor for
furnishing complete work as shown on the Drawings or specified in these Contract
Documents.
1.02 General
A. The elevations shown on the Drawings as existing are taken from the best existing
data and are intended to give reasonably accurate. information. about the existing
elevations. They are not precise and the Contractor shall become satisfied as to the
exact quantities of excavation and fill required.
B. Earthwork operations shall be performed in a safe and proper manner with
appropriate precautions being taken against all hazards.
C. All excavated and filled areas for structures, trenches, fills, topsoil areas,
embankments, and channels shall be maintained by the Contractor in good condition
at all times until final acceptance by the Owner. All damage caused by erosion, or
other construction operations shall be repaired by the Contractor using material of the
same tYpe as the damaged material.
D. Earthwork within the rights-of-way of the Department of Transportation, the County
Road Department and the respective cities shall be done in accordance with
requirements and provisions of the permits issued by those agencies for the
cOhstruction within their respective rights-of-way. Such requirements and provisions,
where applicable, shall take precedence and supersede the provisions of these
Specifications.
E. The Contractor shall control grading in a manner to prevent surface water from
running into excavations. Obstruction of surface drainage shall be avoided and
means shall be provided whereby storm water can be uninterrupted or rerouted
through temporary drains. Free access must be provided to all fire hydrants,
watergates, and meters.
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2.01
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H.
All earthwork operations shall comply with the requirements of OSHA Construction
Standards, Part 1926, Subpart P, Excavations, Trenching, and Shoring, and
Subpart 0, Motor Vehicles, Mechanized Equipment, and Marine Operations, and shall
be conducted in a manner acceptable tothe Engineer.
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It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has made a thorough investigation of
the surface and subsurface conditions of the site and any special construction
problems which might arise as a result of nearby watercourses and floodplains,
particularly in areas where construction activities may encounter water-bearing sands
and gravels or limestone solution channels. The Contractor shall be responsible for
providing all services, labor, equipment and materials necessary or convenient to the
Contractor for completing the work within the time specified in these Contract
Documents.
Products
Materials and Construction
A.
Earthwork Materials
1. Fill Material, General
a. Approval Required: All fill material shall be subject to the approval of the
Engineer.
b. Notification: For approval of imported fill material, notify the Engineer and
testing laboratory at least one week in advance of intention to import
material, designate the proposed borrow area and permit testing as
necessary to prove the quality of the material.
2. On-Site Fill Material: All on-site fill material shall be soil exclusive of organic
matter, frozen lumps or other deleterious substances It shall contain no rocks
or lumps over 3-inches maximum in dimension.
3. Imported Fill Materials: All imported fill material shall meet the requirements of
on-site fill material.
4. Sand Cushions and Sand Fill: Sand cushions and sand fill shall consist of a
sand-gravel fill of such gradation that.100 percent will pass a 3/8-inch sieve and
not more than 10 percent by weight is lost by washing.
5. Coarse Aggregate or Crushed Stone: Coarse aggregate or crushed stone shall
conform to the Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications
for Construction of Road and Bridges, 800.01, size No. 57 or NO.4 Stone, as
shown on the Drawings, Group II.
6. Fine Aggregate: All fine aggregate shall conform to the Georgia Department of
Transportation Standard Specifications for Construction of Road and Bridges,
801.01 and shall have the following gradation:
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b. Material for use in the leachate collection layer shall consist of clean earth
material, natural or manufactured, that contains no aggregate, rocks,
debris, plant material, or other solid material larger than 1/4-inch in
diameter.
c. Material for use in the leachate collection layer shall have a carbonate
content no greater than five percent.
d. The leachate collection layer shall have a minimum permeability of 1.0 x
10-2 cm/sec when tested in accordance with ASTM 0 2434.
e. As an alternate, the leachate collection layer may consist of soil underlain
by a double-sided geocompositedrainage material meeting the
requirements of Section 02779. This soil shall consist of clean earth
material, natural or manufactured, that contains no aggregate, rocks,
debris, plant material, or other solid material larger than 3/4-inch in
diameter.
B.
Sheeting, Bracing and Timbering: The Contractor shall furnish, place, and maintain
all sheeting, bracing, and timbering required to properly support trenches and other
excavations in open cut, and to prevent all movement of the soil, pavement,
structures, or utilities outside of the trench or pit.
1. General
a. Cofferdams and bracing design, including computations, shall be
prepared before commencing construction operations. Drawings and
design computations shall be signed and sealed by a professional
engineer registered in the State of Georgia. The drawings and design
computations shall not be submitted to the Engineer.
b. Sheeting, bracing and timbering shall be so placed as to allow the work to
be constructed to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings and as
ordered by the Engineer.
c. If at any time the method being used by the Contractor for supporting any
material or structure in or adjacent to any excavation is not reasonably
safe, the Contractor shall provide additional bracing and support
necessary to furnish the added degree of safety.
d. All sheeting in contact with the concrete or masonry shall be cut off as
directed by the Engineer and left in place.
2. Timber: Timber may be substituted for steel sheet piling, when approved by the
Engineer. Timber for shoring, sheeting, or bracing shall be sound, and free of
large or loose knots, and in good condition. Size and spacing shall be' in
accordance with OSHA regulations.
3. Steel Sheet Piling: Steel sheet piling shall be the continuous interlock type.
The weight, depth, and section modulus of the sheet piling shall be sufficient to
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movement of earth which could in any way injure the work, adjacent property or
workers.
2. Properly support all excavations in locations indicated on the Drawings and
where necessary to conform to all pertinent rules and regulations, and these
Specifications, even though such locations are not indicated on the Drawings.
3. Exercise care in the removal of sheeting, shoring, bracing, and timbering to
prevent collapse or caving of the excavation faces being supported and damage
to the work and adjacent property.
4. Do not leave any sheeting or bracing in the trench or excavation after
completion of the work, unless approved by the Engineer.
D. Obstructions
1. Remove and dispose of all trees, stumps, roots, boulders, sidewalks, driveways,
pavement, pipes, and the like, as required for the performance of the work.
2. Exercise care in excavating around catch basins, inlets and manholes so as to
not disturb or damage these structures.
3. Avoid removing or loosening castings, or pushing dirt into catch basins, inlets
and manholes.
4. Damaged or displaced structures or casting shall be repaired, replaced, and dirt
entering the structures during the performance of the work shall be removed at
no additional cost to the Owner.
E. Utilities to be Abandoned
1. When pipes, conduits, sewers, or other structures are removed from the trench
leaving dead ends in the ground, such ends shall be fully plugged or sealed with
brick and non-shrink grout.
2. Abandoned structures, such as manholes or chambers shall be entirely
removed unless otherwise specified or indicated on the Drawings.
3. All materials from abandoned utilities, which can be readily salvaged, shall be
removed from the excavation and stored on the site at a location as directed by
the Owner.
4. All salvageable materials will remain the property of the Owner, unless
otherwise indicated by the Owner.
F. Extra Earth Excavation: In case soft or excessively wet material which, in the opinion
of the Engineer, is not suitable, is encountered below the final subgrade elevation of
an excavation or underneath a structure, the Engineer may order the removal of this
material and its replacement with crushed stone or other suitable material in order to
make a suitable foundation for the construction of the structure.
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Earth excavation for structures shall be to limits not less than two feet outside wall
lines, to allow for formwork and inspection, and further as necessary to permit the
trades to install their work. All materials loosened or disturbed by excavation shall be
removed from surfaces to receive concrete or crushed stone.
B. Excavation for Foundations: Footings and slabs on grades shall rest on undisturbed
earth, rock, or compacted materials to insure proper bearing.
1. Unsuitable Foundation Material: Any material, in the opinion of the Engineer,
which is unsuitable for foundation, shall be removed and replaced with
compacted crushed stone, or with compacted fill material as directed by the
Engineer. No determination of unsuitability will be made until all requirements
for dewatering are satisfactorily met.
2. Foundation in Rock: Foundations for a structure shall be on similar materials.
Should excavation for a foundation be partially in rock, the Contractor shall
undercut that portion of the rock 12-inches and bring the excavation to grade
with compacted crushed stone.
3. Unauthorized Excavation: Care shall be taken that excavation does not extend
below bottom levels of footings or slabs on earth or rock. Should the
excavation, through carelessness or neglect, be carried below such levels, the
Contractor shall fill in the resulting excess excavation with concrete under
footings and compacted crushed stone or other approved material under slabs.
Should excavation be carried beyond outside lines of footings such excess
excavation shall be filled with concrete, or formwork shall be provided, as
directed by the Engineer.
C. Unsuitable Bearing: If suitable bearings for foundations are not encountered at the
elevations indicated on the Drawings, immediately notify the Engineer. Do not
proceed further until instructions are received and necessary measurements made for
purposes of establishing additional volume of excavation.
3.04 Fill
A. Controlled Fill
1. The fill for roadways, parking areas, walks, structures, and building slabs on
grade shall be controlled fill.
