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CONTRACT DOCUlVlENTS
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AUGUSTA - RICHMOND
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
18" RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
July 1997
Project 9709
PREPARED BY
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PHONE (706)724-5627
.:135 TELFAIR 3T.
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
ENGINEERS
ZIMMERMAN~ EVANS AND LEOPOLD~ INC.
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
INFOPMATION FOR BIDDERS
BID
BID BOND
NOTICE OF AWARD
AGREEMENT
PAYMENT BOND
PERFORMANCE BOND
CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY
NOTICE TO PROCEED
CONTRACT CHANGE ORDER
GENERAL CONDITIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
T-6
T-7
TITLE
EXCAVATION FILLING &
BACKFILLING
PIPING
VALVES
SECTION
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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SEALED BIDS for the installation of 185 L.F. of 18" water line, including
two "dry" connections to existing 18" lines and one "wet" connection to an
existing 36" line, also including valves and other appurtenant items, and
also including associated pavement replacement, hereinafter referred to by
project name as:
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Bid Item 97-118: 18" RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
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will be received by:
Augusta-Richmond County
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hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at the offices of:
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Ms. Geri A. Sams
Purchasing Department
Room 605 Municipal Building
Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30911
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until 11:00 A.M. EST on the 23rd day of September, 1997 at which time all
bids will be publicly opened and read in the presence of those interested.
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The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be examined during regular business hours at the
office of Zimmerman, Evans and Leopold, Inc., Consulting Engineers; at the
F. W. Dodge Plan Rooms, Augusta at the Augusta Builders Exchange or at the
Augusta-Richmond Purchasing Department.
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Copies of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS may be obtained at the office of
Zimmerman, Evans and Leopold, Inc., 435 Telfair Street, Augusta, Georgia
30901, upon payment of $ 50.00 for each set. General Contractors
submi tting a bona fide bid and upon returning the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS in
good condition within ten (10) days of the Bid opening will be refunded
full payment for the first set and one-half for additional sets. General
Contractors not submitting a Bid, material suppliers and subcontractors
will be refunded one-half upon return of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS in good
condition within ten (10) days of the Bid opening.
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A 10% bid bond is required; a 100% performance bond and 100% payment bond
will be required.
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It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses be given the
opportuni ty to bid on the various parts of the work. This desire on the
part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive bidding
or to increase the cost of the 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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The OWNER reserves the right to waive any informalities and to reject any
or all bids.
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Ms. Geri A. Sams
Purchasing Director
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Publish:
Augusta Chronicle - August 25, September 1, 8, and 15, 1997
Metropolitan Spirit - August 28, 1997
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
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Bids will be received by the Augusta-Richmond County Cormnission (herein
called the "OWNER"), at the office of the Purchasing Supervisor, Room 605,
Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, until 11: 00 A.M. EST on the
23[d day of September, 1997, and then at said office publicly opened and
read aloud for
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PROJECT:
18" RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
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Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Augusta-
Richmond County Cormnission, c/o Purchasing Supervisor, Room 605 Municipal
Building, Augusta, Georgia, 30911. Each sealed envelope containing a BID
must be plainly marked on the outside as BID for (name of Project as
indicated above) and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of
the BIDDER, his address, and his license number if applicable. If
forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the BID must be enclosed
in another envelope addressed to Augusta-Richmond County Cormnission, c/o
Purchasing Supervisor, 207 Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911.
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All BIDS must be made on the required BID form. All blank spaces for BID
prices must be filled in, in ink or typewritten, and the BID form must be
fully completed and executed when submitted. Only one copy of the BID form
is required.
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The OWNER may waive any informalities or minor defects 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.
Should there be reasons why the contract cannot be awarded within the
specified period, the time may be extended by mutual agreement between the
OWNER and the BIDDER.
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BIDDERS must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities
in the Bid Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings
and specifications including ADDENDA. After BIDS have been submitted, the
BIDDER shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning the
quantities of WORK or of the nature of the WORK to be done.
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The CONTRACT DOCUMENTS contain the provisions required for the construction
of the PROJECT. Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee
of the OWNER or any other person shall not affect the risks or obligations
assumed by the CONTRACTOR or relieve him from fulfilling any of the
conditions of the contract.
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Each BID must be accompanied by a BID Bond payable to the OWNER for ten
percent (10%) of the total amount of the BID. As soon as the BID prices
have been compared, the OWNER will return the bonds of all except the three
lowest responsible BIDDERS. When the Agreement is executed the bonds of
the two remaining unsuccessful BIDDERS will be returned. The BID Bond of
the successful BIDDER will be retained until the Payment Bond and
Performance Bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be
returned. A certified check may be used in lieu of a BID Bond.
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A performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of
the CONTRACT PRICE, with a corporate surety approved by the OWNER, will be
required for the faithful performance of the contract.
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
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Attorneys-in-fact who sign BID bonds or payment bonds and performance bonds
must file with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their
power of attorney.
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The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the
Agreement and obtain the performance bond and payment bond wi thin ten
calendar days from the date when NOTICE OF AWARD is delivered to the
bidder. The NOTICE OF AWARD shall be accompanied by the necessary Agreement
and bond forms. In case of failure of the BIDDER to execute the Agreement,
the OWNER may at his option consider the BIDDER in default, in which case
the BID bond accompanying the proposal shall become the property of the
OWNER.
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The OWNER within 10 days of receipt of acceptable performance bond, payment
bond and Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded
shall sign the Agreement and return to such party an executed duplicate of
the Agreement. Should the OWNER not execute the Agreement wi thin such
period, the BIDDER may by written notice withdraw his signed Agreement.
Such notice of withdrawal shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by
the OWNER.
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The NOTICE TO PROCEED shall be issued within 10 days of the execution of
the Agreement by the OWNER. Should there be reasons why the NOTICE TO
PROCEED cannot be issued within such period, the time may be extended by
mutual agreement between the OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If the NOTICE TO
PROCEED has not been issued within the 10 day period or within the period
mutually agreed upon, the CONTRACTOR may terminate the Agreement without
further liability on the part of either party.
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The OWNER may make such investigations as he deems 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 request. The OWNER reserves the right to reject any BID if the
evidence submitted by, or investigation of, such BIDDER fails to satisfy
the OWNER that such BIDDER is properly qualified to carry out the
obligations of the Agreement and to complete the WORK contemplated therein.
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A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted.
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Award will be made as a whole to one BIDDER.
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All applicable laws, ordinances, and
authorities having jurisdiction over
apply to the contract throughout.
the rules and
construction of
regulations of all
the project shall
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Each BIDDER is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and
being thoroughly familiar with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The failure or
omission of any BIDDER to do any of the foregoing shall in no way relieve
any BIDDER from any obligation in respect to his BID.
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The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material
SUPPLIERS and SUBCONTRACTORS when requested to do so by the OWNER.
The ENGINEER is ZIMMERMAN, EVANS AND LEOPOLD, INC. 435 Telfair Street,
Augusta, Georgia 30901.
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
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BID
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PROPOSAL OF
called "BIDDER",
(hereinafter)
organized and existing under the laws of the state of
, doing business as
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TO: Augusta-Richmond County Commission
Municipal Building
Augusta, Georgia 30911 (hereinafter called "OWNER").
SUBJECT: 18" RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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Gentlemen:
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The BIDDER, in compliance with your Invitation for Bids for the
construction of the subject project, having examined the plans and
specifications with related documents and the site of the proposed work,
and being familiar with all of the conditions surrounding the 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 prices stated below.
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These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work
required under the Contract Documents, of which this proposal is a part.
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BIDDER hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or before a
date to be specified in 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 further agrees to pay as
liquidated damages, the sum of $200 for each consecutive calendar day
thereafter as hereinafter provided in Article 15 of the General Conditions,
and paragraph 3.2 of the Agreement.
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BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM (A) :
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BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the Base Bid of the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for the total lump sum of:
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Dollars ($ )
subject to reductions or additions resulting from measured quantities for
the installed 18" pipe at a unit price per foot of:
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Dollars ($
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AMOUNTS ARE TO BE SHOWN IN BOTH WORDS AND FIGURES. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY,
THE AMOUNT SHOWN IN WORDS SHALL GOVERN.
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*Insert "a corporation",
applicable.
"a partnership",
or
"an indi vidual" ,
as
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BID
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BID BOND
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KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
as
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Principal, and
as
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Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County,
Georgia (by and through its Commission) as Owner, in the penal sum of
An Amount Equal to 10% of Principal's Bid-------------------------- for the
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payment of which, well
severally bind ourselves,
and truly to be made,
successors and assigns.
we
hereby
jointly
and
Signed, this
day of
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The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal
has submitted to the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, a certain
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Bid, attached hereto, and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a
contract
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in writing, for the construction of:
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NOW THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
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(b) If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall
execute and deliver a contract in the form of Contract
attached hereto, (properly completed in accordance with said
Bid), and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance
of said Contract, and for the payment of all persons
performing labor or furnishing materials in connection
therewith, and shall, in all other respects, perform the
agreement created by the acceptance of said Bid,
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then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall remain in
force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the
liability of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no
event, exceed the penal amount of this obligation as herein stated.
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The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the
obligation of said Surety and its Bond shall be in no way impaired or
affected by any extension of the time wi thin which the Owner may accept
such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
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BID BOND
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereunto set their
hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their
corporate seals to be hereto affixed and these presents to be signed by
their proper officers, the day and year first set forth above.
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(L. S.)
Principal
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Surety
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By
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IMPORTANT: 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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BID BOND
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NOTICE OF AWARD
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TO:
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PROJECT: iSH RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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The OWNER, Augusta-Richmond
submitted on
response to its
Information for
County Commission has considered the BID
by you for the above described WORK in
Advertisement for Bids dated , and
Bidders.
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You are hereby notified that your BID has been accepted in the amount of:
Dollars ($ ) .
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You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement
and furnish the required Contractor I s Performance Bond and Payment Bond
within ten calendar days from the date of this Notice to you. You are also
required to show proof of insurance coverage as required by the General
Conditions. Six sets are enclosed for execution.
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If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said Bonds within ten
days from the date of the Notice, said OWNER will be entitled to consider
all your rights arising out of the OWNER I S acceptance of your BID as
abandoned and as a forfeiture of your Bid Bond. The OWNER will be entitled
to such other rights as may be granted by law.
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In the Agreement and Bonds, please note that the date of agreement is to
remain blank on line 1 of the Agreement, in the second paragraph and last
line of both bonds and in the last line of the Power of Attorney. After
execution of all copies, please return all copies to this office for
coordinating the execution by the Owner. Executed copies will then be
returned for you and your Surety along with the Notice to Proceed.
Submittal of your Insurance Certificate at an early date will permit work
on the project to begin when the Notice to Proceed is issued. A
Preconstruction Conference will be scheduled after contracts are executed.
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Please return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the OWNER.
Dated this
day of
, 1997.
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FOR:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
ACCEPTANCE:
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By
Title
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Receipt of the above NOTICE OF
AWARD is hereby acknowledged by
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This the_____day of
,1997
By
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Title
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NOTICE OF AWARD
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AGREEMENT
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THIS AGREEMENT made this ~,~
day of {JeT
, 1997 by and
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between AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA, (By and through its Commission)
hereinafter called Owner, and &a..(h,' [) pC\. \Ie Ix.en+ Melll' -knon{.iZ.. ~D. \lr.l.
doing business as a corporation, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR.
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WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements
hereinafter mentioned:
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The CONTRACTOR will commence and complete the construction of
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2. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all of the materials,
equipment, labor and other services necessary for the
completion of the project described herein.
supplies, tools,
construction and
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3.1 The CONTRACTOR will commence the work required by the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS within 10 calendar days after the date of the NOTICE TO PROCEED
and will complete the same within 120 calendar days unless the period for
completion is extended otherwise by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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3.2 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES. OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of
the essence of this Agreement and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if
the Work is not completed wi thin the times speci fied in paragraph 3.1
above, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with Article 13 of
the General Conditions. They also recognize the delays, expense and
difficul ties involved in proving in a legal proceeding the actual loss
suffered by OWNER and CONTRACTOR if the work is not completed on time.
Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR
agree that as liquidated damages for delay (but not as a penalty)
CONTRACTOR shall pay OWNER Two hundred Dollars ($ 200.00 ) for each day
that expires after the time specified in paragraph 3.1 for Completion.
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3.3 THE CONTRACTOR has given the ENGINEER written notice of all
conflicts, errors or discrepancies that he has discovered in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS and the written resolution thereof by the ENGINEER is acceptable
to the CONTRACTOR.
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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:
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The term "CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" means and includes the following:
(A) Advertisement For Bids
(B) Information for Bidders
(C) Bid
(D) Bid Bond
(E) Notice of Award
(F) Agreement
(G) Payment Bond
(H) Performance Bond
(I) Certificate of Owner's Attorney
(J) Notice To Proceed
(K) Change Order
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AGREEMENT
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(L) General Conditions
(M) Special Conditions
(N) A drawing prepared by Zimmerman, Evans and Leopold,
Inc. Consulting Engineers, 435 Telfair Street, Augusta,
Ga. 30901, entitled "18" Raw Water Main Connection",
and dated June 1997.
(0) Technical Specifications prepared by Zimmerman, Evans
and Leopold, Inc. dated January 1997.
(P) ADDENDA: No. dated , 1997.
No. dated 1997.
No. dated 1997.
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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.
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7. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their
respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in ( 6 )
(Number of Copies) each of which shall be deemed an original on the date
first above written.
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This
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Title: jeLR...e..}oR...y ITI<fl(IsU~€1(
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OWNER:
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CONTRACTOR:
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NAME: G ~~ 6 ~Q. Y't.-
TITLE: ~Re:b \d~ ()-t
AGREEMENT
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PJl.1MENT BOND
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KNO~1 Jl.LL HEN BY THESE PRESWTS:
that
Beam's Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
(Name oEccntractorl
P.O. ,Box 398, Beech Island, South Carolina 29842
iAddress of Contractor)
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a corporation.. , here;i'na.f~~r.:'c:::afled:,t>ri.n.cipaf>,.' ," ','
(Cocpo.r:::ation,' Par.cnership or. Individuarr- ' " " '
and
Reliance Insurance Company'
(Name of surety)
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3 Parkway,
Ivania 19102-1376
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he reina fta.c caLled,:::u re c. y, a. re held and E i rmly bc:iundunco', A:U'g:lj,s-~a-?,tGhmon.d. "
Counc.y, Geo rgia, (by and thC'ough i.ts Commi~':s J.:c)o.l','i, "Muni.cipai: ,pq~ldi.ng'i" '
Auqusca; Georgi.. 30911, ,hereinaft.",r called O\oJNER,~n..the:penal > ",> '. .::'" '
sum 0 E Fifty Thousand Five ...illlndred Sixty S.even' I'lnfl12-1,10ci.:..;;.;:....:..:.'-'..:_.:.::.:.:..:.:;;..,;,;".:.--'. ,::,'
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in lawful ,money of the Ufiiced Staces,
'I: rul y t:o be made, we bind .cll,C"el ves,
sevet:al1y, firmly by these presants.
fo r the p.:. yrne;nt ':'0 f'~hich~ s Urn ......ell,and', "
SUC::1:SS0rs ,d8d-assigns, ,joil\ClyaI'l:d'
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"rflE CONDITIONS 01:, 'rHIS ()8LIGA-rION i::;
,::l'lc.e ced l nto' a ce.t:!:ain cantr<:iCC \--Ii tt)
of ., 1997, a copy o,f whi.~h
hereof for the construction of:
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such Char:'wherea:5"th.e' .~dncipa-l',
the OI'lNEP:-,,: dated' cl'1e' ' ,,' day
is hereto,ac,cach.ed ,an~:;m.ad~a:-~pat~,
18" RAW'WATER MAIN CONNECTION
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NQr,oJ, 'rHEREFORE; ,ie' the 9 rinclpal sha U p romptlY:'Inake.':,p-a ynient :co'a11
pe c .son~, fi:'((l.:;" s ubcon t racca's, and co cpo ra l:: ions,' furni~bing;' mater.i.al~' Eo'C'
or per-tcHllling labor in the prosecucion of the"work,:,p.co"Vide-d.'toc 'in "SIJct1 '
contraCt, and any aut:hori zed .;~ten5i'Jn 0 r modi tica:t,j..'cin' :',che~~o'fi, 'ineLudino', '
a llamallll ts due Eo r ma ce rial:; , 1 ubr i can t.s , oiL', ga,sC,);ll n.a..;.:oa l' "and,' c,oke: ','
repa:ic" on machine'ry, equi~men t ~nd tools, consumed'" O:r;;':; Q:\.ed "in' . con'nect iori. '
,wic.t'1, the constcUc.cion of 5uch l.Jock, and all,in:>u,r:ancepcEmiiums' "ort..'s.ai:d"
work, and for all labot', perrormc2din such wocJ.;whet.he,r bY'~ubci:mt!:'acc6" ',0 e..' ,
och-erwise; then .this obligation shall be void; otherwi'se ',,~Q:,relI\ainin' full,
force and effect. ' . ,'," , '
PROVIDED., FU.RTHER, that the said Surety, ,tor:":'-v:,ili.J~ :"i::~'cei,)ed,h~:r'eb'y
:stipulates and agrees that no change, extension: ,o;':Ci:irie(,:.ilCel::3.tion ,or' ,
add,i.tion t'o the cerms of the conet'act or: to th,e 'w.o.rk. .'to:"b.e: '.pe:r,fot:-med.
the.r~undar or: the speciEicacJ.ons accompanying' ch~' 'same:',:'shall,: L'i'\ '3.'ny wi::l~'
affect 1. ts obligation on chis bond, dnd it does', he;reb,y,w'aive ,no'ci'ce: of' a-ny,
:5:uch ..::hange, extension of time, alter:acion or additian,:t'<r.',t:he""c'ec.ns;'of l::hc!'"
<;oncracC Qr, to c:he wock or co the specificat:i.ons.,:":,'~,''''' " " ' ",::; ",... ~,;,
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PROVIDED fURTHER, that no final setcl~rnenC. becwe~n.,'che:'Owrie:r and-.'2he,"
Contraccorshall abridge the right. of any bene~icia,z::y.:hei:eL\n?e.c.,,' whose''-''
claim may be' unsati'sfied. " '
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IN W!'rNESS WHERE:Of, thi:3 instrument is executed in '!5:':!,nu~,et"of:,copi~S~,,'
coun~~rp~rts~ each one'whlch shall be deemed an' ~ri~i~alj'~his th~
(SEAL) -
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, Witnes~ to Principal
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~ Witness:
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~A~ A~1<-;urety)" nnn.n~
.. Ai'h'~~.-R!. 4Ir
# ,Witnes,.s to Su .t,
P.O.' Box 8628
(Addt:ess)
Columbia, S.C. 29202
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Beech Island, S~~c.2.9842
Re liance' Insurance" Comp'any
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,~ttQrn~y~in~fact Della B.,Case
P. o. ao~:8628: '.
(Address)
Columbia; S. G.. ,29202' ,
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NO~E: Date of Bond muSt not be pri6r to date of C6ncracC:, '
If Cont:::acCOC is, part.nership" all partn,erssl,\ould execut.e. bond.
IME'08.TNlT: Surety, companies execut:ing bonds must" appear' on the,Tr;:easut:Y
Depa rtmentl s mos t current lis t (Circular 570 as' amended,) -a.nd:l?e.: authori zed
1.:0, tC,ansact business in the S,tat~ where, the proje.cC'i,s.lo.cated:. '
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PAYMENT BOND
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~LIANtE SURETY COMPANY
UNITED PACmC INSURANCE COMPANY
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RELIANCE INSURANCE COl\fPANY
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE, PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA
POWER OF ATTORNEY
IKNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY is a corporation duly organizad under the laws of the State of Del-
aware. and that RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY and UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, are corporations duly organized under the laws
of the Commonwealth of Pannsylvania and that RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY is a corporation duly organized undar the laws of
the State of Wisconsin (herein collectively called "the Companies") and that the Companies by vinue of signature and seals do hereby make,
constitute end appoint Frank W. Hafner. Jr.. David J. Wells. Jr.. Jane McCoy. Carolyn D. Owens. A.T. Johnson. Oerelle E. Bigby. Roben J.
ILaviskY. Della B. C.... W. Scott Hull.. of Columbia. South Carolina their true and lawful Attorney(sHn-Fact, to make. execute, saal and deliver
for and on their behalf. end as their act and deed any and all bonds and undenakings of sur.tyship and to bind the Companies thereby as fully and
to tha same extent as if such bonds and undenakings and other writings obligatory in the nature thereof were signed by an Executive Officer of
the Companies end sealed end ettested by one other of such officers, and hereby ratifies and confirms all that thair said Attorney(sHn-Fact may
do in pursuance hereof.
I This Power of Attorney is granted undar end by the authority of Anicla VII of the By-Laws of RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY.
RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY. UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY. and RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY which
provisions are now in full force and effect. reading es follows:
I ARTICLE VII. EXECUTION OF BONDS AND UNDERTAKINGS
1. The 80.d 0' Dwec1or., the Pr-oant. the en-rm... of the Board, eny Senior VIce Pr-..dent. any VIce Pr.-dent or Aaa.e:lent Vice Pr-'dem or othe, officer ~onated bv the Board of
O"'ClOR eheII MV' pow. ... Mlthority to Ca. ~nt AnorneyCIHn-fect end to eutnoriza them to execute on behalf of the Company. bond. ...-.d \l'ldenaklnos, recogNzances. contract. of Indemtv'V
end other WrI'JnQtI obhaatory 1ft trw NU.. thereof, and (b) to remoye any luch Attorneyt.....n-F.ct at any tune end ,.vok. .". pow., and eulhorUy Olven to them.
I 2. Anorneyt..~fact ~I have pow... end euthotlty. luta,.ct to the ..rm. end Itmlt.tl~ 0' the POWI' of Anotney ta,,* to them. to ...cut. deWv" on be~f of the ComP....y. bonlH
end U""ldenMlng" r.cOQ""~. coner.cta of U"ldemnty end other Wtltu'lQ' obhg.tOty In tN n'II.M" therlOf. The corpor.t. ..~ I' not nIIC__V fOl the v.hOltv of "'v bond. end .....-.d.,t..ng..
rlCOQI"'Uer\CeS. contr.ct. of It'ICMmnty end other writing. obhg.tory In the Nture ther.ol.
I 3. Anotne.,la~F.ct ah..1 h.ve power end euthOllty to e.ecut. ,fhd.vlt. IIQUled 10 be .tt.d'Ied to bond.. flCOOnl'anc.. coner.ct. of Indemnity or otner conc:htlon" or obhO.tory
\nIMn~ end ~Y .n.u "'0 Nv' pGwer end IUthof'lty to certl'Y the hn.enc" It.tement Gf tM Company at"'ld to c~ of the 8y-L.wa of the Comp....y or eny en.cl. or Mellon thellOf.
