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Home My WebLink AboutBLAIR CONSTRUCTION PHAE II 36 WATER MAIN I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS I' FOR BOND PROJECT NO. 10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36' I WATER l\tIAIN (PHASE II) Augusta, Georgia ! I! \ \ I , I II I I I I AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION ,A ~ Cranston Engineering Group, p.e. ENGINEERS - PLANNERS - SURVEYORS 452 ELLL<; STREET, AUGUSTA. GEORGIA 30901 POS1' OFFICE BOX 2546, AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 30903 TELEPHONE 706-722-1588 FACSIMILE 706-722-8379 mail@cranstonengineering.com November 2007 2006-0049 ~l I I I I II !I II J r l I I December 10,2007 Addendum No. 1 to the Contract Documents and Drawings for the construction of PROJECT NO. 10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36" WATER MAIN Bid Item # 07-203 Our File No. 2006-0049 I. The following Pre-Bid Conference and subsequent submitted questions have been addressed: A. Will the Owner consider setting up an allowance to cover any associated costs for a railroad flagman? No, the contractor shall comply with any requirements set forth by the railroad administration, which most likely will include contracting a certified flagman, and all costs incurred during this coordination and compliance, including contracting a certified flagman, shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction pay item. B. What are the insurance requirements for work in the railroad right-of-way? The contractor shall be responsible for providing any additional insurance requirements set forth by the railroad administration for work within their right-of-way. Any and all cost incurred during this coordination and compliance shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction pay item. C. Will stored materials be paid for on this project? The Owner will pay for on-site stored materials pending submittals of all invoices which include but are not limited to the material type, quantity, and unit price. However, stored material which has been paid for but not installed shall net exceed one half of the total contract quantity at any time. D. If rock is encountered during the jack and bore processes, how will this be paid for? It is not anticipated that rock will be encountered; however, if it is encountered, the Owner will address it at that time on a case by case basis. Addendum No.1 Page 1 of 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I E. F. Will the Contractor be responsible for payment of the water necessary for testing the lines? All water used for testing purposes will be metered and tracked. For the initial standard testing required, the Contractor will not be charged for the water. However, in the event that the pipe fails testing and additional water use is necessary, the Contractor will be charged for the water used during the retests. Since the Augusta Utilities Department specifications require pressure testing prior to payment and the distances between valves are greater than the probable installation rates, will any special considerations be made to allow for monthly payments of installed pipe which is not tested? The Owner will provide advance payment to the Contractor for up to one month for pipe which has been installed but not tested pending successful testing. The Contractor will be required to provide acceptable testing for previously installed piping before any additional advancements in payment will be made. Should the Contractor have difficulties providing such tests, the Owner reserves the right to withhold payment for additional piping installed until it has been successfully tested. G. How will work stoppage during the week of the Masters Golf Tournament be incorporated into Early Incentives/Liquidated Damages? No adjustments will be made to the contract time due to any lost production associated with work stoppages relating to the Masters Golf Tournament. The contract time is set and will begin at the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. H. Can U.S. Pipe HP LOK 36" restrained joint pipe be supplied in lieu of TR Flex 36" restrained joint pipe? Yes, U.S. Pipe - HP LOK restrained joint pipe will be allowed as long as the required documentation is submitted showing that it is an equal to the U.S. Pipe - TR Flex restrained joint pipe. I. Can a copy of the traffic requirements from Augusta Public Works be incorporated into the specifications? No, the Augusta-Richmond County Georgia Right -of-way Encroachment Guidelines will not be incorporated into the specifications. However, a copy of this document can be obtained from the Augusta Public Works Department (706-821-1706) J. Will air tests on the water line be sufficient as testing for payment prior to the final hydrostatic testing and chlorination as required in the specifications for payment? No, air tests will not be allowed as testing for payment. Please see the response to Question F above for special payment conditions. Addendum No.1 Page 2 of 3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I n. K. What is the overtime rate for Augusta Public Works employees? Please see General Note 12 on Sheet 3 of the Construction Plans as well as Supplementary Condition 27 of the Contract Documents for information regarding "After Hours Inspecti ons. " L. Have all easements been obtained? All easements except the railroad easement have been obtained. However, the Owner is in the process of obtaining this last easement from the railroad and anticipates having it within the next month. The following items have been revised or added to the Contract Documents and Specifications. A. Supplementary Conditions -04 (Contractor's Liability Insurance) - Add additional insurance requirements as follows: "Contractor shall provide workers compensation statutory limits under Coverage A and a minimum of $500,000 under Coverage B for all work on the Coca-Cola property (054-0-065-00-0). These additional limits shall only apply to work within the Coca-Cola property." B. Supplementary Conditions - 028 (Masters Golf Tournament) - Revise the second sentence to read as follows: "No consideration will be given for contract time extensions as a result of delays in accomplishing the work." C. General - For any conflict within the contract documents, the contractor shall be liable for adhering to the most stringent condition until the conflict is resolved. Addendum No. 1 Page 3 of 3 FOR I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS BOND PROJECT NO. 10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36" WATER MAIN (PHASE II) Augusta, Georgia AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION The Honorable Deke S. Copenhaver, Mayor Betty Beard Marion F. Williams Joe Bowles Bernard E. Harper Calvin Holland, Sr. Andy Cheek Jerry Brigham Jimmy Smith J. R. Hatney Don A. Grantham Frederick L. Russell Administrator N. Max Hicks, P.E. Director, Augusta Utilities Department Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. Engineers - Planners - Surveyors Augusta, Georgia November 2007 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I T ABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION TITLE NO. OF PAGES I Invitation for Bids 1 IE Instructions to Bidders 3 P Proposal 6 BB Bid Bond 2 NA Notice of Award 1 A Agreement 3 PB Performance and Payment Bonds 5 NP Notice to Proceed 1 GC-O Index to General Conditions 1 GC General Conditions 64 SC-O Index to Supplemental Conditions 1 SC Supplemental Conditions 12 TS-O Index to Technical Specifications 1 TS Technical Specifications 99 I-I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION I INVITATION FOR BIDS The Invitation to Bid will be issued by the Augusta, Georgia Purchasing Department *****END OF PAGE I-I ***** I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date May, 2007 SECTION IB INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS ill-Ol GENERAL All proposals must be presented in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Owner. The proposal must be filed with the Owner on or before the time stated in the invitation for bids. Mailed proposals will be treated in every respect as though filed in person and will be subject to the same requirements. Proposals received subsequent to the time stated will be returned unopened. Prior to the time stated any proposal may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after bids have been opened, pending the execution of contract with the successful bidder. IB-02 EXAMINA TION OF WORK Each bidder shall, by careful examination, satisfy himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the facilities needed preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions, and all other matters which can in any way affect the work or the cost thereof under the contract. No oral agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein. IB-03 ADDENDA AND INTERPRETATIONS No interpretation of the meaning of plans, specifications or other prebid documents will be made to any bidder orally. Every request for such interpretation should be in writing addressed to the Director of Augusta Utilities Department c/o Augusta Purchasing Department, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911 and to be given consideration must be received at least five days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Any and all such interpretations and any supplemental instructions will be in the form of written addenda to the specifications which, if issued, will be sent by certified mail with return receipt requested to all prospective bidders (at the respective addresses furnished for such purposes), not later than three days prior to the date fixed for the opening of bids. Failure of any bidder to receive any such addendum or interpretation shall not relieve such bidder from any obligation under his bid as submitted. All addenda so issued shall become part of the Contract Documents. IB-04 PREPARATION OF BIDS Bids shall be submitted on the forms provided and must be signed by the bidder or his authorized representative. Any corrections to entries made on bid forms should be initialed by the person signing the bid. IE-I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date May, 2007 Bidders must quote on all items appearing on the bid forms, unless specific directions in the advertisement, on the bid form, or in the special specifications allow for partial bids. Failure to quote on all items may disqualify the bid. When quotations on all items are not required, bidders shall insert the words "no bid" where appropriate. Alternative bids will not be considered unless specifically called for. Telegraphic bids will not be considered. Modifications to bids already submitted will be allowed if submitted by telegraph prior to the time fixed in the Invitation for Bids. Modifications shall be submitted as such, and shall not reveal the total amount of either the original or revised bids. Bids by wholly owned proprietorships or partnerships will be signed by all owners. Bids of corporations will be signed by an officer of the firm and his signature attested by the secretary thereof who will affix the corporate seal to the proposal. NOTE: A 10% Bid Bond is required in all cases. IB-05 BASIS OF AWARD The bids will be compared on the basis of unit prices, as extended, which will include and cover the furnishing of all material and the performance of all labor requisite or proper, and completing of all the work called for under the accompanying contract, and in the manner set forth and described in the specifications. Where estimated quantities are included in certain items of the proposal, they are for the purpose of comparing bids. While they are believed to be close approximations, they are not guaranteed. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to check all items of construction. In case of error in extension of prices in a proposal, unit bid prices shall govern. IB-06 BIDDER'S OUALIFICATIONS No proposal will be received from any bidder unless he can present satisfactory evidence that he is ski,lled in work of a similar nature to that covered by the contract and has sufficient assets to meet all obligations to be incurred in carrying out the work. He shall submit with his proposal, sealed in a separate envelope, a FINANCIAL EXPERIENCE AND EQUIPMENT STATEMENT, giving reliable information as to working capital available, plant equipment, and his experience and general qualifications. The Owner may make such investigations as are deemed necessary to determine the ability of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to him all such additional information and data for this purpose as may be requested. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence submitted by the bidder or investigation of him fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. Part of the evidence required above shall consist of a list of the names and addresses of not less than five (5) firms or corporations for which the bidder has done similar work. IB-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date May, 2007 IB-07 PERFORMANCE BOND At the time of entering into the contract, the Contractor shall give bond to the Owner for the use of the Owner and all persons doing work or furnishing skill, tools, machinery or materials under or for the purpose of such contract, conditional for the payment as they become due, of all just claims for such work, tools, machinery, skill and terms, for saving the Owner harmless from all cost and charges that may accrue on account of the doing of the work specified, and for compliance with the laws pertaining thereto. Said bond shall be for the amount of the contract satisfactory to the Owner and authorized by law to do business in the State of Georgia. Attorneys-in-fact who sign bonds must file with each copy thereof a certified and effectively dated copy of the power of attorney. ffi-08 REJECTION OF BIDS These proposals are asked for in good faith, and awards will be made as soon as practicable, provided satisfactory bids are received. The right is reserved, however to waive any informalities in bidding, to reject any and all proposals, or to accept a bid other than the lowest submitted if such action is deemed to be in the best interest of the Owner. IB-3 I . I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTIONP PROPOSAL COpy DATE: -:2:>t9c--e.-be,-- Z/ / z,oc::>;> / Gentlemen: In compliance with your invitation for bids, the under$igned hereby proposes to furnish all labor, equipment and materials, and to perform all work for the project referred to herein as: BOND PROJECT NO. 10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36" WATER MAIN (pHASE II) in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in consideration of the amounts shown on the bid schedule attached hereto and totaling: ~/e"e /Jtj/ho-?, Hve a?~c/ h:.d &4'-/--;70/c?V'.r-=--d h;""e $.,/";'-/ 6't~ /3/ 55"7 S'8(P.~ &"77 5/->"-. , and ~)~e /100 dollars ( ) The undersigned hereby agrees that, upon written acceptance of this bid, he will within 10 days of receipt of such notice execute a formal contract agreement with the Owner, and that he will provide the bond or guarantees required by the contract documents. The undersigned hereby agrees that, if awarded the contract, he will commence the work within Ten C1Q) calendar days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he will complete the work within Two Hundred Forty (240) calendar days after the date of such notice. The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the following addenda: Ne:>. / aI~ec::/ ~ec.e.......(..e'" /// ;z.OG>) I Enclosed is a bid guarantee, consisting of c:;...- -zJ I'd 7}0.., d in the amount of /0 % p~ brC/ c........,ov~ (,f 355( &5'B ~) Respectfully submitted, "3/-., ;... FlRM NAME c::::;,,,s-rrV'c-h-.o-r / .:::z:;,c- / I ~o_ ~~)< ??o Ev'~>- G~ .;'ogo9> / BUSINESS :ID~RESS / ". 0 BY: {u~,;e ~ \ . /. .~ _ / / (J --- TITLE: v,. c. e ...~,..e.5 , cte-,,"7'- P-1 J: l I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BID SCHEDULE TO ACCOMPANY THE PROPOSAL OF BIDDER: ADDRESS: AMOUNT BOND PROJECT NO. ,10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36" WATER MAIN (PHASE IT) 2006-0049 '73 4,;/ ~..o -/'" S/=- /" O-?, .:::z::;.., c . / 70. /ftr:O)<- ?/e> ~=.-e-;; , GA- Jc;>&3c::;;,v / ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION. OUANTITY. UNIT & UNIT PRICE I. W-2B W-2K W-3B W-3F W-3G W-3J W-3K W-4A W-4B WATER MAIN 8" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Main, Class 350, Standard Joint 925 LF @ /7 ~ /LF 36" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main, Class 250, Standard Joint, Including Type IT (No. 57 Stone) Bedding Material 6,700 LF @ /o~ t:t:. /LF 8" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Main, Class 350, Restrained Joint 400 LF @ 22.~' /LF 16" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main, Class 250, Restrained Joint 60 LF @ 7:5" ~ /LF 18" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main, Class 250, Restrained Joint 40 LF @ '72- ~ /LF 30" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main, Class 250, Restrained Joint, Including Type IT (No. 57 Stone) Bedding M&~al 80 40 ,LF @ 2-// - /LF 36" Diameter Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main, Class 250, Restrained Joint, Including Type IT (No. 57 Stone) Bedding Material 6,250 LF @ /5"0 ~ /LF Jack & Bore 16" Diameter Steel Casing, Minimum Wall Thickness 0.281 ", Including 8" Diameter Restrained Joint Ductile Iron Carrier Pipe Class 350 and End Seals 109 . LF @ Z/o ~ /LF Jack & Bore 50" Diameter Steel Casing, Minimum Wall Thickness 0.719", Including 36" Diameter, Restrained Joint Ductile Iron Carrier Pipe Class 250 and End Seals 917 LF @ BB~ ~ /LF P-2 / /&&3/ ~ / O~/ 7/3/f?B - / B~PI- ~ / ~53~ ~ / 3~Bo ~ / BfL-72- ~ / 7'3"700C> &>= / 2-2- '7' 2-2-. ~ / ~Z- 8/3 25"0 - I I 1 1 1 1 I, I 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I ITEM NO. W-4C W-5 W-6 W-8A W-8B W-9J W-9K W-lOB W-lOF W-12 W-13A W-13B W-17 DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY, UNIT & UNIT PRICE Open Cut 50" Diameter Steel Casing, Minimum Wall Thickness 0.719", Including 36" Diameter Restrained Joint Ductile Iron Carrier Pipe Class 250 & End Seals ?t- 100 LF @ 303 ~ /LF Select Backfill, GA DOT Type I, Class I & IT (Sand/Clay) - Measured by Inplace Volume 20,150 CY @ I f! ICY Miscellaneous Ductile Iron Pipe Fittings and Connections 100,000 LB @ / ~ ILB Air Release Fire Hydrant, Installed Complete with Valve, Lead Pipe, Joint Restraint, Blocking and Connection to Main 9 EA @ 2-17~ ~ lEA Standard Fire Hydrant, Installed Complete .with Valve, Lead Pipe, Joint Restraint, Blocking and Connection to Main 1 EA @ :itloo ~ lEA 30" In-Line Butterfly Valve, Open Right, Including 84" Diameter Precast Manhole, Installed Complete, Including Vacuum Testing 1 EA @ /81:?~ ~ lEA 36" In-Line Butterfly Valve, Open Right, Including 84" Diameter Precast Manhole, Installed Complete, Including Vacuum Testing 5 EA @ 2Z.~f?(P ~ lEA 8" In-Line Gate Valve, Including Vale Box, Installed Complete, Open Right 5~ 2 EA @ B3~ - lEA 16" In-Line Gate Valve, Including Vale Box, Installed Complete, Open Right 1 EA @ . 00 ~~~t?- lEA 2" Air Release Valve, Including 48" Diameter Precast Concrete Manhole, Installed Complete 7? 8 EA @ ~2g?- lEA 16" x 16" Tapping Sleeve, Valve, Valve Box, Installed Complete 1 EA @ /227(Jp ~ lEA 18" x 18" Tapping Sleeve, Valve, Valve Box, Installed Complete 1 EA @ /?t5/4? ~ lEA Polyethylene Wrap of 36" Ductile Iron Water Transmission Main 400 LF @ S- !:t:-- /LF P-3 AMOUNT / .c>t::::> 303g~ - / ~o 3002-3 - c;:>C'> /.!3f?oc>o - zo /7582- - tbo 2-/00 - /8/ /~ ~ //~:?32- ~ 1~?3 ~ fliP 8lP ~ 3f?2?t5 ~ oC> /2- 2-)& - /?s/lP ~ 22."7& ~ I I I 1 I I 1 I 1 1 I I I I I I I I I ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY. UNIT & UNIT PRICE W-18 Tie-In to Existing Line (36" Connection with Phase 1) 1 EA @ 3&/2- t:-o lEA W-21 Miscellaneous Class A Concrete (Thrust Blocks, Concrete Encasement, Etc. ) 175 CY @ /Z2- ~ ICY W-22 Asbestos Cement or Cast Iron Water Main Crossing, Sizes Vary (If Required) 2 EA @ e;>tt::> 'Z2-oC1 - lEA W-23 Clay Pipe Sewer Crossings, Sizes Vary (If Required) 5 EA @ /32,0 ~ lEA Subtotal I PAVEMENT STRUCTURES Asphalt Overlay, Type F, 1.5" Thick Minimum 900 SY @ /0!:Z ISY P-2 Pavement Patch - Including Graded Aggregate Base, lOS' Thick, 7" Wide and Asphalt Patch 2.5" Thick, Including Removal of 2.5" GAB and Placement of Bituminous Prime Coat 125 SY @ 87 "t3:::- ISY ll. P-1 P-3 Asphalt Pavement Leveling (If Required) 100 TON @ gz ~ !TON P-4 Milling, 0"-1.5" 900 SY @ ISY 2-~ P-6 6" Thick Concrete Driveway, 3000 PSI Mix 250 SY @ ~Z- ~ ISY P-7 2" Asphalt Pavement Replacement (j?b 1,250 SY @ 3~ - ISY P-9 24" Concrete Curb and Gutter Removal and Replacement, (As Appropriate and Necessary) 650 LF @ 2-0 ~ /LF P-10 Asphalt Raised Edge Removal and Replacement, Replace in Kind , (as Appropriate and Necessary) 0 600 LF @ 3 L- /LF P-l1 4" Aggregate Surface Course Drive/Parking Area 525 SY @ 5" ~ ISY P-4 AMOUNT 3 e:::./ 2-- &- Z/~70~ &;>e::> ~oCJ - &>0 /' ~~oCJ - ~. oe . 3;03B...707' - , I rB73'~ /t?9'Z7 ~ &;NS:> 82S-o - e;> &> 2-2-~c> - oc:> /072-5" - 4?7' 3 2-S- ~ /3//o~ /~Bo ~ z!> 2")")) ~~ c:> =- 3,000 CY @ ICY /2oe?c::> - M-5 Clearing and Grubbing ~ ~c> Lump Sum /00- M-7 Sodding ~~ ;?'~7S- ~ 500 SY @ ISY M-8 Stone Dumped Rip Rap, Type Ill, 12", Including Geotextile Fabric) 33~ oc> 550 SY @ ISY /B/S-o - M-9 Silt Fence, Type "C" (Additional not Shown on Plans, As Directed in Field) 3~ oC> 1,000 LF@ /LF 3S''/c> - I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ITEM NO. P-12 P-13 III. M-I M-3 M-4 M-IO IV. LS-l DESCRIPTION. OUANTITY. UNIT & UNIT PRICE 6" Asphalt Curb Removal and Replacement, (As Appropriate and Necessary) f?~ 75 LF @ -f? .;..-- /LF AMOUNT c:>>&.> 330- 8" Thick Reinforced Concrete Drive/Parking Area 225 SY @ 73 t:E- .fSY /&,5"/5 ~ Subtotal II /2-&/ Ow3 ~ / MISCELLANEOUS Plowable Fill 150 CY @ CJ'3 ~ ICY / // :5" c;> /$-OG;:)B -- Rock Excavation, Trench or Mass &> 100 CY @ 50 ~ ICY DC:> s- 0 c:::>O -..,....-- Foundation Backfill, GA DOT Type IT, for Additional Unclassified Excavation Erosion Control Slope Mat (Additional not shown on plans, as directed in field) 500 SY @ 2- ~ ISY /3")S- ~ Subtotal III 5D /00 ~?t3 - / LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION Lump Sum Construction (Includes but is not Limited to the Items Listed Below) Remove and Reset or Replace Storage Buildings Remove and Reset or Replace Fences, all Types Remove and Reset or Replace Gates, all Types Remove and Reset or Replace Existing Storm Sewer, Sanitary Sewer and Water Lines, Lengths & Sizes Vary Remove and Reconnect or Replace Water Services Remove and Reconnect or Replace Sanitary Sewer Services Remove and Reset or Replace Water Sprinkler Systems, Complete P-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION. QUANTITY. UNIT & UNIT PRICE Remove and Reset or Replace Water Valve and/or Meters, Size Varies Remove and Reset or Replace Yard Lamps, Type Varies Remove and Reset or Replace Power Poles and/or Light Poles Remove and Reset or Replace Mailboxes, Type Varies Remove and Reset or Replace Signs, Type Varies Remove and Reset or Replace Existing Hydrants and Valves Property Restoration and Permanent Grassing Erosion and Sediment Control (Temporary'Grassing, Construction Exits, Check Dams, Rock Dams, Temporary Stream Crossings, Sedimentation Traps, Miscellaneous Erosion Control Structures) Traffic Control Raise to Grade Manholes and Valve Boxes Miscellaneous Grading Mobilization, Demobilization Bonds and Insurance Gabion Retaining WaIls Silt Fence, Type "A" Silt Fence, Type "c" Shoring Temporary By-Pass Pumping of Sanitary Sewage AMOUNT Subtotal IV Grand Total e.o ;?92- /3>' ;;-- 292--/ /3 5" ~ . 3/ S'58/ S-'8&> ~ / I Lump Sum NOTES: 1) All items which must be removed by the contractor during construction, and which are not specifically shown to be paid for otherwise, are to be removed without additional payment. All costs for this removal and resetting (if necessary) shall be included in the pay item "Lump Sum Construction." Also, any other item without a specific pay item shall be included in "Lump Sum Construction." 2) The Measurement and Payment Section explaining the minimum requirements for each bid item is located in Section TS-17 of the Technical Specifications of this document. P-6 I I BID BOND Conforms with The American Institute of Architects, A.lA Document No. A-310 I KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS, That we, as Principal, hereinafter called the Principal, Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georqia 30809 I I and the Western Surety Company 10f CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 the laws of the State of South Dakota , as Surety, hereinafter called the Surety, are held and firmly bound unto , a corporation duly organized under I Augusta Commission, 530 Greene Street, Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911 as Obligee, hereinafter called the Obligee, I in the sum of 10% of Bid Amount - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dollars ($ 10% of Bid Amount ) , for the payment of which sum well and truly to be made, the said Principal and the said 1 Surety, bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, the Principal has submitted a bid for 36" Water Main, Phase II NOW, THEREFORE, if the Obligee shall accept the bid of the Principal and the Principal shall enter into a Contract with the Obligee 1 in accordance with the terms of such bid, and give such bond or bonds as may be specified in the bidding or Contract Documents with good and sufficient surety for the faithful performance of such Contract and for the prompt payment of labor and material furnished in the prosecution thereof, or in the event of the failure of the Principal to enter such Contract and give such bond or bonds, if the I Principal shall pay to the Obligee the difference not to exceed the penalty hereof between the amount specified in said bid and such larger amount for which the Obligee may in good faith contract with another party to perform the Work covered by said bid, then this obligation shall be null and void, otherwise to remain in full force and effect. I Signed and sealed this 21 st day of 1 I ~~5-~~ I I Witness \lJ~A{J ~ ~~ / Witness I I 0054/GEEF 12/00 December Blair Construction, Inc., PO BOX 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 2007 (Seal) Principal Title Western Surety Company By 6L.'-~~ ~~~L. Buck Leigh Attorney-in-Fact FRP Novemher30,2006 +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+ ~ D. KRELL. ~ ~ 8 $~NOTARY PUBLIC~~ A~~SOUTH DAKOTA~~ 8 ~ +..&t..~...........................................",~ + ~ ~Publi' Western Surety Company POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT I Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint I Thomas M Albus, Buck Leigh, Individually I I of Columbia, SC, its true and lawful Attomey(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behillfbonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature I - In Unlimited Amounts- and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed, I This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders ofthe corporation, I In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Senior Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 23rd day of March, 2006, I ~~.~m)......, I:+J'-......,.,..~tl.... il' ~\l009-4 \~~ ~..(,J ~\';~ _w\ lZ \\.},~CA...../~ ....'':!JiDi9 WESTERN SURETY COMPANY I .,0'~'iocVirep,,"ld~t I State of South Dakota County of Minnehaha } ss I On this 23rd day of March, 2006, before me personally came Paul T, Bruflat, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Senior Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seill of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation, I I My commission expires I CERTIFICATE I I, L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force, In testimony whereof! have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 21st day of Ia:::arter 2f.JJ7 I ~~\\'ti'''Et''''-~l $~-+;~..-......r (':~ f~l ().,V-DIf-4::1i\ ;:{(j C"l~J \~l.}.,~e:A~l~~~ "iI"liir,,~~" .",,;..or WESTERN SURETY COMPANY I ~ ~~ L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary Form F4280-01-02 1 NOTICE OF AWARD,DOC 1 1 NOTICE OF AWARD I DATE: h' _.ILl" 1e?J1>()~ CONTRACTOR: Blair Construction, Inc. 1 ADDRESS: P.O. Box 770 1 Evans City GA State 30809 Zip Code I PROJECT: 630 Water System - 36" Water Main (Phase II) PROJECT NO: 10151 1 At a meeting of the Augusta-Richmond County Commission you were awarded the Contract for the following Project: held on (Date) 12/21/07 I 630 Water System - 36" Water Main (Phase II) Enclosed please find 5 copies of the Contract Documents for your execution. Please complete the I pages, affixing signatures, dates, notary and/or corporate seals, etc. where necessary and return to this office within 10 days from the date of this letter, excluding Legal Holidays. 1 The Certificate of Insurance must be complete. 1 Power of Attorney must be submitted in triplicate; an original and two copies is permissible. 1 Very truly yours, Augusta Program Management Team I 22~eI dayof ~6~<.A.-~7' 3c::>-g / ~S.~~ a,e~ Esh.......,~C>".. I ~,t....,.:- ~4fhv'd~ I Contractor By Please sign and return one copy of this Notice of Award Acknowledgement to: Augusta Utilities Department Attn: Program Management 360 Bay Street, Suite 180 Augusta, GA 30901 Title I 1 1 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION A AGREEMENT THIS AGREEMENT, made on the gL of h .6, . , 200 t' by and between AUGUSTA, GEORGIA BY AND THROUGH THE AUG STA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION, party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and Blair Construction, Inc., party of the second part, hereinafter called the CONTRACTOR; WITNESSETH, that the Contractor and the Owner, for the considerations hereinafter named, agree as follows: ARTICLE I - SCOPE OF THE WORK The Contractor hereby agrees to furnish all of the materials and all of the equipment and labor necessary, and to perform all of the work shown on the plans described in the specifications for the project entitled: BOND PROJECT 10151 630 WATER SYSTEM 36" WATER MAIN (PHASE II) and in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the Contract Documents as defined in the General and Special Conditions hereto attached which are hereby made a part of this agreement. ARTICLE IT - TIME OF COMPLETION -- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES The work to be performed under this Contract shall be commenced within ten ClQ) calendar days after the date of written notice by the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. The work shall be completed within Two Hundred Forty (240) calendar days after the date of such notice and with such extensions of time as are provided for in the General Conditions. It is hereby understood and mutually agreed, by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the date of beginning, rate of progress and the time for completion of the work to be done hereunder are ESSENTIAL CONDmONS of this Contract. Contractor agrees that said work shall be prosecuted regularly, diligently, and uninterruptedly at such rate of progress as will insure full completion there of within the time specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by and between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for the completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time for the completion of the same, taking into consideration the average climatic range and construction conditions prevailing in this locality. IF THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN LESS TIME THAN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the Owner does hereby agree to pay the Contractor the sum of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00), as an early finish incentive, for each and every calender day that the Contractor finishes prior to the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work, exclusive of any time extensions that may be granted during the project. The total of the early finish incentive shall not exceed Thirty Thousand Dollars ($30,000.00). A-I A-2 IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAll.. OR REFUSE TO COMPLETE THE WORK WITHIN THE TIME HEREIN SPECIFIED, then the Contractor does hereby agree, as a part of the consideration for the awarding of this contract, to pay to the Owner the sum as described below not as penalty, but as liquidated damages for such breach of contract as hereinafter set forth, for each and every calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the time stipulated in the contract for completing the work. The liquidated damages shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500.00) per day for the first thirty (30) days and One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00) per day thereafter. The said amount is fixed and agreed upon by and between the Contractor and the Owner because of the impracticability and extreme difficulty of fixing and ascertaining the actual damages the Owner would, in such event, sustain, and said amounts shall be retained from time to time by the Owner from current periodical ~stimates. It is further agreed that time is of the essence of each and every portion of this contract and the specifications wherein a definite portion and certain length of time is fixed for the performance of any act whatsoever; and where under the contract an additional time is allowed for the completion of any work, the new time limit fixed by extension shall be the essence of the Contract. ARTICLE III - PAYMENT (A) THE CONTRACT SUM The Owner shall pay to the Contractor for the performance of the Contract the amount as stated in the Proposal and Schedule of Items. No variations shall be made in the amount except as set forth in the specifications attached hereto. (B) PROGRESS PAYMENTS On no later than the fifth day of every month, the Contractor shall submit to the Owner an estimate covering the percentage of the total amount of the Contract which has been completed from the start of the job up to and including the last working day of the preceding month, together with such supporting evidence as may be required by the Owner and/or the Engineer. This estimate shall include only quantities in place and at the unit prices set forth in the bid schedule. On the vendor run following approval of the invoice for payment, the Owner shall after deducting previous payments made, pay to the Contractor 90% of the amount of the estimate on units accepted in place. The 10% retained percentage may be held by the Owner until the final completion and acceptance of all work under the Contract. ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT (A) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is ready for fmal inspection and acceptance, the Engineer shall within 10 days make such inspection, and when he fmds the work acceptable under the Contract and the Contract fully performed he will promptly issue a fmal certificate, over his own signature, stating that the work required by the Contract has been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and conditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I the Contractor, including the retained percentage, shall be paid to the Contractor by the Owner within 15 days after the date of said final certificate. (B) Before fmal payment is due the Contractor shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that all payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with the work have been paid, except that in case of disputed indebtedness of liens of evidence of payment of all such disputed amounts when adjudicated in cases where such payment has not already been guaranteed by surety bond. (C) The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a waiver of all claims by the Owner other than those arising from unsettled liens, from faulty work appearing within 12 months after final payment, from requirements of the specifications, or from manufacturers' guarantees. It shall also constitute a waiver of all claims by the Contractor except those previously made and still unsettled. (D) If after the work has been substantially completed, full completion thereof is materially delayed through no fault of the Contractor, and the Engineer, so certifies, the Owner shall upon certification of the Engineer, and without terminating the Contract, make payment of the balance due for that portion of the work fully completed and accepted. Each payment shall be made under the terms and conditions governing fmal payment, except that it shall not constitute a waiver of claims. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed this Agreement in three (3) counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned above. ~f w..11c, 'lei tI'.... AUGUSTA, 0G~ By: U tJ4 . As its Mayo Date: ~O~ YifJJl" Witness ~ {j hJ J':rz. 7' CONTRACTOR: $a-I'~ ?-?$..,L,..,c:.-.f:C>o?'/ ~C-, By: {~)~f-, III~. +::';~.L ,~ '" As its ~resr~"'~~ - ~ r ., (SEAL) ~iVdfifT Secretary ~S~~ Address: ~c>. /3~>c 7? c::>- r ~ -". ~ -' ~~5 / ~-4 / .3 c:::> i?c> "'T' , Witness A-3 I I I Bond No. 929 446 193 I PERFORMANCE BOND Conforms with The American Institute of Architects A.I.A. document No. A-311 I KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) I I as Principal, hereinafter called Contractor, and, Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicaqo, Illinois 60685 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety) I as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, 530 Greene St., I Room 605, Augusta, Georgia 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner) I I as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Six and 63/100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dollars ($ 3,558,586,63 -). I for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, I Contractor has by written agreement dated , entered into a contract I with Owner for 630 Water System - 36' Water Main - (Phasell) City of Augusta, GA (Here insert full name, address and description of project) I I in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P,C" Augusta, GA (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect) I I which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract. I S-1219/GEEF 10/99 CIS by GA resident agent ~ ~ Page 1 of 2 ,6)- 73 ~~ PERFORMANCE BOND 929 446 193 JOW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Contractor shall promptly and faithfully perform said ;ontract, then this obligation shall be null and void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect. The' Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or xtension of time made by the Owner. Whenever Contractor shall be, and declared by Owner to be i1 default under the Contract, the Owner having performed )wner's obligations thereunder, the Surety may promptly remedy l1e default, or shall promptly ) Complete the Contract in accordance with its terms and onditions, or :) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in accordance vith its terms and conditions, and upon determination by Surety of l1e lowest responsible bidder, or, if the Owner elects, upon letermination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the lowest esponsible bidder, arrange for a contract between such bidder and )wner, and make available as Work progresses (even though there hould be a default or a succession of defaults under the ,igned and sealed this 22-~/ day of hb,~c..7 .. .