2. After the excavated area has been examined by the Engineer, all holes and
other irregularities shall be filled and compacted before the main fill is placed.
3. The fill shall be placed in even layers not exceeding 8-inches loose thickness in
depth, and shall be thoroughly compacted as herein specified.
4. If an analysis of the soil being placed shows a marked difference from one
location to another, the fill being placed shall not be made up of a mixture of
these materials.
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6. Conduits, pipes, culverts and underdrains shall be neither disturbed nor
damaged by proofrolling operations.
C. Placement
1. Prior to placement of any material in embankments, the area within
embankment limits shall be stripped of topsoil and all unsuitable materials
removed in accordance with this Section. The area shall then be scarified to a
depth of at least 6-inches.
2. Fill materials shall be placed in continuous approximately horizontal layers
extending the full width of the embankment cross-section and the full dimension
of the excavation where practical and having a net compacted thickness of not
over 6-inches. . .
D. Compaction
1. Fill materials supporting landfill liner, roadways, parking areas, sidewalks,
structures, and buildings, and backfill around structures, buildings, and walls
shall be compacted to a minimum of 95 percent of the ASTM 0698 maximum
dry density. The top 12-inches of fill material supporting roadways, parking
areas, sidewalks, structures, and buildings shall be compacted to a minimum of
98 percent of the ASTM 0698 maximum dry density.
2. Compaction of embankments shall be by smoothwheel, pneumatic or tamping
foot rollers.
a. Smooth wheel rollers shall provide 100 percent coverage under the wheel
with ground contact pressure of at least 50 psi.
b. Pneumatic rollers shall be as previously described in this Section.
c. Tamping foot roller shall provide at least 35 percent coverage under the
wheel. The projected area of each knob and the number and spacing of
the knobs shall be such that the contact pressure of the rollers be at least
250 psi. Placement and compaction of materials. shall extend beyond the
final contours sufficiently to insure compaction of the material at the
resulting final surface. Final contours shall then be achieved by a tracked
bulldozer shaping the face of the embankment.
3. Compaction of backfill around structures shall be accomplished by heavy power
tamping equipment.
4. If tests indicate that density of fill is less than that specified, the area shall be
either recompacted or undercut, filled, and compacted until specified density is
achieved.
5. Compaction of the sand leachate collection blanket will not be required.
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Backfilling
A.
Backfill carefully to restore the ground surface to its original condition. Dispose of
excess material in accordance with this Section.
B.
Compact backfill underlying roadways, parking areas, sidewalks, structures, and
buildings as specified in Article 3.04 (D) of this Section.
C.
Backfilling Around Structures
1 . General
a. Remove debris from excavations before backfilling.
b. Do not backfill against foundation walls until so directed by the Engineer
nor until all indicated perimeter insulation and/or waterproofing is in place.
c. Protect such insulation and/or waterproofing during filling operations.
d. Wherever possible, backfilling shall be simultaneous on both sides of
walls to equalize lateral pressures.
e. Do not backfill against walls until all permanent construction is in place to
furnish lateral support on both top and bottom of wall.
f. Backfilling against walls is to take place after all the concrete in the
affected members has attained the specified strengths.
2. Materials: Backfill material placed against structures built or encountered
during the work of this Section shall be suitable fill material. No broken
concrete, bricks, or similar materials will be permitted as backfill.
Grading
A.
General: Perform all rough and finish grading required to attain the elevations
indicated on the Drawings. Perform finish grading to an accuracy of +0.10 foot.
B.
Compact backfill underlying roadways. parking areas, sidewalks, structures and
buildings to 95 percent of the ASTM 0698 maximum dry density. The top 12-inches
of backfill shall be compacted to 98 percent of the ASTM 0698 maximum dry density.
C.
Backfilling Around Structures
1. General
a. Remove debris from excavations before backfilling.
b. Do not backfill against foundation walls until so directed by the Engineer
nor until all indicated perimeter insulation and/or waterproofing is in place.
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private property, pedestrians, vehicular traffic or the work of other contractors,
and in accordance with all pertinent laws, ordinances, and regulations.
4. Do not overload or obstruct existing drainage facilities.
5. Comply with the requirements of Section 02140 of these Specifications.
Settlement
A.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all settlement of backfill, fills, and
embankments which may occur within one year after final acceptance of the work by
the Owner.
B.
The Contractor shall make, or cause to be made, all repairs or replacements made
necessary by settlement within 30 days after receipt of written notice from the
Engineer or Owner.
Protection and Restoration of the Work Area
A.
The Contractor shall not construct permanent roadbeds, berms, drainage structures,
or any structures other than those shown on the Drawings, which alter the original
topographic features of the site, without written permission from the Engineer.
B.
All temporary construction or alterations to the original topography will incorporate
measures to prevent erosion into the surrounding wetlands. All areas shall be
returned to their original topographic condition as soon as possible after work is
completed in the area. All materials of construction and other non-native materials
shall be disposed by the Contractor.
C.
The Contractor shall provide temporary culverts or other drainage structures, as
necessary, to permit the free migration of water between portions of a swamp,
wetland, or stream which may be temporarily divided by construction.
D.
The Contractor shall not spread, discharge, or dump any fuel oil, gasoline, pesticide,.
or any other pollutant to adjacent swamps or wetlands.
Protection of Wells and Monitoring Points
The Contractor shall protect all groundwater wells and other monitoring points within
any excavation or fill area, and shall be responsible for any damage.
Cleaning Sediment Basin C
A.
The Contractor shall dredge sediment out of the sediment basins as instructed by the
Owner1. The Contractor shall dredge sediment out of basin using a dragline,
clamshell or dredge, or drained and excavated using a backhoe, front-end loader,
dozer or other approved equipment.
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Table 1
Construction Quality Assurance-Soil Material
Item Testinq Method Freauency Acceptance Criteria
Structural Fill Field Density (nuclear, sand ASTM 0 2922 or 1/10,000 tf/lift 95% of Maximum Dry Density
cone, drive cylinder)(1) ASTM 0 1556 or as Oetennined by Standard
ASTM D 2937 Proctor
Moisture Content ASTM D 2216 or 1/10,000 tf/lift
(field test) ASTM D 3017 or
ASTM 0 4643 or
ASTM D 4959
Moisture Content ASTM 02216 Every 10th :l: 3% of optimum
(lab test) Field Moisture Test
Particle Size ASTM D 422 1/10,000 yd3 :;:3"
or Change in
Material
Atterberg Limits ASTM 04318 1/10,000 yd3 See Text
or Change in
Material
Standard Proctor ASTM 0 698 1/10,000 yd3
or Change in
Material
Liner Base Moisture Content ASTM D 2216 1/1,000 yd3
Layers, Final Cover Particle Size ASTM D 422 1/1,000 vd3 See Text
Material (Borrow Atterbera Limits ASTM D 4318 1/5,000 yd3
Source) Penneability ASTM 0 5084 1/10,000 yd3 Liner Base: k,,;lx10.7 cm/sec
(Remodeled Sample) or Change in
Material
Standard Proctor ASTM D 698 1/5,000 yd3 or
Chanoe in Material
Liner Base Field Density (nuclear, ASTM 0 2922 or 1/10,000 tf/lift 95% of Maximum Dry Density
Layers, Final Cover sand cone, drive cylinder) (1) ASTM 0 1556 or or as Oetennined by Standard
Material (Field ASTM 0 2937 1/lift/200 L.F. of Proctor
Testing) Sidewall
Moisture Content ASTM 0 2216 or 1/10,000 tf/lift See Text
ASTM 0 3017 or or
ASTM 0 4643 or 1/1ift/200 L.F. of
ASTM 0 4959 Sidewall
Anchor Trench Field Density (Nuclear) ASTM 0 2922 or 1/500 LF of Trench 95% of Maximum Dry Density
ASTM 0 1556 as Oetennined by Standard
Proctor
Liner Base Moisture Content ASTM 02216 1/40,000 ff/lift See Text
Final Cover Material or
(Undisturbed 1/1ift/800 L. F. of
Sample) Sidewall
Penneability ASTM 0 5084 1/40,000 tf/lift Liner Base: k,,;lx10.7 em/sec
or
1/1ift/800 L. F. of
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Section 02225
Trench Excavation and Backfill
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. The work under this Section consists of furnishing all labor, equipment and materials
and performing all operations in connection with the trench excavation and backfill
required to install the pipelines shown on the Drawings and as specified.
B. Excavation shall include the removal of any trees, stumps, brush, debris or other
obstacles which remain after the clearing and grubbing operations, which may
obstruct the work, and the excavation and removal of all earth, rock or other materials
to the extent necessary to install the pipe and appurtenances in conformance with the
lines and grades shown on the Drawings and as specified.
C. Backfill shall include the refilling and compaction of the fill in the trenches and
excavations up to the surrounding ground surface or road grade at crossing.
D. The pipe zone area of the trench is divided into five specific areas:
1. Foundation: The area beneath the bedding, sometimes also referenced to as
trench stabilization.
