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AUGUSTA - RICHMOND
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
ARTHERN LANE SANITARY SEWER
EXTENSION
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
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JULY 1999
Project 89900200
INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids for the construction of 1657 LF of 12" sanitary sewer, appurtenances, and ancillary work
hereinafter referred to by project name as:
BID ITEM #99-113 Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension for Augusta-Richmond Utilities
Department
Project Number: 89900200
will be received at this office until 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, August 18, 1999
Bids will be received by: The Augusta-Richmond Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER
at the offices of:
Geri A. Sams
The Augusta-Richmond Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined during regular business hours at thEF.W. Dodge
Plan Rooms, Augusta and Atlanta; at the Augusta Builders Exchange.
Copies may be obtained at the offices of the Purchasing Department upon payment 01$50.00 for each
set. General Contractors submitting 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 ~ 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.
A 10% bid bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the bidder's
qualifications; a 100% performance bond and a 100% payment bond will be required for award.
The Owners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.
Please mark Bid Item Number on the outside of the envelope.
Bidders are cautioned that sequestration of bidding documents through any source other than the office
of the Purchasing Department is not advisable. Acquisition of bidding documents from unauthorized
sources placed the bidder at the risk of receiving incomplete or inaccurate information upon which to
base his proposal.
It is the wish of the Owner that..wlPo~businesses are given the opportunity 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. .
G,ERI A. SAMS, Purchasing Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle
Metro Courier
July 28 and August 4,9,12,1999
July 28,1999
cc: Jim Rush, Augusta-Richmond Utilities Department
Brenda Pelaez, Augusta-Richmond Equal Opportunity
INDEX
Cover
Index
Invitation to Bid
Information for Bidders
Bid
Bid Bond
Notice of Award
Agreement
Payment Bond
Performance Bond
Notice to Proceed
Contract Change Order
General Conditions
Supplementary Conditions
Technical Specifications
SECTION TITLE PAGE NUMBER
T1 Site Work 1-5
T2 Excavation, Trenching& 1-7
Backfilling
T3 Concrete 1-2
T4 Sanitary Sewers and Appur. 1-8
T6 Grassing 1-4
DRAWINGS:
1 . Plan View
2. Plan View
3. Profile
4. Details
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
Bids will be received by the Augusta-Richmond County Commission (herein called the "OWNER"), at the
office of the Purchasing Supervisor, Room 605, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, until _
on _, and then at said office publicly opened and read aloud for
PROJECT:
Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
Each BID must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, 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 Commission, c/o Purchasing
Supervisor, 207 Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Each BID must be accompanied by a BID Bond payable to the OWNER for ten percent~'0%) 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.
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.
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
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.
The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and obtain the
performance bond and payment bond within 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.
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 within
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.
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.
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.
A conditional or qualified BID will not be accepted.
Award will be made as a whole to one BIDDER.
All applicable laws, ordinances, and the rules and regulations of all authorities having jurisdiction over
construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
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.
The low BIDDER shall supply the names and addresses of major material SUPPLI~&and
SUBCONTRACTORS when requested to do so by the OWNER.
The ENGINEER is the Augusta Utilities Dept., 2760 Peach Orchard Rd., Augusta, Georgia 30906.
INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
BID
PROPOSAL OF
called "BIDDER", organized and existing under the laws of the state of
(hereinafter)
, doing business as
*
TO: Augusta-Richmond County Commission
Municipal Building
Augusta, Georgia 30911 (hereinafter called "OWNER").
SUBJECT: Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
Gentlemen:
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.
These prices are to cover all expenses incurred in performing the work required under the Contract
Documents, of which this proposal is a part.
BIDDER hereby agrees to commence work under this Contract on or before a date to be specified in
written NOTICE TO PROCEED of the OWNER and to fully complete the PROJECT within 365
consecutive calendar days thereafter. BIDDER further agrees to pay as liquidated damages, the sum of
$300 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as provided in Article 15 of the General Conditions,
and paragraph 3.2 of the Agreement.
BIDDER acknowledges receipt of the following ADDENDUM(A):
BIDDER agrees to perform all the work described in the Base Bid of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for
the total sum of:
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Dollars ($ )
subject to reductions or additions resulting from measured quantities for unit price items, all in
accordance with the following Schedule of Payment Items. Quantities are shown in sections 1, 2, and 3
for convenience of reference.
AMOUNTS ARE TO BE SHOWN IN BOTH WORDS AND FIGURES. IN CASE OF DISCREPANCY,
THE AMOUNT SHOWN IN WORDS SHALL GOVERN.
*Insert "a corporation", "a partnership", or "an individual", as applicable.
BID
BIDDER understands that the OWNER reserves the right to reject any or all Bids and to waive any
informalities in the Bidding.
The BIDDER agrees that this Bid shall be good and may not be withdrawn for a period of 60 calendar
. days after the scheduled closing time for receiving Bids.
Upon receipt of written Notice of Acceptance of this Bid, BIDDER will execute the formal Contract
attached within 10 days and deliver a Surety Bond or Bonds as required by Article 22 of the General
Conditions_ The bid security attached in the sum of .
Dollars ($ ).
is to become the property of the OWNER in the event the Contract and Bond are not executed within the
time above set forth as liquidated damages for the delay and additional expense to the OWNER caused
thereby.
Respectfully submitted:
By
Signature
Title
Firm
Name
Address
(SEAL - if Bid is by
a corporation)
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BID
ARTHERN LANE SANITARY SEWER IMPROVEMENTS
12" SANITARY SEWER
12" DIAMETER PVC SANITARY SEWER PIPE, LF 1,657 $33.00 $54,681.00
INCLUDING BEDDING MATERIAL (TYPE II)
2 PRECAST SANITARY SEWER MANHOLE EA 7 $1,850.00 $12,950.00
3 CONSTRUCT MANHOLE OVER EXISTING EA 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
SANITARY SEWER
4 SELECT BACKFILL (TYPE I) Cy 3,000 $5.50 $16,500.00
7 EROSION CONTROL LS 1 $2,000.00 $2,000.00
8 PROPERTY RESTORATION (TO INCLUDE LS 1 $1,750.00 $1,750.00
GRASSING AND PROPERTY REPAIR)
9 TRAFFIC CONTROL LS 1 $1,000.00 $1,000.00
TOTAL ARTHERN LANE= $104,651.00
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BORAL schedule
9/20/99
BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS, that we, the undersigned,
as
Principal, and
as
Surety, are hereby held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia (by and through its
Commission) as Owner, in the penal sum of
for the
payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and severally bind ourselves, successors
and assigns.
Signed, this
day of
,19 .
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal
has submitted to the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, a certain
Bid, attached hereto, and hereby made a part hereof to enter into a contract
in writing, for the construction of:
Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
NOW THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
(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,
then this obligation shall be"l1OiCI, 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.
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 within which the Owner may
accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such extension.
BID BOND
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.
(L.S.)
Principal
Surety
By
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
NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: Beam's Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
2335 Atomic Rd. - PO Box 398
Beech Island, SC 29842
PROJECT:
Arthem Lane Sanitary Sewer Improvements
U-99-002
The OWNER has considered the BID submitted on August 18,1999 by you for the above described
WORK in response to its Advertisement for Bids dated July 1999, and Information for Bidders.
You are hereby notified that your BID has been accepted in the amount of:
One hundred four thousand six hundred fifty one Dollars
($104,651.00).
You are required by the Information for Bidders to execute the Agreement and furnish the required
Contractor's Performance Bond and Payment Bond within ten calendar days from the date ofthis
Notice to you. You are also required to show proof of insurance coverage as required by the General
Conditions.
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'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.
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.
Please return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the OWNER.
Dated this 20th day of September, 1999.
COMMISSION
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
AUGUSTA, GEORGIA
ACCEPTANCE:
By &:z ~
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Receipt of the above NOTICE OF
AWARD is hereby acknowledged by
BEAM'S PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE
This the 20th day of SEPTEMBER
By '~;EAM
Title PRESIDENT
COMPANY, INC.
,1-998- 1999~
NOTICE OF AWARD
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT made this ~ day Of~, J.jjjby and
between AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA, (By and through its Commission)
hereinafter called Owner, and
doing business as a corporation, hereinafter called CONTRACTOR.
WITNESSETH: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements hereinafter mentioned:
1. The CONTRACTOR will commence and complete the construction of
Arhtern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
2. The CONTRACTOR will furnish all of the materials, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other
seNices necessary for the construction and completion of the project as set forth in the base bid.
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 90
calendar days unless the period for completion is extended otherwise by the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
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 within the times
specified 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 difficulties 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 $300.00 for each
day that expires after the time specified in paragraph 3.1 for Completion.
3.3 THE CONTRACTOR has given the ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or
discrepancies that he has discovered in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and the written resolution
thereof by the ENGINEER is acceptable to the CONTRACTOR.
4. The CONTRACTOR agrees to perform all of the work described in the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS and comply with the terms therein for the sum of:
_($_) subject to reductions or additions resulting from measured quantities of unit price items
included in the bid.
5. The term "CONTRACT DOCUMENTS" means and includes the following:
(A) Advertisement For Bids
(B) Information for Bidders
(C) Bid
(D) Bid Bond
(E) Agreement
(F) General Conditions
(G) Payment Bond
(H) Performance Bond
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AGREEMENT
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Certificate of Owner's Attorney
Notice of Award
Notice To Proceed
Change Order
Special Conditions
Drawings prepared by Augusta-Richmond Utilities Dept.
Consulting Engineers, n/a, n/a.
Technical Specifications prepared by the Augusta Utilities Dept., Inc. dated
June 1997.
ADDENDA: No.
dated
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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.
7. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors, and assigns.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed, or caused to be executed by their duly
authorized officials, this Agreement in ~ copies each of which shall be deemed an original on the date
first above written.
OWNER:
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Name: ROBERT BRUCE
NAME: r,RF.r, RF.AM
Title: SECRETARY
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BOND NO. 3 42 30 56
PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRI;SENTS; that
Beam's Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
(Name of Contractor)
P.O. Box 398, Beech Island, South Carolina 29841
(Address of Contractor)
a Corporation, hereinafter called Principal, and
Great American Insurance Company
(Name of Surety)
Cincinnati, Ohio
(Address of Surety)
hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia (by and
through its Commission), Municipal Building, Augusta,Georgia 30911, hereinafter called Owner, in the
penal sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty One and no/100---
$104,651.00
_ Dollars ($_) in lawful money of the United States. for the payment of which sum well and
truly to be made, we bind ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these
presents.
THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain
contract with the Owner, dated the day of , 1999. "' copy of which is hereto
attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
NOW, THEREFORE, if the Principal shall well, truly, and faithfully perform its C:uties, all the
undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of said contract during the original term
thereof, and any extensions thereof which may be granted by the Owner, with or without notice to the.
Surety and during the one year guaranty period, and if he shall satisfy all claims and demands incurred
under such contract and shall fully indemnify and save harmless the Owner from all costs and damages
which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay the Owner all outlay and
expense which the Owner may incur in making good any default, then this obligation shall be void;
otherwise to remain in full force and effect
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PROVIDED, FURTHER. that the said surety. for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to work to be performed
thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation on this
bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the
terms of the contract or to the won.:. or to the specmcations.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement betWeen the Owner and the Contractor shall abridge the
right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
PERFORMANCE BOND
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in ~ (Number) counterparts, each one which shall
be deemed an original, this the _ day of . 199B.
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(Surety) Secretary
P.O. Box 21627
(Address)
Columbia, s.c. 29221
NOTE:
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(Principal)
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P.O. Box 398
(Address)
Beech Island, S.C. 29841
Great American Insurance Company
Surety
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AttomeYftin-F act
P.o. Box 21627
(Address)
Columbia, S.C. 29221
(SEAL)
Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract. If Contractor is Partnership, all
partners should execute bond.