\ / ~~s,~~ (Witness) ~v. ~<f:X (/' (Witness) .-1219/GEEF 10/99 Page 2 of 2 contract or contracts of completion arranged under this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the contract price; but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof. The term "balance of the contract price," as used in this paragraph, shall mean the total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Contract and any amendments thereto, less the amount properly paid by Owner to Contractor. Any suit under this bond must be instituted before the expiration of two (2) years from the date on which final payment under the Contract falls due. No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or corporation other than the Owner named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors of the Owner. z.e:>o~ " ., - ! ,'i j \ Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 77.0, !=val)s,'; 7' ~ Georgia 30809 '_. ,0 ./:- .]Seal) (Principal) U~~J!#~~t (Title) Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 (Seal) (Surety) E",vc,Av t./LL ~~ Buck Leigh, Attorney-in-~ct (Title) LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND Bond No. 929 446 193 Conforms with The American Institute of Architects A.I.A. Document No. A-311 THIS BOND IS ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PERFORMANCE BOND IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED ON THE FULL AND FAITHFUL PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT KNOW ALL BY THESE PRESENTS: that Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box 770, Evans, Georgia 30809 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Contractor) as Principal, hereinafter called Principal, and, Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, ChicaQo, Illinois 60685 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Surety) as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, 530 Greene St., Room 605, Augusta, GA 30911 (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Owner) as Obligee, hereinafter called Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as hereinbelow defined, in the amount of Three Million Five Hundred Fifty Eight Thousand Five Hundred Eighty Six and 63/100 - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dollars ($ 3,558,586,63 .). for the payment whereof Principal and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents. WHEREAS, Principal has by written agreement dated , entered into a c{)ntract with Owner for 630 Water System - 36' Water Main (Phase II) City of Augusta, GA (Here insert full name, address and description of project) in accordance with Drawings and Specifications prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P,C" Augusta, GA (Here insert full name and address or legal title of Architect) which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the Contract. S-1220/GEEF 10/99 Page 1 of 2 LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND 929 446 193 JaW, THEREFORE, THE CONDITION OF THIS OBLIGATION is such that, if Principal shall promptly make payment to all claimants as hereinafter refined, for all labor and material used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the Contract, then this obligation shall be void; otherwise it shall emain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the following conditions: ht"~7 ,;W~g .' :~ Blair Construction, Inc., PO Box770, E\tan~r ~ \- I'" Georgia 30809 ~'-;, .,', . :. c 1, A claimant is defined as one having a direct contract with the 'rincipal or with a Subcontractor of the Principal for labor, material, or loth, used or reasonably required for use in the performance of the ~ontract, labor and material being construed to include that part of water, ~as, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental of :quipment directly applicable to the Contract. 2. The above named Principal and Surety hereby jointly and everally agree with the Owner that every claimant as herein defined, who las not been paid in full before the expiration of a period of ninety (90) lays after the date on which the last of such claimant's work or labor was lone or performed, or materials were furnished by such claimant, may sue III this bond for the use of such claimant, prosecute the suit to final udgment for such sum or sums as may be justly due claimant, and have :xecution thereon, The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any :osts or expenses of any such suit. 3. No suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any claimant: I) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct contract with the >rincipal, shall have given written notice to any two of the following: the >rincipal, the Owner, or the Surety above named, within ninety (90) days Ifter such claimant did or performed the last of the work or labor, or urnished the last of the materials for which said claim is made, stating vith substantial accuracy the amount claimed and the name of the party to vhom the materials ;igned and sealed this Z2-~ day of ~ 5-~~ (Witness) It~ ~~--- (Witness) S-1220/GEEF 10/99 Page 2 of 2 were furnished, or for whom the work or labor was done or performed. Such notice shall be served by mailing the same by registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the Principal, Owner or Surety, at any place where an office is regularly maintained for the transaction of business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be served in the state in which the aforesaid project is located, save that such service need not be made by a public officer. b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the date on which Principal ceased Work on said Contract, it being understood, however, that if any limitation embodied in this bond is prohibited by any law controlling the construction hereof such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum period of limitation permitted by such law. c) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for the county or other political subdivision of the state in which the Project, or any part thereof, is situated, or in the United States District Court for the district in which the Project, or any part thereof, is situated, and not elsewhere, 4, The amount of this bond shall be reduced by and to the extent of any payment or payments made in good faith hereunder, inclusive of the payment by Surety of mechanics' liens which may be filed of record against said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of such lien be presented under and against this bond, "'" ...: Ij " ~ _.~' (Seal) (Principal) " >, f. ;e~(L I . {J~j \.te.e ?/eS'rde-7"L (Title) Western Surety Company, CNA Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60685 (Seal) (Surety) ( .I ~ E~~ 'r/~ Buck Leigh, Attorney-i - act (Title) November 30,2012 +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+ : D. KRELL : r r :~NOTARY PUBI.IC~: r~SOUTH DAJ(OTA~r r r +~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~+ Ad ~P"b1;o Western Surety Company POWER OF ATTORNEY APPOINTING INDIVIDUAL ATTORNEY-IN-FACT Know All Men By These Presents, That WESTERN SURETY COMPANY, a South Dakota corporation, is a duly organized and existing corporation having its principal office in the City of Sioux Falls, and State of South Dakota, and that it does by virtue of the signature and seal herein affixed hereby make, constitute and appoint Thomas M Albus, Buck Leigh, Individually of Columbia, SC, its true and lawful Attorney(s)-in-Fact with full power and authority hereby conferred to sign, seal and execute for and on its behalf bonds, undertakings and other obligatory instruments of similar nature - In Unlimited Amounts - and to bind it thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments were signed by a duly authorized officer of the corporation and all the acts of said Attorney, pursuant to the authority hereby given, are hereby ratified and confirmed, This Power of Attorney is made and executed pursuant to and by authority of the By-Law printed on the reverse hereof, duly adopted, as indicated, by the shareholders of the corporation, In Witness Whereof, WESTERN SURETY COMPANY has caused these presents to be signed by its Senior Vice President and its corporate seal to be hereto affixed on this 29th day of January, 2008, oO'!u......, .....\;lllt[l')-...~ #4:.+/--....."01:. !~I o..90"~~\"i,\ ~:l<l c"J:; ~~\\.s-CP-\.o/~i ~... .....'I',i' Oc,f;;'DIi;"~' WESTERN SURETY COMPANY r21'~";O' V;o, Pre,;d," State of South Dakota County of Minnehaha } ss On this 29th day of January, 2008, before me personally came Paul T. Bruflat, to me known, who, being by me duly sworn, did depose and say: that he resides in the City of Sioux Falls, State of South Dakota; that he is the Senior Vice President of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY described in and which executed the above instrument; that he knows the seal of said corporation; that the seal affixed to the said instrument is such corporate seal; that it was so affixed pursuant to authority given by the Board of Directors of said corporation and that he signed his name thereto pursuant to like authority, and acknowledges same to be the act and deed of said corporation, My commission expires CERTIFICATE I, L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary of WESTERN SURETY COMPANY do hereby certify that the Power of Attorney hereinabove set forth is still in force, and further certify that the By-Law of the corporation printed on the reverse hereof is still in force, In testimony whereof I have hereunto subscribed my name and affixed the seal of the said corporation this 22--;/,/'{) day of hb/~7 ' ~t:?g , WESTERN SURETY COMPANY ""~;Rl~,,, ,t~+I'....-.....C'ti<,;1. i~/-<f,90"~~~~\ .. .... r::. 1).. !=l<i t'\:i -~\;.... .s-cp-\.o !~l "'..., .."'..~$ ~ g ~bnn/ ~ L. Nelson, Assistant Secretary Fonn F4280-09-06 tel 2/1B/200B I Time. 9.09 AM To. Blair @ 9,1706B6B1B55 paqe. 002-003 ACORQ CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DATE (MMlDDIYYYY) 02/18/2008 THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. PRODUCER (770) 246-8300 FAX (770) 246-8301 Sutter, McLellan & Gilbreath, Inc. 1424 North Brown Road Suite 300 Lawrenceville, GA 30043-8107 INSURED Blair Construction, Inc. P. O. Box 770 Evans, GA 30809 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURER A: National Trust Insurance INSURER B: FCCI Insurance CO. INSURER c: INSURER D- INSURER E: NAIC# COVERAGES THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED, NOlWlTHSTANDING 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 P!?k~1:Y,~~g~ P%7.'fl ri.X:,b~~N LIMITS GENERAL LIABILITY CPPOO04476 02/14/2008 02/14/2009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 1. 000. 000 X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY DAMAGE TO RENTED $ 50,000 I CLAIMS MADE [!] OCCUR MED EXP (Anyone person) $ 5,000 A PERSONAL & />DV INJURY $ 1 000 000 - GENERAL AGGREGATE $ 2,000,000 - GEN'L AGGREGATE LIMIT APPLIES PER: PRODUCTS - COMP/OP AGG $ 2,000,000 I POLICY !Xl j~& n LOC AUTOMOBILE L1ABILI1Y CA 0005458 02/14/2008 02/14/2009 COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT X $ ANY AUTO (Ea accident) 1,000,000 - ALL OWNED AUTOS BODIL Y INJURY - $ SCHEDLlED AUTOS (Per person) A X HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY X (per accident) $ NON-OWNED AUTOS - - PROPERTY DAMAGE $ (Per accident) GARAGE L1ABILI1Y AUTO ONL Y - EA ACCIDENT $ ~ ANY AUTO OTHER THAN EA ACC $ AUTO ONLY: AGG $ EXCESSIUMBRELLA L1ABILI1Y UMBOO02841 02/14/2008 02/14/2009 EACH OCCURRENCE $ 5,000,000 :!J OCCUR o CLAIMS MADE AGGREGATE $ 5,000,000 B $ ~ DEDUCTIBLE $ X RETENTION $ 10,OOC $ WORKERS COMPENSATION AND 010-WC06A-54981 02/14/2008 02/14/2009 xl .;x~N~Lt" I IO~ EMPLOYERS' LIABILI1Y OFFICERS INCLUDED EL EACH ACCIDENT $ 1,000 000 A ANY PROPRIETORIPARTNERlEXECUTIVE OFFICER/MEMBER EXCLUDED? EL DISEASE - EA EMPLOYEE $ l,OOO,OOC It yes, describe under EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT $ l,OOO,OOC SPECIAL PROVISIONS below OTHER J:ESCRIPTlON OF OPERATIONS I LOCATIONS I VEHICLES I EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT I SPECIAL PROVISIONS Amount $3,558,586.63 roj: 630 Water System 36" Water Main - Phase II, Augusta GA Contract Augusta GA Commission Room 60S, Municipal Building August, GA 30911 CANCE L TION 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 MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER, ITS AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES, AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE -~?....A:: C ~- ACORD 25 (2001/08) @ACORDCORPORATION 1988 ate. 2/18/2008 Time. 9.09 AM To. Blair @ 9,17068681855 Paqe. 003-003 IMPORTANT If the certificate holder is an ADDITIONAL INSURED, the policy(ies) must be endorsed, A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s), If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED, subject to the terms and conditions of the policy, certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsement(s), DISCLAIMER The Certificate of Insurance on the reverse side of this form does not constitute a contract between the issuing insurer(s), authorized representative or producer, and the certificate holder, nor does it affirmatively or negatively amend, extend or alter the coverage afforded by the policies listed thereon, ACORD 25 (2001/08) I I I ARTICLE I I -01. -02. -03. I -04. -05. -06. I -07. -08. -09. I -10. -11. -12. I -13. -14. I -15. -16. -17. I I I I I I I I I SECTION GC INDEX TO GENERAL CONDITIONS Definitions Preliminary Matters Contract Documents: Intent, Amending, Reuse Availability of Lands, Physical Conditions, Reference Points Bonds and Insurance Contractor's Responsibilities Other Work Owner's Responsibilities Professional's Status During Construction Changes In The Work Change of Contract Price Change of Contract Time Warranty and Guarantee; Tests and Inspections: Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective Work Payments to Contractor and Completion Suspension of Work and Termination Dispute Resolution Miscellaneous GC-O - ~ NOTICE TO PROCEED TO: Blair Construction, Inc. Attn:Mr. William R, Mutimer, Jr. P.O. Box 770 Evans, Georgia 30809 PROJECT: 630 Water System - 36" Water Main (Phase II) You are hereby notified to commence WORK in accordance with the Agreement dated DATE: PROJECT NO: on or before , and you are to complete the WORK within 240 consecutive calendar days thereafter. The date of completion of all WORK is therefore Very truly yours, Augusta Program Management Team Project Engineer Receiptof this NOTICE TO PROCEED is hereby acknowledged This, the day of Contractor: By: Title: Please sign and return one copy of this Notice to Proceed Acknowledgement to: CH2M Hill (Attn:Program Management) 360 Bay Street; Suite 100 Augusta, GA 30901 10151 EXECUTABLE NTP.DOC I I I I I I I I I I 1 I 1 1 1 1 I 1 1 Revision Date August 2001 SECTION GC 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 or clarifications of the Contract Documents which have been duly issued by OWNER to prospective Bidders prior to the time of opening of Bids. 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 A ward) 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 3.3 and 3.5 or after the Effective Date of the Agreement. Contract Price-The moneys payable by OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents GC-1 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 1 1 I 1 I 1 Revision Date August 2001 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 17.2.1) or the date stated in the Agreement for the completion of the Work. CONTRA CTOR- The person, firm or corporation with whom OWNER has entered into the Agreement. COUN1Y-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, 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 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 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 or Regulations-Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders. GC-2 1 I I I I I I I 1 I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 or for a related purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work. PROFESSIONAL-The Architectura1/Engineering firm or individual or in-house licensed person designated to perform the design and/or resident engineer services for the Work. PROGRAM MANAGER - The professional firm or individual designated as the representative or the OWNER who shall act as liaison between OWNER and both the PROFESSIONAL and CONTRACTOR when project is part of an OWNER designated program. 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 are 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 OWNER with architectural or engineering services, his successor, or any other person or persons, employed by said OWNER, for the purpose of directing or having in charge the work embraced in this Contract. Resident Project Representative-The authorized representative of PROFESSIONAL as PROGRAM MANAGER 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. Specifications-Those portions of the Contract Documents consisting of written technical descriptions GC-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 furnishing and incorporating materials and equipment into the construction, and furnishing documents, all as required by the Contract Documents. Work Change Directive-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 Change Directive 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 Change Directive ,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. GC-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 non-technical rather than strictly Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents. GC-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 2-PRELIMINARY 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, error, 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 OWNER for reVIew: GC-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. 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 OWNER 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, OWNER , 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 as well as 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 OWNER 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 and acceptable to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL as provided below. The finalized progress schedule will be acceptable to OWNER 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. GC-7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. GC-8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 resol ving 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 applicable 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 and shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification from GC-9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 3.6.3. a Work Change Directive (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 clarification (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 of 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. GC-lO I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 4-A V AILABILITY OF LANDS, PHYSICAL CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS Availability 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) GC-l1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 OWNER 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 OWNER 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 OWNER and PROFESSIONAL shall recommend an equitable adjustment in the Contract Price or Contract Time, or both. If the OWNER and PROFESSIONAL determine 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 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 OWNER'S of such Underground Facilities 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 OWNER'S 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 the extent to which the Contract GC-12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 Contract 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 OWNER 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 site. OWNER 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 concerning 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 GC-13 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 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 deleting such portion of the Work, then either party may make a claim therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12. OWNER may have deleted such portion of the Work performed by OWNER's own forces or others in accordance with Article 7. 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. GC-14 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 Regulation 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 coverages 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 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 GC-15 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 protection from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's perfor- mance 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; 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 coverage's and be written for not less than the limits of liability and coverage's 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 (or 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 year thereafter. GC-16 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 liability 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. 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. GC-17 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 included 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 com- mencement of the Work at the site, OWNER shall in writing advise CONTRACTOR whether or not such other insurance has been procured by OWNER. Waiver of Rights: 5.11.1. 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 against 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, PROF- ESSIONAL's consultants and all other parties named as insureds. None of the above waivers shall extend to the rights that 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 or 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 GC-18 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 accordance with such 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 writing 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 CONTRACTOR 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. GC-19 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 Indemnification 5.16.1. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless OWNER, 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 any 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. 5.16.2. In any and all claims against OWNER 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 OWNER and anyone directly or indirectly employed by it from and against all claims, suits, demands, damages, losses expenses (including attorneys' fees) arising out of any infringement on patent or copyrights held by others and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged infringement of such rights. GC-20 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 written 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 CON- TRACTOR. 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 lay out 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 in 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 GC-21 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 by using the name of a proprietary item or the name of a particular Supplier, the naming of the item is 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 PROFESSIONAL from anyone other than CONTRACTOR. If CONTRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of material or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make wri- tten 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. GC-22 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 evi- denced 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 prior to the Effective Date of the 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 failing to make written objection thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or objec- tion 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, and the cost occasioned by such substitution and 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. GC-23 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. CONTRACTOR shall 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 on patent rights or copyrights incident to the use in the performance of 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. GC-24 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 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 contaminants 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, GC-25 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 and surplus materials, and shall leave the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CON- TRACTOR 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 part of the Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that will endanger them. 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 ofloss 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 loss 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 GC-26 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 them to perform or furnish any of 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). CONTRACTOR'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 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 Change Directive 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 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, GC-27 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 OWNER 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 OWNER. 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. 6.24.2. 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. 6.24.3. 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. 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. 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 GC-28 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 of submission and the OWNER 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. 6.28. 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. NoW ork 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 writing. Cleaning Up: 6.31. CONTRACTOR shall maintain the site free from accumulations of waste materials, rubbish, and other debris or contaminants 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, PROGRAM MANAGER 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 PROGRAM MANAGER, PROFESSIONALs, architects, attorneys and other PROFESSIONALs and 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 part 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. GC-29 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 6.33. In any and all claims against OWNER, PROGRAM MANAGER 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. GC-30 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 aided 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 parts 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 of 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. GC-31 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 8---0WNER'S RESPONSffiILITIES 8.1. Except as otherwise provided in these General Conditions, OWNER shall issue all communications to CONTRACTOR through the PROGRAM 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. GC-32 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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, ifthe 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 ofthe 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 ofthe Contract Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as may be determined necessary, or as reasonably requested by CONTRACTOR, 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 Time, CONTRACTOR may make a claim as provided for in Articles 11 or 12. GC-33 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 be binding 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. 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 recommendation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). PROFESSION AL' s written decisions thereon will be final and binding upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR, 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 written 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 GC-34 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 to 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. Limitations on PROFESSIONAL's Responsibilities: 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. GC-35 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE lO--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 OWNER 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 OWNER 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 6. 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 10.3, OWNER may, at its sole discretion, issue a Work Change Directive to CONTRACTOR. Pricing of the Work Change Directive will be in accordance with Section 11.3. The Work Change Directive will specify a price, and if applicable a time extension, determined to be reasonable by OWNER. If CONTRACTOR fails to sign such Work Change Directive, 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 Work 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. GC-36 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE ll-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 acknowledge 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. GC-37 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. 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 GC-38 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 determines, 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 engineers, 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. 11.4.5.3. Rentals of all construction equipment and machinery and the parts 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 GC-39 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 CONTRAC- TOR'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. 1104.5.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary facilities at the site. 1104.5.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site, expressage and similar petty cash items in connection with 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, engineers, 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 1104.1 or specifically covered by paragraph 11AA-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. 11.5 A. Cost of premiums for all Bonds and for all insurance whether or not CONTRACTOR is required by the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain the same (except for the cost of premiums covered by subparagraph 1104.5.9 above). GC-40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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; 11.6.2. a fee based on the following percentages of the various portions of the Cost of the Work: 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 CONTRACTOR'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 GC-41 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 of the net 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: 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 ofU nit 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 GC-42 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 claiin 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. GC-43 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 OWNER within seven (7) calendar days of the occurrence first happening and resulting in the claim. Written supporting data will be submitted to PROFESSIONAL and OWNER within fifteen (15) calendar days after such occurrence unless the OWNER 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. GC-44 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 13--W ARRANTY 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, performed 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 referred 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 considered defective. Notice of all defects shall be given to CONTRACTOR by PROFESSIONAL. All defective work, whether or not in place, may be rejected, corrected, or accepted as provided in this Article. Access to Work: 13.2. For the duration of the Work, PROFESSIONAL and its representatives, other designated representatives of OWNER, and authorized 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 inspected, tested, or approved 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 provided for by OWNER shall be identified 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 required as a result of delays by CONTRACTOR or hours worked in excess of 40 hours per week. For all required inspections, tests, and approvals on any Work prepared, performed, or assembled away from the site, CONTRACTOR will furnish PROFESSIONAL with the required 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 required by law or the Contract Documents. Materials or Work in place that fail to pass acceptability tests shall be retested at the direction of PROFESSIONAL and at CONTRACTOR's expense. GC-45 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 specified). 13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written concurrence of PROFESSIONAL, it must, if requested by PROFESSIONAL, be uncovered 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. 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, OWNER 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 Time, 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, GC-46 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 Time 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, 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 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, 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 engineers, 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, GC-47 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. 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 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 con- sequential 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 engineers, 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 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 GC-48 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 engineers shall be identified to CONTRACTOR and the Contract Price reduced by a like amount via Change Order. GC-49 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. GC-50 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 14.5. PROFESSIONAL's recommendation of any payment requested in an Application for Payment will constitute a representation by PROFESSIONAL to OWNER, based on PROF- ESSIONAL'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 CONTRAC- TOR 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 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 Liens have been filed in connection with the Work or there are other items entitling GC-51 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 OWNER to a off-set 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 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 writing 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 OWNER 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 GC-52 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 substantially 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 of 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 PROFESSIONAL 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. 14.10.4. OWNER, may at its discretion, reduce the amount of retainage subject to Beneficial Occupancy. GC-53 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 Final Inspection: 14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the entire Work or an agreed upon portion thereof is complete, PROFESSIONAL will make a final inspection with OWNER and CON- TRACTOR 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 deficiencies. 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 (iii) 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 OWNER, 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. GC-54 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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, 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 pursuantto paragraph 14.13, nor any correction of defective Work by OWNER will constitute an acceptance ofW ork 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). GC-55 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 Waiver ofelaims: 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. GC-56 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 writing 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; 15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inability to pay its debts generally, as they become due; 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); GC-57 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 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; GC-58 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 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 calendar days after it is submitted to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally determined to be due, CONTRACTOR may upon seven days' written notice to OWNER and PROFESSIONAL stop the Work until receipt of 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 Time 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. GC-59 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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. GC-60 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 ARTICLE 17 -MISCELLANEOUS 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 representations, 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 November 14, 2006supporting GC-61 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 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 retain age 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 REPRESENT A TNE 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. GC-62 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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: 18. Take immediate steps to eliminate or minimize the discharge of untreated wastewater. 19. Immediately notify the Utilities Department dispatcher (706.796.5000) and the RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE (contact information will be provided at the preconstruction conference). 20. 