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CERTIFIED COPY OF POWER OF ATTORNEY
THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
No. 31-737
Know All Men by These Presents: That THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, an Ohio Corporation, in pursuance of
authority granted by Article VI, Section 7 of the By-Laws of said Company, does hereby nominate, constitute and appointi. Winston Mc Whorter or
Mary E. Wadsworth of Athens, Georgia its true and lawful agent (s) and attorney (s)-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as
surety, and as its act and deed any and all BONDS, UNDERTAKINGS, and RECOGNIZANCES, not exceeding in any single instancerwO MILLION
($2,000,000.00) Dollars, excluding, however, any bond(s) or undertaking(s) guaranteeing the payment of notes and interest thereon
And the execution of such bonds or undertakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Company, as fully and amply, to all intents
and purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company at its office in Hamilton, Ohio, in
their own proper persons.
The authority granted hereunder supersedes any previous authority heretofore granted the above named attorney(s)-in-fact.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned officer of the said The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
has hereunto subscribed his name and affixed the Corporate Seal of the said The Ohio Casualty
Insurance Company this 27th day of June, 1996.
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Lloyd E. Geary, Assistant Secretary
STATE OF OHIO,
COUNTY OF BUTLER
On this 27th day of June, 1996 before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Ohio, in and for the County of Butler, duly commissioned and
qualified, came Lloyd E. Geary, Assistant Secretary of THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, to me personally known to be the
individual and officer described in, and who executed the preceding instrument, and he acknowledged the execution of the same, and being by me duly
sworn deposeth and saith, that he is the officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of
said Company, and the said Corporate Seal and his signature as officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and
direction of the said Corporation.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at the City of Hamilton, State of Ohio, the day and year first
above written.
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Notary Public in and for County of Buller, State of Ohio
My Commission expires August 5, t 997.
This power of attorney is granted under and by authority of Article VI, Section 7 of the By-Laws of the Company, adopted by its directors on April 2,
1954, extracts from which read:
"ARTICLE VI"
"Section 7. Appointment of AUorney._in-Fact, etc.. . The chairman of the board, the president, any vice-president, the secretary or any assistant
secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint attorneys-in-fact for the purpose of signing the name of the Company as
surety to, and to execute, attach the corporate seal, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings or other
instruments of suretyship and policies of insurance to be given in favor of any individual, firm, corporation, or the official representative thereof, or to any
county or state, or any official board or boards of county or state, or the United States of America, or to any other political subdivision."
This instrument is signed and sealed by facsimile as authorized by the following Resolution adopted by the directors of the Company on May 27,1970:
"RESOL VED that the signature of any officer of the Company authorized by Article VI Section 7 of the by-laws to appoint attorneys in fact, the
signature of the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary certifying to the correctness of any copy of a power of attorney and the seal of the Company may be
affixed by facsimile to any power of attorney or copy thereof issued on behalf of the Company. Such signatures and seal are hereby adopted by the
Company as original signatures and seal, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed."
CERTIFICATE
I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the foregoing power of attorney, Article VI
Section 7 of the by-laws of the Company and the above Resolution of its Board of Directors are true and correct copies and are in full force and effect on
this date.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Company this day of A.D.,
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ACORDN CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCI;AGf~~lMW I DATE (MM/DDIYY) -
06/25/02
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Charles Parrott Ins. Agency HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
125 South ~lledge Ave Ste A AL TER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Athens GA 30605 I
Phone: 706-354-3893 Fax:706-548-0751 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
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INSURED INSURER A: Ohio Casualty Company
INSURER B:
Eagle Utilit~ Contracting, Inc INSURER C:
13 0 Branch oad I INSURER 0:
Bishop GA 30621-1729 I
I I INSURER E:
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
'I~f~ TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER ~9!:lfrw~fFECT}YE P~AL.}~~~r6~J}~N LIMITS
DATE MMIDDIYY
GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000.
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A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY BL052908883 12/01/01 12/01/02 FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire) $ 100,000.
I CLAIMS MADE [!] OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $5,000.
PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000.
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GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000.
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GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $2,000,000.
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AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY I I COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT I
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ALL OWNED AUTOS i I BODILY INJURY
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SCHEDULED AUTOS I I (Per person)
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~ ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $
AUTO ONLY: AGG $
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EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000.
A ~ OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE BX052908883 12/01/01 12/01/02 AGGREGATE $ 1,000,000.
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: WORKERS COMPENSATION AND I I TORY LIMITS I IUE~-
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XWW52908883 12/01/01 12/01/02 E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 500000.
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500000.
I I EL. DISEASE . POLICY LIMIT I $ 500000.
I OTHER I I I
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A ' Equip Floater BM052908883 12/01/01 I 12/01/02 , 2001 Case 40,000.
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DESCRIPTION OF OPERATlONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER I N I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION
CH2MHIL SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL ~ DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
CH2M Hill IMPOSE NO O:~ON OR LIABILITY/ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
360 Bay Street Suite 100 REPRESENTAT. / ~
Augusta GA 30901
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ACORD 25-S (7/97) , V' @ACORD CORPORATION 1988
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ACORD~ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCI;AGfi~lMW r DATE (MMIDDIYY) -
06/25/02
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE .
Charles Parrott Ins. Agency HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
125 South ~lledge Ave Ste A ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Athens GA 30605
Phone: 706-354-3893 Fax:706-548-0751 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURED INSURER A: Ohio Casualty Company
INSURER B:
Eagle Utilit~ Contracting, Inc INSURER C:
13 0 Branch oad INSURER D:
Bishop GA 30621-1729
I INSURER E:
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS. EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
I~~~ TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER b2~~lM~b\)7-N)1: Pa'A~~(~~fc\'dmYN I LIMITS
~ GENERAL LIABILITY I I I EACH OCCURRENCE $1,000,000.
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A X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY BL052908883 I 12/01/01 12/01/02 FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire) $ 100,000.
I CLAIMS MADE 0 OCCUR I MED EXP (Anyone person) $5,000.
: PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $1,000,000.
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I GENERAL AGGREGATE $2,000,000.
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GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: , PRODUCTS - COMPIOP AGG $2,000,000.
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: AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY I COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
A ~ '" '"w BAW52908883 12/01/01 12/01/02 (Ee accident) $1,000,000.
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
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SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per parson)
HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
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F NON-OWNED AUTOS (Par accident)
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ANY AUTO I I , ,
OTHER THAN EA ACC $
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EXCESS LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE
A ==: OCCUR o CLAIMS MADE BX052908883 12/01/01 12/01/02 AGGREGATE $1,000,000.
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RETENTION $ I $
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND I I I TORY lIMrrS I IU~it
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EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY I XWW52908883 - . 12/01/01 12/01/02
A E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 500000.
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500000.
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 500000.
OTHER I BM052908883
A Equip Floater 12/01/01 12/01/02 2001 Case 40,000.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CERTIFICATE HOLDER I N I ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER: CANCELLATION
CITYOFA SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAil ~ DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
City of Augusta IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR lIAB? OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR
530 Greene Street REPRESENTA~ ~
Augusta GA 30911
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ACORD 25-S (7/97) l @ACORD CORPORATION 1988
ACORD~ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCI;AGf~~lMW I DATE (MMIDDIYY) .
06/25/02
PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
Charles Parrott Ins. Agency HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
125 South Milledge Ave Ste A ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW.
Athens GA 30605
Phone: 706-354-3893 Fax:706-548-0751 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE
INSURED INSURER A: Ohio Casualty Company
INSURER B:
Eagle Utilit~ Contracting, Inc INSURER C:
13 0 Branch oad INSURER 0:
Bishop GA 30621-1729
I INSURER E:
COVERAGES
THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING
ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR
MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH
POLICIES. AGGREGATE LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS.
L TR TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER
I GENERAL LIABILITY
A rXl COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY ! BL052908883
~. CLAIMS MADE ~ OCCUR
GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER:
I POLICY j~gT n LOC I
AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY I
A X ANY AUTO I BAW52908883
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SCHEDULED AUTOS
HIREO AUTOS
NON-OWNED AUTOS
12/01/01
LIMITS
EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1,000,000.
FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone fire) $ 100 , 000 .
MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 5 , 000 .
I PERSONAL & ADV INJURY $ 1,000,000.
GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2 , 000 , 000 .
PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG I $ 2 , 000 , 000 .
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12/01/01
12/01/02
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
(Ea accident)
1$1,000,000.
BODILY INJURY
(Per person)
$
BODILY INJURY
(Per accident)
$
PROPERTY DAMAGE
(Per accident)
$
GARAGE LIABILITY
ANY AUTO
OTHER THAN
AUTO ONLY:
AUTO ONLY - EA ACCIDENT $
EA ACC $
AGG
$
$1,000,000.
! $ 1,000,000.
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~ESS LIABILITY
A ~ OCCUR D CLAIMS MADE
BX052908883
12/01/01
12/01/02
EACH OCCURRENCE
AGGREGATE
DEDUCTIBLE
RETENTION
A
WORKERS COMPENSATION AND
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY
XWW52908883
T2/01/01
12/01/02
$
E.L. EACH ACCIDENT $ 500000.
E.L. DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ 500000 .
E.L. DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ 500000 .
OTHER
A I Equip Floa ter
BM052908883
12/01/01
12/01/02
2001 Case
40,000.
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONSlLOCATIONSNEHICLES/EXClUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS
G. Ben Turnipseed Engineers has been listed as additional insured to the
above listed General Liability policy.
CERTIFICATE HOLDER
N ADDITIONAL INSURED; INSURER LETTER:
CANCELLATION
GBENTUR
SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION
DATE THEREOF. THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL ..1L DAYS WRITTEN
NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL
G. Ben Turnipseed Engineers
228 Baston Road
Augusta GA 30907
ACORD 25-S (7/97)
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EXECUTED CONTRACT
EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING, INC
BID DOCUMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
and
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
for
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
Board of Commissioners
Bob Young, Mayor
Richard Colclough, Mayor Pro Tern
Lee Beard
Tommy Boyles
Ulmer Bridges
Andy Cheek
Bobby Hankerson
William Kuhlkc
WiIlif., Mays
Stephen E. Shepard
Marion Williams
Administrator
George Kolb
Utilities Director
N. Max Hicks
FEBRUARY 2002
PROJECT NO, 201223
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AUGUSTA
ST. SIMONS ISLAND
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ADDENDUM NO. ONE
TO
BID DOCUMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
AND CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
for the construction of
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT S0210)
for
AUGUSTA - RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
Bids Received Until 11:00 A.M. - MAY 7, 2002
ACKNOWLEDGE RECEIPT OF TillS ADDENDUM BY INSERTING ITS
NUMBER IN THE PROPOSAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY SUBJECT BONA
FIDE BIDDERS TO DISQUALIFICATION. THIS ADDENDUM FORMS A PART
OF THE PROJECT DOCUMENTS; IT MODIFIES THEM AS FOLLOWS:
April 29, 2002
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BID DOCUMENTS
Refer to the Proposal, Page P-2 and P-3 - Replace Page 2 and 3 with the attached.
Construction Drawings:
1. Replace sheet 5 of 8 with revised sheet 5 of 8.
2. Replace sheet 7 of 8 with revised sheet 7 of 8.
3. Add the following note to each sheet:
"All sewer services shall be installed by open cut. Entire length of Pineview
Drive and Dogwood Drive shall be overlaid with 165 lbs.ls.y. of Type F asphalt,
including bitum. tack."
All references to uncased road bores shall be deleted. Two uncased service bores
are included in the proposal for unit price purposes.
END OF ADDENDUM NO.1
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ADDENDUM NO. ONE
April 29, 2002
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INVITATION TO BID
Sealed Bids will be received in this office until 11 :00 a.m., Tuesday, May 7, 2002 for:
Bid Item #02-106
Pineview Sewer (Spirit Creek Basin-Pocket) for Augusta, Georgia
Utilities Department
Bids will be received by the City of Augusta Commission hereinafter referred to as the OWNER at
the offices of:
Geri A. Sams
The City of Augusta Purchasing Department
530 Greene Street - Room 605
Augusta, Georgia_ 30911
At the time and place noted above the proposals will be publicly opened and read.
Bidding documents may be obtained at the office of The City of Augusta Purchasing Department, 530 Greene
Street- Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911. Copies maybe obtained upon payment of $300.00. Upon receipt
of all documents in undamaged condition within thirty (30) days after the date of the opening of the bids, one-
half of the deposit will be refunded. No refund will be made for documents received thirty(30) or in damaged
condition. Bid documents may be examined during regular business hours at the offices of City of Augusta
Purchasing Department, F. W. Dodge Plan Room.
A Mandatory Pre-Bid Conference will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, Apri124, 2002 at the
conference room of the Purchasing Department, room 605. Cut off day for questions will be Monday,
Apri129, 2002 by 5:00 p.m.
It is the wish of the Owner that minority 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.
No Bid may be withdrawn for a period of 60 days after tie has been called on the date of opening.
A 10% bid. bond is required to be submitted in a separate envelope so marked along with the
bidders 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 and Project Name on the outside of the envelope.
Any objections to the specifications as set forth should be filed in writing prior to bid opening.
GERI A. SAMS, Purchasing Director
Publish:
Augusta Chronicle
Augusta Focus
March 21,28, April 4, 182002
April 3, 2002
cc:
Walter Hornsby
Max Hicks
Augusta, Georgia Equal Opportunity
Augusta, Georgia Utilities Department
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BID DOCUMENTS, CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
and
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
for
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
Board of Commissioners
Bob Young, Mayor
Richard Colclough, Mayor Pro Tern
Lee Beard
Tommy Boyles
Ulmer Bridges
Andy Cheek
Bobby Hankerson
William Kuhlke
Willie Mays
Stephen E. Shepard
Marion Williams
Administrator
George Kolb
Utilities Director
N. Max Hicks
FEBRUARY 2002
PROJECT NO. 201223
Prepared by:
G. Ben Turnipseed Engineers, Inc.
4210 Columbia Road, Bldg. 3
Augusta, Georgia
706-863-8800 Fax 706-860-0913
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SECTON NO. . DESCRIPTION PAGE NO.
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BID DOCUMENTS
I Instructions to Bidders IB-l thru IB-12
Proposal P-l thru P-6
I Bid Bond BB-l thru BB-2
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
I Contract Agreement CA-l thru CA-4
Perlormance Bond PB-l thru PB-3
I Payment Bond PTB-l thru PTB-3
Certificate of Owner's Attorney COA-l
General Conditions GC-l thru GC-51
I Supplemental General Conditions SGC-l thru SGC-6
I SECTION 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
I 1.01 Location 1-1
1.02 Work To Be Done 1-1
1.03 Schedule of Work 1-1
I 1.04 Drawings 1-1
1.05 Specifications 1-1
I 1.06 Protecting Existing Utilities and Structures 1-1 thru 1-2
1.07 Working Drawings 1-2
1.08 Clean-up 1-2
I 1.09 Payment 1-2
I SECTION 2 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS
2.01 Source of Supply and Quality of Materials 2-1
2.02 Samples and Testing of Materials 2-1
I 2.03 Schedule of Materials and Standard Tests 2-1 thru 2-3
2.04 Payment 2-3 thru 2-4
I SECTION 3 - SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND
STORMW A TER MONITORING
I 3.01 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program 3-1
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3.02 24 Hour Contact 3-1
3.03 Erosion Control Program 3-1 I
3.04 Standards and Specifications 3-1
3.05 Limit of Progress 3-1 I
3.06 Construction in Rivers, Streams and Impoundments 3-1 thru3-2
3.07 Temporary Erosion Control 3-2
3.08 Silt Fence 3-2 thru 3-3 I
3.09 Check Dam 3-3
3.10 Rip Rap. 3-3 thru 3-4 I
3.11 Grassing of Disturbed Areas 3-4 thru 3-5
3.12 Seed, Fertilizer, Mulch 3-5 thru 3-6
3.13 Slope Stabilization 3-6 thru 3-8 I
3.14 Final Stabilization 3-8
3.15 Maintenance Program 3-8 I
SECTION 4 - SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES
4.01 Scope. 4-1 I
4.02 Sewer Pipe 4-1 thru 4-2
4.03 Iron Pipe and Fittings 4-2 thru 4-3 I
4.04 Precast Concrete Manholes 4- 3 thru 4-4
4.05 Manhole Brick 4-4 I
4.06 Steel Pipe Casing 4-4
4.07 Concrete Work 4-5 thru 4-6
4.08 Reinforcing Steel and Miscellaneous Metal 4-6 thru 4-8 I
4.09 Unloading, Hauling, Distributing, and Storing Pipe
and Related Materials 4-8 thru 4-9
4.10 Location and Grades 4-9 thru 4-10 I
4.11 Order of Work 4-10
4.12 Inspection 4-10 I
4.13 Organization of Work 4-10
4.14 Clearing and Grubbing 4-10 thru 4-11
4.15 Removing and Resetting Fences 4-11 I
4.16 Protecting Trees, Shrubbery and Lawns 4-11
4.17 Protection of Other Utilities and Structures 4-11 thru 4-12 I
4.18 Cutting and Removing Pavement 4-12
4.19 Excavation 4-12 thru 4-13
4.20 Excavation in Solid Rock 4-13 thru 4-14 I
4.21 Blasting 4-14
4.22 Dewatering Trenches 4-14 I
4.23 Crushed Stone Stabilization 4-14
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4.24 Bracing and Sheeting 4-14 thru 4-15
I 4.25 Bedding of PVC, and Ductile Iron Pipe 4-15 thru 4-17
4.26 Trench Widths 4-17 thru 4-18
I 4.27 Laying Gravity Sewer Pipe 4-18 thru 4-21
4.28 Placing Precast Concrete Manholes or Constructing
Brick Manholes 4-21 thru 4-24
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4.30 General Backfilling 4-24 thru 4-25
4.31 Concrete Encasement of Pipe 4-25
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4.33 Construction Along Highways, Streets, and
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4.34 Connections to Structures 4-27
4.35 Connections to Existing Manholes 4-27 thru 4-28
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4.37 House Service Lines 4-28 thru 4/30
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4.39 Installation by Boring and Jacking 4-30 thru 4-31
4.40 Location and Protection of Existing Underground
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4.41 Benching for Sewers 4-32
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4.43 Street Maintenance 4-32
4.44 Surfacing of Trenches in Dirt Streets and Driveways 4-32
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4.46 Testing and Cleaning 4-33
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4.48 Replacement Pavement 4-35 thru 4-38
I 4.49 Cleaning Up 4-38
4.50 Acceptance of Work 4-38
4.51 Measurement for Payment 4-38
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Whenever in these Specifications or on the Plans the following terms or pronouns are used, they
are to be construed the same as the respective expressions represented:
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. INTENTION: It is intended that the Project Documents shall cover the complete work to
which they relate.
2. DEFINITION: Where the following words, or the pronouns used instead occur herein,
they shall have the following meaning:
"Owner" shall mean the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, party
of the first part to the "Contract Agreement" or its authorized and legal representative.
"Engineer" shall mean G. BEN TURNIPSEED ENGINEERS, INe. of Atlanta,
Georgia acting for the Owner or other representative of such party.
"Contractor" shall mean the party of the second part to the following agreement, or the
legal authorized representatives of such party.
3. WORK TO BE DONE: The work to be done consists of furnishing all materials, labor
and equipment for construction of SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS,
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
complete with appurtenances, for the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY,
GEORGIA, all as set forth in the Proposal, as specified herein, and as shown on the
Drawings.
4. MATERIAL AND WORK BY THE OWNER: The Owner will neither furnish materials
nor perform labor for construction of work under this contract, unless otherwise
stipulated elsewhere in the Project Documents.
5. SITE EXAMINATION: The Bidder is expected and requested to examine the location of
the work, and to inform himself fully as to the structural and mechanical conditions; the
conformation of the ground; the character, quality, and quantity of the materials to be
encountered; the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to, and during,
the execution of the work; the general and local conditions; and all other matters which
can in any way affect the work to be done under the contract.
6. PROPOSALS: All Proposals must be made upon the Proposal forms provided and shall
be for materials and work called for in the specifications and shown for each item in the
Proposal. The total amount bid for the work in the Proposal shall be given in words and
figures in the spaces provided. Proposal forms shall not be detached from these
Specifications. All blank spaces in the bid form shall be filled in with black ink in words
and figures. The Certification must be completed and executed when submitted.
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A. Unit Price Items: The itemized quantities given in the Proposal for unit price
work shall be considered by the Contractor as the quantities required to complete
the work. Should the actual quantities required in the construction of the work be
greater or less than the quantities shown in the items, an amount equal to the
difference in quantities at the unit prices bid for the item will be added to or
deducted from the contract price.
B. Lump Sum Price: Where itemized prices are not given in the Proposal, the
Contractor shall consider the lump sum prices bid for the work shown on the
Drawings and/or specified to be sufficient for completion of his Contract.
C. Total Amount Bid: The correct total amount bid is defined as the correct sum
total of the amount bid for the items in the Proposal. The correct amount bid for
each unit price item is defined as the product of the quantity listed in the Proposal
for the item, multiplied by the unit price bid.
D. The bids must be enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to the
AUGUST A-RICHMOND COUNTY, Purchasing Department, 530 Greene
Street, Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30901, Attention: Geri A. Sams,
Director, and marked ''Proposal for SEW ARAGE SYSTEM
Il\1PROVE:MENTS, PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK) for the
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION." Georgia Utility
Contractors License must be written on the outside of the envelope. Bids
must be submitted intact in this Book.
7. RECEIPT AND OPENING OF BIDS: Proposals must be filed with the Owner at or
before the hour specified in the advertisement, and proposals filed after the specified time .
will not be considered. Proposals sent by mail must be mailed with sufficient time
allowed for the proposal to reach the Owner prior to the opening of bids.
The Owner may consider informal any bid not prepared and submitted in accordance
with the provisions hereof and may waive any informalities or reject 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 ninety (90) days after the actual date
of the opening thereof.
Conditional bids shall not be considered.
Bidders are requested to be present at the opening of Proposals, which will be in public.
8. BID SECURITY: Each Proposal must be accompanied by a certified check or by a Bid
Bond in an amount equal to not less than ten percent (10%) of the amount of the Bid, to
guarantee that the Successful Bidder will, within ten (10) days from the date of the notice
of award of contract, enter into an Agreement with the Owner, and execute to the Owner
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a Performance Bond and Payment Bond, each equal to 100% of the contract amount, the
agreement and bonds to be in the form set forth in this Book. If for any reason
whatsoever the Bidder withdraws from the competition after the Bid opening time, or
refuses to execute the required agreement and bonds, if his Bid is accepted, the Owner
may retain the amount of the certified check, or proceed on the Bid Bond. The surety on
the Performance Bond and the Payment Bond shall be a surety company authorized to do
business in the State of Georgia and shall be countersigned by an agent residing in the
State of Georgia. The bonds and surety thereon, shall be subject to approval by the
Attorney for the Owner.
9. RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to reject all Bids, and to waive
informalities. No bids will be received after the Bid opening time. Unauthorized
conditions, limitations and provisions attached to the Proposal, except as provided herein,
will render it informal and cause its rejection. Unbalanced bids will be subject to
rejection. Any Bidder may withdraw his bid, either personally or by telegraphic or
written request, at any time prior to the Bid opening time.
10. TELEGRAPIDC MODIFICATION: Any bidder may modify his bid by telegraphic
communication at any time prior to the scheduled closing time for receipt of bids,
provided such telegraphic communication is received by the Owner prior to the closing
time, and provided further, the Owner is satisfied that a written confirmation of the
telegraphic modification over the signature of the bidder was mailed prior to the closing
time. The telegraphic communication should not reveal the bid price but should provide
the addition or subtraction or other modification so that the final prices or terms will not
be known by the Owner until the sealed bid is opened. If written confirmation is not
received within two days from the closing time, no consideration will be given to the
telegraphic modification.
11. DETERMINA nON OF LOW BID: The contract will be awarded, if it is awarded, to the
low, responsible, responsive bidder. The Owner will decide which is the low,
responsible, responsive bidder. Responsiveness shall be defined by (a) the completeness
and regularity of Bid Form, (b) a bid form without exclusions or special conditions, and
(c) a bid form having no substitute bids for any items except as allowed under these
Specifications. Responsibility will be based on whether the Bidder involved (a)
maintains permanent place of business; (b) has adequate plant equipment to do the work
properly and within the time limit established; (c) has suitable financial status to meet
obligations incident to the work; (d) has appropriate technical experience; and (e) has
appropriate utility contracting license.
A. The Bidder is requested to list prices of at least two manufacturers for each item
of major equipment if listed on the Proposal form. Use lowest price for base bid.
If the make of any item listed in the base bid column does not meet specifications,
the next lowest priced make listed for that item which does meet specifications
will be used in determining the lowest bid price. If all of the listed makes of the
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item failed to meet specifications, the bid will be rejected on the grounds that it is
nonresponsl ve.
B. The Owner has the right to apply any or all "Deductions or Additions" (if any),
listed in the proposal by the Engineer, for the purpose of making an award.
12. RETURN OF BID SECURITY: Owner will, within ten (10) days following the Bid
opening, return the Bid security of all Bidders, except the Security posted by the three
lowest Bidders; upon the award and execution of the contract, the remaining Bid
securities will be promptly returned.
13. INTERPRETATION OF DRAWlNGS AND SPECIFICATIONS: If any person
contemplating submitting a bid for the proposed contract is in doubt as to the true
meaning of any part of the Drawings, Construction Specifications and other documents,
and as to the scope of any part of the work, he must submit to Geri A. Sams at Augusta-
Richmond County Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, GA
30911, a written request for an interpretation thereof. The person submitting the request
will be responsible for its prompt delivery in ample time for an interpretation to be issued
before the Bid opening date. Interpretations of the Project Documents will be made only
by Addendum; a copy of each Addendum will be mailed or delivered to each person
receiving a set of the Project Documents. The Engineer will not be responsible for other
interpretations of the Project Documents.
14. COMPLETE WORK REQUIRED: The Construction Specifications, Drawings, and all
other documents are essential parts of the contract; requirements occurring in one are as
binding as though occurring in all. Documents are intended to be cooperative, and to
describe and provide for a complete work. In case of discrepancies on the Drawings,
figured dimensions shall govern. In case of omissions from the Construction
Specifications as to items of equipment, and materials or quantities therefore, the
Drawings shall govern. It shall be the responsibility of the Bidder to call to the attention
of the Engineer obvious omissions of those magnitudes which would affect the strength,
adequacy, function, completeness (and cost of any part of the work, and in ample time for
amendment by Addendum prior to the Bid opening date).
15. SUBCONTRACTS: The Bidder's attention is directed to the General Conditions
concerning subcontracts. The Bidder is specifically advised that any person, firm or
other party to whom it is proposed to award a subcontract under this contract -
A. Must be acceptable to the Owner. Approval will not be given until the Contractor
submits to the Owner a written statement concerning the proposed award to the
subcontractor, which statement shall contain such information as' the Owner may
reqUIre.
B. Must provide insurance equal to that of the bidding contractor. Approval of the
proposed subcontract award cannot be given by the Owner unless and until the
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proposed subcontractor has submitted the Certification and or other evidence
showing that it has fully complied with any reporting requirements to which it is
or was subject.
Although the bidder is not required to attach such Certifications by proposed
subcontractors to his bid, the bidder is here advised of this requirement so that
appropriate action can be taken to prevent subsequent delay in subcontract awards.
16. DRA WINGS: The character, location, and essential details of the work are shown upon a
set of Drawings, entitled:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
(SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
FEBRUARY 2002
The Drawings and Specifications shall form a part of the contract for the work. The
Drawings shall be supplemented by working drawings as are necessary. All authorized
alterations affecting the requirement and information given on the Drawings shall be in
writing.
17. EXTRA WORK ITEMS IN PROPOSAL: The Proposal contains certain unit price items
entitled "Extra Work If Ordered by Engineer." In each of those items, the estimated
quantity is based upon the average amount of extra work encountered in a typical job.
The stated quantities are not guaranteed to be required or not to be required, but are
included in the Proposal in order to determine, in advance of construction, the actual low
bidder. No work described by those items will be approved for payment without advance
authorization by the Engineer.
18. NOTICE OF SPECIAL CONDITIONS: Attention is particularly called to those parts of
the Contract Documents and Specifications which deal with the following:
A. Inspection and testing of material
B. Insurance requirements
C. Wage rates
19. POWER OF ATTORNEY: Attorneys-in-fact who sign Bid Bonds or Contract Bonds
must file with each bond a certified and effectively dated copy of their Power of
Attorney.
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20. AUTHORITY TO SIGN: If a Proposal is made by an individual, his name and Post
Office address must be shown. If made by a firm, or partnership, the name and Post
Office address of each member of the firm or partnership must be shown. If made by a
Corporation, the person, or persons, signing the Proposal must show the name of the
State under the laws of which the Corporation is chartered and his or their, authority for
signing same, and the names, titles and addresses of the President, Secretary and
Treasurer, and the Corporate Authority for doing business in this state.
21. WORKING DRAWINGS: Working drawings for any structure shall consist of such
detailed plans as may be required for the prosecution of the work but not included in the
plans. All necessary-working drawings shall be furnished by the Contractor. They shall
include shop details, erection plans, masonry layout diagrams, and bending diagrams for
reinforcing steel, approval of which by the Engineer must be obtained before any work
involving these plans may be performed. Plans for false work, centering, and form work
may also be required and such cases shall be likewise subject to approval by the
Engineer.
It is expressly understood, however, that approval by the Engineer of the Contractor's
working drawings does not relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for accuracy of
dimensions and details. The Contractor shall be responsible for agreement and
conformity of his working drawings with the Drawings and Specifications.
The contract price shall include the cost of furnishing all working drawings and the
Contractor will be allowed no extra compensation for such drawings.
22. COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor will be supplied with five (5)
copies of the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor shall have available on the
work, at all times, one (1) copy of each of said Drawings and Specifications. He shall
give the work the constant attention necessary to facilitate the progress thereof and shall
cooperate with the Engineer and with other contractors in every way possible. The
Contractor shall at all times have a Superintendent, satisfactory to the Engineer, capable
of acting as his agent on the work, who shall receive instructions from the Engineer or his
authorized representatives. The superintendent shall have full authority to execute the
orders or directions of the Engineer without delay and to promptly supply such materials,
tools plant equipment, and labor as may be required.
23. CONSTRUCTION STAKES: Subsidiary lines and grades shall be laid out by the
Contractor from the controlling lines and bench marks furnished by the Engineer or from
measurements shown on the Drawings. All lines and grades shall be subject to checking
by the Engineer, but this checking shall in no way relieve the Contractor from
responsibility for their correctness.
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The Contractor shall provide such stakes, materials, and such labor and assistance as the
Engineer may require in laying out work, establishing benchmarks and checking and
measuring the work.
24. AUTHORITY AND DUTIES OF RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVES:
Resident Project Representatives shall be authorized to inspect all work done and
materials furnished, including preparation, fabrication and manufacture of the materials
to be used. The Inspector shall not be authorized to alter or waive any requirements of
the Specifications. He shall call the attention of the Contractor to any failure of the work
or materials to conform to the Specifications and Contract. He may reject materials or
suspend the work until any questions at issue can be referred to and decided by the
Engineer.
The presence of the Inspector shall in no way lessen the responsibility of the Contractor.
The Contractor in no way relieves himself of responsibility for adequacy of the work by
following the directives of the Inspector.
25. INSPECTION: The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with every reasonable facility
for ascertaining whether or not the work performed and materials used are in accordance
with the requirements and intent of the Specifications and Contract. No work shall be
done or materials used without suitable supervision or inspection by the Engineer or his
representative. Failure to reject any defective work or materials shall not in any way
prevent later rejection when such defect is discovered, or obligate the Owner to final
acceptance.
All materials furnished and work done when not in accordance with the Specifications
and Contract will be rejected and shall immediately be removed and other work done and
materials furnished in accordance therewith. If the Contractor fails to remove the work
and materials as above ordered, within forty-eight (48) hours, then the Engineer shall
have the right and authority to stop the Contractor and his work at once and to supply
men and material at the cost and expense of the Contractor to remove said work and
materials.
26. DEFECTIVE WORK AND MATERIALS: The inspection of the work shall not relieve
the Contractor of any of his obligations to fulfill his Contract and defective work shall be
made good, notwithstanding that such work and materials have been previously inspected
by the Engineer and accepted or estimated for payment. The failure of the Engineer to
condemn improper materials or workmanship shall not be considered as a waiver of any
defect which may be discovered later, or as preventing the Owner at any time
subsequently from recovering damages for work actually defective. All work shall be
guaranteed against defects in workmanship or materials for a period of one year after
final acceptance.
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27. CORRECTIONS: Should any portions of the Drawings and Specifications be obscure or
in dispute, they shall be referred to the Engineer and he shall decide as to the true
meaning and intent. He shall also have the right to correct any errors or omissions at any
time when such corrections are necessary for the proper fulfillment of said Drawings and
Specification.
28. DISAGREEMENT: Should any disagreement or difference arise as to the estimated
quantities or classifications or as to the meaning of the Drawings or Specifications, on
any point concerning the character, acceptability and nature of the several kinds of work,
any materials and construction thereof, the decisions of the Engineer shall be final and
conclusive and binding upon all parties to the Contract.
29. WEATHER: During unseasonable weather, all work must stop when the Engineer so
directs and all work must be suitably protected.
30. RIGHT-OF-W A Y: The necessary land for the construction of the work will be furnished
by the Owner. The Contractor is directed to the Owner for right-of-way actually
acquired. The Owner will provide no right-of-way over other property. The contractor
shall take every possible precaution to inconvenience as little as possible the owners and
tenants of adjacent property. Public highways shall not be obstructed in such a way as to
cut off traffic. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, repair any damage or injury to
either public or private property during the progress of the work. Wholesale cutting of
trees on the right-of-way will not be permitted except as necessary for construction.
31. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: A construction schedule showing the work in the order
proposed by the Contractor and the time required to complete each phase will be required
and shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval. Approval of the construction
schedule is required prior to receipt of the notice to proceed. This schedule shall include
the dates for beginning and completion of all phases of the work. If, in the opinion of the
Engineer, the contractor falls behind in his schedule or will not be able to complete the
project in the time limits, he may require the Contractor to revise his schedule and put
additional equipment on the job as so ordered.
32. ORDER OF WORK: The order or sequence of the work shall be as provided herein or as
approved by the Engineer, which approval shall in no way affect the responsibility of the
Contractor.
33. COMPETENT LABOR: The Contractor shall employ only competent and skilled men
on the work. The Contractor shall have a competent Superintendent present at all times
when the work is in progress with authority to receive orders and execute the work.
The Contractor shall, upon demand from the Engineer, immediately remove any
Superintendent, Foreman, or Workman whom the Engineer may consider incompetent or
undesirable.
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34. LA WS AND REGULATIONS: The Contractor shall keep himself fully informed of all
laws, ordinances, and regulations of State and County in any manner affecting those
engaged or employed in the work, or the materials used in the work, or in any way
affecting the conduct of the work, and of all orders and decrees of bodies or tribunals
having any jurisdiction or authority over same. If any discrepancy or inconsistency
should be discovered in this Contract, or in the Drawings or Specifications herein referred
to, in relation to any such law, ordinance, regulation, order or decree, he shall forthwith
report the same in writing to the Owner. He shall at all times himself observe and
comply with all such existing and future laws, ordinances and regulations, and shall
protect and indemnify the Owner and its agents against any claims or liability arising
from or based on the violation of any such law, ordinance, regulation, order of decree,
whether by himself or by his employees.
According to the Rules and Regulations oJ the Georgia Water Quality Control Act,
Chapter 391-3-6, Section 12-5-51, anyone who intentionally or negligently causes or
permits raw wastewater to discharge into State waters or onto the ground may be held
liable for damages to the State.
35. PROTECTIVE WORKS: The Contractor shall furnish and install all necessary
temporary works for the protection of the work, including barricades, warning signs, and
lights at night.
36. SAFETY AND OSHA REGULATIONS: The performance of work under this Contract
shall comply with safety regulations prescribed by the Owner, those of the National
Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 as amended to date (PL 91-596) and under
Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (pL 91-054), and the
requirements of the State where project is located. Each bidder shall satisfy himself as to
the character and extent of such regulations.
37. SANITARY REGULATIONS: Necessary sanitary conveniences for the use of the
laborers on the work shall be erected and maintained by the Contractor in such a manner
and at such points as shall be approved by the Engineer. Their use shall be strictly
enforced.