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing bonds must appear on the Treasury Departmenrs most
current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the
project is located. _
Countersigned by
Agent
PERFORMANCE BOND
BOND NO. 3 42 30 54
PAYMENT BONO
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: that
Beam's Pavement Maintenance Company, Inc.
(Name of Contractor)
P.O. Box 398, Beech Island, South Carolina 29841
(Address of Contractor)
a Corporation, hereinafter called Principal,
and Great American Insurance Company
(Name of Surety)
Cincinnati, Ohio
(Address of Surety
hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta.Richmond County, Georgia, (by and
through its Commission), Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, hereinafter called OWNER, in the
penal
sum of One Hundred Four Thousand Six Hundred Fifty One and no/100-------
Dollars($...l.ili4-t 5 L 00
in lawful money of the United States, for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, we bind
ourselves, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
THE CONDITIONS OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that whereas, the Principal entered into a certain
contract with the OWNER, dated the day of , 1999, a copy of which is hereto
attached and made a part hereof for the construction of:
Arthem Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
NOW, THEREFORE, if the principal shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, subcontractors,
and corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the work provided for
in such contract, and any authorized extension or modification thereof, including all amounts due for
materials, lubricants, oil, gasoline. coal and coke, repairs on machinery, equipment and tools, consumed
or used in connection with the construction of such work, and all ir'lsuranc;;e premiums on said work, and
for all labor, performed in such work whether by subcontractor or otherwise, then this obligation shall be
~; otherwise to remain in full force and effect.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that the said Surety, for value received hereby stipulates and agrees that no
change, extension of time, alteration or addition to the terms of the contract or to the work to be
performed thereunder or the specifications accompanying the same shall in any wise affect its obligation
on this bond, and it does hereby waive notice of any such change, e"tension of time, alteration or
addition to the terms of the contract or to the work or to the specifications.
PROVIDED FURTHER, that no final settlement between the Owner and the
Contractor shall abridge the right of any beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
PAYMENT BOND
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument Is executed in 6 copies each of which shall be deemed an
original, this the -
day of 1998.
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Principal
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Great American Insurance Company
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ATTEST:
(Surety) Secretary
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!Witness to Surety
P.O. Box 21627
(Address)
P.O. Box 21627
(Address)
Columbia. S.C. 29221
( SEAL)
Columbia, S.C. 29221
NOTE: Date of Bond must not be prior to date of Contract.
If Contractor is Partnership, all partners should execute bond,
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.
Countersigned by
Agent
PAYMENT BOND
GtEt\T AlVCRlC~ INSURMICE COMPJ\NYe
580 WALNUT STREET. CINCINNATI. OHIO 45202.513-369-5000. FAX 513-723-2740
The number of persons authorized by
this power of attorney is not more than
No. 015943
THREE
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY, a corporation organized
and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the State of Ohio, does hereby nominate, constitute and appoint the person or persons named below
its true and lawful attorney-in-fact, for it and in its name, place and stead to execute in behalf ofthe said Company, as surety, any and all bonds,
undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; provided that the liability of the said Company on any
such bond, undertaking or contract of suretyship executed under this authority shall not exceed the limit stated below.
Name Address Limit of Power
BARBARA H. REGISTER
ALVIN T. MILLER
THOMAS M. ALBUS
This Power of Attorney revokes all previous powers issued in behalf of the attorney(s)-in-fact named above.
IN WITNESS W HEREO F the G REA TAM ERI CAN INS URAN CE CO M P ANY has caused these presents to be signed and attested by
its appropriate officers and its corporate seal hereunto affixed this 5th day of February , 1998
Attest GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
ALL OF
COLUMBIAf SOUTH CAROLINA
ALL
UNLIMITED
STATE OF OHIO, COUNTY OF HAMILTON - ss:
On this 5th day of February f 1998 , before me personally appeared DOUGLAS R. BOWEN, to me
known, being duly sworn, deposes and says that he resided in Cincinnati, Ohio, that he is the Vice President of the Bond Division of Great
American Insurance Company, the Company described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal; that it was so affixed
by authority of his office under the By-Laws of said Company, and that he signed his name thereto by like authority.
This Power of Attorney is granted by authority of the following resolutions adopted by the Board of Directors of Great American
Insurance Company by unanimous written consent dated March I, 1993.
RESOL VED: That the Division President, the several Division Vice Presidents and Assistant Vice Presidents, or anyone of them, be
and hereby is authorized, from time to time, to appoint one or more Attorneys-In-Fact to execute on behalf of the Company, as surety, any and all
bonds, undertakings and contracts of suretyship, or other written obligations in the nature thereof; to prescribe their respective duties and the
respective limits of their authority; and to revoke any such appointment at any time.
RESOL VED FURTHER: That the Company seal and the signature of any of the aforesaid officers and any Secretary or Assistant
Secretary of the Company may be affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or certificate of either given for the execution of any bond,
undertaking, contract or suretyship, or other written obligation in the nature thereof, such signature and seal when so used being hereby adopted by
the Company as the original signature of such officer and the original seal of the Company, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the
same force and effect as though manually affixed.
CERTIFICA TION
I, RONALD C. HAYES, Assistant Secretary of Great American Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the foregoing Power of
Attorney and the Resolutions of the Board of Directors of March I, 1993 have not been revoked and are now in full force and effect.
Signed and sealed this
day of
S1029S (11/97)
Client#: 4703 BEAMSPAV1
~.ORDn. CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE I DATE (MMlDDIYY)
9/22/99
PROtJUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
Davis-Garvin Agency, Inc. ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
PO Box 21627 HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Columbia, SC 29221-1627
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ANY REQUIREMENT. TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSlLOCATIONSlVEHICLESlEXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
Re: Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension 89900200
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
I ADDmONALINSURED;INSURER LETTER:
CANCELLATION
Augusta-Richmond County, Georgia
Municipal Building
Augusta( GA 30911
SHOULD ANYOFTHE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL lO_ DAYS WRITTEN
NOTlCETOTHE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TOTHE LEFT, BUTFAlLURE TODOSOSHALL
1M POSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON TH E INSURER,ITS AGENTS OR
ACORD 25-5 (7/97) 1 0 f 2
#S20188/M10077
NOTICE TO PROCEED
TO:
PROJECT: Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
You are hereby notified that the commencement date of work in accordance with the Agreement
dated _ is _, and you are to complete the WORK within 90 consecutive calendar days
thereafter. The date of completion of all WORK is therefore
,
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
By
Title
ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above NOTICE TO PROCEED
is hereby acknowledged by
BEAM'S PAVEMENT MAINTENANCE COMPANYf INC.
this the ~ day ot_
By
. Title
GREG BEAM
PRESIDENT
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NOTICE TO PROCEED
CHANGE ORDER
Order No.
Date
Agreement Date _
PROJECT:
Arthern Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension
89900200
OWNER: AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, GEORGIA
CONTRACTOR:
The following changes are hereby made to the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
JUSTIFICATION:
CHANGE TO CONTRACT PRICE:
Original CONTRACT PRICE
Current CONTRACT PRICE adjusted
by previous CHANGE ORDERS
The CONTRACT PRICE due to this
CHANGE ORDER will be (increased)
(decreased) by:
New CONTRACT PRICE including this CHANGE ORDER
CHANGE TO CONTRACT TIME:
The CONTRACT TIME will be (increased) (decreased) by
The date for completion of all work will be
Requested by
Recommended by
Ordered by
Accepted by
$
$
$
$
calendar days.
(Date).
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CHANGE ORDER
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Definitions 17. Subsurface Conditions
2. Additional Instructions and 18. Suspension of Work, Termination
Detail Drawings and Delay
3. Schedules, Reports & Records 19. Payments to Contractor
4. Drawings and Specifications 20. Acceptance of Final Payment
5. Shop Drawings as Release
6. Materials, SeNices & Facilities 21. Insurance
7. Inspection and Testing 22. Contract Security
8. Substitutions 23. Assignments
9. Patents 24. I ndemn ification
10. SUNeys, Permits, Regulations 25. Separate Contracts
11. Protection of Work, Property, 26. Subcontracting
Persons 27. Engineer's Authority
12. SupeNision by Contractor 28. Land and Rights-of-Way
13. Changes in the Work 29. Guaranty
14. Changes in Contract Price 30. Disputes
15. Time for Completion and 31. Taxes
Liquidated Damages
16. Correction of Work
1. DEFINITIONS
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:
1.2 ADDENDA - Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Agreement which
modify or interpret the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS, by additions,
deletions, clarifications or corrections.
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.
1.4 BIDDER - Any person, firm or corporation submitting a BID for the WORK.
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.
1.6 CHANGE ORDER - A written order to the CONTRACTOR authorizing an a~letion or
revision in the WORK within the general scope of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or authorizing an
adjustment in the CONTRACT PRICE or CONTRACT TIME.
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, SP!=CI~ICATIONS, and ADDENDA.
1.8 CONTRACT PRICE - The total monies payable to the CONTRACTOR under the terms and
conditions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
1.9 CONTRACT TIME - The number of calendar days stated in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS for
GENERAL CONDITIONS
the completion of the WORK.
1.10 CONTRACTOR - The person, firm or corporation with whom the OWNER has executed the
Agreement.
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.
1.12 ENGINEER - The person, firm or corporation named as such in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
1.13 FIELD ORDER - A written order effecting a change in the WORK not involving an adjustment in
the CONTRACT PRICE or an extension of the CONTRACT TIME, issued by the ENGINEER to the
CONTRACTOR during construction.
1.14 NOTICE OF AWARD - The written notice of the acceptance of the BID from the OWNER to the
successful BIDDER.
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.
1.16 OWNER - A public or quasi-public body or authority, corporation, association, partnership, or
individual for whom the WORK is to be performed.
1.17 PROJECT - The undertaking to be performed as provided in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
1.18 RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE - The authorized representative of the OWNER who is
assigned to the PROJECT site or any part thereof.
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.
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.
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 com~ted, 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.
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.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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 seNice 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.
2. ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS
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.
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.
3. SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS
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.
3.2 Prior to the first partial payment estimate the CONTRACTOR shall submit construction progress
schedules showing the order in which he proposes to carry on the WORK, including dates at which he
will start the various parts of the WORK, estimated date of completion of each part and, as applicable:
3.2.1 The dates at which special detail drawings will be required; and
3.2.2 Respective dates for submission of SHOP DRAWINGS, the beginning of manufacture, the
testing and the installation of materials, supplies and equipment.
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~
4. DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS
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.
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.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
4.3 Any discrepancies found between the DRAWINGS and SPECIFICATIONS and site conditions or
any inconsistencies or ambiguities in the DRAWINGS or SPECIFICATIONS 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.
5. SHOP DRAWINGS
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.
5.2 When submitted for the ENGINEER'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.
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.
6. MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES
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, supeNision, temporary construction of any nature, and all other seNices and facilities of
any nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the WORK within the specified time.
6.2 Materials and equipment shall be so stored as to insure the preseNation 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.
6.3 Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected,
used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer.
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.
7. INSPECTION AND TESTING
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.
7.2 The OWNER shall provide all inspection and testing seNices not required by the CONTRACT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
DOCUMENTS.
7.3 The CONTRACTOR shall provide at his expense the testing and inspection seNices required by the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. .
7.4 If 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.
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.
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 obseNation of the
WORK and also for any inspection, or testing thereof.
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 obseNation and replaced at the CONTRACTOR'S expense.
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 obseNation 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,
obseNation, 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,
obseNation, inspection, testing and reconstruction and an appropriate CHANGE ORDER shall be
issued.
8. SUBSTITUTIONS
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 o.f,.s..o1aterial, article, or piece of eq.w+pment 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.
9. PATENTS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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 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.