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 OWNER, the CONTRACTOR is not responding to an emergency situation in an appropriate manner, the Utilities Department will undertake necessary actions to abate an overflow situation. The cost ofthese 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 exercise any control over any construction contractor or other entity or their employees in connection with their GC-63 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Revision Date August 2001 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 contractor's 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 GC-64 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION SC-O 1. SC-02. SC-03. SC-04. SC-05. SC-06. SC-07. SC-08. SC-09. SC-lO. SC-11. SC-12. SC-13 . SC-14. SC-15. SC-16. SC-17 . SC-18. SC-19. SC-20. SC-21. SC-22. SC-23. SC-24. SC-25. SC-26. SC-27. SC-28. SC- 29. SC-30. SC-31. SC-32. SC-33. SECTION SC-O INDEX TO SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS Scope of the Work List of Drawings Bonds Contractor's Liability Insurance Project Sign Protection of the Environment Temporary Toilets Plans and Specifications Furnished Record Drawings Shop Drawings Existing Structures Salvage Material Referenced Specifications Traffic Control Surveys Construction Order and Schedule Consulting Engineers Inspection and Testing of Work Georgia Prompt Pay Act City Acceptance Disputes Specified Materials Interest Not Earned on Retainage Basis of Payment Compliance with Laws, Codes, Regulations, Etc. Equivalent Materials After Hours Inspection Masters Golf Tournament Railroad Right-of-Way Coordination Georgia Power Coordination AT&T Coordination Nationwide Wetland Permit Compliance Coca-Cola Compliance and Coordination SC-O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION SC SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS -01. SCOPE OF THE WORK: The project referred to in the Agreement shall consist of furnishing all materials, labor, machinery, etc. necessary to install approximately 13,600 feet of 36" ductile iron water main, 1,300 feet of 8" ductile iron water main, and related appurtenances. -02. LIST OF DRAWINGS: The following drawings, prepared by Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. comprise the plans for the project. DATE SHEET NO. TITLE ORIGINAL REVISED 1. Contract Sheet 10/31/2007 2. Index to Sheets 10/31/2007 3. General Notes 9/26/2007 4. Detailed Estimate 10/31/2007 5. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 6. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 7. Plan/Profile 9/26/2007 8. PlanlProfile 10/31/2007 9. PlanlProfile 10/31/2007 10. PlanlProfile 10/31/2007 11. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 12. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 13. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 14. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 15. Plan/Profile 9/26/2007 16. Plan/Profile 9/26/2007 17. PlanlProfile 9/26/2007 18. Plan/Profile 9/26/2007 19. Details Sheet 9/26/2007 SC-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SHEET NO. TITLE 20. Details Sheet 21. Miscellaneous Details Sheet 22. Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Plans 23. Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Details DATE ORIGINAL REVISED 9/2612007 9/2612007 10/31/2007 10/31/2007 -03. BONDS: The Contractor will include in the lump sum payment for Lump Sum Construction the cost of his performance and payment bonds. -04. CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE: Insurance shall be written with limits of liability shown below or as required by law, whichever is greater: Commercial General Liability (per occurrence) Each Occurrence General Aggregate Products Personal & Adv Injury Fire Damage Automobile Liability (any auto) Combined Single Limit Excess Liability (any auto) Each Occurrence Workers Compensation Employer Liability $ 1,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 500,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Statutory Limits $ 1,000,000 Contractor shall include Coca Cola Bottling Co. United, Inc. as an additional insured in accordance with Section 5.3 of the General Conditions. -05. PROJECT SIGN: The Contractor will provide and install two (2) project signs at prominent locations on the construction site as directed by the Engineer. The signs will carry in a prominent manner the names of the project, the Owner, and the names of the Contractor and the Engineer and a 24-hour phone number for the Contractor in 4-inch letters. The sign shall be constructed and erected on wood posts in a substantial manner 8-feet above the ground. The full size stencil shall be approved along with colors before fabrication. The Contractor shall include the cost of the project signs in his Lump Sum Construction bid item. -06. PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT: The Contractor will carefully schedule his work so that a minimum amount of the exposed earth will be subject to erosion by rainfall or wind, and he will provide means satisfactory to SC-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I the Engineer to minimize the transportation of silt and other deleterious material from the project area onto adjacent properties or into adjacent water courses. All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation, whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show approval of either EPA or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in conformance with printed instructions. -07. TEMPORARY TOILETS: Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities on the site for workmen employed in the construction work. Toilets shall be adequate for the number of men employed and shall be maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Workmen shall be required to use only these toilets. At completion of the work, toilets used by Contractor shall be removed and premises left in the condition required by the Contract. -08. PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED: The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, by the Owner one (1) set of direct black line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for construction purposes. Additional sets of plans and/or specifications will be furnished to the Contractor at the cost of reproduction upon his written request. -09. RECORD DRAWINGS: The Contractor will maintain in his office one complete set of drawings (including any supplemental sketches) pertaining to the project upon which, at the end of each day's work any deviations from the construction lines shown thereon and all changes ordered by the Engineer will be shown accurately in red pencil. If necessary, supplemental drawings will be made to show details of deviations or changes, and these will be kept with the marked set. The drawings will be available to the Engineer for inspection during construction and at the completion of construction. Prior to submitting his estimate for fmal payment, as-built drawings are to be prepared and submitted by the contractor to the engineer. As-built drawings shall include tap locations, manholes and fittings located to a minimum of two separate surface features. -010. SHOP DRAWINGS: The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for his review shop drawings, cuts, diagrams, bar lists, steel details and other descriptive data on every item, where shown on the drawings or specified herein. The Contractor shall check all submittals and so indicate on each copy thereof. Five copies of such shop drawings shall be submitted to the Engineer before ordering of the material. Submittals which have not been checked by the Contractor will not be reviewed by the Engineer. Reviews by the Engineer of submittals will cover only general conformity with the project requirements, while responsibility for detailed conformity shall remain with the Contractor. The Contractor will be notified by mail of the results of the submittal reviews within ten (10) business days of the receipt by the Engineer thereof. SC-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -011. EXISTING STRUCTURES: Where sidewalks, street signs, private signs, walls, fences, pipelines, etc. are removed in accomplishing the work, each and every item will be replaced in the same or better manner or condition than that in which it was before construction began. The Contractor will protect and hold harmless the Owner from any suit, action, or dispute whatever arising from the Contractor's work adjacent to private property. -012. SALVAGE MATERIAL: All existing installations to be removed, including but not limited to masonry and concrete rubble, asphalt, pipe, etc. will be disposed of by the Contractor at a location approved by the City Engineer. -013. REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS: Where specifications or standards of trade organizations and other groups are referenced in these specifications, they are made as much a part of these specifications as if the entire standard or specification were reprinted herein. The inclusion of the latest edition or revision of the referenced specification or standard is intended. -014. TRAFFIC CONTROL: Traffic control shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) of the Federal Highway Administration, latest edition. The Contractor shall give prior written notification to and shall obtain the approval of the Augusta Fire Department, Police Department, Emergency Medical Services, and the Augusta Traffic Engineering Department of any street closures. -015. SURVEYS: The Engineer has established base lines for locating the principal component parts of the work, together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to the work. From the information thus provided, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail surveys needed for construction lines and elevations. The Contractor shall employ only Registered Land Surveyors or Registered Professional En~ineer to perform all detail survevs. The Contractor will diligently preserve and maintain the position of all stakes, reference points and bench marks after they are set and, in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss or disturbance. -016. CONSTRUCTION ORDER AND SCHEDULE: A. The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed order, schedule, and methods of construction activities within the general guidelines specified for maintenance and protection of highway and pedestrian, traffic; utility lines; SC-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I B. drainage ways; adjacent properties; and as otherwise specified. After notice to proceed and prior to the first payment on the contract the Contractor shall submit the following for review: (1) Breakdown of contract price into units of cost for each item required to complete the total work; this breakdown will be the basis for judging the percentage complete at any time. (2) A statement of the order of procedure to be followed that will result in the required protection and completion of the work within the overall contract time. (3) A bar chart showing the percentage of each item schedules against time and so scheduled that Contractor's order of construction is clearly shown. c. With each request for payment the Contractor shall submit two copies of the bar chart clearly marked to show the work completed at the date of the payment requested. D. Progress Schedule Requirements (1) Bar Chart Schedule: Prepare on maximum 11 inch by 17 inch sheet size for each separate stage of Work as specified and shown, to include at least: (a) Identification and listing in chronological order of those activities reasonably required to complete work, including, but not limited to, subcontract work, major equipment design, factory testing and startup activities, project close out and cleanup and specified work sequences, constraints, and milestones, including Substantial Completion date(s). Listings to be identified by Specification section number. (b) Identify: (i) horizontal time frame by year, month, and week, (ii) duration, early-start, and completion of each activity and sub- activity and (iii) critical activities and Project float. (c) Provide sub-schedules to further define critical portions of the work. (d) Monthly schedule submissions: show overall percent complete, projected and actual, and completion progress by listed activity and sub-activity. (e) Identify the critical path on the schedule. SC-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I (2) General: (a) Schedule(s) shall reflect work logic sequences, restraints, delivery windows, review times, contract times and milestones set forth in the Agreement, and shall begin with the date of Notice to Proceed and conclude with the date of Final Completion. (b) The schedule requirement herein is the minimum required. Contractor may prepare a more sophisticated schedule if such work will aid Contractor in execution and timely completion of work. (c) Base schedule on standard 5-day work week. (d) When bar chart or network analysis schedules are specified, use Primavera Project Planner, latest version, SureTrak latest version or a compatible and approved software. (e) Adjust or confirm schedules on a monthly basis as follows: Contractor shall submit to Engineer for acceptance proposed adjustments in the progress schedule that will not change the contract times (or milestones). Such adjustments will conform generally to the progress schedule then if effect and additionally will comply with any provisions of the General Requirements applicable thereto. Proposed adjustments in the progress scheduled that will change the contract times (or milestones) may only be a Change Order. Use of float suppression techniques such as preferential sequencing or logic, special lead/lag logic restraints, and extended activity times are prohibited, and use of float time disclosed or implied by use of alternate float-suppression techniques shall be shared to proportionate benefits to Owner and Contractor. Pursuant to above float -sharing requirement, no time extensions will be granted nor delay damages paid until a delay occurs which (i) impacts project's critical path, (ii) extends work beyond contract completion date. -017. CONSULTING ENGINEERS: The Owner has engaged consulting engineers to assist the Director of Utilities, defined herein as the Engineer, by preparing plans and specifications for the work and by providing certain SC-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I services during the bidding and construction phases of the project. The consulting engineer, Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. is authorized to represent the Director of Utilities within the limits of the various duties delegated and assigned to the firm by the Director. Nevertheless the Director of Utilities remains the final authority hereunder and is the "Engineer" as used throughout the Contract Documents. The Program Manager for the project is CH2M Hill, 360 Bay Street, Suite 100, Augusta, Georgia 30901. The Program Manager's representative on the site will serve as the Resident Project Representative (RPR) for the project. The presence or duties of Program Manager's personnel at the construction site, whether as on site 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 exercise 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 contractor's 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 or materials incorporated into the construction work. -018. INSPECTION AND TESTING OF WORK: The Owner shall provide sufficient competent engineering personnel for the technical observation and testing of the work. The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access to the work whenever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access, and for inspections. Inspectors shall have the power to stop work on account of a workman's incompetency, drunkenness, or willful negligence or disregard of orders. An inspector may stop the work entirely if there is not a sufficient quantity of suitable and approved materials or equipment on the ground to carry it out properly or for any good and sufficient cause. Inspectors may not accept on behalf of the Owner SC-7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I any material or workmanship which does not conform fully to the requirements of the contract and they shall give no orders or directions under any possible circumstances not in accordance with the Specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the inspector with all required assistance to facilitate thorough inspection or the culling over or removal of defective materials or for any other purpose requiring discharge of their duties for which service no additional allowance shall be made. The inspector shall, at all times, have full permission to take samples of the materials that mayor may not be used in the work. Any inspection provided by the Engineers is for the purpose of determining compliance with provisions of the contract specifications and is in no way a guarantee of the methods or appliances use by the Contractor, nor for the safety of the job. If the specifications, the Engineer's instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the Engineer, of the date fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Engineer shall be made promptly, and where practicable at the source of supply. If any work should be covered up without review or consent of the Engineer, it must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination and properly restored at the Contractor's expense. Re-examination of any work may be ordered by the Engineer, and, if so ordered, the work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to be in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner shall pay the cost of re-examination and replacement. If such work is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such cost. The Owner will employ a qualified materials testing laboratory, hereinafter referred to as the Laboratory, to monitor more fully on the Owner's behalf the quality of materials and work, and to perform such tests as may be required under the Contract Documents as conditions for acceptance of materials and work. The Laboratory will be solely responsible to and paid separately by the Owner. The timing of the work of the Laboratory will be coordinated by the Engineer through his duly authorized inspector. The Owner will bear the cost of testing a particular material or area of the work once. Where retesting is required following corrective measures or under other circumstances, the Contractor shall reimburse the Owner for the cost of additional testing. The test pressure for the proposed 36",30", 18", 16" and 8" water mains shall be 225 psi. -019. GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT: This Agreement is intended by the Parties to, and does, 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 of this Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, the provision of this Agreement shall control. -020. CITY ACCEPTANCE: Notwithstanding any other obligations of the Contractor, he shall complete the work SC-8 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I to the full satisfaction ofthe Augusta Utilities Department and the Engineer. This provision shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibilities for guarantees. -021. DISPUTES: All claims, disputes and other matters in question between the Owner and the Contractor arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereof, shall be decided in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement, specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia. -022. SPECIFIED MATERIALS: Attention is drawn to the specification of certain brands or manufacturers of construction materials on the drawings. Unless the phrase "or equal" appears in the specification thereon, no substitution or deviation from the product specified will be allowed. Notwithstanding any provision of the general conditions, there shall be no substitution of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract documents without an amendment to the contract. -023. INTEREST NOT EARNED ON RET AINAGE: Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest shall be due to the Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and Contractor specifically waives any claim to same. -024. BASIS OF PAYMENT: As explained in the section "Instructions to Bidders" and paragraphs 11.91, 11.92 and 11.93 of the General Conditions, payment for all items of construction will be made at the total of the actual number of units installed at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule to the Proposal. Partial payments will be made based on the actual number of units of work completed during the month and in-place at the unit prices stated in the Bid Schedule. -025. COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. CODES. REGULATIONS. ETC.: Supplementing the provision of the GENERAL CONDmONS, the successful bidder awarded this contract by signing the contract acknowledges the following, however, this is not to be construed as all inclusive or being these only: 1. Underground Gas Pipe Law: The Contractor signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware ofthe contents and requirements of "Georgia Laws 1969, Pages 50 and the following, and any amendments and regulations pursuant thereto," and the Contractor shall comply therewith. SC-9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 2. High Voltage Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the contents and requirements of "Act No. 525, Georgia law 1960, and any amendments thereto, and Rules and Regulations of the commissioner of Labor pursuant thereto" (the preceding requirements within quotation marks being hereinafter referred to as the "high voltage act"), and the Contractor shall comply therewith. The signing of Contract shall also confirm on behalf of the Contractor that he: A. has visited the premises and has taken into consideration the location of all electrical power lines on and adjacent to all areas onto which the contract documents require to permit the Contract either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, and B. that the Contractor has obtained from the Owner of the aforesaid electric power lines advice in writing as to the amount of voltage carried by the aforesaid lines. The Contractor agrees that he is the "person or persons responsible for the work to be done" as referred to in the high voltage act and that accordingly the Contractor is solely "responsible for the completion of the safety measures which are required by Section 3 of the high voltage act before proceeding with any work." The Contractor agrees that prior to the completion of precautionary measures required by the high voltage act he will neither bring nor permit the bringing of any equipment onto the site (or onto any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor to work, to store materials, or to stage operations) with which it is possible to come within eight feet of any high voltage line or lines pursuant to operations arising out of performance of the 'Contract. The foregoing provisions apply to power lines located (a) on the site and (b) on any area or areas onto which the contract documents require or permit the Contractor either to work, to store materials, or to stage operations, or (c) within working distance for equipment or materials, being used on ( a) and (b) above. These provisions of the Contract do not limit or reduce the duty of the Contractor otherwise owed tothe Owner, to other parties, or to both. The Contractor agrees that the foregoing provisions supplement provisions of the General Conditions. The Contractor agrees and acknowledges that any failure on his part to adhere to the high voltage act shall not only be a violation of law but shall also be a breach of contract and specific violation of the provisions of the General Conditions which pertains to safety precautions. 3. Occupational Safety & Health Act: The Contractor by signing the contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the provisions of the Williams-Steiger Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 and he shall comply therewith. SC-I0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -026. EOmV ALENT MATERIALS: Notwithstanding any provision of the general conditions, there shall be no substitution of materials that are not determined to be equivalent to those indicated or required in the contract documents without an amendment to the contract. -027. AFTER HOURS INSPECTION: If the Contractor opts to work before or after normal working hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, or on Augusta, Georgia Legal Holidays, then the Contractor must pay for the cost of inspection by the City of Augusta, Georgia and follow all necessary procedures listed in "Section 15, Right-of-way Encroachment Guidelines, Part E, Outside of Normal Working Hours," of the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission Development Documents dated September, 1999. If inspectors of Augusta-Richmond County are needed to work outside normal business hours, Augusta-Richmond County needs to be notified in advance. -028. MASTERS GOLF TOURNAMENT: Any work planned to be accomplished during or directly before the Masters Golf Tournament must be submitted to and approved in writing by the Owner. Consideration will be given only for contract time extensions as a result of delays in accomplishing the work. No consideration will be given for claims for damages. -029. RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY COORDINATION: The Contractor must coordinate work within Railroad Right-of-Way with Railroad Administration. The Contractor will be expected to comply with any requirements set forth by the administration, which may include contracting a certified flagman. Any and all costs incurred during this coordination and compliance shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction Pay Item. -030. GEORGIA POWER COORDINATION: The Contractor must coordinate work in the vicinity of power facilities with Georgia Power. When working within 25 feet of transmission lines contact Anita Kattegat at 706-667-5654, and when working within 10 feet of distribution lines contact Harry Moore at 706-667-5578 Any and all costs incurred during any required holding and/or relocation process shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction pay item. -031. AT&T COORDINATION: The Contractor will be responsible for coordination with AT&T during construction. When working within 10 feet of telephone poles in Valley Park Subdivision, contact Jeff Surrency at 706-210-8237 (office) or706-831-5171 (Cell). Any and all costs incurred during any required holding and/or relocation process shall be included in the Lump Sum Construction pay item. -032. NATIONWIDE WETLAND PERMIT COMPLIANCE: All wetland impacts by the construction of this project have been permitted through the SC-ll I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under a Nationwide Permit No. 12. No impacts to wetlands outside of the easement limits (temporary or permanent) will be allowed. The Contractor by signing the Contract acknowledges that he is fully aware of the General Conditions and the Savannah District Regional Conditions as established by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for a Nationwide Permit No. 12 and that he shall comply therewith. -33. COCA-COLA COMPLIANCE AND COORDINATION All requirements and preferences of Coca-Cola shall be adhered to during the construction of the water main. The Contractor is to access the construction easement by means of the existing sanitary sewer easement located at the rear of Coca-Cola's property. Construction may be conducted Monday thru Saturday from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. If the Contractor is unable to access the construction easement through the existing sanitary easement, all construction workers and supervisors must check into Coca-Cola's facility through the main security gate. A temporary fence shall be installed between the area of construction and Coca-Cola and all work shall be performed outside the fence. The temporary fence shall be movable and as secure as the existing fence. The Contractor shall conduct operations to minimize the generation of dust from the site. Water shall be used to moisten the soil and to prevent windblown dust from reaching the facility. Any soil accumulation on the pavement inside the fence shall be removed daily. The tracking of soil onto the property shall be removed and the pavement shall be washed down. Sediment accumulation in the storm sewer system shall be removed by the completion of construction on the property. All areas disturbed during construction that will not be paved shall be covered with a minimum of 4" of topsoil, and shall be seeded and mulched upon the completion of construction. Mulching and seeding shall be maintained until a full strand of grass cover is obtained. SC-12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS SECTION TITLE NO. OF PAGES TS-1 Clearing and Grubbing 1 TS-2 Excavation Support Systems 2 TS-3 Excavation and Backfilling 4 TS-3 APPENDIX A - GEOTECHNICAL REPORT 38 TS-4 Dewatering 3 TS-5 Concrete Pavement 3 TS-6 Water Distribution System 15 TS-7 Graded Aggregate Base Course 1 TS-8 Bituminous Paving 2 TS-9 Curbs and Gutters, Concrete 4 TS-lO Concrete. Construction 2 TS-11 Grassing (Bermuda) 3 TS-12 Erosion, Sedimentation & Pollution Control Measures 5 TS-13 Plowable Fill 2 TS-14 Graded Aggregate Surface Course 1 TS-15 Storm Sewer System 4 TS-16 Temporary Bypass Pumping Systems 4 TS-17 Measurement and Payment 5 TS-O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-l CLEARING AND GRUBBING -01. . SCOPE: Clearing and grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all trees, brush, stumps, logs, grass, weeds, roots, decayed vegetable matter, posts, fences, stubs, rubbish and all other objectionable matter resting on or protruding through the original ground surface and occurring within the construction limits or rights-of-way of any excavation, borrow area, or embankment. -02. CONSTRUCTION METHODS: A. CLEARING: Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up, or the trimming of trees, and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other vegetation together with the down timber, snags, brush and rubbish occurring within the areas to be cleared. Trees and other vegetation, except such individual trees, groups of trees, and vegetation, as may be indicated on the drawings to be left standing, and all stumps, roots and brush in the areas to be cleared shall be cut off one foot above the original ground surface. Individual trees and groups of trees designated to be left standing within cleared areas shall be trimmed of all branches to such heights and in such manner as may be necessary to prevent interference with the construction operations. All limbs and branches required to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the whole of the tree or to main branches, and the cuts thus made shall be painted with an approved tree wound paint. Individual trees, groups of trees, and other vegetation, to be left standing, shall be thoroughly protected by barriers or by such other means as the circumstances require. Clearing operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage by falling trees to trees left standing, to existing structures and installations, and to those under construction, and so as to provide for the safety of employees and others. B. GRUBBING: Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all stumps, roots and matted roots from the site as indicated on the drawings. In foundation areas, stumps, roots, logs or other timber, matted roots, and other debris not suitable for foundation purposes shall be excavated to a depth of not less than 18 inches below any subgrade, shoulder or slope. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface for or by the removal of stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material and compacted to make the surface conform to the surrounding ground surface. -03. DISPOSAL OF CLEARED AND GRUBBED MATERIAL: Saw logs, pulp wood, cord wood or other merchantable timber removed incidental to clearing and grubbing shall become the property of the Contractor and may be sold by him, provided such disposal is otherwise in accordance with these specifications. All incombustible matter removed shall be hauled away and deposited at locations approved by the Owner. Combustible matter may be burned or may be disposed of as stated above. Burning shall be done at such time and such manner as to prevent fire from spreading and to prevent any damage to adjacent cover and shall further be subject to all requirements of Local, State and Federal Governments pertaining to the burning. No burning will be allowed on the site unless Contractor obtains all necessary permits and all fires are kept under constant attendance by persons having equipment necessary to prevent the spreading of fire. Such equipment shall include, at the minimum, a bulldozer or front end loader, and an approved pump and hose connected to an acceptable source of water. Disposal by burning shall be kept under constant attendance until all fires have burned out or have been extinguished. TS-1-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -01. A. B. SECTION TS-2 EXCA V A TION SUPPORT SYSTEMS GENERAL SUBMITTALS: 1. Layout drawings for excavation support system and other data prepared by, or under the supervision of, a qualified professional engineer. System design and calculations must be acceptable to local or federal authorities having jurisdiction. QUALITY ASSURANCE: 1. Engineer Qualifications: A professional engineer must be legally authorized to practice in jurisdiction where Project is located, and experienced in providing successful engineering services for excavation support systems similar in extent to those required for this Project. 2. Supervision: Engage and assign supervision of excavation support system to a qualified professional engineer foundation consultant. 3. Regulations: Comply with codes and ordinances of governing authorities having jurisdiction and to the requirements of OSHA Health and Safety Standards for Excavations, 29 CFR Part 1926, or successor regulations. c. JOB CONDITIONS: 1. Before starting work, verify governing dimensions and elevations. Verify condition of adjoining properties. Take photographs to record any existing settlement or cracking of structures, pavements, and other improvements. Prepare a list of such damages, verified by dated photographs, and signed by Contractor and others conducting investigation. D. EXISTING UTILITIES: 1. Protect existing active sewer, water, gas, electricity and other utility services and structures. 2. Notify municipal agencies and service utility companies having jurisdiction. Comply with requirements of governing authorities and agencies for protection, relocation, removal, and discontinuing of services. TS-2-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -02. A. -03. A. PRODUCTS MATERIALS: 1. General: Provide adequate shoring and bracing materials which will support loads imposed. Materials need not be new, but should be in serviceable condition. 2. Structural Steel: ASTM A 36. 3. Steel Sheet Piles: ASTM A 328. 4. Timber Lagging: Any species, rough-out, mixed hardwood, nominal 3 inches thick, minimum. EXECUTION SHORING: 1. Wherever shoring is required, locate the system to clear permanent construction and to permit access for performing the work. Provide shoring system adequately anchored and braced to resist earth and hydrostatic pressures. 2. Shoring systems retaining earth on which the support or stability of existing structures is dependent must be left in place at completion of work. B. BRACING: 1. Locate bracing to clear columns, floor framing construction, and other permanent work. If necessary to move a brace, install new bracing prior to removal of original brace. 2. Do not place bracing where it will be cast into or included in permanent concrete work, except as otherwise acceptable to Engineer. 3. Install internal bracing, if required, to prevent spreading or distortion of braced frames. 4. Maintain bracing until structural elements are supported by other bracing or until permanent construction is able to withstand lateral earth and hydrostatic pressures. 5. Remove sheeting, shoring, and bracing in stages to avoid disturbance to underlying soils and damage to structures, pavements, facilities, and utilities. 6. Repair or replace, as acceptable to Engineer, adjacent work damaged or displaced through installation or removal of shoring and bracing work. TS-2-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-3 EXCA V ATION AND BACKFILLING -01. SCOPE: This section covers all excavation, trenching and backfilling for pipe lines and structures, complete. -02. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS: The Contractor shall maintain in operating condition and protect from damage all existing improvements including utilities, roads, streets, sidewalks, drives, power and telephone lines, gas lines, water lines, sewers, gutters and other drains encountered, and repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer any aerial, surface or subsurface improvements damaged during the course of the work. Where and if shown on the plans, the locations and existence or nonexistence of underground utilities are not guaranteed. The Contractor shall contact the various utility companies to determine and/or verify such information prior to proceeding with the work. He shall make reasonable and satisfactory provisions for the maintenance of traffic on streets, drives, walkways and at street crossings and if necessary to provide temporary walkways and bridges for crossing of the open trench as directed. Work shall not commence within Augusta right-of-way until a Right-of-Way Encroachment Permit is obtained from the Public Works Department. -03. EXCAVATION: All excavation of every description and of whatever substances encountered shall be performed to the depths indicated on the drawings or as specified herein. Excavation shall be made by the open cut method except as otherwise specified or shown on the drawings. Excavation methods shall generally meet or exceed Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) construction industry standards. All excavated materials not required for fill or backfill shall be removed and wasted as directed. The banks of shallow trenches shall be kept as nearly vertical as practicable and where required shall be properly sheeted and braced. Except where otherwise indicated, trench bottoms shall be not less than 12 inches wider nor more than 16 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, and shall be excavated true to line, so that a clear space of not less than 6 inches in width is provided on each side of the pipe. The bottom of trenches shall be accurately graded to provide uniform bearing and support for each section of the pipe on undisturbed soil at every point along its entire length, except for portions of the pipe sections where it is necessary to excavate for bell holes and for the proper sealing of pipe joints. Bell holes shall be dug after the trench bottom has been graded. Bell holes shall be excavated only to an extent sufficient to permit accurate work in the making of the joints and to insure that the pipe, for a maximum of its length will rest upon the prepared bottom of the trench. Depressions for joints other than mechanical shall be made in accordance with the recommendations of the joint manufacturers for the particular joint used. Excavation for structures and other accessories shall be sufficient to leave at least 12 inches in the clear between their outer surfaces and the embankment or timber which may be used to hold TS-3-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I the bank and protect them. Where damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place. Except at locations where excavation of rock from the bottoms of trenches is required, care shall be taken not to excavate below the depths indicated. Where rock excavation is required, the rock shall be excavated to a minimum overdepth of 4 inches below the normal required trench depth. The overdepth rock excavation and all excess trench excavation shall be backfilled with loose, moist earth, thoroughly tamped. Rock is defined as materials which are so hard or cemented that the excavation of such material requires blasting. The excavation shall proceed in a conventional manner, including ripping, with satisfactory effort made to remove hard materials before the Engineer makes a determination of need for blasting. Predrilling and blasting will be allowed, if the Contractor can provide evidence for the Engineer's review that boring logs can and will show that the material can or cannot be excavated. Evidence will be provided for the Engineer's review and approval before predrilling and blasting is undertaken. The excavation and removal of isolated boulders or rock fragments larger than one cubic yard in volume encountered in materials of common excavation shall be classified as rock excavation. Whenever wet or otherwise unstable soil that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe, as determined by the Engineer or indicated on the drawings, is encountered in the trench bottom, such soil shall be removed to a depth required for the lengths designated by the Engineer, and the trench backfilled to trench bottom grade, as herein specified, with coarse sand, fine gravel, or other suitable material. Backfill with earth under structures will not be permitted and any unauthorized excess excavation below the levels indicated for the foundation of such structures shall be filled with sand, gravel, or concrete, as directed. A. Grading and Stacking: All grading in the vicinity of trench excavation shall be controlled to prevent surface ground water from flowing into the trenches. Any water accumulated in the trenches shall be removed by pumping or by other approved methods. During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall be stored in an orderly manner a minimum distance of one and one-half times the depth of the excavation back from the edges of trenches to avoid overloading and prevent slides or cave-ins. Material unsuitable for backfilling, as determined by the Engineer, shall be removed from the job site and disposed of by the Contractor in a manner as approved by the Engineer. B. Shoring and Sheeting: All shoring, sheeting, and bracing required to perform and protect the excavation and to safeguard employees and the public shall be performed. The failure of the Engineer to direct the placing of such protection shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for damage resulting from its omission. Whenever sheeting is driven to a depth below the elevation of the top of the pipe, that portion of the sheeting below the elevation of the top of the pipe shall not be disturbed or removed. Sheeting left in place shall be cut off not less than 1 foot below finished grade. No sheeting shall be removed until the excavation is substantially backfilled as hereinafter specified. c. Water Removal: Where water is encountered, it shall be prevented from accumulating in excavated areas by pumping, well-pointing and pumping, or by other means approved by the Engineer as to capacity and effectiveness. Water removed from excavations shall be discharged at points where it will not cause injury to public or private property, or the work completed or in progress. All efforts to prevent sedimentation shall be made. Under no circumstances shall trench bottoms be prepared, pipes laid, or appurtenances installed in TS-3-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I water. Water shall not be allowed to rise in unbackfilled excavations after pipe or structures have been placed. D. Blasting: Explosives are to used only within legal limitations. Before explosives are used, all necessary permits for this work shall be secured and all precautions taken in the blasting operations to prevent damage to private or public property or to persons. The Contractor shall assume full liability for any damage that may occur during the use of explosives. No blast shall be set off within 50 feet of pipe already laid in the trench. E. Tree Protection: Care shall be exercised to protect the roots of trees to be left standing. Within the branch spread of the tree, trench shall be opened only when the work can be installed immediately. Injured roots shall be pruned cleanly and backfill placed as soon as possible. -04. BACKFILLING: Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and the work has been approved by the Engineer. The trenches shall be carefully backfilled with the excavated materials approved for backfilling consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, sand and gravel, soft shale, or other approved materials. No material shall be used for backfilling that contains mulch, other unstable materials, stones, blasted rock, broken concrete or pavement, or other hard materials having any dimension greater than 4 inches; or large clods of earth, debris, frozen earth or earth with an exceptionally high void content. Backfilling within Augusta right -of-way shall conform to Georgia Department of Transportation and City of Augusta specifications. For backfill up to a level 1 foot over the top of pressure pipelines and 2 feet above the top of gravity pipelines, only selected materials shall be used. Select materials shall be finely divided material free from debris, organic material and stone, and may be suitable job excavated material or shall be provided by the Contractor from other sources. The backfill shall be placed in uniform layers not exceeding 8 inches in depth. Each layer shall be moistened and carefully and uniformly tamped with mechanical tampers or other suitable tools. Each layer shall be placed and tamped under the pipe haunches with care and thoroughness so as to eliminate the possibility of voids or lateral displacement. The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed and compacted above the level specified above. In areas not subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12 inch layers and each layer moistened and compacted to a density approximating that of the surrounding earth. Under roadways, driveways, paved areas, parking lots, along roadway shoulders and other areas subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 8 inch layers and each layer moistened and compacted to density at least equal to that of the surrounding earth so that traffic can be resumed immediately after backfilling is completed. Any trenches which are improperly backfilled, or where settlement occurs, shall be reopened to the depth required for proper compaction, then refilled and compacted with the surface restored to the required grade compaction. Along all portions of the trenches not located in roadways, the ground shall be graded to a reasonable uniformity and the mounding over the trenches left in.a neat condition satisfactory to the Engineer. Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removed as the backfilling progresses. TS-3-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Sheeting shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left by the removal of sheeting and shoring shall be carefully filled and compacted. Where, in the opinion of the Engineer, damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place. -05. BORING AND .TACKING: Where required by the drawings, the pipeline will be installed in a steel casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the Georgia Department of Transportation or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest A.R.E.A. standards and those of the railroad involved. The steel casing shall be in accordance with ASTM A252 to the thicknesses shown on the drawings. -06. PA VEMENT REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT: Where necessary existing pavements shall be removed and replaced, the applicable specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation or local authority shall govern this work. Joints shall be sawed, unless joints equally uniform in the opinion of the Engineer result from other means. Refer to Augusta-Richmond County Right -of-Way Encroachment Guidelines for pavement removal and replacement. END OF SECTION TS-3-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I TS-3 APPENDIX "A" Report of Geotechnical Exploration 630 Water System 36" Water Main Richmond County, Georgia preparedfor the Augusta-Richmond County prepared by GRA VES ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. 1220 West Wheeler Parkway, Suite F Augusta, Georgia 30909 706-651-9922 Fax 706-651-0810 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. 1220 W. Wheeler Parkway Suite F Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 651-9922 January 8, 2007 Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. 452 Ellis Street Augusta, Georgia 30903 ATTENTION: Mr. Dennis We1ch Mr. Scott Williams SUBJECT: Report of Geotechnical Exploration 36" 630 Water Main Project - Phase II Richmond County, Georgia Graves Engineering Project No. G-06l483 Gentlemen: Graves Engineering Services, Inc. is pleased to submit this report of our exploration services for the proposed project. Our services were provided in accordance with your verbal authorization. This report presents a review of the information provided to us, a discussion of the site and subsurface conditions, and our earthwork recommendations. The appendix contains the results of our field and laboratory testing. Project Information The project consists of the installation of the second phase of a 36 water main for the 630 water system in Richmond County, Georgia. We previously performed 11 soil test borings(B-14 to B-24) for phase one of the route. The results of those borings were contained in our report dated November 16, 2006. The entire water line starts from near the south side of the existing water treatment plant on Highland Avenue and extends approximately 21,000 linear feet to the west and south to the Gordon Highway just west of Barton Chapel Road. The route has a major runs along Wrightsboro Road at Daniel Field airport and along a raihoad easement from just east of Sibley Road to Gordon Highway. We anticipate that the proposed easements will generally be 15 to 20 feet wide. The route is shown on preliminary routing drawings prepared by and provided to us by The Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. The road crossings will likely be open cut or bored and jacked such that the pavement sections will remain intact. The water line is generally to be constructed within 5 to 15 feet of existing grades. Purpose Of Exploration The purpose of this exploration was to obtain specific subsurface data at the site and to provide earthwork recommendations for the proposed project. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. January 8,2007 -Page 2- Site Conditions We conducted a site reconnaissance to observe and document surface conditions at the site. Information gathered was used to help us interpret the subsurface data and to detect conditions which could affect our recommendations. The sites that were explored are located generally just off the railroad easement, roadways and the areas were covered with pavement, grassed or had sUlface soils exposed. Surface soils exposed consist of a sandy, loamy organic topsoil or sandy soils of the coastal plain. Surface water was noted along the route at the creek crossings near boring locations B-5 and B-9. The route has rolling topography and generally slopes to the west with approximately 150 to 200 feet of topographic relief. Site Geologic Conditions The site is located near the fall line which is the contact area of the Upper Coastal Plain Province and the Piedmont Province. The Coastal Plain soils were deposited during inundation by the ancient oceans and consist of random layers of fine sands and silts interbedded with lenses of clay. The Georgia Piedmont Province is a broad plateau gently sloping from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plain, covering a distance of approximately one hundred miles in this area. Based on published literature, the site is underlain by Coastal Plain sediments consisting of interbedded silts, sands, and clays. These soils overlay residual soils and crystalline rocks of the Piedmont. Subsurface Conditions The subsurface conditions were explored with widely spaced soil test borings drilled according to the procedures presented in the appendix. The boring locations and depths were selected by Graves Engineering and The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. and are indicated by approximate location on the attached bOling records. The actual field boring locations were determined by our field crew which used a 100 foot tape and turned estimated right angles relative to landmarks on the site. Boring elevations were not provided or obtained. The subsurface conditions encountered at the boring locations are shown on the Test Boring Records in the Appendix. These Boring Records represent our interpretation of the subsurface conditions based on the field logs, visual examination of field samples by an engineer and tests of the field samples. The lines designating the interface between various strata on the Boring Records represent the approximate interface location. In addition, the transition between strata may be gradual. Water levels shown on the Boring Records represent the conditions only at the time of our exploration. A total of 13 additional soil test borings(B-l to B-13) were drilled along the route to depths of 10 to 20 feet below the ground surface. The soil test borings revealed a subsurface profile generally consisting of typical typical coastal plain deposits of interbedded sands with varying fine-grained particle content. These soils were encountered to the boring termination depths. The surficial layer consisted of sandy, organic topsoils or sands of the coastal plain. The surficial layer was generally encountered to a depths ranging from 0 to 24 inches below the ground surface. I. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. January 8, 2007 -Page 3- The coastal plain soils typically consisted of sands with varying fine grained particle content(SP to SC). The sandy soils were generally loose to dense in consistency with standard penetration resistance's ranging from 5 to 48 blows per foot with an average of approximately 18. Groundwater was encountered at depths ranging from 8.5 to 16.0 feet only in borings B-9, B-12 and B- 13 at the time of drilling and 24-hours drilling. ;rhe remaining borings did not encounter groundwater. In silty sands the water levels can usually be determined accurately near the time of drilling. In fine grained soils and clayey sands, it may take several days for water levels to stabilize. In addition, fluctuations in the groundwater level can occur due to variations in rainfall, evaporation, construction activity, surface runoff, and other site specific factors. The highest groundwater levels are generally encountered in early spring and the lowest in late summer. Utility Excavation Considerations Based on our conversations, the water main will be installed to depths ranging from 5 to 15 feet. In addition, some road crossings are planned to be bored and jacked. The existing alignment is such that the bore and jack pits will be excavated to depths of 6 feet to 15 feet. The soils encountered should be amiable to excavation with normal excavation equipment and should not interfere with boring and jacking operations. If the deeper cuts are to be extended below the groundwater encountered near borings B-9 and B-12, a wellpoint dewatering system may be required as the excavation proceeds due to the layers of relatively clean fine to coarse sands encountered at these locations. We recommend that the excavations be shored, sloped or benched as required to provide stability and a safe work environment. For the soils encountered, we recommend that cut slopes of 2H: 1 V be utilized. All excavations should comply with applicable local, state and federal safety regulations including the current OSHA Excavation and Trench Safety Standards. It is our understanding that these regulations are strictly enforced and if they are not closely followed, the owner and contractor could be liable for substantial penalties. Heavy construction equipment and materials removed from the excavations should not be placed within 5 to 10 feet of the top of the excavation. We understand that some of the bore and jack pits will be sloped or shored with the use of driven sheetpiling. Please see the temporary retaining structure section of this report for a more detailed discussion. If plans call for the pipe to be installed below the groundwater table near borings B-9 and B-12, we would recommend that 12 inches of clean stone be utilized for pipe bedding in these wet areas. Compaction of pipe backfill in these areas may be extremely difficult due to the anticipated wet conditions. In addition, wet clayey soils removed from the excavations will require significant drying time prior to reutilization as fill. Therefore, construction planning should assume that some select stone bedding and imported initial pipe backfill will be required in these areas. Compacted Fill Recommendations We recommend that soils to be used as trench backfills be free of debris and have less than 2% by weight fibrous organic material. They should have a liquid limit less than 50 and a plasticity index less than 20. Before filling operations begin, representative samples of each proposed fill material should be collected. '""'""'1 1", 1 1 . . 1. ,. '.1 . "" '..' . . " I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. January 8, 2007 -Page 4- moisture content, gradation and plasticity of the soil. These tests are needed for quality control during compaction and also to determine if the fill material is acceptable. We have conducted laboratory testing and visually inspected soil samples obtained from the site. We expect that all of the soils encountered in the borings are acceptable for use as compacted backfill, if dry. We recommend that all compacted fill be constructed by spreading acceptable soil in loose layers not more than 10 inches thick. The fill should be compacted in thin lifts to at least 95 percent of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D-698). The upper 12 inches of fill beneath pavements should be compacted to at least 100 percent of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density. The moisture content of the fill soils should be maintained within +3 and -3 percentage points of the optimum moisture content as determined from the Proctor compaction test. This provision may require the contractor to dry the soils during periods of wet weather or wet the soils during the hot summer months. . We recommend that the backfill placement and compaction be observed and documented by the geotechnical engineer. Significant deviations, either from specifications or good practice, should be brought to the attention of the owner's representative, along with appropriate recommendations. At least one field density test should be performed for every 100 to 200 linear feet of trench for each lift. Retaining Structures We understand that sheetpiling may be utilized as shoring for the excavations for the bore and jack pits. The sheetpiling will act as a below grade walls when the pits are excavated. These sheetpile walls must be designed to resist soil pressures imposed on them. Walls which are permitted to rotate at the top, such as sheetpiling walls, should be designed to resist "active" lateral earth pressure. Typically, a top rotation of about 1 inch per 10 feet height of wall is sufficient to develop active pressure conditions in soils similar to those encountered at the site. To account for the "active" lateral pressures of retained earth, we recommend that the temporary retaining system design assume that the soils behind the bracing system will apply a triangular stress distribution based on the excavation depth and the following strength parameters for the natural soils at this site: MATERIAL Loose - Firm SW -SM Loose - Firm SP-SM Loose SM Firm to V. Firm SM Firm SC Very Firm - Dense SC ANGLE of INTERNAL FRICTION(Degrees) 33 28 27 29 27 30 COHESION(PSF) o o o o 500 2000 UNIT WEIGHT(PCF) 115 100 100 105 110 120 The compacted mass unit weight of the soil should be used with the above soil parameters to calculate the corresponding earth pressure coefficients and lateral earth pressures. The above values are actual anticipated values and do not contain any safety factors. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. January 8, 2007 -Page 5- The lateral pressures developed by surcharge loads from slopes, heavy construction equipment, stored material, stockpiled soils, etc. near the top of the excavation must be added to the lateral soil stresses to determine the horizontal loads which must be resisted. In addition, transient loads imposed on the walls by construction equipment during construction should be considered. Excessively heavy equipment (that could impose temporary excessive pressures or long term excessive residual pressures against the constructed walls) should not be allowed within about 5 feet (horizontally) of the walls. Construction Water Control We expect that groundwater control will be required for portions of the alignment due to the presence of shallow groundwater. If the excavations will extend several feet below the groundwater level, we anticipate that a wellpoint dewatering system will be required. Wellpoints are small diameter wells that are jetted or driven into the soil(at 3 to 10 foot spacings depending upon soil type) and are placed in straight lines along the area to be drained. They are connected at the top to a horizontal suction pipe called a header and then connected to pump specifically designed for dewatering work. The wellpoints may require staging at various levels as the excavation proceeds to provide the required drawdown of the water table. We recommend that the design of the dewatering system be performed by a specialty contractor that is experienced with similar conditions. If the excavations only extend just below the groundwater level, then the dewatering can likely be accomplished by pumping from localized sumps. We would also recommend that pumping continue until the trench is backfilled to above the groundwater level, such that backfilling can be completed in as dry a condition possible. Basis For Recommendations The recommendations provided are based in part on project information provided to us and they only apply to the specific project and site discussed in this report. If the project information section in this report contains incorrect information or if additional information is available, you should convey the conect or additional information to us and retain us to review our recommendations. We can then modify our recommendations if they are inappropliate for the proposed project. Regardless of the thoroughness of a geotechnical exploration, there is always a possibility that conditions between bOlings will be different from those at specific boring locations and that conditions will not be as anticipated by the designers or contractors. In addition, the construction process may itself alter soil conditions. Therefore, experienced geotechnical personnel should observe and document the construction procedures used and the conditions encountered. Unanticipated conditions and inadequate procedures should be repOlted to the design team along with timely recommendations to solve the problems created. We recommend that the owner retain Graves Engineering to provide this service based upon our familiarity with the project, the subsurface conditions and the intent of the recommendations. > We recommend that this complete report be provided to the various design team members, the contractors and the project owner. Potential contractors should be informed of this report in the "instructions to bidders" section of the bid documents. We wish to remind you that our exploration services include storing the samples collected and makina them available for inspection for 60 days. The samples are then discarded unless you request otherwise. b I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. January 8,2007 -Page 6- We wil1 be happy to discuss our recommendations with you and would welcome the opportunity to provide the additional studies or services necessary to complete this project. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our professional services and look forward to working with you on the remainder of this project and on future projects. If you have any questions conceming this report or wish to have further discussions, please contact us at (706) 651-9922. Respectfully Submitted,..'....:,...,. " GRA V ENGINEERING SERVO! '''';rwC\., ,t'''. --~. -.. ..."1 IJ ... ~G\ST~"'\ \,. " ~;"J!)_. 4:ff<;.. "'.7 i~ ~ ..... .;.., Pk ""2.22l ) ~!" d : \,r V'ROFEssrCNA!... f. ;;,,? . f Ri~h~rd W. S:vanson, P.?:.:~..);~.~,,~(I-.;,QIN~ IA-'<v PnncIpal Engmeer! PresIdent ..f) ':."'_.~~.;. . Ga. Registration No. 22223 . . Attachments: Test Boring Records Field and Laboratory Testing Procedures I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SOIL TEST BORING RECORD BORING NO. B-1 Page 1 of 1 GRA YES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: On R.R.lOOO' Northeast of Gordon Hwy. - Richmond Co., GA. GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D. AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I f-- [L W o .:......:..: . " " " .:..:......,' " ,........ ':.':.':.': Q ~~ l!J ~ ~. (fJ U.S.C.S. Soil Classification cr:-, ~~ ;::~ 0" Topsoil Firm, Red-Tan-Brown, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 55 ------- Firm to Loose, Tan-Red- White, Slightly Silty 05 - . .. Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) 10 15- 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 55 55 55 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. SS - Split Spoon Sample Standard Penetration Resistances w _ ::J Z;i > 10 20 30 40 5060708090 16 ~ I 12 . 09 ~ 08 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA YES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES BORING NO. B-2 Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: On R.R.I000' West of Barton Chapel Rd. -Richmond Co., GA. GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D. AUGER DATE CO MPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I f- a.. w o Q I~ (!) U.S.C.S. Soil Classification CJ:...J ~w ..:> s~ i~ (f) Standard Penetration Resistances w ::> Z..J <( > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 0-3" Topsoil Loose, Brown-Tan, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 58 08 05 - 88 ell 05 ---- -- Loose, Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 58 ~ 09 10 58 J. 08 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-3 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRA YES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West Side of Barton Chapel Road. - Richmond Co., Georgia ORA YES l?ROJECT NO.: 0-061483 T GROUND SURFACE ELEV ATrON: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D, AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 g;, I e- n. w o . ,,>::,:.:., ::;:::':::::':::::':: '. ..... 05 - ,:,:';.:.:';,:,:':,:,:' . " . . .;. ':. ':.': ........... '.,........ , , ':.";,':.': 1 0 (..) ~~ (') U.S,C.S, Soil Classification 0:--, t:'w ~~ ~~ ~?: 0-3" Topsoil Firm, Red-Tan-Brown-Oray, Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) 55 55 55 55 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25 - 30 - 35- 40 Standard Penetration Resistances w . ::J Z --' <! > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 , 18 a 20 4 19 t 19 GRA YES I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I ENGINEERING SERVICES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD BORING NO. B-4 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: On R.R.1050' East of Barton Chapel Rd. - Richmond Co., OA. ORA YES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" LD. AUGER Page 1 of 1 DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 - ~ I f-- 0- W o w ~~ (f) W . ::> z ..J <i > \.J ~~ t') a:..J I"w <i> s~ Standard Penetration Resistances U.S.C.S Soil Classification 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 . . 0" Topsoil Firm, Tan-Brown, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 41t 13 55 .;,':.':.': ..:;.......;.. - - - - - -- :..:..:..:. Firm, Tan-Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine to 05 - '.:.:":.:":.:.,:. Medium Sand(SM) 4 55 12 :.:.::.>.:.::.:: Note: 27.2% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #2. -, ~ 55 12 ------- ........... Very Firm, Brown-Tan-Red, Silty Fine to :;.::....:.:::;.. Medium Sand(SM) ::.:.::.:..':....::.. - Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 29 55 10 SS - Split Spoon Sample 15- 20- . 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA YES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: On R.R.900' West of 1-520 - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 T GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRilLING METHOD: 2.2S"l.D. AUGER BORING NO. B-S DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I I- Q. W o \,) i~ (!) U.S.C.S. Soil Classification CI:..J ~~ ~..J i~ (f) Standard Penetration Resistances w . ::0 Z--' <i > 10 20 30 40 5060708090 :.::::.::::':" 0-6" Topsoil .:: "::: Firm, Tan-Brown, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine ':,,::-:':':': to Medium Sand(SM) ,:' ------- :.:<.:<::::.:: Firm, Red-Tan, Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium .:.:.: .:.:.: .:.:.: .:.:. San d( S C) 05 - ,'.' .'. ..... ...... .:..;......: ss fll 13 ss 16 ........ ------- :~::.:~~::~ Dense, Tan-Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine to ~:.~:~~:.~: Medium Sand(SM) :;.&:;::;.':: :~::~.::~::~ ........... ...,....... 88 35 10 88 . 33 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15 _ SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-6 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRA VES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West Side ofI-520 - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEV ATlON: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D. AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I I- [L W o (,J I~ CD 05 - '. U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 0-3" Topsoil Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) ------- .<::::::::::/::: Firm, Tan, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) ::....::,::::.::.:::::: ---- -- Very Firm,Red-Brown-Gray-Tan, Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) 1 0 - :}::::::::.:::\::i:::: .'.......... :':',:':",:',",:': ::....::....::....::.. - - - - - -- '.:':'.:':'.:':--: Firm, Red-Tan, Silty Fine to Medium :::::?:X::::?:: Sand(SM) . . . . '. .'. 15 20- 25 - 30- 35- 40 Boring Terminated At 15.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. SS - Split Spoon Sample CJ:..J ~w ~~ w ~~ (/) Standard Penetration Resistances w , ::J Z..J <l: :> 55 55 55 55 55 10 20 30 40 5060708090 . . \ 'J-. / J 09 08 11 27 18 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA YES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: East Side of 1-520 - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 \ GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A] DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" LD. AUGER BORING NO. B-7 DATE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I f- a. W o Q ~~ '" U.S.C.S. Soil Classification cr:-l i~ w ~~ Standard Penetration Resistances .=> z-' ;::~ <l: > 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 58 . 08 88 ~ 07 0-6" Topsoil Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) 05- ------- . Loose, Tan, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 88 p 07 10 - .. . 88 "J \ '\ \.. 06 ------- .::.::::-::.:>::.::::.::.:: Very Firm,Red- Tan, Slightly Clayey, Silty :.-:.:<::.:.:::.:<::.: Fine to Medium Sand(SC) :..:..;.... .:.:.:.:.;.:.,' '.' . '. . '.: .;. 88 26 15 Boring Terminated At 15.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 20- SS - Split Spoon Sample 25- 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA VES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES BORING NO. B-8 Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West Side of Wylds Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D. AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/06/06 ~ I e- CL w o \.) ~~ ~ U.S.C.S. Soil Classification a:...J ~~ 5~ i~ (f) Standard Penetration Resistances w , ::l Z ...J '" > 1 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 .....'....'...,........... 0-6" Topsoil '::'::'./.:<-:.:-'::,:, Very Firm to Dense,Tan-Red, Slightly Clayey, :./:::-::.::::.::.::::.::.: Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) ::'::":::'::":::'::":::'::' 88 \ la \ 26 S8 ::...'....;,'..:.. 05 - :..::.::..:.<:..::.::.,:: 31 .,. ------- g.g.g.~~ Dense to Very Firrn,Red-Tan-Brown-Gray, :~:g::.:::.: Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) a:::..::..:::. }~:~~~~~ Note: 38.3% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #3. :;:.:.:.:.:.:.:: 1 0 - :.~::.~!:.!: .'..... .- ............ ~~~~::~::::~~ ::.':;:::::: ........... ........... ......,.... ........... ........... ........... ~~~r~::::~~ 88 4 39 15 85 III II 1 35 58 27 Boring Terminated At 15.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 20 - SS - Split Spoon Sample 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I BORING NO. B-9 Page I of 1 I DATE COMPLETED: 12/05/06 I ~ .:: "- w o I I 05 - . . . I I I ............... ........... :.:.::.:..::..::::.":'::::: 1"'''''\ 15 I I 20- I I I I I I I .. ------- :::::<:::.:::::<:: Very Firm to Firm, Gray-White, Clayey, Silty ...:....:...........: Fine to Medium Sand(SC) 10 -,::'...':'..::'.:': :.).)::.:::~:::::{::~ GRA VES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: 500' West of Wylds Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRA VES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEV ATION: N/A DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER \.,) i~ (.') w ~~ CI) 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 CI:...J ~~ 3;:':: Standard Penetration Resistances w :=J 7 -' - <( > U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 0-6" Topsoil Previous Fi]]- Loose,Brown-Tan-Grey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) with wood(or stump) at 6.5 to 7.5 feet o 06 55 55 tI \~ "- / j 05 55 09 ...... -= 55 28 ,'.;.,'.: ,".,",:',:' 55 1 4 Boring Terminated At 15.0 Feet. Groundwater encountered at 9.5 feet at the time of boring and at 9.0 feet at 24-hours after boring. SS - Split Spoon Sample 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I I I ~:.$::~:.$: 0" Topsoil I ~m:g~~ Dense, Red-Brawn-Tan, Clayey, Silty Fine to ::.;:.:::.;: Medium Sand(SC) ::.::.::.:: ........... I ~~};:}~}; 05 - :.:.:.:.:~.:~ ........... ........... ........... ::.:::::::: I ::,"::,'::,':: ........... ~:.$:.$:~$: I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA VES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES BORING NO. B-I0 Page 1 of I PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: East Side of North Leg Road - Richmond Co., Georgia ORA YES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 DATE COMPLETED: 12/05/06 I. GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" LD. AUGER [;. W Ig ~-J " U.S.C.S. Soil Classification a:-J ~w ::;:> 3;':J w ~~ (f) Standard Penetration Resistances UJ . ::0 Z -J <>: > I I- Cl. W o , 0 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 88 a 32 88 . \ ) 31 88 48 ------- ~:.~:.~:.~: Dense,Red-Tan-Oray, Slightly Clayey, Silty :~.:.:.:~.:~ Fine to Coarse Sand(SM) 1 0 - '::::::::::. ........... ~f~f~~:~~ ........... ........... ::::::::::: ........... ........... ........... ........... :::::..:....:: ::.~.:.:.:.::: 15 88 ,/ \ \ .: 33 88 ~ 45 Boring Terminated At 15.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring or at 24-hours after boring. 20- SS - Split Spoon Sample 25 - 30 - 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES BORING NO. B-ll Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: Between North Leg & Sibley Roads - Richmond Co., GA. ORA YES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.2S"l.D. AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/0S/06 (!;. I f- 0- W o Q ~~ <.? U.S.C.S. Soil Classification a:...J ~~ ;,:':J w ~~ (f) Standard Penetration Resistances L.U . :J Z--' <( > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 0-24" Topsoil .. Loose, Black to Tan-Brown, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) ss 1 t 09 05 - . . . ss 05 ------- . .. Loose to Firm, Tan-White, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) ss 4\ 0. 06 10 ss 14 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring or at 24-hours after boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25 - 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-12 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRA YES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West Side of Sibley Road - Richmond Co., Georgia ORA YES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER [ DATE COMPLETED: 12/05/06 Q i~ (9 ::::,,:,,<::::::::, '. ::. .: <:.:.<::::. .:.:.":::::::::::' V:::':,::"'::' [":.\.::::. 05 _l::..::. :. :::::::'::::::::'::::::::: I f- 0- w o 10 15- 20- 25- 30 - 35- 40 U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 0" Topsoil Very Firm, Tan-Oray-White, Very Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) Note: 46.9% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #2. ------- Loose, Red-Tan-Oray, Slightly Silty Fine to . . Coarse Sand(SW-SM) Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. Groundwater encountered at 8.5 feet at the time of boring and at 24-hours after boring.. SS - Split Spoon Sample a:...J ~~ ;;:~ i~ (/) Standard Penetration Resistances w , => z-' <( > 10 20 30 40 50 60 708090 55 ~ 55 . /v ) ..... 55 -= 55 25 28 10 07 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-13 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRA YES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: 900' East of Sibley Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEV A TION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER DA TE COMPLETED: 12/05/06 ~ I f-- 0- W o W Ig ~-" <.') U.S.C.S. Soil Classification :>:.::.:.:'::>::::::.::: 0-3" Topsoil .::::::::::--:::.:<:. Very Firm, Tan-Brown, Silty Fine to Medium r: >::"::'-::' Sand(SM) : ......::...::. .::.::< .'. ------- :.:.:.: Very Firm, Red-Tan, Clayey, Silty Fine to 05 - ............... Medium Sand(SC) ';',';',":',";' ...... ..... ',::, ',::, '.::, ',:: .....'........, ------- :::: ::': Firm to Loose,Tan-Brown-Red, Slightly 10- :.:.:.:.:.:.:.: Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) . . . . . .'