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CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
COOK RD. & GLENDALE
SUBDIVISION
IMPROVEMENTS
PROJECT NO. 57-8403-096
GA D.O.T.PROJECT NO.:
PRLOP- 8530-56( 245) ,RICHMOND
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LIST OF PROJECT DOCUMENTS
Cook Road/Glendale Subdivision Improvements
Project Number: 57-8403-096
Instruction to Bidders
PAGES
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SECTION
Georgia Prompt Pay Act
Minority and Economically
Disadvantaged Business Support
Special Conditions
Agreement
General Conditions
Supplementary Conditions
Proposal
General Notes
Traffic Control
County Contract
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SECTION IB
INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS
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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may be withdrawn at the discretion of the bidder, but no
proposal may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after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.
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EXAMINATION 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.
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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 Public Works, 1815 Marvin
Griffin Road, Augusta, Georgia 30906, 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.
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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.
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.
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BIDDER'S OUALIFICATIONS
No proposal will be received from any bidder unless
he can present satisfactory evidence that he is skilled 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 qualif ications. 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.
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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.
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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.
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GEORGIA PROMPT PAY ACT
This contract 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 seg. In the event any provision of this
Contract is inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay
Act, the provision of this contract shall control.
NOTICE
All references in this document, which includes all papers,
writings, drawings, plans or photographs to be used in connection
with this document, to "Richmond County Board of Commissioners"
shall be deemed to mean "Augusta-Richmond County Commission-
Council and all references to "Chairman" shall be deemed to mean
"Mayor" .
DISPOSALS
Prior to any material from this project being wasted or otherwise
disposed of outside the project limits the Contractor shall
furnish the Engineer a copy of written permission, signed by the
property owner (or his authorized agent) describing the estimated
amount and type of material to be placed on said property. If
any portland cement concrete, asphaltic concrete, wood or other
such materials are to be wasted on the property, a copy of the
owner's inert landfill permit, issued by the Environmental
Protection Division shall be furnished to the Engineer prior to
any such waste being removed from the project.
In all cases, regardless of the material being wasted, a grading
permit issued by Augusta-Richmond County must be furnished to the
Engineer.
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MINORITY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED BUSINESS SUPPORT
It is the intent of the Augusta-Richmond County-
Council to increase the involvement of qualified minority and
economically disadvantaged businesses in the contracted work
of County Government.
In an effort to support this intention, this
project is offered to all qualified firms. The bids will be
evaluated based on qualifications, price and construction
time. with all other items being considered equal, the
contract, if awarded will be awarded to a minority and
economically disadvantaged firm or a firm that has included
such firms as subcontractors on this project.
The bidders shall include with their bid a
statement of qualification for themselves and/or any
qualified subcontractors explaining why they should be
considered a minority or economically disadvantaged firm. If
the firm does not fall into this category, no information is
necessary.
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COOK RD/GLENDALE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
project Number: 57-8403-096
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
SCOPE:
This project includes drainage improvements in the Cook
Road/Glendale Subdivision area (see plans) in accordance
with the specifications and plans. The Contractor shall
supply all materials, equipment, labor and supervision
necessary to properly complete this project.
TERMINI AND LENGTH:
(See Plans)
LUMP SUM CONSTRUCTION:
Item Number 230-1000 Lump Sum Construction includes, but
is not limited to, the following: Locating, maintaining
and reclaiming disposal areas, right of way
considerations, relocating of post mounted mailboxes,
construction staking, removals and relocations not
covered by a separate pay item, excavation, sawing
pavement, removing and resetting of other obstructions
and any other item not covered by a specific pay item.
CONSTRUCTION NOTES:
Grades are critical on this project. The Contractor
shall use extreme care to assure positive flow and no
ponding.
MAILBOXES:
The Contractor shall be responsible for any masonrv
mailbox conflicts. Masonry mailboxes are defined as
those constructed of brick, concrete block, stone, etc.
Those mounted on metal, wood or post type supports will
be handled in the normal manner. Masonry mailboxes will
be relocated as directed by the inspector. Payment for
relocating masonry mailboxes will be under Item 611-5590
Relocated Masonrv Mailboxes.
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THIS AGREEMENT, made on the -1- day of ~
SECTION A
AGREEMENT
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between Auqusta-Richmond County Commission-Council
party of the first part, hereinafter called the OWNER, and
MABUS BROTHERS CONST,CO" 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 and described in the
specifications for the project entitled:
Cook Road/Glendale Subdivision Improvements
Project Number: 57-8403-096
and in accordance with the requirements and provisions of the
Contract Documents as def ined in the General and Special
Conditions hereto attached, which are hereby made a part of
this agreement.
ARTICLE II - TIME OF COMPLETION - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
commenced
notice by
shall be
extensions
Conditions.
The work to be performed under this Contract shall be
within ~ calendar days after the date of written
the Owner to the Contractor to proceed. All work
completed within 335 calendar days with such
of time as are provided for in the General
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 CONDITIONS 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 thereof within the time
specified. It is expressly understood and agreed by and
between the Contractor and the Owner, that the time for
completion of the work described herein is a reasonable time
for completion of the same, taking into consideration the
average climatic range and construction conditions prevailing
in this locality.
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IF THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NEGLECT, FAIL, 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 the Owner the sum of
Five Hundred Dollars ($500), not as a 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 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 estimates.
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 additional time is allowed for the completion of any
work, the new time limit fixed by extension shall be the
essence of this 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) Proqress Payment
On no later than the fifth day every month, the
Contractor shall submit to the Owner's Engineer 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 proceeding month,
together with such supporting evidence as may be required by
the Owner and/or the Engineer. This estimate shall include
only the quantities in place and at the unit prices as 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.
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ARTICLE IV - ACCEPTANCE AND FINAL PAYMENT
(a) Upon receipt of written notice that the work is
ready for final inspection acceptance, the Engineer shall
within 10 days make such inspection, and when he finds the work
acceptable under the Contract and the Contract fully performed,
he will promptly issue a final certificate, over his own
signature, stating that the work required by this Contract has
been completed and is accepted by him under the terms and
conditions thereof, and the entire balance found to be due 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 final payment is due, the Contractor
shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Engineer that all
payrolls, material bills, and other indebtedness connected with
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 manufacturer's
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 faul t 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 final payment, except that it shall not
constitute a waiver of claims.
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AlA Document A3 I 2
Performance Bond
115103084253
Conforms with the American Institute of Architects, AlA Document A3l2,
Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable,
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):
Mabus Brothers Construction Co, Inc
920 Molly Pond RD, Augusta, GA 30901
OWNER (Name and Address):
Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council
530 Greene St, Augusta, GA 30911
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CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Date:
Amount: $1,438,650.00
SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business):
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183
Description (Name and Location): Cook Road/Glendale Subdivision Inprovements-Project Number: 57-8403-096
BOND
Date (Not earlier than Construction Contract Date):
Amount: $1,438,650.00
Modifications to this Bond:
(Corporate Seal)
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Signature:
Name and Title: j.,kJ,f- V: oC>l- 5 (3
(Any additional sigiiahlf s}lppear on page 2.)
(FOR INFORMATJON-01'-lL Y - Name, Address and
Telephone) AGENT or BROKER: Palmer & Cay of Georgia, Inc
3333 Cumberland Circle NW, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339
7706182082
1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner for
the performance 'of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein
by reference.
2 Lfthe Contractor performs the Construction Contract, the Surety and the
Contractor shall have no obligation under this Bond, except to participate in
conferences as provided in Subparagraph 3.1.
3 If there is no Owner Default, the Surety's obligation under this Bond
shall arise after:
3,1 The Owner has notified the Contractor and the Surety at its address
described in Paragraph 10 below that the Owner is considering
declaring a Contractor Default and has requested and attempted to
arrange a conference with the Contractor and the Surety to be held not
later than fifteen days after receipt of such notice to discuss methods of
performing the Construction Contract. If the Owner, the Contractor and
the Surety agree, the Contractor shall be allowed a reasonable time to
SURETY 5026 (6-92)
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SURETY
Company: Travelers Casualty (Corporate Seal)
and Surety Company of America
Signature: ~/f/ ~~
Name and Title: W. G. Van Buskirk, Attorney in Fact
OWNER'S REPRESENTATIVE (Architect, Engineer or other
party):
perform the Construction Contract, but such an agreement shall
not waive the Owner's right, if any, subsequently to declare a
Contractor Default; and
3,2 The Owner has declared a Contractor Default and formally
terminated the Contractor's right to complete the contract. Such
Contractor Default shall not be declared earlier than twenty days
after the Contractor. and the Surety have received notice as
provided in Subparagraph 3.1; and
3.3 The Owner has agreed to pay the Balance of the Contract
Price to the Surety in accordance with the terms of the
Construction Contract or to a contractor selected to perform the
Construction Contract in accordance with the terms of the
contract with the Owner.
4 When the Owner has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 3, the
Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take one of the
following actions:
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4,1 Arrange for the Contractor, with consent of the Owner, to perform
and complete the Construction Contract; or
4,2 Undertake to perform and complete the Construction Contract
itself, through its agents or through independent contractors; or
4.3 Obtain bids or negotiated proposals from qualified contractors
acceptable to the Owner for a contract for performance and
completion of the Construction Contract, arrange for a contract to be
prepared for execution by the Owner and the contractor selected with
the Owner's concurrence, to be secured with performance and payment
bonds executed by a qualified surety equivalent to the bonds issued on
the Construction Contract, and pay to the Owner the amount of
damages as described in Paragraph 6 in excess of the Balance of the
Contract Price incurred by the Owner resulting from the Contractor's
default; or
4.4 Waive its right to perform and complete, arrange for completion,
or obtain a new contractor and with reasonable promptness under the
circumstances:
,1 After investigation, determine the amount for which it
may be liable to the Owner and, as soon as practicable
after the amount is determined, tender payment therefor to
the Owner; or
,2 Deny liability in whole or in part and notify the Owner
citing reasons therefor.
5 If the Surety does not proceed as provided in Paragraph 4 with
reasonable promptness, the Surety shall be deemed to be in default on this
Bond fifteen days after receipt of an additional written notice from the
Owner to the Surety demanding that the Surety perform its obligations
under this Bond, and the Owner shall be entitled to enforce any remedy
available to the Owner. If the Surety proceeds as provided in Subparagraph
4.4, and the Owner refuses the payment tendered or the Surety has denied
liability, in whole or in part, without further notice the Owner shall be
entitled to enforce any remedy available to the Owner.
6 After the Owner has terminated the Contractor's right to complete the
Construction Contract, and if the Surety elects to act under Subparagraph
4,1, 4,2, or 4,3 above, then the responsibilities of the Surety to the Owner
shall not be greater than those of the Contractor under the Construction
Contract, and the responsibilities of the Owner to the Surety shall not be
greater than those of the Owner under the Construction Contract. To the
limit of the amount of this Bond, but subject to commitment by the Owner
of the Balance of the Contract Price to mitigation of costs and damages on
the Construction Contract, the Surety is obligated without duplication for:
6,1 The responsibilities of the Contractor for correction of defective
work and completion of the Construction Contract;
6,2 Additional legal, design professional and delay costs resulting
from the Contractor's Default, and resulting from the actions or failure
to act of the Surety under Paragraph 4; and
6,3 Liquidated damages, or if no liquidated damages are specified in
the Construction Contract, actual damages caused by delayed
performance OT non-performance of the Contractor.
MODIFICA TIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
7 The Surety shall not be liable to the Owner or others for obligations of
the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction Contract and the
Balance of the Contract Price shall not be reduced or set off on ;ccount of
any such unrelated obligations. No right of action shall accrue on this Bond
to any person or entity other than the Owner or its heirs, executors,
administrators or successors.
8 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of
time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase
orders and other obligations.
~ Any proceeding, legal or equitable, under this Bond may be instituted
In any court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which the work or
part of the work is located and shall be instituted within two years after
Contr.ac~or Default or within two years after the Contrac~or ceased working
or Within two years after the Surety refuses or falls to perform its
obligations under this Bond, whichever occurs first. If the provisions of this
Paragraph are void or prohibited by law, the minimum period of limitation
available to sureties as a defense in the jurisdiction of the suit shall be
applicable,
10 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered to the address shown on the signature page.
11 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or
other legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed,. any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or
legal reqUirement deleted herefrom and provisions conforming to such
statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed incorporated herein.
The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a statutory bond and not
as a common law bond.
12 DEFINITIONS
12.1 Balance of the Contract Price: The total amount payable by the
Owner to the Contractor under the Construction Contract after all
proper adjustments have been made, including allowance to the
Contractor of any amounts received or to be received by the Owner in
settlement of insurance or other claims for damages to which the
Contractor is entitled, reduced by all valid and proper payments made
to or on behalf of the Contractor under the Construction Contract.
12,2 Construction Contract: The agreement between the Owner and
the Contractor identified on the signature page, including all Contract
Documents and changes thereto.
12,3 Contractor Default: Failure of the Contractor, which has
neither been remedied nor waived, to perform or otherwise to comply
with the terms of the Construction Contract.
12.4 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been
remedied nor waived, to pay the Contractor as required by the
Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with the
other terms thereof.
(Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page.)
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
Company: (Corporate Seal) Company:
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
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(Corporate Seal)
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
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Payment
Confonns with the American Institute of Architects, AlA Document A312.
Any singular reference to Contractor, Surety, Owner or other party shall be considered plural where applicable.
Bond
CONTRACTOR (Name and Address):
Mabus Brothers Construction Co, Inc
920 Molly Pond Rd, Augusta, GA 30901
OWNER (Name and Address):
Augusta-Richmond County Commission-Council
530 Gre~ne St, Augusta, GA 30911
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Date:
Amount: $1,438,650,00
SURETY (Name and Principal Place of Business):
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America
One Tower Square, Hartford, CT 06183
Description (Name and Location): Cook Road/Glendale Subdivision Improvements-Project Number 57-8403-096
BOND
Date( Not earlier than Construction Contract Date):
Amount: $1,438,650.00
Modifications to this Bond:
CONTRACTOR AS PR:INCIPAL
Company: "
Mabus Brothers Constrl:!.c' 11 Co, Inc
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(Corporate Seal)
Signature:
Name and Title:! 'z4AIl.V C;ocx. S 13'7
(Any additional signatures appear on page 2,)
(FOR INFORMATION ONLY - Name, Address and
Telephone) AGENT or BROKER: Palmer & Cay of Georgia, Inc
3333 Cumberland Circle NW, Suite 500, Atlanta, GA 30339
1 The Contractor and the Surety, jointly and severally, bind themselves,
their heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns to the Owner to
pay for labor, materials and equipment furnished for use in the perfonnance
of the Construction Contract, which is incorporated herein by reference.
2 With respect to the Owner, this obligation shall be null and void if the
Contractor:
2.1 Promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all sums due
Claimants, and
2,2 Defends, indemnifies and holds hannless the Owner from claims,
demands, liens or suits by any person or entity whose claim, demand,
lien or suit is for the payment for labor, materials or equipment
furnished for use in the perfonnance of the Construction Contract,
provided the Owner has promptly notified the Contractor and the
Surety (at the address described in Paragraph 12) of any claims,
demands, liens or suits and tendered defense of such claims, demands,
liens or suits to the Contractor and the Surety, and provided there is no
Owner Default.
SUREiY 5026 (6-92)
S-1853/GEEF 2/98
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SURETY
Company: Travelers Casualty (Corporate Seal)
and Surety Company of America
Signature: ,~Af/~~~
Name and Title: W. G. Van Buskirk, Attorney in Fact
OWNER'S REPRESENT A TIVE (Architect, Engineer or other
party):
3 With respect to Claimants, this obligation shall be null and void if
the Contractor promptly makes payment, directly or indirectly, for all
sums due.
4 The Surety shall have no obligation to Claimants under this Bond
until:
4,1 Claimants who are employed by or have a direct contract with
the Contractor have given notice to the Surety (at the address
described in Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to
the OwneT, stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and,
with substantial accuracy, the amount of the claim.
4,2 Claimants who do not have a direct contract with the
Contractor:
,1 Have furnished written notice to the Contractor and sent a
copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner, within 90 days after
having last perfonned labor or last furnished materials or
equipment included in the claim stating, with substantial
accuracy, the amount of the claim and the name of the party
to whom the materials were furnished or supplied or for
whom the labor was done or perfonned; and
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,2 Have either received a rejection in whole or in part from the
Contractor, or not received within 30 days of furnishing the
above notice any communication from the Contractor by which
the ContractoT has indicated the claim will be paid directly or
indirectly; and
,3 Not having been paid within the above 30 days, have sent a
written notice to the Surety (at the address described in
Paragraph 12) and sent a copy, or notice thereof, to the Owner
stating that a claim is being made under this Bond and
enclosing a copy of the previous written notice furnished to the
Contractor.
5 If a notice required by paragraph 4 is given by Owner to the
Contractor or to the Surety, that is sufficient compliance.
6 When the Claimant has satisfied the conditions of Paragraph 4, the
Surety shall promptly and at the Surety's expense take the following
actions:
6,1 Send an answer to the Claimant, with a copy to the Owner,
within. 45 days after receipt of the claim, stating the amounts
')that are undisputed and the basis for challenging any amounts
that are disputed.
6,2 Payor arrange for payment of any undisputed amounts.
7 The Surety's total obligation shall not exceed the amount of this Bond,
and the amount of this Bond shall be credited for any payments made in
good faith by the Surety.
8 Amounts owed by the Owner to the Contractor under the Construction
Contract shall be used for the performance of the Construction Contract and
to satisfy claims, if any, under any Construction Performance Bond. By the
Contractor furnishing and the Owner accepting this Bond, they agree that
all funds earned by the Contractor in the performance of the Construction
Contract are dedicated to satisfy obligations of the Contractor and the
Surety under this Bond, subject to the Owner's priority to use the funds for
the completion of the work.
9 The SUTety shall not be liable to the Owner, Claimants or others for
obligations of the Contractor that are unrelated to the Construction
Contract. The Owner shall not be liable for payment of any costs or
expenses of any Claimant under this Bond, and shall have under this bond
no obligations to make payments to, give notices on behalf of, or otherwise
have obligations to Claimants under this Bond.
10 The Surety hereby waives notice of any change, including changes of
time, to the Construction Contract or to related subcontracts, purchase
orders and other obligations.
11 No suit or action shall be commenced by a Claimant under this Bond
other than in a court of competent jurisdiction in the location in which
MODIFICATIONS TO THIS BOND ARE AS FOLLOWS:
the work or part of the work is located or after the expiration of one year
from the date (I) on which the Claimant gave the notice required by
Subparagraph 4. I or Clause 4.2.3, or (2) on which the last labor or service
was performed by anyone or the last materials or equipment were furnished
by anyone under the Construction Contract, whichever of (I) or (2) first
occurs. If the provisions of this Paragraph are void or prohibited by law,
the minimum period of limitation available to sureties as a defense in the
jurisdiction of the suit shall be applicable.
12 Notice to the Surety, the Owner or the Contractor shall be mailed or
delivered to the address shown on the signature page. Actual receipt of
notice by Surety, the Owner or the Contractor, however accomplished,
shall be sufficient compliance as of the date received at the address shown
on the signature page.
13 When this Bond has been furnished to comply with a statutory or other
legal requirement in the location where the construction was to be
performed, any provision in this Bond conflicting with said statutory or
legal requirement shall be deemed deleted herefrom and provisions
conforming to such statutory or other legal requirement shall be deemed
incorporated herein. The intent is that this Bond shall be construed as a
statutory bond and not as a common law bond.
14 Upon request by any person or entity appearing to be a potential
beneficiary of this Bond, the Contractor shall promptly furnish a copy of
this Bond or shall permit a copy to be made,
15 DEFINITIONS
15,1 Claimant: An individual or entity having a direct contract
with the Contractor or with a subcontractor of the Contractor to
furnish labor, materials or equipment for use in the performance of
the Contract. The intent of this Bond shall be to include without
limitation in terms "labor, materials or equipment" that part of water,
gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental
equipment used in the Construction Contract, architectural and
engineering services required for performance of the work of the
Contractor and the Contractor's subcontractors, and all other items for
which a mechanic's lien may be asserted in the jurisdiction where the
labor, materials or equipment were furnished.
15.2 Construction Contract: The agTeement between the Owner
and the Contractor identified on the signature page, including all
Contract Documents and changes theTeto.
15,3 Owner Default: Failure of the Owner, which has neither been
remedied nor waived, to pay the Contractor as required by the
Construction Contract or to perform and complete or comply with
the other terms thereof,
(Space is provided below for additional signatures of added parties, other than those appearing on the cover page,)
CONTRACTOR AS PRINCIPAL SURETY
Company: (Corporate Seal) Company:
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
S-1853/GEEF 2/98
(Corporate Seal)
Signature:
Name and Title:
Address:
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fIRST NATIONAL SURETY.
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POWER OF
A TIORNEY
FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
4333 BROOKLYN AVE NE
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON 98105
4333 Brooklyn Avenue N.E.
Seattle, W A 98 l05
No,
9643
KNOW All BY THESE PRESENTS:
That FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, a Washington corporatiof).. does hereby appoint
****JAMES R. WilliAMS; W.G. VAN BUSKIRK; CYNDI Mc[EOD-lAWRENvE; VERA COHAN; Atlanta, Georgia**
its true and lawful attorney(s)-in-fact, with full authority to execute on behalf of the company fidelity and surety bonds or undertakings
and other documents of a similar character issued by the company in the course of its business, and to bind FIRST NATIONAL
INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA thereby as fully as if such instruments had been duly executed by its regularly elected officers at
its home office.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA has executed and attested these presents
this
17
day of
June
1997
CERTIFICATE
Extract from the By-laws of FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA:
"Article V, Section 13, - FIDELITY AND SURETY BONDS , . . the President, any Vice President, the Secretary, and any Assistant Vice
President appointed for that purpose by the officer in charge of surety operations, shall each have authority to appoint individuals as
attorneys-in-fact or under other appropriate titles with authority to execute on behalf of the company fidelity and surety bonds and
other documents of similar character issued by the company in the course of its business . , , On any instrument making or evidencing
such appointment. the signatures may be affixed by facsimile, On any instrument conferring such authority or on any bond or undertaking
of the company, the seal, or a facsimile thereof, may be impressed or affixed or in any other manner reproduced; provided, however,
that the seal shall not be necessary to the validity of any such instrument or undertaking,"
Extract from a Resolution of the Board of Directors of
FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA adopted July 28, 1970,
"On any certificate executed by the Secretary or an assistant secretary of the Company setting out,
(j) The provisions of Article V, Section 13 of the By-Laws, and
(ii) A copy of the power-of-attorney appointment, executed pursuant thereto, and
(iii) Certifying that said power-of-attorney appointment is in full force and effect,
the signature of the certifying officer may be by facsimile, and the seal of the Company may be a facsimile thereof,"
I, R. A Pierson, Secretary of FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA, do hereby certify that the foregoing extracts of
the By-Laws and of a Resolution of the Board of Directors of this corporation. and of a Power of Attorney issued pursuant thereto,
are true and correct, and that both the By-Laws, the Resolution and the Power of Attorney are still in full force and effect
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the facsimile seal of said corporation
this
day of
19
5-1049/EP 11/95
PRODUCER
,.'-
770-953-9002
THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION
ONL Y AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE
HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AMEND, EXTEND OR
ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW,
COMPANIES AFFORDING COVERAGE
Palmer & Cay of Georgia, Inc,
p, 0, Box 724028
Atlanta, GA 31139-1028
COMPANY
A
CNA Insurance Company
INSURED
Mabus Brothers Construction Co
920-B Molly Pond Road
Augusta GA 30901
COMPANY
B
National Union
COMPANY
C
THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD
INDICATED, NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS
CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS,
EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES, LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIM5.
CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS
LTR DATE (MM/DDIYYI DATE (MM/DDIYY)
A GENERAL LIABILITY C01030240706 6/30/98 6/30/99 GENERAL AGGREGATE 2000000
X COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY PRODUCTS, COMP/OP AGG $ 2000000
CLAIMS MADE [8] OCCUR PERSONAL & ADV INJURY 1000000
OWNER'S & CONTRACTOR'S PROT EACH OCCURRENCE 1000000
FIRE DAMAGE (Anyone firel 50000
M ED EXP (Anyone person) 5000
A AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY BUA 1 030240723-SC 6/30/98 6/30/99
COMBINED SINGLE LIMIT
X ANY AUTO 1000000
ALL OWNED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
SCHEDULED AUTOS (Per personl
X HIRED AUTOS BODILY INJURY
X NON-OWNED AUTOS (Per accidenti
PROPERTY DAMAGE
GARAGE LIABILITY AUTO ONLY, EA ACCIDENT
ANY AUTO OTHER THAN AUTO ONLY:
EACH ACCIDENT $
AGGREGATE $
B EXCESS LIABILITY 3576139 6/30/98 6/30/99 EACH OCCURRENCE 6000000
X UMBRELLA FORM AGGREGATE 6000000
OTHER THAN UMBRELLA FORM
A WORKERS COMPENSATION AND WC1030240740 6/30/98 6/30/99
EMPLOYERS' LIABILITY EL EACH ACCIDENT 500000
THE PROPRIETORI INCL EL DISEASE - POLICY LIMIT 500000
PARTNERS/EXECUTIVE 500000
OFFICERS ARE: EXCL EL DISEASE, EA EMPLOYEE
A OTHER C01030240706 6/30/98 6/30/99
DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONSNEHICLES/SPECIAL ITEMS
PROJECT: COOK ROAD/GLENDALE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS, PROJECT#
57-8403-096, CERTIFICATE HOLDER TO BE ADDITIONAL INSURED AS RESPECTS
GENERAL LIABILITY,
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SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION-COUNCIL
530 GREENE STREET
AUGUSTA, GA. 30911
EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING COMPANY WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL
---1Q. DAYS WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT,
BUT FAILURE TO MAIL SUCH NOTICE SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY
S AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES.
AUTHORIZED R
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this Agreement in three (3) counterparts, each of which shall
be deemed an original, in the year and day first mentioned
above.
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AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY
COMMISSION-COUNCIL
(Owner)
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CONTRACTOR: MABUS
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DEFINITIONS......................,....,..,....,..........,.,.... .
PRELIMINARY MATTERS.....,.....................,.......,....
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
INTENT, AMENDING AND REUSE...............,...............
AVAILABILITY OF LANDS: PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
REFERENCE POINTS. , , . . . , . . . . ., . . " . , . ." " . , ,. ., , . . . . , . , . . , , . , .
BONDS AND INSURANCE..,....,...................,..,..,......
CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES...,.,...,.,.,..."...",."
OTHER WORK .,..,.,.",...,...........,....,.....,..,....""""
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES.................,.."............,.
ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION ......,.......
CHANG ES IN THE WORK.. .. .. .. .. .. .. .... . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ..
CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE. .. .. .. .. .. . . .. .. . . . . . . ,. , , . . .. .. .
CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME..... ...,.. .. .. ... .,. . . . . . . . . . . .. ..
WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE: TESTS AND
INSPECTIONS: CORRECTION, REMOV AL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK... .. .,.,.. .. . . . . . . .. . ,. . ..