10. SURVEYS, PERMITS, REGULATIONS
10.1 The OWNER shall furnish all boundary sUNeys and establish all base lines for locating the
principal component parts of the WORK together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to the
WORK as shown in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. From the information provided by the OWNER,
unless otherwise specified in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR shall develop and
make all detail sUNeys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for pile
locations and other working points, lines, elevations and cut sheets.
10.2 The CONTRACTOR shall carefully preseNe 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.
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 obseNes -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.
11. PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSONS
11.1 The CONTRACTOR will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supeNlslng 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.
11.2 The CONTRACTOR will comply with all applicabl~s, ordinances, rules, regulati04'lS"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 attributable,
directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of the CONTRACTOR.
11.3 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the WORK or property at the site or adjacent
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
12. SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR
12.1 The CONTRACTOR will supeNise 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 supeNisor or superintendent who shall have been
designated in writing by the CONTRACTOR as the CONTRACTOR'S representative at the site. The
supeNisor shall have full authority to act on behalf of the CONTRACTOR and all communications given
to the supeNisor shall be as binding as if given to the CONTRACTOR. The supeNisor shall be present
on the site at all times as required to perform adequate supeNision and coordination of the WORK.
13. CHANGES IN THE WORK
13.1 The OWNER may at any time, as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the WORK
without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the amount due under the
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, or in the time required for performance of the WORK, an equitable
adjustment shall be authorized by CHANGE ORDER.
13.2 The ENGINEER, also, may at any time, by issuing a FIELD ORDER, make changes in the details
of the WORK. The CONTRACTOR shall proceed with 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.
14. CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE
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:
(a) Unit prices previously approved.
(b) An agreed lump sum.
(c) The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies, equipment, and other seNices
necessary to complete the work. In addition there shall be added an amount to b~ed upon but not
to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the actual cost of the WORK to cover the cost of general overhead and
profit.
15. TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
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.
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
GENERAL CONDITIONS
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.
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.
15.4 The CONTRACTOR shall not be charged with liquidated damages or any excess cost when the
delay in completion of the WORK is due to the following, and the CONTRACTOR has promptly given
WRITTEN NOTICE of such delay to the OWNER or ENGINEER.
15.4.1 To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the OWNER.
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
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.
15.5 No added cost from delay: In the event of a delay in completion occasioned by the causes set out
in 15.4.1 thru 15.4.3, the OWNER shall not be required to pay any additional costs resulting from such
delay. The extension of time to the CONTRACTOR shall be the exclusive remedy.
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.
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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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16. CORRECTION OF WORK
16.1 The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remove from the premises all WORK rejected by the
ENGINEER for failure to comply with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, whether incorporated in the
construction or not, and the CONTRACTOR shall promptly replace and re-execute the WORK in
accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS and without expense to the OWNER and shall bear the
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expense of making good all WORK of other CONTRACTORS destroyed or damaged by such removal
or replacement.
16.2 All removal and replacement WORK shall be done at the CONTRACTOR'S expense. If the
CONTRACTOR does not take action to remove such rejected WORK within ten (10) days after receipt of
WRITTEN NOTICE, the OWNER may remove such WORK and store the materials at the expense of
the CONTRACTOR.
17. SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS
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:
17.1.1 Subsurface or latent physical conditions of the site differing materially from those indicated
in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: or
17.1.2 Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, differing materially from
those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in WORK of the character
provided for in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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.
18. SUSPENSION OF WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY
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.
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
_ m~ls 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 seNices of the CONTRACTOR and
take possession of the PROJECT 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 seNices,
such excess SHALL BE PAID TO THE CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the
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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.
18.3 Where the CONTRACTOR'S seNices 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.
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.
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 adjusting the CONTRACT PRICE or extending the CONTRACT TIME or
both to compensate for the costs and delays attributable to the stoppage of the WORK.
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.
18.7 If the CONTRACTOR should neglect to prosecute the work properly or fail to perform any
provision of this contract, the OWNER, after seven days' written notice to the CONTRACTOR may
without prejudice to any other remedy he may have make good such deficiencies and may deduct the
cost thereof from the payment then or thereafter due the CONTRACTOR, Provided: However, that the
ENGINEER shall approve the amount charged to the CONTRACTOR.
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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 title to the material and
equipment and protect his interest therein, including applicable insurance. The ENGINEER will, within
ten (10) days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing 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
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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 be/ow 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.
19.2 The request for payment may also include an allowance for the cost of such major materials and
equipment which are suitably stored either at or near the site.
19.3 Prior to SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION, the OWNER, with the approval of the 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.
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.
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.
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 fumished 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 ~entence be gmstrued to impose any obligations upon the
OWNER to either the CONTRACTOR, his Surety, or any third party. In paying any unpaid bills of the
CONTRACTOR, any payment so made by the OWNER shall be considered as a payment made under
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER shall not be
liable to the CONTRACTOR for any such payments made in good faith.
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.
20. ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE
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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 with
this WORK and for every act and neglect of the OWNER and others relating to or arising out of this
WORK. Any payment, however, final or otherwise, shall not release the CONTRACTOR or his sureties
from any obligations under the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS or the Performance BOND and Payment
BONDS.
21. INSURANCE
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:
21.1.1 Claims under workmen's compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee
benefit acts;
21.1.2 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death
of his employees:
21.1.3 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person
other than his employees:
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
21.1.5 Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property, including loss
of use resulting therefrom.
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.
21.3 The CONTRACTOR shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during the CONTRACT
TIME, liability insurance as hereinafter specified;
21.3.1 CONTRACTOR'S General Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance including
vehicle coverage issued to the CONTRACTOR and protEiofitil'l9 him from all &!aims 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 anyone 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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21.3.2 The CONTRACTOR shall acquire and maintain, if applicable, 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.
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
suitable insurance for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected.
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.
22. CONTRACT SECURITY
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22.1 The CONTRACTOR shall within 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-6l:la1l be
deemed due nor shall be made until the new surety or sureties shall have furnished an acceptable
BOND to the OWNER.
23. ASSIGNMENTS
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 bbligations thereunder,
without written consent of the other party.
24. 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.
24.2 In any and all claims against the OWNER or the ENGINEER, or any of 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.
24.3 The obligation of the CONTRACTOR under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability of the
ENGINEER, his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps, DRAWINGS,
opinions, reports, sUNeys, CHANGE ORDERS, designs or SPECIFICATIONS.
25. SEPARATE CONTRACTS
25.1 The OWNER reseNes the right to let other contracts in connection with the PROJECT. The
CONTRACTOR shall afford other CONTRACTORS reasonable opportunity for the introduction and
storage of their materials and the execution of their WORK, and shall properly connect and coordinate
his WORK with theirs. If the proper execution or results of any part of the CONTRACTOR'S WORK
depends upon the WORK of any other CONTRACTOR, the CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly
report to the ENGINEER any defects in such WORK that render it unsuitable for such proper execution
and results.
25.2 The OWNER may perform additional WORK related to the PROJECT by 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.
25.3 If the performance of additional WORK by other CONTRACTORS or the 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 seNices of specialty SUBCONTRACTORS on those parts of
the WORK which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty SUBCONTRACTORS.
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.
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 SUBCONTRACTORS to the CONTRACTOR by the terms of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS insofar as applicable to the WORK of SUBCONTRACTORS and to give the
CONTRACTOR the same power as regards terminating any subcontract that the OWNER may exercise
over the CONTRACTOR under any provision of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
26.5 Nothing contained in this CONTRACT shall create any contractual relation between any
SUBCONTRACTOR and the OWNER.
27. ENGINEER'S AUTHORITY
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 unbiased
manner. The ENGINEER will make visits to the site and determine if the WORK is proceeding in
accordance with the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
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.
27.3 The ENGINEER will not be responsible for the construction means, controls, techniques,
sequences, procedures, or construction safety.
27.4 The ENGINEER shall promptly make decisions relative to interpretation of the CONTRACT
DOCUMENTS.
28. LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY
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.
28.2 The OWNER shall provide to the CONTRACTOR information which delineates and describes the
lands owned and rights-of-way acquired.
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.
29. GUARANTY
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29.1 The CONTRACTOR shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and WORK performed
for a period of one (1) year from the date of 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 obseNed 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. DISPUTES
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.
30.2 No action in Superior Court of Richmond County shall be filed for any 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.
30.3 The CONTRACTOR will carry on the WORK and maintain the progress schedule during any
arbitration proceedings, unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
31. TAXES
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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INDEX
SC-01. Drawings
SC-02. Field Office Facilities
SC-03. Rights-of-Way
SC-04. Temporary Sanitary Facilities
SC-05. Boundaries of Work
SC-06. Existing Structures and Utilities
SC-07. Traffic Safety
SC-08. Utilities
SC-09. Estimate of Quantities
SC-1 O. Pre-Construction Conference
SC-11 . Contractor's Breakdown of Lump Sum Payment Items
SC-12. Prior Use By Owner
SC-13. Cleaning Up
SC-14. Maintenance of Traffic
SC-15. Maintenance of Access
SC-16. Surveys
SC-17. Dimensions
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SC-19. Safety and Health Regulations
SC-20. Restoration of Property
SC-21 . Schedule of Work
SC-22 Construction Deviations
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SC-01.
DRAWINGS:
The Engineer will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, all copies of 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 are bound
into the specifications and comprise the plans for this Contract:
Drawing
Number
Title
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SC-02.
FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES:
The Contractor shall provide, at a point convenient to the work, suitable office facilities for
housing records, plans and contract documents. A complete and up-to-date set of the plans and
specifications shall be available at the field office at all times that the work is in progress.
SC-03.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
The Owner will furnish all land and rights-of-way necessary for the carrying out of this
contract and the completion of the work herein contemplated and will use due diligence in acquiring said
land and rights-of-way as speedily a possible. But it is possible that all lands and right-of-way may not
be obtained as herein contemplated before construction begins, in which event the contractor shall begin
his work upon such land and rights-of-way as the Owner may have previously acquired and no claim for
damages whatsoever will be allowed by reason of the delay in obtaining the remaining lands and rights-
of-way. Should the Owner be prevented or enjoined from proceeding with the work or from authorizing
its prosecution, either before the commencement, by reason of any litigation or by reason of its inability
to procure any lands or rights-of-way for the said work, the Contractor shall not be entitled to make or
assert any claim for damage by reason of said delay or to withdraw from the contract except by consent
of the Owner; but time for completion of the work will be extended to compensate for the time lost by
such delay; such determination to be set forth in writing and approved by the Owner.
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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 <;lcceptance of the completed project.
SC-05. BOUNDARIES OF WORK:
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
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Owner of such property.
SC-06. EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES:
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.
The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage and for maintenance and
protection of existing construction and utilities. All damaged construction, utilities or improvements shall
be restored to the original or better condition in which they were discovered.
SC-07. TRAFFIC SAFETY:
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.
SC-08. UTILITIES:
The Contractor shall provide for temporary utilities for construction operations.
Potable water is available from hydrants. The Contractor shall make provisions for telephone
seNice 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 .
SC-09.
ESTIMATE OF QUANTITIES:
The 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 for use in comparing bids and
to indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is to increase or diminish them as
may be deemed reasonably necessary or desirable by the Owner to complete the work contemplated by
this contract and such increase or diminution shall in no way vitiate this contract nor shall any such
increase or diminution give cause for claims or liability for damages.
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SC-10.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:
A pre-construction conference shall be held at an acceptable ti me to the Owner and the
Contractor prior to the "Notification to Proceed" to coordinate the work and satisfy all requirements of the
Contract Documents.
CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS:
SC-11.
The contractor shall, immediately after the contract has been awarded, submit to the
Engineer for his approval, a breakdown showing estimates of all costs apportioned to the major elements
of equipment, material and labor comprising the total work included under any of the lump sum items
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
shown in the proposal. These estimates as approved will seNe as the basis for estimating of payments
due on all progress estimates.