1M Pow... Gf AnOil'NY _ -oned WId ....ed by fac:aim... ~ W'd by euthority of the tottowu"tg llIIdutlon adoPted by tn. Ex.cutlv, end Fin.nc:. Comm.tt... of the SOald. 0' OIl.ctOt. of R.h.nce
tnewlnCe ComoMlY. U,..ted Pacific ItWt.I.-.ce Company .--d Re4ience N.taonal InOemnny ComPW\Y by Ur\rllmOUl ConMnt d.ted _ of February 28. 1984 end by the E.ecutlve and Ftn.ncuII
I Commltt.. 0' the Bo.d 0' Dttectoto of Rel;once SurolY Comp....y by U_..... Ccwwenl doted _.1 M.en 31. 11194,
."-oI~ed that the 1ItONt\.... 0' IIUCh d.'.ct~ ~ off.cerl end the .... of, the Comoanv m.y be.ffuced to ....y luch Pow., ,Of Attorney or anv cenlhc.t. ,...ung ther.to by
facaitrUte..... ."., euch Power 0' AnOfOlY or cerI.hc.te C..lng auch f8Calmde ItQnatU'a or 'ac:IoImde .... ahe'1 be v,he end btnchno \,IQon t..... Como.,y end any .uch Pow., eo
...cuted wid certified by facaimil4l elQNt.... ...s f,c::ainWe ... ahell be v.hd .nd tMnchng uoon the Comoenv. in the future wtlh reapect to any bond or U'lOenalung to whlcn It ..
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF; the Companies have caused these presents to be signed and their corporate seals to be hereto affixed. this February 21.
1995.
ST ATE OF Pennsylvenia }
COUNTY OF Philadelphia } 55.
I On this, February 21. 1995. before me. Tammy Sue Kayati. personally appeared Charles B. Schmalz. who acknowledged himself to be the
Executive Vice President of the Reliance Surety Company. and the Vice President of Reliance Insurance Company. United Pacific Insurence
Company. and Reliance National Indemnity Company and that as such. being authorized to do so. executed the foregoing instrument for the
purposa therein contained by signing the nama of the corporation by himself as ItS duly authOrized officer.
Iln witness whereof, I hereunto set my hand and official seal. SU
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I. Anita Zipp.n. Secretary of RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY. RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY. UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE COMPANY, and
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY do hereby cenify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy of the Power of Attorney
executed by said Companies. which is still in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I h.v. h"..".o '" my h.nd.nd .HI,'" <h. ,..I, 01..,. Compo"'" .hI, ~~ 19
Secretary
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TAMMY SUE KAYATI. Notary Public
City 01 F;'iladslph~. Phil:!. County
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RELIANCE SURETY COMPANY
RELIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
UNITED PACIFlC INSURANCE COMPANY
az:zTI~:Y
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Notary Public in ah for the State of Pel
Residing et Philade'tPhia
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Beam I sP.avement Maintenance Company, Inc
(Name of Contractor)
P. O. Box 398i Beech Island, South Carolina 29842
(Address of. Contractor)
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(Coz:pocation,
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?actnership, oz: Indiv1duaIl ,',
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Reliance Insurance Company
(Name of. Surety)
3 'parkway, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19102-1376
(Address of su=e~l)
h-ereinacter called Suret:y, are held and firmly b9undti,~c~'A~gu~ta-:Rlc.hmond
councy, G"o rgia' (by' and through i c.s Comrnission};.Munici;.pal.." Building,
A,ugu;;lta, G.;,orgia, 30911, hereinafte~ callad Owne'C', '::,10', c.he 'uenir- :$.um of ' ,
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Fifty Thousand Five Hundred Sixty Seven and 32/1QO-':...c';....-:;;:-~__...:._..:._i__--~:.._-.;.~-
in ldwf'.J.l money of. che Uoiced Scaces,
truly't.o, be, made, we bind ourselves,
:seve,cail y, Eirmlybythe:.>e presenr:s.
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foe the paymepc ot t,.jhi,c.h' 'sum well' and
::H~c::eS50CS,.. and 'a's,sign,s, > Jdintly and
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par1: hereof
THE CONOtTION OF THIS OBLIGATiON is such that. wherea':5",
enceredinco d ~ercain contract with ~he Owner, ctated'the,
1997 I a copy of which is hereco ar:tached' 'and'mace, a-
Ear the construction of:
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18" Ra,W w.r....rSR MAIN CONNECTION'
NG\'i, THEREfORE, if the E'rincipal. shall welLr.ruiYi'and':fzI.'iChfuHy per,forxn.
its ducies, all the undertakings I <:cvenants ,".cerrns;, '.' 'condi~ions. and'
agreements of said contract during the origina,l::t.e-rmC!:er'eot, ,and. any
extensions thereof which may be gz:anted by' the: Owne.r, ,.,wi,t.h, or"'wi thO'l.lc:,
noeice co the .suretya-nd during che one yeargua.;-a,n.r.y?eri<Kr,andif he,
shall .3<tr:i,sfy all claim:s and demand:! incurred under" s,uc.h-' 'cont:.racc a[\(j"sha'tl '
Eully inde:mnify and, save harmless t:lle owner':from:,aLl:',cost:'s; 'a~d" damages'
which ic may suffer: by reason of failure to do sG,,,'and:,;shaJ..1. reimbu,rse and
repay t.he ,Owner ail outlay and expense' which, ~he.,Owne:,~.m'ay' incur ,~inm-akirig:"
good any default:, then this obligation shall be ''.}oid';, ot~erw.i.s-e' ,co'-remain
in full fo!=ce and effect. ' ' ,;.," : .'
l?ROVIDED, FURTHER, chat the said surety, for' "valu,e "'.r~ce.ived-hei:eby."
stipulates, and agrees that no change, eKtensiol'1, of." t.im~;,..-: alterat-lono-c:
addition to the' cerms of the ,contract: or co work:r:o',.p~,p.eifo'r;med :thereuride-r
or the' specificat:ions accompanying the same shall~, ,in any ,wise' aUect,: l't's
obligation on this bond, and it does hereby wa-ive' "nocice' oC' any' such
changu,extension of t.ime, alterat.ion or; addit~iol'\,' to "the terms' 'o.f"l:.'he :.-.'
contract:. or to che work or co the speciiicacions_,~,'';'''- ,'. ,..' .'. ',' , '
PROVIDE:D, . fURTHER, that:.
, Cantracto r shall abridge
claim may be unsatisfied.
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final se~tlement between:'. the.' "Q'wne'C'-,'and 't:.he
right of any benefidar;y': h~reunde~, :whos,e
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IN Wt'rNESS
,counte rparts,
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WHE.REOF', this
p.ach. one which
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instrument is exe'cuted' "'in'
shall be deemed an or,igin.al"
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avement' Maint'enance' Coin' any, Inc.
(!?.rinc1p'al) ,
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Secretary
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P. O. Box 398
'{Addr:ess),
Beech, Island, S~, C.' 298-42 ,:
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frJl3of3Q;J ,6udt Jk&d6C Jq~
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Reliance
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InsuranceComp"a'iiv
Surety
3y WtHO. fb,(b;9,
Della B. Case' -Acco-r'fleY-ln~cac~
-4,,, "~~il:A~ty
P. O. Box 8628
(Address)
Columbia, S. C.29202
P. O. Box 862.8
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Columbia. S. C ;,29202 '
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Dace of Bond must not be pri~c'.to 'd'03't:~" of, Contract. . r E.
ca~tractor ~s Partnership, all pa~tners 'sho~l~ :ex~~~te bond.
I'MP'ORTANT: surety companies executing bonds mus t": appe'3.'r on.. the Treasury
Department' smost c,urrent list (Cir.-::ular: 570 as ameIldedl and be a,uthorized
to'transactbusiness in the scate where che projec~il locaced.'
NOT.E :
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PERFORt'f.ANCE BOND
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CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTOPNEY
I, the undersigned
the duly authorized and acting legal representative of
, do hereby certify as follows:
I have examined the foregoing contract and the manner of execution
thereof by Augusta-Richmond County. I am of the opinion that said contract
has been duly executed by Augusta-Richmond County acting through its duly
authorized representatives, and that said representatives have full power
and authority to execute said contract on behalf of Augusta-Richmond
County.
Date
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CERTIFICATE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY
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NOTICE TO PROCEED
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Date
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TO:
PROJECT:
18" RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
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The Contract for the above work is being signed today by Augusta-
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Richmond County. Two signed copies will be mailed to you promptly.
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You are hereby notified that the commencement date of work in
accordance with the Agreement dated is
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and you are to complete the WORK wi thin 120 consecutive calendar days
thereafter. The date of completion of all WORK is therefore
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1997.
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
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By
Title
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ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
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Receipt of the above NOTICE TO PROCEED
is hereby acknowledged by
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this the
day of
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NOTICE TO PROCEED
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CHANGE ORDER
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Order No.
Date
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Agreement Date
PROJECT:
18/1 RAW WATER MAIN CONNECTION
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OWNER:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
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CONTRACTOR:
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The following changes are hereby made to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
JUSTIFICATION:
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CHANGE TO CONTRACT PRICE:
Original CONTRACT PRICE
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Current CONTRACT PRICE adjusted
by previous CHANGE ORDERS
$
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The CONTRACT PRICE due to this
CHANGE ORDER will be (increased)
(decreased) by:
$
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New CONTRACT PRICE including this CHANGE ORDER
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CHANGE TO CONTRACT TIME:
The CONTRACT TIME will be (increased) (decreased) by
calendar days.
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The date for completion of all work will be
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Requested by
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Ordered by
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Accepted by
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CHANGE ORDER
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
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1. Definitions
2. Additional Instructions and
Detail Drawings
3. Schedules, Reports & Records
4. Drawings and Specifications
5. Shop Drawings
6. Materials, Services & Facilities
7. Inspection and Testing
8. Substitutions
9. Patents
10. Surveys, Permits, Regulations
11. Protection of Work, Property,
Persons
12. Supervision by Contractor
13. Changes in the Work
14. Changes in Contract Price
15. Time for Completion and
Liquidated Damages
16. Correction of Work
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DEFINITIONS
17. Subsurface Conditions
18. Suspension of Work,
Termination and Delay
19. Payments to Contractor
20. Acceptance of Final Payment
as Release
21. Insurance
22. Contract Security
23. Assignments
24. Indemr',Lfication
25. Separate Contracts
26. Subcontracting
27. Engineer's Authority
28. Land and Rights-of-Way
29. Guaranty
30. Disputes
31. Taxes
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1.1 Wherever used in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the following terms shall
have the meanings indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular
and plural thereof:
to the
CONTRACT
deletions,
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1.2 ADDENDA
execution of
DOCUMENTS.
clarifications
Written or
the Agreement
DRAWINGS and
or corrections.
graphic instruments
which modify or
SPECIFICATIONS, by
issued prior
interpret the
additions,
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1.3 BID - The offer or proposal of the BIDDER submitted on the prescribed
form setting forth the prices for the WORK to be performed.
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1.4 BIDDER - Any person, firm or corporation submitting a BID for the
WORK.
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1.5 BONDS - Bid, Performance, and Payment Bonds and other instruments of
security, furnished by the CONTRACTOR and his surety in accordance with the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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1.6 CHANGE ORDER - A written order to the CONTRACTOR authorizing an
addition, deletion or revision in the WORK within the general scope of the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or authorizing an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or
CONTRACT TIME.
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1.7 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS - The contract, including Advertisement For Bids,
Information For Bidders, BID, Bid Bond, Agreement, Payment Bond,
Performance Bond, NOTICE OF AWARD, NOTICE TO PROCEED, CHANGE ORDER,
DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONS, and ADDENDA.
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1.8 CONTRACT PRICE - The total monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under the
terms and conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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1.9 CONTRACT TIME - The number of calendar days stated in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS for the completion of the WORK.
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1.10 CONTRACTOR - The person, firm or corporation with whom the OWNER has
executed the Agreement.
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1.11 DRAWINGS The part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS which show the
characteristics and scope of the WORK to be performed and which have been
prepared or approved by the ENGINEER.
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1.12 ENGINEER - The person, firm or corporation named as such in the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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1.13 FIELD ORDER - A written order effecting a
invol ving an adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE
CONTRACT TIME, issued by the ENGINEER to
construction.
change in the WORK not
or an extension of the
the CONTRACTOR during
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1.14 NOTICE OF AWARD - The written notice of the acceptance of the BID
from the OWNER to the successful BIDDER.