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Acceptance of Insurance .......................,..,.. 5,13
Access to the Work ..........................,..,.... J3,2
Addenda-<iefinition of (see definition of
Specifications) .,"",."",.""".""".,.""."", 1
Agreement-<iefinition of """.."",..,."""""..." 1
All Risk Insurance.....,..........................,.... 5.6
Amendment, W rinen ...........,................. l. 3, 1.1
Application for Payment-<iefinition of """.."".,.". I
Application for Payment, Final ,'.".",.""""".. 14.12
Application for Progress Payment ."""""""."" 14,2
Application for Progress Payment-review of .". 14,4-14,7
Arbitration "",.""""",.",..""",."..""",." 16
Authorized Variation in Work .........,..............,9,5
Availability of Lands .."..",.",.",.",.",..",.,.. 4,1
Award, Notice of -defined ..,........,..............,... 1
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Bid-<iefinition of ",..",.,.,.",..,."".,.,.",..."" 1
Bonds and Insurance-in general ......,....,..'......... 5
Bonds-<iefinition of . , , , . , , , . . , , , , , . , , , , , , , , , , . , , . , , , , . ., 1
Bonds. Delivery of ........,.................... _, :.1. 5.1
Bonds, Performance and Other .................... 5,1-5.2
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Change Order-<iefinition of ...........,................. I
Change Orders-to be executed ....................., 10.4
Changes in the Work "".........,.....,............,.. 10
Claims, Waiver of -on Final Payment ,..,."",...., 14.16
Clarifications and Interpretations ..,."'.""".,,,..', 9,4
Cleaning ...,...",',."..,.",."."""",.""",., 6,17
Completion, . . . . , . . . , , , . , , , . . , . . . , , . , . , . , . , , , , , , , , , , , , ., 14
Comoietion, Substantial.................,..".,. 14.8-14.9
Conference, Preconstruction .,..,.."'.".".".",,,. :.8
Conftic:. Error, Discrepancy-Contractor
to Report ......,...,...,..,.""".",...,..". :.5, 3,3
Construction Machinery. Equipment. etc, """"..." 6A
ContinUing Work .,..",.......,....,....."........., 6,29
Contract Documents-amending and
supplementing ...,........ .'..................,.. 3,4-3,5
Contract Documents--dennition of ',.,.,"',.,..,.,"',. 1
Contract Documents-Intenl ...................... 3,1-3,3
Contract Documents-Reuse of ",...."""",.,'..,. 3.6
Contract Price, Change of .......,..,......,..,....,.... 11
Contract Price~efinition ...,."."...,."".",.,.,.". 1
Contract Time. Change oi ....",.........,......",.", 1:;
Contract Time, Commencement of .,.,.,..""".",., :,3
Contract Time~efinitjon of ..........,...,....,..,..... 1
Contractor-<iefinition of ,.,'"..,.""".""".",."., I
Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate ",...,.'"" 15,5
Contractor's Continuing Obligation"",.",..,."". 14.15
Contractor's Duty to Report Discrepancy
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Contractor's Fc:e-Cost Plus ,.. 11.4.5,6, 11.5.1. 11.6-11.:-
Contractor's Liability Insurance....,.""".",.""" 5.3
Contractor's Responsibilities-in general .,.,'.,.,.."", 6
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Contractual Liability Insurance.".... ..............,., 5.4
Coordinating Contractor-definition of "."",.",.", i. 4
Coordination .".""."",."""..."""..""."." i.4
Copies of Documents. , , . , , , , , , . , , , , , , . , , , " . , , , , , , , , ., 2,:
Correction or Removal of Defective Work "",."." 13, II
Correction Period, One Year ...................,.... 13,12
Correction, Removal or Acceptance of Defective
Work-in general ......,...','....."......, 13.11-13,14
Cost-net decrease ..".""".",."",.""""", 11,6,2
Cost of Work..,.............."................. 11.4-11.5
Costs, Supplemental, , , , , , . , . , , . , , , , , , " , , , , , . , , , , " 11.4.5
Day-<ietinition of ",.,.""""",.".,...""".""", I
Defecrive-<iefinition of .""""."".",."",..",..., 1
Defeclive Work, Acceptance of """",.""""".. 13,13
Defeclive Work, Correction or Removal of """"" 13,11'
DefecliveWork-ingeneral .............., 13.14.7,14,11
Defeclive Work, Rejecting...., .. ...... ...... .. .. .. .... 9,6
Definitions .""."",.,..,."""".",.,."",.,.""" 1
Delivery of Bonds "",.""."",.,."""".."."". :,1
Determination for U ni t Prices ......,..,............., 9,} 0
Disputes, Decisions by Engineer. .. .. . .. .. .. .. ,.. 9,11-9,12
Documents, Copies of ................................, :,2
Documents, Record ......,..............,............ 6,}9
Documents, Reuse "".......",.,.".........,.."", ),6
Drawings-definition of """".".,.""".",."""" \
Easements ."".,.""..",...,.,..,.".."",.,.",.. 4,}
Effective date of Agreement-<iefinition of .." , . " , " .' .' 1
Emergencies ..........,....",.,..".,..,........,." 6,22
Engineer-definition of ....,..................,.......... 1
Engineer's Decisions ..............,....,........ 9. 10-9,\:
Engineer's-Notice Work is Acceptable ....,........ 14,13
Engineer's Recommendation of Payment ,."" 14.4, 14,13
Engineer's Responsibi\ities, Limitations
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Engineer's Status During ConstrUction-in general .,.,., 9
Equipment. Labor. Materials and""",.",.".,., 6.3-6,6
Equivalent Materials and Equipment .'"""."",.", 6, i
Explorations of physical conditions ".".,.."""",. 4.:
Fee, Contractor's-Costs Plus",..................... 11.6
Field Order-detinition of ,................,............. J
Field Order-issued by Engineer ................ ),5,1. 9,5
Final Application for Payment ,.....,........,......, 14,]:
Final Inspection ...............,....,...,............ 14.1]
Final Payment and Acceptance ..,....,.............. ] 4,\3
Final Payment. Recommendation of ",..".", 14,13-14,14
General Provisions ......,'..,................... 17,3-17.4
General Requirements-definition of , , . , , . , . , , , , , , , , , , , ,. I
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Guarantee of Work-by Contractor. """ ,.",.""" 13,1
Indemnitication , .. .. .. , . . , . . . .... , .. .. .. .... 6.30-6.32, 7,5
Inspection, Final """."""""""""""""". 14,11
Inspection, Tests and ................................, 13,3
Insurance, Bonds and-in general ..,..........,......... 5
Insurance, Certificates of .....,..,..............,.., 2,7,5
Insurance-completed operations , , . , , , , , , , , . , . , . . , , , .. 5,3
Insurance, Contractor's Liability ",.""".""""", 5,3
Insurance, Contractual Liability."....",.,.,."""" 5.4
Insurance, Owner's Liability ....,......,............., 5,5
Insurance, Property ..'.."....................... 5,6-5,13
Insurance-Waiver of Rights ..,.,............,....... 5.11
Intent of Contract Documents"."".""""". 3,3,9.14
Interpretations and Claritications .",...""""""", 9.4
Investigations of physical conditions, . . . , , , " , , , , , , , , .. 4,1
Labor, Materials and Equipment "."""'..,,...' 6,3-6,5
Laws and Regulations-<ietinition of "",."""", , , , , ., I
Laws and Regulations-general. , , , , , , , , . , , , , , . , , . , , ., 6,14
Liability Insurance-Contractor's .",."'.""",,..,. 5,3
Liability Insurance-Owner's ."'.,.",.,..'.'"",,,. 5,5
Liens-<iefinitions of ",,'.........................., 14.1
Limitations on Engineer's
Responsibilities ,.................... 6,6, 9,11. 9,13-9,16
Materials and equipment-fumished by Contractor ,... 6.3
Materials and equipment-not
incorporated in Work .............................. 14,2
Materials or equipment-equivalent .',."""""",., 6,7
Miscellaneous Provisions ...,."""""",.""",..", 17
Multi-prime contracts '"..,.....""""",.,.""" , , " 7
Notice, Giving of , .. .................................. 17,1
Notice of Acceptability of Project "."""""""" 14,13
Notice of Award-definition of ,........................, I
Notice to Proceed-definition of ........,....,.,.",,'... 1
Notice to Proceed-giving of ,..,...................... 1.3
"Or-Equal" Items...... ..........,..................., 6.7
Other contractors ..""".""""."."...,.,."".,." 7
Other work "', . , , . , , . , . , , , . . , . , , , , , , , . , , , ,., , . , , , . , , , , , ., 7
Overtime Work-prohibition of . ",'.. " """ ,. " " ". 6,3
Owner-definition of ".,......,......"......,....,..... 1
Owner May Correct Defec(;~'e Work".".",..""., 13,14
Owner May Stop Work. , '" . .. .., , .. .. ,... .... .., ':' 13,10
Owner May Suspend Work, Terminate .",."", 15,1-15,4
Owner's Duty to Execute Change Orders.".,.".,. .. 11.S
Owner's Liability Insurance ......................,.... 5,5
Owner's Representative-Engineer to serve as ."",.. 9.1
Owner's Responsibilities-in general ,.,.'."..."",.... S
Owner's Separate Representative at site,."."...."" 9.3
Partial Utilization .,""",.................,....." 14,\0
Partial Utilization-definition of "".."."""."".",. 1
Partial Utilization-Property Insurance""""""." 5,15
Patent Fees and Royalties ....,....................... 6.11
Payments. Recommendation of ..,..,."., 14.4-14.7, 14.13
Payments to C"ntractor-in general .,."",...".,."" 14
Payments to Contractor-when due ."""",. 14.4, 14,13
Payments to Contractor-withholding .,......,....,.. 14,7
Performance and other Bonds ..................... 5,1-5,2
Permits."..,.., "" " ",.""""",.".,.,."""". 6,13
Physical Conditions """"""""""""""""", 4.1
Physical Conditions-Engineer's review """""", 4,2.4
Physical Conditions-existing structures,. . , , , , . , ,. " 4,2,2
Physical Conditions-explorations and repons """, 4,2,1
Physical Conditions-possible document change "", 4,2,?
Physical Conditions-price and time adjustments ,," 4,2,5
Physical Conditions-report of differing ",."":",, 4,:2.3
Physical Conditions-Underground Facilities"..",.., 4.3
Preconstruction Conference ..,........................ 2,8
Preliminary Matters ",'.'"."",.,..'"",.""",.",. 2
Premises, Use of ,..................,....,....... 6,16-6,18
Price, Change of Contract ........,...................., II
Price-Contract-definition of """,.',.."".."..""., I
Progress Payment, Applications for, ".' "",'.'""., 14.2
Progress Payment-retainage ,.,.,...""'.',.,..,,.., 14,1
Progress schedule ..,."".,.",. 2,6,2.9,6,6,6,29, 15,1,6
Project-definition of ."""",.""",.", ~ , , , , . , , , . , . " I
Project Representation-provision for ",.."""""" 9,3
Project Representative, Resident-definition of .",."", I
Project, Starting the "".".""""""",."".",'.' 2.4
Property Insurance.......,..",...."".......", 5,6-5,13
Property Insurance-Partial Utilization "..""""", 5,15
Property Insurance-Receipt and Application
of Proceeds""..."............,",.."...... 5,12-5,13
Protection, Safety and "",.""""""",.",., 6.20-6,21
Punch list ."".,...."",'..""""..,.""",."" 14,11
Recommendation of Payment""",.",.""" 14.4, 14,13
Record Documents ..,......".....",..""..,....... 6.19
Reference Points "..."....,......,.,..,....',........ 4.4
Regulations. Laws and ..,.............,.............. 6,14
Rejecting Defective Work ....,........,.....,......... 9.6
Related Work at Site."....",.."", ,....,.,.".. 7,1-7,3
Remedies Not Exclusive .,.."....................... 17A
Removal or Correction of Defecrive Work """"", 13.11
Resident Project Representative-definition of ".".."" 1
Resident Project Representative-provision for """" 9.3
Responsibilities, Contractor's-in general ..,.",....,'., 6
Responsibilities. Engineer's-in general ".""""".,.. 9
Responsibilities, Owner's-in general""""".",.,.." 8
Retainage """"..'",..",.,.....'".....,.,......, 14,2
Reuse of Documents .................................. 3,5
Rights of Way ."'.'"""".".',..,.'""".",.,,,., ~,I
Royalties, Patent Fees and ",.,....................., 6,12
Safety and Protection"."" 6,20-6.21, 18,1-18.2
Samples ....""",...,..."."",..."."",.", 6.13-6.28
Schedule of progress ,.,'.", 2,6, 2.8-2,9, 6,6, 6,19, 15,2.6
Schedule of Shop Drawing
submissions..,.. ................. 1,6, 2,8-2.9,6,23, 14,1
Schedule of values ...................... 2,6,2,8-2,9, 14.1
Schedules, Finalizing. ,.". . '..", " , , ,,'. " , . " "", " 2,9
Shop Drawings and Samples, . . , . , , , . , , , . , , , . , , " 6.23-6,28
Shop Drawings-dc:finition of . , , , , . , . , , . , , . , , . . . , , , . , , , " I
Shop Drawings, use to approve
substitutions ,...",..,..,....,..,......,.......... 6,7.3
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Site, Visits to-by Engineer""",.,.",.""",..,." 9,2
Specifications-definition of ""."""""""""""" I
Staning Construction, Before"",..",.""..,.,., 2,5-2,8
Starting the Project """""."",.",."",.,.""." 2.4
Stopping Work-by Contractor"".""""" "",." 15,5
Stopping Work-by Owner.......................... 13,10
Subcontractor-definition of """""""""",.",.,., ]
Subcontractors-in general ....................... 6,8-6,11
Subcontracts-required provisions ".,.""",5,11,1, 6,11
11,4,3
Substantial Completion-certification of "".,..."". 14,8
Substantial Completion-definition of ., , , , , , , , . , , , , , , . , " I
Substitute or "Or-Equal" Items...,...........,......, 6,7
Subsurface Conditions, , , . , , . . , . , . , . , , . " . , , , , , , . .' 4,2-4,3
Supplemental costs "".,."",.",.",."""""" 11.4,5
SupplementarY Conditions-definition of """""."", 1
SupplementarY Conditions-principal
references to .. 2,2.4,2,5,1. 5,3, 5,6-5,8. 6,3, 6,13, 6,23,
7.4.9,3
Supplementing Contract Documents ."""""".. 3,4-3,5
Supplier-definition of . . , , , . , , , , , , , , . , , , . , , , , , , , , , , , . , . ., ]
Supplier-principal references to .., 3,6, 6,5. 6,7-6,9, 6,20,
6,24,9,13.9,16,11.8.13.4.14,12
Surety-consent to payment, """ ,'.""",. 14,12, 14,14
Surety-Engineer has no duty to '....,....,.......... 9,13
Surety-notice to ..............,........... 10,1, 10.5, 15,2
SuretY--<lualification of ......,....,..,..........., 5,1-5,2
Suspending Work, by Owner............,............ 15,1
Suspension of Work and Termination-in general""", 15
Superintendent-Contractor's ...""""""""""" 6.2
Supervision and Superintendence ,.,."",."".", 6,1-6,2
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Taxes--Payment by Contractor", .""",'.""""., 6,15
Termination--by Contractor...",.".,.",....."",. 15,5
Termination--by Owner. , ",.. " " ",."".." ., 15,2-15,4
Termination, Suspension of Work and-in general ....., 15
Tests and Inspections ",.,............,......'.. 13.3-13.7
Time, Change of Contract ............................., 12
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Time, Computation of ......,......,.....,............ 17,2
Time, Contract-definition of ...., .. .. ................... I
U ncovering Work .......,....,....,............. 13.8-13,9
Underground Facilities-definition of ".""".""..,,'. I
Underground Facilities-not shown or indicated"", 4,3,2
Underground Facilities-protection of ........... 4.3,6,20
Underground Facilities--shown or indicated""..", 4,3,1
U nit Price W ork-definition of .......................... I
Unit Price Work-general ................. 11.9, 14,1. 14,5
Unit Prices,.",.""".,."".""".,..".,..",., 11,3.1
Unit Prices, Determinations for,........".."......" 9.10
Use of Premises,.,.""..".",.,.""", ,,'.,'. 6,16-6.18
Utility owners ..................,....... 6,13, 6,20, 7,2.7,3
Values, Schedule of ,......................., 2,6,2,9, 14,1
Variations in Work-Authorized",."."", 6.25,6,27,9,5
Visits to Site-by Engineer ....,....................... 9,2
Waiver'of Claims--on Final Payment................ 14,16
Waiver of Rights by insured panies ,...""",., 5 .10, 6. I I
Warranty and Guarantee-by Contractor,..".""". 13, I
Warranty of Title, Contractor's""".."""""".,. 14,3
Work, Access to ......................,.....'......., 13,2
Work-by others ,.".""""",..."",......"'."",, 7
Work Continuing During Disputes,."""".""."., 6,29
Work, Cost of ,.................................. 11.4-1 1.5
W ork-definition of ,..............,..................... 1
Work Directive Change-definition of ".'"",."""". I
Work Directive Change-principal
references to ,.,.,.,..."...,.""..,..., 3 ,4,3. 10,1- 1 0,2
Work, Neglected by Contractor .".,..",.",.""" 13,14
Work, Stopping by Contractor,.................. ...., 15,5
Work, Stopping by Owner, .. .. .. ..'..,.......... 15.1- 15.4
Written Amendmenl-definition of ".....""",.,'.'". I
Written Amendment-principal
references to .......,............, 3.4.1. 10,1. 11.2. 12.1
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GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE I-DEFINITIONS
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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:
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Addenda-Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the
opening of Bids which clarify, correct or change the bidding
documents or the Contract Documents.
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Agreemelll- The written agreement between OWN ER and
CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be performed: other
Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made
a part thereof as provided therein.
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Applicarioll jf)r Pa\'lllel/l- The form accepted by ENGI.
NEER which is to be used by CONTRACTOR in requesting
progress or final payments and which is to include such sup-
porting documentation as is required by the Contract
Documents.
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Bid-The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the
prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be
performed.
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BOllds-Bid. performance and payment bonds and other
instruments of security.
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Change Order-A document recommended by ENGINEER,
which is signed by CONTRACTOR and OWNER and autho.
rizes an addition. deletion or revision in the Work. or an
adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time, issued
on or after the EfTecti\'e Date of the Agreement,
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COnfracl Documents-The Agreement. Addenda (which per.
tain to the Contract Documents), CONTRACTOR's Bid
(including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-
Bid documentation submitted prior to the Notice of Award)
when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement. the Bonds,
these General Conditions. the Supplementary Conditions, the
Specifications and the Drawings as the same are more spe-
cifically identified in the ,-\greement. together with all amend.
ments. modifications and supplements issued pursuant to
paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 lm or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement.
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COlllran Price-The moneys payable by OWNER to CON.
TRACTOR under the Contract Documents as stated in the
Agreement (subject to the provisions of paragraph 11.9.1 in
the case of Unit Price Work),
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COl/ll'ClCl Time-The number of days (computed as provided
in paragraph 17,2) or the date stated in the Agreement for the
completion of the Work.
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CONTRACTOR-The person, tirm or corpor.ltion with whllm
OWN ER has entered into the Agreement.
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defeclil'e-An adjective which when modifying the word Work
refers to Work that is unsatisfactory. faulty or deficient. or
does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not
meet the requirements of any inspection, reference standard.
test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or
has been damaged prior to ENGINEER's recommendation
of final payment I unless responsibility for the protection thereof
has been assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion in
accordance with paragraph 14,8 or 14.1 Ol.
Drm\'illgs- The drawings which show the cr.aracter and scope
of the Work to be performed and which have been prepared
or approved by ENGINEER and are referred to in the Con.
tract Documents.
Effectil'e Date of the Axreemel/l- 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 and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and
deliver.
E.VGiNEER- The person. firm or corporation named as such
in the Agreement.
Field Order-A written order issued by ENGINEER which
orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with para-
graph 9,5 but which does not involve a change in the Contract
Price or the Contract Time,
Ge/leral Requiremenrs-Sections of Division I of the Speci-
fications,
Lall's and Regulatio/ls: Laws or Regulations-Laws. rules,
regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders,
Notice of A \\'(/rd- 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.
;Varice fO Proceed-A wrinen notice given by OWNER to
CONTRACTOR (with a copy to ENGINEER) fixing the date
on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on
which CONTRACTOR shall start to ~erform CONTRAC-
TOR'S obligations under the Contract Documents,
OWNER-The public body or authority, corporation. asso.
ciation, firm 0r person with whom CONTRACTOR has entered
into the Agreement and for whom the Work is to be provided,
Partial Ulili:.aticJ//-Placing a portion of the Work in service
for the purpose for which il is intended (or a related purpose)
before reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work,
Prc);ecr- The total construction of which the Work (0 be
provided under the Contract Documents may be the whole,
or a part as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Residel/t P/'(~;e('[ Rcpre.I'l'l/fcll;l"e- The aUlhorized represen.
t:.1live of ENGINEER who is assigned to the site or any part
thereof.
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Shop Drawings-All drawings. diagrams, illustrations.
schedules and other data which are specifically prepared by
or for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some ponion of the Work
and all illustrations, brochures, standard schedules, perfor-
mance chans. instructions. diagrams and other information
prepared by a Supplier and submitted by CONTRACI'OR to
illustrate material or equipment for some ponion of the Work,
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Specijications- Those ponions of the Contract Documents
consisting of written technical descriptions of materials,
equipment, construction systems, standards and workman-
ship as applied to the Work and cenain administrative details
applicable thereto,
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Subcontractor-An individual, firm or corporation having a
direct contract with CONTRACI'OR or with any other Sub-
contractor for the performance of a pan of the Work at the
site,
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Substantial Completion- The Work (ora specified pan thereof)
has progressed to the point where. in the opinion of ENGI-
NEER as evidenced by ENGINEER's definitive cenificate
of Substantial Completion, it is sufficiently complete. in
accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work
(or specified pan) can be utilized for the purposes for which
it is intended; or if there be no such cenificate issued, when
final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14,13, The
terms "substantially complete" and "substantially com-
pleted" as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Comple-
tion thereof.
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Supplementary Conditions-The pan of the Contract Docu-
ments which amends or supplements these General Condi-
tions,
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Supplier-A manufacturer. fabricator. supplier, distributor.
materialman or vendor,
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Underground Facilities-All pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables,
wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other such facilities
or attachments, and any encasements containing such facil-
ities which have been installed underground to furnish any of
the following services or materials: electricity. gases, steam,
liquid petroleum products. telephone or other communica-
tions, cable television, sewage and drainage removal. traffic
or other control systems or water,
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Unit Price Work-Work to be paid for on the basis of unit
pnces.
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Work-The entire completed construction orthe various sep-
arately identifiable pans thereof required to be furnished
under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of per-
forming services, furnishing labor and furnishing and incor-
porating materials and equipment into the construction, all
as required by the Contract Documents,
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Work Directive Change-A written directive to CONTRAC"
TOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement
and signed by OWNER and recommended by ENGINEER,
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responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under
which the Work is to be performed as provided in paragraph
4,2 or 4,3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6.22, A Work
Directive Change may not change the Contract Price or the
Contract Time. but is evidence that the parties expect that
the change directed or documented by a Work Directive
Change will be incorporated in a subsequently issued Change
Order following negotiations by the panies as to its effect. if
any. on the Contract Price or Contract Time as provided in
paragraph 10,2.
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 deal-
ing with the nonengineering or nontechnical rather than strictly
Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents,
ARTICLE 2-PRELIMINARY MAITERS
Delivery of Bonds:
2,1, When CONTRACI'OR delivers the executed Agree-
ments to OWNER. CONTRACI'OR shall also deliver to
OWNER such Bonds as CONTRACI'OR may be required to
furnish in accordance with paragraph 5,1.
Copies of DocumenlS:
2,2, OWNER shall furnish to CONTRACI'OR up to ten
copies (unless otherwise specified in the Supplementary Con-
ditions) of the Contract Documents as are reasonably nec-
essary for the execution of the Work, Additional copies will
be furnished, upon request, at the cost of reproduction.
Commencemenl of Contract Time: Notice to Proceed:
2,3, The Contract Time will commence to run on the
thinieth day after the Effective Date of the Agreement, or, if
a Notice to Proceed is given, on the day indicated in the
Notice to Proceed, A Notice to Proceed may be given at any
time within thiny days after the Effective Date of the Agree-
ment. In no event will the Contract Time commence to run
later than the seventy-fifth day after the day of Bid opening
or the thinieth day after the Effective Date of the Agreement,
whichever date is earlier,
SlIUting the Project:
2.4, CONTRACTOR shall stan to perform the Work on
the date when the Contract Time commences to run, but no
Work shall be done at the site prior to the date on which the
Contract Time commences to run,
Before SlIUting Construction:
:,5, Before undenaking each pan of the Work, CON-
TRACI'OR shall carefully study and compare the Contract
Documents and check and verify peninent figures shown
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thereon and all applicable field measurements, CONTRAC-
TOR shall promptly report in writing to ENGINEER any
conflict, error or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may
discover and shall obtain a written interpretation or c1arifi.
cation from ENGINEER before proceeding with any Work
affected thereby: however, CONTRACTOR shall not be lia.
ble to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report any
conflict. error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents.
unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably ha ve known thereof.
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2,6. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agree.
ment (unless otherwise specified in the General Require.
ments), CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for
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2.6,1, an estimated progress schedule indicating the
starting and completion dates of the various stages of the
Work:
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2,6,2. a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing sub.
missions: and
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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 con-
finned in writing by CONTRACTOR at the time of sub.
mission,
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2,7. Before any Work at the site is started. CONTRAC-
TOR shall deliver to OWNER, with a copy to ENGINEER,
certificates land other evidence of insurance requested by
OWNER) which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and
maintain in accordance with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4, and
OWNER shall deliver to CONTRACTOR certificates (and
other evidence of insurance requested by CONTRACTOR)
which OWNER is required to purchase and maintain in
accordance with paragraphs 5,6 and 5,7,
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Preconstruction Conference:
2,8. Within twenty days after the Effective Date of the
Agreement. but before CONTRACTOR starts the Work at
the site, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, ENGI.
NEER and LHhers as appropriate will be held to discuss the
schedules referred to in paragraph 2.6, to discuss procedures
for handling Shop Drawings and other submittals and for
processing A.pplications for Payment. and to establish a working.
understanding among the parties as to the Work.
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Finali::.ing Schedules:
2.9. At least ten days before submission of the first Appli.
cation for Pa\ment a conference attended by CONTRAC.
TOR, ENGINEER and others as appropriate will be held [0
finalize the ~.:hedules submitted in acconJance \\'ith para-
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to ENGINEER as providing an orderly progression of the
Work to completion within the Contract Time, but such
acceptance will neither impose on ENGINEER responsibility
for the progress or scheduling of the Work nor relieve CON.
TRACTOR from full responsibility therefor. The finalized
schedule of Shop Drawing submissions will be acceptable to
ENGINEER as providing a workable arrangement for pro.
cessing the submissions, The finalized schedule of values will
be acceptable to ENGIN EER as to form and substance,
ARTICLE 3-CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT,
AMENDING, REUSE
J ment:
3,\. The Contract Documents comprise the entire agree.
ment 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 place of the Project,.
3.2, it is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe
a functionally complete Project (or part thereot) to be con.
structed in accordance with the Contract Documents. ;\,ny
Work, materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred
from the Contract Documents as being required to produce
the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically
called for, When words which have a well-known technical
or trade meaning are used to describe Work. materials or
equipment such words shall be interpreted in accordance with
that meaning. Reference to standard specifications, manuals
or codes of any technical society. organization or association,
or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental authorilV.
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 lor, on
the Effective Date of the Agreemenl if [here were no Bids),
except as may be otherwise specifically staled, However, no
provision of any referenced standard specification. manual
or code (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference
in the Contract Documents) shall be effective to change the
duties and responsibilities of OWNER. CONTRACTOR or
ENGINEER, or any of their consultants, agents or employ-
ees from those set forth in the Contract Documents, nor shall
it be effective to "ssign to ENGINEER, or any of ENGI-
NEER's consultants, agents or employees, any dutY' or
authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance
of the Work or any dUlY or authority to undertake responsi.
bility contrary to the provisions of paragraph 9.15 or 9.16.
Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents
~hall be issued by ENGINEER as provided in paragraph 9.~.
3.3. If. during the performance of the Work. CONTRAC-
TOR finds a contlie!. error or discrepancy in the Contract
Documents, CONTRACTOR shall so repon to ENGIN EER
in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work alfected
thereby shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification
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from ENGINEER: however. CONTRACTOR shall not be
liable to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report any
conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents
unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably have known thereof,
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Amending and Supplemellling Contra.cl Documents:
3.4, The Contract Documents may be amended to pro-
vide for additions, deletions and revisions in the Work or to
modify the terms and conditions thereof in one or more of
the following ways:
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3.4,2, a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph ]0.4),
or
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graph 10.1),
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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,
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3,5. In addition, the requirements of the ContractDocu-
ments may be supplemented, and minor variations and devia-
tions in the Work may be authorized, in one or more of the
following ways:
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3,5.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9,5),
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sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6,26 and 6.27), or
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cation (pursuant to paragraph 9.4).
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Reuse of Documents:
3.6, Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or
Supplier or other person or organization performing or fur-
n~shing 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 docu.
ments (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or bearing the
seal of ENGINEER: and they shall not reuse any of them on
extensions of the Project or any other project without written
consent of OWNER and ENGINEER and specific written
verification or adaptation by ENGINEER,
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ARTICLE 4-A V AILABILITY OF LANDS: PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
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A lIailabilily of Lands:
4,1, OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract
Documents, the lands upon which the Work is to be per.
formed, rights-of-way and easements for access thereto, and
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such other lands which are designated for the use of CON-
TRACTOR, Easements for permanent structures or perma-
nent changes in existing facilities will be obtained and paid
for by OWNER, unless otherwise provided in the Contract
Documents, If CONTRACTOR believes that any delay in
OWNER's furnishing these lands, rights-of-way or ease-
ments entitles CONTRACTOR to an extension of the Con-
tract Time, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as
provided in Article 12, 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 Condilions:
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 the site that have been utilized by ENGINEER in prep-
aration of the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may
rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in
such reports, but not upon nontechnical data, interpreta-
tions or opinions contained therein or for the completeness
thereof for CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as indi-
cated in the immediately preceding sentence and in para-
graph 4,2,6, CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility
with respect to subsurface conditions at the site,
4.2,2, Existing Structures: Reference is made to the
Supplementary Conditions for identification of those
drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing
surface and subsurface structures (except Underground
Facilities referred to in paragraph 4,3) which are at or
contiguous to the site that have been utilized by ENGI-
NEER in preparation of the Contract Documents, CON-
TRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the technical
data contained in such drawings, but not for the complete-
ness thereof for CONTRACTOR's purposes, Except as
indicated in the immediately preceding sentence and in
paragraph 4,2,6, CONTRACTOR shall have full respon.
sibility with respect to physical conditions in or relating
to such structures,
4,2,3, Report of Differing Conditions: If CONTRAC-
TOR believes that:
4,2,3,1, any technical data on which CONTRAC-
TOR is entitled to rely as provided in paragraphs 4.:!,1
and 4,:!,2 is inaccurate, or
4,2,3,2. any physical condition uncovered or
revealed at the site differs materially from that indi-
cated, reflected or referred to in the Contract Docu-
ments,
CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming aware
thereof and before performing any Work in connection
therewith (except in an emergency as permitted by para-
graph 6,22), notify OWNER and ENGINEER in writing
about the inaccuracy or difference,
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4.2.4. ENGINEER's Rel'iell': ENGINEER will
promptly review the peninent conditions, determine the
necessity of obtaining additional explorations or tests with
respect thereto and advise OWN ER in writing (with a copy
to CONTRACTOR) of ENGINEER's findings and con.
c1usions.
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4.2.5, Possihle Document Clwn.,!e: If ENGINEER
concludes that there is a material error in the Contract
Documents or that because of newly discovered condi.
tions a change in the Contract Documents is required, a
Work Directive Change or a Change Order will be issued
as provided in Article 10 to reliect and document the
consequences of the inaccuracy or difference,
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4.2.6. Possihle Price and TimE' Adjustmellfs: In each
such case, an increase or decrease in the Contract Price
or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time. or any
combination thereof. will be allowable to the extent that
they are attributable to any such inaccuracy or difference.
[fOWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as to
the amount or length thereof. a claim may be made therefor
as provided in Articles II and 12.
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Physical Conditions-Cnderground Facilities:
4.3,1. Sholl'n 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 ENGINEER by the owners of such Underground Facil-
ities or by others, Unless it is otherwise expressly pro.
vided in the Supplementary Conditions:
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4.3.1.1. OWNER and ENGINEER shall not be
responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any
such information or data: and,
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bility for reviewing and checking all such information
and data, for locating all Underground Facilities shown
or indicated in the Contract Documents, for coordina.
tion of the Work with the owners of such Underground
Facilities during construction, for the safety and pro-
tection 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.
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4.3,2, Not Sholl'lI or Indicated. [f an Underground
Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous 10 the
site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not reason.
ably have been expected to be aware of. CONTRACTOR
shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before
performing any Work atl'ected thereby (except in an emer.
gency as permitted by paragraph 6.22l. identify the owner
of such UndergrounJ Facility and give written notice thereof
to that owner and tl) OWNER and ENGINEER. ENGI.