SC-12.
PRIOR USE BY OWNER:
Prior to completion of the work, the Owner (by agreement with the Contractor) may take
over the operation and/or use of the uncompleted project or portions thereof. Such prior use of the
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.
SC-13.
CLEANING UP:
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.
SC-14.
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:
In any work within the public right-of-way, the contractor shall provide adequate warning and
protection for pedestrian and vehicular traffic from any hazard arising out of the contractor's operations
and will be held responsible for any damage caused by negligence on his part or by the improper placing
of or failure to display danger signs and road lanterns. All traffic lanes, side-walks and driveways will be
kept open and clear at all times except as provided below. The contractor shall not block traffic on any
street more than 30 minutes or such other time as the agency having jurisdiction may specify, without
written permission from such agency. Before leaving the work each night, it shall be placed in such
condition as to cause the least possible hazard therefrom. Should the. contractor fail to comply with the
provisions of this paragraph, the Owner may, with his own forces, provide signs, flagmen, barricades
and/or lanterns, to reduce or eliminate hazards, construct substitute passageways or clear the pavement
and deduct the cost thereof from sums due to the contractor.
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I ne Gomractor Will De required to maintain access to business establishments durrng all
times they are open for business, to churches, schools and other institutions during the time they are
open and to all residential and other occupied buildings or facilities at all times. Bridges across open
trenches and work areas will be required to provide vehicular and pedestrian access. Bridges with
handrail protection will be required for crosswalks at street intersections. It is recognized that it will be
necessary to remove bridges and to block cross traffic while equipment is in operation. The Contractor
shall, however, plan and pursue his operations so as to minimize the time that direct entrance is blocked.
SC-16.
SURVEYS:
The Contractor shall make his own sUNeys and establish his own working lines and
grades from the basic reference lines established by the Engineer. The Contractor shall maintain a
benchmark on site. At each structure, a physical check of installed inverts and/or floor elevations
shall be made and the elevations recorded and furnished to the Engineer.
SC-17.
DIMENSIONS:
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.
SC-18.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
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 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.
The Contractor shall operate within the limitations of the Land Disturbing Permit of the
construction. The Contractor shall provide to the Resident Inspector his construction schedule of land
disturbing work and shall include a plan of the temporary measures to be in place during construction.
At the time of the Preconstruction Conference, an employee of the prime Contractor shall be designated
as the work site Erosion and Sediment Control SupeNisor who is to be responsible for timely installation
of eros1eTr"'and sediment=eentrol 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.
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. Sediment
and erosion control materials shall be as specified in Section TS1, Clearing & Grubbing and Section
TS6, Grassing.
SC-19.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS:
SECTION - T1 - SITE WORK
SCOPE:
The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances,
materials and supeNision, and in performing all operations in connection with clearing, grubbing,
excavation, filling, back-filling, grading the site, field layout, staking, and grade setting in strict
accordance with this section of the specifications, the applicable drawings and terms and
conditions of the Contract.
GENERAL:
Operations shall be conducted in a manner which will provide for the safety of employees and
others. Existing utility lines, walks, steps, paving, structures, or trees to remain shall be
safeguarded and protected from damage, and supported if necessary. Prior to any work the
Contractor shall obtain necessary permits for work in the area or shall ascertain that the permits
have otherwise been obtained. See Special Conditions, Paragraph SC-16 for field layout, staking,
and grade setting requirements.
Classification of Excavation: All excavation in connection with site work will be considered
unclassified common excavation.
CLEARING:
Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up or trimming of trees and the satisfactory disposal
of the trees and other vegetation designated for removal together with the down timber, snags,
brush and rubbish occurring within the project limits. Trees and other vegetation to be removed
and all stumps, roots, and brush in areas to be cleared but not grubbed shall be cut off flush with or
slightly below the original ground surface. Trees and stumps in areas to be covered by
embankments 3 feet or more in height shall be cut off to 8 inches or less above the original ground
surface. Trees and other vegetation in areas to be cleared and grubbed may be removed by
uprooting or any other method that the Contractor may propose that is satisfactory to the Engineer.
Individual trees and groups of trees designated to be left standing shall be trimmed of all live
branches to such heights and in such manner as directed by the Engineer. All limbs and branches
required to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the bole of the tree or to main branches, and the
cuts more than 1-1/2 inches in diameter thus made shall be painted with an approved tree wound
paint. Individual trees, groups of trees and other vegetation, incident to construction o-perations,
shall be protected by the erection of barriers or by such other means as the circumstances require.
Clearing operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage by falling trees to trees left
standing, to existing structures or installations.
GRUBBING:
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Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all stumps, roots larger than 3 inches in
diameter to the depth specified, and matted roots from the areas to be grubbed. In foundations
areas, stumps, roots, logs or other timber 3 inches and over in diameter, matted roots, and other
debris not suitable for foundation purposes, shall be excavated and removed to a depth not less
than 18 inches below any subgrade, shoulder or slope; and to a depth of 12 inches below finish
grade in areas to be grassed. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface for or
by the removal of stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material and compacted to make
the surface conform to the surrounding ground surface. Grubbing will not be required in areas
other than those occupied by construction and graded and grassed areas.
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DISPOSAL OF CLEARED AND GRU BBED MATERIAL:
Merchantable Timber: All merchantable timber (6" diameter at the base or larger) cut from the
construction sites, or from the rights-of-way, shall remain the property of the landowner. The
Contractor shall trim and cut such timber and stack it neatly within the easement or right-of-way, as
directed by the Engineer.
Burning or Removal From Site: All Timber, except such timber which the Engineer considers
merchantable, all logs, stumps, roots, brush, rotten wood and other refuse from the clearing and
grubbing operations shall be burned, except that when permitted in writing by the Engineer, logs
and large stumps may be otherwise disposed of as elected by the Contractor. Such permit will
state the conditions covering the disposal of such logs and stumps without burning, including the
areas in which they may be placed. Timber and other refuse to be disposed of by burning shall be
burned at locations specified by the Engineer, in a manner that will avoid all hazards, such as
damage to existing structures, construction in progress, trees and vegetation. The Contractor will
be responsible for compliance with all Federal and State Laws and regulations relative to the
building of fires. Disposal by burning shall be kept under constant attendance until the fires have
burned out or have been extinguished.
MATERIALS:
Borrow Material shall be selected to meet the requirements and conditions of the particular
installation for which it is to be used. The material shall consist of sand soils or sand -clay soils
capable of being readily shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be free of roots,
trash and any other deleterious material. The material shall be obtained from off-site borrow pits
approved by the Engineer. Borrow pits shall be cleared and grubbed as necessary, and shall be
opened, excavated, graded and maintained so that adequate and proper drainage and a neat
appearance shall exist at all times.
Topsoil shall consist of a natural material that occurs in surface deposits of limited depth, and, in
general, on elevated areas, it shall be composed of natural mixtures of clay and soil binder with
sand. Topsoil shall contain not more than 25 percent of clay and shall be free of stones larger than
2 inches in diameter, roots, excessive vegetation,.rubbish or other deleterious matter. Topsoil shall
be approved by the Engineer before being used on the work. Topsoil as described, shall be
excavated from all areas to be disturbed, whether for structures, piping, site grading, or paving, and
if it cannot immediately be placed in its final location, it shall be stored for later use. Stockpiled
topsoil shall be placed to afford good drainage. Topsoil work shall not be performed when the soil
is so wet that the tilth of the soil will be destroyed.
Embankment: This item consists of placing in fills and embankments for roadways, and other site
grading work, the materials removed from the various excavations and borrow pits, all as specified
he!:;ein and in accordance with the appropriate lines, grades, sections, contours and dimens;m,~.
Crushed stone surfacing material shall consist of a compacted subgrade, a 4" sand-clay base, and
a 2-1/2" crushed stone surface course. The surface course shall consist of dense graded crushed
stone with 65 percent passing a NO.4 U. S. Standard Sieve.
CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
General: During construction, embankments, fills and excavations shall be kept shaped and
drained. Ditches and drains along the subgrade shall be maintained in such manner as to drain
effectively at all times. Grading shall be done so that the surface of the ground will be properly
sloped to prevent water from running into the excavations for structures or pipe lines; any water
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which accumulates in excavations shall be removed promptly. Excavated materials shall not be
stockpiled within a distance from the edge of any excavation less than 1-1/2 times the depth of the
excavation. Suitable material removed from excavation shall be used, where feasible, in the
formation of embankments, fills, subgrades, shoulders, backfills, and site grading; excess material
from excavation, not required for such uses or materials not suitable for such uses, shall be wasted
in locations directed by the Engineer. Any wetting, hauling, scarifying, mixing, shaping, rolling,
tamping or other operation incidental to the following requirements, which, in the judgment of the
Engineer, are necessary to obtain the specified results, shall be performed by the Contractor at no
additional expense to the Owner.
Site Grading: Site grading shall consist of excavating and placing all necessary materials outside
the limits of the various structures. Site grading shall be completed when all surfaces are aligned
with surrounding grades or are in conformity with the contours when shown, and are smooth, firm,
containing the specified materials. Site grading shall include all excavation, filling and compacting
required for construction of all ditches, roads, and all other areas disturbed by construction except
as otherwise specified. Site grading also shall include excavation and backfill for walks and steps.
Except as otherwise specified herein, all disturbed areas on the site shall be finished off to a
uniformly smooth surface, free from abrupt, irregular surface changes. The degree of smoothness
shall be that ordinarily obtainable from power grader operations. The finished surface shall not be
more than 0.10 foot above or below the established grade. There shall be no roots, wasted
building materials, trash or other unsightly matter projecting through or visible at the surface.
After all embankments and fills have been completed to grade, and after all structures and pipe
lines requiring the use of heavy equipment have been completed, excavation necessary for the
construction of walkways and steps may be performed. Excavation shall be accurately cut to line
and grade; sufficient width for the accurate placement and adequate support of the forms shall be
allowed. After the forms are removed, the backfill shall be replaced andrecompacted around
structures, walks and steps. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the walks and steps by the
tampers.
Topsoil shall be evenly spread over the entire area to receive vegetation cover. The compacted
subgrade shall be scarified to a depth of 2 inches for the bonding of topsoil with the subsoil.
Topsoil shall then be evenly spread, lightly compacted (not less than one pass of a cultipacker
weighing 100 to 160#/ft. of roller) and graded to a uniform thickness of not less than 3 inches, and
the surface shall conform to the requirements of site grading, ditches, embankments, or other
features, as applicable.
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Ditches shall be cut accurately to line, grade, and cross-section. Any excessive ditch excavation
shall be backfilled to grade with material approved by the Engineer, consisting of suitable
excavated soil, borrow, or stones or cobbles. The requirements of paragraph "Site Grading"
above, shall apply to ditches except as follows: The degree of smoothness shall be that usually
obtainable with ~ line or hand raking methods; the finished surface of ditch slopes shall not be
more than 0.10 foot above or below the appropriate elevations.
Embankment: Sloping ground surface, steeper than one vertical to four horizontal, on which
embankment or fill is to be placed, shall be plowed, stepped, or broken up in such manner that the
embankment material will bond with the existing surface. Approved material, consisting of earth,
sandy clay, sand and gravel, clay gravel, soft shale, or other granular material (not containing
muck, trees, stumps, brush, matted roots or other clods of earth or stones) shall be placed in
horizontal layers of loose material not more than 8 inches in depth. Each layer shall be spread
uniformly and tamped and compacted to 95 percent of the density measured by Standard Proctor
ASTM D698. Tamping shall be accomplished by sheepsfoot rollers or mechanical hand tampers.
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Final compaction may be by an approved power roller weighing not less than 10 tons, except
where insufficient cover may cause damage to pipe.
