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Contract Documents & Specifications
for
faircrest Booster Station
Renovation Project
(Bid Item 698-168,4)
Prepared for:
Augusta I!ichmond County
Board of Commissioners
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Prepared By:
James 6, Swift & Associates
Consulting [ngineers
1206 Interstate Parkway
Augusta, OA 30909
706-868-8803
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Title
Advertisement for Bids
Information for Bidders
Proposal
Bid Bond
Notice of Award
Agreement
Performance Bond & Labor and Material Payment Bond
Certificate of Owner's Attorney
Notice to Proceed
General Conditions
Supplemental General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
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ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS
SEALED BIDS for the construction of the Faucrest Booster Station Renovation Project (on
FaircrestAvenue) at Augusta, Georgia, including together with appurtenances, hereinafter referred to by
project name as
Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project
Bid Item #98-98-168A
will be received by
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
hereinafter referred to as the OWNER, at the office of the Purchasing Director, Room 605, Municipal
Building until 3:00 p.m, on the 4lh day of December, 1998, at which time all bids will be publicly opened
and read in the presence of those interested,
All work shall be in accordance with the contract documents of the Augusta Richmond Utilities
Engineer/Director, hereinafter referred to as the Engineer.
Copies of the Contract Documents may be examined during regular business hours at the office
of the Augusta Richmond Utilities, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, Georgia; at the office of Augusta-
Richmond County Purchasing Dept., Room 605, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia; at the office of
James G, Swift & Associates, 1206 Interstate Parkway, Augusta, Georgia; and at the following locations:
The F. W. Dodge Division Plan Room
Augusta, Georgia
Augusta Builders Exchange
Augusta, Georgia
CSRA Business League
Augusta, Georgia
Copies may be obtained at the office of James G. Swift & Associates upon payment of Fifty
Dollars ($50.00) for each set. (Non-refundable).
Bids shall be addressed to Augusta-Richmond County Commission, c/o Geri A, Sams, Purchasing
Director, Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, marking the envelope "Bid for Faircrest Booster
Station Renovation Project" ,
Bids shall be completed and submitted as described in the Information for Bidders section of the
Contract Documents.
A 10% Bid Guarantee, 100% Performance Bond, and a 100% Labor and Material Payment Bond
will be required.
It is the wish of the Owner that minority businesses be given the opportunity to bid on the various
parts of the work, This desire on the part of the Owner is not intended to restrict or limit competitive
bidding or to increase the cost of the work, The Owner supports a healthy free market system that seeks
to include responsible businesses and provide ample opportunity for business growth and development.
No bid may be withdrawn for a period of Sixty (60) days after the date and time set for the receipt
of bids,
The Owner reserves the right to waive any informalities in bidding and to reject any or all bids.
Geri A. Sams, Purchasing Director
Advertised in Augusta Chronicle: November 2, 10, 18,23, 1998
Advertised in Augusta Focus: November 3, 1998
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INFORMATION FOR BIDDERS
Bids will be received by Augusta-Richmond County Commission, (hereinafter called the
"Owner"), at the office of the Purchasing Director until 3:00 p,m, on December 4, 1998, and then at said
office publicly opened and read aloud.
Each bid must be submitted in a sealed envelope, addressed to Mayor and Augusta-
Richmond County Commission at City-County Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911, Each sealed
envelope containing a bid must be plainly marked on the outside as Bid for Faircrest Booster
Station Renovation Project and the envelope should bear on the outside the name of the bidder, his
address and his license number, if applicable, If forwarded by mail, the sealed envelope containing the
bid must be enclosed in another envelope addressed the Mayor and Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, c/o Director of Purchasing, Room 605 - Municipal Building, Augusta, Georgia 30911.
All bids must be made on the required bid form, All blank spaces for bid prices must be
f1J.led in, in ink or typewritten, and the bid form must be fully completed and executed when submitted,
Only one copy of the bid form is required.
The Owner may waive any informalities or minor defects or reject any and all bids, Any
bid may be withdrawn prior to the above scheduled time for the opening of bids or authorized
postponement thereof, Any bid received after the time and date specified shall not be considered. No
bidder may withdraw a bid within sixty (60) days after the actual date of the opening thereof. Should there
be reasons why the Contract cannot be awarded within the specified period, the time may be extended by
mutual agreement between the Owner and the bidder.
Bidders must satisfy themselves of the accuracy of the estimated quantities in the Bid
Schedule by examination of the site and a review of the drawings and specifications including addenda.
After bids have been submitted, the bidder shall not assert that there was a misunderstanding concerning
the quantities of work or of the nature of the work to be done.
The Contract Documents contain provisions required for the construction of the project.
Information obtained from an officer, agent, or employee of the Owner or any other person shall not affect
the risks or obligations assumed by the Contractor or relieve him from fulfilling any of the conditions of
the Contract.
Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond payable to the Owner for ten percent (10 % )
of the total amount of the bid, As soon as the bid prices have been compared, the Owner will return the
bonds of all except the three lowest responsible bidders. When the Agreement is executed the bonds of
the remaining unsuccessful bidders will be returned. The bid bond of the successful bidder will be retained
until the payment and performance bond have been executed and approved, after which it will be returned.
A certified check may be used in lieu of a bid bond.
A performance bond and a payment bond, each in the amount of 100 percent of the
contract price, with a corporate surety approved by the Owner, will be required for the faithful
performance of the Contract.
Attorneys-in-fact who sign bid bonds or payment bonds and performance bonds must fIle
with each bond a certified and effective dated copy of their power of attorney,
The party to whom the contract is awarded will be required to execute the Agreement and
obtain the performance bond and payment bond within ten calendar days from the date when notice of
award is delivered to the bidder. The notice of award shall be accompanied by the necessary Agreement
and bond forms, In case of failure of the bidder to execute the Agreement, the Owner may at his option,
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consider the bidder in default, in which case, the bid bond accompanying the proposal shall become the
property of the Owner.
The Owner within ten days of receipt of acceptable performance bond, payment bond and
Agreement signed by the party to whom the Agreement was awarded, shall sign the Agreement and return
to such party an executed duplicate of the Agreement. Should the Owner not execute the Agreement within
such period, the bidder may, by written notice, withdraw his signed Agreement. Such notice of withdrawal
shall be effective upon receipt of the notice by the Owner.
The notice to proceed shall be issued within ten days of the execution of the Agreement
by the Owner. Should there be reasons why the notice to proceed cannot be issued within such period, the
time may be extended by mutual agreement between the Owner and the Contractor, If the notice to
proceed has not been issued within the ten day period or within the period mutually agreed upon, the
Contractor may terminate the Agreement without further liability on the part of either party,
The Owner may make such investigations as he deems necessary to determine the ability
of the bidder to perform the work and the bidder shall furnish to the Owner all such information and data
for this purpose as the Owner may request. The Owner reserves the right to reject any bid if the evidence
submitted by or investigation of such bidder fails to satisfy the Owner that such bidder is properly qualified
to carry out the obligations of the Agreement and complete the work contemplated therein,
A conditional or qualified bid will not be accepted.
Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.
All applicable laws, ordinances and rules and regulations of all authorities having
jurisdiction over the construction of the project shall apply to the contract throughout.
Each bidder is responsible for inspecting the site and for reading and being thoroughly
familiar with the Contract Documents. The failure or omission of any bidder to do any of the foregoing
shall in no way relieve any bidder from any obligation in respect to his bid,
The low bidder must supply the names and addresses of major material suppliers and
subcontractors when requested to do so by the Owner.
Inspection trips for prospective bidders will be conducted by the Owner if requested in
writing by the bidder, Such request shall be directed to the Augusta Richmond Utilities Engineer/Director
by the bidder,
The bidder agrees to abide by the requirements under Executive Order No. 11246, as
amended, including specifically the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause set forth in the
Supplemental General Conditions,
The engineer is the Augusta Richmond Utilities Engineer/Director.
All bidders are encouraged to utilize, to the maximum extent possible, local labor forces and
suppliers of materials which have residences, offices or places of business within Augusta-Riclunond
County, Georgia. While Augusta-Richmond County encourages the utilization of local laborers and
supplies on a purely voluntary basis on local public works projects, nothing contained herein shall impose
any legal or contractual obligation for any bidder to do so.
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PROPOSAL FOR
FAIRCREST BOOSTER STATION
RENOVATION PROJECT
(on Faircrest Avenue)
Augusta-Richmond County Commission
Municipal Building
Augusta, Georgia 30911
Gentlemen:
The undersigned as bidder, herein referred to as singular and masculine, declares as
follows:
1. The only parties interested in the proposal as principals are named herein;
2. He has carefully examined and fully understands the Contract Documents,
including the drawings and technical specifications;
3. He understands that information relative to existing structures and underground
utilities as furnished to him on the drawings, Contract Documents or by the
Augusta Richmond Utilities Engineer/Director, carries no guarantee expressed or
implied as to its completeness or accuracy and he has made due allowances
therefor;
4. He has made a personal examination of the site of the proposed work and has
satisfied himself as to the actual conditions and requirements of the work;
5. He agrees to hold the Owner harmless for accidents or damage to property;
6. He will comply with all State and Federal Regulations pertaining to but not limited
to asbestos containing material removal and disposal; Regulations regarding
disposal of all debris; OSHA Requirements.
7. He will complete work in a timely manner. Time of completion must be indicated
on Bid Proposal Form.
8. He will maintain the site as reasonably clean as possible by not allowing debris to
accumulate before making trips to his disposal site. Debris must be hauled on a
regular basis to avoid excessive accumulation. Materials sold for salvage shall not
be retained on site.
9. He will not bum any materials on site without written approvals from proper
authorities.
10. He will furnish the Owner with a detailed schedule of demolition and removal
including disposal sites, names of all subcontractors, State and local license
information.
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and hereby proposes and agrees that, if the Proposal is, accepted, he will contract with the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission to furnish all machiQery, tools, apparatus and other
means of construction and to do all work and furnish all materia1s called for in accordance with
the requirements of the Augusta Richmond Utilities Engineer/Director and the true intent of the
. Contract Documents and that he will take in payment for each item of work, thereof, the unit or
lump sum price applicable t? that item as stated in the schedule below. .
1. Building Structure Construction (Complete) 1 0 d ~ '" I.
2. New Pump & Can Assembly Installation (Complete) , O~ 3
3. Hoist Assembly Installation (Complete) a~3
4. Interior Water Mains, Valves, and Appurtenances Installation
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SCHEDULE OF PRICES
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Exterior Water Mains, Valves, and Appurtenances Installation
(Complete)
Future Pump Can Assembly Installation [2 pumps] (Complete)
New Pump Motor Control Center, Main Breaker, Low Voltage
Distribution Transformer and Appurtenances Installation
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Existing Pumps - Motor Control Center Assembly Installation
[3 pumps] (Complete)
Interior Low Voltage (120/220 Volt) Electrical Fixtures and
Installations (Complete)
Finished Grading, Clean-~p, ;~d Grassing
Soil Erosion & Sediment Control
Performance Bond
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The Contract covering the construction of all work described above will be
completed within 180 calendar days from the da~pe'ft i rl]f," . e ~~~giJhb..
Augysta Ric~nd Utilities EngineerlDirector for:-l~ ,('~I50Jial?
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measured quantities of completed work and the prices bid. Bidder further agrees to pay as
liquidated damages the sum of $ 300.00 for each consecutive calendar day thereafter as hereinafter
provided in Section 15 of the General Conditions.
It is understood that the 'Owner reserves the right to reject any or all proposals or
to accept any proposal as deemed to be to the best interest of the Owner.
It is also understood that -the following addenda ~~ issued during the bid period shall be
included as part of the Contract Documents:
Addendum
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The undersigned bidder understands and agrees that should the Owner accept this proposal,
the bidder will within ten (10) days from the date of notification 'of acceptance of his proposal,
execute the contract and furnish the Owner satisfactory perfonnance and payment bonds in the
amount equal to one hundred percent (100%) of the total base bid sum. Enclosed herewith is a
Bid Bond or a Certified Check in the amount of 10% of Bi d Dollars
($ ) being not less than ten percent (10 %) of the total base bid sum.
Should the bidder fail to execute the Contract and furnish the Perfonnance and Payment
Bonds in case this proposal is accepted, the Owner shall have the right to receive the amount of
the bid security as liquidated damages. If the security is a Certified Check, it may be cashed by
the Owner and the amount received shall become the property of the Owner. If the security is a
Bid Bond, the value thereof shall be paid to the Owner by the Surety.
The undersigned by submittal of this proposal, agrees that the above stated amount is
proper measure of liquidated damages which the Owner will sustain by the failure of the
undersigned to execute the Contract and furnish the Perfonnance and Payment Bonds.
The successful bidder shall have a current Business License.
The Owner is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
eorgia License Number of Contractor:
ction, Inc.
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GA Utility Contractor License #
P. O. Box 747
Business Address
Pooler, Georgia 31322
City and State
Date: December 3, 1998
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BID BOND
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESE;NTS, that we, the undersigned,
Selective Insurance Company of America
lqn''l..9'Jxth o:nstru:tirn, Tn.:. as Principal, and ' as Surety, are hereby
held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Owner in the penal sum of
'D:n (10) R=rca1t of Bid for the payment of which, well and truly to be made, we hereby jointly and
severally bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns.
Signed, this 4th day of December . 1998.
The condition of the above obligation is such that whereas the Principal has submitted
to Augusta-Richmond County Commission a certain Bid, attached hereto and hereby made a part
hereof to enter into a contract in writing for the construction of Faircrest Booster Station
Renovation Project.
NOW, THEREFORE,
(a) If said Bid shall be rejected, or in the alternate,
(b). If said Bid shall be accepted and the Principal shall execute and deliver a contract in
the Form of Contract attached hereto (properly completed in accordance with said
Bid) and shall furnish a bond for his faithful performance of said contract, and for the
payment of all persons performing labor or furnishing materials in connection
therewith, and shall in all other respects perfonn the agreement created by the
acceptance of said Bid, then this obligation shall be void, otherwise the same shall
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remain in force and effect; it being expressly understood and agreed that the liability
of the Surety for any and all claims hereunder shall, in no event, exceed the penal
amount of this obligation as herein stated. '
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The Surety, for value received, hereby stipulates and agrees that the obligations of
said Surety and its Bond shall be in no way impaired or affected by, any extension of the time within
which the Owner may accept such Bid; and said Surety does hereby waive notice of any such
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extension.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Principal and the Surety have hereWlto set these
hands and seals, and such of them as are corporations have caused their corporate seals to be hereto
affixed and these presents to be signed by their proper officers, the da~
Selective Insurance Company of America
(Surety)
SEAL
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PALMER & CAY OF GEORGIA. INCATIORNEY IN FACT -- I
25 BULL' ST. I P. o. BOX 847
SAVANNAH; GA 31402 . ..:" CHARLES W. SEILER
912.231.6934 ATTORNEY. IN . FACT
GA .#i 414695
IMPORTANT: Surety companies executing'bonds must appear on the Treasury Department1s most
current list (Circular 570 as amended) and be authorized to transact business in the state where the
project is located.
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto set my hand' and 'affIXed my official seal at Branchville, New Jersey this
day of MARCH 98 19 . I. _ ~"....I
JUDITIi E. CHAMBERI..AIN ~
NOTARY PUBUC OP NSW jEIS!Y
My Co'1'ml~ ~ OCL 17. 1998
The power of attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile under alia by the authority 0
by the Board of Directors of Selective Insurance Company of America at a meeting
February 1987, [0 wit: '.,
"RESOLvE!?, the Board of Di~ectors of Selective Insurance Company of America authorizes and approves the use of
a facsimile corporate seal. facsimile signatures of corporate officers and notarial acknowledgements thereof on powers
of attorney for the execution of bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the
nature of a bond, recognizance or conditional undertaking......."
I. Patricia A. Fulkrod. Assistant Secretary of the Selective Insurance Company of America. do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of a Power of Attorney executed by said Company which is still in full force and effect.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I ,,~ h=,om = my hmd ,od .Jf=d cl" ..J of..d Com,,"y " B~~J"'" m. 4 th
day of December 19 98 . ~ Q_cl~
Assistan t Secretary
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The RED border on <he ;ace of :l1is aocvmer: -as 3 ;ecurltv VOID :acKgrouno panem, lilt IS not RED and the wore VOID is viSible, lI1is IS not a Certified ccoy, -e,eoeone oS at Area Cooe 201.948.3000,
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Selective Insurance Company of America
40 Wantage Avenue
Branchville, New Jersey 07890
973-948-3000
POWER OF ATIORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY TIiF..SE PRESENTS: That the Selective'InsUrance Company of America, a New Jersey cor-
poration having its principal office in Branchville. State of New Jersey, pursuant to Article VII, Section 13 of the By-
Laws of said Company, to wit:
"The Chairman of the Board, President, any Vice Presidents or the Secretary may, from time to time, appoint attor-
neys in fact, and agents to act for and on behalf of the Company and they may give such appointee such authority, as
his/her certificate of authority may prescribe. to sign with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seal,
bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance or
conditional undertaking, and any of said Officers may, at any time, remove any such appointee and revoke the power
and authority given him/her.
does hereby make, constitute and appoint CHARLES W. SEILER
its true and lawful Attorney-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver fnr and on its behalf, and as its act and deed,
bonds,. undertakings, recognizances, contraCts of indemnitY. or other wririnrfs obli'iiitorv in the nature of a bond sub-
j~.a to the following limitations: NO ONE BOND TO EXCEED ONE MILLlO FIVE UNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
(SI,500,OOO.oO)
and to bind the Selective Insurance Company of America thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instruments
were signed by the duly authorized officers of the Selective Insurance Company of America, and all the acts of said
Attorney are hereby ratified and confirmed.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Selective Insurance Company of America has caused these presents to be signed
by its Vice President and its corporate seal to the hereto affixed this day of
MARCH , 19 98 :::;;'--E COAlA
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State of New Jersey EE GreJtf1r;i]r., esidery ii
County of SUS5CX ~ ~'\~ 926 4.' ~JJ
On [his 2ND day of MARCH)' 1998 before the subscribe~ No Ii ce offew Jersey in
and for the County of Sus.sex duly commissioned and qualified, came F.F. Greaver, Jr. of the Selectiye Insurance any me nally known
[0 be the officer described herein. and who executed the preceding insmunent. and he acknowledged the execution 0 e sam~d bei me duly sworn.
deposed and said that he is an officer of said Company aforesaid; that the seal affixed to the preceding instrument is the co d Company. and the
said corporate seal and his signature as officer were duly affixed and subscribed to the said instrument by the authority and direction of the Company; that Article
VII. Section 13 of the By-Laws of said Company is now in force.
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SECTION NA
NOTICE OF AWARD
TO: AquaSouth Construction, Inc.
POBox 747
Pooler GA 31322
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project
(on Faircrest Avenue)
The Owner has considered the BID submitted by you for the above descnoed WORK in
response to its Advertisement for Bids and Information for Bidders.
You are hereby notified that your BID has been accepted for items in the amount of
$295,505.
You have agreed in your Proposal to execute the Agreement and furnish the required
Contractor's Performance Bond and Payment Bond within Ten (10) calendar days from the date of
this Notice to you.
If you fail to execute said Agreement and to furnish said Bonds within ten (10) days from the
date of this Notice, said OWNER will be entitled to consider all your rights arising out of the
OWNER'S acceptance of your BID as abandoned and as a forfeiture of your Bid Bond. The
OWNER will be entitled to such other rights as may be granted by law.
You are required to return an acknowledged copy of this NOTICE OF AWARD to the
OWNER.
o .Dated this
day of
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BY:
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TITLE:
ACCEPTANCE OF NOTICE
Recej:pt of the a,bove NOTICE OF AWARD is hereby acknowledged on this _ day of
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SECTION A
AGREEMENT
THIS AGREEMENT; made this 10 day of ;;j~.1v . 1999, by and between the
Augusta-Richmond County Commission, hereinafter called "Owner" and AquaSouth Construction,
Inc., doing business as a corporation hereinafter called "Contractor."
WITNESSEffi: That for and in consideration of the payments and agreements as
hereinafter mentioned:
1. The Contractor will commence and complete construction of Faircrest Booster Station
Renovation Project (on Faircrest Avenue).
2. The Contractor will furnish all material, supplies, tools, equipment, labor and other services
necessary for the construction and completion of the project descn"bed herein.
3. The Contractor wiD. commence the work required by the Contract Documents within Ten (10)
calendar days after the date of the Notice to Proceed and will complete same within 180
calendar days unless the period of completion is extended otherwise by the Contract
Documents.
4. The Contractor agrees to perform all the work descn"bed in the Contract Documents for the
sum of$295,505.
5. The term "Contract Documents" means and includes the following:
. .~dvertisement for Bids
information for Bidders
Proposal
Bid Bond
Notice of Award
Agreement
PerformancelPayment Bond
Certificate of Owner's Attorney
Notice to Proceed
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Change Order
General Conditions
Supplemental General Conditions
Special Conditions
Technical Specifications
Drawings
Addenda: No. -'
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6. The Owner will pay to the Contractor in the manner and at such times as set forth in the
Genei;al Conditions such amounts as required by the Contract Documents.
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7. Notwithstanding any provision of the law to the contrary, the parties agree that no interest
shall be due Contractor on any sum held as retainage pursuant to this Agreement and
Contractor specifically waive any claim to same.
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8. This Agreement shall be binding upon all parties hereto and their respective heirs, executors,
administrators, successors and assigns.
9. This Agreement is intended by ihe Parties to, and does, supersede any and all provisions of
the Georgia Prompt Pay Act, O.C.G.A Section 12-11-1, et seq. In the event any provision
of this Agreement is inconsistent with any provision of the Prompt Pay Act, the provision of
this Agreement shall control
10. All claims, disputes and other matters in questions between the Owner and the Contractor
arising out of or relating to the Agreement, or the breach thereot: shall be decided in the
Superior Court ofRichmond County, Georgia. The Contractor, by executing this Agreement,
specifically consents to venue in Richmond County and waives any right to contest the venue
in the Superior Court of Richmond County, Georgia.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have executed or caused to be
executed by their duly authorized officials, this Agreement in ...!- (number of copies) each of which
shall be deemed an original on the date first above written.
OWNER:
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY COMMISSION
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PERFORMANCE BOND
(NOTE:
TIllS BOND IS ISSUED SIMULTANEOUSLY WITH PAYMENT BOND ON
PAGE PB-3, IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED FOR THE PAY-
MENT OF LABOR AND MATERIAL.)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That AquaSouth Construction, Inc.
, as Principal, hereinafter called
Selective Insurance Company
Contractor, and of America
. a corporation organized and existing under
th I fth S f New Jersey
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, with its principal office in the City of Branchville,
, State of
New Jersey .
. as Surety, heremafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto
Augusta-Richmond County Commission, as Obligee, , hereinafter called the Owner, in the penal
Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand
amountof Five Hundred Five** Dollars($295,50~forthepaymentwhereofContractor
and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns, jointly
and severally, firmly by these presents for the faithful performance of a certain written agr~ement.