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1.15 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.
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1.16 OWNER - A public or
association, partnership,
performed.
quasi-public body
or individual for
or authority, corporation,
whom the WORK is to be
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1.17 PROJECT - The undertaking to be performed as provided in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
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1.18 RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE -
the OWNER who is assigned to the PROJECT
The authorized representative of
site or any part thereof.
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1.19 SHOP DRAWINGS - All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures,
schedules and other data which are prepared by the CONTRACTOR, a
SUBCONTRACTOR, manufacturer, SUPPLIER or distributor, which illustrate how
specific portions of the WORK shall be fabricated or installed.
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1.20 SPECIFICATIONS - A part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS consisting of
written descriptions of a technical nature of materials, equipment,
construction systems, standards and workmanship.
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1.21 SUBCONTRACTOR - An individual, firm or corporation having a direct
contract with the CONTRACTOR or with any other SUBCONTRACTOR for the
performance of a part of the WORK at the site.
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1.22 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION - That date as certified by the ENGINEER when
the construction of the PROJECT or a specified part thereof is sufficiently
completed, in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, so that the PROJECT
or specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it is
intended.
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1.23 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS - Modifications to General Conditions
required by a Federal agency for participation in the PROJECT and approved
by the agency in writing prior to inclusion in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or
such requirements that may be imposed by applicable state laws.
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1.24 SUPPLIER Any person or organization who supplies materials or
equipment for the WORK, including that fabricated to a special design, but
who does not perform labor at the site.
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1.25 WORK - All labor necessary to produce the construction required by
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and all materials and equipment incorporated or to
be incorporated in the PROJECT.
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1.26 WRITTEN NOTICE - Any notice to any party of the Agreement relative to
any part of this Agreement in writing and considered delivered and the
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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.
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2. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS
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2.1 The CONTRACTOR may be furnished additional instructions and detail
drawings, by the ENGINEER, as necessary to carry out the WORK required by
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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2.2 The additional drawings and instruction thus supplied will become a
part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out the WORK in
accordance with the additional detail drawings and instructions.
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3. SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS
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3.1 The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER such schedule of quantities
and costs, progress schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and
other data where applicable as are required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for
the WORK to be performed.
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3.2 Prior to the
submit construction
proposes to carryon
various parts of the
as applicable:
first partial payment estimate the CONTRACTOR shall
progress schedules showing the order in which he
the WORK, including dates at which he will start the
WORK, estimated date of completion of each part and,
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3.2.1 The dates at which special detail drawings will be required;
and
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3.2.2 Respective
beginning of manufacture,
supplies and equipment.
dates for submission of SHOP DRAWINGS, the
the testing and the installation of materials,
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3.3 The CONTRACTOR shall also submit a schedule of payments that he
anticipates he will earn during the course of the WORK.
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3.4 The CONTRACTOR shall maintain in a safe place at the site one record
copy of all Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Written Amendments, Change
Orders, Work Directive Changes, Field Orders and written interpretations
and clarifications in good order and annotated to show all changes made
during construction. These record documents together with all approved
samples and a counterpart of all approved Shop Drawings will be available
to ENGINEER for reference. Upon completion of the Work, these record
documents, samples and Shop Drawings will be delivered to the ENGINEER for
the OWNER.
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DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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4.1 The intent of the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS is that the CONTRACTOR
shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment, and transportation
necessary for the proper execution of the WORK in accordance with the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and all incidental work necessary to complete the
PROJECT in an acceptable manner, ready for use, occupancy or operation by
the OWNER.
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4.2 In case of conflict between the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, the
SPECIFICATIONS shall govern. Figure dimensions on DRAWINGS shall govern
over scale dimensions, and detailed DRAWINGS shall govern over general
DRAWINGS.
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4.3 Any discrepancies found between the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS and
si te conditions or any inconsistencies or ambiguities in the DRAWINGS or
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SPECI FICATIONS shall be immediately reported to the ENGINEER, in writing,
who shall promptly correct such inconsistencies or ambiguities in writing.
WORK done by the CONTRACTOR after his discovery of such discrepancies,
inconsistencies or ambiguities shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S risk.
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5. SHOP DRAWINGS
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5.1 The CONTRACTOR shall provide SHOP DRAWINGS as may be necessary for
the prosecution of the WORK as required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The
ENGINEER shall promptly review all SHOP DRAWINGS. The ENGINEER'S approval
of any SHOP DRAWINGS shall not release the CONTRACTOR from responsibility
for deviations from the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The approval of any SHOP
DRAWING which substantially deviates from the requirement of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS shall be evidenced by a CHANGE ORDER.
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5.2 When submitted for the ENGINEER I S review, SHOP DRAWINGS shall bear
the CONTRACTOR'S certification that he has reviewed, checked and approved
the SHOP DRAWINGS and that they are in conformance with the requirements of
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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5.3 Portions of the WORK requiring a SHOP DRAWING or sample submission
shall not begin until the SHOP DRAWING or submission has been approved by
the ENGINEER. 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.
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6.1 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 time.
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6.2 Materials 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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6.3 Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied,
installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by
the manufacturer.
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6.4 Materials, supplies and equipment shall be in accordance with samples
submitted by the CONTRACTOR and approved by the ENGINEER.
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6.5 Materials, supplies or equipment to be incorporated into the WORK
shall not be purchased by the CONTRACTOR or the SUBCONTRACTOR subject to a
chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale contract or other agreement by
which an interest is retained by the seller.
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7. INSPECTION AND TESTING
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7.1 All materials and equipment used in the construction of the PROJECT
shall be subject to adequate inspection and testing in accordance with
generally accepted standards, as required and defined in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
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7.2 The OWNER shall provide all inspection and testing services not
required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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7.3 The CONTRACTOR shall provide at his expense the testing and
inspection services required by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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7.4 I f the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or
orders of any public authority having jurisdiction require any WORK to
specifically be inspected, tested, or approved by someone other than the
CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR will give the ENGINEER timely notice of
readiness. The CONTRACTOR will then furnish the ENGINEER the required
certificates of inspection, testing or approval.
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7.5 Inspections, tests or approvals by the ENGINEER or others shall not
relieve the CONTRACTOR from his obligations to perform the WORK in
accordance with the requirements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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7.6 The ENGINEER and his representatives will at all times have access to
the WORK. In addition, authorized representatives and agents of any
participating Federal or state agency shall be permitted to inspect all
work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials, and
other relevant data and records. The CONTRACTOR will provide proper
facilities for such access and observation of the WORK and also for any
inspection, or testing thereof.
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7.7 If any WORK is covered contrary to the written instructions of the
ENGINEER it must, if requested by the ENGINEER, be uncovered for his
observation and replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.
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7.8 If the ENGINEER considers it necessary or advisable that covered WORK
be inspected or tested by others, the CONTRACTOR, at the ENGINEER'S
request, will uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation
inspection or testing as the ENGINEER may require, that portion of the WORK
in question, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools, and
equipment. If it is found that such WORK is defective, the CONTRACTOR will
bear all the expenses of such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection
and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such WORK is
not found to be defective, the CONTRACTOR will be allowed an increase in
the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, or both, directly
attributable to such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing
and reconstruction and an appropriate CHANGE ORDER shall be issued.
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SUBSTITUTIONS
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8.1 Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on
the DRAWINGS or SPECIFICATIONS by reference to brand name or catalogue
number, it shall be understood that this is referenced for the purpose of
defining the performance or other salient requirements and that other
products of equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered.
The CONTRACTOR may recommend the substitution of a material, article, or
piece of equipment of equal substance and function for those referred to in
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS by reference to brand name or catalogue number, and
if, in the opinion of the ENGINEER, such material, article, or piece of
equipment is of equal substance and function to that specified, the
ENGINEER may approve its substitution and use by the CONTRACTOR. Any cost
differential shall be deductible from the CONTRACT PRICE and the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS shall be appropriately modified by CHANGE ORDER. The CONTRACTOR
warrants that if substitutes are approved, no major changes in the function
or general design of the PROJECT will result. Incidental changes or extra
component parts required to accommodate the substitute will be made by the
CONTRACTOR without a change in the CONTRACT PRICE or CONTRACT TIME.
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PATENTS
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9.1 The CONTRACTOR shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees.
He shall defend all suits or claims for infringement of any patent rights
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and save the OWNER harmless from loss on account thereof, except that the
OWNER shall be responsible for any such loss when a particular process,
design, or the product of a particular manufacturer or manufacturers is
specified, however, if the CONTRACTOR has reason to believe that the
design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, he
shall be responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such
information to the ENGINEER.
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10.1 The OWNER shall furnish all boundary surveys and establish all base
lines for locating the principal component parts of the WORK together with
a sui table number of bench marks adj acent 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.
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10.2 The CONTRACTOR shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points
and stakes and, in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be
charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for any
mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance.
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10.3 Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the
prosecution of the WORK shall be secured and paid for by the CONTRACTOR
unless otherwise stated in the SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS. 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.
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11.1 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 designated for removal, relocation or
replacement in the course of construction.
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11.2 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, and
SUBCONTRACTOR or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or
anyone for whose acts any of them be liable, except damage or loss
attributable to the fault of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or to the acts or
omissions of the OWNER or the ENGINEER or anyone employed by either of them
or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable, and not
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attributable, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or
negligence of the CONTRACTOR.
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11.3 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the WORK or
property at the site or adjacent thereto, the CONTRACTOR, without special
instruction or authorization from the ENGINEER or OWNER, shall act to
prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He will give the ENGINEER
prompt WRITTEN NOTICE of any significant changes in the WORK or deviations
from the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS caused thereby, and a CHANGE ORDER shall
thereupon be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.
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SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR
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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.
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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.
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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 the
performance of any changes in the WORK so ordered by the ENGINEER unless
the CONTRACTOR believes that such FIELD ORDER entitles him to a change in
CONTRACT PRICE or TIME, or both, in which event he shall give the ENGINEER
WRITTEN NOTICE thereof within seven (7) days after the receipt of the
ordered change. Thereafter the CONTRACTOR shall document the basis for the
change in CONTRACT PRICE or TIME within thirty (30) days. The CONTRACTOR
shall not execute such changes pending the receipt of an executed CHANGE
ORDER or further instruction from the OWNER.
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14.1 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:
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(a) Unit prices previously approved.
(b) An agreed lump sum.
(c) The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies,
equipment, and other services necessary to complete the work. In addition
there shall be added an amount to be agreed upon but not to exceed fifteen
(15) percent of the actual cost of the WORK to cover the cost of general
overhead and profit.
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15.1 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.
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15.2 The CONTRACTOR will proceed with the WORK at such 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.
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15.3 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 day that the CONTRACTOR shall be in default after the
time stipulated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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15.4 The CONTRACTOR shall not be charged wi th liquida ted
excess cost when the delay in completion of the WORK
following, and the CONTRACTOR has promptly given WRITTEN
delay to the OWNER or ENGINEER.
damages or any
is due to the
NOTICE of such
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15.4.1 To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued
by the OWNER.
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15.4.2 To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the
fault or negligence of the CONTRACTOR, including but not restricted to,
acts of God, or of the public enemy, acts of the OWNER, acts of another
CONTRACTOR in the performance of a contract with the OWNER, fires, floods,
epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes, and
abnormal and unforeseeable weather; and
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15.4.3 To any delays of SUBCONTRACTORS occasioned by any of the
causes specified in paragraphs 15.4.1 and 15.4.2 of this article.
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15.5 No added cost from delay:
occasioned by the causes set out in
be required to pay any additional
extension of time to the CONTRACTOR
In the event of a delay in completion
15.4.1 thru 15.4.3, the OWNER shall not
costs resulting from such delay. The
shall be the exclusive remedy.