CRUSHED STONE SURFACING FOR UNPAVED DRIVEWAY REPLACEMENT:
The subgrade shall be scarified 6" deep and then recompacted to 100% ASTM D698. Over the
compacted subgrade compact a 4" thick Class A sand clay base compacted to 100% of ASTM .
D698 density. The 2-1/2" compacted crushed stone surface course shall be installed over the
base.
INSPECTION AND TESTS: .
The Engineer, at his discretion, may order tests and inspections to be performed during the
progress of the work, or at the completion of any individual unit of the work, or at the time of final
inspection of the entire project. Random spot checks of elevation and slopes shall be conducted
by ordinary differential level and profile methods. Random spot checks of topsoil thickness shall be
conducted by cutting through the surface with a spade or mattock, and measuring the thickness of
topsoil exposed. Density of embankment, fill, backfill or subgrade may be measured according to
the procedures of ASTM D698.
GRASSING:
Areas of road shoulders and other property disturbed by construction operations shall be grassed
in accordance with the GRASSING section of the specifications. Areas to be grassed shall be
planted, maintained, and shall utilize topsoil, lime, fertilizer, proper and approved grass and mulch
sufficient to produce a cover suitable to eliminate significant erosion.
MAINTENANCE:
Inspection of site work as it is completed, shall not constitute final acceptance of the item. The
Contractor shall maintain all items in such condition as to be ready for final inspection from the time
of completion until the final acceptance of the entire project.
PAYMENT:
Payment for clearing, grubbing, site grading, and repair of damage to affected facilities shall be
included in the unit price for sewer lines and other unit price or lump sum prices as appropriate.
Payment for borrow material shall include all costs of the material, hauling, placement, and
compaction, complete, in place; payment shall be based on quantities of materials in place
determined by differential measurements made in the presence of the Engineer's Representative,
before and after placement. _
A separate lump sum payment will be made for removal and replacement of existing headwalls and
the extension of existing storm drains at three locations in section 1. Associated site work is a
subsidiary obligation.
Separate lump sum payments by section will be made for erosion, sediment control, grassing, etc.,
in accordance with the Bid and the erosion and sediment control requirements of Special
Conditions paragraph SC 18.
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Payment for sitework associated with the crossing of Boy Scout Road shall include removal and
replacement of the asphalt pavement and base; concrete sidewalk, quardrail, etc. This payment
item will be omitted if the alternate price for boring and jacking is accepted.
See also other technical sections and the bid for a listing of payment items; no other separate
payment will be made for the work covered by this section of the specifications and all costs in
connection therewith shall be included in the appropriate lump sum or unit price in the Bid.
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SECTION - T2 - EXCAVATION, TRENCHING, AND BACKFILLING
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment,
materials and appliances and in performing all operations in connection with the excavation, trenching
and backfilling for sewers and appurtenant structures, complete in strict accordance with this section of
the specifications and the applicable drawings and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract.
EXCAVATION:
a. General:
Excavation shall be in accordance with OSHA Safety Requirements.
b. Classification of Excavation:
Common Excavation shall comprise the satisfactory removal and disposition of all materials not
classified as rock excavation and shall include all earth, clay, silt, sand, gravel, hardpan,
weathered rock, loose shale and loose stone masses which can be removed without systematic
drilling and blasting, and boulders measuring less than one-third cubic yard in volume.
Rock Excavation shall comprise and include the satisfactory removal and disposition of the
following: (1) All boulders measuring one-third cubic yard or more in volume; (2) All rock material
in ledges, bedded deposits and unstratified masses, which cannot be removed without systematic
drilling and blasting; (3) Concrete or masonry structures; and (4) Conglomerate deposits which
are so firmly cemented that they possess the characteristics of solid rock and which cannot be
removed without systematic drilling and blasting.
c. Excavation for Walls and Footings:
Excavation for walls and footings shall extend a sufficient distance to allow for the placing and
removal of forms, installations of seNices and for inspection, except where the concrete wall or
footings may be authorized to be deposited directly against excavated surfaces.
Backfill with earth under structures will not be permitted and any unauthorized excess excavation
below the levels indicated for the foundation of such structures shall be filled with crushed rock as
specified below under Trench Excavation.
d. Trench Excavation:
Trench Excavation: Trenches shall be excavatesJ...true to liT'n!r'and grade. Trenches to receive pipe
having a nominal diameter of 24 inches or less shall not be less than 12 inches wider nor more
than 16 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, so that a clear space
of not less than 6 inches nor more than 8 inches in width is provided on each side of the pipe.
Trenches to receive pipe having a nominal diameter of 24 inches or greater shall not be less than
24 inches wider nor more than 32 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid
therein, so that a clear ~pace of not less than 12 inches nor more than 16 inches in width is
provided on each side of the pipe.
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
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installation of the work. The Contractor shall comply with the safety requirements of OSHA and,
where applicable, of the Georgia DOT.
The bottom of trenches shall be accurately graded to provide uniform bearing and support for
each section of the pipe on the bedding material at every point along its entire length, except for
portions of the pipe sections where it is necessary to provide for bell holes and for the proper
sealing of pipe joints. Bell holes shall be shaped after the trench bottom has been graded. . Bell
holes shall be excavated only to an extent sufficient to permit accurate work in the making of the
joints and to insure that the pipe, for a maximum of its length will rest upon the prepared bottom of
the trench. Depressions for joints other than mechanical shall be made in accordance with the
recommendations of the joint manufacturers for the particular joint used. Water lines may be laid
on shaped firm earth without bedding except where the bedding is required above rock.
Except at locations where excavation of rock from the bottoms of trenches is required, care shall
be taken not to excavate below the depths indicated for bedding. Where rock excavation is
required, the rock shall be excavated to a minimum overdepth of 4 inches and maximum of 12
inches below the normal required trench depth. The overdepth rock excavation and all excess
trench excavation shall be backfilled with well-graded stone or crushed gravel meeting the
requirements of ASTM C-33, Gradation 67 (3/4" to #4). Whenever wet or otherwise unstable soil
that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe, as determined by the Engineer or indicated on
the drawings, is encountered in the trench bottom, such soil shall be removed to a depth required
for the lengths designated by the Engineer and the trench backfilled to trench bottom grade with
crushed stone or gravel.
e. Dewatering and Drainage:
All excavations shall be protected from flooding by surface waters (rain, runoff, etc.).
Dewatering by pumping or well pointing 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.
Water removed from the excavated areas shall be conveyed in a proper manner to a suitable
point of discharge where it will neither cause injury to public health, public or private property, the
surface, or the use of streets by the public, or work completed or in progress.
To guard against the danger of flotation of empty or partially empty pipe due to 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 of a completely empty
pipe which is entirely submerged.
f.
Shoring and Protection of Excavations:
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Shoring shall be provided by the Contractor as necessary to protect life or property. Excavations
shall not be made until shoring has been completed. All existing structures, streets, pipes and
foundations which are not to be removed or relocated shall be adequately protected or replaced
by the Contractor without cost to the City. 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 with the angle of repose of the soil.
g. Excess Material:
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Excess excavated material not suitable or required for backfill or filling shall be wasted as directed
by the Engineer.
h. Stockpile:
Excavated material to be used for backfill shall be stockpiled as directed by the Engineer.
Excavated Material shall be deposited a sufficient distance from the side of the excavation wall to
prevent excessive surcharge on the wall.
i. Blasting:
Blasting shall be performed in accordance with local ordinances by skilled operators and
precautions shall be taken to avoid damage. Suitable mats shall be provided to confine, within
the limits of the excavations, all materials lifted by blasting.
PIPE BEDDING FOR GRAVITY SEWERS:
The pipe shall be bedded in compacted bedding material placed on the trench bottom. The bedding
material shall be well-graded crushed stone or crushed gravel meeting the requirements of ASTM C-33,
Gradation 67 (3/4 inches to No.4). The bedding shall have a minimum thickness beneath the bottom of
the pipe of 4 inches or one-eighth of the outside diameter of the pipe, whichever is greater, and shall
extend up the sides of the pipe one-sixth of the outside diameter of the pipe for rigid pipe and 6" above
the pipe for flexible type. Holes must be dug in the bedding for each bell or coupling so that the load is
supported entirely by the pipe barrel, not the pipe bell or coupling. After each pipe has been placed in
final position, bedding material shall be placed and compacted under the pipe haunches and on each
side of the pipe to prevent lateral displacement. "Shovel-slicing" of crushed stone bedding shall be done
using a crow bar heavy enough to penetrate the bedding material. The pipe bedding shall be thoroughly
compacted throughout its depth.
BACKFILLING:
Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and the work
has been approved by the Engineer. The trenches shall be carefully backfilled, with earth, loam, sandy
clay, sand and gravel, soft shale or other approved materials. No material shall be used for backfilling
that contains mulch, other unstable materials, stones, blasted rock, broken concrete or pavement or
other hard materials having any dimension greater than 2 inches; or large clods of earth, debris, frozen
earth or earth with an exceptionally high void content.
For backfilling, to a level 1 foot over the top of pressure pipelines and 2 feet above the top of gravity
pipelines, only selected material shall be used. Select materials shall be approved by the Engineer and
shall consist of finely divided material free from debris, organic material and large stone and may be
suitable job excavated material or..sl4all be provided by the Contractor from oth~rces. The backfill
shall be placed in uniform layers not exceeding 6 inches in depth. Each layer shall be moistened and
carefully and uniformly tamped with mechanical tampers or other suitable tools to achieve 90% density
(ASTM D1557) except for more stringent requirements in roadways. Each layer shall be placed and
tamped under the pipe haunches with care and thoroughness so as to eliminate the possibility of voids
or lateral displacement. Under roadway, driveways, paved areas, parking lots, along roadway shoulders
.and other areas subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 6-inch layers and each layer moistened
and compacted. After compaction, the dry weight per cubic foot for each layer shall be at least 95% of
the maximum Laboratory Dry Weight per cubic foot, as determined by ASTM D 1557. The top 12"
beneath the roadway shall have 100% compaction.
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The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed and compacted above the level specified
above. In areas not subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12-inch layers and each layer
moistened and compacted to a density approximately that of the surrounding earth.
Any trenches which are improperly backfilled or where settlement occurs, shall be reopened to a depth
required for proper compaction, then refilled and compacted with the surface restored to the required
grade and compaction. Along all portions of the trenches not located in roadways, the ground shall be
graded to a reasonable uniformity and the excess material wasted as directed by the Engineer.
Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removed as the backfilling progresses. Sheeting shall
be removed in such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left by the removal of sheeting and
shoring shall be carefully filled and compacted. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, damage is liable
to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place.
Material for fill and backfilling shall consist of the excavated material, if suitable, or borrow approved by
the Engineer, and shall be free of trash, lumber, or other debris, roots and other organic, perishable or
deleterious matter.
Borrow material for trench backfill shall consist of sand soils or sand-clay soils capable of being readily
shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be free of roots, trash, and any other
deleterious material.
Selected refill material shall be used, when directed by the Engineer, to refill the trench bottom where
unsuitable soil is encountered; or, where rock excavation is required in trenches for water lines, selected
refill material shall be used to refill the trench bottom to a minimum depth of 4 inches. Such material
shall be crushed stone or gravel of suitable gradation free from sod, sticks, roots and other organic,
perishable or deleterious matter. The Contractor shall obtain prior approval from the Engineer of the
material proposed for the above use.
PAVEMENT REPLACEMENT:
The Contractor shall replace all pavement removed, undermined or damaged by his construction
operations 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.
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EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
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 fr?m the constructi~>n site.
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
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peNious 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 seNice conditions. Edges of
the fabric shall be finished to prevent the outer yarn from pulling away from the fabric.
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.