WHEREAS, Contractor has by said written agreement dated entered
into a contract with Owner for the construction of Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project,
Augusta, Georgia, in accordance with the drawings and specifications issued by James G. Swift &
Associates, which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the
CONTRACT.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that, if Contractor
shall promptly and faithfully perform said CONTRACT, then this obligation shall be null and void;
otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect.
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The Surety hereby waives notice of any alteration or extension of time made by the
Owner.
Whenever Contractor shall be, and declared by Owner to be in default under the
CONTRACT, the Owner having performed Owner's obligations thereunder, the Surety may
promptly remedy the default, or shall promptly
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(1) Complete the CONTRACT in accordance with its terms and conditions, or
(2) Obtain a bid or bids for completing the Contract in accordance with its terms and
conditions, and upon determination by Surety of the lowest responsible bidder, or,
if the Owner elects, upon determination by the Owner and the Surety jointly of the
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lowest responsible bidder, arrange for a contract between such bidder and Owner, and
make ~vailable as Work progresses (even though there should be a default or a
succession of defaults under the contract or contracts of completion arranged under
this paragraph) sufficient funds to pay the cost of completion less the balance of the
contract price; but not exceeding, including other costs and damages for which the
Surety may be liable hereunder, the amount set forth in the first paragraph hereof.
The term "balance of the contract price," as used in this paragraph, shall mean the
total amount payable by Owner to Contractor under the Contract and any amend-
ments thereto, less the amount properly paid by Owner to Contractor.
Any suit under this bond must be instituted before the expiration of two (2) years
from the date on which final payment under the CONTRACT falls due.
No right of action shall accrue on this bond to or for the use of any person or
corporation other than the Owner named herein or the heirs, executors, administrators or successors
of the Owner.
Signed and sealed this
day of
A.D. 1998.
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America
(Seal)
(Surety)
Attest tf-n~ S -:h~
By
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(Title)
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CHARLES W. SEILER
ATTORNEY. IN . FAct
GA #. 414695
If Contractor is Partnership, all partners
Note: Date of Bond must be prior to date of Contract.
should execute Bond.
PALMER & CAY OF GEORGIA, INC.
25 BULL ST. I P. O. BOX 847
SAVANNAH I GA 31402
912.231.6934
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SECTION PB
LABOR AND MATERIAL PAYMENT BOND
(NOTE:
TIllS BOND IS ISSUED SIMUL TANEOUSL Y WITH PERFORMANCE BOND
ON PAGE PB-I, IN FAVOR OF THE OWNER CONDITIONED FOR THE
PERFORMANCE OF THE CONTRACT.)
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS:
That AquaSouth Construction, I~Principal hereinafter called Contractor and
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Selective Insurance Company
of America
, a corporation organized and existing under the laws of the State of
New Jersey, with its principal office in the City of Branchville, State of New Jersey
, as Surety, hereinafter called Surety, are held and firmly bound unto Augusta-Richmond County
Commission, as Obligee, hereinafter called the Owner, for the use and benefit of claimants as
hereinbelow defined in the amount of Two Hundred Ninety Five Thousand Dollars ($
$295,505.**) Five Hundred Five**
for the payment whereof Contractor and Surety bind themselves, their heirs, executors, administra-
tors, successors, and assigns, jointly and severally, firmly by these presents.
WHEREAS, Contractor has by written agreement dated entered into
a contract with Owner for the construction of Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project,
Augusta, Georgia in accordance with drawings and specifications issued by ,
which contract is by reference made a part hereof, and is hereinafter referred to as the CONTRACT.
NOW, THEREFORE, the condition of this obligation is such that, if the Contractor
shall promptly make payment to all claimants as hereinafter defined, for all labor and material used
or reasonably required to use in the performance 'of the CONTRACT, then this obligation shall be
void; otherwise it shall remain in full force and effect, subject, however, to the following conditions:
(1) A claimant is defined as one having ,a 4irect contract with the Contractor or with a subcontractor
of the Contractor for labor, material, or both, used or reasonably required for use in the
performance of the contract, labor and material being construed as to include that part of water,
gas, power, light, heat, oil, gasoline, telephone service or rental of equipment directly applicable
to the CONTRACT.
(2) The above named Contractor and Surety hereby jointly and severally agree with the Owner that
every claimant ~'herein defined, who has not been paid in full before the expiration of a period
of ninetY (90) clays after the date on which the last of such claimant's work or labor was done
or performed, or materials were furnished by such claimant, may sue on this bond for the use
of such claimant, prosecute the suit to final judgement for such sum or sums as may be justly
due claimant, and have execution thereon. The Owner shall not be liable for the payment of any
costs or expenses of any such suit.
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(3) No suit or action shall be commenced hereunder by any claimant,
(a) Unless claimant, other than one having a direct contract with the Contractor, shall
have given written notice to any two of the following: The Contractor, the Owner,
or the Surety above named, within ninety (90) days after such claimant did or
performed the last of the work or labor, or furnished the last of the materials for
which said claim is made, stating with substantial accuracy the amount claimed and
the name of the party to whom the materials were furnished, or for whom the work
or labor was done or performed. Such notice shall be served by mailing the same by
registered mail or certified mail, postage prepaid, in an envelope addressed to the
Contractor, Owner or Surety, at any place where an office regularly maintained for
the transaction of business, or served in any manner in which legal process may be
served in the state in which the aforesaid project is located, save that such service
need not be made by a public officer.
(b) After the expiration of one (1) year following the date on which Contractor ceased
work on said CONTRACT, it being understood, however, that if any limitation
embodied in this bond is prohibited by any law controlling the construction hereof,
such limitation shall be deemed to be amended so as to be equal to the minimum
period of limitation permitted by such law.
(c) Other than in a state court of competent jurisdiction in and for the county or other
political subdivision of the state in which the project, or any part thereof, is situated,
or in the United States District Court for the district in which the project, or any part
thereof, is situated, and not elsewhere.
(4) The amount of this bond shall be reduced by and to the extent of any payment or payments
made in good faith hereunder, inclusive of the payment by Surety of mechanics' liens which
may be filed of record against said improvement, whether or not claim for the amount of such
lien be presented under and against this 'bond.
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Selective Insurance Company
of America (Seal)
(Surety)
By C'X ~ ~~ (Seal)
(Title)
If Contractor is Partnership, all partners
CHARLES W. SEILER
ATTORNEY .IN. FAct;
GA #i 414695
Inc.
(Seal)
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Note: Date of Bond must be prior to date of Contract.
should execute Bond.
PALMER & CAY OF GEORGIA. INC.
25 BULL ST. I P. O. BOX 847
SAVANNAH, GA 31402 PB-4
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Selective Insurance Company of America
40 Wantage Avenue
Branchville, New Jersey 07890
973-948-3000
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS: That the Selective Insurance Company of America, a New Jersey cor~
po ration having its principal office in Branchville, State of New Jersey, pursuant to Article VII, Section 13 of the By+
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"The Chairman of the Board, President, any Vice Presidents or the Secretary may, from time to time, appoint attort
neys in fact, and agents to act for and on behalf of the Company and they may give such appointee such authority, as
his/her certificate of authority may prescribe, to sign with the Company's name and seal with the Company's seall
bonds, recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond, recognizance or
conditional undertaking, and any of said Officers may, at any time, remove any such appointee and revoke the powet
and authority given him/her.
does hereby make, constitute and appoint CHARLES W. SEILER
its true and lawful Attorney-in-fact, to make, execute, seal and deliver for and on its behalf, and as its act and deed;
bonds, undertakings, recognizances, contracts of indemnitY, or other writings obligatory in the nature of a bond SUhll'
jea tQ the following limitations: NO ONE BOND TO EXCEED ONE MILLION" FIVE 'HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS
($1,500,000.00)
and to bind the Selective Insurance Company of America thereby as fully and to the same extent as if such instrument~
were signed by the duly authorized officers of the Selective Insurance Company of America, and all the acts of said
Attorney are hereby ratified and confirmed. I
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Selective Insurance Company of America has caused these presents to be signed
by its Vice President and its corporate seal to the hereto affixed this 2ND day of I
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BY:
State of New Jersey
County of Sussex
On this
2ND
MARCH
1998
day of
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto ser my hand and affixed my official seal at BranchvilIe. New Jersey chis
day of MARCH 98 19 .
, JUDITIi E. CHAMBERlAIN ~
NOTARY PUBUC OP NB\V ,JEJtS!Y
, My Co~ml~ ~ Oc&. 17 tgg&
The power of attorney is signed and sealed by facsimile unde~ alia oy the authority 0
by the Board of Directors of Selective Insurance Company of America at a meeting
February 1987, to wit:
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"RESOLVED, the Board of Directors of Selective Insurance Company of America authorizes and approves the use of
a facsimile corporate seal, facsimile signatures of corporate officers and notarial acknowledgements thereof on power~
of attorney for the execution of bonds. recognizances, contracts of indemnity and other writings obligatory in the
nature of a bond, recognizance or conditional undertaking......." I
1. Patricia A. Fulkrod. Assistant Secretary of [he Selective Insurance Company of America. do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true and correct copy
of a Power of Attorney executed by said Company which is still in full force and effect. '
IN WITNESS WHEREOF. I have hereunto Set my hand and affixed the seal of said Company at B~~Jersey chis
day of 19, ~ Q_~~
I Assistant Secretary
8-91 (8/97)
The RED border on the face of this document has a security VOID background pattem, If it is not RED and the word VOID Is visible. this Is not a certified copy, Telephone us at Area Code 201.948.3000,
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SECTION NP
NOTICE TO PROCEED
TO: AquaSouth Construction, Inc.
POBox 747
Pooler, GA 31322
DATE:
PROJECT: Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project (on Faircrest Avenue)
You are hereby notified to commence work in accordance with the Agreement dated
. 1999, within Ten (10) calendar days following this date, the date first written above,
and you are to complete the work within One Hundred Eightv (180) consecutive calendar days
after the date of this notice. The date set for completion of all work is therefore
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BY:
TITLE:
ACG_EPTANCE OF NOTICE
Receipt of the above NOTICE TO
PROCEED is hereby acknowledged
and the same is hereby accepted
on this
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of
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BY:
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TITLE:
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GC-O 1.
GC-02.
GC-03.
GC-04.
GC-05.
GC-06.
GC-07.
GC-08.
GC-09.
GC-I0.
GC-l1.
GC-12.
GC-13.
GC-14.
GC-15.
GC-16.
GC-17.
GC-18.
GC-19.
GC-20.
GC-21.
GC-22.
GC-23.
GC-24.
GC-25.
GC-26.
GC-27.
GC-28.
GC-29.
GC-30.
GC-31.
GC-32.
GC-33.
GC-34.
GC-35.
GC-36.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Index to Articles of General Conditions
Section
Pages
Definitions
Additional Instruction and Detail Drawings
Schedules, Reports and Records
Drawings and Specifications
Shop Drawings
Materials, Services and Facilities
Inspection and Testing
Substitutions
Patents
Surveys, Permits and Regulations
Protection of Work, Property and Person
Supervision by Contractor
Changes in the Work
Changes in Contract Price
Time for Completion and Liquidated Damages
Correction of Work
Subsurface Conditions
Suspension of Work, Termination and Delay
Payments to Contractor
Acceptance of Final Payment as Release
Insurance
Contract Security
Assignments
Indemnification
Separate Contracts
Subcontracting
Engineer's Authority
Land and Rights-of- Way
Guarantee
Taxes
Work Adjacent to Railway or Other Property
Order and Discipline
Waming Devices and Signs
Special Restrictions
As-Built Drawings
Contractor Not to Hire Employees of the Owner
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GC-Ol.
DEFINITIONS:
1.1 Wherever used in the Contract Documents, the following terms shall have the meanings
indicated which shall be applicable to both the singular and plural thereof.
1.2 ADDENDA: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the execution of the Agreement
which modify or interpret the Contract Documents, Drawings and Specifications, by addition,
deletion, clarifications or corrections.
1.3 BID: The offer or proposal of the Bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the
prices for the work to be performed.
1.4 BIDDER: Any person, firm or corporation submitting a bid for the work.
1.5 BONDS: Bid, Performance and Payment Bonds and other instruments of security furnished
by the Contractor and his Surety in accordance with the Contract Documents.
1.6 CHANGE ORDER: A written order to the Contractor authorizing an addition, deletion or
revision in the work within the general scope of the Contract Documents or authorizing an
adjustment in the contract price or contract time.
1.7 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: The contract including Advertisement for Bids, Information
for Bidders, Bid, Bid Bond, Agreement, Payment Bond, Performance Bond, Notice of A ward, Notice
to Proceed, Change Order, Drawings, Specifications and Addenda.
1.8 CONTRACT PRICE: The total monies payable to the Contractor under the terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents.
1.9 CONTRACT TIME: The number of calendar days stated in the Contract Documents for the
completion of the work.
1.9.1 LIFE OF THE CONTRACT: The total duration of the contract from Notice to Proceed to
completion of all the work.
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1.10 CONTRACTOR: The person, firm or corporation with whom the Owner has
executed the Agreement.
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1.11 DRAWINGS: The part of the contract Documents which show the characteristics
and scope of the work to be performed and which have been prepared or approved by the Engineer. .
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1.12 ENGINEER: The person, firm or corporation named as such in the Contract
Documents.
1.13 FIELD ORDER: A written order effecting a change in the work not involving an
adjustment in the contract price or an extension of the contract time issued by the Engineer to the
Contractor during construction.
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1.14 NOTICE OF AWARD: The written notice of the acceptance of the Bid from the
Owner to the successful Bidder.
1.15 NOTICE TO PROCEED: Written communication issued by the Owner to the
Contractor authorizing him to proceed with the work and establishing the date of commencement
of the work.
1.16 OWNER: A public or quasi-public body or authority, corporation, association, partnership
or individual for whom the work is to be performed.
1.17 PROJECT: The undertaking to be performed as provided in the Contract Documents.
1.18 RESIDENT PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE: The authorized representative of the
Owner who is assigned to the project site or any part thereof.
1.19 SHOP DRA WlNGS: All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, brochures, schedules and
other data which are prepared by the Contractor, a Subcontractor, Manufacturer, Supplier or
Distributor, which illustrate how specific portions of the work shall be fabricated or installed.
1.20 SPECIFICATIONS: A part of the contract Documents consisting of written
descriptions of a technical nature of materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and
workmanship.
1.21 SUBCONTRACTOR: An individual, firm or corporation having a direct contract
with the Contractor or any other Subcontractor for the performance ofa part of the work at the site.
1.22 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION: That date as certified by the Engineer when the
construction of the project or a specified part can be utilized for the purposes for which it is intended.
1.,23 SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS: Modifications and/or additions to
the General Conditions of a specific nature generally aimed at the specific contract of which it is a
part.
1.24 SUPPLIERS: Any person, supplier or organization who supplies materials or
equipment for the work, including that fabricated to a special design, but who does not perform labor
at the site.
1.25 WORK: AIUabor necessary to produce the construction required by the Contract
Documents and all materials and equipment incorporated or to be incorporated in the project.
1.26 WRITTEN NOTICE: Any notice to any party of the Agreement relative to any part
of this Agreement in writing and considered delivered and the service thereof completed, when
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posted by certified or registered mail to the said party at his last given address or delivered in person
to said party or his authorized representative on the work.
GC-02.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS AND DETAIL DRAWINGS:
2.1 The Contractor may be furnished additional instructions and detail drawings, by the
Engineer, as necessary to carry out the work required by the Contract Documents.
2.2 The additional drawings and instruction thus supplied will become a part of the Contract
Documents. The Contractor shall carry out the work in accordance with the additional detail
drawings and instructions.
GC-03.
SCHEDULES, REPORTS AND RECORDS:
3.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Owner such schedule of quantities and costs, progress
schedules, payrolls, reports, estimates, records and other data s the Owner may request concerning
work performed or to be performed.
3.2 Prior to the first partial payments estimate, the Contractor shall submit schedules showing
the order in which he proposes to carry on the work, including dates at which he will start the various
parts of the work, estimated date of completion of each part and as applicable:
3.2.1 the dates at which special detail drawings will be required; and
3.2.2 respective dates for submission of shop drawings, the beginning of manufacture, the testing
and the installation of materials, supplies and equipment.
3.3 The Contractor shall also submit a schedule of payments that he .anticipates he will earn
during the course of the work.
GC-04.
DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS:
4.1 The intent of the drawings and specifications is that the Contractor shall furnish all labor,
materials, tools, equipment and transportation necessary for the proper execution of the work in
accordance with the Contract Documents and all incidental work necessary to complete the project
in an acceptable manner, ready for use, occupancy or operation by the Owner.
4.2 In case of conflict between the drawings and specifications, the specifications shall govern.
Figure dimensions on drawings shall govern over general drawings.
4.3 Any discrepancies found between the drawings and specifications and site conditions or any
inconsistencies or ambiguities in the drawings or specifications shall be immediately reported to the
Engineer, in writing, who shall promptly correct such inconsistencies or ambiguities in writing.
Work done by the Contractor after his discovery of 'such discrepancies, inconsistencies or
ambiguities shall be done at the Contractor's risk.
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4.4 All work that may be called for in the specifications and not shown on the drawings, or
shown and not called for in the specifications, shall be executed and furnished by the Contractor as
if described in both these ways and should any work or material be required which is not detailed
in the specifications or drawings, either directly or indirectly, but which is nevertheless necessary
for the proper carrying out of the intent thereof, the Contractor is to understand the same to be
implied and required and shall perform all such work and furnish any such material as fully as if they
were particularly delineated or described.
4.5 It is understood and agreed that the Contractor, by careful examination, has satisfied himself
as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and
quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed
preliminary to and during the prosecution of the work, the general and local conditions and all other
matters which can in any way affect the work under this contract. No verbal agreement or
conversation with any officer, agent or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution
of this contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms or obligations therein contained.
GC-05.
SHOP DRAWINGS:
5.1 The Contractor shall provide shop drawings as may be necessary for the prosecution of the
work as required by the Contract'Documents. The engineer shall promptly review all shop drawings.
. The Engineer's approval of any shop drawings shall not release the Contractor from responsibility
for deviations from the Contract Documents. The approval of any shop drawings which
substantially deviates from the requirement of the Contract Documents shall be evidenced by a
Change Order.
5.2 When submitted for the Engineer's review, shop drawings shall bear the Contractor's
certification that he has reviewed, checked and approved the shop drawings and that they are in
conformance with the requirem<!nts of the Contract Documents.
5.3 Portions of the work that require a shop drawing or sample submission shall not begin until
the shop drawing or submission has been approved by the Engineer. A copy of each approved shop
drawing and each approved sample shall be kept in good order by the Contractor at the site and shall
be available to the Engineer.
GC-06.
MATERIALS, SERVICES AND FACILITIES:
6.1 It is understood that, except as otherwise specifically stated in the Contract Documents, the
Contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipments, water, light, power,
transportation, supervision, temporary construction of any nature and all other services and facilities
of any nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete and deliver the work within the specified
time.
6.2 Materials and equipment shall be so stored as to insure the preservation of their quality and
fitness for the work. Stored materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be located
so as to facilitate prompt inspection.
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6.3 Manufactured articles, materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, connected,
erected, used, cleaned and conditioned as directed by the manufacturer.
6.4 Materials, supplies 'or equipment to be incorporated into the work and purchased by the
Contractor or the Subcontractor will be subject to a chattel mortgage or under a conditional sale
contract or other agreement by which an interest is retained by the seller.
GC-07.
INSPECTION AND TESTING:
7.1 All materials and equipment used in the construction of the project shall be subject to
adequate inspection and testing in accordance with generally accepted standards.
7.2 The Contractor shall provide, at his expense, the necessary testing and inspection services
required by the Contract Documents, unless otherwise provided.
7.3 The Owner shall provide all other inspection and testing services required by the Contract
Documents.
7.4 If the Contract Documents, laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any authority
having jurisdiction require any work t6 specifically be inspected, tested or approved by someone
other than the Contractor, the Contractor will give the Engineer timely notice or readiness. The
Contractor will then furnish the Engineer the required certificates of inspection, testing or approval.
7.5 Neither observation by the Engineer nor inspections, tests or approvals by persons other than
the Contractor shall relieve the Contractor from his obligations to perform the work in accordance
with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
7.6 The Engineer and his representa,tives will at all times have access to the work. In addition,
authorized representatives and agents of any participating Federal or State Agency shall be permitted
to inspect all work, materials, payrolls, records of personnel, invoices of materials and other relevant
data and records. The Contractor will provide proper facilities for such access and observation of
the work and also for any inspection or testing thereof.
7.7 If any work is covered contrary to the written request of the Engineer, it must, if requested
by the Engineer, be uncovered for his observation and replaced at the Contractor's expense.
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prior to its bein:g covered or if the Engineer considers it necessary or advisable that covered work
be inspected or tested by others, the Contractor at the Engineer's request, will uncover, expose or
otherwise make available for observation, inspection or testing as the Engineer may require, that
portion of the work in question, furnishing all necessary labor, materials, tools and equipment. If
it is found that such work is defective, the Contractor will bear all the expenses of such uncovering,
exposure, observation; inspection and testing and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such
work is not found to be defective, the Contractor will be allowed an increase in the contract price or
an extension of the contract time, or both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure,
observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction and an appropriate change order shall be issued.
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7.9 The Contractor shall give the Engineer 24 hours notice of starting any new work. No work
shall be done or materials used without suitable supervision and inspection by the Engineer. The
Contractor shall furnish the Engineer with necessary samples of material for testing purposes.
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SUBSTITUTIONS:
8.1 When a material, article or piece of equipment is identified on the drawings or specifications
by reference to brand name or catalogue number, the performance or other salient requirements and
that other products of equal capacities, quality and function shall be considered. The Contractor may
recommend the substitution of a material, article or piece of equipment of equal substance and
function for those referred to in the Contract Documents by reference to brand name or catalogue
number and if, in the opinion of the Engineer, such material, article or piece of equipment is of equal
substance and function to that specified, the Engineer may approve its substitution and use by the
Contractor. Any cost differential shall be deducted from the contract price and the contract
Documents shall be appropriately modified by change order. The Contractor warrants that if
substitutes are approved, no major changes in the function or general design of the project will result.
Incidental changes or extra component parts required to accommodate the substitute will be made
by the Contractor without a change in-the contract price or contract time.
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PATENTS:
9.1 The Contractor shall pay all applicable royalties and license fees. He shall defend all suits
or claims for infringement of any patent rights and save the Owner harmless from loss on account
thereof except that the Owner shall be responsible for any such loss when a particular process, design
or the product of a manufacturer or manufacturers is specified, but if the Contractor has reason to
believe that the design, process or product specified is an infringement of a patent, he shall be
responsible for such loss unless he promptly gives such information to the Engineer.
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SURVEYS, PERMITS AND REGULATIONS:
10.1 The Owner shall furnish all land surveys and establish all base lines for locating the
principal component parts of the work together with a suitable number of bench marks adjacent to
the work as shown in the Contract Documents. From the information provided by the Owner, unless
otherwise specified in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall develop and make all detail
surveys needed for construction such as slope stakes, batter boards, stakes for pile locations and
other working points, lines, elevations and cut sheets.