2. Bedding: The area above the trench bottom (or foundation) and below the
bottom of the barrel of the pipe.
3. Haunching: The area above the bottom of the barrel of the pipe up to a
specified height above the bottom of the barrel of the pipe.
4. Initial Backfill: The area above the haunching material and below a plane
18-inches above the top of the barrel of the pipe.
5. Final Backfill: The area above a plane 18-inches above the top of the barrel of
the pipe.
E. The choice of method, means, techniques and equipment rests with the Contractor.
The Contractor shall select the method and equipment for trench excavation and
backfill depending upon the type of material to be excavated and backfilled, the depth
of excavation, the amount of space available for operation of equipment, storage of
excavated material, proximity of man-made improvements to be protected, available
easement or right-of-way and prevailing practice in the area.
1.02 Quality Assurance
A. Density: All references to "maximum dry density" shall mean the maximum dry
density defined by the '~Maximum Density-Optimum Moisture Test", ASTM 0 698.
Determination of the density of foundation, bedding, haunching, or backfill materials in
place shall meet with the requirements of ASTM 0 1556, "Density of Soil In Place by
the Sand Cone Method", ASTM 0 2937, "Density of Soil In Place by the
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B. Earth materials utilized for initial backfill shall be suitable materials selected from
materials excavated from the trench. Suitable materials shall be clean and free of
rock larger than 2-inches at its largest dimension, organics, cinders, stumps, limbs,
frozen earth or mud, man-made wastes and other unsuitable materials. Should the
material excavated from the trench be saturated, the saturated material may be used
as earth material, provided it is allowed to dry properly and it is capable of meeting the
specified compaction requirements. When necessary, initial backfill materials shall be
moistened to facilitate compaction by tamping. If materials excavated from the trench
are not suitable for use as initial backfill material, provide select material conforming to
the requirements of this Section.
2.04 Final Backfill
Final backfill material shall be general excavated earth materials, shall not contain
rock larger than 2-inches at its greatest diameter, cinders, stumps, limbs, man-made
wastes and other unsuitable materials. If materials excavated from the trench are not
suitable for use as final backfill material, provide select material conforming to the
requirements of this Section.
2.05 Select Backfill
Select backfill shall be materials which meet the requirements as specified for
bedding, haunching, initial backfill or final backfill materials, including compaction
requirements.
2.06 Concrete
Concrete for bedding, haunching, initial backfill or encasement shall be Class "B"
concrete in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standard
Specifications, Section 713.
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Trench Excavation
A. Topsoil and grass shall be stripped a minimum of 6-inches over the trench excavation
site and stockpiled separately for replacement over the finished grading areas.
B. Trenches shall be excavated to the lines and grades shown on the Drawings with the
centerlines of the trenches on the centerlines of .the pipes and to the dimensions
which provide the proper support and protection of the pipe and other structures and
accessories.
C. Width
1. The sides of all trenches shall be vertical to a minimum of one foot above the
top of the pipe. Unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, the maximum
trench width shall be equal to the sum of the outside diameter of the pipe plus
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3. In wet, saturated, flowing or otherwise unstable materials. The sides of all
trenches and excavations shall be adequately sheeted, braced and shored.
4. Where necessary to prevent damage to adjoining buildings, structures,
roadways, pavement, utilities, trees or private properties which are required to
remain.
5. Where necessary to maintain the top of the trench within the available
construction easement or right-of-way.
6. Where shown on the Drawings, sheeting shall be steel sheeting.
B. In all cases, excavation protection shall strictly conform to the requirements of the
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, as amended and 2004 Georgia
Legislative Session House Bill 1300.
C. Timber: Timber for shoring, sheeting, or bracing shall be sound and free of large or
loose knots and in good, serviceable condition. Size and spacing shall be in
accordance with OSHA regulations.
D. Steel Sheeting and Sheet Piling: Steel sheet piling shall be the continuous interlock
type. The weight, depth and section modulus of the sheet piling shall be sufficient to
restrain the loads of earth pressure and surcharge from live loads. Procedure for
installation and bracing shall be so scheduled and coordinated with the removal of the
earth that the ground under existing structures shall be protected against lateral
movement at all times. The Contractor shall provide closure and sealing between
sheet piling and existing facilities. Sheet piling within three feet of an existing
structure or pipeline shall remain in place, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
E. Trench Shield: A trench shield or box may be used to support the trench walls. The
use of a trench shield does not necessarily preclude the additional use of bracing and
sheeting. When trench shields are used, care must be taken to avoid disturbing the
alignment and grade of the pipe or disrupting the haunching of the pipe as the shield
is moved. When the bottom of the trench shield extends below the top of the pipe, the
trench shield will be raised in 6-inch increments with specified backfilling occurring
simultaneously. At no time shall the trench shield be "dragged" with the bottom of the
shield extending below the top of the pipe. .
F. Remove bracing and sheeting in units when backfill reaches the point necessary to
protect the pipe and adjacent property. Leave sheeting in place when in the opinion
of the Engineer it cannot be safely removed. Cut off any sheeting left in place at least
two feet below the surface.
3.03 Dewatering Excavations
A Dewater excavation continuously to maintain a water level two feet below the bottom
of the trench.
B. Control drainage in the vicinity of excavation so the ground surface is properly pitched
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E. Where trench stabilization is provided, the trench stabilization material shall be
compacted to at least 90 percent of the maximum dry density, unless shown or
specified otherwise.
3.05 Bedding and Haunching
A. Bedding material shall be placed to provide uniform support along the bottom of the
pipe and to place and maintain the pipe at the proper elevation. The initial layer of
bedding placed to receive the pipe shall be brought to the grade and dimensions
indicated on the Drawings, and the pipe shall be placed thereon and brought to grade
by tamping the bedding material or by removal of the slight excess amount of the
bedding material under the pipe. Adjustment to grade line shall be made by scraping
away or filling with bedding material. Wedging or blocking up of pipe shall not be
permitted. Applying pressure to the top of the pipe, such as with a backhoe bucket, to
lower the pipe to the proper elevation or grade shall not be permitted. Each pipe
section shall have a uniform bearing on the bedding for the length of the pipe, except
immediately at the joint. All bedding shall extend the full width of the trench bottom.
Prior to placement of bedding material, the trench bottom shall be free of any water,
loose rocks, boulders or large dirt clods.
B. At each joint, excavate bell holes of ample depth and width to permit the joint to be
assembled properly and to relieve the pipe bell of any load.
C. After the pipe section is properly placed, add the haunching material to the specified
depth. The haunching material shall be shovel sliced, tamped, vigorously chinked or
otherwise consolidated to provide uniform support for the pipe barrel and to fill
completely the voids under the pipe, including the bell hole. Prior to placement of the
haunching material, the bedding shall be clean and free of any water, loose rocks,
boulders or dirt clods.
D. Gravity Sewers and Accessories: Lay PVC pipe with minimum Class "B" bedding.
Lay all other pipe with Class "C" bedding, unless shown or specified otherwise.
1. Class "A" (Bedding Factor - 2.8): Excavate the bottom of the trench flat at a
minimum depth as shown on the Drawings, below the bottom of the pipe barrel.
Lay pipe to line and grade on concrete block. Place concrete to the full width of
the trench and to a height of one-fourth of the outside diameter of the pipe
above the invert.
2. Class "B" (Bedding Factor - 1.9): Excavate the bottom of the trench flat at a
minimum depth as shown on the Drawings, below the bottom of the pipe barrel.
Place and compact bedding material to the proper grade. Haunching material
shall then be carefully placed by hand and compacted to provide full support
under and up to the centerline of the pipe.
3. Class "c" (Bedding Factor - 1.5): Excavate the bottom of the trench flat at a
minimum depth as shown on the Drawings, below the bottom of the pipe barrel.
Place and compact bedding material to the proper grade. Haunching material
shall then be carefully placed by har;>d and compacted to provide full support
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E. Initial backfill shall be compacted to a minimum 90 percent of the maximum dry
density, unless shown or specified otherwise.
F. If materials excavated from the trench are not suitable for use as backfill materials,
provide select backfill material conforming to the requirements of this Section.
3.07 Concrete Encasement for Pipelines
Where concrete encasement is shown on the Drawings for pipelines not under
structures, excavate the trench to provide a minimum of 6-inches clearance from the
bell of the pipe. Lay the pipe to line and grade on concrete blocks. In lieu of bedding,
haunching and initial backfill, place concrete to the full width of the trench and to a
height of not less than 6-inches above the pipe bell. Do not backfill the trench for a
period of at least 24 hours after concrete is placed.
3.08 Final Backfill
A. Backfill carefully to restore the ground surface to its original condition.
B. The top 6-inches shall be topsoil obtained as specified in Article 3.01 of this Section.
C. Excavated material which is unsuitable for backfilling, and excess material, shall be
disposed of, at no additional cost to the Owner, in a manner approved by the
Engineer. Surplus soil may be neatly distributed and spread over the site, if approved
by the Engineer. If such spreading is allowed, the site shall be left in a clean and
sightly condition and shall not affect pre-construction drainage patterns. Surplus rock
from the trenching operations shall be removed from the site.