NEER will prompt I\' review the Underground Facility to
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determine the extent to which the Contract Documents
should be modified to reflect and document the conse.
quences of the existence of the Underground Facility, and
the Contract Documents will be amended or supplemented
to the extent necessary. During such time, CONTRAC-
TOR 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 Con.
tract 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 )1 and 12,
Reference Points:
4.4. OWN ER shall provide engineering surveys to estab.
lish reference points for construction which in ENGINEER's
judgment are necessary to enable CONTRACTOR to proceed
with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for lay.
ing 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. CONTRAC-
TOR shall report to ENGINEER whenever any reference
point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of
necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be respon-
sible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such ref.
erence points by professionally qualified personnel.
ARTICLE 5-BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and Other Bonds:
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance and pay.
ment Bonds. each in an amount at least equal to the Contract
Price as security for the faithful pert'ormance and payment of
all CONTRACTOR's obligations under the Contract Docu.
ments. 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 Con.
tract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish such
other Bonds as are required by the Supplementary Condi.
tions. 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 "Com.
panies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sure.
ties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Com.
panies" as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit
Staff Bureau of Accounts. U.S. Treasury Depanment. All
Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified
copy of the authority to act.
5.2. [I' the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRAC-
TOR is declared a bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right
to do business is terminated in any state where any part of
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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,
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COlllractor's Li4bilily Insurance:
5,3, CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such
comprehensive general liability and other insurance as is
appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and
as will provide protection from claims set forth below which
may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's 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:
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5,3,)' Claims under workers' or workmen's compen-
sation, disability benefits and other similar employee ben-
efit acts;
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5,3,2. Claims for damages because of bodily injury,
occupational sickness or disease, or death of CONTRAC-
TOR's employees;
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sickness or disease, or death of any person other than
CONTRACTOR's employees;
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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;
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itself, because of injury to or destruction of tangible prop-
erty wherever located, including loss of use resulting
therefrom;
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5,3,6, Claims arising out of operation of Laws or Reg-
ulations for damages because of bodily injury or death of
any person or for damage to property; and
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death of any person or property damage arising out of the
ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle,
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The insurance required by this paragraph 5,3 shall include
the specific coverages and be written for not less than the
limits of liability and coverages provided in the Supplemen-
tary Conditions, or required by law, whichever is greater,
The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include
completed operations insurance, All of the policies of insur-
ance so required to be purchased and maintained (or the
certificates or other evidence thereoO shall contain a provi-
sion or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be
cancelled, materially changed or renewal refused until at least
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thirty days' prior written notice has been given to OWNER
and ENGINEER 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,
COlllractual Liabilily InslU'tUU:e:
5.4, The comprehensive general liability insurance required
by paragraph 5,3 will include contractual liability insurance
applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under paragraphs
6,30 and 6,31.
Owner's Liabilily InsurallCe:
5.5, OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing and
maintaining OWNER's own liability insurance and, at
OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain such insur-
ance 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 pro-
vided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws
and Regulations). This insurance shall include the interests
of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, ENGINEER
and ENGINEER'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
engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals!. If
not covered under the "all risk" insurance or otherwise pro-
vided in the Supplementary Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall
purchase and maintain similar property insurance on portions
of the Work stored on and ofT 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, ENGINEER AND
ENGINEER's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be
listed as insured or additional insured parties,
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5,8, All the policies of insurance (or the certificates or
other evidence thereot) required to be purchased and main.
tained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5,6 and
5,7 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage
afforded will not be cancelled 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 5,11.2,
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5.9. OWNER shall not be responsible for purchasing and
maintaining any property insurance to protect the inten:sts
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, Sub-
contractor 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 purchas.
er's own expense,
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5.10, If CONTRACTOR requests in writing that other
special insurance be included in the property insurance pol.
icy. OWNER shall. if possible. include such insurance, and
the cost thereof will be charged to CONTRACTOR by appro.
priate 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,
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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 any
other property insurance applicable to the Work, and also
waive all such rights against the Subcontractors, ENGI-
NEER, ENGINEER'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 subcon-
tract between CONTRACTOR and a Subcontractor will
contain similar waiver provisions by the Subcontractor in
favor of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, ENGINEER. ENGI.
NEER '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 pay.
able under any policy so issued,
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5.11,2, OWNER and CONTRACTOR intend that any
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
co\'ered thereby. Accordingly. all such policies shall con.
tain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment
of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights l)f
reco\'ery against any of the parties named as insureds or
aJJitional insureds. and if the insurers require separate
waiver forms to be signed by ENGINEER or ENGI-
NEER's Cl10sultant OWNER will obtain the same. and if
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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 require.
ments of any applicable mortgage clause and of paragraph
5,)3, OWNER shall deposit in a separate account any money
so received. and shall distribute it in 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.
5.13. OWNER as trustee shall have power to adjust and
settle any loss with the insurers unless one of the panies in
interest shall object in writing within fifteen days after the
occurrence of loss to OWN ER' s exercise of this power. If
such objection be made, OWNER as trustee shall make set.
tlement with the insurers in accordance with such agreement
as the parties in interest may reach, If required in writing by
any pany in interest. OWNER as trustee shall, upon the
occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper per.
formance of such duties,
Acceptance of Insurance:
5.14. If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded
by or other provisions of the insurance reqt:ired to be pur.
chased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance
with paragraphs 5,3 and 5.4 on the basis of its not complying
with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify CON.
TRACTOR in writing thereof within ten days of the date of
delivery of such certificates to OWNER in accordance with
paragraph 2.7. If CONTRACTOR has any objection to the
coverage afforded by or other provisions of the policies of
insurance required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER
in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5,7 on the basis of
their not, complying with the Contract Documents. CON-
TRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing thereof within ten
days of the date of delivery of such certificates to CON-
TRACTOR in accordance with paragraph 2,7. OWNER and
CONTRACTOR shall each provide to the other such addi.
tional 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 insur.
ance purchased by the other as complying with the Contract
Documents.
Partial Uti/i:..ation-Property Insurance:
5.15. If OWNER finds it necessary 10 occupy or use a
portion or portions of the Work prior to Substantial Comple-
tion of all the Work, such use or occupancy may be accom.
plished in accordanc.: with paragraph 14.10: provided that no
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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 neces-
sitated thereby, The insurers providing the property insur-
ance shall consent by endorsement on the policy or policies.
but the property insurance shall not be cancelled or lapse on
account of any such partial use or occupancy.
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ARTICLE 6-CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
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Supervision and Superimendence:
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 Doc.
uments, 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 selection of a
specific means, method, technique. sequence or procedure
of construction which is indicated in and required by the
Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible
to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents,
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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
ENGINEER 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 given to the superintendent
shall be as binding as if given to CONTRACTOR,
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Labor, Malerillls and Equipment:
6,3, CONTRACTOR shall provide competent, suitably
qualified personnel to survey and layout the Work and per-
form 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 overtime work or the performance of Work on Sat-
urday. Sunday or any legal holiday without OWNER's writ-
ten consent given after prior written notice to ENGINEER,
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6.4, Unless otherwise specified in the General Require.
ments, CONTRACTOR shall furnish and assume full respon-
sibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation,
construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances,
fuel. power. fight, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities,
temporary facilities and all other facilities and incidentals
necessary for the furnishing, performance, testing, start-up
and completion of the Work,
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6,5, All materials and equipment shall be of good quality
and new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Doc-
uments, If required by ENGINEER, 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, con-
nected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance
with the instructions of the applicable Supplier except as
otherwise provided in the Contract Documents: but no pro.
vision of any such instructions will be effective to assign to
ENGINEER, or any of ENGINEER's consultants, agents or
employees, any duty or authority to supervise or direct the
furnishing or performance of the Work or any duty or author-
ity to undertake responsibility contrary to the provisions of
paragraph 9,15 or 9,16,
Adjusting Prognss Schedule:
6.6, CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for
acceptance (to the extent indicated in paragraph 2,9) adjust-
ments in the progress schedule to reflect the impact thereon
of new developments: these win conform generally to the
progress schedule then in effect and additionally will comply
with any provisions of the General Requirements applicable
thereto,
Substitules or "Or-Equal" Items:
6,7, I, 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 ENGINEER if sufficient information is submitted by
CONTRACTOR to allow ENGINEER to determine that
the material or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal
to that named. The procedure for review by ENGINEER
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 ENGI-
NEER from anyone other than CONTRACTOR, If CON-
TRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of
material or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make writ-
ten application to ENGINEER for acceptance thereof.
certifying that the proposed substitute will perform ade.
quately 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 spec.
ified, The application will state that the evaluation and
acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice
CONTRACTOR's achievement of Substantial Comple-
tion 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
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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 indi.
cated. The application will also contain an itemized esti.
mate 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 ENGINEER
in evaluating the proposed substitute. ENGINEER may
require CONTRACTOR to furnish at CONTRACTOR's
expense additional data about the proposed substitute,
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6.7.2, If a specific means. method, technique. sequence
or procedure of construction is indicated in or required by
the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may furnish or
utilize a substitute means. method, sequence. technique
or procedure of construction acceptable to ENGINEER,
if CONTRACTOR submits sufficient information to allow
ENGIN EER to determine that the substitute proposed is
equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract
Documents. The procedure for review by ENGINEER
will be similar to that provided in paragraph 6.7. I as applied
by ENGINEER and as may be supplemented in the Gen.
eral Requirements.
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6,7.3, ENGINEER will be allowed a reasonable time
within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. ENGI.
NEER will be the sole judge of acceptability. and no
substitute will be ordered, installed or utilized without
ENGINEER's prior written acceptance which will be evi.
denced by either a Change Order or an approved Shop
Drawing, OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to fur.
nish at CONTRACTOR's expense a special performance
guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.
ENGINEER will record time required by ENGINEER
and ENGINEER's consultants in evaluating substitutions
proposed by' CONTRACTOR and in making changes in
the Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or
not ENGINEER accepts a proposed substitute. CON.
TRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER for the charges of
ENGINEER and ENGINEER's consultants for evaluat-
ing each proposed substitute,
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Conceming Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others:
6.8,1, CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcon.
tractor, Supplier or other person or organization I including
those acceptable to OWNER and ENGINEER as indi.
cated in paragraph 6,8,2), whether initially or as a substi.
tute, against whom OWNER or ENGINEER may ha\e
reasonable objection. CONTRACTOR shall not be required
to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person l)r
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 per-
sons or organizations (including those who are to furnish
the principal items of materials and equipment) to be sub-
mitted to OWN ER in advance of the specified date prior
to the Effective Oat<: of the Agreement for acceptance b\'
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OWNER and ENGINEER and if CONTRACTOR has
submitted a list thereof in accordance with the Supple.
mentary Conditions, OWNER's or ENGINEER's accept-
ance (either in writing or by failing to make written objec.
tion 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 in the
cost occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate
Change Order will be issued or Written Amendment signed,
No acceptance by OWNER or ENGINEER of any such
Subcontractor. Supplier or other person or organization
shall constitute a waiver of any right of OWNER or ENGI.
NEER to reject defec(;\'e Work,
6.9, CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to OWNER
and ENGINEER for all acts and omissions of the Subcon.
tractors. Suppliers and other persons and organizations per.
forming or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or
indirect contract with CONTRACTOR just as CONTRAC.
TOR is responsible for CONTRACTOR's own acts and omis-
sions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any
contractual relationship between OWNER or ENGINEER
and any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization, nor shall it create any oblijl;ation on the part of
OWNER or ENGINEER 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 CON-
TRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or
Suppliers or delineating the Work to be performed b~' any
specific trade.
6. II. All Work performed for CONTRACTOR by a Sub.
contractor will be pursuam to an appropriate agreement
between CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor which spe.
cifically binds the Subcontractor to the applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of
OWNER and ENGINEER 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 pol.
icies issued pursuant to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6,12, CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and roy-
alties and assume all costs incident to the use in the perfor.
mance 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 hy others. If a
particular invention, design, process, product or device is
specified in the Contract Documents for use in the perfor-
mance of the Work and if to the actual knowledge of OWN ER
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or ENGINEER its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights
calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others,
the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by OWNER in
the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR shall indemnify
and hold harmless OWNER and ENGINEER and anyone
directly or indirectly employed by either of them from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including
attorneys' fees and court and arbitration costs) arising out of
any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to
the use in the perfonnance 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,
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Permits:
6,13. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary
Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all con-
struction permits and licenses, OWNER shall assist CON-
TRACTOR, when necessary, in obtaining such permits and
licenses, CONTRACTOR shall pay all governmental charges
and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work,
which are applicable at the time of opening of Bids. or if there
are no Bids on the Effective Date of the Agreement. CON-
TRACTOR shall pay all charges of utility owners for con-
nections to the Work, and OWNER shall pay all charges of
such utility owners for capital costs related thereto such as
plant investment fees,
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LAws anJi Regulations:
6,14.1, CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and
comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable to fur-
nishing and performance of the Work, Except where oth-
erwise expressly required by applicable Laws and Regu-
lations, neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall be respon-
sible for monitoring CONTRACTOR's compliance with
any Laws or Regulations,
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cations or Drawings are at variance with any Laws or
Regulations, CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER
prompt written notice thereof. and any necessary changes
will be authorized by one of the methods indicated in
paragraph 3,4, If CONTRACTOR performs any Work
knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary to
such Laws or Regulations, and without such notice to
ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs arising
therefrom: however, it shall not be CONTRACTOR's pri-
mary responsibility to make certain that the Specifications
and Drawings are in accordance with such Laws and
Regulations,
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and other similar taxes required to be paid by CONTRAC-
TOR in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the
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mance of the Work,
Use of Premises:
6,16, CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equip-
ment. the storage of materials and equipment and the oper-
ations of workers to the Project site and land and areas iden-
tified in and permitted by the Contract Documents and other
land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, rights"
of-way. permits and easements, and shall not unreasonably
encumber the premises with construction equipment or other
materials or equipment, 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 contig-
uous thereto, resulting from the performance of the Work,
Should any claim be made against OWNER or ENGINEER
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 and ENGINEER harmless from and against
all claims. damages, losses and expenses (including, but not
limited to, fees of engineers, architects. attorneys and other
professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising directly,
indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equi-
table, brought by any such other party against OWNER or
ENGINEER 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 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 equip-
ment and machinery. 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 it.
Record Documents:
6,19. CONTRACTOR shall maintain in a safe place at
the site one record copy of all Drawings, Specifications,
Addenda, Written Amendments, Change Orders. Work
Directive Changes, Field Orders and written interpretations
and clarifications (issued pursuant to paragraph 9.4) in good
order and annotated 10 show all changes made during con-
struction. These record documents together with all approved
samples and a counterpart of all approved Shop Drawings
will be available to ENGINEER for reference, Upon com-
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Shop Drawings will be delivered to ENGINEER for OWNER.
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6.20, CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating.
maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and pro.
grams in connection with the Work, CONTRACTOR shall
take all necessary precautions for the safety of. and shall
provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury
or loss to:
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6,20, J. all employees on the Work and other persons
and organizations who may be atTected thereby:
6.20,2. all the Work and materials and equipment to
be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the
site: and
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including trees, shrubs, lawns. walks. pavements. road.
ways, structures. utilities and Underground Facilities not
designated for removal. relocation or replacement in the
course of construction,
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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 alTect them. and shall cooperate with them in the pro-
tection, removal. relocation and replacement of their prop-
erty. .-\11 damage, injury or loss to any property referred to
in paragraph 6.20.2 or 6.20.3 caused, directly or indirectl\'.
in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor.
Supplier or any other person or organization directly or indi-
rectly employed by any of 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 ENGINEER or anyone
employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either
of them may be liable, and not attributable, directly or indi.
rectly, in whole or in part. to the fault or negligence of CON-
TRACTOR>. CONTRACTOR's duties and responsibilities
for the safety and protection of the Work shall cLmtinue until
such time as all the Work is completed and ENGI~EER has
issued a notice to OWN ER and CONTRACTOR in accord.
ance with paragraph 14.13 that the Work is acceptable (except
as otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substan.
tial Completion).
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6.21. CONTRACTOR shall designale a resplmsible rep-
resentative at the site whose duty shall be the rre\'entioo ll('
accidents. This person shall be CONTR,-\CTOR.s superin.
tendent unless otherwise L1esignated in writin~ by CO:-';.
TRACTOR (0 OWN ER.
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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 ENGINEER or OWNER. is obligated to act to prevent
threatened damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give
ENGINEER prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR believes
that any significant changes in the Work or variations from
the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If ENGI-
NEER determines that a change in the Contract Documents
is required because of the action taken in response to an
emergency, a Work Directive Change or Change Order will
be issued to document the consequences of the changes or
variations.
Shop Drawings and Samples:
6,23, After checking and verifying all field measurements
and after complying with applicable procedures specified in
the General Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall submit to
ENGINEER for review and approval in accordance with the
accepted schedule of Shop Drawing submissions (see para.
graph 2,9l. or for other appropriate action if so indicated in
the Supplementary Conditions, five copies (unless otherwise
specified in the General Requirements) of all Shop Drawings,
which will bear a stamp or specific written indication that
CONTRACTOR has satisfied CONTRACTOR's responsi-
bilities under the Contract Documents with respect to the
review of the submission, All submissions will be identified
as ENGINEER may require, The data shown on the Shop
Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities, dimen.
sions, specified performance and design criteria, materials
and similar data to enable ENGINEER to review the infor.
mation as required.
6,24. CONTR.-\CTOR shall also submit to ENGINEER
for review and approval with such promptness as to cause
no delay in Work. all samples required by the Contract Doc.
uments. All samples will have been checked by and accom-
panied by a specific written indication that CONTRACTOR
has satisfied CONTRACTOR's responsibilities under the
Contract Documents with respect to the review of the sub.
mission and will be identified clearly as to material. S4Pplier.
pertinent data such as catalog numbers and the use for which
intended,
6,25.1. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or
sample CONTRACTOR shall have determined and veri.
fied all quantities, dimensions, specified performance cri-
teria, installation requirements, materials, catalog num.
bers and similar L1ara \\ith respect thereto and reviewed
or coordinated each Shllp Drawing or sample with other
Shop Drawings and samples and with the requirements of
the Work and the Contract Documents.
6,25.2. At the time llf each submission, CONTRAC-
TOR shall give ENGIN EER specific written notice of each
variation that the Shllp Drawings or samples may have
from the requirements llf the Cllntract Documents, and.
in addition. shall cause a specific notation to be made lln
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each Shop Drawing submitted to ENGINEER for review
and approval of each such variation,
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able promptness Shop Drawings and samples. but ENGI.
NEER'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, CON.
TRACTOR shall make corrections required by ENGINEER,
and shall return the required number of corrected copies of
Shop Drawings and submit as required new samples for review
and approval, CONTRACTOR shall direct specific attention
in writing to revisions other than the corrections called for
by ENGINEER on previous submittals,
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6,27, ENGINEER's review and approval of Shop Draw-
ings or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from
responsibHity for any variation from the requirements of the
Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has in writing
called ENGINEER's attention to each such variation at the
time of submission as required by paragraph 6.15,2 and
ENGINEER has given written approval of each such varia.
tion by a specific written notation thereof incorporated in or
accompanying the Shop Drawing or sample approval: nor
will any approval by ENGINEER relieve CONTRACTOR
from responsibility for errors or omissions in the Shop Draw.
ings or from responsibility for having complied with the pro.
visions of paragraph 6,25.1.
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6,28. Where a Shop Drawing or sample is required by the
Specifications, any related Work performed prior to ENGI.
NEER's review and approval of the pertinent submission will
be the sole expense and responsibility of CONTRACTOR,
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Continwng the Work:
6.29, CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere
to the progress schedule during all disputes or disagreements
with OWNER, No Work shall be delayed or postponed pend.
ing resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as
permitted by paragraph 15,5 or as CONTRACTOR and
OWNER may otherwise agree in writing,
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6,30, To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regu.
lations CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless
OWNER and ENGINEER 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 engineers. architects, attorneys
and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) aris.
ing out of or resulting from the performance of the Work,
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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 itselO 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.
6,31. In any and all claims against OWNER or ENGI.
NEER 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 6,30 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,
6,32, The obligations of CONTRACTOR under para.
graph 6,30 shall not extend to the liability of ENGINEER.
ENGINEER's consultants. agents or employees arising out
of the preparation or approval of maps, drawings, opinions.
reports. surveys, Change Orders, designs or specifications,
ARTICLE 7-OTHER WORK
Rellued Work al Sile:
7, I , OWNER may perform other work related to the Proj.
ect at the site by OWNER's own forces, have other work
performed by utility 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 perfor"
mance 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 II and 12,
7,2, CONTRACTOR shall afford each utility owner and
other contractor who is a party to such a direct contract (or
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, fining and patching of
the Work that may be required to make its several parts come
together properly and integrate with such other work, CON.
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TRACTOR shall not endanger any work of others by cUHing,
excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut
or alter their work with the wriHen consent of ENGINEER
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
OWN ER and such utility owners and other contractors.
7.3. 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 ENGINEER 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 integra.
tion with CONTRACTOR's Work except for latent or non-
apparent defects and deficiencies in the other work.
Coordination:
7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the perfor-
mance 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 con-
tractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
and the specific maHers to be covered by such authority and
responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such author.
ity and responsibilities will be provided, in the Supplementary
Conditions, Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary
Conditions, neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall have any
authority or responsibility in respect of such coordination.
ARTICLE 8-0WNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. OWNER shall issue all communications to CON.
TRACTOR through ENGINEER,
8,~. In case of termination of the employment of ENGI-
NEER. OWNER shall appoint an engineer against whom
CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose sta.
tus under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former
ENGINEER, Any dispute in connection with such appoint-
ment shall be subject to arbitration.
8,3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER
under the Contract Documents promptly and shall make pay-
ments 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. Para.
graph .+.2 refers to OWNER's identifying and making avail.
able to CONTRACTOR copies of reports of explorations and
tests of subsurface conditions ar the site and in existing struc.
lures which have been utilized by ENGINEER 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 10.4.
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.lOand 1'.1. Paragraph 15,2
deals with OWNER's right to terminate services of CON..
TRACTOR under certain circumstances.
ARTICLE 9-ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Owner's Representative:
9,1. ENGINEER will be OWNER.s representative dur-
ing the construction period, The duties and responsibilities
and the limitations of authority of ENGINEER as OWNER's
representative during construction are set forth in the Con.
tract Documents and shall not be extended without written
consent of OWNER and ENGINEER,
Visits to Site:
9,2, ENGINEER will make visits to the site at inrervals
appropriate to the various stages of construction to observe
the progress and quality of the executed Work and to deter.
mine, in general, if the Work is proceeding in accordance
with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER will not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check
the quality or quantity of the Work. ENGINEER'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 profes-
sional. ENGINEER will keep OWNER informed of the prog-
ress of the Work and will endeavor to guard OWNER against
defects and deficiencies in the Work,
Project Representation:
9,3. If OWNER and ENGINEER agree, ENGINEER
will furnish a Resident Project Representative to assist
ENGINEER in observing the performance of the Work, The
duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority uf 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 ENGINEER's agent or employee, the Juties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of such Qther
person will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
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CUuificatlons and Inu'1'reUllions:
9,4. ENGINEER will issue with reasonable promptness
such written clarifications or interpretations of the require-
ments of the Contract Documents (in the fonn of Drawings
or otherwise) as ENGINEER may detennine necessary, which
shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the
overall intent of the Contract Documents, If CONTRACTOR
believes that a written clarification or interpretation justifies
an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree to the
amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim
therefor as provided in Article I I or Article 12,
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Authorized VarUztions in Work:
9,5, ENGINEER 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 perfonn 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 panies are unable to agree as to
the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a
claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12,
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Rejecting Defective Work:
9,6, ENGINEER will have authority to disapprove or
reject Work which ENGINEER believes to be defective, and
will also have authority to require special inspection ortesting
of the Work as provided in paragraph 13,9, whether or not
the Work is fabricated, installed or completed,
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Shop Drawings. ClUlnge Orden and Payments:
9,7, In connection with ENGINEER's responsibility for
Shop Drawings and samples, see paragraphs 6,23 through
6,29 inclusive,
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to Change Orders, see Articles 10, I I and 12,
9,9, In connection with ENGINEER's responsibilities in
respect of Applications for Payment, etc" see Article 14,
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9.10, ENGINEER will determine the actual quantities
and classifications of Unit Price Work perfonned by CON"
TRACTOR. ENGINEER will review with CONTRACTOR
ENGINEER's preliminary detenninations on such matters
before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommen-
dation of an Application for Payment or otherwise), ENGI-
NEER'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 CON-
TRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and
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to ENGINEER written notice of intention to appeal from
such a decision,
Decisions on Displlles:
9,11. ENGINEER will be the initial interpreter of the
requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of the
acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and
other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the
interpretation of the requirements of the Contract Documents
penaining to the perfonnance and furnishing of the Work and
claims under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes in the
Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to
ENGINEER in writing with a request for a fonnal decision
in accordance with this paragraph, which ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER 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 ENGINEER and
the other party within sixty days after such occurrence unless
ENGINEER allows an additional period of time to ascenain
more accurate data in support of the claim.
9,12. When functioning as interpreter and judge under
paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11. ENGINEER will not show par-
tiality 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
ENGINEER 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 pay-
ment 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.
Limillllions on ENGINEER's Responsibililies:
9,13, Neither ENGINEER's authority to act under this
Article 9 or elsewhere in the Contract Documents nor any
decision made by ENGINEER in good faith either to exercise
or not exercise such authority shall give rise 10 any duty or
responsibility of ENGINEER to CONTRACTOR, any Sub-
contractor, any Supplier, or any other person or organization
perfonning any of the Work, or 10 any surety for any of them,
9.14, Whenever in the Contract Documents the tenns "as
ordered", "as directed", .. as required", .. as allowed", "as
. approved" or tenns of like effect or import are used, or the
adjectives "reasonable", "suitable", "acceptable", "proper"
or "satisfactory" or adjectives of like effect or impon are
used to describe a requirement, direction, review or judgment
of ENGINEER as to the Work, it is intended that such
requirement, direction, review or judgmenl will be solely to
evaluate the Work for compliance with the Contract Docu-
ments (unless there is a specific statement indicating other-
wise). The use of any such term or adjective shall not be
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effective to assign to ENGINEER 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 9,15 or 9.16.
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TRACTOR's means, methods, techniques, sequences or pro-
cedures of construction, or the safety precautions and pro.
grams incident thereto. and ENGINEER will not be respon.
sible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform or furnish the
Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
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omissions of CONTRACTOR or of any Subcontractor. any
Supplier, or of any other person or organization performing
or furnishing any of the Work,
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to any surety, OWNER may, at any time or from time to
time. order additions, deletions or revisions in the Work:
these will be authorized by a Written Amendment. a Change
Order, or a Work Directive Change, Upon receipt of any such
document, CONTRACTOR shall promptly proceed with the
Work involved which will be performed under the applicable
conditions of the Contract Documents (except as otherwise
specifically provided),
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10,2. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree
as to the extent. if any, of an increase or decrease in the
Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract
Time that should be allowed as a result of a Work Directive
Change, a claim may be made therefor as provided in Article
II or Article 12,
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in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time
with respect to any Work performed that is not required by
the Contract Documents as amended, modified and supple-
mented as provided in paragraphs 3,4 and 3,5. except in the
case of an emergency as provided in paragraph 6,22 and
except in the case of uncovering Work as provided in para.
graph 13.9.
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priate Change Orders (or Written Amendments) covering:
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OWNER pursuant to paragraph 10.1, are required because
of acceptance of Jeji!cril'e Work under paragraph 13. I,~ or
correcting deti!cril'e Work under paragraph 13.14, or are
agreed to bv the parties:
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which are agreed to b~' the parties: and
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which embody the substance of any written decision ren.
dered by ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 9.11:
provided that. in lieu of executing any such Change Order.
an appeal may be taken from any such decision in accordance
with the provisions of the Contract Documents and applicable
Laws and Regulations, but during any such appeal. CON.
TRACTOR shall carryon the Work and adhere to the prog-
ress schedule as provided in paragraph 6.29.
10,5, 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 CONTRAC.
TOR's responsibility, and the amount of each applicable Bond
will be adjusted accordingly.
ARTICLE II-CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total compen.
sation (subject to authorized adjustments) payable to CON-
TRACTOR for performing the Work, All duties, responsibil.
ities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by CON.
TRACTOR shall be at his 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 ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than
thirtv da vs) after the occurrence of the event giving rise to
the ~Iai~ 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
ENGINEER 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 con-
sequential) 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 ENGINEER in accor.
dance 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 II.:!,
11.3. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order
or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract
Price shall be determined in one of the following ways:
11,3,1, Where the Work involved is covered by unit
prices contained in the Contract Documents. by applica.
tion of unit prices to the quantities of the items involved
(subject to the provisions of paragraphs 11.9. I. through
11.9.3. inclusive/.
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11.3.2, By mutual acceptance of a lump sum (which
may include an allowance for overhead and profit not
necessarily in accordance with paragraph 11.6,2,1),
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mined as provided in paragraphs 11.4 and II,S) plus a
CONTRACTOR's Fee for overhead and profit (deter-
mined as provided in paragraphs 11,6 and 11,7),
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11.4, The tenn Cost of the Work means the sum of all
costs necessarily incurred and paid by CONTRACTOR in
the proper perfonnance 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 II,S:
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11.4,1, Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ
of CONTRACTOR in the perfonnance 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 apponioned 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 hol-
iday pay applicable thereto, Such employees shall include
superintendents and foremen at the site, The expenses of
performing Work after regular working hours, on Satur-
day, Sunday or legal holidays, shall be included in the
above to the extent authorized by OWNER,
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11,4,2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished
and incorporated in the Work, including costs of trans-
ponation 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.
All trade discounts, rebates and refunds and all returns
from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue
to OWNER, and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions
so that they may be obtained,
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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 CON-
TRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who
will then detennine, with the advice of ENGINEER, 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 detennined in the same manner as CONTRAC-
TOR's Cost of the Work, All subcontracts shall be subject
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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, sur-
veyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services
specifically related to the Work.
11.4,5, Supplemental costs including the following:
11.4,5, I, The proponion of necessary transpona-
tion, travel and subsistence expenses of CONTRAC-
TOR's employees incurred in discharge of duties con-
nected with the Work,
11.4,5,2, Cost, including transponation and main-
tenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machin-
ery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the
site and hand tools not owned by the workers, which
are consumed in the perfonnance of the Work, and cost
less market value of such items used but not consumed
which remain the propeny of CONTRACTOR.