10.2 The Contractor shall carefully preserve bench marks, reference points and stakes and
in case of willful or careless destruction, he shall be charged with the resulting expense and shall be
responsible for any mistakes that may be caused by their unnecessary loss of disturbance.
10.3 Permits and licenses of a temporary nature necessary for the prosecution of the work shall
be secured and paid for by the Contractor. Permits, licenses and easements for permanent structures
or perman~nt changes in existing facilities shall be secured and paid for by the Owner, unless
otherwise specified. The Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances,
rules and regulations bearing on the conduct of the work as drawn and specified. If the Contractor
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observes that the Contract Docwnents are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the
Engineer in writing and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in Section 13, Changes
in the Work.
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PROTECTION OF WORK, PROPERTY AND PERSON:
11.1 The Contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all
safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. He will take all necessary precautions
for the safety of and will provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to all
employees on the work and others persons who may be affected thereby, all the work and all
materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site or other
property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways,
structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of
construction.
11.2 The Contractor will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations
and order of any public body having jurisdiction. He will erect and maintain, as required by the
conditions and progress of the work, all necessary safeguards for safety and protection. He will
notify owpers of adjacent utilities when prosecution of the work may affect them. The Contractor
will remedy all damage, injury or loss to any property caused, directly or indirectly, in whole or in
part, by the Contractor, any Subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them
or anyone for whose acts any of them are liable, except damage or loss attributable to the fault of the
Contract Docwnents or to the acts or omissions of the Owner or the Engineer or anyone employed
by either of them or anyone for whose acts either of them may be liable and not attributable, directly
or indirectly, in whole or in part, to the fault of negligence of the Contractor. '
11.3 In emergencies affecting the safety of persons or the work or property at the site or
adjacent thereto, the Contractor, without special instruction or authorization from the Engineer or
Owner, shall act to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. He will give the Engineer prompt
written notice of any significant changes in the work or deviations from the Contract Documents
caused thereby and a Change Order shall be issued covering the changes and deviations involved.
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finished and accepted, except to damage or injury caused directly by the Owner's agents or employ-
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SUPERVISION BY CONTRACTOR:
12.1 The Contractor will supervise and direct the work. He will be solely responsible for
the means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures of construction. The Contractor will
employ and maintain on the work a qualified supervisor or superintendent who shall have been
designated in writing by the Contractor as the Contractor's representative at the site. The supervisor
shall have full authority to act on behalf of the Contractor and all communications given to the
supervisor shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. The supervisor shall be present on the
site at all times as required to perform adequate supervision and coordination of the work.
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GC-13.
CHANGES IN THE WORK:
13.1 The Owner may at any time as the need arises, order changes within the scope of the
work without invalidating the Agreement. If such changes increase or decrease the amount due
under the Contract Documents or in the time required for performance of the work, and equitable
adjustment shall be authorized by Change Order.
13.2 The Engineer, also, may at any time, by issuing a field order, make changes in the
details of the work. The Contractor shall proceed with the performance of any changes in the work
so ordered by the Engineer unless the contractor believes that such field order entitles him to a
change in the contract price or time or both, in which event he shall give the Engineer written notice
thereof within ten (10) days after the receipt of the ordered change and the Contractor shall not
execute such changes pending the receipt of an executed change order or further instruction from the
Owner.
GC-14.
CHANGES IN CONTRACT PRICE:
14.1 The contract price may be changed only by a change order. The value' of any work
covered by a change order or of any claim for increase or decrease in the contract price shall be
determined by one or more of the following methods in the order of precedence listed below:
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Unit prices previously approved.
An agreed lump sum.
The actual cost for labor, direct overhead, materials, supplies, equipment and other
services necessary to complete the work. In addition there shall be added an amount
to be agreed upon but no to exceed fifteen (15) percent of the actual cost of the work
to cover the cost of general overhead and profit.
GC-15.
TIME FOR COMPLETION AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES:
15.1 The date of beginning and the time for completion of the work are essential
conditions of the Contract Documents and the work embraced shall be commenced on the date
specified in the Notice to Proceed.
15.2 The Contractor will proceed with the work at such rate of progress to insure full
completion within the contract time. It is expressly understood and agreed, by and between the
Contractor and the Owner, that the contract time for completion of the work described herein is a
reasonable time, taking into consideration the average climatic and economic conditions and other
factors prevailing in the locality of the work.
15.3 If the Contractor shall fail to complete the work within the contract time or extension
of time granted by the Owner, then the Contractor will pay to the Owner the amount for liquidated
damages as specified in the bid for each calendar day that the Contractor shall be in default after the
time stipulated in the Contract Documents.
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15.4 The Contractor shall not be charged with liquidated damages or any excess cost when
the delay in completion of the work is due to the following and the Contractor has promptly given
written notice of such delay to the Owner or Engineer.
15.4.1 To any preference, priority or allocation order duly issued by the Owner.
15.4.2 To unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the
Contractor, including but not restricted to, acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of the Owner,
acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the Owner, fires, floods, epidemics,
quarantine restrictions, strikes, freight embargoes and abnormal and unforeseeable weather; and
15.4.3 To any delays of Subcontractors occasioned by any of the causes specified in Paragraphs
15.4.1 and 15.4.2 of this Article.
GC-16.
CORRECTION OF WORK:
16.1 The Contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all work rejected by the
Engineer for failure to comply with the Contract Documents, whether incorporated- in the
construction or not and the Contractor shall promptly replace and re-execute the work in accordance
with the Contract Documents and without expense to the Owner and shall bear the expense of
making good all work of other Contractors destroyed or damaged by such removal or replacement.
16.2 All removal and replacement work shall be done at the Contractor's expense. if the
Contractor does not take action to remove such rejected work within ten (10) days after receipt of
written notice, the Owner may remove such work and store the materials at the expense of the
Contractor.
16.3 Any omissions or failure on the part of the Engineer to disapprove or reject any work
or material shall not be construed to be an acceptance of any defective work or material. The
Contractor shall remove, at his own expense and shall rebuild and replace same without extra change
and in default thereof the same may be done by the Owner at the Contractor's expense or in case the
Engineer shall not consider the defect of sufficient importance to require the contractor to rebuild
or replace any imperfect work or material, he shall have power and is hereby authorized to make an
equitable deduction from the stipulated price.
GC-17.
SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS:
17.1 The Contractor shall promptly and before such conditions are disturbed, except in the
event of an emergency, notify the Owner by written notice of:
17.1.1 Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site differing materially from those indicated
in the Contract Documents.
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ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inherent in work of the character provided for
in the Contract Documents.
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17.2 The Owner shall promptly investigate the conditions and if he fmds that such
conditions do so materially differ an cause an increase or decrease in the cost of, or in the time
required, for performance of the work, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the Contract
Documents shall be modified by a Change Order. Any claim of the Contractor for adjustment
hereunder shall not be allowed unless he has given the required written notice; provided that the
Owner may, ifhe determines the facts so justify, consider and adjust any such claims asserted before
the date of final payment.
GC-18.
SUSPENSION OF WORK, TERMINATION AND DELAY:
18.1 The Owner may, at any time and without cause, suspend the work or any portion
thereof for a period of not more than ninety days or such further time as agreed upon by the
Contractor, by written notice to the Contractor. The Engineer shall fix the date on which work shall
be resumed. The Contractor will resume that work on the date so fixed. The Contractor will be
allowed an increase in the contract price or an extension of the contract time, or both, directly
attributable to any suspension.
18.2.1 If the Contractor is adjudged bankrupt or insolvent, or ifhe makes a general assignment for
the benefit of his creditors; or if a trustee or receiver is appointed for the Contractor or for any of his
prop'erty; or if he files a petition to take advantage of any debtor's act to reorganize under the
bankruptcy or applicable laws; or if he repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or
suitable materials or equipment; or ifhe repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to Subcontractors
or for labor, materials or equipment; or ifhe disregards laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders
of any public body havingjurisdiction of the work; or ifhe disregards the authority of the Engineer;
or if, in the opinion of the Engineer, the Contractor fails to make satisfactory progress in prosecuting
the work; or ifhe otherwise violates any provision of the Contract Documents, then the Owner may,
without prejudice to any other right or remedy and after giving the Contractor and his Surety a
m.ini.v1um of ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice, terminate the services of the Contractor
and take possession of the Project and of all materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and
machinery thereon owned by the Contractor and finish the work by whatever method he may deem
expedient. In such case, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the
work is finished. If the unpaid balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct and indirect costs of
completing the Project, including compensation for additional professional services, such excess
shall be paid to the Contractor. If such costs exceed such unpaid balance, the Contractor will pay
the difference to the Owner. Such costs incurred by the Owner will be determined by the Engineer
and incorporated in a Change Order.
18.2.2 The Contractor must obtain permission from the Engineer before any equipment can be
removed from the job site. In the event such equipment is removed without the Engineer's approval,
the job will be terminated until such time as the equipment is returned to the project and any time
and money lost by the Contractor as a result of moving the equipment shall be absorbed by the
Contractor.
18.3 Where the Contractor's services have been so terminated by the Owner, said
termination shall not affect any right of the Owner against the Contractor then existing or which may
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thereafter accrue. Any retention or payment of monies by the Owner due the Contractor will not
release the Contractor from compliance with the Contract Documents.
18.4 After ten (10) days from delivery of a written notice to the Contractor and the
Engineer, the Owner may, without cause and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect
to abandon the Project and terminate the Contract. In such case, the Contractor shall be paid for all
work executed and any expense sustained plus reasonable profit.
18.5 If, through no act or fault of the Contractor, the work is suspended for a period of
more than ninety (90) days by the Owner or under an order of court or other public authority, or the
Engineer fails to act on any request for payment within thirty (30) days after it is submitted, or the
Owner fails to pay the Contractor substantially the sum approved by the Engineer within thirty (30)
days of its approval and presentation, then the contractor may after ten (10) days from delivery of
a written notice to the Owner and the Engineer, terminate the Contract and recover from the Owner
payment for all work executed and all expenses sustained. In addition, and in lieu of terminating the
Contract, if the Engineer has failed to act on a request for payment, or if the Owner has failed to
make any payment as aforesaid, the Contractor may, upon ten (10) days notice to the Owner and the
Engineer, stop the work until he has been paid all amounts then' due, in which event and upon
resumption of the work, Change Orders shall be issued for adjusting the contract price or exten~ing
the contract time or both to compensate for the costs and delays attributable to the stoppage of the
work.
18.6 If the performance of all or any portion of the work is suspended, delayed, or
interrupted as a result of a failure of the Owner or the Engineer to act within the time specified in
the Contract Documents, or if no time is specified, within reasonable time, an adjustment in the
contract price or an extension of the contract time, or both, shall be made by Change Order to
compensate the Contractor for the costs and delays necessarily caused by the failure of the Owner
or Engineer.
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PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR:
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19.1 Between the first (1st) and fifth (5th) of each month, the Contractor will submit to
the Engineer a partial payment estimate filled out and signed by the Contractor on an approved form
covering the work performed during the period covered by the partial payment estimate and
supported by such data as the Engineer may reasonably require. This estimate shall include only
quantities in place and at the unit prices set forth in the bid schedule. The Engineer will, within ten
days after receipt of each partial payment estimate, either indicate in writing his approval of payment
and present the partial payment estimate to the Owner, or return the partial payment estimate to the
Contractor indicating in writing his reasons for refusing to approve payment. In the latter case, the
Contractor may make the necessary corrections and resubmit the partial payment estimate. The
Owner will, within ten days of presentation to him of an approved partial payment estimate, pay the
Contractor a progress payment on the basis Of the approved partial payment estimate. The Owner
shall retain ten percent (10%) of the amount of each payment until final completion and acceptance
of all work covered by the Contract Documents. The Owner at any time, however, after fifty percent
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(50%) of the work has been completed, ifhe finds that satisfactory progress is being made, shall
reduce retainage to five percent (5%) on the current and remaining estimates. On completion and
acceptance of a part of the work on which the price is stated separately in the Contract Documents,
payment may be made in full, including retained percentages, less authorized deductions.
19.2 The request for payment may also include an allowance for the cost of such major
materials and equipment which are suitably stored either at or near the site.
19.3 All work covered by partial payment shall thereupon become the sole property of the
Owner, but this provision shall not be construed as relieving the Contractor of the sole responsibility
for the care and protection of the work upon which payments have been made or the restoration of
any damaged work, or as a waiver of the right of the Owner to require the fulfillment of all terms
of the Contract Documents.
19.4 Upon completion and acceptance of the work, the Engineer shall issue a certificate
attached to the [mal payment request that the work has been accepted ,by him under the conditions
of the Contract Documents. The entire balance found to be due the Contractor, including the
retained percentages, but"except such sums as may be lawfully retained by the Owner or the Owner's
agents harmless from all claims growing out of the lawful demands of Subcontractors, laborers,
workmen, mechanics, materialmen and furnishers of machinery and parts thereof, equipment, tools
and all supplies, incurred in the furtherance of the performance of the work. The Contractor shall,
at the Owner's request, furnish satisfactory evidence that all obligations of the nature designated
above have been paid, discharged, or waived. If the Contractor fails to do so, the Owner many, after
having notified the Contractor, either pay unpaid bills or withhold from the Contractor's unpaid
compensation a sum of money deemed reasonably sufficient to pay any and all such lawful claims
until satisfactory evidence is furnished that all liabilities have been fully discharged whereupon
payment to the Contractor shall be resumed, in accordance with the terms of the Contract
Documents, but in no event shall the provisions_ of this sentence be construed to impose any
obligations upon the Owner to either the Contractor, his Surety, or any third party. In paying any
unpaid bills of the Contractor, any payment so made by the Owner shall be considered as a payment
made under the Contract Documents by the Owner to the Contractor and the Owner shall not be
liable to the Contractor for any such payments made in good faith.
19.5 If the Owner fails to make payment 30 days after approval by the Engineer, in
addition to other remedies available to the Contractor, there shall be added to each such payment,
interest at the maximum legal rate commencing on the first day after said payment is due and
continuing until the payment is received by the Contractor.
GC-20.
ACCEPTANCE OF FINAL PAYMENT AS RELEASE:
20.1 The acceptance by the Contractor of final payment shall be and shall operate as a
'release to the Owner of all claims and all liability to the Contractor other than claims in stated
amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor for all things done for furnished in
connection with this work and for every act and neglect of the Owner and others relating to or arising
out of this work. Any payment, however, [mal or otherwise, shall not release the Contractor or his
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Bonds.
GC-21.
INSURANCE:
21.1 The Contractor shall purchase and maintain during the life of this Contract such
insurance as will protect him from claims set forth below which may arise out of or result from the
Contractor's execution of the work, whether such execution by himself or by any Subcontractor or
by anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or by anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable.
21.1.1 Claims under Workman's Compensation, disability benefit and other similar employee
benefit acts,
21.1.2 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, occupational sickness or disease or death of
his employees,
21.1.3 Claims for damages because of bodily injury, sickness or disease or death of any person 'other
than his employees,
21.1.4 Claims for damages insured by usual personal inj ury liability coverage which are sustained
(1) by any person as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to the employment of such
person by the Contractor or (2) by any other person; and
21.1.5 Claims for damages because of injury to or destruction of tangible property, including loss
of use resulting therefrom.
21.2 Certificates of Insurance acceptable to the Owner shall be filed with the Owner prior
to commencement of the work. These Certificates shall contain a provision that coverages afforded
under the policies, will not be canceled unless at least fifteen (15) days .prior 'written notice has been
given to the Owner.
21.3 The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during the life of the
Contract, liability insurance as hereinafter specified.
21.3.1 Contractor's General Public Liability and Property Damage Insurance including vehicle
coverage issued to the Contractor and protecting him from all claims for personal injury, including
death, and all claims for destruction of or damage to property, arising out of or in connection with
any operations under the Contract Documents, whether such operations be by himself or by any .
Subcontractor under him or anyone directly or indirectly employed by the Contractor or by a .
Subcontractor under him. Insurance shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than
$200,000 for all damages arising out of bodily injury, including death, at any time resulting
therefrom, sustained by anyone person in anyone accident; and a limit of liability of not less than
$500,000 for any such damages sustained by two or more persons in anyone accident. Insurance
shall be written with a limit of liability of not less than $100,000 for all property damage sustained
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by any one 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.
21.3.2 The Contractor shall acquire and maintain, if applicable, Fire and Extended Coverage
insurance upon the Project to the full insurable value thereof for the benefit of the Owner, the
Contractor and Subcontractor as their interest may appear. This provision shall in no way release
the Contractor or Contractor's Surety from obligations under the Contract Documents to fully
complete the Project.
21.4 The Contractor shall procure and maintain, at his own expense, during the life of the
Contract, in accordance with the provisions of the laws of the state in which the work is performed,
Workman's Compensation Insurance, including occupational disease provisions, for all of his
employees at the site of the Project and in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require such
Subcontractor similarly to provide Workman's Compensation Insurance, including occupational
disease provision for all the latter's employees unless such employees are covered by the protection
afforded by the Contractor. Incase any class of employees engaged in hazardous work under this
Contract at the site of the Project is not protected under Workman's Compensation statute, the
Contractor shall provide and shall cause each Subcontractor to provide adequate and suitable
insurance for the protection of his employees not otherwise protected.
21.5 The Contractor shall secure, if applicable, "All Risk" type Builder's Risk Insurance
for work to be performed. Unless specifically authorized by the Owner, the amount of such
insurance shall not be less than the losses due to dire, explosion, hail, lightning, vandalism,
malicious mischief, wind, collapse, riot, aircraft and smoke during the contract time and until the
work is accepted by the Owner. The policy shall name as the insured the Contractor, the Engineer
and the Owner.
GC-22.
CONTRACT SECURITY:
22.1 The Contractor shall, within ten (10) clays after the receipt of the Notice of Award,
furnish the Owner with a Performance Bond and a Payment Bond in penal sums equal to the amount
of the contract price, conditioned upon the performance by the Contractor of all undertakings,
covenants, terms, conditions and agreements of the Contract Documents and upon the prompt
payment by the, Contractor to all persons supplying labor and materials in the prosecution of the
work provided by the Contract Documents. Such bonds shall be executed by the Contractor and a
corporate bonding company licensed to transact such business in the state in which the work is to
be performed and named on the current list of "surety Companies Acceptable on Federal Bonds" as
published in the Treasury Department Circular Number 570. The expense of these bonds shall be
borne by the Contractor. If at any time a Surety on any such Bond is declared a bankrupt or loses
its right to do business in the state in which the work is to be performed or is removed from the list
of Surety Companies accepted on Federal Bonds, Contractor shall within ten (10) days after notice
from the Owner to do so, substitute an acceptable bond (or bonds) in such form and sum and signed
by such other Surety or Sureties as may be satisfactory to the Owner. The premiums on such bond
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shall be paid by the Contractor. No further payments shall be deemed due nor shall be made until
the new Surety or Sureties shall have furnished an acceptable bond to the Owner.
GC-23.
ASSIGNMENTS:
23.1 Neither the Contractor nor the Owner shall sell, transfer, assign or otherwise dispose
of the Contract or any portion thereof, or his right, title or interest therein, or his obligations
thereunder, without written consent of the other party.
GC-24.
INDEMNIFICATION:
24.1 The Contractor will indemnify and hold harmless the Owner and the Engineer and
their agents and employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses including
attorney's fees arising out of or resulting form the performance of the work, provided that any such
claims, damage, loss or expense is attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to
injury to or destruction of tangible property, including the loss of use resulting therefrom; and is
caused in whole or in part by any negligent or willful act or omission of the Contractor and
Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any
of them may be liable.
24.2 In any and all claims against the Owner or the Engineer or any of their agents or
employees, by any employee of the Contractor, any Subcontractor, anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of the, or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification
obligation shall not be limited in any way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages,
compensation or benefits payable by or for the Contractor or any Subcontractor under Workman's
Compensation acts, disability benefit acts or other employee benefits acts.
24.3 The obligation.ofthe Contractor under this paragraph shall not extend to the liability
of the Engineer or his agents or employees arising out of the preparation or approval of maps,
drawings, opinions, reports, surveys, change orders, designs or specifications.
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The Contractor shall afford other Contractors reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage
of their materials and the execution of their work and shall properly connect and coordinate his work
with theirs. If the proper execution or results of any part of the Contractor's work depends upon the
work of any other Contractor, the Contractor shall inspect and promptly report to the Engineer any
defects in such work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results.
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25.2 The Owner may perform additional work related to the Project by himself or he may
let other contracts containing provision similar to these. The Contractor will afford the other
Contractors who are parties to such contracts (or the Owner, ifhe is performing the additional work
himself), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment, and the
execution of work and shall properly connect and coordinate his work with theirs.
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25.3 If the performance of additional work by other Contractors or the Owner is not noted
in the Contract Documents prior to the execution of the Contract, written notice thereof shall be
given to the Contractor prior to starting any such additional work. If the Contractor believes that the
performance of such additional work by the Owner or others involves him in additional expense or
entitles him to an extension of the contract time, he may make a claim therefore as provided in
Sections GC-14 and GC-15.
GC-26.
SUBCONTRACTING:
26.1 The Contractor may utilize the services of specialty Subcontractors on those parts of the work
which, under normal contracting practices, are performed by specialty Subcontractors.
26.2 The Contractor shall not award work to Subcontractor(s), in excess of fifty (50%)
percent of the Contract Price, without prior written approval of the Owner.
26.3 The contractor shall be fully responsible to the Owner for the acts and omissions of
his Subcontractors, and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the
acts and omissions of persons directly employed by him.
26.4 The Contractor shall cause appropriate provisions to be inserted in all subcontracts
relative to the work to bind Subcontractors to the Contractor by the terms of
the contract Documents insofar as applicable to the work of Subcontractors and to give the
Contractor the same power as regards terminating any subcontract that the Owner may exercise over
the Contractor under any provision of the Contract Documents.
26.5 Nothing contained in this Contract shall create any contractual relation between any
Subcontractor and the Owner.
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ENGINEERS AUTHORITY:
27.1 The Engineer shall act as the Owner's representative during the construction period.,
He shall decide questions which may arise as to quality and acceptability of materials furnished and
work performed. He shall interpret the intent of the Contract Documents in a fair and unbiased
manner. The Engineer will make visits to the site and determine if the work is proceeding in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
27.2 The Contractor will be held strictly to the intent of the Contract Documents in regard
to the quality of materials, workmanship and execution of the work. Inspections may be made at the
factory or fabrication plant of the source of material supply.
27.3 The Engineer will not be responsible for the construction means, controls, techniques,
sequences, procedures, or construction safety.
27.4 The Engineer shall promptly make decisions relative to interpretation of the Contract
Documents.
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LAND AND RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
28.1 Prior to issuance of Notice to Proceed, the Owner shall obtain all land and rights-of-
way necessary for carrying out and for the completion of the work to be performed pursuant to the
Contract Documents, unless otherwise mutually agreed.