. . . . ...,':.':.': 15- .:..:..:.,: .,'..:,':.',' ':.':.','.'; ':.':.':.',' 20 25 - 30- 35- 40 ------- .... Firm, Gray-White-Pink, Slightly Silty Fine to - Coarse Sand(SW -SM) Note: 7.2% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #5. Boring Terminated At 20.0 Feet. Groundwater encountered at 16.5 feet the time of boring and at 16.0 feet at 24 hours after boring. S5 - Split Spoon Sample 0:-" ~w ~~ ~~ ~~ 55 55 55 55 Standard Penetration Resistances w . ::> z -" <( > 10 20 30 '0 50 60 70 8090 55 J .I / J \ ~ 55 ~ 27 l 29 27 17 07 15 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTING PROCEDURES SOIL TEST BORINGS Soil sampling and penetration testing were performed in general accordance with ASTM D 1586. The borings were made by mechanically twisting a continuous steel flight hollow stem auger into the soil. At regular intervals, soil samples obtained with a standard 1.4 inch LD., two inch O.D., split-barrel sampler. The sampler was first seated six inches to penetrate any loose cuttings, then driven an additional foot with blows of a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of hammer blows required to drive the sampler the final foot was recorded as the "penetration resistance". The penetration resistance, when properly evaluated, is an index to the soil strength and foundation supporting capability. Representative portions of the soil samples, obtained from the sampler, were placed in glass jars and transported to our laboratory. In the laboratory, the samples were examined by an engineer to verify the driller's field classifications. Test Boring Records are attached, graphically showing the soil descriptions and penetration resistances. PERCENT FINES For this test, each sample was dried and then washed over a No. 200 sieve. The percentage of soil by weight passing the No. 200 sieve is the "Percent Fines" (the portion of the sample in the silt and clay size range). This test was conducted in general accordance with ASTM D 1140. Materials finer than the number 200 sieve were suspended in water and the grain size distribution computed from the time rate of settlement of the different size particles. These tests were similar to those described by ASTM D 421 and D 422. The test results are summarized on the enclosed Soil Test Boring Records. I" I I I I 1 ~~- ---~--- - ------~-~- I I I 1 I I 1 I I I I I I GRAVES ENGINEERING SERVICES, INC. 1220 W. Wheeler Parkway Suite F Augusta, GA 30909 (706) 651-9922 Novernber 16, 2006 Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. 452 Ellis Street P.O. Drawer 2546 Augusta, Georgia 30903 ATTENTION: Mr. Dennis Welch Mr. Scott Williams SUBJECT: Report of Geotechnical Exploration 36" 630 Water Main Project Richmond County, Georgia Graves Engineering Project No. G-06l483 Gentlemen: Graves Engineering Services, Inc. is pleased to submit this report of our exploration services for the proposed project. Our services were provided in accordance with your verbal authorization. This report presents a review of the information provided to us, a discussion of the site and subsurface conditions, and our earthwork recommendations. The appendix contains the results of our field and laboratory testing. Projectlnformauon The project consists of the installation of the first phase of a 36 water main for the 630 water system in Richmond County, Georgia. The water line starts from near the south side of the existing water treatment plant on Highland A venue and extends approximately 8,800 linear feet to the west and south to just east of Sibley Road. The route has a major run along Wrightsboro Road at Daniel Field airport. We anticipate that the proposed easements will generally be 15 to 20 feet wide. The route is shown on preliminary routing drawings prepared by and provided to us by The Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. The road crossings will likely be open cut or bored and jacked such that the pavement sections will remain intact. The water line is generally to be constructed within 5 to 10 feet of existing grades. Purpose Of Exploration The purpose of this exploration was to obtain specific subsurface data at the site and to provide earthwork recommendations for the proposed project. I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. November 16, 2006 -Page 2- Site Conditions We conducted a site reconnaissance to observe and document surface conditions at the site. Information gathered was used to help us interpret the subsurface data and to detect conditions which could affect our recommendations. The sites that were explored are located generally just off the roadways and the areas were covered with pavement, grassed or had surface soils exposed. Surface soils exposed consist of a sandy, loamy organic topsoil or sandy soils of the coastal plain. No surface water was noted along the route near the boring locations. The route has rolling topography and generally slopes to the west with approximately 20 to 40 feet of topographic relief. Site Geologic Conditions The site is located near the fall line which is the contact area of the Upper Coastal Plain Province and the Piedmont Province. The Coastal Plain soils were deposited during inundation by the ancient oceans and consist of random layers of fine sands and silts interbedded with lenses of clay. The Georgia Piedmont Province is a broad plateau gently sloping from the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Coastal Plain, covering a distance of approximately one hundred miles in this area. Based on published literature, the site is underlain by Coastal Plain sediments consisting of interbedded silts, sands, and clays. These soils overlay residual soils and crystalline rocks of the Piedmont. Subsurface Conditions The subsurface conditions were explored with widely spaced soil test borings drilled according to the procedures presented in the appendix. The boring locations and depths were selected by Graves Engineering and The Cranston Engineering Group, P.C. and are indicated by approximate location on the attached boring records. The actual field boring locations were determined by our field crew which used a 100 foot tape and turned estimated right angles relative to landmarks on the site. Boring elevations were not provided or obtained. The subsurface conditions encountered at the boring locations are shown on the Test Boring Records in the Appendix. These Boring Records represent our interpretation of the subsurface conditions based on the field logs, visual examination of field samples by an engineer and tests of the field samples. The lines designating the interface between various strata on the Boring Records represent the approximate interface location. In addition, the transition between strata may be gradual. Water levels shown on the Boring Records represent the conditions only at the time of our exploration. A total of 11 soil test borings were drilled along the route to a depth of 10 feet below the ground surface. The soil test borings revealed a subsurface profile generally consisting of typical typical coastal plain deposits of interbedded sands with varying fine-grained particle content. These soils were encountered to the boring termination depths. The surficial layer consisted of asphalt paving and sandy, organic topsoils. The surficial layer was generally encountered to a depths ranging from 0 to 6 inches below the ground surface. . I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. November 16, 2006 -Page 3- The coastal plain soils typically consisted of sands with varying fine grained particle content(SP to SC). The sandy soils were generally loose to dense in consistency with standard penetration resistance's ranging from 5 to 43 blows per foot with an average of approximately 16. Groundwater was not encountered in the borings at the time of drilling. The borings were backfilled on the day they were drilled to avoid a potential hazard to passersby. Therefore, 24-hour water level readings were not able to be obtained. In silty sands the water levels can usually be determined accurately near the time of drilling. In fine grained soils and clayey sands, it may take several days for water levels to stabilize. In addition, fluctuations in the groundwater level can occur due to variations in rainfall, evaporation, construction activity, surface runoff, and other site specific factors. The highest groundwater levels are generally encountered in early spring and the lowest in late summer. Utility Excavation Considerations Based on our conversations, the water main will be installed to depths ranging from 5 to 10 feet. In addition, some road crossings are planned to be bored and jacked. The existing alignment is such that the bore and jack pits will be excavated to depths of 6 feet to 10 feet. The soils encountered should be amiable to excavation with normal excavation equipment and should not interfere with boring and jacking operations. We recommend that the excavations be shored, sloped or benched as required to provide stability and a safe work environment. For the soils encountered, we recommend that cut slopes of 2H: 1 V be utilized. All excavations should comply with applicable local, state and federal safety regulations including the current OSHA Excavation and Trench Safety Standards. It is our understanding that these regulations are strictly enforced and if they are not closely followed, the owner and contractor could be liable for substantial penalties. Heavy construction equipment and materials removed from the excavations should not be placed within 5 to 10 feet of the top of the excavation. We understand that some of the bore and jack pits will be sloped or shored with the use of driven sheetpiling: Please see the temporary retaining structure section of this report for a more detailed discussion. Compacted Fill Recommendations We recommend that soils to be used as trench backfills be free of debris and have less than 2% by weight fibrous organic material. They should have a liquid limit less than 50 and a plasticity index less than 20. Before filling operations begin, representative samples of each proposed fill material should be collected. The samples should be tested to determine the maximum dry density, optimum moisture content, natural moisture content, gradation and plasticity of the soil. These tests are needed for quality control during compaction and also to determine if the fill material is acceptable. We have conducted laboratory testing and visually inspected soil samples obtained from the site. We expect that all of the soils encountered in the borings are acceptable for use as compacted backfill We recommend that all compacted fill be constructed by spreading .acceptable soil in loose layers not more than 10 inches thick. The fill should be compacted in thin lifts to at least 95 percent of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density (ASTM D-698). The upper 12 inches of fill beneath pavements should be compacted to at least 100 percent of the Standard Proctor maximum dry density . I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. November 16, 2006 -Page 4- The moisture content of the fill soils should be maintained within +3 and -3 percentage points of the optimum moisture content as determined from the Proctor compaction test. This provision may require the contractor to dry the soils during periods of wet weather or wet the soils during the hot summer months. I We recommend that the backfill placement and compaction be observed and documented by the geotechnical engineer. Significant deviations, either from specifications or good practice, should be brought to the attention of the owner's representative, along with appropriate recommendations. At least one field density test should be performed for every 100 to 200 linear feet of trench for each lift. Retaining Structures We understand that sheetpiling may be utilized as shoring for the excavations for the bore and jack pits. The sheetpiling will act as a below grade walls when the pits are excavated. These sheetpile walls must be designed to resist soil pressures imposed bn them. Walls which are permitted to rotate at the top, such as sheetpiling walls, should be designed to resist "active" lateral earth pressure. Typically, a top rotation of about 1 inch per 10 feet height of wall is sufficient to develop active pressure conditions in soils similar to those encountered at the site. I '. To account for the "active" lateral pressures of retained earth, we recommend that the temporary retaining system design assume that the soils behind the bracing system will apply a triangular stress distribution based on the excavation depth and the following strength parameters for the natural soils at this site: I I ANGLE of INTERNAL MATERIAL UNIT WEIGHT(PCF) FRICTION(Degrees) COHESION(PSF) Loose SP-SM 100 28 0 Loose SM 100 27 0 Firm to V. Firm SM 105 29 0 Firm SC 110 27 500 Very Firm - Dense SC 120 30 2000 The compacted mass unit weight of the sbil should be used with the above soil parameters to calculate the corresponding earth pressure coefficients and lateral earth pressures. The above values are actual anticipated values and do not contain an~ safety factors. The lateral pressures developed by surcharge loads from slopes, heavy construction equipment, stored material, stockpiled soils, etc. near the top of the excavation must be added to the lateral soil stresses to determine the horizontal loads which must be resisted. In addition, transient loads imposed on the walls by construction equipment during constrUction should be considered. Excessively heavy equipment (that could impose temporary excessive pressures or long term excessive residual pressures against the ' constructed walls) should not be allowedl within about 5 feet (horizontally) of the walls. I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Augusta-Richmond County c/o The Cranston Engineering Group, P.c. November 16, 2006 -Page 5- Basis For Recommendations The recommendations provided are based in part on project information provided to us and they only apply to the specific project and site discussed in this report. If the project information section in this report contains incorrect information or if additional information is available, you should convey the correct or additional information to us and retain us to review our recommendations. We can then modify our recommendations if they are inappropriate for the proposed project. Regardless of the thoroughness of a geotebhniCal exploration, there is always a possibility that conditions between borings will be different from th6se at specific boring locations and that conditions will not be as anticipated by the designers or contractors. In addition, the construction process may itself alter soil conditions. Therefore, experienced geotechnical personnel should observe and document the construction procedures used and the conditions encountered. Unanticipated conditions and inadequate procedures should be reported to the design team alohg with timely recommendations to solve the problems created. We recommend that the owner retain Graves Engineering to provide this service based upon our familiarity with the project, the subsurface conditions and the intent of the recommendations. I We recommend that this complete report be provided to the various dysign team members, the contractors and the project owner. Potential contractors should be informed of this report in the "instructions to bidders" section of the bid documents. I We wish to remind you that our exploration services include storing the samples collected and making them available for inspection for 60 days! The samples are then discarded unless you request otherwise. We will be happy to discuss our recojmendations with you and would welcome the opportunity to provide the additional studies or servIces necessary to complete this project. We appreciate the opportunity to provide our professional s~rvices and look forward to working with you on the remainder of this project and on future projects. I~ you have any questions concerning this report or wish to have further discussions, please contact us at 0706) 651-9922. R I. on",""';" esp~CtfUl Ub. nutted, ... ....~.,..\~~';t ;I~.."..'~)."'....... GRA V GINEERING~~~~).f.~~~~~p.. ~/ .~'~.,..o..o "'10 ..,.v./' <, if !<;r ,,'- I~~:"::: , ::!f$ rn ': . ftt ~ ( :: :...., Moo 13964 i5; ~::' ..'_.....,.... I '."_ " ft.': -; '. <:1\ I is: '?'.: ........ .' .,)~ ~,. ", . " Richard W. Swanson, P.Ei,:.< \. i .:.,(~~c:].~: Principal Engineer I Presiden ,.,.,.,;.':":.. ~.'..M"e'':;P;;~:~~;:'" ....:.......' f\~'. ~)t~'C.. If),'!" Ga. Registration No. 22223 "~~<I!;,:;~,.,:"~\,\,,,..'o;,. Attachments: Test Boring Records Field and Laboratory Testing Procedures I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 136" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: Center of Rock Spring Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I I GROUNDS~ACEELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25"LD.AUGER BORING NO. B-14 DATE COMPLETED: 10/25/06 is I Ii: w o ~ ~. CJ U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 0::.-' ~~ i~ Standard Penetration Resistances UJ .::l Z<l! > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 eo 90 :.:~;:.:~;:.:.:;:.:.: 0-3" Topsoil I ::.:<.:<.~~::.:. Firm, Tan-Gray, Silty Fine to Medium ::::::::::::::: Sand(SM) ::::}::~~::}~~ Note: 21.5% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #2. ',':',"',':',' I 05 - ::.:::::.X.:::::.~ .... ------- ::::::::::::::::::::::?::: Very. Firm to Firm, White-Tan, Silty Fine to :::::::::::::}::::<:~ MedIUm Sand(SM) ;~;f%} 10 .. 55 11 55 16 55 25 55 16 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA VES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West Side of Valley Spring Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I I GROUND S~ACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D. AUGER BORING NO. B-15 DATE COMPLETED: 10/25/06 (S J: t;: W a u i~ C!l U.S.C.S. Soil Classification CI:..J ~~ i~ Standard Penetration Resistances w . => z~ > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 :::.?:?:;:::: 0-3" Topsoil I :::.~:::.~:.?:::. Firm, Tan-Gray, Silty Fine to Medium ::}:~?+~::~::~:: Sand(SM) .:. ':. .....: ........... ':.':.':.': ........... 05 - :.:::.'::.:::.: ------- :.:.:;:.:.:;:.:.:;:.:.: Firm, Tan-Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine to ::::/::/::/:::: Medium Sand(SM) I ........ ------- .:::.:-.:::.:-.:::.:-.:::. Very Firm, White, Silty Fine to Medium :::::::::::::::~:}:::} Sand(SM) with clayey sand lenses I 10 Boring Te~ated At 10.0 FeeZ-1 No groundwater encountered at tne time of boring. 55 tl 1\ 1 09 55 14 55 . 1\ 18 55 30 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA VES ENGINEERING SERVICES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD BORING NO. B-16 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: Rear of ASU University Apt's. - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-06l483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER Page 1 of 1 DATE COMPLETED: 10/25/06 ~ I f;: w o i~ (!) i~ 0:-, ~~ w - ::> Ze;! > Standard Penetration Resistances U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 ........... ':. ':. ':.': ........... ':. .... .:.... ........... .:..:.':.': ........... ':. ':. ':.': ........... .,'. ':. .:.': ........... .:..:......: ........... .:......:..: ........... ':. ':. .,'.': 05 - :.::./:.::.::.::.:: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ::'::":::'::":::'::":::'::' Very Firm, Red-Tan, Slightly Clayey, Silty I~ Fine to Medium Sand(SM) 10 0-6" Topsoil Firm, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) ~ ~ \ " J 55 11 55 13 55 27 22 55 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. SS - Split Spoon Sample 15- 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SOIL TEST BORING RECORD BORING NO. B-17 GRA YES BVGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 DATE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION : West Side of Hires St. - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRllLINGMETHOD: 2.25"I.D.AUGER . " " " .::>:.-::-:.-::-::: 0-3" Topsoil :::.::::.::::.::.~. Firm to Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to :::::::~:::~::: Medium Sand(SP-SM) ::':::':::':::' .....:........ ........... .:.:::':.:::':.:::':.:: Note: 9.5% Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #2. 05 - :::::?::?X::~ ........... ':. .,'. ':.': ........... ':.':.':.': ........... ;:::::::::: ~ J: I- Cl. w D ~~ C!l .:. .:. .:..,. ........... ':. .:. ':.': . " " " .:. .... .:.': ........... ':. ':. ':.': . " " " 10 '''.':.':.',' ........... ','.':.':.',' 15- 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 U.S.C.S. Soil Classification CI:..J ~~ i~ o 55 55 55 55 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. SS - Split Spoon Sample Standard Penetration Resistances w _ :J z;c;! > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ! 16 . , OB It 11 ,J OB I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: 30' East of Damascus Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRllLING METHOD: 2.25" LD. AUGER BORING NO. B-18 DATE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 :r: I- Cl. W o u I~ CJ U.S.C.S. Soil Classification a:..J ~~ i~ Standard Penetration Resistances W .::> zci > ~ 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 .:. ':. .:.': ........... .....,'......: ........... ':. .:. ':.': ',,', ...... .:. ':. .:.'.' ........... ':. .;. ':.': " ......... :::::::::::- - - - - - -- Very Firm, Tan-Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty 05 - Fine to Medium Sand(SM) with clayey sand seams from 6 to 8 feet 0" Topsoil Firm, Tan-Brown-Red, Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) SS SS ~ \. 18 25 S5 4 25 10 55 .~ 28 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRA VES ENGINEERING SERVICES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: Western Daniel Feild Boring - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEV ATION: N/A I DRilLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER BORING NO. B-19 Page 1 of 1 DATE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 i~ W .::l Z<i! > ~ I Ii: w o ~~ (9 a:...J ~~ Standard Penetration Resistances U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 ~~~~~~~. 0" Topsoil :;.-:;,.-:;.-:- D R d T B G Cl :':-":;''':;'~j ense, e - an- rown- ray, ayey, Silty .~~~~~~~ Fine to Medium Sand(SC) ...."...... -:;.-:;.-:;.~~ )j.,,:;.-:;.~~ ):."::::;.~~ ~:,"::::;''':. ........... - - - - - -- :.:.<::~:.:<.:: Firm, Gray-White, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine ::::\::::::?::::: to Medium Sand(SM) ':.':..:.': ',...... ,', ':.':.':.'" ':. .... ':.': ........... ':.':.':.',' ',..... " ;:::::::::: .:. ':. ':.': \ ~ // ~ ~ 31 55 43 55 05 55 11 14 55 10 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. .. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD ENGINEERING SERVICES Page 1 of 1 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: West-Central Daniel Feild Boring - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRilLING METHOD: 2.25" LD. AUGER BORING NO. B-20 DA TE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 ~ I f- ll. W o u i~ (!) U.S.C.S. Soil Classification I~ ~~ Standard Penetration Resistances w - => zei > o 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 .,.. 0" Topsoil :-:- Prior Fill - Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to .. Medium Sand(SP-SM) with topsiol and glass . :. fragments at 3.5 to 4.0' ., ------- .... Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium 05 - . , . . .. Sand(SP-SM) .... ------- ::::,::,::::.::.:./:.::::.: Very Firm, Red-Tan-Brown-Gray, Clayey, i,ifi:j Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) :.::.:.::./.::.::.:.::.::.: 10 - - Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. SS J '",- . 08 55 05 55 22 55 . 22 1 5 _ SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-21 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRAVES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: East-Central Daniel Feild Boring - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRilLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER DATE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 (f. :I: I- 0.. UJ o i~ <!l . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 05 10 U.S.C.S. Soil Classification I~ i~ Standard Penetration Resistances UJ . ::;) z<;! > 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 1 "'~ , '- 0-3" Asphalt Loose, Brown-Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) 55 ... ------- :~~~~~~~ Very Firm to Dense, Brown-Tan-Red, Slightly .~~~~~~: Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) .,/'....J'. .......... ~~:....:..-:~~ ~~,-::.....~~ ;~:..-::.....:.:~ .-c:.-::....:.~ ...."'..... .......... 55 55 55 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 09 06 25 37 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES ENGINEERING SERVICES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: Eastern Daniel Feild Boring - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: 0-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A I DRilLING METHOD: 2.25" J.D. AUGER BORING NO. B-22 Page 1 of 1 DATE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 w . ::> z;;}. > i~ 0:-, ~~ $:-' i!;. I .... a. w o ~~ Cl Standard Penetration Resistances U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 . " .::.>::~:.::-::.::.. 0_2" Asphalt :::<::.~:::.~:::. Firm, Brown-Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to }(::(::(:: Medium Sand(SP-SM) .:..:..:.... ........... .:..:........ 05 - :::::?X:(::; } \[\ i'a. 19 55 12 55 ------- Very Firm to Dense, Tan-Brown-Red, Slightly Clayey, Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SM) .:-~;.~ .~....... '~''''''i. .......... ............ ........... ,:........f. I............ 'rC:'-c:,!~~ ''':''':.''~~ .-::..-::.-:~~ .-:~-::.-:~~ 55 26 37 55 10 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I GRAVES ENGINEERING SERVICES SOIL TEST BORING RECORD BORING NO. B-23 PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: North Side of Wrightsboro Road - Richmond Co., Georgia GRAVES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEV ATION: N/A I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" 1.0. AUGER Page I of 1 OA TE COMPLETED: 10/24/06 (f. J: b:: w o ~~ (!J i~ w - ::> zc;I > CI:...J ~~ :;...J Standard Penetration Resistances U.S.C.S. Soil Classification '0 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 0- 2" Asphalt Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) l S5 10 ~ 1\, S5 08 05 - . . . ------- :::::.:::::::.:::::::.:::::::. Very Firm, Red-Brown-Tan-Gray, Clayey, :::::.::--::..-:.-::.:::: Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SC) :}::::{:::{~:;{~: Note: 37.1 % Passing 200 Sieve on Sample #3. .:....;...,'...;. SS 21 u 20 55 10 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 I' I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I BORING NO. B-24 SOIL TEST BORING RECORD Page 1 of 1 GRA YES ENGINEERING SERVICES PROJECT: 36" 630 Water Line Project LOCATION: East Side oflris Drive - Richmond Co., Georgia GRA YES PROJECT NO.: G-061483 I GROUND SURFACE ELEVATION: N/A, I DRILLING METHOD: 2.25" I.D, AUGER DATE COMPLETED: 10/24106 is i~ (!) I l- ll. W o 05 - . . . U.S.C.S. Soil Classification 0:-, ~~ i* 0_3" Topsoil Loose, Tan, Slightly Silty Fine to Medium Sand(SP-SM) 55 55 ------- :.:.>:.:~:.:.:~:.:.: Firm, Red-Brown-Tan-Gray, Clayey, Silty Fine }}i}i}to Meilium Sand(SC) .:..:........ 10 Boring Terminated At 10.0 Feet. No groundwater encountered at the time of boring. 15- SS - Split Spoon Sample 20- 25- 30- 35- 40 Standard Penetration Resistances w - ::> z;t > '0 20 30 40 50 60 70 8090 55 ) "'\ 55 . 10 05 ..' 19 18 I' 1 1 I 1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I FIELD AND LABORATORY TESTING PROCEDURES SOIL TEST BORINGS Soil sampling and penetration testing were performed in general accordance with ASTM D 1586. The borings were made by mechanically twisting a continuous steel flight hollow stem auger into the soil. At regular intervals, soil samples obtained with a standard 1.4 inch J.D., two inch O.D., split-barrel sampler. The sampler was fIrst seated six inches to penetrate any loose cuttings, then driven an additional foot with blows of a 140-pound hammer falling 30 inches. The number of hammer blows required to drive the sampler the final foot was recorded as the "penetration resistance". The penetration resistance, when properly evaluated, is an index to the soil strength and foundation supporting capability. Representative portions of the soil samples, obtained from the sampler, were placed in glass jars and transported to our laboratory. In the laboratory, the samples were examined by an engineer to verify the driller's field classifications. Test Boring Records are attached, graphically showing the soil descriptions and penetration resistances. PERCENT FINES For this test, each sample was dried and then washed over a No. 200 sieve. The percentage of soil by weight passing the No. 200 sieve is the "Percent Fines" (the portion of the sample in the silt and clay size range). This test was conducted in general accordance with ASTM D 1140. Materials finer than the number 200 sieve were suspended in water and the grain size distribution computed from the time rate of settlement of the different size particles. These tests were similar to those described by ASTM D 421 and D 422. The test results are summarized on the enclosed Soil Test Boring Records. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -01. A. B. SECTION TS-4 DEWATERING GENERAL RELATED DOCUMENTS 1. Drawings and general provIsIons of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions, apply to this Section. SUMMARY 1. This Section includes construction dewatering. 2. Related Sections include the following: a. TS-3 Section "Excavation and Backfilling." c. PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS 1. Dewatering Performance: Design, furnish, install, test, operate, monitor, and maintain dewatering system of sufficient scope, size, and capacity to control ground-water flow into excavations and permit construction to proceed on dry, stable subgrades. a. Maintain dewatering operations to ensure erosion control, stability of excavations and constructed slopes, that excavation does not flood, and that damage to sub grades and permanent structures is prevented. b. Prevent surface water from entering excavations by grading, dikes, or other means. c. Accomplish dewatering without damaging existing buildings adjacent to excavation. d. Remove dewatering system when no longer needed. D. QUALITY ASSURANCE 1. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with Augusta, Georgia requirements for erosion control with regard to water disposal. E. PROJECT CONDmONS 1. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted in writing by Engineer and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. TS-4-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I F. -02. -03. A. Survey adjacent structures and improvements, employing a qualified professional engineer or land surveyor, establishing exact elevations at fixed points to act as benchmarks. Clearly identify benchmarks and record existing elevations. 1. During dewatering, regularly resurvey benchmarks, maintaining an accurate log of surveyed elevations for comparison with original elevations. Promptly notify Engineer if changes in elevations occur or if cracks, sags, or other damage is evident in adjacent construction. PRODUCTS (Not Used) EXECUTION PREPARATION I. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, washout, and other hazards created by dewatering operations. a. Prevent surface water and subsurface or ground water from entering excavations, from ponding on prepared sub grades, and from flooding site and surrounding area. b. Protect sub grades and foundation soils from softening and damage by rain or water accumulation. c. Protect all soil stock piles from damage due to rain or water accumulation. 2. Install dewatering system to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities. a. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks, or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from Owner. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways. B. INSTALLATION 1. Install dewatering system utilizing wells, well points, or similar methods complete with pump equipment, standby power and pumps, filter material gradation, valves, appurtenances, water disposal, and surface-water controls where such system is needed to control water. 2. Before excavating below ground-water level, place system into operation to lower water to specified levels. Operate system continuously until drains, sewers, and structures have been constructed and fill materials have been placed, or until dewatering is no longer required. 3. Provide an adequate system to lower and control ground water to permit excavation, construction of structures, and placement of fill materials on dry subgrades. Install TS-4-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I sufficient dewatering equipment to drain water-bearing strata above and below bottom of foundations, drains, sewers, and other excavations. a. Do not permit open-sump pumping that leads to loss of fines, soil piping, sub grade softening, and slope instability. 4. Reduce hydrostatic head in. water-bearing strata below sub grade elevations of foundations, drains, sewers, and other excavations. a. Maintain piezometric water level a minimum of 24 inches below surface of excavation. 5. Dispose of water removed by dewatering in a manner that avoids endangering public health, property, and portions of work under construction or completed. Dispose of water in a manner that avoids inconvenience to others. Provide sumps, sedimentation tanks, and other flow-control devices as needed. 6. Provide standby equipment on-site, installed and available for immediate operation, to maintain dewatering on continuous basis if any part of system becomes inadequate or fails. If dewatering requirements are not satisfied due to inadequacy or failure of dewatering system, restore damaged structures and foundation soils at no additional expense to Owner. a. Remove dewatering system from Project site on completion of dewatering. Plug or fill well holes with sand or cut off and cap wells a minimum of 36 inches below overlying construction. 7. Damages: Promptly report and repair damages to adjacent facilities caused by dewatering operations. c. OBSERVATION WELLS 1. Provide, take measurements, and maintain observation wells or piezometers as may be required to provide reliable information as to the effectiveness of the dewatering system. 2. Observe and record daily elevation of ground water and piezometric water levels in observation wells. 3. Repair or replace, within 24 hours, observation wells that become inactive, damaged, or destroyed. Suspend construction activities in areas where observation wells are not functioning properly until reliable observations can be made. Add or remove water from observation-well risers to demonstrate that observation wells are functioning properly. 4. Fill observation wells, remove piezometers, and fill holes when dewatering is completed. TS-4-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-5 CONCRETE PAVEMENT -01. GENERAL: This section covers the construction of concrete pavements and slabs on grade, either as a surface course or to receive a top course of brick, granite, or formed concrete pavement surface specified elsewhere herein. The work shall consist of a pavement composed of Portland cement concrete constructed on a prepared sub grade in accordance with these specifications, and in the areas and to the typical cross sections shown in the plans. The Contractor is to provide for the construction and completion in every detail of the work described. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, transportation and supplies required to complete the work in accordance with the plans, specifications, and terms of the contract documents. Concrete pavement construction shall conform in all respects to the section "Concrete Construction" of these specifications. The requirements below shall be considered additional requirements for pavement. -02. SUBMITTALS AND APPROVALS: Concrete and other materials specified shall be furnished from sources of supply approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall submit a "Proposed Paving Construction Plan," showingjoint types and locations, and a statement of proposed sequence and schedule of paving operations. This submittal shall also include a brief description of paving equipment to be used. -03. MATERIALS: Concrete shall be composed of Portland cement, aggregates, and water conforming to the section of these specifications on Concrete and Reinforcing Steel except as noted below. Coarse aggregate for exposed aggregate sidewalks shall be round alluvial material tan or light brown in color. Submit material samples forreview. All of the coarse aggregate shall pass a % inch SIeve. The concrete shall have the following percentages of entrained air: 1. For 1 Y2 inch maximum size aggregate, entrained air content shall 5:t1 percent by volume. 