11.4,5,3, Rentals of all construction equipment and
machinery and the pans thereof whether rented from
CONTRACTOR or others in accordance with rental
agreements approved by OWNER with the advice of
ENGINEER, and the costs of transponation, loading,
unloading, installation, dismantling and removal
thereof-all in accordance with terms of said rental
agreements, The rental of any such equipment, machin-
ery or pans 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 negli"
gence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or any-
one directly or indirectly employed by any of them or
for whose acts any of them may be liable, and royalty
payments and fees for permits and licenses,
11,4,5.6, Losses and damages (and related
expenses), not compensated by insurance or otherwise,
to the Work or otherwise sustained by CONTRACTOR
in connection with the performance and furnishing of
the Work (except losses and damages within the
deductible amounts of propeny insurance established
by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5,9), pro-
vided 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
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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,
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11.4.5.7. The cost of utililies, fuel and sanitary
facililies at the site.
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distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site,
expressage and similar petty cash items in connection
with the Work.
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11.4.5.9. Cost of premiums for additional Bonds
and insurance required because of changes in the Work
and premiums for property insurance coverage within
the limits of the deductible amounts c:stablished by
OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.9.
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11.5. The term Cost of the Work shall not include any of
the following:
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TRACTOR's officers, executives, principals 101' partner.
ship and sole proprietorships). general managers. engi-
neers, architects, estimators, attorneys. auditors, accoun.
tants, purchasing and contracting agents, expeditors,
timekeepers. clerks and other personnel employed by
CONTRACTOR whether at the site or in CONTRAC.
TOR's principal or a branch office for general administra-
tion of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed
upon schedule of job classifications referred to in para-
graph 11.4,1 or specifically covered by paragraph 11.4.4-
all of which are to be considered administrative costs
covered by the CONTRACTOR's Fee.
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11.5.2, Expenses (If CONTRACTOR's principal and
branch offices other than CONTRACTOR's office at [he
site.
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including interest on CONTRACTOR'S capital employed
for the Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for
delinquent payments.
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11.5.4. 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 sub.
paragraph 11.4.5.9 above),
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11.5,5. Costs due to the negligence of CONTRAC.
TOR, any Subcontrac:tor, or anyone direclly or indirectl:
employed bv any of ,:km or for whose acts any of lhem
may be liable ir.-:Ioiding but not limiteJ to, the .::orrection
of d~I,'( ii,. '.' urk, Jisposal l't' materials or equipment
wrongly Sll, ~""...: "laking gooJ any damage to prop'
erty.
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11.5.0. Other o\erhead or general expense COSIS \1r'
any kinJ and the costs of any item not specifically and
expressly induded in paragraph 11.4.
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CONTRACTOR's Fee:
11.6. The CONTRACTOR's Fee allowed to CONTRAC-
TOR 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 unJer paragraphs 11.4.1
and 11.4.2, the CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be fifteen
percent:
11.6,2.2. forccsts incurred under paragraph 11.4.3,
the CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be five percent: and if
a subcontract is on the basis of Cost of [he 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 11.4A. II A.5 and 11.5:
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 CONTRAC-
TOR's Fee by a'l 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 CON.
TRACTOR's Fee shall be computed on the basis of the
net change in accordance with paragraphs 11.6.2,1
throJgh 11.6.2.4, inclusive.
11.7. Whenever the cost of any Work is to be determined
pursuant to paragraph 11.4 or I) .5. CONTRACTOR will
submit in form acceptable to ENGINEER an itemized cost
breakdown together with supporting data,
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
{he limit of the allowances as may be acceptable to ENGI-
NEER, CONTRACTOR agrees that:
11,8,1, The allowances include the cost to CON-
TRACTOR (less any applicable trade discounts) of mate.
rials and equipment required by the allowances to be deliv-
ered 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 incluJeJ in [he Contract Price and nOI in (he
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allowances. No demand for additional payment on account
of any thereof will be valid,
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Prior to final payment. an appropriate Change Order will be
issued as recommended by ENGINEER to reflect actual
amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered
by allowances. and the Contract Price shall be correspond-
ingly adjusted,
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UniJ Price Work:
11.9,1. Where the Contract Documents provide that
all or pan 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 U nit Price
Work times the estimated quantity of each item as indi-
cated 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 quan-
tities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by
CONTRACTOR will be made by ENGINEER in accor-
dance with Paragraph 9.10.
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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 sep-
arately identified item,
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Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs materially
and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item
indicated in the Agreement and there is no corresponding
adjustment with respect to any other item of Work and if
CONTRACTOR believes that CONTRACTOR has
incurred additional expense as a result thereof. CON-
TRACTOR may make a claim for an increase in the Con-
tract Price in accordance with Article 1 J if the panies are
unable to agree as to the amount of any such increase,
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ARTICLE 12-CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME
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12,1, The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change
Order or a Written Amendment, Any claim for an extension
or shortening of the Contract Time shall be based on written
notice delivered by the pany making the claim to the other
pany and to ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than
thirty days) after the occurrence of the event giving rise to
the claim and stating the general nature of the claim, Notice
of the extent of the claim with supporting data shall be deliv-
ered within sixty days after such occurrence (unless ENGI-
NEER allows an additional period of time to ascertain more
accurate data in suppon of the claim) and shall be accom-
panied by the claimant's written statement that the adjust-
ment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the claimant
has reason to believe it is entitled as a result of the occurrence
of said event, All claims for adjustment in the Contract Time
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shall be determined by ENGINEER in accordance with para-
graph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise
agree, No claim for an adjustment in the Contract Time will
be valid if not submitted in accordance with the requirements
of this paragraph 12.1.
12,2, The Contract Time will be extended in an amount
equal to time lost due to delays beyond the control of CON-
TRACTOR if a claim is made therefor as provided in para-
graph 12,]' Such delays shall include, but not be limited to.
acts or neglect by OWNER or others performing additional
work as contemplated by Article 7. or to fires. floods, labor
disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions or acts of
God,
12,3, All time limits stated in the Contract Documents
are of the essence of the Agreement. The provisions of this
Article 12 shall not exclude recovery for damages (including
but not limited to fees and charges of engineers. architects,
attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration
costs) for delay by either pany,
ARTICLE I3-W ARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:
TESTS AND INSPECTIONS:
CORRECTION. REMOVAL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
Wamznty and GlUUYUIlee:
13,]' CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to
OWNER and ENGINEER that all Work will be in accor-
dance with the Contract Documents and will not be defective.
Prompt notice of all defects shall be given to CONTRAC-
TOR, All defective Work, whether or not in place, may be
rejected, corrected or accepted as provided in this Anicle 13,
Access to Work:
13,2. ENGINEER and ENGINEER's representatives,
other representatives of OWNER, testing agencies and gov-
ernmental agencies with jurisdictional interests will have access
to the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspecting
and testing, CONTRACTOR shall provide proper and safe
conditions for such access,
Tests and Inspections:
13,3, CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER timely notice
of readiness of the Work for all required inspeCtions, teSts or
approvals,
13.4, If Laws or Regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction require any Work (or pan thereoO to specifically
be inspeCted, tested or approved, CONTRACTOR shall
assume full responsibility therefor, pay all costs in connection
therewith and furnish ENGINEER the required cenificates
of inspeCtion, testing or approval. CONTRACTOR shall also
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be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with
any inspection or testing required in connection with OWN.
ER's or ENGINEER's acceptance of a Supplier of materials
or equipment proposed to be incorporated in the Work, or of
materials or equipment submitted for approval prior to CON-
TRACTOR's purchase thereoffor incorporation in the Work,
The cost of all inspections, tests and approvals in addition to
the above which are required by the Contract Documents
shall be paid by OWNER (unless otherwise specifiedl.
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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 lor by ENGIl\;EER if so
specified),
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13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is
to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written
concurrence of ENGINEER, it must. if requested by ENGI.
NEER. be uncovered for observation, Such unco\'ering shall
be at CONTRACTOR's expense unless CONTRACTOR has
given ENGINEER timely notice of CONTRACTOR's inten-
tion to cover the same and ENGINEER has not acted with
reasonable promptness in response to such notice,
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tions, tests or approvals by others shall relieve CONTRAC.
TOR from CONTRACTOR's obligations to perform the Work
in accordance with the Contract Documents,
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Uncovering Work:
13.8. If any Work is covered contrary to the written request
of E!'IGINEER. it must. if requested by ENGI~EER, be
uncolered for ENGINEER's observation and replaced at
CONTRACTOR's expense.
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13.9. If ENGINEER considers it necessary or advisable
that covered Work be observed by ENGINEER or inspected
or tested by others, CONTRACTOR, at ENGINEER's
request. shall uncover. expose or otherwise make available
for observation. inspection ~r testing as ENGI~EER mal'
require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all
necessary labor. material and equipment. If it is found that
such Work is "t~(/!cti\'t" CONTRACTOR shall bear all direct.
indirect and consequential costs of such uncovering, expo.
sure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory
reconstruction. (includine but not limited to fees and charees
of engineers. architects, ;ttorneys and other professionalsl.
and OWN ER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in
the Contract Price. and, if the parties are unable tL) agree as
to the amount thereof. may make a claim (herefor ~lS provided
in Article 11. If. hOll ever. sllch \hll'k is not f,'und to t-e
de.fi'('til'(', CO:\TR:\CTOR ,hall be allowed an increase in
the Cllntract Priu, . " ..:1 c\iensilln of the Contract Time. 1'1'
both, Jirec(!\ attril1uI;lbk 10 such uncovering, e\posure,
observation, Inspection, testing and reconstructil'n: anJ, if
the ranies are unat>1e to agree as to the amount llr eXlent
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thereof. CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as pro.
vided in Articles 11 and 12,
Owner May Stop the Work:
13.10. If the Work is defectil'e, or CONTRACTOR fails
to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or
equipment. or fails to furnish or perform the Work in such a
way that the completed Work will conform to the Contract
Documents. OWNER may order CONTRACTOR to s~op the
Work, or any portion thereof. 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 pan orOWNER
to exercise this right for the benefit of CONTRACTOR or
any other party,
Correction or Removal of Defective Work:
13, I I, Ifrequired by ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly. as directed, either correct all defectil'e Work,
whether or not fabricated, installed or completed, or. if the
Work has been rejected by ENGINEER, remove it from the
site and replace it with nondefectil'e Work, CONTRACTOR
shall bear all direct. indirec~ :1Od consequential costs of such
correction or removal (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers. architects, attorneys and other profes-
sionals) made necessary thereby.
One Year Correction Period:
13,12, If within one year after the date of Substantial
Completion or such longer period of time as may be pre-
scribed by Laws or Regulations or by the terms of any appli.
cable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents
or by any specific provision of the Contract Documents. any
Work is found to be defectil'e. CONTRACTOR shall promptly.
without cost to OWNER and in accordance with OWNER's
written instructions, either correct such defectil'e Work, or.
if it has been rejected by OWNER. remove it from the site
and replace it with nondefectil'e Work. If CONTRACTOR
does not promptly comply with the terms of such instructions.
or in an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of
loss or damage, OWNER may have the defectil'e Work cor-
rected or the rejected Work removed and replaced, and 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, In special circums(ances where
a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous service
before Substantial Completion of all (he Work. the correction
period for that item may start (0 run from an earlier date if
so provided in the Specitications or by Written Amendment.
,4cceptance of Defective Work:
13.13. If. instead of requiring correction or removal and
replacement of d(~ti>('{iI'(' Work. OWNER land, prior to
ENGIN EER 's recommenJation of final payment. also
ENGINEER) prefers to accept it. OWNER may do so. CON.
TRACTOR shall bear all direct. indirect and consequential
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costs attributable to OWNER's evaluation of and determi-
nation to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved
by ENGINEER as to reasonableness and to include but not
be limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attor-
neys and other professionals), If any such acceptance occurs
prior to ENGINEER's recommendation of final payment..a
Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revi-
sions 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 panies are unable to agree as
to the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor
as provided in Anicie II, If the acceptance occurs after such
recommendation, an appropriate amount will be paid by
CONTRACTOR to OWNER,
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13,14, If CONTRACTOR fails within a reasonable time
after written notice of ENGINEER to proceed to correct and
to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected
Work as required by ENGINEER in accordance with para-
graph 13.11, or if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work
in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if CON-
TRACTOR fails to comply with any other provision of the
Contract Documents, OWNER may. after seven days' writ-
ten 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 pan of the site, take
possession of all or pan of the Work, and suspend CON-
TRACTOR'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 represen-
tatives, 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 apinst CONTRAcrOR in an amount
approved as to reasonableness by ENGINEER, 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 panies are unable to agree as to
the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as
provided in Article II, Such direct, indirect and consequen-
tial costs will include but not be limited to fees and charges
of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals,
all court and arbitration 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, CONTRAcrOR shall not be allowed an
extension of the Contract Time because of any delay in per-
formance of the Work attributable to the exercise by OWN ER
of OWNER's rights and remedies hereunder.
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ARTICLE I4-PA YMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND
COMPLETlON
Schedule of Values:
14,1. The schedule of values established as provided in
paragraph 2,9 will serve as the basis for progress payments
and will be incorporated into a form of Application for Pay-
ment acceptable to ENGINEER, Progress payments on
account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of
units completed,
Application for Progrf!SS Paymem:
14,2, At least twenty days before each progress payment
is scheduled (but not more often than once a month l. CON-
TRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for review an Appli-
cation 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, charges.
security interests and encumbrances (which are hereinafter
in these General Conditions referred to as "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 sat-
isfactory to OWNER, The amount of retainage with respect
to progress payments will be as stipulated in the Agreement,
CONTRACTOR's Wamznty of Title:
14.3. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title
to all Work, materials and equipment covered by any Appli-
cation 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.
Revuw of Applications for Progrf!SS Paymem:
14,4, ENGINEER will, within ten 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 indi-
cating in writing ENGINEER's reasons for refusing to rec-
ommend payment, In the latter case, CONTRACTOR may
make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Applica-
tion, Ten days after presentation of the Application for Pay-
ment with ENGINEER's recommendation, the amount rec-
ommended will (subject to the provisions of the last sentence
of paragraph 14,7) become due and when due will be paid by
OWNER to CONTRACTOR,
14,5. ENGINEER's recommendation of any payment
requested in an Application for Payment will constitute a
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representation by ENGINEER to OWNER, based on ENGI-
NEER's on.site observation's of the Work in progress as an
experienced and qualified design pror'essiooal and on ENGI.
NEER's review of the Application for Payment and the
accompanying data and schedules that the Work has pro.
gressed to the point indicated: that. to the best of ENGI.
N EER' s knowledge, information and belief. the quality of
the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents
fsubject 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 qualifi.
cations stated in the recommendation): and that CONTRAC.
TOR is entitled (0 payment of the amount recommended.
However. by recommending any such payment ENGINEER
will nOI thereby be deemed to have represented Ihat exhaus.
tive or continuous on-site inspections have been made 10
check the quality or the quantity of Ihe Work beyond the
responsibilities specifically assigned 10 ENGINEER in Ihe
Contract Documents or that there may not be other matters
or issues between the parties thaI might entitle CONTRAC-
TOR to be paid additionally by OWNER or OWNER to
withhold payment to CONTRACTOR,
14.6. ENGINE~R's recommendation of final payment
will constitute an additional representation by ENGINEER
to OWNER that the conditions precedent to CONTRAC.
TOR's being entitled to final payment as set forth in paragraph
14,13 have been fulfilled.
14.7, ENGINEER may refuse to recommend the whole
or any part of any payment if. in ENGINEER's opinion, it
would be incorrect to make such representations to OWN ER.
ENGINEER may also refuse to recommend any such pay-
ment. 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 ENGINEER's opinion to protect OWNER from
loss because:
14,7,1. the Work is defecth'e, or completed Work has
been damage~ requiring correction or replacement.
14.7,2, the Contract Price has been reduced by Writ-
len Amendment or Change Order.
14.7.3. OWNER has been required to correct defee.
til'e Work orcomplele Work in accordance wilh paragraph
13,14. or
14.7.4. of ENGINEER's actual knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the events enumerated in paragraphs
15.~.1 through 15.~,9 inclusive,
OWNER may refuse 10 make payment of the full amount
recommended by ENGIN EER because claims have been
made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's per.
formance or furnishing of the Work or Liens have been filed
in connection with the Work or rhere arc other items entitling
OWNER to a set-off against the amount recommended. but
OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate wrilten notice
(with a copy to ENGINEER) 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 ENGINEER in writing that the entire Work is
substantially complete (except for items specifically listed by
CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that ENGI.
NEER issue a certificate of Substantial Completion, Within
a reasonable time thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER shall make an inspection of the Work to deter-
mine the status of completion. If ENGINEER does not con.
sider the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If
ENGINEER considers the Work substantially complete,
ENGINEER 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 cor.
rected before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days
after receipt of the tentative certificate during which to make
written objection to ENGINEER as to any provisions of the
certificate or attached list. If. after considering such objec-
tions, ENGINEER concludes that the Work is not substan.
tially complete, ENGINEER 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, ENGINEER
considers the Work substantially complete. ENGINEER 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 com.
pleted or corrected) reflecting such changes from the tentative
certificate as ENGINEER believes justified after consider.
ation of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery
of the tentative certificate of Substantial Completion ENGI-
NEER 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
ENGINEER prior to ENGINEER's issuing the definitive
certificate of Substantial Completion. ENGINEER's afore.
said recommendation will be binding on OWNER and CON.
TRACTOR until final payment.
14,9, OWNER shall have (he right to exclude CON-
TRACTOR from the Work after the date of Substantial Com.
pletion, but OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonahle
access to complete or correct items on the tentative list.
PartiDl Utili:ation:
14,10, Use by OWNER of any finished part of the \\lork.
which has specifically h~t:n identified in the Contract Do,;u.
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ments, or which OWNER. ENGINEER and CONTRAC-
TOR agree constitutes a separately functioning and useable
part of the Work that can be used by OWNER without sig-
nificant 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 follow-
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14,10,1, OWNER at any time may request CON-
TRACTOR 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 CON-
TRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to OWNER
and ENGINEER that said part of the Work is substantially
complete and request ENGINEER to issue a certificate of
Substantial Completion for that part of the Work, CON-
TRACTOR at any time may notify OWNER and ENGI-
NEER in writing that CONTRACTOR considers any such
part of the Work ready for its intended use and substan-
tially complete and request ENGINEER to issue a certif-
icate of Substantial Completion for that part of the Work,
Within a reasonable time after either such request, OWNER,
CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall make an inspec-
tion of that part of the Work to determine its s.atus of
completion, If ENGINEER does not consider that part of
the Work to be substantially complete. ENGINEER will
notify OWNER and CONTRACTOR in writing giving the
reasons therefor, If ENGINEER considers that part of the
Work Lo be: substantially complete, the provisions of para-
graphs 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,
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14,10,2, OWNER may at any time request CON-
TRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to take over
operation of any such pan of the Work although it is not
substantially complete. A copy of such request will be
sent to ENGINEER and within a reasonable time there-
after OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall
make an inspection of that pan of the Work to detennine
its status of completion and will prepare a list of the items
remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before
final payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writ-
ing to OWNER and ENGINEER that such pan of the
Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER.
ENGINEER 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, insur-
ance, warranties and guarantees for that pan of the Work
which will become binding upon OWNER and CON-
TRACTOR at the time when OWNER takes over such
operation (unless they shall have otherwise agreed in writ-
ing and so informed ENGINEER!. During such operation
and prior to Substantial Completion of such pan of the
Work, OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable
access to complete or correct items on said list and to
complete other related Work,
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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 propeny
insurance,
FinJJllnspection:
14,11, Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the
entire Work or an agreed portion thereof is complete, ENGI-
NEER 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 defi-
ciencies,
F inJJl ApplU:alion for Paymelll:
14,12, After CONTRACTOR has completed all such cor-
rections to the satisfaction of ENGINEER and delivered all
maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guaran-
tees, Bonds, certificates of inspection, marked-up record
documents (as provided in paragraph 6.19\ and other docu-
ments-all as required by the Contract Documents, and after
ENGINEER has indicated that the Work is acceptable (sub-
ject to the provisions of paragraph 14,16), CONTRACTOR
may make application for final payment following the pro-
cedure for progress payments. The final Application for Pay-
ment shall be accompanied by all documentation called for
in the Contract Documents, together with 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 thereof and as approved by OWNER, CONTRACTOR
may furnish receipts or releases in full: an affidavit of CON-
TRACTOR that the releases and receipts include all labor.
services, material and equipment for which a Lien could be
filed, and that all payrolls, material and equipment bills, and
other indebtedness connected with the Work for which
OWNER orOWNER's propeny might in any way be respon-
sible, have been paid or otherwise satisfied: and consent of
the surety, if any, to final payment. If any Subcontractor or
Supplier fails to furnish a release or receipt in full, CON-
TRACTOR may furnish a Bond or other collateral satisfac.
tory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against any Lien.
FilUll Payment and AccepUlnce:
14.13, If. on the basis of ENGINEER's observation of
the Work during construction and final inspection, and
ENGINEER's review of the final Application for Payment
and accompanying documentation-all as required by the
Contract Documents, ENGINEER is satisfied that the Work
has been completed and CONTRACTOR's other obligations
under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, ENGI-
NEER will, within ten days after receipt of the final Appli-
cation for Payment, indicate in writing ENGINEER's rec-
ommendation of paymenl and present the Application to
OWNER for payment, Thereupon ENGINEER will give
written notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR that the Work
is acceptable subject 10 the provisions of paragraph 14, /6.
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Otherwise, ENGINEER will return the Application to CON-
TRACTOR, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to
recommend final payment, in which case CONTRACTOR
shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Appli.
cation, Thirty days after presentation to OWNER of the
Application and accompanying documentation, in appropri-
ate form and substance, and with ENGINEER's recommen-
dation and notice of acceptability, the amount recommended
by ENGIN EER will become due and will be paid by OWNER
to CONTRACTOR,
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14,14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final com-
pletion of the Work is significantly delayed and if ENGI.
NEER so confirms, OWNER shall. upon receipt of CON.
TRACTOR's final Application for Payment and recommen.
dation of ENGINEER, and without terminating the Agree.
ment. 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 Agree-
ment. and if Bonds have been furnished as required in para-
graph 5.1, the written consent of the surety to the payment
of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully com.
pleted and accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR
to ENGINEER with the Application for such payment. Such
payment shaH be made under the terms and conditions gov.
erning final payment, except that it shall not constitute a
waiver of claims,
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Contractors Continuing Obligation:
14. [5, CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and com-
plete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress
or final payment by ENGINEER, nor the issuance of a cer.
tificate 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 ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 14,13,
nor any correction of defectil'e Work by OWNER will con.
stitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the
Contract Documents or a release of CONTRACTOR's obli.
gation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents (except as provided in paragraph 14.161.
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Wail'er of Claims:
14.16. The making and acceptance of final payment will
constitute:
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CO;-JTRACTOR, except claims arising from unsettled
Liens, from "e,f('cril'c Work appearing after tinal inspec.
tilln pursuant 10 paragraph 14.11 or from failure tll comply
\\ith the Clmtract Dllcumems or the terms of al1\' special
guarantees specitied therein: however. it will 0111 consti.
tute a waiver hy OWN ER of any rights in resp..:ct l1f
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CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under the Con-
tract Documents: and
14,16,2, a waiver of all claims by CONTRACTOR
against OWNER other than those previously made in writ.
ing and still unsettled,
ARTICLE IS-SUSPENSION OF WORK AND
TERMINATION
Owner May Suspend Work:
15,(, OWNER may, at any time and without cause, sus-
pend the Work or any portion thereof for a period of not more
than ninety days by notice in writing to CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER 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 increase 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 II
and 12.
Owner May Terminate:
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 II, United
States Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CON.
TRACTOR 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,), 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 inabil.
ity to pay its debts generally as they become due:
15,2.6. if CONTRACTOR persistently fails to perform
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
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(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):
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lations of any public body having jurisdiction:
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ENGINEER: or
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substantial way any provisions of the Contract Docu-
ments:
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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 engineers. architects, attor-
neys and other professionals and coun 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 ENGINEER and incor.
porated 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,
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15.3, 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,
15.4, Upon seven days' written notice to CONTRAC.
TOR and ENGINEER, OWNER may, without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy. elect to aban-
don the Work and terminate the Agreement. In such case,
CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all Work executed and any
expense sustained plus reasonable termination expenses. which
will include, but not be limited to, direct, indirect and con-
sequential costs (including, but not limited to, fees and charges
of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals
and coun and arbitration costs),
COnlTrU:tor May Stop Work or TerminlZle:
15,5, . If. through no act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the
Work is ~uspended for a period of more than ninety days by
OWNER or under an order of coun or other public authority,
or ENGINEER fails to act on any Application for Payment
within thiny days after it is submitted, or OWNER fails for
thiny days to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally deter-
mined to be due, then CONTRACTOR may, upon seven
days' written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER. terminate
the Agreement and recover from OWNER payment for all
Work executed and any expense sustained plus reasonable
termination expenses, In addition and in lieu of terminating
the Agreement, if ENGINEER has failed to act on an Appli-
cation for Payment or OWNER has failed to make any pay-
ment as aforesaid. CONTRACTOR may upon seven days'
written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER stop the Work
until payment of all amounts then due, The provisions of this
paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the obligations
under paragraph 6,29 to carry on the Work in accordance
with the progress schedule and without delay during disputes
and disagreements with OWNER,
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ARTICLE 16--ARBITRATION
16,1 All claims, disputes and other matters in question between
OWNER and CONTRACTOR arising out of, or relating to, the Contract Docu-
ments or the breach thereof shall be decided under Georgia Law in the
Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia,
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ARTICLE 17-MISCELLANEOUS
Giving Notice:
17.1. Whenever any provIsIon of the Contract Docu-
ments requires the giving of written notice, it will be deemed
to have been validly given if delivered in person to the indi-
vidual 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 mad'e a legal holiday by the law of the applicable
jurisdiction, such day will be omitted from the computa-
tion,
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, omis-
sion 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 will 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 pro-
visions of any applicable statute of limitations or repose,
17.4, The duties and obligations imposed by these Gen.
eral Conditions and the rights and remedies available here-
under to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without
limitation, the warranties, guarantees and obligations imposed
upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs6.3Q, 13,1,13,12, 13,14,
14.3 and 15,2 and all of the rights and remedies available to
OWNER and ENGINEER 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, obliga-
tion, right and remedy to which they apply, All representa-
tions. warranties and guarantees made in the Contract Doc-
uments will survive final payment and termination or com.
pletion of the Agreement.
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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
1.1 OWNER'S LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE:
section 5.5, 5.6, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.10 of the General
Conditions shall be amended as follows:
No additional liability or property insurance will be
purchased by Augusta-Richmond County for this project.
Current insurance coverages will remain in effect for
the life of this Contract.
1.2 CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY:
As indicated under Section 5.3 of the General Conditions,
the Contractor's Liability Insurance shall be in an amount not
less than $200,000 for injuries, including accidental death, to
anyone person, and subject to the same limit for each person,
in an amount not less than $500,000 on account of one accident,
and Contractor's Property Damage Insurance in an amount not
less than $100,000 for all property damage sustained by anyone
person in anyone accident; and a limit of liability of not
less than $200,000 for any such damage sustained by two or more
persons in anyone accident.
The Contractor shall either (1) require each of his
subcontractors to procure and to maintain during the life of
his subcontract, Subcontractor's Liability and Property Damage
Insurance of the type and in the same amounts as specified in
the preceding paragraph, or (2) insure the activities of his
subcontractors in his own policy.
1.3 SPECIAL HAZARDS:
The Contractor's and his Subcontractor's Liability and
property Damage Insurance shall provide adequate protection
against the following special hazards:
(a) Work within the right-of-ways of the Augusta-Richmond
County Road system.
(b) Work within easements granted by property owners in
connection with the construction of the project.
(c) Work in close proximity to existing water lines,
power lines, telephone lines, gas lines, other
utilities and private structures contiguous to the
job site.
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1.4 TESTING LABORATORY:
All testing and laboratory work in connection therewith
shall be performed by an independent firm, and paid for by the
Contractor. Copies of all test reports shall be forwarded to
Augusta-Richmond County Public Works. There will be no
separate payment for this work.
1.5 SURVEYS:
The Contractor will provide surveying for construction
staking, horizontal control and vertical control as necessary.
1.6 PROGRESS PAYMENT:
section 14.2 of the General Conditions shall be amended as
follows:
The contractor may submit monthly estimate for work
completed and materials properly stored as approved
by the Engineer. When an estimate includes
materials stored, a bill of sale, invoice or other
documentation warranting that the Owner is receiving
the material free and clear of all liens, charges,
security interest and other encumbrances shall be
attached to the payment request.
1. 7 ENGINEER:
All references to "Engineer" shall be interpreted to mean
the Augusta-Richmond County Engineer, or his official designee.
1.8 UNDERGROUND UTILITIES:
(References 4.3, 1.4, 3.2)
The Contractor shall coordinate with all utility companies
through the "one call" method or other appropriate steps to
locate and avoid damage to all utilities that may affect or be
affected by the Contractor's work.
1.9 SAFETY:
(Reference 6,,20)
The Contractor shall use certified flagmen, barricades and
signs as necessary to notify the public, in particular those
persons driving in the vicinity of the project, of the
construction and its affect on traffic.
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Date:
AOGtJST
SECTION P
PROPOSAL
1998
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Gentlemen:
/ In compliance with your invitation for bids dated
7 7 , 19~, the undersigned hereby proposes to furnish
all labor, equipment, and materialsl and to perform all work
for the installation of streets, and appurtenances referred to
herein as:
Cook Road/Glendale Subdivision Improvements
Project Number: 57-8403-096
in strict accordance with the Contract Documents and in
consideration of the amounts shown on the Bid Schedule attached
hereto and totaling:
ONE MIt"L/~N ;:-O(,)~ l-/uNliRc~ IHIRr-tEIGHT -';;OtJS4NO 5u}t.' f!t.lNC~€~ f7,r:ry
ANb IS~aa
DOLLARS ($ II 4-38, ~SQ: 15
)
The unders igned 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 I he will commence the work within 10 calendar
days after the date of written notice to proceed, and that he
will complete the work within 335 calendar days.