D. If materials excavated from the trench are not suitable for use as backfill materials,
provide select backfill material conforming to the requirements of this Section.
E. After initial backfill material has been placed and compacted, backfill with final backfill
material. Place backfill material in uniform layers, compacting each layer thoroughly
as follows:
1. In 6-inch layers, if using light power tamping equipment, such as a "jumping
jack".
2. In 12-inch layers, if using heavy tamping equipment, such as hammer with
tamping feet.
3. In 24-inch layers, if using a hydra-hammer.
F. Settlement: If trench settles, re-fill and grade the surface to conform to the adjacent
surfaces.
G. Final backfill shall be compacted to a minimum 90 percent of the maximum dry
density, unless specified otherwise.
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E. Comply with applicable codes, ordinances, rules, regulations and laws of local,
municipal, state or federal authorities having jurisdiction.
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1.01
1.02
Part 2
2.01
Section 02485
Seeding
General
Scope
A.
The work covered by this section consists of furnishing all labor, equipment, and
material required to place topsoil, seed, commercial fertilizer, agricultural limestone,
and mulch material, including seedbed preparation, harrowing, compacting, and
other placement operations on graded earthen areas as described herein and/or
shown on the Drawings. In general, seeding operations shall be conducted on all
newly graded earthen areas not covered by structures, pavement, or sidewalks; all
cleared or grubbed areas which are to remain as finish grade surfaces; and on all
existing turf areas which are disturbed by construction operations and which are to
remain as finish grade surfaces. Areas disturbed by borrow or stockpiling activities
shall also be seeded according to these Specifications.
B.
The work shall include temporary seeding operations to stabilize earthen surfaces
during construction or inclement weather and to minimize stream siltation and
erosion. Temporary seeding shall be performed on any disturbed area left exposed
for a period greater than 14 days.
Quality Assurance
A.
Prior to seeding operations, the Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer labels or
certified laboratory reports from an accredited commercial seed laboratorY or a
state seed laboratory showing the analysis and germination of the seed to be
furnished. Acceptance of the seed test reports shall not relieve the Contractor of
any responsibility or liability for furnishing seed meeting the requirements of this
section.
B.
Prior to topsoil operations, the Contractor shall obtain representative samples and
furnish soil test certificates including textural, pH, and organic ignition analysis from
the State University Agricultural Extension Services or other certified testing
laboratory.
Products
Topsoil
A.
Utilizing designated stockpiles or borrow areas on site, the Contractor shall place a
minimum of 2 to 3 inches of topsoil over all graded earthen areas outside limits of
landfill cell construction and over any other areas to be seeded. Sources of topsoil
shall be approved by the soils Engineer prior to disturbance.
B.
Topsoil shall be a friable loam containing a large amount of humus and shall be
original surface soil of good, rich, uniform quality, free from any material such as
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2.04 Mulch Material
A. All mulch materials shall be air dried and reasonably free of noxious weeds and
weed seeds or other materials detrimental to plant growth.
B. Mulch shall be composed of wood cellulose fiber, straw, or stalks, as specified
herein. Mulch shall be suitable for spreading with standard mulch blowing
equipment.
C. Wood-cellulose fiber mulch shall be as manufactured by Weyerhauser Company,
Conway Corporation, or equal.
D. Straw mulch shall be partially decomposed stalks of wheat, rye, oats, or other
approved grain crops.
E. Stalks shall be the partially decomposed, shredded residue of corn, cane, sorghum,
or other approved standing field crops.
2.05 Mulch Binder
A. Mulch on slopes exceeding 3 to 1 ratio shall be held in place by the use of an.
approved mulch binder. The mulch binder shall be non-toxic to plant life.
B. Emulsified asphalt binder shall be Grade SS-1, ASTM 0977. Cutback asphalt binder
shall be Grade RC 70 or PC 250.
2.06 Inoculants for Legumes
All leguminous seed shall be inoculated prior to seeding with a standard culture of
nitrogen-fixing bacteria that is adapted to the particular seed involved.
2.07 Water
Water shall be clean, clear water free from any objectionable or harmful chemical
qualities or organisms and shall be furnished by the Contractor.
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Securing and Placing Topsoil
A. Topsoil shall be secured from areas from which topsoil has not been previously
removed, either by erosion or mechanical methods. Topsoil shall not be removed to
a depth in excess of the depth approved by the Engineer.
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C.
Fertilizer need not be incorporated in the soil as specified above when mixed with
seed in water and applied with power sprayer equipment. The seed shall not remain
in water containing fertilizer for more than 30 minutes when a hydraulic seeder is
used.
D.
Agricultural limestone shall be thoroughly mixed into the soil according to the rates
shown on the Contract Drawings. The specified rate of application of limestone may
be reduced by the Engineer if pH tests indicate this to be desirable. It is the
responsibility of the Contractor to obtain such tests and submit the results to the
Engineer for adjustment in rates.
E.
It is the responsibility of the Contractor to make one application of maintenance
fertilizer at one-half the rates shown on the Contract Drawings and should be
applied in early spring or fall following initial establishment of cover.
Seeding
A.
Seed of the specified group shall be sown as soon as preparation of the seedbed
has been completed. No seed shall be sown during high winds, nor until the surface
is suitable for working and is in a proper condition. Seeding shall be performed
during the dates shown on the Contract Drawings. Seed mixtures may be sown
together provided they are kept in a thoroughly mixed condition during the seeding
operation.
B.
Seeds shall be uniformly sown by any approved mechanical method to suit the
slope and size of the areas to be seeded, preferably with a broadcast type seeder,
windmill hand seeder, or approved mechanical power drawn seed drills. Hydro-
seeding and hydromulching may be used on steep embankments, provided full
coverage is obtained. Care shall be taken to adjust the seeder for seedings at the
proper rate before seeding operations are started and to maintain their adjustment
during seeding. Seed in hoppers shall be agitated to present segregation of the
various seeds in a seeding mixture.
C.
Immediately after sowing, the seeds shall be covered and compacted to a depth of
1/8 to 3/8 inch by a cultipacker or suitable roller.
D.
Leguminous seeds shall be inoculated prior to seeding with an approved and
compatible nitrogen-fixing inoculant in accordance with the manufacturers mixing
instructions.
Mulching
A.
All seeded areas shall be uniformly mulched in a continuous blanket immediately
after seeding. The mulch shall be applied so as to permit some sunlight to
penetrate and the air to circulate and at the same time shade the ground, reduce
erosion, and conserve soil moisture. Approximately 25 percent of the ground shall
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causes shall be repaired by filling with topsoil, compacting, and repeating the
seeding work at his expense.
END OF SECTION
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Section 0251 0
Asphalt Concrete Pavement
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals required to
construct asphalt concrete pavements to the grades and cross-sections shown on the
Drawings and as specified herein.
1.02 Quality Assurance
A. Use only materials which are furnished by a bulk asphalt concrete producer regularly
engaged in production of hot-mix, hot-laid asphalt concrete.
B. Comply with applicable requirements of Georgia Department of Transportation,
Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads ar:ld Bridges.
1.03 Submittals
A. Certificates:
Specifications.
Contractor.
1.04 Conditions
Provide certificates stating that materials supplied comply with
Certificates shall be signed by the asphalt producer and the
A. Weather Limitations
1. Apply bituminous prime and tack coats only when the ambient temperature in
the shade has been at least 40 degrees F.
2. Do not conduct paving operations when surface is wet, frozen or contains
excess of moisture which would prevent uniform distribution and required
penetration.
3. Construct asphaltic courses only when atmospheric temperature in the shade is
above 35 degrees F, when the underlying base is dry and when weather is not
rainy.
4. Place base course when air temperature is above 35 degrees F and rising. No
base course shall be placed on a frozen or muddy subgrade.
B. Grade Control: Establish and maintain the required lines and grades for each course
during construction operations.
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5. The compacted base shall have sufficient stability to support construction traffic
without pumping.
6. If compacted base becomes unstable as a result of too much moisture, the
base material and underlying subgrade, if necessary, shall be dried and
reworked to a moisture content that can be recompacted.
B. Loose and Foreign Material
1. Remove loose and foreign material from surface immediately before application
of paving.
2. Use power brooms or blowers, and hand brooming as required.
3. Do not displace surface material.
C. Prime Coat
1. Uniformly apply at a rate of 0.20 to 0.50 gallon per square yard over compacted
and cleaned subbase surface.
2. Apply enough material to penetrate and seal, but not flood the surface.
3. Allow to cure and dry as long as required to attain penetration and evaporation
of volatile, and in no case less than 24 hours unless otherwise acceptable to the
Engineer.