2. For % or 1 inch maximum size aggregate, entrained air content shall be 6:t11 percent by volume. Joint materials and curing compound shall be as specified under th~ section "Concrete Construction" hereof. TS-5-1 -05. PLACING AND FINISHING: I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -04. CONCRETE MIX. DESIGN AND TESTING: The concrete mix shall conform to "Concrete Construction" section hereof except that the slump range shall be 2 to 4 inches. A. SUBGRADE PREPARATION: Subgrade construction shall generally conform to Section 209 of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction of the Georgia Department of Transportation, latest edition. The sub grade shall be systematically test rolled with a heavily loaded vehicle prior to paving. All soft and yielding material and portions of the sub grade that will not compact readily when rolled or tamped shall be removed and replaced with suitable material. The sub grade shall be brought to an unyielding condition by compacting it to uniform density at or slightly above standard optimum moisture. Immediately prior to placing concrete, the sub grade shall be moistened as required to provide a uniform dampened surface at the time concrete is placed. B. LINES AND GRADES: The concrete pavement shall be installed true to line and grade accurate to accommodate the thickness of the specified surface courses in each individual area. Where alternates may be specified, plan grades shall be adjusted accordingly. C. FORMING: Forms shall be set to the required grades and lines to facilitate orderly concrete placement. Forms shall be of such cross section and strength and so secured as to resist the pressure of the concrete when placed without springing or settlement. Forms shall be cleaned after each use and coated with form release agent as often as required to ensure separation from concrete without damage. In lieu of fixed forms, the Contractor may place concrete with a slipform paver designed to spread, consolidate, screed and float finish the freshly placed concrete in one complete pass of the machine. The slipform paver shall be operated with as nearly a continuous forward movement as possible, with stopping and starting of the paver held to a minimum. D. CONCRETE PLACEMENT: Concrete shall be deposited and consolidated in such a manner as to prevent the formation of voids or honeycomb pockets. However, overconsolidation of the concrete so as to cause segregation of aggregates shall be avoided. E. JOINTS: Contraction joints, expansion joints, and construction joints shall be placed as indicated on the approved "Proposed Paving Construction Plan," specified above. Depth of contraction joints shall be equal to at least 1,4 the depth of the slab and may be installed by either hand-forming, or by sawing. If sawing is used, the joints shall be cut as soon as the saw will not ravel the edges and in no case more than 24 hours after the pavement has been placed. Place full-depth construction joints at the end of the concrete pours or whenever placing of concrete is suspended for more than 30 minutes. Provide expansion joints to isolate fixed TS-5-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I objects abutting or within the paved area. F. FINISHING: The finishing sequence of all slabs, except those to have an exposed aggregate finish, shall consist of striking off and consolidating, floating, straight -edging and final surface finishing. Adding water to the surface of the concrete to assist in finishing operations shall not be permitted. A uniform, gritty, non-slip finish shall be provided using a stiff- bristled broom or by the use of a burlap drag just before the water sheen disappears. -06. EXPOSED AGGREGATE CONCRETE FINISH: Exposed aggregate concrete pavement shall generally be finished as hereinabove specified, except that at or near the time the surface water sheen disappears, the cement and fines at the surface shall be removed to an approved depth of approximately 1fe inch, by means of a pressure applied water wash. Care shall be taken to obtain a uniform, decorative surface, without pits or low areas. The Contractor shall employ only workmen skilled in producing the specified finish to accomplish this work. -07. CURING: Curing shall be as specified under "Concrete Construction" of these specifications. TS-5-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-6 WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM -01. SCOPE: . This section covers all work associated with the water distribution system. -02. GENERAL: The Contractor/Developer is responsible for verifying the exact location, size and material of any existing facility proposed for connection or use by the project. All work that occurs in the public right-of-way shall comply with the Augusta-Richmond County Planning Commission "Development Documents" (latest version) and Public Works Department's Right -of-Way Encroachment Guidelines (latest version). Any field changes that occur in the public right -of-way and are not specifically related to water or sewer shall be coordinated with the Public Works Department. -03. STANDARD FOR WATER MAINS: A. COVER 1. Standard depth of cover is 4 feet below existing and proposed road surface (and areas designed for normal traffic loading) unless otherwise approved by AUD. 2. Minimum cover to finished grade over water mains shall be 36 inches. Minimum cover under ditch bottoms shall be 24 inches. Any variance in minimum cover must be approved by AUD on a case-by-case basis. 3. In the event the shoulder of the road should rise above the roadway level, the water main shall be placed at a depth to maintain 4 feet below the road surface in order to keep a four foot depth for future driveway cuts. B. HORIZONTAL SEPARATION - Unless otherwise specified, horizontal spacing should conform to the following rules, where all separation distances listed are edge to edge: 1. Ten (10) feet to any existing or proposed wastewater lines or force main, storm sewer or sewer manhole. Horizontal separation of less than 10 feet requires pipe material to be DIP for water mains, wastewater lines or force mains. 2. Fifteen (15) feet to buildings, top of bank oflakes, streams, creeks or other structures. Ten (10) feet is considered the absolute minimum, and will only be considered by AUD when unavoidable. If separation distance is less than ten (10) feet, the pipe material is required to be DIP. TS-6-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I c. 3. Where horizontal separations between water and sewer cannot be met, water and sewer lines shall be DIP, and joints staggered such that maximum separation exists between joints AS APPROVED BY AUD. 4. Ten (10) feet minimum separation to gas mains. 5. Ten (10) feet minimum to underground electric cable. 6. Current Georgia EPD separation requirements. VERTICAL SEPARATION - Unless otherwise specified, vertical spacing should conform to the following rules, where all separation distances listed are edge to edge: . 1. Water mains shall cross over and not under other pipes. 2. Eighteen (18) inch minimum separation between all pipes and cables shall be maintained, with six (6) inch absolute minimum separation with DIP, when conforming to Georgia EPD separation requirements. 3. When water mains cross under sewers, additional measures shall be taken. At least 18 inches of separation between the bottom of the sewer and the top of the water main shall be provided. Adequate structural support for the sewer shall be provided to prevent deflection or settling on the water main. No joint shall be encased under the crossing. Encasement of the water pipe in concrete or flowable fill will also be considered. -04. 4. Where vertical separations between water and sewer cannot be met, water and sewer lines shall be DIP, and joints staggered such that maximum separation exists between joints AS APPROVED BY AN AUD ENGINEER. PRODUCTS: A. WATER MAIN MATERIAL 1. Water mains shall be either ductile iron pipe (DIP), polyvinyl chloride (PVC), or galvanized pipe as outlined below. The minimum size of water main shall be 6 inches unless otherwise approved by the Utilities Director. 2. DIP shall be centrifugally cast and shall conform to A WW A C150/ANSI A21.50 (latest version) for design and A WW A C 151/ ANSI A2l.51 (latest version) for manufacture. PVC pipe 6 inch to 12 inch diameter shall conform to A WW A C900 (latest version). PVC pipe 14 inch to 36 inch diameter shall conform to A WW A C905 (latest version). 3. For water mains 6" through 16", DIP Pressure Class 350 shall be allowed. For water mains 18" through 24", DIP Pressure Class 300 shall be allowed. PVC C900 (most current date), Class 200, SDR-14 with cast iron equivalent O.D.s, TS-6-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I gasket bell end with elastomeric gaskets shall be allowed for water mains 6" through 10" (solvent weld joints are not permitted). Flanged DIP shall have threaded ductile iron flanges and shall conform to the requirements of A WW A Cl15/ANSI 21.15 (latest version). All flanges shall be ductile iron class 150 with a minimum working pressure of 350 psi for diameters 3"-12", and 250 psi for 14" -48" diameter pipe., and conform to ANSI B 16.5 (latest version). Flanges shall be flat faced and all joints shall use 1/8 inch black neoprene full-faced gaskets. 4. Ductile iron pipe and fittings shall have bituminous coating outside and shall be cement lined in accordance With A WW A C 104/ ANSI A21A (latest version). DIP shall have 1/16" cement mortar lining with rubber gasket push-on joints, restrained joint, or mechanical joints. Mechanical joint glands shall be ductile iron. Tee bolts and nuts shall be Cor-Ten steel. Rubber gasket joints shall conform to A WW A Cll1/ANSI A21.11 (latest version), and shall be furnished by the pipe manufacturer with the pipe. A non-toxic vegetable soap lubricant shall be supplied with the pipe in sufficient quantities for installing the pipe. The lubricant shall be approved by NSF for use with potable water mains. 5. Pipe classes designated previously in this standard are minimum allowed. Actual pipe class shall be determined based upon the installation and the use intended. Pipe shall be appropriately labeled on the drawings. All PVC pipe for potable water service shall bear the approved stamp of the National Sanitation Foundation. Copper wire (12 gauge) shall be attached along the top of all buried PVC water lines, wrapped around service corporations and stubbed up into all valves boxes for locating purposes. This wire shall be mechanically spliced so as to be electrically conductive, then insulated to protect against corrosion of the bare WIre. 6. Any pipe, solder and flux used during installation of the water lines and services must be "lead-free" with not more than 8% lead in pipe and fittings, and not more than 0.2% lead in solders and flux. 7. DIP shall be required as carrier pipe in the following circumstances: a. Within 10 feet of sanitary and storm pipes. b. Within 15 feet of structures (near side of concrete footing), or top of bank of lakes/streams/creeks. c. Crossings over or under sewers and storm pipes with less than 18 inches separation, with no joint allowed within 10 feet of crossing. d. Within project boundaries of subdivisions with private roads where the Utilities Department will takeover the line for operations and maintenance while the roads will not be deeded to Augusta. TS-6-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 8. e. Along all state rights-of-way. f. The Utilities Director may mandate DIP in any instances of off-site or on- site construction where future abuse to the line is possible due to location or circumstances. Boring and Jacking Installations: a. Where required by the drawings, the water line will be installed in a steel casing, placed by boring and jacking. Where boring is required under highways or city/county roads, the materials and workmanship will be in accordance with the standards of the Georgia Department of Transportation or local authority. Boring and jacking under railroads will be governed by the latest AR.E.A Standards, Part 5, "Pipelines" and those of the railroad involved. The following guidelines apply to jack and bore installations: (1) The casing pipe shall conform to the materials standard of ASTM Designation A252, with minimum wall thickness of 0.219 inch. Steel pipe will have a minimum yield strength of 35,000 psi. Casing pipe shall be joined together with welded joints, and work shall be performed by a certified welder. b. The carrier pipe shall be ductile iron as specified herein. c. The steel casing shall be installed by the "Dry Bore and Jack" method. If voids develop or if the bored hole diameter is greater than the outside diameter of the pipe by more than approximately 1 inch, remedial measures will be taken as approved by an AUD Engineer. d. When installing water line through casing, Contractor shall use mechanical joint pipe with retainer glands through length of casing or field-lok gaskets. The water main shall be equipped with locking gaskets placed throughout length of casing to adequately restrain the pipe. The ends of the casing shall be sealed with brick and mortar, or a manufactured collar. The pipe shall be supported by with a minimum of two casing spacers per twenty (20) feet of pipe, with one spacer approximately 1 foot from the bell of the pipe. 9. Restrained Joints: a. The method used to restrain joints shall be suitable for the pipe size thickness and test pressure as required for the specified design case. Retainer Glands/Mega-Lug shall be considered a restrained fitting. b. Restrained Joints shall be DIP as follows: TS-6-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I 10. B. (1) For l2-inch and Smaller - Restrained joint shall be U.S. Pipe Field Lok, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok-Fast, EBAA Iron Mega-Lug, or an equivalent product. (2) For 14-inch Diameter and Larger - Restrained joint shall be U.S. Pipe TR Flex, American Ductile Iron Pipe Lok-Ring, or equivalent product, or EBAA Iron Mega-Lug. (3) If inserting in older cast iron pipe, the restrained joint shall be as approved by AUD. Reaction Blocking: a. In lieu of restrained joints, all plugs, caps, tees, bends and other fittings shall be provided with adequate reaction blocking as shown on AUD- Details 11 & 12.Fittings shall be poly wrapped (6 mil) before pouring reaction blocking. Thrust blocks shall be poured-in-place concrete having a minimum compressive strength of 3,000 psi after 28 days of cure time. Soil bearing value shall be 2,000 psf maximum, and reaction blocking shall be made to bear directly against the undisturbed trench wall. Lower soil bearing values shall be used when soil is poor quality. Where trench conditions are, in the opinion of the Engineer, unsuitable for reaction blocking, the Contractor shall provide tied joints to adequately anchor the piping as shown on the drawings. All the rods and clamps shall be given a bituminous protective coating. All materials, fittings and appurtenances intended for use in pressure pipe systems shall be designed and constructed for a minimum working pressure of 200 psi unless the specific application dictates a higher working pressure requirement. 11. Material Transitions: a. When transitioning water lines, materials shall be indicated and specified and must be approved by AUD. Asbestos-cement transitions shall follow the AUD asbestos-cement water line crossing detail (AUD- Detail 20). Unspecified transitions from DIP to PVC are not allowed. When transitioning, all construction material shall be first quality, not previously used. Repair clamps are not acceptable. Damaged or faulty pipe and materials must be properly replaced. All gaskets shall be new. When connecting to existing valves or fittings, gaskets shall be replaced, not reused. TAPS 1. Main Taps: a. Mains may be tapped as long as the tapping line is smaller than the tapped TS-6-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I line unless otherwise approved by AUD. Equal size line connections approved by AUD shall require that a tee be cut into the main where possible. Tees are also required at locations dictated by the Utilities Director. Tapped connections in pipe and fittings shall be made in such a manner as to provide a watertight joint and adequate strength against pull- out. In addition, the following guidelines shall be met: (1) Tapping Sleeves and tapping crosses shall be of a heavy body ductile iron, mechanical joint suitable for a working pressure of 200 psi for sleeves and crosses larger than 14-inch, or a working pressure of 250 psi for sleeves and crosses equal to or less than 14- inch, or as approved by AUD. Tapping sleeves and valves are required for all taps 4 inches and greater. Taps less than 4 inches shall be provided with a service saddle meeting the requirements of Section TS-6-04-B.2 Valves shall be provided on all taps. Tapping sleeves shall be a minimum of 6 feet from pipe joints. b. Schedule 40 PVC shall only be used as a sleeve for the installation of service line tubing under pavement areas. Use in the water distribution system or other areas is not acceptable. 2. Water Service Lines and Taps: a. For 2" service lines: Galvanized pipe shall be seamless, American made, Schedule 80 and shall conform to the ASTM Specifications. b. Where water service lines connect to DIP or any pressure-rated pipe, service saddles must be used. No direct service taps shall be allowed. Brass double strap tapping saddles shall be used. U-bolt type straps are not acceptable. All water service taps on the main shall be spaced at a minimum distance of 18 inches apart and a minimum of 18 inches from a bell or fitting. If two or more taps are required at a minimum spacing, they shall be offset 450 alternatively. Services greater than one (1) inch shall be seamless galvanized. Two-inch (2") services shall have three 2", 90- degree galvanized, non-malleable elbows per Augusta Utilities' two-inch Water Service detail. c. All service line taps shall be supplied with corporation stops (AUD- Detai116). General requirements for corporation stops are as follows: for 1" services, a Ford FB-600-4 or equivalent with a taper thread inlet and flared copper outlet. For 1" water service lines, eighth bend shall be the Ford LA02-44 or equivalent or the Ford LA04-44 or equivalent for compression fittings. d. Service line tubing shall be rolled of soft continuous and seamless copper Type K conforming to A WW A C800 and ASTM B-88 (latest version). TS-6-6 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The minimum diameter for residential use shall be one (1) inch. The service line shall be laid in a straight line and be of a continuous piece of pipe from corporation to curb cock (AUD-DetaiI16), and shall not exceed 100 feet in length from the main to the meter. No service line fittings shall be placed under the roadway. For wide roadways, it may be considered placing fittings in the median. The curb cock shall be located 6 inches behind and 8 inches below the top of new curb or edge of asphalt. c. METER INSTALLATION 1. The Contractor/Developer shall furnish and install an approved meter box at the termination point of all water services, and maintain the box until such time as a meter is installed. Meter boxes for one and one-half inch (1 Y2") and smaller meters are standard, while two-inch (2") can be installed in a Rome oversized 2" cast-iron box. Meters three-inches (3") and larger shall be installed in a meter vault. Meter boxes shall be Rome type, 10" x 19" x 10" cast iron box and lid. The top shall have cast ribs on the bottom side with four (4) legs to prevent sliding movement. The box shall have a minimum weight of 37 Ibs., for meters one and one-half inch (1 Y2") or smaller. Meter and curb stop shall be fully encased by the meter box. Meter vaults for meters two-inch (2") and larger shall be pre-cast reinforced concrete using 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar (AUD-Detail 15). No site built vaults are permitted. The access hatch shall be made of heavy- duty aluminum, and shall be hinged and lockable. The hatch shall be large enough for removal of the meter but no smaller than 36" x 36". For commercial applications, the meter lid shall have a notch to accommodate automated meter reading technology. Wall dimensions shall allow 2 feet of working clearance. Vault floors shall be no less than four inches (4") thick with 3,000 psi concrete and #4 rebar, with the meter located no less than 18 inches off the floor. In addition, all commercial meters shall have a bypass piping arrangement approximately one size smaller than the meter to facilitate meter removal. This bypass valving shall bypass the meter, but not the backflow prevention device. If a bypass device is installed on the backflow prevention device, then a separate backflow prevention device should be installed on that bypass. 2. Meter boxes should generally be placed eighteen inches (18") inside the adjacent utility easement that parallels the right-of-way. Where sidewalk is installed, two feet (2') of clearance is required between the customer's side of the sidewalk edge and the meter box: In developments where the property line is not clearly defined (e.g., condominiums) the meter box should be placed for ready access as approved by AUD. Meter boxes and control valves shall be accessible and unobstructed for four feet (4') in all directions. This shall include but not be limited to transformers, telephone junction boxes, walls, trees, etc. Meters boxes shall not be placed in areas that can be fenced, such as a backyard, and shall not be placed in any asphalt or concrete surfaced areas unless approved in writing by AUD. For shopping centers, the developer's engineer should give special consideration to meter layout so as to satisfy these requirements. When no alternative is available TS-6-7 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I but to locate in asphalt, the top of box shall be flush with the asphalt surface. Meter boxes shall not be located in low areas that normally receive storm water. The box shall also be located outside of parking stalls. The box and lid should be traffic bearing, but located outside of a commonly trafficked area. Valves shall have concrete donuts when not in asphalt or sidewalk. 3. Meters will be installed by AUD at the time service is required at the stub-out, and will remain the property of AUD. Areas that are privately owned where AUD does not own water or sewer utilities may be master metered. Each unit within a residential building (i.e., duplex, triplex, etc.) shall have a separate meter, unless prior approval is received from the Utilities Director. The proper sizing of service lines is the responsibility of the design engineer, and AUD takes no responsibility for improperly sized meters or the problems associated with them. Meters will be available in the following sizes: 5/8X3/4, 1, 1 Yz, 2, 3, 4 -inch, and larger standard sizes as necessary. AUD reserves the right to request historical data for meter sIzmg. D. VAL YES, FIT lINGS, AND APPURTENANCES 1. Gate valves, 4 inches to 18 inches, shall be U.S. Pipe Metro-Seal 250 resilient seated gate valve, or equivalent, and must conform to A WW A C509 (latest version). Valves larger than 18 inches shall be gear operated butterfly valves, conforming to A WW A C504 (latest version). Wafer valves will not be accepted. Valves shall generally be installed at intervals of not more than 3,000 LF on transmission mains and on all primary branches connected to these mains. Placing an in-line valve in close proximity to every third fire hydrant is recommended for locating purposes. 2. The Utilities Director shall determine whether mains are distribution or transmission. 3. Valves shall OPEN LEFT if installed south of Gordon Highway (SR 10), or OPEN RIGHT if installed north of Gordon Highway. Valves shall be provided with valve stem extensions to within 6 inches of ground surface, where centerline of pipe to grade is greater than 4 feet. 4. Valve boxes shall be M&H E-2702, Mueller H10364 or approved equal. Each valve box shall be adjustable for a minimum cover of 3 feet. The flanged base of the valve box shall be at least six (6) inches above the pipe so not to stress water lines 4" and smaller. Extension pieces will be required for additional depth over valves. Extensions shall be M&H E-3120 or Mueller H-10375. Covers shall have "W A TER" cast on top. 5. All valves, bends, tees, crosses and dead ends shall be restrained by retainer glands, restrained gaskets, or by use of a concrete thrust block in those instances that warrant such an installation. TS-6-8 I I I I I I I I I) I 1 1 1 1 I I I I I 6. Standard pressure pipe fittings of size four (4) inch ill and larger shall be ductile iron conforming to A WW A C153 (latest version), with mechanical joints unless flanged or restrained joints are required. Gray cast-iron fittings are not allowed. Ductile iron fittings shall be epoxy coated in accordance with A WW A C 116 (latest version). Mechanical joint fittings, 24 inches and smaller shall be rated for 350 psi minimum working pressure, while all fittings between 30 and 48 inches shall be rated for 250 psi minimum working pressure. Mechanical joint fittings 54 through 64 inch shall be rated 150 psi minimum working pressure. Glands for mechanical joint fittings shall be ductile iron. Only bolt systems furnished by the manufacturer for mechanical joints are acceptable; nuts and bolts shall be new, not reused. Pipe gaskets shall be new as supplied by the pipe manufacturer. For sizes less than four (4) inch ill, fittings shall be suitable to the pipe material and application. 7. For flanged pipe, flanges shall be ductile iron Class 150, ANSI B16.5. Flanged joint fittings 14 inches and smaller shall be rated for 350 psi minimum working pressure, and flanged joint fittings between 14 and 48 inches shall be rated for 250 psi working pressure. All flanges shall be flat faced. Full face, 1/8 inch black neoprene gaskets shall be used on all flanged joints. All joints shall conform to A WW A C1l5 (latest version). Bolts, nuts and washers for flanges shall be hot dip galvanized, except tee-bolts shall be Cor-Ten steel. E. FIRE HYDRANTS 1. Fire hydrants shall be provided in all water mains, transmission and distribution systems. Accepted models are Mueller #A-24018, M&H Figure 129T, A WW A Compression-Type Dry-Top Traffic Model, of 150 psi working pressure, and 300 psi testing pressure. Kennedy K-81D will also be accepted. All fire hydrants shall be ordered all yellow. Fire hydrants shall be spaced such that the radius of protection will not be more than 500 feet. In certain areas, closer spacing may be required by the Fire Marshal. 2. Each hydrant shall be left turn opening and capable of delivering a flow of at least 500 gallons per minute with a residual design pressure of not less than 20 psi during maximum day demand, or a higher flow as required by the Fire Marshal. Multiple fire hydrants with looped mains and/or larger main sizes may be required to provide water for higher flow demand. Flow tests shall be performed to verify the specified fire flow demand. 3. Fire hydrants shall be of the dry barrel break-away type conforming to A WW A C502 (latest version), with two 2 Y2 inches threaded hose nozzles and one 4 Y2 inch threaded pumper nozzle. Hose and pumper nozzle threading shall be national standard. Shoe connection shall be 6-inch mechanical joint. The center line of the nozzles shall be 18 inches above the finish grade. Hydrants shall have a 51,4 inch interior valve opening. Hydrants shall be restrained from hydrant to tee at the main and have a concrete thrust block poured behind them. At the cTS-6-9 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I discretion of the Utilities Director, additional protection for fire hydrants shall be provided including but not limited to concrete filled ductile iron traffic posts surrounding each hydrant. 4. Fire hydrant branches (from main to hydrant) shall be a minimum of 6 inches ID. Each branch shall be provided with a resilient seat gate valve located as close as possible to the main. Hydrants shall be located at or near road right-of-way lines with pumper nozzle pointing toward the road. A clear zone around all fIre hydrants shall be adhered to, consisting of a 5 foot radius around the hydrant and 7 feet above the top of the hydrant. Maintain 15 feet minimum from hydrant to all structures. Placement of landscaping, fencing, etc. shall be considered in order to meet this clear zone requirement. F. BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES 1. Backflow prevention devices shall be provided, as required by the Utilities Director and as set forth in these Standards. All irrigation systems, water services and fire lines for industrial, office, commercial, schools, mobile home parks, multi-family residences and any other locations as determined by the Utilities Director shall require a minimum of a double-check backflow prevention assembly. In addition, based on the degree of hazard present, AUD may require a reduced pressure (RPZ) backflow prevention assembly on the customer side of service lines (domestic, irrigation, and fire). A certified person shall test backflow devices and the results furnished to AUD prior to any water use. Residential development shall install a "Dual-Check" backflow device on the customer's side of service line at the point of tie-in to the water meter. Lawn irrigation systems shall have a minimum of a double-check valve backflow prevention device per the 2002 Georgia Plumbing Code (DCA, 2000). The plumber or builder tying service into the set meter will submit the test results for the backflow prevention device to AUD's Backflow Prevention Section prior to acceptance and any water use. 2. Backflow prevention device assemblies shall be the latest approved product of a manufacturer regularly engaged in the production of this type equipment. All assemblies shall be as approved by the America Society of Sanitary Engineering (ASSE), The American National Standards Institute (ANSI), The American Water Works Association (A WW A), Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research of the University of Southern California, and the Georgia State Plumbing Code. 3. Type and size of all assemblies shall be indicated on the drawings. 4. Backflow prevention device ownership and maintenance responsibilities shall be as set forth in the appropriate ordinances. The Owner shall document yearly that a qualified technician has tested and inspected the backflow prevention device and that the device has passed inspection. A copy of the technician's certification must be attached to the test results and submitted to the AUD's Backflow TS-6-1O I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I G. -05. A. Prevention Section. The Engineer must comply with AUD Policies and Procedures for Backflow Prevention by Containment (latest version). A copy of this manual is available upon request from AUD. FIRE LINES 1. All fire lines shall have a minimum double-detector check valve assembly (detector check valve with a 5/8 inch by-pass meter to detect low flows) within the right-of-way or dedicated easement. No exceptions to the by-pass meter requirement shall be made regardless of sprinkler system type, configuration, etc. Certain types of fire lines will require RPZ check-valve. Please contact AUD's backflow prevention section to determine actual requirements. EXECUTION: CONSTRUCTION 1. Durin!! construction when deviations from approved plans are desired. the AUD's Inspector shall be notified. Revised plans shall be submitted from the design engineer as soon as possible to the AUD for approval. Minor changes not affecting capacities, flows or operation may be allowed in the field during construction by AUD's Inspector. The Inspector shall have authority as to what constitutes a minor or major change. An approved set of red-line drawings clearly showing any changes shall be submitted to the AUD Inspector at the completion of the work and prior to sign-off of the final plat. 2. The Contractor/Developer is responsible for verifying the exact location, size and material of any existing water facility proposed for connection or use by the project. No publicly owned water line shall be uncovered without prior coordination with AUD. 3. All phases of construction shall be completed in accordance with the Erosion and Sedimentation Act 12-7-1 et seq. 4. Where a traffic control plan is required, it shall be in accordance with Augusta Public Works Rights of Way Encroachment Guidelines. 5. Water Distribution System Installation: a. Authorization must be obtained from AUD to construct, alter or modify a water line. Construction of water infrastructure will be authorized by the Utilities Department upon approval of submitted plans and notification of AUD at least 48 hours prior to starting construction (706-312-4132). b. Installation of water mains and associated appurtenances shall be in accordance with.current A WW A specifications and manufacturer's TS-6-11 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I requirements for the specific product. Loading or unloading and storage of pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be done in such manner as to avoid damage. The interior of all pipe, fittings, valves, etc. shall be kept free of dirt and foreign matter at all times. All piping shall be placed in a dry trench with a stable bottom. Wet trench installation shall be allowed only upon approval of AUD. c. Restrained joints shall be required at each fitting involving a change of direction and on surrounding pipe, as specified in the approved plans. Concrete thrust blocks can be allowed in lieu of mechanical restraint systems, as approved by AUD. d. Backfill shall be free of boulders and debris, and shall conform to Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications. Sharp or rocky material encountered in the base shall be replaced with proper bedding. Pipe shall be laid on line and grade as designed. Pipe joints, gravity blocks, service connections, and conflicts shall be left exposed until visually inspected and approved by the AUD's Inspector. Water mains over 24" in diameter shall be bedded in selected material from the pipe centerline down to a point 4 to 6 inches below the pipe invert. Selected material for this purpose shall be No. 57 stone. I e. Fire hydrants shall be installed true and plumb with the center of the pumper nozzle facing toward the road according to Section TS-6-04.E. Hydrants shall not be placed in the sidewalk. f. All valves shall be placed according to plans. Valve stems shall be installed plumb. Valve stem extensions are required as described in Section TS-6-04.D. Air relief valves shall be installed at all high points in the water main where air can collect, as shown on the plans or as directed by Augusta Utilities. g. .- The following guidelines shall be followed during the construction of water mains: 1. Handling and Storing of Materials: Unload pipe so as to avoid deformation or other injury thereto. Place no pipe within pipe of a larger size. Store pipe and fittings on sills above storm drainage level and deliver for laying after the trench is excavated. Valves shall be drained and stored to protect them from freezing. 11. Pipe Laying (General): The interior of the pipe shall be clean and joint surfaces wiped clean and dry when the pipe is lowered into trench. Lower each pipe, fitting and valve into the trench carefully and lay true to line and without objectionable breaks in grade. The depth of cover below finished grade shall be not less than 3 feet, or TS-6-12 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I B. as shown on the drawings. Give all pipes a uniform bearing on the trench bottom. Allow no trench water or dirt to enter the pipe after laying. Insert a watertight plug in the open end of the piping when pipe laying is not in progress. Water pipe shall be bedded when required by poor soil conditions (AUD-Detail 8). PRESSURIZATION AND LEAKAGE TESTING 1. After installation, all water mains shall be leak tested, in accordance with A WW A C-600, Section 4.1 (latest version) for DIP, and C605, Section 7 for PVc. The Contractor/Developer shall provide all equipment, materials and labor necessary for pressure and leak testing. This test must be observed by an Augusta Utilities Department representative. A pumping pressure of 200 psi, or 1.5 times the working pressure at the point of testing depending on the discretion of an AUD representative, must be supplied at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The main tested shall either be isolated from active potable lines or protected from leakage by a double valve arrangement. All water used for pressure testing must be potable water with adequate chlorine residual. Water lines shall be tested by valve sections. Maximum allowable leakage shall be as determined in accordance with current A WW A specifications. The standard duration of test is four (4) hours. Testing procedures shall meet or exceed A WW A C600 (latest version) requirements. Any portions of the main which fail the test shall be replaced or adjusted until the entire new main passes the test criteria. Concurrent with the pressure test, and before any work will be accepted for payment, the Contractor shall perform a leakage test. Leakage is defined as the quantity of water to be supplied into the newly laid pipe, or any valved section thereof necessary to maintain the water pressure at the test pressure. No pipe installation will be accepted until the leakage is less than the number of gallons per hour as determined by equation 1 from A WW A C600 for DIP: L = SV.JP 133200 Where L = allowable leakage in gallons per hour, S = the length of pipe in the section tested, D = the nominal diameter of the pipe in inches, P = the average test pressure during the leakage test in pounds per square inch gauge. For PVC pipe, the following equation shall be used: L = NV.JP 7400 where N = Number of joints in the pipeline being tested. TS-6-13 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I c. CONNECTING TO EXISTING SYSTEMS 1. All connections to existing mains shall be made under the direct supervision of the AUD's Inspector. Valves on existing mains shall be operated by or under direct supervision of AUD personnel. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be pressure tested prior to tapping. If service to existing customers must be interrupted, A UD shall be notified at least three (3) days (72 hours) in advance. The contractor shall make the necessary notifications to the customers. The new line shall be chlorinated for up to three (3) days and then drained and bacteria tested. Only after maintaining the appropriate chlorine residual and passing the bacteriological test shall the line be put into service, at the direction of AUD. 2. If cut -off of service is required, the Contractor shall be ready to proceed with as much material pre-assembled as possible at the site to minimize the length of service interruption. Augusta Utilities reserves the right to postpone service cut-off if, in the opinion of the Utilities Director, the Contractor is not ready to proceed on schedule. Scheduled interruptions should not exceed four (4) hours. The Contractor/Developer shall arrange for temporary services to Customer( s) if water will be shut off for more than four hours. 3. Local chlorination will be required for all pipe and fittings used to complete connections with the potable water system. Tapping sleeves and valves shall be chlorinated in accordance with A WW A requirements. All wet taps shall be witnessed by the AUD's Inspector. D. CLEANING AND FLUSHING 1. Upon completion of installation, the mains shall be flushed and the water disposed of without creating a nuisance. Flushing must achieve a minimum water velocity of 2.5 fps in all portions of the pipe. The duration of the flushing will be determined by the AUD's Inspector. No flushing or cleaning shall take place without an Augusta Utilities representative present. The existing mains where the new mains connect may require flushing under the direction of AUD when service is restored. The Contractor shall be responsible for the treatment of discharge and disinfection water. All flushing activities shall be in accordance with A WW A C651. E. DISINFECTION 1. Augusta Utilities shall be notified at least 24 hours in advance to schedule bacteriological testing of water mains. The Contractor shall replace or adjust components of the pipeline which fail the test. Clearance is required from the Utilities Department before AUD will allow the main to be put into service. 2. all piping complete with fittings and appurtenances shall be sterilized as specified in the applicable sections of A WW A Specification C651 (latest version) "Disinfecting Water Mains." Piping and appurtenances shall be thoroughly flushed then TS-6-14 TS-6-15 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I chlorinated with not less than fifty parts per million (50 ppm). Calcium hypochlorite can be used. Water from the existing distribution system or other source of supply should be controlled so as to flow slowly into the newly laid pipeline during the application of chlorine. The solution should be retained in the pipeline for not less than 24 hours and the system shall maintain the chlorination level originally introduced into the line, which should not be less than 50 ppm. The system shall then be flushed with potable water and the sampling program started. A minimum chlorine residual of 1.0 ppm should be available in the line after flushing. 