The filter fabric material shall have a minimum flow rate of 25 gallons/min. per sq. ft., shall have a
maximum opening size of#30 and shall have a minimum bursting strength of 175 PSI (ASTM D-3768).
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.
The Wire Support Fence shall be at least 24" high and shall have at least 6 horizontal wires 4x4
W1AxWI.4 or equal.
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.
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.
Straw Bale Ditch Checks: To control erosion in waterways and to provide additional restriction of silt
migration, temporary ditch checks shall be installed. Standard rectangular mechanically produced straw
bales shall be anchored to 2x4x4'-0" posts set 2.5' below grade.
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.
EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS:
The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition and protect from damage all existing improvements
including utilities, sewers, gutters and other drains encountered and repair to the satisfaction of the
Engineer any surface or subsurface improvement damaged during the course of the work. The
C~ctor shall also make reasonable and satisfactory provisioQS.icr the maintenance of highway and
street traffic.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by operations or acts of any of his agents or
employees. Such restoration shall include seeding sodding and transplanting of lawns, hedges,
ornamental planting and the repair or replacement of driveways, walks or other facilities. .
SALVAGE MATERIALS: .
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All cast iron trap tops, grates and frames, manholes rings and covers, etc., that are removed and not
reused shall be salvaged and hauled to the Streets and Drains Department, 1568 Broad Street. This is a
subsidiary obligation of the related bid items.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
1. Excavation and Backfill:
Excavation and backfill of common excavation including satisfactory removal and disposal of excess
material shall not be measured for payment and all costs shall be included in the applicable contract
payment item as set forth in the Proposal.
Rock Excavation:
The quantity of rock excavation which will be paid for is the number of cubic yards of acceptably
excavated material as hereinbefore specified and defined as rock excavation, measured in its original
position and computed by allowing the following width of rock excavation in trenches and 2 feet outside
formed walls but not in excess of the amount actually excavated. The measurement will include the
authorized over depth excavation. The payment for rock excavation shall include the cost of disposing of
excess materials which cannot be used in the backfill and for suitable supplemental backfill to replace
the wasted rock.
Nominal
Pipe Size
Allowable
Trench Width
18"
30"
48"
3'- 8"
5' -10"
7' - 6"
No separate payment will be made for excavation and backfilling; pipe bedding; testing; refill of over-
excavation; dewatering and drainage; sheeting and shoring; stockpiling; demolition; replacement of
existing improvements damaged by Contractor's operations; restoration of property damaged by
Contractor's operations; salvage material or other items of work except items as itemized below for
payment and all such costs shall be included in the applicable contract unit price or lump sum bid items.
Sewer Pipe will be measured in place from center to center of manholes or structures without deductions
for length of line through the structures or for wye branches. Depth of the cut shall be measured from
the ground surface at the centerline to the pipe invert. Sewer lines shall be paid for at the applicable
contract lump sum or unit price as set forth in the Bid.
Select Refill Material: Refill fIlIeterial to replace unsuitable material below the pipe bedding, inSalled at
the direction of the Engineer, will be paid for on the basis of the applicable unit price in the Bid. No
payment will be made for crushed stone or gravel used by the Contractor in the trench bottom in lieu of
dewatering by use of well points, etc.
Borrow Material for Trench Backfill: Borrow material used to backfill the trench above the pipe, where
suitable material is not available from the excavation, will be paid for on the basis of the applicable unit
price in the Bid. The quantity of borrow will be based on the 'computed volume in the trench within the
maximum permissible trench width for distances as authorized by the Engineer.
Repair of Broken Water or Gas Lines: Where existing water or gas lines are broken as a result of the
Contractor's operations, where relocation of a water or gas line is elected by the Contractor, or where
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relocation is indicated as necessary to the installation of the sewer, the relocation or replacement is to be
a subsidiary obligation of the sewer installation.
Measured items shall be paid for at the contract unit or lump sum price for the items as set forth in the
proposal, which payment shall be full compensation for the work complete in place and accepted.
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SECTION - T3 - CONCRETE:
SCOPE:
The work covered by this specification consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, and
materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of concrete work, complete,
in strict accordance with this specification and the applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and
conditions of the Contract.
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
The current edition of the following specifications form a part of this specification:
American Society for Testing Materials Designation (ASTM):
C33 Concrete Aggregates
C150 Portland Cement
C175 Air-Entraining Portland Cement
A615 Reinforcing Steel
C94 Ready-Mix Concrete
C31 Method of Making and Curing Concrete Compression
and Flexure Test Specimens in the Field
American Concrete Institute Publications:
ACI Building Code Requirement for Reinforced Concrete
ACI Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced
Concrete Structures
CONCRETE:
Materials:
Cement: Portland cement, conforming to ASTM C150, shall be Type II for manhole bases or Type '" for
pavement. Only one brand of cement shall be used for exposed concrete in any individual structure.
Fine Aggregate shall consist of natural sand, manufactured sand or a combination thereof, conforming to
the requirement of ASTM C33, Concrete Aggregate.
Coarse Aggregate shall consist of crushed stone, gravel, or air cooled blast-furnace slag, or a
combination thereof, conforming to the requirement of ASTM C33, Concrete AggPegates and with a _
maximum size of 1 inch.
Water shall be clean and free from oils, acids, salts, or other injurious substances.
Admixtures, except air-entraining agents conforming to ASTM C260 shall be used only with written
approval of the Engineer. Use of calcium chloride ~ill not be permitted.
Curing Materials shall be approved by the Engineer before use. Concrete shall be cured by protecting it
from drying for not less than 10 days, or by approved curing compounds applied in accordance with the
Manufacturer's instructions.
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Reinforcing Steel for concrete shall conform to ASTM A615 Grade 40 or Grade 60 except as otherwise
noted on the drawings. Shop Drawings are not required.
Storage of Materials: Cement and aggregates shall be stored in such a manner as to prevent
deterioration or intrusion of foreign matter. Steel reinforcing shall be stored in such a manner as to be
protected from rusting, oil, grease, and distortion.
Mix: All conc;:rete shall have a minimum 28-day compressive strength of 4000 pounds per square inch
and a slump of 4 inches. All concrete shall be mixed in a power operated batch mixer. The contents of
the mixer shall be completely discharged before each new batch is loaded. Ready mix concrete shall
conform to ASTM C94. The use of retempered concrete will not be permitted.
Forms: Concrete walls shall be formed to accurately conform to the appropriate shape, lines and
dimensions. Wood forms shall be made from lumber of No. 2 Common Grade or better. They shall be
properly braced and tied so as to maintain their position and shape, and shall be sufficiently tight to
prevent leakage of grout.
Cylinders: Two cylinders per 50 yards of concrete and not less than two for each day's pour shall be
tested for 28-day strength for concrete made with Type II cement and at 7 days for high early strength
concrete made with Type III cement.
Finish: Slabs and fills shall be wood float finished, shall be smooth, free from holes, pockets, or
honeycomb; fins shall be cut off; depressions, holes, and rough spots shall be carefully pointed.
PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made to the Contractor for any of the work cov'ered by this section of the
specifications and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the appropriate unit price or lump
sum price in the Bid.
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SECTION - T4 - SANITARY SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment
and materials and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of sanitary sewer pipe,
structures and appurtenances, complete, in strict accordance with these specifications and' the
applicable drawings and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract.
APPLICATION SPECIFICATIONS:
The latest edition of the following specifications form a part of this section of the specifications:
(a) American Society of Testing Materials Specifications:
ASTM Des. C-12
ASTM Des. C-76
ASTM Des. A-377
ASTM Des. C-700
ASTM Des. C-828
Installing Clay Pipe
Reinforced Concrete Culvert, Storm
Drain and Sewer Pipe
Compression Joints for Vitrified Clay Pipe
Joints for Circular Concrete Sewer
and Rubber-type Gaskets
Precast Reinforced Concrete Manhole
Risers and Tops
Ductile Iron Pressure Pipe
Vitrified Clay Pipe
Low Pressure Air Test of Pipe Sewer
Lines
ASTM Des. C-425
ASTM Des. C-443
ASTM Des. C-478
(b) Federal Specifications:
SS-B-656
Brick: Building (Common) Clay
GENERAL:
The contract drawings indicate the extent and general arrangement of the sanitary sewer system. If any
departure from the contract drawings are deemed necessary by the Contractor, details of such
departures and the reasons therefore, shall be submitted as soon as practicable for approval. No such
departures shall be made without written approval of the Engineer.
The drawings and these specifications shall be considered as supplementary one to the other so that
materials and labor indicated, called for or implied by the one and not the other shall be supplied and
installli80es though specifically.,salled for on both.
MATERIALS:
(a) General: All materials furnished by the Contractor shall be new and shall meet the
requirements of the applicable specifications in this paragraph. The pipe installation is designated for
rigid pipe; flexible pipe will require special bedding for this installation. Sanitary sewer pipe 24" and
larger shall be closed profile PVC pipe or cement lined ductile iron. Sanitary sewer pipe 8" t 18"
diameter shall be VCP, SDR 35 PVC, or lined ductile iron. Drain pipe 6" and smaller shall be coated
seNice weight cast iron soil pipe. Storm sewer pipe shall be Class III R.C.P.
(b) Schedule for Pipe:
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(1) PVC Pipe (flexible): ASTM Specification F-794 sizes 24" thru 48"; ASTM F789 sizes 8"
to 18".
(2) Ductile Iron Pipe (DIP) (rigid), Cement Lined, Pressure Class 250, all sizes ASTM
Spec. A-377, ANSI A 21.51, and ANSI A 21.4.
(3) Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) (rigid), ASTM Spec. C700, Extra Strength Pipe.
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe: PVC Pipe, (8" to 18" diameter shall conform to ASTM
specification, SDR 35 with T1 wall thickness. PVC seamless ribbed pipe 24" through 48"
shall meet the requirements of ASTM F 794 closed profile type with Uni-Bell Uni-B-9.
Compounds for PVC pipe shall be according to ASTM D-1784.
Fittings shall be marked with applicable size, company name or logo, Unibell designation),
ASTM mark along with manufacturer's date and shift code.
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. If pipe is to be
stored outside for more than 30 days it shall be covered to protect it from prolonged
exposure to the sun. Cover shall be canvas or other opaque material, with provision for
air circulation under the cover. When pipe is received in standard lifts it shall remain in
the lift until ready for use. Lifts shall not be stacked more than three high and shall always
be stacked wood on wood. Loose pipe shall be stored on racks with a maximum support
spacing of three feet. Pipe shall be shaded but not covered directly when stored outside
in high ambient temperatures. This will provide for free circulation of air and reduce the
heat build-up due to direct sunlight exposure.
Cutting: Pipes shall be cut in a neat workmanlike manner without damage to the pipe.
Since the ribs are perpendicular to the axis of the pipe, the pipe can be cut between any
two ribs. Pipe shall be cut square using a fine tooth saw. All burn chips and cuttings shall
be removed.
Placing and Laying: Pipe and accessories shall be examined for defects before installing.
All damaged, defective or unsound items will be rejected and removed immediately from
the site of the work. Pipe shall be placed in the trench and bedded as required in Section
T-2.
Detection Tape: PVC pipe installed underground shall be marked by the use of a
continuous inert bonded layer plastic tape with a metallic foil core, buried in the pipe
trench 24 inches below the surface. Tape shall be yellow, 2 inches wide with continuous
imprinting; "CAUTION - PIPELINE BURIED BELOW'. Tape shall be Seton Metallic
Lined, or equal.
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Ductile Iron Sewer Pipe: Ductile Iron Sewer Pipe shall be ductile iron, pressure Class
250, in accordance with ANSI Specification A21.50 and A21.51, using 60/42/10 grade of
iron. Fittings shall be ductile iron, push-on joint, 250 P.S.1. rating, in accordance with
ANSI A21.11. Pipe and fittings shall be coated on the outside with a bituminous coating,
and cement lined conforming to ANSI A 21.4.