The undersigned acknowledges receipt of the
following addenda:
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Respectfully Submitted
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(Name of Firm)
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4..::.1-4020 IcoNC VALL.EY GUTTc~, 6" I SY 100 I /7, g-o I / 780 ....E
4..::.1-6012 ICONCCUR8&GUTTE,~,6"X24".T?2 I LF 1,700 I 7.7S I /3, /75.-
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550-1080/STORMDRAINPIPE.8"(YARDDRAINS) 'LF 250 /2,38 I 3.o~5,"o I
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550-1150IsTORMDRAINPIPE,1S"(YARODRAINSl I LF I 250 23,07 S.7Cs.7.S0
550-1180 ISTORM DRAIN PIPE, 18", H 1-10 LF 3,600 23," 7 gs, Z,12, "0
I 550-1240 ISi'ORM DRAIN PIPE, 24", H 1-10 I LF 1,215 30,38 I 3'-, '11,70
550-1300 ISTORM DRAIN PIPE, 30", H 1-10 I LF 550 I 40.S3 I 2', 181, So I
550-1360IsTORMDRA/NPIPE,36",Hl_10 I LF 1,050 4'3,41 I 51. ~8o,So I
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550-1480 !STORMDRAINPIPE,4.8",H1_10 'LF 550 83,21 I 45, 7~S,So
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550-4218 IFLAREJ END SECTION 18" I E.';CH 10' 433,55 4,335,$0
550-422<:. IFL.ARED END SECTION 24" I EACH 2 53 7,~S /} 074,10
550-4230 IFLARED END SECTION 30" I EACH 1 5 '? f, /5 I 5~.IS
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COOK ROAD AND GLENDALE SUBDIVISION IMPROVEMENTS
DETAILED ESTIMATE
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603-10121siNP!-AINRJPRAP.12"(TYPE1) 'SY 1,000 I z~.oo I Z2,000,oo
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611-3002 IRECONSiR CATCH BASIN, GP 2 I EACH 3 z"Soo, ~ I 7, S'Od. :.!
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668-1100 ICA TCH BASiN. G? 1 I E....CH 48' IJ dSa. ~
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668-4300 ISTORM SEWER MANHOLE, T? 1 'EACH I 7 I 1,37 a, 'tJ I
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ALL R:.'.1CVALS. REL':C,H10NS AND ANY orriER 'NaRK
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402-0033 SITUM MATL & H LIME TON 300
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402-0116 SITUM MAiL & H LIME TON 1.100
413-1000 ISITUIYl TACK COAT I GAL I 1 .400 0.85 , 'I I 9"'''0
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COOK ROAD/GLENDALE SUBDIVISION
GENERAL NOTES
ADJUSTING MINOR STRUCTURES TO GRADE:
This item consists of raising or lowering the upper portion of
existing manholes, water valve boxes, gas valve boxes or any
other miscellaneous structures within the area of
construction. There will be no separate payment for this work
unless shown as a separate pay item.
AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE:
The item aggregate surface course is for use in inclement
weather to facilitate the movement of local traffic along
roadway construction and to permi t ingress and egress at
drives. When used for this purpose, Section 318, Georgia
Standard Specifications, is modified to permit truck dumping
on unprepared and muddy subgrade. Section 318 is further
modified to permit the use of crusher run stone as described
in Subsection 806.02. The Contractor will have the choice of
the following materials.
Graded Aggregate
Coarse Aggregate Size 467
Stabilizer Aggregate Type 1 or 2
Crushed Stone
Subsection 815.01
Subsection 800.01
section 803
Subsection 806.02
All materials to be used as directed by the Engineer.
AS-BUILT PLANS:
The Contractor shall retain the services of the consultant who
designed the project to furnish three (3) complete sets of
"as-built" plans,' in good condition, to the Project Inspector
prior to final payment being made. Such plans shall have all
significant changes marked in red. The Project Inspector
shall review the marked plans for accuracy, legibility and
completeness. As-built plans, approved by the Project
Inspector, must have the Inspector's signature on the cover
sheet" No "as-built" plans will be accepted without the
approval of the Project Inspector. Payment for as-built plans
shall be included in the price bid for other items.
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CASINGS:
All steel casings being installed across any roadway and/or
right-of-way shall have the joints continuously welded to
obtain a watertight seal. The Contractor shall notify the
Engineer when welds are ready for inspection. Welded casings
backfilled without the Engineer's approval shall be uncovered
for inspection at the Engineer's request.
COMPACTION:
All compaction shall be as defined in the current edition of
Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications. Special
attention shall be given to the backfill of minor structures
(pipe, box culverts, manholes, catch basins, drop inlets,
etc.). Compaction shall be achieved using approved tamps and
soil layers of approximately 6 inches (loose measure) and in
accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standards
1030-0 and 1401. Backfilling operations of this nature shall
not begin until the Contractor has on hand all equipment in
good working condition, and competent operators.
The backfilling of pipe and other minor structures shall be in
accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation standard
Specifications, Current Edition. Backfilling with sand using
jetting and/or flooding will not be allowed in any case
without the written permission of the Engineer.
CONCRETE:
The Contractor shall have a slump cone on the project at all
times when concrete is being placed. He shall, in the
Engineer's presence, perform slump tests as directed by the
Engineer. Tests shall be performed by qualified personnel
with a properly cleaned slump cone. Allowable slumps are 2"
minimum and 4" maximum. Class "A" concrete shall have a
minimum of 611 lbs. cement per cubic yard. Class "B" concrete
shall have a minimum of 470 lbs. cement per cubic yard.
Concrete not meeting these requirements will be rejected by
the Engineer.
CONSTRUCTION:
Transition ties of proposed curb and gutter to existing curbs
(valley gutter, granite curb, header curb, etc.) shall be paid
for in the unit price bid for curb and gutter unless otherwise
noted.
At locations where new pavement is to be placed adjacent to
existing pavement without an overlay or where curbing is to be
placed across paved parking lots, a joint shall be sawed on a
line to ensure pavement removal to be neat. Only those joints
sawed in concrete pavement will be paid for under the pay
item-Sawed Joints...Per Linear Foot.
Where curb and gutter is used and the shoulder elevations are
higher than adjacent ground, the actual direction of drainage
runoff shall be determined by the Contractor. He shall make
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such provisions as necessary to ensure that no ponding is
caused by the new construction. He may place additional fill
to provide drain inlets. Compensation will be under the price
bid for the appropriate pay item. Driveway profiles may also
be altered allowing the concrete pad to slope down outside the
back of the curb line not to exceed an algebraic difference of
0.07. This should be used primarily on the high side of
superelevated curves. The Contractor should use caution with
standard variance and place special emphasis on hydraulic
considerations.
Where curb and gutter is to be built on the high side of
superelevated curves the gutter slope shall match the roadway
slope or superelevation rate.
The Contractor shall provide borrow and/or waste pits for this
project. All pits acquired for use on this project shall be
reclaimed in accordance with Subsection 107.23 and Section 160
of the Standard Specifications and page PPA-1 of this
document.
All storm drain pipe, side drain pipe, pipe culvert wingwalls,
steps, retaining walls, curbs and gutters, headwalls, all
types of pavement, wooden structures, except those
specifically shown as a removal pay item will be removed as
Clearing and Grubbing, Grading Complete, Grading Per Mile or
Lump Sum Construction.
cut and fill slopes outside of clear zones may be adjusted on
construction where necessary to remain within the right of
way.
Curb cuts ramps in accordance with Standard 9031-W are to be
used at all street intersections on this project.
Asphalt milling is specified for use on existing pavement that
is to be resurfaced adjacent to curb and gutter. Finished
surface on asphalt pavement shall not exceed 1/4" above the
gutter line as shown on Georgia Standard 9031-J.
CONSTRUCTION LAYOUT:
Construction layout work shall be performed by the Contractor.
See Section 149 of the Standard Specifications. The survey
for this project was made by Southern Partner (855-6000)
DRIVEWAYS:
All driveways that are to be reconstructed shall be replaced
in kind i.e., asphalt for asphalt, concrete for concrete, and
aggregate surface courses for earth. The driveway locations
indicated on the plans are from the best available data. The
Contractor shall obtain the approval of the Engineer prior to
making any revisions such as to location, width, and/or number
of drives to be constructed where required.
Ingress and egress shall be maintained at all times to
adjacent properties, unless otherwise noted in the plans.
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All valley gutter drives shall conform to Standard 6050 or
9031-J.
DRIVEWAYS:
All driveways that are to be reconstructed shall be replaced
in kind i.e., asphalt for asphalt, concrete for concrete, and
aggregate surface courses for earth. The driveway locations
indicated on the plans are from the best available data. The
Contractor shall obtain the approval of the 'Engineer prior to
making any revisions such as to location, width, and/or number
of drives to be constructed where required.
Ingress and egress shall be maintained at all times to
adjacent properties, unless otherwise noted in the plans.
All valley gutter drives shall conform to Standard 6050 or
9031-J.
EROSION AND SEDIMENT CONTROL:
The Contractor shall be responsible for all soil erosion and
sediment control practices. All on-site erosion control shall
comply with local Augusta-Richmond County erosion and sediment
control ordinances. The cost of this work shall be included
in the cost of the project unless shown as a separate pay
item.
EXCESS MATERIAL:
All excess material is to/be disposed of as directed by the
Engineer or as noted in Subsection 107" 23 of the
Specifications and page PPA-1 of this contract.
FENCE:
All new fence called for on the plans and/or contract
documents shall meet the requirements of Section 643 of the
Georgia Department of Transportation Standard Specifications,
current edition. New fence not meeting these Specs will be
rejected.
In contracts where remove and reset fence items are involved
(either as pay items or as Lump Sum Construction) all
replacement fence shall be equal to or better than the
existing fence as approved by the Engineer. This means equal
to or better than the original fence at the time of it' s
installation.
In accordance with Subsection '643. 03D the Contractor must
furnish positive locking devices, padlocks and keys with all
gate assemblies"
FINISHING AND DRESSING:
All unpaved and natural areas which are disturbed by the
construction of this project are to be returned to the pre-
existing shape and slope and then finished and dressed. No
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separate payment will be made for grassing, fertilizing and
mulching of disturbed areas, unless specifically shown as a
pay item.
FLAGGING:
Flaggers shall be provided as required to handle traffic, as
specified in the Plans. or Special provisions, and as required
by the Engineer.
All flaggers shall meet the requirement of part 6F of the
MUTeD and must have received training and a certificate upon
completion of the training from a Department approved training
program. Failure to provide certified flaggers as required
above shall be reason for the Engineer suspending work
involving the flagger(s) until the Contractor provides the
certified flagger(s).
Flaggers shall wear a fluorescent orange cap or hat, and a
fluorescent orange vest, shirt, or jacket, and shall use a
Stop/Slow paddle meeting the requirements of section 6F-2 of
the MUTCD for controlling traffic. The Stop/Slow paddle shall
have a shaft length of seven (7) feet minimum. In addition to
the stop/slow paddle, a flagger may use a 24 inches square
red/orange flag as an additional device to attract attention.
For night work, the vest shall have reflectorized stripes on
front and back.
Signs for flagger traffic control shall be placed in advance
of the flagging operation in accordance with the MUTCD. In
addition to the signs required by the MUTCD, signs at regular
intervals, warning of the presence of the flagger shall be
placed beyond the point where traffic can reasonably be
expected to stop under the most severe conditions for that
day's work.
FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL, TYPE I:
Foundation Backfill Material Type I shall conform to Georgia
standard 1030-D and section 207 of the Standard
Specifications. . No separate payment will be made for this
material or its placement.
FOUNDATION BACKFILL MATERIAL, TYPE II:
Foundation Backfill Material, Type II shall conform to Georgia
Standard 1030-D and Section 207 of the Standard Specifications
and shall be used in wet/unstable conditions as directed by
the Engineer. It shall also be used beneath all concrete box
culverts. Quantities shall be measured for payment in
accordance with Georgia Standard 1030-C or as directed by the
Engineer. Payment shall be per cubic yard unless otherwise
specified in the contract.
GRADES:
with the approval of the Engineer, grades may be field
adjusted to provide for best drainage.
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GRADING:
In contracts where grading, including excavation for drainage
structures, is accomplished under Section 210 (Grading
Complete or Grading Per Mile) or section 230 (Lump Sum
Construction) the Lump Sum amount bid will include all work
necessary to obtain the line, grade and compaction in
accordance with the Specifications and other contract
documents. There will be no separate payment for any work of
this nature including borrow and the removal of unsuitable
and/or unstable material. However, the Contractor shall make
whatever investigations he deems necessary to determine the
extent of any borrow or removal necessary to meet contract
requirements. If it develops that removal of
unsuitable/unstable materials quantities could not have been
predicted by the Contractor from a reasonably thorough
investigation of project conditions, the Contractor may
request negotiation for payment for excavation of this nature
in areas where the depth exceeds three (3) feet below
subgrade. The Owner will consider negotiation only when this
type of removal is excessi ve and the Contractor provides
evidence that he thoroughly investigated project conditions
prior to entering his bid. Only those quanti ties in excess of
three (3) feet below finished subgrade and/or normal
excavation for drainage structures, ordered by the Engineer,
will be considered for payment.
GRASSING AND EROSION CONTROL:
The Contractor shall bid on grassing, lump sum, and it shall
be his responsibility to determine the actual area to be
grassed. No claims will be considered for extra compensation
if the Contractor relies on plan information to prepare his
bid.
All slope areas are to be grassed unless shown otherwise on
plans. Temporary grass is required if permanent grass season
is out.
The Contractor shall be responsible for all soil erosion and
sediment control practices including Temporary Grassing,
Temporary Mulch and other temporary measures. All on-site
erosion control shall comply with local erosion and sediment
control ordinances. The cost of this work shall be included
in the cost of the project unless shown as a separate pay
item.
All unpaved and natural areas which are disturbed by the
construction of this project are to be returned to the pre-
existing shape and slope and then finished and dressed. No
separate payment will be made for grassing, fertilizing and
mulching of disturbed areas, unless specifically shown as a
pay item.
Discontinued roads or other areas inside or outside the
project construction limits, but within the existing or
required right-of-way, shall be obliterated and restored as
nearly as possible to the original contour of the ground (See
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Section 205 of the Standard Specifications).
payment will be made for this work.
No separate
Where item number 700-6001 is shown as a pay item Georgia
Department of Transportation Specifications are modified to
provide that the lump sum price bid shall be full payment for
all fertilizer, lime and nitrogen. No separate measurement
for payment will be made for any work or materials required to
accomplish a stand of permanent grass.
INFESTATION:
The entire project is considered to be within the limits of an
insect infested area. The Contractor's attention is called to
the following sections of the Standard Specifications: (A)
155 Insect Control (B) 893 Miscellaneous Planting Materials.
INSPECTION:
This project will be inspected by the Engineer or his
Representative.
LEVELING:
Leveling shall be placed at the locations and in amounts as
approved by the Engineer or his Representative" Measurement
and payment shall be made in accordance with the Standard
specifications on a unit price basis. The quantities included
in the schedule of items are approximate and subj ect to
change. All changes will be made at the unit prices, as bid.
In areas where crown improvement, widening, curbing and/or gutter
is required, any required asphaltic concrete leveling shall be
placed prior to constructing, widening, etc. unless otherwise
authorized by the Engineer. Final grades cannot be determined
until leveling is placed. Three (3) point levels shall be obtained
as a minimum in all cases unless otherwise directed by the
Engineer.
MILLING:
Consists of milling existing asphaltic concrete pavement in
curb and gutter sections to restore drainage, riding
characteristics and a reasonable pavement crown. This work
shall be kept to a bare minimum by continuing consultation with the
Engineer or his Representative. Area and depths to be milled shall
be' agreed on by the Contractor and the Engineer or his
Representative.
MISCELLANEOUS DRAINAGE STRUCTURES:
All miscellaneous drainage structure such as Catch Basins,
Drop Inlets, Manholes, Junction Boxes, Spring Boxes, Drain
Inlets, Special Inlets, etc. whether standard or special
design shall be paid for Per Each. There will be no separate
payment for additional depth unless specifically shown as a
pay item. NOTE: All Catch Basins, Drop Inlets, Manholes,
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exposed Junction Boxes, etc. with concrete topslabs shall
include manhole rings and covers.
PATCHING AND REPAIR OF MINOR DEFECTS:
Where necessary, the Contractor is required to patch and
repair existing potholes, minor pavement defects and base
failures in accordance with the Specifications.
PAYMENT FOR PIPE CULVERT INSTALLATION:
1. Payment for pipe culvert or utility installation includes
sawing and/or cutting and removing existing pavement and
replacing the pavement as specified in accordance with
Standard 140l.
2. Payment for pipe culvert includes plugging existing pipe
with Class "A" or "B" concrete (See Georgia Standard
9031-L).
3. Payment for pipe culvert includes any required concrete
collars (See Georgia Standard 9031-U).
PIPE CULVERTS:
Unless otherwise noted, all storm drain, longitudinal and stub
pipe are to be reinforced concrete.
All required pipe culverts shall be in accordance with
Standard 1030-0.
Foundation Backfill Material Type I shall conform to Georgia
Standard 1030-0. No separate pay item will be made for this
material or its placement.
Payment for pipe culvert or utility installation includes
sawing and/ or cutting and removing existing pavement and
replacing the pavement as specified in accordance with
Standard 1401. Payment for pipe culvert includes plugging
existing pipe with Class "A" or "B" concrete and for
constructing concrete collars.
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The Contractor shall include in his price bid for pipe, the
additional cost of bends, tees, fasteners, appropriate gaskets
(see section 848 of the Standard Specifications), and
structure excavation.
PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS:
Precast Concrete Units, other than those specifically allowed
by Georgia Department of Transportation Specifications, such
as Drop Inlets, Catch Basins, Manholes, etc shall not be
installed without written permission from the Engineer. Any
such units installed without such written permission shall be
removed from the project.
REMOVAL AND RESETTING OF ORNAMENTAL SHRUBS AND BUSHES AND SOD:
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to remove and
reset any and all existing ornamental shrubs and bushes and
sod in conflict with proposed construction. Coordination with
the property owners is essential in this endeavor. The
Contractor will not be held responsible for care and
maintenance after removing and resetting these plants and sod
except in cases where the Contractor's equipment causes
irreparable damage or where plants and/ or sod dies as the
result of negligence on the Contractor's part. In which
cases, the Contractor will be held responsible for
replacement. Sod shall be reset with ground preparation in
accordance with Subsection 700.05.A. No additional soil or
fertilizer is required for resetting sod" The Contractor
shall remove the sod in a manner that will be conducive to
insuring that the reset sod will live. At the Contractor's
option he may replace any sod he removes with new sod of the
same type. No separate payment will be made for this work or
replacements unless specifically shown as a pay item.
REMOVING AND RESETTING OF OBSTRUCTIONS:
It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to remove and
reset any and all obstructions such as fences, signs, concrete
or brick planters, steps, walkways, brick or concrete entrance
columns, etc. which are in conflict with construction and are
responsible for the security of pets and/or personal property
through the use of temporary fence if necessary. No separate
payment will be made for this work except when shown as a
separate pay item.
RIGHT-OF-WAY AND EASEMENTS:
The Contractor shall not perform any work outside the limits
of the right-of-way or easements. In addition, no equipment
or material shall be placed outside these areas without
written permission of both the property owner and the
Engineer.
In the event that the Contractor elects to utilize private
property for any purpose connected with the project such as,
but not limited to, staging areas, equipment and/or material
storage or simply as a convenience, he shall submit a written
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storage or simply as a convenience, he shall submit a written
agreement to the Engiheer containing vital information such as
limits of both area and time the property is to be utilized
and a description of the intended use. The agreement must be
signed by both the property owner and the Contractor and will
be reviewed and recorded by the Engineer. Such agreements
must be submitted pr ior to the Contractor's use of the
property.
SALVAGEABLE MATERIAL:
As directed by the Engineer or his Representative, all
salvageable materials, such as drainage pipe, which require
removing but are not to be used on this project, are to be
stored wi thin the right-of-way by the Contractor. These
materials shall be picked up and transported by Augusta-
Richmond County forces.
SAW CUTS:
When matching existing conditions, saw cuts shall be used as
required by Augusta-Richmond County" Only saw cuts in
Portland Cement Concrete which are shown as contract pay items
will be paid for separately" No saw cuts in asphaltic
concrete will be paid for separately.
SHOULDER WORK:
All necessary cleaning of the existing pavement including
clipping of shoulders required prior to resurfacing shall be
the responsibility of the Contractor. The material displaced
shall be removed, lowered or spread over the shoulder to an
elevation and slope which will provide adequate drainage.
This work also includes the backing up and grassing of the
newly resurfaced streets/roads. The cost of such work shall
be included in the prices bid for other items
SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND OTHER DATA:
All references in this document, which includes all papers,
writings, documents, drawings, or photographs used, or to be
used in connection with this document, to State Highway of
Georgia, State Highway Department, Highway Department, or
Department when the context thereof means the Georgia
Department of Transportation mean, and shall be deemed to
mean, Augusta-Richmond County, Augusta-Richmond County
Commission-Council Department of Engineering Services.
The data, together with all other information shown on these
plans, or indicated in any way thereby, whether by drawings or
notes or in any other matter, are based upon field
investigations and are believed to be indicative of actual
conditions. However, the same are shown as information only,
are not guaranteed, and do not bind Augusta-Richmond County,
Georgia in any way. Only the actual quantities completed and
accepted will be paid for. The attention of the bidder is
specifically directed to Subsections 102.04, 102.05, and
104.03 of the Standard Specifications, of the Georgia
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Department of Transportation, current edition, which will be
part of this contract.
This project is based on and shall be constructed in
accordance with the state of Georgia Department of
Transportation standard Specifications for Construction of
Roads and Bridges, current Edition and any supplements
thereto" All of these specifications shall be considered as
though fully contained herein. In cases where conflicts arise
within these specifications, they will be revised to resolve
such conflict. until the conflict is resolved, the
interpretation of the Engineer shall control the situation.
This project shall be constructed in accordance with current
Georgia Department of Transportation Roadway Standards and
Construction Details.
STORM DRAIN PIPE:
Unless otherwise noted, all storm drain, longitudinal and stub
pipe are to be reinforced concrete.
SUBCONTRACTORS:
The Contractor shall furnish the official name of all firms he
proposes to use as Subcontractors in the work. This
information should be furnished at the Preconstruct ion
Conference. However, no work shall be done on this project by
a Subcontractor until the Contractor receives written approval
of his Subcontractor (s) from the Engineer. The Engineer shall
notify the Contractor, in writing within 10 calendar days
whether or not approval of the Subcontractor(s) is granted.
NOTE: All submissions shall include the following information
for each Subcontractor:
1) Name of Subcontracting Firm
2) Description of Work To Be Done
3) Contact Person's Name and Phone Number
copies of all submissions shall be submitted to:
Ms. Brenda Byrd-Pelaez
Room 211 Municipal Building
530 Greene Street
Augusta, Georgia 30911
TESTING OF THE WORK:
The Contractor shall employ a qualified materials testing
laboratory to monitor more fully 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 ENGINEER MAY ORDER TESTING AT ANY TIME HE DEEMS
PROPER TO CONTROL THE QUALITY OF THE WORK.
Concrete
project
compressive strength tests are required on this
(see Section 500 of the Georgia Department of
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where necessary.
All test results are to be submitted to the Engineer. No
separate payment will be made for employing the testing
laboratory or any required tests.
On projects that include asphaltic concrete, cores shall be
cut in the asphaltic concrete at random locations, selected by
the Engineer, to verify thicknesses. A minimum of three (3)
cores per mile or three (3) cores per project, whichever is
greater, shall be cut by the Contractor. If all thicknesses
are satisfactory, in accordance with Section 400 of the
Department of Transportation Specifications, no further cores
will be required. If cores indicate an unsatisfactory
thickness, additional cores, as determined by the Engineer and
at locations of the Engineer's choosing, shall be cut to
determine the extent of the unsatisfactory thickness.
Corrections as shown in section 400 of the Department of
Transportation Specifications shall be made where required.
There will be no separate payment for cutting cores, filling
core holes or corrective work. Payment shall be included in
the price bid for asphaltic concrete items or in the overall
bid price of the contract.
TEST ROLLING:
Prior to placing any base course the subgrade shall be test
rolled on six feet centers using a loaded dump truck or other
equipment approved by the Engineer.
TRAFFIC CONTROL:
The Contractor shall provide construction signs in accordance
with requirements of "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control
Devices for Streets and Highways", current edition with added
supplements and special provisions"
The attention of the Contractor is specifically directed to
subsecti9n 107.09 of the standard Specifications regarding
barricades, danger, warning, and detour signs.
All temporary signs, barricades, flashing lights, striping and
any other traffic control devices required during construction
of this project shall meet all requirements of the M.U.T.C.D.,
current edition, as directed by the Engineer and furnished by
the Contractor with payment in accordance with Section 150.
The Contractor shall so conduct his operations that there will
be a minimum of interference with, or interruption of, traffic
on the travelway. This applies to the initial installation
and the continuing maintenance and operation of the facility.
At least one-lane, two-way traffic shall be maintained at all
times unless approved otherwise by the Engineer" As a
minimum, the Contractor must comply with the manual on Uniform
Traffic Control Devices, current edition and Georgia Standard
9102.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES:
The Contractor shall provide all temporary traffic control
devices needed to safely direct traffic through the
construction area. \
All temporary traffic control devices are to be placed in
accordance with Georgia Department of Transportation Standards
and Specifications.
TREE WELLS, TREE WALLS AND ROOT PROTECTION:
This work will be done in accordance with section 703 of the
Standard Specifications. Where possible, the Contractor is to
save and protect selected trees and shrubs. If it becomes
necessary, the Contractor, with the approval of the Engineer,
is to protect these trees and shrubs by means of small
retaining walls, tree wells and porous material placed to
protect the root system. No separate payment will be made for
this work unless a pay item is provided.
UTILITIES:
The Contractor's attention is directed to the possibility of
encountering private utility installations consisting of
sanitary sewers, water, sprinkler systems, ornamental light
systems, gas and underground telephone cables, etc. that
either are obstructions to the prosecution of the work and
need to be moved out of the way or, if not, must be properly
protected during construction. No separate payment will be
made for this work. Public utilities of this nature will be
handled by the utility owner.
THE FOLLOWING UTILITY COMPANIES SHALL BE NOTIFIED BEFORE WORK BEGINS:
Georgia Power Company
Post Office Box 488
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Telephone (706)724-0892
Attention: Parker Land
Atlanta Gas Light
Post Office Box 1426
Augusta, Georgia 30913
Telephone (706)722-7791
Bell South
3841 Wrightsboro Road
Augusta, Georgia 30909
Telephone (706)828-8500
Attention: Bert Neese
Jones Intercable, Inc.
1424 Monte Sano Avenue
Augusta, Georgia 30904
Telephone (706)736-6515
Urban Services Water & Sewer
2760 Peach Orchard Road
Augusta, Georgia 30906
Telephone (706)796-5000
UTILITIES:
All utility facilities which are
construction, not covered as specific
estimate, are to be removed and
construction by the respective owners,
in conflict with
items in the detailed
relocated to clear
unless added later to
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the contract as a supplemental item. All "above ground"
utility structures will be located as hear as possible to the
right-of-way line.
The Contractor will not be paid for
expense caused by utility facilities,
other items not being removed or
construction in advance of his work.
any delays or extra
obstructions or any
relocated to clear
All known utility facilities are shown schematically on
highway plans, and not necessarily accurate in location as to
plan or elevation. utility facilities such as service lines
or unknown facilities not shown on the plans will not relieve
the Contractor of his responsibility under this requirement
except as noted below. "Existing utility Facilities" means
any utility facility that exists on the highway project in its
original, relocated or newly installed position.
other than service lines from street mains to the abutting
property the Contractor will not be held responsible for the
cost of repairs to damaged underground utility facilities when
such facilities are not shown on the plans and their existence
is unknown to the Contractor prior to the damage occurring,
providing the Engineer determines the Contractor has otherwise
fully complied with the Specifications.
The following utility owners have facilities which may
conflict with construction of this project:
NAME OF UTILITY OWNER
TYPE OF FACILITY
Georgia Power Company
Georgia Natural Gas Company
Jones Cable T.V"
Bell South
Augusta-Richmond Co. Water
and Sewer
Power
Gas
Cable
Telephone
Water, Sewer
The Contractor shall use the one-call center telephone number
1-800-282-7411 for the purposes of coordinating the marking of
underground utilities.
the Contractor's attention is directed to the probability of
encountering private utility installations consisting of sanitary
sewers, water, sprinkler systems, ornamental light systems, gas and
underground telephone cables that either are obstructions to the
prosecution of the work and need to be moved out of the way or, if
not, must be properly protected during construction. No separate
payment will be made for this work. Public utilities of this
nature will be handled by the utility owner.
UTILITY ACCOMMODATION POLICY:
In so far as possible work shall be scheduled so that
open excavations will not be left overnight. Where trenches,
pits or other excavations are within the clear roadside areas
and cannot be backfilled before leaving the job site, they
shall be covered by timbers or metal plates and protected by
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reflectorized and/or lighted barricades as appropriate and as
directed by the Engiheer. Barricades sufficient to prevent a
person from falling into an excavated or work area must be
erected in areas where these conditions exist.
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STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 150-TRAFFIC CONTROL
August 28, 1995
First Use: October 20, 1995
Modification of Special Provision
Section 150 - Traffic Control (Rev, June 21, 1994)
Retain Section 150 as written and add the following:
For this project, all references to flags on construction warning signs in the Standard Construction Details
listed below are deleted except for signs which are mounted at less than seven (7') feet in height (portable
signs),
Standard Construction Details
· Typical By-Pass Detour for Two-Lane Highway
· Typical Detour Across Median
· Transition of 4-Lane Divided Highway to 2-Lane Highway
· Traffic Control General Notes, Standard Legend, Miscellaneous Details
In addition, G20-1, G20-2A, and W20-1 signs shown on Georgia Standards 9102, 9106, 9107, and
applicable Standard Construction Details shall conform to Part VI of the MUTCD, Revision 3, dated
September 3, 1993.
150,02 WORK ZONES: Delete 'Work Zones" and substitute: Temporary Traffic Control Zones.