28.2 The Owner shall provide to the Contractor information which delineates and
describes the lands owned and rights-of-way acquired.
28.3 The Contractor shall provide at his own expense and without liability to the Owner
any additional land and access thereto that the Contractor may desire for temporary construction
facilities, or for storage of materials.
GC-29.
GUARANTEE:
29.1 The Contractor shall guarantee all materials and equipment furnished and work
performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor
warrants and guarantees for a period of one (I) year from the date of substantial completion of the
system that the completed system is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and
the Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects
including the repairs of any damage to other parts of the system resulting from such defects. The
Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. In the event that the
Contractor should fail to make such repairs, adjustments or other work that may be necessary by
such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. The
Performance Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period.
GC-30.
TAXES:
30.1 The Contractor will pay all sales, consumer, use and other similar taxes required by
the law of the place where the work is performed.
GC-31.
WORK ADJACENT TO RAIL WAY OR OTHER PROPERTY:
31.1 Whenever the work embraced in this Contract is near the tracks, structures' or
buildings of the Owner or of other railways, persons or property, the work shall be so conducted as
not to interfere with the movement of trains or other operations of the railway, or, if in any case such
interference be necessary, the Contractor shall not proceed until he has first obtained specific
authority and directions therefore from the proper designated officer of the Owner and has the
approval of the Engineer.
GC-32.
ORDER AND DISCIPLINE:
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32.1 The Contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his
employees and any employee of the Contractor who shall appear to be incompetent, disorderly or
intemperate or in any other way disqualified for or unfaithful to the work entrusted to him, shall be
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discharged immediately on the request of the Engineer and he shall not again be employed on the
work without the Engineer's written consent.
GC-33.
WARNING DEVICES AND SIGNS:
33.1 The Contractor shall furnish, erect, paint and maintain warning devices when
construction is on or near public streets for the protection of vehicular and pedestrian traffic. Such
devices will be in accordance with the Georgia Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for
Street and Highways, July, 1962, "Traffic Control for Highway'Construction and Maintenance
Operations", Section ill-I thru ill-75.
33.2 On a 20" X 30" sign, mounted on a solid post, 8 feet above the ground, indicating the
name and night phone number of the Contractor in 4" letters, shall be erected at each end of the
project throughout the construction and maintenance periods. The Contractor may remove the sign
following the maintenance period.
GC-34.
SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS:
34.1 No work shall be allowed after the hours of darlmess or on Saturday or Sunday
without the permission of the Owner.
GC-35.
AS-BUILT DRAWINGS:
35.1 The Contractor shall furnish to the Engineer three (3) sets of marked up drawings for
an "As-Built" record showing all deviations from the Contract Drawings. The marked up sets shall
include actual dimensions from permanent markers accurately locating all underground piping.
GC-36.
CONTRACTOR NOT TO HIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE OWNER:
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The Contractor shall not employ or hire any of the employees of the Owner.
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SUPPLEMENTAL GENERAL CONDITIONS
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DRAWINGS:
The Owner will furnish to the Contractor, free of charge, all copies of drawings and
specifications reasonably necessary for the execution of the work. Location of all features of the
work included in the Contract are indicated on the Contract Drawings. The following drawings
comprise the plans for the Contract:
Note:
The Contract Drawings are listed under Special Condition SC-02., LIST OF
DRA WINGS:.
SGC-02.
FIELD OFFICE FACILITIES:
The Contractor shall provide, at a point convenient to the work, suitable office
facilities for housing records, plans and contract documents. A telephone shall be provided at the
Contractor's office for expediting the work and be made available for the use of the-Engineer. A
complete and up-to-date set of the plans and specifications shall be available at the field office at all
times that the work is in progress.
SGC-03.
RIGHTS-OF-WAY:
The Owner will furnish all land and rights-of-way necessary for the carrying out of
this contract and the completion of the work herein contemplated and will use due diligence in
acquiring said land and rights-of-way as speedily as possible. But it is possible that all land and
rights-of-way may not be obtained as herein contemplated before construction begins, in which event
the Contractor shall begin his work upon such land and rights-of-way as the Owner may have
previously acquired and no claim for damages whatsoever will be allowed by reason of the delay in
obtaining the remaining lands and rights-of-way. Should the Owner be prevented or enjoined from
proceeding with the work or from authorizing its prosecution, either before the commencement, by
reason of any litigation or by reason of its inability to procure any lands or rights-of-way for the said
work, the Contractor shall not be entitled to make or assert any claim for damage by reason of said
delay or to withdraw from the contract except by consent of the Owner; but time for completion of
the work will be extended to compensate for the time lost by such delay; such determination to be
set forth in writing and approved by the Owner.
SGC-04.
ESTIMATE OF OUANTITIES:
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The estimated quantities of work to be done and materials to be furnished under this
contract if shown in any of the documents including the bid are given only for use in comparing bids
and to indicate approximately the total amount of the contract and the right is especially reserved
except as herein otherwise specifically limited to increase or diminish them as may be deemed
reasonably necessary or desirable by the Owner to complete the work contemplated by this contract
and such increase or diminution shall in no way vitiate this contract nor shall any such increase or
diminution give cause for claims or liability for damages.
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SGC-05. .
EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES:
The existence and location of structures and underground utilities indicated on the
plans are not guaranteed and shall be investigated and verified in the field by the Contractor before
starting work. The Contractor shall be held responsible for any damage to and for maintenance and
protection of existing utilities and structures.
SGC-06.
CONTRACTOR'S BREAKDOWN OF LUMP SUM PAYMENT ITEMS:
The Contractor shall, immediately after the contract has been awarded, submit to the
Engineer for his approval, a breakdown showing estimates of all costs apportioned to the major
elements of equipment, material and labor comprising the total work included under any of the lump
sum items shown in the proposal. These estimates as approved will serve as the basis for estimating
of payments due on all progress estimates.
SGC-07.
PRIOR USE BY OWNER:
Prior to completion of the work, the Owner may take over the operation and/or use
of the incompleted project or portions thereof. Such prior use of the facilities by the Owner shall
not be deemed as acceptance of any work or relieve the Contractor from any of the requirements of
the Contract Documents.
SGC-08.
CLEANING UP:
The Contractor shall keep the premises free from the accumulation of waste material
and rubbish and upon completion of the work, prior to final acceptance of the completed project by
the Owner, he shall remove from the premises all rubbish, surplus materials, implements, tools, etc.,
and leave his work in a clean condition, satisfactory to the Engineer._
SGC-09.
MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC:
In any work within the public right-of-way, the Contractor shall provide adequate
warning and protection for pedestrian and vehicular traffic from any hazard arising out of the
Contractor's operations and will be held responsible for any damage caused by negligence on his part
or by the improper placing of or failure to display danger signs and road lanterns. All traffic lanes,
sidewalks and driveways will be kept open and clear at all times except as provided below. The
Contractor shall not block traffic on any street more than 30 minutes or without written permission
from such agency. Before leaving the work each night, it shall be placed in such condition as to
cause the least possible hazard therefrom. Should the Contractor fail to comply with the provisions
of this paragraph, the Owner may, with his own forces, provide signs, flagmen, barricades and/or
passageways or clear the pavement and deduct the cost thereof from sums due to the Contractor.
SGC-I0.
MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS:
The Contractor will be required to maintain access to business establishments during
all time they are open for business, to churches, schools and other institutions during the time they
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are open and to all residential and other occupied buildings or facilities at all times. Bridges across
open trenches and work areas will be required to provide vehicular and pedestrian access. Bridges
with handrail protection will be required for crosswalks at street intersections. It is recognized that
it will be necessary to remove bridges and to block cross traffic while equipment is in operation.
The Contractor shall, however, plan and pursue his operations so as to minimize the time that direct
entrance is blocked.
SGC-ll.
EROSION CONTROL AND RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor will be required to schedule his work and perform operations in such
a manner that siltation and bank erosion will be minimized during all phases of construction. Any
areas disturbed during the course of construction shall be restored to a condition equal or better than
the original condition.
SGC-12.
BYPASSING SEWAGE:
The Contractor will be required to schedule and coordinate construction sequences
and to use temporary construction and other approved methods which will minimize the bypassing
of sewage during construction of the sewer facilities. The diversion of sewerage to open ditches or
streams will not be permitted.
SGC-13.
SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS:
The Contractor shall comply with the Department of Labor Safety and Health
Regulations for construction promulgated under the Occupational and Health Act of 1970 (pL31-
596) and under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (pL91-54).
SGC-14.
PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE:
A pre-construction conference shall be held at an acceptable time to the Owner and
the Contractor prior to the "Notice to Proceed" to coordinate the work and satisfy all requirements
of the Contract Documents.
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SPECIAL CONDITIONS
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SCOPE:
The project referred to in the Agreement shall consist of the construction of
Faircrest Booster Station Renovation Project (on Faircrest Avenue), hereinafter
referred to by project name as Faircrest Booster Station.
SC-02.
LIST OF DRAWINGS:
The following drawings, prepared by James G. Swift & Associates comprise the plans
for the project:
SHEET NO. TITLE
1 Cover Sheet
2 Site Plan
3 As-Built & Demolition Plan
4 Foundation Plan
5 Foundation Sections & Details
6 Architectural Details
7 Architectural Section
8 Architectural Elevations
9 Electrical Plan
SC-03.
PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT:
The Contractor will carefully schedule his work so that a minimum amount of
exposed earth will be subject to erosion by rainfall or wind, and he will provide means satisfactory
to the Engineer to minimize the transportation of silt and other deleterious material into the stream
beds of water courses adjacent to the project.
All chemicals used during project construction or furnished for project operation,
whether herbicide, pesticide, disinfectant, polymer, reactant or of other classification, must show
approval of either EP A or USDA. Use of all such chemicals and disposal of residues shall be in
conformance with printed instructions.
SC-04.
TEMPORARY TOILETS:
Contractor shall provide temporary toilet facilities on the site for workmen employed
in the construction work. Toilets shall be adequate for the number of men employed and shall be
maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. Workmen shall be required to use only these toilets.
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At completion of the work, toilets used by Contractor shall be removed and premises left in the
condition required by the Contract.
SC-05.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS FURNISHED:
The Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, by the Owner up to five (5) sets of
direct blue line prints together with a like number of complete bound specifications for construction
purposes. Additional sets of plans and/or specifications will be furnished to the Contractor at the
cost of reproduction upon his written request. '
SC-06.
RECORD DRAWINGS:
The Contractor will maintain in his office one complete set of drawings (including
any supplemental sketches) pertaining to the project upon which, at the end of each day's work any
deviations from the construction lines shown thereon and all changes ordered by the Engineer will
be shown accurately in red pencil. If necessary, supplemental drawings will be made to show details
of deviations or changes, and these will be kept with the marked set. The drawings will be available
to the Engineer for inspection during construction. Satisfactory progress toward the preparation of
the record drawings shall be a condition of approval of monthly payment estimates. - At the
completion of construction, prior to submitting his estimate for final payment. and as a condition for
payment thereof. three copies of the record drawings, satisfactorily completed, will be transmitted
to the Engineer.
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EXISTING STRUCTURES:
Where sidewalks, street signs, -private signs, walls, sidewalks, fences, etc, are
removed in accomplishing the work, each and every item will be replaced in the same or better
manner or condition than that in which it was before construction began. The Contractor will protect
and hold harmless the Owner from any suit, action, or dispute whatever arising from the Contractor's
work adjacent to private property.
SC-08.
SALVAGE MATERIAL:
All grates, railroad ties, cobblestones, granite curbing, manhole frames and covers, will
remain the property of the Owner and will be stockpiled at , in the manner
directed by the Engineer.
SC-09.
REFERENCED SPECIFICATIONS:
Where specifications or standards of trade organizations and other groups are
referenced in these specifications, they are made as much a part of these specifications as if the entire
standard or specification were reprinted herein. The inclusion of the latest edition or revision of the
referenced specification or standard is intended.
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TRAFFIC CONTROL:
Traffic control shall conform to the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices
(MUTCD) of the Federal Highway Administration, Edition of 1978. The Contractor shall give prior
written notification to and shall obtain the approval of the Augusta-Richmond County Fire and
Police Department of any street closures.
SC-l1.
CONSTRUCTION ORDER AND SCHEDULE:
1. The Contractor shall be responsible for the detailed order, schedule, and methods of
construction activities within the general guidelines specified for maintenance and protection
of highway and pedestrian, traffic; utility lines; drainage ways; adjacent properties; and as
otherwise specified.
2. After notice to proceed and prior to the first payment on the contract the Contractor shall
submit the following for review:
A. Breakdown of contract price into units of cost for each item required to complete the
total work; this breakdown will be the basis forjudging the percentage complete at .
any time.
B. A statement of the order of procedure to be followed that will result in the required
protection and completion of the work within the contract time.
C. A bar chart showing the percentage of each item schedules against time and so
scheduled that Contractor's order of construction is clearly shown.
3. With each request for payment the Contractor shall submit two copies of the bar chart clearly
marked to show the work completed at the date of the payment requested.
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INSPECTION AND TESTING OF WORK:
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observation and testing of the work.
The Engineer and his representatives shall at all times have access to the work
whenever it is in preparation or progress, and the Contractor shall provide proper facilities for such
access, and for inspections.
Inspectors shall have the power to stop work on accoUnt of a workman's incompe-
tency, drunkenness, or willful negligence or disregard of orders. An inspector may stop the work
entirely if there is not a sufficient quantity of suitable and approved materials or equipment on the
ground to carry it out properly or for any good and sufficient cause. Inspectors may not accept on
behalf of the Owner any material or workmanship which does not conform fully to the requirements
of the contract and they shall give no orders or directions under any possible circumstances not in
accordance with the Specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the inspector with all required
assistance to facilitate thorough inspection or the culling over or removal of defective materials or
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for any other purpose requiring discharge of their duties for which service no additional allowance
shall be made. The inspector shall, at all times, have full permission to take samples of the materials
that mayor may not be used in the work.
Any inspection provided by the Engineers is for the purpose of determining
compliance with provisions of the contract specifications and is in no way a guarantee of the
methods or appliances use by the Contractor, nor for the safety of the job.
If the specifications, the Engineer's instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public
authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the Contractor shall give the Engineer
timely notice of its readiness for inspection, and if the inspection is by an authority other than the
Engineer, of the date fixed for such inspection. Inspections by the Engineer shall be made promptly,
and where practicable at the source of supply. If any work should be covered up without review or
consent of the Engineer, it must, if required by the Engineer, be uncovered for examination and
properly restored at the Contractor's expense.
Re-examination of any work may be ordered by the Engineer, and, if so ordered, the
work must be uncovered by the Contractor. If such work is found to be in accordance with the
Contract Documents, the Owner shall pay the cost of re-examination and replacement. If such work
is not in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such cost.
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INDEX TO TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Clearing and Grubbing
Grading
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Excavating, Trenching, and Backfilling for Pipe Lines
Water Distribution System
Pumping Equipment
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Concrete Construction
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CLEARING AND GRUBBING
01. SCOPE:
Clearing and grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all trees, brush, stumps, logs,
grass, weeds, roots, decayed vegetable matter, post, fences, stubs, rubbish and all other objectionable matter
resting on or protruding through the original ground surface and occurring within the construction limits or
right-of-way of any excavation, borrow area, or embankment.
02. CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
Clearing: Clearing shall consist of the felling and cutting up, or the trimming of trees, and the
satisfactory disposal of the trees and other vegetation together with the down timber, snags, brush and
rubbish occurring within the areas to be cleared. Trees and other vegetation, except such individual trees,
groups of trees, and vegetation as may be indicated on the drawings to be left standing, and all stumps, roots
and brush in the areas to be cleared shall be cut off one foot above the original ground surface. Individual
trees and groups of trees designated to be left standing within cleared areas shall be trimmed of all branches
to such heights and in such manner as may be necessary to prevent interference with the construction
operations. All limbs and branches required to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the bole of the tree
or to the main branches, and the cuts thus made shall be painted with an approved tree-wound paint.
Individual trees, groups of trees, and other vegetation, to be left standing, shall be thoroughly protected from
damage incident to construction operations by the erection of barriers or by such other means as
circumstances require. Clearing operations shall be conducted so as to prevent damage by falling trees to
trees left standing, to existing structures and installations, and to those under construction, and so as to
provide for the safety of employees and others.
Grubbing: Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of all stumps, roots and matted roots
from the site as indicated on the drawings. In foundation areas, stumps, roots, logs or other timber, matted
roots, and other debris not suitable for foundation purposes shall be excavated to a depth not less than 18
inches below any sub grade, shoulder or slope. All depressions excavated below the original ground surface
for or by the removal of stumps and roots, shall be refilled with suitable material and compacted to make the
surface conform to the surrounding ground surface. '
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grubbing shall become the property of the Contractor and may be sold by him provided such disposal is
otherwise in accordance with these specifications. All combustible matter removed shall be hauled away
and deposited at locations approved by the Engineer. Combustible matter may be burned or may be disposed
of as stated above. If allowed by the appropriate governmental authorities, burning shall be done at such time
and such manner as to prevent fire from spreading and to prevent damage to adjacent cover and shall further
be subject to all requirements of State or Federal Governments pertaining to the burning. Disposal by ,
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having equipment necessary to prevent the spreading of fires. Such equipment shall include, at the minimum,
a bulldozer or front-end loader, and an approved pump and hose connected to an acceptable source of water.
04. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT:
Clearing and grubbing will be considered as a major item and shall be paid for at the lump sum price
as stated in the Bid Schedule.
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01. SCOPE:
This area covers grading for the roadways, dam, retention pond, parking areas, drives, and/or walks,
including all excavations, formation of embankments, preparation of sub grade for pavements and finishing
and dressing of graded earth areas, shoulders, and ditches. Work in connection with excavation, trenching,
and backfilling for utility lines is specified under the section entitled "Excavating, Trenching, and Backfilling
for Pipe Lines".
02. CONSERVATION OF TOPSOIL:
Except where otherwise noted on the plans, topsoil shall be removed without contamination with
subsoil and spread on areas already graded and prepared for topsoil, or shall be transported and deposited
in storage piles convenient to areas that are to receive application of topsoil later, or at locations indicated.
Topsoil shall be stripped to a depth of 3 to 6 inches and, when stored, shall be kept separate from other
excavated materials and piled free of roots, stones, and other undesirable materials.
03. EXCAVATION:
The term "excavation" used hereinafter is defmed as "unclassified excavation". Excavation of every
description regardless of material encounter within the grading limits of the project, shall be performed to
the lines and grades indicated. Suitable excavated material shall be transported to and placed in fill areas
within the limits of the work. When directed, unsuitable material encountered within the limits of the work
shall be excavated below the grade shown and replaced with suitable material. Materials considered
unsuitable are those conforming to Classes PT, OH, CH, MH, OL, CL, or NIL as described under the Unified
Soil Classification System. Such material removed and the selected material ordered as replacement shall
be included in excavation. Unsuitable and surplus excavation material not required for fill shall be disposed
of in designated waste or spoil areas on or near site and to be determined by the Owner and/or Engineer.
During construction, excavation and filling shall be performed in a manner and sequence that will provide
drainage at all times. Any necessary clearing, grubbing, grassing, disposal of debris and satisfactory
trimming and drainage of the spoil areas other than provided for in the Bid Schedule shall be considered
incidental to the wasting operations and shall be performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the
Owner.
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fill for which it is to be used. The material shall consist of sand soils or sand-clay soils capable of being
readily shaped and compacted to the required densities and shall be free of roots, trash and any other deleteri-
ous material. Any necessary clearing, grubbing, disposal of debris and satisfactory trimming and drainage
of the borrow areas shall be considered incidental to operations of the borrow excavation and shall be
performed by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Owner. Unless specifically provided, no borrow
shall be obtained within the limits of the project site without written approval.
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by the Contractor and shall consist of a suitable material of the type mentioned above. The Contractor shall
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shall bear all the expense of developing the sources, including right-of-way for hauling.
05. EXCAVATION DITCHES AND GUTTERS:
Ditches and gutters shall be cut accurately to the cross-sections and grades indicated by the drawings.
All roots, stumps, and other foreign matter in the sides and bottom of ditches and gutters shall be cut one foot
below finish grade. Care shall be taken not to over excavate ditches and gutters below the grades indicated.
Any excessive ditch and gutter excavation due to removal of roots, stumps, etc., or due to over-excavation
shall be backfilled to grade either with suitable material, thoroughly compacted, or with suitable stone or
cobble to form an adequate gutter paving as directed. The Contractor shall maintain all ditches and gutters
excavated under this specification free from detrimental quantities of leaves, sticks, and other debris until
final acceptance of the work. Suitable earth material excavated from ditches and channel changes shall be
placed in embankments. Excavated material shall not be deposited within a distance from the edge of any
excavation of less than 1 1/2 times the depth of the excavation. When storm drain pipe terminates in a new
ditch, the headwall or end section together with ditch pavement shall be constructed immediately as called
for on the plans. Ditch slopes and disturbed earth areas shall be grassed as required under section entitled
"Grassing". The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining these newly constructed ditches and take
immediate action subject to approval to keep erosion out of the ditch bottom and slopes to a minimum during
the life of the contract. No additional compensation will be given to the Contractor for the required
maintenance.
06. PROTECTION OF EXISTING SERVICE LINES AND UTILITY STRUCTURES:
Existing utility lines that are shown on the drawings or the locations of which are made known to
the Contractor prior to the excavation that are to be retained, as well as utility lines constructed during
excavation operations, shall be protected from damage during excavation and backfilling, and if damaged,
shall be ,repaired by the Contractor at his expense. In the event that the Contractor damages any existing
utility lines that are now shown, or the locations of which are not known to the Contractor, report thereof
shall be made immediately to the Engineer. If determined that repairs are made by the Contractor, such
repairs will be ordered under the clause of the GENERAL CONDITIONS of the Contract entitled
CHANGES.
07. BACKFILL ADJACENT TO STRUCTURES:
Backfill adjacent to structures shall be placed and compacted uniformly in such a manner as to
prevent wedging action or eccentric loading upon or against structures. Slopes bounding or within areas to
be backfilled shall be stepped or serrated to prevent sliding of the fill. During backfilling operations and in
the formation of embankments, equipment that will overload the structure in passing over the compacting
of these fills shall not be used. Backfill for storm drains and 5ubdrains, including the bedding, shall conform
to the additional requirements as specified.
08. PREPARATION OF GROUND SURFACE FOR FILL:
All vegetation, such as roots, brush, heavy sods, heavy growth of grass, and all decayed vegetable
matter, rubbish and other unsuitable material within the area upon which fill is to be placed shall be stripped
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or otherwise removed before the fill is started. In no case will unsuitable material remain in or under the fill
area unless specifically allowed by the Engineer. Sloped ground surfaces steeper than I vertical to 4
horizontal on which fill is to be placed shall be plowed, stepped or benched, or broken up as directed, in such
manner that the fill material will bond with the existing surface. Prepared surfaces on which compacted fill
is to be placed shall be wetted or dried as may be required to obtain the compaction specified.
09. FILL:
Fills and embankments shall be constructed at the locations and to the lines and grades indicated.