4. Blot excess asphalt with just enough sand to prevent pick-up under traffic.
5. Remove loose sand before paving.
D. Tack Coat
1. Dilute material with equal parts of water and apply to contact surfaces of
previously constructed asphalt concrete or Portland cement concrete and similar
surraces. .
2. Apply at a rate of 0.05 to 0.15 gallon per square yard of surface.
3. Apply tack coat by brush to contact surfaces of curbs, gutters, manholes, and
other structures projecting into or abutting asphalt concrete pavement.
4. Allow surfaces to dry until material is at condition of tackiness to receive
pavement.
E. Clean and Repair Pavement Overlay Area
1. Remove loose and foreign material fr~m surface immediately before application
of paving.
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F. Hand Placing
1. Spread, tamp, and finish mixture using hand tools in areas where machine
spreading is not possible, as acceptable to Engineer.
2. Place mixture at a rate that will ensure handling and compaction before mixture
becomes cooler than acceptable working temperature.
G. Joints
1. Carefully make joints between old and new pavements, or between successive
days work, to ensure a continuous bond between adjoining work.
2. Construct joints to have same texture, density and smoothness as adjacent
sections of asphalt concrete course.
3. Clean contact surfaces free of sand, dirt, or other objectionable material and
apply tack coat.
4. Offset transverse joints in succeeding courses not less than 24-inches.
5. Cut back edge of previously placed course to expose an even, vertical surface
for full course thickness.
6. Offset longitudinal joints in succeeding courses not less than 6-inches.
7. When the edges of longitudinal joints are irregular, honeycombed, or
in<;ldequately compacted, cut back unsatisfactory sections to expose an even,
vertical surface for full course thickness.
3.04 Asphaltic Concrete Compaction
A. Provide sufficient rollers to obtain the required pavement density.
B. Begin rolling operations as soon after placing as the mixture will bear weight of roller
without excessive displacement.
C. Do not permit heavy equipment, including rollers to stand on finished surface before it
has thoroughly cooled or set.
D. Compact mixture with hot hand tampers or vibrating plate compactors in areas
inaccessible to rollers.
E. Start rolling longitudinally at extreme lower side of sections and proceed toward center
of pavement. Roll to slightly different lengths on alternate roller runs.
F. Do not roll centers of sections first under any circumstances.
G. Breakdown Rolling
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B. Protection
1. After final rolling, do not permit vehicular traffic on asphalt concrete pavement
until it has cooled and hardened, and in no case no sooner than six hours.
2. Provide barricades and warning devices as required to protect pavement and
the general public.
C. Maintenance: The Contractor shall maintain the surfaces of pavements until the
acceptance of the Project. Maintenance shall include replacement, overlay, milling
and reshaping as necessary to prevent raveling of the road material, the preservation
of smooth surfaces and the repair of damaged or unsatisfactory surfaces, to the
satisfaction of the Engineer.
3.06 Supervision and Approval
A. Failure of Pavement: Should any pavement restoration or repairs fail or settle during
the life of the Contract, including the bonded period, promptly restore or repair
defects.
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1.01
Part 2
2.01
Part 3
3.01
Section 02601
Testing Piping Systems
General
Scope
A
This Section covers the requirements for Contractor's testing gravity and pressure
piping systems not specified under other sections.
B.
Tests shall be performed on, but not limited to, the following:
1. Force Mains
3. All Perforated and Non-Perforated PVC and HOPE Piping Systems
C.
All tests require the presence of the Engineer.
D.
If the installation fails to meet test requirements, the Contractor shall, at Contractor's
expense, determine the source of leakage and make repairs as necessary to
eliminate leakage and retest as directed.
E.
All costs for the testing shall be borne by the Contractor.
F.
Advise the Engineer at least 48 hours before tests are to be conducted.
Products
Miscellaneous
All other equipment not particularized herein shall be the best of their particular class
and suited for the intended use.
Execution
General
A.
If the specified rate of leakage is exceeded, on test, the Contractor shall locate the
points of excessive leakage and institute appropriate measure of correction,
whereupon the length of pipeline shall be retested and this procedure continued until
test requirements are met.
B.
Unless specified otherwise the following tests shall be performed as directed by
Engineer:
1. Hydrostatic Testing
a. All leachate force main and HOPE structures.
b. All other pressure piping systems as directed.
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H.
Hydrostatic test pressures shall be as follows:
System
Pressure Test Rating (psi)
Non-pressure Leachate Piping
50
Pressure Leachate Piping (force main)
100
Fabricated HOPE & all Manholes
Structure filled with water
1. The pressure shall be maintained within a maximum variation of 5 percent
during the entire leakage test.
2. Leakage measurements shall not be started until a constant test pressure has
been established.
3. The test shall be conducted for a minimum of six hours.
I.
The tested section will not be accepted if it has a leakage rate in excess of that rate
determined by the formula, except that no leakage will be allowed where flanged,
socket solvent welded, or butt fusion joints are used:
L =0.00027 NOp, in which;
L = Maximum permissible leakage rate, in gallons per hour throughout the
entire length of line being tested.
N = Number of gasketed joints (two for each flexible coupling joint) in the line
under test.
0= Nominal internal diameter (in inches) of the pipe.
p = The square root of the actual pressure in psig on all joints in the tested
portion of the line. This actual pressure shall be determined by finding the
difference between the average elevation of all tested pipe joints and the
elevation head to the authorized test pressure.
Deflection Testing
Test HOPE lines for excessive deflection by passing a mandrel through the line with a
diameter equal to 75 percent of the nominal inside diameter of HOPE pipe. Excavate
and install properly any section of pipe not passing this test. Re-test until results are
satisfactory. This test shall be performed within the first 30 days of installation and
during final inspection, at the completion of this Contract.
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1.01
Part 2
2.01
Part 3
3.01
Section (1 )02601
Testing Piping Systems
General
Scope
A
This Section covers the requirements for Contractor's testing gravity and pressure
piping systems not specified under other sections.
B.
Tests shall be performed on, but not limited to, the following:
1. Force Mains
3. All Perforated and Non-Perforated PVC and HOPE Piping Systems
C.
All tests require the presence of the Engineer.
D.
If the installation fails to meet test requirements, the Contractor shall, at Contractor's
expense, determine the source of leakage and make repairs as necessary to
eliminate leakage and retest as directed.
E.
All costs for the testing shall be borne by the Contractor.
F.
Advise the Engineer at least 48 hours before tests are to be conducted.
Products
Miscellaneous
All other equipment not particularized herein shall be the best of their particular class
and suited for the intended use.
Execution
General
A.
If the specified rate of leakage is exceeded, on test, the Contractor shall locate the
points of excessive leakage and institute appropriate measure of correction,
whereupon the length of pipeline shall be retested and this procedure continued until
test requirements are met.
B.
Unless specified otherwise the following tests shall be performed as directed by
Engineer:
1. Hydrostatic Testing
a. All leachate force main and HOPE structures.
b. All other pressure piping systems as directed.
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H.
Hydrostatic test pressures shall be as follows:
System
Pressure Test Rating (psi)
Non-pressure Leachate Piping
50
Pressure Leachate Piping (force main)
100
Fabricated HOPE & all Manholes
Structure filled with water
1. The pressure shall be maintained within a maximum variation of 5 percent
during the entire leakage test.
2. Leakage measurements shall not be started until a constant test pressure has
been established.
3. The test shall be conducted for a minimum of six hours.
I.
The tested section will not be accepted if it has a leakage rate in excess of that rate
determined by the formula, except that no leakage will be allowed where flanged,
socket solvent welded, or butt fusion joints are used:
L =0.00027 NDp, in which;
L = Maximum permissible leakage rate, in gallons per hour throughout the
entire length of line being tested.
N = Number of gasketed joints (two for each flexible coupling joint) in the line
under test.
0= Nominal internal diameter (in inches) of the pipe.
p = The square root of the actual pressure in psig on all joints in the tested
portion of the line. This actual pressure shall be determined by finding the
difference between the average elevation of all tested pipe joints and the
elevation head to the authorized test pressure.
Deflection Testing
Test HOPE lines for excessive deflection by passing a mandrel through the line with a
diameter equal to 75 percent of the nominal inside diameter of HOPE pipe. Excavate
and install properly any section of pipe not passing this test. Re-test until results are
satisfactory. This test shall be performed within the first 30 days of installation and
during final inspection, at the completion of this Contract.
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Section 02745
High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HOPE)
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
This Section covers the materials and the installation of all HOPE leachate piping.
1.02 Quality Assurance
A. Polyethylene piping and fittings shall be manufactured to conform to industry
standards. Dimensions and workmanship shall be as specified by ASTM F 714.
Failure of the Engineer to condemn materials on preliminary inspection shall not be
grounds for acceptance if future defects are found.
B. The pipe shall contain no recycled compound except that which is generated in the
manufacturer's own plant from the same raw material. The pipe shall be homogenous
throughout and free of visible cracks, holes, foreign inclusions, or other deleterious
defects, and shall be identifiable in. color, density, and other physical properties
throughout.