38. STORAGE FACILITIES: Should the Contractor so desire, he may build storage
facilities or other structures for housing men, tools, machinery and supplies, but they will
be permitted only at approved places, and their surroundings shall be maintained at all
times in a sanitary and satisfactory manner. On or before the completion of the work, all
such structures shall be removed, together with all rubbish and trash, at the expense of the
Contractor.
39. WATER SUPPLY: The water for the Contractor's use shall be supplied by the
Contractor. The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for obtaining a water
supply Jor his construction operations.
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40. ELECTRIC POWER: The Contractor shall make his own arrangements for electrical
power supply for his construction operations.
41. SOIL EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL: The Contractor shall be required to
take the necessary steps to minimize siltation and soil erosion during construction. The
Contractor shall utilize best management practices (BMPs) as shown and in accordance
with the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia", as amended to date.
42. ACCESS ROADS: Streets, roads and drives used by toe Contractor for access to and
from the site of his work shall be protected from damage in connection with construction
work. Any such damage done shall be repaired immediately and left in good condition at
the end of the construction period.
43. PROGRESS PAYMENT: On or before the 15th day of each calendar month the Owner
shall make progress payments to the Contractor on the basis of a duly certified and
approved estimate of work performed during the preceding calendar month by the
Contractor, including materials delivered to the site and undelivered specifically
manufactured equipment, less retainage as per Paragraph 19 of the General Conditions
which is to be retained by the Owner until all work has been performed strictly in
accordance with the Contract Documents and until such work has been accepted by the
Owner. Progress payment requests from the Contractor shall be submitted to the
Engineer for approval on or before the 151 day of each calendar month.
44. ALLOW ABLE TIME FOR COMPLETION: The time allowed for completion on all
work to be done under this contract shall begin after notification by the Engineer to
proceed with the work. Such notification will be issued upon completion of the contract
arrangements, and in accordance with approved construction schedule, arranged to be
within the contract time for completion. The time allowed for completion of the work is
180 consecutive calendar days.
45. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: The Contractor shall pay to the Owner.as liquidated
damages the sum of FOUR HUNDRED ($400.00) dollars for each calendar day that he
shall be in default of completing the work in his Contract within the time limit named
therein.
46. SALES TAX AND/OR USE TAX: Bidders shall include in amounts bid in the Proposal
an allowance for payment of state Sales Tax and/or Use Tax on all taxable materials
specified to be furnished by the Contractor and incorporated into the work under this
Contract.
47. . CONTRACTOR'S LOCAL OFFICE: The Contractor shall maintain a local office with a
telephone in the general area of the work, and will be required to have a responsible
representative on call at all times.
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48. MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTORS: If, through acts of neglect of the
part of the Contractor, any other Contractor or any subcontractor shall suffer loss or
damage on the work, the Contractor agrees to settle with such other Contractor or
subcontractor by agreement of arbitration if such other Contractor or subcontractor shall
assert any claims against the Owner, on account of any damage alleged to have been so
sustained, the Owner shall notify the Contractor who shall indemnify and save harmless
the Owner against such claim.
49. EMERGENCY WORK: The Contractor shall at all times (nights, weekends or holidays)
have a responsible man available to act in case of emergency repairs who the Owner may
contact. Upon notification of emergency work necessary, the Contractor's representative
shall immediately take steps to make such repairs.
50. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor's attention is directed to requirements
for insurance coverage as set forth in the General Conditions.
51. FLOOD HAZARD INSURANCE: The Contractor will be required to acquire and
maintain during the life of the contract any flood insurance made available under the
National Flood Insurance Act of 1968, as amended. The insurance shall be in an amount
at least equal to the contract amount costs, excluding cost of uninsurable improvements,
or to the maximum limit of coverage made available under the National Flood Insurance
Act of 1968, as amended, whichever is less.
52. BUILDING PERMITS AND BUSINESS LICENSE: The Contractor shall be required to
obtain applicable Building Permits and Business Licenses as required by the
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY, Georgia.
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PROPOSAL
TO THE MAYOR AND COMMISSION
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
Submitted: Mav 7, 2002
The undersigned, as Bidder, hereby declares that the only persons interested in the
Proposal as principal or principals is.or are named herein and that no other person than herein
mentioned has any interest in this Proposal or in the Contract to be entered into; that this
Proposal is made without connection with any person, company or parties making a bid or
Proposal; and that it is in all respects fair and in good faith without collusion or fraud.
The Bidder further declares that he has examined the site of the work and informed
himself fully in regard to all conditions pertaining to the place where the work is to be done; that
he has examined the Drawings and Specifications for the work and contractual documents
relative thereto, and has read all Special Provisions and General Conditions furnished prior to the
opening of bids; that he has satisfied himself relative to the work to be performed.
The Bidder proposes and agrees, if this Proposal is accepted, to contract with the
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION in the form of contract specified, to
furnish all necessary materials, equipment, machinery, tools, apparatus, means of transportation
and labor necessary and to complete the construction of the work in full and complete
accordance with the shown, noted, described, and reasonably intended requirements of the
Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents to the full and entire satisfaction of the
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION with a definite understanding that no
money will be allowed for extra work except as set forth in the attached General Conditions and
Contract Documents, for the following prices:
GBT/DOC B.003
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AUGUSTA UTILITIES
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER - SPIRIT CREEK BASIN - POCKET PROJECT 50210
For furnishing all materials and equipment and performing all labor necessary for constructing the Sewerage System
Improvements as shown on the drawings and as specified for the following unit prices and approximate quantities
shown.
Item Description Units Estimated Unit Price Total Price
Quantity
1. 8" diameter PVC sanitary sewer pipe SDR 35, Depth 0' to 6', LF 1423 $16.75 $23,835.25
including Class I bedding material
2. 8" diameter PVC sanitary sewer pipe SDR 35, Depth 6' to 8', LF 2428 $17.50 $42,490.00
including Class I bedding material
3. 8" diameter PYC sanitary sewer pipe SDR 35, Depth 8' to 10', LF 1362 $19.50 $26,559.00
including Class I bedding material
4. 8" diameter PVC sanitary sewer pipe SDR 35, Depth 10' to 12', LF 170 $21.50 . $3,655.00
including Class I bedding material
5. 8" diameter ductile iron sanitary sewer pipe Class 350, Depth 0' LF 810 $27.50 $22,275.00
to 12', including Class I bedding material
6. Precast sanitary manhole, GA DOT STD 101 lA, Type 1, Depth EA 30 $950.00 $28,500.00
0' to 6', including frame and cover
7. Additional sanitary manhole depth, Type 1, Class 1 VF 37.5 $150.00 $5,625.00
8. 6" Service Connections
a. 8" x 6" Wye or Tee EA 81 . $45.00 $3,645.00
b. Clean Out (Including 6" wye, bend, riser pipe, cap and cone. EA 81 $75.00 $6,075.00
Ring
c. Service Bore (Using PVC pipe, pipe footage paid under EA 2 $400.00 $800.00
Item 8d
d. 6" PYC Service Pipe LF 1675 $9.50 $15,912.50
9. Tie new sanitary sewer to existing manholes, diameter varies EA 2 $350.00 $700.00
10. 8" Flexible Couplings EA 12 $65.00 $780.00
11. Select backfill, GA DOT Type I, Class I & IT for road cut CY 1200 $6.50 $7,800.00
trench construction
12. Graded aggregate base, 8" thick and asphalt patch 2" thick, SY 950 $18.50 $17,575.00
including Bituminous Tack for road cut trench construction
13. Asphalt overlay 165 lbs/s.y. as shown on drawing (including TON 1100 $45.50 $50,050.00
Bitum. Tack)
14. 6" thick concrete driveways, Class A SY 575 $29.50 $16,962.50
15. Silt fence, Type "A" LF 2000 $2.50 $5,000.00
16. Sod or Sprigging LF 1000 $12.00 $12,000.00
17. Grassing LF 7100 $0.45 $3,195.00
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Item Description Units Estimated Unit Price Total Price
Quantity
18. Infiltration/Exfiltration Testing LS 1 $6,500.00 $6,500.00
19. Video Inspection of new sewer line, two (2) required. LF 6193 $1.13 $7,000.00
EXTRA WORK IF ORDER BY THE ENGINEER
20. Rock excavation CY 50 $25.00 $1,250.00
21. Foundation backfill, GA DOT Type II, for additional CY 75 $6.50 $487.50
unclassified excavation
22. Stone, Rip-Rap SY 20 $45.00 $900.00
23. Crossing Existing Water Lines (A.e. only) EA 6 $500.00 $3,000.00
24. Driveway Pipes
a. 15" Reinf. Cone. Pipe LF 125 $14.50 $1,812.50
b. Cone. Headwall EA 10 $2,000.00 $20,000.00
25. Plowable Fill CY 200 $75.00 $15,000.00
TOTAL AMOUNT BID, ITEMS 1 THROUGH 25, INCLUSIVE, IN THE AMOUNT OF: THREE HUNDRED
FORTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND 25/100 DOLLARS $349,384.25
The Bidder further proposes and agrees hereby to commence work under this contract, with adequate
force and equipment, on a date to be specified in a written order of the Engineer, and shall fully complete
all work thereunder as follows.
180 Consecutive Calendar Days
BIDDER ACKNOWLEDGES RECEIPT OF THE FOLLOWING ADDENDA.
No.
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The Bidder further proposes and agrees to construct all work under lump sum items of
the Proposal for the lump sum price bid, and understands that certain quantities as listed under
Extra Work If Ordered By Engineer will be used incase of minor authorized increase or decrease
in quantities to adjust by direct increase or decrease the lump sum bid for the complete work.
The Bidder declares that he understands that the unit price. quantities shown in the
Proposal are subject to adjustment by either increase or decrease, and that should quantities of
any of the items of the work be increased, the undersigned proposes to do the additional work at
the unit prices stated herein; and should the quantities be decreased, he also understands that
payment will be made on actual quantities at the unit price bid and will make no claim for
anticipated profits for any decrease in the quantities and that quantities will be determined upon
completion of the work at which time adjustment will be made to the contract amount by direct
increase or decrease.
The undersigned further agrees that, in case of failure on his part to execute the said
Contract and the Bond within ten (10) consecutive calendar days after written notice being given
of the award of the Contract, the check or bid bond accompanying this bid and the monies
payable thereto, shall be paid into the funds of the Owner as liquidated damages for such failure
otherwise, the check or bid bond accompanying this Proposal shall be returned to the
undersigned.
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Attached hereto is a certified check on the
Bank of
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Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
In the amount of
10% of Bid Amount
Dollars (
$34,938.38 )made payable
to the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION in accordance with the conditions
of the advertisement and provisions herein.
Submitted: Eagle Utility Contracting, Inc.
Georgia Utility Contractors License No.
UC300218
By:
Tony Highfield
L.S.
Title: President
Address: 1350 Branch Road
Bishop, Georgia 30621-1729
Telephone No.
706-769-7257
Fax No. 706-769-1638
(Note: If the Bidder is a Corporation, the Proposal shall be signed by an officer of the
Corporation; if a Partnership, it shall be signed by a Partner. If signed by others,
authority for signature shall be attached.)
GBT/DOC B.003
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The full names and residences of persons and firms interested in the foregoing bid, as
principal, are as follows:
Tony Highfield, 1350 Branch Road, Bishop, Georgia 30621
Judy H. Highfield, 1350 Branch Road, Bishop, Georgia 30621
Anthony Highfield, 260 Smithonia Road, Winterville 30683
EXPERIENCE AND REFERENCES
The bidder shall here state what work he has done of similar nature to that bid for, and
give references that will afford the Owner opportunity to judge as to experience, skill, business
standing and financial ability.
Davisboro, GA - Sewer System Improvements - 478-348-4400
Wrens, GA - Sewer and Water System Improvements -706-547-3000
Crawfordville, GA - Sewer System Improvements (Rehab Sewer) -706-456~2605
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DID OR PROPOS^L DOND
K NOW ALL MEN 13 Y THESE I'RESENTS, TIt:1t we, Eagle Dt ility Cont ract ing, Inc.
]350 Branch Road Bishop, GA 3062]
(hereill::tfter oiled the Princip:1/) :1S Prillcip:tl, :tilt! THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCt COM-
PANY, ::l corpor:ttiol1 org:mi7.ed under thc l:tws of thc St:1tc o( allio, with its prillcip:1/ offjce ill the
City of I'bl11iltoll, Ohio (hereill::lfter oiled the Surcty) :11lt! licensed to do hmillcss ill the St:He of
Georgia :l.~ Surcty, :lIT held ::lntl firlllly boulld UlltO Augusta-Richmond County
Commissioners 530 Greene Street Room 605 Augusta, GA 3091]
( her e i Il:tf t e r C:t II c J tile 0 G Ii g ee) ill r hc pe 11:1 I S lIlll 0 f 10 % XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
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bw fll/IllUlle)' of the United St::ltes, for tile p:lYIlICllt ()f Wllic/l Stllll well :1/1(11 1'1Il)' tn I,c JI1:1(lc-, wc hind
Ollrselves, UlIt' "ein, .cxecuton, :td/1lillistr::ltors, Sllccessors, :tilt! :1.~sigl1s.
TIlE CONDITION OF TIllS OBLIGATION IS SUeI I, rh:1t WhC1T:1S, rllC I'rincip:11 Jt:lS
submitted' tile :1ccolllp:H1yil1g bid, d:1ted May 7 XSl 2002, for Augusta-Richmond County
Sewerage System Improvements Pineview Sewer Project 50210
NOW, THEREfORE. if the OGligee sh:dl m::lke ::lilY :tw:trcl :tcconling to tllC terms of s::lid
bid ::tnd the Princip:11 sh::tll cnter illto :t contract with said Obligee ill ::lccord::tllcc' with the terms of s:tid.
bid :wd give bond for the f:<ithful ~erforin;tnce thereof witllirl the time specified; or if 110 time is
specified within thirty (bys ~[tcr the ditc of s:lid :lw:trd; or if the Princip:1l s]I:1I1, ill thc c:m:: of f:tilurc
so to do, indemnify thc Obligee :tgaihst :tny loss the Obligee tn:lY sut'Ter dircctly :1fisillg by rC:lson 'Jf
such f:lilurc, not exceeding the pel1:l1ty bf this bOhd, theh tlii~ obligation sl1:1l1 !JC lIull :llltl void: other-
wise to rcm:1ill ill full force dnd virtue.
Signed, SC:1lee! :tile! D;:ted this............2.9.0.....d:iy of ........l1i3Y..........
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CERTIFIED COpy OF POWER OF ATIORNEY
THE OHIO CASUAL'rY INSURANCE COMPANY
No. 31-737
Know All Men .by These Presents: That THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, an Ohio Corporation, in pursuance of
authority granted by Article VI, Section 7 of the By-Laws of said Company, does hereby nominate, constitute and appointJ. Winston Me Whorter or
Mal)' E. Wadsworth of Athens, Georgia its true and lawful agent (s) and arrorney (sl-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf as
sure[)', and as its act and deed any and all BONDS, UNDERTAKINGS, and RECOGNIZANCES, not exceeding in any single'instanceTWO MILLION
($2,000,000.00) Dollars, excluding, however, any bond(s) or undertaking(s) guaranteeing the payment of notes and interest thereon
And the execution of such bonds or undenakings in pursuance of these presents, shall be as binding upon said Company, as fully and amply, to all intents
and purposes, as if they had been duly executed and acknowledged by the regularly elected officers of the Company at its office in Hamilton, Ohio, in
their own proper persons. .
The authority granted hereunder supersedes any previous authority heretofore granted the above named anorney(s)-in-facl.
In WITNESS WHEREOF, the undersigned officer of the said The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company
has hereunto subscribed his name and affixed the Corporate Seal of the said The Ohio Casualty
Insurance Company this 27th day of June, 1996.
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Lloyd E. Geary, Assistant Secretary
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STATE OF OHIO, I
COUNTY OF BUTLER
On this 27th day of June, 1996 before the subscriber, a Notary Public of the State of Ohio, in and for the County of Butler, duly commissioned and
qualified, came Lloyd E. Geary, Assistant Secretary of THE OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY, to me personally known to be the I
individual and officer described in, and who executed the preceding instrument, and he acknowledged the execution of the same, and being by me duly
sworn deposeth and saith, that he is the officer of the Company aforesaid, and that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the Corporate Seal of
said Company, and the said Corporate Seal and his signature as officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and
direction of the said Corporation. I
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my Official Seal at the City of Hamilton, State of Ohio, the day and year first
above written.
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Notary Public in and for County of Butler, State of Ohio
My Commission expires August 5, 1997.
This power of anorney is granted under and by authority of Article VI, Section 7 of the By-Laws of the Company, adopted by its directors on April 2, I
1954, extracts from which read:
"ARTICLE VI"
"Section 7. Appointment of Attorney-in-Fact, etc. The chainnan of the board, the president, any vice-president, the secretary or any assistant
secretary shall be and is hereby vested with full power and authority to appoint attorneys-in-fact for the purpose of signing the name of the Company as
surety to, and to execute, attach the corporate seal, acknowledge and deliver any and all bonds, recognizances, stipulations, undertakings or other
instruments of suretyship and policies of insurance to be given in favor of any individual, finn, corporation, or the official representative thereof, or to any
county or state, or any official board or boards of county or state, or the United States of America, or to any other political subdivision."
This instrument is signed and sealed by facsimile as authorized by the following Resolution adopted by the directors of the Company on May 27, 1970:
"RESOLVED that the signature of any officer of the Company authorized by Article VI Section 7 of the by-laws to appoint attorneys in fact, the
signature of the Secretary or any Assistant Secretary certifying'to the correctness of any copy ofa power of attorney and the seal of the Company may be
affixed by facsimile to any power of anomey or copy thereof issued on behalf of the Company. Such signatures and seal are hereby adopted by the
Company as original signatures and seal, to be valid and binding upon the Company with the same force and effect as though manually affixed."
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I, the undersigned Assistant Secretary of The Ohio Casualty Insurance Company, do hereby certify that the foregoing power of attorney, Article VI
Section 7 of the by-laws of the Company and the above Resolution of its Board of Directors are true and correct copies and are in full force and effect on I
this date. .
IN WI1NESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and the seal of the Company this 2 n d day of May A.D., 2002
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CONTRACT AGREEMENT
This Agreement made and entered into on the ~ date of ~ /fE' , 2002,
by and between the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND CO TY COMMISSION, GEORGIA, party
of the first part (hereinafter called the "Owner"), and EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING,
INC., party of the second part (hereinafter called the "Contractor").
WITNESSETH:
That the Contractor, for the consideration hereinafter fully set out hereby agrees with the Owner
as follows:
That the Contractor will furnish all equipment, tools, materials, skill and labor of
every description, necessary to carry out and to completion in a good, firm,
substantial, and workmanlike manner the construction of all the work specified
under:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
FEBRUARY 2002
In strict conformity with Drawings and the Construction Specifications
hereinafter set forth, which Drawings and Specifications together with the
foregoing Bid, Advertisement for Bid, Instructions to Bidder and Special
Provisions, General Conditions, Supplemental General Conditions, Performance
and Payment Bond, this Agreement, and all addenda, hereto annexed, shall form
essential parts of this Agreement, as if fully contained herein. The work covered
by this construction Agreement includes all work as shown on the Drawings,
specified, and listed in the attached Proposal.
That the Contractor shall commence the work to be performed under this
Agreement on a date to be specified in a written order of the Owner's Engineer
and shall fully complete all work hereunder, except as otherwise provided in these
documents for extension of the time limit, within 180 consecutive calendar days
from said date. Time is of the essence in this contract, and the Contractor shall
pay to the Owner, not as a penalty, but as liquidated damages, the sum of four
hundred ($400.00) dollars for each calendar day that he shall be in default of
completing the work within the time limit named herein.
Because of the difficulty of fixing damages suffered by the Owner on account of
such default, damages are herein agreed upon as stated.
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The Contractor shall perform and comply with all conditions, stipulations and
requirements specified in the deeds, easements, or other documents pertaining to
all aspects of this Project.
The Owner hereby agrees to pay to the Contractor for the faithful performance of
this Agreement, subject to additions and deductions as provided in the
Specifications of Proposal, in lawful money of the United States, the sum of:
THREE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED
EIGHTY FOUR AND 25/100 uu______u__
DOLLARS ($349,384.25 )
On or before the 25th day of each calendar month, the Owner shall make partial
payments to the Contractor on the basis of a duly certified and approved estimate
of work performed during the preceding calendar month by the Contractor,
including materials delivered to the site, less retain age as per Paragraph 19 of the
General Conditions, which is to be retained by the Owner until all work has been
performed strictly in accordance with this Agreement, and until such work has
been accepted by the Owner. The terms and General Conditions in the Contract
Documents shall supersede all provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act.
Upon submission by the Contractor of evidence satisfactory to the Owner that all
payrolls, material bills and other cost incurred by the Contractor in connection
with the construction of the work have been paid in full, final payment on account
of this Agreement shall be made within thirty (30) days after the completion by
the Contiact~r of all work covered by th~~ Agreement and the acceptance of such
work by the Owner.
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It is further mutually agreed between the parties hereto that if, at any time after
the execution of this Agreement and the surety bonds hereto attached for its
faithful performance, the Owner shall deem the surety or sureties upon such bond
to be unsatisfactory, or if, for any reason, such bond ceases to be adequate to
cover the performance of the work, the Contractor shall, at his expense, within
five (5) days after the receipt of notice from the Owner to do so, furnish an
additional bond or bonds in such form and amount, and with such surety or
sureties as shall be satisfactory to the Owner. In such event no further payment to
the Contractor shall be deemed to be due under this Agreement until such new or
additional security for the for the faithful performance of the work shall be
furnished in manner and form satisfactory to the Owner.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement under their
respective seals on the day and date first above written in six (6) counterparts, each of which
shall without proof or accounting for the other counterparts, be deemed an original contract.
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Vice-President, attested by the Secretary and the corporate seal affixed. If the Contractor is a
partnership, the Agreement shall be signed in the partnership name by one of the partners, with
indication that he is a general partner.
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PERFORMANCE BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: that
EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING, INC.
(Name of Contractor)
1350 BRANCH ROAD, BISHOP, GEORGIA 30621-1729
(Address of Contractor)
a Corporation
(Corporation, Partnership, or Individual)
hereinafter called Principal, and
herein fter called Surety, are held a firmly bound unto the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND
COUNTY COMMISSION, hereinafter called OWNER, the total aggregate penal sum of:
THREE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND
25/100 DOLLARS ($349,384.25) of lawful money of the United States, for the payment of
which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
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 , 2002 a
copy of which is hereto attached and made a part for the construction of:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COl\1MISSION
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
FEBRUARY 2002
NOW, THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL shall well, truly and faithfully perform its duties, all
the undertakings, covenants, terms, conditions, and agreements of said contract during the
original term thereof, and any authorized extensions or modifications thereof which may be
granted by the OWNER, with or without notice to the SURETY and duri~g~the:",QI}e (1) year
guaranty period and if the PRINCIPAL shall satisfy all claims and demandi:iIleuF:ted~n~r such
contract, and shall fully, indemnify and save harmless the OWNER from 3.I! c()st~ ind d~mages
which it may suffer by reason of failure to do so, and shall reimburse and repay t_he O~R all
outlay ~d ex~nses which the OWNER may incur in making good any default, ,-t~E' this
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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 shall in any way 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 WORK.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
shall abridge the right of the other beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in
which shall be deemed an original, this the day of
counterparts, each one of
,2002.
.EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING, INC.
NAME OF PRINCIPAL
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PAYMENT BOND
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS: that
EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING, INC.
(Name of Contractor)
1350 BRANCH ROAD, BISHOP, GEORGIA 30621-1729
(Address of Contractor)
a Corporation
(Corporation, Partnership, or Individual)
hereinafter called Principal, and
hereina er called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND
TY COMMISSION, hereinafter called OWNER, the total aggregate penal sum of:
THREE HUNDRED FORTY NINE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED EIGHTY FOUR AND
25/100 DOLLARS ($349,384.25) of lawful money of the United States, for the payment of
which sum well and truly to be made, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators,
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 , 2002 a
copy of which is hereto attached and made a part for the construction of:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVE:MENTS
PlNEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT 50210)
FEBRUARY 2002
NQW, THEREFORE, if the PRINCIPAL shall promptly make payment to all persons, firms, and
corporations furnishing materials for or performing labor in the prosecution of the WORK
provided for in such contract, and any authorized extensions 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
for all labor cost incurredjn such WORK including that by"a SUBCONTR~ClQR, and to any
mechanic or :rv.aterialm~:Ile~older whether it acquires its lien by opera&ori6f:~a(e~~r Federal
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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 shall in any way 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 WORK.
PROVIDED, FURTHER, that no final settlement between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
shall abridge the right of the other beneficiary hereunder, whose claim may be unsatisfied.
counterparts, each one of
,2002.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this instrument is executed in
which shall be deemed an original, this the day of
EAGLE UTILITY CONTRACTING, INC.
NAME OF PRINCIPAL
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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.
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CERTIFICA TE OF OWNER'S ATTORNEY
I, the undersigned , the
duly authorized and acting legal representative of the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION, do hereby certify as follows:
I have examined the attached Contract(s) and Performance and Payment Bond(s) and the manner
of execution thereof, and I am of the opinion that each of the aforesaid agreements has been duly
executed by the proper parties thereto acting through their duly authorized representatives; that
said representatives have full power and authority to execute said agreements on behalf of the
respective parties named thereon; and that the foregoing agreements constitute valid and legally
binding obligations upon the parties executing the same in accordance with terms, conditions,
and provisions thereof.
Attorney for Owner
Date:
NOTE: Delete phrase "Performance and Payment Bonds" when not applicable.
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CERTIFICATE OF
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE I--DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other Contract Documents the following terms have
the meanings indicated which are applicable to both the singular and plural thereof:
Addenda-Any changes, revisions of clarifications of the Contract Documents which have been duly issued
by COUNTY to prospective Bidders prior to the time of opening of Bids.
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Agreement-The written agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be
performed: other Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made a part thereof as
provided therein.
Application for Payment-The form accepted by PROFESSIONAL which is to be used by CONTRACTOR
in requesting progress or final payments and which is to include such supporting documentation as is
required by the Contract Documents.
Bid-The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the price(s) for the
Work to be performed.
Bonds-Bid, performance and payment bonds and other instruments of security furnished by
CONTRACTOR and its Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Change Order-A document recommended by PROFESSIONAL, which is signed by CONTRACTOR and
OWNER and authorizes an addition, deletion or revision in the Work, or an adjustment in the Contract
Price or the Contract Time, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Contract Documents-The Agreement, Addenda (which pertain to the Contract Documents),
CONTRACTOR's Bid (including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-Bid documentation
submitted prior to the Notice of Award) when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement, the Bonds, these
General Conditions, the Supplementary Conditions, the Plans, Specifications and the Drawings as the
same are more specifically identified in the Agreement, Certificates of Insurance, Notice of Award, and
Change Order duly delivered after execution of Contract. together with all amendments, modifications and
supplements issued pursuant to paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Contract Price- The moneys payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents as
stated in the Agreement (subject to the provisions of paragraph 11.9.1 in the case of Unit Price Work).
Contract Time- The number of days (computed as provided in paragraph 17.2) or the date stated in the
Agreement for the completion of the Work.
CONTRACTOR-The person, firm or corporation with whom OWNER has entered into the Agreement.
COUNTY-Richmond County, Georgia, or Augusta, Georgia, political subdivisions of the State of Georgia,
the Augusta-Richmond County Commission, and its authorized designees, agents, or employees.
Day-Either a working day or calendar day as specified in the bid documents. If a calendar day shall fall on
a legal holiday that day will be omitted from the computation, Legal Holidays: New Year's Day, Martin
Luther King Day, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the
following Friday, and Christmas Day.
Defective-An adjective which when modifying the word Work refers to Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or
deficient, or does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not meet the requirements of any
inspection, reference standard, test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or has been
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damaged prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, unless responsibility for the
protection thereof has been assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion in accordance with
paragraph 14.8 or 14.10).
Drawings-The drawings which show the character and scope of the Work to be performed and which
have been prepared or approved by PROFESSIONAL and are referred to in the Contract Documents.
Effective Date of the Agreement-The date indicated in the Agreement on which it becomes effective, but
if no such date is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is signed by the Mayor of the
Augusta, Georgia.
Field Order-A written order issued by PROFESSIONAL that modifies Drawings and Specifications, but
which does not involve a change in the Contract Price or the Contract Time.
General Requirements-Sections of Division I of the Specifications.
Laws and Regulations: Laws or Regulations-Laws. rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders.
Notice of Award-The written notice by OWNER to the apparent successful bidder stating that upon
compliance by the apparent successful bidder with the conditions precedent enumerated therein, within
the time specified, OWNER will sign and deliver the Agreement.
Notice to Proceed-A written notice given by OWNER to CONTRACTOR (with a copy to PROFESSIONAL)
fixing the date on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on which CONTRACTOR shall start
to perform CONTRACTOR'S obligations under the Contract Documents.
OWNER- Augusta, Georgia, and the Augusta-Richmond County Commission.
Partial Utilization-Placing a portion of the Work in service for the purpose for which it is intended for a
related purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work.
Professional-The Architectural/Engineering firm or individual or in-house licensed person designated to
perform the design and/or resident engineer services for the Work.
Project-The total construction of which the Work to be provided under the Contract Documents may be
the whole, or a part as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Project Area-The area within which is the specified Contract Limits of the improvements contemplated to
be constructed in whole or in part under this Contract.
Project Manager-The professional in charge, serving COUNTY with architectural or engineering services,
his successor, or any other person or persons, employed by said COUNTY, for the purpose of directing or
having in charge the work embraced in this Contract.
Resident Project Representative- The authorized representative of PROFESSIONAL who is assigned to
the site or any part thereof.
Shop Drawings-All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically
prepared by or for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the Work and all illustrations, brochures,
standard schedules, performance charts, instructions, diagrams and other information prepared by a
Supplier and submitted by CONTRACTOR to illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the
Work.
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Specifications-Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions of
materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship as applied to the Work and
certain administrative details applicable thereto.
Subcontractor-An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract with CONTRACTOR or with any
other SUBCONTRACTOR for the performance of a part of the Work at the site.
Substantial Completion-The Work (or a specified part thereof) has progressed to the point where, in the
opinion of PROFESSIONAL as evidenced by PROFESSIONAL's definitive certificate of Substantial
Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work (or
specified part) can be used for the purposes for which it is intended, or if there be no such certificate
issued, when final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.13. The terms "substantially
complete" and "substantially completed" as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Completion thereof.
Supplementary Conditions-The part of the Contract Documents which amends or supplements these
General Conditions.
Supplier-A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor, materialman or vendor.
Underground Facilities-All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables, wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or
other such facilities or attachments, and any encasement containing such facilities which have been
installed underground to furnish any of the following services or materials, electricity, gases, steam, liquid
petroleum products, telephone or other communications, cable television, sewage and drainage removal;
traffic or other control systems or water.
Unit Price Work-Work to be paid for on the basis of unit prices.
Work-The entire completed construction or the various separately identifiable parts thereof required to be
furnished under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of performing services, furnishing labor and
fumishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and furnishing documents, all
as required by the Contract Documents.
Work Directive Change-A written directive to CONTRACTOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement and signed by OWNER and recommended by PROFESSIONAL, ordering an addition,
deletion or revision in the Work, or responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under which
the Work is to be performed as provided in paragraph 4.2 or 4.3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6.22.
A Work Directive Change may not change the Contract Price or the Contract Time, but is evidence that
the parties expect that the change directed or documented by a Work Directive Change will be
incorporated in a subsequently issued Change Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect,
if any, on the Contract Price or Contract Time as provided in Article 10.
Written Amendment-A written amendment of the Contract Documents, signed by OWNER and
CONTRACTOR on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement and normally dealing with the non-
engineering or nontechnical rather than strictly Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents.
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ARTICLE 2-PRELlMINARY MATTERS
Delivery of Bonds:
2.1. When CONTRACTOR delivers the executed Agreements to OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall
also deliver to OWNER such Bonds as CONTRACTOR may be required to furnish in accordance with
these Contract Documents.
Copies of Documents:
2.2. After the award of the Contract, OWNER shall furnish CONTRACTOR, at no cost, one (1)
complete set of the Contract Documents for execution of the work. Additional sets of the project manual
and drawings and/or individual pages or sheets of the project manual or drawings will be furnished by
COUNTY upon CONTRACTOR's request and at CONTRACTOR's expense, which will be OWNER's
standard charges for printing and reproduction.
Commencement of Contract Time, Notice to Proceed:
2.3. The Contract Time shall commence as established in the Notice to Proceed. A Notice to
, Proceed may be given at any time after the Effective Date of the Contract.
Starting the Project:
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall begin the Work on the date the Contract Time commences. No Work
shall be done prior to the date on which the Contract Time commences. Any Work performed by
CONTRACTOR prior to date on which Contract Time commences shall be at the sole risk of
CONTRACTOR.
Before Starting Construction:
2.5. Before undertaking each part of the Work. CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and
compare the Contract Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown thereon and all applicable
field measurements. CONTRACTOR shall promptly report in writing to PROFESSIONAL any conflict,
error, ambiguity, or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may discover and shall obtain a written
interpretation or clarification from PROFESSIONAL before proceeding with any Work affected thereby.
CONTRACTOR shall be liable to OWNER for failure to report any conflict, effort, ambiguity or discrepancy
in the Contract Documents, if CONTRACTOR knew or reasonably should have known thereof.
2.6. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agreement unless otherwise specified in the
General Requirements), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL AND PROJECT MANAGER
for review:
2.6.1. an estimated progress schedule indicating the starting and completion dates of the various
stages of the Work:
2.6.2. a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing and Sample submissions: and
2.6.3. a preliminary schedule of values for all of the Work which will include quantities and prices
of items aggregating the Contract Price and will subdivide the Work into component parts in sufficient
detail to serve as the basis for progress payments during construction. Such prices will include an
appropriate amount of overhead and profit applicable to each item of Work, which will be confirmed in
writing by CONTRACTOR at the time of submission.
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2.7. Before any Work at the site is started, CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies
to each additional insured identified in the Supplementary Conditions, an original policy or certified copies
of each insurance policy (and other evidence of insurance which COUNTY may reasonably request)
which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with Article 5.
Pre-construction Conference:
2.8. Before any Work at the site is started, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, Project
Manager, Professional and others as appropriate will be held to establish a working understanding among
the parties as to the Work and to discuss the schedules referred to in 2.6, procedures for handling Shop
Drawings and other submittals, processing applications for payment and maintaining required records.
Finalizing Schedules:
2.9. At least ten days before submission of the first Application for Payment a conference
attended by CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager and others as appropriate will be
held to finalize the schedules submitted in accordance with paragraph 2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have an
additional ten (10) calendar days to make corrections and adjustments and to complete and resubmit the
schedules. No progress payment shall be made to CONTRACTOR until the schedules are submitted to
and acceptable to Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL as provided below. The finalized progress
schedule will be acceptable to Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL as providing an orderly
progression of the Work to completion within any specified Milestones and the Contract Time, but such
acceptance will neither impose on PROFESSIONAL responsibility for the sequencing, scheduling or
progress of the Work nor interfere with or relieve CONTRACTOR from full responsibility therefor, The
finalized schedule of Shop Drawing submissions and Sample submissions will be acceptable to
PROFESSIONAL as providing a workable arrangement for reviewing and processing the submissions.
CONTRACTOR's schedule of values shall be approved by PROFESSIONAL as to form and substance.
CONTRACTOR, in addition to preparing an initially acceptable schedule, shall be responsible for
maintaining the schedule, including updating schedule. Schedule updates shall include progression of
work as compared to scheduled progress on work. Schedule updates shall accompany each pay
request.
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ARTICLE 3-CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; INTENT,
AMENDING, REUSE
Intent:
3.1. The Contract Documents comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR concerning the Work. The Contract Documents are complementary: what is called for by
one is as binding as if called for by all. The Contract Documents will be construed in accordance with the
law of the State of Georgia.
3.2. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe a functionally complete Project (or part
thereof) to be constructed in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any Work, materials or
equipment that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or from prevailing custom or
trade usage as being required to produce the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically
called for. When words or phrases which have a well-known technical or construction industry or trade
meaning are used to describe Work, materials or equipment, such words shall be interpreted in
accordance with that meaning.