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15.6 Non-excusable delay: The factors, with the exception of "Labor
Disputes", set out in paragraph 15.4.1 thru 15.4.3 which specify causes for
excusable delay in completion of construction shall not constitute a
defense for delay in completion caused by the acts or omissions of the
CONTRACTOR, its agents or employees.
15.7 Change in Contract Time: The CONTACT TIME may only be changed by a
CHANGE ORDER or a WRITTEN AMENDMENT. Any claim for an extension or
shortening of the CONTRACT TIME shall be based on WRITTEN NOTICE delivered
by the party making the claim to the other party and to ENGINEER promptly
(but in no event later than thirty days) after the occurrence of the event
giving rise to the claim and stating the general nature of the claim.
Notice of the extent of the claim with supporting data shall be delivered
within sixty days after such occurrence (unless ENGINEERS allows an
additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in support of the
claim) and shall be accompanied by the claimant's written statement that
the adjustment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the claimant has
reason to believe it is entitled as a result of the occurrence of said
event. All claims for adjustment in the CONTRACT TIME shall be determined
by ENGINEER in accordance with paragraph 27.1 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR
cannot otherwise agree. No claim for an adjustment in the CONTRACT TIME
will be valid if not submitted in accordance with the requirements of this
paragraph 15.7.
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CORRECTION OF WORK
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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 re-execute 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.
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16.2 All removal and replacement WORK shall be done at the CONTRACTOR 'S
expense. I f the CONTRACTOR does not take action to remove such rej ected
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.
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SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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17.1 The CONTRACTOR shall promptly, and before such conditions are
disturbed, except in the event of an emergency, notify the OWNER by WRITTEN
NOTICE of:
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17.1.1 Subsurface or latent physical conditions of the site
differing materially from those indicated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: or
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17.1.2 Unknown physical conditions
nature, differing materially from those
generally recognized as inherent in WORK of
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
at the site, of an unusual
ordinarily encountered and
the character provided for in
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17.2 The OWNER shall promptly investigate the conditions, and if he finds
that such conditions do so materially differ and cause an increase or
decrease in the cost of, or in the time required for, performance of the
WORK, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
shall be modified by a CHANGE ORDER. Any claim of the CONTRACTOR for
adjustment hereunder shall not be allowed unless he has given the required
WRITTEN NOTICE; provided that the OWNER may, if he determines the facts so
justify, consider and adjust any such claims asserted before the date of
final payment.
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SUSPENSION OF WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY
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18.1 The OWNER may suspend the WORK or any portion thereof for a period of
not more than ninety days or such further time as agreed upon by the
CONTRACTOR, by WRITTEN NOTICE to the CONTRACTOR and the ENGINEER which
notice shall fix the date on which WORK shall be resumed. The CONTRACTOR
will resume that WORK on the date so fixed. The CONTRACTOR will be allowed
an increase in the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, or
both, directly attributable to any suspension.
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18.2 If the CONTRACTOR is adjudged a bankrupt or insolvent, or if he makes
a general assignment for the benefit of his creditors, or if a trustee or
receiver is appointed for the CONTRACTOR or for any of his property, or if
he files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act, or to reorganize
under the bankruptcy or applicable laws, or if he repeatedly fails to
supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment, or if
he repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to SUBCONTRACTORS or for labor,
materials or equipment or if he disregards laws, ordinances, rules,
regulations or orders of any public body having jurisdiction of the WORK or
if he disregards the authority of the ENGINEER, or if he otherwise violates
any provision of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, then the OWNER may, without
prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the CONTRACTOR and
his surety a minimum of ten (10) days from delivery of a WRITTEN NOTICE
terminate the services of the CONTRACTOR and take possession of the PROJECT
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and of all materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and
machinery thereon owned by the CONTRACTOR, and finish the WORK by whatever
method he may deem expedient. In such case the CONTRACTOR shall not be
entitled to receive any further payment until the WORK is finished. If the
unpaid balance of the CONTRACT PRICE exceeds the direct and indirect costs
of completing the PROJECT, including compensation for additional
professional services, such excess SHALL BE PAID TO THE CONTRACTOR. If
such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the CONTRACTOR will pay the
difference to the OWNER. Such costs incurred by the OWNER will be
determined by the ENGINEER and incorporated in a CHANGE ORDER.
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18.3 Where the CONTRACTOR'S services have been so terminated by the OWNER,
said termination shall not affect any right of the OWNER against the
CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or
payment of monies by the OWNER due the CONTRACTOR will not release the
CONTRACTOR from compliance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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18.4 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 and any expense sustained plus reasonable profit.
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18.5 If, through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR, the WORK is suspended
for a period of more than ninety (90) days by the OWNER or under an order
of court or other public authority, or the ENGINEER fails to act on any
request for payment within thirty (30) days after it is submitted, or the
OWNER fails to pay the CONTRACTOR substantially the sum approved by the
ENGINEER or awarded by alternate process within thirty (30) days of its
approval and presentation, then the CONTRACTOR may, after ten (10) days
from delivery of a WRITTEN NOTICE to the OWNER and the ENGINEER, terminate
the CONTRACT and recover from the OWNER payment for all WORK executed and
all expenses sustained. In addition and in lieu of terminating the
CONTRACT, if the ENGINEER has failed to act on a request for payment or if
the OWNER has failed to make any payment as aforesaid, the CONTRACTOR may
upon ten (10) days WRITTEN NOTICE to the OWNER and the ENGINEER stop the
WORK until he has been paid all amounts then due, in which event and upon
resumption of the WORK, CHANGE ORDERS shall be issued for adj usting the
CONTRACT PRICE or extending the CONTRACT TIME or both to compensate for the
costs and delays attributable to the stoppage of the WORK.
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18.6 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 the time specified in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or if no time
is specified, 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.
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19.1 At least ten (10) days before each progress payment falls due (but
not more often than once a month), the CONTRACTOR will submit to the
ENGINEER a partial payment estimate filled out and signed by the CONTRACTOR
covering the WORK performed during the period covered by the partial
payment estimate and supported by such data as the ENGINEER may reasonably
require. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment
not incorporated in the WORK but delivered and suitably stored at or near
the site, the partial payment estimate shall also be accompanied by such
supporting data, satisfactory to the OWNER, as will establish the OWNER'S
ti tIe to the material and equipment and protect his interest therein,
including applicable insurance. The ENGINEER will, wi thin ten (10) days
after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing
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his approval of payment and present the partial payment estimate to the
OWNER, or return the partial payment estimate to the CONTRACTOR indicating
in writing his reasons for refusing to approve payment. In the latter
case, the CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
partial payment estimate. The OWNER will, within ten (10) days of
presentation to him of an approved partial payment estimate, pay the
CONTRACTOR a progress payment on the basis of the approved partial payment
estimate. The OWNER shall retain ten (10) percent of the amount of each
payment until final completion and acceptance of all work covered by the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The OWNER at any time, however, after fifty (50)
percent of the WORK has been completed, if he finds that satisfactory
progress is being made, shall reduce retainage to five (5~) percent of the
contract amount. When the WORK is substantially complete (operational or
beneficial occupancy), the retained amount may be further reduced below
five (5) percent to only that amount necessary to assure completion. On
completion and acceptance of a part of the WORK on which the price is
stated separately in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, payment may be made in full,
including retained percentages, less authorized deductions.
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such major materials and equipment which are suitably stored either at or
near the site.
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ENGINEER and with the concurrence of the CONTRACTOR, may use any completed
or substantially completed portions of the WORK. Such use shall not
constitute an acceptance of such portions of the WORK.
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19.4 The OWNER shall have the right to enter the premises for the purpose
of doing work not covered by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. This provision shall
not be construed as relieving the CONTRACTOR of the sole responsibility for
the care and protection of the WORK, or the restoration of any damaged WORK
except such as may be caused by agents or employees of the OWNER.
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19.5 Upon completion and acceptance of the WORK, the ENGINEER shall issue
a certificate attached to the final payment request that the WORK has been
accepted by him under the conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. The entire
balance found to be due the CONTRACTOR, including the retained percentages,
but except such sums as may be lawfully retained by the OWNER, shall be
paid to the CONTRACTOR within thirty (30) days of completion and acceptance
of the WORK.
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19.6 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
ei ther 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.
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19.7 If the OWNER fails to make payment thirty (30) days after approval by
the ENGINEER, in addition to other remedies available to the CONTRACTOR,
there shall be added to each such payment interest at the maximum legal
rate commencing on the first day after said payment is due and continuing
until the payment is received by the CONTRACTOR.
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20.1 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
wi th 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.
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21.1 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 SUBCONTRACTOR or by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them may be
liable:
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other similar employee benefit acts;
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sickness or disease, or death of his employees:
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disease, or death of any person other than his employees:
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21.1.4 Claims for damages insured by usual personal injury liability
coverage which are sustained (1) by any person as a result of an offense
directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by the
CONTRACTOR, or (2) by any other person; and
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tangible property, including loss of use resulting therefrom.
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21.2 Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the OWNER shall be filed with
the OWNER prior to commencement of the WORK. These Certificates shall
contain a provision that coverages afforded under the policies will not be
canceled unless at lease fifteen (15) days prior WRITTEN NOTICE has been
given to the OWNER.
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during the CONTRACT TIME, liability insurance as hereinafter specified;
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21.3.1 CONTRACTOR'S General Public Liability and Property Damage
Insurance including vehicle coverage issued to the CONTRACTOR and
protecting him from all claims for personal injury, including death, and
all claims for destruction of or damage to property, arising out of or in
connection with any operations under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, whether such
operations be by himself or by any SUBCONTRACTOR under him, or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by the CONTRACTOR or by a SUBCONTRACTOR
under him. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not
less than $500,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including
death, at any time resulting therefrom, sustained by anyone person in any
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one accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $500,000 aggregate
for any such damages sustained by two or more persons in anyone accident.
Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than
$200,000 for all property damage sustained by anyone person in anyone
accident; and a limit of liability of not less than $200,000 aggregate for
any such damage sustained by two or more persons in anyone accident.
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Fire and Extended Coverage insurance upon the PROJECT to the full insurable
value thereof for the benefit of the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR, and
SUBCONTRACTOR as their interest may appear. This provision shall in no way
release the CONTRACTOR or CONTRACTOR'S surety from obligations under the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS to fully complete the PROJECT.
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21.4 The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during
the CONTRACT TIME, in accordance with the provisions of the law of the
state in which the work is performed. Workmen's Compensation Insurance,
including occupational disease provisions, for all of his employees at the
site of the PROJECT and in case any work is sublet, the CONTRACTOR shall
require such SUBCONTRACTOR similarly to provide Workmen's Compensation
Insurance, including occupational disease provisions for all 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 sui table insurance for
the protection of his employees not otherwise protected.
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21.5 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.
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22.1 The CONTRACTOR shall wi thin ten (10) days after the receipt of the
NOTICE OF AWARD furnish the OWNER with a Performance Bond and Payment Bond
in penal sums equal to the amount of the CONTRACT PRICE, conditioned upon
the performance by the CONTRACTOR of all undertakings, covenants, terms,
conditions and agreements of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, and upon the prompt
payment by the CONTRACTOR to all persons supplying labor and materials in
the prosecution of the WORK provided by the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Such BONDS
shall be executed by the CONTRACTOR and a corporate bonding company
licensed to transact such business in the state in which the WORK is to be
performed and named on the current list of "Surety Companies Acceptable on
Federal Bonds" as published in the Treasury Department Circular Number 570.
The expense of these BONDS shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR. If at any
time a surety on any such BOND is declared a bankrupt or loses its right to
do business in the state in which the WORK is to be performed or is removed
from the list of Surety Companies accepted on Federal BONDS, CONTRACTOR
shall within ten (10) days after notice from the OWNER to do so, substitute
an acceptable BOND (or BONDS) in such form and sum and signed by such other
surety or sureties as may be satisfactory to the OWNER. The premiums on
such BOND shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR. No further payments shall be
deemed due nor shall be made until the new surety or sureties shall have
furnished an acceptable BOND to the OWNER.