Vitrified Clay Pipe (VCP) shall be extra strength pipe conforming to ASTM C-700 and
shall have joints which conform to ASTM C-425, compression joints for VCP and fittings.
(c) Joints and Jointing Materials:
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Push-on Joints for Ductile Iron Pipe and Vitrified Clay Pipe shall have gaskets made of
vulcanized natural or synthetic rubber compound, smooth and free from all imperfections
and porosity. Gaskets for PVC pipe shall be elastomeric conforming to ASTM D3212.
Lubricant for push-on joints shall be non-toxic, shall not support bacteria growth and shall
have no deteriorating effect on the gasket material.
Dissimilar Pipe Joints shall utilize an appropriate standard adapter, or concrete collar.
INSTALLATION:
Pipe Laying: The bottom of the trench where sewer pipe is to be laid shall be prepared, shaped, and
bedded as shown on the plans and specified under the Section EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND
BACKFILLING, to give uniform circumferential support to the lower quadrant of the pipe for the maximum
length.
Pipe laying shall proceed upgrade with the spigot end of the bell and spigot pipe pointing in the direction
of the flow. Each pipe shall be laid true to line and grade in such a manner as to form a close concentric
joint with the adjacent pipe and to prevent offsets in the flow line. As the work progresses, the interior of
the sewer shall be cleaned of all dirt and superfluous materials of every description. Where cleaning
after laying is difficult because of small pipe size, a suitable swab or drag shall be kept in the pipe and
pulled forward past each joint immediately after the joint is completed. If the maximum permissible width
of the trench at the elevation of the top of the pipe is exceeded for any other reason than at the direction
of the Engineer, the Contractor shall install, at his own expense, such concrete cradling, pipe
encasement or other bedding'as is required by the Engineer to support the additional load on the pipe.
Trenches shall be kept free of water until joints have been made up. No pipe shall be laid when the
condition of the weather or the trench bottom is unsuitable for such work. At all times when the work is
not in progress; all open ends shall be securely closed to the satisfaction of the Engineer so that no
trench water, earth or other foreign substance can enter the line.
All pipe shall be carefully examined before it is installed in the trench. All damaged or unsound pipe or
pipe which otherwise fails' to meet specification requirements shall be rejected and shall be removed
from the site of the work.
Separation of Sewer and Water Mains:
Parallel Separation: Sewers parallel to water mains shall be laid with a 10ft. clear
separation.
Crossings: Sewer and water line crossings shall be laid to provide a minimum vertical
distance of 18" between the invert of the water line and the top of the sewer line; where a
water line passes under, both the water line and sewer line shall be ductile iron pipe. Full
joints of pipe shall be used at crossings wi~e joints separated from the crossing as
much as possible.
Sewer Manholes: No water pipe shall pass through or come in contact with any part of a
sewer manhole.
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CONCRETE CRADLES, SADDLES AND ENCASEMENT:
The Contractor shall install concrete cradles, saddles or encasement where shown on the plans or as
directed by the Engineer. Concrete shall have a 28 day compressive strength of 3,000 psi when tested
in accordance with ASTM Specification C-39.
MANHOLES:
(a) General:
All manholes indicated on the plans shall be furnished and installed by the
Contractor in accordance with the plans and provisions of this section of these
specifications. Manholes shall be constructed with cast iron frames and covers in
accordance with the details as shown on the plans. The base of the manhole shall
be constructed of 4000 psi concrete as specified elsewhere in these specifications.
The invert channels shall be smooth and accurately shaped to the semi-circular
bottom conforming to the inside of the adjacent sewer sections as shown on the
plans. Changes in direction of the sewer and entering branches shall have as long
a radius of true cUNature as the side of the manhole will permit. Manhole steps
shall be spaced at 1'-4" o.C.
(b) Types: Manholes 4' or 5' in diameter may be brick or precast concrete. Larger
diameter manholes shall be precast or cast in place concrete.
1. Brick Manholes: Brick for manholes shall conform to Federal Specifications SS-
B-656, Type H. All brick shall be thoroughly cleaned and saturated with water
immediately before being laid up. The brick shall be laid radially in header courses
with the joint broken by staggering each successive course. Details of the manhole
shall conform to the plans. Brick shall be laid up with cement mortar made of one
part Portland Cement and two parts of approved sand to which may be added lime
not to exceed 25 percent by volume of the cement. The outside of the manhole
shall be plastered with 1/2 inch of cement mortar. The inside of the manhole may
be rubbed with a cloth in lieu of striking the joints. Concrete, brick work and mortar
shall be protected against low temperatures.
2. Precast Concrete Manholes: Precast manholes consisting of precast risers and
tops, conforming to the requirements of ASTM Designation C478-61T, may be used
in lieu of brick manholes. The precast top section shall be of the eccentric cone
type. The lower end of the section shall be set in a bed of mortar in a recess
formed in the base slab and the outside of the joint shall then be sealed with a
leveled fillet of mortar. The joints in the riser pipe shall be set in and sealed with
cement mortar as specified above. Standard above grade~oo 8' diameter
precast manholes shall be not less than 10' high including base, risers, and
converter top. Standard flush with grade 7' and 8' diameter precast manholes shall
be not less than 9' high including base, risers, and converter top.
3. Manhole Steps: Manhole steps shall be installed in all sections of each
manhole. The steps in the precast sections may be installed when sections are
cast or may be inserted after the 'manhole has been constructed. All damage to the
precast section caused by the insertion of the steps shall be repaired and sealed
with expanding mortar to prevent leakage. Steps shall be of cast iron, Sumpter
Machinery Company #1 or approved equal.
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4. Manhole Frames and Covers:
General: Manhole frames and covers in improved areas or streets shall set flush
with the finished grade. In improved areas or where no finished grade is
established, the top of the frame and cover shall be set one foot above the existing
ground unless otherwise directed. The word SEWER shall be cast on the manhole
cover.
Standard Frames and Covers: Cast iron for manhole frames and covers shall
conform to ASTM A-48, Class 30, gray iron. Casting shall be quality cast iron such
that the metal is strong, tough and of uniform grain. They shall be smooth, free
from scale, lumps, blow-holes, blisters and defects of every kind which render them
unfit for the intended use. No plugging or filling shall be permitted. All bearing
surfaces shall be machined to provide mating and to eliminate rocking. Standard
frames and covers shall be Sumpter Machinery Company No. MF-68L frames and
MC-68L covers for above grade and #MF 1342H/MC 1342# for flush with grade or
equal.
(c) Installation
1. Manholes General: The Manhole risers shall be plumb and the manhole steps
shall be aligned with the straight side of the eccentric cone. The backfill at
manholes shall provide a seal to prevent the flow of groundwater along the pathway
of the gravel bedding. The seal may be accomplished by backfilling around the
manhole with good quality sand clay having a clay content of not less than 15% and
compacted to the densities specified for backfill. Cast bases shall be on firm,
dense, original material; precast bases shall be set in mortar on firm dense
material. Where crushed stone is used beneath the manhole, two seepage barriers
of 8 inch thickness shall be installed to intercept. the flow of groundwater at the
manhole and shall extend 1 foot or more into natural material or shall be cast
against rock.
2. Manhole Tops: The top of the manholes shall be topped out with brick as
indicated on the drawings. The number of courses will depend on the required
elevation of the top of the manhole but shall not exceed 5 courses above the cones.
The brick shall be laid radially in header courses with joints broken by staggering
each successive course. The manhole ring and cover shall be set in a bed of
mortar on the top course of brick. The outside of the manhole shall be plastered for
the full extent of the brickwork with mortar to a thickness of not less than 1/2 inch.
The inside face of the manhole brickwork may be rubbed with a cloth in lieu of
striking the joints. The brickwork and mortar shall be protected against low
temperatures and cured so as to prevent damage by freezing.
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CONNECTION OF PIPES TO MANHOLES:
Pipe with diameters 30" or smaller: install with a rubber boot, "Kor-N-Seal" system of NPC, Inc., Milford,
N.H. or comparable product conforming to ASTM C923. The connection shall be a watertight flexible
boot utilizing stainless steel clamps.
Pipe with diameters larger than 30" shall be connected to the manhole with NPC Contour Seal Heavy
Duty Pipe - to - manhole connector utilizing a pumped gel to stabilize the contour seal and provide
continuous flexibility and watertightness.
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STUB-OUTS FOR FUTURE SEWERS:
Pipe stub-outs for the connection of future sewers shall be with a bell connection at the end of the stub-
out. Each stub-out shall be plugged with 3" treated wood or pre-manufactured plug sealed in the bell
end of the stub-out to achieve.a watertight plug which then shall be blocked with concrete cast against
firm earth.
TIE-IN OF EXISTING SEWERS:
Where existing sewers are tied-in to the new sewers, new manholes shall be constructed at the
intersection of the two sewers with the existing sewer passing through the manhole. After the
completion of the manhole, the portion of the existing sewer inside the manhole shall be removed in a
neat manner to allow the flow of sewage to enter the manhole. When the flow of the existing sewer is to
be diverted into the new sewer, close and seal the open end of the existing sewer in the opposite wall
with a precast plug or masonry bulkhead coated with cement mortar plaster.
HOUSE SERVICE LINES:
House seNice connections shall be provided, where directed by the Engineer or the Owner, for each
residential lot now seNed from the existing line and for unimproved lots which have impending
development at appropriate locations. Each seNice line shall consist of a seNice tap installed in the
sewer line and a 6" seNice line extending to the property line and shall include a plug at the property line
and all line fittings necessary to complete the house seNice connection. House seNices installed in the
new 48" sewer shall consist of a 6" tap specifically suitable for the sewer furnished; the tap for PVC shall
be a 6" "Insert-A-Tee" for vylon or other closed profile pipe; a strapped mechanical joint tapping saddle
shall be used for ductile iron pipe. Pavement removal and replacement and excavation, filling and
backfilling shall conform to Section T-2 of the specifications. The limit of installation of house seNice
lines shall extend to a connection with the existing seNice on to the edge of the permanent easement or
to any other reasonable limit as determined by the Owner and Engineer.
FIELD TESTS:
1. Pipe: Each piece of pipe shall be visually inspected immediately before being placed in
the trench and all pieces which appear to be cracked or damaged in any way shall be rejected.
Particular notice shall be made of the joints to be sure that a watertight joint will be assured.
2. Joints, Alignment and Grade: After the pipe has been installed in the trench and prior to
the placing of any backfill, the joints, alignment and grade shall be carefully examined and checked for
conformance with specified requirements. The pipe shall be observed during backfilling operations and
shall be rechecked following the backfilling operations to be sure that the required conditions of the
joints, alignment and grade have been maintained.
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3. Appurtenances: All manholes and other appurtenances shall be of specified size, shape
and materials. The work shall comply with these specifications and if found not so in any respect it shall
be brought to proper condition at the expense of the Contractor.
4. Infiltration: A maximum allowable rate of infiltration into sewer lines shall be limited to 100
gallons per inch of diameter per mile of sewer per 24 hours. This clause does not relieve the Contractor
of the necessity of making the sewers as tight as possible. Sewers which exceed this limit will not be
accepted and the Contractor shall take such steps as are necessary to bring the infiltration within the
above allowance. The test for infiltration shall be made as follows: The test shall be made following a
period of heavy rain and when the ground is saturated. The Engineer reseNes the right to use his
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that rainfall is insufficient to allow a satisfactory test before the date of completion of the work, the
Contractor will be required to conduct the tests at any time up to 30 days following the completion date.
The test shall be made up of three measurements of flow taken at hourly inteNals. The amount of
infiltration shall be computed from the average flow measured.