3.3. Except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents or as may be provided by
amendment or supplement thereto issued by one of the methods indicated in 3.6 or 3.7, the provisions of
the Contract Documents shall take precedence in resolving any conflict, error, ambiguity or discrepancy
between the provisions of the Contract Documents and the provisions of any such standard, specification,
manual, code or instruction (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference in the Contract
Documents)and the provisions of any such Laws or Regulations application to the performance of the
Work (unless such an interpretation of the provisions of the Contract Documents would result in violation
of such Law or Regulation). Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents shall be issued
by PROFESSIONAL as provided in paragraph 9.4.
3.4. Reference to standards, specifications, manuals or codes of any technical society,
organization or association, or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental authority, whether such
reference be specific or by implication, shall mean the latest standard, specification, manual, code or
Laws or Regulations in effect at the time of opening of Bids (or, on the Effective Date of the Agreement if
there were no Bids), except as may be otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents.
3.5. If, during the performance of the Work, CONTRACTOR discovers any conflict, error,
ambiguity or discrepancy within the Contract Documents or between the Contract Documents and any
provision of any such Law or Regulation applicable to the performance of the Work or of any such
standard, specification, manual or code or of any instruction of any Supplier referred to in 6.7,
CONTRACTOR shall so report to PROFESSIONAL in writing at once and before proceeding with the
Work affected thereby shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification from PROFESSIONAL; however,
CONTRACTOR shall not be liable to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL for failure to report any conflict, error
ambiguity or discrepancy in the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge
thereof or should reasonably have known thereof.
Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents:
3.6. The Contract Documents may be amended to provide for additions. deletions and revisions
in the Work or to modify the terms and conditions thereof in one or more of the following ways:
3.6.1. a formal Written Amendment,
3.6.2. a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph 10.3), or
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3.6.3. a Work Directive Change (pursuant to paragraph 10.4).
As indicated in paragraphs 11.2 and 12.1, Contract Price and Contract Time may only be changed by a
Change Order or a Written Amendment.
3.7. In addition. the requirements of the Contract Documents may be supplemented, and minor
variations and deviations in the Work may be authorized, in one or more of the following ways:
3.7.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9.5).
3.7.2. PROFESSIONAL's approval of a Shop Drawing or sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6.24
and 6.26), or
3.7.3. PROFESSIONAL's written interpretation or certification (pursuant to paragraph 9.4).
Reuse of documents:
3.8. Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or Supplier or other person or organization
performing or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with OWNER shall have or
acquire any title to or ownership rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or
copies oil any thereof) prepared by or bearing the seal of PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's
consultant; and they shall not reuse such Drawings, Specifications or other documents (or copies of any
thereof) on extensions of the Project or any other project without written consent of OWNER and
PROFESSIONAL and specific written verification or adaptation by PROFESSIONAL.
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ARTICLE 4-AVAILABILlTY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
A vailability of Lands:
4.1. OWNER shall furnish as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the
Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for access thereto, and such other lands which are
designated for the use of CONTRACTOR. Necessary easements or rights-of-way will be obtained and
expenses will be borne by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR and OWNER are unable to agree on entitlement
to or the amount or extent of any adjustments in the Contract Price or the Contract Times as a result of
any delay in OWNER's furnishing these lands, rights-of-way or easements, the CONTRACTOR may
make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. The CONTRACTOR shall provide for all
additional lands and access thereto that may be required for temporary construction facilities or storage of
materials and equipment.
Physical Conditions:
4.2.1. Explorations and Reports: Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for
identification of those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at or contiguous to the
site that have been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents, and those drawings of physical
conditions in or relating to existing surface or subsurface structures at or contiguous to the site (except
Underground Facilities) that have been utilized in preparing the Contract Documents.
4.2.2. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the general accuracy of the "technical data" contained in
such reports and drawings. Such "technical data" is identified in the Supplementary Conditions, Except for
such reliance on such "technical data," CONTRACTOR may not rely upon or make any claim against
OWNER, PROFESSIONAL, or any of PROFESSIONAL's Consultants with respect to:
4.2.2.1. the completeness of such reports and drawings for CONTRACTOR's purposes,
including, but not limited to, any aspects of the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures
of construction to be employed by CONTRACTOR and safety precautions and programs incident thereto,
or
4.2.2.2. other data, interpretations, opinions and information contained in such reports or shown
or indicated in such drawings, or
4.2.2.3. any CONTRACTOR interpretation of or conclusion drawn from any "technical data" or
any such data, interpretations, opinions or information.
4.2.3. If conditions are encountered, excluding existing utilities, at the site which are (1)
subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ materially from those indicated in the
Contract Documents or (2) unknown physical conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from
those ordinarily found to exist and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the
character provided for in the Contract Documents, then CONTRACTOR shall give COUNTY notice
thereof promptly before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 48 hours after first observance
of the conditions.
4.2.4. The Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL shall promptly investigate such conditions,
and, if they differ materially and cause an increase or decrease in CONTRACTOR's cost of, or time
required for, performance of any part of the Work, the Project Manager and PROFESSIONAL shall
recommend an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or both. If the Project
Manager and PROFESSIONAL determines that the conditions at the Site are not materially different from
those indicated in the Contract Documents or are not materially different from those ordinarily found and
that no change in the terms of the Contract is justified, the PROFESSIONAL shall notify CONTRACTOR
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of the determination in writing. The Work shall be performed after direction is provided by the
PROFESSIONAL.
Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities:
4.3.1. Shown or Indicated: The information and data shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based on
information and data furnished to OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by OWNERs of such Underground Facil-
ities or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly provided in the Supplementary Conditions:
4.3.1.1. OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the accuracy or
completeness of any such information or data: and
4.3.1.2. The cost of all of the following will be included in the Contract Price and CONTRACTOR
shall have full responsibility for reviewing and checking all such information and data. for locating all
Underground Facilities shown or indicated in the Contract Documents. for coordination of the Work with
the OWNERs of such Underground Facilities during construction. for the safety and protection thereof as
provided in paragraph 6.20 and repairing any damage thereto resulting from the Work, the cost of all of
which will be considered as having been included in the Contract Price.
4.3.2. Not Shown or Indicated. If an Underground Facility is uncovered or revealed at or
contiguous to the site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which
CONTRACTOR could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of, CONTRACTOR shall,
promptly after becoming aware thereof and before performing any Work affected thereby except in an
emergency as permitted by paragraph 6.22), identify the owner of such Underground Facility and give
written notice thereof to that owner and to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL. PROFESSIONAL will
promptly review the Underground Facility to determine he extent to which the Contract Documents
should be modified to reflect and document the consequences of the existence of the Underground
Facility, and the Contract Documents will be amended or supplemented to the extent necessary. During
such time, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the safety and protection of such Underground
Facility as provided in paragraph 6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the Contract Price
or an extension of the 80ntract Time, or both, to the extent that they are attributable to the existence of
any Underground Facility that was not shown or indicated in the Contract Documents and which
CONTRACTOR could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of. If the parties are unable to
agree as to the amount or length thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in
Articles 11 and 12.
Reference Points:
4.4. OWNER shall provide Engineering surveys to establish reference points for construction
which in PROFESSIONAL's judgment are necessary to enable CONTRACTOR to proceed with the Work.
CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for laying out the Work (unless otherwise specified in the General
Requirements), shall protect and preserve the established reference points and shall make no changes or
relocations without the prior written approval of OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall report to
PROFESSIONAL whenever any reference point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of
necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be responsible for the accurate replacement or
relocation of such reference points by professionally qualified personnel.
Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material:
4.5 COUNTY shall be responsible for any Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum, Hazardous Waste or
Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site which was not shown or indicated in Drawings or
Specifications or identified in the Contract Documents to be within the scope of the Work and which may
present a substantial danger to persons or property exposed thereto in connection with the Work at the
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site. COUNTY shall not be responsible for any such materials brought to the site by CONTRACTOR,
Subcontractor, Suppliers or anyone else for whom CONTRACTOR is responsible.
4.6 CONTRACTOR shall immediately: (i) stop all work in connection with such hazardous
condition and in any area affected thereby (except in an emergency as required by 6.22), and (ii) notify
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL (and thereafter confirm such notice in writing). OWNER shall promptly
consult with PROFESSIONAL conceming the necessity for OWNER to retain a qualified expert to
evaluate such hazardous condition or take corrective action, if any, CONTRACTOR shall not be required
to resume Work in connection with such hazardous condition or in any such affected area until after
OWNER has obtained any required permits related thereto and delivered to CONTRACTOR special
written notice (i) specifying that such condition and any affected area is or has been rendered safe for the
resumption of Work, or (ii) specifying any special conditions under which such Work may be resumed
safely. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an
adjustment, if any, in Contract Price or Contract Times as a result of such Work stoppage or such special
conditions under which Work is agreed by CONTRACTOR to be resumed, either party may make a claim
therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
4.7 If after receipt of such special written notice, CONTRACTOR does not agree to resume such
Work based on a reasonable belief it is unsafe, or does not agree to resume such Work under such
special conditions, then CONTRACTOR may order such portion of the Work that is in connection with
such hazardous conditions or in such affected area to be deleted from the Work. If COUNTY and
CONTRACTOR cannot agree as to entitlement to or the amount or extent of an adjustment, if any, in
Contract Price or Contract Times as a result of deleting such portion of the Work, then either party may
make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. COUNTY may have such deleted portion of the
Work performed by COUNTY's own forces or others in accordance with Article 8.
4.7.1 The provisions of 4.2 and 4.3 are not intended to apply to Asbestos, PCBs, Petroleum,
Hazardous Waste or Radioactive Material uncovered or revealed at the site.
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ARTICLE 5-BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and Other Bonds:
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance and payment Bonds, each in an amount at least
equal to the Contract Price as Security for the faithful performance and payment of all CONTRACTOR's
obligations under the Contract Documents. These Bonds shall remain in effect at least until one year
after the date when final payment becomes due, except as otherwise provided by Law or Regulation or by
the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish such other Bonds as are required by the
Supplementary Conditions. All Bonds shall be in the forms prescribed by Law or Reputation or by the
Contract Documents and be executed by such sureties as are named in the current list of "Companies
Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sureties on Federal Bonds, and as Acceptable Reinsuring
Companies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S.
Treasury Department. All Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of the
authority to act.
Licensed Sureties and Insurers; Certificates of Insurance
5.2.1 All bonds and insurance required by the Contract Documents to be purchased and
maintained by CONTRACTOR shall be obtained from surety or insurance companies that are duly
licensed or authorized in the State of Georgia to issue bonds or insurance policies for the limits and
coveri3ges so required. All bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified copy of
authority to act. Such surety and insurance companies shall also meet such additional requirements and
qualifications as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
5.2.2. CONTRACTOR shall deliver to OWNER, with copies to each additional insured identified
in 5.3, an original or a certified copy of the complete insurance policy for each policy required, certificates
of insurance (and other evidence of insurance requested by OWNER or any other additional insured)
which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and maintain in accordance with 5.3.
5.2.3. If the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRACTOR is declared a bankrupt or becomes
insolvent or its right to do business is terminated in any state where any part of the Project is located or it
ceases to meet the requirements of paragraph 5.1. CONTRACTOR shall within five days thereafter
substitute another Bond and Surety, both of which must be acceptable to OWNER.
CONTRACTOR's Liability Insurance:
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such comprehensive general liability and other
insurance as is appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and as will provide protection
from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's performance and
furnishing of the Work and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it
is to be performed or furnished by CONTRACTOR, by any Subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable:
5.3.1. Claims under workers' or workmen's compensation. disability benefits and other similar
employee benefit acts;
5.3.2. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease, or death of
CONTRACTOR's employees;
5.3.3. Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease, or death of any person
other than CONTRACTOR's employees;
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5.3.4. Claims for damages insured by personal injury liability coverage which are sustained (a) by
any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such person by
CONTRACTOR, or (b) by any other person for any other reason;
5.3.5. Claims for damages, other than to the Work itself, because of injury to or destruction of
tangible property wherever located, including loss of use resulting therefrom;
5.3.6. Claims arising out of operation of laws or Regulations for damages because of bodily
injury or death of any person or for damage to property; and
5.3.7. Claims for damages because of bodily injury or death of any person or property damage
arising out of the ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle.
The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3 shall include the specific coverages and be written for not
less than the limits of liability and coverages provided in the Supplementary Conditions, or required by
law, whichever is greater. The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include completed
operations insurance. All of the policies of insurance so required to be purchased and maintained lot the
certificates or other evidence thereof) shall contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage afforded
will not be canceled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least thirty days' prior written notice
has been given to OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER, and PROFESSIONAL by certified mail. All such
insurance shall remain in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter when CONTRACTOR may
be correcting, removing or replacing defective Work in accordance with paragraph 13.12. In addition,
CONTRACTOR shall maintain such completed operations insurance for at least two years after final
payment and furnish OWNER with evidence of continuation of such insurance at final payment and one
veal thereafter.
Contractual Liability Insurance:
5.4. The comprehensive general liability insurance required by paragraph 5.3 will include
contractual liability insurance applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under paragraphs 6.32 and 6.33.
Owner's Liability Insurance:
5.5. OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing and maintaining OWNER's own 'Iiability
insurance, and/or Risk Retention Program, and, at OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain such
insurance as will protect OWNER against claims which may arise from operations under the Contract
Documents.
Property Insurance:
5.6. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions, OWNER shall purchase and
maintain property insurance upon the Work at the site to the full insurable value thereof (subject to such
deductible amounts as may be provided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by laws and
Regulations). This insurance shall include the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors,
PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's consultants in the Work, all of whom
shall be listed as insureds or additional insured parties, shall insure against the perils of fire and extended
coverage and shall include "all risk" insurance for physical loss and damage including theft, vandalism
and malicious mischief, collapse and water damage, and such other perils as may be provided in the
Supplementary Conditions, and shall include damages, losses and expenses arising out of or resulting
from any insured loss or incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured property (including but not
limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls). If
not covered under the "all risk" insurance or otherwise provided in the Supplementary Conditions,
CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain similar property insurance on portions of the Work stored on
and off the site or in transit when such portions of the Work are to be included in an Application for
Payment.
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5.7. OWNER shall purchase and maintain such boiler and machinery insurance or additional
property insurance as may be required by the Supplementary Conditions or Laws and Regulations which
will include the interests of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, PROFESSIONAL AND
PROFESSIONAL's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be listed as insured or additional insured
parties.
5.8. All the policies of insurance (or the certificates or other evidence thereof) required to be
purchased and maintained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will contain a provision
or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be canceled or materially changed or renewal refused
until at least thirty days prior written notice has been given to CONTRACTOR by certified mail and will
contain waiver provisions in accordance with paragraph of 5.11.2.
5.9. OWNER shall not be responsible for purchasing and maintaining any property insurance to
protect the Interests of CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors or others in the Work to the extent of any
deductible amounts that are provided in the Supplementary Conditions. The risk of loss within the
deductible amount, will be borne by CONTRACTOR, Subcontractor or others suffering any such loss and
if any of them wishes property insurance coverage within the limits of such amounts, each may purchase
and maintain it at the purchaser's own expense.
5.10. If CONTRACTOR requests in writing that other special insurance be includt3d in the
property insurance policy, OWNER shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost thereof will be
charged to CONTRACTOR by appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior to COmml3nCement
of the Work at the site, OWNER shall in writing advise CONTRACTOR whether or not sllch other
insurance has been procured by OWNER.
Waiver of Rights:
OWNER and CONTRACTOR waive all rights against each other for all losses and damages
caused by any of the perils covered by the policies of insurance provided in response to paragraphs 5.6
and 5.7 and other property insurance applicable to the Work, and also waive all such rights a"ainst the
Subcontractors, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants and all other parties named as
insureds in such policies for losses and damages so caused. As required by paragraph 6.11. each
subcontract between CONTRACTOR and a Subcontractor will contain similar waiver provisions by the
Subcontractor in favor of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants
and all other parties named as insureds. None of the above waivers shall extend to the rights tt".at any of
the insured parties may have to the proceeds of insurance held by OWNER as trustee or otherwise
payable under any policy so issued.
5.11.2. OWNER and CONTRACTOR intend that policies provided in response to paragraphs 5.6
and 5.7 shall protect all of the parties insured and provide primary coverage for all losses and damages
caused by the perils covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall contain provisions to the effect
that in the event of payment of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights of recovery against any
of the parties named as insureds additional insureds, and if the insurers require separate waiver forms to
be signed by PROFESSIONAL or PROFESSIONAL's consultant OWNER will obtain the same, and if
such waiver forms are required of any Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.
Receipt and Application of Proceeds:
. 5.12. Any insured loss under the policies of insurance required by paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will be
adjusted with OWNER and made payable to OWNER as trustee for the insureds, as their interests may
appear, subject to the requirements of any applicable mortgage clause and of paragraph 5.13. OWNER
shall deposit in a separate account any money so received, and shall distribute it in accordance with such
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agreement as the parties in interest may reach. If no other special agreement is reached the damaged
Work shall be repaired or replaced, the moneys so received applied on account thereof and the Work and
the cost thereof covered by an appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment.
Receipt and Application of Insurance Proceeds
5.13. OWNER as trustee shall have power to adjust and settle any loss with the insurers unless
one of the parties in interest shall object in writing within fifteen days after the occurrence of loss to
OWNER's exercise of this power. If such objection be made, OWNER as trustee shall make settlement
with the insurers in accordance with such agreement as the parties in interest may reach. If required in
willing by any party in interest, OWNER as trustee shall, upon the occurrence of an insured loss, give
bond for the proper performance of such duties.
Acceptance of Insurance:
5.14. .If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of the
insurance required to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraphs
5.3 and 5.4 on the basis of its not complying with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify CON-
TRACTOR in writing thereof within ten days of the date of delivery of such certificates to OWNER in
accordance with paragraph 2.7. If CONTRACTOR has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other
provisions of the policies of insurance required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER in
accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 on the basis of their not complying with the Contract Documents,
CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing thereof within ten days of the date of delivery, of such
certificates to CONTRACTOR in accordance with paragraph 2.7. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall each
provide to the other such additional information in respect of insurance provided by each as the other may
reasonably request. Failure by OWNER or CONTRACTOR to give any such notice of objection within the
time provided shall constitute acceptance of such insurance purchased by the other as complying with the
Contract Documents.
Partial Utilization-Property Insurance:
5.15. If OWNER finds it necessary to occupy or use a portion or portions of the Work prior to
Substantial Completion of all the Work, such use or occupancy may be accomplished in accordance with
paragraph 14.10; provided that no such use or occupancy shall commence before the insurers providing
the property insurance have acknowledged notice thereof and in writing effected the changes in coverage
necessitated thereby. The insurers providing the property insurance shall consent by endorsement on the
policy or policies, but the property insurance shall not be canceled or lapse on account of any such partial
use or occupancy.
Indemnification
5.16.1. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY, PROGRAM MANAGER,
and its employees and agents from and against all liabilities, claims, suits, demands, damages, losses,
and expenses, including attorneys' fees, arising out of or resulting from the performance of its Work,
provided that any such liability, claim, suit, demand, damage, loss, or expense (a) is attributable to bodily
injury, sickness, disease or death, or injury to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use
resulting therefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in part by an act or omission of CONTRACTOR, any
Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by and of them, or anyone for whose acts any of
them may be liable, whether or not it is caused in whole or in part by the negligence or other fault of a
party indemnified hereunder.
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5.16.2. In any and all claims against COUNTY or any of its agents or employees by any
employee of 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 under the
previous paragraph shall not be limited in any way as to the amount or type of damages, compensation or
benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR or any SUBCONTRACTOR under workmen's compensation
acts, disability benefit acts, or other employee benefit acts.
5.16.3. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless COUNTY and anyone directly or
indirectly employed by it from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses expenses
(including attorney's fees) arising out of any infringement or patent or copyrights held by others and shall
defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
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ARTICLE 6--CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work competently and efficiently, devoting
such attention thereto and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for the means,
methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction, but CONTRACTOR shall not be
responsible for the negligence of others in the design or specification of a specific means, method,
technique, sequence or procedure of construction which is shown or indicated in and expressly required
by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible to see that the finished Work complies
accurately with the Contract Documents.
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work at all times during its progress a competent resident
superintendent, who shall not be replaced without whiten notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL except
under extraordinary circumstances. The superintendent will be CONTRACTOR's representative at the
site and shall have authority to act on behalf of CONTRACTOR. All communications to the
superintendent shall be as binding as if given to CONTRACTOR.
Labor. Materials and Equipment:
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, suitably qualified personnel to survey and layout
the Work and perform construction as required by the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall at all
times maintain good discipline and order at the site. Except in connection with the safety or protection of
persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicated in the
Contract Documents, all Work at the site shall be performed during regular working hours, and
CONTRACTOR will not permit evening work or the performance of Work on Saturday, Sunday or any
legal holiday without OWNER's written consent given after prior written notice to PROFESSIONAL.
6.4. Unless otherwise specified in the General Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall furnish and
assume full responsibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation, construction equipment and
machinery" tools, appliances, fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities, temporary
facilities and all other facilities and incidentals whether temporary or permanent necessary for the
execution, testing, initial operation, and completion of the Work as required by the Contract Documents.
6.5. All materials and equipment shall be of good quality and new, except as otherwise provided
m the Contract Documents. If required by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall furnish satisfactory,
evidence including reports of required tests) as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. All
materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in
accordance with the instructions of the applicable Supplier except as otherwise provided in the Contract
Documents; but no provision of any such instructions will be effective to assign to PROFESSIONAL, or
any of PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees, any duty or authority to supervise or direct
the furnishing or performance of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility contrary to
the provisions of paragraph 9.14 or 9.15.
Adjusting Progress Schedule:.
6.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for acceptance to the extent indicated in
paragraph 2.9) adjustments in the progress schedule to reflect the impact thereon of new developments;
these will conform generally to the progress schedule then in effect and additionally will comply with any
provisions of the General Requirements applicable thereto. .
Substitutes or .Or-Equal. Items:
6.7.1. Whenever materials or equipment are specified or described in the Contract Documents
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intended to establish the type, function and quality required. Unless the name is followed by words
indicating that no substitution is permitted, materials or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted by
PROFESSIONAL if sufficient information is submitted by CONTRACTOR to allow PROFESSIONAL to
determine that the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal to that named. The procedure
for review by PROFESSIONAL will include the following as supplemented in the General Requirements.
Requests for review of substitute items of material and equipment will not be accepted by PROF-
ESSIONAL from anyone other than CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a
substitute item of material or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make written application to
PROFESSIONAL for acceptance thereof, certifying that the proposed substitute will perform adequately
the functions and achieve the results called for by the general design, be similar and of equal substance
to that specified and be suited to the same use as that specified. The application will state that the
evaluation and acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice CONTRACTOR's achievement of
Substantial Completion on time, whether or not acceptance of the substitute for use in the Work will
require a change in any of the Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other direct contract with
OWNER for work on the Project) to adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether or not
incorporation or use of the substitute in connection with the Work is subject to payment of any license fee
or royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that specified will be identified in the application
and available maintenance, repair and replacement service will be indicated. The application will also
contain an itemized estimate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from acceptance of such
substitute, including costs of redesign and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting change, all
of which shall be considered by PROFESSIONAL In evaluating the proposed substitute,
PROFESSIONAL may require CONTRACTOR to furnish at CONTRACTOR's expense additional data
about the proposed substitute.
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6.7.2. If a specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated
in or required by the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may furnish or utilize a substitute means,
method, sequence, technique or procedure of construction acceptable to PROFESSIONAL, if
CONTRACTOR submits sufficient information to allow PROFESSIONAL to determine that the substitute
proposed is equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract Documents. The procedure for review
by PROFESSIONAL will be similar to that provided in paragraph 6.7.1 as applied by PROFESSIONAL
and as may be supplemented in the General Requirements.
6.7.3. PROFESSIONAL will be allowed a reasonable time within which to evaluate each
proposed substitute. PROFESSIONAL will be the sole judge of acceptability and no substitute will be
ordered, installed or utilized without PROFESSIONAL's prior written acceptance which will be evidenced
by either a Change Order or an approved Shop Drawing. OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to furnish
at CONTRACTOR's expense a special performance guarantee or other surety with respect to any
substitute. PROFESSIONAL will record time required by PROFESSIONAL and PROFESSIONAL's
consultants in evaluating substitutions proposed by CONTRACTOR and in making changes in the
Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or not PROFESSIONAL accepts a proposed
substitute. CONTRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER for the charges of PROFESSIONAL and
PROFESSIONAL's consultants for evaluating each proposed substitute.
Concerning Subcontractors. Suppliers and Others:
6.8.1. CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization (including those acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as indicated in paragraph
6.8.2). whether initially or as a substitute, against whom OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may have
reasonable objection. CONTRACTOR shall not be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or
other person or organization to furnish or perform any of the Work against whom CONTRACTOR has
reasonable objection.
6.8.2. If the Supplementary Conditions require the identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers or
other persons or organizations including those who are to furnish the principal items of materials and
equipment} to be submitted to OWNER in advance of the specified date prior to the Effective Date of the
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Agreement for acceptance by OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and if CONTRACTOR has submitted a list
thereof in accordance with the Supplementary Conditions. OWNER's or PROFESSIONAL's acceptance
(either in writing or by falling to make written objection thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or
objection in the bidding documents or the Contract Documents} of any such Subcontractor. Supplier or
other person or organization so identified may be revoked on the basis of reasonable objection after due
Investigation. in which case CONTRACTOR shall submit an acceptable substitute. the Contract Price will
be increased by the difference .n the cost occasioned by such substitution qnd an appropriate Change
Order will be issued or Written Amendment signed. No acceptance by OWNER or PROFESSIONAL of
any such Subcontractor. Supplier or other person or organization shall constitute a waiver of any right of
OWNER or PROFESSIONAL to reject defective Work.
6.9. CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all acts and
omissions of the Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations performing or furnishing
any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract with CONTRACTOR just as CONTRACTOR is
responsible for CONTRACTOR's own acts and omissions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall
create any contractual relationship between OWNER or PROFESSIONAL and any such Subcontractor,
Supplier or other person or organization. nor shall it create any obligation on the part, of OWNER or
PROFESSIONAL to payor to see to the payment of any moneys due any such Subcontractor, Supplier or
other person or organization except as may otherwise be required by Laws and Regulations.
6.10. The divisions and sections of the Specifications and the identifications of any Drawings
shall not control CONTRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or Suppliers or delineating
the Work to be performed by any specific trade.
6.11. All Work performed for CONTRACTOR by a Subcontractor will be pursuant to an
appropriate agreement between CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor which specifically binds the
Subcontractor to the applicable terms and conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and contains waiver provisions as required by paragraph 5.11.
CONTRACTOR shall pay each Subcontractor a just share of any insurance moneys received by
CONTRACTOR on account of losses under policies issued pursuant to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6.12. CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and royalties and assume all costs incident to the
use in the performance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any invention, design. process.
product or device which is the subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. CONTRACTORShall
indemnify and hold harmless OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and anyone directly or indirectly employed by
either of them from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including attorneys' fees and
court and arbitration costs arising out of any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to the
use in the performance or the Work or resulting from the incorporation in the Work of any invention,
design, process, product or device not specified in the Contract Documents, and shall defend all such
claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights.
Permits:
6.13. CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all construction permits, licenses, governmental
charges and inspection fees, and all public utility charges which are applicable and necessary for the
execution of the Work. All permit costs shall be included in the base bid. Permits, if any that are provided
and paid for by OWNER are listed in the Supplementary Conditions. Any delays associated with the
permitting process will be considered for time extensions only and no damages or additional
compensation for delay will be allowed.
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Laws and Regulations:
6.14.1. CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable
to furnishing and performance of the Work. Except where otherwise expressly required by applicable
Laws and Regulations, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall be responsible for monitoring
CONTRACTOR's compliance with any Laws or Regulations.
6.14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that any of the Contract Documents are contradictory to such
laws, rules, and regulations, it will notify the Project Manager promptly in writing. Any necessary
changes shall then be adjusted by an appropriate Change Order. If CONTRACTOR performs any Work
that it knows or should have known to be contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations and
without such notice to the Project Manager, it shall bear all related costs.
Taxes:
6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required to be
paid by CONTRACTOR in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the place of the Project which are
applicable during the performance of the Work.
Use of Premises:
6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equipment, the storage of materials and
equipment and the operations of workers to the Project site and land and areas identified in and
permitted by the Contract Documents and other land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations,
rights-of-way, permits and easements. CONTRACTOR shall not unreasonably encumber the premises with
construction equipment or other materials or equipment. Any loss or damage to CONTRACTOR's or any
Subcontractor's equipment is solely at the risk of CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR shall assume full
responsibility for any damage to any such land or area, or to the owner or occupant thereof or of any
land or areas contiguous thereto, resulting from the performance of the Work. Should any claim be made
against OWNER or PROFESSIONAL by any such owner or occupant because of the performance of the
Work, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to settle with such other party by agreement or otherwise
resolve the claim by arbitration or at law. CONTRACTOR shall to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations, indemnify and hold OWNER harmless from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses (including, but not limited to, fees of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other
professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising directly, indirectly or consequentially out of any
action, legal or equitable, brought by any such other party against OWNER to the extent based on a claim
arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work.
6.17. During the progress of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises free from
accumulations of waste materials, rubbish and other debris or contaminates resulting from the Work. At
the completion of the Work CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish and debris from and
about the premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus
materials, and shall leave the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall restore
to original condition all property not designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
6.18. CONTRACTOR shall not load nor permit any part of any structure to be loaded in any
manner that will endanger the structure, nor shall CONTRACTOR subject any pan of the Work or adjacent
property to stresses or pressures that will endanger them.
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Record Documents:
6.19. Contractor shall keep at the site and in good order one record copy of the Contract
Documents and all Drawings and Specifications. These documents shall be annotated on a continuing
basis to show all changes made during the construction process. These shall be available to
PROFESSIONAL and the Project Manager and shall be submitted with the Application for Final Payment.
Safety and Protection:
6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety
'precautions and programs in connection with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall assume all risk of loss for
stored equipment or materials, irrespective of whether CONTRACTOR has transferred the title of the
stored equipment or materials to OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the
safety of, and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or joss to:
6.20.1. all employees on the Work and other persons and organizations who may be affected
thereby:
6.20.2. all the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage
on or off the site; and
6.20.3. other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks,
pavements, roadways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not designated for removal,
relocation or replacement in the course of construction.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Laws and Regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage, injury or loss; and shall
erect and maintain all necessary safeguards for such safety and protection. CONTRACTOR shall notify
OWNERs of adjacent property and of Underground Facilities and utility OWNERs when prosecution of the
Work may affect them, and shall cooperate with them in the protection, removal, relocation and
replacement of their property, All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in paragraph 6.20.2
or 6.20.3 caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, Supplier
or any other person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish
any the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR
(except damage or loss attributable to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to the acts or omissions
of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL 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 CONTRACTOR). CONTRACTO,R's duties and responsibilities for the safety and protection of
the Work shall continue until such time as all the Work is completed and PROFESSIONAL has issued a
notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR in accordance, with paragraph 14.13 that the Work is acceptable
(except as otherwise expressly provided In connection with Substantial Completion).
6.21. CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of its organization whose duty shall
be the prevention of accidents at the site. This person shall be CONTRACTOR's superintendent unless
otherwise designated in writing by CONTRACTOR to the Project Manager.
Emergencies:
6.22. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of persons or the Work or property at the
site or adjacent thereto, CONTRACTOR, without special instruction or authorization from PROFESSIONAL
or OWNER, is obligated to act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give
PROFESSIONAL prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR believes that any significant changes in the Work
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or variations from the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If PROFESSIONAL determines that
a change In the Contract Documents is required because of the action taken in response to an
emergency, a Work Directive Change or Change Order be issued to document the consequences of the
changes or variations.
6.22.1. CONTRACTOR shall immediately notify PROFESSIONAL of all events involving personal
injuries to any person on the Site, whether or not such person was engaged in the construction of the
Project, and shall file a written report on such person(s) and any other event resulting in property
damage of any amount within five (5) days of the occurrence.
6.22.2. If PROFESSIONAL determines that a change in the Contract Documents is required
because of the action taken by CONTRACTOR in response to such an emergency, a Change Order will be
issued to document the consequences of such action.
Shop Drawings and Samples:
6.23. After checking and verifying all field measurements, CONTRACTOR shall promptly submit
to PROFESSIONAL for approval, in accordance with the accepted schedule of submittals, all submittals
and samples required by the Contract Documents. All submittals and samples shall have been checked
by and stamped with the approval of CONTRACTOR and identified as PROFESSIONAL may require. The
data shown on or with the submittals will be complete with respect to dimensions, design criteria,
materials and any other information necessary to enable PROFESSIONAL to review the submittal as
required. At the time of each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give notice to PROFESSIONAL of all
deviations that the submittal or sample may have from the requirements of the Contract Documents.
6.24. PROFESSIONAL shall review and approve submittals and samples. Professional's review
and approval shall be only for conformance with the design concept of the Project and compliance with
the information given in the Contract Documents. The approval of a separate item as such will not
indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions. CONTRACTOR will make any corrections
required by PROFESSIONAL and resubmit the required number of corrected copies until approved.
CONTRACTOR's stamp of approval on any submittal or sample shall constitute its representation to
PROFESSIONAL and County that CONTRACTOR has determined and verified all quantities, dimensions,
field construction criteria, materials, catalog numbers, and similar data, and that each submittal or
sample has been reviewed or coordinated with the requirements of the Work and the Contract
Documents.
6.24.1. No Work requIring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the
submission has been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each
approved sample shall be kept in good order by CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to
PROFESSIONAL and County staff. Any delays associated with the submittal process will be considered for
time extensions only, and no damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed.
6.25.1. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or sample CONTRACTOR shall have determined
and verified all quantities, dimensions, specified performance criteria, installation requirements, materials,
catalog numbers and similar data with respect thereto and reviewed or coordinated each Shop Drawing
or sample with other Shop Drawings and samples and with the requirements of the Work and the
Contract Documents.
6.25.2. At the time of each submission, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL specific written
notice of each variation that the Shop Drawings or samples may have from the requirements of the
Contract Documents, and, in addition, shall cause a specific notation to be made on each Shop Drawing
submitted to PROFESSIONAL for review and approval of each such variation.
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6.26. PROFESSIONAL will review and approve with reasonable promptness Shop Drawings and
samples, but PROFESSIONAL's review and approval will be only for conformance with the design concept
of the Project and for compliance with the information given in the Contract Documents and shall not
extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction (except where a specific
means, method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by the
Contract Documents) or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto. The review and approval of a
separate item as such will not indicate approval of the assembly in which the item functions.
6.27. No Work requiring a submittal or sample submission shall commence until the submission
has been approved by PROFESSIONAL. A copy of each approved submittal and each approved sample
shall be kept in good order by CONTRACTOR at the site and shall be available to PROFESSIONAL and
Project Managery staff. Any delays assodated with the submittal process will be considered for time
extensions only, and no damages or additional compensation for delay will be allowed.
6.28. PROFESSIONAL's approval of submittals or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from
responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR
has in writing called PROFESSIONAL's attention to each such variation at the time of submission and the
Project Manager has given written approval to the specific deviation; any such approval by
PROFESSIONAL shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from responsibility for errors or omissions in the
submittals.
6.29. Where a shop drawing or sample is required by the Contract Documents or the schedule of
shop drawings and sample submissions accepted by PROFESSIONAL as required, any related work
performed prior to Professional's review and approval of the pertinent submittal will be at the sole
expense and responsibility of Contractor.
Continuing the Work:
6.30. CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere to the progress schedule during all
disputes or disagreements with OWNER. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pending resolution of
any disputes or disagreements, except as permitted by paragraph 15.6 or as CONTRACTOR and OWNER
may otherwise agree in wilting.
Cleaning Up:
6.31. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the site free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish,
and other debris or contaminates resulting from the work on a daily basis or as required. At the
completion of the work, CONTRACTOR shall remove all waste materials, rubbish, and debris from the site
as well as all tools, construction equipment and machinery, and surplus materials and will leave the Site
clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. All disposal shall be in accordance with applicable laws and
regulations. In addition to any other rights available to OWNER under the Contract Documents,
CONTRACTOR's failure to maintain the site may result in withholding of any amounts due CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR will restore to original condition those portions of the site not designated for alteration by
the Contract Documents.