C. The Engineer requires certification that the pipe produced is represented by the
quality assurance data. Additionally, test results from the manufacturer's testing
which show the pipe. does not meet appropriate ASTM standards of manufacturer's
representation, will be cause for rejection of the pipe represented by the testing.
These tests include density and other measurements from samples taken at selected
locations within the pipe wall and thermal stability determinations according to ASTM
o 3350, 10.1.9.
1.03 Applicable Publications and Standards
A. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM Publications)
ASTM 0 256 Test Methods For Impact Resistance of Plastics and Electrical
Insulating Materials
ASTM 0 638 Test Method For Tensile Properties of Plastics
ASTM 0 696 Test Method For Coefficient of Line at Thermal Expansion of
Plastics
ASTM 0746 Test Method For Brittleness Temperature of Plastics and
Elastomers By Impact
ASTM 0 1238 Test Method For Flow Rates of Thermoplastics By Extrusion
Plastometer
ASTM 0 1248 Polyethylene Plastics Molding and Extrusion Materials
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this Section and at the Owner's expense may take random samples for testing by an
independent laboratory. Refer to Article 1.02, paragraph A.3. of this Section.
Part 2 Products
2.01 Pipe Schedule
Function
Type
Minimum Pipe Length
SDR
Diameter, inches
Leachate Pipe -
Perforated
6
Polyethylene
40 Feet, Smooth Wall
11
Leachate Pipe - Solid
4
Polyethylene
40 Feet, Smooth Wall
17
Leachate Pipe - Solid
8
Polyethylene
40 Feet, Smooth Wall
11
2.02
Perforated and Non-Perforated Polyethylene (PE) Pipe
A.
Pipe and Fittings Resin: The pipe supplied under this Section shall be high
performance, very high molecular weight, high density polyethylene pipe. The fittings
supplied under this Section shall be molded or manufactured from a polyethylene
compound having a cell classification equal to or exceeding the compound used in the
pipe.
B.
Resin physical properties shall be equivalent to those described in the typical physical
properties sheet as follows:
Typical Physical Properties
Property Test Method Unit Value
Density ASTM D 1505 gms/cc 0.955
Environmental Stress Cracking Resistance
Conditions A, B & C ASTM D 1693 OF, hours >5,000
Compressed Ring, OF ASTM F 1248 OF, hours >3,500
Ultimate Tensile Strength, Type IV ASTM D 638 psi 5,000
Specimen (2"/min.)
Yield Tensile Strength, Type IV Specimen ASTM D 638 psi 3,200
(2"/min.)
Elongation at Break, Type IV Specimen ASTM D 638 % >600
(2"/min.)
Impact Strength, Specimen Thickness ASTM D 256 ft.lbs./inch >12
0.125"
Vicat Softening Temperature ASTM D 1525 OF 257
Brittleness Temperature ASTM D 746 OF <-180
Flexural Modulus ASTM D 3350 psi 125,000
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Part 3 Execution
3.01 Pipe Installation
A. All HOPE pipe material shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations and the requirements of these Specifications.
B. Perforations shall be constructed by the manufacturer as detailed in the Drawings no
field perforating will be allowed. Perforated leachate pipe shall be laid in the trench as
detailed on the Drawings. The Engineer shall be allowed to review the perforated
leachate pipe prior to backfill and prior to acceptance for payment.
C. The pipe interior shall be kept clean before and after laying. Pipe shall be kept clean
before installation by proper storage and handling. After installation by proper storage
and handling, pipe shall be encapsulated in geotextile fabric and covered with stone.
Any open pipe ends shall be plugged and covered with clean fabric.
D. Force mains shall be layed on a positive grade to minimize the number of air release
manholes. The minimum cover on the force main shall be four feet.
3.02 Handling of Pipe
Pipe shall be stored on clean, level ground to prevent undue scratching and gouging
of the pipe. Polyethylene pipe shall be protected from direct sunlight. If the pipe must
be stacked for storage, such stacking shall be done in accordance with the pipe
manufacturer's recommendations. The handling of polyethylene pipe shall be done in
such a manner that it is not damaged by dragging over sharp objects or cut by
chokers or lifting equipment.
3.03 Repair of Damaged Sections
Polyethylene Pipe (HOPE): Sections of polyethylene pipe having cuts or gouges in
excess of 10 percent of the wall thickness of the pipe shall be removed. New
polyethylene pipe section shall be rejoined using the butt fusion joining method. It is
the Engineer's intent to reduce the number of joints. The Engineer shall reject pipe
installations, where in the Engineer's opinion, installation methodology of Contractor
does not meet this objective.
3.04 Pipe Joining
A. Perforated and Non-Perforated Leachate Pipe (HOPE): Sections of polyethylene pipe
and fittings shall be joined into continuous lengths on the job site above ground. The
joining method shall be the butt fusion method and shall be performed by qualified
persons and in strict accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations. The
butt fusion equipment used in the joining procedures shall be capable of meeting all
conditions recommended by the pipe manufacturer, including, but not limited to,
temperature requirements, alignment and fusion pressures.
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Section 02776
Geomembranes
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. This Section includes the work required to furnish and install high density polyethylene
(HOPE) geomembrane lining system where shown within the landfill cell on the
Drawings. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Drawings,
Specifications, and the methods approved by the geomembrane manufacturer.
B. Only textured geomembrane will be used on this Project.
C. Sufficient geomembrane material shall be provided to cover all areas as shown on the
Drawings, including overlaps at field seams and anchor trenches.
D. It is the intent of these Specifications to ensure installation of a geomembrane without
any known defect, and in intimate contact with the underlying liner base. It shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor to ensure that this requirement is met.
1.02 Quality Assurance Testing and Submittals
A. High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) Geomembrane
1. The Contractor shall submit, prior to shipping the geomembrane, a statement
identifying the HOPE resin supplier, resin properties, resin production plant,
resin brand name, and resin production date. The statement shall also indicate
that no reclaimed polymer has been added to the resin. Resin properties must
meet the requirements of Table 1. Additionally, the Contractor shall submit a
material properties sheet including all specified properties and a certification that
all specified properties are guaranteed by the geomembrane manufacturer.
Sheet properties must meet the material requirements in Table 2. The
Contractor shall submit a description and quantity of geomembrane additives.
2. The Contractor shall submit a manufacturer's quality control (MOC) program to
the Engineer at least 21 days prior to shipping the geomembrane rolls to the
site. As a minimum the Contractor shall utilize the services of a testing
laboratory approved by the Engineer to perform the MOC tests outlined in Table
2 of this Section. MOC certificates reporting the test results shall be submitted
to the Engineer prior to delivery of the geomembrane to the site, except for the
Stress Crack Test. The Engineer reserves the right to stop installation until
proper certification is submitted and determined acceptable for use.
3. Stress Crack Test (ASTM 0 5397) results shall be submitted to the Engineer
within 65 days of delivering the geomembrane to the site.
4. All field seam destructive and non-destructive testing shall be performed by the
Contractor. Seam samples for destructive laboratory testing will be taken by the
Contractor for testing at the Owner's laboratory. The Contractor may, at its
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2.01
2.02
Part 3
3.01
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Geomembranes
Products
High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) Geomembrane Liner
A.
The geomembrane shall be HOPE material manufactured of new, first-quality
products designed and manufactured for the purpose of municipal waste leachate
containment in sanitary landfills.
B.
The geomembrane shall be so produced as to be free of holes, blisters, undisbursed
raw materials or any sign of contamination by foreign matter. Any such defects shall
be repaired in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. The Engineer
may reject all or portions of units (or rolls) of liner if significant quantities of production
flaws are observed.
C.
The geomembrane shall meet the material properties as specified in Table 2.
Handling and Storage
A.
The geomembrane shall be shipped in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations. Folded or otherwise creased liner will not be accepted. The
geomembrane shall be marked and tagged with the following information:
1. Manufacturer's name
2. Product identification
3. Lot number or batch number
4. Roll number
5. Roll dimensions
B.
Geomembrane which have been delivered to the Project site shall be stored in
accordance with the manufacturer's written recommendations.
C.
Care shall be taken to keep the materials clean and free from debris prior to
installation.
D.
Any geomembrane not properly stored on the Project site may be rejected by the
Engineer.
Execution
Liner Base Preparation
A.
Geomembrane installation shall not begin until the liner base has been prepared in
accordance with Section 02200 of these Specifications if necessary. No rubber tired
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the site at the Contractor's expense. The Contractor will retain all ownership
and responsibility for the geomembrane until acceptance by the Owner and the
Georgia EPD. .
9. The thickness of any geomembrane panel shall be determined by making five
individual observations of thickness along the long edge of the panel. The
thickness shall be equal to or greater than the minimum value on Table 2.
10. The Contractor shall direct surface water away from the geomembrane edges,
openings, and incomplete seams. Any water flow under the geomembrane
shall be removed, and the liner base repaired, if so directed by the Engineer.