The completed fill shall correspond to the shape of the typical section indicated or shall meet the
requirements of the particular case. Suitable material removed the excavation shall be used in forming the
fill. Fill material shall be reasonably free from roots, other organic material and trash, and from stones
having maximum dimensions greater than 6 inches. No frozen material will be permitted in the fill. Stones
having a maximum dimension larger than 4 inches shall not be permitted in the upper 6 inches of fill or
embankment. The material shall be placed in loose depth for the full width of the cross section and shall be
compacted as required.
10. COMPACTION:
Overall or Overlot Areas: Each layer of the fill or embankment except in the areas indicated as
not requiring compaction, shall be compacted by rolling with an approved tamping roller, heavy rubber-tired
roller, three-steel wheeled power roller, vibratory roller or other compaction equipment, whichever is best
suited for the types of soil encountered, as approved, to at least 95 percent of maximum density at optimum
moisture content.
Field Control: In areas where the density of the fill or embankment is specified, field density tests
will be performed in sufficient number to insure that the specified density is being obtained. These tests will
be made at the expense of the Contractor and will be in accordance with AASHO Standard T147.
11. FINISHED EXCAVATION. FILLS AND EMBANKMENTS:
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All areas covered by the project, including excavated and mled sections and adjacent transition
areas, shall be uniformly smooth graded. The finished surface shall be reasonably smooth, compacted, and
free from irregular surface changes. The degree of finish shall be that ordinarily obtainable from either
blade-grader or scraper operations, supplemented with hand raking and finishing, except as otherwise
specified. The finished surfa~e shall be not more than 0.10 foot above or below the established grade or
approved cross section. Ditches and gutters shall be finished so as to permit adequate drainage. The surface
of areas to be grassed shall be finished to a smoothness suitable for the application of grassing materials.
The surface of embankments or excavated areas for road construction or other areas to be paved on which
a base course or pavement is to be placed shall not vary more than 0.05 foot for the established grade and
approved cross section. In areas where the bulking of soil as a result of grassing operations will tend to
retard surface drainage along the edge of pavements, the finished grades shall be left 0.1 foot below grade
prior to grassing.
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except where otherwise approved in writing by the Engineer. All trees, stumps, brush down timber, etc. in
the disposal area shall be cleared and shall be disposed of by burning, removal from the property or a
combination of both.
Clearing and disposal of trees, stumps, etc. shall comply with the applicable portions of the Clearing
and Grubbing specifications. The complete layer of topsoil in the entire disposal area shall be removed
before placing the surplus excavation. Surplus excavation shall be hauled to the designated stripped disposal
area, leveled to drain and firmed under the normal operation of spreading and hauling equipment. The
topsoil shall then be placed, leveled and lightly compacted.
13. PLACEMENT OF TOPSOIL:
Topsoil shall be placed on all shoulders, slopes, ditches, and other earth areas graded under this
. contract, excluding borrow areas, unless otherwise specified on the plans. Topsoil shall be uniformly placed
on these areas to a compacted depth of not less than three (3) inches or more than four (4) inches. The
material shall be free from clods of soil, matted roots, roots greater than 1/2 inch in diameter, and any other
objectionable material which might hinder subsequent grassing and mowing operations. The material shall
be placed, leveled, and lightly compacted with at least one pass ofa cultipacker or light pneumatic-tired
roller, to required cross sections, but shall be left one-tenth (0.1) of a foot below the finished earth grade.
14. PROTECTION:
Newly graded areas shall be protected from traffic and from erosion, and any settlement or washing
away that may occur from any cause, prior to acceptance, shall be repaired and grades re-established to the
required elevations and slopes, at no additional expense to the Owner.
15. MEASUREMENT AND P A Yl\1ENT:
Excavation of all substances encountered, except rock excavation as stated in the Proposal, will be
paid for at the lump sum amount therefor in the Bid Schedule. Placement of fill and anyon-site or off-site
wasting of excess excavated material will be considered as subsidiary responsibilities of the Contractor, and
no separate payment will be made therefor.
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EXCAVATION, TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING
FOR PIPE LINES
01. SCOPE:
This section covers all excavation, trenching and backfilling for pipe lines, complete.
02. EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS:
Maintain in operating condition and protect from damage all existing improvements including
utilities, roads, streets, sidewalks, drives, power and telephone lines, water lines, sewers, gutters and other
drains encountered, and repair to the satisfaction of the Engineer any aerial, surface or subsurface
improvements damaged during the course of the work. Make reasonable and satisfactory provisions for the
maintenance of traffic on streets, drives, walkways and at street crossings and if necessary to provide
temporary walkways and bridges for crossing of the open trench as directed.
03. EXCAVATION:
Perform all excavation of every description and whatever substances encountered, to the depths
indicated on the drawings or as specified herein. Water piping shall be installed with a minimum finish cover
of 40 inches. Excavation shall be made by the open cut method except as otherwise specified or shown on
the drawings.
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banks of trenches shall be kept as nearly vertical as practicable and where required shall be 'properly sheeted
and braced. Except where otherwise indicated trenches shall be not less than 12 inches wider nor more than
16 inches wider than the outside diameter of the pipe to be laid therein, and shall be excavated true to line,
so that a clear space not less than 6 inches or more than 8 inches in width is provided on each side of the
pipe. The bottom of trenches shall be accurately graded to provide uniform bearing and support for each
section of the pipe on undisturbed soil at every point along its entire length, except for portions of the pipe
sections where it is necessary to excavate for bell holes and for proper sealing of pipe joints. Bell holes shall
be dug after the trench bottom has been graded. Bell holes shall be excavated only to an extent sufficient
to permit accurate work in the making of the joints and to insure that the pipe, for a maximum of its length
will rest upon the prepared bottom of the trench. Depressions for joints other than mechanical shall be made
in accordance with the recommendations of the joint manufacturers for the particular joint used. Excavation
for structures and other accessories shall be sufficient to leave at least 12 inches in the clear between their
outer surfaces and the embankment or timber which may be used to hold the bank and protect them. Where
damage is liable to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place. Except
at locations where excavation of rock from the bottoms of trenches is required, care shall be taken not to
excavate below the depths indicated. Where rock excavation is required, the rock shall be excavated to a
minimum overdepth of 4 inches below the normal required trench depth. The overdepth rock excavation and
all excess trench excavation shall be backfilled with loose moist earth, thoroughly tamped. Wherever wet
or otherwise unstable soil that is incapable of properly supporting the pipe, as determined by the Engineer
or indicated on the drawings, or is encountered in the trench bottom, such soil shall be removed to a depth
required for the lengths designated by the Engineer, and the trench backfilled to the trench bottom grade, as
herein specified, with coarse sand, fine gravel, or other suitable material. Backfill with earth under structures
will not be permitted and any unauthorized excess excavation below the levels indicated for the foundation
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of such structures shall be filled with sand, gravel, or concrete.
Grading and Stacking: All grading in the vicinity of trench excavations shall be controlled to
prevent surface ground water from flowing into the trenches. Any water accumulated in the trenches shall
be removed by pumping or by approved methods. During excavation, material suitable for backfilling shall
be stored in an orderly manner a minimum distance of one and one-half times the depth of excavation back
from the edges of trenches to avoid overloading and prevent slides or cave-ins. Material unsuitable for
backfilling, as determined by the Engineer, shall be removed from the job site and disposed of by the
Contractor in a manner as approved by the Engineer.
Shoring and Sheeting: All shoring, sheeting and bracing required to perform and protect the
excavation and to safeguard employees and the public shall be performed. The failure of the Engineer to
direct the placing of such protection shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility for damage resulting
from its omission.
Whenever sheeting is driven to a depth below the elevation of the top of the pipe, that portion of the
sheeting below the elevation of the top of the pipe shall not be disturbed or removed. Sheeting left m place
shall be cut off not less than one foot below fInished grade. No sheeting shall be removed until the
exc~vation is substantially backfilled as hereinafter specifIed.
Water Removal: Where water is encountered, it shall be prevented from accumulating in excavated
areas by pumping, well-pointing and pumping, or by other means approved by the Engineer as to capacity
and effectiveness. Water removed from excavations shall be discharged at points where it will not cause
injury to public or private property, or where the work is completed or in progress. Under no circumstances
shall trench bottoms be prepared, pipes laid, or appurtenances installed in water. Water shall not be allowed
to rise in unbackfilled excavations after pipe or structures have been placed.
Blasting: Explo~ives are to be used only within legal limitations. Before explosives are used, all
necessary permits for this work shall be secured and all precautions taken in the blasting operations to
prevent damage to private or public property or to persons. The Contractor shall assume full liability for any
damage that may occur during the -use of explosives. No blast shall be set off within 50 feet of pipe already
laid in the trench.
Tree Protection: Care shall be exercised to protect the roots of trees to be left standing. Within
the branch spread of such trees, all trenching shall be performed with extra care. The trench shall be opened
only when the work can be installed immediately. Injured roots shall be pruned cleanly and backfill placed
as soon as possible.
04. BACKFILLING:
Trenches and other excavations shall not be backfilled until all required tests are performed and the
'work has been approved by the Engineer. The trenches shall be carefully backfilled with the excavated
materials approved for backfilling consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, sand and gravel, soft shale, or other
approved materials. No material shall be used for backfilling that contains mulch, other unstable materials,
stones, blasted rock, broken concrete or pavement, or other hard materials having any dimension greater than
4 inches; or large clods of earth, debris, frozen earth, or earth with an exceptionally high void content.
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For backfill up to a level one foot over the top of pressure pipelines and two feet above the top of
gravity pipelines, only selected materials shall be used. Select materials shall be finely divided materials free
from debris, organic material and stone, and may be suitable job excavated material or shall be provided by
the Contractor from other sources. The backfill shall be placed in uniform layers not exceeding 6 inches in
depth. Each layer shall be moistened and carefully and uniformly tamped with mechanical tampers or other
suitable tools. Each layer shall be placed and tamped under the pipe haunches with care and thoroughness
so as to eliminate the possibility of voids or lateral displacement.
The remainder of the backfill material shall then be placed and compacted above the level specified
above. In areas not subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed in 12 inch layers, and each layer moistened
and compacted to a density approximating that of the surrounding earth. Under roadways, driveways, paved
areas, parking lots, along roadway shoulders and other areas subject to traffic, the backfill shall be placed
in 6 inch layers and each layer moistened and compacted to 100% maximum dry density, so that traffic can
be resumed immediately after backfilling is completed. Any trenches which are improperly backfilled, or
where settlement occurs, shall be reopened to the depth required for proper compaction, then refilled and
compacted with the surface restored to the required grade and compaction. Along all portions of the trenches
not located in roadways, the ground shall be graded to a reasonable uniformity and the mounding over the
trenches left in a neat condition satisfactory to the Engineer.
Sheeting not specified to be left in place shall be removed as the backfilling progresses. Sheeting
shall be removed in such a manner as to avoid caving of the trench. Voids left by the removal of sheeting
and shoring shall be carefully filled and compacted. Where in the opinion of the Engineer, damage is liable
to result from withdrawing sheeting, the sheeting will be ordered to be left in place.
05. RESTORATION OF PROPERTY:
The Contractor shall carefully restore all property defaced by operations or acts of any of his agents
or employees. Such restoration shall include seeding, sodding, and the repair or replacement of driveways,
walks, fences, steps, or other facilities in such manner as to meet with the approval of the Engineer and to
be at least equal in quality to the original undisturbed work.
06. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF EXISTING PIPE AND EOUlPMENT:
Where indicated on the drawings or required to properly place the work under this contract, as
approved by the Engineer, the Contractor shall remove and replace such pipe lines and equipment in a
manner as approved by the Engineer.
07. MEASUREMENT - PAYMENT:
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considered as incidental to the construction of the various elements of the installation it is associated with,
and no separate payment will be made therefor.
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WATER DISTRIBUTION
TS-Ol.
SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists offurnishing all plant, labor,
supervision, equipment, materials and appliances and in performing all operations in connection with
installation, testing and sterilization of under-ground pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances for the water
distribution system, complete in strict accordance with this section of the specifications and the applicable
drawings and subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. Any deviations from the plans (specs.,
materials and drawings) must be reviewed and approved in writing by the Augusta Richmond Utilities
Engineer/Director prior to beginning construction. Any installation made without approval shall be removed
at the contractor's expense.
TS-02.
NOTIFICATION:
Before commencing any water main construction, the Contractor shall notify the Augusta
Richmond Utilities Department, 2760 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta GA 30906, 706-771-2648. No valves
shall be operated by the Contractor or his representative without an authorized employee of the Augusta
Richmond Utilities Department being present.
TS-03.
SPECIFICATIONS (MATERIALS):
a. GENERAL: Pipe for water mains shall be cast iron (Cn, ductile iron (Dn, or
polyvinyl chloride (PVC) per follwing specifications. Fittings for all pipe shall be cast iron or standard size
ductile iron, mechnical joint, cement lines. Retainer glands, where specified, shall be ductile iron. All
materials will be American made. Any pipe, solder or flux used in the installation or repair of the water lines
must be lead-free. Pipes and fittings must not contain more than 8.0% lead and solders and flux must not
contain more than 0.2% lead.
b. IRON PIPE: Cast iron or ductile iron pipe and fittings shall be in accordance with
the following specifications with 1/6" cement mortar lining and rubber gasket joints, except where noted on
plans. Cast iron pipe shall have a bursting tensile strength of 21 ,000 psi and a riilg modulus of rupture of
45,000 psi. Except as otherwise indicated on plans, minimum wall thickness shall be as follows:
Pipe Size:
Thickness Class:
Cast Iron Ductile Iron
22 3 (Class 50)
21 2 (Class 50)
23 2 (Class 50)
4"
6" - 20"
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Specifications:
AWWA C-I06-75
ANSI A-21.6-1975
Description:
Cast iron pipe centrifugally cast in metal molds for water or other
liquids.
AWWA C-108-75
ANSI A21.8-1975
Cast iron pipe centrifugally cast in sand-lined molds for water or
other liquids.
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AWWA C-II0-82
ANSI A21.10-1982
Gray-iron and ductile iron fittings, 2" thru 48" for water and other
liquids.
A WW A C-111-80
ANSI A21.11-1980
Rubber-gasket joints for cast iron and ductile iron pressure pipe
and fittings.
AWWAC115-83
ANSI A21.15-1983
Flanged cast iron and ductile iron pipe with treaded flanges.
A WWA C151-91
ANSI A21.51-1991
Ductile iron pipe, centrifugally cast in metal molds for water or
sand-lined molds for water or other liquids.
A WW A C-602-83
ANSI A21.4-1974
Cement-mortar lining for cast-iron and ductile-iron pipe and
fittings for water.
The pressure rating, metal thickness class, net weight or pipe without lining, length of pipe and name of
manufacturer shall be clearly marked on each length of pipe.
c. GALVANIZED PIPE: All galvanized pipe (I 1/2" - 3") shall be American made,
Schedule 40 and shall conform with the ASTM Specifications.
d. POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (pVC) PIPE: Polyvinyl chloride pipe shall be in
accordance with A WW A Specifications C900-75, Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pressure Pipe, 4" thru 12" for
water, Class 200, DR-14 with cast iron pipe equivalent OD's, gasket bell end with elastromeric gasket.
1. Polyvinyl Chloride (pVC) Pipe: 11/2" thru3" shall bering-tite or solvent
welded joints, Class 200. Fittings shall be same as specified for iron pipe.
e. VALVES: Valves shall be iron body, bronze mounted, A WW A mechanical joint,
convention or "0" ring packing, approved non-rising stem gate valves. Valves shall be M&H Fig. 67M,
Mueller H-866 or H-864 or approved equal. All gate valves and tapping valves shall be OPEN RIGHT.
1. Gate valves in sizes 4" thru 12" shall be Mueller H-866 or approved equal.
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mechanical joint, rollers, tracks and with non-rising stem. All 16" and larger valves shall have a by-pass
valve with non-rising stem. All horizontal valves shall have totally enclosed watertight gear case. Horizontal
valves should be of the Mueller A-2480-20-106 type or approved equal.
f. VALVES BOXES: Valve boxes shall be American made M&H E-2702 (564A),
Mueller HI0364 (564A), Russell #564-S or 564A, or approved equal. Each valve box shall be slip-type to
adjust for a minimum cover of36" bury. Extension pieces will be required for additional depth over valve.
Extensions shall be M&H E-3120 or Mueller H-10375 or approved equal. Covers shall have "water" cast
on top.
g. TAPPING SLEEVES: The tapping sleeve shall be mechanical type joint suitable
for 150 psi working pressure, M&H, Mueller, Clow, or equal.
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TS-04.
EXCAVATION. TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING:
Excavation, trenching and backfilling shall be in accordance with the Section, "Excavation,
Trenching and Backfilling".
TS-05.
INSTALLATION:
a. GENERAL: Installation of pipe, valves, fittings and appurtenances shall be in
accordance with the applicable provision of the specified sections of the following specifications. Minimum
cover over top of pipe shall be 36" or as indicated on plans. A horizontal separation of at least 10' must be
maintained between the water main and the existing or proposed sewer. When water mains cross sewers,
a minimum vertical separation of 18" must be provided between the two (2) pipes (measured edge to edge).
At crossings, one full length of water pipe must be located so that both joints are as far from the sewer as
possible.
Iron Pipe: A WW A Specifications C600-64. Installation of cast iron water mains,
Sections 7, 9b through 13.
PVC Pipe: Same as above for iron pipe. 14 Gauge copper wire will be buried
above the pipe and wrapped around valves and fittings to insure continuity.
b. VALVES: Before setting each valve, make sure the interior is clean and test
opening and closing. Set valves and stops with stem plumb and at the exact locations shown. Valve and
service boxes shall be plumb, with tops at finished grade. Tamp trench backfill thoroughly for a distance
of 3' on all sides of the boxes. Tap connection to existing mains shall be kept closed until after the line is
tested, sterilized, flushed, and accepted for service.
c. REACTION BLOCKING: All plugs, fire hydrants, caps, tees, bends and other
fittings shall be provided with adequate reaction blocking. Reaction blocking shall be of3000 lb. concrete
and shall bear directly against the undisturbed trench wall. Metal tie rods and clamps and retainer glands
may be used in lieu of blocking when using cast iron pipe. All tie rods, clamps and retainer glands shall be
given a bituminous protective coating. All bolts and joints shall be left exposed and caution taken while
pouring blocking not to cover tees, bolts, etc., as mentioned above.
d. TAPPING SLEEVE AND VALVE: The Contractor shall install a tapping sleeve
and valve of proper size and type on the existing water main, tap main and intall valve box. The outside of
the tapped main shall be cleaned just prior to installation of the tapping sleeve. The cost of which shall be
reimbursed by the Contractor.
TS-06.
TESTING:
After installation of the main, hydrant, services and appurtenances, the main shall be filled
and flushed to remove air from the system prior to the testing. The main shall then be refilled and all valves
closed feeding the system to be tested. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all equipment to
satisfactorily perform the hydrostatic test as specified herewith. The pump shall be installed at the low point
of the system and pressure shall be increased to 100 lbs. per square inch above the normal static pressure or
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200 Ibs per square inch, whichever is greater. Leakage shall not exceed 23.3 gallons per day, per mile of
pipe, per inch of diameter. All pressure tests shall be successfully conducted for not less than four (4)
consecutive hours. The test shall be performed after the curb and gutter has been completed and all curb
cocks have been located. Notice of 24 hours shall be given to the Augusta Richmond Utilities Department
prior to beginning the test.
TS-07.
STERll..IZA TION:
Sterilization shall comply to A WWA Specifications C601-53T, Sections 2-2, 2-3, and 2-4.
A representative from the Augusta Richmond Utilities Department shall be present with four (4) hours notice
prior to placing the disinfectant in the system. A notice of 24 hours shall be given the Augusta Richmond
Utilities Department when the main is ready for a sample to be drawn and tested. The provisions of this
paragraph apply equally to new pipe and fittings and to existing pipe lines into which connections have been
made or which may have been otherwise disturbed to the extent that contamination may have occurred. All
requirements of the Health Department shall be observed in executing this work. Acceptable analysis must
be obtained prior to palcing the system in service. Disinfection of water lines and the disposal of heavily
cWorinated water (following disinfection) must be accomplished in accordance with A WW A Standard C651
(latest revision).
TS-08.
SAL V AGE MATERIAL:
All existing pipe, fittings, valve boxes, etc., removed during installation of water system
improvements and not reused on the job shall be delivered to Augusta Richmond Utilities Department, 2760
Peach Orchard Road and placed at a location directed by the Augusta Richmond Utilities EngineerlDirector.
TS-09.
MEASUREMENT:
a. WATER MAIN: The overall length of water main actually installed will be
measured in linear feet along the central axis of the diameter of the pipe from the center to center of junction
pipes, end of pipe of centerline of fitting, valve or fire hydrant, whichever is applicable.
b. FITTINGS: Measurement of fittings shall be the total weight of all fittings with
retainer glands installed and accepted. Weight of gaskets and bolts and nuts shall be included in measured
weight.
c TAPPING SLEEVE AND VALVE: The quantity to be paid for under this item
will be actual number of tapping sleeves and valves installed, complete, including tap and valve box and
accepted.
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valves, installed, complete with valve box and accepted.
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contract price per linear foot as set forth below. Other measured items shall be paid for at the contract unit
or lump sum price for the various items, which payment shall be full compensation for furnishing and
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installing the items, complete in place in accordance with the specifications.
No separate payment will be made for excavation and backfill, testing, sterilization, reaction
blocking and for clamps and tie rods or other items of work required for a complete installation except as
itemized below for payment and all such costs shall be included in the applicable contract unit price or lump
sum bid item.
Payment will be made under the following:
Water Main
Fittings
Valve with Box
Tappling Sleeve and Valve
Water Meter Service, New
Water Meter Service, Renewal, Existing Main
Water Meter Service, Adjusted
Water Main Cut and Plugged
Fire Hydrant
Boring and Jacking for Water Line
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SCOPE:
The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all plant, labor,
equipment, materials and appliances and in performing all operations in connection with the furnishing,
installation, testing and initial operation of the pumping eqiupment, complete with all appurtenances, in strict
accordance with the specification, the applicable drawings, and subject too the terms and conditions of the
Contract.
TS-02.
GENERAL:
Standard Products: The equipment furnished under this section of the specifications shall
be standard products in regular production by manufacturers who are regularly engaged in the production
of equipment of this type, and who have produced such units which have been in satisfactory and successful
water works operation for a period of at least five years.
TS-03.
EOUIPl\1ENT SUBMITTAL:
Within 30 days after award of contract, the Contractor shall furnish for the Engineer's
written approval seven copies of manufacturer's bulletins and specifications for each item furnished by bini,
describing the unit and indicating size and performance. Prior to beginning construction of pump mounting
pads the Contractor shall obtain certified shop drawings showing size, shape, and location of the pad and the
location, type, and size of anchor bolts used to secure the equipment. The Contractor shall be responsible
for providing assistance to the factory trained, field engineer from the pump manufacturer who will supervise
the installation of the booster pump.
TS-04.
DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK:
The work covered by this section of the specifications includes the installation of a vertical
turbine booster pump, piping, valves, and accessories.
TS-05.
PUMP:
Pump will be vertical turbine of the size, type, rpm, efficiency and capacity indicated on the
drawings and will be provided by the Contractor and shall be unloaded at the Site, suitable stored and shall
be installed by the Contractor.
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TESTS:
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of the Engineer, an eight-hour test run covering the full range of operating conditions as specified herein.
Furnish all equipment, labor, materials, power, and bear all costs of the eight-hour test of pumping unit.
Factory technician will provide supervisory services.
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PAINTING:
All pumps, motors, bases, and auxiliary equipment and accessories in the Pump Station will
be shop painted. The manufacturer will provide a suitable quantity of field touch-up paint for each type and
color used on his equipment. Touch-up painting shall be provided by the Contractor.
TS-08.
PUMP FOUNDATIONS. SETTING AND ALIGNMENT:
Setting and alignment shall be provided by the Contractor.
Provide 3000 psi concrete foundation pads and set anchor bolts for all pumps in accordance
with certified shop drawings which have been approved by the Engineer. The anchor bolts, with sleeves,
shall be installed in the foundations and protected to prevent grout from entering the sleeves at top or bottom
Where required, pumping equipment shall be set, aligned, leveled, and grouted in place and such work shall
be approved by a responsible representative of the manufacturer of the pumps.
Pump and motor shall be leveled, set and rough aligned in accordance with the manufac-
turer's printed instruction.
Base shall be completely fIlled with non-shrinking grout and allowed to set before installing
connecting piping.
Where required, and for the purpose of alignment, shims will be placed under pumping
equipment, piping, fittings, or other such appurtenances. Alignment shall be performed using a dial indicator
gage after grouting base and before connecting piping. Alignment shall be rechecked in the presence of the
Engineer after unit is assembled and piping is installed. Discharge pipe shall be supported independently
near the pump.
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WARRANTY:
Materials and Workmanship: The complete pumping unit shall be warranted by the
Contractor against all defects in materials provided by the Contractor and all workmanship for a period of
one (I) year from the date of final acceptance. Replace all Contractor-provided parts and accessory
construction proved defective within one (I) year at no cost to the Owner.
TS-I0.
TOOLS AND PARTS LISTS:
Tools: The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing any special tools and lubrication
devices required to perform maintenance on any equipment provided by him.
Parts lists showing each component part of each piece of equipment provided by the
Contractor shall be furnished. Operation manuals for each complete unit shall be furnished. Seven (7)
copies of the parts list and operation manual shall be furnished for each complete unit.
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CONNECTIONS:
Piping: All piping materials and connections shall be made in accordance with the section
entitled WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.
Electrical: All electrical connections, controls, and appurtenances shall be in accordance
with the ELECTRICAL section of these specifications.
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SECTION 16000
GENERAL
1.01
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
A. All work of Section 16 shall comply with the requirements of:
1. General Conditions
2. Supplementary General Conditions
3. General Requirements
4. Specifications
5. Drawings
6. Modifications incorporated in the documents before their execution.
1.02
WORK INCLUDED:
A. This Division of the specifications (16000) covers the complete interior and exterior
electrical system for all work shown on the drawings as specified herein providing
all'material, labor and equipment required for the installation of the electrical
systems complete and in operating condition.
B. Include in the electrical work all the necessary supervision and the issuing of all
coordinating information to any other trades who are supplying work to accommo-
date the electrical installations.
1.03
DRAWINGS:
A. The drawings for electrical work utilize symbols and schematic diagrams which
have no dimensional significance. The work shall therefore, be installed to fulfill
the diagrammatic intent expressed on the electrical drawings.
B. Coordinate electrical work with the architectural details, floor plans, elevations,
structural and mechanical drawings. Provide fittings, junction boxes and
accessories to meet conditions.
c.
Do not scale drawings. Dimensions for layout of equipment, or spaces shall be
obtained from other trades, structural or mechanical drawings unless specifically
indicated on the electrical drawings.
D.
Discrepancies shown on different drawings, between drawings and specifications
or between drawings and field conditions shall be promptly brought to the attention
of the Engineer.
E.
Provide as used on the drawings and in the specifications shall mean, furnish,
install, connect, adjust and test.
F. The drawings and specifications are complimentary and any work or material shown
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or which may be implied by both or either, shall be furnished as though shown on
both, in order to give a complete and first class installation.
1.04
SITE INVESTIGATION:
A. Potential Contractors shall visit the project site prior to bid date to satisfy
themselves as to the existing conditions and distances which may effect the cost of
the project. Where work under this project requires extension, relocation, re-
connecting or modifications to existing equipment or systems, the existing
equipment or systems, shall be restored to their original condition, with the
exception of the work under this contract, before the completion of this project.
1.05
SHOP DRAWINGS:
A. Submit for approval by the Engineer all materials and equipment to be incorporated
in the electrical work.
B. Submit only shop drawings which comply with the contract documents. Shop
drawings shall be checked and corrected by the Contractor before they are
submitted to the Engineer. Shop drawings that are not corrected by the Contractor
shall be returned for correction without detailed notations by the Engineer as to the
necessary corrections.
C. Mark each individual submittal item to show specification section which pertains
to the item.
D. Submit information as required under SUBJv1ITT ALS, for each of the individual
electrical sections of the specifications.
E. Data submitted shall contain all information required to indicate compliance with
equipment specified.
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Submit field information drawings to explain fully all procedures involved in
erecting, mounting and connecting all items of equipment which differ from that
specified.
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be overlooked. This does not grant the Contractor permission to proceed in error.
Regardless of any information contained in the Shop Drawings, the requirements
of the Drawings and Specifications shall be followed and are not waived or
superseded in any way by the Shop Drawing review.
1.06
RECORD DRAWINGS:
A. One complete set of electrical drawings shall be reserved for as-built drawings.
Any approved deviation from the contract drawings shall be recorded on these
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1. The National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) - 1996 Edition
2. The National Electrical Safety Code (ANSI C-2)
3. The Life Safety Code (NFP A 10 I) - 1991 Edition
4. The Standard Building Code - 1991 Edition
5. Regulations of the local utility company with respect to metering and
service entrance.
6. Municipal and State ordinances governing electrical work.
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drawings. Drawings shall be checked monthly for completeness.
B. Completed as-built drawings shall be presented to the Engineer prior to final
inspection.
1.07
CODES AND PERMITS:
A. All electrical work shall meet or exceed the latest requirements of the following
codes and/or other authorities exercising jurisdiction over the electrical construction
work and the project.
B. All required permits and inspection certificates shall be obtained, and made
available at the completion of the work. Permits, inspections, and certification fees
shall be paid for as a part of the electrical work.
1.08
DEVIATIONS:
A. No deviations from the plans and specifications shall be made without the full
knowledge and consent of the Engineer or his authorized representative.
B. Should the Contractor fmd at any time during progress of the work that, in his
judgement, existing conditions make desirable a modification in requirements
covering any particular item or items, he shall report such items promptly to the
Engineer for his decision and instruction.
1.09
COOPERATION:
A. This Contractor shall schedule his work and in every way possible cooperate with
all other Contractors on the job to avoid delays, interferences, and unnecessary
work. He shall notify them of all openings, hangers, excavations, etc., so that
proper provisions shall be made for his work. This shall not relieve him of the cost
of cutting, when such is required.
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This Contractor shall do all cutting and excavating necessary for the complete
installation of his work, but he shall not cut the work of any other Contractor
without first consulting the Engineer. he shall repair any work damaged by him or
his workmen, employing the services of the Contractor whose work is damaged.
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D. Any conflict between electrical and other trades shall be reported before construc-
tion starts. No extra charges will be approved for work resulting from failure to
coordinate with other trades.
1.10
INSTALLATION:
A. Raceways, fixtures, devices, and other electrical equipment shall be installed in a
neat and workmanlike manner and in accordance with recognized good practice for
a first class installation.
B. The Engineer or his representative shall have the authority to reject any workman-
ship not complying with the contract documents.
C. The Electrical Contractor shall personally or through an authorized licensed and
competent electrician, constantly supervise the work from beginning to complete
and fmal inspection.
D. Electrical equipment shall be installed m accordance with manufacturer's
recommendations.
E. Locations of proposed raceway, riser, location of structural elements, location and
size of chases method and type of construction of floors, walls, partitions, etc., shall
be verified before construction starts.
F. Consult owner and utility companies for underground lines before any underground
work is started. Contractors shall be responsible for any damage.
1.11
EXCAVATION, TRENCIllNG AND BACKFILLING:
A. General. The Contractor shall perform all excavation to install conduit structures
and equipment specified in this Division of the Specifications. During excavation,
materials for backfilling shall be piled back from the banks of the trench to avoid
over-loading and to prevent slides and cave-ins. All excavated materials not to be
used for backfill shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Grading shall
be done to prevent surface water from flowing into trenches and other excavations
and water accumulating therein shall be removed by pumping. All excavations shall
be made by open cut. No tunneling shall be done. All requirements of OSHA shall
be complied with.
B. Trench Excavation. The bottom of the trenches shall be graded to provide uniform
bearing and support for each section of the conduit on undisturbed soil at every
point along its entire length. Over depths shall be backfilled with loose, granular, .
moist earth, tamped. Removed unstable soil that is not capable of supporting the .
conduit and replace with specified material.
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C. BackfIlling. The trenches shall not be backfilled until it is reviewed by the Engineer
or his representative. The trenches shall be backfilled with the excavated materials
approved for backfilling, consisting of earth, loam, sandy clay, and gravel or soft
shale, free from large clods of earth or stones, deposited in 6" layers and tamped
until the conduit has a cover of not less than the adjacent existing ground but not
greater than 2" above existing ground. The backfilling shall be carried on
simultaneously on both sides of the trench so that conduit is not displaced. The
compaction of the filled trench shall be at least equal to that of the surrounding
undisturbed material, except that trenches occurring under paved areas or in areas
to be filled shall be backfilled in 6" maximum layers and each layer compacted to
95% maximum density. Settling the backfill with water will not be permitted. Any
trenches not meeting compaction requirements or where settlement occurs shall
have backfill removed down to the top of the conduit then backfill with approved
materials as specified hereinbefore.
1.12
MATERIALS:
A. Materials specified by manufacturer's name shall be used unless approval of other
manufacturers are listed in addenda to these specifications.
B. Drawings indicating proposed layout of space, all equipment to be installed therein
and clearance between equipment shall be submitted, where substitution of
materials alter space requirements on the drawings.
C. Material Standards: All materials shall be new and shall conform to the standards
where such have been established for the particular material in question.
Publications and Standards of the organization listed below are applicable to
materials specified herein.
1. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
2. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. (UL)
3. National Electrical Manufacturer Association (NEMA)
4. Insulated Cable Engineers Association (ICEA)
5. Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
6. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
7. American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
D. Material of the same type shall be the product of one manufacturer.
E. Materials not readily available from local sources shall be ordered immediately
upon approval.
F. The Engineer shall have authority to reject any materials, or equipment, not
complying with these specifications and have the Contractor replace materials so
rejected immediately upon notification of rejection.
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Any material or equipment so rejected shall be removed from the job within 24
hours of such rejection, otherwise the Architect may have same removed at the
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I 1.13 EQUIPMENT CONNECTIONS:
A. All equipment requiring electrical power connections shall be connected Wlder this
I Division of these specifications.
B. Where electrical connections to equipment require specific locations, such locations
I shall be obtained from shop drawings.
C. Drawings for location of conduit stub-up boxes mounted in wall or floor to serve
specific equipment, shall not be scaled.
I D. Electrical circuits to equipment furnished under other sections of these specifica-
tions are based on design loads. If actual equipment furnished has loads other than
I design loads electrical circuits and protective devices shall be revised to be
compatible with equipment furnished at no additional cost to the Owner. Any
revisions must have prior approval by the Engineer. Before submitting shop
I drawings, Electrical Sub-Contractor shall along with the Mechanical Sub-
Contractor review voltage and load requirements for mechanical and plumbing
equipment to determine the compatibility between what is being furnished and what
I is shown in the contract drawings. The Electrical Sub-Contractor shall along with
his submittals submit a statement that he has reviewed all shop drawings including
review with the Mechanical and Plumbing Sub-Contractors.
I' E. Where equipment is indicated to be served thru conduit stub-up, conduit shall be
stubbed up not less than four inches above floor where transition shall be made to
I sealtite flexible conduit for connection to equipment.
F. The Contractor's attention is invited to other Divisions of these specifications,
I where equipment requiring electrical service or electrically related work is specified
to become fully aware of the scope of work required for electrical service or related
work.
I G. Where electricity utilizing equipment is supplied separate from the electrical work,
and is energized, controlled or otherwise made operative by electrical work, the
I testing to provide the proper functional performance of such wiring systems shall
be conducted by the trade responsible for the equipment. The electrical work shall,
however, include cooperation in such testing and the making available of any
. necessary testing or adjustments to the electrical equipment.
1.14 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE, HANDLING, & PROTECTION:
A. Inspect materials upon arrival at Project and verify conformance to Contract
Documents. Prevent unloading of Wlsatisfactory material. Handle materials in
accordance with manufacturer's applicable standards and suppliers recommenda-
tions, and in a manner to prevent damage to materials. Store packaged materials in
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Containers which are broken, opened, damaged, or watermarked are unacceptable
and shall be removed from the premises.
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in an enclosed weather tight structure. Equipment stored other than as specified
above shall be removed from the premises.
C. Equipment and materials shall not be installed until such time as the environmental
conditions of the job site are suitable to protect the equipment or materials.
Conditions shall be those for which the equipment or materials are designed to be
installed. Equipment and materials shall be protected from water, direct sunlight,
cold or heat. Equipment or materials damaged or which are subjected to these
elements are unacceptable and shall be removed from the premises and replaced.
1.15
CLEANING AND PAINTING:
A. Remove oil, dirt, grease and foreign materials from all raceways, fittings, boxes,
panelboard trims and cabinets to provide a clean surface for painting. Touch-up
scratched or- marred surfaces of lighting fixtures, panelboard and cabinet trims,
motor control center, or equipment enclosures with paint furnished by the
equipment manufacturers specifically for that purpose.
B. Unless indicated on the drawings or specified herein to the contrary, all painting
shall be done under the PAINTING Section of these Specifications.
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16, paint backboards with two coats of light grey semi-gloss paint.
1.16
GUARANTEE:
A. Generally lamps shall be replaced up-to-date of acceptance such that they shall have
no more than 25 hours, use prior to this date.
B. All systems and component parts shall be guaranteed for one year from the date of
fmal acceptance of the complete project. Defects found during this guaranteed
period shall be promptly corrected at no additional cost to the Owner.
1.18
SERVICE:
A. The electrical service for this project has been coordinated between the Engineer
and the Utility Company. However, before installing service conduit (underground
or mast), Contractor shall contact Utility Company and verify voltage, location and
type of service.
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SECTION 16010
LIGHTING AND POWER P ANELBOARDS
1.01
SUBMITTALS:
A Complete panelboard shop drawings shall be submitted, listing as a minimum the
following items:
I. Voltage rating.
, 2. Bus assembly rating.
3. Main breaker rating by capacity, number of poles and interrupting rating in
RMS symmetrical amperes.
4. Surface or flush mounting.
S. Listing of branch breakers by capacity number of poles and interrupting
rating in RMS symmetrical amperes.
6. Top or bottom feed.
7. A schedule similar to that shown on the drawings, depicting branch breaker
arrangement 'and breaker sizes and giving full explanation for any
difference between the two.
1.02
MANUFACTURERS:
A F or the purpose of selecting quality and types of panels, equipment as manufactured
by Square "D" Company has been specified. Following manufacturers meeting
these specifications are acceptable.
1. G. E.
2. Siemens
3. Cutler Hammer
1.03
EQUIPMENT:
A Furnish and install circuit breaker lighting and power panelboards as indicated in
the panelboard schedule and where shown on the plans. Panelboards shall be of the
dead-front safety type, equipped with thermal magnetic molded case circuit
breakers with frame and trip rating as shown in the schedule.
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trip-indicating, and have common trip on all multi-pole breakers. Trip indication
shall be clearly shown by the breaker handle taking position between ON and OFF,
when the breaker is tripped. Branch circuit breakers feeding convenience outlets
shall have sensitive instantaneous trip setting of not more than lO times the trip
rating of the breakers. Connection to bus in all panels shall be bolted. All breakers
shall be 20 ampere trip, unless otherwise shown. All breakers shall be minimum for
120/240 volts (10,000) ALC. sym. unless otherwise noted.
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Bus bar connections to the branch circuit breakers shall be the distributed phase
type. Single-phase, three-wire bussing shall be such that any three adjacent
single-pole breakers are individually connected to each of the two different phases
in such a manner that two breakers can be installed at any location. All cur-
rent-carrying parts of the bus assembly shall be copper. Main ratings shall be as
shown in the panelboard schedule on the drawings.
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Panel front shall be door-in-door with one door over interior and additional door
which exposes wiring gutters.
A steel circuit directory frame and card with a clear plastic covering shall be
provided on the inside of the door. The directory card shall provide a space at least
1/4" high x 3" long for each circuit.
All panels shall be equipped with a copper equipment grounding bar. The bar shall
have lugs of sufficient size to handle all grounding conductors.
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Provide mounting hardware for all spaces shown on panelboard schedule.
H.
Panelboard circuit numbering shall be such that startirig at the top, odd numbering
shall be used in sequence down the left hand side and even numbers down the right
hand side. Two pole breakers shall have only one number.
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Except where otherwise indicated on the drawings or required to avoid conflicts,
mount the panelboards so the tops of the cabinets will be 6 feet above the finished
floors. For panelboards which are too high; mount them so the bottoms of the
cabinets will be not less than 6 inches above the finished floors.
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Locate the cabinets so that present and future conduits can be connected to them
conveniently. Coordinate the dimensions of the cabinets with the dimensions of the
spaces designated for installation prior to fabrication of the cabinets.
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Wiring in panelboards shall be neatly grouped and secured with ty-wraps.
L.
Where spaces are called for in a panel, all mounting hardware shall be provided for
the frame size indicated.
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Splices in panelboards are not permitted.
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1.02
1.03
SECTION 16020
RACEWAYS
SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit manufacturer's literature for each type of conduit or tubing and fittings used
in the project.
MANUFACTURERS:
A. Acceptable manufacturers of rigid steel and electrical metallic tubing conduit are:
I. Allied Tube and Conduit Co.
2. Wheatland Tube Co.
3. Triangle
4. L.T.Y.
5. American Brass
6. E.T.P.
7. Robroy
B. Acceptable manufacturer's of polyvinyl chloride (pYC) conduit are:
I. Certainteed
2. Georgia Pipe
3. Carlon
4. Can-Tex
5. Queen City
C. Acceptable manufacturer's of conduit fittings, bushings, and locknuts are:
1. o-ztGedney
2. Thomas and Belts
3. Raco
MATERIALS:
A. All metallic conduit and electric metallic tubing shall be steel, of standard pipe
dimensions, smooth inside and out, and shall be galvanized. Where the word
"conduit" is used hereinafter it shall mean either rigid steel conduit, electric metallic
tubing, flexible steel conduit, liquid tight flexible steel conduit. Intermediate grade
conduit is not acceptable.
B. Galvanized rigid steel conduit shall be used in all areas where it will be exposed to
physical damage or below grade. All other conduit, unless otherwise specified or
called for on the plans, may be galvanized electric metallic tubing. Any exposed
conduit on exterior of the building shall be galvanized rigid steel.
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All conduit shall be concealed in building construction except as noted or shown
otherwise. In areas with no finished ceiling and where conduit is run exposed all
runs down to switches, receptacles, etc. shall when possible be concealed in wall.
It is the intent of these specifications that all conduit will be concealed whenever
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EMT fittings shall be compression or tap-on type made of steel for sizes two inches
or smaller, steel set screw type fittings may be used on sizes 2 1/2" or larger.
Connectors and couplings shall be rain tight and shall have a nylon insulated throat
All fittings shall be "UL" approved. Die cast, and indenter type fittings are not
acceptable. Fittings for flexible steel conduits and liquid tight flexible conduit shall
be steel and have nylon insulated throat. All rigid steel conduit E.M.T. or flexible
steel conduit I" or over shall terminate using insulated grounding bushing similar
and equal to O-Z'Gedney type BLG, bushings shall be steel, zink coated with
copper saddle.
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Rigid steel conduit and EMf shall be not less than Yz inch trade size. Conduit runs
with more than 5 # 12 conductors shall not be less than 3/4".
F.
Galvanized rigid steel conduit couplings and connections:
1. Install standard, conduit-threaded fittings.
2. Ream the ends of conduits after cutting and threading them.
3. F or connection to sheet metal boxes, cabinets and other sheet metal
enclosures, install locknuts on the inside and outside of the enclosure for
each connection. See Section 1611 Oof these specifications.
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EMf couplings and connectors:
1. Ream the ends of EMf after cutting them.
2. Install the following threadless type fittings:
a. Connectors: steel compression type with insulated throat or steel
tap-on type with insulated throat.
b. Couplings: steel compression or tap-on type.
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Insulated bushings:
1. Install nylon insulated bushings on the end of all rigid conduit.
2. The insulating material shall be designed for rugged, long service.
3. Bushings which consist of only insulating material will not be accepted.
4. Fittings which incorporate insulated bushings will be considered for
approval in lieu of fittings with separate bushings.
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might contact the conduit and EMf shall also be watertight.
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Install exposed conduit and EMf parallel to or at right angles with the lines of the
building. Locate them so they will not obstruct headroom or walkways or cause
tripping.
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Avoid bends or offsets where practicable:
1. Do not install more bends, offsets or equivalent in any conduit or EMf run
than permitted by the NEC.
2. Make bends with standard conduit bending machines.
3. Conduit hickeys may be used for making slight offsets and for straightening
conduits tubbed out of concrete.
4. Conduit or EMf bent with a pipe tee or vise will not be accepted.
5. Do not install crushed or deformed conduits or EMf.
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Install conduit or EMf clamps:
1. At intervals as required by the NEC.
2. Chain, wire or perforated strap supports will not be acceptable. Nor are
they acceptable as a means of securing the conduit.
For vertical runs of conduit of EMf:
I. Install supports for conduit and at intervals as required by the NEC.
Clogged raceways shall be entirely free of obstructions or shall be replaced.
Rigid steel conduit installed underground and in concrete shall be coated with
scotchrap pipe primer and then wrapped with two layers of scotchrap 50 and 51
corrosion protection tape.
All empty conduit shall have nylon pull cord installed to provide for installation of
cables, conductors or wiring.
Do not combine conduit homeruns. Each homerun shall be separately routed
directly to panel unless specifically noted otherwise.
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SECTION 16030
CONDUCTORS
1.01
SUB:MITTALS:
A. Shop drawings shall be submitted and shall consist of manufacturer's published
literature.
1.02
MANUFACTURERS:
A.