Indemnification:
6.32. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and
hold harmless OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and their consultants, agents and employees from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not
limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls and
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court and arbitration costs) arising out of or resulting from the performance of the Work, provided that
any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a)is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or
to injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the Work itself) including the loss of use
resulting therefrom and (b) is caused in whole or in pan by any negligent act or omission of
CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of
them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable,
regardless of whether or not it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or arises by or is
imposed by Law and Regulations regardless of the negligence of any such party.
6.33. In any and all claims against OWNER or PROFESSIONAL or any of their consultants, agents
or employees by any employee of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any person or organization directly
or indirectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose acts
any of them may be liable, the indemnification obligation under paragraph 6.32 shall not be limited in any
way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages, compensation or benefits payable by or for
CONTRACTOR or any such Subcontractor or other person or organization under workers' or workmen's
compensation acts. disability benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
6.34. The obligations of CONTRACTOR under paragraph 6.32 shall not extend to the liability of
PROFESSIONAL, PROFESSIONAL's consultants, agents or employees arising out of the preparation or
approval of maps, drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications.
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ARTICLE 7---0THER WORK
Related Work at Site:
7.1. OWNER may perform other work related to the Project at the site by OWNER's own forces,
have other work performed by ailed OWNERs or let other direct contracts therefor which shall contain
General Conditions similar to these. If the fact that such other work is to be performed was not noted in
the Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be given to CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such
other work: and, if CONTRACTOR believes that such performance will involve additional expense to
CONTRACTOR or requires additional time and the parties are unable to agree as to the extent thereof.
CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
7.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility owner and other contractor who is a party to such a
direct contract for OWNER, if OWNER is performing the additional work with OWNER's employees)proper
and safe access to the site and a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials
and equipment and the execution of such work, and shall properly connect and coordinate the Work with
theirs. CONTRACTOR shall do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make
its several pans come together properly and integrate with such other work. CONTRACTOR shall not
endanger any work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut or
alter their work with the written consent of PROFESSIONAL and the others whose work will be affected.
The duties and responsibilities of CONTRACTOR under this paragraph are for the benefit of such utility
owners and other contractors to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the benefit or'
CONTRACTOR in said direct contracts between OWNER and such utility owners and other contractors.
7.2. If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends for proper execution or results upon the work
of any such other contractor or utility owner (or OWNER), CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly
report to PROFESSIONAL in writing any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render it
unavailable or unsuitable for such proper execution and results. CONTRACTOR's failure so to report will
constitute an acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integration with CONTRACTOR's Work
except for latent or nonapparent defects and deficiencies in the other work.
Coordination:
7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the performance of other work on the Project at the
site, the person or organization who will have authority and responsibility for coordination of the activities
among the various prime contractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions, and the specific
matters to be covered by such authority and responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such
authority and responsibilities will be provided, in the Supplementary Conditions. Unless otherwise
provided in the Supplementary Conditions, neither OWNER nor PROFESSIONAL shall have any authority
or responsibility in respect of such coordination.
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ARTICLE 8---0WNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, COUNn shall issue all
communications to CONTRACTOR through the Project Manager or PROFESSIONAL.
8.2. In case of termination of the employment of PROFESSIONAL, OWNER shall appoint a
PROFESSIONAL against whom CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose status under the
Contract Documents shall be that of the former PROFESSIONAL. Any dispute in connection with such
appointment shall be subject to arbitration.
8.3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER under the Contract Documents promptly
and shall make payments to CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as provided in paragraphs 14.4
and 14.13.
8.4. OWNER's duties in respect of providing lands and easements and providing Engineering
surveys to establish reference points are set forth in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4. Paragraph 4.2 refers to
OWNER's identifying and making available to CONTRACTOR copies of reports of explorations and tests of
subsurface conditions at the site and in existing structures which have been utilized by PROFESSIONAL in
preparing the Drawings and Specifications.
8.5. OWNER's responsibilities in respect of purchasing and maintaining liability and property
insurance are set forth in paragraphs 5.5 through 5.8.
8.6. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders as indicated in paragraph 10.3.
8.7. OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in
paragraph 13.4.
8.8. In connection with OWNER's right to stop Work or suspend Work, see paragraphs 13.10 and
15.1. Paragraph 15.2 deals with OWNER's right to terminate services of CONTRACTOR under certain
circumstances.
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ARTICLE 9---PROFESSIONAL'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Owner's Representative:
9.1. PROFESSIONAL will be OWNER's representative during the construction period. The duties
and responsibilities and the limitations of authority of PROFESSIONAL as OWNER's representative during
construction are set forth in the Contract Documents and shall not be extended without written consent
of OWNER and PROFESSIONAL.
Visits to Site:
9.2. PROFESSIONAL will make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various stages of
construction to observe the premises and quality of the executed Work and to determine, in general, if
the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. PROFESSIONAL will not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work.
PROFESSIONAL's efforts will be directed toward providing for OWNER a greater degree of confidence that
the completed Work will conform to the Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and on-site
observations as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL. PROFESSIONAL will keep OWNER
informed of the progress of the Work and will endeavor to guard OWNER against defects and deficiencies
in the Work.
Project Representation:
9.3. If OWNER and PROFESSIONAL agree, PROFESSIONAL will furnish a Resident Project
Representative to assist PROFESSIONAL in observing the performance of the Work. The duties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of any such Resident Project Representative and assistants will
be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions. If OWNER designates another agent to represent
OWNER at the site who is not PROFESSIONAL's agent or employee, the duties, responsibilities and
limitations of authority of such other person will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
Clarifications and Interpretations:
9.4. PROFESSIONAL shall issue such written clarifications or interpretations of the Contract
Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as may be determined necessary, or as reasonably
requested by CONTRACTOR1 which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent
of the Contract Documents. If CONTRACTOR believes that a written clarification and interpretation
entitles it to an increase in the Contract Price, and/or Contract Timel CONTRACTOR may make a claim as
provided for in Articles 11 or 12.
Authorized Variations in Work:
9.5. PROFESSIONAL may authorize minor variations in the Work from the requirements of the
Contract Documents which do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time and
are consistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field
Order and will b€1Jinding on OWNER, and also on CONTRACTOR who shall perform the Work involved
promptly. If CONTRACTOR believes that a Field Order justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an
extension of the Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent thereof.
CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12.
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Rejecting Defective Work:
9.6. PROFESSIONAL will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which PROFESSIONAL
believes to be defective, and will also have authority to require special inspection or testing of the Work
as provided in paragraph 13.9, whether or not the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.
Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments:
9.7. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibility for Shop Drawings and samples, see
paragraphs 6.23 through 6.29 inclusive.
9.8. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities as to Change Orders, see Articles 10,
11 and 12.
9.9. In connection with PROFESSIONAL's responsibilities in respect of Applications for Payment,
etc., see Article 14.
Determinations for Unit Prices:
9.10. PROFESSIONAL will determine the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by CONTRACTOR. PROFESSIONAL will review with CONTRACTOR PROFESSIONAL's
preliminary determinations on such matters before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommen-
dation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). PROFESSIONAL's written decisions thereon will be
final and binding upon OWNER and CO NTRACfO R, unless, within ten days after the date of any such
decision, either OWNER or CONTRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and to
PROFESSIONAL whiten notice of intention to appeal from such a decision.
Decisions on Disputes:
9.11. PROFESSIONAL will be the initial interpreter of the requirements of the Contract
Documents and judge of the acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and other matters
relating to the acceptability of the Work or the interpretation of the requirements of the Contract
Documents pertaining to the performance and furnishing of the Work and claims under Articles 11 and 12
in respect of changes m the Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to PROFESSIONAL in
writing with a request for a formal decision in accordance with this paragraph, which PROFESSIONAL will
render in writing within a reasonable time, Written notice of each such claim, dispute and other matter
will be delivered by the claimant to PROFESSIONAL and the other party to the Agreement promptly (but
in no event later than thirty days after the occurrence of the event giving rise thereto, and written
supporting data will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and the other party within sixty days after such
occurrence unless PROFESSIONAL allows an additional period of time to ascertain more accurate data in
support of the claim.
9.12. When functioning as interpreter and judge under paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11,
PROFESSIONAL will not show partiality to OWNER or CONTRACTOR and will not be liable in connection
with any interpretation or decision rendered in good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by
PROFESSIONAL pursuant to paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11 with respect to any such claim, dispute or other
matter (except any which have been waived by the making or acceptance of final payment as provided in
paragraph 14.16) will be a condition precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR of such
rights or remedies as either may otherwise have under the Contract Documents or by Laws or
Regulations in respect of any such claim, dispute or other matter.
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9.13. Neither PROFESSIONAL's authority to act under this Article or elsewhere in the Contract
Documents, nor any decision made in good faith to exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or
responsibility of PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any of their agents or employees.
9.14. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the construction means, methods, techniques,
sequences, or procedures or the safety precautions and programs used. PROFESSIONAL shall not be
responsible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.15. PROFESSIONAL shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of CONTRACTOR, any
Subcontractors, any agents or employees, or any other persons performing any of the Work.
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ARTICLE 10--CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1. Without invalidating the Contract, OWNER may at any time or from time to time order
additions, deletions, or revisions in the Work. The Project Manager shall provide CONTRACTOR with a
proposal request, identifying the Work to be added, deleted or revised. Upon receipt, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly submit a written proposal for the changed work prepared in accordance with Articles 11 and 12.
If the proposal request calls only for the deletion of Work, the Project Manager may order the partial
suspension of any Work related to the proposed deletion, in which case CONTRACTOR must cease
performance as directed; CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to claim lost profits on deleted work. All
changed Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents.
10.2. Additional Work performed by CONTRACTOR without authorization of a Change Order will
not entitle CONTRACTOR to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time,
except in the case of an emergency as provided in Article 7. The effect of this paragraph shall remain
paramount and shall prevail irrespective of any conflicting provisions contained in these Contract
Documents.
10.3. Upon agreement as to changes in the Work to be performed, Work performed in an
emergency as provided in Article 6, and any other claim of CONTRACTOR for a change in the Contract
Time or the Contract Price, PROFESSIONAL will prepare a written Change Order to be signed by
PROFESSIONAL and CONTRACTOR and submitted to OWNER for approval.
10.4. In the absence of an agreement as provided in 11.1.3, OWNER may, at its sole discretion
issue a Work Directive Change to CONTRACTOR. Pricing of the Work Directive Change will be in
accordance with Section 12.1.3. The Work Directive Change will specify a price, and if applicable a time
extension, determined to be reasonable by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR fails to sign such Work Directive
Change, CONTRACTOR may submit a claim in accordance with Articles 11 and 12, but CONTRACTOR
shall nevertheless be obligated to fully perform the work as directed by the Construction Change
Directive.
10.5. CONTRACTOR shall proceed diligently with performance of the Work as directed by
OWNER, regardless of pending claim actions, unless otherwise agreed to in writing.
10.6. If notice of any change affecting the general scope of the Work or the provisions of the
Contract Documents (including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract Time) is required by the
provisions of any Bond to be given to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be CONTRACTOR's
responsibility, and the amount of each applicable Bond will be adjusted accordingly.
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ARTICLE ii-CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total compensation (subject to written authorized
adjustments) payable to CONTRACTOR for performing the Work. All duties, responsibilities and
obligations assigned to or undertaken by CONTRACTOR shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense without
change in the Contract Price.
11.2. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change Order or by a Written Amendment.
Any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract Price shall be based on written notice delivered by
the party making the claim to the other party and to PROFESSIONAL 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 amount of the claim with supporting data shall be delivered within sixty days
after such occurrence (unless PROFESSIONAL allows an additional period of time to ascertain more
accurate data in support of the claim and shall be accompanied by claimant's written statement that the
amount claimed covers all known amounts (direct, indirect and consequential) to which the claimant is
entitled as a result of the occurrence of said event. All claims for adjustment in the Contract Price shall be
determined by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with paragraph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot
otherwise agree on the amount involved. No claim for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be valid if
not submitted in accordance with this paragraph 11.2.
11.3. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order or of any claim for an adjustment in
the Contract Price will be determined by the following procedures:
11.3.1. Designated Unit Price (Field Measure) CONTRACTOR and OWNER recognize and
ac~nowledge that the quantities shown for those items designated in the Bid Proposal as unit price items
are approximations prepared by OWNER for bid purposes and that the actual compensation payable to
CONTRACTOR for the utilization of such items is based upon the application of unit prices to the actual
quantities of items involved as measured in the field and required to complete the Work as originally
defined in the Contract Documents.
11.3.2. When it is determined by OWNER that an addition, deletion, or revision to the Work as
defined in these Contract Documents is required and affects the quantities required for items designed in
the Bid Proposal as unit price items, CONTRACTOR and OWNER agree that the compensation payable to
CONTRACTOR for such unit price items shall be adjusted accordingly by a Change Order based upon the
application of the appropriate unit prices shown in the Bid Proposal to the quantity of the unit price item
required to complete the Work as defined in the Contract Documents.
11.3.3. Other Unit Prices. For items not designated in the bid proposal as unit prices, OWNER and
CONTRACTOR may establish unit prices as agreed on by Change Order.
11.3.4. Lump Sum. When it is determined by OWNER that an addition, deletion or revision to the
Work is required which results in a change in Work designated in the Bid Proposal as a lump sum item,
the amount of increase or decrease in the lump sum price shall be established by mutual agreement of
the parties.
11.3.5. If the pricing methods specified in 11.3 are inapplicable, or if the parties are unable to
agree on a price for the changed work, a reasonable price for the same shall be established by OWNER in
accordance with 11.4 and 11.5. OWNER shall then process a unilateral Change Order, specifying the said
reasonable price, in accordance with 11.4 through 11.6. CONTRACTOR shall perform the Work as
directed in the Change Order.
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11.3.6. Failure on the part of CONTRACTOR to construct any item to plan or authorized
dimensions within the specification tolerances shall result in: reconstruction to acceptable tolerances at
no additional costs to OWNER; acceptance at no pay; or acceptance at reduced final pay quantity or
reduced unit price, all at the discretion of OWNER. Determinations of aggregate monetary change for
items identified as lump sum quantities shall be made by OWNER based upon an analysis of the scope of
CONTRACTOR's failure to construct to plan or authorized dimensions.
Cost of the Work:
11.4. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all costs necessarily incurred and paid by
CONTRACTOR in the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise may be agreed to in writing
by OWNER, such costs shall be in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the locality of the Project,
shall include only the following items and shall not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph 11.5:
11.4.1. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ of CONTRACTOR in the performance of
the Work under schedules of job classifications agreed upon by OWNER and CONTRACTOR. Payroll costs
for employees not employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on the basis of their time spent
on the Work. Payroll costs shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages plus the cost of fringe
benefits which shall include social security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll taxes,
workers' or workmen's compensation, health and retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and
holiday pay applicable thereto. Such employees shall include superintendents and foremen at the site.
The expenses of performing Work after regular working hours, on Saturday, Sunday or legal holidays,
shall be included in the above to the extent authorized by OWNER.
11.4.2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished and incorporated in the Work, including
costs of transportation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services required in connection therewith.
All cash discounts shall accrue to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds with CONTRACTOR with
which to make payments, in which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER. Trade discounts,
rebates and refunds and all returns from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue to OWNER,
and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions so that they may be obtained.
11.4.3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to the Subcontractors for Work performed by
Subcontractors. If required by OWNER. CONTRACTOR shall obtain competitive bids from Subcontractors
acceptable to CONTRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who then determine, with the advice
of PROFESSIONAL, which bids will be accepted. If a subcontract provides that the Subcontractor is to be
paid on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the Subcontractor's Cost of the Work shall be
determined in the same manner as CONTRACTOR's Cost of the Work. All subcontracts shall be subject to
the other provisions of the Contract Documents insofar as applicable.
11.4.4. Costs of special consultants (including but not limited to PROFESSIONAL's architects,
testing laboratories, surveyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services specifically related to
the Work.
11.4.5. Supplemental costs including the following:
11.4.5.1. The proportion of necessary transportation, travel and subsistence expenses of
CONTRACTOR's employees incurred in discharge of duties connected with the Work.
11.4.5.2. Cost, including transportation and maintenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment,
machinery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the site and hand tools not owned by the
workers, which are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost less market value of such items
used but not consumed which remain the property of CONTRACTOR.
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11.4.5.3. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the pans thereof whether
rented from CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental agreements approved by OWNER with the
advice of PROFESSIONAL, and the costs of transportation, loading, unloading, installation, dismantling
and removal thereof---all in accordance with terms of said rental agreements. The rental of any such
equipment, machinery or parts shall cease when the use thereof is no longer necessary for the Work.
11.4.5.4. Sales, consumer, use or similar taxes related to the Work, and for which CONTRACTOR
is liable, imposed by Laws and Regulations.
11.4.5.5. Deposits lost for causes other than negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, and
royalty payments and fees for permits and licenses.
11.4.5.6. . Losses and damages (and related expenses), not compensated by insurance or
otherwise, to the Work or otherwise sustained by CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance and
furnishing of the Work (except losses and damages within the deductible amounts of property insurance
established by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6). provided they have resulted from causes other
than the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by
any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such losses shall include settlements made
with the written consent and approval of OWNER. No such losses, damages and expenses shall be
included in the Cost of the Work for the purpose of determining CONTRACTOR's Fee. If, however, any
such loss or damage requires reconstruction and CONTRACTOR is placed in charge thereof,
CONTRACTOR shall be paid for services a fee proportionate to that stated in paragraph 11.6.2.
11.4.5.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site.
11.4.5.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at
the site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection the Work.
11.4.5.9. Cost of premiums for additional Bonds and insurance required because of changes in
the Work and premiums of property insurance coverage within the limits of the deductible amounts
established by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.6.
11.5. The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of the following:
11.5.1. Payroll costs and other compensation of CONTRACTOR's officers, executives, principals
(of partnership and sole proprietorships), general managers, PROFESSIONAls, architects, estimators,
attorneys, auditors, accountants, purchasing and contracting agents, expeditors, timekeepers, clerks and
other personnel employed by CONTRACTOR whether at the site or in CONTRACTOR's principal or a
branch. office for general administration of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed upon
schedule of job classifications referred to in paragraph 11.4.1 or specifically covered by paragraph
11.4.4--all of which are to be considered administrative costs covered by CONTRACTOR's Fee.
11.5.2. Expenses of CONTRACTOR's principal area branch offices other than CONTRACTOR's
office at the site.
11.5.3. Any part of CONTRACTOR's capital expenses, including interest on CONTRACTOR'S
capital used for the Change Order Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for delinquent payments.
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required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except for the cost of premiums
covered by subparagraph 11.4.5.9 above).
11.5.5. Costs due to the negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or
indirectly, employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them may be liable, including but not
limited to, the correction of defective Work, disposal of materials or equipment wrongly supplied and
making good any damage to property.
11.5.6. Other overhead or general expense costs of any kind and the costs of any item not
specifically and expressly included in paragraph 11.4.
CONTRACTOR's Fee:
11.6. CONTRACTOR's Fee allowed to CONTRACTOR for overhead and profit shall be determined
as follows:
11.6.1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or if none can be agreed upon.
Work:
11.6.2. a fee based on the following percentages of the various portions or' the Cost of the
11.6.2.1. for costs incurred under paragraphs 11.4.1 and 11.4.2, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be
fifteen percent:
11.6.2.2. for costs incurred under paragraph 11.4.3, CONTRACTOR's Fee shall five percent; and
if a subcontract is on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, the maximum allowable to CONTRACTOR
on account of overhead and profit of all Subcontractors shall be fifteen percent:
11.6.2.3. no fee shall be payable on the basis of costs itemized under paragraphs 11.4.4, 11.4.5
and 11.3:
11.6.2.4. the amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change
which results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease plus a deduction in
CONTRACfOR's Fee by an amount equal to ten percent of the net decrease: and
11.6.2.5. when both additions and credits are involved in anyone change, the adjustment in
CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be computed on the basis of the net change in accordance with paragraphs
11.6.2.1 through 11.6.2.4, inclusive.
11.7. For all changes, CONTRACTOR shall submit an itemized cost breakdown, together with
supporting data in such detail and form as prescribed by the Project Manager. When a credit is due, the
amount of credit to be allowed by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for any such change which results in a net
decrease in cost will be the amount of the actual net decrease in direct cost as determined by the Project
Manager, plus the applicable reduction in overhead and profit. When both additions and credits are
involved in any change, the combined overhead and profit shall be calculated on the basis of the next
change, whether an increase or decrease. In any event, the minimum detail shall be an itemization of all
man-hours required by discipline/trade with the unit cost per man-hour and total labor price, labor
burden, equipment hours and rate for each piece of equipment, material by units of measure and price
per unit, other costs specifically itemized, plus the overhead and profit markup.
Cash Allowances:
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11.8. It is understood that CONTRACTOR has included in the Contract Price all allowances so
named in the Contract Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be done by such
Subcontractors or Suppliers and for such sums within the limit of the allowances as may be acceptable to
PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR agrees that:
11.8.1. The allowances include the cost to CONTRACTOR (less any applicable trade discounts) of
materials and equipment required by the allowances to be delivered at the site, and all applicable taxes;
and
11.8.2. CONTRACTOR's costs for unloading and handling on the site, labor, installation costs,
overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for the allowances have been included in the Contract
Price and not in the allowances. No demand for additional payment on account of any thereof will be
valid.
Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be issued as recommended by PROFESSIONAL
to reflect actual amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered by allowances, and the Contract
Price shall be correspondingly adjusted.
Unit Price Work:
11.9.1. Where the Contract Documents provide that all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price
Work, initially the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit Price Work an amount equal to the
sum of the established unit prices for each separately identified item of Unit Price Work times the
estimated quantity of each item as indicated in the Agreement. The estimated quantities of items of Unit
Price Work are not guaranteed and are solely for the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an
initial Contract Price. Determinations of the actual quantities and classifications of Unit Price Work
performed by CONTRACTOR will be made by PROFESSIONAL in accordance with Paragraph 9.10.
11.9.2. Each unit price will be deemed to include an amount considered by CONTRACTOR to be
adequate to cover CONTRACTOR's overhead and profit for each separately identified item.
11.9.3. Where the quantity of any item of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs
materially and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement and
there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work and if CONTRACTOR
believes that CONTRACTOR has incurred additional expense as a result thereof, CONTRACTOR may make
a claim for an increase in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the parties are unable to
agree as to the amount of any such increase.
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ARTICLE 12--CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME
12.1. The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order. Any request for an extension
in the Contract Time shall be made in writing and delivered to PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager
within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence first happening and resulting in the claim. Written
supporting data will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and Project Manager within fifteen (15) calendar
days after such occurrence unless the Project Manager allows additional time. All claims submitted by
CONTRACTOR for adjustments to the Contract Time must set forth in detail the reasons for and causes of
the delay and clearly indicate why the subject delay was beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault.
12.2. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in the performance, progress, commencement, or
completion of the Work by any act or neglect of OWNER or PROFESSIONAL, or by an employee of either,
or by any separate CONTRACTOR employed by OWNER, or by changes ordered in the Work, or by labor
disputes, fire, unavoidable casualties, utility conflicts which could not have been identified or foreseen by
CONTRACTOR using reasonable diligence, or any causes beyond CONTRACTOR's control or fault, then
the Contract Time shall be extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as OWNER may
determine. CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an extension of time for such causes only for the number
of days of delay which OWNER may determine to be due solely to such causes and only to the extent
such occurrences actually delay the completion of the Work and then only if CONTRACTOR shall have
strictly complied with all the requirements of the Contract Documents. Provided, however,
notwithstanding anything in the Contract Documents to the contrary, no interruption, interference,
inefficiency, suspension or delay in the performance, progress, commencement or completion of the
Work for any cause whatsoever, including those for which OWNER or PROFESSIONAL may be responsible
in whole or in part, shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its duty to perform or give rise to any right to damages
or additional compensation from OWNER. CONTRACTOR's sole and exclusive remedy against OWNER for
interruption, interference, inefficiency, suspension or delay of any aspect of the Work shall be the right to
seek an extension to the Contract Time in accordance with the procedures set forth herein.
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ARTICLE 13--WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE; TESTS AND INSPECTIONS: CORRECTION,
REMOVAL OR ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
Warranty and Guarantee:
13.1. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER that all materials and equipment will
be new unless otherwise specified and that all work will be of good quality, performec:l in a workmanlike
manner, free from faults or defects, and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents
and any inspections, tests, or approvals referrec:l to in this Article. All unsatisfactory Work, all faulty Work
and all Work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents or such inspections, tests,
approvals, or all applicable building, construction and safety requirements shall be considerec:l defective.
Notice of all defects shall be given to CONTRACTOR 'by PROFESSIONAL. All defective work, whether or
not in place, may be rejected, correctec:l, or acceptec:l as providec:l in this Article.
Acce.s:s to Work:
13.2. For the duration of the Work, PROFESSIONAL and its representatives, other designatec:l
representatives of OWNER, and authorizec:l representatives of any regulatory agency shall at all times be
given access to the Work. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper facilities for such access and observation
of the Work and also for any inspection or testing by others.
Tests and Inspections:
13.3. If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public
authority having jurisdiction require any Work to specifically be inspectec:l, testec:l, or approvec:l by
someone other than CONTRACTOR, CONTRACTOR shall give PROFESSIONAL timely notice of readiness
therefore.
13.4. The testing firm(s) (if assigned by OWNER to this Work) and all such inspections, tests, or
approvals providec:l for by OWNER shall be identifiec:l in writing by PROFESSIONAL to CONTRACTOR. All
other inspections, tests or approvals shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense including additional expenses for
inspection and tests requirec:l as a result of delays by CONTRACTOR or hours workec:l in excess of 40
hours per week. For all requirec:l inspections, tests, and approvals on any Work preparec:l, performec:l, or
assembled away from the site, CONTRACTOR will furnish PROFESSIONAL with the requirec:l Certificates of
Inspection, testing, or approval. All such tests will be in accordance with the methods prescribed by the
American Society for Testing and Materials or such other applicable organizations as may be requirec:l by
law or the Contract Documents. Materials or Work in place that fail to pass acceptability tests shall be
retestec:l at the direction of PROFESSIONAL and at CONTRACTOR's expense.
13.5. All inspections, tests or approvals other than those required by Laws or Regulations of any
public body having jurisdiction shall be performed by organizations acceptable to OWNER and
CONTRACTOR (or by PROFESSIONAL if so specifiec:l).
13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is to be inspected, testec:l or approvec:l is
coverec:l without written concurrence of PROFESSIONAL, it must, if requestec:l by PROFESSIONAL, be
uncoverec:l for observation. Such uncovering shall be at CONTRACTOR's expense unless CONTRACTOR
has given PROFESSIONAL timely notice of CONTRACTOR's intention to cover the same and
PROFESSIONAL has not acted with reasonable promptness in response to such notice.
13.7. Neither observations by PROFESSIONAL or Project Manager nor inspections, tests, or
approvals by persons other than CONTRACTOR shall relieve CONTRACTOR of its obligations to perform
the Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
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Uncovering Work:
13.8. If any Work required to be inspected, tested or approved is covered prior thereto without
the prior written approval of PROFESSIONAL, or if any Work is covered contrary to the request of
PROFESSIONAL, the Work shall, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered . for observation,
inspection, testing or approval and replaced at CONTRACTOR's expense.
13.9. If PROFESSIONAL considers it necessary or advisable that covered Work be observed by
PROFESSIONAL or inspected or tested by others. CONTRACTOR, at PROFESSIONAL's request, shall
uncover, expose or otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as PROFESSIONAL
may require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, material and equipment.
If it is found that such Work is defective, CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, and consequential costs of
such uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction,
(including but not limited to fees and charges. of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other
PROFESSIONAls), and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if
the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, may make a claim therefor as provided in
Article 11. If, however, such Work is not found to be defective, CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an
increase in the Contract Price, or an extension of the Contract lime, or both, directly attributable to such
uncovering, exposure, observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction; and, if the parties are unable
to agree as to the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as provided in
Articles 11 and 12.
Owner May Stop the Work:
13.10. When Work is defective or when CONTRACTOR fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen
or suitable materials or equipment, or make prompt payments to Subcontractors for labor, materials, or
equipment, or if CONTRACTOR violates any provisions of these Contract Documents, OWNER may order
CONTRACTOR to stop the Work until the cause for such order has been eliminated. However, this right
of OWNER to stop the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of OWNER to exercise this right for
the benefit of CONTRACTOR or any other party. CONTRACTOR shall have no right to claim an increase
in the Contract Price or Contract lime or other damages for a stop work order under this paragraph.
Correction or Removal of Defective Work:
13.11. When directed by PROFESSIONAL, CONTRACTOR shall promptly, without cost to OWNER
and as specified by PROFESSIONAL, either correct the defective Work whether fabricated, installed, or
completed, or remove it from the site and replace it with non defective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not
correct such defective Work or remove and replace such defective Work within a reasonable time, all as
specified in a written notice from PROFESSIONAL, OWNER may have the deficiency corrected. All direct
and indirect costs of such correction shall be paid by CONTRACTOR or deducted from payment to
CONTRACTOR. CONTRACTOR will also bear the expense of correcting or removing and replacing all
Work of others destroyed or damaged by the correction, removal, or replacement of the defective Work.
One- Year Correction Period:
13.12. If, after approval of final payment and prior to the expiration of one year after the date of
substantial completion or such longer period of time as may be prescribed by law or by the terms of any
applicable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents, any Work or materials are found to be
defective, incomplete, or otherwise not in accordance with the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly, without cost to OWNER and in accordance with OWNER's written instructions, either correct
such defective Work, or if it has been rejected by OWNER, remove it from the Site and replace it with
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non-defective Work. If CONTRACTOR does not promptly comply with the terms of such instructions,
OWNER may have the defective Work corrected, removed, or replaced. All direct, indirect and
consequential costs of such removal and replacement (including but not limited to fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls) will be paid by CONTRACTOR.
Acceptance of Defective Work:
13.13. If, instead of requiring correction or removal and replacement of defective Work, OWNER
(and, prior to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, also PROFESSIONAL) prefers to accept
it, OWNER may do so. CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs attributable to
OWNER's evaluation of and determination to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved by
PROFESSIONAL as to reasonableness and to include but not be limited to fees and charges of
PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls). If any such acceptance occurs prior
to PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment, a Change Order will be issued incorporating the
necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work and OWNER shall be entitled to
an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and, if the panics are unable to agree as to the amount
thereof. OWNER may make a claim therefor as provided in Article 11. If the acceptance occurs after such
recommendation, an appropriate amount will be paid by CONTRACTOR to OWNER.
OWNER May Correct Defective Work:
13.14. If CONTRACTOR fails within a reasonable time after written notice of PROFESSIONAL to
proceed to correct and to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected Work as required by
PROFESSIONAL in accordance with paragraph 13.11, or if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents, or if CONTRACTOR falls to comply with any other provision of
the Contract Documents, OWNER may, after seven days' written notice to CONTRACTOR, correct and
remedy any such deficiency. In exercising the rights and remedies under this paragraph OWNER shall
proceed expeditiously, to the extent necessary to complete corrective and remedial action, OWNER may
exclude CONTRACTOR from all or part of the site, take possession of all or part of the Work, and suspend
CONTRACTOR's services related thereto, take possession of CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances,
construction equipment and machinery at the site and incorporate in the Work all materials and
equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored
elsewhere. CONTRACTOR shall allow OWNER, OWNER's representatives, agents and employees such
access to the site as may be necessary to enable OWNER to exercise the rights and remedies under this
paragraph. All direct, indirect and consequential costs of OWNER in exercising such rights and remedies
will be charged against CONTRACTOR in an amount approved as to reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL,
and a Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents with
respect to the Work, and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the Contract Price, and,
if the parties are unable to agree as to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as
provided in Article 11. Such direct, indirect and consequential costs will include but not be limited to fees
and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls, all court costs and all
costs of repair and replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by correction, removal or
replacement of CONTRACTOR's defective Work. CONTRACTOR shall not be allowed an extension of the
Contract Time because of any delay in performance of the Work attributable to the exercise by OWNER
of OWNER's rights and remedies hereunder.
Neglected Work by CONTRACTOR
13.15. If CONTRACTOR neglects to execute the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents, including any requirements of the progress schedule, PROFESSIONAL may direct
CONTRACTOR to submit a recovery plan and take specific corrective actions including, but not limited to,
employing additional workmen, and/or equipment, and working extended hours and additional days, all
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at no cost to OWNER in order to put the Work back on schedule. If CONTRACTOR fails to correct the
deficiency or take appropriate corrective action, OWNER may terminate the contract or CONTRACTOR's
right to proceed with that portion of Work and have the Work done by others. The cost of completion
under such procedure shall be charged against CONTRACTOR. A Change Order shall be issued
incorporating the necessary revisions in the Contract Documents, including an appropriate reduction in
the Contract Price. If the payments due CONTRACTOR are not sufficient to cover such amount,
CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER.
13.16. Should CONTRACTOR work overtime, weekends or holidays to regain the schedule, all
costs to OWNER of associated inspection, construction management and resident PROFESSIONAls shall
be identified to CONTRACTOR and the Contract Price reduced by a like amount via Change Order.
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ARTICLE 14-PA YMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION
Schedule of Values:
14.1. The schedule of values established as provided in 2.9 will serve as the basis for progress
payments and will be incorporated into a form of application for Payment acceptable to Project Manager.
Progress payments on account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of units completed.
Application for Progress Payment:
14.2. At least twenty (20) calendar days before the date established for each progress payment
(but not more often than once a month), CONTRACTOR shall submit to PROFESSIONAL for review an
application for Payment filled out and signed by CONTRACTOR covering the work completed as of the
date of the application and accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the
Contract Documents. If payment is requested on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated
in the Work but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at another location agreed to in writing, the
Application for Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice or other documentation
warranting that OWNER has received the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens and evidence
that the materials and equipment are covered by appropriate property insurance and other arrangements
to protect OWNER's interest therein, all of which will be satisfactory to OWNER. Payment is subject to a
ten percent (10%) retainage that will be held until the final payment or acceptance by OWNER. The
amount of retainage with respect to progress payments will be as stipulated in the Agreement.
CONTRACTOR's Warranty of Title:
14.3. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials and equipment
covered by any Application for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or not, will pass to OWNER
no later than the time of payment free and clear of all Liens.
Review of Applications for Progress Payment:
14.4. PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) calendar days after receipt of each Application for
Payment, either indicate in writing a recommendation of payment and present the application to OWNER,
or return the application to CONTRACTOR indicating in writing PROFESSIONAL's reasons for refusing to
recommend payment. In the latter case, CONTRACTOR may make the necessary corrections and
resubmit the application. OWNER shall, within thirty-one calendar days of presentation to him of the
application for payment with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of the amount for payment, pay
CONTRACTOR amount recommended.
14.5. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for
Payment will constitute a representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER, based on PROFESSIONAL's
on-site observations of the Work in progress as an experienced and qualified design PROFESSIONAL and
on PROFESSIONAL's review of the Application for Payment and the accompanying data and schedules
that the Work has progressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of PROFESSIONAL's knowledge,
information and belief, the quality' of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents subject to
an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole prior to or upon Substantial Completion, to the results
of any subsequent tests called for in the Contract Documents, to a final determination of quantities and
classifications for Unit Price Work under paragraph 9.10. and to any other qualifications stated in the
recommendation"': and that CONTRACTOR is entitled to payment of the amount recommended.
However, by'recommending any such payment PROFESSIONAL will not thereby be deemed to have
represented that exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections have been made to check the quality or the
quantity of the Work beyond the responsibilities specifically assigned to PROFESSIONAL in the Contract
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Documents or that there may not be other matters or issues between the parties that might entitle
CONTRACTOR to be paid additionally by OWNER or OWNER to withhold payment to CONTRACTOR.
14.6. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of final payment will constitute an additional
representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER that the conditions precedent to CONTRACTOR's being
entitled to final payment as set forth in paragraph 14.13 have been fulfilled.
14.7. PROFESSIONAL may refuse to recommend the whole or any part of any payment if, in
PROFESSIONAL's opinion, it would be incorrect to make such representations to OWNER. PROFESSIONAL
may also refuse to recommend any such payment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or
the results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such payment previously recommended, to such
extent as may be necessary in PROFESSIONAL's opinion to protect OWNER from loss because:
14.7.1. the Work is defective, or completed Work has been damaged requiring correction or
replacement.
14.7.2. the Contract Price has been reduced by Written Amendment or Change Order.
14.7.3. OWNER has been required to correct defective Work or complete Work in accordance
with paragraph 13.14. or
14.7.4. of PROFESSIONAL's actual knowledge of the occurrence of any of the events
enumerated in paragraphs 15.2.1 through 15.2.9 inclusive.
OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by PROFESSIONAL because
claims have been made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's performance or furnishing of the
Work or Uens have been filed in connection with the Work or there are other items entitling OWNER to a
set-off against the amount recommended, but OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice
(with a copy to PROFESSIONAL) stating the reasons for such action.
Substantial Completion:
14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work ready for its intended use CONTRACTOR
shall notify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except
for items speCifically listed by CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that PROFESSIONAL issue a
certificate of Substantial Completion. Within a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If
PROFESSIONAL does not consider the Work substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially
complete, PROFESSIONAL will prepare and deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate of Substantial
Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a
tentative list of items to be completed or corrected before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days
after receipt of the tentative certificate during which to make written objection to PROFESSIONAL as to
any provisions of the certificate or attached list. If, after considering such objections. PROFESSIONAL
concludes that the Work is not substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will within fourteen days after
submission of the tentative certificate to OWNER notify CONTRACTOR in writing. stating the reasons
therefor. If, after consideration of OWNER's objections, PROFESSIONAL considers the Work substantially
complete, PROFESSIONAL will within said fourteen days execute and deliver to OWNER and
CONTRACTOR a definitive certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be
completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the tentative certificate as PROFESSIONAL believes
justified after consideration of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery of the tentative
certificate of Substantial Completion PROFESSIONAL will deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written
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recommendation as to division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, heat, utilities, insurance and
warranties. Unless OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree otherwise in wilting and so inform PROFESSIONAL
prior to PROFESSIONAL's issuing the definitive certificate of Substantial Completion, PROFESSIONAL's
aforesaid recommendation will be binding on OWNER and CONTRACTOR until final payment.
14.9. OWNER shall have the right to exclude CONTRACTOR from the Work after the date of
Substantial Completion, but OWN ER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct
items on the tentative list.
Partial Utilization:
14.10. Use by OWNER at OWNER's option of any substantially completed part of the Work which
(i) has specifically been identified in the Contract Documents, or (ii) OWNER, PROFESSIONAL, and
CONTRACTOR agree constitutes a separately functioning and usable part of the Work that can be used
by OWNER for its intended purpose without significant interference with CONTRACTOR's performance of
the remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to Substantial Completion of all the Work subject
to the following.
14.10.1. OWNER at any time may request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to use any
such part of the Work which OWNER believes to be ready for its intended use and substantially complete.
If CONTRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that said part of the
Work is substantially complete and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial
Completion for that part of the Work. CONTRACTOR at any time may notify, OWNER and PROFESSIONAL
in writing that CONTRACTOR considers any such part. of the Work ready for its intended use and substan-
tially complete and request PROFESSIONAL to issue a certificate of Substantial Completion for that part of
the Work. Within a reasonable time after either such request, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of completion. If
PROFESSIONAL does not consider that part of the Work to be substantially complete, PROFESSIONAL will
notify. OWNER and CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If PROFESSIONAL considers that
part o(the Work to be substantially complete, the provisions of paragraphs 14.8 and 14.9 will apply with
respect to certification of Substantial Completion of that part of the Work and the division of responsibility
in respect thereof and access thereto.
14.10.2. OWNER may at any time request CONTRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to take
over operation of any such part of the Work although it is not substantially complete. A copy of such
request will be sent to PROFESSIONAL and within a reasonable time thereafter OWNER, CONTRACTOR
and PROFESSIONAL shall make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine its status of
completion and will prepare a list of the items remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before
final payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writing to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL that such part
of the Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER, PROFESSIONAL will finalize the list of items
to be completed or corrected and will deliver such list to OWNER and CONTRACTOR together with a
written recommendation as to the division of responsibilities pending final payment between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR with respect to security, operation, safety, maintenance, utilities, insurance, warranties
and guarantees for that part of the Work which will become binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR at
the time when OWNER takes over such operation (unless they shall have otherwise agreed in writing and
so informed PROFESSIONAL). During such operation and prior to Substantial Completion of such part of
the Work, OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable access to complete or correct items on said list
and to complete other related Work.
14.10.3. No occupancy or separate operation of part of the Work will be accomplished prior to
compliance with the requirements of paragraph 5.15 in respect of property insurance.
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14.10.4. OWNER, may at its discretion, reduce the amount of retainage subject to Beneficial
Occupancy.
Final Inspection:
14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire Work or an agreed portion thereof
is complete, PROFESSIONAL will make a final inspection with OWNER and CONTRACTOR and will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing of all particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work is incomplete or
defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately take such measures as are necessary to remedy such defi-
ciencies.
Final Application for Payment:
14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all such corrections to the satisfaction of
PROFESSIONAL and OWNER and delivered. in accordance with the Contract Documents all maintenance
and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance
required by 5.2, certificates of inspection, marked-up record documents and other documents,
CONTRACTOR may make application for final payment following the procedure for progress payments.
The final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by: (i) all
documentation called for in the Contract Documents, including but not limited to the evidence of
insurance required, (ii) consent of the surety, if any, to final payment, and (Hi) complete and legally
effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to OWNER) of all liens arising out of or filed in connection with
the Work. In lieu of such releases or waivers of liens and as approved by County, CONTRACTOR may
furnish receipts or release in full and an affidavit of CONTRACTOR that (i) the releases and receipts
include all labor, services, material and equipment for which a lien could be filed, and (ii) all payrolls,
material and equipment bills and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which OWNER or
OWNER's property might in any way be responsible have been paid or otherwise satisfied. If any
Subcontractor or supplier fails to furnish such a release or receipt in full, CONTRACTOR may furnish a
bond or other collateral satisfactory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against any lien.
14.12.1. No application for final payment will be accepted by OWNER until approved as-built
documents by CONTRACTOR are accepted and approved by PROFESSIONAL.
14.12.2. Notwithstanding any other provision of these contract documents to the contrary,
OWNER and PROFESSIONAL are under no duty or obligation whatsoever to any vendor, materials
provider, Subcontractor, laborer or other party to ensure that payments due and owing by CONTRACTOR
to any of them are or will be made. Such parties shall rely only on CONTRACTOR's surety bonds for
remedy of nonpayment by him. CONTRACTOR agrees to defend and resolve all claims made by
Subcontractors, indemnifying OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for all claims arising from or resulting from
Subcontractor or supplier or material men or laborer services in connection with this project.
14.12.3. General Indemnity: CONTRACTOR shall indemnify OWNER and PROFESSIONAL for any
damages sustained including lost profits resulting from CONTRACTOR's failure or refusal to perform the
work required by these contract documents.
Final Payment and Acceptance:
14.13. If, on the basis of PROFESSIONAL's observation of the Work during construction and final
inspection, and PROFESSIONAL's review of the final Application for Payment and accompanying
documentation as required by the Contract Documents, PROFESSIONAL is satisfied that the Work has
been completed and CONTRACTOR's other obligations under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled,
PROFESSIONAL will, within ten (10) working days after receipt of the final Application for Payment,
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indicate in writing PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of payment and present the Application to OWNER
for payment.. At the same time PROFESSIONAL will also give written notice to OWNER and
CONTRACTOR that the Work is acceptable subject to the provisions of 14.6. Otherwise, PROFESSIONAL
will return the application to CONTRACTOR, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to recommend
final payment, in which case CONTRACTOR shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the
Application. After the presentation to OWNER of the application and accompanying documentation, in
appropriate form and substance and with PROFESSIONAL's recommendation and notice of acceptability,
the amount recommended by PROFESSIONAL will become due and will be paid by OWNER to
CONTRACTOR.
14.14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final completion of the Work is significantly delayed
and if PROFESSIONAL so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt of CONTRACTOR's final Application for
Payment and recommendation of PROFESSIONAL, and without terminating the Agreement, make
payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and accepted. If the remaining
balance to be held by OWNER for Work not fully completed or corrected is less than the retainage
stipulated in the Contract, and if bonds have been furnished as required in Article 5, the written consent
of the surety to the payment of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully completed and
accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR to PROFESSIONAL with the application for such payment.
Such payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing final payment, except that it shall
not constitute a waiver of claims.
CONTRACTOR's Continuing Obligation:
14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and complete the Work in .accordance with the
Contract Documents shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress or final payment by
PROFESSIONAL, nor the issuance of a certificate of Substantial Completion, nor any payment by OWNER
to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents, nor any use or occupancy of the Work or any part
thereof by OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by OWNER nor any failure to do so, nor any review and
approval of a Shop Drawing or sample submission, nor the issuance of a notice of acceptability by
PROFESSIONAL pursuant to paragraph 14.13. nor any correction of defective Work by OWNER will con-
stitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract Documents or a release of
CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents (except as
provided in paragraph 14.16).
Waiver of Claims:
14.16~ The making and acceptance of final payment will constitute:
14.16.1. A waiver of all claims by OWNER against CONTRACTOR, except claims arising from
unsettled liens, from defective Work appearing after final inspection pursuant to 14.11 from failure to
comply with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special guarantees specified therein, or from
CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under the Contract Documents; and
14.16.2. A waiver of all claims by CONTRACTOR against OWNER other than those previously
made in writing and still unsettled.
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ARTICLE 15--SUSPENSION OF WORK AND
TERMINATION
Owner May Suspend Work:
15.1. OWNER may, at any time and without cause, suspend the Work or any portion thereof for
a period of not more than ninety days by notice in wilting to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL which
will fix the date on which Work will be resumed. CONTRACTOR shall resume the Work on the date so
fixed. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an adjustment in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract
Time, or both, directly attributable to any suspension if CONTRACTOR makes an approved claim therefor
as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
Termination For Cause:
15.2. Upon the occurrence of anyone or more of the following events:
15.2. 1. if CONTRACTOR commences a voluntary case under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code
(Title 11, United States Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CONTRACTOR takes any equivalent or
similar action by filing a petition or otherwise under any other federal or state law in effect at such time
relating to the bankruptcy or insolvency;
15.2.2. if a petition is filed against CONTRACTOR under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as
now or hereafter in effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is filed seeking any such equivalent or
similar relief against CONTRACTOR under any other federal or state law in effect at the time relating to
bankruptcy or insolvency;
15.2.3. if CONTRACTOR makes a general assignment for the benefit of creditors;
15.2.4. if a trustee, receiver, custodian or agent of CONTRACTOR is appointed under applicable
law or under contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge of property of CONTRACTOR is for
the purpose of enforcing a Lien against such property or for the purpose of general administration of
such property for the benefit of CONTRACTOR's creditors;
due;
15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay its debts generally, as they become
15.2.6. if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work In accordance with the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or
equipment or failure to adhere to the progress schedule established under paragraph 2.9 as revised from
time to time);
15.2.7. if CONTRACTOR disregards Laws or Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction;
15.2.8. if CONTRACTOR disregards the authority of PROFESSIONAL; or
15.2.9. if CONTRACTOR otherwise violates in any substantial way any provisions of the Contract
Documents,
OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR (and the surety, if there be one) seven days' written notice and
to the extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services of CONTRACTOR, exclude
CONTRACTOR from the site and take possession of the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances,
construction equipment and machinery at the site and use the same to the full extent they could be used
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by CONTRACTOR (without liability to CONTRACTOR for trespass or conversion), incorporate in the Work
all materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has paid CONTRACTOR but which are
stored elsewhere, and finish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient. In such case 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, indirect and consequential costs of completing the Work (including but
not limited to fees and charges of PROFESSIONAls, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONAls and
court and arbitration costs) such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such costs exceed such unpaid
balance, CONTRACTOR shall pay the difference to OWNER. Such costs incurred by OWNER will be
approved as to reasonableness by PROFESSIONAL and incorporated in a Change Order, but when
exercising any rights or remedies under this paragraph OWNER shall not be required to obtain the lowest
price for the Work performed.
15.3. In the event OWNER terminates the contract for cause and it is subsequently judicially
determined that there was no cause for termination, the termination for convenience provision will be the
means for disposition of the balance of the contract obligations.
Termination for Convenience
15.4. Upon seven working days' written notice to CONTRACTOR and PROFESSIONAL, OWNER
may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy of OWNER, elect to terminate the
Contract. In such case, CONTRACTOR shall be paid (without duplication of any items):
15.4.1. For completed and acceptable Work executed in accordance with the Contract
Documents prior to the effective date of termination, including fair and reasonable sums for overhead
and profit on such Work;
15.4.2. For expenses sustained prior to the effective date of termination in performing services
and furnishing labor, materials or equipment as required by the Contract Documents in connection with
uncompleted Work, plus fair and reasonable sums for overhead and profit on such expenses;
15.4.3. For all claims, costs, losses and damages incurred in settlement of terminated contracts
with Subcontractors, suppliers and others; and
15.4.4. For reasonable expenses directly attributable to termination.
CONTRACTOR shall not be paid on account of loss of anticipated profits or revenue or other economic
loss arising out of or resulting from such termination.
15.5. Where CONTRACTOR's services have been so terminated by OWNER, the termination will
not affect any rights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR then existing or which may thereafter
accrue. Any retention or payment of moneys due CONTRACTOR by OWNER will not release
CONTRACTOR from liability.
CONTRACTOR May stop Work or Terminate:
15.6. If through no act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the Work is suspended for a period of more
than ninety calendar days by OWNER or under an order of court or other public authority, or
PROFESSIONAL fails to act on any Application for Payment within thirty days after it is submitted or
OWNER fails for thirty-one days to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, then
CONTRACTOR may upon seven working days' written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL and provided
OWNER or PROFESSIONAL did not remedy such suspension or failure within that time, terminate the
Agreement and recover from OWNER payment on the same terms as provided in 15.2. In lieu of
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terminating the Agreement and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, if PROFESSIONAL has
failed to act on an Application for Payment within thirty days after It is submitted, or OWNER has failed
for thirty-one days after it is submitted, or OWNER has failed for thirty-one calendar days to pay
CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR may upon seven day's written notice
to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL stop the Work until payment of all such amounts due CONTRACTOR,
including interest thereon. The provisions of this paragraph are not intended to preclude CONTRACTOR
from making claim under Articles 11 and 12 for an increase in Contract Price or Contract Times or
otherwise for expenses or damage directly attributable to CONTRACTOR's stopping Work as permitted by
this paragraph. The provisions of this paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the obligations under
paragraph 6.30 to carry on the Work in accordance with the progress schedule and without delay during
disputes and disagreements with OWNER.
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ARTICLE 16--DISPUTE RESOLUTION
16.1. All disputes arising under this Contract or its interpretation whether involving law or fact
or both, or extra work, and all claims for alleged breach of contract shall within ten (10) working days of
the commencement of the dispute be presented by CONTRACTOR to OWNER for decision. All papers
pertaining to claims shall be filed in quadruplicate. Such notice need not detail the amount of the claim
but shall state the facts surrounding the claim in sufficient detail to identify the claim, together with its
character and scope. In the meantime, CONTRACTOR shall proceed with the Work as directed. Any
claim not presented within the time limit specified in this paragraph shall be deemed to have been
waived, except that if the claim is of a continuing character and notice of the claim is not given within ten
(10) working days of its commencement, the claim will be considered only for a period commencing ten
(10) working days prior to the receipt by OWNER of notice thereof. Each decision by OWNER will be in
writing and will be mailed to CONTRACTOR by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested,
directed to his last known address.
16.2 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between OWNER and CONTRACTOR
arising out of, or relating to, the Contract Documents or the breach thereof shall be decided. under
Georgia Law in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. CONTRACTOR by execution of the
Contract consents to jurisdiction and venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia, and
waives any right to contest same.
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Giving Notice:
17.1. Whenever any provision of the Contract Documents requires the giving of written notice,
it will be deemed to have been validly given if delivered in person to the individual or to a member of the
firm or to an officer of the corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent by registered or
certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last business address known to the giver of the notice.
Computation of Time:
17.2.1. When any period of time is referred to in the Contract Documents by days, it will be
computed to exclude the first and include the last day of such period. If the last day of any such period
falls on a Saturday or Sunday or on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable jurisdiction,
such day will be omitted from the computation.
17.2.2. A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured from midnight to the next midnight shall
constitute a day.
General:
17.3. Should OWNER or CONTRACTOR suffer injury or damage to person or property because of
any error, omission or act of the other party or of any of the other party's employees or agents or others
for whose acts the other party is legally liable, claim should be made in writing to the other party within a
reasonable time of the first observance of such injury or damage. The provisions of this paragraph 17.3
shall not be construed as a substitute for or a waiver of the provisions of any applicable statute of
limitations or repose.
17.4. The duties and obligations imposed by these General Conditions and the rights and
remedies available hereunder to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without limitation, the
warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs 6.32, 13.1, 13.12,
13.14, 14.3 and 15.2 and all of the rights and remedies available to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL
thereunder, are in addition to, and are not to be construed in any way as a limitation of, any rights and
remedies available to any or all of them which are otherwise imposed or available by Laws or
Regulations, by special warranty or guarantee or by other provisions of the Contract Documents, and the
provisions of this paragraph will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract Documents in
connection with each particular duty, obligation, right and remedy to which they apply. All representa-
tions, warranties and guarantees made in the Contract Documents will survive final payment and
termination or completion of the Agreement.
17.5. CONTRACTOR shall keep adequate records and supporting documentation applicable to
this Work and Contract. Said records and documentation shall be retained by CONTRACTOR for a
minimum of five (5) years from the date of final completion or termination of this Contract. OWNER shall
have the right to audit, inspect, and copy all such records and documentation as often as OWNER deems
necessary during the period of the Contract and for a period of five (5) years thereafter provided,
however, such activity shall be conducted only during normal business hours. OWNER, during this period
of time, shall also have the right to obtain a copy of and otherwise inspect any audit made at the
direction of CONTRACTOR as concerns the aforesaid records and supporting documentation.
17.6. The Contract Documents are intended by the Parties to, and do, supersede any and all
provisions of the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.G.A. Section 13-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision
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of the Contract Documents are inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, this provision of
the Contract Documents shall control.
17.7. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no
interest shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to the Contract Documents and
CONTRACTOR specifically waives any claim to same.
Substitutions:
17.8. Notwithstanding any provision of these general conditions, there shall be no substitutions
of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in
the contract documents without an amendment to the contract.
Sanitary Sewer Overflow Prevention:
17.9. Procedures to Prevent Overflows During Sanitary Sewer Construction
17.9.1 The CONTRACTOR is hereby notified that the discharge of any untreated wastewater to
waters of the State is a violation of Georgia Water Quality Regulations and is prohibited.
17.9.2 The CONTRACTOR will submit an Emergency Response Plan prior to beginning work. This
plan will include a list of key personnel with 24-hour contact information who will respond during an
emergency situation. The ERP will include estimates of mobilization time for a response crew to arrive
onsite. Any changes to the Emergency Response Plan will be submitted to the RESIDENT PROJECT
REPRESENTATIVE prior to implementation.
17.9.3 In the event bypass pumping is required to facilitate new sewer construction, bypassing
plans and supporting calculations must be submitted to the Augusta Utilities Department for review prior
to establishment of the bypass. All bypass systems will include complete redundancy in pumping
systems, if failure of the primary pumping system could result in a discharge of untreated wastewater to
waters of the State.
17.9.4 Bypass pumping will be monitored continuously by a person knowledgeable in pump
operation and maintenance, if the failure of the bypass pump could result in the discharge of untreated
wastewater to waters of the State.
17.9.5 In the event of a discharge of untreated wastewater, the CONTRACTOR will take the
following actions:
1. Take immediate steps to eliminate or minimize the discharge of untreated wastewater.
2. Immediately notify the Utilities Department dispatcher (706.796.5000) and the RESIDENT
PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (contact information will be provided at the preconstruction
conference) .
3. Maintain a chronicle of relevant information regarding the incident including specific actions
taken by the CONTRACTOR and estimates of the discharge volume.
17.9.6 The RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE will coordinate notification of the Georgia
Environmental Protection Division (800.241.4113) and the Augusta Emergency Management Agency if
appropriate.
17.9.7 If, in the opinion of the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE and the Superintendent of
Construction and Maintenance, the CONTRACTOR is not responding to an emergency situation in an
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appropriate manner, the Utilities Department will undertake necessary actions to abate an overflow
situation. The cost of these actions will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
17.9.8 Following a discharge of untreated wastewater, a downstream inspection will be
conducted by the Utilities Department to assess potential mitigation measures that may be required of
the CONTRACTOR.
PROGRAM MANAGER:
17.10 The PROGRAM MANAGER for the project is CH2M HILL, 360 Bay Street, Suite 100,
Augusta, GA 30901.
The presence or duties of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site, whether as onsite
representatives or otherwise, do not make PROGRAM MANAGER or PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel in
any way responsible for those duties that belong to OWNER and / or the CONTRACTOR or other entities,
and do not relieve the CONTRACTOR or any other entity of their obligations, duties, and responsibilities,
including, but not limited to, all construction methods, means, techniques, sequences, and procedures
necessary for coordinating and completing all portions of the construction work in accordance with the
construction Contract Documents and any health and safety precautions required by such construction
work.
PROGRAM MANAGER and PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel have no authority to exerdse any control
over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their work or any
health or safety precautions and have no duty of inspecting, noting, observing, correcting, or reporting
on health or safety deficiencies of the CONTRACTOR(s) or other entity or any other persons at the site
except PROGRAM MANAGER's own personnel.
The presence of PROGRAM MANAGER's personnel at the construction site is for the purpose of providing
to OWNER a greater degree of confidence that the completed construction work will conform generally to
the construction documents and that the integrity of the design concept as reflected in the construction
documents has been implemented and preserved by the construction contractor(s). PROGRAM
MANAGER neither guarantees the performance of the construction contractor(s) nor assumes
responsibility for construction contractors failure to perform work in accordance with the construction
documents.
For this AGREEMENT only, construction sites include places of manufacture for materials incorporated
into the construction work, and construction contractors include manufacturers of materials incorporated
into the construction work.
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1. These "Supplemental General Conditions" shall apply to work as whole and to each and
all branches of the work. Subcontractors shall be supplied with a copy of the
"Supplemental General Conditions" and no arrangement of contracts with the
subcontractors are to be such as to conflict with same. They shall also apply to any
modifications or extra work.
2. SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS - In addition to Sections 4.2 and 4.3 of the
"General Conditions," if the Contractor fails to call any discrepancy to the attention of
the Engineer, the subsequent decision of the Engineers, regarding the Specifications and
Drawings, as to which is correct shall be binding and final.
3. SANITARY PROVISION - The Contractor shall provide and maintain in a neat and
sanitary condition such accommodations for the use of his employees as may be
necessary to comply with the regulation of the State Board of Health and all local
ordinances. No nuisance will be permitted.
4. AS-BUILT DRAWING - As the work progresses, the Contractor shall regularly record
on one (1) set of drawings all changes and deviations from the Contract Drawings and
record the exact final locations of any deviation and original work. Upon completion, the
Contractor shall have these drawings and records certified as to their completeness and
correctness by the Resident Project Representative and deliver them to the Engineer for
incorporation in the tracings. Final As-Built alignment, invert elevations and locations
are to be supplied by the Contractor.
As-Built information shall be provided monthly to the Engineer and submitted with the
partial pay request.
5. SOCIAL SECURITY TAX AND SALES TAX - The Contractor assumes and is liable
specifically for all State and Federal so-called Payroll or Social Security Taxes and for all
State and Federal Sales and Use Taxes that may be in force at the time of the award of the
Contract, and guarantees to hold the Owner harmless in every respect against same.
6. USE OF PREMISES - The Contractor shall not load nor permit any part of any structure
to be loaded with a weight which will endanger its safety. The Contractor shall confine
his apparatus; the storage of materials and the operations of his workmen to the limits
defined by laws, ordinance, permits or directions of the Engineer and shall not unduly
encumber the premises with his material.
The Contractor shall enforce the instructions of the Engineers regarding signs,
advertisements, fire and smoking.
7. GUARDS, LIGHTS, ETC. - The Contractor shall provide all barricades, guards, lights or
other such protection and walks around his work as are required by the regulation of State
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County or Federal laws and shall assume all responsibility of same, and keep them in
repair. The necessary lighting, if required, to facilitate overtime work shall be provided.
All barricades, etc. shall be promptly removed on completion of the work.
8. MOVING MATERIALS - If it becomes necessary at any time during the construction to
move materials which are to enter into the construction, the materials having been
temporarily placed, the Contractor or subcontractor shall, when so directed by the
Engineer, move them or cause them to be moved without additional cost to the Owner.
9. CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION AND AT COMPLETION OF WORK- The
General Contractor shall keep the premises clean at all times and shall remove all rubbish
as often as directed by the Resident Project Representative or Owner. If the Contractor
does not at all times provide men to attend to the cleaning up, on request, in a manner
satisfactory to the Resident Project Representative, the Resident Project Represenative
may employ such men to direct and charge the cost of same to the account of the
Contractor. Every effort shall be made to minimize siltation and bank erosion during
construction.
Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall leave the grounds in a neat and clean
condition. Construction areas shall be replanted with grass and shrubs where they have
been removed and where necessary, at the request of the Engineer, the ground shall be
sprigged or sodded. All areas disturbed by construction shall be restored to present or
better condition. Any existing structure, which is damaged during construction, shall be
repaired or replaced to original condition at the Contractor's expense.
10. REMOV AL OF MATERIALS - All materials of unsound or otherwise unfit character
and not in accordance with the terms of the Contract will be condemned by the Engineer.
The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all condemned materials
whether incorporated in the work or not. The Contractor shall promptly replace the
materials to the satisfaction of the Engineer. If the Contractor does not remove such
condemned materials within a reasonable time, fixed by written notice, the Owner may
remove them and store at the expense of the Contractor. If the Contractor does not pay to
the Owner the expense of such removal within ten (10) days time thereafter, the Owner
may upon ten (10) days written notice sell such materials at auction or private sale and
shall account for the net proceeds thereof, after deduction of all cost and expenses that
rightfully should have been borne by the Contractor.
11. MAINTENANCE - The Contractor will be required to maintain all work done by him in
a first class condition for thirty (30) days after the same has been completed as a whole
and the Engineers have notified the Contractor in writing that the work has been finished
to their satisfaction. The retained percentage will not be due or payable to the Contractor
until the thirty (30) day maintenance period has expired.
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Any damage to the site or surroundings, including paving, shoulders, culverts, drainage
structures, grass, etc., shall be repaired by the Contractor and all parts of the site shall be
left in as good repair as before the work started.
12. QUANTITIES OF ESTIMATE - The estimated quantItIes of work to be done and
materials to be furnished under this contract shown in any of the documents, including
the proposal, are given for use in comparing bids and to indicate approximately the total
amount of the contract; the right is especially reserved, except as herein otherwise
specifically limited, to increase or diminish them as may be deemed reasonably necessary
or desirably by the Owner to complete the work contemplated by this contract.
13. PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND SAFETY - No street, alley, or other roadway shall be
closed to the public by the Contractor, except by written permission of the Engineer, and
except while so closed, the Contractor shall maintain traffic over, through or around
work, with the maximum practical convenience for the full twenty-four (24) hours of
each day, whether or not work has ceased temporarily. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer in writing, at the earliest practicable date and in any case before starting any
construction that might in any way inconvenience or endanger traffic, regarding each
proposed closure and proposed schedule of operations thereon, so that all necessary
arrangements may be made.
The convenience of the general public and of residents along the working area shall be
provided for in a reasonably adequate and satisfactory manner. Where existing roadways
are not available for use as detours, traffic shall be permitted to pass through the work,
except as otherwise specified or directed by the Engineer. The Contractor shall provide
and maintain at his expense, and in a manner approved and deemed practicable by the
Engineer such temporary roads as may be necessary to provide convenience access to
driveways, houses, buildings, business establishments, and other property abutting the
work, as well as temporary approaches to and crossings of, intersecting streets and other
roadways. The Contractor shall provide at his expense temporary bridges for pedestrians,
as required, at all street intersections over ditches, etc.
Materials and equipment, stored along streets and other roadways, shall be so placed and
the work at all times shall be conducted as to insure minimum danger and obstruction to
the traveling public.
Fire hydrants in operating condition shall be accessible at all times to the Fire
Department. No material or other obstructions shall be placed closer to an operating fire
hydrant than permitted by ordinances, rules or regulations. No operating fire hydrant
shall be disconnected, removed or otherwise rendered inoperable without the written
permission of the Fire Department.
The Contractor shall give the Chief of the Fire Department at least twenty-four (24) hours
notice in writing before closure of each street and each street intersection.
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14. PUBLIC UTILITIES - The Contractor will be held responsible for the protection of the
property and services of public utilities within the limits of the work. Where such
physical properties conflict with the performance of the work under the Contract, he shall
anticipate such conflicts and give proper advance written notice thereof to the owners of
the utilities involved. Until satisfactory arrangements are made for continuance of
service, the Contractor shall not commence any operations, which may interfere with or
impair the efficiency of the existing physical properties.
Unless otherwise specified or approved, utility lines shall be maintained in continuous
service, and shall be properly supported and protected by the Contractor.
In no case shall interruption to water or sewer service be allowed to exist outside of
working hours, except as permitted by the Engineer on the pipe lines to be altered or
replaced under this Contract. Operating fire hydrants shall be kept accessible to the Fire
Department at all times, and shall be kept clear of excavated materials and other
materials, as specified in Paragraph 13.
In the event of interruption to water or other utility services as a result of accidental
breakage, the Contractor shall promptly notify the proper authority, and shall cooperate
with the said authority in the restoration of service as promptly as practicable. In the
event that such pipes or other facilities are broken or improperly supported, the
Contractor will be held responsible for their complete and prompt restoration in
substantial and workmanlike manner, and for any claim for damage which may arise as a
result of such interruption of service.
15. FUEL AND ELECTRIC CURRENT - The Contractor shall furnish fuel and electric
current required for construction purposes, including any temporary incoming power
connections, transformers, poles and metering equipment required therefor. The
Contractor may use existing electrical systems while modifying existing facilities subject
to approval by the Engineer. The Owner will furnish, without charge, all electric current
required for operating tests of permanent equipment installed under the contract, and for
permanent operation.
16. MAINTENANCE DURING CONSTRUCTION - The Contractor shall maintain at his
expense the work during construction and until final acceptance of all work under the
Contract. Continuous and effective work shall be prosecuted day by day, with adequate
equipment and forces as required to keep the backfill, pavement, structures, pipe lines
and other features in satisfactory and acceptable condition at all times.
In the event that the Contractor fails to remedy any unsatisfactory maintenance, within
twenty-four (24) hours after receipt of written notice from Engineer describing the
unsatisfactory conditions, the Owner may immediately proceed with adequate forces and
equipment to maintain the project, and the entire cost of this maintenance will be
deducted from the monies otherwise due the Contractor under the Contract. As an
alternative to the above specified maintenance, all of the items which are not properly
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maintained may be deducted at the Contract prices from the current partial payment
estimate even if such items have been paid for in previous estimates.
17. ERRORS AND OMISSIONS - The Contractor shall take no advantage of any apparent
error or omission in the Plans or Specifications; but if such error or omission does occur,
the Engineer shall have the authority to make corrections and interpretations deemed
necessary to fulfill the intent of the Drawings and Specifications; nor shall such
corrections or interpretations, if any, be construed as a waiver of any Contract provision.
18. USE OF CHEMICALS - All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for
project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other
classification, must show approval of either A.P.A. or U.S.D.A. Use of all such
chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in strict conformance with instructions.
19. SCHEDULE OF WORK - The Contractor shall schedule his work so as to create as little
interruption as possible of the treatment process of the existing facility and the work
schedules and functions of the plant personnel. The schedule of work shall conform to
that specified in Section 1, General Requirements. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer and City personnel before starting any new phase of construction to verify that
no unavoidable interruption of service will be encountered.
20. PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS - The proposed format for use in monthly pay
requests along with an estimated schedule of progress payment amounts for the full
construction period must be submitted for approval before notice to proceed will be
issued.
A. Work in place.
B. Material and/or equipment, which have been delivered to the construction, site
and when conditional or final acceptance is made by the Owner. It shall be the
Contractor's responsibility to provide adequate insurance and appropriate security
measures for the protection of the subject materials and/or equipment.
21. CONTRACTOR PROPOSED WORK SCHEDULE - A work schedule showing the
proposed work schedule with the time required to complete each phase shall be submitted
for approval prior to the notice to proceed. This work schedule shall be updated and
resubmitted with each monthly payment request. Approval of the work schedule is
required by the Engineer.
22. SHOP DRAWINGS - The Contractor shall submit six (6) sets of shop drawings and
details covering the required items of work, and such other items which may be necessary
for the successful completion of this contract, to the Engineer for checking and approval
before any fabrication, erection or installation shall commence. An approved set of shop
drawings with stamp of approval shall be kept on the job at all times.
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The Contractor shall notify the Engineer in writing about any information in the shop
drawings which deviates from the Contract Document.
23. COORDINATION - The Contractor shall coordinate with the Engineer and plant
personnel to insure the proper and successful completion of this contract.
24. RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE - The Resident Project Representative as
the Engineer's representative on the project, shall assist and advise the Contractor as to
interpretation of the Drawings and Specifications. He shall be authorized to inspect all
work done and all materials furnished, including preparation, fabrication and manufacture
of the materials to be used. The Resident Project Representative shall not be authorized
to alter or waive any requirements of the Specifications without prior approval from the
Engineer. He shall call the attention of the Contractor to any failure of the work or
material to conform to the Specifications and. Contract. He may reject material or
suspend the work until any questions at issue can be referred to and decided by the
Engineer.
The presence of the Resident Project Representative shall in no way lessen the
responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor in no way relieves himself of
responsibility for adequacy of the work by following the directives of the Resident
Project Representative.
25. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE - A preconstruction conference shall be held
prior to issuance of notice to proceed. The Contractor shall be represented by at least one
(1) principal of the firm, the job superintendent and, if applicable, the superintendent of
the electrical subcontractor. The Contractor shall at that time present the construction
schedule, progress payment format and estimates, any available subcontractor approval
requirements, required insurance, and any other documents deemed necessary.
26. EXISTING PIPING AND STRUCTURES - The Contractor shall verify the location of
existing piping and structures in an area prior to beginning new construction in that area.
27. INSURANCE - In addition to the requirements of Article 5 of the General Conditions,
the Owner and the Engineer shall be listed as Additional Insureds on the Contractor's
General Liability Policy and Builders Risk in the same amounts as required for the
Contractor.
28. MODIFICATIONS - The Contractor and his subcontractors must submit in writing any
requests for modifications to the plans and specifications. Shop drawings that are
submitted to the Engineer for his review do not constitute "in writing" unless it is brought
to the attention of the Engineer that specific changes are being suggested. In any event,
changes to the plans and specifications by means of shop drawings become the
responsibility of the person initiating such changes.
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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
1.01 Location: The work described in these specifications IS located In AUGUSTA-
RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, Georgia.
1.02 Work To Be Done: The work to be done consists of the furnishing of all materials, labor,
and equipment for the complete construction of SEWERAGE SYSTEM
IMPROVEMENTS, PlNEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT
50210) for the AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, consisting of:
Approximately 5,880 L.p. 8-inch PVC sewer pipe, 260 L.F. 8-inch D.I. sewer
pipe service line, 74 service connections, 25 4'-0 diameter precast manholes.
Time allotted for this work is 180 consecutive calendar days.
1.03 Schedule of Work: The Contractor shall schedule the work so as to mInnTIlze
interruptions or shutdowns of the existing utility systems without prior approval of both
the Owner and Engineer.
The Contractor shall notify the Engineer and the Owner before starting any new
phase of construction to verify that no interruption of service will be encountered.
1.04 Drawings: The Drawings entitled "SEWERAGE SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.
PINEVIEW SEWER (SPIRIT CREEK - POCKET PROJECT S0210)"
form a part of the Construction Agreement.
1.05 Specifications: The Specifications form a part of the Construction Agreement, and
include this Section and Sections 2 through 4 as identified below:
Section Number
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1.06 Protecting Existing Utilities and Structures: Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall
call the Utilities Protection, Inc. "Call Before You Dig" number (1-800-282-7411). Any
damage done to existing utility lines, drains, power and telephone cable, poles, and
structures of every nature, not indicated to be replaced and/or abandoned shall be repaired
or replaced by the Contractor at his own expense. The approximate position of certain
known underground lines and structures are shown on the Drawings according to the best
available information. Existing small lines are not shown. The Contractor shall locate,
excavate and expose all existing underground lines in advance of trenching and other
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and pipelines, elevations and locations shall be verified prior to construction of the
pertinent work. Where underground utilities or obstructions are encountered which
conflict with the new work, the location and/or alignment of the new or existing lines
may be changed to avoid interference upon written approval of the Engineer.