The Contractor shall provide and install all necessary measuring weirs or other devices required to make
the flow measurements. The test shall be made in the presence of and to the satisfaction of the
Engineer.
RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by operations and 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 driveways, walks, fences or other facilities in such
manner as to meet the approval of the engineer. No structures or trees shall be removed without the
consent of the property owner until condemnation procedure, if necessary, has been completed.
CLEAN UP AND REPAIRING:
The sewers shall be kept clean during the progress of the work and upon completion shall be thoroughly
cleaned. All needed repairs shall be made before this final cleaning. The Contractor shall provide
suitable tools and labor to clean the sewers at his own expense. Any excessive leakage of water into
the sewers or any deviation from proper grade or alignment such as to make the work, in the opinion of
the Engineer, not consistent with first class work, shall be promptly corrected by the Contractor at his
own expense.
FINAL INSPECTION:
When the Contractor considers thatall work has been completed, he shall then notify the Engineer who
will carefully. inspect all work and make such tests as to satisfy himself that every provision of the
contract has been faithfully carried out. During this inspection, the Contractor shall, at his own expense,
make provisions for suitable drainage and maintenance.
MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
Except for the specific payment items which follow, no other separate payment will be made for the work
covered by this section of the specifications and all costs in connection therewith shall be considered as
a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor and shall be included in the applicable lump sum or unit price
items in the Bid; the payment shall cover all costs of every kind required including clearing and grubbing,
excavation, pavement removal, maintenance of the driving surface, bedding, backfill, protection of
utilities, cleaning up, restoration, grassing, furnishing the materials and completing the installation.
Where existing sewers are require~ abandoned, and/or plugged, the work shall be considered a
subsidiary obligation of the sewer line work and other associated payment items.
Sewer Pipe Line: Sewer pipe line shall be measured in place from center to center of manholes or
structures without deductions for length of line through the structures. Payment for each size of sewer
pipe measured will be paid for at the contract unit price per linear foot for the associated depths of cut.
Manholes: Payment will be made for the satisfactory installation of manholes complete with base
section, converter top, eccentric cone, grouted inverts, manhole steps, plugs, boots, manhole frames
and covers, and shall be paid for at the applicable unit price as set forth in the Bid. Additional length of 4'
o risers between the converter top and the cone shall be paid per vertical foot. Flat top manholes will be
a Lump Sum Unit Price for each complete manhole with accessories and associated work. Dimensions
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used to define the manholes for bidding are approximate inside dimensions in plan; the height is
measured from invert to the top of the converter top or slab.
Drop Connection to Manholes: Payment will be made per vertical foot, measured from the invert of the
upper connection to the invert of the lower or drop connection.
Stub-outs: Payment for stub-outs shall include one joint of pipe extended from the manhole. and
terminated in a pipe bell which is thoroughly sealed and blocked. The payment shall include the cost of
the joint of pipe, the plug, the blocking, and a temporary barricade within the manhole to close the
manhole end of the stub-out and shall include all associated costs of the stub-out complete in place.
Encasement: Concrete for encasement is a subsidiary obligation of creek crossings. Payment for creek
crossings will be made on the basis of the lineal feet installed. Such price shall include the pipe and all
costs of excavation, dewatering, forming, reinforcing, and other items of work and materials involved.
REPAIR OF BROKEN WATER OR GAS LINES:
Where existing water or gas lines are broken as a result of the Contractors operations, where relocation
of a water or gas line is elected by the Contractor, or where relocation is otherwise necessary to the
installation of the sewer, the relocation or replacement is to be a subsidiary obligation of the sewer
installation.
House SeNice Connections and House SeNice Line Extensions: Payment for house seNice
connections shall cover all costs associated with installation of the tap or wye branch, the riser, 6" bends
and plug. Payment for extension of the house seNice lines will be made on the basis of the number of
linear feet satisfactorily installed measured from the limit of the house seNice connection to the plugged
end of the line extension. Measurement will be made along the centerline with no deductions for fittings
in the extension: No separate payment will be made for excavation, filling, backfilling or work in
driveways.
Measured items shall be paid for at the contract unit or lump sum price for the various items as set forth
in the bid which payment shall be full compensation for furnishing and installing the items, complete, in
place.
No separate payment will be made for connection to an existing manhole stub-out.
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SECTION - T6 - GRASSING
SCOPE:
The work covered by this seCtion of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment
and materials and performing aii operations required to establish a satisfactory cover of grass within all
areas disturbed by construction which are not paved or crushed stone surfaced. All work shall be
performed in strict accordance with this section of the specifications and the applicable drawings and
subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract.
GENERAL:
The grassing operations shall consist of preparation of the soil, including tillage, liming and fertilizing,
seeding or sprigging, mulching, watering, and maintenance and repair of planted areas until a
satisfactory grass cover is obtained and the work is finally accepted.
MATERIALS:
Seed: Areas to be grassed shall be seeded with Hulled Bermuda grass seed in accordance with the
grassing table of this specification, and appropriate for the area being grassed. All seed for grassing
shall be tested and approved by the Georgia Department of Agriculture not more than 6 months prior to
the date of sowing and packaged and labeled in accordance with the Georgia Seed Laws and Rules and
Regulations in effect on the date of the Invitation for Bids. Seed which has become wet or moldy or
otherwise damaged prior to the time of sowing will be rejected.
Agricultural Lime shall be a pulverized limestone having the following certified chemical and physical
properties:
Total Carbonates, not less than 85%
Passing 10-mesh screen, at least 1 00%
Passing 100-mesh screen, at least 25%
Fertilizer: All fertilizer shall be a dry, free-flowing commercial 10-10-10 fertilizer suitable for application
by a fertilizer distributor, grain drill, planting machine or similar standard equipment. The fertilizer shalf
be certified to meet the requirements of Fertilizer Laws of the State of Georgia in effect on the date of the
Invitation for Bids. Any fertilizer which becomes caked or otherwise damaged prior to the time of use will
be rejected.
Mulch: Any of the mulch materials, consisting of forest litter, hay, straw, hulls of cotton balls or peanuts,
ground corncobs, stalks of corn, cane, potato vines, tobacco or other stems, or peat, which are permitted
under Standard Specifications of the State Highway Department of Georgia will be acceptable provided
they are properly shredded or ground. Mulch materials whicQd;antain seeds of species C!'f-weeds or
plants which would germinate and be harmful to the proposed planting will not be accepted. Before
collection of mulch material is begun or delivery is made, the Contractor shall submit samples for
approval. Only approved mulch from approved sources will be accepted.
Water for use in connection with the grassing operations may be purchased from the Augusta-Richmond
Utility Department, or obtained from any other approved source. Such water shall be free of excess
chlorine, or other chemicals or substances harmful to plant growth.
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GROUND PREPARATION:
Prior to preparing the ground for grassing operations, all weeds, brush and other vegetation in the areas
to be planted which has not been removed during clearing and grubbing and grading operations shall be
removed from the site. All irregularities in the surface shall be smoothed out and all roots, clay lumps
and stone greater than 2 inches in diameter, and other foreign material detrimental to tillage, planting and
proper growth and maintenance of the area shall be removed. In all areas where the topsoil has been
removed during grading operations, the topsoil which has been stockpiled shall be returned and evenly
distributed over these areas. Stockpiled topsoil shall be kept free from subsoil, brush, objectionable
weed growth, litter, stones and clay lumps larger than 2 inches in diameter, stumps, roots, and other
material that would interfere with planting and maintenance operations. Herbicides used for weed
control shall be registered for the purpose with USDA and shall be used in conformance with the
manufacturer's directions to prevent contamination.
LIMING AND FERTILIZING:
After the areas to be seeded have been brought to finished grade, agricultural lime and fertilizer
conforming to the requirements of this specification shall be uniformly distributed over the areas, lime at
the rate of one ton per acre and fertilizer at the rate of 1000 pounds per acre. In areas where mechanical
spreaders cannot be used, the lime and fertilizer may be applied by hand methods. The lime and
fertilizer shall not be applied when the wind makes it difficult to obtain satisfactory distribution.
TILLAGE:
The lime and fertilizer shall be thoroughly and uniformly mixed with the soil to a depth of approximately 3
inches by plowing, discing and harrowing until the soil is friable and well pulverized. Hand tillage will be
required in all areas where mechanical equipment cannot be operated.
PLANTING:
Seeding operations shall not be performed outside the date limits of the grassing table, nor unless the
soil has the optimum moisture content or more, through a depth of at least 3 inches.
Seeding: Seed conforming to the requirements of this specification shall be uniformly sown by approved
mechanical power drawn drills or seeders or, in small areas, by mechanical hand seeders. Hulled
Bermuda shall be planted at the rate of 40 pounds per acre. The seeds shall be covered and compacted
to a depth of 1/8 to 1/2 inch by means of a cultipacker and an empty traffic roller or another roller
weighing less than 3 tons. Broadcast seeding shall not be done when the wind makes it difficult to get
satisfactory distribution.
WATERING:
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After the planting has been completed, the moisture content of the soil will be tested. If there is not
enough moisture in the soil to insure germination and adequate plant growth, water shall be applied by
sprinkling until an adequate moisture content has been reached. In the absence of adequate rainfall
during the germination and early growth period, the Contractor will be required to maintain the required
adequate moisture content of the soil by periodic sprinkling operations.
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MULCHING:
Mulching of planted areas will be required as an aid in reducing erosion and conseNing soil moisture.
The mulch shall conform to the requirements of this specification. The rate of application of the mulch
depends on the texture of the mulch. The proper application will allow some sunlight to penetrate and air
to circulate, at the same time shading the ground. If desired, immediately after the mulch is spread, the
material may be anchored to the soil by a cultipacker, disc harrow, or other suitable equipment.
ESTABLISHMENT AND MAINTENANCE:
The Contractor is responsible for providing a satisfactory stand of living seeded grass in which gaps
larger than 12 inches do not occur at the time of acceptance of the project. Any areas which fail to show
a uniform stand for any reason whatsoever, shall be replanted according to these specifications and
such replanting shall be repeated until acceptance by the Engineer. The Contractor shall properly water,
mow and otherwise maintain all planted areas and any damage resulting from erosion, washing or other
causes, shall be repaired by. fill topsoil, tamping, refertilizing and replanting at no additional expense to
the Owner, if such damage occurs prior to acceptance of the project.
GRASSING TO CONTROL EROSION:
In the event completion of grading operations of areas to be planted extends beyond the specified
grassing periods, grassing must be postponed until the following spring season. The Contractor will be
permitted to seed such areas with Rye grass at his own expense, or by mulching shall control erosion of_
the graded areas. All mowing and maintenance operations during the fall and winter seasons will be the
obligation of. the Contractor. Erosion must be controlled by acceptable methods to prevent damage to
the Owner's property, to adjacent property owners, and to limit migration of silt to the streams.
GRASSING TABLE
Permanent Cover:
Fertilizer: 5-10-10; 1800 Ibs. per acre
Agricultural Lime: 2 tons per acre
Mulch: 2"1/2 tons mulch hay per acre.
Hulled Common Bermuda
and Browntop Millet
10lbs.lAc. 4/1 - 6/30
10 Ibs.lAc.
Temporary Cover:
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Fertilizer: 10-10-10; 500 Ibs. per acre
Agricultural LifIol~ 1000 Ibs. per acre
Mulch: As Needed
Sudangrass
Rye Grass
60 Ibs./Ac. 4/1 - 9/1
15lbs.lAc. 8/15 - 10/31
PAYMENT:
Payment for erosion and silt control, permanent and temporary grassing is a lump sum price for each Bid
section. The work of this specification section is subsidiary to the bid items of other sections of the
specifications. No other separate payment will be made for the grassing and other work covered by this
section of the specifications. All costs in connection therewith shall be included in the applicable lump
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sum or unit price item in the Bid for the completed work.
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