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23.1 Neither the CONTRACTOR nor the OWNER shall sell, transfer, assign or
otherwise dispose of the CONTRACT or any portion thereof, or of his right,
title or interest therein, or his obligations thereunder, without written
consent of the other party.
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INDEMNIFICATION
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24.1 The CONTRACTOR will indemnify and hold harmless the OWNER and the
ENGINEER and their agents and employees from and against all claims,
damages, losses and expenses including 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 including the
loss of use resulting therefrom: and is caused in whole or in part by any
negligent or willful act or omission of the CONTRACTOR, and SUBCONTRACTOR,
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose
acts any of them may be liable.
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their agents or employees, by any employee 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 benefits acts.
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extend to the liability of the ENGINEER, his agents or employees arising
out of the preparation or approval of maps, DRAWINGS, opinions, reports,
surveys, CHN~GE ORDERS, designs or SPECIFICATIONS.
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25.1 The OWNER reserves the right to let other contracts in connection
with the PROJECT. The CONTRACTOR shall afford other CONTRACTORS reasonable
opportuni ty 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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himself, or he may let other contracts containing provisions similar to
these. The CONTRACTOR will afford the other CONTRACTORS who are parties to
such Contracts (or the OWNER, if he is performing the additional WORK
himself), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of
materials and equipment and the execution of WORK, and shall properly
connect and coordinate his WORK with theirs.
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OWNER is not noted in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS prior to the execution of the
CONTRACT, written notice thereof shall be given to the CONTRACTOR prior to
starting any such additional WORK. If the CONTRACTOR believes that the
performance of such additional WORK by the OWNER or others involves him in
additional expense or entitles him to an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, he
may make a claim therefor as provided in Sections 14 and 15.
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26.1 The CONTRACTOR may utilize the services of specialty SUBCONTRACTORS
on those parts of the WORK which, under normal contracting practices, are
performed by specialty SUBCONTRACTORS.
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26.2 The CONTRACTOR shall not award WORK to SUBCONTRACTOR(s), in excess of
fifty(50~) percent of the CONTRACT PRICE, without prior written approval of
the OWNER.
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26.3 The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to the OWNER for the acts
and omissions of his SUBCONTRACTORS, and of persons either directly or
indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts and omissions of persons
directly employed by him.
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26.4 The CONTRACTOR shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in
all subcontracts relative to the WORK to bind SUBCONTPACTORS to the
CONTRACTOR by the terms of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS insofar as applicable to
the WORK of SUBCONTRACTORS and to give the CONTPACTOR the same power as
regards terminating any subcontract that the OWNER may exercise over the
CONTRACTOR under any provision of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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26.5 Nothing contained in this CONTRACT shall create any contractual
relation between any SUBCONTRACTOR and the OWNER.
27. ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY
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27.1 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 unbiasec
manner. The ENGINEER will make visits to the site and determine if the
WORK is proceeding in accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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27.2 The CONTRACTOR will be held strictly to the intent of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS in regard to the quality of materials, workmanship and execution
of the WORK. Inspections may be made at the factory or fabrication plant
of the source of material supply.
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controls,
ENGINEER will not be responsible for the construction
techniques, sequences, procedures, or construction safety.
means,
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27.4 The ENGINEER shall promptly make decisions relative to interpretation
of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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28.1 Prior to issuance of NOTICE TO PROCEED, the OWNER shall obtain all
land and 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.
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28.2 The OWNER shall provide to the CONTRACTOR information which
delineates and describes the lands owned and rights-of-way acquired.
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28.3 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.
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GUARANTY
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and
The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished
WORK performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of
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SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION. The CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees for a
period of one (1) year from the date of SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION of the
system that 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 guarantee period.
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30.1 All claims, disputes, and other matters in question arising out of,
or relating to, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or breech thereof, except for claims
which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment as
provided by paragraph 20.1 shall be decided in the Superior Court of
Richmond County, Georgia, except where the parties agree on an alternate
process for resolution of the question.
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claim, dispute or other matter that is required to be referred to ENGINEER
initially for decision in accordance with paragraph 27.1 thru 27.4 until
the earlier of (a) the date on which ENGINEER has rendered a decision or
(b) the fifteenth day after the parties have presented their evidence to
ENGINEER if a written decision has not been rendered by ENGINEER before
that date.
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schedule during any
agreed in writing.
will carry
arbitration
on the \'lORK
proceedings,
and maintain the
unless otherwise
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31.1 The CONTRACTOR will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar
taxes required by the law of the place where the WORK is performed.
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CONTRACTOR'S FIELD OFFICE
TEMPORARY SANITARY FACILITIES
BOUNDARIES OF WORK
EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES
TRAFFIC SAFETY
UTILITIES
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES
SURVEYS
DIMENSIONS
SEDIMENT AND EROSION CONTROL
SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS
SITE CONTAMINATION AND CHEMICALS
STORAGE OF MATERIAL
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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND DRAWINGS:
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The Contract Documents which form a part of this contract include
Advertisement for Bids, Information for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Notice
of Award, Agreement, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Certificate of
Owner's Attorney, Notice to Proceed, Change Order, General Conditions,
Special Conditions, Technical Specifications, Drawings and Addenda.
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Specifications: The specifications consist of a written description of
a general and technical nature of materials, equipment, construction
systems, standards and workmanship, and include General Conditions,
Supplemental General Conditions, Special Conditions and Technical
Specifications indexed at the front of this bound volume of Contract
Documents.
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Drawings: The Engineer will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge,
all copies of the drawings and specifications reasonably necessary for
the execution of the work. Location of all features of the work
included in the contract are indicated on the contract drawings. The
following drawings, dated June 1997, comprise the plans for this
contract.
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TITLE
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The Contractor shall maintain a field office or mobile field office on
the site of the work which contains a telephone, the contract
documents, and the contractor's records.
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Upon commencing work, the Contractor shall provide temporary screened
and shielded sanitary privies in a manner meeting the approval of the
Engineer. Facilities shall be maintained in a sanitary condition by
the Contractor and in compliance with the requirements of authorities
having jurisdiction. All temporary facilities shall be removed by the
Contractor and the area returned to its original condition prior to
acceptance of the completed project.
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The Contractor shall not enter on or occupy with men, tools, equipment,
or materials, any ground outside the limits of Owner's property or
construction easements without written consent of the Owner of such
property.
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It is mandatory that the Contractor locate all previously placed
underground installations and construction prior to his engaging in any
work in areas where such improvements may exist. The Contract drawings
indicate general locations of such existing improvements solely for the
purpose of initial and general representation thereof. The Owner and
Engineer have not verified locations of these improvements as a basis
for locations displayed on the drawings. All utilities and
improvements must be located and flagged by the Contractor prior to
commencing work. Flags must be maintained and based upon actual field
determinations. The Owner's project inspector must be notified before
any work begins in vicinity of existing underground improvements.
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The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage and for
maintenance and protection of existing construction and utilities. All
damaged construction, utili ties or improvements shall be restored to
the original or better condition in which they were discovered.
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The Contractor will be held responsible for any damages caused by
negligence on his part, or by the improper placing of or failure to
display danger signs and road lanterns; all traffic lanes will be kept
open and clear at all times and no excavated material or equipment will
be placed on pavement during construction.
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The Contractor shall provide for temporary utilities for construction
operations. Potable water is available from hydrants. The Contractor
shall make provisions for telephone service with the phone company.
Electric power for construction operations shall be provided by the
Contractor by arrangement with Georgia Power Company. The Contractor
shall make suitable arrangements to provide fuel for temporary heating
and/or other construction operations as necessary.
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Estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished
under this Contract if shown in any of the documents including the BID,
are given only to indicate approximately the scope of the Contract;
variation of the quantities reasonably necessary to complete the work
contemplated by this Contract shall, in no way, vitiate this Contract,
nor shall any such variation give cause for claims or liability for
damages.
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The Contractor shall make his own surveys and establish his own working
lines and grades from the basic reference lines established by the
Engineer. The Contractor shall establish an arbitrary benchmark on
si te. At each pipeline installation, a physical check of installed
inverts and/or elevations of the top of existing pipes shall be made
and the elevations recorded and furnished to the Engineer.
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Dimensions shown in figures or which can be determined by computation
from other figures shown, shall take precedence over dimensions scaled
from the drawings. When the work of the Contractor is affected by
finished dimensions, these shall be determined by the Contractor at the
site and he shall assume the responsibility therefor.
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The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform
operations in such a manner that siltation and bank erosion will be
minimized during all phases of construction. Any areas disturbed
during the course of construction shall be restored to a condition
equal or better than the original condition. Grassing of disturbed
areas shall be the minimum acceptable restoration. Silt control
devices such as straw bale fences and/or silt fence weight filter
fabric shall be installed to limit migration of silt to the water
courses. Erosion Control devices such as mats, grass, mulch, and
crushed stone shall be installed to protect adjoining areas from soil
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contamination. Compliance with the guidelines of the Manual for
Erosion and Sedimentation Control in Georgia, pursuant to the Erosion
and Sedimentation Act of 1975, shall apply as though fully set forth
herein.
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The Contractor shall procure a Land Disturbing Permit from: Augusta-
Richmond Planning Commission, 525 Telfair Street, Augusta, GA 30911.
As a part of the permitting process, the Contractor shall provide his
construction schedule of land disturbing work and shall include a plan
of the temporary measures to be in place during construction. An
employee of the prime Contractor shall be designated as the work site
Erosion and Sediment Control Supervisor who is to be responsible for
timely installation of erosion and sediment control measures and who
shall provide early detection and correction of erosion, sediment, and
flooding problems and who shall have full (24 hr) access to the
personnel, equipment, materials, means and measures to ensure
correction of routine and or special deficiencies.
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Permanent erosion control measures for this site include moderate
slopes, pavement, and permanent grassing. The Contractor shall strive
to expedite completion of the permanent measures and shall keep the
temporary measures in place until a satisfactory grass cover is
established.
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The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and
Health Regulations for construction promulgated under the Occupational
Safety and Health Act of 1970 (PL91-596) and under Sec. 107 of the
Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (PL91-54).
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The CONTRACTOR shall prevent the construction site from being
contaminated with any substance in quantities or under circumstances
prohibited by environmental protection laws of the United States or the
State of Georgia. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to the OWNER if,
at any time, state or federal authorities make a claim or demand
against the OWNER on account of contamination of the site caused or
allowed by the CONTRACTOR or any of its forces or subcontractors.
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All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project
operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer,
reactant or of other classification, must be registered for the purpose
specified with USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of
residues shall be in strict conformance with instructions.
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Materials shall be so stored as to
quality and fitness for the work.
shall be placed on wooden platforms
and/or placed under cover. Stores of
to facilitate prompt inspection.
insure the preservation of their
When considered necessary, they
or other hard, clean, surfaces,
materials shall be so located as
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Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied,
installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as
directed by the manufacturer unless herein specified to the contrary.
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SC - 16 CLEANING UP:
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The Contractor shall keep the premises free from the accumulation of
waste material and rubbish, and upon completion of the work, prior to
final acceptance of the completed project by the Owner, he shall remove
from the premises all rubbish, surplus materials, implements, tools,
etc., and leave his work in a clean condition, satisfactory to the
Engineer. On a daily basis, the work area shall be cleaned
sufficiently to produce a neat appearance.
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SC - 17 PRIOR USE BY OWNER:
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Prior to completion of the work, the Owner (by agreement with the
Contractor) may take over the operation and/or use of portions of the
proj ect. Such use of facilities by the Owner shall not be deemed as
acceptance of any work or relieve the Contractor from any of the
requirements of the Contract Documents.