1.07 Working Drawings: The Contractor's attention is directed to the requirements of the
"Instructions to Bidders and Special Provisions" with reference to working drawings.
The Contractor shall submit six (6) copies of drawings and details, covering Reinforcing
Steel, Structural Steel, Miscellaneous Metals, and such other items of work as may be
necessary for successful completion of the work of the Project, to the Engineer for
reVIew.
A. Check by Contractor: The Contractor shall check all working drawings for
accuracy of dimensions and details and for conformation with the Drawings and
Specifications before submitting working drawings to the Engineer for approval.
The Contractor shall indicate that working drawings have been checked by him by
affixing an appropriate stamp or notation on the face of each of the working
drawings.
B. Responsibility for Accuracy: Approval by the Engineer of the Contractor's
working drawings shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for
accuracy of dimensions and details. The Contractor shall be responsible for
agreement and conformity of working drawings with the Drawings and
Specifications.
1.08 Clean-up: Upon completion of the work, all excess material and rubbish shall be
removed from the job site, and disposed of as directed by the Engineer. The surrounding
construction area shall be left in essentially as good a condition as existed prior to
construction.
1.09 Payment: No separate payment will be made for the work of this Section. The cost of
the work, and all cost incidental thereto, shall be included in the price bid for the item to
which the work pertains.
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2.01 Source of Supply and Quality of Materials: The source of supply for all materials and
equipment shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval before orders are placed.
Suppliers of reinforcing steel, fabricated metal work, and metal castings may be required
to submit guarantees of conformity with Drawings and Specifications. Representative
preliminary samples of the character and quantity prescribed shall be submitted by the
Contractor or producer for examination and tested in accord with the methods referred to
under Samples and Testing of Materials. Only materials conforming to the requirements
of the Specifications and approved by the Engineer shall be used in the work. All
materials proposed to be used may be inspected or tested at any time during their
preparation and use. If, after trial, it is found that sources of supply which have been
approved do not furnish a uniform product, or if the product from any source proves
unacceptable at any time, the Contractor shall furnish materials from other approved
sources. No material which, after approval, has in any way become unfit for use, shall be
used in the work.
2.02 Samples and Testing of Materials: Unless otherwise specified, standard tests of materials
shall be made in accord with the Specifications and tests of the American Society for
Testing Materials, by a commercial testing laboratory approved by the Engineer; reports
of the tests shall promptly be furnished to the Engineer. Tests shall be arranged by the
Contractor. The cost of all test will be paid for by the Contractor unless otherwise
specified.
2.03 Schedule of Materials and Standard Tests: The following schedule of materials, and the
standard test to which each is to be subjected is given for the Contractor's guidance.
A. Coarse Ag~egate: Coarse aggregate shall consist of gravel, air-cooled blast
furnace slag, crushed stone, or synthetic aggregate having hard, strong, durable
pieces free of adherent coatings. The material shall meet the requirements of
Section 800.01 of the Georgia D.O.T. Standard Specifications and additionally
meet the design requirements for the intended usage.
B. Rio-Rap: All stone for rip-rap shall be sound, durable pieces meeting the quality
requirements of Class A or B coarse aggregate and shall be resistant to the air and
water, and in all other respects suitable for use as rip rap. Materials not meeting
these requirements shall not be used. Flat, shabby and shaley pieces are not
acceptable. Stone for rip-rap shall meet Georgia D.O.T. Standard Specification
Section 805.01.
C. Graded Aggregate Base Course: The graded aggregate base course material shall
be of uniform quality throughout. The graded aggregate may be produced from
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an approved source or deposit which will yield a satisfactory mixture conforming
to the requirements of Georgia D.O.T. Standard Specification Section 815.01
D. Cast Iron Pipe and Ductile Cast Iron Pipe:
1. Field Inspection: For dimensions, coating, cement lining, holes, hammer
test, weights.
2. Laboratory Tests: Certified test reports by foundry.
E.. Concrete Reinforcement Steel:
1. Up to 50 thousand lbs. - Field inspection for rust, shape, and dimensions.
2. 50 thousand lbs. and up - Independent laboratory inspection as follows:
a. Billet Steel- ASTM A-615
b. Roll Steel- ASTM A-616
c. Cold-Drawn Steel Wire - ASTM A-82
d. Wire Fabric - ASTM A-185
F. Precast Concrete Manhole:
1. Visual Inspection: For shape, uniformity, density, hammer test. Each section
to be inspected and stamped by a regular employee of the approved testing
laboratory.
2. Laboratory Tests: In amount and character as per ASTM C-478.
G. Seed and Fertilizer: All seed and fertilizer required shall meet the requirements of
Georgia D.O.T. Standard Specifications Sections 890 and 891.
H. Erosion Control: All materials required to construct temporary erosion control
structures shall meet the requirements of Georgia D.O.T. Standard Specifications
Section 171.02.
I. Concrete: Cylinder compression tests of concrete placed in work, from four (4)
cylinders made for each day's placing of each class of concrete of 50 cubic yards
or fraction thereof. One (1) cylinder shall be broken at seven (7) days, two (2) at
twenty-eight (28) days, and one (1) cylinder held on reserve.
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J. Cement:
1. Any quantity - Certificate of mill test to be furnished by producers of
laboratory tests made as per ASTM C-l.
K. Fly Ash: Independent Laboratory test as per ASTM C 618
L. Sand: For use in Cement Concrete:
1. Any quantity - Tests to indicate conformity with ASTM C-33.
M. Stone and Gravel: Coarse Aggregate - For use in cement.
N. Brick:
1. 1 to 5 thousand - Visual inspection for shape, color soundness, freedom from
cracks, balls of clay, and particles of lime.
O. Polyvinyl Chloride Pipe:
1. Visual Inspection: To insure that pipe is homogenous throughout - free from
cracks, nicks, gouges, severe scratches, voids, inclusions and other defects -
reasonably uniform in color density and other physical properties. Quality
Control Certification Seal and markings to include manufacturer's name or
trademark, nominal pipe size and size base, PVC Cell Classification or
Material Code, Dimension Ration or Standard Dimension Ratio Number,
product type, pressure class, or pressure rating standard specification
designation, production records code.
2. Laboratory Tests: In amounts and character as per ASTM D-3034 for sewer
pipe and A WW A C 900 for water pipe.
2.04 Payment: No separate payment will be made for work under this Section of the
Specifications. The cost of such work and all costs incidental thereto shall be included in
the price bid for the item to which the work pertains.
P. Vitrified Clay Sewer Pipe:
1. Any quantity - For shape, cracks, blisters, and absence of vitrification; hammer
test. Each pipe to be inspected and stamped by a regular employee of the
testing laboratory.
2. Any quantity - Laboratory tests in amounts and character.
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Q. Reinforced Concrete Sewer Pipe:
1. Any quantity - Visual inspection for shape, uniformity density, hammer test.
Each pipe to be inspected and stamped by a regular employee of the approved
testing laboratory.
2. Any quantity - Laboratory tests in amounts and character as per C-76, also
permeability test for all pipe of all designations. Refer to Engineer for
completeness of tests. Retain selected samples of pipe on project for guidance
of inspectors.
R. Steel Pipe: ASTM A-134 and A-139.
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SECTION 3
SOIL EROSION, SEDIMENT CONTROL, AND STORMW A TER MONITORING
3.01 Soil Erosion and Sediment Control Program: Siltation and soil erosion shall be prevented
by the installation of erosion control measures and practices prior to or concurrent with
land-disturbing activities. The Contractor shall utilize silt fence, hay bales, mulch, grass,
slope drains, and other erosion control devices or machines as necessary. Siltation and
erosion control shall be in compliance with the "Georgia Erosion and Sedimentation Act
of 1975" as amended to date and these specifications. Erosion, sedimentation and
pollution control may include temporary construction work outside the right-of-way
where necessary as a result of construction operations, such as haul roads and equipment
storage sites. Any violations of the Act shall be subject to those penalties and fines as
defined by the Act.
3.02 24-Hour Contact: Mag Akpo-Sanni, 360 Bay Street, Suite 180, Augusta, Georgia 30901.
Telephone: (706) 312-4140.
3.03 Erosion Control Program: Vegetation and mulch will be applied to applicable areas
immediately after grading is completed. Best Management Practices, BMP(s), will be
employed to prevent erosion in areas of bare soils and concentrated water flows.
Diversions and dikes will be installed to divert sediment-laden runoff into the sediment
barriers and to protect cut and fill slopes from erosive water flows.
3.04 Standards and Specifications: All designs will conform to and all work will be performed
in accordance with the standards and Specifications of the publication entitled "Manual
.For Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia" and in compliance with the "Georgia
Erosion and Sedimentation Act of 1975" as amended to date. All materials shall be first-
class quality to withstand a 25-year storm event.
3.05 Limit of Progress: The Engineer will limit the area of excavation commensurate with the
Contractor's capability and progress in keeping the finish grading, mulching, seeding and
other such pollution control measures current in accordance with an accepted schedule.
Should seasonal limitations make such coordination unrealistic, special erosion control
measures shall be taken immediately to the extent feasible and justified. Excavation shall
not exceed 100-feet in advance of pipe laying.
3.06 Construction in Rivers, Streams and Impoundments: Unless otherwise approved in
writing by the Engineer, construction operations in rivers, streams and impoundments
shall be restricted to those areas, which must be entered for the construction of temporary
or permanent structures. As soon as conditions permit, rivers, streams and
impoundments shall be promptly cleared of all false work, piling which are to be
removed, debris, and other obstructions placed therein or caused by the construction
operations. Frequent fording of live streams with construction equipment will not be
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permitted; therefore, temporary bridges or other structures shall be used wherever an
appreciable number of stream crossings are necessary. Unless otherwise approved in
writing by the Engineer, mechanized equipment shall not be operated in live streams
except as may be required to construct channel changes and temporary or permanent
structures, and to remove temporary structures.
3.07 Temporary Erosion Control: Temporary erosion control shall consist of planting
temporary grass of a quick growing species such as millet, rye grass, or cereal grasses
suitable to the area. The Contractor shall use all means necessary to control dust on and
near the work site and barrow areas when dust is caused by construction operations,
which may be a nuisance to the public. Where the location of temporary erosion control
structures are not indicated on the Drawings, the following guidelines shall be used:
Install sedimentation structures at the toe of all disturbed earth slopes, around all drainage
structure inlets, across constructed drainageways at approximately ISO' centers and at the
tops of slopes and terraced slopes as indicated on the details. Siltation fences or hay
bales only shall be used across constructed drainageways. Hay bales only shall be used at
drainage structure inlets. Perimeter barriers may be any of the types detailed.
3.08 Silt Fence: Where shown on the drawings and as directed by the Engineer, the
Contractor shall furnish, install, maintain, and remove water permeable self-supporting
silt fencing to remove sediment-laden run-off.
A. Fabric: Silt fencing shall be composed of strong rot-proof synthetic fibers formed
into a fabric of either the woven or non-woven type. Either type of fabric shall be
free of defects or flaws, coatings which may change it's properties after
installation, resist exposure to sunlight or heat and have finished edges to prevent
fraying. Type "A" & "B" fences may be either woven or non-woven type. Type
"C" fences shall be non-calendered woven fabric, constructed with monofilament
yarns only.
In lieu of silt fence described above, the Contractor may use haybales. Haybales
shall be placed as shown on the detail drawings and secured with 2 x 4 wood post
or no. 4 steel rebar.
1. Type "A" Fence: Posts shall be a minimum of 4 feet long and either hard
wood or steel may be used. If hardwood is used, the size may be 1.5" x
1.5" , with a cross-section of 2.25-sq. in. Steel posts shall be."U", ''T'', or
"C" shaped with a minimum weight of 1.15-pounds per foot with props
for fastening the fence. Maximum post spacing shall be 6-feet.
2. Type "B" Fence: Posts shall be a minimum of 3-feet long and hardwood.
The size may be 1" xl" with a cross-section of I-sq. in.. Steel posts shall
be "U", "T", or "C" shaped with a minimum weight of 0.75-pounds per
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foot with props for fastening the fence. Maximum post spacing shall be
6 feet.
3. Type "C" Fence: Posts shall be steel and have a minimum length of
5-feet. Steel posts shall be "U", "T", or "C" shaped with a minimum
weight of 1.15-pounds per foot with props for fastening the fence.
Maximum post spacing shall be 4 feet. A 32-inch woven wire support
fence shall be used with at least 6 horizontal wires. Vertical wires shall
have a maximum spacing of 12-inches. The top and bottom wires shall be
at least lO-gauge and all other wires shall be at least 12.5-gauge.
B. Posts and Woven Wire Supports: Post installation shall start at the center of the
low point (if applicable) with remaining posts spaced 6-feet apart. Post shall be
driven in a minimum of 18-inches. Fabric shall be secured to post with nails,
staples, wire, or string. Toe of fabric shall be buried 6-inches in the soil with
2-inches turned back upstream. If fence is erected in sections, a minimum of
18-inch overlap will be required.
C. Payment: Payment for silt fence will be in accordance with the unit price bid in
the proposal as installed and/or other locations as directed by the Engineer. In the
event repairing fence or removing silt deposit is required, the work shall be
performed at no additional cost.
3.09 Check Dam: Stone or Haybale check dams may be installed as shown. For stone check
dams, the drainage area shall not exceed two acres. For hay bales, the drainage area shall
not exceed one acre: The center of the check dam must be at least 9-inches lower than
the ends, and 2 feet tall maximum with 2: 1 side slopes. A geotextile should be used as a
separator between the stone and the soil base. Stone check dams should be graded sizes
2-1O-inch. Hay bales should be staked with 2 x 2 wood post or No.4 steel rebar, and
embedded a minimum of 4-inches.
A. Payment: Payment for check dams will be in accordance with the unit price bid
in the proposal as installed and/or other locations as directed by the Engineer. In
the event repairing of the check dam or removing silt deposit is required, the work
shall be performed at no additional cost.
3.10 Rip Rap: The Contractor shall furnish and place Rip Rap as required, and where shown.
Rip Rap shall consist of stone or bagged sand-cement to a thickness of approximately
twelve inches (12"). Stone shall be hard quarry or fieldstone of such quality that it will
not disintegrate on exposure to water or weathering. Stone shall range in weight from a
minimum of 25-pounds to a maximum of ISO-pounds with at least 75-percent of the
pieces weighing more than 50-pounds. Bagged sand-cement Rip Rap shall consist of one
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part cement and five parts of sand in clean cloth bags, approximately one cubic foot in
size. Sand and cement shall be as specified for concrete work herein.
A. Payment: Rip Rap will be paid for on the basis of the number of square yards
measured in place to the thickness specified in the proposal at locations shown on
the drawings or other locations as directed by the Engineer.
3.11 Grassing of Disturbed Areas: The Contractor shall furnish and install all materials and
provide all labor for grassing and sedimentation control as indicated on the Drawings
and/or Specifications.
A. Preparation: The Contractor shall grass all areas that were disturbed by clearing
or construction operations. Grassing shall be by conventional seeding or
hydroseeding. Before seeding commences, the Contractor shall spread the stored
stock piled top soil over the entire area, working the better top soil into the more
rocky areas. The entire area shall be smoothed with a drag and all clods broken
up. All deleterious material, large stones, roots, limbs, and other debris shall be
removed to leave a smooth area that would be suitable for mowing. Grassing (by
seeding) shall be completed as soon as practical after finish grading is completed
in order to minimize erosion from rainfall and run-off. Any erosion occurring in
grassed areas shall be immediatel y repaired.
B. Grass Seed: Grass seed selection shall be in accordance with the "Manual for
Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia", as amended to date. Otherwise, the
type of grass seed applied shall be determined by site and soil compatibility and
Owner discretion.
C. Temporary and Permanent Seeding: Temporary seeding is required on any areas
exposed longer than 14 days. Permanent seeding shall be done only if it can be
completed between March 1 and April 15 or August 15 and November 15. Use
temporary seeding during remaining periods. The Contractor shall provide for
later permanent seeding by obtaining a signed proposal to the Owner from an
approved local landscaper for the work specified. The Owner shall deduct the
amount of the proposal from the final payment. The work of spreading and
compacting topsoil shall be performed by the Contractor, as specified, prior to
planting Rye grass. Replacing or repairing of eroded topsoil shall be done as
necessary by the local landscaper at time of later grassing, and this work shall be
included in his proposal.
D. Hydro-seeding: Mix the seed (inoculated if needed), fertilizer, and wood
cellulose or wood pulp fiber mulch with water and apply in a slurry uniformly
over the area to be treated. Apply within one hour after the mixture is made.
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E. Grassing Along Highway Ri!!ht-of-Way: Grassing along highway right-of-way
shall be in accordance with Department of Transportation, State of Georgia,
Standard Specifications, Construction of Roads and Bridges, 1993 Edition,
Section 700.
F. Grassing through Established Pastures and Lawns: Grassing through established
pastures and lawns, even if located in highway right-of-way, shall be by seeding
with the same type of grass as was disturbed or, if acceptable to the Owner,
seeding may be as recommended by the local Soil Conservation Agent. At the
request of the Engineer, the disturbed areas shall be sprigged or sodded with the
same type of grass as was disturbed, to restore the area to its pre-construction
condition.
G. Grassing of Other Areas: Grassing of other areas shall be by planting grass of a
quick growing species that will also give a permanent cover. Permanent seeding
shall be a mixture of bermuda and centipede.
H. Planting: Preparation of soil along highway right- of-way shall be as set out in
Highway Specifications. The Contractor shall use recognized equipment and
materials in preparation of the soils. Before planting, a fertilizer of 6-12-12
composition or approved equal, shall be evenly applied at the rate of 1500-pounds
per acre and disced or harrowed into the dampened soil.
1. Maintenance: Temporary grass may be intermixed with permanent grass.
However, the Contractor shall cut and maintain the temporary grass such that the
permanent grass will become established and not be choked out. The contractor
will be required to maintain the grass on the site until the job is accepted.
1. Payment: Grassing will be paid for on a linear feet basis and shall include all
jrreas where the existing grass has been disturbed or destroyed by the Contractor's
operation. Areas to be grassed shall be designated by the Engineer. Final
acceptance and payment of grassing is defined as a full cover, over the seeded
area of live and growing grass, when at least 98% of the total areas has no bare
spots exceeding one square foot and the ground surface is fully stabilized against
erosion. The cost of such work, and all cost incidentals thereto, shall be included
in the unit prices bid for the item to which the work pertains.
3.12 Seed, Fertilizer, Mulch: Seed, fertilizer, mulch and periodic watering shall be applied in
adequate quantities to assure a satisfactory ground cover over the entire disturbed area of
construction operations. Water thoroughly as soon as completed and at least twice daily,
or more often if necessary to provide continuous growth without setback until all growth
from seed is thoroughly established.
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The mulching material will consist of dry straw or hay of good quality free of seeds of
competing plants, and at the rate of two or two and a half tons per acre, respectively.
Straw or hay mulch will be applied uniformly over the disturbed areas, to achieve
75-percent coverage. It must be spread within 24-hours after seeding is done. The
spreading must be done by blower-type or other mulch- spreading equipment or by hand
and anchored by pressing the mulch into the soil. Anchoring must be done immediately
after the mulch is spread. A disk harrow with the disk set straight or a special "packer
disk" may be used. The disk may be smooth or aerated and should be 20-inches or more
in diameter and 8- to 12-inches apart. The edges of the disk should be dull enough not to
cut the mulch but sharp enough to press into the soil leaving much of it in an erect
position.
A. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of
such work, and all cost incidentals thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid
for the item to which the work pertains.
3.13 Slope Stabilization: Sedimentation shall be controlled by the use of hay mulch on slopes
3: 1 or less. On slopes greater than 3: 1, the Contractor shall install blankets. Prior to
placing the blanket, the grassing shall have been completed and the area left in a smooth,
uniform condition, free from stones, lumps, roots, other material, which would prevent
from making snug contact with the underlying soil.
A. Fiberglass Blanket: The fiberglass blanket shall be machine produced consisting
of uniform layer of continuous, randomly-oriented glass fiber strands. The
blanket shall be at least 48-inches wide and weighing a minimum of O.2-pounds
per square yard when used on slopes and 0.4 pounds per square yard when in
waterways.
1. Securing and Stapling: All staples shall be driven flush with the ground.
Staples for securing the blanket shall be made from cold drawn wire not
less that 6-inch lengths of 14-gauge, to form a "U" of I-inch in width.
Longer staples may be required for loose soil.
Each strip of the blanket shall be held firmly in place by means of three
rows of staples; one row along each edge and one row along the middle.
The staples shall be spaced no more than 3-feet apart in each row with the
staples in the middle row spaced alternately with those at the edges. The
edge staples shall be placed in the 2-inch overlap. At the end of each
blanket, staples shall be placed in a row with spacing of approximately 12-
inches.
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An anchor slot or trench, 9-inches in depth, shall be dug across the
upgrade end of the site. The first 12-inches of the blanket shall be placed
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in the trench and the backfill tamped solidly in place. Adjacent strip ends
shall overlap 2-inches and adjoining ends shall overlap 6-inches with the
upstream section on top.
B. Organic Fiber Blanket:
1. Straw Blanket: A machine-produced blanket of clean, weed-free straw
from agricultural crops with consistent thickness and the straw evenly
distributed over the entire area of the blanket.
a. Slopes: The top of each blanket shall be covered with a
photodegradable plastic mesh having a maximum mesh size of
5/16 x 5/16-inch, which is sewn to the straw using biodegradable
thread. The blanket shall be at least 4S-inches wide with a
minimum thickness of 3/S-inch and a minimum dry weight of
0.5-pounds per square yard.
b. Waterways: The blanket shall be the same as for slopes except
having the photodegradable plastic mesh on the top and bottom.
2. Excelsior Blanket: A machine produced mat of curled wood excelsior of
which SO-percent has 6-inch or longer fiber length, with consistent
thickness and the fiber evenly distributed over the entire area of the
blanket. The blanket shall be smolder resistant. The top of the blanket
shall be clearly labeled.
a. Slopes: The top of each blanket shall be covered with a
photodegradable plastic mesh having a maximum mesh size of
11/2 x 3-inch. The blanket shall be at least 48-inches wide with a
minimum thickness of 14-inch and a minimum dry weight of
O.S-pounds per square yard.
b. Waterways: The blanket shall be the same as for slopes except
having the photodegradable plastic mesh on the top and bottom.
3. Securing and Stapling: Staples shall be driven vertically into the ground
to anchor the plastic mesh. Staples shall be spaced approximately 2-yards
apart on each side of the blanket, and one row in the center alternately
spaced between each side staple. Where blankets are laid side to side, the
staples shall be placed with Y2 of the staple anchoring mesh form each
blanket. At the beginning of a blanket, staples shall be placed in a row
with spacing of approximately 12-inches.
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In waterways, there shall be no longitudinal seams unless overlapped at
least 6-inches with the upgrade section on top. The first 12-inches of the
first row of blankets shall be placed in a 6-inch deep anchor slot stapled in
the bottom, the slot shall be backfilled and solidly tamped.
C. Payment: Slope stabilization will be paid for on a square yard basis as installed
and approved by the Engineer. The cost of such work, and all cost incidentals
thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid for the item to which the work
pertains. Laps will not be measured, but considered as incidental to the work.
3.14 Final Stabilization: When monitoring is required, stabilized means at least 70% of the
soil surface is uniformly covered in permanent vegetation unlike the NPDES Storm
Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activities, General Permit (GAR
100000), which includes installation of equivalent permanent stabilization measures
(such as the use of rip-rap, gabions, permanent mulches, or geotextiles).Permanent
vegetation consists of planted trees, shrubs, perennial vines; a crop of perennial
vegetation appropriate for the season and region; or a crop of annual vegetation and a
seeding of target crop perennials appropriate for the region such that within the growing
season a 70-percent coverage by the perennial crop is achieved. For linear construction
projects on agricultural or sil vicultural lands, stabilized means stabilizing it for its
agricultural or silvicultural use.
Final acceptance of grassing for payment is defined as a full cover, over the seeded area
of live and growing grass, when at least 98-percent of the total areas has no bare spots
exceeding one square foot and the ground surface is fully stabilized against erosion.
3.15 Maintenance Program: Best management practices will be inspected daily. Any
damages will be repaired by the end of the day. Cleanout of sediment control structures
will be accomplished in accordance with specifications and sediment disposal
accomplished by spreading on the site. Sediment basins and barriers will remain in place
until disturbed areas are stabilized. The sediment control barriers will then be removed
and the areas by these structures grassed.
A. Payment: No separate payment will be paid for the above work, except silt fence,
unless the work performed was in accordance with "Grassing of Disturbed Areas"
paragraph, then payment would be made on a linear foot basis as specified.
Otherwise, the cost of the above work and all cost incidental thereto shall be
included in the unit prices bid for the item to which the work pertains. In case of
failure on the part of the Contractor to adequately control erosion, pollution,
and/or siltation, the Owner reserves the right to employ outside assistance or to
use his own forces to provide the necessary corrective measures. Such incurred
direct costs plus Project Engineering costs will be charged to the Contractor, and
appropriate deductions made from the Contractor's monthly progress estimate.
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SECTION 4
SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES
4.01 Scope: The Contractor shall furnish all materials and equipment and construct the sewers
shown together with all clearing, grubbing, excavating, sheeting, backfilling, foundations,
manholes and other appurtenances as shown and specified. The work shall include all
ditching, diking, pumping, bailing, draining, flushing, and all provisions necessary to
protect and maintain buildings, fences, water and gas pipes, drain culverts, power and
telephone lines and cables, and other structures; the furnishing and maintenance of
suitable crossings for roadways; the cleaning away of all rubbish and surplus materials;
and the furnishing of all materials, tools, implements and labor required to build and put
in complete working order the specified sewers, and all structures appertaining.
4.02 Sewer Pipe: Pipe for sewers shall be furnished in accordance with the following
requirements:
A. Quality and Inspection: Latitudes in workmanship and finish allowed by ASTM
notwithstanding, all pipe shall have smooth exterior and interior surfaces; be first
quality, be free from cracks, blisters, and other imperfections, and be true to
theoretical shapes and forms throughout each length. Pipe shall be subject to
inspection by the Engineer at the pipe plant, trench, and other points of delivery
for the purpose of culling and rejecting pipe, independent of laboratory tests,
which does not conform to the requirements of this Section. Pipe, which does not
conform, will be so marked by the Engineer, and shall not be used in the work.
On-the-job repairing of rejected pipe will not be permitted.
B. Experience of Manufacturer: The pipe manufacturer shall submit evidence, if
requested by the Engineer, of having consistently produced pipe and joints of the
quality specified herein, and which have exhibited satisfactory performance
results in service over a period of not fewer than two years. The pipe
manufacturer and the pipe manufacturing process shall be subject to approval by
the Engineer.
C. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Sewer Pipe and Fittings: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC)
sewer pipe shall be bell and spigot pipe, shall be in lengths not exceeding
121f2-feet laying lengths and shall have minimum wall thickness conforming to
ASTM D 3034 under the classification for SDR 35 pipe, as amended to date.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sewer pipe fittings shall be bell and spigot or bell and
plain end and shall conform to ASTM D 3034, as amended to date.
1. Markings: PVC pipe shall be marked at intervals of 5 feet or less with the
following information, manufacturer's name or trademark, plant code, date
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of manufacturer, nominal pipe size, PVC cell classification, the legend
"Type PSM SDR 35 PVC Sewer Pipe," and ASTM designation D 3034.
Fittings shall be marked with the following information: manufacturer's
name or trademark, nominal size, designations PVC and PSM and ASTM
designation D 3034.
All markings shall remain legible during normal handling, storage, and
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2. Certification: The Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with a written
statement from the manufacturer that all pipe and fittings furnished have
been sampled, tested and inspected in accordance with ASTM D 3034, as
amended to date. Each certification so furnished shall be signed by an
authorized agent of the manufacturer.
3. Joints: All pipe shall have elastomeric joints with an integral belled gasket
coupl~r. Rubber gaskets shall comply with the physical requirements
specified in the latest revision of ASTM F 477, as amended to date. Joints
shall meet the requirements specified in ASTM D 3212, as amended to
date.
4.03 Iron Pipe and Fittings: The Contractor shall furnish iron pipe and fittings as follows:
A. Ductile Iron Pipe and Fittings: Ductile iron pipe shall be used in sizes 8-inch
through 64-inch where shown or indicated on the Drawings. All ductile iron pipe
shall be designed for a minimum 150-psi working pressure, 100-psi surge
allowance, a 2 to 1 factor of safety on the sum of working pressure plus surge
pressure, single AASHO H-20 truck loading, laying condition 2, and cover
required. Each pipe shall be subjected to a hydrostatic pressure test of at least
500-psi at the point of manufacture. Ductile iron pipe shall conform to ANSI
A21.51. The class or nominal thickness, net weight without lining, and casting
period shall be clearly marked on each length of pipe. Additionally, the
manufacturer's mark, year in which the pipe was produced, and the letters "D.I."
or "Ductile/Gray Iron" shall be cast or stamped on the pipe. Fittings shall be cast
from gray or ductile iron. Ductile iron fittings shall conform to A WW A C 110
(ANSI A 21.10), or ANSIIA WW A CI53/A21.53, gray iron fittings shall conform
to ANSIIA WW A CllO/A21.10, or latest revision. All fittings shall have standard
mechanical joints. Exterior joints for ductile iron shall be push-on type unless
otherwise shown. Interior joints shall be flanged in accordance with ANSI
A21.15 and ANSI A21.1O. Pipe and fittings shall be cement lined in accordance
with ANSI A21A, standard thickness lining. All pipe and fittings shall be coated
inside and out with an approved epoxy-lined coatings. River crossing pipe shall
be flexible joint pipe meeting all requirements of A WW A C151. Each joint shall
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provide variable deflection up to 15 degrees with the joint capable of being
deflected to metal binding position at maximum deflection without harm to the
pipe or joint components.
B. Certification: The manufacturer of iron pipe and fittings shall furnish. both the
Engineer and the Owner with certified reports stating that inspection and specified
tests have been made and that the results thereof comply with the applicable
ANSI Specifications for each.
4.04 Precast Concrete Manholes: The Contractor shall furnish precast concrete manholes as
follows:
A. Precast Concrete Manholes: Precast concrete manholes shall consist of precast
reinforced concrete riser sections, concentric top section and a base section
conforming to Typical Details shown on Detail Drawings. Precast manhole
sections shall be manufactured in accordance with ASTM C 478, as amended to
date, and these specifications. Concrete shall have a minimum compressive
strength of 4,000 psi when tested in accordance with ASTM C 478, as amended to
date. Wall and bottom section shall have a minimum thickness of five inches
(5").
1. Base Sections: Base sections for precast concrete manholes shall have a
bottom poured monolithically with the walls. Base sections shall be
furnished with inside diameters of 4, 5, and 6 feet as required. Base
sections shall be furnished with a minimum height of 24 inches for pipes
having a diameter of 8, 10, or 12 inches and a minimum height of
36 inches for pipes having a diameter of 15 or 18 inches. Minimum height
for 5 or 6 foot diameter base sections shall be 48 inches regardless of pipe
size. Base sections with 5 or 6 foot inside diameters shall be reduced to
4-foot inside diameter by means of an adapter ring or transition top.
The opening in the base section for the accommodation of the pipe shall
be cast to closely conform to job conditions and shall provide a minimum
clearance of three inches (3") between the inside bottom of the base and
outside bottom of the pipe barrel.
2. Riser Sections: The riser sections shall be furnished in a minimum of six
inch (6") increments and shall be four feet (4') in diameter with: (a) tongue
and groove joint to be sealed with approved butyl rubber or bitumastic
material, similar to "E-Z Stik" as manufactured by Concrete Supply
Company or (b) O-ring gasket type joint conforming to ASTM C 443, as
amended to date. The gasket joint shall be thoroughly cleaned of all loose
materials and brushed with an approved epoxy to give a smooth surface
free of any honeycomb.
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3. Alteration to Manholes: In the event that the manhole has to be altered
after delivery to job site the Contractor may, with permission of the
Engineer, connect the pipe to the manhole with a collar of mortar and
brick. The opening between the pipe and manhole shall have a minimum
clearance of one-inch (I") and shall be filled from the inside of the
manhole with a non-shrink grout.
4. Repaired and Patched Sections: Repaired and patched sections will not be
acceptable unless each individual section so repaired or patched shall have
first been inspected and approved by the Engineer, for repair and patching
at the manhole plant. Repairs to and patching of "0"- ring grooves and
shoulders will not be permitted.
5. Absorption: Absorption shall not exceed 9 per cent when determined in
accordance with ASTM C 497, as amended to date.
6. Testing and Stamping: An inspection, by an independent testing
laboratory approved by the Engineer, of the manufacturer's plant and
product will be required to assure conformity of the precast manholes to
these Specifications, and the minimum requirements of ASTM C 478, as
amended to date. Each section of precast concrete manhole shall be
stamped with the laboratory's stamp. Each stamped section shall indicate
the laboratory's configuration that it was accepted in accordance with
applicable ASTM Specifications. A copy of such report will be furnished
the Engineer with submittal of shop drawings for approval. Job site
inspection shall be visual for shape, uniformity, and density.
4.05 Manhole Brick: Brick for manhole construction or grade adjustment shall be whole, hard
burned, common brick conforming to ASTM C 32 Grade MS, as amended to date.
4.06 Steel Pipe Casing: The Contractor shall furnish steel pipe casing and related materials as
follows:
A. Steel Pipe Casing: Steel pipe casing shall be manufactured from steel conforming
to ASTM A 252 Grade 2, as amended to date, with a minimum yield strength of
35,000 psi before cold forming. Pipe may be straight seam or spiral weld. A
protective coating will not be required.
1. Diameter and Wall Thickness: The diameter and wall thickness of steel
pipe casing shall be as shown on the Drawings.
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4.07 Concrete Work: Concrete of the respective classes for bedding, blocking, walks, roads,
headwalls, piers and other miscellaneous structures shall be as called for in the work to
which they pertain.
A. Cement: Cement shall satisfy the requirements of ASTM C 150, Type I or
Type IT, as amended to date.
B. Aggregate: Aggregate shall satisfy the requirements of ASTM C 33, as amended
to date.
C. Water: Water shall be fresh, clean and free from injurious amounts of oil, acid,
alkali, and organic materials.
D. Mixing: Mixing shall be accomplished at a central mix plant unless pnor
approval is given by the Engineer for mixing on the job site.
E. Concrete from a Central Mix Plant: Concrete supplied from a central mix plant
shall have 28-day compressive strengths not less than those listed below:
Class "A" - 3,000-psi
Class "B" - 2,200 psi
Class "C" - 1 ,500 psi
F. Concrete Mixed on Job Site: Concrete mixed on the job site shall have 28-day
compressive strengths as above and shall contain not less than the following
quantities of cement per cubic yard.
Class "A" - 564 lbs. (6 bags)
Class "B" - 479 lbs. (5 bags)
Class "C" - 376 lbs. (4 bags)
G. Concrete Cylinders: Concrete cylinders for testing purposes shall be made in
accordance with the procedure described in ASTM C 31, as amended to date.
Compression tests shall be made at the age of 7 days and 28 days by the testing
laboratory as per ASTM C 39, as amended to date. Testing shall be done by a
laboratory approved by the Engineer. Each test shall consist of at least four
(4) specimens; two (2) for field control and two (2) for laboratory control. One
(1) initial test will be required and then one (1) for each one hundred (100) yards
thereafter.
H. Placinf?: of Concrete: Placing concrete shall be in daylight hours. Concrete mixed
at a central plant shall be transported to the job site as per ASTM C 94, as
amended to date. Concrete when placed shall be compacted with mechanical,
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internal vibrating equipment and/or with hand spading with a slicing rod. No
concrete shall be placed when the atmospheric temperature is below 35 degrees
Fahrenheit. If the temperature drops below 35 degrees after concrete is placed the
Contractor shall enclose, heat and protect the concrete. Earth fill shall not be
placed on concrete until concrete has been allowed to set for 24 hours.
I. Form Work: Form work, where required, shall be built to conform to the shape,
lines and dimensions of the concrete work as shown.
Forms shall be set to line and grade, and shall be braced, tied, and secured in a
manner which will withstand placing of the concrete and which will maintain
shape and position. Forms shall be tight, and be substantially assembled to
prevent bulging and the leaking of concrete. Joints shall be arranged vertically or
horizontally. Temporary openings shall be arranged, where required, at the
bottoms of wall forms and elsewhere, to facilitate cleaning and inspecting.