Field Seaming
A.
High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) Geomembrane
1. General
a. All foreign matter (dirt, water, oil, etc.) shall be removed from the area to
be seamed. If the seam is to be bonded by the extrusion process, the
bonding surfaces must be thoroughly cleaned by mechanical abrasion as
recommended by the manufacturer to remove surface cure and prepare
the surfaces for bonding. No solvents shall be used to clean the
geomembrane.
b. In. general, field seaming should work toward an open liner end in order to
minimize cutting and patching of large wrinkles that become trapped.
Seams shall be located in substantial accordance to the pre-construction
panel layout drawing. When seaming the side slopes, seaming shall start
at the crest of the slope and work down the slope. Tack welds, if used,
shall use heat only; no double-sided tape, glue or other method will be
permitted. The geomembrane shall be seamed completely to the ends of
all panels to minimize the potential of tear propagation alo.ng the seam.
Seaming of the bottom geomembrane to the sidewall geomembrane shall
be conducted when conditions minimize thermal expansion effects. The
completed geomembrane shall not exhibit "trampolining" or "bridging" and
shall be in full contact with the underlying liner ba$e.
c. At the end of each day or installation segment, the geomembrane,
including unseamed edges and un patched openings, shall be anchored
and secured against damage by wind, rain or other effects of weather. All
unseamed edges shall be anchored by sand bags or other approved
devices as necessary. Sand bags securing the geomembrane on the side
slopes should, if necessary, be connected, by a rope fastened at the top
of the slope by a temporary anchor. Staples, U-shaped rods or other
penetrating anchors shall not be used to secure the geomembrane. The
methodology and execution of temporary anchoring and protection of the
geomembrane is fully the responsibility of the Contractor. Any material or
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g. No seaming shall be attempted above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F)
ambient air temperature. Below 5 degrees C (41 degrees F) ambient air
temperature, preheating of the geomembrane may be required. It shall
be the responsibility of the Contractor to demonstrate that conditions are
favorable for seaming by acceptable test (start-up) seams which
duplicate, as closely as possible, actual field conditions. Preheating may
be achieved by natural and/or artificial means (shelters and heating
devices).
h. A moveable protective layer of plastic may be placed directly below each
overlap of geomembrane that is to be seamed. This is to prevent any
moisture build-up between the sheets to be welded. No material may be
left between the geomembrane and the liner base material.
i. Seaming shall extend to the outside edge of panels to be placed in
anchor trenches.
j. A firm substrata may be provided by using a flat board, a conveyor belt, or
similar hard surface directly under the seam overlap to achieve proper
support for seaming devices. No material may be left between the
geomembrane and the liner base material.
k. Grinding prior to welding shall be performed as recommended by the
geomembrane manufacturer and shall be done perpendicular to the sheet
edge. Overground or improperly ground areas shall be replaced at the
Contractor's expense.
I. No folds, wrinkles or "fish-mouths" shall be allowed within the seam area.
Where wrinkles or folds occur, the material shall be cut, overlapped and
an extrusion-weld ~hall be applied. During. wrinkle or fold repairs,
adjacent geomembrane may not necessarily be required to meet the
minimum overlap, if approved by the Engineer. All welds on completion of
the work shall be tightly bonded and sealed.
3.04 Inspection and Testing of HOPE Geomembrane Seams
A. General: A quality control technician, employed by the CQA Engineer, shall inspect
each sheet and seam. Any area showing a defect shall be marked and repaired in.
accordance with HOPE repair procedures.
B. Test Seams by Contractor: Test seams shall be made on fragment pieces of
geomembrane to verify that seaming conditions are adequate. Such test seams will
be made prior to field seaming at the beginning of each seaming period and at least
twice per day, for each seaming apparatus used that day. Also, each seaming
technician will make at least one test seam each day worked.
1. The test seam sample shall be at least 1.5 m (5 feet) long x 0.3 m (1 foot) wide
with the seam centered lengthwise. Six adjoining specimens 25 mm (1-inch)
wide each shall be die cut from the test seam sample. These specimens, which
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3. Destructive Testing by the Contractor
a. The Contractor shall obtain seam samples from locations selected by the
CQA Engineer. The Contractor shall complete field destructive tests on a
portion of each sample. If the Contractor's test indicates that the seam
meets this specification, the CQA Engineer shall conduct a laboratory
destructive test.
b. Laboratory destructive testing by the Contractor is not required, but may
be performed at the Contractor's option.
c. The CQA Engineer shall observe all seam field test procedures. The
remainder of the successful seam sample will be assigned a number and
marked accordingly by the CQA Engineer, who will also log the date,
seam number, approximate location in the seam, and field test pass-or-fail
description, if applicable. The CQA Engineer shall be responsible for the
archive specimen.
4. Destructive Testing by CQA Engineer
a. Destructive testing will be performed on an average of every 500 linear
feet of field seam, or more frequently if deemed necessary by the CQA
Engineer. A field seam weld is defined as an extrusion or fusion weld that
permanently bonds two pieces of geomembrane material. Rain flaps are.
considered temporary. The locations will be selected by the CQA
Engineer. Sufficient size samples will be obtained by the Contractor to
provide one sample to the Owner's archive, one sample to the CQA
Engineer for laboratory testing, and one or two samples to be retained by
the Contractor for field testing and, at the Contractor's option, laboratory
testing.
b. Testing requirements are as follows: Each sample shall be large enough
to test five specimens in peel and five specimens in shear, except that five
peel specimens are required for each track of a double track fusion seam.
Test results will be compared to the criteria in Article 3.04,. Paragraphs
C.4.f., g., h., and i. Four of the five specimen test results must meet the
criteria in Article 3.04, Paragraphs C.4.f., g., h., and i. for the seam to be
considered a passing seam. If the average of the five specimens is
adequate, but one of the specimens is below the specified minimum
average, values for this one specimen must be at least 80 percent of the
specified minimum average value required for the seam. A maximum of.
one non-film tear bond failure out of five tests is acceptable provided the
non-film tear bond specimen meets strength requirements.
c. If unresolved discrepancies exist between the CQA Engineer's and
Contractor's test results, the archived sample may be tested by the CQA
Engineer. The CQA Engineer's test results shall take precedence in any
discrepancy.
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ii. Yield strength for the seam is not less than 95 percent of the
specified minimum tensile strength at yield for the parent material;
iii. Yield strain for the seam is at least 10 percent; and
iv Break strain for the seam is at least 50 percent.
j. If accumulated seam destructive test failures exceed one per every 20
tests or increments thereof for welds performed under the operating
conditions set forth in these Specifications, the Owner will deduct, for
each failure exceeding 1 in 20, $2,000.00 from the lining installer's
contract as reimbursement for costs of retesting, extra time for CQA
inspections, and Project delay.
Repair of Damaged and Sampled Areas
A.
High Density Polyethylene (HOPE) Geomembrane Liner: Damaged and sample
coupon areas of geomembrane shall be repaired by the Contractor by construction of
a patch or cap strip. No repairs shall be made to seams by application of an extrusion
bead to a seam edge previously welded by fusion or extrusion methods. Welding the
"flap" of a failed fusion weld is not an acceptable repair method. Repaired areas shall
be non-destructively tested for seam integrity. Liner patches, not resulting from
destructive test sampling, and greater than 10 square feet in area, are subject to
destructive testing at the CQA Engineer's option. Wrinkles, which are high enough, in
the CQA Engineer's opinion, to fold over when covered shall be repaired to the
satisfaction of the CQA Engineer. Damaged materials are the property of the
Contractor and shall be removed from the site at the Contractor's expense. The
Contractor shall retain all ownership and responsibility for the geomembrane until
Final Acceptance of the Project.
Acceptance
A.
HOPE Geomembrane Lining System Acceptance: The Contractor shall retain
ownership and responsibility for the geomembrane lining system until acceptance by
the Owner and Georgia EPD.
B.
Acceptance of the geomembrane lining system shall be based on, but not limited to:
1. The installation being complete as determined by the Engineer;
2. Verification of the adequacy of all seams and repairs, including associated
testing, is complete;
3. All documentation of installation is completed, including all reports;
4. The Contractor provides the Owner with record drawings of the panel layout
and seam locations with reference numbers for test locations.
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Table 1
High Density
Polyethylene Resin Properties
Resin Requirements Method Units Smooth Textured
30-120 mil 30-120 mil
Melt Index ASTM 01238 g/10 min <1 < 1
Oensity ASTM 01505 or Gm/cc > .932 > .932
ASTM 0792
Notes:
1.
The resin manufacturer shall test each batch of resin (200,000 pounds) as specified above.
2.
The geomembrane manufacturer shall independently test the Melt Index and Density of
each batch of resin received.
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Geotextile
Part 1 General
1.01 Scope
A. This Section includes the work required to furnish and install non-woven geotextile
where shown within the landfill cell on the Drawings. All work shall be performed in
strict accordance with the Drawings, Specifications, and the methods approved by the
geotextile manufacturer.