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The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by the
operations or acts of any of his agents or employees. Such restoration
shall include seeding, sodding, transplanting of lawns, hedges, or
ornamental plantings, and the repair or replacement of streets,
driveways, walks, fences, or other facilities in such a manner as to
meet the approval of the Engineer. No structures, fences or trees
shall be removed without the consent of the property owner or until
condemnation procedure, if necessary, has been completed.
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Restoration of property shall commence
completion of the proposed work in
construction site.
immediately upon substantial
the various areas of the
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SC - 19 DEMOLITION:
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Pipe work on existing lines shall be performed in such a manner that
there will be no interruption of service.
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A soils investigation is not available for this site.
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SECTION T-2 - EXCAVATION, FILLING AND BACKFILLING
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SCOPE:
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The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of
furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials, layout
staking and grade staking and supervision, and in performing all operations
in connection with the excavation, filling and backfilling for structures
and piping in strict accordance with this section of the specifications,
the applicable drawings and terms and conditions of the Contract.
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CLASSIFICATION OF EXCAVATION:
All excavation shall be unclassified.
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EXCAVATION:
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General: The excavation shall conform to dimensions and elevations
appropriate for the pipe line or structure. Excavation shall not be
carried below the elevation necessary for construction.
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Excavation for Walls and Footings shall extend a sufficient distance to
allow for the placing and removal of forms, installation of services and
for inspection, except where the concrete wall or footing may be authorized
to be deposited directly against excavated surfaces.
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Trench Excavation: Trenches shall be excavated true to line and grade.
Trenches to receive pipe having a nominal diameter of 18 inches or larger
shall not be less than 18 inches wider nor more than 24 inches wider than
the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, so that a clear space
of not less than 9 inches nor more than 12 inches in width is provided on
each side of the pipe.
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The maximum width specified applies to the width at or below the level of
the top of the pipe. The width of the trench above the pipe may be as wide
as necessary to provide room for proper installation of the work. The
Contractor shall comply with the safety requirements of OSHA.
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The bottoms of trenches for water lines shall be rounded so that the lower
90 degree quadrant of the pipe is in direct contact throughout its entire
length with undisturbed earth or with sui table compacted fill material.
Bell holes and excavation for joints shall be dug by hand after the trench
bottom has been shaped. These holes shall be so spaced and sized as to
permit first class workmanship on the joint and to insure that the maximum
length of pipe possible will rest on the prepared bottom of the trench.
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Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, the natural trench bottom is soil
which is incapable of satisfactorily supporting the pipe, such unsuitable
soil shall be removed to the depth required as determined at the site. The
trench bottom shall then be refilled with selected refill material, placed
in 8 inch layers and compacted. Each layer shall be thoroughly tamped. The
refill shall be brought to the proper elevation for the pipe.
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Dewatering and Drainage of Excavated Areas: Grading in the vicinity of
structures shall be controlled to prevent surface water from running into
excavated areas. Dewatering by pumping or wellpointing from excavated
areas shall be performed by the Contractor to provide a stable excavation
and a firm pit or trench bottom. Dewatering shall incur no extra cost to
the Owner.
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All dewatering methods shall be subject to the approval of the Engineer as
to capacity and effectiveness. Water removed from the excavated areas
shall be conveyed in a proper manner to a suitable point of discharge where
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it will neither
the surface or
progress.
cause injury to public health, public or private property,
use of streets by the public or work completed or in
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Protection Against Flotation: To guard against the danger of flotation of
empty or partially empty pipe due to a high water table, all dewatering
operations shall be continued without interruption until such time as
sufficient backfill has been placed over the top of the pipe to overcome
the buoyancy effect of a completely empty pipe which is entirely submerged.
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Shoring and Protection of Excavations: Shoring shall be provided by the
Contractor as necessary to protect life or property. All existing
structures, streets, pipes, and foundations which are not to be removed or
relocated shall be adequately protected or replaced by the Contractor
wi thout cost to the Owner. The Contractor shall adequately protect the
work under construction and the safety of his workmen in excavations by the
use of suitable sheeting, shoring and bracing, or by sloping the banks in
accordance with the angle of repose of the soil.
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The Contractor alone is responsible for any damage or injury resulting from
his failure either to provide adequate protection from the excavation or to
comply with OSHA requirements.
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Excess Material: Excess material to be used for backfill shall not be
stockpiled on top of existing clearwells. Excavated material shall be
deposited a sufficient distance from the side of excavation walls to
prevent excessive surcharge on the wall. Excess excavated material not
suitable or required for backfill or filling shall be appropriately wasted
on site as directed by the Engineer.
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Earth fill shall be placed in layers not to exceed 8 inches in thickness.
Each layer shall be compacted at optimum moisture content in a manner
approved by the Engineer. After compaction, the dry weight per cubic foot
for each layer shall be at least 90'~ of the maximum Laboratory Dry Weight
per cubic foot, as determined by the ASTM D1557, Method B.
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The Engineer shall be notified before backfilling in order that the work
may be inspected before it is covered. After completion of the foundation
footings, walls, or pipe work, and prior to backfilling, all ferms shall be
removed and the excavation shall be cleared of all trash and debris.
Symmetrical backfill shall be placed in horizontal layers not in excess of
8 inch thickness, and shall have an optimum moisture content when
compacted. After compaction, the dry weight per cubic foot for each layer
shall be at least 90% of the maximum Laboratory Dry Weight per cubic foot,
as determined by ASTM D1557.
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FILL AND BACKFILL MATERIAL:
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Material for fill and backfilling shall consist of the excavated material,
if suitable, or sand-clay borrow approved by the Engineer, and shall be
free of trash, lumber, or other debris, roots and other organic, perishable
or deleterious matter.
SELECTED REFILL MATERIAL:
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When directed by the Engineer, selected refill material shall be used to
refill the trench bottom where unsuitable soil is encountered. Such
material shall be No. 67 crushed stone or gravel of suitable gradation free
from stones, sod, sticks, roots and other organic, perishable or
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deleterious matter. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the
Engineer of the material proposed for the above use.
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PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT:
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The Contractor shall replace or repair all pavement which has been removed
or damaged in his trenching operation with pavement of equal quality but
not less than 8" of 4,000 p.s.i. concrete, plus 2" hot plant mix over
compacted fill. Sufficient pavement shall be replaced to allow for at
least one foot outside of excavation limits or damaged portions. The
existing pavement shall be neatly cut vertically and on a uniform
horizontal alignment. The type of paving used in patching shall be the
same as the original pavement and shall be tied into the adjacent pavement
or slab as directed by the Engineer. Pavement subgrade and pavement under
the cognizance of local and state highway departments shall be replaced in
strict accordance with their standards or direction. The Owner will
provide permits for the opening of the pavement. The Contractor shall meet
all of the requirements of such permits for work which is done within the
highway right-of-way.
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EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
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Temporary Silt Fencing shall be installed to limit the migration of silt
from the construction area to waterways or proximate water courses. Filter
fabrics free of defects or flaws shall be installed against a stable, post
supported wire backing to intercept all runoff from the construction site.
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Filter Fabrics Materials shall be strong rot-proof synthetic fibers formed
into a fabric of either the woven or nonwoven type. Either type of fabric
shall be free of any treatment or coating which might significantly alter
its physical properties after installation. The fabric shall contain
stabilizers and/or inhibitors to make the filaments resistant to
deterioration resulting from exposure to sunlight or heat. The fabric
shall be a pervious sheet of synthetic fibers oriented into a stable
network so that the fibers retain their relative position with respect to
each other under normal handling, installation, and service conditions.
Edges of the fabric shall be finished to prevent the outer yarn from
pulling away from the fabric.
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During all periods of shipment and storage, the fabric shall be wrapped in
a heavy-duty protective covering which will protect the cloth from
sunlight, mud, dust, dirt, and debris. The fabric shall not be exposed to
temperatures greater than 140 degrees F.
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The fabric shall meet the following physical requirements:
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Tensile Strength (Lbs. Min.)
(ASTM D-4632)
Warp - 120
Fill - 100
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Elongation (% Max.)
(ASTM D-4632)
40
AOS (Apparent Opening Size) (Max.
Sieve Size) (ASTM D-4751)
#30
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Flow Rate (Gal/Min/Sq.Ft.)
(GDT-87)
25
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Ultraviolet Stability (2)
(ASTM D-4632 after 300 hours
weathering in accordance with
ASTM D-4355)
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Bursting Strength (PSI Min.)
(ASTM D-3786 Diaphragm Bursting
Strength Tester)
175
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Minimum Fabric Width (Inches)
24
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Filter Fabric Backing shall be woven wire and attached to the posts by
wire, cord, staples, nails, or other acceptable means. The filter fabric
shall be installed in such a manner that 6 to 8 inches of fabric is left at
the bottom to be buried and a minimum overlap of 18 inches is provided at
all splice joints. After the fabric is installed in a trench, the trench
is then to be backfilled and compacted so that no flow can pass under the
barrier.
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The Wire Support Fence shall be at least 24" high and shall have at least 6
horizontal wires 4x4 Wl.4xWl.4 or equal.
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Posts shall be a minimum of 4 feet long and either wood or equivalent steel
posts may be used. Soft wood posts shall be at least 3 inches in diameter
or nominal 2"x4" and straight enough to provide a fence without noticeable
misalignment. Maximum post spacing shall be 4 feet.
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Wire Staples/Fasteners shall be #17 gauge minimum and shall have a crown at
least 3/4 inch wide and legs at least 1/2 inch long. Nails for fasteners
shall be #14 gauge minimum, 1 inch long with 3/4 inch button heads.
Fasteners shall be evenly spaced with at least 4 per post.
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Straw Bale
additional
installed.
anchored to
Di tch Checks: To control erosion in waterways and to provide
restriction of silt migration, temporary ditch checks shall be
Standard rectangular mechanically produced straw bales shall be
2x4x4'-Q" posts set 2.5' below grade.
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Removal of Temporary Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Measures: After
permanent erosion control features of the work site are complete and ample
grass is established, the temporary fences, ditch checks, etc. shall be
removed. Silt which has collected shall be removed, or when appropriate,
regraded, stabilized, and planted.
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RESTORATION OF PRIVATE PROPERTY:
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The Contractor shall carefully restore any facilities which he damages on
site and all private property defaced by operations or acts of any of his
agents or employees. Such restoration shall include seeding, sodding, and
transplanting of lawns, hedges or ornamental plantings, and the repair or
replacement of other private facilities in such manner as to meet the
approval of the Engineer and at no additional cost to the Owner.
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PAYMENT:
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No separate payment will be made for any of the work covered by this
section of the specifications. All costs in connection therewith shall be
included in the lump sum bid for the completed work.
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SECTION T-6 - PIPING:
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The wo~k cove~ed by this section of the specifications consists of
fu~nishing all plant, labo~, supe~vision, equipment and mate~ials, and
pe~fo~ming all ope~ations in connection with the installation of the water
line and appu~tenances, complete, in st~ict acco~dance with this section of
the specifications and the applicable plans, and subject to the te~ms and
conditions of the Cont~act.
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GENERAL:
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All piping and accesso~ies fu~nished by the Cont~acto~ fo~ inco~po~ation in
the work shall be new, unused, and of the type specified he~ein, and listed
in the Bid. All mate~ial and construction must be in acco~dance with the
AWWA Standa~ds and any PVC mate~ial o~ plastic se~vice line used must bea~
the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF) seal of app~oval fo~ potable wate~
use. All pipe, solde~ and flux used du~ing installation of the wate~ lines
must be "lead-f~ee" with not mo~e than 8% lead in pipes and fittings, and
not more than 0.2% lead in solde~ and flux.
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In installation, no blocking of pipe ba~rel above the trench bottom will be
permitted. Any pipe which has its alignment, grade, or joints disturbed
after laying shall be taken up and relaid. The interio~ of the pipe shall
be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign matter before laying in the trench and
shall be kept clean during laying ope~ations by means of plugs or other
approved methods. The pipe shall not be laid in water or when t~ench o~
weather conditions are unsuitable for work, and water shall be kept out of
trenches until the pipe joints have been completed. When work is not in
progress, open ends of pipe and fittings shall be securely plugged so that
trench water, earth or other foreign substance cannot enter the line.