Lumber used once in forms shall have nails removed and surfaces in contact with
concrete work thoroughly cleaned before reuse. Wall sleeves, inserts and
openings required in concrete work shall be properly set in formwork. Chamfer
strips shall be placed in forms for all exterior comers.
J. Removing Forms: Under normal conditions, the time elapsing before the forms
may be stripped shall not be less than the following:
Slabs
Piers
Walls
14 days
7 days
2 days
K. Finishing: All exposed concrete work shall be kept wetted with water, and shall
be fineness, or other equally as good abrasive, to bring the surface to a smooth
texture and to remove all form and other marks. The paste formed by the rubbing
may be rubbed down by floating with a canvas, carpet-faced, or cork float, or may
be rubbed down with dry burlap.
L. Payment: Payment for concrete work, placing of concrete and form work will be
. paid for under various items specifically set forth in the Proposal, to which this
work pertains.
.4.08 Reinforcing Steel and Miscellaneous Metal: Reinforcing steel, miscellaneous iron and
steel and iron castings shall conform to these Specifications and shall be as called for in
the work to which they pertain.
A. Drawings: The ,Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer for review six (6) ,copies
of bending and spacing details for steel bar reinforcing which show bar size,
. spacing, bending, and tagging identification.
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B. Reinforcing Steel: Bar reinforcement and WIre mesh shall be furnished by
domestic steel mills.
Steel bar reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 615,
(Grade 60), as amended to date, and shall be of an approved deformed type. Bars
shall be cold bent to shapes indicated on the Drawings. Bending shall be done in
the shop unless otherwise specified and shall conform to the requirements of the
ACI Building Code (ACI-318), as amended to date. Bars shall be furnished full
length unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, or approved by the Engineer.
Bars shall be placed in the locations shown on the Drawings and held securely in
place during the placing of concrete. Bars shall be spaced the proper distance
from the face of the wall by the use of approved precast concrete mortar blocks
and/or steel chairs with plastic coated legs or plastic tips or stainless steel chairs.
Wire mesh reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of ASTM A 185, as
amended to date, and unless otherwise indicated on the Drawings, shall be 4-inch
by 4-inch mesh, of 6-gauge wire. Wire mesh shall be secured in position by space
bars and chairs or pre-cast concrete mortar blocks.
C. Miscellaneous Iron and Steel: Miscellaneous iron and steel for straps, brackets
and related items shall be as shown and called for on the Drawings.
Bolts and nuts shall be of the best quality high strength steel, unless otherwise
shown on the Drawings. Bolts and nuts in general shall be United States standard
dimension. All anchor bolts exposed to the weather shall be of stainless steel,
Type 316, unless otherwise specified. Anchor bolts in general shall be placed in
forms prior to pouring concrete. When concrete anchors must be used, they shall
be Phillips "Red Head" or Rawl "Saber Tooth" self-drilling anchors, or equal.
Welding under these Specifications may be done by the MIG, TIG or "Electrode"
method in accordance with A WS-ASTM E 6012, as amended to date, (Electrode
Method only).
D. Iron Castings: Castings shall be gray-iron conforming to ASTM A 48, as
amended to date. Castings shall be tough, close-grained and smooth, free from
blowholes, blisters, shrinkage stains, cracks, cold shots and like defects. No
plugging of defective castings will be permitted. Castings shall be made
accurately to dimensions shown on the Drawings or ordered and shall be planed
or ground where necessary, whether marked or not, to secure perfectly flat
bearing surfaces. Allowance shall be made in the patterns so that the specified
thickness of metal will not be reduced. No casting will be accepted, the weight of
which is less than the theoretical weight, based on required dimensions, by more
than five percent (5%).
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E. Painting: Straps, brackets and related items shall receive pretreatment in the shop
of one (1) coat of KOP-COAT "40 passivator," allowing 24 hours to dry, then
apply prime coat of KOP-COAT "622 LCF primer," 1.5 min. dry mil thickness
applied at the rate of 425 square feet per gallon, allowing 48 hours to dry.
Coating in the field will be two (2) coats Bitumastic 300M, 10.0 min. dry mil
thickness/coat, applied at the rate of 100 square feet per gallon.
F. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of
such work, and all cost incidentals thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid
for the item to which the work pertains.
4.09 Unloading, Hauling, Distributing, and Storing Pipe and Related Materials: The
Contractor shall unload, haul, distribute, and store pipe and related materials as follows.
A. Unloading: Equipment and facilities for unloading, hauling, distributing and
storing materials shall be furnished by the Contractor and shall at all times be
available for use in unloading materials. Delays in unloading railroad cars,
unloading trucks, or hauling from freight terminal which incur demurrage, truck
waiting charges or terminal charges shall be at the expense of the Contractor.
. B. Handling: Pipe, fittings, and other material shall be carefully handled so as to
prevent breaking and/or damage. Pipe may be unloaded individually by hand but
shall not be unloaded by rolling or dropping off of trucks or cars. Preferred
unloading is in units using mechanical equipment, such as forklifts, cherry pickers
or front-end loaders with forks. If forklift equipment is not available units may be
unloaded with use of spreader bar on top and nylon strips or cables (cushioned
with rubber hose sleeve) looped under the unit.
C. Distributing: Materials shall be distributed and placed so as to least interfere with
traffic. No street or roadway may be closed without first obtaining permission of
the proper authorities. The Contractor shall furnish and maintain proper warning
signs and obstruction lights for the protection of traffic along highways, street and
roadways upon which material is distributed. No distributed materials shall be
placed in drainage ditches.
D. Storage: All pipe, fittings and other materials which cannot be distributed along
the route of the work shall be stored for subsequent use when needed. The
Contractor shall make his own arrangements for the use of storage areas; except
that, with permission, he may make reasonable use of the Owner's storage yards.
1. Ductile Iron Pipe: Ductile iron pipe must be stockpiled on level ground.
Timbers must be placed under the pipe for a base and to prevent dirt and
debris from washing into the pipe.
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2. PVC Pipe: PVC pipe must be stockpiled on level ground. If pipe is
unloaded individually by hand, timbers must be used under the pipe for a
base, spaced the same as factory load, with stop blocks nailed at either
end. Stockpile must be built up the same manner as it was stocked for
shipment, transferring dunnage and chock-blocks from load to stockpile.
Individual lengths of pipe shall not be stacked in piles any higher than five
feet (5').
If pipe is unloaded in units, the units must be placed on level ground and
shall not be stacked more than two (2) units high. Units must be protected
by dunnage in the same way they were protected while loaded on the truck
or car. The dunnage must support the weight of all units so that pipe
lengths do not carry the weight of the unit loaded above.
If pipe is to be stored outside and exposed to sunlight for a number of
months, the pipe must be protected by covering with canvas or other
opaque material. The cover shall be loose enough to allow for air
circulation around the pipe. The use of clear plastic sheets will not be
permitted.
E. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of
such work, and all cost incidentals thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid
for the item to which the work pertains.
4.10 Location and Grades: The line and grade of the sewer and drain, and the positions of all
manholes and other structures, and other appurtenances, shall be laid out by the
Contractor from controlling lines and bench marks furnished by the Engineer, or from the
measurements shown. All lines and grades shall be subject to checking by the Engineer,
but that checking shall in no way relieve the Contractor from responsibility for the
correctness. The Contractor shall provide such field men and assistance as the Engineer
may request, and such hubs, stakes, spikes, nail, and other fastenings as may be required,
in establishing and checking all controlling lines and grades.
If the Contractor elects to be responsible for construction stakeout, he shall furnish the
engineer with cut sheets for each line. Cut sheets shall show line number and in fifty-foot
(50') increments invert, center line elevation and center line cut. Sample cut sheet will be
provided by the Engineer. The Contractor in the place provided in the Proposal shall
write in a deductible amount for the construction stakeout. If the Owner elects to do so,
the Engineer will provide construction stakeout. The Contractor shall provide assistance
as the Engineer may request including hubs, stakes, spikes, nails and other fastenings as
may be required in laying out the line and grade of the sewer.
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4.11 Order of Work: The Owner reserves the right to accept and use portions of the work
when it is considered to be in the public's best interest to do so; the Engineer shall have
the authority to establish the order in which the lines shall be worked.
4.12 Inspection: All work done and materials furnished shall be subject to inspection by the
Engineer; all improper work shall be reconstructed, and all materials which do not
conform to the requirements of the specifications shall be removed from the work upon
notice being received from the Engineer of the rejection of those materials. The Engineer
shall have the right to mark rejected materials, and to distinguish them as such.
4.13 Organization of Work: The Contractor shall so organize his work that backfilling and
cleanup shall closely follow pipe laying operations and manhole construction.
In general, not more than one block of a street or roadway shall be closed for construction
at anyone time. Before proceeding with trenching operations in a succeeding block, the
preceding section shall be backfilled, cleanup completed and the street opened to traffic.
. For work outside the streets and roadways, backfilling and windrowing, in accordance
with the provisions of "General Backfilling" paragraph shall be performed in such
manner that not more than five hundred feet (500') of trench shall remain open at anyone
. time.
Failure on the part of the Contractor to comply with the above provisions in a reasonable
manner, in the opinion of the Engineer, shall be sufficient cause for the Engineer to order
a temporary shut-down of further trenching and pipe laying operations until the
provisions have been met.
4.14 Clearing and Grubbing: The Contractor shall clear and grub only the areas for which a
permanent sewer easement has been obtained which is a strip ten (10') feet on either side
of the sewer centerline or as shown on the Drawings. Trees or loose objects between the
permanent sewer easement and construction easement lines may be removed if necessary
for construction purposes unless removal is specifically prohibited on the Drawings.
Written approval by the Engineer for removal of such noted trees or objects will be
required. In no case is the Contractor to go outside the construction easement (twenty
(20') feet on each side of the sewer line) with men, machinery, or material.
All material and debris resulting from clearing and grubbing operations shall be disposed
of in accordance with the rules and regulations of both the Air Quality and Solid Waste
Management Sections of the Environmental Protection Division of the Georgia
Department of Natural Resources. Burning shall be in accordance with local regulations
and as approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall obtain any burning permits
required and shall be responsible for any damage to surrounding property caused by his
burning operation.
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4.15 Removing and Resetting Fences: At all locations where existing fences must be removed
to permit construction of the sewer, the Contractor shall remove the fences and, as the
sewer construction progresses, reset the fences in their original location and to their
original condition. During construction, the Contractor shall provide temporary fencing,
or employ other safeguards, which will prevent livestock from wandering to other
property.
3. A. Payment: No extra payment will be made for removing and
resetting fences, the cost thereof to be included in the prices bid for
sewers.
4.16 Protecting Trees, Shrubbery and Lawns: Trees and shrubbery along trench lines crossing
developed private property shall not be disturbed unless absolutely necessary, subject to
approval by the Engineer. Trees and shrubbery to be removed shall be properly heeled-in
and replanted. Heeling-in and replanting shall be done under the' direction of an
experienced nurseryman.
Where sewer trenches cross private property through established lawns, sod shall be cut,
removed, stacked and maintained in suitable condition until replacement is approved by
the Engineer. Topsoil underlying lawn areas shall likewise be removed and kept separate
from general excavated materials and shall be replaced at the surface of the trench in
backfilling. In lieu of removing and replacing sod, the Contractor may, if approved by
the Engineer, regrass lawns by seeding, sprigging or sodding with grass of the same type
as the established lawn. Areas sown with grass seed shall be mulched and kept watered
until all growth is thoroughly established. Additional requirements can be found in
Grassing of Disturbed Areas paragraph of the section titled Soil Erosion and Sediment
Control.
A. Payment: All cost of equipment, labor and materials required for the work shall
be included in the price bid for same. The removal and replacing of sod or
regrassing by seeding and all other related work will be paid for on a linear foot
basis of pipe lines as described in the Grassing of Disturbance Areas paragraph.
4.17 Protection of Other Utilities and Structures: Damage to existing utility lines, services,
poles, and structures shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his own expense.
The approximate positions of certain known underground lines are shown for
information. A minimum clearance of ten feet (10') horizontal and eighteen-inches (18")
vertical must be maintained between new sewer lines and existing water mains. Existing
small lines are not shown. The Contractor shall locate existing small lines, and other
possible existing unknown utility lines, with an electronic pipe finder and shall excavate
and expose all existing underground lines in advance of trenching operations. Removing
and relaying of those lines and appurtenances which constitute an obstruction to the
completed line and grade of the new work, in the opinion of the Engineer, will be made at
the expense of the Owner, unless otherwise shown on Drawings to be altered by the
Contractor.
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4.18 Cutting and Removing Pavement: The following specification for pavement cutting
applies to concrete pavements, asphalt, surfaced pavements having a rigid base, concrete
curb, walk, gutters and driveways. Brick, gravel, oil and chips, and asphalt mat (asphalt
less than one and one-half inch 1-112" thick) pavements are excluded from the following
requirements.
A. Marking: Pavement cuts for trench excavation in high-type pavements shall be
made by means of a pavement-sawing machine. All saw cuts shall be
perpendicular to the pavement surface and shall be truly and accurately made
along a predetermined and carefully marked chalk line. If necessary, a suitable
stationary guide shall be used to prevent side swaying of the machine to insure
that the cut will be straight. Asphalt pavement shall be broken along the marked
cuts with a jackhammer or other suitable tool. Concrete pavement, and asphalt
pavement on concrete base, shall be scored to a depth of approximately two
inches (2") below the surface of the concrete along the marked cuts. Scoring shall
be done by use of a rotary saw, after which the pavement may be broken below
the scoring with a jackhammer or other suitable tool.
B. Machine Pulling: Pavement shall not be machine pulled until completely broken
and separated along the marked cuts.
C. Damage to Adiacent Pavement: The pavement adjacent to pipe line trenches shall
be neither disturbed nor damaged. If the adjacent pavement is disturbed or
damaged, irrespective of cause, the Contractor shall remove the damaged
pavement and shall replace with new pavement at his own expense.
D. Payment: The removal of pavement will be paid for on the basis of measured
quantity of pavement removed at the unit prices bid in the proposal.
Measurement shall be in lineal feet along centerline of ditch line for entire length
of pavement cut, regardless of ditch width. No extra payment will be made for
extra width not anticipated.
4.19 Excavation; Excavation for sewer lines shall be by open- cut, unless otherwise shown or
specified. No tunneling shall be done without approval by the Engineer to tunnel cross
section and details of construction. The top portion of trenches may have sloping or
vertical sides to any width, which will not cause damage to adjoining structures,
roadways, pavements, utilities, and private property. For untimbered trenches and
trenches held by stay bracing only, the width of the lower portion of the trench, to a
height of two feet above the top of the pipe, shall not exceed the trench widths specified
for the respective pipe size in Tables I or IT. The width of trenches where skeleton or
solid sheeting is used may be increased to dimensions approved by the Engineer, but
shall be not greater than that necessary to clear the walers when lowering pipe into the
trench. If trenches are excavated to widths in excess of the above limitations or if
trenches collapse because of insufficient bracing and sheeting, the Contractor shall use
special methods of constructing pipe foundations, as specified in "Bedding of Pipe"
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paragraph at his own expense. Excavation in excess of the depths required for manhole
and other structures shall be corrected by pouring a subfoundation of Class "C" concrete,
at the Contractor's expense.
4.20 Excavation in Solid Rock: Solid rock is defined as those materials in the original bed and
in well-defined ledges which, in the opinion of the Engineer, cannot be removed with
pick, shovel, ditching machine, 5/8 cubic yard backhoe and other similar devices, and
which requires jack hammering with bull point, or drilling and blasting. Concrete and
masonry structures to be removed which require drilling and blasting for removal, shall
be considered rock unless otherwise provided for herein. Boulders, and detached pieces
of rock, having volumes of more than 8 cubic feet, shall be considered as rock.
Where excavation of rock, boulders or large stones is required, a clearance of not less
than six (6) inches in every direction from all parts of pipe and appurtenances shall be
provided.
Where rock is encountered at grade in trenches, the trench shall be excavated not less
than six inches (6") below the bottom of the pipe bell, refilled with crushed stone
thoroughly tamped in-place, and shaped to the pipe. No additional payment will be made
for crushed stone bedding in rock excavation, the cost shall be included in the unit price
stated for rock excavation.
Excavated rock shall not be mixed with material selected for tamped backfilling under
and around the pipe up to a level at least two feet above the pipe.
Where sewers are constructed across streets, pastures, and cultivated fields, excavated
rock shall not be mixed with backfill material used to complete the final twelve inch
(12") layer of backfill at the original ground surface. Surplus rock shall be removed and
wasted at locations approved by the Owner.
A. Payment: Excavation in solid rock will be paid for at the unit price per cubic yard
as stated in the Proposal, the price being in addition to that paid per foot of sewer
for the various depths encountered. Overburden may be removed prior to drilling
and blasting or, if the Contractor elects, he may drill and blast prior to removing
overburden. Measurement will be made: (a) along profile of rock after
overburden is removed prior to blasting, or (b) to rock line showing in side banks
if blasted prior to removing overburden. No payment will be made for rock
blasted unless measurement is made by the Engineer or his representative. Rock
excavation will be measured for payment for a width equal to 4/3 D + 15 inches,
where D is the nominal inside diameter of the pipe, the sides of the trench being
considered vertical, and to a depth of six inches (6") below the bell of the pipe
laid on the grade established by the Engineer. Measurement for payment for rock
excavation at manholes and other miscellaneous structures will be made to lines
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4.21 Blasting: Blasting operations shall be conducted in accordance with existing ordinances
and regulations, and shall be done subject to the Engineer's approval. Exposed structures
shall be protected from the effects of blasts; blasts shall be covered with suitable mats,
and shall be restricted to the extent that no appreciable shock will be transmitted to
existing structures, pipe lines, sewers, and other public or private facilities. All blasting
supplies shall be stored in a manner approved by the Engineer, and a watchman shall be
stationed at all times at the place of storage.
4.22 Dewatering Trenches: Where groundwater is encountered, the Contractor shall make the
effort necessary to secure a dry trench bottom before laying pipe. In sandy and in other
suitable type soils, dewatering shall be done by well pointing. If, in the opinion of the
Engineer, the Contractor has failed to obtain an absolutely dry trench bottom by
insufficient use of all known methods of trench dewatering, the Engineer may order the
Contractor to excavate below grade and place not less than 6 inches of graded crushed
stone fill material over the trench bottom to form trench drains to suitable located sumps
and the water removed by bailing or pumping. The graded crushed stone fill material
shall be placed at the Contractor's own expense and shall be of such depth that there shall
be no water in bell holes at the time of coupling pipe.
A. Payment: All costs of equipment, labor, and materials required for dewatering
shall be included in the bid price for sewers and/or drains.
4.23 Crushed Stone Stabilization: Wherever the sub grade is by nature too soft or mucky, in
the opinion of the Engineer, for the proper installation of the pipe, he may order the
Contractor to undercut the trench and backfill with crusher run stone or crushed stone
%-inch in size and less. The stone shall be brought to the subgrade required by the class
of bedding for the particular location and compacted.
A. Payment: Payment for crushed stone stabilization, only where ordered by the
Engineer, will be made in accord with the unit price bid for the item under "Extra
Work," measured before placing, and shall include the removal of unsuitable
subgrade materials.
4.24 Bracing and Sheeting: The sides of all trenches and excavations for sewer shall be
securely held by stay bracing, or by skeleton or solid sheeting and bracing, as required by
the soil conditions encountered, unless otherwise permitted by the Engineer.
A. Timber: No timber for shoring, bracing, and sheeting exceeding that size
customarily used, will be paid for unless the use of larger sizes shall have been
ordered, in writing by the Engineer. Timber sheeting near the bottom of trenches
over 10 feet deep, for pipe IS-inch size and larger, shall remain in place and shall
be cut off no less than 2 feet above the top of the completed line. When in the
opinion of the Engineer sheeting and bracing cannot be safely removed above this
level, it shall be left in place. Sheeting left in place shall be cut off at least 2 feet
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below the surface. Bracing and sheeting ma;y be removed in units when the level
of the backfilling has reached the point necessary to protect the pipe and adjacent
property.
1. Payment: No extra payment will be made for timber sheeting required to
be left in place to a point 2 feet above the top of the pipe, the cost thereof
shall be included in the lump sum bid for sewers. Timber ordered to be
left in place in excess of 2 feet above the top of the pipe 'will be paid for
in accord with the unit price bid for the item under "Extra Work."
B. Steel Sheeting: Continuous interlocking steel sheeting may be substituted for
timber sheeting, when approved by the Engineer. Steel sheeting may be removed
without cutting, provided the rate of removal is in pace with tamping and
backfilling operations to assure complete filling of the void created by the
withdrawal of the sheeting. Complete withdrawal of the sheeting in advance of
tamping and backfilling will not be permitted.
1. Payment: No payment will be made for the general use of steel sheeting
where it is used in lieu of timber sheeting.
4.25 Bedding of PVc. and Ductile Iron Pipe: All pipe shall be laid on foundations prepared in
accordance with the following specifications.
A. PVC Pipe: PVC pipe shall be laid as specified using the following classes of
bedding required for the various type of soils and conditions encountered.
Bedding for PVC pipe shall be in accordance with ASTM D 2321, as amended to
date, the manufacturer's recommendations, and these Specifications.
1. Bedding Material: Class I materials shall be used for bedding and
haunching in all conditions. Class IT, Ill, IV and V materials will not be
permitted for bedding and haunching under any condition.
2. Depth of Bedding: Bedding material shall be used to provide uniform
longitudinal support for the pipe. Trench shall be undercut to allow for a
minimum of six inches (6") of bedding material. Bell holes shall be
excavated in the bedding material to allow for unobstructed assembly of
the joint, but care shall be taken to assure the bell hole is no larger than
necessary to accomplish proper joint assembly. After joint assembly,
material shall be placed around the entire length of pipe and compacted.
Compaction to the springline of the pipe shall be of the same material used
in the bedding. Backfill with Class I, IT, III or IV material shall then be
carried to a point six inches (6") above the top of pipe, using hand tools
for tamping, Class IV material will not be allowed in a wet ditch. If the
remaining backfill material contains large particles which could damage
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the pipe from impact during placement the initial backfill shall be
increased to eighteen inches (18") above the top of the pipe. Puddling will
not be allowed as a method of compaction. The remaining backfill shall
be as specified in "Select Backfill" and "General Backfill" paragraphs of
these specifications. Pipe shall have at least thirty inches (30") of cover
before wheel loading and at least forty-eight inches (48") of cover before
using heavy-duty tamping equipment such as a hydrohammer.
3. Definition of Bedding Material: Class I, IT, Ill, IV and V materials are
defined as follows:
Class I
Angular 1,4 to %-inches graded stone. Latest revision of
ASTM C 33 - Gradation #67 (ASTM #67) or #57
(ASTM #57) are acceptable.
Coarse sands and gravels with maximum particle size
of %-inches including variously graded sands and
gravels containing small percentages of fines,
generally granular and non-cohesive, either wet or
dry.
Fine sand and clayey (clay filled) gravels, including
fine sands, sand-clay mixtures and gravel-clay
mixtures.
Class IT
Class ill
Class IV
Silt, silty clays and clays, including inorganic clays and
silts of medium to high plasticity and liquid limits.
This class includes organic soils as well as soils
containing frozen earth, debris, rocks larger than
I1h-inches in diameter, and other foreign materials.
Class V
B. Ductile Iron Pipe: Ductile iron pipe for gravity sewers and force mains shall be
laid as specified using the following type of bedding required for the depth of
cover for the various sizes of pipe to be installed. Type 4 and 5 Bedding as shown
and described in Ductile/Cast Iron Handbook - Fourth Addition Page 182-208
. may be used for additional depths if approved by the Engineer.
1. Type I-Flat Bottom Trench. Flat bottom trench on undisturbed earth with
excavation for Bells. Loose backfill shall be as specified in the "Select
Backfilling" and "General Backfilling" paragraphs.
2. Type 2-Flat Bottom Trench. Flat Bottom Trench on undisturbed earth
with excavation for Bells. Lightly consolidated backfill to centerline of
pipe, additional backfill shall be as specified in the "Select Backfilling"
and "General Backfilling" Paragraphs.
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3. Type 3-Loose Soil Bedding. Pipe bedded in 4-inch minimum Loose Soil.
Backfill lightly consolidated to top of pipe. Additional Backfill shall be as
specified in the "Select Backfill" and "General Backfill" Paragraphs.
4. Cover: Maximum depth of cover for ductile iron pipe of the various
classes and sizes to be installed are as follows:
Laying Condition
Maximum Depth of Cover (Ft)
Pipe Size Pressure Class Nominal
In. Psi Thick In. Type 1 Type2 Type3
4 350 0.25 53 61 69
6 350 0.25 26 31 37
8 350 0.25 16 20 25
10 350 0.26 11 15 19
12 350 0.28 10 15 19
16 250 0.30 Use 11 15
300 0.32 Type 13 17
350 0.34 2 15 20
C. Payment: No extra payment will be made for bedding, the cost therefore to be
included in the prices bid for sewers.
4.26 Trench Widths: Trench widths and depths (where applicable) for PVC pipe.
A. PVC Pipe: The maximum trench widths and depths with the various classes of
bedding and required compaction shall be as follows:
1. Trench Width: The maximum clear trench width at the top of the pipe
shall not exceed a width equal to the nominal pipe diameter plus eighteen
inches (18"). If this width is exceeded or the pipe is installed in a
compacted embankment, pipe embedment shall be compacted to a point at
least 2.5 pipe diameters from the pipe on both sides of the pipe or to the
trench walls, whichever is less.
2. Trench Depths:
Pipe Sizes 6-Inch to IS-Inch, Inclusive
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Class of
Bedding
Maximum Height
of Cover
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Proctor Density
Range
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3. Compaction: If the proper compaction cannot be obtained with materials
. from trench excavation, the Contractor will be required to obtain materials
elsewhere.
4. Payment: The cost of any extra work to obtain required compaction shall
be included in the prices bid for sewers at various depths.
4.27 Laying Gravity Sewer Pipe: All sewer pipe shall be laid upgrade; the spigots shall point
downgrade. Minimum cover shall be 4'-0. Where cover is less than 4'-0, ductile iron
pipe must be used. The pipe and specials shall be laid in the trench so that, after the line
is completed, the interior surface shall conform on the bottom accurately to the grades
and alignment fixed or given by the Engineer and laid out by the Contractor. The interior
of all pipes shall be carefully freed of all dirt and superfluous material of every
description, as pipe laying proceeds. Defective joints discovered after laying shall be
repaired and made tight. Defective pipe shall be removed and proper replacement made.
A. PVC Pipe with Elastomeric Joints: Proper implements, tools and equipment shall
be used for placement of the pipe in the trench to prevent damage. Under no
circumstances may the pipe be dropped into the trench. In subfreezing
temperatures, caution shall be exercised in handling pipe to prevent impact
damage. All pipe shall be carefully examined for cracks, nicks, gouges, severe
scratches, voids, inclusions and other defects before laying. If any pipe is
discovered to be defective after having been laid, it shall be removed and replaced
with sound material at the expense of the Contractor.
1. Assembly of Gasketed Joint: The assembly of the gasketed joint shall be
performed as recommended by the pipe manufacturer. The elastomeric
gaskets may be supplied separately in cartons or pre-positioned in the bell
joint or coupling at the factory. When gaskets are color coded, the
Contractor shall consult the pipe manufacturer or his literature for the
significance. In all cases, the gasket, the bell or coupling interior,
especially the groove area (except when gasket is permanently installed)
and the spigot area shall be cleaned with a rag, brush or paper towel to
remove any dirt or foreign material before the assembling. The gasket
pipe spigot bevel, gasket groove, and sealing surfaces shall be inspected
for damage or deformation. When gaskets are separate, only gaskets,
which are designed for and supplied with the pipe, shall be used. They
shall be inserted as recommended by t~e manufacturer.
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Lubricant used shall be supplied by the pipe manufacturer and shall be
applied as specified by the pipe manufacturer.
2.
Lubrication: After lubrication, the pipe is ready to be joined. Good
alignment of the pipe is essential for ease of assembly. Align the spigot to
the bell and insert the spigot into the bell until it contacts the gasket
uniformly. Do not swing or "stab" the joint; that is, do not suspend the
pipe and swing it into the bell. The spigot end of the pipe is marked by the
manufacturer to indicate the proper depth of insertion.
If undue resistance to insertion of the pipe end is encountered, or the
reference mark does not position properly, the joint shall be disassembled
and the position of the gasket checked. If it is twisted or pushed out of its
seat ("fishmouthed"), the Contractor shall inspect components, repair or
replace damaged items, clean the components, and repeat the assembly
steps. Both pipe lengths must be concentric alignment. If the gasket was
not out of position, the Contractor shall verify proper location of the
reference mark. The reference mark shall be relocated if it is out of
position.
3.
Field Cut: Field cut pipe to be joined shall be square cut using a hacksaw,
handsaw or power saw with a steel blade or abrasive disc. The pipe shall
be marked around its entire circumference prior to cutting to assure a
square cut. A factory-finished beveled end shall be used as a guide for
proper bevel angle, and depth of bevel plus the distance to the insertion
reference mark. The end may be beveled using a pipe beveling tool or a
wood rasp to cut the correct taper. A portable sander or abrasive disc may
be used to bevel the pipe end. Any sharp edges on the leading edge of the
bevel must be rounded off with a pocketknife or a file.
Deflection Testing: The maximum deflection in the installed PVC
pipeline shall not exceed 5% of the pipes original internal diameter.
Deflection testing will be required using either a deflectometer or a "GO-
NO-GO" mandrel. The Engineer shall randomly select portions of the
project to be deflection tested. Such portions shall consist of not less than
5% of the total reaches (reach being length of pipe between two manholes)
in the project (excluding house leads).
The Contractor when using a mandrel shall use a pull line and a retrieve
line. The pull line shall be blown in the line by means of air or water. The
mandrel shall be placed in the pipe and be pulled up or down the pipe to
the next manhole or defect. Testing shall be done in accordance with
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Where deflection is found to be in excess of 5% of the original pipe
diameter, the Contractor shall excavate to the point of excess deflection
and carefully compact around the point where excess deflection was
found. The line shall then be retested for deflection. However, should
after the initial testing the deflection pipe fail to return to the original size
(inside diameter) the line shall be replaced.
In the event that deflection occurs beyond the 5% limit in any section of
5% or more of the reaches tested, the entire system shall be tested.
5. Payment: Measurement for payment of sewer lines shall be made along
the top of the pipe from center to center of manholes and from center of
main to end of pipe for house service lines. The unit price stated in the
Proposal shall include all costs of constructing the sewer line unless
otherwise specified for payment in the Proposal or these Specifications.
B. Ductile Iron Pipe with Mechanical or Push-on Joints: Proper and suitable tools
and equipment shall be used for the safe and convenient handling and lying of
ductile iron pipe. Care shall be taken to prevent damage to the exterior coating
and interior cement lining. All pipe shall be carefully examined for cracks and
other defects before laying. If any pipe or fitting is discovered to be defective
after having been laid, it shall be removed and replaced with sound material at the
expense of the Contractor. Whenever pipe is required to be cut, the cutting shall
be done by skilled workmen using an abrasive wheel cutter. Use of a cold chisel
or oxyacetylene torch will not be permitted.
1. Mechanical Joints: Mechanical joints shall be made only by experienced
mechanics. Sockets and spigots shall be washed with soapy water before
slipping the gland and gasket over the spigot end of the pipe.
The spigot shall be inserted into the socket full depth, then backed off
1,4-inch to provide clearance for expansion. The gasket shall be brushed
with soapy water and shall be pushed into position making sure that it is
evenly seated in the socket. The gland shall then be moved into position
for compressing the gasket. All bolts and nuts shall be made "finger-
tight. "
For joints made in trenches, the bolts shall be tightened to a uniform
permanent tightness, using a torque wrench for tightening. Bolts shall be
tightened alternately 180 degrees apart.
2. Push-On Joints: The groove and bell socket shall be thoroughly cleaned
and lubricated before the gasket is inserted. Before inserting the gasket it
shall be thoroughly lubricated and manufacturer's instructions shall be
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followed for proper facing and seating of gasket. After the gasket is in
place and just prior to joint assembly a generous coating of lubricant shall
be applied to the exposed gasket surface. The lubricant used shall be a
lubricant supplied by the pipe manufacturer.
The plain end shall be inspected and any sharp edges, which might
damage the gasket, shall be removed by means of a file or power grinder.
Pipe that is cut in the field must be ground and beveled before assembly.
Prior to inserting the plain end of the pipe into bell socket lubricant shall
be applied to the beveled nose of the pipe.
Small pipe may be pushed home with a long bar but large pipe may
require additional power such as a jack, lever or backhoe. A timber
header shall be used between the bell and bar or other power to avoid
damage to the pipe.
During assembly of the pipe the joint must be kept straight while pushing.
Pipe may be deflected if desired but only after the assembly is completed.
3. Mechanical Joint or Push-On Joint Pipe on Piers: Mechanical or push-on
joint pipe may be used on piers in gravity sewer lines. Pipe shall be laid
with 1/4-inch clearance in each joint to provide for expansion. Jointing of
pipe shall be as described above. On mechanical joint pipe the bolts shall
be tightened alternately 180 degrees apart but be left "finger-tight" until
the sewage is diverted into the sewers; then bolts shall be further tightened
a sufficient amount which will prevent leakage of the joint, but which will
not prevent slippage which may occur because of temperature stresses.
4. Payment: Measurement for payment of Ductile Iron Pipe constructed on
piers, in trenches, in casings or in tunnels will be from end to end or inside
wall to inside wall of manhole unless lump sum payment is provided for
herein.
C. Detectable Tape: Detectable tape as manufactured by Reef Industries of Houston,
Texas, or equal shall be installed during the backfill operation at a point 1 foot
below the final finished grade.
The detectable tape shall be a 5.5 mil composition film containing one layer of
metalized foil laminate between two layers of inert plastic film specifically
formulated for prolonged use underground. The tape shall be highly resistant to
alkalis, acids and other destructive agents found in soils.
The detectable tape shall bear a continuous printed message "Caution Sanitary
Sewer Line Buried Below." The message shall be printed in permanent ink
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formulated for prolonged use underground. Letters shall be clearly legible and
have a minimum height of 1.2 inches.
1. Payment: No extra payment will be made for detectable tape, the cost
thereof to be included in the prices bid for sewer line.
4.28 Placing Precast Concrete Manholes or Constructing Brick Manholes: Precast concrete
manholes, brick manholes or a combination of precast concrete and brick manholes shall
be placed or constructed where shown and/or directed by the Engineer. Manholes shall
be 4, 5 and 6 feet in diameter as determined from the schedule of pipe sizes and line
deflections, or as ,shown.
The top of manholes outside of roads, streets, and highways shall be built to grades
twelve inches (12") above ground surface unless otherwise shown on the Drawings.
Manholes in roads, etc. shall be built to grade designated by the Engineer. Vented
manholes shall be constructed to elevations as shown on the Drawings.
Manholes shall be placed and/or constructed as follows:
A. Precast Concrete Manholes: Precast concrete manholes shall be bedded on not
less than six inches (6") of compacted crushed stone at Contractor's expense. The
crushed stone shall extend not less than six inches (6") outside the walls of the
manhole, and shall be compacted under the entire length of pipe within manhole
excavation.
1. Connection of Pipe to Manhole: Connections of pipe to manhole for
4-inch through IS-inch pipe shall be made with a flexible joint system.
The joint system shall be a neoprene or synthetic rubber boot or sleeve,
either cast or core drilled into the wall of manhole. The boot or sleeve
shall be clamped and seated to the pipe with a stainless steel band. The
boot or sleeve system shall be "LOCK JOINT FLEXffiLE MANHOLE
SLEEVE" as manufactured by Interpace Corporation, Parsippany, New
Jersey or "KOR-N-SEAL" as manufactured by National Pollution Control
Systems, Inc., Nashua, New Hampshire or equal. Connections of pipe to
manhole for 18-inch pipe and above shall be made with a collar of mortar.
The opening between the pipe and the manhole shall have a minimum
clearance of one-inch (1 ") and shall be filled from the inside of the
manhole with a non-shrink grout.
2. Adiustment: The top of the concentric top section shall have a minimum
wall thickness of eight inches (8") to accommodate brick courses for
height adjustment. A maximum of three ill brick courses will be allowed
for adjustment of manhole to required grade.