Acceptable manufacturers are:
1. General 6.
2. Okonite 7.
3. Senator 8.
4. Triangle 9.
5. Pirelli 10.
Cyprus Rome
Essex
Carol
Southwire
American
B. All wiring shall be manufactured in the United States.
1.03
MATERIALS:
A. Ratings and sizes:
1. Shall be not less than indicated on the drawillgs and not less than required
by the NEC.
2. Minimum size shall be No. 12 A WG copper provided the maximum voltage
drops in the control circuits will not adversely affect the operation of the
controls.
3. Conductor sizes indicated on the drawings are for copper conductors.
B. Conductors and ground wires:
1. Shall be copper.
2. Size No.8 A WG and larger shall be stranded.
3. Size No. 10 A WG and smaller shall be solid.
C. Conductor insulation:
1. Conductor insulation shall be the NEC type TIffiN for sizes No 10 and
smaller and XlllIW for sizes No. 8 and larger. Under no circumstances
shall asbestos insulation be used.
D. Wire shall be factory color coded in size No. 10 and smaller. Color shall be by
integral pigmentation with a separate color for each phase, neutral and grounding
conductor. Color code per phase shall be continuous throughout the project.
E. Manufacturer's name and other pertinent information shall be marked or molded
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the cables and wires at reasonable intervals along the cables and wires.
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All wiring shall be in conduit unless specifically noted otherwise.
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Every coil of wire shall be in the original wrapping and shall bear the Underwriters'
Label of approval.
H.
Where wires are left for connection to any fixture or an apparatus, spare wire or
cables shall be provided at the ends for connections. Fixture connections at the
outlet box shall be made with insulated wire connectors.
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Outer jackets shall be color coded as follows:
I. Three phase or single phase circuits, 120/208 volts:
a. Phase A - Black
b.Phase B - Red
c. Neutral- White
d. Insulated ground wire - Green
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Where dedicated neutrals are used for receptacle circuits. Outer jacket shall be
white with appropriate colored tracer (i.e. white with red tracer, white with blue
tracer, white with black tracer).
2. Three phase or single phase circuits, 480/277 volts:
a. Phase A - Brown.
b. Phase B - Orange,
c. Phase C - Yellow.
d. Neutral - Gray.
e. Insulated ground wire - Green.
3. Only for large power cables and wires which do not have color coded
jackets: No.8 and larger.
a. Install bands of adhesive non-fading colored tape or slip-on bands
of colored plastic tubing over the cables and wires at their originat-
ing and terminations points and at all outlets of junction boxes.
b. Color shall be permanent and shall withstand cleanings.
Wiring for signal circuits shall conform to the recommendations of manufacturers
of the signal system being installed so the system shall have optimum performance
and maximum service continuity. Communication and signaling circuit wiring
where run in conduit below grade or in a damp location shall be listed for use in a
damp or wet location. Communication and signaling circuits run exposed above
ceiling in an environmental air plenum area shall be rated for plenum use.
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SECTION 16040
OUTLETS
1.01
SUBMITTALS:
A. Shop drawings shall be submitted and shall consist of manufacturer's published
literature.
1.02
MANUFACTURERS:
A. Acceptable manufacturers are:
1. Raco
2. Steel City
3. Appleton
4. Hubbell
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MATERIALS:
A. Boxes shall be galvanized pressed sheet steel for all concealed work.
B. Where conduit runs are exposed, outlet shall be of the cast metal type.
C. F or concealed work each box shall be provided with a square cornered plaster ring.
D. Each lighting fixture, receptacle and switch shall be provided with an outlet
box. The location of any outlet may be moved as much as 10'-0" by the Engineer
before the outlet is placed without incurring any extra cost. All dimensions refer
to the finished floor line. Outlet boxes shall be pressed sheet steel and shall be
galvanized for all concealed work. Where conduit runs are exposed outlets shall be
of the cast metal type.
E. Boxes shall be for the service and the type of outlet and shall not be less than 4"
square and 1-1/2" deep except where otherwise specified. Boxes installed in walls
shall be provided with a square cornered 1-1/2" plaster ring installed flush with
surface of wall. Each outlet box shall be supported from a structural member of the
building either directly or by using a substantial and approved metal sup-
port. Conduit is not an approved means of support. Boxes installed in wall shall be
supported in or by the masonry wall. Top of outlet box shall be level.
F. All wall recessed outlet boxes or their associated plaster rings shall be flush with
the finished surface. Using coverplate to secure wiring devices or shimming the
device is not acceptable. Contractor shall exercise due care when cutting opening
in walls for outlet boxes so that opening size will permit the proper installation of
boxes and devices. Fixture studs in ceilings and bracket outlets shall be bolted with
stove bolts or shall be locking type of stud mOWlting.
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In addition to boxes indicated, install enough boxes to prevent damage to cables and
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Remove only knockouts as required and plug unused openings. Use threaded plugs
for cast metal boxes and snap-in metal covers for sheet metal boxes.
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Where the volume allowed per conductor exceeds that allowed in Table 370-6(b)
of the NEC for the minimum size outlet specified, a larger size outlet box shall be
used and shall be sized in accordance with the table noted above.
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Outlet boxes shall be clean and free from dust, paint, dirt, plaster ready mix joint
compound and lor any other debris.
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SECTION 16050
WIRING DEVICES AND DEVICE PLATE
1.01
SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit product data under provisions of Section 16000, GENERAL.
B. Provide product data showing configurations, finishes, dimensions, and manufac-
turer's instructions.
1.02
REFERENCES:
A. FS W-C-596 - Electrical Power Connector, Plug, Receptacle, and Cable Outlet.
B. FS W-S-896 - Switch, Toggle.
C. NEMA WD I - General-Purpose Wiring Devices.-
D. NEMA WD 5 - Specific-Purpose Wiring Devices.
1.03
MANUFACTURERS:
A. F or the purpose of selecting quality and type of device, equipment manufactured by
Arrow Hart has been specified. The following manufacturers meeting this
specification are acceptable:
I. Bryant
2. Pass and Seymour
3. Hubbell
4. G.E.
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PRODUCTS:
A. Switches: All wall switches shall be rated 20 ampere, 120/277 volts, have self
grounding provisions, side wiring only and shall be of the silent type. Color shall
be gray.
1. Single pole: Arrow Hart 1221.
2. Three way: Arrow Hart 1223.
3. Four way: Arrow Hart 1994.
B. Receptacle: All receptacles shall be of the grounding type, of the configuration
shown on the drawings and shall be flush wall mounting type. Color shall be gray.
I. Standard duplex receptacle: 20 ampere, 125 volt, NEMA type 5-20 R, 2
pole, 3 wire, straight blade, V-grounding slot, specification grade. Arrow
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drawings. All plates on masonry walls shall be oversized jumbo type.
1. Flush mounted plates: Beveled type with smooth rolled outer edge,
stainless steel type 302 with brushed finish.
2. Surface box plates, beveled, galvanized steel, pressure formed for smooth
edge to fit box.
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INSTALLATION:
A. Switches:
1. Switches shall be connected to the live side of the circuit and shall control
only the outlets indicated.
2. Conductors shall be looped around the terminal screw.
3. Where more than one switch is indicated in the same location switches
shall be gang mounted under a common plate.
4. Center line of switches in general, shall be set 3'-6" above the floor (off
position down) and shall clear the door trim or comer by 4" or center the
space occupied.
5. Building plans shall be consulted before placing switches so they will in
every case be located on the strike side of the door and clear door.
6. Switches shall be screwed tight to the boxes and shall not depend on the
cover plate to pull them tight.
B. Receptacles:
I. Conductors shall be looped around the terminal screws, "DO NOT BACK
WIRE DEVICES."
2. Receptacles shall be grounded by the green wire bond and shall be
pigtailed.
3. Receptacles shall be screwed tight to the plaster ring or outlet box and shall
not depend on the device plate to pull them tight.
4. Center line of general use receptacles shall be in general, set 18" above the
floor with receptacle mounted in the vertical position and with grounding
pole at the top.
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Plates shall be level and all edges shall be in full contact with wall.
Plates shall be furnished for all devices and other outlets indicated on the
drawings.
Install plates on all outlet boxes and junction boxes recessed and surface
mounted.
Plates shall not be used to keep devices secure.
Plates shall be clean and free from dust, plaster or paint and spots.
Plate shall cover openings around outlets.
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SECTION 16060
LIGHTING FIXTURES AND LAMPS
1.01
SUBMITTALS:
A. Lighting fixture submittals shall consist of manufacturer's literature including
photometric data and shall note on the submittals any special requirements which
have been specified.
B. The Engineer reserves the right to require sample fixtures for approval.
C. "Manufacturer's literature for alllamos."
1.02
MANUFACTURERS:
A. Lighting fixtures shall be selected from those fixtures included in the fixture
schedule as noted on the drawings or in the specifications.
B. Lamps:
1. Sy lvania
2. Phillips
3. General Electric
4. E.Y.E.
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EQUIPMENT:
A. Fixtures shall be selected from the fixture schedule not only by catalog number but
with consideration to mounting, number and types oflamps, and reference notes as
contained in the fixture schedule and as noted on the drawings and in the
specifications.
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B. Fluorescent ballast shall be Advance Mark ill or equal product as manufactured by
G.E. or Universal. Ballast shall have five year warranty, total harmonic distortion
of less than 20% an shall operate (2) lamps from each ballast. Ballast shall be
instant start and parallel lamp operation.
C. Support of lighting fixtures shall be the responsibility of the fixture installer and
shall be as follows:
I. Flourescent fixtures shall be mounted on the lower side of the exposed roof
trusses. Care shall be taken to avoid hoist interference.
D. Align, mount and level the lighting fixtures uniformly.
E. Avoid interference with and provide clearance for equipment.
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Lighting fixtures shall be located as shown on the lighting plan. If for any reason
this is impossible or impractical, the Architect shall be notified immediately for a
decision as to the best direction for the shift.
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Upon completion of installation, lighting fixtures and equipment shall be in first
class operating order, in perfect condition as to finish, free from defects. At final
inspection, fixtures shall be completely lamped, be complete with required
diffusers, reflectors, side panels, louvers or the other components necessary to
complete fixtures. All fixtures and equipment shall be clean and free from dust,
insects, plaster or paint spots. Any reflectors, diffusers, side panels or other parts
broken prior to final inspection shall be replaced by contractor.
H.
Lamps shall be provided for all fixtures:
1. 48" fluorescent lamps shall be F 40 CWIRS 34 watts maximum.
2. . High pressure sodium lamps shall be mogul base, of the wattage called for
in the fixture schedule and shall be of the diffuse type.
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PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES AND FITTINGS
1.01
PULL BOXES AND JUNCTION BOXES AND FITTINGS:
A. Boxes shall be provided in the raceway systems wherever required for the pulling
of wires and the making of connections.
B. Pull boxes of not less than the minimum size required by the National Electrical
Code Article 370 shall be constructed of code-gauge galvanized sheet steel. Boxes
shall be furnished with screw-fastened covers.
C. Boxes shall be securely and rigidly fastened to the surface of which they are
mounted or shall be supported from structural member of the building either directly
or by using a substantial and approved metal rod or brace.
D. All boxes shall be so installed that the wiring contained in them can be rendered
accessible without removing part of the building.
E. Where several circuits pass through a common pull box, the circuits shall be tagged
to indicate clearly their electrical characteristics, circuit number and designation.
END OF SECTION 16100
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SECTION 16101
MOTOR CONTROL CENTER
1.01
GENERAL:
A. This section includes requirements for a motor control center and all required
control devices as shown on the drawing and specified to be part of the MCC
equipment. The MCC shall be 480V, 3-Phase, 3 Wire, 60Hz.
1.02
REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS:
A. The MCC must conform to Underwriters Laboratory (UL) 845, current revision,
CSA, EEMAC, NEMA ICS-3, Part 1, the latest version of the National Electrical
Code. The MCC must be manufactured in an ISO 9001 certified facility.
1.03
PACKING AND SHIPPING:
A. The MCC shall-be separated into shipping blocks no more than three vertical
sections each. Shipping blocks shall be shipped on their sides to permit easier
handling at the job site. Each shipping block shall include a removable lifting
angle, which will allow an easy means of attaching an overhead crane or other
suitable lifting equipment.
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STORAGE:
H. If the MCC cannot be placed into service reasonably soon after its receipt, store it
in a clean, dry, and ventilated building free from temperature extremes. Acceptable
storage temperatures are from OOC (320F) to 400F (1040F).
1.05
WARRANTY:
A. The MCC shall be warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for a period of one (I) year from the date of installation by the Contractor.
1.06
MATERIALS:
A. Steel material shall comply with UL 845 and CSA requirements.
B. Each MCC shall consist of vertical sections of heavy gauge steel bolted together to
form a rigid, free-standing assembly. A removable 7-gauge structural steel lifting
angle shall be mounted full width of the MCC lineup at the top. Removable 10-
gauge bottom channel sills shall be mOWlted underneath front and rear of the
vertical sections extending the full width of the lineup. Vertical sections made of
welded side-frame assembly formed from a minimum of 12-gauge steel. Internal
reinforcement structural parts shall be of 12 and 14-gauge steel to provide a strong,
rigid assembly. The entire assembly shall be constructed and packaged to withstand
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normal stresses incurred during transit and installation.
STRUCTURES:
A. Structures shall be totally enclosed, dead-front, free-standing assemblies. Structures
shall be capable of being bolted together to form a single assembly.
B. The overall height of the MCC shall not exceed 90 in (2286 mm) (not including
base channel or lifting angle). Base channels, of 1.5 in (38 mm) in height, and a 3
in (76 mm) high lifting angle shall be removable. The total width of one section
shall be as shown on the plans.
C. Structures shall be NEMA/EEMAC 1 (general purpose).
D. Each section shall have all the necessary hardware and bussing for modular plug-on
units to be added and moved around. All unused space shall be covered by hinged
blank doors and equipped to accept future units. Vertical bus openings shall be
covered by manual bus shutters.
E. Each section shall include a top plate. Top plates shall be removable for ease in
cutting conduit entry openings.
STANDARD PAINT:
A. All metal structural and unit parts shall be completely painted using an Electro
deposition process so that interior and exterior surfaces have a complete finish coat
on and between them.
B. The basic process shall consist of using an iron phosphate pretreatment for the
improvement of paint adhesion and non-chrome sealer rinse to enhance corrosion
resistance. The paint process shall consist of cleaning, rinses, phosphating, non-
chrome sealer rinses, pre-paint rinses, painting, post paint rinse, a bake cure, and a
cool down.
C. Paint shall be UL recognized acrylic Electro deposition baked enamel A1'\fSI 49
gray.
D. All painted parts shall be able to pass at least 300 hours of salt spray per ASTM
b 117 with less than 1/8 inch loss of paint from a scribed line.
WIREW A YS:
A. Structures shall contain a minimum 12 in (305 mm) high horizontal wireway at the
top of each section and a minimum 6 in (152 mm) high horizontal wireway at the
bottom of each section. These wireways shall run the full length ofMCC to allow
room for power and control cable to connect between units in different sections.
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B. A full-depth vertical wireway shall be provided in each MCC section that accepts
modular plug-on units. The vertical wireway shall connect with both the top and
bottom horizontal wireway and shall be isolated from unit interiors by a full height
barrier. The vertical wireway shall be 4 in (102 mm) wide minimum with a separate
hinged door. There should be a minimum of 4,000 in3 (65,548 cm3) of cabling space
available. Access to the wireways shall not require opening control unit doors.
Structures that house a single, full section control unit are not required to have
vertical wireways. Those control units must open directly into the MCC horizontal
wireways.
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BARRIERS:
A. All power bussing and splice connections shall be isolated from the unit compart-
ments and the wireways. The horizontal bus shall be mounted onto a glass filled
polyester support assembly that braces the bus against the forces generated during
a short circuit. The horizontal bus shall be isolated from the top horizontal wireway
by a two-piece grounded steel barrier. This barrier shall be removable to allow
access to the bus and connections for maintenance.
B. The vertical bus shall be housed in a molded glass-filled polyester support that
provides bus insulation and braces the bus against the forces generated during a
short circuit. These supports shall have openings every 3 in (76.2 mm) for unit
stab-on connections. Each opening shall be provided with a manual shutter to close
off the stab opening. These shutters shall be attached to the structure so that when
they are removed (to allow a stab connection) they are retained in the structure and
are readily accessible for use should a plug-on unit be removed from the MCC.
C. Barriers shall be provided in the vertical structure and unit designs to prevent the
contact of any energized bus or terminal by a fishtape inserted through the conduit
or wrreway areas.
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BUSSING:
A. All bussing and connectors shall be tin-plated copper.
B. The main horizontal bus shall be rated at 1200A, continuous and shall extend the
full length of the MCC. Bus ratings shall be based on 65 oC maximum temperature
rise in a maximum 400 C ambient. Provisions shall be provided for splicing
additional sections onto either end of the MCC.
C. The horizontal bus splice bars shall be pre-assembled onto the horizontal bus to
allow the installation of additional sections. The main bus splice shall use four
bolts, two on each side of the splice bars, for each phase. Additional bolts must not
be required when splicing higher amperage bus. The splice bolts shall secure to
captive nuts installed on the back of the splice assembly. It shall be possible to
maintain any bus connection with a single tool.
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distributing power from the main bus to the individual plug-on units. This bus shall
be of the same material and plating as the main bus, and shall be rated at 300A
continuous. The vertical bus shall be connected directly to the horizontal bus stack
without the use of risers or other intervening connecters. It shall be possible to
maintain the vertical to horizontal bus connection with a single tool. ''Nut and bolt"
bus connections to the power bus shall not be permitted.
E. A tin-plated copper ground bus shall be provided that runs to entire length of the
MCC. The ground bus shall be 0.25 in (6.0 mm) x 1.0 in (25 mm). A mechanical
lug shall be provided in the MCC for a 4/0-250 1cmil ground cable. The ground bus
shall be provided with (6) 0.38 in (10 mm) holes for each vertical section to accept
customer-supplied ground lugs for any loads requiring a ground conductor.
F. Each vertical section shall have a bare steel or tin-plated copper vertical ground bus
that is connected to the horizontal ground bus. This vertical ground bus shall be
installed so that the plug-on units engage the ground bus before engagement of the
power stabs and shall disengage only after the power stabs are disconnected upon
removal of the plug-on unit.
G. The power bus system shall be braced for a short circuit capacity of 42,000 rms
amperes minimum as standard.
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TYPICAL UNIT CONSTRUCTION:
A. Units with circuit breaker disconnects through 250A frame, shall connect to the
vertical bus through a spring reinforced stab-on connector. Units with larger
disconnects shall be connected directly to the main horizontal bus with appropri-
ately sized cable or riser bus. Stabs on all plug-on units shall be solidly bussed to
the unit disconnect. Cabled stab assemblies are not permitted.
B. All conducting parts on the line side of the unit disconne.ct shall be shrouded by a
suitable insulating material to reduce the possibility of accidental contact with those
parts.
C. Unit mounting shelves shall include hanger brackets to support the unit weight
during installation and removal. All plug-on units shall use a twin-handle camming
lever located at the top of the bucket to rack in and out the plug-on unit. The cam
lever shall work in conjunction with the hanger brackets to ensure positive stab
alignment.
D. A cast metal handle operator must be provided on each disconnect. With the unit
stabs engaged into the vertical phase bus and the unit door closed, the handle
mechanism shall allow complete ON/OFF control of the unit disconnect with clear
indication of the disconnects status. All circuit breaker operators shall include a
separate TRIPPED position to clearly indicate a circuit breaker trip condition. It:
shall be possible to reset a tripped circuit breaker without opening the control unit
door.
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E. A mechanical interlock shall prevent the operator from opening the unit door when
the disconnect is in the ON position. Another mechanical interlock shall prevent
the operator from placing the disconnect in the ON position while the unit door is
open. It shall be possible for authorized personnel to defeat these interlocks.
F. A non defeatable interlock shall be provided between the handle operator and the
carn lever to prevent installing or removing a plug-on unit unless the disconnect is
in the OFF position.
G. The plug-on unit shall have a grounded stab-on connector which engages the
vertical ground bus before, and releases after, the power bus stab-on connectors.
H. Provisions shall be provided for looking all disconnects in the OFF position with
up to three padlocks.
1. Handle mechanisms shall be located on the left side to encourage operators to stand
to the left of the unit being switched.
1. Vnit construction shall combine with the vertical wireway isolation barrier to
- provided a fully compartmentalized design.
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COMPONENTS:
A. Combination Starters
4. All combination starters shall use a unit disconnect as specified in the
previous articles. Square D Company Type S magnetic starters shall be
furnished in all combination starter units. All starters shall utilize
NEMAlEEMAC rated contactors. Starters shall be provided with a three-
pole, external manual reset, overload relay for solid state overload units.
5.
When provided, control circuit transformers shall include two primary
protection fuses and one secondary fuse (in the non-ground secondary
conductor). The transformer shall be sized to accommodate the
contactor( s) and all connected control circuit loads. The transformer rating
shall be fully visible from the front when the unit door is opened.
6. Auxiliary control circuit interlocks shall be provided. Auxiliary interlocks
shall be field convertible to normally open or normally closed operation.
7. NEMAlEEMAC size 1-4 starters shall be mounted directly adjacent to the
wireway so that power wiring (motor leads) shall connect directly to the
starter terminals without the use of interposing terminals. Larger starters
shall be arranged so that power wiring may exit through the bottom of the
starter cubical without enter the vertical wireway.
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1. All start units shall provided with unit control terminal blocks.
2. Control terminal blocks shall be the pull-apart type 600 volt and rated at 25
amps. All current carrying parts shall be tin plated. Terminals shall be
accessible from inside the unit when the unit door is opened. Terminal
blocks shall be DIN rail mounted with the stationary portion of the block
secured to the unit bottom plate. The stationary portion shall be used to
factory connections, and sha1l remain attached to the unit when removed.
The terminals used for field connections shall face forward so they can be
wired without removing the unit or any of its components.
C. Nameplates
I. Shall be engraved phenolic nameplates for each MCC and unit compart-
ment. Shall be gray background with white letters, measuring a minimum
of 1.5 in (38 mm) H x 6.25 in (159) W total outside dimensions.
D. Pilot Device Panel
I. Each combination starter unit shall be provided with a hinged/removable
control station plate, which can accommodate up to five 22 mm pilot
devices or three 30 nun pilot devices.
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QUALITY CONTROL:
A. The entire MCC shall go through a quality inspection before shipment. This
inspection will include:
Physical Inspection of:
a. Structure
b. Electrical Conductors, including:
1. Bussing
2. General Wiring
3. Units
Electrical Tests
a. General Electrical Test Include:
I. Power Circuit Phasing
2. Control Conduit Wiring
3. Instrument Transformers
4. Meters
5, Ground Fault System
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b. AC Dielectric tests shall be made of:
1. Power Circuit
Markings/Labels, which include:
a. Instructional Type
b. Underwriters Laboratory (UL)/Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
c. Inspector's Stamps
The manufacturer shall use integral quality control checks throughout the
manufacturing process to ensure that the MCC meets operating specifications.