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EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING:
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Excavation, trenching and backfilling shall be in accordance with the
requirements of Section T-2. Excavation required for construction of the
water lines shall be unclassified.
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SERVICE PIPING SCHEDULE:
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Unless otherwise indicated, pipe and fittings shall be constructed of the
materials shown in the following schedule for the service indicated. Cast
iron pipe o~ ductile i~on pipe and fittings shall be used fo~ all piping
except as may be otherwise indicated in the following schedule:
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Pipe Material
Fitting Material
Wate~ Line Piping DIP (PCL 250)
push-on, o~ M.J.
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DUCTILE IRON PIPE:
General: Befo~e wo~k is begun the Contractor will fu~nish to the Enginee~
layout drawings showing all specials and assemblies.
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All pipe and fittings may be inspected at the place of manufacture by
representatives of the Owner and/or by a testing laboratory of the Owner's
selection. Such inspection shall not in any way relieve the Contractor
from the responsibility for the compliance of all materials installed as
specified, nor shall such inspection in any way relieve the manufacturer
from his responsibility for materials he furnished to be as specified.
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Underground:
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Underground pip~ shall be ductile iron, pressure Class 250 or
thickness Class 50, In accordance with ANSI Specification A21.50 and
A21. 51, using 60/42/10 grade of iron. Fittings shall be ductile iron,
mechanical joint, 250 P.S.I. rating, in accordance with ANSI A21.10. Pipe
and fittings shall be coated on the outside with a bituminous coating, and
lined with cement lining in accordance with ANSI A21.4.
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Joints and Jointing Materials:
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Joints in underground ductile iron pipe shall be mechanical joint or
push-on joint, with restrained mechanical joints where indicated. All
joints and jointing materials shall conform to the requirements of ANSI
A21.11.
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Mechanical Joints shall conform to ANSI A21.10 and A21.11, and shall
have gaskets smooth and free from any porosity or imperfections; gaskets
shall be made of vulcanized natural or vulcanized synthetic rubber. Bolts
for mechanical joints shall be standard, high-strength, heat-treated cast
iron tee-head bolts with hexagon nuts meeting the requirements of ANSI
A21.11.
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Push-on Joints shall have gaskets made of vulcanized natural or
synthetic rubber compound conforming to ANSI A21.11 and smooth and free
from all imperfections and porosity. Lubricant for push-on joints shall be
non-toxic, shall not support bacteria growth and shall have no
deteriorating effect on the gasket material.
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Restrained Joints: Restrained Joints shall be Restrained Joint
Gaskets (250 psi rating), American CIP Lok-Ring or comparable product or
EBAA Megalug Series 1100. Other set-screw type mechanical joint retainer
glands will not be acceptable except as specifically approved.
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Blocking: Blocking for bend assemblies to be restrained shall be
constructed of concrete having a compressive strength of 3000 psi.
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Tapping Sleeve and Valve:
General: Supervision, labor, equipment and materials (as described
herein) required to perform the pressure tap shall be provided by a single
supplier as listed in the following or from a different supplier as
specifically approved by the Engineer:
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Hydra-Stop, Inc.
12601 South Homan Avenue
Blue Island, IL 60406
Phone: 1-800-538-STOP
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International Piping Services Company
4528 36th Street
Orlando, FL 32811
Phone: 1-407-843-2800
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Tapping Sleeve: Tapping sleeve shall be fabricated of carbon steel
according to ASTM A283, grade e and rated for 150 psi service. AWWA e200
steel will be acceptable. The tapping sleeve assembly shall consist of two
pieces which completely enclose at least 36" in length of the carrier pipe.
The tapping side of the sleeve shall include a welded-on neck fitted with a
150 psi tapping flange drilled to accommodate the tapping valve. Inside
and outside surfaces of the sleeve shall receive a fusion bonded epoxy
coating conforming to AWWA e550.
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The sleeve shall be affixed to the carrier pipe using ~" stainless
steel bolts and nuts placed no more than 4" on-center. The bolts shall
clamp the two pieces of the sleeve securely to the carrier pipe. Brackets
used for bolting the two sides together shall be fabricated of the same
material as the sleeve, shop welded to the sleeve, and continuous along the
length of the sleeve.
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Tapping Valve: The tapping valve shall be a gate valve and shall
conform to the requirements of section T7 of the specifications. The valve
shall be fitted with a 150 psi flange on one side. The flange shall be
furnished with an aligning lip and drilled and faced to match the tapping
sleeve. The valve shall be furnished with a special gasket designed for
the tapping flange.
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Installation: The Contractor shall verify the material and size of
the carrier pipe to which the connection is to be made. The tap shall be
made without interruption of normal service. The connection shall be made
perpendicular to the carrier pipe and shall be horizontal. A circular
Buna-N gasket shall be installed around the tapped opening under
compression to form a water-tight seal.
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Handling: Pipe and accessories shall be handled in such a manner as
to insure delivery on the site and installation in the trench in a sound,
undamaged condition. Particular care should be taken not to inj ure the
coating.
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Cutting of pipe shall be done in
without damage to the pipe or its coating.
of an approved type of mechanical cutter.
other roughness shall be removed and the
suitably beveled to facilitate assembly.
a neat and workmanlike manner
Cutting shall be done by means
After cutting, all burrs and
exterior of the spigot end
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Placing and Laying: Pipe and accessories shall be examined for
defects and tapped with a light hammer to detect cracks while suspended in
the sling before installing. All damaged, defective or unsound items will
be rejected and removed immediately from the site of the work. Deflection
from a straight line and grade as required by vertical or horizontal curves
or offsets shall not exceed the values recommended by the manufacturer.
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Jointing:
Push-on Joints shall be assembled by pre-positioning a continuous,
molded rubber ring gasket in an annular recess in the pipe socket and
forcing the spigot end of the entering pipe into the socket, thereby
compressing the gasket radially to the pipe to form a positive seal. The
design and shape of the gasket and the annular recess shall be such that
the gasket is locked in place against displacement as the joint is
assembled. Details of the joint design shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer's standard practice. The size and shape of the gasket shall
be such as to provide adequate compressive force between the spigot and the
socket after assembly to effect a positive seal under all combinations of
the joints and gasket tolerances. Contractor shall furnish both the Owner
and the Engineer with one copy of the pipe manufacturer's joint assembly
instructions.
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Mechanical Joints: The last 8 inches of the spigot and inside of the
bell of mechanical joint pipe shall be thoroughly cleaned and then painted
with a soap solution made by dissolving one-half cup of granulated soap in
one gallon of water. The cast iron gland shall then be slipped on the
spigot end of the pipe. The rubber gasket shall be painted with the soap
solution and placed on the spigot end with the thick edge toward the gland.
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The entire section of the pipe shall be pushed forward to seat the spigot
end in the bell. The gasket shall then be pressed into place within the
bell, being careful to have the gasket evenly positioned around the entire
joint. The cast-iron gland shall be moved into position for bolting, all
bol ts inserted, and the nuts screwed up tightly with the fingers. Nuts
spaced 180 degrees apart shall be tightened alternately to produce an equal
pressure on all parts of the gland. A suitable torque-limiting wrench
shall be used with maximum torque as recommended by the manufacturer.
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Cleaning: Pipe lines shall be thoroughly cleaned after laying.
Whenever pipe laying operations are ceased, a plug shall be installed in
the open end of the pipe to prevent ground water, mud, etc. from entering
the newly laid pipe.
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General: After completion of the piping, the line shall be placed in
service and visually tested for leaks. Before tes ting, the Contractor
shall coordinate with the Owner and ensure that all air has been expelled
from the lines. The duration of the test shall be at least one hour. The
Owner will provide for service of existing air valves and pressure testing.
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Hydrostatic Tests:
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All exposed pipe, fittings, valves, and joints shall be carefully examined
during the open trench test. All defective joints shall be repaired or
replaced to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Any cracked or defective
pipe, joints, fittings, or valves discovered in consequence of this test
shall be removed and replaced with sound material and the test shall be
repeated until satisfactory to the Engineer. Where defects with existing
pipe, joints, or appurtenances are discovered, the Engineer shall be
promptly notified.
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CLEAN-UP:
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Upon completion of the installation of the water lines and appurtenances,
all equipment and debris remaining as a result of the Contractor's
operations shall be removed from the site of the work.
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PAYMENT:
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No separate payment will be made for work included in this section of the
specifications and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the
lump sum price for the completed work.
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SECTION T-7 - VALVES
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SCOPE:
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The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of
furnishing all plant, labor, supervision, equipment and materials, and
performing all operations in connection with the installation of the
valves, and appurtenances, complete, in strict accordance with this section
of the specifications and the applicable plans, and subject to the terms
and conditions of the Contract.
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All valves and accessories furnished by the Contractor for incorporation
into the work shall be new, unused, and of the type specified herein.
Valves for buried service shall be furnished with restrained mechanical
joint connections. Exposed valves shall be flanged with current ANSI
Standards to match the piping. Each valve shall have the identifying mark
of the manufacturer, year of manufacture and pressure rating cast on the
body. All valves shall be gate valves, shall be opened by turning
clockwise and shall have an arrow cast into the metal of the operating nut
or on the handle or wheel to indicate direction of opening. ALL valves
shall be furnished by a single manufacturer.
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Gate Valves: shall be of the resilient seat type designed for a working
pressure of 150 psi. Underground valves shall have mechanical joint ends
to match the piping in which they are installed. Gate valves shall have a
clear waterway equal to the full normal diameter of the pipe. Prior to
shipment from the factory, each valve shall be tested by hydraulic pressure
equal to twice the specified working pressure. All valves shall conform to
the applicable sections of AWWA C509 and AWWA C500. Buried, horizontally
placed valves shall be furnished with fully enclosed bevel gear operators
designed for buried service. The valves shall be U. S. Pipe Metroseal or
equivalent.
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Underground valves shall be installed with cast iron valve boxes having a
suitable base and shaft extension sections to cover and protect the valve
and permit easy access and operation. Box assemblies shall be Claw Figure
F-2450, Mueller No. H-I0357, or equal. The word WATER shall be cast on
covers. A 24-inch square by 6-inch thick concrete slab shall be cast
around the top of the valve box with the top of the box slab being flush
with pavement in paved areas or 2 inches above finished grade in unpaved
areas.
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Painting and Testing: All iron surfaces of the valves shall be painted;
surfaces shall be clean, dry, and free from grease before painting. The
valve surfaces, except for seating, shall be evenly coated with a suitable
primer to inhibit rust or black asphalt varnish in accordance with Federal
Specification TT-V-51C or 512. Hydrostatic and leakage tests shall be
conducted in strict accordance with AWWA CSOO.
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Affidavit of Compliance: The Vendor of the valves shall,
of manufacture, provide to the Owner an "Affidavit of
accordance with AWWA CSOO.
upon completion
Compliance" in
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Proof-of-Design Test: Vendor shall include with his submittal certified
copies of Proof-of-Design Tests in accordance with AWWA C500.
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INSTALLATION OF VALVES AND VALVE BOXES:
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Valves and valve boxes shall be installed where indicated or as directed by
the Engineer. Valves and valve boxes shall be plumb and valve boxes shall
be centered directly over the valves. Earth fill shall be carefully tamped
around valve boxes to 3 feet on all sides or to the undisturbed face of the
trench if less than that distance. Valves shall have the interiors cleaned
of all foreign matter before installation. Stuffing boxes shall be
tightened and the valve shall be inspected in both opened and closed
positions to see that all parts are in working condition. All piping and
valves shall be properly and adequately supported to prevent movement or
undue strain on the piping and equipment, and shall have cast concrete
collars at grade.
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PAYMENT:
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