150,02. 8.2,: Delete last sentence and substitute: Channelization device spacing shall be 10 feet for 200
feet in advance of the temporary gore, and 10 feet for the first 100 feet of the temporary gore,
150,03, F.1. MATERIALS - INTERIM SIGNS: Retain as written and add second paragraph,
Posts for all interim signs shall be constructed to yield upon impact unless the posts are protected
by guardrail, portable barrier, impact attenuator or other type of positive barrier protection,
Unprotected posts shall meet the breakaway requirements of the "1985 AASHTO Standard
Specifications for Structural Supports for Highway Signs, Luminaries and Traffic Signals",
Unprotected post splices will not be permitted any higher than four inches above the ground line
to lessen the possibility of affecting the undercarriage of a vehicle,
15Q,Q3,H,CONSTRUCTION WARNING SIGNS: CONSTRUCTION WARNING SIGNS THAT ARE
REQUIRED TO BE MOUNTED AT SEVEN FEET IN HEIGHT NO LONGER REQUIRE THE USE OF
WARNING FLAGS,
Delete first sentence of second paragraph and substitute:
Construction warning signs which are mounted at less than seven feet in height (portable signs) shall
have two 18 inch x 18 inch fluorescent red-orange or orangecred warning flags mounted on each sign,
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150,04,E,2,a,2,: Retain as written and add: In lane shift areas skip lines are not allowed, Solid lines are
required,
150,04. E,2,b,1,: Retain as written and add: In lane shift areas skip lines are not allowed, Solid lines are
required.
150,05 , D, TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE: Delete all references to Type 9 and substitute Type
11 (eleuen),
150,10 PAYMENT: Item No, 641 - Delete reference to Type 9 and substitute Type 11 (eleuen),
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 150-TRAFFIC CONTROL
June 22, 1994
First Use: July 24, 1994
Modification of Standard Specifications, 1993 Edition
Retain Section 150 as written and add the following:
For this project, all references in the Standard Construction Details listed below to Type I Barricades,
Type II Barricades, Type "A" flashing-lights and Type "C" steady burn lights are deleted, except that
Type "C" lights will be required for tapers in nighttime lane closures,
Standard Construction Details
· Typical By-Pass Detour for Two-Lane Highway
· Typical Detour Across Median
· Transition of 4-Lane Divided Highway to 2-Lane Highway
· Traffic Control General Notes, Standard Legend, Miscellaneous Details
In addition, G20-1, G20-2A, and W20-1 signs shown on Georgia Standards 9102, 9106, 9107, and
applicable Standard Construction Details shall conform to Part VI of the MUTCD, Revision 3, dated
September 3, 1993,
Detail "A" as shown on Georgia Standard 4960 is deleted,
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 150-TRAFFIC CONTROL
Rev, June 21, 1994
First Use: July 24, 1994
Rev,: August 16, 1994
Modification of the Standard Specifications, Current Edition
Delete Section 150 as written and substitute the following:
150,01 DESCRIPTION: This section as supplemented by the Plans, Specifications, and MUTCD shall be
considered the Traffic Control Plan, Activities shall consist of furnishing, installing, maintaining, and
removing necessary traffic signs, barricades, lights, signals, cones, pavement markings and other traffic
control devices and shall include flagging and other means for guidance and protection of vehicular and
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pedestrian traffic through the Work Zone, This Work shall include both maintaining existing devices
(excluding Traffic Signals) and installing additional devices as necessary in construction work zones,
When any provisions of this Specification or the Plans do not meet the minimum requirements of the
Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), the MUTCD controls, The 1988 Edition of the
MUTCD and Revision 3, dated September, 1993, of Part VI shall be in effect for the duration of the
project.
A. The Contractor shall designate a qualified individual as the Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor
(WTCS) who shall be responsible for selecting, installing and maintaining all traffic control devices
in accordance with the Plans, Specifications, Special Provisions and the MUTCD, This individual's
traffic control responsibilities shall have priority over all other assigned duties,
As the representative of the Contractor, the \VTCS shall have full authority to act on behalf of the
Contractor in administering the Traffic Control Plan, The WTCS shall have appropriate training in
safe traffic control practices in accordance with Part VI of the MUTCD, In addition to the WTCS all
others making decisions regarding traffic control must meet the training requirements of Part VI of
the MUTCD, On projects where traffic control duties will not require full time supervision, the
Engineer may allow the Contractor's Project Superintendent to serve as the WTCS as long as
satisfactory results are obtained,
The WTCS shall have a copy of the MUTCD on the job site, Copies of current MUTCD may be
obtained from:
U,S, Government Printing Office
Superintendent of Documents
Mail Stop: SSOP
Washington, D,C, 20402-9328
The WTCS shall be available on a 24-hour basis as needed to maintain traffic control devices with
access to all personnel, materials and equipment necessary to respond effectively to an emergency
situation within forty-five (45) minutes of notification of the emergency,
The WTCS shall supervise the initial installation of traffic control devices which will be reviewed by
the Engineer prior to the beginning of construction. Modifications to traffic control devices as required
by sequence of operations or staged construction must be reviewed by the WTCS, The WTCS shall
regularly perform inspections to ensure that traffic control is maintained,
B, All traffic control devices used during the construction of a project shall meet the Standards utilized
in the MUTCD, and shall comply with the requirements of these Specifications, Project Plans, and
Special Provisions, Reference is made to Subsections 104,05, 107,07, and 107,09.
C, All reflectorization for construction (black on orange) signs, object markers, and channelization
devices shall meet the requirements of Section 913, Type II or III unless otherwise specified, All other
signs shall meet the requirements of Type I unless otherwise specified.
D, No work shall be started on any project phase until the appropriate traffic control devices have been
placed in accordance with Project requirements, Changes to traffic flow shall not commence unless
all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to make the changes are available on the Project,
E, The Contractor shall secure the Engineer's approval of the Contractor's proposed plan of operation,
sequence of work and methods of providing for the safe passage of vehicular and pedestrian traffic
before it is placed in operation, The proposed plan of operation should supplement the approved
traffic control plan, Any major changes to the approved traffic control plan, proposed by the
Contractor, are to be submitted to the Department for approval in accordance with Subsection 104,03
of the Standard Specifications,
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Some additional traffic control details will be required prior to any major shifts of traffic, The traffic
control details shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
1. A detailed drawing showing traffic location and laneage for each step of the change.
2, The location, size, and message of all signs required by the MUTCD, Plans, Special Provisions,
and other signs as required to fit conditions, .
3, The method to be used in, and the limits of, the obliteration of conflicting lines and markings,
4, Type, location, and extent of new lines and markings.
5, Horizontal and vertical alignment and superelevation rates for detours, including cross section
and profile grades along each edge of existing pavement,
6, Drainage details for temporary and permanent alignments,
7, Location, length, and/or spacing of channelization and protective devices (temporary barrier,
guardrail, barricades, etc,)
8, Starting time, duration and date of planned change,
9, For each traffic shift, a paving plan, erection plan, or work site plan, as appropriate, detailing
workforce, materials, and equipment necessary to accomplish the proposed work. This will be the
minimum resource allocation required in order to start the work.
The above details shall be submitted to the Engineer for approval at least 14 days prior to the
anticipated traffic shift, The Contractor shall have traffic control details for a traffic shift which has
been approved by the Engineer prior to commencement of the physical shift, All preparatory work
relative to the traffic shift which does not interfere with traffic shall be accomplished prior to the
designated starting time, The Engineer and the Contractor's representative will verify that all
conditions have been met prior to the Contractor obtaining materials for the actual traffic shift,
F, Traffic control devices shall be in acceptable condition when first erected on the project and shall be
maintained in accordance with Subsection 104,05 throughout the construction period, All
unacceptable traffic control devices shall be replaced within 24 hours, When not in use, all traffic
control devices shall be removed, placed or covered so as not to be visible to traffic, If traffic control
devices are left in place for more than ten days after completion of the Work, the Department shall
have the right to remove such devices, claim possession thereof, and deduct the cost of such removal
from any monies due, or which may become due, the Contractor, .
G, The Department reserves the right to restrict construction operations when, in the opinion of the
Engineer, the continuance of the Work would seriously hinder traffic flow on days immediately before,
on, or after holidays or other days in which WlUsUal traffic conditions exist, including threatening or
inclement weather,
150,02 WORK ZONES:
A. In addition to the other provisions contained herein, work zone traffic control shall be accomplished
using the following means and materials:
1. Portable advance warning signs as required by the contract or meeting the requirements of the
MUTCD and Sub-Section 150,03,
2, Portable sequential or flashing arrow panels as shown in the Plans or Specifications for use on
Interstate or multi-lane highway lane closure only, shall be a minimum size of 48" high by 96"
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wide with not less than 15 lamps used for the arrow, The arrow will occupy virtually the entire
size of the arrow panel and shall have a minimum legibility distance of one mile, The minimum
legibility distance is that distance at which the arrow panel can be comprehended by an observer
on a sunny day, or clear night. Arrow panels shall be equipped with automatic dimming features
for use during hours of darkness. The arrow panels shall also meet the requirements as shown
in the MUTeD. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall not be used for lane closures on two-
lane, tYlo-way highways when traffic is restricted to one-lane operations in which case,
appropriate signing, flaggers and when required, pilot vehicles will be deemed sufficient,
3,. Portable changeable message signs meeting the requirements of Section 632 and the MUTeD,
4, Channelization devices meeting the standards of the MUTCD and Subsection 150,05,
5, Precast concrete barrier meeting the requirements of Section 622,
6, Temporary traffic signals meeting the requirements of Section 647,
7, Pavement marking materials complying with Subsection 150,04.A,
B. LANE CLOSURES:
1. All lane closures shall have prior approval of the Engineer, Lane closures that require same
direction traffic to be split around the Work Area will not be approved for roadways with posted
speeds of35 mph or greater, excluding turn lanes,
2. On multilane highways where traffic has been shifted to the inside lanes for overnight use, the
entrance and exit ramps shall have channelization devices placed on both sides of the ramp, The
temporary ramp taper length shall be greater than, or equal to, the existing taper length, Interim
EXIT gore signs shall be placed at the ramp divergence, Channelization device spacing in the first
100 feet of the temporary gore shall be 25 feet,
3, Termination Area: The transition to normal or full width highway at the end of a lane closure
shall be a maximum of 150 feet,
4, To provide the greatest possible convenience to the public in accordance with Subsection 107,07,
the Contractor shall remove all signs, lane closure markings, and devices immediately when lane
closure work is completed or temporarily suspended for any length of time or as directed by the
Engineer,
C, TRAFFIC PACING METHOD:
1. PACING OF TRAFFIC: With prior approval from the Engineer, traffic may be paced allowing the
Contractor up to ten (10) minutes maximum to work in or above all lanes of traffic for the
following purposes:
a Placing bridge members or other bridge work.
b, Placing overhead sign structures,
c, Other work items requiring interruption of traffic,
The Contractor shall provide a uniformed police officer with patrol vehicle and blue flashing light for
each direction of pacing, The police officer, Engineer, and flaggers at ramps shall be provided with a
radio which will provide continuous contact with the Contractor,
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When ready to start the work activity, the police vehicle will pull into the travel lanes and act as a
pilot vehicle slowing the traffic thereby providing a gap in traffic allowing the Contractor to perform
the Work.. Anyon-ramps between the pace and the work area shall be blocked during pacing of traffic,
with a flagger properly dressed and equipped with a Stop/Slow paddle. Each ramp should be opened
after the police vehicle has passed,
Pilot vehicles shall travel at a safe pace speed, desirably not less than 20 mph interstate and 10 mph
non-interstate, The Contractor shall provide a vehicle to proceed in front of the police vehicle and
behind the other traffic in order to inform the Contractor's work force when all vehicles have cleared
the area.
Traffic will not be permitted to stop during pacing except in extreme cases as approved by the
Engineer,
2, METHODS OF SIGNING FOR TRAFFIC PACING: At a point not less than 1,000 feet in advance of
the beginning point of the pace, the Contractor shall erect and cover a W-special sign (72 inch x 72
inch) with a Type ''E'' flashing light, with the legend "TRAFFIC SLOWED AHEAD SHORT DELAY"
(See Detail 150-A), A portable changeable message sign may be used in lieu of the W-special sign, On
divided highways this sign shall be double indicated, A worker with a two-way radio shall be posted
at the sign, and upon notice that the traffic is to be paced shall turn on the flashing light and reveal
the sign, When traffic is not being paced, the flashing light shall be turned off and the sign covered
or removed, W-special signs are reflectorized black on orange, Series "C" letters and border of the size
specified.
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D, The Contractor's trucks and other vehicles shall travel in the direction of normal roadway traffic
Wlless separated by a positive barrier, or when construction activity necessitates otherwise, and shall
not reverse direction except at intersections, interchanges, or approved temporary crossings,
E, The Contractor shall ensure that dust, mud, and other debris from construction activities do not
interfere with normal traffic operations or adjacent properties,
F, Existing street lighting shall remain lighted as long as practical and until removal is approved by the
Engineer,
G, Adequate temporary lighting shall be provided at all nighttime work sites where workers will be
immediately adjacent to traffic.
H, For their own protection, workers in or adjacent to traffic during nighttime operation shall wear
reflectorized vests,
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1. The parking of Contractor's and/or workers personal vehicles within the work area or adjacent to
traffic is prohibited,
J, The Worksite Traffic Control Supervisor (WTCS) shall monitor the work to ensure that all the rocks,
boulders, construction debris, stockpiled materials, equipment, tools and other potential hazards are
kept clear of the travel way, These items shall be stored in a location, in so far as practical, where they
will not be subject to a vehicle nmning off the road and striking them,
K All existing pedestrian walkways shall be maintained, Whenever changes to the worksite necessitate
changes to existing walkways, temporary walkways shall be provided and maintained, with
. appropriate signs as necessary, to allow safe passage of pedestrian traffic,
150,03 SIGNS:
A. When required for proper traffic control during construction of the project, all existing guide, warning,
and regulatory signs shall be maintained by the Contractor in accordance with these Specifications,
Existing street name signs shall be maintained at street intersections, All existing illuminated signs
shall remain lighted and be maintained by the Contractor,
B, When not in use, all inappropriate traffic signs or portions thereof shall be removed, placed or covered
so as not to be visible to traffic. All construction warning signs shall be removed within seven calendar
days after time charges are stopped or pay items are complete, Subsequent punch-list or other work
to be performed shall be accomplished utilizing temporary construction warning signs that shall be
removed daily,
C, The Contractor shall not remove any existing signs and supports without prior approval from the
Engineer, All existing signs and supports which are to be removed shall be stored and protected as
directed by the Engineer, and become the property of the Department unless otherwise specified in
the contract documents,
D, Interim guide, warning, or regulatory signs required to direct traffic shall be furnished, installed,
reused and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the MUTCD, the Plans, Special
Provisions, or as directed by the Engineer, These signs shall remain the property of the Contractor,
The bottom of all interim signs shall be at least seven feet above the level of pavement edge,
E. Existing special guide signs on the Project shall be maintained until conditions require a change in
location or legend content. When change is required, existing signs shall be modified and continued
in use if the required modification can be made within existing sign borders using design
requirements Oegend, letter size, spacing, border, ete,) equal to that of the existing signs, or of
Subsection 15Q,Q3,E,5, Differing legend designs shall not be mixed in the same sign,
. 1, SPECIAL GUIDE SIGNS: Special guide signs are those expressway or freeway guide signs that
are designed with a message content Oegend) that applies to a particular roadway location, When
an existing special guide sign is in conflict with work to be performed, the Contractor shall remove
the conflicting sign and reset it in a new, non-i:onflicting location which has been approved by the
Engineer,
2, INTERIM SPECIAL GUIDE SIGNS: When it is not possible to utilize existing signs, either in
place or relocated, the Contractor shall furnish, erect, maintain, modify, relocate, and remove new
interim special guide signs in accordance with the Plans or as directed by the Engineer,
3, INTERIM OVERHEAD GillDE SIGN STRUCTURES: Interim overhead special guide sign
structures are not required to be lighted unless specifically required by the Plans, If lighting is
required the sign shall be lighted as soon as erected and shall remain lighted, during the hours
of darkness, until the interim sign is no longer required, The Contractor shall notify the Power
Company at least thirty (30) days prior to desiring connection to the power source,
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4, The installation of new permanent special guide signs and the permanent modification or
resetting of existing special guide signs, when included in the contract, shall be accomplished as
soon as practical to minimize the use of interim special guide signs. Iflighting is required by the
Plans, all new permanent overhead special guide signs shall be lighted as soon as erected,
5, Interim special guide signs that may be required in addition to, or a replacement for, existing
expressway and freeway (interstate) signs must be designed and fabricated in compliance with
the minimum requirements for guide signing contained in Part 2E "Guide Signs Expressways"
and Part 2F "Guide Signs Freeways" of the MUTCD, except that the minimum size of all letters
and numerals in the names of places, streets and highways on all signs shall be 16 inches Series
'''E'' initial upper-case and 12 inches lower-case, All interstate shields on these signs shall be 48
inches and 60 inches for two-numeral and three-numeral routes, respectively, Additionally, the
exit road name or route shield shall be placed on the exit gore sign,
F, MATERIALS - INTERIM SIGNS:
1. POSTS - Posts for all interim signs shall meet the requiremenUi of Section 911 except that green
or silver paint may be used in lie,u of galvanization for steel posUi or structural shape posts, Wood
posts are not required to be pressure treated.
2, SIGN BLANKS AND PANELS - All sign blanks and panels shall conform to Section 912 of the
Specifications except that blanks and panels may be ferrous based or other metal alloys, Type 1
and Type 2 sign blanks shall have a minimum thickness of 0,08 inches regardless of the sign type
used, Alternative sign blank materials (composites, poly carbonates, fiberglass reinforced plastics,
recycled plastics, etc,) shall have a letter of approval from the Office of Materials and Research
for use as interim construction signs before these materials are allowed to be incorporated into
the work.. Signs shall be painted to prevent rust if other metals are used in lieu of aluminum.
Plywood blanks or panels will not be permitted,
G, All existing, interim and new permanent signs shall be installed so as to be completely visible for an
advance distance in compliance with the MUTCD. Limbs, brush, construction equipment and
materials shall be kept clear of the driver's line of sight to the signs,
H, Advance warning signs shall be placed ahead of construction in accordance with Part VI of the
MUTeD and shall include a series of at least three advance road construction CW20-1) signs placed
at the termini of the project. The series shall have the legend ROAD WORK (1500 FEET, 1000 FEET,
AND 500 FEET,) In addition to the above, multi-lane divided highways shall also have the legend
ROAD WORK (2 MILES, 1 MILE, AND 1/2 MILE,) On-ramps and at grade intersecting roadways
shall be signed with a minimum of one ROAD WORK AHEAD sign.
All construction warning signs shall have two 18 inch x 18 inch fluorescent red-orange or orange-red
warning flags mounted on each including the project construction signs (G20-1 and G20-2A,) Project
mileage indicated on the G20-1 sign shall be the actual project mileage rOWlded up to the nearest
whole mile, All construction warning signs on divided highways shall be double indicated (i.e" on the
left and right sides of the roadway.)
1. The sequential or flashing arrow panels shall be placed on the shoulder at or near the point where
the lane closing transition begins, The panels shall be mOWlted on a vehicle, trailer, or other suitable
support, Vehicle mounted panels shall be provided with remote controls, Minimum mOWlting height
shall be seven feet above the roadway to the bottom of the panel, except on vehicle mounted panels
which should be as high as practical,. .
J, The portable changeable message sign, when specified, shall be placed ahead of construction activities
and shall meet the requirements of Section 632 and the MUTCD,
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K The flashing beacon assembly, when specified, shall be used in cortiunction with construction warning
signs, regulatory, or guide signs Ul inform traffic of special road conditions which require additional
driver attention, The flashing beacon assembly shall be installed in accordance with the requirements
of Section 647,
150,04 PAVEMENT MARKINGS
A. Generally, full pattern pavement markings in accordance with Section 652 and in conformance with
Section 3A and 3B, except 3B-3 and 3B.5, of the MUTCD are required on all courses before the
roadway is opened to traffic, No passing zones shall be marked Ul conform Ul Section 150,04 E. During
construction and maintenance activities on all highways open Ul traffic, both existing markings and
markings applied under this Section shall be fully maintained until Final Acceptance, If the pavement
markings are, or become, unsatisfacUlry in the judgement of the Engineer due Ul wear, weathering,
or construction activities, they shall be resUlred immediately, On resurfacing projects pavement
markings shall be provided on all surfaces that are placed over existing markings, On widening and
reconstruction projects (where the lane configuration is altered from the pre-construction layout)
pavement markings will be as required by the Plans or the Engineer, On new construction projects
pavement marking plans will be provided,
B. MATERIALS: All traffic striping applied under this Section shall be a minimum four inches in width
and shall conform Ul the requirements of Section 652, except as modified herein, Raised pavement
markers (RPMs) shall meet the requirements of Section 654, Markings on the fInal surface course
which must be removed shall be a removable type. The ContracUlr will be permitted Ul use paint,
thermoplastic, or tape on pavement which is Ul be overlaid as part of the project, unless otherwise
directed by the Engineer, Partial (skip) reflecUlrization (Le, reflecUlrizing only a portion of a stripe)
will not be allowed.
C, USAGE: The ContracUlr shall sequence the work in such a manner as Ul allow the installation of
markings in the fInal lane configuration at the earliest possible stage,
Inappropriate or conflicting existing pavement markings shall be removed,
When shifting of traffic necessitates removal of centerline, lane lines, or edge lines, all such lines shall
be removed prior Ul, during, or immediately after any change so as Ul present the least interference
with traffic,
Before any change in traffic lane(s) alignment, marking removal equipment shall be present on the
project for immediate use, If marking removal equipment failures occur, the equipment shall be
repaired or replaced (including leasing equipment if necessary), so that the removal can be
accomplished without delay,
Except for the final surface, markings on asphaltic concrete may be obliterated by an overlay course,
when approved by the Engineer, When an asphaltic concrete overlay is placed for the sole purpose
of eliminating conflicting markings and the in place asphaltic concrete section will allow, said overlay
will be eligible for payment only if designated in the Plans, Overlays Ul obliterate lines will be paid
for only once and further traffic shifts in the same area shall be accomplished with removable
markings, Only the minimum asphaltic concrete thickness required to cover lines (generally 60 IbJsq,
yd, of Asphaltic Concrete "H") will be allowed, Excessive build-up will not be permitted. When an
overlay for the sole purpose of eliminating conflicting markings is not allowed, the markings no longer
applicable shall be removed in accordance with Subse~tion 656,02, The elimination of conflicting
pavement markings by overpainting with paint or liquid asphalt is not acceptable,
D, Raised pavement markers CRPMs) are required as listed below for all asphaltic concrete pavements
before the roadway is open Ul traffic, When Portland Cement Concrete is an intermediate or fmal
surface and is open Ul traffic, one calendar day is allowed for cleaning and drying before the
installation of RPMs is required,
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1, On Interstate and limited access highways under construction, excluding projects consisting
primarily of asphalt resurfacing items, retro-reflective raised pavement markers (RPMs) shall be
placed and/or maintained on intermediate pavement surfaces opened to traffic as follows:
a SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES:
80 fDot centers on skip lines with curvature less than three degrees, (Includes tangents,)
40 foot centers on solid lines and all lines with curvature between three degrees and six
degrees.
20 foot centers on curves over six degrees,
20 foot centers on lane transitions or shifts,
b, SUPPLEMENTING RAMP GORE LINES:
20 foot centers, two each, placed side by side,
c, OTHER LINES:
As shown on the plans or directed by the Engineer,
2, On other highways under construction RPMs shall be used and/or maintained on intermediate
pavement surfaces as follows:
a SUPPLEMENTING LANE LINES AND SOLID LINES:
40 foot centers except on lane shifts. (When required in the Plans or Contract.)
20 foot centers on lane shifts. (Required in all cases,)
b, SUPPLEMENTING DOUBLE SOLID LINES:
40 foot centers (one each beside each line) except on lane shifts, (When required in the Plans
or Contract.)
.20 foot centers on lane shifts, (Required in all cases,)
RPMs are D.2.t allowed on right edge lines,
E, EXCEPTIONS FOR INTERIM MARKINGS: Some exceptions to the time of placement and pattern
of markings are permitted as noted below, however, full pattern pavement markings are required for
the completed project,
1, TWO-LANE, TWO-WAY ROADWAYS
a SKIP LINES: All interim skip (broken) stripe shall conform to Section 652 except that stripes
shall be at least four feet long with a maximum gap of 36 feet, On curves greater than six
degrees, a two-foot stripe with a maximum gap of 18 feet shall be used, In lane shift areas
skip lines will not be allowed, Solid Lines will be required, Interim skip lines will be
permitted for a period not to exceed 14 calendar days, Interim skip lines must be replaced
with markings in full compliance with Section 652 prior to expiration of the 14 calendar day
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Interim raised pavement markers may be substituted for the interim skip (broken) stripes,
Ifmised pavement markers are substituted for the four foot interim skip stripe, four markers
spaced at equal intervals over a four feet distance will be required, No separate payment will
be made if the interim raised pavement markers are substituted for interim skip lines,
Interim raised pavement markers shall be retro-reflective, shall be the same color as the
pavement markers for which they are substituted, and shall be visible during daytime,
The type of interim marker and method of attachment to the pavement must be approved by
the Office of Materials and Research but in no case will the markers be attached by the use
of nails,
The interim raised pavement markers must be maintained until the full pattern pavement
markings are applied, At the time full pattern pavement markings are applied the interim
raised markers shall be removed in a manner that will not interfere with application of the
full pattern pavement markings,
b, NO PASSING BARRIER: On two-lane, two-way roadways for periods not to exceed three
. calendar days where skip centerlines are in place, no-passing zones may be identified by
using post or portable mounted DO NOT PASS regulatory signs (R4-1 24" x 30") at the
beginning and at intervals not to exceed 1/2 mile within each no-passing zone, A post or
portable mounted PASS WITH CARE regulatory sign (R4-1 24" x 30") shall be placed at the
end of each no-passing zone, Post mounted signs shall be placed in accordance with the
MUTCD, Portable signs must have a minimum vertical height of three feet above the
pavement surface to the bottom of the sign and be secured in such a manner as to not be
easily blown over or misaligned,
c, EDGELINES:
(1) Bituminous Surface Treatment Paving: Edgelines will not be required on intermediate
surfaces (including asphaltic concrete leveling for bituminous surface treatment paving) that
are in use for a period of less than 60 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane
transitions, lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the fmal
surface, edgelines must be placed within 30 calendar days of the time that the final surface
was placed,
(2) All Other Types of Pavement: Edgelines will not be required on intermediate surfaces that
are in use for a period of less than 30 calendar days except at bridge approaches, on lane
transitions,lane shifts, and in such other areas as determined by the Engineer. On the final
surface, edgelines must be placed within 14 calendar days ofthe time that the surface was
placed, .
d, MISCELLANEOUS PAVEMENT MARKINGS: School zones, railroads, stopbars, symbols,
words and other similar markings shall be placed on final surfaces conforming to Section 652
within 14 calendar days of completion of the final surface. On intermediate surfaces these
markings will generally not be required unless specified by the Engineer because of special
conditions or when the intermediate surface will be in use for more than 45 calendar days,
2, MULTI-LANE HIGHWAYS - WITH NO PAVED SHOULDER(S) OR PAVED SHOULDER(S)
FOUR FEET OR LESS
a UNDIVIDED HIGHWAYS (INCLUDES PAVED CENTER TURN LANE)
(1) Centerlines and No-Passing Barrier - Full pattern centerlines and no-passing barriers
shall be restored before nightfall.
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(2) Lanelines - Interim skip (broken) stripe as described in Subsection 15Q,Q4,E,1.a may be
used for periods not to exceed three calendar days,
(3) Edgelines - Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within three
calendar days of obliteration,
b, DIVIDED HIGHWAYS (GRASS OR RAISED MEDIAN)
(1) Lanelines - Full pattern skip stripe shall be restored before nightfall.
(2) Centerline/Edgeline - Solid lines shall be placed on intermediate and final surfaces within
three calendar days of obliteration,
c, Miscellaneous Pavement Markings Same as Subsection 15Q,Q4,E,1.d,
3, LIMITED ACCESS ROADWAYS AND ROADWAYS WITH PAVED SHOULDERS GREATER
THAN FOUR FEET
a Same as Subsection 15Q,04,E,2, except as noted in (b) below,
b, EDGELlNES-
(1) Asphaltic Concrete Pavement - Edgelines shall be placed on intermediate and fmal
surfaces prior to opening to traffic,
(2) Portland Cement Concrete Pavement - Edgelines shall be placed on any surface open to
traffic no later than one calendar day after work is completed on a section of roadway, All
water and residue shall be removed prior to daily striping,
F, APPLICATION OF PAVEMENT MARKINGS: The Contractor shall furnish layout, clean as
necessary, and preline the surface for the placement of pavement markings applied under this
Section, All existing marking tape on final surfaces shall be removed prior to placement of final
markings,
Pavement markings shall re-establish No-Passing Zones in the locations and configuration that
existed prior to construction. Existing No-Passing Zones shall be clearly identified as to location prior
to construction by staking or erection of DO NOT PASS and PASS WITH CARE signs, On new
location projects and on projects where either horizontal or vertical alignments have been modified,
the location of No-Passing Zones will be identified by the Engineer,
G, MOBILE OPERATIONS: When pavement markings (centerlines, lane lines, and edge lines) are
applied in a continuous operation by moving vehicles and equipment, the following minimum
equipment and warning devices shall be required in addition to the requirements of the MUTCD:
1. A lead vehicle is required for two-way traffic conditions and shall have an approved sequential
or flashing arrow panel mounted so as to be easily visible to oncoming traffic, A lead vehicl e is not
required for low volume off-system routes and one-way traffic applications,
2, The work vehicle applying markings shall have a sequential or flashing arrow panel mounted on
the rear, If the work vehicle is also functioning as the lead vehicle then an approved arrow panel
shall be mounted so as to be easily visible to oncoming traffic, The work vehicle shall follow
directly behind the lead vehicle,
3, The work vehicle placing cones shall follow directly behind the work vehicle applying the.
markings, The cone work vehicle shall have a sequential or flashing arrow panel mounted on the
rear,
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4, For multi-lane roadways a protection vehicle shall follow the above vehicles and the protection
vehicle shall also display a prominent sign with the legend PASS ON LEFT (RIGHT), On
interstate and limited access roadways, the protection vehicle shall be equipped with a truck
mounted attenuatar (TMA) that is certified for impacts not less than 45 mph in accordance with
NCHRP 230,
5, All vehicles shall be equipped with the official slow moving vehicle symbol sign and left and right-
side rear mounted flashing yellow lights,
150,05 CHANNELIZATION
A GENERAL: Channelization should clearly delineate the travelway through the work zone and alert
drivers and pedestrians to conditions created by work activities in or near the travel way,
Channelization shall be done in accordance with the plans and specifications, the MUTCD, and the
following requirements,
1, Types of Devices Permitted for Channelization in Construction Work Zones:
a. DRUMS:
(1) DESIGN: Drums shall meet the minimum requirement of the MUTCD and shall be
reflectorized as required in Subsection 150,01.C,
(2) APPLICATION: Drums shall be used as the required channelizing device to delineate the
full length of a lane closure, shift, or encroachment, except as modified by this Subsection,
(a) TRANSITION TAPERS AND LANE CLOSURES: Drums shall be used on all
transition tapers, The minimum length of the approach transition taper for a lane closure,
shift, or encroachment for highways with posted speed of 45 mph or greater shall be equal
to the lane width of lateral shift (Ft,) x the posted speed limit (Mph), (L = WS), but not
less than 150 feet. For multiple lane closures, only one lane may be closed per taper with
a minimum tangent length of 2L between tapers, The length of a closed lane, excluding
the transition taper, will be limited ta two mile, unless otherwise approved or directed by
the Engineer, Drums shall be placed the full length of the taper spaced at maximum
intervals in feet equal to the numerical speed limit (EXAMPLE: 55 Mph Speed Limit =
55 feet maximum spacing),
For taper lengths on urban, residential or other streets where the posted speed is 40 mph
or less, the minimum length of the approach transition taper inay be computed using the
formula L = WS2/60, Greater taper length shall be used when required for individual
situations,
Drums with steady burning lights, for the length of the taper only, are required if the
condition exists into the night,
(b) LONGITUDINAL CHANNELIZATION: Drums shall be spaced as listed below for
various roadside work conditions except as modified by Subsection 150,06, Spacing shall
be used for situations meeting any of the conditions listed as follows:
(1) 50 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM:
(a) For difference in elevation exceeding two inches,
(b) For healed sections no steeper than 4:1 as shown in Subsection 150,06, Detail
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(2) 100 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM:
(a) For difference in elevation of two inches or less,
(b) F1ush areas where equipment or workers are within ten feet of the travel lane,
(3) 200 FOOT SPACING MAXIMUM: Where equipment or workers are more than
ten feet from travel lane. Lateral offset clearance to be four feet from the travel lane,
(a) For paved areas eight feet or greater in width that are paved flush with a
standard width travel lane.