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B. Brick Manholes: The bottom of each brick manhole shall be built of Class "B"
concrete. The walls of the manholes shall be built of whole hard burned brick of
good quality laid in cement mortar made of one part cement and two parts clean,
sharp sand. The walls shall be thoroughly plastered on the outside with a smooth
coat of 1:2 cement mortar. Mortar shall be not less than 3/4 inches in thickness.
Immediately before laying, the brick shall be thoroughly saturated with water.
Every brick shall be carefully embedded in mortar on its bottom and sides.
C. Precast Concrete and Brick Manholes: Manholes may be precast concrete or,
may be a combination of precast concrete and brick if approved by the Engineer.
D. Drop Connections: Drop connections will be required, where called for on the
Drawings, or as determined by the dimensions shown in "Drop Manhole
Schedule," shown on the Drawings. Drop pipe shall not be smaller than 8-inches.
Generally, drop pipe shall be one size smaller than the sewer, which they serve.
Openings in walls of precast concrete manholes for drop connections shall not be
made at joints. Drop connection fittings and riser pipe shall be encased in brick
and mortar or formed Class "C" concrete. Drop connections for both brick and
precast concrete manholes shall conform with typical details as shown on the
Drawings. Drop connections shall be carefully backfilled to prevent dangerous
side pressures.
E. Manhole Inverts: Manhole inverts shall be carefully constructed with cement
grout, Class "B" concrete, or cement mortar brickwork; special care shall be taken
to lay the channel and adjacent pipes to grade. Cement mortar shall be made of
one (1) part cement and two (2) parts clean sharp sand. Channels shall be
properly formed, rounded, and troweled smooth. The connections of the sewer
with the wall and channel of the manhole shall be tight and smooth.
F. Manhole Steps: Manhole steps shall conform to the details shown. Steps for
brick manholes shall be installed along a vertical centerline, and approximately
15" centers steps shall be firmly and securely built into manhole walls as
brickwork proceeds. Steps for precast concrete manholes shall be installed along
a vertical centerline, on approximately 14" to .16" centers.
G. Future Sewer Connections: Where shown, a twelve inch (12") long pipe stub for
future sewers, of such size as may be designated, shall be laid to proper grade and
alignment and plugged with a factory plug with same type joint as used on the
sewer pIpe.
H. Manhole Frames and Covers: Manhole frames and covers shall be as detailed and
shown on the Drawings and as called for in the Proposal and shall include setting
to finished grade as required, and grouting in place.
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I. Payment: Payment for manholes will be made per each from actual field
measurements with additional depth to the nearest one-tenth foot for the Type as
stated in the Proposal. Costs shall include precast manhole, frame and cover,
excavation, dewatering, asphalt cutting, collars and boots, grouting and/or
connections, installation and normal backfill. Measurement for payment "will be
made from manhole invert to top of precast concrete cone or brickwork.
Additional manhole depth .line items shall be measured by vertical foot and shall
include costs for excavation, dewatering and backfill as specified by type and
class. Payment for drop connections will be made at the unit prices stated in the
Proposal, and shall include all necessary pipe, pipe fittings, brick or concrete
encasement of drop pipe and extension of manhole base slab. Measurement for
payment shall be from invert of TEE to invert of ELL. Payment for manhole
frames and covers will be made in accordance with the unit prices stated in the
Proposal for the various types. No extra payment will be made for six-inches (6")
of compacted crushed stone bedding under manhole, for manhole steps, for
constructing manhole inverts or for furnishing and laying future sewer
connections, the cost thereof to be included in the unit prices bid for manhole
construction.
4.29 Select Backfill: All trenches shall be backfilled immediately after pipes are laid therein,
and joints have been inspected by the Engineer, unless other protection of the pipeline is
directed. Select backfill material shall consist of finely divided earth, stone dust, sand,
crushed stone, or other approved material carefully placed about the pipe and up to a
height of at least twelve inches (12") above the top of the pipe barrel, and in uniform
layers not exceeding six inches (6") in thickness, each layer thoroughly compacted with
proper hand tools in a manner which will not disturb and/or injure the pipe. Backfilling
shall be carried on simultaneously on both sides of the pipe and in a manner which will
prevent injurious side pressures. If suitable select materials are not available from the
trench excavation, the Contractor will be required to obtain the select materials
elsewhere.
A. Payment: No extra payment will be made for select backfill, the cost thereof to be
included in the prices bid for sewers.
4.30 General Backfilling: After select backfill material has been placed and tamped, the
remainder of the trench may be backfilled with general excavated material, except that no
rock, unless in small shattered fragments, will be permitted to be mixed with other
backfill material.
A. Street and Road Right-of-Way, Yards and Other Traveled Areas: In streets and
road right-of-ways, yards and other traveled areas open to vehicular or pedestrian
travel the ditch shall be backfilled and each layer shall be tamped to a density
equivalent to at least 95% of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density in
accordance with ASTM D 698, as amended to date.
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Backfill material shall be placed in uniform layers not exceeding eight inches (8")
in thickness, with each layer thoroughly compacted with heavy duty tampers
("Whacker" or equal) to a height of eighteen inches (18") above the top of the
pipe barrel.
The remainder of the ditch may be backfilled and tamped in the same manner or if
the Contractor so elects he may place backfill in layers not exceeding twelve
inches (12") and use wheel loading or heavy duty power tamping equipment
("Hydro-Hammer" or equal). Pipe shall have at least thirty-six inches (36") of
cover before wheel loading and at least forty-eight inches (48") of cover before
using heavy duty tamping equipment ("Hydro-Hammer" or equal).
1. Areas Requiring Pavement Replacement: Mechanical tamping will be
required of all backfilling of excavated portions. After backfilling and
tamping as shown in the Road Cut Trench Construction Detail is
completed the top eight inches (8") of the ditch shall be backfilled with
compacted crushed stone, ASTM C 33, as amended to date, gradation #67
or #57, with sufficient fines for compaction. Further compaction shall be
accomplished by leaving the backfilled trench open to traffic while
maintaining the surface with stone. Settlement in trenches shall be refilled
with stone and such maintenance shall continue until replacement of
pavement is authorized by the Engineer per the detail shown.
The cost of the six inches (6") of stone and any additional stone used shall
be included in unit price bid for replacing payment.
2. Other Areas: Other areas, including woodland, fields, pastures and areas
not open to vehicular travel, the remainder of the ditch may be backfilled
by placing fill in ditch and "walking-in" with wheel loaded equipment.
Backfill material may be windrowed and maintained in a suitable manner
so as to concentrate and pond rainfall runoff over the trench. After
sufficient settlement has been obtained the Contractor shall complete
surface dressing, remove surplus material and clean up in accordance with
these Specifications. Wherever trenches have not been properly filled, or
if settlement occurs, they shall be refilled, smoothed off and finally made
to conform to the surface of the ground. Backfilling shall be carefully
performed and the original surface restored as specified herein. Surplus
material shall be disposed of by the Contractor.
B. Payment: No extra payment will be made for general backfill, the cost thereof to
be included in the prices bid for sewers.
4.31 Concrete Encasement of Pipe: Where shown, and where otherwise directed by the
Engineer, the pipe shall be completely encased with Class "C" concrete. The trench shall
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first be excavated not less than 6 inches (6") below the bell of the pipe and the pipe laid
to line and grade on concrete blocking. Concrete shall then be poured to the full width of
the trench, but in no case less than 6 inches (6") from the pipe bell on either side of the
pipe, and to a height of not less than 6 inches (6") above the top of the pipe bell. No
backfill material shall be placed in the trench for a period of at least 24 hours after the
concrete encasement has been poured.
4.32 Jointin~ Dissimilar Pipe: Dissimilar pipes shall be joined together using flexible
couplings as manufactured by "Fernco" or "Mission." Concrete collars will be permitted
only if flexible couplings are not available in sizes needed. Concrete collar shall be
constructed of Class "A" concrete and shall be poured to completely and securely encase
the entire joint. The collar shall be formed as shown on the Drawings or, if no detail is
shown, the collar shall be constructed as directed by the Engineer. The inside of the pipe
shall be free of foreign material to the satisfaction of the Engineer.
A. Payment: Payment for jointing dissimilar pipe will be made in accordance with
the unit prices stated in the Proposal.
4.33 Construction Along Highways, Streets, and Roadways: The Contractor shall install pipe
lines and appurtenances along highways, streets, and roadways in accordance with the
applicable regulations of the State Department of Transportation and the Owner with
reference to construction operations, safety, traffic control, road maintenance, and repair
All flagmen provided for traffic control shall be certified by the State of Georgia.
A. Protection of Traffic: The Contractor shall provide suitable signs, barricades, and
lights for protection of traffic in locations where traffic may be endangered by
construction operations. All signs removed because of construction shall be
replaced as soon as the condition, which necessitated their removal, has been
cleared. No highway, street, or roadway shall be closed without first obtaining
permission from the proper authorities.
B. Construction Operations: The Contractor shall construct all work along
highways, streets, and roadways using the following sequence of construction
operations so as to least interfere with traffic.
1. Stripping: Where the pipe line is laid along road shoulders, all sod,
topsoil, and other material suitable for shoulder restoration shall be
stripped and stockpiled for replacement.
2. Trenching, Laying, and Backfilling: The Contractor shall open trenches,
install pipe line, and backfill. The trench shall not be opened ahead of
pipe laying operations any further than is necessary for proper laying
operations. Trenches shall be progressively backfilled and consolidated;
excess material shall be removed immediately behind laying operations.
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3. Shaping: The Contractor, immediately after completing backfilling
operations, shall re- shape damaged cut and fill slopes, side ditches and
ditch lines, and shall replace topsoil, sod, and other materials removed
from shoulders in accordance with the requirements, and to the full and
complete satisfaction, of the proper highway personnel and the Owner.
The Contractor, when installing pipe lines and appurtenances, shall
provide sufficient personnel and equipment to simultaneously carry out all
of the above operations.
C. Excavated Material: Excavated material shall not be placed along highways,
streets, and roadways in a manner, which would cut off traffic. No scattered
excavated material shall be allowed to remain on the pavement; all such material
shall be kept swept away.
D. Drainage Structures: All pipe, side ditches, culverts, cross drains, and other
drainage structures shall be kept clear of excavated material and be free to drain at
all times.
E. Maintaining Highways, Streets, Roadways and Driveways: The Contractor shall
furnish proper construction equipment, which shall be available for use at all
times, for maintaining highways, streets, and roadways upon which work is being
performed. All such highways, streets, and roadways shall be maintained in
suitable condition for movement of traffic until completion and final acceptance
of the work.
F. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of
such work, and all cost incidental thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid
for the item to which the work pertains. Permits for such work will be obtained
by the Owner. The Contractor shall be responsible for fully informing himself
with regard to all regulations relating to pipe line installation along roadways.
4.34 Connections to Structures; At all structures, including manholes, provide a flexible joint
for all pipe not more than 24" from the face of the structure. It shall be the responsibility
of the Contractor to submit details of the proposed connection to the Engineer for
approval. Connections not approved will be subject to removal and replacement by an
approved flexible joint.
A. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of
such work, and all costs incidental thereto, shall be included in the unit prices bid
for the item to which the work pertains.
4.35 Connections to Existing Manholes: At locations where new sewers are shown to be
connected to existing manholes the Contractor may temporarily block and/or divert
sewage flows to facilitate construction operations. The work shall consist of making the
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opening in the manhole wall, inserting the new pipe to the elevation shown, filling the
space in the wall around the pipe with mortar, and constructing and remodeling manhole
inverts.
High-early strength cement shall be used for mortar in order that proper channels may be
formed in manhole bottoms with a minimum interruption of service to the existing sewer.
A. Payment: The price bid for this work shall include all costs of labor, material, and
equipment required to complete each connection and shall include the costs
involved in blocking and/or diverting sewage flows, and shall include all cost of
delays, temporary works, and maintaining existing sewers in service. No payment
will be made for a connection to an existing pipe or manhole stub.
4.36 Connections to Existing Sewers: At locations where new sewers are shown to be
connected to existing sewers at a new manhole, the Contractor shall first expose the
existing sewer, install a supporting timber beam, strap the pipe with suitable straps, and
attach the straps to the beam; all in a manner which will bridge the excavation for the
new manhole. The manhole shall then be constructed, and be complete with invert,
frame, and cover. Under special conditions, and with approval by the Engineer, the
Contractor may temporarily block and/or divert sewage flows to facilitate construction
operations. Actual physical connection of the sewers will be made at a later date, as
directed by the Engineer.
A. Payment: The price bid for this work shall include all costs of labor, material, and
equipment required to expose and support the existing sewer, block and/or divert
sewage flows, make future physical connections, as well as all costs of delays,
temporary works, and maintenance of existing sewers in service. Manholes,
manhole frames, covers, and drop connections, if required, will be paid for
separately in accordance with the unit prices bid for the various items.
4.37 House Service Lines: On all sewer lines laid in streets, unless otherwise directed by the
Engineers, and at all other locations designated by the Engineer, 6-inch house service
lines shall be provided at all buildings and dwellings and at such other locations as
directed by the Engineer.
A. Service Line: Service lines shall extend from the main sewer in the street to the
property line unless otherwise directed by the Engineer.
1. Service Branch Connection for PVC Pipe: Service branch connection for
PVC pipe shall consist of molded or fabricated "T-Y" (in-line) branch
fitting with all gasketed connections. Taps will be permitted only by
special permission of the Engineer and shall be a gasketed fitting in
conjunction with a repair sleeve coupling or a gasketed saddle tee with all
stainless steel clamps. Saddles may be mounted on pipe with solvent
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cement or gasket but shall be secured by metal banding. Saddles shall be
installed in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations. Holes for
saddle connections shall be made by mechanical hole cutters or by
keyhole saw or saber saw. Holes to tee saddles shall be laid out with a
template and shall be deburred and carefully beveled where required to
provide a smooth hole shaped to conform to the fitting. Fittings, which
are prefabricated using pipe sections, molded saddles and PVC solvent
cement may be used, provided the solvent cement used in fabrication has
cured at least 24 hours prior to installation. Cemented mitered
connections without socket reinforcement shall not be used. PVC primer
and solvent cement shall be used in accordance with the manufacturer's
current recommendations and ASTM D 2855, as amended to date. After
solvent cementing saddles, temporary band clamps must be quickly placed
both upstream and downstream of the saddle and tightened.
2. House Service Branches: In general, house service branches shall incline
upward at approximately 45 degrees above a horizontal line normal to the
direction of flow in the street main. Service lines shall be laid on a
straight line and grade from the sewer or riser to the property line, and in
no event shall service lines be less than three and one-half feet (3Yz') deep
to invert of the pipe at the property line.
Where required, short radius bends shall be used to connect the service
branch to the house service line. Pipe service branches, together with
bends, shall be placed on a compacted bed of crushed stone in such a
manner as to be self- supporting and to relieve the strain on branches and
bends.
3. Payment: Payment for sanitary sewer connections will be made in
accordance with the unit prices bid for the item, and to the limits shown on
the Drawings. Payment will be measured individually (each) and shall
include costs for 6-inch PVC piping, precast concrete valve ring with
rebar, PVC twist-off plug, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete
cutting, installation, crushed stone support, normal backfill, and property
restoration. No additional payment shall be made for these items. The
stated prices in the Proposal will be paid for in addition to the prices bid
for the completed sewer line without deducting for the length of wyes ,Or
tees so installed.
B. Risers: Where trench depths are such that risers are required for clay pipe, service
lines shall be installed by excavating into ditch bank and installing riser in a
vertical position against undisturbed earth, and the entire length of the pipe
containing the riser encased in concrete in conformance with the details shown on
the Drawings. Risers shall extend to the heights directed by the Engineer and
,shall be encased in a Sonotube fibre form as manufactured by Sonoco Products
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Company or a brick masonry stack as shown on the Detail Drawings. No
concrete encasement will be required for PVC riser. Bends shall be used to
connect the riser to the house service lines.
1. Payment: Payment for risers will be made to the limits shown on the
Drawings. The price stated for risers for clay pipe shall include the cost of
the Sonotube or brick masonry stack. Payment for concrete encasement
for vertically set tees and bends using clay pipe will be made in
accordance with the prices bid in the Proposal.
C. Stoppers, Caps and Plugs: All house service connections shall be closed with
factory manufactured pipe stopper of such design and secured in such a manner as
to not leak under a maximum hydrostatic head of ten feet (10') or five (5) psi air
pressure. The pipe stopper shall be able to be removed without special tools,
excessive force or breakage of the pipe bell.
1. Payment: No extra payment will be made for stoppers, caps or plugs, the
cost thereof to be included in the prices bid for house service lines.
D. Marking Tape: Detectable-marking tape shall be installed at the end of all house
service lines. The tape shall be two inches (2") in width imprinted with the words
"BURIED SEWER," and shall be as manufactured by Reef Industries, Inc., Allen
Systems, Inc. or equal. The tape shall extend from the invert of the service line to
the ground surface and shall be firmly secured at the invert, but shall not be tied to
house services lines.
1. Payment: No extra payment will be made for marking tape, the cost
thereof to be included in the prices bid for house service lines.
4.38 Highway Crossing: The Contractor shall install pipe lines across highways in accordance
with the applicable regulations of the State Department of Transportation and as shown
on the Drawings. All work shall conform to the "Construction Along Highways, Streets
and Roadways" section of these Specifications. Permits for highway crossings will be
obtained by the Owner.
A. Payment: No separate payment will be made for the above work. The cost of the
above work, and all costs incidental thereto, shall be included in the unit prices
bid for the item to which the work pertains.
4.39 Installation by Boring and Jacking: Where called for on the Drawings, casing, 'sewer line
or force mains shall be installed by the boring and jacking method.
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A. This section pertains to the boring and jacking of casing for short lengths of
sewers or force mains under railroads and private right-of-way, highway, streets
and similar features to the limits shown on the Drawings and as herein specified,
including the installation of sewers (carrier pipes) generally twenty-four inches
(24") or less in diameter inside said casing pipe.
B. The work is herein defined as the operations in which both the boring auger and
the jacking of the casing or carrier pipe are done mechanically, and in which the
diameter of the casing pipe is too small to permit hand working at the heading of
the casing pipe. Two basic methods are (1) pushing the casing into the fill or
earth simultaneously as the boring auger drills out the ground; and (2) drilling the
hole through the fill or earth and pushing the casing into the hole after the drill
auger has completed the bore.
C. A suitable boring pit shall be opened adjacent to the slope of the embankment, or
adjacent to point of bored and jacked section as shown on the Drawings. The
boring pit shall be long enough to accommodate the selected working room. The
boring pit shall be solid sheeted, braced and shored as necessary to provide a safe
operation. The Contractor shall take all precautions, and shall comply with all
requirements as may be necessary to protect private or public property. Guide
timbers or rails for keeping the casing pipe on line and grade shall be accurately
set and maintained in the bottom of the pit, and with heavy timber back-stop
supports installed at the rear of the pit to adequately take thrust of the jacks
without any movement or distortion. It is paramount to the securing of acceptable
tolerance limits of workmanship in the boring and jacking operation that extreme
care be taken in the setting of all guides, rails and jacks to the end that the casing
pipe in final position be within the limits of acceptability for the placing and
laying of the carrier pipe. Except as otherwise limited on the plans, for variations
in grade elevation of not exceeding four inches (4") from the established line and
grade will be considered as acceptable within these Specifications, subject to the
Engineer's approval.
D. In general, the diameter, thickness, style, joints and materials selected for casing
pipe shall be as shown on the Drawings and shall be considered as "minimurn"
requirements, all subject to prior approval of the Engineer. In all cases, the
approval for construction by agreement with the private company and/or
construction permit issued by the State, County or municipal agency will be
required before construction starts.
E. In general, carrier pipe will be P.V.c. or cast iron/ductile iron with mechanical or
push-on joints. Joints shall be assembled adjacent to the casing pipe and the
assembly pushed through the casing pipe so that the carrier pipe will be on a
uniform grade as shown on the Drawings. For 12-inch or smaller carrier pipe a
minimum of four (4) skids places at 90 degrees will be required. For carrier pipe
larger than 12-inch a minimum of six (6) skids placed at 60 degrees will be
required. Skids shall be pressure treated lumber strapped to pipe. Thickness of
skids must prevent bell of pipe from touching casing. Skids for ductile iron pipe
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shall be a minimum of 12-inches long, strapped behind the bell. Skids for PVC
shall be full length of pipe with sufficient straps to prevent skids from moving
during placement. Where necessary to maintain the grades as shown, adequate
blocking shall be placed as required. Sand backfilling of the annular space
between the carrier pipe and the casing shall be mechanically placed by an
acceptable method approved by the engineer.
F. Payment: The price bid for installation of the steel casing shall include all
necessary excavation and sheeting for pit, protective service, and all other
miscellaneous materials and work required for a complete installation. All
excavation for pit and bore shall be unclassified. Payment for steel pipe casing
and carrier pipe installed in casing shall.be for total number of feet installed. Pipe
installed through pit area shall be paid for by applicable cut bracket.
4.40 Location and Protection of Existing Underground Utilities: Underground utilities shown
on the Drawings are for the Contractor's information only and it is not the intention of the
Engineer to convey the opinion that all utilities are shown. It is the responsibility of the
Contractor to locate the underground utilities and to protect same. Utility lines or
services damaged by the construction shall be repaired by the Contractor at his own
expense.
4.41 Benching for Sewers: All excavation required for benching shall be unclassified. Where
called for on the Drawings, the Contractor shall construct a bench, prior to sewer
construction.
A. Payment: Payment for benching will be on a lump sum basis as provided in the
Proposal. Where payment is allowed for bench excavation, the measurement of
trench depths for payment for sewers will be from the invert of the sewer to the
finish grade of the bench.
4.42 Closing: Pipe: When the work of pipe-laying is suspended for the night, and at other
times, the end of the sewer shall be closed with a tight cover. The Contractor shall be
responsible for keeping the sewer free from obstructions.
4.43 Street Maintenance: Wherever feasible, all street and roads on which the Contractor is
performing work shall be maintained for traffic as directed by the Engineer. Proper
construction equipment shall be available for this maintenance.
No more than one block of a street shall be closed for construction at anyone time.
Before proceeding with trenching operations in a succeeding block the preceding section
shall be completely backfilled, cleanup completed, and the street opened to traffic. When
work is halted for the day, the Contractor shall completely backfill all excavations and
remove all equipment to allow an uninterrupted flow of traffic.
A. Payment: No extra payment will be made for street maintenance, the cost thereof
'to be included in the prices bid for sewers.
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4.44 Surfacing of Trenches in Dirt Streets and Driveways: Where trenches are along dirt
streets and across dirt driveways open to vehicular traffic, the top two inches (2") of
backfill up to the traveled surface shall be of crusher rim or of a good grade, all-weather
soil approved by the Engineer.
A. Payment: All cost of equipment, labor and materials required for such work shall
be included in the prices bid for sewers.
4.45 Surfacing of Trenches in Paved Streets and Driveways: Where trenches are in paved
streets and driveways, the remaining six inches (6") of backfill up to the traveled surface
shall be made with crushed stone, ASTM C 33, as amended to date, Gradation #67 or
#57, with sufficient fines for compaction. Trenches shall be compacted and maintained
until pavement is replaced.
B. Payment: All cost of equipment, labor and materials required for such work shall
be included in the prices bid for replacing pavement.
4.46 Testing and Cleaning: Before acceptance of any sewer or systems of sewers, lines shall
be cleaned and tested in accordance with these Specifications. Where any obstruction is
met, the Contractor will be required to clean the sewers by means of rods, swabs, or other
instruments. Lines and manholes shall be clean before final inspection. Pipe lines shall
be straight and shown a uniform grade between manholes. The Contractor shall be
required to correct any variations therefrom which may be disclosed during the
inspection.
A. Payment: No extra payment will be made for testing and cleaning, the cost
thereof to be included in the prices bid for sewers.
4.47 Leakage Tests: All sewer lines, including house service lines, shall be tested for leakage,
in the presence of the Engineer or his representati ve, before being placed into service.
Tests shall be conducted by one or a combination of the following three methods:
A. Infiltration Test: Where natural ground water levels stand a minimum of two feet
(2') above the top of the pipe, the amount of leakage may be determined from
measurements made at the lower end of the sewer section under test. Sewers
above the test section shall be closed before testing by the installation of suitable
watertight bulkheads. The length of the test section shall be determined by the
Engineer. The average of six readings at five minute intervals will be used to
determine the rate of infiltration for anyone test section.
The rate of infiltration of ground water into any test section of sewer, including
manholes, shall not exceed the following:
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Size of Sewer
Gallons Per 24 Hours,
Per Foot of Sewer
6" 0.06
8" 0.08
10" 0.09
12" 0.11
16" 0.15
18" 0.17
21 II 0.20
B. Exfiltration Test: Where natural ground water levels do not stand two feet (2')
above the top of the pipe, an exfiltration test shall be conducted on each section of
sewer. The test shall be performed up to an average maximum hydrostatic head
of ten feet (10'). The test shall be conducted in the following manner.
The ends of the pipe in the test section shall be closed with suitable watertight
bulkheads. Inserted into each bulkhead at the top of the sewer pipe shall be
2-inch pipe nipple with an elbow. At the upper end of the test section a riser pipe
shall be installed. The test section of pipe shall be filled through the pipe
connection in the lower bulkhead, which shall be fitted with a tight valve, until all
air is exhausted and until water overflows the riser pipe at the upper end. Water
may be introduced into the pipe twenty-four (24) hours prior to the test period to
allow complete saturation. House service lines, if installed, shall also be fitted
with suitable bulkheads having provisions for the release of air while the test
section is being filled with water.
During the test period, which shall extend over a period of thirty (30) minutes,
water shall be introduced into the riser pipe from measured containers at such
intervals as are necessary to maintain the water level at the top of the riser pipe.
The total volume of water added during the thirty (30) minute test period shall not
exceed that shown for infiltration in (A) above.
C. Low-Pressure Air Test: Where sewer grades are such that preclude performance
of the exfiltration test or at the Contractor's option, a low-pressure air test shall be
conducted on each section of sewer after completion and before acceptance.
Prior to air testing, the section of sewer between manholes shall be thoroughly
cleaned and wetted. Immediately after cleaning or while the pipe is water soaked,
the sewer shall be tested with low- pressure air. At the Contractor's option sewers
may be tested in lengths between manholes or in short sections (25 feet or less)
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using air-lock balls pulled through the line from manhole to manhole. Air shall
be slowly supplied to the plugged sewer section until internal air pressure reaches
approximately 4.0-psi. After this pressure is reached and the pressure allowed to
stabilize (approximately 2 to 5 minutes), the pressure may be reduced to 3.5-psi
before starting the tests. If a 1.0 psi drop does not occur within the test time, then
the line has passed the test. If the pressure drops more than 1.0 psi during the test
time, the line is presumed to have failed the test, and the Contractor will be
required to locate the failure, make necessary repairs and retest the line.
Minimum test time for various pipe sizes, in accordance with ASTM C 828, as
amended to date, is as follows:
Nominal Pipe T(time) MinllOO Nominal Pipe T(time) Min/100
Size Inches Feet Size Inches Feet
4 0.3 12 1.8
6 0.7 15 2.1
8 1.2 18 2.4
10 1.5 24 3.6
Required test equipment includes air-lock balls, braces, air hose, air source, timer,
rotometer as applicable, cut-off valves, pressure reducing valve, 0-15 pressure
gauge, 0-5 pressure gauge with gradations in 0.1 psi and accuracy of:t 2 percent.
The Contractor shall keep records of all test made. Copy of such records will be
given to the Engineer or the Owner. Such records shall show date, line number
and stations, operator and such other pertinent information as required by the
Engineer.
The Contractor is cautioned to observe proper safety precautions in performance
of the air testing. It is imperative that plugs be properly secured and that care be
exercised in their removal. Every precaution shall be taken to avoid the
possibility of overpressurizing the sewer line.
D. Camera Inspection: New sewer lines shall be inspected through use of camera
inspection equipment with an Augusta Utilities Department Inspector at the time
of installation and again before the one-year warranty expires. The Contractor is
to provide the Augusta Utilities Department with a color VHS system videotape
of the inside of every reach of sanitary sewer installed. The tape shall record
manhole number to manhole number, date of recording, and distance from start of
run. The tape shall include a distance and location description of every service
line connection installed. The manhole numbering system shall be the same as
shown on the plans.
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E. Repairs: All visible leaks shall be repaired regardless of whether infiltration,
exfiltration or air test is within allowable limits. No sewer will be accepted until
leakage tests demonstrate compliance with one of the above leakage test methods.
F. Payment: The Contractor shall furnish all materials, labor and equipment and
shall. transport all water (supplied by the Owner) necessary for testing and
retesting as required, and shall make all necessary repairs. No extra payment will
be made for testing and repairs, the cost thereof to be included in the unit prices
bid for sewers.
4.48 Replacement Pavement: Upon completion of backfilling and consolidation of the
backfill, the Contractor shall furnish all materials and labor and shall replace all
pavement removed for construction of the pipelines and appurtenances; and shall also
remove and replace, at his own expense, any and all pavements adjacent to pipe trenches
which may have been disturbed or damaged as the result of construction operations.
In the event weather conditions do not permit the permanent replacement of pavement
immediately subsequent to the completion of pipe line construction, the Contractor will
be required to maintain temporary surfacing until such time as the weather is suitable for
paving operations. Any such delay will not be counted against the' contract time for
completion, provided, that all other work to be performed under the Contract is
completed within the specified time.
The various types of pavement removed shall be replaced as follows:
A. Pavement Replacement: Street pavement shall be replaced in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the Augusta Utilities Engineering Department, and with
the details shown and/or as specified herein.
1. Base: On all streets, driveways and highways, the base for the asphaltic
concrete pavement shall be eight inches (8") of graded aggregate base
compacted to 100% dry density
2. Asphaltic Binder: The graded aggregate base shall be thoroughly
compacted to the proper level after which it shall be primed and sealed
with a bituminous prime coat. A 2" compacted asphalt binder, Type B,
cap shall be placed, conforming to the provisions of "Hot Mix Asphaltic
Construction" Section 400 of the Transportation, State of Georgia,
Standard Specifications Constructions of Roads and Bridges, 1993
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3. Bituminous Surface Treatment Pavement: The surface of the previously
placed asphaltic binder in sewer trenches and any holes in existing
pavement shall be leveled at the proper grade and thoroughly compacted
by rolling. The roadway surface shall then be thoroughly cleaned, sealed
and primed, after which there shall be applied a 1 lh" thick, Type E,
asphalt overlay course, conforming to the provisions of Section 400, of the
Department of Transportation, State of Georgia, Standard Specifications,
Constructions of Road and Bridges, 1993 Edition.
B. Sub-Grade Preparations: Under trench paving the sub- grade shall be thoroughly
compacted by approved mechanical compaction equipment to 100 percent as
determined by Modified Proctor Test as shown in the detail. At least two (2)
compaction tests shall be made between manhole reaches equal to or less than 200
feet long. At least three (3) compaction tests shall be provided for manhole
reaches greater than 200 feet long., These tests shall be conducted by an
approved soils testing company and shall be performed by an experienced soils
technician. The costs of all tests shallbe paid by the Owner.
C. Pavement Preparation: Before replacement of pavement, the pavement should be
cut at least 12" back on each side of the trench or to visible overbreaks, whichever
is greater, to a depth of 2" with a concrete saw. No cutback will be required on
bituminous surface treatment pavement. This will insure a straight vertical edge
for the patch. After making the saw cut, the pavement to be removed should be
broken into small pieces and removed. The broken edge below the saw cut is left
fairly rough and irregular, but is approximately a vertical plane to provide an
aggregate interlock between the patch and the existing pavement. The sub-base
material should be carefully placed and shaped. Water should be added to
provide a damp but not wet sub-base before the concrete base or soil cement base
is placed. The Vertical face of the existing pavement should be sprayed with tack
coat. The asphaltic binder should be placed with care, making sure it is worked
back into all comers and into the rough surface of the existing pavement assuring
a locking bond between the old pavement and the new base being placed.
1. 'Asphaltic Binder: After the graded aggregate base has been placed, the
vertical edges of the existing paving must be clean and dry before the tack
coat is applied. The tack coat should be applied to the surface of the
graded aggregate base and brushed into the comers and on to the vertical
edges of the old pavement to provide a bond and seal out water. The
asphalt surface material should be immediately placed after the surface of
the tack coat has dried to the point it is sticky to the touch.
2. Asphalt Overlay: The asphalt surface material should be immediately
placed after the surface of the bituminous prime has cured. A short period
of time is required for the prime to penetrate into the base material.
GBT/DOC CS.006
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SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES
Where the sewer line crosses the pavement, the entire width of pavement
shall be overlayed per the Standard Detail.
D. Replacement of Concrete Curb and Gutter, Street, Driveway and Sidewalk:
Concrete curb and gutter, street, driveway and sidewalk shall be replaced with
Class "A", 3000 psi concrete of the same thickness and dimensions as was
removed.
E. Payment: Payment for pavement replacement will be made as a separate item,
based on the measure and quantity of paving replaced at the unit prices bid in the
Proposal. Measurement for payment for concrete curb and gutter, street,
driveway, and sidewalk shall be by linear foot measured along center line of
pipeline. No payment will be made for extra widths not anticipated.
4.49 Cleaning Up: Before the work is considered complete, all material not used, and rubbish
of every character must be removed from the project. All streets, sidewalks, curbs,
fences and other private or public facilities and structures disturbed must be in essentially
as good condition as existed before the work was done. Any subsequent settlement of
backfill or pavement over trenches shall be replaced by the Contractor and the surfaces
brought to grade.
4.50 Acceptance of Work: Sewer lines and appurtenances will not be considered ready for
acceptance until all provisions of the Specifications have been complied with, until all
tests have been satisfactorily completed, and until inspection of the work has been made.
Sewage flows shall not be diverted into new sewers until after such time as final
inspection of the lines has been made by the Engineer, and permission granted therefor.
4.51 Measurement for Payment: Measurement for payment of sewer lines will be made along
the top of the pipe from center to center of manholes less the length of ductile iron pipe
sewers constructed on piers, in trenches or in tunnels. Cast iron or ductile iron fittings
will be paid for on the basis of the published weight of the fitting itself, exclusive of the
follower rings and gaskets. Ductile iron pipe sewers will be measured for payment for
the actual laying lengths constructed of the various sizes, unless lump sum payment is
provided for herein.
Measurement and payment for all other work will be made in accordance with details
shown, as specified, and as provided for in the proper item in the Proposal.
SEWERS AND APPURTENANCES
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2. REPLACE WITH SECTION OF DUCTILE IRON PIPE CLASS 350,
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BITUMINOUS PRIME COAT ON
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MUST BE CLEANED WITH CLEAN
OR ASPHALT COATED SAND
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25'
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SAND/CLAY BACKFILL INSTALLED IN
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PIPE BEDDING PER AUGUSTA
UTILITIES DEPARTMENT
STANDARDS
1. THIS DETAIL SHALL APPLY TO AUGUSTA UTILITIES DEPARTMENT PROJECTS ONLY.
2. TOP 10" OF TRENCH TO BE GRADED AGGEGATE BASE. TOP 2" OF GRADED AGGREGATE
BASE TO BE REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH TYPE B ASPHALT BINDER UPON INSTALLATION
OF ASPHALT CAP.
3. DETAIL SHOWS A TRANSVERSE CROSS SECTION. OVERLAY WIDTH
MAY VARY FOR LONGITUDINAL curs.
ROAD CUT TRENCH CONSTRUCTION
(SANITARY SEWER MAIN IN EXISTING ROADWAY)
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2. CONTRACTOR TO USE FLEXIBLE COUPLING IN LIEU OF
CONC. COLLAR, PIPE SIZES 4" THRU 24".
FLEXIBLE COUPLING
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15" FOR 36" & 42" PIPE
18" FOR 48" & 54" PIPE
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COLLAR TO BE
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CONE SECTION
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3. INVERT CURVATURE TO HAVE AS LONG AS A RADIUS AS
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2. CONSTRUCTION SHALL BE IN ACCORDANCE WITH AUGUSTA UTILITY DEPARTMENT
STANDARDS,
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2. APPROVED TYPES ARE CASCADE OR PSI
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4, CASING PIPE THICKNESS SHALL BE PER DOT OR RAILWAY SPECIFICATIONS
TYPICAL ROADWAY JACK AND BORE
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2.T1E-BACKS PRODUCED BY AN APPROVED MANUFACTURER
ACCEPTABLE ALTERNATIVE TO ANCHOR COLLARS.
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CLASS 2 TRENCH BACKFILLED WITH COURSE SAND & GRAVELS
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