3. Sampling taps and chlorinated water used for disinfection shall be flushed to a location that will not damage property, persons, etc., and shall be provided by the Contractor/Developer at the expense of the Contractor/Developer. The provisions of this paragraph apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipelines into which connections have been made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the extent that contamination may have occurred. All requirements of the health authorities shall be observed in executing this work. The disposal of heavily chlorinated water (following disinfection) must be accomplished in accordance with the latest editions of the A WW A Standard C651 and the EPD's Minimum Standards for Public Water Systems. No dry chlorine shall be placed in the pipes while installing. 4. A minimum of two samples tested by a State approved private lab, shall indicate bacteriologically satisfactory water and the results shall be submitted to the Inspector . END OF SECTION I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-7 GRADED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE -01. SCOPE: This section covers a graded aggregate base course to receive bituminous paving under another section, complete. -02. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: The graded aggregate base course shall conform to all applicable specifications of Section 300 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation, Latest Edition. -03. PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE: The sub grade to receive the graded aggregate base course shall be constructed in accordance with requirements of Section 209 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. -04. MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION FOR BASE COURSE: Materials and construction for the graded aggregate l?ase course shall be in accordance with Section 310 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. END OF SECTION TS- 7-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-8 BITUMINOUS PAVING -01. SCOPE: This section covers the replacement of pavement for sewer line cuts in roads and driveways, complete and asphalt overlay of existing roadways. -02. GENERAL: After installation of the sanitary sewer lines and compaction requirements are met, 10" of graded aggregate base shall be installed and compacted in accordance with Section TS-7. The top 2" of the graded aggregate base material shall be removed and replaced with Type "B" asphalt binder upon installation of the asphalt cap. A 1-1/2" overlay of Type "F" asphalt will be applied for a 50' width along transverse cuts and for the width of street in longitudinal cuts. Asphalt driveway patches will be 2 inches thick on compacted subgrade. This also applies to cuts through asphalt valley gutters. -03. SEASONAL LIMITATIONS: No bituminous mixtures shall be applied for surface treatment between October 21st and April 10th, except as directed by the Engineer. -04. WEATHER LIMITATIONS: Bituminous mixtures shall not be produced or placed during rainy weather, when the sub grade or base course is frozen or shows any evidence of excess moisture nor when the moisture on the surface to be paved would prevent proper bond nor when the air temperature is less than 45 degrees F. in the shade away from artificial heat. -05. APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS: All work and materials required under this section of the specifications shall conform to the applicable sections of the Standard Specifications of the Augusta Utilities Department -06. SUB GRADE: The sub grade shall be prepared as specified under the sections of the above specifications covering sub grade preparation. -07. SURFACE COURSE: A. ASPHALT CONCRETE: The asphalt concrete mixture shall conform to the Georgia Department of Transportation, Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, for Type B asphalt binder for pavement patches and Type F asphalt concrete for pavement overlays. The job mix shall be approved by the engineer and no material shall be used until approved. B. TRANSPORTATION AND DELIVERY: The mixture shall be transported from the mixing plant to the point of use in approved vehicles. Loads shall not be of such size or weight as to interfere with the efficient operation of the spreader. Loads shall not be sent out so late TS-8-1 TS-8-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I in the day as to prevent the completion of spreading and compaction of the mixture during daylight, unless artificial light is provided. The mixture shall be delivered at a temperature between 225 degrees F. and 325 degrees F. and within 20 degrees F. oftemperature set at the mixing plant. C. SPREADING: Upon arrival at the point of dumping, the mixture shall be dumped into the hopper and spread by mechanical pavers, true to line, grade and cross section specified and to the loose depth that will secure the required compacted thickness of 1-1/2 inches. The hot mixture shall be free from lumps and shall be spread while it is in a workable condition. After the mixture has been screeded and before roller compaction is started, the surface shall be checked, all fat spots and irregular areas removed and replaced with satisfactory material. All irregularities in alignment and grade along the outside edge shall also be corrected by the addition or removal of mixture before the edge is rolled. D. COMPACTION: While the mixture is hot, it shall be compacted thoroughly and uniformly by rolling. The surface of the compacted mixture shall be smooth, and true to crown and grade. Any mixture that becomes loose or broken, mixed with dirt, or is in any way defective, shall be removed and replaced with fresh hot mixture which shall be immediately compacted to conform to the surrounding area. Any area showing an excess of bituminous materials shall be removed and replaced, and the edges shall be kept to a reasonable straight line and trimmed. The density after compaction shall be at least 98 percent of the laboratory-determined density. E. PROTECTION OF PAVEMENT: The newly finished pavement shall be protected from vehicular traffic of any kind until the pavement has cooled and hardened and in no case less than 6 hours. F. TOLERANCE: The finished surface shall not vary more than 1fe inch in 10 feet from the true profile and cross section. -08. TESTS: The above work will be subject to thickness and compaction tests as deemed necessary by the Engineer. Such tests will be at the expense of the Contractor. END OF SECTION I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-9 CURBS AND GUTTERS, CONCRETE -01. SCOPE: This section covers construction of Portland cement concrete curbs and gutters, complete. -02. CONCRETE: Concrete and the equipment, workmanship and materials therefor shall conform to the applicable requirements of the "Concrete Construction" section, except as hereinafter specified. The maximum size of coarse aggregate shall be 1 Y2 inches and not less than 1 inch. Concrete shall have a slump of not more than 3 inches. The concrete mixtures shall have an air content by volume of 4.5 percent, plus or minus 1.5 percent, based on measurement made on concrete immediately after discharge from the mixer. -03. SUB GRADE PREPARATIONS: The sub grade shall be constructed true to grade and cross section. The subgrade shall be of materials equal in bearing quality to the subgrade under the adjacent roadway or street and shall be placed and compacted to conform with applicable requirements of the specifications entitled "Bituminous Paving" with the following modifications. The subgrade for curb and gutter shall extend in all cases at least 1 foot in width back of the curb or gutter or valley pavement. The sub grade shall be tested for grade and cross section by means of a template extending the full width of the curb, gutter, or combination curb and gutter. The sub grade shall be maintained in a smooth, compacted condition, in conformity with the required section and established grade until the concrete is placed. In cold weather, the subgrade shall be prepared and protected so as to produce a sub grade free from frost when the concrete is deposited. -04. FORMS: Forms shall be of wood or steel, straight, and of sufficient strength to resist springing during depositing and consolidating the concrete. The outside forms shall have a height equal to the full depth of the curb or gutter. The inside form of curb shall have better as indicated and shall be securely fastened to and supported by the outside form. Straight forms of wood shall be 2 inch nominal surface plank, and of steel, shall be of approved section with a flat surface at the top. Rigid forms shall be provided for curb returns except that benders or thin plank forms may be used for curb or curb returns with a radius of 10 feet or more, when grade changes occur in the return, or where the central angle is such that a rigid form with a central angle of 90 degrees cannot be used. Back forms for curb may be made of Y2 inch benders, for the full height of the curb, cleated together. Curb forms shall be carefully set to alignment and grade and to conform to the dimensions of the curb. Forms shall be held rigidly in place by the use of stakes placed at intervals not to exceed 4 feet. Clamps, spreaders, and braces shall be used where required to insure rigidity in the forms. The forms on the front of the curb shall be removed not less than 2 hours nor more than 6 hours after the concrete has been placed. Forms back of curb shall remain inplace until the face and top of the curb have been fmished as specified in the Finishing paragraph. Gutter forms shall not be removed for 12 hours after the concrete has been placed. Forms shall not be removed while the concrete is sufficiently plastic to slump in any direction. Forms shall be cleaned and coated with form oil each time before concrete is placed. Wood forms may, instead, be thoroughly wetted with water before TS-9-1 TS-9-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I concrete is placed, except that with probable freezing temperatures, oiling is mandatory. -05. .TOINTS: Expansion joints and contraction joints shall be constructed at right angles to the line of curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter. Dowels, tie-bars and reinforcement when required will be shown on the plans and shall be installed in accordance with the applicable details. A. CONTRACTION JOINTS: Contraction joints shall be constructed by mean so 1fs inch thick separators, of a section conforming to the cross section of the curb, gutter, entrance pavements, and combination curb and gutter. Contraction joints shall be so placed that monolithic sections between curb returns will not be less than 5 feet nor greater than 15 feet after the concrete has set sufficiently to preserve the width and shape of the joint. After separator plates have been removed, all exposed edges of joints shall be rounded with the proper edging tool to a radius of 1,4 inch. B. EXPANSION JOINTS: Expansion joints shall be formed by means of preformed expansion joint filler material cut and shaped to the cross section of the curb, gutter, entrance, and combination curb and gutter. Expansion joint filler, unless otherwise specified, shall conform to ASTM Standard D 1751- 60 or D1752-60 or shall be resin-impregnated fiberboard conforming to the physical requirements of ASTM Standard CI752-60. Expansionjoints shall be provided in curb and combination curb and gutter at the ends of all returns. Expansion joints at least Y2 inch in width shall be provided at intervals not exceeding 50 feet. Expansion joints shall be provided in nonreinforced concrete gutter at the locations indicated. -06. CONSTRUCTION: A. CURBS AND GUTTERS: Curbs, gutters and combination curb and gutters shall be of the dimensions and sections shown on the drawings. B. RECONSTRUCTION: Where the plans provide for reconstruction of existing curb, combination curb and gutter and the limit of new work specified does not fall on a joint, the entire section shall be removed and the new curb, combination curb and gutter or entrance pavement shall join the old curb at the fIrst join line beyond the specified limit. C. PLACING CONCRETE: The faces and adjacent edges of abutting rigid pavements and structures shall be painted with an approved bituminous material prior to placing concrete. Concrete shall be placed in the forms to the specified depth in 6 inch layers and thoroughly consolidated by tamping and spading to that there are no rock pockets at forms, and mortar entirely covers the top surfaces. Concrete may be compacted by means of mechanical vibrators. D. FINISHING: The edges of the gutter and top of the curb shall be rounded with an edging tool to a radius of 1,4 inch and the surfaces shall be floated and fmished with a smooth wood float until true to grade and section and uniform in texture. The floated surfaces shall then be brushed with a fme-hair brush with longitudinal strokes. Immediately after removing the front curb form, the face of the curb shall be rubbed with a wood or concrete rubbing block and water until blemishes, form marks, and tool marks have been removed. The surface, while still wet, shall be brushed in the same manner as the gutter and curb top. The top I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I E. surface of gutter and entrance shall be finished to grade with a wood float. Except at grade changes or curves, the [mished surfaces shall not vary, from the testing edge of a 10 foot straightedge, more than Va inch for gutter and entrance and 1.4 inch for top and face of curb. Irregularities exceeding the above shall be satisfactorily corrected. Visible surfaces and edges of the finished curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter shall be free of blemishes and form and tool marks, and shall be uniform in color, shape, and appearance. CURB FORMING MACHINES: Use of curb-forming machines for constructing curb and gutter will be approved based on trial use on the job. Use of the equipment shall be discontinued at any time during the construction if the equipment produces unsatisfactory results, and the work shall be removed and reconstructed for the full length between regularly scheduled joints. Removed portions shall be disposed of as directed. -07. CURING AND PROTECTION: A. CURING: Immediately after the finishing operations, the exposed concrete surfaces shall be cured by one of the following methods as the Contractor may elect: 1. Mat Method: The entire exposed surface shall be covered with cotton mats conforming to Federal Specification CCC-C-467b having a combined weight of 14 ounces or more per square yard when dry. Mats shall overlap each other at least 6 inches. The mat shall be thoroughly wetted with water prior to placing on the concrete surface and shall be kept continuously in a saturated condition and in intimate contact with concrete for not less than seven days. 2. Impervious-Sheeting Method: The entire exposed surface shall be wetted with a fine spray of water and then covered with waterproof paper conforming to ASTM Standard CI71-63, or with wetted polyethylene-coated burlap or polyethylene sheeting conforming to the water-retention requirements of ASTM Standard C 171- 63, polyethylene sheeting and polyethylene film bonded to burlap shall be not less than 0.004 inch thick. Sheets shall be laid directly on the concrete surface with a light-colored side up and overlapped 12 inches when a continuous sheet is not used. The curing medium shall not be less than 18 inches wider than the concrete surface to be cured and shall be securely weighted down by placing a bank of moist earth on the edges just outside the forms and over the transverse laps of form closed joints. Sheets shall be satisfactorily repaired or replaced if damaged during curing. The curing medium shall remain on the concrete surface to be cured for not less than seven days. 3. Membrane-Curing Method: The entire exposed surfaces shall be covered with a pigmented membrane-forming curing compound. The curing compound shall be applied in two coats by hand-operated pressure sprayers at the coverage of approximately 200 square feet per gallon for both coats. The second coat shall be applied in the direction approximately at right angles to the direction of application of the fIrst coat. The compound shall form a uniform continuous coherent film that will not check, crack, or peel and shall be free from pin-holes or other imperfections. Concrete surfaces that are subjected to heavy rainfall within three hours after the during compound has been applied shall be resprayed by the method and at the coverage specified above at no additional cost to the Owner. Joint openings shall be sealed at the top by inserting moistened paper or fiber rope or covering with strips of TS-9-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I waterproof paper prior to application of the curing compound, in a manner to prevent the curing compound from entering the joint. Concrete surfaces to which membrane- curing compounds have been applied shall be adequately protected for seven days from pedestrian and vehicular traffic and from any other action which might disrupt the continuity of the membrane. Any area covered with curing compound and damaged by subsequent construction operations within the seven-day period shall be resprayed as specified above at no additional expense to the Owner. B. PROTECTION: After curing, debris shall be removed and the backfill shall be placed as indicated. The completed curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter shall be protected from damage until accepted. The Contractor shall repair damaged concrete and clean concrete discolored during construction. Curb, gutter, and combination curb and gutter that are damaged shall be removed and reconstructed for the entire length between regularly scheduled joints, not by refmishing the damaged portion. Removed damaged portions shall be disposed of as directed. -08. SEALING JOINTS: The sealing of expansion joints in curb and gutter sections will not be required. Any expansion joint material protruding after the concrete is cured shall be trimmed flush with the surface. Expansion joints in the valley pavement shall be sealed with an approved joint sealer, conforming to Federal Specification SS-S-164. The joint opening shall be thoroughly cleaned of all foreign material before the sealing material is placed. The sealing shall be done in such manner that the material will not be spilled on the exposed surfaces of the concrete. Any excess material on the exposed surfaces of the concrete shall be removed immediately and the exposed concrete surfaces cleaned. END OF SECTION TS-9-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-I0 CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION -01. SCOPE: This section covers concrete construction, complete, including reinforcement thereof. -02. FORMS: Forms shall be of wood, metal, structural hardboard or other suitable material that will produce the required surface finish. Forms placed for successive pours for continuous surfaces shall be fitted to accurate alignment to assure a smooth completed surface free from irregularities, and shall be sufficiently tight to prevent the loss of mortar. No forms shall be left permanently in place without approval of the Engineer. Holes resulting from removal of form ties shall be filled solid within 12 hours after removal of forms with cement mortar. -03. REINFORCING AND EMBEDDED METALS: Bar reinforcement shall be intermediate grade new billet steel conforming to the requirements of the ASTM Designation A15. All bars 3/8 inch and larger shall be deformed bars conforming to ASTM Designation A305. Detailing, fabrication and tagging of reinforcement shall be done in accordance with ACI "Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures" (ACI 315), except that where longer laps are indicated on the design drawings, the drawings shall govern. Wire fabric reinforcement shall consist of steel wire conforming to the requirements of ASTM Designation A 185. Anchor bolts and structural shapes shall conform to ASTM Designation A36. Exposed surfaces of embedded steel shall be given one shop coat of Red Lead Iron Oxide conforming for Federal Specification TT-P-86c, Type II, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Anchor bolts and miscellaneous steel items to be embedded in concrete shall be accurately placed in accordance with the drawings, and adequately secured in position to prevent dislodgement during concrete placing operations. Anchor bolts shall be protected after concrete has been placed and set by daubing with grease, wrapping with burlap, and covering bolts with wooden boxes. -04. CONCRETE: All concrete shall be equivalent to ready mix concrete manufactured and delivered in accordance with the requirements of ASTM Designation C94 and having a compressive strength at 28 days of 3,000 psi, except as noted herein. The concrete manufacturer shall assume the responsibility of the design of the concrete mix in accordance with Alternate No.2 of ASTM C94. Air entrained concrete shall be used for all concrete. 1. MATERIALS: a. Cement: Cement shall be Type I or IA "Portland" cement, all one manufacturer, conforming to ASTM, C150 or ASTM C175, respectively. b. Aggregates: Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33. Coarse aggregate shall be crushed rock or gravel and graded from % inch to number 4 sieve for mass or foundation concrete. Fine aggregate shall be natural sand. c. Water: Mixing water shall be proportioned so that slump when measured TS-1O-1 Slabs on grade Footings All others Max. 4", Min. 3" Max. 5", Min. 3" Max. 6", Min. 3" I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I with standard slump cone does not exceed the following: d. Joint Filler Strips: Premolded joint filler strips shall be resilient compressive, bituminous and fiber materials saturated with at least 35 percent and not over 50 percent by weight of asphalt. Poured type joint composition for expansion joints shall be elastic compound made up of asphalt and colloidal mineral fillers. 2. PLACING CONCRETE: Runways for wheeled equipment shall be provided to convey concrete. Runways shall not be supported on the reinforcement. Concrete shall be placed and compacted in layers not over 24 inches deep. Vibrators may be used provided they are used under experienced supervision and the mixture is dry enough to prevent segregation. Form vibrators shall not be used. Vibration shall not be used for transporting or moving concrete inside forms. No more concrete shall be placed than can be consolidated and finished the same day as placed. Free fall of concrete shall be limited so that no segregation of materials occurs. 3. JOINTS: Construction joints not indicated on drawings shall be approved by the Engineer in advance of pour. Joints in foundation walls shall be keyed. Before depositing the concrete is resumed, the hardened surface shall be roughened, cleaned of foreign matter and thoroughly wetted but not saturated. The cleaned and wetted surfaces shall be slushed with a coating of neat cement grout against which the new concrete shall be placed before the grout has attained its set. 4. FINISHING: After stripping forms, all voids and honeycombs shall be patched by chipping and scarifying the defective areas and treating it with an approved bonding agent. All such voids shall be patched, not merely plastered. Grout mixture shall consist of one part Portland cement and one part sand. Immediately following removal of forms, all fins and irregular projections shall be removed from all surfaces except from those which are not to be exposed or waterproofed. Slabs shall be struck-off and consolidated by approved machine or hand methods, screeding and tamping concrete so that upon completion, the surface shall be true to grade as shown on drawings and free of surface voids. All floors shall have a monolithic steel trowel finish unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Exterior walls shall be compacted, screeded and floated to a true even surface with wood floats and then broomed. END OF SECTION TS-1O-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I -01. A. -02. A. -03. A. SECTION TS-11 GRASSING (BERMUDA) GENERAL: DESCRIPTION 1. This section covers the furnishing of all labor and materials and the performance of all work required to assure the establishment of a temporary cover of grass where required on all disturbed areas of the site not intended for paving, and a dense permanent cover of grass on all disturbed areas of the site owned by the City of Augusta which are not intended for paving. PRODUCTS: MATERIALS 1. The following material shall be as specified by the "Standard Specifications," published by the State Department of Transportation of Georgia, latest edition. Agriculture Lime ................................. Article 882.02 Fertilizer ....................................... Article 891.01 Sod ........................................... Article 890.03 Seed ........................................... Article 890.01 EXECUTION: CONSTRUCTION 1. GROUND PREPARATION: Final grades shall be as existed prior to construction. Washes, low spots and hillocks or windrows will be evened and the bed will be smoothed to facilitate uniform drainage after establishment of the turf. Graded surfaces will be maintained in a smooth and even condition until the required cover is established. 2. After the areas to be grassed have been brought to an even and smooth grade, they shall be thoroughly loosened to a depth of at least 6 inches by plowing, discing, harrowing, or other approved methods until the tillage is acceptable as suitable for planting. During tillage operation, the surface shall be cleared of all roots, cable, wire, or other waste material which might hinder final grading, planting, or subsequent maintenance operations. Any operations of the Contractor, shall be smoothed our before grassing operations are begun. 3. APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER AND LIME: Fertilizer shall be distributed uniformly at a rate of 1500 pounds per acre of commercial 6-12-12 analysis fertilizer, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of approximately 3 inches by discing, harrowing, or other approved methods. The incorporation of fertilizer may TS-ll-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I be a part of the tillage operation specified above, or a part of the hydro seeding procedure as described below. 4. Immediately following, or simultaneously with, the incorporation of fertilizer, lime shall be distributed at the rate of 3000 pounds per acre, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of at least three inches by discing, harrowing, or other acceptable methods. The incorporation of lime along with the fertilizer may form a part of the tillage operation specified above. 5. Not less than 30 days after completion of seeding, the Contractor shall furnish and apply Nitrate of Soda or Ammonium Sulphate to the planted areas. Nitrate of Soda shall be a commercial product, containing not less than 16 percent Nitrogen and Ammonium Sulphate not less than 20 percent Nitrogen. The Nitrogen fertilizer shall be uniformly spread and distributed with approved equipment at a rate that will give not less than 60 pounds of available Nitrogen per acre. Other commercial types of nitrogenous material may be substituted at the option of the Contractor. The time of application shall be limited to the season of June through August. B. PERMANENT SEEDING 1. November 1 - February 1, a mixture of Un hulled Common Bermuda 6lbs.lacre and rye grass seed 28lbs.lacre applied simultaneously. Pasture rye will not be permitted. 2. February 15 - July 1, Hulled Common Bermuda 10 lbs.lacre. 3. Seed may be applied by means of a hydro-seeder or other means approved by the Engineer. 4. Immediately after seeding operations have been completed, the areas shall be compacted by means of a cultipacker, roller wood float, or other approved equipment sufficiently weighted, or compacted by hand methods, to reduce air pockets to a minimum. The complete planted area shall be left with a firm, even surface, free from abrupt humps and hollows, and to the established grade. 5. All areas seeded for temporary or permanent grass shall be uniformly mulched with hay or straw at the rate of 2 Y2 tons per acre, except where hydro seeding is employed using a cellulose mulch mixed with the seed and fertilizer. c. TEMPORARY GRASS: Temporary grass shall be used when directed by the Engineer to control erosion where permanent grassing cannot be planted. 1. Temporary grass shall be a quick growing species such as rye grass suitable to the area and season. Pasture rye will not be permitted. Seeding shall be done in accordance with the permanent grassing requirements above, except that ground preparation shall be the minimum required to provide a seed bed where further grading will be required. Areas that require no further grading shall be prepared as TS-1l-2 TS-1l-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I described in "GROUND PREPARATION" above. Lime shall be omitted unless the area will later be planted in permanent grass without further grading, in which case lime shall be applied as described above. Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate of 400 pounds per acre. Nitrogen shall be omitted. 2. In March or April of the following year, as soon as weather is suitable, all areas planted in temporary grass which are owned by the City of Augusta shall be thoroughly plowed up and grassed in accordance with the applicable permanent grassing method described above. 3. MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall erect necessary warning signs and barriers, mow grassed areas, and repair or replace grassed areas failing to show a uniform growth of grass or damaged by his operations, and shall otherwise maintain the grass until final acceptance of the contract. Replacement of dried out or damaged grass shall be at the Contractor's expense. D. ACCEPTANCE 1. Grassed areas will be accepted when a 95% cover by permanent grasses is obtained and weeds are not dominant. 2. The work may be accepted in whole or in part as determined by the Engineer and the Owner. END OF SECTION TS-12-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-12 EROSION, SEDIMENTATION & POLLUTION CONTROL MEASURES -01. GENERAL: This section covers erosion, sedimentation and storm water pollution control measures as shown on the plan or required on the job and are intended to comply with the requirements of the Georgia Environmental Protection Division's General Permit No. GAR 100002, latest edition. For the purpose of this pr()lect and as referenced in the General Permit, the Owner and the Contractor are considered the "Primary Permittee," and the Contractor and all his subcontractors shall be considered the "Operator." The measures shown on the plans and specified herein are minimum requirements and may be augmented by the Engineer if positive control is not established for storm magnitudes up to and including a 25 year rainfall event. These specifications and the corresponding plans do not, in any way, relieve the Contractor of any obligations with respect to permits for wetlands, storm water, stream buffers, flood plains or any other local, state or federal requirements. -02. CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: The construction schedule is as shown on the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan. -03. DEFINITIONS: All terms used in this section shall be interpreted in accordance with the definitions set forth in the General Permit, some of which are restated as follows: A. "Best Management Practices (BMP's)" means schedule of activities, prohibitions of practices, maintenance procedures and other management practices to prevent or reduce the pollution of waters of the state. BMP's also include treatment requirements, operating procedures and practices to control site runoff, spillage or leaks, sludge or waste disposal or drainage from raw material storage. B. "Buffer" means the area of land immediately adjacent to the banks of state waters in its natural state of vegetation, which facilitates the protection of water quality and aquatic habitat. C. "Construction Activity" means the disturbance of soils associated with clearing, grading, excavating, filling of land or other similar activities which may result in soil erosion. D. "Final Stabilization" means that all soil disturbing activities on the site have been completed and that unpaved areas have a minimum of 95% uniform coverage by permanent vegetation or equivalent permanent stabilization measures such as riprap, gabions or permanent geotextiles have been employed. E. "Grading" means altering ground surfaces to specified elevations, dimensions and/or slopes; this includes stripping, cutting, filling, stockpiling and shaping or any combination thereof. F. "Qualified Personnel" means a person who has successfully completed an erosion and sediment control short course or an equivalent course approved by the Environmental TS-12-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I Protection Division (EPD) and the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission. G. "Waters ofthe State" means any and all rivers, streams, creeks branches, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, drainage systems, springs wells, wetlands and all other bodies of surface or subsurface water, natural or artificial, lying within or forming a part of the boundaries of the State which are not entirely confined and retained completely upon the property of a single individual, partnership or corporation. -04. GENERAL PROCEDURES: The Contractor shall utilize, at a minimum, Best Management Practices, including sound construction practices to prevent and minimize erosion and resultant sedimentation, which are consistent with and no less stringent than those practices contained in the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," published by the State Soil and Water Conservation Commission as of January 1 of the year in which the land disturbing activity was permitted, as well as the following: A. Stripping of vegetation, grading and other development activities shall be conducted in such a manner as to minimize erosion. Earth areas which are not to be paved shall be grassed at the earliest possible time during the construction phase, so as to minimize exposure to rainfall and run-off. B. Unnecessary cut and fill operations shall be kept to a minimum, except that temporary berms, wherever possible, should be constructed at the end of each day of grading, in order to contain sediment and slow down erosion, should rainfall occur during the night. Berms shall also be constructed, where needed, to prevent sediment from being transported onto areas outside the actual construction limits. C. Whenever feasible, existing natural vegetation shall be retained, protected and supplemented. D. Disturbed areas and the duration of exposure to erosive elements shall be kept to a practicable minimum. E. Temporary vegetation and/or mulching shall be employed to protect exposed critical areas during development. F. Permanent vegetation and structural erosion control measures shall be installed as soon as practicable. G. To the extent necessary, sediment in run-off water shall be trapped by the use of debris basins, silt traps, silt barriers, or similar measures until the disturbed area is stabilized. H. Adequate provisions shall be provided to minimize damage from surface water to the cut face of excavations and the sloping surfaces of fills. I. Cuts and fills shall not endanger adjoining property. J. Fills shall not encroach upon natural water courses or constructed channels in a manner so as to adversely affect other property owners. K. Construction equipment shall cross flowing streams by means of bridges or culverts, except when such methods are not feasible, provided in any case that such crossings shall be kept to a minimum and provided that the appropriate stream buffer variances and wetlands TS-12-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I approvals have been obtained from the Environmental Protection Division (EPD) and the Corps of Engineers, respectively. L. Should the specified erosion, sedimentation and pollution control measures prove to be inadequate, additional measures as directed by Engineer shall be provided for treatment or control of any source of sediments. Additional adequate sedimentation control facilities to retain sediments on site or to preclude sedimentation of adjacent waters shall be implemented. M. Except when a prior variance has been obtained from EPD or where a drainage structure must be constructed with adequate erosion control measures, no construction activities shall be conducted within a 25 foot buffer along the tops of banks on all state waters nor within a 50 foot buffer along the tops of banks on all state waters classified as "trout streams." If required for construction purposes, a buffer variance will be applied for by the Owner. N. Whenever possible, proposed storm water piping systems and detention ponds shall be constructed prior to other earth disturbing operations. The storm water piping and detention system shall then be used as a means to control erosion and sediment on the site. O. Sediment basins of the temporary nature shall be constructed as shown on plans and as required to retain sediment on the site. All temporary sediment basins shall be maintained in accordance with the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," latest edition and then removed when final stabilization is attained. P. Where erosion due to wind is likely to be of concern, trees or groups of trees and bushes should be left standing, wherever possible, to serve as windbreaks. -05. ELEMENTS OF THE PLAN: The minimum requirements for the prevention of erosion and sedimentation for this site are depicted on the plans and specified herein. The elements of the plan are discussed as follows, and are listed in chronological order, as far as is practical. The construction activities should proceed in the order listed. A. Remove all marketable timber from the limits of construction, rights-of-way, utility easements, designated fill areas, and other areas to be cleared. B. Begin clearing and grubbing operations only after silt barriers are installed. Immediately after the area has been cleared for their placement, install dams, berms and all other remaining erosion and sedimentation control measures as shown on the drawings and specified herein. Care shall be taken not to clear and grub beyond the construction limit. C. Contractor shall notify Engineer within 24 hours after the. installation of the initial soil erosion control measures so that the Engineer may inspect the measures in accordance with the EPD General Permit. D. As grading operations commence, the topsoil shall be stripped and stockpiled in mounds surrounded by berms. As mentioned above, berms or windrows shall be constructed each afternoon at approximately 100 foot intervals across the graded areas, except in the low-lying areas of the project. This action will tend to check erosion should rainfall be experienced during the night. TS-12-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I E. Construction on the sanitary and storm sewer lines should be commenced as soon as grading operations have been substantially completed. The disturbed strip along each line which is located outside of a street right-of-way should be grassed immediately upon the completion of trench backfilling, as described below. F. A graded depression around each catch basin on the site shall be used to contain sediment during construction in accordance with the "Manual for Erosion and Sediment Control in Georgia," latest edition. G. As soon as the graded areas which are not to be paved, to be built upon, or receive underground utilities have been brought to final grade, three or four inches of topsoil shall be spread over these areas. Grassing operations should begin immediately, as described in the grassing specifications. Roadway shoulders and slopes shall receive a similar treatment as soon as the installation of the utilities are complete. H. All grassing will be performed in accordance with the section of the specifications titled "Grassing (Bermuda)." Should seasonal limitations prevent the establishment of the permanent grass cover, the area to be grassed shall be covered with temporary grass cover; then the permanent grass will be established as soon as its growing season is reached. I. The hay bale dams and silt fencing described above shall not be removed until the surrounding pavement base material has been placed and is ready for priming and/or areas are properly stabilized. J. In no instance, shall any pollutants, hazardous waste or solid materials including petroleum products, building materials, etc. be discharged to waters of the State. K. All work shall be in accordance with good grading practice and shall conform to accepted practices in Erosion Control. -06. INSPECTIONS. SAMPLING & MONITORING: The Contractor shall be aware that the Owner may contract with a third party to perform additional site inspections of erosion, sedimentation and pollution control measures and also procure samples of storm water runoff for testing in accordance with the requirements of the EPD General Permit No. GAR 100002. Third party inspections and samplings shall not relieve the Contractor of any obligations with respect to the plans, these specifications or that required by the EPD General Permit GAR 100002. Should any inspections determine that there are deficiencies in the Contractor's work, then corrective action will be required as directed by the Engineer or Owner. A. Contractor's Requirements. With respect to inspections, sampling and monitoring for compliance with EPD General Permit, the Contractor shall, at a minimum, be responsible for the following: 1. Each day when any type of construction activity has taken place on site, qualified personnel provided by the Contractor shall inspect: a) all areas on the site where petroleum products are stored, used or handled for spills and leaks from vehicles and equipment; b) all locations on the site where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking; and c) all silt retention basins, traps, barriers, etc. for evidence offailures, potential failures or excess silt accumulation. 