(b) For disturbed shoulder areas not completed to typical section that are flush
to the travel lane and considered a usable shoulder,
When the appropriate signs are posted advising of conditions such as soft or low
shoulder, drums may be removed after shoulders are completed to typical section
and grassed and after guardrail or other safety devices have been installed,
b, VERTICAL PANELS:
(1) DESIGN: All vertical panels shall have a minimum of 270 square inches of retro-reflective
area facing the traffic and shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD,
(2) APPLICATION: Lane encroachment by the drum on the travel way should permit a
remaining lane width often feet. When encroachment reduces the travel way to less than ten
feet, vertical panels shall be used to restore the travelway to ten feet or greater, No other
application of vertical panels will be permitted,
c, CONES:
(1) DESIGN: All cones shall be a minimum of28 inches in height regardless of application and
shall meet the requirement of the MUTCD,
(2) APPLICATION: For longitudinal channelizing only, cones will be permitted for daylight
closures Or minor shifts, (Drums are required for all tapers.) The use of cones for nighttime
work will not be permitted,
d,. BARRICADES:
(1) DESIGN: The use of Type I and Type II barricades will not be permitted, Type III
barricades shall meet the minimum requirements of the MUTeD and shall be reflectorized
as required in Subsection 150,01.C,
(2) APPLICATION: Type III barricades shall be placed as required by the plans, the
Standards, and as directed by the Engineer,
e, WARNING LIGHTS:
(1) DESIGN: All warning lights shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD,
(2) APPLICATION:
(a) Type A low-intensity flashing lights shall be used as shown in the Plans, the
Standards, and as directed by the Engineer, F1ashing lights are not required for advance
warning signs in Subsection 150,03,H,
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(b) 'I')..pe C Steady-Burn lights shall be used on all tapers when the condition exist. into
the night. Steady-bum lights shall also be used as shown in the Plans, the Standards, and
as directed by the Engineer, .
f. PORTABLE BARRIERS:
(1) DESIGN: Portable Barriers shall meet the requirements of Section 622 - PRECAST
CONCRETE BARRIER.
(2) APPLICATION: Portable Barriers shall be placed as required by the plans. standards, and
as directed by the Engineer. When Portable Barrier is located 20 feet or less from a travel
lane, yellow reflectors shall be fixed to the top of the barrier at intervals not greater than 50
feet and shall be mounted approximately two inches above the barrier, The reflectors shall
be either 10" x 10"square Type V (or equal) reflective sheeting mounted on flat-sheet panels,
or 8" diameter center-mounted sealed prismatic reflex reflectors housed in an aluminum
backing with a single grommeted hole,
Approach end of Portable Barrier shall be flared or protected by an impact attenuator (crash
cushion) or other approved treatment in. accordance with Georgia Standard 4960,
Construction Details and Standard Specifications,
On interstate or other controlled access highways where lane shifts or crossovers cause
opposing traffic to be separated by less than 40 ft" precast concrete barrier shall be used as
a separator,
B, TEMPORARY SAND LOADED ATTENUATOR MODULES
1. DESCRIPTION: This work consists of the furnishing, installation, maintenance, relocation, reuse
as required, and removal of Temporary Sand Loaded Attenuator Modules for traffic impact
attenuators.
2, MATERIAlS: Materials used in the Attenuator shall meet the requirements of Subsection 648,02
for Type 2 Sand Loaded Modules - Cylindrical Drums or Type 2-A Sand Loaded Modules _
Stabilizer Drums with Wine Glass shaped Inner Containers,
3, CONSTRUCTION: Temporary Sand Loaded Attenuator Module installation shall conform to the
requirements of Subsection 648,03, Manufacturer's recommendations, and Georgia Standard
4960 and shall be installed at locations designated by the Engineer,
C, PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS:
1. DESCRIPTION: This work consists of the furnishing (including spare parts), installation,
maintenance, relocation, reuse as required, and removal of Portable Impact Attenuators,
2, MATERIALS: Materials used in the Attenuator shall meet the requirements of Section 650 for
Type A Portable Impact Attenuators,
3, CONSTRUCTION: Portable Impact Attenuator installation shall conform to the requirements of
Subsection 650.03, Manufacturer's recommendations, and Georgia Standard 4960 and shall be
installed at locations designated by the Engineer, and/or shown on the plans,
D, TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE - Type 11:
1. DESCRIPTION: This work consists of the furnishing, installation, maintenance and removal of
Temporary Guardrail Anchorage - Type 11 used for Portable Barrier or temporary guardrail end
treatment.
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2, MATERIALS: Materials used In the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage - Type 11 shall meet the
requirements of Subsection 641.02 of the Standard Specifications and current Georgia Standards
and may be new or used. Materials salvaged from the Project which meet the requirements of
Standards may be utilized if available, The use of any salvaged materials will require prior
approval of the Engineer,
3, CONSTRUCTION: Installation of the Temporary Guardrail Anchorage - Type 11 shall conform
to the requirements of the Plans, current Georgia Standards and Subsection 641.03 of the
Standard Specifications. Installation shall also include sufficient additional guardrail and
appurtenances to effect the transition and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier as required
by the details in Georgia Standard 4960,
150,06 EXCAVATION ADJACENT TO A TRAVEL lANE: Construction work involving trenching adjacent
to a travel way shall not begin until the Contractor is able to continuously place the required typical
section to within two inches of the existing pavement elevation, or heal the remaining difference in
elevation to the traveled way as shown in Detail150-E.
Channelization devices and placement during the construction period shall conform to the requirements
of Subsection 150,05 and Details l50-B, l50-C, l50-D, and l50-E shown herein,
In addition to the signs specified in Section 150 and the MUTCD, a W-20 sign with the legend "(LEFT)
(RIGHT) LANE NARROWS" with two flags shall be kept just off'the paving edge and 500 feet upstream
of the point where channelization devices are erected on the paving edge,
A. STONE BASES, SOIL AGGREGATE BASES, AND SOIL BASES: Drop-offs in elevation of more than
two inches between surfaces carrying, or adjacent to, traffic will not be allowed for more than 24
hours, However, where the Contractor has demonstrated the ability to continuously excavate and
backfill in a proficient manner, a single length of excavated area not to exceed 1000 feet may be left
open as a start up area for periods not to exceed 48 hours,
B. ASPHALT BASES/BINDERS: Drop-off's in elevation of more than two inches between surfaces
carrying or adjacent to traffic will not be allowed for more than 48 hours,
C, PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE AND CEMENT STABILIZED BASES: Construction work
adjacent to the traveled way which involves these types of bases shall be healed within 48 hours after
the curing period is complete for each section placed, During the placement period, traffic control
devices will be in accordance with Subsection 150,05 and DetaiI150-B.
D, MISCELLANEOUS EXCAVATIONS OR DROP-OFFS ADJACENT TO TRAVELWAY:Worksuch as
drainage structures, utility facilities, or any other work which results in a drop-off adjacent to the
travel way shall be performed expeditiously so as to minimize the exposure to the hazard, As soon as
practical, the excavation shall be backfilled to the minimum requirements of Detail 150-E, In no case
will the drop-offbe allowed to exist more than five calendar days, This may require stage construction,
such as plating and backfilling the incomplete work..
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NOTE. Drums reQUired for thIs
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Orums spaced 01'
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150,07 FLAGGING AND PILOT CARS:
A. F1aggers shall be provided as required to handle traffic, as specified in the Plans'or Special Provisions,
and as required by the Engineer,
B, All flaggers shall meet the requirements of the MUTCD and must have received training and a
certificate upon completion of the training from a Department approved training program. Failure
to provide certified flaggers as required above shall be reason for the Engineer suspending work
involving the flagger(s) until the Contractor provides the certified flagger(s),
C, F1aggers shall wear high-visibility clothing in compliance with the MUTCD and shall use a Stop/Slow
paddle meeting the requirements of the MUTCD for controlling traffic. The Stop/Slow paddles shall
have a shaft length of seven (7) feet minimum, In addition to the Stop/Slow paddle, a flagger may use
a 24 inches square red/orange flag as an additional device to attract attention, For night work, the
vest shall have reflectorized stripes on front and back.
D, Pilot vehicles shall be provided if specified in the Plans or Specifications and meet the requirements
of the MUTCD,
E, Signs for flagger traffic control shall be placed in advance of the flagging operation in accordance with
the MUTeD, In addition to the signs required by the MUTCD, signs at regular intervals, warning of
the presence of the flagger shall be placed beyond the point where traffic can reasonably be expected
to stop under the most severe conditions for that day's work.
150,08 ENFORCEMENT: The safe passage of pedestrians and traffic through and around the temporary
traffic control zone, while minimizing confusion and disruption to traffic flow, shall have priority over all
other Contractor activities. Continued failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of Section
150 (TRAFFIC CONTROL) will result in non-refundable deductions of monies from the Contract as shown
in this Subsection for non-performance of Work.
Failure of the Contractor to comply with this Specification shall be reason for the Engineer suspending
all other work on the Project, except erosion control and traffic control, taking corrective action as
specified in Subsection 105.15, and/or withholding payment of monies due the Contractor for any work
on the Project until traffic control deficiencies are corrected, These other actions shall be in addition to
the deductions for non-performance of traffic control.
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SCHEDULE OF DEDUCTIONS FOR EACH CALENDAR bAY OF DEFICIENCIES OF
TRAFFIC CONTROL INSTALLATION AND/OR MAINTENANCE
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From More Than To and Includine- Daily Chargoe
$0 $100,000 $100
100,000 1,000,000 250
1,000,000 5,000,000 500
5,000,000 20,000,000 750
20,000,000 40,000,000 1,000
40,000,000 - 1,500
150.09 MEASUREMENT:
A. TRAFFIC CONTROL: When listed as a pay item in the Proposal, payment will be made at the Lump
Sum price bid, which will include all traffic control not paid for separately, and will be paid as follows:
When the first Construction Report is submitted, a payment of 25 (twenty-five) percent of the
Lump Sum price will be made, For each progress payment thereafter, the total of the Project
percent complete shown on the last pay statement plus 25 (twenty-five) percent will be paid Gess
previous payments), not to exceed one hundred (100) percent and subject to normal retainage,
When no payment item for Traffic Control-Lump Sum is shown in the Proposal, all of the
requirements of Section 150 and the Traffic Control Plan shall be in full force and effect, The cost of
complying with these requirements will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the overall
bid submittal.
B, SIGNS: When shown as a pay item in the contract, interim special guide signs will be paid for as
listed below, All other regulatory, warning, and guide signs, as required by the Contract, will be paid
for under Traffic Control Lump Sum or inclu~ed in the overall bid submitted,
1, Interim ground mounted or interim overhead special guide signs will be measured for payment
by the square foot. This payment shall be full compensation for furnishing the signs, including
supports as required, erecting, illuminating overhead signs, maintaining, removing, re-erecting,
and final removal from the Project. Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number
of moves required,
2, Remove and reset existing special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, complete, in place, will
be measured for payment per each, Payment will be made only one time regardless of the number
of moves required,
3, Modify special guide signs, ground mount or overhead, will be measured for payment by the
square foot. The area measured shall include only that portion of the sign modified, Payment shall
include materials, removal from posts or supports when necessary, and remounting as required,
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C. PRECAST MEDIAN BARRIER: PreCast Median Barrier will be measured as specified in Section 622.
D. CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN, PORTABLE: Changeable Message Sign, Portable will be measured
as specified in Section 632.
E. TEMPORARY GUARDRAIL ANCHORAGE, Type 11: Temporary Guardrail Anchorage. Type 11 will
be measured by each assembly, complete in place and accepted according to the details shown in the
plaris, which shall also include the additional guardrail and appurtenances necessary for transition
and connection to Temporary Concrete Barrier. Payment shall include all necessary materials,
equipment, labor, site preparation, maintenance and removal.
F. TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION - TEMPORARY: Traffic Signal Installation - Temporary will be
measured as specified in Section 647.
G. FLASHING BEACON ASSEMBLY: Flashing Beacon Assemblies will be measured as specified in
Section 647.
H. TEMPORARY, SAND LOADED ATI'ENUATOR MODULES: Each Sand Loaded Attenuator Module
of the type specified includes all material components, hardware, incidentals, labor, site preparation
and maintenance. Each module will be measured for payinent by the drum only once regardless of the
number oflocations installed. Modules to replace those damaged or destroyed by traffic impact will
also be measured by the unit for payment. Upon completion of the project, the modules shall be
removed and retained by the Contractor.
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1. PORTABLE IMPACT ATTENUATORS: Each Portable Impact Attenuatorwill be measured by the
unit which shall include all material components, hardware, incidentals, labor, site preparation, and
maintenance, including spare parts recommended by the manufacture for repairing minor accident
damage. Each unit will be measured only once regardless of the number oflocations installed, moves
required, or number of repairs necessary because of traffic damage. Upon completion of the project,
the units shall be removed and retained by the Contractor.
J. PAVEMENT MARKINGS: Pavement markings will be measured as specified in Section 150.
150.10 PAYMENT:
When shown in the Schedule ofItems in the Proposal, the following items will be paid for separately.
Item No. 150. Traffic Control. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Lump Sum
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe _ Inch, (Color) ............. per Linear Mile
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe_ Inch, (Color) .............. per Linear Mile
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Solid Traffic Stripe,
Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per Linear Mile
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Skip Traffic Stripe,
Thermoplastic Inch, (Color) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per Linear Mile
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow with Raised Reflectors ................. per Each
Item No. 150. Traffic Control, Raised Pavement Markers - All Types. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Each
Item No. 150. Interim Ground Mounted Special Guide Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Square Foot
Item No. 150. Interim Overhead Special Guide Signs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Square Foot
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Remove & Reset Existing Special Guide Signs,
Ground Mount, Complete in Place. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Each
Remove & Reset, Existing Special Guide Signs,
Overhead,Complete in Place ..................................... Per Each
Traffic Control, Temporary Sand Loaded Attenuator Modules ............ per Each
Traffic Control, Portable Impact Attenuator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. Per Each
Traffic Control, Pavement Markers, Words and Symbols ........... per Square Foot
Traffic Control, Pavement Arrow (Painted) With Raised Reflectors ........ per Each
Modify Special Guide Sign, Ground Mount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . " per Square Foot
Modify Special Guide Sign, Overhead ........................... per Square Foot
Precast Concrete Median Barrier. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . per Linear Foot
Changeable Message Sign, Portable .................................. per Each
Temporary Guardrail Anchorage, Type 11 ............................. per Each
Traffic Signal Installation, Temp ..... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ~ Lump Sum
Flashing Beacon Assembly, Structure Mounted. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Each
Flashing Beacon Assembly, Cable Supported. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. per Each
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
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CONTRACT
DO NOT UNSTAPLE THIS BOOKLET. ...ENTER ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION
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DATE OF OPENING : NONE
CALL ORDER : NONE
CONTRACT ID : C31658-98-000-0
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PROJECTS AND CONTRACT NO.
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3291824C10000
PRLOP-8530-56 (245) C1
COUNTY : RICHMOND
CODE: 102450
RICHMOND COUNTY
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
CONTRACT ID : C31658-98-000-0
1.340 MILES OF GRADING, DRAINAGE, BASE, PLANT MIX PAVING
RESURFACING AND WIDENING ON VARIOUS ROADS IN GLENDALE
SUBDIVISION.
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THIS AGREEMENT MADE AND ENTERED INTO THIS THE ___DAY OF
19___ BY AND BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PARTY OF THE FIRST PART (HEREINAFTER CALLED THE DEPARTMENT) AND THE
COMMISSIONERS OF--- RICHMOND ---COUNTY
(HEREINAFTER CALLED THE COUNTY) WHO HAVE BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED TO
EXECUTE THIS AGREEMENT:
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, THE DEPARTMENT AND THE COUNTY DESIRE THE IMPROVEMENT AND
CONSTRUCTION OF A CERTAIN FACILITY AND THE COUNTY DESIRES AND AGREES
TO FURNISH AND DELIVER ALL THE MATERIAL AND TO DO AND PERFORM ALL
THE WORK AND LABOR FOR SAID PURPOSE. THE PROJECT BEING MORE
PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN.
NOW THEREFORE IN CONSIDERATION OF THE PREMISES, THE MUTUAL COVENANTS
HEREIN CONTAINED AND THE SUM OF ONE DOLLAR ($1.00) BY EACH OF THE
PARTIES TO THE OTHER IN HAND PAID, THE RECEIPT WHEREOF IS HEREBY
ACKNOWLEDGED, THE PARTIES HERETO AGREE AS FOLLOWS:
(1) THE WORK AND MATERIALS SHALL BE IN STRICT AND ENTIRE CONFORMITY
WITH THE PROVISIONS OF THIS CONTRACT AND THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
PREPARED (OR APPROVED) BY THE CHIEF ENGINEER OR HIS
AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE THE ORIGINALS OF WHICH ARE ON FILE IN THE
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER AND WHICH SAID PLANS AND
SPECIFICATIONS ARE HEREBY MADE PART OF THIS AGREEMENT AS FULLY AND
TO THE SAME EFFECT AS IF THE SAME HAD BEEN SET FORTH AT LENGTH IN THE
BODY OF THIS AGREEMENT. THIS CONTRACT WILL BE EXECUTED AND CONSTRUCTED
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, 1993 EDITION
AND THE 1997 SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION BOOK SPECIAL PROVISIONS
INCLUDED IN AND MADE A PART OF THIS CONTRACT.
(2) IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT MATERIAL PITS ARE TO BE FURNISHED BY THE
COUNTY AT NO COST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION.
(3) IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION WILL NOT
PARTICIPATE IN THE COST OF ANY UTILITY FACILITY REMOVAL AND RELOCATIONS
NECESSARY IN CONNECTION WITH.CONSTRUCTION OF THIS PROJECT, UNLESS
OTHERWISE SPECIFIED IN THE CONTRACT. THE (COUNTY/CITY) SHALL BE
RESPONSIBLE FOR HANDLING THE ARRANGEMENTS WITH UTILITY OWNERS FOR ANY
REMOVAL AND RELOCATIONS NECESSARY. THE (COUNTY/CITY) SHALL GIVE THE
UTILITY OWNERS AMPLE NOTICE, OF THE IMPENDING CONSTRUCTION, TO ALLOW
TIME FOR ENGINEERING AND MATERIAL ORDERS REQUIRED FOR ANY REMOVAL
AND RELOCATIONS NECESSARY. ALSO, THE (COUNTY/CITY) AGREES TO CLEAR
RIGHTS-OF-WAY OBSTRUCTIONS WITHOUT EXPENSE TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORTATION. FOR PURPOSES OF APPLYING PROVISION OF THIS
PARAGRAPH, RAILROADS ARE CONSIDERED UTILITIES. IN ADDITION TO THE
FOREGOING, THE (COUNTY/CITY) SHALL OBTAIN APPROVAL OF PLANS AND
ACQUIRE EASEMENTS OR OTHER PROPERTY RIGHTS FROM THE RAILROAD FOR
CONSTRUCTION WITHIN RAILROAD PROPERTY/RIGHT OF WAY AND SHALL PROVIDE
FOR THE PROTECTION OF RAILROAD INTERESTS, INCLUDING FLAGGING AND
INSPECTION, AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THE RAILROAD.
(4) IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THE QUANTITIES SHOWN ARE APPROXIMATE
ONLY AND SUBJECT EITHER TO INCREASE OR DECREASE AND ANY INCREASES OR
DECREASES ARE TO BE PAID FOR AT THE CONTRACT UNIT PRICE GIVEN.
(5) THE WORK SHALL BEGIN WITHIN TEN DAYS AFTER NOTIFICATION TO BEGIN
WORK BY THE CHIEF ENGINEER TO THE COUNTY THE WORK SHALL BE CARRIED
THROUGH TO COMPLETION WITHOUT UNREASONABLE DELAY AND WITHOUT SUSPENSION
OF WORK UNLESS AUTHORIZED IN WRITING BY THE CHIEF ENGINEER.
IF THERE ARE UNREASONABLE DELAYS OR UNAUTHORIZED SUSPENSIONS OF WORK,
THE DEPARTMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CHARGE THE COUNTY, NOT AS A
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PENALTY BUT AS LIQUIDATED DAMAGES, THE COST TO THE DEPARTMENT OF
MAINTAINING ITS ENGINEERING AND INSPECTION FORCE ON THE WORK OR TO CANCEL
THIS CONTRACT AND COMPLETE THE WORK BY CONTRACT OR OTHERWISE.
(6) THE WORK SHALL BE DONE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF
GEORGIA AND TO THE SATISFACTION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THE DECISION OF THE CHIEF ENGINEER UPON ANY QUESTION CONNECTED WITH
THE EXECUTION OR FULFILLMENT OF THIS AGREEMENT AND INTERPRETATION OF
THE SPECIFICATIONS OR UPON ANY FAILURE OF DELAY IN THE PROSECUTION
OF THE WORK BY THE COUNTY SHALL BE FINAL AND CONCLUSIVE
(7) THE COUNTY AGREES TO PERFORM ALL EXTRA WORK THAT MAY BE REQUIRED
OF THEM ON THE BASIS OF ACTUAL COST.
(8) THE FINANCING OF THIS PROJECT SHALL BE AS FOLLOWS:
PAYMENTS WILL BE MADE ON MONTHLY STATEMENTS AS THE WORK PROGRESSES.
(9) DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE CERTIFICATION:
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THE UNDERSIGNED CERTIFIES THAT THE PROVISIONS OF CODE SECTIONS 50-24-1
THROUGH 50-24-6 OF THE OFFICIAL CODE OF GEORGIA ANNOTATED, RELATED TO
THE **DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT**, HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH IN FULL. THE
UNDERSIGNED FURTHER CERTIFIES THAT:
(1) A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WILL BE PROVIDED FOR THE CONTRACTOR'S
EMPLOYEES DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT; AND
(2) EACH CONTRACTOR WHO HIRES A SUBCONTRACTOR TO WORK IN A DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE SHALL SECURE FROM THAT SUBCONTRACTOR THE FOLLOWING WRITTEN
CERTIFICATION: 'AS PART OF THE SUBCONTRACTING AGREEMENT WITH
(CONTRACTOR'S NAME) (SUBCONTRACTOR'S NAME)
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CERTIFIES TO THE CONTRACTOR THAT A DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE WILL BE PROVIDED
FOR THE SUBCONTRACTOR'S EMPLOYEES DURING THE PERFORMANCE OF THIS
CONTRACT PURSUANT TO PARAGRAPH (7) OF SUBSECTION (B) OF CODE SECTION
50-24-3.'
ALSO THE UNDERSIGNED FURTHER CERTIFIES THAT HE WILL NOT ENGAGE IN THE
UNLAWFUL MANUFACTURE, SALE, DISTRIBUTION, DISPENSATION, POSSESSION,
OR USE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE OR MARIJUANA DURING THE PERFORMANCE
OF THE CONTRACT.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION HAS CAUSED THESE
PRESENTS TO BE EXECUTED BY THE COMMISSIONER OF SAID DEPARTMENT, WHO
HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED, AND BY THE BOARD MEMBER FOR THE COUNTY,
WHO HAS BEEN DULY AUTHORIZED BY THE COMMISSIONERS OF SAID COUNTY,
WHO HAVE HERETO SET THEIR HAND THIS DAY AND YEAR AS SHOWN
BELOW.
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EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF THE
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
THIS
EXECUTED ON BEHALF OF
---RICHMOND COUNTY
THIS
THE
DAY OF
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THE
DAY OF
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BY:
COMMISSIONER
BY:
CHAIRPERSON OR SOLE COMMISSIONER
OR AUTHORIZED BOARD MEMBER
RECOMMENDED:
WITNESS FOR COUNTY:
DIVISION DIRECTOR
DATE:
THIS CONTRACT APPROVED BY THE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AT A
MEETING HELD AT
WITNESS FOR THE DEPARTMENT
OF TRANSPORTATION:
THIS THE
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152-1-93-SP
161-2-93-SP
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402-1-93-SP
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
DATE: OS/28/98
PAGE: 1
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
C31658-98-000-0
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CONTROL OF MATERIALS
LEGAL REGULATIONS (ENVIRONMENTAL)COUNTY/CITY CONTRACTS
WAIVE PROGRESS SCHEDULE
PARTIAL PAYMENT (CITY/COUNTY CONTRACTS)
FIELD LABORATORY BUILDING
SOIL EROSION & SEDIMENTATION (COUNTY/CITY CONTRACTS)
ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (COUNTY CONTRACTS)
RECYCLED ASPHALTIC CONCRETE (COUNTY CONTRACTS)
ASPHALT CEMENT
HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE MIXTURES
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 106 - CONTROL OF MATERIALS
106.03 SAMPLES, TESTS, CITED SPECIFICA nONS: Delete the second paragraph in this
Subsection and substitute the following:
For work performed under Section 400, Hot Mix Asphaltic Concrete Construction, all materials
shall be inspected and tested by the Hot Mix Producer before incorporation into the Work. All
quality control samples shall be taken and tested by the Hot Mix Producer's designated quality
control technician. Such tests shall be performed at the Hot Mix Producers expense and in
accordance with the methods of tests established by the Department. Copies of all tests
performed by the Hot Mix Producer shall be furnished to the Engineer and will become a part of
the project records.
At the discretion of the Department, the Hot Mix Producer's quality control tests may be used as
acceptance tests. The Department will maintain surveillance of the Hot Mix Producer's Quality
Assurance Acceptance Program and shall take samples and conduct tests as necessary to verify
correctness of the Hot Mix Producer's quality control tests and determine acceptability of
materials and construction. The Hot Mix Producer shall be responsible for the quality of the
construction and materials incorporated therein.
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SECTION 107 - LEGAL REGULATIONS AND RESPONSIBILITY TO THE PUBLIC
NODIFICATION TO THE CURRENT. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
DELETE SUB-SECTION 107.23 AS WRITTEN AND SUBSTITUTE THE FOLLOWING:
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107.23 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: AIl environmental considerations and
clearances shall be the responsibility of the County or municipality to meet,
including the requirements of Section 404 of the Clean Water Act (33 USC 1344).
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After July 1, 1991, State funded projects must comply yith the requirements
of Chapter 16 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the
Georgia Environmental Policy Act (GEPA), of 1991. In compliance yith GEPA,
those projects for ~"hich Federal funding is sought, and NEPA compliance is
accomplished, are exempt from the requirements of GEPA.
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GEPA requires that environmental documentation be accomplished for County
or City projects if more than 50 percent of the total project cost is funded
bya grant of a State Agency or a grant of more than $250,000 is made by the
State Agency to the municipality or County. The "responsible official of
the government agency shall determine if a proposed governmental action is
a pi:'oposed governmental action yhich may significantly adversely affect the
quality of the environment".
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A. THE r:OLLOWING PROJECTS WOULD NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE
QUALITY OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
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Non-land disturbing activities and minor land disturbing activities
which would not be anticipated to significantly adversely affect the
quality of the environment include the folloYing list. These types
of projects funded yith state money would not be subject to environmental
assessment of any kind. Hearing procedures outlined in GEPA yould not
be applicable.
1. Minor roadyay and non-historic bridge projects.
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a. Modernization of an existing highyay by resurfacing, restoration,
rehabilitation. adding shoulders, Yidening a single lane or
less in each direction, and the addition of a median within
previously disturbed existing right-of-yay.
b. Adding auxiliary lanes for 10calized purposes (yeaving, climbing,
speed changes. etc.). and correcting substandard curves and
intersections Yithin previously disturbed existing right-of-
way.
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yith no detour bridge.
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2. Lighting, signing, pavement marking, signalization, freeway
surveillance and control systems, and railroad protective devices.
3. Safety projects such as grooving, glare screen, safety barriers,
energy attenuators, median barriers, etc.
4. Highway landscaping and landscape modification, rest area projects
and truck weigh stations within previously disturbed existing right-
of way.