B. Sufficient geotextile material shall be provided to cover all areas as shown on the
Drawings, including overlaps at field seams and anchor trenches.
1.02 Quality Assurance Testing and Submittals
A. The Geotextile Manufacturer shall submit certification that all materials manufactured
for the project have been produced in accordance with these Specifications.
Specifically, geotextile used for filtration and cushion applications must meet the
requirements of Tables 1 and 2, respectively. Geotextile roll quality control certificates
shall be submitted for each 100,000 square feet of geotextile installed. This
information shall be submitted for review prior to material delivery. The CQA Engineer
reserves the right to stop installation until proper certification is submitted and
determined acceptable for use.
B. The Geotextile Manufacturer shall submit a statement that needle-punched
geotextiles have been Continuously inspected for broken needles using an in-line
metal detector. The Manufacturer shall certify that the material is substantially free of
broken needles and shall define "substantially".
C. The Contractor shall submit to the CQA Engineer inventory tickets, roll numbers or
batch identifications, packing papers and invoices for the geotextile used.
D. The CQA Engineer will obtain samples of the geotextile prior to installation, at a rate
of at least one per 100,000 square feet of material to be used. These samples will be
submitted for conformance testing at. a laboratory accredited by the Geosynthetic
Accreditation Institute's Laboratory Accreditation Program. The laboratory shall be
selected by, and paid by, the Owner. Geotextile conformance tests shall be as
follows:
1. Mass per unit area,
2. Grab tensile strength,
3. Puncture resistance.
4. Apparent opening size (filter applications only)
Test results shall meet the requirements listed in Tables 1 and 2.
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Geotextile
Part 3 Execution
3.01 Installation
A. Geotextile panels shall be handled and placed in such a manner as to ensure that
they are not damaged and that the deployment process does not damage any
underlying layers.
B. In the presence of wind, geotextile materials shall be weighted with sandbags until
final covers are installed.
C. Personnel working on the geotextile shall not smoke, wear damaging shoes, or
engage in other activities which could damage the rylaterial. Any such damage to the
geotextile or other geosynthetic layers resulting from such activities shall be repaired
by and at the expense of the Contractor.
D. Geotextile panels shall be deployed in such a manner as to minimize wrinkles and
folds.
E. Geotextile panels on slopes greater than 10 percent shall extend from the anchor
trench to a minimum of five feet beyond the toe of slope without cross seams.
F. Minimize slippage of the geotextile and assure that no tensile stress is induced in the
material.
G. Geotextile shall be cut using only a geotextile cutter approved by the geotextile
Manufacturer and the CQA Engineer. Special care shall be taken to protect other
geosynthetic materials (if any) from damage which could be caused by the cutting of
the geotextile.
H. After installation, an examination of the geotextile over the entire surface shall be
conducted to ensure that no potentially harmful foreign objects, such as needles, are
present. Any foreign objects so encountered shall be removed by the Contractor, or
the geotextile shall be replaced.
.3.02 Field Seaming
A. Geotextiles may be seamed by overlapping six inches and bonding thermally on a
continuous basis or by sewing. Only continuous sewing shall be allowed on slopes
steeper than 1 0 percent.
B. If seams are sewn, thread shall be of polymeric material having similar chemical
resistance to the geotextile. If the geotextile is to be exposed for more than 30 days,
the thread shall have ultraviolet resistance equal to or exceeding that of the geotextile.
C. The Contractor shall take measures to prevent soil, granular materials, or foreign
materials from entering or becoming trapped beneath the geotextile during placement
and seaming operations.
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TABLE 1
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NON-WOVEN GEOTEXTILE MATERIALS
FILTRATION APPLICATION
Values
Property ASTM Test
Method Units Qualifier
6 oz. 10 oz. 12 oz. 16 oz.
Apparent Opening Size D 4781 Sieve Size Range 60-70 70-100 70-100 100
Permittivity D 4491 I/sec min. 1.7 1.07 0.8 0.53
Thickness D 1777 mils min. 65 110 130 169
Mass per Unit Area D3776 ozlyd2 min. 5.7 10 12 16
Trapezoidal Tear D 4533 Ibs min. 60 95 100 120
Strength
Grab Strength D 4632 Ibs min. 150 270 275 340
Puncture Strength D 4833 Ibs min. 75 140 135 160
Mullen Burst Strength D 3786 psi min. 275 450 500 550
Ultraviolet Resistance D 4355 % avg. 70 70 70 70
strength
retained
Wide Width D 4595
Tensile Strength
MD Ib/in min. 60 90 110 140
XD Ib/in min. 42 100 120 140
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1.01
1.02
1.03
Section 02779
Geosynthetic Drainage Nets and Composites
General
Scope
A.
This Section includes the work required to furnish and install geosynthetic drainage
nets (geonets) and geocomposites where shown within the landfill cell on the
Drawings. All work shall be performed in strict accordance with the Drawings,
Specifications, and the methods approved by the geonet manufacturer.
B.
Sufficient geosynthetic drainage material shall be provided to cover all areas as
shown on the Drawings, including overlaps at field seams and anchor trenches.
c.
References to geosynthetic drainage material in this specification are intended to refer
to geonets, geocomposites, or both, as appropriate.
Quality Assurance Testing and Submittals
A.
The Geosynthetics ManufaCturer shall submit certification that all materials
manufactured for the project have been produced in accordance with these
Specifications.
B.
The Geosynthetics Manufacturer shall submit results of quality control testing of the
geosynthetic drainage material at a rate of at least one per 100,000 square feet of
material to be used. Required material property tests and minimum acceptable
property values are given in Table 1.
c.
The CQA Engineer shall monitor geosynthetic drainage material installation for
conformance with the Drawings and Specifications.
Handling and Storage
A.
The geosynthetic drainage material shall be shipped in accordance with the
manufacturer's recommendations.
B.
The geosynthetic drainage material shall be supplied in rolls wrapped in protective
covers'and marked or tagged with the following information:
1. Manufacturer's name
2. Product identification
3. Lot or batch number
4. Roll number
5. Roll dimensions
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Part 3 Execution
3.01 Installation
A. Geosynthetic drainage material panels shall be handled and placed in such a manner
as to ensure that they are not damaged and that the deployment process does not
damage any underlying layers. Any such damage shall be repaired by the Contractor
and at no expense to the Owner.
B. Geosynthetic drainage material shall not be deployed during precipitation events or on
slopes with frost accumulation.
C. Geosynthetic drainage material shall be deployed in such a manner as to preclude
wrinkles and folds which would impair drainage capacity.
D. In the presence of wind, geosynthetic drainage materials shall be weighted with
sandbags until final cover material is installed.
E. Geosynthetic drainage materials on slopes shall extend to a minimum of five feet
beyond the toe of slope. Cross seams on slopes greater than 10 percent are not
allowed.
F. Geosynthetic drainage material shall not be welded to geomembrane.
G. Geosynthetic drainage material shall be cut using cutters approved by the CQA
Engineer. Special care shall be taken to protect other geosynthetic materials (if any)
from damage which could be caused by the cutting of the geosynthetic drain.
H. All components of the geosynthetic lining system, including geomembranes,
geotextiles, and geosynthetic drains shall be kept free of mud, dust, dirt, and debris
that could damage the geomembrane or contribute to clogging of the geosynthetic
drainage material.
I. Personnel working on the geosynthetic drainage material shall not smoke, wear
damaging shoes, or engage in other activities which could damage the, material. Any
such damage to the geosynthetic drainage material or other geosynthetic layers
resulting from such activities shall be repaired by the Contractor and at no expense to
the Owner.
J. Following installation of the geosynthetic drainage material, an examination of the
entire surface shall be conducted to ensure that no potentially harmful foreign objects
are present. Any foreign object so encountered shall be removed by the Contractor, or
the geosynthetic drainage material shall be replaced.
3.02 Joining
A. Adjacent geosynthetic drainage panels shall be joined as shown on the Drawings and
as specified herein. At a minimum, the following requirements shall be met:
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2. Minimal slippage of the geosynthetic drainage material on underlying layers
occurs;
3. No excess tensile stresses occur in the geosynthetic drainage material.
B. Soil shall never be placed in direct contact with a geonet. Geonets shall be separated
from soil materials by a geomembrane or a geotextile.
3.05 Acceptance
A. The Contractor shall retain ownership and responsibility for the geosynthetic drainage
'layer until acceptance by the Owner and the Georgia EPD. .
B. Acceptance of the geosynthetic drainage layer shall be based on, but not limited to,
the following:
1. The installation is complete as determined by the CQA Engineer;
2. All documentation of installa~ion is completed, including all reports;
3. The Contractor provides written certification that the installation was in
accordance with the manufacturer's general recommendations and these
Specifications, except as noted;
4. All test results and documentation have been reviewed, accepted, and
approved by the Georgia EPD.
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