2. These inspections must also occur after each rainfall event on the site and must be TS-12-5 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I continued until such time that the project is complete and the site has achieved final stabilization. The Contractor shall document these daily inspections on a form provided by or approved by the Engineer and must submit these forms weekly and after each rainfall event to the Owner's designated representative. Additionally, should a deficiency in any of the erosion control measures be noted, the Contractor shall notify the Engineer within 24 hours. 3. Erosion and sedimentation control measures shall be inspected by a representative ofthe Owner beginning with the first earth disturbing activity and continuing through final stabilization of the project site. Storm water monitoring, sampling and testing will be accomplished by personnel representing the Owner beginning with the first earth disturbing activity and continuing through final stabilization of the project site. The Contractor shall allow the monitoring agency access to the site at all hours of the day by providing a key to any locked gates and shall also coordinate these services by notifying the monitoring agency when: a) the first rainfall event of 0.5 inch or more in 24 hours occurs on the site after the soil erosion and sedimentation control measures have been installed; and b) whenever a rainfall event greater than 1 inch in 24 hours occurs on the site thereafter. B. Subcontractor's Requirements: Subcontractors shall be considered as acting under the direction of the Contractor in his role as the Operator under the EPD General Permit. The Contractor shall insure that all subcontractors comply with the Permit. Subcontractors shall be responsible, at a minimum, for the following: 1. Each day when any type of construction activity has taken place on his portion of the site, the Subcontractor shall inspect: a) all areas on the site where petroleum products are stored, used or handled for spills and leaks from vehicles and equipment; b) all locations on the site where vehicles enter or exit the site for evidence of off-site sediment tracking; and c) all silt retention basins, traps, barriers, etc. for evidence of failures, potential failures or excess silt accumulation. 2. These inspections must also occur after each rainfall event on the site and must be continued until such time that the project is complete and the site has achieved final stabilization. 3. The Subcontractor shall immediately report any noted deficiencies to the Contractor, who will take appropriate corrective action. 4. END OF SECTION I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-13 FLOW ABLE FILL -01. SCOPE: The work covered by this section of specifications consists of furnishing all labor , equipment, appliances, and materials, and in performing all operations in connection with the installation of flowable fill work, complete, in strict accordance with this specification and the applicable drawings, and subject to the terms and conditions of the Contract. -02. FLOW ABLE FILL MIX DESIGN: The mixes fall into the categories of "very flow able" and "less flowable," which is controlled by the amount of water that is added. The less flowable mix should be used when it is desirable to put traffic back on a roadway quickly (usually 8 to 10 hours) or when being used to backfill pipes which could "float" out of position due to the buoyant effect of the very flowable fill mix. This mix will still self-consolidate around pipes without any "honeycomb" areas. Adding water to flow able fill to obtain the desired plastic characteristics will not compromise the quality of the hardened flow able fill. Less Flowable Mix (Mix 1) Wei2hts Volume Min. 50 lbs Cement 0.25 Min. 600 lbs. Fly Ash 4.24 SSD 2500 Ibs Sand 15.17 55gal. 458 lbs Chlorides Water 7.34 Total Cubic Feet 27 Reference ASTM C150, Type I or IT ASTM C618, Class C Clean, potable, < 500 ppm Above values are based on specific gravities - cement 3.15, fly ash 2.27, sand 2.64, and water 1.00. Anticipated unconfined compressive strength is 80 psi at 28 days and 150 psi at 56 days. For "very flow able" fill (Mix 2), add 1 0 gallons of water per cubic yard of Mix 1. -03. INST ALLA TION OF FLOW ABLE FILL: The trench shall be prepared and the pipe joints placed as normal. There should be at least 6 inches of flow able fill above any utility line. Once the pipe is covered, it will be sufficiently anchored and if directed by the Owner's representative, water may be added to the remaining flowable fill to ease placement without danger of floating the pipe. If it is important to quickly return traffic to the roadway, the flow able fill mixture shall not be altered by the addition of water. TS-13-1 TS-13-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I The flowable fill may be discharged from the ready-mix truck into the space to be filled, or by other methods approved by the Utilities Department representative. The mix may be placed in part depth or full depth as conditions at the site dictate. Formed walls or other bulkheads shall be constructed to withstand the mounded soil rather than wood or metal forms. When backfilling utility lines, flowable fill shall be distributed evenly to prevent movement of the line. The material is self-consolidating and there is no need to use vibrators. Finishing can be accomplished with a square shovel if the fill surface is at the bottom of pavement or with a wood float if the surface will be temporarily used as a finished surface. Once the flow able fill is in the trench, the self-consolidating material displaces the extra water not needed for maximum density. Provision shall be made for this "bleed water' to run off and away from the surface of the hardening flowable fill (use of vapor barriers such as plastic sheets is not desired). The material will usually support foot traffic within an hour after the bleeding ends. Typically, full traffic can be allowed on the hardened flow able fill within 8 to 20 hours (depending on site conditions, volume to be backfilled, etc.). Without damage to the fill or any structures below. If it is necessary to return traffic in less than 8 hours, or if there is concern that traffic flow will "rut" the hardening flowable fill, steel plates shall be used to bridge over the hardening flowable fill as directed by the Utilities Department representative. If the filled cavity is too wide to bridge, steel plates shall be placed on top of the hardening flowable fill as soon as it is able to support foot traffic (one hour after bleeding ends), and full traffic can be allowed without damage to the fill or structure below. As the extra water is displace from the consolidating flow able fill, there will be an initial subsidence of about one-eighth (1/8) of an inch per vertical foot. Once the flow able fill hardens, there will not be future settlement. The hardened flowable fill can be shaped to grade the next day to allow the patch thickness required. The patch may be applied directly to the cured flowable fill. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to furnish the necessary information to obtain approval of the mix design and to use the necessary construction techniques to assure that the finished material will perform as intended. END OF SECTION I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-14 GRADED AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE -01. SCOPE: This section covers a graded aggregate surface course for a driveway or parking area. -02. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: The graded aggregate surface course shall conform to all applicable specifications of Section 318 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation, Latest Edition. -03. PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE: The sub grade to receive the graded aggregate surface course shall be constructed in accordance with requirements of Section 209 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. -04. MATERIALS & CONSTRUCTION FOR SURFACE COURSE: Materials and construction for the graded aggregate surface course shall be in accordance with Section 310 of the Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges of the Georgia State Department of Transportation. END OF SECTION TS-14-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-15 STORM SEWER SYSTEM -01. GENERAL: This section covers the storm drainage system, including pipe culverts and appurtenant structures, complete. -02. MATERIALS: A. PIPE MATERIALS FOR CULVERTS AND STORM DRAINS 1. Pipe for Culverts and Storm Drains: Pipe for culverts shall be reinforced concrete pipe of the class or D-load strength indicated and shall conform to ASTM C76 or AASHO M 170 with the following additional requirements. Pipe shall have a readily visible line at least 12 inches in length painted or otherwise applied on the inside and outside of the pipe at each end by the manufacturer, so that, when the pipe is laid in its proper position, the lines will be at the top of the pipe. The line shall be accurately located to indicate the position where the pipe reinforcing steel is nearest to the exterior surface of the pipe. Non-reinforced concrete pipe shall conform to the latest ASTM C-14. 2. Pipe may also be corrugated metal pipe which shall conform to the latest AASHO M- 36. Bituminous coating, where required by the drawings, shall consist of asphalt cement having a minimum thickness of 0.04 inch measured at the crest of the corrugations. Paved inverts in corrugated metal pipe, where required by the drawings, shall consist of asphalt cement applied on the inside of the pipe for one quarter of its circumference (bottom of pipe when installed). The pavement shall have a minimum thickness of 0.50 inch tapering to 0.1 inch at the sides. B. MATERIALS FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 1. Drainage structures, where indicated in the plans shall be of the following types, constructed of the materials specified for each type and in accordance with the details shown on the plans. a. Inlets shall be constructed of reinforced concrete, plain concrete or brick complete with frames and covers. b. Headwalls shall be constructed of brick, reinforced concrete or plain concrete as indicated. 2. Concrete and reinforced concrete shall conform to the requirements specified under the section on "Concrete Construction" ofthese specifications. Aggregate shall be as specified in the section on "Concrete Construction" Forms shall be made of sound lumber and constructed to the shape, form, line, and grade required, and shall be TS-15-1 TS-15-2 maintained sufficiently rigid to prevent deformation under load, and inspected for approval prior to placement of concrete. Water shall be removed from excavations before concrete is placed. Concrete shall be conveyed from mixer to forms as rapidly as practicable without segregation or loss of ingredients. Concrete shall be placed in layers not over 18 inches deep and shall be spaded and compacted as directed. The concrete covering over steel reinforcing shall be as shown on the plans, but where not shown, it shall be not less than 1 inch for covers and not less than 1-1/2 inches for walls and flooring. Concrete deposited directly against the ground shall have a - thickness of at least 3 inches between the steel and the ground. Expansion joint filler shall be preformed bituminous fiberboard, or wood board except where specifically noted on the drawings. Surfaces exposed to view shall be a smooth finish with all blemishes removed. All concrete surfaces shall be cured for at least 7 days by covering with waterproof paper, or kept moist with cotton mats or burlap as approved. 3. Mortar for connections to drainage structures shall be composed of one part by volume of Portland cement and two parts of sand. The Portland cement shall conform to ASTM C150-65, Type I or II. The sand shall conform to AASHO Standard M 45, and shall be of an approved gradation. Hydrated lime may be added to the mixture of sand and cement in an amount equal to 25 percent of the volume of cement used. Hydrated lime shall conform to Federal Specification SS-L-351, Type M, or ASTM Standard C 141-61, Type A. The quantity of water in the mixture shall be sufficient to produce a stiff workable mortar, but shall in no case exceed 7 gallons of water per sack of cement. Water shall be clean and free of injurious acids, alkalies and organic impurities. The mortar shall be used within 30 minutes from the time the ingredients are mixed with water. The inside of the joint shall be wiped clean and finished smooth. In pipe too small for a man to work inside, wiping may be done by dragging an approved swab or longhandled brush through the pipe as work progresses. The mortar bead on the outside shall be protected from air and sun with a proper covering until satisfactorily cured. -03. EXECUTION: A. EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING FOR DRAINAGE STRUCTURES 1. Excavation and backfilling for drainage structures shall conform to the applicable requirements specified herein-before in the section, "Excavation and Backfilling." Trenches and pits shall be of sufficient size to permit the placing and removal of forms for the full width and length of structure footings and foundations, as shown on the drawings. The dimensions and elevations indicated on the drawings are approximate only and may be changed when deemed necessary to secure satisfactory foundations Bracing, sheeting and shoring shall be provided where required. B. INSTALLATION OF PIPE 1. Each pipe shall be carefully examined before being laid, and defective or damaged pipe shall not be used. Pipe lines shall be laid to the grades and alignment indicated. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I c. Proper facilities shall be provided for lowering sections of pipe into trenches. Under no circumstances shall pipe be laid in water, and no pipe shall be laid when trench conditions or weather are unsuitable for such work. Full responsibility for the diversion of drainage and for dewatering of trenches during construction shall be borne by the Contractor. All pipe in place shall have been approved before backfilling. When storm drain pipe terminates in a new ditch, the headwall or end section, together with ditch pavement, if specified, shall be constructed immediately as called for on the plans. Ditch slopes and disturbed earth areas shall be grassed and mulched as required by the section "Grassing (Bermuda)." The Contractor will be responsible for maintaining these newly constructed ditches and take immediate action subject to approval to keep erosion of the ditch bottom and slopes to a minimum during the life of the contract. No additional compensation will be given to the Contractor for the required maintenance. a. J ointing: For concrete and reinforced concrete pipe, joints shall be of the Bell and Spigot type and installed according to manufacturer's recommendations using Portland cement mortar. Corrugated metal pipe joints shall be made by riveting or by means of connecting bands with bolted couplings in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. b. Alignment: Elliptical concrete pipe with circular reinforcing and circular concrete pipe with elliptical reinforcing shall be so placed that the reference lines designating the top of the pipes will be not more than 5 degrees from the vertical plane through the longitudinal axis of the pipe. In all backfilling operations that Contractor shall be responsible for preventing damage to or misalignment of the pipe. TESTS FOR PIPE 1. Responsibility and Certifications: The Contractor shall be responsible for having the pipe he proposes to furnish tested to demonstrate conformance to the applicable specifications. Certified copies of the test reports shall accompany each load of pipe and shall be delivered to the Engineer for review before the pipe is installed. 2. Strength tests for reinforced concrete pipe shall be the tests of ASTM C-76. 3. Strength tests for concrete pipe shall be the tests of ASTM-C-14. 4. Strength tests for corrugated metal pipe shall be the tests of AASHO M-36. D. TESTING 1. Displacement Test: Mains will be checked to determine whether any displacement of the pipe has occurred (a) after the trench has been backfilled to two feet above the pipe and tamped as specified; and (b) upon completion of the project. The test will be as follows: A light will be flashed between manholes or, if the manholes have not as yet been constructed, between the locations of the manholes, by means of a TS-15-3 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I flashlight or by reflecting sunlight with a mirror. If the illuminated interior of the pipe shows any misalignment, displaced pipe, or any other defects, the defects designated by the engineer shall be remedied by the Contractor at his expense. END OF SECTION TS-15-4 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I SECTION TS-16 TEMWORARYBYPASSPUMPINGSYSTE~ -01. GENERAL: Under this item the Contractor is required to furnish all materials, labor, equipment, power, maintenance, etc. to implement a temporary pumping system for the purpose of diverting the existing flow around the work area for the duration of the project in the area of the conflict(s). The design, installation and operation of the temporary pumping system shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The Contractor shall employ the services of a vendor who can demonstrate to the engineer that he specializes in the design and operation of temporary bypass pumping systems. The vendor shall provide at least five (5) references of projects of a similar size and complexity as this project performed by his firm within the past three years. The bypass system shall meet the requirements of all codes and regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. -02. EOUIPMENT: A. All pumps used shall be fully automatic self-priming units that do not require the use of footvalves or vacuum pumps in the priming system. The pumps may be electric or diesel powered. All pumps used must be constructed to allow dry running for long periods of time to accommodate the cyclical nature of effluent flows. B. The Contractor shall provide the necessary stop/start controls for each pump. C. The Contractor shall include one stand-by pump of each size to be maintained on site. 1. Back-up pumps shall be on-line, isolated from the primary system by a valve. D. Discharge Piping - In order to prevent the accidental spillage of flows all discharge systems shall be temporarily constructed of rigid pipe with positive, restrained joints. Under no circumstances will aluminum "irrigation" type piping or glued PVC pipe be allowed. Discharge hose will only be allowed in short sections and by specific permission from the engmeer. 1. Allowable piping materials will be Godwin "QD" Steel Pipe (Godwin Pumps of America, Inc.) or fused, high-density polyethylene pipe as manufactured by Phillips Driscopipe, Inc. or equal. -03. SYSTEM DESCRIPTION: A. Design Requirements: 1. The Contractor shall provide all pipeline plugs, pumps of adequate size to handle peak flow, and temporary discharge piping to ensure that the total flow of the main can be safely diverted around the section to be repaired. Bypass pumping system will be required to be operated 24 hours per day. TS-16-1 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I B. 2. The Contractor shall have adequate standby equipment available and ready for immediate operation and use in the event of an emergency or breakdown. One standby pump for each size pump utilized shall be installed at the mainline flow bypassing locations, ready for use in the event of primary pump failure. 3. Bypass pumping system shall be capable of bypassing the flow around the work area and of releasing any amount of flow up to full available flow into the work area as necessary for satisfactory performances of work. . . 4. The Contractor shall make all arrangements for bypass pumping during the time when the main is shut down for any reason. System must overcome any existing force main pressure on discharge. Performance Requirements: 1. It is essential to the operation of the existing sewerage system that there be no interruption in the flow of sewage throughout the duration of the project. To this end, the Contractor shall provide, maintain and operate all temporary facilities such as dams, plugs, pumping equipment (both primary and back-up units as required), conduits, all necessary power, and all other labor and equipment necessary to intercept the sewage flow before it reaches the point where it would interfere with his work, carry it past his work and return it to the existing sewer downstream of his work. 2. The design, installation and operation of the temporary pumping system shall be the Contractor's responsibility. The bypass system shall meet the requirements of all codes and regulatory agencies having jurisdiction. 3. The Contractor shall provide all necessary means to safely convey the sewage past the work area. The Contractor will not be permitted to stop or impede the main flows under any circumstances. 4. The Contractor shall maintain sewer flow around the work area in a manner that will not cause surcharging of sewers, damage to sewers and that will protect public and private property from damage and flooding. 5. The Contractor shall protect water resources wetlands and other natural resources. -04. EXECUTION: A. FIELD QUALITY CONTROL AND MAINTENANCE: 1. Test: The Contractor shall perform leakage and pressure tests of the bypass pumping discharge piping using clean water prior to actual operation. The engineer will be given 24 hours notice prior to testing. 2. Inspection: Contractor shall inspect bypass pumping system every two hours to ensure that the system is working correctly. TS-16-2 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I B. 3. Maintenance Service: The Contractor shall insure that the temporary pumping system is properly maintained and a responsible operator shall be on hand at all times when pumps are operating. 4. Extra Materials: a. Spare parts for pumps and piping shall be kept on site as required. b. Adequate hoisting equipment for each pump and accessories shall be maintained on the site. PREPARATION 1. Precautions a. Contractor is responsible for locating any existing utilities in the area the Contractor selects to locate the bypass pipelines. The Contractor shall locate his bypass pipelines to minimize any disturbance to existing utilities and shall obtain approval of the pipeline locations from the City and the Engineer. All costs associated with relocating utilities and obtaining all approvals shall be paid by the Contractor. b. During all bypass pumping operation, the Contractor shall protect the Pumping Station and main and all local sewer lines from damage inflicted by any equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible for all physical damage to the Pumping Station and main and all local sewer lines caused by human or mechanical failure. c. INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL 1. The Contractor shall remove manhole sections or make connections to the existing sewer and construct temporary bypass pumping structures only at the access location indicated on the Drawings and as may be required to provide adequate suction conduit. 2. Plugging or blocking of sewage flows shall incorporate primary and secondary plugging device. When plugging or blocking is no longer needed for performance and acceptance of work, it is to be removed in a manner that permits the sewage flow to slowly return to normal without surge, to prevent surcharging or causing other major disturbances downstream. 3. When working inside manhole or force main, the Contractor shall exercise caution and comply with OSHA requirements when working in the presence of sewer gases, combustible oxygen-deficient atmospheres, and confined spaces. 4. The installation of the bypass pipelines is prohibited in all saltmarsh/wetland areas. The pipeline must be located off streets and sidewalks and on shoulders of the roads. When the bypass pipeline crosses local streets and private driveways, the contractor must place the bypass pipelines in trenches and cover with temporary pavement. TS-16-3 TS-16-4 Upon completion of the bypass pumping operations, and after the receipt of written permission from the engineer, the Contractor shall remove all the piping, restore all property to pre-construction condition and restore all pavement. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any approvals for placement of the temporary pipeline within public ways from the City. SECTION TS-17 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT -01. SCOPE: This section describes the methods for measurement and payment of all contract bid items. -02. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT: The following item numbers correspond to the contract bid items in the proposal section of these contract documents. I. WATER MAIN ITE~ W -1A through W -3K - All piping line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for piping and installation, Type II (No. 57 Stone) bedding material (for 30" and 36" diameter pipe only), trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, normal joints and gaskets, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing, and flushing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-4A throu!!h W-4B - Jack and bore line items shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for excavation, casing piping, carrier piping, installation, blasting, asphalt cutting, restrained joints and gaskets, end seals, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing and flushing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W -4C - Open Cut 50" diameter steel casing line item shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for casing pipe, carrier pipe, installation, trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, restrained joints and gaskets, end seals, normal backfill, pressure and leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing and flushing. No additional payments shall be made for these items. ITEM W -5 - Select backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for the backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. The volume of material included shall be the actual measured "in-place" volume. The maximum trench width used to calculate the volume will be 7 feet. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W -6 - Miscellaneous pipe fittings and connections shall be measured in pounds and include costs for all fittings and installation including normal joints and gaskets, mechanical joint restraint, etc., regardless of material. No additional payment shall be made for these items. TS-17-1 TS-17-2 ITEM W -8A throu!!h W -8B - Fire hydrants shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for hydrants, soil surface preparation, connection to water main, all associated valves and fittings, concrete pad (if required), excavation, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS W-9A throu!!h W-12 - All valve line items shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for valves, valve boxes/vaults, manholes, valve extensions, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, all associated fittings, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W -13A throu!!h W -13B - Tapping sleeve and valves shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for sleeve, valve, associated hardware, valve boxes, temporary plugging/draining of pipeline, excavation, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and testing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-17 - Polyethylene pipe wrap shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for pipe wrap materials and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-18 - Tie-ins to existing lines shall be measured individually (each) and shall include costs for excavation, piping, dewatering, asphalt/concrete cutting, installation, normal backfill, and property restoration. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W -21 - Miscellaneous concrete shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for concrete, installation, excavation, dewatering, soil stabilization, pipe stabilization, asphalt cutting, and normal backfill. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W -22 - Asbestos cement or cast iron water main crossing shall be measured individually (each) and shall include the cost for ductile iron pipe, hymax couplings, installation, trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, normal backfill, leakage testing, pipe sterilization, bacteriological testing and flushing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM W-23 - Clay pipe sewer crossing shall be measured individually (each) and shall include the cost for ductile iron pipe, fernco couplings, installation, trench excavation, trench box, dewatering, asphalt cutting, normal backfill, infiltration and exfiltration testing, mandrel pulling, and CCTV camera inspection as required. No additional payment shall be made for these items. TS-17-3 II. PAVEMENT STRUCTURES ITEM P-l - Asphalt overlay shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for asphalt materials and installation, temporary striping and permanent striping (replaced in kind), and markers (both temporary and permanent). No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-2 - Pavement patch including aggregate base (10 Yz" thick) and asphalt patch (2 Yz" thick) shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for all aggregates (regardless of type), 2 Yz " graded aggregate base removal and disposal, bituminous prime coat, asphalt, installation, excavation, striping (both temporary and permanent), and markers (both temporary and permanent). The square yardage calculation shall be based upon a maximum width of seven (7) feet for payment purposes. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-3 - Asphalt pavement leveling shall be measured in tons and shall include costs for all asphalt (regardless of type) used to create a level road surface prior to asphalt overlay as authorized by the project representative. The payment shall be based upon confirmed delivery tickets. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-4 - Milling shall be measured in square yards and shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and material removal and disposal costs. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-6 - Concrete driveways shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for saw cuts, driveway removal and disposal, 3000 psi concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. Existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint or saw cut as directed by the project representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-7 - Asphalt driveway replacement shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for saw cuts, existing asphalt removal and disposal, asphalt, installation, site preparation. Existing asphalt shall be removed to the nearest joint or saw cut as directed by the project representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-9 - Curb and gutter removal and replacement shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for removal and disposal of existing concrete curb and gutter, concrete, installation, site preparation, formwork, and finishing. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-10 - Raised edge asphalt curb shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for all labor, materials and equipment for removal and disposal of existing asphalt curb TS-17-4 and gutter, site preparation, and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM P-ll - Aggregate surface course shall be measured in square yards and shall include the costs for all labor, materials and equipment for the site preparation, sub grade and installation of an aggregate surface in accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications Section 318 and 815. Thickness of aggregate surface course shall be 4-inch ITllmmum. ITEM P-12 - 6" asphalt curb shall be measured in linear feet and shall include costs for all labor, materials, and equipment for the removal and disposal of existing asphalt curb, site preparation, and installation. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEMS P-13 - Reinforced concrete drive/parking areas shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for saw cuts, driveway removal and disposal, 3000 psi concrete, reinforcing steel, installation, site preparation, formwork and finishing. Existing concrete shall be removed to the nearest joint or saw cut as directed by the project representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. III. MISCELLANEOUS ITEM M-1 - Flowable fill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for all materials, labor, equipment, and disposal of excess materials. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-3 - Rock excavation shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for blasting, labor, equipment, and material removal and disposal. The maximum trench width to be used for trench rock excavation shall be 7 feet. Mass rock excavation shall not be limited to this trench width. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-4 - Foundation backfill shall be measured in cubic yards and shall include costs for excavation, shoring, disposal of unsuitable material, backfill and installation as well as all transportation and stockpiling charges. Quantities shall be verified by trench volume calculation. The maximum trench width to be used shall be 7 feet. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-5 - Clearing and grubbing shall be measured as a lump sum and shall include costs for vegetation removal, stockpiling, disposal and any required permitting. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-7 - Sod shall be measured in square yards and shall include costs for materials, installation, transportation, stockpiling, soil stabilization and soil amendments (fertilizer, TS-17-5 etc.) as required. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-8 - Stone dumped riprap shall be measured in square yards of accepted material of the specified thickness and shall include costs for riprap, geotextile fabric, grout or cushioning sand (if required) and installation. Area measurements will be made parallel to the surface on which the material is placed. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-9 - Silt fence shall be measured in linear feet and shall include the costs for all labor, materials, installation, and maintenance. This item shall be used for additional silt fence required but not shown on the plans. Work and or material to be paid for by this pay item shall be pre-approved by Owner's representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. ITEM M-10 - Erosion control slope mat shall be measured in square yards and shall include the costs for all labor, materials, installation and maintenance. Work and or material to be paid for by this pay item shall be pre-approved by Owner's Representative. No additional payment shall be made for these items. IV. LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION ITEM LS-1 - Lump sum construction includes, but is not limited to, the items described in the bid schedule and any other item without a specific pay item. Price shall include all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform the required work. No separate or additional payment shall be made for these items. I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I