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GROUNDING
PART 1- GENERAL:
1.01
RELATED DOCUMENTS:
A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract documents including General and
Supplementary Conditions and Division I Specification Sections, apply to the
Section.
1.02
SUMMARY:
A. The work required under this section of the specifications consists of furnishing,
installation and connections of the building secondary grounding systems. Exterior
branch circuit wiring and feeder conductors extended beyond the building are
included. Equipment grounding system shall be established with equipment
grounding conductors; the use of metallic raceways for equipment grounding is not
acceptable.
1.03
QUALITY ASSURANCE:
A. Industry Referenced Standards: The following specifications and standards are
incorporated into and become a part of this Specification by Reference.
1. Underwriters' Laboratories, Inc. (UL) Publications:
No.44 Rubber-Insulated Wire & Cables
No.83 Thermoplastic-Insulated Wires
No.467 Electrical Grounding & Bonding Equipment
No.493 Thermoplastic-Insulated Underground Feeder & Branch Circuit
Cables
No.486 Wire Connectors and Soldering Lugs
2. National Electrical Manufacturers' Standards (NEMA):
WC-5
WC-7
Thermoplastic Insulated Wire & Cable
Cross- Linked-Thermosetting Polyethylene Insulated Wire
3, National Fire Protection Association Publication (NFPA):
No.70 National Electrical Code (NEC)
No.76B Safe Use of Electricity in Patient Care Areas of Hospitals
No.99 Health Care Facilities
B. Acceptable Manufacturers: Products produced by the following manufacturer
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which conform to this specification are acceptable.
1. Hydraulically applied conductor terminations:
a. Square D
b. Bumdy
c. TIsco
d. Scotch (3M)
e. Thomas and Betts (T&B)
f. Anderson
2. Mechanically applied (crimp) conductor terminations:
a. Scotch (3M)
b. Ideal
c. Thomas and Betts (T &B)
d. Bumdy
PART 2 - PRODUCTS:
2.01
GENERAL MATERIALS REQUIREMENTS:
A. Provide all materials under this section of the specifications. All materials shall be
new.
B. All materials shall be UL listed and bear aUL label.
C. Refer to the specific specification section for the description and requirements of
materials mentioned herein for installation.
2.02 GROUNDING CONDUCTORS:
A. Grounding electrode conductor shall be bare or green insulated copper conductor
sized as indicated on the drawings.
B. Equipment grounding conductors shall be green insulated type TIffiW, XHHW
conductors sized as indicated on the drawings. Where size is not indicated on the
drawings, conductor size shall be determined from the National Electrical Code
table of sizes of equipment grounding conductors.
C. Bondingjumpers shall be flexible copper bondingjumpers sized in accordance with
the National Electrical Code table on sizes of equipment grounding electrode
conductors.
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TRANSFORMERS & MOTOR CONTROLLERS:
A. Provide a conductor termination grounding lug bonded to the enclosure of each
transformer and motor controller.
B. Provide a neutral bar with bonding screw in each disconnect for grounding
purposes.
2.04
DEVICES:
A. Each receptacle and switch device shall be furnished with a grounding screw
connected to the metallic device frame. Bond equipment grounding conductor to
each outlet box.
2.05
GROUND RODS:
A. Ground rods shall be 3/4" x 10'-0" copper clad steel.
PART 3 - EXECUTION:
3.01
INST ALLA TION:
A. Ground all non-current carrying parts of the electrical system, i.e., wireways,
equipment enclosures and frames, junction and outlet boxes, machine frames and
other conductive items in close proximity with electrical circuits, to provide a low
impedance path for potential grounded faults.
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B. Service entrance and separately derived electrical systems, grounding electrode
system.
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The neutral conductor of the electrical service serving the premises wiring
system shall be grounded to the ground bus bar in the service equipment
which shall be grounded to the cold water system, the ground rod system,
and other grounding electrodes specified herein or indicated on the
drawings. Grounding electrode conductors shall be installed in rigid, non-
metallic conduit to point of ground connection, unless subject to physical
damage in which case they shall be installed in galvanized rigid steel.
Where metallic conduit is permitted, bond conduit at both ends to
grounding electrode conductor with a UL bonding bushing.
2.
Make connection to water line. Make connections ahead of any valve or
fittings whose removal may interrupt ground continuity.
Bond together the following systems to form the grounding electrode
system. All system connections shall be made as close as possible to the
service entrance equipment and each connected at the service entrance
equipment ground bus. Do not connect electrode systems together except
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a. Cold water piping system
b. Ground rod system
c. Main re-bar in a foundation footing, for a concrete structure
4. Ground the neutral of all dry type transformers.
5. Grounding electrode connections to structural steel, reinforcing bar or
ground rods shall be with chemical exothermic weld connection devices
recommended for the particular connection type. Connections to piping
shall be with UL listed mechanical ground clamps.
6. Bonding shall be in accordance with the National Electrical Code.
7. Install ground rods with the top of the ground rods 12" below finished
grade.
C.
Equipment Grounding Conductor
I. Gr9unding conductors shall be provided in all branch circuit raceways and
cables. Grounding conductors shall be the same A WG size as branch
circuit conductors.
2. Grounding conductors for feeders are typically indicated on the drawings
and the raceway is sized to accommodate grounding conductor shown.
Where grounding conductor size is not indicated on the drawings,
conductor shall be in accordance with the equipment grounding conductor
table of the National Electrical Code.
3. A grounding conductor shall be installed in all flexible conduit installa-
tions. For branch circuits, grounding conductor shall be sized to match
branch circuit conductors.
4. The equipment grounding conductor shall be attached to equipment with
bolt or sheet metal screw used for no other purpose. Where grounding
conductor is stranded, attachment shall be made with lug attached to
grounding conductor with crimping tools.
5. Ground all motors by drilling and tapping the bottom of the motor junction
box with a round head bolt used for no other purpose. Conductor
attachment shall be through the use of a lug attached to conductor with a
crimping tool.
6. Equipment grounding conductors shall terminate on panel board, switch-
board, or motor control center grounding bus only. Do not terminate on
neutral bus. Provide a single terminals lug for each conductor. Conductor
shall terminate the same section as the phase conductors originate. Do not
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TESTING:
A. Upon completion of the ground rod installation, grounding resistance reading shall
be taken before connection is made to the building cold water piping system.
Ground resistance readings shall not be taken within forty-eight hours of rainfall.
Results of ground resistance readings shall be forwarded, in writing, immediately
to the Engineer.
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SECTION 16120
EQUIPMENT IDENTIFICATION
1.01
SUBMITTALS:
A. Submit sample oflaminated plastic identification plate with lettering.
1.02
MATERIALS:
A. Laminated plastic plates with 3/16" high white letter etched on black background,
except for motor control center.
B. Plates shall be permanently mounted utilizing pop rivets.
C. Painted, stenciled or indented tape identification is not acceptable.
1.03
ITEM IDENTIFICATION:
A. All electrical apparatus such as wiring troughs, panelboards, individual circuit
breakers, transformers and disconnect switches shall have laminated plastic
identification plates. Identification shall match labeling shown on plans.
B. A "steel" circuit directory frame, and a directory card with a plastic covering shall
be provided on the inside of each panel door. The directory shall be typed to
identify the load fed by each circuit and the areas served. Spaces or room numbers
shown on the drawings are not necessarily the final numbers to be assigned to these
areas.
c.' Circuit breakers and disconnects shall identify the equipment served and circuit and
panel from which it is served.
D. On all panelboards the exterior identification plate shall match that on the drawings
and the panel and circuit number serving the panel shall be designated within the
panel.
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CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS INSPECTION AND TESTING
GENERAL:
A. Comply with Division 1 - General Requirements.
CONSTRUCTION REVIEWS:
A. The Engineer or his representative shall observe and review the installation of all
electrical systems shown on the drawings and as specified herein.
B. Before covering or concealing any conduit below grade or slab or in wall, the
contractor shall notify the Engineer so that he can review the installation.
CONTRACTOR'S FINAL INSPECTION:
A. At the time of the Contractor's final inspection, all systems shall be checked and
tested for proper installation and operation by the Contractor in the presence of the
Engineer or his representative.
B. The Contractor shall furnish the personnel, tools and equipment required to inspect
and test all systems.
C. Following is a list of items that the contractor must demonstrate to the Engineer or
his representative as complying with the plans and specifications. Please note that
this list does not necessarily represent all items to be covered in the final inspection,
but should give the Contractor an idea of what is to be reviewed.
I. Service ground, show connection to ground rod and cold water main.
2. ' Demonstrate that main service equipment is properly bonded.
3. Demonstrate that all panels have breakers as specified, ground bar, copper
bus, typed directory for circuit identification and that they are free of trash.
4. Demonstrate that all conduits are supported as required by the National
Electrical Code.
5. Demonstrate that all outlet boxes above or on the ceiling are supported as
required by the National Electrical Code.
6. Demonstrate that outlet boxes in wall or ceilings of combustible materials
are flush with surface of wall or ceiling, and that outlet boxes in walls or
ceilings of non-combustible materials are so installed that the front edge of
the box or plaster ring is not set back more than 1/4".
7. Demonstrate that outlet boxes in wall are secure.
8. Demonstrate that all devices are properly secured to boxes, that device
plates are properly aligned and are not being used to secure device.
9. Utilizing a Woodhead No. 1750 testing device, demonstrate that all 125
volt receptacles are properly connected.
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Demonstrate that all fixtures have specified lamps, ballast and lens, and that
they are supported as required by the National Electrical Code or as called
for on the drawings or in the specifications.
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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION
TS-O 1.
SCOPE:
This section covers concrete construction, complete, including reinforcement therefor.
TS-02.
FORMS:
Forms shall be of wood, metal, structural hardboard or other suitable material that will
produce the required surface finish. Forms placed for successive pours for continuous surfaces shall be fitted
to accurate alignment to assure a smooth surface completely free from irregularities, and shall be sufficiently
tight to prevent the loss of mortar. No forms shall be left permanently in place without approval of the
Engineer. Holes resulting from removal of form ties shall be filled solid within 12 hours after removal of
forms with cement mortar.
TS-03.
REINFORCING AND EMBEDDED METALS:
Bar reinforcement shall be intermediate grade new billet steel conforming to the
requirements of the ASTM Designation AI5-65. All bars 3/8 inch and larger shall be deformed bars
conforming to ASTM'Designation A305-65. Detailing, fabrication and tagging of reinforcement shall be
done in accordance with the ACI "Manual of Standard Practice for Detailing Reinforced Concrete Structures"
(ACI 315), except that were longer laps are indicated on the design drawings, the drawings shall govern.
Wire fabric reinforcement shall consist of steel wire conforming to the requirements of ASTM Designation
AI85-64. Anchor bolts and structural shapes shall conform to ASTM Designation A36-66T. Exposed
surfaces of embedded steel shall be given one shop coat of Red Lead Iron Oxide conforming to Federal
Specification IT-P-86c, Type IT, unless otherwise noted on the drawings. Anchor bolts and miscellaneous
steel items to be embedded in concrete shall be accurately placed in accordance with the drawings, and
adequately secured in position to prevent dislodgement during concrete placing operations. Anchor bolts
shall be protected after concrete has been placed and set by daubing with grease, wrapping with burlap, and
covering bolts with wooden boxes.
TS-04.
CONCRETE:
All concrete shall be equivalent to ready mix concrete manufactured and delivered in
accordance with the requirements of ASTM Designation C94-65 and having a compressive strength at 28
days of3,OOO psi, except as noted herein. The concrete manufacturer shall assume the responsibility of the
design of the concrete mix in accordance with Alternate No.2 of ASTM C94-65. Air entrained concrete
shall be used for all concrete exposed to the elements.
Materials:
Cement shall be Type I or IA "Portland" cement, all one manufacturer, conforming to ASTM
C 150-65 or ASTM C 175-66, respectively.
Aggregates shall conform to ASTM C33-64. Coarse aggregate shall be crushed rock or
gravel and graded from 3/4 inch to #4 sieve for walls and slabs and from 2 inches to #4 sieve for mass or
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foundation concrete. Fine aggregate shall be natural sand.
Mixing water shall be proportioned so that slump when measured with standard slump cone
does not exceed the following:
Slabs in grade
Walls & Footings
All others
Max. 4 inches, Min. 3 inches
Max. 5 inches, Min. 3 inches
Max. 6 inches, Min. 3 inches
Premolded joint filler strips shall be resilient compressive, bituminous and fiber material
saturated with at least 35 percent and not over 50 percent by weight of asphalt. Poured type joint
composition for expansion j oints shall be elastic compound made up of asphalt and colloidal mineral fillers.
Placing Concrete: Runways for wheeled equipment shall be provided to convey concrete.
Runways shall not be supported on the reinforcement. Concrete shall be placed and compacted in layers not
over 24 inches deep. Vibrators may be used provided they are used under experienced supervision and the
mixture is dry enough to prevent segregation. Form vibrators shall not be used. Vibration shall not be used
for transporting or moving concrete inside the forms. No more concrete shall be placed than can be
consolidated and finished in the same day as placed. Free fall of concrete shall be limited so that no
segregation of materials occurs.
Joints: Constructionjoints not indicated on drawings shall be approved by the Engineer in
advance of pour. Joints in foundation walls shall be keyed. Before depositing of concrete is resumed, the
hardened surface shall be roughened, cleaned of foreign matter and thoroughly wetted but not saturated. The
cleaned and wetted surfaces shall be slushed with a coating of neat cement grout against which the new
concrete shall be placed before the grout has attained its set.
Finishing: After stripping forms, all voids and honeycombs shall be patched by chipping
and scarifying the defective area and treating it with an approved bonding tended that all such voids be
patched, not merely plastered. Grout mixture shall consist of 1 part Portland cement and I part sand.
Immediately following removal of forms, all fins and irregular projections shall be removed from all surfaces
except those which are not to be exposed or waterproofed. Slabs shall be struck-off and consolidated by
approved machine or hand methods, screeding and tamping concrete so that upon completion, the surface
shall be true to grade as shown on drawings and free of surface voids. All floors shall have a monolithic steel
trowel finish unless otherwise indicated on the drawings. Exterior walks shall be compacted, screeded and
floated to a true even surface with wood floats and then broomed.
TS-05.
PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made for the work performed under this section. Payment will
be included in the prices for the items of which concrete construction is an integral part.
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TS-Ol.
SCOPE:
The work shall consist offurnishing and placing steel reinforcement for reinforced concrete
or pneumatically applied mortar.
TS-02.
MATERIALS:
Steel reinforcement shall conform to the requirements of Material Specification 539. Before
reinforcement is placed the surface of the bars and any metal supports shall be cleaned to remove any loose,
flaky rust, mill scale, oil, grease or other coatings or foreign substances. After placement, the reinforcement
shall be maintained in a clean condition until it is completely embedded in the concrete.
TS-03.
BAR SCHEDULE. LIST AND DIAGRAMS:
Any supplemental bar schedules, bar lists or bar-bending diagrams required to accomplish
the fabrication and placement of reinforcement shall be provided by the Contractor. Prior to placement of
reinforcement, the Contractor shall furnish three prints or copies of any such lists or diagrams to the
Engineer. Acceptance of the reinforcement will not be based on approval of these list or diagrams but will
be based on inspection of the reinforcement after it has been placed.
TS-04.
BENDING:
Reinforcement shall be cut and bent in compliance with the requirements of the American
Concrete Institute Standard 315. Bars shall not be bent or straightened in a manner that will injure the
material. Bars with kinks, cracks or improper bends will be rejected.
TS-05.
SPLICING BAR REINFORCEMENT:
Unless otherwise specified on the drawings, splices of reinforcing bars shall provide an
overlap equal to at least 29 times the diameter of the smaller bar in the splice but not less than 12 inches.
TS-06.
SPLICING WELDED WIRE FABRIC:
Welded wire fabric shall be spliced in the following manner:
A. Adjacent sections shall be spliced end to end by either:
(I) Overlapping the two pieces offabric one full mesh (measured from the ends
of the longitudinal wires in one piece to the ends of the longitudinal wires
in the other piece) and securing the two pieces together with 'wire ties
placed at intervals of 18 inches; or,
(2) Overlapping the two pieces of fabric so that the end crosswire of each piece
comes in contact with the next-to-end crosswire of the other piece and
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securing the two pieces together only as required to keep the fabric in place
and prevent it from curling.
B. Adjacent sections of fabric shall be spliced side to side by either:
(1) Placing the two selvage wires (the longitudinal wires at the edges of the
fabric) one alongside and overlapping the other and securing the two pieces
together with wire ties placed at intervals of 3 feet; or,
(2) Placing each selvage wire in the middle of the first mesh of the other section
of fabric and securing it to the other section at intervals of 10 feet by means
of wire ties placed on the selvage wires alternately at intervals of 5 feet; or
(3) Placing the selvage wire in contact with the next-to-edge longitudi-
nal wire and securing them together only as required to keep the
fabric in place or to prevent it from curling.
TS-07.
PLACING:
Reinforcement shall be accurately placed and secured in position in a manner that will
prevent its displacement during the placement of concrete. Tack welding of bars will not be permitted.
Metal chairs, metal hangers, metal spacers and concrete chairs may be used to support the reinforcement.
Metal hangers, spacers, and ties shall be placed in such a manner that they will not be exposed in the finished
concrete surface. The legs of metal chairs that may be exposed at the lower face of slabs or beams shall be
galvanized as specified for iron and steel hardware in Material Specification 582. Precast concrete chairs
shall be manufactured of the same class of concrete as that specified for the structure and have tie wires
securely anchored in the chair or a V-shaped groove at least 3/4 inch in depth molded into the upper surface
to receive the steel bar at the point of support. Precast concrete chairs shall be moist at the time concrete is
placed.
Reinforcement shall not be placed until the prepared site has been inspected and approved
by the Engineer. After placement of the reinforcement, concrete shall not be placed until the rein- forcement
has been inspected and approved by the Engineer.
TS-08.
MEASUREMENT - PAYMENT:
No separate payment will be made for work performed under this section. Compensation
therefor will be considered as included in the lump sum prices shown in the Bid Schedule for the various
items to which Steel Reinforcement is an incidental element.
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TS-Ol.
SCOPE:
This section covers a sand-clay course to receive bituminous paving specified under another
section, complete.
TS-02.
PREPARATION OF SUBGRADE:
Subgrade to receive sand-clay course shall be prepared and compacted in accordance with
applicable requirements of the Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
TS-03.
MATERIALS FOR BASE COURSE:
Materials for sand-clay base course shall be in accordance with section 814.01 of the
Standard Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation for Class "A" material.
TS-04.
APPLICATION OF BASE COURSE:
Sand-clay base course shall be applied in accordance with applicable requirements of the
Stand Specifications of the Georgia Department of Transportation.
TS-05.
TESTS:
The prepared base course shall be systematically proofrolled to locate any soft spots, etc.
using a loaded truck provided by the Contractor in the presence of the Engineer.
The above work will also be subject to thickness and/or compaction tests as deemed
necessary by the Engineer. All tests will be at the expense of the Contractor.
TS-06.
PAYMENT:
Compensation for the work performed under this section will be included in the lump sum
price for pavement and base as indicated on the Bid Schedule.
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GRASSING
TS-Ol.
SCOPE:
This section covers the furnishing of all labor and materials and the performance of all work
required to assure the establishment of a dense permanent cover of common Bermuda grass on all areas of
the site disturbed by construction operations.
TS-02.
SEED BED PREPARATION:
Final grades will be established as shown on the plans prior to any seed bed preparation.
Washes, low spots and hillocks or windrows will be evened and the bed will be smoothed to facilitate
uniform drainage after establishment of the turfbefore tillage is begun. Graded surfaces will be maintained
in a smooth and even condition until the required cover is established.
After the areas to be seeded have been brought to an even and smooth grade, they shall be
thoroughly loosened to a depth of at least six (6) inches by plowing, disking, harrowing, or other approved
methods until the tillage is acceptable as suitable for seeding. During tillage operations, the surface shall be
cleared of all roots, cable, wire, or other waste material which might hinder final grading, planting, or
subsequent maintenance operations. Any operations of the Contractor, shall be smoothed out before seeding
operations are begun.
TS-03.
FERTILIZATION:
Fertilization shall be distributed uniformly at a rate of 1 ,500 pounds of commercial I 0-1 0-1 0
analysis fertilizer per acre, and shall be incorporated into the soil to a depth of approximately three (3) inches
by disking, harrowing, or by other approved methods. The incorporation of fertilizer may be apart of the
tillage operation specified above, or a part of the hydro seeding procedure as described below:
Immediately following, or simultaneous with, the incorporation of fertilizer, lime shall be
distributed at the rate of 2,000 pounds per acre and shall be incorporated into the'soil to a depth of at least
three (3) inches by disking, harrowing or other acceptable methods. The incorporation of lime along with
the fertilizer may form a part of the tillage operation specified above.
Not less than 30 days after completion of seeding, the Contractor shall furnish and apply
Nitrate of Soda or Ammonium Sulphate to the planted areas. Nitrate of Soda shall be commercial
product, containing not less than 16 percent Nitrogen and Ammonium Sulphate not less than 20 percent
Nitrogen. The Nitrogen fertilizer shall be uniformly spread and distributed with approved equipment at the
rate that will give not less than 60 pounds of available Nitrogen per acre. Other commercial types of
nitrogenous material may be substituted at the option of the Contractor. The time of application shall be
limited to the season of June through August.
TS-04.
SEEDING:
Permanent grass cover will consist of Common Bermuda seeded in accordance with one of
the following methods:
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Between the dates of April 15 and Septe~ber 15, Hulled Common Bermuda seed shall be
applied at a rate of 6 pounds per acre and Brown-Top Millet seed shall be applied at a rate of 40 pounds of
seed per acre.
If seeding is undertaken between September 15 and Apri115, Unhulled Common Bermuda
seed shall be applied at a rate of 10 pounds of seed per acre simultaneously with Ryegrass seed at a rate of
50 pounds per acre.
Seed may be applied by means of a Hydroseeder or other means approved by the Engineer.
TS-05.
COMPACTION:
Immediately after seeding operations have been completed, the areas shall be compacted by
means of a cultipacker, roller wood float, or other approved equipment sufficiently weighted, or compacted
by hand methods, to reduce air pockets to a minimum. The completed planted areas shall be left with a firm,
even surface, free from abrupt humps and hollows, and to the established grade.
TS-06.
MULCHING:
All areas planted to permanent grass shall be uniformly mulched with hay or straw at the ate
of 1 1/2 tons per acre, except where hydroseeding is employed using a cellulose mulch mixed with the seed
and fertilizer.
TS-07.
ACCEPTANCE:
Grassed areas will be accepted when a 95 percent cover by permanent grasses is obtained
and weeds are not dominant.
TS-08.
APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS:
Included by reference in this section are the requirements of Section 700, Grassing, Standard
Specifications for Highway Construction of the Georgia Department of Transportation, 'Edition of 1983.
TS-09.
MEASUREMENT - PAYMENT:
Work performed under this section will be paid for at the lump sum price for Grassing
appearing in the Bid Schedule. Payment therefor will include full compensation for all materials, labor and
equipment required to establish the required permanent stand of grass.
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