5. Construction of bus shelters and bays within existing right-of-way.
6. Temporary replacement of a highway facility which is commenced
immediately after the occurrence of. a natural disaster or
catastrophic failure to restore the highway for the health, welfare,
and safety of the public.
B. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS MAY NOT SIGNIFICANTLY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY
OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
For projects wh'ich will cause land disturbance and for which there is
no anticipation that the project may significantly adversely affect
the quality of the environment, certain studies will be undertaken.
These studies would serve to document whether or not the County or
municipality should anticipate that a project might significantly
adversely affect the quality of the environment. Documentation of the
studies will be accomplished through he use of the "GEPA Investigation
Studies" checklist.
The types of project which would fall under the category would include:
1. Bridge replacement project on new location or with a detour bridge,
w~ere there are no significant adverse impacts to historic or
archaeological resources, no involvement with Federally listed
threatened and endangered species and no significant adverse impact
to wetlands.
2. Passing lanes, median additions and widening projects, where there
are no significant adverse impacts to historic or archaeological
resources, no involvement with Federally listed threatened and
endangered speci~s and no significant adverse impact to wetlands.
3. Safety and intersection improvements where there are no significant
adverse impacts to historic or archaeological resources, no
involvement with Federally listed threatened and endangered species
and no significant adv~rse impact to wetlands.
4. Rest area projects and truck weight stations with no purch~se of
addi tional right-of-way.',
5. New location projects where there are no significant adverse impacts
to historic or archaeological resources, no involvement with
Federally listed threatened and endangered species and no significant
adverse impact to wetlands.
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If studies demonstrate that the project will not significantly adversely
affect the quality of the environment, project files will be documented.
If studies demonstrate that the project may significantly adversely
affect the quality of the environment, development of an environmental
effects report (EER) will be undertaken along with full GEPA compliance.
c. THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS MAY SIGNIFICANTLY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE QUALITY
OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
This category of project may
projects. If such projects
an EER shall be prepared.
include major widening and new location
result in a significant .adverse effect,
D. EER PROCEDURE:
GEPA calls for cons ideration of the "cumulative effect of the proposed
government actions on the environment....if a series of proposed
government actions are related either geographical1y or as logical parts
in a chain of contemplated actions". Therefore, EER's for sections
of roadways to be widened or built as new location facilities will
include all projects which are connected geographically or as logical
parts in a chain of contemplated actions.
1. During preparation of an environmental effect report, the County
or municipality will consult with and solicit comments from agencies
which have jurisdiction by law, special expertise, or other interest
with respect to environmental impacts.
2. In compliance with GEPA the fOllowing shall be contained in the
EER, at a minimum:
a. Cover sheet;
b. Executive summary;
c. Alternatives, including the no-build;
d. Relevant environmental setting; Geology, soils, water supply
and wetlands, floral fauna, arChaeology/history, economic
enVironment, energy, cultural resourcesj
e. The environmental impact of the proposed action of the relevant
setting and mitigation measures proposed to avoid or minimize
adverse impact;
f. Unavoidable adverse environmental effectsj
g. Value of short-term uses of the environment and maintenance.
and enhancement of its long-term value;
h. Beneficial aspects, both long term and short term and its
eConomic advantages and disadvantages;
i. Comments of agencies which have jurisdiction by law, special
expertise, or other interest with respect to any environmental
impact or resource;
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At least 45 days prior
with the undertaking,
in which the proposed
to occur notice that
prepared".
to.making a decision as to whether to proceed
publish in the "l~ga1 organ of each county
governmental action or any part thereof is
an environmental effects report has been
4. The County or municipality shall send a copy of the EER and all
other comments to the Director, EPD.
5. The County or municipality shall make the document available to
the. public and agencies, upon request.
6. A public hearing will be held in each affected county if a least
100 residents of the State of Georgia request on within' 30 days
of publication in the legal organ of an affected county. The
responsible official or his designee may hold a public hearing if
less than 100 requests are received. [The County or municipality
is not relieved of other State legal requirements of pub1i~ hearings,
however. J
7. Following the public notice period and/or public hearing a sununary
of the document, comments received and recommendation as to whether
to proceed with the' action as originally prepared, to proceed with
changes, or not to proceed will be prepared (Notice of Decision).
8. This decision document, when signed by the responsible official,
wi 11 be sent to the Director, EPD, and an abbreviated notice of
the decision will be published in the legal organ of each county
in which the proposed governmental action or any part thereof is
. to occur.
9. A copy of the decision document, the EER, and public hearing comments
( if any) wi 11 be sent to the DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION, OFFICE
OF ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION and the DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURSES,
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION for their files.
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
OFFICE OF ENVIRONMENT AND LOCATION
3993 AVIATION CIRCLE
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30336
DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURSES
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION DIVISION
205 BUTLER STREET, SE
SUITE 1152
ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30334
Any mitigation I measures identified in the EER will be incorporated.
into the final project plans.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANS PORTA TION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
FIRST USE 1993 SPECIFICATIONS
JULY 1, 1993
Section 108 - Prosecution and Progress
For this project the progress schedule required by Subsection 108.03, need not be
submitted.
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September 15, 1997
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATION
ICTION 109 - MEASUREMENT & PAYMENT (CITY/COUNTY CONTRACTS)
19.07 PARTIAL PAYMENTS: Retain as written except as follows:
A. GENERAL: Delete "At the end of each calendar rnonth"----and substitute
'In the 10th day of each calendar rnonth----".
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December 12. 1997
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 152 - FIELD LABORATORY Bun.DING
152.03 Plant Laboratory Building: Add the following to requirements for Laboratory
buildings at asphaltic concrete plants:
ITEM 6: 1 Each - Computer. mM or mM Compatible
- 540 Megabyte Hard Disk Drive (Minimum)
- 3 1/2 inch High Density Floppy Disk Drive
- CD-ROM Drive (4X Minimum)
- Windows 95 Operating System
- Mouse
- Modem 9600 Baud (Minimum)
- 1 Parallel and 2 Serial Ports
- 16 Megabyte Random Access Memory Expandable to at Least 32
Megabytes
- VGA Monitor
- 486 Microprocessor Operating at 33 Megahertz (Minimum)
ITEM 7: 1 Each - Printer (Desk let HP Letter quality printer)
Office of Materials and Research
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
FIRST USE 1993 SPECIFICATIONS
JULY 1, 1993
REVISED: NOVEMBER 6, 1995
Section 161 - Control of Soil Erosion and Sedimentation
Retain as written and add the following:
It shall be the responsibility of the county or city to meet the requirements of Chapter 7 of
Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the Erosion and Sedimentation Act of
1975, as currently amended. .
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December 12, 1997
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
(For State Aid Contracts Only)
SECTION 400 - HOT MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
400.05.C.4: LEVELING COURSE: Delete second paragraph and substitute the following:
:Mixtures for leveling courses shall meet the requirements of the approved Job Mix Formula as
defined in Subsection 400.06 and all appropriate requirements of Section 828 and will be subject
to Acceptance as stated in Subsection 400.07.A.
TABLE 400.05.C.4.a.: PATCHING AND LEVELING: Add the following statement after
Table 400.05.C.4.a.
Where the surface mix is tv be a Sand Asphalt, Sand Asphalt will be allowed for Leveling and/or
Patching in addition to the above mixes. Sand Asphalt will not be allowed as Leveling under
surface treatment, slurry seal, or other asphaltic concrete mixtures.
400.05.D.l. THICKNESS OF LAYERS: Change the Minimum Layer Thickness for "H" Mix
and "G" Mix in Table 400.05.D.1 as follows:
MIX TYPE
"Ii"
MINIMUM LAYER THICKNESS
7/8" (85 Ibs./yd.2)
3/4" (80 Ibs./yd.2)
"G"
400.05.F.: CONSTRUCTION OF CONTROL STRIPS AND DETERMINATION OF
TARGET DENSITY: Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:
Construction of control strips will not be required and 96% of Laboratory Density should be used
to control compaction or if job conditions warrant, the Engineer may establish a maximum
practical density.
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For Asphaltic Concrete with a plan spread rate of 125 Ibs./yds.2 or less, density tests will not be
required. These courses shall be compacted as follows:
1. COMPACTION EQUIP:MENT: The compaction equipment must be in good
mechanical condition and capable of compacting the mixture. The number, type, size,
operation, and condition of the compaction equipment shall be subject to the approval
of the Engineer. A minimum of the following equipment shall be required:
a. One steel wheel breakdown roller weighing at least 10 tons or vibratory roller
operating at low amplitude and at a minimum frequency of 47 Hz.
b. One rubber tire roller weighing at least 8 tons or exerting at least 80 lbs./ in?
contact pressure.
c. One steel wheel finishing roller weighing at least 8 tons or vibratory roller
operating in static mode.
2. ROLLING OPERATION: Rolling shall be started as close behind the spreader as
possible without excessive distortion of the mix and shall be continued until roller
marks are no longer visible. A minimum rolling pattern shall consist of 2 coverages
with the breakdown roller, 6 coverages with the Pneumatic-Tired roller, and 2
coverages with the steel wheel finish roller.
400.05.G.: MIXTURE NOT REQUIRING CONTROL STRIPS: Delete this Subsection.
400.07. ACCEPTANCE PLANS: Delete all references to pay adjustments and pay factors. In
addition, Delete 400.07.A, Gradation and Asphalt Cement Content, and substitute the following:
400.07.A. HOT MIX PRODUCER ACCREDITATION OF MATERIALS SAMPLING AND
TESTING OF ASPHALTIC CONCRETE: Asphaltic Concrete Mixture shall be randomly
sampled and tested by the Hot Mix Producer or Hot Mix Producer's Representative. In addition,
these tests results may be used for Acceptance on a Lot basis. Failure to comply with the
requirements listed herein may subject the plant facility to removal from the list of approved Hot
Mix Asphaltic Concrete Plants (QPL-4"S).
A Lot shall consist of the . number of tons of Asphaltic Concrete produced and placed each
production day~ however, if this production is less than 500 tons, or its square yard equivalent, it
may be incorporated in the next working day's production. In the event the final day's production
is insufficient to constitute a Lot, it may be included in the Lot for the previous day's run, or at the
discretion of the Engineer, may be treated as a separate Lot with a corresponding lower number
of tests.
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1. QUALITY CONTROL PROGRAM: This Quality Control Program allows the
Department to accept the Hot Mix Producer's quality control tests as Acceptance
Tests for Asphaltic Concrete mixtures. The Hot Mix Producer's Quality Control
Program as established in S.O.P. 27, "Quality Assurance for Hot Mix Asphaltic
Concrete Plants in Georgia," shall include, but not be limited to:
a. The assignment of all quality control responsibilities to specifically named
individuals who have been duly certified by the Office of Materials and Research.
. b. Provisions for prompt implementation of control and corrective measures.
c. Provisions for liaison with the Project Manager, Bituminous Construction
Engineer and Testing Management Supervisor at all times. The Hot Mix Producer
shall provide at least one day's notice prior to beginning production, or prior to
resuming production if operations have been temporarily suspended.
d. Provisions for reporting daily through Office of Materials and Research computer
Bulletin Board Service (BBS) the test results for extractions, lime checks, and
stripping tests.
Other tests, checks, calibrations, etc. will be reported on a form developed by the
Hot Mix Producer and shall become a part of the project records.
The Quality Control Program shall be submitted for approval prior to beginning
the Work.
2. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: The Office of Materials and Research will
certify the Hot Mix Producer's Laboratory and testing equipment to assure that the
equipment to be used is accurate and meets Departmental testing standards.
Laboratories which participate in and maintain AASHTO Accreditation for testing
Asphaltic Concrete. Mixtures will be acceptable for certification by the Department
provided other contract requirements are met.
The designated Quality Control personnel must be certified by the Office of Materials
and Research prior to commencement of work. There are two certification Levels for
Quality Control Technicians. To become a certified Level 1- Quality Control
Technician (QCT), such persons must be able to demonstrate that they are competent
in performing the process control and acceptance tests and procedures related to Hot
Mix Asphaltic Concrete production. The Level 2-QCT shall, in addition to Level 1
requirements, be capable of and responsible for making process control adjustments.
The Engineer shall be notified in writing of any change in Quality Control personnel.
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The Hot Mix Producer shall have at least one designated QCT person at the plant at
all times except when daily total weight for all mix types is to be greater than 250 tons.
If daily production for all mix types of the plant is 250 tons or less, the QCT may be
responsible for conducting tests at up to two plants, subject to random number
selection. In addition, the Hot Mix Producer is also required to have available, either
at the plant site or within immediate contact by phone or radio, a Level 2-QCT person
responsible for making prompt process control adjustments as necessary to correcfthe
nux.
3. SAMPLING, TESTING AND INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS: Mixtures shall be
randomly sampled according to GDT -73 (Method C) and tested by the QCT on a Lot
basis. A copy of the computer generated random sampling data shall be maintained as
a part of the project records.
The Hot Mix Producer's QCT shall perform all Sampling and Inspection duties in
accordance with GSP-21. All sample containers, extractants, forms, diaries and other
supplies shall be furnished by the Hot Mix Producer and are subject to approval of the
Engineer.
The Hot Mix Producer's QCT shall perform extraction or ignition (GDT -83 or GnT-
125) and gradation analysis (GDT-38) of samples of the mixture produced each day
and sampled in accordance with GSP-15. If the ignition oven is used, a printout of
sample weights shall become a part of the project records.
The Hot Mix Producer shall maintain a Process Control Flow chart for each sieve
specified on the Job Mix Formula and including the percent asphalt content. Such
chart should include a graph plot of the deviations from the Job Mix Formula for
each test as well as the allowable range based on the Mixture Control Tolerances
specified in Section 828.
If an Acceptance test result is outside Mixture Control Tolerances specified in Section
828, the Level 2-QCT shall determine if a plant adjustment is needed and immediately
run a Process Control sample. If the Process Control sample is also out of Mixture
Control Tolerances, an immediate plant adjustment shall be required and additional
Process Control samples shall be taken as necessary to assure the corrective action
taken was appropriate to control the mix.
If the Hot Mix Producer's QCT obtains 2 consecutive Acceptance samples out of the
Mixture Control Tolerances specified in Section 828, production shall stop
immediately and the problem with mixture control will be investigated and corrected
by the Hot Mix Producer's Level 2-QCT personnel prior to restarting production.
The QCT shall measure the temperature of the mixture and record the results on the
load ticket each time a sample is taken. This will be required for all mixes except
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Asphaltic Concrete "OGFC", or "Porous European Mix" mix where the temperature
shall be measured and the results recorded at least once for each hour of production.
The respective load ticket shall also be signed by the QCT for each load from which a
sample is taken.
When hydrated lime is to be included in the mixture, calibration of the lime system
shall be checked for accuracy a minimum of twice weekly during production and the
results of these calibration checks shall be posted at the plant for review. Additionally,
records of materials (Asphalt Cement, Aggregates, Hydrated Lime, etc.) invoices shall
be made available for review upon request at all times for the duration of the work.
4. COMPARATIVE AND QUALITY ASSURANCE PROGRAM: Periodic
comparative testing will be required of each QCT and will be coordinated by the
Department to monitor consistency of equipment and test procedures. In addition, the
Department will take independent samples to monitor the Hot Mix Producer's Quality
Control Program. For clarification, Department samples taken from opposite quarters
of material sampled by the Hot Mix Producer are defined as Comparison Samples.
Other independent samples which are taken by the Department from material produced
during the same Lot are defined as Quality Assurance samples. This Program is
further defined as follows:
a. Comparison Sampling and Testing: During the quartering process or Hot Mix
samples, the opposite quarters from the test specimen shall be labeled and retained
for D ~partment comparison testing. In addition , the remaining material removed
from the total sample shall be labeled and retained for possible Referee testing.
These samples shall be stored in a suitable container and secured in a protected
environment. If the Hot Mix Producer's Acceptance Test results meet Mixture
Control Tolerances and if the Department does not procure these samples retained
within three working days of the represented mix being produced, these samples
may be discarded.
The Department will test comparison samples on a random basis at a frequency
deemed necessary to assure that the Hot Mix Producer's testing techniques are
yielding accurate results.
Results of Department tests will be compared to the respective Hot Mix Producers
Acceptance tests. The maximum tolerance allowed for Comparison Samples as
defined above shall be as follows:
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SIEVE SIZE
1/2"
3/8"
No.4
No.8
No. 200
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SURFACE
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2.5%
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0.4%
SUBSURFACE
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4.0%
3.5%
3.0%
2.0%
0.5%
If Comparison tests are within these tolerances, production may continue and at
the discretion of the Engineer, the Hot Mix Producer's tests can be used as the
acceptance tests for the affected Lot. If test results are not within these tolerances,
the corresponding Referee Samples shall be tested by another Departmental
Technician and compared to the tolerance for Comparison Samples as given
above.
If test Results of Referee Samples, when compared to the respective QCT's
sample, are within these tolerances, the Hot Mix Producer's tests can be used as
Acceptance Tests for the effected Lot. If tests results are not within these
tolerances, the Hot Mix Producer's Quality Control methods shall be reviewed and
a thorough investigation will be made if deemed necessary.
b. Quality Assurance Sampling and Testing: The Department will take samples for
the purpose of monitoring the effectiveness of the Hot Mix Producer's
Quality Control Program. These samples may be obtained from the same load as
QCT samples were taken or other loads at the plant or roadway, or samples
obtained immediately behind the spreader and prior to compaction. The samples
will be tested and analyzed by the Department in accordance with standard
procedures.
The Department shall randomly take and test a minimum of two Quality Assurance
(QA) samples from each five days or five Lots of production regardless of mix
type or number of projects, to assure that the mixture is being adequately
controlled and accurately sampled and tested.
The maximum tolerance for QA samples as defined above, when compared to the
Job Mix Formula, shall be the same as the Mixture Control Tolerances as outlined
in Section 828. If test results are not within these tolerances, the Department may
take another sample from the respective mix. If tests results of the additional
sample are within these tolerances, production may continue. If test results of the
additional sample are not within these tolerances, the Department will investigate
by taking at least three random samples from throughout the Lot in accordance
with Subsection 400.07.F. These samples shall be used for Acceptance and the Hot
Mix Producer QCT test results for the respective Lot will not be included in the
Lot calculations.
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Should the Engineer determine that Quality Control requirements are not being
met or that unsatisfactory results are being obtained, prompt corrective action shall
be taken by the Hot Mix Producer. Failure to take prompt corrective action will
be cause for the Engineer to discontinue acceptance of the mix.
If it is detennined by the Department that the QCT has not followed procedures
specified in GSP-21 or has provided erroneous information, his or her certification
may be withdrawn, and the Hot Mix Producer may be subject to punitive or legal
action. Technicians who lose their certification due to falsification of test data will
not be eligible for re-certification in the future, unless approved by the State
Materials and Research Engineer. In-place material represented by unacceptable
tests will be evaluated by cores in accordance with Subsection 400.07.F. These
core samples shall be used for acceptance.
5. GRADATION AND ASPHALT CEMENT CONTENT: Quality Acceptance of the
mixture will be based upon the mean of the deviations from the Job Mix Formula for
control sieves and asphalt cement content of the specified number of test results per
Lot. This mean will be determined by averaging the actual numeric value of the
individual deviations from the Job Mix Formula, disregarding whether the deviations
are positive or negative amounts. The samples will be taken randomly in accordance
with GDT -73. In the event less than the specified number of samples are taken, the
Hot Mix Producer shall take at least two representative six inch cores from the
roadway (to assure adequate sample size) for each portion of mix that was not
sampled and acceptance will be based on the mean of the deviatlons from the Job Mix
Formula of the total number of tests run.
The control sieves used in Quality Acceptance for the various types of mix are as
indicated below:
TABLE 400.07.A
MIX TYPE MIXTURE CONTROL
Asphaltic Concrete Base 1/2", No.8 Sieves and Asphalt Cement
Asphaltic Concrete B, B-Modified, E 3/8", No. 8 Sieves and Asphalt Cement
Asphaltic Concrete F, H No.4, No.8 Sieves and Asphalt Cement
Asphaltic Concrete G No.8 Sieve and Asphalt Cement
Asphaltic Concrete Sand Asphalt Asphalt Cement
Type I and II
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If the Engineer determines that the material is not acceptable to leave in place, the
materials shall be removed and replaced at the Hot Mix Producer's expense. Any test
results for materials not used in the Work shall not be included in the calculations for .
Lot Acceptance.
For asphalt cement content only, on plants with digital recorders, digital printouts of
liquid asphalt cement weights may be substituted in lieu of an extraction test. The
asphalt cement content shall be calculated from the ticket representing the mixture
tested for gradation. The asphalt cement content calculated from each ticket will be
considered a test.
400.07B.: COMPACTION: Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:
The compaction of the mixture as detennined by either GDT-39, or GDT-59, will be accepted in
Lots as defined in Subsection 400.07.A. and shall be within the same Lot boundaries as the
mixture acceptance.
The mean density of the pavement placed within each Lot will be calculated by averaging the
results of tests run on randomly selected sites in that Lot. The random sites shall be selected using
GDT-73.
400.07.C.: SURFACE TOLERANCE: Ddete this Subsection and substitute the following:
All paving shall be subject to visual and straightedge inspection during construction operations
and thereafter prior to final acceptance. A 10 foot straightedge shall be retained in the vicinity of
the paving operation at all times for the purpose of measuring surface irregularities on all courses.
The straightedge and labor for its use shall be provided by the Hot Mix Producer.
The surface of base, intermediate, and surface courses shall be inspected with the straightedge as
necessary to detect irregularities. All irregularities in excess of 3/16 inch in.1 0 feet for base,
intermediate, and surface courses shall be corrected. Irregularities such as rippling, tearing, or
pulling which in the judgment of the Engineer indicate a continuing problem in equipment,
mixture, or operating technique shall not be permitted to recur and the paving operation shall be
stopped unless appropriate steps are taken by the Hot Mix Producer to correct the problem. .
400.07.D.: MATERIALS PRODUCED AND PLACED DURING ADJUSTMENT
PERIOD: Delete this Subsection.
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Hot mix asphaltic concrete of the various types will be paid. for at the contract unit price per Ton
or Square Yard which payment shall be full compensation for furnishing and placing all materials
including asphalt cement, hydrated lime when required and for all approved additives, for all
cleaning and repairing or preparation of surfaces, and for all other operations necessazy to
complete the Contract Item.
PAYMENT WILL BE MADE UNDER:
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete ~, Group-Blend. Including
Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime ................................................................ Per Ton
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete ~, Group-Blend. Including
Bituminous Material ................................ ............. .~................................... ............ Per Ton
ITEM NO. 400 in. Asphaltic Concrete ~, Group-Blend,
Including Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime .....................................Per Square Yard
ITEM NO. 400 in. Asphaltic Concrete ~ Group-Blend.
Including Bituminous Material ................... ................................................Per Square Yard
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete Patching Including Bituminous
Material and Hydrated Lime ..................................... ....... .............. ......................... Per Ton
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete Patching Including Bituminous
Material .................................................................................................................. Per Ton
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete Leveling Including Bituminous
Material and Hydrated Lime ................................................................. ..... .... ......... Per Ton
ITEM NO. 400 Asphaltic Concrete Leveling Including Bituminous
Material .. .....................................;................ ............. ........ .......... .............. ............. Per Ton
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 402 - HOT MIX RECYCLED ASPHALTIC CONCRETE
402.02.A. RAP MATERIAL: Delete the next to last paragraph and substitute the following:
RAP containing either local sand or alluvial gravel will not be allowed in mixtures used on
interstate projects except for shoulder construction. When used in shoulder construction, the use
of RAP containing either local sand or alluvial gravel shall be limited such that the sand or gravel
makes up no more than 20% of the total aggregate portion of the mix. When used in mainline and
ramp construction of non-interstate projects, the percentage of RAP containing alluvial gravel
shall be limited such that the gravel makes up no more than 5% of the total aggregate portion of
the mix. The amount of local sand in RAP shall be considered when determining the local sand
portion allowed in the total mix as specified in Section 828.
Where Pay Items specify that Group II only aggregate is to be used, RAP which consists primarily
of Group II aggregate, but contains some Group I aggregate shall be limited such that the Group I
aggregate makes up no more than 5% of the total aggregate portion of the mix. When a Blend I
mix is specified, any Group I aggregate in the RAP shall be considered when determining the
Group I portion allowed in the total mix as specified in Section 828. The percentage of local sand,
alluvial gravel, and Group I aggregate in the RAP will be determined through petrographic
analysis or available records.
402.02.C. RECYCLED MIXTURE: Delete this Subsection and substitute the following:
The recycled mixture shall be a homogeneous mixture of RAP material, virgin aggregate and neat
asphalt cement. Further, the mixture shall be appropriately treated with an approved anti-stripping
agent, either a heat stable anti-stripping additive or hydrated lime. The agent chosen shall be at the
Hot Mix Producer's discretion except where noted in the Pay Item Designation.
The mixture shall conform to an approved mixture design meeting the requirements outlined in
Section 828. Where hydrated lime is used, it shall be added at a rate of 1.0 percent of the virgin
aggregate portion plus 0.5 percent of the aggregate in the RAP portion of the mixture. Where
heat stable anti-strip additive is used, it shall be added at a rate of 0.5 percent of the neat asphalt
cement added to the mixture.
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Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete, ~ Group-Blend.
Including Bituminous Material .................................. . .. .. .... . .. . .. .. . : .. ............ .. . per Ton
Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete, ~ Group-Blend. .
Including Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime ............. .............: .............. .per Ton
Item No. 402 _Inches Recycled Asphaltic Concrete, ~
Group-Blend. Including Bituminous Material...:....................__.....w..uoper Square Yard
Item No. 402 Inches Recycled Asphaltic Concrete, ~
Group-Blend. Including Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime.... .....per Square Yard
Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete Patching,
Including Bituminous Material .............. ...... ...... ....~.. .................... ....................... per Ton
Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete Patching,
Including Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime ............................................. per Ton
Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete Leveling,
Including Bituminous Material ................................................. ........................... per Ton
Item No. 402 Recycled Asphaltic Concrete Leveling,
Including Bituminous Material and Hydrated Lime ............................................. per Ton
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 820 - ASPHALT CEMENT
Delete this Section and substitute the following:
820.01 SUPERPA VE ASPHALT BINDER: This Section covers asphalt cements which have
been prepared from crude petroleum by suitable methods. The asphalt cements shall be
homogenous, free from water. and shall not foam when heated to 1750 C. Blending of asphalt
cements to produce a specified performance grade shall result in a uniform, homogenous blend
with no separation. The neat asphalt cement proposed for use in Asphaltic Concrete shall meet
the following requirements for PG 64-22 or PG 67-22 and be production materials ("straight-
run") that have not been "air-blown" to achieve the performance grade (pG). PG 58-22 may be
used as Bituminous Tack Coat or in Bituminous Surface Treatment. Only Styrene-Butadiene-
Styrene (SBS) or Styrene-Butadiene (SB) shall be added to the neat asphalt cement, if needed, to
produce a binder that complies with the following requirements for PG 76-22.
1. Test Requirements
TEST AND ORIGINAL
METIiOD TEST TEMPERATURE BINDER RESIDUE OF BINDER AITER:
Rolling Thin-Film
PG PG PG PG Oven AASIITO: TP5 Pressure Aging
58-22 64-22 67-22 76-22 AASIITO: PP-I
Flash Point,
AASIITO: T-48 2300 C
Min.
Viscosity (a), 3Pa-S
ASTM D4402 Max. 1350 C (3000CP)
Mass Loss (%), Max. ..
AASHTO: T-240 (b) ! 0.5
Dynamic Shear, 580 C 640 C 670 C 760 C ~ 1.0 kPa ~ 2.2 kPa
G*/sinB, AASIITO: Phase
'TP5, 10 RadlSec Angl ~ 75 deg.
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Dissipated Energy,
Dynamic Shear, 250C ~ 5000 kPa
G*sin5, AASIITO:
TP5, 10 RadlSec
Creep Stiffness (c), S ~ 300,000 kPa
60 sec. AASIITO - 120 C m ~ 0.300
TPI
Direct Tension, 1.0
mmlmin. AASIITO: - 120 C Report
TP3, Failure Strain
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820.01 (Continued)
(a) This requirement may be waived at the discretion of the Department if the supplier
warrants that the asphalt binder can be adequately pumped and mixed at
temperatures that meet all applicable safety standards.
(b) Heat loss by AASHTO: T -179 may be accepted in lieu of mass loss by AASHTO:
T-240.
(c) If the creep stiffiless is below 300,000 kPa, the direct tension test is not required.
If the creep stiffuess is ~ 300,000 kPa, the Direct Tension Failure Strain value
shall be reported. The m-value requirement shall be satisfied in either case.
If modification is required, the composite materials shall be thoroughly blended at the
supply facility prior to being loaded into the transport vehicle. All blending procedures,
fonnulation, and operations shall be approved by the Office of Materials and Research.
2. Certification: Certified test results of laboratory blends for proposed PG asphalts shall
be provided by a certified laboratory, approved by the Office of Materials and Research,
for each specification characteristic of the asphalt cement proposed for shipment. The
certified results shall be provided to the State Materials and Research Engineer in
compliance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)-4.
In the event there is reason to suspect a sample will be outside specification limits, the
State Materials and Research Engineer may interrupt the production until test results are
known.
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DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
STATE OF GEORGIA
SPECIAL PROVISION
SECTION 828 - HOT :MIX ASPHALTIC CONCRETE :MIXTURES
Delete Subsection 828.01.1 and substitute die following:
Local sand will not be allowed in any mixtures to be placed on the mainline or ramps, excluding
shoulders, of Interstate projects. Up to 20% local sand, based on the total aggregate weight, may
be allowed as an ingredient in the Asphaltic Concrete mixtures used for interstate shoulder
construction.
On non-interstate projects with 2,000 ADT/VPD or greater, as shown on the plans, the use of
local sand shall be limited to Asphaltic Concrete '13ase" mixtures only and shall not exceed 20%
of the total aggregate weight. Local sand, not to exceed 20% of the total aggregate weight, may
be used as an ingredient in all Asphaltic Concrete mixtures placed on non-interstate routes with
1,000 to 1,999 ADT/VPD, and on routes where traffic counts may be unavailable or not shown
on the plans. On non-interstate projects with less than 1,000 ADTIVPD, the amount oflocal 'iand
allowed will be limited only as needed to meet design requirements further described in this
Section.
These stipulations in no way supersede limitations of RAP allowed in recycled mixtures as set
forth in Section 402.
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